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Saint John's Lutheran Church

“A Family of Disciples, Faithfully Making Christ Known”


Sunday Worship : 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages : 9:00 a.m.


Summer Sunday Worship : 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School returns in September.


Sunday Worship : 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages : 9:00 a.m.

Rev. Stacy Lauer-Scovanner
July Newsletter
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106 Scheid Road
Sandusky, Ohio
419-625-2192


· The Year of Prayer Memory Verse ·

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ~ Philippians 4:6


 Parish Worship

Sermon Podcasts↗

 
The Season for Making Disciples

 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

July 22 at 9:30 a.m.

Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.

Jeremiah 23:1-6 • Psalm 23:1-6 • Ephesians 2:11-22 • Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

  
Faith Active Through Love
With Grace Unbounded

 


Grounded in Prayer

Wednesday, July 25 at 10:30 am


Have you ever wondered about prayer? Due to enthusiastic response, we will be starting a third prayer group on July 25th through August 29th . Please join Pastor Stacy in a time in intentional prayer for six weeks.

We will gather every Wednesday for six weeks at Barry Bagels on Milan Road at 10;30 AM.

We will covenant to pray each day, to read Scripture, and to talk together."

Please let her know if you have additional questions, and please sign-up on the table in the back of the sanctuary if you are interested.

 


Youth sponsored dinner!

Monday, August 6 at 6 pm

 

Our youth are experiencing great things this summer and you are invited to hear about them. All stockholders and friends of St. John's are invited to a youth sponsored dinner August 6th at 6 pm at St John's.

We will serve spaghetti and will share stories of the National Youth Gathering and camp.

Please RSVP at the welcome table.

 


Diaper Shower

Sunday, July 8 after Worship

Please join the Faith Life Team after church on July 8th in celebrating the newest Scovanner. Let's shower them with Pampers Swaddlers diapers, size 4, 5, or 6. Any brand of baby wipes would also be appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there.

 


Communion Instruction

Sunday, July 8 after Diaper Shower.

Do you want to know more about the gift of Holy Communion? Is it time for a first Communion in your family? Communion instruction and information for all ages will be July 8th following the diaper shower after worship. Breakfast will be provided.

 


Trinity Seminarian

Sunday, July 15

Barry Halter, from Trinity Seminary, will be with us and preach on July 15th at our 9:30 worship. We have sponsored Barry this year as he continues his seminary education.

A meet and greet fellowship will follow immediately after the morning service. Please plan to attend worship and the fellowship to help show our support of Barry and his family.

 


Small Group Gatherings

Tuesday, July 10th - 5:30-7 pm

Every second Tuesday of the month you are invited to be a part of one of our small groups. We gather in July on the 10th for prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and food. Would you like to participate? Currently, there are two groups:

  1. One group is for people of any age and meets in various homes. Call the church office at 419-625-2192 for the location. At this gathering, appetizers are provided and you are invited to bring a dessert to share.
  2. The other group, for young families, meets at the parsonage where kid-friendly dinners are provided.

Please sign up on the welcome table.

 


Dinner Church

Wednesday, July 25th at 6 pm

The June 27th Dinner Church
will meet at Nickel Plate Beach.


You are invited to the monthly fellowship of Dinner Church - a potluck dinner and prayer time that begins at 6 pm. in the basement of the church.

At 7 p.m. we will have a short, conversational worship service.

This is very kid friendly, and people of all ages enjoy it.

Dinner church will meet each month on the fourth Wednesday. The July dinner is on the 25th.

 

For this Month

Scholarship Recipients With Pastor Stacy

May is Scholarship month: We’re raising funds for the St. John’s Scholarship Fund. The fund benefits all college, seminary students or anyone pursuing training or education beyond high school and is a member of St. John’s. We need your financial support to ensure that scholarships will continue to be available. Please give prayerful thought to help with this special ministry.

You can give by placing your donation in an envelope marked St. John’s Scholarship Fund and mailing it to the church or placing it in the Sunday morning offering plate. Scholarship Team: Sue Lucht and Linda Miller-Moore

Scholarship applications are now available on the Welcome Table. Please fill out and return to Sue Lucht, Linda Miller-Moore. The applications need to be returned by the last Sunday of May.

St. John's is hosting a book fair this May. We have books for kids of all ages in the Upper Room. This is not a fundraiser, but is a great way to share the good news of God's love with the young people in your life. Please look at the books, and fill out the order form if you are interested.

The Month Of July
 

 Parish Youth  

For I know the plans I have for you -- Jeremiah 29:11 

Youth Serving Crossroads Dinners

June 14,
July 12, and
August 9.

During the summer, our youth will be hosting dinner at Crossroads. Please meet at Crossroads @ 3:30 pm to prepare food. Please let Allison know if you will be helping.

 


Adult Stockholders Needed

Throughout the Summer

You now have a very special opportunity to purchase stock in our amazing youth as they grow in their faith! Stock can be purchased for $5 a share from our youth who are attending camp and/or the National Youth Gathering.

As a stockholder, you will receive an update from one of our youth while they are at the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston or at Camp Mowana.

At the end of summer, you will be invited to a special stockholder dinner to hear about camp and the youth gathering. The meal will be provided by our youth and their families.

Thank you for your care of these youth as they grow, learn, and serve.

 


Day Camp

June 18th - June 22nd

We will again host day camp with Zion Lutheran, Huron. We will have our LOMO Outreach Day Camp on June 18th-22nd at Zion.

As we prepare for day camp, please hold our youth, the volunteers, and the camp counselors in your prayers. Grades Preschool through 6th are completely full.

Thank you to the many people from St. John's who are helping with check-in, check-out, meals, snacks, housing, the preschoool class and the ice cream social.

 


Family Camp

June 29-July 1

Families of all ages (even individuals) are invited to Camp Mowana in Mansfield for family camp, which St. John’s will participate in with other congregations.
   Camp is led by Mowana camp counselors and we worship, have Bible study, sing, hike, pray, and have lots of fellowship. All activities are optional.
   You can stay in a cabin, camp in a tent, or stay in the air-conditioned retreat center, depending on preference.
   Registration information is available at lomocamps.org. Scholarships and fundraising opportunities are also available. Please let Pastor Stacy know if you plan on attending.

 


Youth Camp

July 22nd - July 27th


Elementary, middle, and high school kids will attend Camp Mowana on an individual basis. All youth will go the same week, but may not be in the same cabin as others from church.

Structured activities led by camp counselors will be offered. Check out the programs for week 7! Registration information is available at lomocamps.org.

Scholarships and fundraising opportunities are also available. Please let Pastor Stacy know if you plan on attending.



 Parish Pictures
Our Faces and Places

Great Sunday . . .

  • Corwin's 1st Communion
  • Trinity Seminarian's Family
  • Men's Summer Quartet




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 Parish Partners
Sharing in the Body of Christ
FLAMe: Calendar

Jun 8
Bowling Green, 2018 Synod Assembly “Year of Purposeful Prayer”.
Jun 11
Zion, Huron, 7-8 PM, Life Tree Café, “Make the Most of Your Life”.
Jun 14
St. Paul, 6:00-7:30 PM, JOY Time, night of faith and fun for adults with developmental disabilities.
Jun 18
Zion, Huron, June 18-22, Lutheran Outdoor Ministry of Ohio, Day Camp, (sponsored by both Zion-H and St. John’s).
Jun 26
St. Paul, 4 PM, ELCA Youth Sendoff.
Jun 27
June 27th-July 1st: Houston, TX, ELCA Youth Gathering.

Saint John's is a member of a coalition of Lutheran churches who have been working together since 2003 to make Christ known and facilitate God's mission to our community and in this world. This partnership, formerly called SALM and now called FLAMe, includes Saint John’s, Bellevue; Grace, Castalia; Zion, Huron; Saint Peter, Norwalk; and Saint John's, Saint Paul, Trinity, and Zion congregations in Sandusky.

153 Years  :  Rejoice, Renew, Reach Out  :  1865-2018

Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Union Corners
106 Scheid Road, Sandusky Ohio 44870 : 419-625-2192
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