Epiphany 7
“Extreme Love”
February 20, 2022
CLICK HERE for service notes.
As We Gather
Are there any limits regarding whom we are to love? Can we exclude anyone from the call to love our neighbor? Jesus answers this question in His command to love even our enemies. This is a hard command, but it is one rooted in the Gospel itself. We are saved and forgiven because our Savior’s love extends to those who have sinned against Him. Jesus’ call to love our enemies is a call to love like He does.
Live-stream and in-person worship begin at 9:30 AM. Please CLICK HERE to download the link to the live-stream itself.
We will be streaming on our Facebook Page as well: CLICK HERE .
Help an 8th Grade Student with Washington DC Trip
This May, our 7th and 8th grade classes will be spending a week in Washington, D.C, learning about our nation’s capital. One of our 8th graders is in need of financial assistance to cover the cost of the trip. If you would like to help, please mark your gift “DC Trip Fund. Attn: Christy Wood” (Please note that according to IRS rules, this would not be a tax deductible offering.)
Choraliers to Perform at Disney California Adventure
This week our St. John’s Lutheran Choraliers (6th – 8th Choir) are performing at Disney’s California Adventure. Please keep them in your prayers, that God grant them a safe journey, and that their performance may reflect the vocal gifts God has given them.
Connections Ministry Leader Position
We are adding a new part-time staff position to our St. John’s ministry team. The Connections Ministry Leader will work with the Pastor to oversee and facilitate connecting people with each other and connecting people with opportunities to serve and grow.
We are looking for someone who is highly committed to the mission of St. John’s, and has good communication, organizational, and relational skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Enhance our efforts to maximize all of the ways we engage in witness and outreach
- Encourage and facilitate participation in opportunities for discipleship growth and involvement
- Oversee Social Media Presence
Click here for the full job description: https://stjohnslutheran.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Connections-Ministry-Leader.pdf .
Contact Pastor Mike if you have questions or are interested.
The FEBRUARY 2022 monthly Vine is available on our website.
To keep up-to-date with what is happening at St. John’s, CLICK HERE
Sunday Bible Class: The Gospel of Matthew
What does it mean to trust Jesus? To rely on Him in the challenges of our lives? This week, we get into the 14th chapter of Matthew which includes Jesus’ invitation to Peter to come to Him on the water, as well as the feeding of the 5000. In these and other passages in this chapter, we are drawn by the Word to explore the meaning of faith in everyday life. 11:00 in Room 10.
Workshop: Joining Jesus On His Mission Postponed to May 14
We are postponing Pastor Greg Finke’s workshop until May 14.
Rev. Greg Finke, author of Joining Jesus on His Mission, will be leading a workshop at St. John’s on May 14, 2022. Rev Finke, founder of Dwelling 114 Ministries (dwelling114.org) will be with us on May 14 to help us grow in being the everyday missionaries that God has called us to be.
The workshop on Saturday morning, May 14, will take place in the Sanctuary from 9:00 – 12:00. Rev. Finke will also be preaching at St. John’s on Sunday, May 15 and will be leading a Bible class in the sanctuary after worship.
2022 Offering Envelopes are here!
– Please dispose of your 2021 envelopes
Our 2022 offering envelopes are available in the Narthex. If you currently don’t have an envelope box and would like one for 2022, please contact Christy in the church office ASAP.
Solar Panel Project
“The Rising of the Sun”
We are happy to announce that we are installing a solar panel system–often referred to as photovoltaic, or PV, system—on campus. Once completed, this system will provide most of the congregation’s electrical needs.
For more information, please click here: https://stjohnslutheran.net/the-rising-of-the-sun/
Save the New Date – Ladies’ Tea March 19, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 2 PM.
Click HERE for more info. Our Featured Speaker is Tom Pickford, VP of The Napa Valley Orchid Society. It’s a fun, free event, and we hope to see you there!
Give+ App is Changing…
The Give+ Mobile App from VANCO shut down 1 Oct 21 and no longer is available for download as a mobile app. The new app is called VANCO Mobile.
Giving through Vanco Mobile is easy! Just download the new app and create a new user profile in VANCO Mobile.
Do you wish to receive the E-Vine by text?
Signing up is simple. Just text “sjlctext” to 855-906-0515. When an e-vine is sent out, you will receive a text with a link which will take you to the current e-vine. If you currently receive the e-vine by email, you will continue to receive it that way as well, unless you request for it to stop.
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship is back!
Looking for help with preparing coffee, refreshments, and set up for Sunday morning fellowship. Please contact Bill or Susan Clark at 707-253-2477 or cwillclark@comcast.net if you would like to help.
Drivers Needed
We have members that no longer drive and need a ride to and from church on Sunday mornings. If you can help, please contact the church office.
Napa State Hospital Donation UPDATE
Napa State has changed their donation request list. Please note the following…
Needed:
- calendars
- greeting cards-no glitter
- fabric
- construction paper
- crayons
- water color paints
NO LONGER ACCEPTED:
Magazines and yarn
Where do I find sermons and services that I missed?
You can find previous sermons in three places. The full services are available on the YouTube channel.
- YouTube Channel:
- https://www.youtube.com/user/stjohnsnapaca/live
- There are playlists for sermons, Sunday Services, Wednesday Night Worship and teaching on Matthew
- RightNow Media Channel
- https://www.rightnowmedia.org/CustomLibrary/41667
- Scroll down to find recommendations as well as sermon and Gospel of Matthew lessons
- Website
- https://stjohnslutheran.net/sermons-2/
- The sermons are arranged by worship series
If you haven’t already signed up for Right Now Media, CLICK HERE.
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