E-Vine September 24, 2016

  This Week’s Memory Verse

Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not recorded in this book.  But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.  ~John 20:30-31

As We Gather

Jesus is Lord of all.  One of the ways in which this is seen in His ministry are the signs He performed, His miracles. He shows that He is Lord over creation, over sickness, over evil, and even over death. But there is much more going on than merely a demonstration of divine power.  Today we begin a new worship series in which we will focus on several key miracles of Jesus, seeking to learn to know Him more and follow Him more closely through what these miracles teach us and show us.

Jesus’ first miracle was performed at a wedding, saving the hosts from embarrassment when they ran out of wine.  Why did He choose this setting for His first miracle?  What does it say about Jesus?  What does it say about marriage?

• Old Testament Genesis 2:18-25
• Psalm Psalm 127
• New Testament Ephesians 5:21-33
• Holy Gospel John 2:1-11

• Memorial Service for Greg Walter The family has scheduled the memorial service for Greg Walter for Wednesday, September 30 at 1:00PM.  It will be held at St. John’s in the Faith Chapel.  Please continue to pray for God’s comfort and peace for family and friends.

• Built on the Rock Construction Begins.  Beginning on September 25 we will be worshiping in the Parish Hall (Gym).  Setup for Sunday worship in the Parish Hall will be on Saturday evenings after 6:00 PM.  We will be looking for people to help set up on Saturday evening, and also a tear-down team to put things away after the 10:15 service on Sunday morning.  Please contact Kathy Fitzgerald at kathyfitzgerald@sbcglobal.net to help.

• Built on the Rock Update . . . Through September 18^th, $65,968 has been offered for “Built on the Rock,” the Earthquake Repair and Seismic Upgrade.  We need $120,032 more to reach the goal of $186,000.

• Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 5-6:45 PM.  Please see attachment for details.   Contact Janis King for more info – 226-7970 x107.

• Family Event…  The Lion King at the Orpheum in SF:  WHEN: Wednesday, December 28, 2016,  2:00pm Matinee, COST: $90 per ticket for Balcony Seats,   50% deposit is due by October 10, 2016.        Please make checks payable to St John’s Lutheran  Please email or call Janis King to reserve your tickets for this special event!  jking@stjohnsnapa.org or Call (707) 226-7970 ext 107  Remember your deposit is due by October 10th to reserve your tickets! Don’t delay; we have a limited number of tickets available!  Please see attachment.

• Wednesday Morning Bible Class… This class, led by Pastor Mark is studying the book of Romans.  This is a detailed study as we work our way through this book verse by verse.  All who are available on Wednesday mornings are welcome to join us.  Class meets most Wednesday mornings in Room 10 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM.

• NEW 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.        

• Choir Rehearsal…    Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in Room 5!

• 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!
• We are looking for Volunteers to help with Children’s Church:   You do not have to have children in the program to volunteer! Do you like to share the word of God with children, but not quite sure how to do it? The lessons are all laid out for you and you would only be teaching once a month. This position would begin in September. We have openings in two different age groups: Preschool-1st Grade and 2nd-4th Grade.  Please consider if God is nudging you to serve in this way and helping to grow our youngest disciples! You may contact Janis King for more information! Thank you and God bless!

• 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.

• Children’s Church Teachers: Kristi Carey, Jim & Irene McClenahan

• 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.

• 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 devotion in your email.