St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org

661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: office@sjlchurch.org

St. John’s Lutheran School

661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: school@sjlschool.org

St. John’s Children’s Center

661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: preschool@sjlchurch.org

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 Infor-

mation Center in the Lobby. We’d like to meet you, and we have a sweet treat for you!

Nursery (Age 0 through 35 months) is available during both 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) before services. During

the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. services children ages 3 years through 6th grade 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 from the Worship Center, turn right.

Need information? Questions about current activities? Try the Information Center in

the Lobby between worship services.

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. 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.

July 24, 2016

Walk This Way! Summer 2016 Vacation Bible School

Smiles all around!

This week we celebrate the baptisms of

Luke David Cooper,

Ava Rene Tanner,

and Grayson Tanner

Hood.

Luke, son of Dustin and Christine Cooper,

Ava, daughter of Sabrina Henderson and

Bryan Tanner, and Grayson, son of Mat-

thew and Morgan Hood, will be baptized

during the 10:00 a.m. service.

We give thanks as we welcome them into

God’s Kingdom.

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News & Notes

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION MEETING Thank you to all

the volunteers

who have signed

up to help in putting on “Noche de Mari-

achi!” Please attend an informational meet-

ing (and get your volunteer shirts! and as-

signments) on Thursday, July 28, 7:00 p.m.

at St. John’s Lutheran Church – BAKERS-

FIELD campus in the Large Conference

Room in the Admin Building. Our last regu-

lar planning meeting is this Tuesday, 6:30

p.m. at the Arvin Campus. Muchas Gracias!

Pre-concert Fundraiser Authentic Mexican Dinner

at St. John’s Valley of Faith

social 4:30-5:30, dinner 5:30-6:30

Saturday, July 30

music by Mariachi San Pablo

$25 per person includes supervised parking

LIMITED SEATING

Tickets on sale in the Worship Center Lobby TODAY

or call St. John’s Valley of Faith, 854-4473

or at St. John’s Admin Office, 665-7815

Already have dinner plans? Come for the FREE concert and fellowship at Arvin High School at 7:00 p.m. and worship at St. John’s Valley of Faith

on Sunday, July 31 at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you for worshiping with us!

Come again, soon.

When leaders get better, all of Bakersfield wins. No matter

where you lead, The Global Leadership Summit is a world-class expe-

rience designed to help you get better and embrace your grander vi-

sion—the reason God called you to lead. This event is a live satellite

stream from Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington, Illinois.

St. John’s has partnered with Valley Baptist and other Bakersfield churches to pre-

sent this event. Join us August 11 & 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church,

4800 Fruitvale. St. John’s has a limited number of tickets at $80 each. Please call Debbie,

665-7815, or dholbrook@sjlchurch.org, to reserve your ticket.

BILL HYBELS Founder and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

MELINDA GATES Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

ALAN MULALLY President and Chief Executive Officer, The Ford Motor Company (2006-2014)

PATRICK LENCIONI Bestselling Arthor; Founder of The Table Group

HORST SCHULZE Chairman and CEO, Capella Hotel Group; Founding

President and Former COO, The Ritz-Carlton Group

DR. TRAVIS BRADBERRY Bestselling Author; Co-Founder of TalentSmart

ERIN MEYER Professor at INSEAD: Author and Consultant

WILFREDO DE JESÚS Senior Pastor, New Life Covenant Church; Community Leader and Author

CHRIS MCCHESNEY Bestselling Author; Executive at Franklin Covey

DANIELLE STRICKLAND Officer in The Salvation Army; Advocate and Author

JOSSY CHACKO Founder and President, Empart Inc.

JOHN C. MAXWELL Leadership Expert; Bestselling Author and Coach

T D JAKES Founder and Senior Pastor, The Potter’s House

Mite Box Sunday is July

31. Mite boxes and a list of

grants funded are available at

the Women’s Ministry Kiosk.

The flowers are given this

week by the Chernek family

with praise and thanksgiving

to the glory of God, remem-

bering Barbara on her birth-

day.

The Information Center needs you! Help us share

what’s happening at St.

John’s. We are especially in

need of people who can serve before and

after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. ser-

vices. Interested? Call Debbie in the

Admin Office, 665-7815.

Prayer Intercessors If you are blessed with the

spiritual gift of intercession

and want to be a prayer in-

tercessor during the 8:00

a.m. service, please call Debbie in the

Admin Office, 665-7815.

TODAY! Sunday Night Basketball 7:00 p.m. Guys, lace 'em up

and get ready to play some

hoops. It's okay if you're a little

rusty; we'll have a good time.

Invite your friends and call or text Pastor

Eric for information, 665-6617.

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The Portals of Prayer Devotional for the

months of July, August,

and September is now

available. Please stop by the Information

Center and pick up a free copy.

Summer Schedule Peace-by-Piece Quilting Ministry meets 9:00-11:00

a.m. in the Gym Lobby

August 18. Call Jacqie,

832-0668, for information.

Women’s Bible Study Join us as we study The

Christian and Obedience by

Bill Bright. Learn why it is

so important to obey God and

how to live daily in His grace.

Each week’s lesson is meaningful as a

stand alone study, so jump in anytime.

We meet Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 p.m. at

2302 Edingal. For information, please

call 332-9364 or 663-4177.

Too busy this summer for an in-depth weekly con-

secutive Bible study? Come

join us on Wednesday nights

in the Bride’s Room, 6:00–

7:30 p.m. Angela Thomas’

study Brave is for busy sum-

mer schedules so you can drop in as often

as you want. The study addresses insecu-

rities that we all have. Get more infor-

mation at the Women’s Ministry Kiosk or

the Information Center, or call the office,

665-7815.

Monday Evening Bible Study Join us for REVELATION-

Worthy is the Lamb by

Griffin, Dumit, & Rathmann,

each Monday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.,

off campus. For location

information, please call Susan Pacheco,

319-1812 or Sue Hall, 654-8921.

Find St. John’s on

Facebook & Yelp.

St. John’s is happening!

Check out the up-

coming Mariachi

Concert! See pix of

St. John’s awesome VBS: Lace it Up!

Crazy Socks! Mismatched Shoes! Crazy

Hair! Check out lots of interesting events!

Go to www.facebook.com/

SJLCBakersfield.

Get in on and share all the fun! LIKE us! Hey, I know you! Name tags are available. If

you need a name tag, please

sign up for one at the Information Center.

Your Name

Special Guest to perform at the British Tea! Come find out what

John and Missy Perry

have been doing as

missionaries in Scot-

land. Hear the stories

they can’t put in print.

Join them for a British

Afternoon Tea

Wednesday, July 27, 3:00-5:00

p.m. in St. John's Lobby with

special guest performer Linda

Snoody or blow the froth off a

pint at the Pub Ministry Event

Saturday, August 6, 1:00-4:00

p.m. downstairs at Sandrini's,

1918 Eye St.

St. John’s SCRIP You can purchase scrip at

the school office during the

week or at the Information

Center between services

only on Sunday.

What is SCRIP? Scrip is face value

gift cards. You purchase SCRIP as gift

cards from Amazon, Honey Baked Ham,

Eureka Burger and Wiki’s, as well as

Elephant Bar, and many other 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.

The Garage Hours Our next Garage day will

be Monday, August 22,

3:00-5:00 p.m.

St.John’s

Student

Ministry

TODAY! Sunday Morning Remix is Bible class for

Jr. & Sr. High students.

We meet the 2nd & 4th

Sundays during the 10:00 a.m.

service! When students are dismissed to

Sunday School, we gather in the lobby

and head to The Garage to study God’s

Word and apply it to our lives.

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

Thank you to all the wonderful

volunteers who helped

make this year’s VBS

such an amazing event!

We could not do it with-

out your dedication!

Lorraine & Stacey

NEW 8:00 a.m. SJ Kidz Sunday School

SJ Kidz Ministry offers Sunday School

during the 8:00 a.m. service in addition

to the 10:00 a.m. service. Please check-

in children at the Sunday School Check-

in Kiosk before services. Children start

in the service then are dismissed by the

pastor. Sunday School teachers will be

waiting in the lobby. Following service

pick up children at Kidz Connection.

Dealing with Grief Do you know the stages

of grief? Led by Daniel

Burke, MS, LMFT, this

seminar will help you

recognize normal stages of the grieving

process as you walk a path toward healing.

The seminar takes place in the Worship

Center, August 2, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Please sign up at the Information Center,

the Children’s Center, School or at the

Admin Office.

Sr. High Small Groups will start up again the week

of August 22. Stay posted

for your group’s details!

Jr. High Youth Group Wednesday, August 24,

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group! Sunday, August 28,

6:00-8:00 p.m.

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SAVE THE DATES! Infusion Night Back to School Bash! Saturday, August 27,

6:00-9:00 p.m.!

Free admission! Laser

Tag! DJ! Inflatables & more! Keep an

eye out for upcoming information!

Rooted & Forge Retreats!

Jr. High: October 21-23

Sr. High: November 4-6

Registration opens August 22!

Stay posted for more info!

Enjoy your time with family and friends

as we prepare and ramp up for the school

year! Upcoming events will resume for

fall on these dates:

This Week

We invite you to submit your prayer

petitions using a Prayer Request

card in the seat backs or by contact-

ing Patsy Van Leeuwen, 589-7075.

PRAYER GUIDE

Health Concerns and Illness *Hospitalized or Skilled Nursing/Rehab Pastor D, Teresa Besinaiz, Bob

Brandt, Otto Cook, Kathy Fackler,

Lisa Gonzales, Jim Krause, Kari

Lee, Stephanie Lopez, Norma Mar-

tin, Ken Myer, Michelle Robinson,

Carol Sheetz, Lauretta Sheetz, Jeff

& Rochelle Vaughan, Vickie

Williams

Comfort & Peace

Deb Wood & family, at the

passing of her aunt, Beth Hogan

and the passing of her close friend

Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Beth Krause, Dale Arnesen, Perry

visit, Wayne & Linda Flanders, peo-

ple of France/Turkey, Lake Isabella

rebuilding, Craig, Jason, Alex,

Felicia & children, those with finan-

cial 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, Chil-

dren’s Center, School, missionaries,

all staff, involvement for the Arvin

Mariachi event, law enforcement

Continued Concerns Steve’s mom, Leah Appold, Wanda

Badgley, Carla Brady, Bertha

Bruschi, Mireta Burns, Tammy

Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, Clete

Harper, James Hulsey, Arvid

Johnson, Sheree Johnson, Saundra

Joiner, Cindy Kuntz, Dennis

McDonnell, Norma Purdie, Van Van

Leeuwen, Michael Wagner, Elaine

White, Connie Wilson

Prayers

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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Sunday, July 24 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship—Worship Ctr

10:00 a.m. Family Worship—Worship Ctr

7:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball—Gym

Pastor Eric, 665-7815

Monday, July 25

6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—WC Lobby

Greene & Van Scharrel

9:00 a.m. First Place 4 Health—LCR

6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC

Susan Pacheco, 319-1812

Tuesday, July 26 2:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC

Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177

Wednesday, July 27 12:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—Bride’s Rm

Lon Kellenberger, 589-3685

3:00 p.m. British Afternoon Tea—WC Lobby

6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—Bride’s Rm

Thursday, July 28

11:00 a.m. Golden Eagles (Seniors) Study—

LCR, Lunch served

4:00 p.m. Mission Task Force—LCR West

5:30 p.m. Poland Mission Mtg—LCR East

6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—OC

Rick Hall, 589-4255

7:00 p.m. Noche de Mariachi Volunteer

Meeting—LCR

Friday, July 29

Saturday, July 30 5:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Fundraising Dinner—

St. John’s Valley of Faith, Arvin

7:00 p.m. Noche de Mariachi Concert—

Arvin High School

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

Celebrate your life events, praises and

thanksgivings with us

by providing flowers

to beautify our altars on Sunday

mornings. Please contact Georgia,

665-7815, to help you reserve a date.

Contributions 07-10 Actual Budgeted

Fiscal Year to Date 60,753 82,922

Amount + or - (22,169)

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Stephen Ministers

care for people who are

experiencing grief, divorce,

job loss, terminal illness,

loneliness, spiritual crisis, hospitalization, relo-

cation and other life difficulties. There is no

fee. Call Debbie for information, 665-7815.

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Week 2: “Bless Those Who Persecute You” 1 Samuel 24 – Matthew 5

(ESV) But I say to you, Love your enemies

and pray for those who persecute you --- Matthew 5:44 (KJV) But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you,

do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you,

and persecute you;

(MSG) I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in

you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer.

Review: Chess or Checkers & deScaler

The Old Testament says …

Your traditions say …

I (Jesus) say …

__________ hatred vs

__________ hatred (Psalm 139)

Last week, Saul of Tarsus and Ananias

This week, Saul the Benjamite and David

1. Find our __________ in God (1 Samuel 23:16)

2. Associate with God-fearing friends

3. Be affirmed in God’s __________ (1 Samuel 23:17)

4. __________ evil with good (1 Samuel 24:4)

God declares: “It’s on Me”

__________ and __________

July 24, 2016 – Pastor D R Hilken