National Night Out - Tuesday, August 1st

St. John will be part of the annual National Night Out celebration, Tuesday, August 1st, in the upper Swede Hollow Park.  (It is right down the road from church.)

For a number of years we have been grilling hot dogs and giving them away.  We also set up a table and neighbors bring items to share.  It has become quite a tradition.

The fun begins at 6:00 PM.  There will be a band to entertain and visits from local fire and police departments.

See you there.

Anticipating Worship (July 30)

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God’s Word produces growth.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 55:10-13
Psalm 65
Romans 8:18-25
Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

Sermon Meditation:  Isaiah 55:10-13

God's Word Brings about Growth
1.  There is that reason for his Word
2.  There is that result from his Word

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your Word.  By your Holy Spirit, help us to receive it with joy and to bring forth fruits in faith and hope and love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


See you in church on Sunday!

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 1st

St. John will be part of the annual National Night Out celebration, Tuesday, August 1st, in the upper Swede Hollow Park.  (It is right down the road from church.)

For a number of years we have been grilling hot dogs and giving them away.  We also set up a table and neighbors bring items to share.  It has become quite a tradition.

The fun begins at 6:00 PM.  There will be a band to entertain and visits from local fire and police departments.

See you there.

Build Smart-Build on the Rock Vacation Bible School at St. John Lutheran

August 10-12, 2017, St. John Lutheran Church and Immanuel Hmong Lutheran Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School for students entering Kindergarten through grade 6.  The time is 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., here at 765 Margaret Street, St. Paul.  There will be Bible truths, songs, building challenges, Bible story skits, and much more.  Please register your child(ren) early.

Click here for the flyer and registration form.

Update: Vacation Bible School

Build Smart - Build on the Rock

Prayer Request...
  -  prayers of thanks! God continues to bring forward the volunteers needed for advance preparations as well as for leading the event. A music coordinator, another teacher and a wood-cutter have stepped forward!  Thanks be to God also for this great collaboration opportunity with our brothers and sisters of Immanuel Hmong.  It is such a blessing to be working together.
  -  please continue to pray that God would supply what is needed to his glory - especial kids (and their parents) with hearts ready for the Good News.
Who can you invite to this event? Any child going into Kindergarten through grade 6 is welcome!!  Forms are in the narthex on the table to the right of the stairwell as well as on the blog.

Still appreciated would be...
  -  A kitchen server -- The snacks are being planned an purchased by a generous member who works during the day. We are looking for someone who could simply follow the plan on paper and serve/clean up each day.
  -  A flier -- Would you be willing to create a joint flier (with both St. John and Immanuel Hmong info) to be handed out to participants, encouraging them to "Build on the Rock", Jesus, and join us for services?
  -  4 dozen flat suckers/lollipops
  -  milk for snack time
  -  monetary donations of any size are welcome to offset costs (Place in offering place, marked "VBS". Any funds received over the costs of the program will go into evangelism fund or the general fund.)
 If you would like to commit to purchasing an item on this list, please let Tamara Julian know. She is also eager to answer any questions you have. Set up date is Monday, August 7. Event is Thursday-Saturday, August 10-12 (9 a.m. - noon.)

Anticipating Worship (July 23)

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God gives us real rest in Jesus.

Scripture Readings:
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 145
Romans 7:15-25a
Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 11:25-30

Jesus' Invitation Is Real
1.  With a word of praise
2.  With a word of promise

Prayer of the Day:  God of all power and might, you are the giver of all that is good.  Help us to love you with all our heart, strengthen us in true faith, provide us with all we need, and keep us safe in your care; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


See you in worship on Sunday!

What Every Member Should Know...about VBS

What every member should know about Vacation Bible School:
Please put this event on your prayer list. Ask God to provide kids with hearts open to His sweet gospel as well as His hand of blessing on all our planning and work. Jesus our Rock is too
wonderful to keep to ourselves!
Looking for someone to purchase and cut 3-4 dozen (approx. 9"x4") pieces of plywood.
Donations welcome, but funds are available. (See Tamara)
We need an individual to teach one or two songs to the kids. CD is provided! Sign up in the
narthex as our "Music Coordinator." (Sounds fancy, doesn't it?)
Other helpful donations include:
        + 4 dozen flat suckers/lollipops
        + 5 dozen 9 oz short plastic cups
        + gray or silver sculpey oven bake clay 12-16 oz. (less than $10 at Walmart.com)
        + milk for snack time
        + monetary donations to offset costs (Place in offering plate, marked "VBS")
Volunteers age 12-101 are needed to make this year's VBS a success! Event is from 9 am—noon, Thursday through Saturday Aug. 10-12, but there are also opportunities to
help in  advance of the event. Contact Tamara Julian with questions, donations or to
volunteer.
INVITE your friends, co-workers and neighbors to send their kids!

Registration for Vacation Bible School extended! Parents who wish to register for VBS may still do so, even though the sign up date has passed. Final numbers and ages would be appreciated as soon as possible for planning purposes. Details are on the forms in the narthex as well as on the printable forms on the blog.

Vacation Bible School

Build Smart-Build on the Rock Vacation Bible School at St. John Lutheran

August 10-12, 2017, St. John Lutheran Church and Immanuel Hmong Lutheran Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School.  The time is 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., here at 765 Margaret Street, St. Paul.  There will be Bible truths, songs, building challenges, Bible story skits, and much more.  Please register your child (ren) early.  
Click here for the flyer and registration form.

Anticipating Worship (July 16)

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  A follower of Christ has a new life of peace.

Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Psalm 89
Romans 6:1-11
Matthew 10:34-42

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 10:34-42

Jesus Describes a Worthy Disciple

Prayer of the Day:  O God, you have prepared joys beyond understanding for those who love you.  Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


See you on Sunday in worship!

Call Update

Pastor Voigt has announced that he has returned the call to serve the saints at Abiding Word in Maineville, Ohio.  We now press onward in Christ to work on and work through the challenges and changes at St. John.  We are confident the Lord goes with us to bless us.

Please keep your Brothers and Sisters in your prayers as they await the man whom the Lord of the Church has in mind for them.

Anticipating Worship (July 10)

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  Confident of God’s powerful protection, Christians confess Christ.

Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 20:7-13
Psalm 31
Romans 5:12-15
Matthew 10:24-33

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 10:24-33

Christain, Confess Christ
1.  Fearlessly
2.  Faithfully

Prayer of the Day:  O Lord, our God, govern the nations on earth and direct the affairs of this world so that your Church may worship you in peace and joy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


See you in worship on Sunday!