Sunday, June 30
Grab your garden gloves, favorite weeding tools, buckets, and hand pruners and join us from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. We will work on weeding the gardens at church and also prune the lilac shrubs at church and school. Please e-mail Kurt and Kelly Kramer with any questions.

June 30 & July 14
When Jesus told his followers to “Make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), that included people from all economic classes, parts of town, education levels, and religious backgrounds. But we’re going to have trouble with this command of Jesus if we don’t look beyond our comfort zone. Jesus crosses all boundaries, and he calls us to cross boundaries along with him to meet the people he loves. Join us for Bible study at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall as Pastor Phil Merten from Institutional Ministries helps us see how we can follow Jesus’ command and cross boundaries. (There is no Bible study or Sunday school on Sunday, July 7.)

Wednesday, July 24
Our By Scripture Alone readings are beginning to shift: from the story of Jesus' life and of the early Christian Church to the epistles that have guided and strengthened Jesus’ followers throughout every age. Please join us from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to discuss what we've read so far. Questions or topics for consideration can be e-mailed to Pastor Schroeder. In addition to the questions you submit, we'll preview Paul's writings and look briefly at the general structure of his letters. Hope to see you there!

We are coming to the end of our annual ministry plan (budget) which closes on June 30. Just like a race, our goal is to finish the current budget year strong. Our church, school, and childcare programs are all unified under one ministry plan, and financial support from each member helps to ensure the strength of our work here at St. John’s. To contribute to this project and help us finish strong, please use a green Above & Beyond envelope and label it “Council Project” or “Finish Strong.” Make checks payable to St. John’s.

July 11 & August 1
Parents or caregivers are invited to bring their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to this program in St. John’s K3 classroom from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. The cost is only $5/session! Please consider inviting your friends and neighbors with young children. Click here for more information or to register, and click here to contact Carrie Henning.

Beginning Sunday, June 23
We pray the Lord’s Prayer every week in church and perhaps on other occasions between worship services. The words come so easily, sometimes almost too easily. What are we actually praying for when we speak the Lord’s Prayer? This summer’s sermon series will walk through the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer using sermons based on Bible stories illustrating each petition.

We are in need of ushers and AV operators to serve at our weekend worship services. Training is provided, and volunteers are generally scheduled to serve one weekend per month. However, if you have limited availability or are willing to serve as a substitute, we will gladly accommodate your schedule. To volunteer, e-mail the church office, or click here to fill out an online form.

Daily Bible Reading
Have you been participating in our By Scripture Alone daily Bible reading program? If you have, be sure to pick up the schedule for the second half of the year in the church narthex. And if you haven't, now is the perfect time to start! You can jump right in as we start Paul's epistles on June 30.Click here for all the details and a complete schedule.

Council Project of the Month
We are coming to the end of our annual ministry plan (budget) which closes on June 30. Just like a race, our goal is to finish the current budget year strong. Our church, school, and childcare programs are all unified under one ministry plan, and your financial support helps to ensure the strength of all our work here at St. John’s! To contribute to this project and help us finish strong, please use a green Above & Beyond envelope and label it “Council Project” or “Finish Strong.” Make checks payable to St. John’s.

Do you want to beautify our worship space to commemorate a special person or event or just to say thank you for many blessings you have received? Ordering altar and standards flowers is now easier than ever! Click here to reserve your date, select the display (altar or standards) and prepay for your order. Your flowers will be delivered to church and set up, and a note will appear in the worship notes section of the service folder. Flowers can be picked up after the 10:30 a.m. service or left at church to be enjoyed in the office area.