Welcome to St. John’s!...Jun 10, 2018 · St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road,...
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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 baptism of Sierra Michelle Fox, daughter of Eric & Michelle Fox. She will be baptized following the 10:00 a.m. service. We give thanks as we welcome her into God’s Kingdom. June 10, 2018
Transcript of Welcome to St. John’s!...Jun 10, 2018 · St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road,...
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 baptism of Sierra Michelle Fox, daughter of Eric & Michelle Fox. She will be baptized following the 10:00 a.m. service. We give thanks as we welcome her into God’s Kingdom.
June 10, 2018
News & Notes
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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 this event this year and volunteers are needed to present this event. Join us August 9 & 10, 8:30 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $50, for members and/or regular attendees, if ordered by June 25; $89 on July 2 & after. Please call Debbie, 665-7815, or [email protected], to reserve your ticket and to sign up on the volunteer list.
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
RORY VADEN Best-Selling Author; Co-Founder, Southwestern Consulting
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
Nick Duerr’s Ordination TODAY!
at 3:00 p.m. at in the Sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged to attend this special service. Reception
immediately following.
Read all about it in the latest Celebrate!
Look for the latest Celebrate! in your mailbox! Learn the latest news from Tanzania, what to expect this summer and how the heart of the St. John’s family is giving locally and inter-nationally. If you don't have your issue by Tuesday, or to see all the photos in color, check it out online sjlchurch.org/celebrate. To get on the mailing list, call the office, 665-7815.
The flowers this morning are given by Joyce Milburn in celebration of her daughter, Patti Leiblie’s birthday on June 14. Prayer Requests
In May, we received a total of 288 prayer requests. Thank you for allowing us to pray for you.
Wifi password: Welcome2SJLC
HIS Ministry has placed “busy bags” on stands 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. You have one more week to fill your baby bottles. Remember to return your filled baby bottles next Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day. Please bring them to the HIS Kiosk. Thank you for your support.
The Portals of Prayer Devotional for the months of June, July and August is now available. Please stop by
the Information Center and pick up a free copy.
Parking Lot Resurfacing Saturday, June 16, the Children’s Center parking lot and the South driveway will be resurfaced. Please look for cones and roped off areas. Thank you.
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Sign-up now at the Men’s Ministry Table for the
annual Men’s Fishing Trip to June Lake, June 22-24. The cost is $75 and will be collected when you
sign-up. Call Clete Harper for infor-mation, 979-6488. Don’t miss out on this 3-day weekend of fun and fellowship!
Thank you for worshiping with us! Come again, soon.
Peace-by-Piece Quilting Ministry During the summer we will meet on Thursdays, June 14, July 12 and August 16 from
9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Gym Lobby. For information, contact Jacqie, 832-0668.
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 Holy Land! In September, Larry Schallock is planning to visit Biblical sites in Israel with a group of Christians. The Bible
comes even more alive when you are able to visit Galilee and Jerusalem and other areas where Jesus ministered. If you would like to come along, please contact Larry at 396-1015.
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study Join us Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m, off campus, for our new 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.
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.
Texas Recovery Mission Trip! The Texas Recovery Team and the family whose home they helped restore. If you
would like information on how to help with mission work, contact Larry Schallock, 747-9584.
Young Adult Bible Study All college age and young adults. We will dig into God’s Word
and its application in our everyday lives, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Bruicks’, 10901 Vista Ridge Drive. Contact George for information, 979-4749.
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. When you travel
do you use Yelp to help you find the best places to eat, play and stay? Do you
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!
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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Cary Hoff, [email protected], or
Dereem Hoff, [email protected]
Summer Step Up Today! It’s time for everyone to step up to the next grade level. Sixth graders, we welcome you to the SSM family. Eighth graders are officially
high schoolers now! Seniors, you’re still welcome to participate in SSM events throughout the summer!
SSM Fireworks Fundraiser! Want to earn money for awesome SSM trips during
the year? Take part in our Fireworks Booth Fundraiser, July 1-4! Must be 18+ to work in our SSM fireworks booth. Student options to raise funds available. Shift sign-ups are open at: www.sjlchurch.org/fireworks.
JUDGES 6-8
Gideon
BOTTOM LINE: God can use
you no matter what.
TODAY! Kids step up a grade. At check-in, please check your child into the grade they will attend for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have a Preschooler going into Kindergarten, you can choose to step up or wait until the school year begins. We hope to see your children a ton this summer. We will have Sunday School at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services.
For more information, contact Lorraine, 665-7815
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.
Remix TODAY! We meet today during the 10:00 a.m. service in The Garage.
Jr. High Youth Group meets this Wednesday, June 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in The
Garage for Game Night! Spread the word and invite your friends!
Sr. High Youth Group meets tonight from 6-8:00 p.m. in The
Garage for Game Night! Spread the word and invite your friends!
Jr. High District Youth Gathering & Sr. High Mexico Mission Trip Please continue to pray for our SSM Summer trips to Santa Cruz, CA and Tijuana, Mexico: that
God would protect our travels, bless our fellowship, & empower us to live differently once we return home to Bakersfield!
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
Paul, David, Lynda, Marcus, Renee, David, Cary Elliott, Jim Francis, Danny Garcia, Jim Martin, Norma Martin, Erin O’Brien, Tony Shackelford, James Stewart, Ed Tjaarda, Doug Turner, Betty Wilkinson, Mildred Young
Praises & Thanksgiving Marriage of Christopher Dowda & Fayth Sandman, 6/9
Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Greg Meidlinger, Al Peraino family, Joel, Katie Rasmussen, Lynda, Renee, Alex, Brett, Cameron, Felicia & children, Jason, SJVOF VBS & a Pastor, those traveling, those with financial and employ-ment 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
Continued Concerns Leah Appold, Jourdin Bacot, Wanda Badgley, Teresa Besinez, Otto Cook, Doug Drasher, Larry Epp, Tyler Epp, Christy Fitzgerald, Tammy Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, Clete Harper, Laura Harris, Peter Iron Rope, Arvid Johnson, Sheree Johnson, Nancy Keppen, Cindy Kuntz, Sheri McBride, Dennis McDonnell, 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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Weekly Amount Needed to Meet Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget—$37,309 Last Week’s Giving—$47,987.62
Sunday, June 10 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship— Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Family Worship—WC SSM Remix—The Garage 3:00 p.m. Nick Duerr Ordination & Reception—Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. SSM Sr. High Game Night— Gym & The Garage Monday, June 11 4:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Sue Hall, 205-7761 6:00 p.m. SJVOF VBS—OC
Tuesday, June 12 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177 6:00 p.m. SJVOF VBS—OC 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study— OC George Bruick, 979-4749
Wednesday, June 13 11:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—SCR Lon Kellenberger, 589-3685 6:00 p.m. SSM Jr. High Game Night— Gym & The Garage SJVOF VBS—OC
Thursday, June 14 9:00 a.m. Peace by Piece Quilting— Gym 11:00 a.m. Golden Eagles—LCR 6:00 a.m. HIS Meeting—SCR SJVOF VBS—OC 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—OC Rick Hall, 978-5256
Friday, June 15 Saturday, June 16 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—OC Panera Bread
Are you or someone you love celebrating a birthday? Consider a gift to the Endowment Fund
Birthday Club for each year of blessings!
The Worship Team Set List is posted the Tuesday after Sunday morning worship. No sign up necessary. www.twitter.com/sjlcworship
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Sermon audio & notes online: sjlchurch.org/sermons
