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Save the Date: Celebrate with College Hill at the Back to School Bash

• On August 27, St. John will partner with Bryan Hill Elementary School for their annual Back to School Bash.

• This is a family-friendly event to help students, parents and staff celebrate the start of the school year and build relationships with the families of College Hill.

• Sign up at wejoinin.com/sheets/fxwph or email Karen with questions at kslimack@stjstl.net

Meet Phan Narit aka Jesse from Stronghold Cambodia• Next weekend, August 13 and 14, help us welcome Stronghold

Cambodia’s Executive Director Phan Narit, aka Jesse, in all worship services.

• Stop by and say hello to him in the lobby after worship!

"There's always room for a story that can transport people to another place." —J.K. Rowling

• Be transported to Stronghold Cambodia through stories! Join us for an evening with Stronghold Cambodia’s Executive Director Phan Narit aka Jesse and missionaries Tim and Diane Esala as they share “Stories from Stronghold.” Learn more about how God is transforming Cambodian families through stories of life change, and ask the panel of speakers your questions about their work.

• Wednesday, August 17, 6:00pm, Cornerstone, 2nd Floor• Learn more at stjstl.net/strongholdcambodia

Make Relationships that Will Inspire and Challenge You • Come to the Lobby and check out the palette walls to find just the

right opportunity for you in Next Generation Ministries. • We are now recruiting awesome people to join our team to build

relationships with kids and students over the next school year.• For more information, visit the display in the lobby, contact

Lisa at lschmidt@stjstl.net or 636.779.2376 for Infants–5th grade, Pua at pcoffman@stjstl.net or 636.779.2361 for 6th–12th grade, or at stjstl.net/servestj

Are you interested in serving behind the scenes? • The altar team is a great place to start! Help prepare for the Lord’s

Supper twice a month, and choose the months that work best with your schedule.

• This is a great way to give back to God with your time on Saturday mornings and before/after the weekend services.

• For more information contact Dorothy at dvollmayer@stjstl.net.

Please submit prayer requests at stjstl.net/prayer-requests. Our staff will pray for you during the week.

Ill: June Brown; Melba Goebel; Bob and Bonnie Hoeken; Pat Hoffman; Jane Hofmann; Lou Kern; Lori Reed; Jovie Disterhoft; Bill Ellison

Baptism: Henry Michael Burgh, infant son of Michael and Meredith, baptized Saturday, August 6, after the 5:00pm service

Additional Prayers: For Florence as she recovers from lung surgery; Blanche in critical condition, peace for her and her husband; Excellent employment opportunities for Todd; For Chris to heal well and transition back to a new job at the right time; For Jan and her Doctors as they prepare for her August 17 surgery; For Mary Ellen to recover well after surgery; For Patty with cancer; For the results of Dustin’s scan to lead the Doctors to the exact correct treatment plan to beat his disease; For grown children who need to find their way back to faith; For God to continue the great spiritual growth at Stronghold Cambodia; God’s will be accomplished in the election of our nation’s leaders to bring our nation back to God; For God’s people to love others with the compassion of Christ

Military: Protection for our military; including those serving specifically: Kenny Aston; Daniel Boren; Scott Dye; Eric Englert; Jeffrey Ensor; Phil Harris; Clint Henderson; Sam Jerome; Christian Knowel; Steven Kwentus; Jose Lara; Richard Lencz; Frank Lencz; Alan Marsh; Adam Meadows; Daniel McClusky; Nicholas Mennillo; Dani Myers; Keith Phelps; Jeremy Poley; Felicia Roberts; Kyle Roe; Christopher Ryan; Kevin Sabourin; Christopher Shelton; Tyler Southern; Bryson Werner; Luke Werner

St. John is excited to be launching LIFEgroups this Fall! • LIFEgroups are a place to form relationships, grow in your faith,

and make a difference in the world around you. These small groups are designed to help you live out your LIFEjourney.

• Right now we are looking for individuals and couples who are friendly and warm to facilitate or host LIFEgroups.

• Please contact Doug at dmauss@stjstl.net if you would be interested in facilitating a LIFEgroup at St. John!

Looking for a new job? The Employment Workshop can help! • The seminar is offered free of charge and is a great way to network,

have your resume looked over by professionals and practice mock interviews, plus much more!

• Register now at stjstl.net for the next seminar on August 18–19• Questions? Contact Janice at jschultz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2348.

Want to learn more about St. John? Not sure where to start?

• Attend Getting Started, a 90-minute orientation to St. John on Sunday, August 14 at 9:00am.

• Register at stjstl.net/getting-started or contact Julie at jlorenz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2343.

• Childcare is available with pre-registration.

Thinking about Baptism for you or your child?• If you would like to learn about baptism and how to make the

most of your child’s spiritual LIFEjourney, join us on August 14 at 10:45am in Commons D.

• If you’re a teen or adult who’s interested in Baptism, we’d love to talk to you, too.

• Contact Julie at jlorenz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2343.

WEEKENDS AT ST. JOHNWorship TimesSaturday, 5:00pm, SanctuarySunday, 9:00am* & 10:45am*, Sanctuary

August 6 & 7 | Dion Garrett August 13 & 14 | Stephen Hower

Children’s Ministry options are available at the times marked*. Children may worship with their families, too. A parents’ room is available in the Sanctuary lobby if you need to step out for a moment.

An American Sign Language interpreter is available at Saturday 5:00pm Communion services to serve our deaf community.

YouVersion app can be found at LifeChurch.tv or by searching for “YouVersion” in your app store.

SERVE

ADULTS

6th-8th graders- CORE is kicking off!• Hang out with friends and meet new ones while you dig into

important stuff that is core to your LIFEjourney. CORE includes lively music, intriguing games, large group teaching, and small group discussions.

• CORE begins September 11 and runs through the school year. 10:30am–12noon in Cornerstone.

• Registration for new and returning students is now open.• Check out the details and register at stjstl.net/students

Illumination Ministry is Recruiting!•Our award winning creative performance team, Illumination

Ministry, is recruiting performers for the 2016-2017 season.•Now accepting 4th grade students and older. No experience

necessary! Informational Workshop on Sunday, August 21,10:30am, Cornerstone, 1st floor

•Questions? Contact Susan Klussman at sjhk100@charter.net

KIDS & STUDENTS

PRAYERS

The Lord’s Supper

At St. John we believe God gives us Holy Communion for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:26–28) and the deepening of our relationship with Him and also each other. All who share in our profession of the Christian faith are encouraged to partake in Holy Communion provided they:

• have received Christian Baptism (Acts 2:36–38),• recognize and confess their sinfulness (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:8–9),• forgive others (Matthew 5:21–24; Matthew 6:12) and• believe the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ are truly

present, offered under forms of bread and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16; 1 Corinthians 11:27–29).

For questions about Communion or for parents of children wishing to receive Holy Communion (who have not yet received Lord’s Supper instruction), please speak with a pastor after the service. You may also go to stjstl.net/communion for further study.

Note: Non-alcoholic wine is offered in the blue section of the communion trays and gluten-free wafers are also available at all communion stations for those with special needs.

EMPLOYMENTEmployment OpportunitiesSt. John Church is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Administrative Assistant: This full-time position is responsible for providing administrative support for LIFEjourney and Next Generation Ministries focusing primarily on the areas of Children and Student Ministries. Hours are typically Monday–Friday from 8:00am–4:30pm.

To apply for any of this position, send your resume to tdunn@stjstl.net or visit stjstl.net/employment to complete an employment application.

Join Cub Scout Pack 782 at St. John • Interested in joining Cub Scouts? Come to Scout Night on

August 22 at 6:00pm in The Commons West.• This will be the start of a wonderful journey for your son and you!• We have a very strong Scouting organization and invite anyone that

is interested in joining Cub Scouts to attend Scout Night. • Boys, from all schools, can join any time in grades 1–5.

CYC Soccer Registration is Now Open for Teams!• St. John CYC Soccer is open to all members of the community.• Teams forming now for all skill levels, kindergarten through

8th grade. Preschoolers may play on kindergarten teams.• Register at stjohnsoccer.com for teams.• Contact us at info@stjohnsoccer.com with questions.

Great Weather. Fun Times. Good Cause.• Whether you’re a novice, pro, avid youth player or just want

to have a day of fun, join us at Aberdeen Golf Course for St. John School’s annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 17 from 11:00am–5:00pm.

• Not a golfer? We’d love your help as a volunteer.• More information at stjstl.net/golf-scramble.

School of the Arts (SOTA) Fall Session • Now is the time to learn a new instrument regardless of your age or

experience! Many of the musicians you see leading worship on the weekends are either SOTA teachers or students!

• Contact Laura at lcook@stjstl.net for registration and more information.

Thanks for Helping Us Grow in Leadership and as a Team• Our entire Ministry Staff thanks you for your generosity as we

attend the Global Leadership Summit on Thursday and Friday, August 11–12.

• Our Ministry Center offices will be closed on both of these days and will re-open on Monday, August 15 at 9:30am.