May 24-25 2025 Weekly (1)

St> John’s Weekly

A WEEKLY PUBLICATION FOR THE ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH

MAY 24th-25th EDITION

Glory to God

St. John's Lutheran Church 200 S. Broad Street, Nazareth PA 18064 Church Office: 610-759-3090 Email: Office@stjohnsnaz.org Website: www.stjohnsnaz.org St John's Lutheran Daycare 610-759-4999 Love-A-Lot Preschool 484-293-0720 Co-Pastors: Pastor Scott Hall, Pastor of Stewardship Pastor Jennifer Hall, Pastor of Discipleship Minister of Music: Rev. Janice Butz Assistant Organist: Deacon Patrice Kidd Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries: Jaime Taylor

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Welcome Visitors, We warmly welcome you to this sacred time.

Please know your presence either in person or online enhances our worship experience. May God’s grace touch each worshiper today, and may all of us be filled with love.

We are glad that you are here, and we are excited to be able to worship with you today. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask an usher or greeter (those people that greeted you when you came in). First time visitors please sign our guest book in the back of the sanctuary or scan the QR code so we can express our gratitude to you for being with us.

The Pray Ground is open to all families with preschool and younger children. This space is located in the Shepherd's Room (sanctuary overflow) so that your family can still see and hear what is happening in worship as well as have a space for wiggling and moving. Parental supervision is required at all times while using the Pray Ground. Busy Bags are available for older children in the back of the sanctuary.

To receive our weekly email and bi-monthly newsletter electronically, send your request to office@stjohnsnaz.org.

If you are unable to join us for worship, weekly services are posted to YouTube, Facebook, and our website to be viewed at your convenience.

CDs of the worship service are mailed to those requesting them.

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This Week @St. John’s Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) *All Offices Closed 7:30pm: AA (Parlor) Tuesday, May 20 9:00am: Ladies Aid (Rm. 5) Wednesday, May 21 11:30am: Bible Study (Shepherd's Room) 1:00pm: Grief Support (Parlor) 5:00pm: Summer SHYG (Youth Room) 7:00pm: Church Council (Parlor) 7:30pm: N.A. (Downstairs Room 5) Thursday, May 22 7:00pm: Chancel Choir (Choir Room) 7:30pm: AA (Parlor) Saturday, May 24 5:30pm: Worship (Sanctuary) 7:00pm: Talent Show (Fellowship Hall) Sunday, June 1 9:15am: Worship (Sanctuary & Live Stream), fellowship follows 10:15am: New Member Class (Meet in Lobby)

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Bless Our Children This Summer The Sunday School year has come to a close.

We’re inviting everyone to join in a meaningful way to show support and love to the Sunday School students! Cubbies labeled with each student’s name will be in the Shepherd’s Room all summer long.

Fill them with small surprises—notes, candy, trinkets—to remind our children they’re cherished by their church family. Kids can check their cubbies each time they attend worship, and any missed treasures will be waiting for them on Fall Kickoff Sunday, September 7. Let’s help our children feel connected, prayed for, and loved all summer long!

St. John’s Got Talent!

St. John’s Talent Show: Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00P.M. Join Us for an Exciting Talent Show!

Get ready to be amazed and inspired! Our upcoming talent show is a celebration of creativity, skill, and passion. Watch as talented individuals showcase their unique abilities — from singing and dancing to magic tricks, comedy, and more. Whether you're a performer or a cheering supporter, this event promises fun, surprises, and unforgettable moments.

Don't miss out on an evening of entertainment and community spirit!

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Summer “Time To Sing” Once again, the congregation will be given the opportunity to sing their favorite hymns during our summer Sunday worship services. The “Favorite Hymn Organ” is at the rear of the sanctuary where you will find a favorite hymn card to complete and then drop in the miniature organ. All hymn choices must be included in our current Lutheran Worship hymnal and the hymn number must be indicated on the card. Hymn suggestions can be deposited at any time, and you may submit more than one hymn choice. Each Sunday a card will be randomly selected and then sung during our worship service.

We look forward to your participation!

St. John’s Night at the Ball Park Tuesday, June 17 Join your church family for a fun time at Coca-Cola Park for the Iron Pigs baseball game against the Red Wings on Tuesday evening, June 17, start time is 6:45pm. Once again, our St. John’s choir members, along with others who wish to join them, will raise their voices to kick off the game as they sing the National Anthem. Seating will be in the Oasis, a shared section of the Tiki Terrace, where our St. John’s group will have its own private area. An all- you-can-eat buffet with food and beverages will be available. Cost is $30 per person, which includes both food and your ticket to the game. We thank our Endowment Committee for subsidizing the cost of upgrading our tickets to a more private area. Checks should be made payable to St. John’s Chancel Choir.

For more information or to reserve a space, contact either Janice Butz at church or Scott Shoup at 484-867-5024.

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New Member Class Sunday, June 1 at 10:15am Meet in the office lobby.

This class is for people who are considering formal membership at St. John’s. We’ll tour the building, share our stories, and talk about the ministries of St. John’s. Participants will receive a copy of Daniel Erlander’s Baptized We Live. We hope to receive new members during a weekend in June. Mark your calendars now!

Please contact one of the pastors if you intend to attend this class or if you have any questions. Already a member? Reach out to those who may be interested and let them know about the class.

Anniversary Sunday June 8, 10:30am Are you celebrating your 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or more wedding anniversary during the year 2025?

If so, you are invited to a celebration beginning with the 10:30am worship service on Sunday, June 8. A brunch for all the celebrating couples will follow in the Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Katherine Von Bora Society.

There is no charge, but kindly RSVP by Sunday, June 1.

Names: __________________________________________________.

We are celebrating our ________ Wedding Anniversary on _________.

Please complete and return in the offering plate or to the Church Office

by Sunday, June 1.

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Bible Study Wednesdays at 11:30am in the Shepherd’s Room This 6-8 week course on "Prayer and Praise in Psalms" will explore the rich devotional language and spiritual practices found in the biblical Psalter, examining how these ancient texts have shaped prayer traditions across millennia. We will explore their continued relevance for contemporary spiritual practice. We will discover how the Psalms provide timeless patterns for expressing the full range of human experience before God. Feel free to bring a bag lunch and come and join us!

Grief Support Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the Parlor Are you or someone you know grieving the loss of someone close to you? Find comfort and support at GriefShare, a 13-week grief support group. You can join at any time! Contact our pastors, Nancy Carhart, or Bonnie Jablonksi for more information.

Fellowship Hosts We thank our volunteers for setting the table for Sunday Fellowship.

We are always looking for people, groups, families, friends, to sign up to host Sunday Fellowship. You can sign up by talking to Rita Bergstrom (610-365-2566, leave a message) or Sign Up Genius (QR Code).

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If you are not one to bake or shop for items but want to sponsor a Sunday, give Rita a call for options.

Prayer Requests If you have family members or loved ones that are in need of care and you would like Pastor Scott to reach out to them, please let the church office know.

Contact our pastors, fill out a prayer request form in the back of the sanctuary, or contact the church office if you wish to have the church pray for you or someone you know.

Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers: Amy Linda Andrews Susan Anthony Doug Cawley Dave Richard Eckert Bonnie Fogel Connie Lichtenwalner Kate Orellana

Bruce P Tony Petrillo David Powell Jackie Russo Kelly S Karen Miller-Thomas Brian Toth Gale Reaser Dale U

Nazareth Area Food Bank We bless this month’s donations next weekend. Please bring suggested food items for May: toilet paper tissues napkins paper towels granola bars peanut butter and jelly Donations can be placed in the bin labeled NAFB located in the fellowship hall. Thank you for your continued support of the ministry.

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Online Giving Giving has a profound and multifaceted impact on the church, influencing its financial stability, spiritual health, and overall ability to fulfill its mission and shaping its financial viability, enabling ministry initiatives, fostering spiritual growth, and influencing its role in the community. By embracing a culture of generosity, transparency, and accountability, churches can effectively utilize donations to fulfill their mission and impact lives for the better.

Scan this QR code for online offerings and tithes to St. John's from your smartphone, or visit www.stjohnsnaz.org/donate.

Special Offering for May Support Our Troops We work in partnership with Blue Star Mothers of America. This nationally known organization consists of mothers of active duty personnel and veterans of our Armed Forces. Any donations given through this month's Special Offering will be used by BSM to provide care packages for any active duty military personnel deployed or overseas.

How to donate: Use the designated offering envelope from your packet that says "Special Offering."

Through the online giving portal (see above).

Use an envelope from the back of the sanctuary to give cash or check. If a check, write "special offering" in the memo line.

If anyone has an address of a military person serving, please reach out to Christine Garrison at calgarrison0825@gmail.com 9

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