In-Person Worship on Sundays and Wednesdays
We are delighted to report that we have resumed in-person worship. Please note that other restrictions are still in place, including:
- 25% of capacity or a maximum of 100 people
- Masks are required
- Social Distancing of 6 feet
- No singing
This Sunday is Palm Sunday: “He Humbled Himself”
Our final road hazard looks back at us in the mirror each day. Our sinful self-centeredness stands in sharp contrast to the attitude of Christ that led Him to take up a cross. No obstacles or hazards could impede His progress on the road that led Him to the cross, for He “humbled Himself” in order to achieve salvation for us all. May the Holy Spirit work this mind of Christ in each of us.
For those worshiping in person, we will begin the service in the Faith Chapel, and process with palm branches into the sanctuary. We celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and His journey to the cross.
Live Stream worship begins at 9:30 AM. Please go to this page (https://stjohnslutheran.net/live-streaming-worship-at-st-johns/ to download the handout, and to link to the live stream itself. We will be streaming on our Facebook Page as well: https://www.facebook.com/sjlcnapa
Family and Children Resources
“Children’s Church Lesson” This is a weekly Sunday School/Children’s Church type lesson for parents to lead with small children. Please use this at home during this time when we are unable to offer our regular Children’s Church. Here are this week’s suggestions:
- CHILDREN’S CHURCH LESSONS (Elem & PS) Click Here
- Activity Pages Click Here
We are gratefully accepting donations for Easter flowers. You can either use a designated envelope or donate online. Thank you!
A Health Update From Pastor Mark
Please continue to keep Pastor Mark in your prayers, that God bless his health and recovery. The pathology report indicated that the mass that was removed was malignant, but the doctors are very optimistic about the path forward.
Holy Week Worship
Our Holy Week services commemorate the final week of our Savior’s journey to the cross and the empty tomb. These are the events that procured our salvation, and that give us the forgiveness and hope that are the foundation of our lives. All services will be in person and streamed.
For a video overview of our upcoming Holy Week services, please CLICK HERE .
- Maundy Thursday (April 1), 7:00 PM – We commemorate the institution of the Lord’s Supper. This will be a Communion service.
- Good Friday (April 2), 7:00 PM – This will be a traditional Tenebrae service, with he gradual darkening of the sanctuary, as we commemorate Christ’s death for our salvation.
- Easter Vigil (April 3), 8:00 PM – The Vigil is the beginning of the Easter celebration. The service will begin with the Service of Light in the Faith Chapel (weather permitting), and process into the sanctuary.
- Easter Sunday (April 4) There will be two services on Easter Sunday. Both will be Communion services
- 9:30 AM – In the Sanctuary and streamed
- 11:00 AM – In the Faith Chapel. Because we will be outside, this service will involve live musicians and congregational singing.
From our Director of Children’s Ministry
We are in need of volunteers for VBS 2021 as well as other Children’s Ministry areas. Please click on these links from Janis King…
Volunteering for VBS CLICK HERE Children’s Ministry Volunteer CLICK HERE
SJLS Dine and Donate
We will be having our second Dine and Donate with One Market on Thursday, April 1st. Please have your orders placed by March 31st, Be sure to click on the link and scroll down to St. John’s Lutheran. CLICK HERE
2nd Grade Teacher Call
The Board of Directors, acting on behalf of the congregation, has issued a call to Megan Mathison to serve as 2nd Grade Teacher beginning next school year. Please keep Megan in your prayers, that God guide her as she considers this call.
April 2021 monthly Vine now available on our website.
To keep up-to-date with what is happening at St. John’s, CLICK HERE
Children’s Ministry Easter Egg Hunt Click here for details
Social Media Ministry Team
Do you love Jesus? Do you like Social Media? Our Social Media Ministry Team is looking for people to join with us building up and improving our ministry through social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). During COVID, we have seen our ministry reach expand well beyond our property, our city, our state, and our country. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Pastor Mike (pastormike@stjohnslutheran.net, 707-255-0119).
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
Right Now Media Recommendation
Crucified: Take Up Your Cross
Jimmy DeYoung
https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/797
https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/1119
The cross has been a profound symbol of faith for over 2,000 years. It recalls the pain and suffering of Jesus Christ and His ultimate triumph over death. But what about your own cross- what did Jesus mean when He said, “take up your cross and follow Me”?
In this series you’ll follow the journey Jesus took toward Jerusalem and crucifixion with Mideast journalist Jimmy DeYoung and special guests Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute, and Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University.
Discover the power of a choice Jesus made on His way to Calvary and what He wanted you to know about living the crucified life. You’ll see just how deep the love of Jesus is for you, when you take up your cross and follow Him.
If you haven’t already signed up for Right Now Media, click on this link: http://bit.ly/STJOHNSNAPA
Support SJLS through Scrip! Easiest Fundraiser Ever!!
Click here to watch a video on how easy Scrip is using the RaiseRight app. Remember there are always cards you can purchase in the school office especially our local vendors, Foodshed, Hop Creek and Tarla Bar and Grill, but using the RaiseRight app is so convenient for all of your everyday purchases.
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