In this Issue

Table of Contents Pastor Randy Greeting ... 2 Council Highlights ........... 3

Worship Highlights ......... 4 Adult Sunday Classes ..... 4

Pastoral Call Committee . 5 City of AG & Gas Co. ..... 5

This, That, Tidbits .......... 6 New Member Class .......... 6

Have A Need .................... 7 VBS Update ...................... 7

Erica Thomas Letter ... 8-9 Dragon Festival .............. 10

Fearless Youth ............... 11 Calendar ................... 12-13

Shredding Event ............ 14 Youth Team ................. 15

Nat. Day of Prayer ... 16-17 Streamed Live ................ 18

Social Outreach ............. 19 Stephen Ministry Train . 19

Spirited 50’s ................... 20 Women’s Ministry ......... 21 NALC Spring Mtg ......... 21

Birthdays & Anniv ........ 22 Prayers ........................... 22

Staff ................................ 23

The Eagle Saint John’s

Lutheran Church

A Christ-Driven Church! Building Faith & Family, Fellowship & Service

JUNE 2015

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Greetings! The recent Pew Research Center recently conducted a massive survey on reli-gious preferences, questioning 35,071 adults. They compared their 2007 results

with 2015. The results show a significant decline in the Christian preference and identification. For example in the West (us) the largest single grouping is UNAFFILIATED (atheist, agnostic, nothing) at 28%, Catholic at 23%, evangelical Protestant at 22%, and mainline Protestant at 11%. Other religions make up the balance of the %ages. Not surprisingly the South registered the highest identification as Christian, with the East and the West as the lowest. Many cited the swing from traditional to revisionist definitions and behaviors on sexuality, marriage, and other social issues as the reason many leave their Christian past. Others see the loss of Christian num-bers as actually casual and cultural Christians now having the more secular permission to call themselves what they have been all along - unaffiliated. Either way, the numbers show that the Christian Church is less looked up to, more suspect, and often dismissed as a real player in the American fabric of society. These revisionist understandings are quickly becoming law and un-der Civil Rights jurisdictions those who do not comply are being punished. It is possible that soon the church will lose its tax exempt status because of its convictions on traditional and his-toric understanding on sexuality, marriage, and value of life and dying. All of this is very alarm-ing. What is the caring, devout Christian to do - hide, melt into the woodwork, slink into the shad-ows? Actually, the early church grew in times of great resistance and persecution. Our Christian brothers and sisters in many African and Asian nations are meeting the governmental and Islamic persecutions with bravery, courage, convictions, prayer, Scripture, and witnessing unto death the truth of the Gospel. So how does this affect us in our pretty slice of this beautiful Central Coast? Notice first of all that our doors are not being knocked down with people pouring in, that families are not very of-ten seeking us for their family spiritual anchoring, and that our current invitations bring very lim-ited response. Should we panic? No, instead we pray to believe the truth - that this is the Lord’s church and it is Spirit led and the Kingdom of God will prevail. Second, we serve all people with love that is Jesus’ Agape Love - not a calculated love with strings attached, but a selfless, serving love that allows for the Spirit to move in the one loved. Third, we do not lose heart. Fourth, we do not get intimidated. Fifth, we band together with other and all believers in witness to the Truth of Christ for all peoples. Sixth, we stick close together to build up, pray for, care for, and brain storm ideas for outreach. So much for the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! Actually, we enjoy those too, trusting the God who began a good work will see it to completion here at Saint John’s and in His world. We are inspired by Peter’s words when Jesus asks, “Do you wish also to go away?” Peter speaks for all of us when he replies, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to see and believe that You are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:68-69). Let these be our words, our motto, our aspiration, or conviction, so that we may live in these exciting times!

In Christ’s Love, Pastor Randy

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Council Meeting Highlights

FROM THE May 9, 2015 MONTHLY MEETING

As follow up to the recent meeting of the fledgling North American Lutheran Church’s

South West Mission District, Council agreed to sign up as one of the Congregations on our new site within the NALCNetwork.com social page. Its purpose is to share mission and ministry ideas and projects with fellow NALC members.

At the same Mission District meeting of the NALC congregations in our area (3) we ap-

proved Pastor Marv Combs for an additional 2 year term as Dean over our 8 Mission Dis-trict congregations in Orange, L.A., Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. This is a volunteer position.

Again at the Mission District meeting those present agreed to support the Mission District

with approximately $300 per year of Benevolence, with the Treasurer of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church overseeing the income and expenses. Our Council approved $300 to be paid from our 2015 Benevolences to the Mission District.

Approved the distribution of the church’s Tithe of the Augie Sites Bequest to be divided

evenly, $5,000 to the Center for Christian Education Building Acquisition Fund in Mar-tin, Slovakia and $5,000 for our gift towards Year #2 of our Missionaries to China, Rev. Jeff and Mim Nellermoe.

Set as guidance for the Call Committee potential new Pastoral Compensation to fall be-

tween 10% less than, to 10% more than Pastor Randy’s current compensation. Set the date of the Congregation’s 50th Anniversary celebration to be Reformation Sun-

day, Oct 30, 2016.

Income/Expenses: April, 2015 YTD *Income $184,046.59 *Expenses $148,414.37 Over (Under) $ 35,632.22

Sunday Attendance May 3, 146 May 10, 187 May 17 169 May 24, 174 May 31, NA

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Thank you to all of you faithful people who participated in the two Congrega-tional Forums held on April 26 and May 3! Your input and participation was vi-tal to help us complete the Congregational Profile and accurately represent the ministries, needs, and concerns of this Spirit-filled family. As we know, God's timing is ABSOLUTELY perfect: we were able to submit our profile to the As-sistant to the Bishop in time for his review and in time to be posted on the next listing by the NALC (should be within the next week)! God is so good, all the time. We ask your fervent and continuous prayer for the following: 1) the Holy Spirit's guidance for the Call Committee as we prepare for the next phase of the call process, 2) God to touch the heart of our next Pastor, that he or she would be led to our little corner to carry out God's plan for Saint John's, and 3) for our most beloved Pastor Randy to "run and not grow weary, to walk and not be faint" and finish strong - and to make us all stronger - as we embark on this transition together!

God's blessings,

Janice Goodwin and the Call Committee

 

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WORSHIP THIS MONTH

9:00AM Songfest Led Music 11:00 Organ Liturgical Music 10:15 Summer Adult Faith In Life Classes - Rm 7/8

Children’s Church on Summer Recess June 7 2nd S in Pentecost First Holy Communion Riley Reitsma, Chancel Choir Sings June 14 3rd S in Pentecost Heavenly Handbells Play June 21 4th S in Pentecost Father ’s Day, Chancel Choir Sings for final time of the season

Dedication of Augie’s Playground June 28 5th S in Pentecost Holy Communion, Cross & Clef Plays LOOK AHEAD….

Sunday, July 5 9:30 AM Combined Worship Only - 4th of July Weekend; Patriotic & Faith Songs, Holy Baptism Josiah Paine (Grandson of the Ouimettes - Hong Kong), Holy Communion, Ouimette Extended Family hosts Fellowship Sunday, August 16 9:30 Worship Only -Ukelele Led Worship of Hymns & Praise, Holy Communion. Songfest members host Fellowship  

SUNDAY AM ADULT CLASS CONTINUES THIS SUMMER

10:15 AM IN ROOM 7/8 A variety of Biblical, family, health, doctrinal, societal topics

led by Pastor Randy, members, and guests.

June 7 We conclude the 6 session DVD ser ies by John Or tberg, “Soul Keeper” with re-flections, application, critique, and viewing a highlight or two from the videos. June 14 “Paul and the Early Church’s Expansion into Greece” - We are so blessed to have member Frank Smith share with us pictures, scripture, and context of the ancient cities their tour just was blessed to visit. We will see such sites as Philippi, Corinth, Athens, Ephe-sus, Patmos (Apostle John), and other islands and sites of Biblical and faith interest. Frank is the weekly composer of the Sunday Scripture Introductions and so he has a keen interest in learning and sharing more about God’s great Gospel for the world.

June 21 Week #2 of “Paul’s and the Early Church Expansion into Greece” June 28 Week #3 of “Paul’s and the Early Church Expansion into Greece” cont.

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This, That, & Tidbits Please call, e-mail, send, or bring in any news of your household that would be a blessing for the congregation to know about, to celebrate, or to show loving con-cern.

Evan M (son of Susan and Mitch , and step-son to Kenny ) will graduate from Cal

Poly, San Luis Obispo on June 13th with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environ-mental Management and Protection, with a concentration in Watershed Management and Hydrology, and a Minor in Biology. His first professional position will be with Morro Bay as he creates GIS maps of the estuary for their study on climate change. Then he is planning on going to graduate school next year to get his Mas-ters…then maybe a Ph.D? Evan would be the first doctor in the family if he accom-plishes that!

"Do you like to watch Wheel of Fortune?" If so, please tune in to see Megan as a contestant on Thurs, June 4 on KSBY, channel 4. She was chosen from a Santa Maria audition to go on the show. Was she the big winner?? Watch and cheer her on! Go Megan!!"

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Meet a need… Have a need….

Welcome to a new monthly page for the Eagle. Kind of like a Craigslist for Saint John’s.

Submit your request by the 15th of the month. Because of non-profit rules no dollar amount will be posted.

Hello My Brothers & Sisters. I find myself in need of a room for rent. If any of you

might be willing and/or able to share your home in such a way, Please Contact Me: or Pastor Randy or Jeff . Thank you and Delight In THE LORD Wes

Greetings From The Good News Team. Our committee is working on an exciting new

project for this fall and we need your collective help. We’re looking for your favorite local scenic pictures. AG, Five Cities, SLO County and distinctively Central Coast. Have any to share, contact Diane or Jeff

Hey All You Little Eagle Readers! I’m looking to secure a small tent-trailer or the

equivalent for the week of June 15th thru 21st to accommodate myself, my sister and my two adult children. We’re going to The Live Oak Music Festival next to Lake Cachu-ma. If anyone is willing and/or able, please let me know. Thank You Jeff

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THE GAS COMPANY HAS ARRIVED! Having now secured all the permits necessary, the So. Ca. Gas Co. will be trenching and replacing the natural gas main that runs down the length of Los Berros Road. For at least 4 months they are using a portion of our Los Berros Rd. parking lot for their storage and trail-ers. They began with fencing off the storage section the week of May 18. We have the smaller, quieter, and cleaner of the two sites. We will be losing a number of parking spots during this time and more of us will perhaps want to park on the Valley Road side. In return for the use of our property the Gas Co. is donating a nice sum of money for the church. Property Committee (Frank) and the Church Office (Cheryl) are the contact people for this project.  

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TICK - TOCK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – June 22-26

It’s just 3 weeks until the fun begins at Vacation Bible School.

Thank you and God Bless You to all who have volunteered to participate during the week. For those who cannot physically be present, there are other opportunities to support this ministry: Donate Supplies (see VBS Needs Board in Commons)

Donate money to purchase supplies (Checks to St. John’s with VBS notation)

Pray for this ministry – the staff, the kids, the parents, and that all will experience an amazing and inspirational journey as we learn how to conquer challenges with God’s al-mighty power.

Sandy Leggett and Kathy Lindstaedt

Co-Directors

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ALL CONGREGATIONAL Family & Youth Bonfire

Saturday, June 27th 5:00 p.m.

ALL AGES… Come out to the beach for a Bonfire and a wonderful evening of food & fun!

Where? On the beach at the end of Grand Avenue in Grover Beach

Look for the Saint John’s Sign

What to bring? Beach chairs and blankets. Dress warm if foggy

We’ll Bring… The Youth Ministry Committee will provide Hot Dogs, Beans, Mac & Cheese, Salad, Drinks and S’mores!!

Children & Family Ministry

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Join Rob Mees and Youth Leaders Wednesday Nights from 6-8 pm

With Food and Friends

Thank you so much to the congregation for your support of Chinese Dragon Festival, our 7th Annu-al Dinner & Auction, on Sunday, May 3, 2015. We are so grateful to those who brought appetiz-ers, donated auction items, helped in the kitchen and assisted with decorating the Fellowship Hall. We are also thankful to all who attended the event and for their generosity. Funds raised will be used to support our youth, children and family minis-tries through meaningful events and outreach, provide community service projects, and ensure participation at Christian summer and winter camps through financial scholarships.

Thank you for your support - The Youth Committee

Gross funds raised: $ 2427

Expenses: $645 Net Funds Raised: $1782

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June Sunday Monday Tuesday

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Graduation Sunday Trinity Sunday 9:00 AM Worship, S.S. Appreciation 9:10 AM Children's Church (End of Season) 10:15 AM Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 AM Worship

1 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 10:30 AM O.A. Mtg 11:00 AM Connections Class 1:00 PM Literacy 4:30 PM Cross & Clef 5:30 PM Heavenly Handbells

2 7:30 AM Men @ Lebens 9:00 AM Crossways 1:30 PM Altar Guild 5:30 PM Celebration Chorus 6:15 PM AA Mtg. 7:00 PM Bible Study

7 9:00 AM Worship-Holy Communion 10:00 AM VBS Mtg. 10:15 AM Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 AM Worship-Holy Communion

8 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 10:30 AM O.A. Mtg 11:00 AM Connections Class 1:00 PM Literacy 2:30 PM Good News 4:00 PM Breese Bike Ride 4:30 PM Cross & Clef 5:30 PM Heavenly Handbells 6:00 PM Stephen Min.

9 7:30 AM Men @ Lebens 9:00 AM Crossways 12:00 PM People' s Kit. 5:30 PM Celebration Chorus 6:15 PM AA Mtg. 6:30 PM Youth Comm Mtg 7:00 PM Bible Study

14 Flag Day 9:00 AM Worship 10:15 AM Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 AM Worship

15 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 10:30 AM O.A. Mtg 11:00 AM Connections Class 1:00 PM Literacy 4:30 PM Cross & Clef 5:30 PM Heavenly Handbells 6:30 PM Children's Ministry Mtg

16 9:00 AM Crossways Final 12:00 PM Senior Luncheon 5:30 PM Celebration Chorus 6:00 PM Pastoral Call Comm 6:15 PM AA Mtg. 7:00 PM Bible Study

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Father's Day First Day of Summer Reception of New Members 9:00 AM Worship-Holy Communion 10:15 AM Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 AM Worship-Holy Communion

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9:00 AM VBS 2015 4:30 PM Cross & Clef 5:30 PM Heavenly Handbells 6:00 PM Stephen Min.

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9:00 AM VBS 2015 5:30 PM Celebration Chorus 6:00 PM Pastoral Call Comm 6:15 PM AA Mtg. 7:00 PM Bible Study

28 9:00 AM Worship 10:15 AM Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 AM Worship

29 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 10:30 AM O.A. Mtg 1:00 PM Literacy 4:30 PM Cross & Clef 5:30 PM Heavenly Handbells

30 5:30 PM Celebration Chorus 6:00 PM Pastoral Call Comm 6:15 PM AA Mtg. 7:00 PM Bible Study

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2015 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3 8:00 AM Al-Anon 10:00 AM Kits for Gir ls 10:00 AM Social Min. 4:30 PM J r . Confirmation Final 6:00 PM Songfest Rehearsal 6:00 PM Sr . High Youth 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

4 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 1:00 PM Literacy 6:00 PM Undercover Rehearsal 6:00 PM Women @Ouimette 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Proper ty Comm

5 Pastor Randy's Day Off 6:00 PM Box Overnighter

6 9:00 AM Proper ty Day 3:15 PM OA Intergroup 8:00 PM A.A. Speakers

10 8:00 AM Al-Anon 10:00 AM Kits for Gir ls 12:00 PM Women's Ministry Potluck 6:00 PM Songfest Rehearsal 6:00 PM Sr . High Youth 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

11 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 1:00 PM Literacy 6:00 PM Undercover Rehearsal 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

12 Pastor Randy's Day Off 9:00 AM Arroyo Knitting

13 9:00 AM Council Mtg 6:00 PM Spir ited 50's

17 8:00 AM Al-Anon 10:00 AM Kits for Gir ls 1:00 PM Prayer Quilters 1:00 PM Shalom Circle 6:00 PM Choir Potluck 6:00 PM Sr . High Youth

18 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 1:00 PM Literacy 1:30 PM W&M Mtg 6:00 PM Undercover Rehearsal 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

19 Pastor Randy's Day Off VBS Setup

20 VBS Setup 9:00 AM Men of the Word

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9:00 AM VBS 2015 6:00 PM Sr . High Youth

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9:00 AM VBS 2015 1:00 PM Literacy 6:00 PM Undercover Rehearsal 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

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9:00 AM VBS 2015

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3:00 PM Celebration Chorus Fundraiser Dinner 6:00 PM Church Bon-fire

1 8:00 AM Al-Anon 10:00 AM Kits for Gir ls 10:00 AM Social Min. 6:00 PM Sr . High Youth

2 9:00 AM Arroyo Quilting 1:00 PM Literacy 6:00 PM Undercover Rehearsal 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Proper ty Comm

3 Pastor Randy's Day Off

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Independence Day 9:00 AM Proper ty Day 8:00 PM A.A. Speakers

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My First Letter Dear Sponsor, here at ZOZU Project we are so excited

that you chose these children.. My First Letter… My name is Alionzi Collins. I was born October 12, 2008. My mother’s name is Monica and my Father’s name is Sunday. I live with my parents. There are 7 of us in our home. My best subject is drawing and my hobby is run-ning. Thank you for sponsoring me. I love school. I am going to learn how to read and write so that I will write myself the next time. I am in P.I. (grade 1). I just started school in Solid Rock Christian School. My father is happy and we love my new school. Thank you! Collins

My First Letter… My name is Awania Consu-late, I was born Feb. 1, 2005. My mother’s name is Aliyo and my father’s name is Scira. I live with my parents . There are 10 of us in our home. My best subject is English and my hobbies are running and netball. I love your support towards my learn-ing and I am so happy for that. I am a P3 girl, I come to school everyday because I love my new school so much. My teacher helps me learn very well. I like English and mathematics so much. I love playing netball and running too. I pray that with God’s mercy and your sup-port I will achieve my dream of becoming a doctor. Yours Awania

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HAVE YOU NOTICED?

There’s a new playground in town and it is right in our own back yard! It is beautiful and the kids are excited. The old playground which was 18 years old did not meet current safe-ty or ADA standards. Thank you to Ron Lindstaedt who led the planning and installation team; the Property Committee who approved the changes to the property; Roger Ormonde who assisted with the excavation and preparation; to Augie Sites who loved children and was loved by all for remembering St. John’s in his will; and to the church Council who ap-proved using some of those funds to upgrade the playground. It will be known as ‘Augie’s Playground’ and we are sure it will make Augie smile as he looks down and watches the children play. A dedication is planned for Sunday, June 21, after first service.

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More good news from your Good News Team! This month is written by Diane .

Through out my first 26 years had you asked if I was a Christian, I would have said of course. However it was in September 1972 that Jesus Christ became my constant com-panion through His Spirit, my Savior, my Lord and my best friend. My mother was addicted to a cocktail of prescribed drugs that had turned her into a zombie. After consulting with her doctor, Bill and I had her stay at our home while she reduced the drugs to the absolute necessary ones. At the end of three days my Mom was back and she had no withdrawal problems whatsoever. I was astonished and decided that God had helped us through the nightmare and that we should go to Church to thank Him. The Church was beginning a new program, “Walk in the Spirit,” So Mom and I joined. You were to read selected Scriptures every day and pray for the Lord to open your eyes to His word, pray for understanding, pray for a close, connected relationship with Him through His Spirit and pray that He would reveal Himself to you through His Word in every aspect of your life. Our Father was faithful, I asked, and He was more than willing to answer, and to meet me where I was. The more I gave to Him of me, every decision, every worry, every joy, the more abundantly He blessed me with His presence, His guidance and His comfort. Tribulations of this world still plague me but He was/is with me through everyone of them. The joy of the Lord, the sure knowledge of who He is and how much He loves me sustains me in every situation, both rejoicing and sorrow-ing. Humans need light, air, water, and food to survive. He is the Light of the world, His breath is in us, His living water will flow from us, He is the bread of life. (Warren Wiersbe) We were made to have fellowship with Him. To enjoy His company and He to enjoy ours. So, do you want to get closer? Do you want to get connected? Do you want more of Him in your life? Start with a devotional with Scripture, read it everyday. Repeat the Scripture throughout the day. Pray as suggested above. Every day, about everything. He will be faithful to you as He is to me. You be faithful in your pursuit. I promise, He will meet you and fill your life with His presence.

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“Mother and Child” Framed Oil Painting - Fellowship Hall Front Wall

Soon after the Celebration Chorus began their weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals in our

Fellowship Hall a few months ago, one of the members, Donna noticed a lonely, blank wall. This inspired her to donate to Saint John’s one of her paintings completed a num-ber of years ago. This religious scene is the tender relationship of baby Jesus and his mother Mary. Using a black and white picture of an old ‘master’ as inspiration, Donna added the shawl onto the mother and a true baby’s face on the child. Donna’s choice of colors - yellow and purple - strike a chord of energy, illumination, passion, and deep love. Such love of a mother to her first born is countered by the babe’s open eyed gaze into his destiny’s future. Donna, who lives in A.G., has been painting for 15 years and singing in the ‘lead’ section in the choir for 13 years. We thank Donna for enriching our congregation with this beautiful painting. Our Shar TerBorch is also a “lead” (or Sopra-no) with the Celebration Chorus, and we thank her for facilitating this gift and inter-view. Interestingly, Donna used a piece of masonite upon which to paint “Mother and Child”, and not canvas, as is the usual medium.

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Five Cities Food Ministry: Contributions of peanut butter, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables and fruit are always needed, and the wagon in the Com-mons is waiting to be filled. Thanks for any number of items. Call Eileen, Food Coordinator for Five Cities Food Ministry, for information, or to volun-

teer. Volunteers collect food, stock the pantry, and distribute food. Thanks to all who donate so faithfully. People’s Kitchen: Call Linda , for information about this ministry, or to vol-unteer your help. Lunch bags are filled and distributed second Tuesday each month. Pray-ers are still needed for a permanent serving site. Health Ministries Committee: The Health Ministries Committee will be meeting on Saturday, April 25th @ 9:30 AM, @ Saint John's. Anyone with a health related back-ground is welcome to join us. Contact person-Yvonne

 

Senior Luncheon: June 16, 12:00 Noon Come and Join Us!

(Early Date Due to VBS)

"God’s call often asks us to let go of things that are com-fortable to us in order to let something else come in their place. This is often no easy task. The threshold between

what we know and what we intend to do can be large. But letting our call fall dormant and silent within us does not serve God or us. Some experienced spiritual directors would even say that some of the illness and “disease” in our lives comes from bottling up our call within us. A related tragedy might be that an unspoken and unanswered call leaves a hole in the world because of untapped possibilities. Sounding our call helps to create the space for the Spirit to bring about what God is intending in the world. God is calling for our Ministry to be good listeners, to affirm, to be present in your life. Look to God, look to your heart and see your calling. Sign up for Stephen Minister Training to-day. Please Contact Kerry or Robin for an application.

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Women’s Ministry

The mission of the Women’s Ministry is to serve the congregation and com-munity with love and fellowship. Our June meeting will be a Potluck Luncheon on Wednesday June 10th at noon. Please bring a salad or main dish to share. Dessert will be furnished by the Women’s Ministry. Our speaker will be Chaplin Judy Boen, of Captive Hearts, a Ministry to assist challenged women adjust to society. We will then have our election of officers for the 2015-2016 business year. The open positions are President, Secretary and Treasurer. Anyone interested in holding one of these offices should contact a Women’s Ministry board member. The Women’s Ministry will take July and August off and will meet again in September. Remember that all women of St. John’s are automatically members of our Women’s Ministry, so please come and join us.

Women’s Ministry Board - Rena Weiger, Jean Wilson, Janice Gonzales & Sharline Tuggey

Stephen Ministry Spiritual Recruitment Calling: Consider BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER by ATTENDING THE TRAINING CLASS that begins this October 5th on Mondays 6:00 - 8:30 pm and selected Saturdays. This excellent 50 hour class covers active listening skills, insights on ‘process’ care giving that trusts God as the ‘cure’ giver, and many more practical, insightful skills to prepare for this one on one Chris-tian care ministry with a person going through rough times. To hear more about the training and being part of the Stephen Ministry team, talk with Stephen Leaders Kerry (woodtracks@charter.net) or Robin .

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1 SHELLEY MALCOLM

4 JAMIE ORMONDE,

THOMAS WINTERBERG

6 DAVE LIGHT

8 DAVID CARLSON

11 KURTIS LIMBO

14 CAMILLE PENNINGROTH,

15 KASI HAMPTON

16 BROOKE SCHULTZ

18 STAN ROBERTS

19 YVONNE STEPHENS

20 BRIAN CHURCH,

21 JAN STRAKA

22 TOM STEWART

24 KIMBERLY MARTIN

26 DAVID GOODWIN, LLOYD HINES,

BOB KLINKENBERG

29 RICHARD DROSTE, ERIC LUND,

RICK TERBORCH

30 DEAN LIMBO

Please Pray for..., Our friends & family: Father Ken, Laura, Jan, Sandy, Rich, Russ & Betty, Marjo-rie, Mary Jane, Karen, Glenn, Nancy, Ron, Mar-cy, Trace, Vic, Cameron, Judy, the Pastoral Call Committee, and the Apfel family.

3 JIM & JOAN MCBAIN

4 GLENN & SANDY LEGGETT

4 MYRON & SHARI BOWMAN

9 RUSS & BETTY KNUDSON

10 FRANK & SANDY LEBENS

DENNIS & JANEY HARSCH

GARRY & DONNA GILLETTE

14 MIKE & CHERYL APFEL

16 BRIAN & JILL CHURCH

20 ED & DIANNA MURASKI

SEAN & JANICE BORJA

25 KENT & CAMILLE

PENNINGROTH

26 ED & VIVIAN JOHNSON

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2015 CHURCH COUNCIL: OFFICERS- PRESIDENT: Mona Hart VICE PRESIDENT: David Light TREASURER: Frank Smith SECRETARY: David Immel LIAISONS: Children‘s Ministry Mona Hart Adult Growth Ministry David Light Good News Team Jeff Metcalfe Property Mark Haley Social Ministry Lynn Kaloian Stewardship Ralph Miner Worship & Music Shar TerBorch Youth David Immel

STAFF PASTOR Rev. Randy Ouimette pastorrandyo@hotmail.com OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Cheryl Apfel OFFICE ASSISTANT Pam Stabach BOOKKEEPER Gretchen Weckstein CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR Shari Bowman HANDBELLS DIRECTOR Sandy Leggett SONGFEST DIRECTORS Myron & Shari Bowman CHOIR ACCOMPANIST Louise Frye ORGANIST Dawn Russ CHILDREN’S CHURCH Neita Oates CHILD. MINISTRY EVENTS COORD. Kathy Lindstaedt CUSTODIAN Candy Brill NURSERY ATTENDANT Michelle Standley MEDIA TECH Rob Mees DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Rob Mees FINANCIAL SECRETARY Patti Roberts

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

N.A.L.C. our Four Core Values are: *Christ-Centered *Mission-Driven *Traditionally-rounded *Congregationally-Focused

Our Motto : The Little Church with the Big Heart! Our Mission is the Great Commission of our Lord to “Go, make disciples of all nations,” involving us in evangelism and discipleship.

July Newsletter Deadline is June 15th Thanks to all the volunteers who have been such a blessing to the office. It would be impossible without you!

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