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“Joining Jesus on His Mission”
May 15, 2022
Please CLICK HERE to download the service notes.
As We Gather
Jesus is at work on His mission field. He is at work in the lives not only of each of us, but also in the lives of all the people around us, even those who do not have a faith relationship with Him. Paul wrote that God “wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4). And so He’s at work seeking to bring that about.
And He wants you and me to join Him! That’s what the Mission of God is all about – joining Jesus in His mission work in the lives of those around us. Today, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Greg Finke as our guest preacher. He is the author of Joining Jesus on His Mission and the founder of Dwelling 114 Ministries.
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 .
Workshop on Outreach “Joining Jesus on His Mission”
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 that weekend 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 Parish Hall 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.
May God bless the people of St. John’s as we join Jesus on His mission!
Open Forum May 22
We will have an open forum after worship on Sunday May 22 to review and discuss the proposed Ministry Plan and Budget for 2022-2023. This is more than going over the numbers; this is about looking at our shared ministry and where it’s going in the next year. Copies of the plan will be made available after the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, May 19. The open forum will take place in the sanctuary.
Board of Directors Nominations
If you are interested in nominating someone (or yourself) for the Board of Directors, PLEASE CLICK HERE to download information about qualifications and responsibilities. Also included is a nomination form to be completed and returned to the church office, Michele Arnold, or Pastor Mike.
VBS Volunteers! 
We are so excited to be able to offer VBS this year! It feels like forever since we last put one on. We are opening registration to kids who have at least one year of preschool under their belts through incoming 5th graders.
The only way this will be possible is with many helping hands. This link will allow you to register as a volunteer as well. Click here to Register!
Please consider joining us for VBS this summer as we hope to impact as many kids with the Good News of Jesus as we can! Incoming 7th Graders and above are eligible to volunteer for VBS. VBS will take place June 20-24 from 9am- Noon.
Kevin Mathison, Director of Youth Ministry
As a Thrivent member, you are eligible for two Thrivent Action Teams per year. Thrivent Action Teams are a great way to make a positive impact in your community. Thrivent offers all the resources you need to get started, including up to $250 in seed money. Your team below provide the passion that brings your project to life. Here are some ideas on how you can help us here at St. John’s…
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Youth Events, VBS, Mission Farm, Large Print Ministry and LCC K9 Comfort Dog Ministry
Please call the church office if you are inspired to help with projects like these above and much more. Christy Kramer will be happy to help you apply for your Action Team Card.
CLICK HERE for instructions. CLICK HERE for more information.
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.
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.
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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