E-Vine May 20, 2017

This Week’s Memory Verse

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. ~1 Peter 2:12

 As We Gather

We continue our series on 1 Peter, a letter written to encourage people seeking to live their faith in a culture that opposed them.  In today’s section Peter calls on his readers to be prepared for opportunities to share with others the reasons for the hope that they have.  Are we prepared?  Are we ready to share with others our hope?  How can we as a church help each other be prepared?  Today we focus on Peter’s call to be prepared, and how we as a congregation can help answer this call.

• First Reading Acts 17:16-31
• Psalm Psalm 1
• Second Reading 1 Peter 3:8-22
• Holy Gospel Mark 5:1-20

Children’s Church Teachers:  Joy Dahl, Lindsey Engelbracht, Jim & Irene McClenahan

• Resurrection and the New Creation:  Session 3 will be this Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm in Room 10.  This week we focus on the meaning of the New Creation.  If you missed session 2 last week, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Fal6u6Kok

• Vacation Bible School:  Good News!  Because of the amazing offerings of God’s people this past month we are removing the Vacation Bible School fee of $35.”  Vacation Bible School will be free!  We will be contacting those who have already registered about refunding their registration fee.   Please note the attached registration form.  Please return to the school office or preschool.  For more information contact Joy Dahl (jdahl@stjohnsnapa.org) or Jenny Gass (jenny_gass@yahoo.com).

• Built on the Rock Update . . . Through May 14 $182,806 has been offered for “Built on the Rock,” the Earthquake Repair and Seismic Upgrade.  We need $3,194 more to reach the goal of $186,000.

• Sunday Morning Greeters needed!  If you are interested in helping us greet our worshipers on Sunday mornings, please contact Christy in the church office.  Thank you!

• St. John’s Facilities Online Calendar:  Looking for a room for a meeting or event?  You can now view this calendar online.  Go to https://teamup.com/ks059311afd6a21c57   If you would like to book a room/location on campus for an event/meeting, please contact Christy Kramer at the church office to be added to the calendar.  Please note:  You may only use the facility if you have pre-reserved your requested room/location with Christy Kramer.         

• Mission India:  Please keep this year’s Mission India Literacy trainers in your prayers.  To support this ministry financially, please make out your check to St. John’s.  You can use the designated offering envelopes or write on your check that it is for Mission India.  For more information about our partnership with Mission India and the opportunity to change lives and draw them to Christ, see www.missionindia.org.

• NEW AARON NOTE CARDS:  We have new note cards for sale at the church office.  Thanks for supporting Aaron’s ministry!
• Aaron Comfort Dog… New team members are always welcome!  Come join us and observe how this amazing ministry works.  Please contact Tim or Christy Kramer if you would like to “shadow” during one of our events!
• Aaron Comfort Dog Contact Info:  If you would like to request a visit from Aaron, please contact Tim or Christy Kramer @ 255-0119.  For an update on his activities, please check out his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages at AaronComfortDog. Aaron’s website: NapaValleyComfortDogs.org

• Ministry Opportunity:   St. John’s participates in The Table ministry (based at First Presbyterian Church, 1333 Third St in Napa) by cooking/serving a meal every month on the 2nd Friday.  Next Friday (May 12^th ) is St. John’s service opportunity and we invite you to join us. If you would like to help, please sign up for a shift (or multiple shifts) by clicking here. We thank you for your service.  Your time and your talents are greatly appreciated. Blessings,The Table Team

• Recycle your Household Batteries at SJL: St. John’s Lutheran is working with Napa Recycling on collecting and disposing of any household batteries you may have; AAA, AA, C, D & 9 volt batteries. We will not accept automotive or drill batteries, only standard household batteries. Containers are available in the school office, church office and room 10.  Now you no longer need to question what to do with these batteries.  Bring them to one of our locations mentioned above, drop them in the container, and we will do the rest! Thank you for supporting our efforts in keeping our landfills clean.

• Campus Security:  Please remember to check that doors are properly closed and locked as you leave the room you are using.  Thanks for helping us take care of our campus.

• Abide Daily Devotion… How do I let Scripture guide my prayer life?  How can I let Jesus direct what I pray for each day?  The Abide Devotion, written by Pastor Mike, is a daily devotion designed to address these concerns.  You can click here for more information and to subscribe to receive the devotions in your email each morning.

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