“We and Our Most Wise God”

Join us this Sunday in-person at 915am. (No live stream available this week.)

Featured Scripture: Matthew 7: 7-11

Meditation: “Making Homes for Others”

Our on demand library is available on our YouTube channel: St. John’s UCC-Bongards

“Tails You Lose”

Upcoming Events – Save the Date

Wednesdays – Bongards Farmers Market – Jun to Sept – 3pm to 6pm
July 25^th – Coffee Hour following Worship
July 28^th – Summer Adult Reading Circle via ZOOM at 7pm
Aug 1^st – Bongards Buzz eNewsletter items due
4^th – Consistory Team Meeting at 630pm
Aug 8^th – St. John’s Got Talent at 915am followed by Coffee Hour

Announcements and Messages for the Community

Summer Adult Reading Circle. Pastor Shuji will be leading an online discussion of “Forgive us my/our/their sins: How a prophet’s prayer answers our outrage” by Jeff Peabody. Copies of the article are available in the Narthex. Contact Pastor Shuji with questions.

Bongards Farmers Market Volunteers Wanted. Volunteers are needed to assist with setting-up and/or closing the market alongside our dedicated market team. Contact Vicki Moteelall at 612-710-0508 if interested.

St. John’s Got Talent. Calling all singers and musicians! We want your special talents to provide music for our Sunday Worship on August 8th.

Consistory Team Openings: This is great time to get involved in our revitalization and contribute to shaping St. John’s future. We’re looking for folks called to lead Fellowship & Mission or Grounds & Maintenance ministries. Please contact Michelle Bachmann or Pastor Shuji if interested

Weeding the Gardens: The flower beds on our grounds and around the parsonage need tending. If you can help, please contact Penny Rolf at 952-442-4389.

The Word To Go: Find Sunday morning worship services, led by Pastor Shuji, on our YouTube channel, St. John’s UCC-Bongards. Worship will also be live-streamed on Facebook, when available. Also, on our website, look for Sermons4kids which includes scripture lessons and fun activities.

Bongards Buzz: Submit items for the newsletter by the 1^st of each month to Michelle Bachmann at 952-361-3033 or sjuccbongards@gmail.com.

For Pastoral Care: Please feel free to call, text, or email Pastor Shuji at 612-462-1726 or smoriichi43@gmail.com.