Sunday Sneak Peek – November 7, 2021 – St. John's United Church of Christ

Join us this Sunday, the Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Pentecost in-person or live on Facebook at 915am with

Featured Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18, Mark 12:28-34 with Pastoral Meditation: “Faith Families”

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

“Love God, Love Your Neighbor”

Upcoming Events – Save the Date

Nov. 7^th & 21^st– Kids N Cookies following Worship in Fellowship Hall
Nov. 9^th – Consistory Team meeting in Fellowship Hall at 6pm
Nov. 14^th – Communion with worship at 915am
Nov. 14^th – Special Meeting following Worship at 10am
Nov. 21^st – Special music featuring “His By Grace” followed by pie social

Announcements and Messages for the Community

God’s Blessing to Jack on his baptism! We welcome Jack Mellgren into our St. John’s family.

Welcome Pastor Rosemary Rocha! Over the next two months, Rev. Rocha will be leading worship. We look forward to getting to know her and sharing our time with her.

Kids N Cookies. All are welcome for our all-ages faith program. It includes scripture readings, fun activities, and of course cookies! We will meet in the sanctuary for about 15 to 20 minutes and then gather in Fellowship Hall for cookies. For more ways to get involved, contact Bill or Mary Hudson.

Special Meeting Notice: A special meeting is being called by the Consistory Team to discuss church leadership and board openings. To be held Sunday, Nov. 14^th at 10am in the Sanctuary following worship.

Sign Coordinators Wanted: Want to share your inspiration and witty sayings with the rest of the world? Be part of our 212 Sign Team. We have the following months open: January, February, April, August and October. Pick one month or several. Team up and do it with a friend! Contact Michelle Bachmann if you’re interested.

The Word To Go: Find Sunday morning worship services 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 a Consistory Team Member during our time of transition.

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