Anticipating Worship (September 30)

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God wants us to serve one another with humility.

Scripture Readings:
Numbers 11:16,24-29
Psalm 51:10-19
Philippians 1:12-18
Mark 9:38-50

Sermon Meditation:  Philippians 1:12-18

Proclaim Christ with the Correct Perspective

Prayer of the Day:  Mercifully grant, O God, that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, for without your help we are unable to please you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen. 


God is as serious about our sin as he is our salvation.  We have the opportunity to recall and remember that.  See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.

Anticipating Worship (September 23)

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  True greatness comes from humble and faithful service.

Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Psalm 31
James 3:13-18
Mark 9:30-37

Sermon Meditation:  James 3:13-18

Get Your Wisdom from Above

Prayer of the Day:  Lord God, you call us to work in your kingdom and leave no one standing idle.  Help us to order our lives by your wisdom and to serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


We serve the Savior who served us.  Come and learn about a wise life.  See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.

Anticipating Worship (September 16)

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost—Mission Festival


Worship Focus:  We are the body of Christ.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 96
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Matthew 9:35-38

Sermon Meditation:  1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Keep Building Christ's Body!

Prayer of the Day:  O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and have sent your messengers to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near.  Grant that by the witness of your Church many may be brought into your kingdom and worship you, the only true God; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.


We have the opportunity to hear God's Word in worship and about God's work in Africa.  Pastor/Missionary Roebke will preach the sermon and present in Bible class.  See you tomorrow at 9:30 AM.

Anticipating Worship (September 9)

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  We praise our God for changing our lives.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
Acts 3:1-10
Mark 7:31-37

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 3:1-10

This Is No Ordinary Day
1.  Because of extraordinary deliverance
2.  Because of extraordinary delight

Prayer of the Day:  Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Those whom God has changed spiritually worship him gladly.  See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.

Mishler Memorial Service

The Lord called Yvonne Mishler to her heavenly home on April 28, 2018.  Her Christain funeral will be Saturday, September 8, 2018.  The visitation begins at 1:00 PM and the service at 2:00 PM.  Light refreshments will follow worship.

Yvonne was a longtime member of St. John.  A number of years ago she moved to Texas and lived there.

We trust in the Lord who makes us strong in life and in death.

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"  (Isaiah 40:31).

Anticipating Worship (September 2)

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God wants us to be faithful to his Word.

Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 4:1,26-8
Psalm 119:97-104
Ephesians 6:10-20
Mark 7:1-8,14,15,21-23

Sermon Meditation:  Ephesians 6:10-20

Be Strong in the Lord
1.  There is an enemy
2.  There is an armory

Prayer of the Day:  O Lord Jesus Christ, preserve the congregation of believers with your never-failing mercy.  Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


God has given us his Word.  We gather around it to study it and stay in it so that we stick to it.  See you Sunday at 9:30 PM.

Little Lights Update

Hello Parents,
I want to call your attention to our Little Lights Sunday School Program as we start a new year. The first day of Little Lights will be September 9th. We’ve added some new programs to keep our children growing in God’s word at St. John.

If your child(ren) haven’t attended before, please consider bringing them. We have programs for all children up to Grade 6! If you are interested in helping as a volunteer, we would love to have you. On our Group Activity Sunday’s we are looking for volunteers to help chaperone the group and not teach a traditional lesson!

Please read the key changes/reminders below:
- Classrooms and Ages
o Ages 3 & Under
 Location: main classroom (with toys and supplies)
o PreK-K
 Location: classroom #7
o Grades 1-3
 Location: Library
o Grades 4-6
 Location: Music Room

- Snack
o Snack will be purchased in bulk for all classrooms (no snack sign up). If desired, parents can contribute via a monetary donation to Little Lights during offerings on Sundays (suggested $10/year).

- Large Group Activities
o NEW this Fall we will have a Large Group Activity on Sunday’s that we typically would have off (Fellowship Sunday’s and around Holidays).

- Christmas Hymn
o Looking for a few more volunteers to help with this effort. Practice schedule and song will be provided to parents this Fall.

If you are interested in helping out or have questions on the program, please contact Mary Meyer, derekmarymeyer@gmail.com or 651-983-1719.