The Grapevine June 18, 2020
       

A Generous Opportunity

In April, we shared exciting news of how St. John the Divine’s ministries have been richly blessed, now and for the next several years, by an outstanding act of generosity. John Nau, a long-time parishioner, has made a significant gift to specifically benefit the "front door" and outreach ministries of this church. You can be part of this generous gift by joining him in support of these strategic ministries through a matching gift opportunity.

Read more about how this gift will help you, our parish, and the kingdom grow in the Grapevine.
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Our Plan For Regathering on June 28 

Last week, the Rev. Reagan Cocke announced that we would have our first on-site Sunday worship service since March on June 28 at 9 am. Registration for the service opens Monday morning. Look for an invitation in your email Monday. You are invited to learn more about our regathering process here.
 
Latest Week's Sermon
Jesus Full of Compassion
the Rev. Reagan Cocke
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Father's Day Gifts and Crafts
To help you celebrate the dads and father figures in your lives, our family ministry team has prepared a video to help you and your children create the perfect crafty gift! View and follow along here. If a more literary gift is in order, check out the Father's Day options at The Bookstore Online here.
WORSHIP: St. John the Divine Online
The church may have left the building, but worship can happen anywhere! From wherever or however you’re watching - your smart phone, computer, or television (with internet streaming capabilities) - we want you to join us on Sundays at 9, 10:30, or 11 am, and weekdays at 7 am and 5 pm. More here.
CONNECT: Let Us Pray
God calls us to be a people of prayer. Every Wednesday at noon, you are invited to join your church and pray for our community, the nation, and the world. Learn more and sign up here.
GROW: Virtual GLS
The 2020 Global Leadership Summit is coming on August 6 & 7! Since we are unable to host a large in-person gathering, St. John the Divine will bring people together virtually by live streaming an enhanced, interactive, online experience. This new GLS Online Experience allows you to attend the Summit live with other leaders, directly on your preferred device, from anywhere, plus you’ll automatically get 7 days of video-on-demand to replay the Summit talks on your device. Learn more and sign up here. 
GO: Mexico Medical Missions Update
Over thirty years ago, Dr. Mike Berkeley was a successful and prosperous orthopaedic surgeon, living the dream in Aspen, Colorado. But there was a restlessness in his heart as to his life's purpose. When he, his wife Maci, and their two boys set foot on the deck of the hospital ship "Anastasis", their lives would never be the same. Read about our world mission partner, Mexico Medical Missions, and learn how they are using an emergency grant from St. John the Divine to address the effects of COVID-19 in Mexico.
GIVE: Set It And Forget It
One of the simplest ways you can continue to support your church and Changing Lives for God in Christ is by setting up a recurring gift. All you have to do is set it and forget it! Learn how to here.
Parish Milestones
Notices of births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths among our parish family. To report a milestone, email milestones@sjd.org.
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