Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Girlfriends Discussion Group

Happy New Year everyone!!!!  So quick announcement.  I need to make a desert for our senior citizen new years eve party, starting at 2.30 this afternoon and ending around 5.30-6.00 PM!!!  So this is what I have.  We will continue our study of "Kitchen Table Wisdom" by Rachel Naomi Remen on January 7, 2025.  We did not quite make it thru "Opening the Heart" section, so we will start with Page 157, "The Task gets between us" and then section "Embracing Life", Pages 169 to  maybe half way through, like page 192????  Does that work???  Hope to see you  all in 2025.  Be safe!! Barb

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Jan 7, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:19 PM

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This Sunday, January 5, 2025

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67733a8b6910934ce39a6267/1735604876957/Children%27s+bulletin+01052025.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67733ab21ded412d71a32803/1735604915005/Weekly+Devotional+01052025.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67733af53414db375b37e0c8/1735604983065/Journal+01052025.pdf

Wednesday, January 08, 2025: Mobile Food Pantry

Let's work together on January 8th, 2025.  St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00 pm, distribution begins at 6:00 pm.  We are an equal opportunity provider.  Last month, we served 111 households, 386 individuals, 145 children, 76 seniors and 5 veterans. A total of 27 dedicated volunteers braved the winter advisory weather and moved 8,361 pounds of food.  Five new people joined our volunteer crew: Laura Sue, Laura Taylor, Darin, Emily and Bryson Lambert.  Thank you for working so hard!  Christmas gifts were given to clients were made by Carol Stechow, Sharon VanBennekom, Mary Rose Johnson, Fern, Kathy, and Darin, Emily and Bryson Lambert. Thank you for sharing you gifts and talents!  Three carloads of surplus food were delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston, Jeffrey Dick and Nancy Carlson.  For more information about the Mobile Food Pantry, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com. Financial support is always welcome by donating on the church app or by writing a personal check to St. John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. It takes a village to feed our neighbors, together we serve.

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Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jan 8, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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This Sunday, December 29, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Childrens-bulletin-12292024.pdf

Order of Service

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Lessons-and-Carols-12292024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Weekly-Devotional-12292024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Journal-122920241-54fx.pdf

The Christmas Fund Special Offering

For over one hundred years, The Christmas Fund has provided direct financial assistance to the healers in all our lives: retired and active UCC ministers, church workers, and their families.  You are part of the community of The Christmas Fund, whether you donate at Christmastime, benefit directly from our grant or leadership programs, or simply believe in our mission to help secure the financial foundation of those engaged in the life of the church.

Please consider donating during Sunday's offering to ensure more healers receive the loving support of the Church in their moment of deepest need. The Christmas Fund was here for them. And regardless of who you are or what brought you to the United Church of Christ, The Christmas Fund is here for you. 

Your gift is more than just a testament to your belief in the values of the United Church of Christ, it is a critical lifeline for those who depend on our grant programs for care and support. Thank you again for your generosity and I offer a closing prayer for your continued safety and peace. 

Donations to The Christmas Fund for 2024 can be made online by selecting "VOC-Christmas Fund" or in-person/by-mail by identifying on your envelope or check that the donation should be applied to The Christmas Fund.

This Sunday, December 22, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m including the Children's Christmas Pageant.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Childrens-bulletin-12222024.pdf

Order of Service

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Order-of-Service-12222024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Weekly-Devotional-12222024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Journal-12222024.pdf

Christmas Eve at St. John's UCC

Looking for a place to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas?Join us for a candlelit celebration filled with love, hope, and the joy of the season. There will even be a special moment during the service for the kiddos—and they can even wear their jammies! (No judgment here!)

Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
7:00 PM EST, in person or online 
St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

At St. John’s, we believe in creating a community where everyone belongs—no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey. Whether you're visiting family in West Michigan (or have family visiting you!), seeking a new spiritual home, or stepping into a church for the first time, you’re welcome here.  Bring your family, your questions, and your unique story. There's a place for you here.

All are welcome.

This Sunday, December 15, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6759974a5d1b3b20f0e1360e/1733924682741/Children%27s+Bulletin+12152024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6759973248fd3c34de8220c1/1733924659720/Order+of+Service+12152024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6759979a93af7f1c79554802/1733924762408/Weekly+Devotional+12152024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/675c6b9bd51d2e6f2bdd5020/1734110109232/Journal+12152024.pdf

This Sunday, December 8, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6750a348340d7a1b61defb15/1733337929350/Children%27s+bulletin+12082024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6750a3139991b72735552650/1733337876529/Order+of+Service+12082024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6750a35c362ef41a603406c4/1733337949106/Weekly+Devotional+12082024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67530c6acbfe542e71923db6/1733495916151/Journal+12082024.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

Let's work together on December 4, 2024.  St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm, distribution begins at 6:00pm.  We are an equal opportunity provider.  Last month, we served 144 households, 420 individuals, 178 children, 90 seniors and 13 veterans.  A total of 26 awesome volunteers moved 7,660 pounds of food.  Three new people joined our volunteer crew:  Mary Rose Johnston and sister Cathy brought neighbor Fern, who knitted and distributed hats and dishcloths.  A small donation of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston and Jeffrey Dick.   For more information about the Mobile Food Pantry, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Finacial support is always welcome by donating on the church app or by writing a personal check to St. John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street, 49504.  It takes a village to feed our neighbors, together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Dec 4, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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