Welcome to St. John’s!€¦ · 22-07-2018 · Advisor at Morgan Stanley DANIELLE STRICKLAND...
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St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org 661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: [email protected] St. John’s Lutheran School 661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: [email protected] St. John’s Children’s Center 661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: [email protected] Welcome to St. John’s! We’re glad you chose to worship with us today. If this is your first time at St. John’s, we invite you to come to the Information Center in the Lobby between services. We ’d like to meet you and we have a special gift for you. Nursery (Age 0 to 35 months) is available during the services. Our nursery is located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center. Sunday School (Age 3 years through 6th grade) Parents! Check your child into Sunday School at the Express Check-in (located in front of the Nursery) between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-9:55 a.m. During both services, children will be dismissed to Sunday School and their teachers will walk them to class. You may pick them up in their classrooms after the service. Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting the Worship Center, turn right. Need information? Try the Information Center in the Lobby between worship services. It’s a great place to get information or find out about current activities. In the back of the chairs you will find Prayer cards for your prayer requests and Communication cards (one per family) to register your worship attendance and note any contact information changes, including new e-mail addresses. Prayer cards will be collected by the ushers during the first song. Communication cards may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed. A friendly reminder to all, please silence all devices. Prayer support is available at the front after each service. This week we celebrate the baptisms of Cali Ann Marie Collins and Kolton John David Collins, children of Chris & Katie Collins. They will be baptized at the 10:00 a.m. service. We give thanks as we welcome them into God’s Kingdom. July 22, 2018 We thank God for the opportunity to send mission teams to Scotland and Mexico this week! May we also be faithful in making disciples here in Bakersfield!
Transcript of Welcome to St. John’s!€¦ · 22-07-2018 · Advisor at Morgan Stanley DANIELLE STRICKLAND...
St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org
661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Lutheran School
661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Children’s Center
661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: [email protected]
Welcome to St. John’s!
We’re glad you chose to worship with us today.
If this is your first time at St. John’s, we invite you to come to the Information Center in the Lobby between services. We’d like to meet you and we have a special gift for you.
Nursery (Age 0 to 35 months) is available during the services. Our nursery is located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center.
Sunday School (Age 3 years through 6th grade) Parents! Check your child into Sunday School at the Express Check-in (located in front of the Nursery) between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-9:55 a.m. During both services, children will be dismissed to Sunday School and their teachers will walk them to class. You may pick them up in their classrooms after the service.
Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting the Worship Center, turn right.
Need information? Try the Information Center in the Lobby between worship services. It’s a great place to get information or find out about current activities.
In the back of the chairs you will find Prayer cards for your prayer requests and Communication cards (one per family) to register your worship attendance and note any contact information changes, including new e-mail addresses. Prayer cards will be collected by the ushers during the first song. Communication cards may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed.
A friendly reminder to all, please silence all devices.
Prayer support is available at the front after each service.
This week we celebrate the baptisms of Cali Ann Marie Collins and Kolton John David Collins, children of Chris & Katie Collins. They will be baptized at the 10:00 a.m. service. We give thanks as we welcome them into God’s Kingdom.
July 22, 2018
We thank God for the opportunity to send mission teams to Scotland and Mexico this week! May we also be faithful in making
disciples here in Bakersfield!
News & Notes
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CRAIG GROESCHEL Co-Founder & Senior Pastor, Life Church
ANGELA AHRENDTS Senior Vice President of Retail, Apple
T. D. JAKES Founder & Senior Pastor, The Potter’s House
SIMON SINEK Best-Selling Author; Founder, Start With Why
SHEILA HEEN Founder, Triad Consulting Group; Faculty, Harvard Law School
ERWIN McMANUS Autor; Futurist; Founder of Mosaic, Los Angeles
DANNY MEYER Restauranteur; TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”
DAVID LIVERMORE, Ph.D. President, Cultural Intelligence Center; Best-Selling Author
DR. NTHABISENG LEGOETE Founder & CEO, Quali Health; Social Entrepreneur
DANIEL PINK New York Times Best-Selling Author
RASMUS ANKERSEN Best-Selling Author; Entrepreneur
STRIVE MASIYIWA Founder & Chairman, Econet Group; Philanthropist
JOHN C. MAXWELL Leadership Expert; Best-Selling Author; Coach
CARLA HARRIS Vice Chairman, Managing Director & Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley
DANIELLE STRICKLAND Pastor; Author; Justice Advocate
When leaders get better, all of Bakersfield wins! No matter where you lead, The Global Leadership Summit is a world-class experience designed to help you get better and embrace your grander vision—the reason God called you to lead. This years event is a live satellite stream from Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington, Illinois.
St. John’s is hosting the event this year. Join us August 9 & 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $69, for members and
regular attenders, get yours now! Contact Debbie, 665-7815 or [email protected].
Golden Eagles is a seniors Bible study that meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Join
us for study and lunch in the Event Center at 11:00 a.m.
Find out what’s happening and what’s happened. Go to: www.facebook.com/SJLCBakersfield. Get in on and share all the fun! LIKE us! We are now on Instagram. Go to:
@sjlcbakersfield.
Find St. John’s on Facebook, Yelp & Instagram.
Welcome New Members! This morning we extend a warm welcome to those
received into membership. Please take a moment following the service to welcome them into the St. John’s family.
Jerry & Florence Dueker Andy & Katie Fitch Ellie Hessler Cris Morales Alan Willsey
The flowers this morning are given by Arvid & Marilynn Unruh in celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary and thanksgiving to God for
their many blessings.
Prayer Intercessors Needed! Prayer Intercessors are needed at the 8:30 a.m. service. If you are interested or have questions, contact Debbie, 665-7815.
Need someone to talk to? Stephen Ministers care for people who
are experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, terminal illness, loneliness, spiritual crisis, hospitalization, relocation and other life difficulties. There is no fee. Contact Debbie for information, 665-7815.
Thank you for worshiping with us! Come again, soon.
Peace-by-Piece Quilting Ministry will resume on Thursday, August 16 for the fall from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Gym
Lobby. For information, contact Jacqie, 832-0668.
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Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study Join us Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m, off campus, for our 12 week Bible Study. John MacArthur takes readers
through the book of Galatians exploring Paul’s defense of salvation through grace and his teachings on how to lead a holy life that bears fruit. For information, contact Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177.
Like to Talk to People? Want to help? We need volunteers for the Women’s Kiosk on Sunday mornings. Please stop by the Kiosk to
sign-up.
Missions Update! Please keep our short term missionary, Kimberlee Willey, in your prayers as she serves in Romania and
Poland, using her God given gifts to teach young people about Jesus. This morning, we will be commission-ing 16 participants of St. John’s Scotland Mission Team, preparing to go and assist the Perry Family Ministry working in Stirling, Scotland. Also being commissioned today is the SSM Mexico Mission Team. Please keep these teams in your prayers.
Women’s Ministry Paint Night! Save the date, Friday, August 3, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Go to the Women’s Ministry Kiosk and put your name on
the sign-up list. More details to follow. Questions? Contact Kristin Faure, 342-5902.
The St. John’s SCRIP program continues all year, even during the summer. You can purchase scrip at the school office during the week or at the Information
Center between services only on Sunday. SCRIP is face value gift cards. You purchase SCRIP as gift cards from local and national retailers and restaurants. Why use SCRIP? It is easy and a percentage of every purchase of SCRIP comes back to support our School and Children’s Center.
Wifi password: Welcome2SJLC
HIS Ministry would like to thank everyone who donated rice and
beans to distribute to the Arvin residents. A ton of food was distributed to over 330 people! Praise God for answered prayers. Don Marquez and the SJVOF team appreciate all the donations and help with this effort. It was a great success. Thank you!
Thank you for all the baby bottles filled with coins, checks and paper currency. When we get notification of how much was collected from the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, we will
pass that information on to you. “Busy Bags” are available near each Information Center. Grab one of these colorful backpacks on your way into church to keep your little one(s) entertained! No need to check them out, just grab and return to the stand after service. Questions or comments are welcome! Contact Jenny Ballard, 444-3674.
Cart Drivers Needed We are in need of cart drivers at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. Must be over
21 years of age. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Debbie in the church office, 665-7815.
The Worship Team Set List is posted the Tuesday after Sunday morning worship. No sign up necessary. www.twitter.com/sjlcworship
Are you or someone you love celebrating a birthday? Consider a gift to the Endowment Fund Birthday
Club for each year of blessings! The people of St. John’s LOVE God and others,
LEARN to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ, and
LEAD others to discover and live out their calling as God’s people.
St. John’s Student Ministry
Want to stay connected to SSM? Join our text updates
on Remind to receive the most current info on SSM programming Jr. High text @ssmjrhigh to 81010 Sr. High text @ssmsrhigh to 81010
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Jr. High Youth Group Does not meet this week because of the Sr. High Mission Trip to Mexico.
Enjoy the time off with your friends and family.
Sr. High Youth Group meets tonight at Bakersfield Escape
Room, 5:45-7:30 p.m. If you have not already signed up, contact Cary or Dereem for possible waitlist.
Cary Hoff, [email protected], or
Dereem Hoff, [email protected]
Check out our summer calendars for Jr. High & Sr. High events. Register for
all off-campus events at sjlchurch.org/ssmsummer!
We’ve Stepped Up for the Summer! Incoming 7th graders are welcome at our Jr. High events,
and incoming 9th graders are welcome at our High School events!
Matthew 14:22-33 Peter Walks on Water
SAY THIS:
Stay focused on Jesus!
For more information, contact Lorraine, 665-7815
Remix Our next meeting will be August 12, during the 10:00 a.m. service in The Garage.
St. John’s VBS week will go down in time as the
BEST WEEK EVER!! Thank you to everyone who brought their kids to VBS, it is pure joy to spend the week with them. Teaching about God’s love through song,
Bible story, snack, craft and classroom activities.
Volunteers, we can not thank you enough for taking a week
out of your summer to help make this week a success. You have given St. John’s Kidz Ministry the greatest gift which was your time! We praise God for you all!
Lorraine and Stacey
Sr. High Mexico Mission Trip Please pray for our SSM Sr. High trip to Tijuana,
Mexico on July 26: That God would protect our travels, bless our fellowship & empower us to live differently once we return home to Bakersfield!
Enjoy your Summer Vacation!
Hey, I know you! Name tags are available. If you need a name tag, please sign up for one at the
Worship Center Information Center.
Your Name
This Week
Campus Maps available at the Information Center WC: Worship Center BR: Bride’s Room KC: Kidz Connection OC: Off Campus LCR: Large Conference Rm in Admin. Office SCR: Small Conference Rm in Admin. Office WCL: Worship Center Lobby ECCR: Event Center Conference Room EC: Event Center-North or South
We invite you to submit your prayer petitions using a Prayer Request card in the seat backs or by contacting Debbie Holbrook 665-7815
PRAYER GUIDE
Health Concerns & Illnesses
*Hospitalized or Skilled Nursing/Rehab
Diana, Madeline, Mary Jane Dillingham, Cary Elliott, David Harris, Fred Klopper, Dennis McDonnell, Jim Martin, Norma Martin, Erin O’Brien, August Schallock, David Segesman, Tony Shackelford, Cat Spears, James Stewart, Ed Tjaarda, Nadine Walters
Comfort & Strength Sally Goosen & family at the passing of her dad, Victor
Praise & Thanksgiving Andy & Katie Rathe welcome
Maverick Conrad, born 7/18
Ben & Brandi Warren welcome Huskson Don Warren, born 7/17. Proud grandparents are Dave & Kim Warren
Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Devitt family, Tyler & Larry Epp, Mom & baby, Mrs. Johnson & family, Katie Rasmussen, Alex, Brett, Cameron, Felicia & children, Jason, SJVOF Pastor, those traveling, those with financial and employment needs, our community, America, our nation’s leaders, military and families, our world, Christians in the Middle East/Iraq, St. John’s church body, Children’s Center, School, all staff, Tanzania school, students, families, teachers & leaders, missionaries, law enforcement, firefighters
Continued Concerns Leah Appold, Jourdin Bacot, Teresa Besinez, Otto Cook, Doug Drasher, Larry Epp, Tyler Epp, Christy Fitzgerald, Tammy Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, Jim Francis, Clete Harper, Laura Harris, Peter Iron Rope, Arvid Johnson, Sheree Johnson, Nancy Keppen, Cindy Kuntz, Sheri McBride, Josie Malloy, Wendy Moore, Ken Myer, Patty Palla, Jesse Salinas, Steve’s mom, Kim G., Ed T., Brad T., John M., Margie, Fred, Lisa Vorhees, Michael Wagner, Connie Wilson
Prayers
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Sunday, July 22 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship—Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Family Worship—WC 12:30 p.m. Scotland Mission Meeting— ECCR 6:00 p.m. SSM Sr. High Youth Group— Gym Monday, July 23 4:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Sue Hall, 205-7761
Tuesday, July 24
1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177
Wednesday, July 25
Thursday, July 26
11:00 a.m. Golden Eagles—EC 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—OC Rick Hall, 978-5256
Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—OC Panera Bread, Stockdale Hwy.
Weekly Amount Needed to Meet Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget—$37,309 Last Week’s Giving—$20,729.40
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love their crowd-sourced reviews about local businesses? How about giving St. John’s your review and help people find us? We’d appreciate it!
Do you have leftover contribution envelopes? Bring them to the Admin Office or drop them in the
offering plate on Sunday. We will repurpose them! Getting envelopes you don’t need? Call the office and we will take care of it, 665-7815.
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