St. John News and Notes:

This summer the church office will be closed on Fridays. Starting on May 27th through September 2nd. If you need to reach the office call and you you'll be prompted to a staff member.

Council News:

Janie Wegleitner has submitted her resignation to Council. We thank 

Janie for her service to this church as the Education representative. This leaves a big hole. Not only will she missed on council, but her leadership in coordination Sunday school, confirmation and VBS. We desperately need volunteers in all these areas. It's not hyperbole, but it is possible, without leadership, VBS could be canceled this summer.

Please consider volunteering. Contact the church office for more information. 

May 28th Wild West Days.

VBS: July 31st through August 5th. 5:00 to 8:00

Fall Festival September 10th

Your input is needed.  Please take this poll regarding worship styles.

We are looking to hire a Worship coordinator. A good portion of Pastor Tim's time is completing weekly worship planning.  Whereas this is very important to the worship life of this congregation. Hiring this position would afford Pastor Tim, and more importantly your next pastor, needed time to work on other administrative duties as well as much needed time for pastoral care visits. 

If you know anyone who have the necessary skills needed please inform Pastor Tim, Jessica Larson, Carolyn Schwab, or the church office. For the job description check out the link below labeled Worship coordinator.  



Mission Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund started with a large bequest from a member of our congregation. Additional endowments have been added since the original gift. Since the principal of endowments remain intact, the fund will be a source of perpetual gifts. As much as we encourage you to give to the Endowment Fund, we also encourage you to apply for a grant. 

For more information and how to apply click on the Mission Endowment Flyer button. Also, if you know an organization in the Zimmerman community that could benefit from this fund? Forward this email and direct the organization to this flyer. 

BREAKING NEWS!!

Important news for Wild West Days.  Here are the details for SJLC parade:

10:00 arrive at church for decorating

10:30 Float leaves to get in line on County 45. We are #55 in line.

All are welcome to ride or walk with the float.

This year's color theme: Red, White, Blue! 

Call Committee update:

The call committee has begun. We met with Pastor John Hulden of the Minneapolis Area Synod where he shared the process of a call. Now the work of the team begins with a deep dive into what we call St. John Lutheran. It's in this process where the development of Ministry Site Profile (MSP) is created. The MSP becomes the job description in the search for the new pastor. The team will be installed at the June 5th worship service. You'll find updates of the call process in this space. Below you'll find the theme verse for the call committee.