Vacation Sunday – July 2, 2023

This week, it’s Vacation Sunday!

Thank you for worshiping with us throughout the year. 

We look forward to connecting with you next Sunday, July 9th!

Upcoming Events & Announcements

• Wednesdays – Bongards Farmers Market – 3pm to 6pm 
• Jul 20th – SJUCC Night Out – Corn Feed and NYA Music in the Park “Jolly Ramblers” – 5pm – NYA Legion Park
• Jul 23 – Worship and Gather Team Meeting – following worship
• Jul 30th – UCC Community Worship in the ‘Son’shine outdoor service and potluck picnic – 1030am – Baylor Park
• Aug 6th – St. John’s Got Talent – 915am followed by Ice Cream Social
• Aug 6th – Consistory Team Meeting following worship
• Aug 13th – Worship Leader: Michelle Bachmann – 915am
• Aug 16th – Shoe Bus at the Market – 3pm to 6pm (donations of new and like-new shoes collected up until the day of the sale)
• Aug 27th – Worship at Stiftungsfest – 9am – Under the Big Tent

Fruit of the Spirit.  June focuses on local food insecurity and healthy nutrition, benefitting our PoP and PoP Plus clubs at the Bongards Farmers market.  A special collection vessel is at the entrance to the sanctuary.  

God uses everyone’s talents.  Check out this month’s Team Up flier for ways to share your time and talents to inspire and uplift our community. 

St. John’s Got Talent. Singers, dancers, orators, and musicians wanted for our 3rd Annual St. John’s Got Talent on August 6th. Contact Pastor Scott.

Live Streaming.  We want to train others on live-streaming and recording services.  If you can make a post on Facebook from your computer, you can do this.  Contact Michelle Bachmann if you’re interested.

Looking for a church community?  If you have been led to St. John’s looking to be more than a visitor, we welcome you openly and would love an opportunity to chat.  Contact Pastor Scott at 804-350-0826 or email pastorsjuccbongards@gmail.com.

The Word To Go:  Find Sunday morning worship services on our Facebook Page, St. John’s UCC of Bongards.  Worship will also be live-streamed on Facebook, when available.

Bongards Buzz:  Submit items for the newsletter by the 1^st of each month to Michelle Bachmann or sjuccbongards@gmail.com. Catch up online with the Buzz here.

For Pastoral Care.  Please contact Pastor Scott at 804-350-0826 or email pastorsjuccbongards@gmail.com.  NOTE:  Pastor Scott is on vacation June 21st to July 5th.

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