St. John's Church & School Connections

April 17, 2016

Sunday Scripture Verses

Daniel 6:1-24

Philippians 1:27-30

Matthew 10:16-20

This Week's Question ...

A way I need help growing my faith is...

Please share your response (anonymously) at the sharing display in the SJ lobby.

Haiti Trip Info Meeting - THIS SUNDAY @ 11am

Is God nudging you to serve and share your faith in Haiti? There will be an informational meeting this Sunday, April 17 at 11:00am in the Multi-purpose Room in the basement. Contact Tim or Heidi Boettcher for more information.

Next Steps - THIS SUNDAY 2-6pm!

The Next Steps class is this Sunday 2:00-6:00pm at Pastor Michael an Bernardine's home. This is a safe, comfortable time for learning and asking questions. Food and beverages will be served. Childcare is provided. Please sign-up HERE!

Living Faith Class - FIRST CLASS IS THIS WEDNESDAY!

Our first Living Faith Class on "Practical Tools for Better Family Relationships" will take place this Wednesday, April 20 followed by classes on May 4 and May 11, 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Chapel at SJ. Join Pastor Michael for discussions on money, power, communication, sex, parenting and faith. Each one-hour class will build on the previous session's skills and topics.

Click HERE to sign-up. Let's talk!

Youth Group News

5th-8th grade Youth Group

Ever had one of those big life moments that changes plans for the weekend? The next year? Your life? Paul experienced many of these and offers a unique perspective that we will look at during the next few weeks. See you at 5:30pm down in the basement for session 2 of this study series. We will finish up with a big group game until 7:00pm!

W.H.A.T. (9th-12th grades)

No youth group this Sunday due to the Bubble soccer tournament

BUBBLE SOCCER THIS SUNDAY at 1pm!

Everyone come out and enjoy some BBQ and Bubble Soccer! Our High School Youth attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer will be putting on a Bubble soccer tournament, if the weather holds up. We will be grilling up some hamburgers and hot dogs. Come enjoy this unusual and hilarious sport starting at 1:00pm this Sunday at Legacy Park!

Contact Matt Walton at Youth@StJohnsDenver.org for details and to register.

Check out the Youth Page on the website for more youth stuff or contact Matt!

Spring Musical

The St. John's Spring Musical will be on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary and on Thursday, April 28, 9:30am in the Sanctuary.

Would you like to read scriptures once a month during a Sunday service?

We are looking for volunteers for the 9:30am and 11:15am services. You would be emailed the scriptures ahead of time, so you can familiarize yourself the reading and the terminology. If you would like to read or would like more info, please contact [email protected] .

A Great Opportunity to Serve Locally on April 23!

Extreme Community Makeover is looking for volunteers at their project on Saturday, April 23 from 8;30am - 4:00pm. Check-in is at Crossroads of the Rockies at 2707 W. Mississippi Ave. Volunteer project leaders, rovers (with trucks), and photographers are needed. If you can help in any way or if you have questions, please contact Angela Bomgaars at Angela@ExtremeCommunityMakeover.org or 720-235-8847.

Camp MountainGlory is Throwing a Party!

Camp MountainGlory!, a 4-day Christian retreat organized through St. Johns, June 9-12, will celebrate 20 years of amazing grace at a special 20th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, June 11 during CMG 2016 at Ponderosa Camp and Conference Center. You don't have to attend the full camp to come and celebrate this evening. Of course, if you attend the full camp (even better) you will be blessed by the amazing teaching, worship and fellowship!

Details:

Saturday, June 11
5:00 to 10:00pm
Fee: $20 per guest (for those signed up for CMG 20, the cost of the party is included in your fees)
Evening Activities: Dinner in the forest, praise and worship, recognition of Pastor Don and Judy Miles, praise and worship and dancing

Visit CampMountainGlory.com for all the details and to register for the just the party and for camp !

Soaring Seniors April Luncheon

Our next luncheon is Wed, April 27, 12:30pm in the Community Room. Please bring a covered dish (entree, hot vegetable, salad, dessert) to share. Cost: $5/person. Denny and Kathy Tripcony and "Cubby" of the Canine Comfort Dog Ministry will be with us. Please RSVP to Jolene at 303-777-4033 by Thurs, April 21 .

Baptism Bash - August 7

Save the Date!

Celebrate God's gift of Baptism with us on Sunday August 7th! Instead of our normal 11:15am worship service, we'll have an 11:15am Baptism Bash out on the front lawn. Would you like to be baptized? Contact Pastor AJ at [email protected]

If you've already been baptized, but you'd like to remember your baptism in a tangible way, you'll be invited to come up after the baptisms to be immersed and be reminded of God's promises.

Wear a swimsuit and non-white shirt and bring a towel. Picnic lunch following the service. Main course provided - please bring a side if you're able.

Rental Space Available

A member of our St. John's community has rental space available in her home near Wash Park/DU. One bedroom, 650 square feet, $1,250/mo. includes utilities, laundry and alarm system. For more info email [email protected].

"Come and Stay A Weill" - An Evening of Song with Weill, Quilter, and Mozart!

Concert pianist Jerimiah Owens, lyric soprano Therese Carmack and coloratura soprano Anna Christine Woiwood are a new trio in Colorado. They are excited to bring you a colorful and intimate concert of vocal and solo piano music! The program includes works by Weill, Quilter, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy and more! Bring your family and friends for the first classical Groupmuse concert of the Spring!

When: April 30th, 2016

Where: 2350 Field St. Lakewood, CO

This concert is presented through Groupmuse-a platform enabling communities to come together around great art; an online social network that connects young classical musicians to local audiences through house concerts. Share the great masterpieces of music with old and

new friends - in your living room and throughout your city.

Click HERE to RSVP. For more information contact [email protected].

There is a donation of $10 per person that goes directly to the musicians. You're always welcome to kick in more!

Have a Sermon question?

Text 720-961-3773

Click HERE to listen to this week's sermon!

Saturday Morning Women's Bible Study

The Saturday Morning Women's Bible Study meets in the Chapel 9:00-10:30am every Saturday. Join us for a study of 1, 2 & 3 John. You can join anytime! Questions? Contact Bev Morrow 303-941-7901.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

The Adult Bible Study will meet at 9:30am in the Cafeteria and we will enjoy a teaching by Dr. John MacArthur on the role of music in worship. Join us as we explore the full spectrum of what the Bible tells us about music.

Young Adult Bible Study

Young adults eager to make new friends while digging deeper into God's Word are invited to join us at Bible Study Fellowship! We're studying the book of Revelation on Monday's, 6:55 - 8:45pm in the Multi-purpose Room. Join any time! For more info go to

bsfinternational.org.