News from St. John UCC

News from St. John United Church of Christ

Thursday, November 10, 2022

"Celebrating Christ, Loving All Persons"

Good Morning!

Here we are on November 10th and the sky is blue and the temperature is 61! Wow! I thank God for this extended good weather and all the beauty it brings! For the beauty of the earth!!!

Saturday morning at 9:30 we have an Inclusivity meeting at Immanuel. This group is open to all! Please join us!!!

Sunday morning there will be ONE combined worship at 9:30 at Immanuel. Please make it a priority to attend. The topic is Mental Health and there is a chance to learn and pray together. The choir is singing and there will be a potluck following. notice the time and please be here. Invite a friend.

Sunday, November 20 there will not be a morning worship at St John. That afternoon from 3-7 there will be a time of "good bye" and reflection at St John. There will be a meal and you are asked to RSVP if you will attend. This will be a great time of remembrance.

The Book Discussion group is reading, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING. You are invited to join us Monday at 6:15.

If you want a pie, the deadline is this Sunday! Pies may be picked up after worship November 20th. Thanks to Jim Wheeler!

During the month of December we will worship together at Immanuel as St John vacates their building the end of November. We will continue being on Facebook Live at 10:15. We will celebrate Holy Communion December 4 and have an Advent Concert December 11. Everyone is welcome at worship!

Wednesday, December 7 at 9:30am the Breakfast Club will meet to help decorate at Immanuel for the season. Join us, please. Lots to do for all hands! We will also have donuts, coffee, and pizza. Join the party!!!

So much to think about and to do to further Christ's reign on earth! During this month of Giving Thanks, let us be grateful for our various ministries and the people who make up our churches.

Peace,

Pastor Lynn

Printable Bulletin November 13, 2022

You are invited to a "Good Bye" Gathering" from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, November 20th. We will walk through the building, share in blessing, and in a catered meal. Please plan to join as family and friends.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

There will not be a morning service at St John November 20.

Do you have pictures from St John? If you do, send them to the office so they can be included in a slideshow for this gathering. We are looking for a total of 50-65 total!

Our last worship service at St John will be November 27 at 8:30.

There will be one combined worship Sunday, November 13 at Immanuel. It will be a service focusing on Mental Health and will include a special speaker. Worship begins at 9:30am and will be followed by a potluck. Wear your "Be Kind" t-shirt, if you have one.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday. November 12 at 9:30. We will be preparing for Sunday mornings worship service. Sunday, November 13 at 10:15 will be a joint worship service at Immanuel which will be presented by the Inclusivity team and will focus on the WISE ministry of mental health.

AFTER WORSHIP WE WILL GATHER IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR A POTLUCK LUNCH. As always. ALL ARE WELCOME.

We will have a signup sheet in fellowship hall to help us with making sure we avoid too much duplication of food.

Please join us, it will be nourishing both mentally and physically. Food for the mind and body.

TEMPORARY WORSHIP SITE BEGINNING JANUARY 2023

It is the "Tauber Family Center". Adjacent to Valley Funeral Home.

The Family Center is separate from the funeral home and has its own entrance.

We will be able to conduct our worship services and coffee hour from 8:30 to 10:30 every Sunday. Ample parking, All on one level, handicap accessible.

We can put a magnetic sign on the door to provide visibility to members and friends as to where to enter. We will have storage space for our hymnals, and bibles. Audio and visual aids can be used. Cost for use is: $0.00 ZERO

Worship for Advent/Christmas Eve will be at Immanuel UCC in Kaukauna. Be on the lookout for the time.

On Wednesday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m., the Breakfast Club will meet to help decorate at Immanuel for the season. Join us, please. Lots to do for all hands! We will also have donuts, coffee, and pizza. Join the party!!!

The due date for pie orders is Sunday, November 13th. Pies will be available for pick up after worship at Immanuel on Sunday, November 20th.

Jim Wheeler of Immanuel UCC will once again be making pies for Thanksgiving.

Each pie is 10 inches and must be ordered by November 13.

Sliced apple, grated apple, peach, strawberry rhubarb, and pumpkin are $12 and available in sugar free

Dutch apple $14, pecan, and lemon meringue are $15 are not available in sugar free

Blueberry is available in sugar free and is $18

We really appreciate Jim's willingness to provide us with pies.

Pie Order Form

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is the next book we will read for our book discussion. We will meet Monday, November 14th at 6:15 via Zoom. Please read through Chapter 27 for our first meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82572479780

Meeting ID: 825 7247 9780

Or by phone: 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

In taking the next steps in the future of the church, we have secured a post office box. The address is:

St. John United Church of Christ

P.O. Box 1261

Appleton WI 54912-1261

Calendar for rest of 2022

December 1, 2022 11AM

Please RSVP to Jeanette by 11/29 if planning to attend Women’s Guild Lunch @ Black Bear on 12/01 @11 AM. Thanks.

Do you go to any of the following places, or need a gift for someone you know who does?

We have a limited number of SCRIP cards IN STOCK for the following businesses:

Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Cousin’s Subs
CVS Pharmacy
iTunes
Lowe’s
Marcus Movie Theaters
Michael’s
Noodles & Co
Office Max
Panera Bread
Pizza Hut
Red Robin
Shutterfly
Starbucks
Target
Texas Roadhouse

Please consider purchasing cards for the above businesses.

We are trying to reduce our on hand card inventory.

If you need it and we don’t have it, we can still order it!

Hundreds of businesses are available upon request. Just ask!

Call, or text:

Jeanne (920-213-0748) Linda (920-359-0010)

Time for apples, pumpkins, and Christmas preparations!

Start thinking about the ones you love and what is on their wish list.

Stop by the SCRIP table at church to pre-order your Christmas gift cards to take the stress out of last minute shopping!

Oh, you can call or text us your order too!

Jeanne Senner (920-213-0748) or Linda De Bruin (920-359-0010).

We are putting together another Advent devotional book to share during the Advent season We are again looking for 25 entries. Please share with us your memories. What is special to you? Favorite Christmas carol? Why? Photos are encouraged, but not required. Entries are due Monday, November 21st. Please e-mail them to st.johnucc.appleton@gmail.com. Thank you!

Daily Bible Readings

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Most important monthly expenses:

Payroll $4,000.00

Utilities $1,000.00

Property Insurance $800.00

Mortgage $600.00

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UCC Daily Devotional

Children's Worship Bulletin

Taking Faith Home

11/02 Bola Delano-Oriaran

11/03 Jeanne Myers

11/04 Jacqueline Randt

11/05 Tony Abts

11/07 Sarah Holz

11/09 Sue Marcks

11/09 Bonnie Timm

11/10 Taylor Carlson

11/11 Arlene Riehl

11/12 Ron Gady

11/12 Hayden Holz

11/15 Cathy Yost

11/20 Colleen Holz

11/26 William Kennedy

11/26 Earl Brinkman

11/30 Gary M. Holz

10/30 Tom & MaryLynn Krueger (51 yrs)

11/12 Bonnie & Mark Timm (34 years)

11/15 Bruce & Sandra Miller (42 years)

11/20 Nathan & Faybienne Ruffolo (6yrs)

11/21 Cleo & Kathy Schlichenmayer (53 years)

11/25 Curtis & Jacqueline Randt (27 yrs)

11/28 Gary L. & Charr Holz (58 years)

**If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, and you would like it to be, please let the church office know and we will get it added to the list!**