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Special Evine – July 3 Service Recording
July 3 Worship Service Recording
We apologize to those who tried to tune into the service online Sunday morning. Due to technical difficulties with the setup in the Faith Chapel, we were not able to stream the service live. However, we were able to record the service and it has been uploaded to our YouTube Channel and to our Facebook page.
For the full service, please click here: Sunday July 3 Worship
Here is the link to the service notes: July 3 Service Bulletin
To go just to the sermon, please click here: Sermon: “Jesus is Better Than Drifting Away”
A Prayer For Our Nation
And on this Independence Day, we also share the prayer for our nation that Pastor Mike prayed on July 3
O God, most merciful and most gracious, who has encouraged us in thy holy Word to make supplication for all men, we beseech thee for all thy brethren of this nation, of the great cities and quiet country places, high and low, rich and poor together, that thou wouldst prosper agriculture, manufacture, commerce and every lawful industry, that thou would cleanse our national life from besetting sins, and remove all causes of division from amongst the people; that thou would fill our hearts with thy love and our homes with thy peace.
Make all our people steadfast in upholding truth, honor, and freedom, that faction and self-seeking, oppression and want may be put away, and that we may be united in a godly harmony to work that which is good. Give to the officers of the state wisdom, counsel and strength, that they may never pervert justice, but govern us righteously in thy fear. And give unto us obedient hearts that seek only thine honor in all our worldly duties.
Through Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Extra E-vine: A Few More Things!
A couple more notes as we head into Holy Week:
Palm Sunday Worship
Our Palm Sunday worship this Sunday begins at 9:30 in the Faith Chapel, from which we will process into the Sanctuary
For those who will be streaming:
- There will be no cameras outside in the Faith Chapel. You will hear Pastor Mike on the stream and will see the words, but will not see him or the congregation until they process into the Sanctuary.
- The Gospel for the Service is Luke 22:1-23:56 in dramatic narrative format. We will not be putting the text on the screen. If you would like to download the Gospel Narrative booklet, please click below: (That way you can also participate in the parts for the congregation to read aloud!)
Easter Flower Donations
The Worship Preparation Team is welcoming donations to help cover the cost of Easter flowers. Please use the envelopes in the narthex or a designated gift envelope or a designated online offering. Flower donations may be given in memory of a loved one. Thank you!
And Just Because We Really Want Your Input . . .
If you haven’t already done the brief Stephen Ministry Survey, please take a minute to do so. Please click on this link to go to a brief five-question survey that should only take a minute of your time. Thank you for your feedback! Stephen Ministry Survey.
Advent ABC Survey
Click this link here to go to the form.
Advent Midweek Services
- December 1 – The ABCs of Advent: A word about Advent from each letter of the alphabet.
- December 8 – Health and Healing Service: Focus on healing in Christ, including prayer and optional anointing with oil.
- December 15 – Lessons and Carols: Led by the Sanctuary Choir
- December 22 – Songs and Stories: The stories behind the hymns we sing at Christmas
Sunday Worship September 12, 2021
We apologize to those who were trying to connect with the stream for worship this morning. We were not able to get the stream working properly. We were, however, able to record the service and upload it to our YouTube channel
Please click on this link to the recording of the worship on September 12, 2021 – https://youtu.be/ZZ_XA5AvNhA
Please click here for the download of the order of service – https://stjohnslutheran.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Bulletin-for-12-September-21.pdf
May God bless you as you listen to your Shepherd!
Special E-Vine about the Open Forums
August 29 Open Forum
At the forum on Sunday, Pastor Mike talked about three topics
- Staffing Recommendations and Plans
- Changes in light of Pastor Mark’s Retirement
- Financial Update
The forum was recorded and is available as a private YouTube. In order to view it, please contact the church office.
September 5 Open Forum
At Sunday’s open forum, we ran out of time before getting to the last two topics. Pastor Mike will be presenting and taking questions on these topics this coming Sunday after worship. He will also take follow-up questions from last week’s presentation.
- Worship Plans
- Solar Power Proposal
We encourage your participation in this process. This forum will also be recorded and available to view.