This Week’s Event Calendar

Worship attendance Sunday, June 24: 241

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 331 W Harrison St, Annandale, MN 55302 Office Phone: 320-274-8827 Office Fax: 320-274-7283 Precious Gifts Phone: 320-274-9722

Email: info@stjohns-annandale.org Web site: www.stjohns-annandale.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Sunday Worship: 8:30am Traditional; 10:00am Contemporary Sunday Christian Education: (during the school year) 9:30 am

Please drop any prayer requests in the offering plate or the slot by the office—Thank you!

Condolences Ron Remington - death of his mother

Healing-Members of St. John’s Dave Carlson - prayers for healing Don McDonald - hospice, prayers for his wife Sandy as well Melissa Harapat - cancer diagnosis, prayers for healing Tony Hoeft - healing after surgery Charles Lamb - prayers for healing Marge Lundeen - done with radiation treatments on July 3 Warren Hogberg - prayers for healing Shirley Dick - prayers for healing from back surgery Duane Dietz - recovering at home from stroke Mary Schultz - fell and broke her ankle, prayers for healing Vernette Heidenreich - prayers for healing after knee surgery Patty Fasching - prayers for healing and comfort through chemo Pat Larson - undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma Eloise Stram - prayers for healing after aortic aneurysm surgery Maria Johnson - recovering from a stroke Delores McPadden - prayers for healing Frances Snabb - health concerns Shirley Schmitz - Prayers for healing from her stroke David Stay - Son-in-law of Pat & Lonnie Baack - in remission Char Hartman - prayers for healing after hip replacement Virginia Marohn - prayers for medical testing Mara Jacobson - prayers for continued recovery from foot surgery Angie & Josh Bodell Family - their premature son Jesse is growing and all tests are okay .Thank you for your prayers. Bob & Vivian Henry - health concerns—Vivian’s upcoming surgery Wayne Mader - health concerns Gladys Johnson - health concerns Lorraine Johnson - recovering from pacemaker surgery Jenny Klein - prayers for continual treatment and scans for metastatic breast cancer spread to brain Orma Lou Jacobsma - heart health concerns Pr. Ed Groop and Margaret Groop - health concerns Lynda Leonard - health concerns Pastor Dave - health concerns Larissa Wadman - medical concerns Tom Johnson - recuperating at home from a stroke Laverna Anderson - health concerns

Assisted Living/Care Center Facilities

Dave Carlson - at Annandale Care Center Warren Hogberg - at Annandale Care Center Barb Beals - at Annandale Care Center Bernadine Buranen - at Annandale Care Center Betty Freeman - assisted living Ruby Geisinger - memory care Don Hausken - at Guardian Angels in Elk River, MN; health concerns Barb Tasa - at Parkview Care of Buffalo, health concerns Doris Youngquist - at nursing home in Minneapolis

Healing-Family & Friends of St. John’s Alyce - Sister of Joyce Dahl—prayers for healing after surgery Sharon Niemela - Sister-in-law—prayers for healing after surgery Lauren Dittle - Sister-in-law of Aleah Edwards—prayers for a healthy pregnancy Jane - Cousin of Shirley Schmitz—prayers for favorable test results

Rod Johnson - Cousin of Kay Brevik—heart issues Curtis Hermanson - Father of Mindy Carlson—cancer Jim McBride - Diane Nelson’s Father—stage 4 kidney failure Laritta Swanson - Jo Heyd’s Sister—cancer and Laritta’s husband on dialysis Diane Pilgram—Carrie Pilgram’s sister in-law—breast cancer LeRoy Manlick - Shirley Hillestad’s brother—chemo for liver cancer Abby Salmela—friend of Heather Jensen—treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma Karen Munson—Cousin of Betty & Maynard Nilson—prayers for her family as Karen died on 6/10 Paige (10yrs old)—family friend of Iona Rozenberg—peace, healing, and guidance Joan Benson - Sister of Betty Freeman - in hospice Nick Bodell - Son of Peggy Bodell - prayers for his PTSD Ena - Cousin of Tom & Jo Heyd - comfort for her broken back Angela Orr - Daughter of Deb Orr - cancer treatment Carol Oldham - Samantha (Steve) Duret’s mother; health concerns Eddie - Pat Larson’s friend’s 10 yr. old grandson; heart transplant, doing well Kevin Lehse - Son of Lloyd & Alois Lehse; receiving chemo, in remission Pamela Petersen - Bev Sorensen’s daughter; recovering from brain aneurysm Bill Peterson - Loretta Peterson’s son; is physically improving, back to work, and thankful for our continued prayers Henry Dolan (Sam & Mollie Dolan) - grandson of Skip & Cathy Dolan— heart transplant recipient—hospitalized Brent Harapat - Pray for healing and recovery for this young husband & father Debbie - Gary (Sandy) Porter’s sister, stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma on chemo Kathy Ruprecht - Nikki Neumiller’s mother, cancer has spread, prayers for successful chemo and radiation Bonnie Peterson - Loretta Peterson’s sister-in-law, stage 4 cancer Andy Beuning - Son of Roger & Peg Beuning, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Support We remember our military men and women during this time of uncertainty and to those who have been called to active duty. Zac Sykora - Son of Hope & Todd Sykora; MN National Guard Michael Klassen - Nephew of Patty Behrends - Active duty with the Nat. Guard Jessica Forness - Joint Base Goose Creek, SC - US Navy Jasonia Swanson - Granddaughter of John & Diane Swanson-Ft. Campbell, KY Army Lorenzo Swanson - Grandson of John & Diane Swanson-Camp Lejeune, NC Marines Alec Swanson - Grandson of John & Diane Swanson-Columbus, MS Air Force Seth & Samantha Johnson - Grandson of Lloyd & Maria Johnson-US Navy, Norfolk, San Diego—deployed Sean Johnson - Grandson of Lloyd & Maria Johnson-US Navy- FT Hueneme, CA - deployed Robin (Ekholm) O’Connor & Jesse O’Connor - Daughter and son-in-law of Bryan & Lucy Ekholm-Okinawa, Japan-Air Force McKenna Ekholm - Daughter of Bryan & Lucy Ekholm-Co. Springs,CO-Air Force Erin Schwanke - Daughter of Ron & Sue Schwanke, Coronado, CA- U.S. Navy Melanie Nelson & David Kingry (spouses) - In Bukoba, Tanzania through the Metropolitan New York ELCA & Global World Mission.

Note: We strive to list the prayer requests and names correctly; if a correction is needed or you would like a name removed or added please inform the church office. In an effort to keep the list current and accurate, we will be updating/removing prayer requests on a monthly basis; please contact

info@stjohns-annandale.org. Thank you!

Today \

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:15am 8:30am

10:00am

4:00pm 6:00pm

8:00am 10:00am

Taco Booth Sing-A-Long Traditional Worship w/Communion Contemporary Worship w/Communion Youth Gathering Ends

Taco Booth Youth return from Houston Boy Scouts

Taco Booth Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study Taco Booth Church Office Closed—Have a safe 4th!

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

7:30pm

3-4:30pm 5:30pm

1:30pm

8:15am 8:30am

10:00am 5:30pm

AA Mtg—Ed Building Pastor Dave at McDonald’s Worship Team Practice

Care Center Communion Sing-A-Long Traditional Worship w/Communion Contemporary Worship w/Communion Cub Scouts

July 1, 2018 Welcome to St. John’s

We give thanks that the Holy Spirit has gathered us together on this day. We pray that in this time of worship you will EXPERIENCE the good news of God’s love, so that together we might be

sent out into the world to LIVE as DiSCIPLes and SHARE the love of Jesus Christ.

To enhance your worship experience several items are available on table near the Usher's Cart at the entrance of the Sanctuary: -- Activity bags for children, SPARK Bibles -- Children’s bulletins -- Hearing enhancement devices (available at the Sound table) -- Large print Bibles Attended Nursery An attended nursery is available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It is located down at the end of the hall to the left of the sanctuary as you enter the building (southwest corner of the building). Restrooms Are located down the hall to the left of the sanctuary as you enter the building (southwest corner of the building). Welcome pads are at the end of each pew. Please fill them out completely and pass them to those sitting next to you. Offering Envelopes For your convenience, general offering envelopes are available at the Usher’s Cart.

Bibles Members and friends are encouraged to utilize the pew Bibles that are available in worship. If you do not have a Bible, please visit our Welcome Center and St. John’s will be happy to give you one. Bulletin Board & Tract Rack Available on the Bulletin Board / Tract Rack in the hallway (and free for your taking) are the current Good News Newsletter, The Lutheran magazine, and Christ in Our Home devotional booklets. Welcome Center We invite our first time guests to stop by the Welcome Center near the front doors where each family will receive a gift from our congregation. Our Website Information regarding St. John’s, a list of upcoming events, and sermon podcasts can be found at www.stjohns-annandale.org.

Ministers - All the baptized Lead Pastor - Dave Nelson Pastor - Alex Becker Accompanist - (8:15am) Orma Lou Jacobsma (10:30am) Rejoice Band Acolytes (8:15am) - Jack Nilson (10:30am) - Owen Fahey & Connor Lampi Greeters/Welcome Center (8:15am) - Sharon Hermanson (10:30am) - Kris & Trish Townsend Altar Guild - Donna Jacobsen Krista Grossinger

Readers (8:15am) - Debbie Schumacher (10:30am) - Peggy Bodell Audio/Video Techs (8:15am) - (A) Mike Miller (V) Esther Hanlon (10:30am) - (A) Gavin Wang (V) Michelle Wang Ushers (8:15am) - Gary Schillinger, Virginia Marohn, Donna Morningstar (10:30am) - John & Shelly Mikel Family Drew & Donna Jacobson

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Today we continue our summer preaching series “Why Jesus?” based on a book by the same title by William Willimon. Over the next 9 weeks we will focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed to us in the Gospels, asking the question: “Why does the mysterious teacher from Nazareth

still call and compel us to follow him after 2,000 years?” In the process, hopefully we will come to know more fully this One whom we follow as Lord, and what that means for our lives. Today we

look at Jesus the "Party Person." In the words of Willimon: "Jesus was a wandering rabbi who did some of his best teaching amid the festivity of the dinner table." It didn't matter - religious leader or sinner - Jesus

welcomed the opportunity to eat with, to party with, them all, and in so doing gave us an image of the promised party when all of creation will share in the Feast of Victory!

HOLY COMMUNION: All the baptized are welcome at God’s table. We will be communing at four stations – the ushers will direct you. As you come to the table, if you want to receive the wine pick up an empty cup. If you prefer grape juice, pick up one of the pre-filled cups. Upon receiving the bread, move to receive the wine… then place your empty cups in the baskets provided. Gluten-free wafers are available—go to one of the pastors, simply raise your index finger to indicate a gluten-free wafer is desired the server will extend the plate to you to take from the dish. Those not communing are encouraged to come forward for a blessing.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

In your time on earth, you made it clear that all are welcome at your table, that all are invited to the party, that all have a place in the embrace of your love. Help us to celebrate your love and grace this day, to live each day of our

lives with the joy that only you can give, and to look forward with anticipation to that promised feast to come when your dream becomes a reality! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

July 1, 2018

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

8:30am Service Hymn Sing “O Beautiful For Spacious Skies” ELW 888 “God Bless Our Native Land” ELW 891 “This Is My Song” ELW 887 Welcome Invocation Confession and Forgiveness Song of Praise: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” ELW 733 Prayer of the Day First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-8 (p 505 in your pew Bible) Kids Time Second Reading: Mark 2:15-19 (p 28 in your pew Bible) Sermon: Pastor Dave Nelson Song of the Day: “Jesus, The Very Thought Of You” ELW 754 Prayers of Intercession Sharing of the Peace Offering Offertory Song: “Doxology” Tune: ELW 367 Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer Invitation The Meal Songs During Distribution “Come, Let Us Eat” ELW 491 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” ELW 631 Post Communion Prayer Announcements Blessing Sending Song: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” ELW 836 Dismissal P: God calls us….. C: To experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ! P: Go in peace. Share the Good News C: Thanks be to God. *St. John’s Mission Statement

Next week’s reading—Luke 4:16-30 For your convenience we have provided a QR code

you can scan from your QR reader app on your phone.

“I Give Electronically” cards are now available at the Usher Cart - please place in the offering plate.

10:00am Service Gathering Songs “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” “Make A Difference” Welcome Invocation Confession and Forgiveness Song of Praise: “Great Are You Lord” Prayer of the Day First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-8 (p 505 in your pew Bible) Kids Time Second Reading: Mark 2:15-19 (p 28 in your pew Bible) Sermon: Pastor Dave Nelson Song of the Day: “Make A Difference” Prayers of Intercession Sharing of the Peace Offering Offertory Song: “This Is My Song” ELW 887 Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer Invitation The Meal Songs During Distribution “All Are Welcome” “Shout To The Lord” ELW 821 Post Communion Prayer Announcements Blessing Sending Song: “I Will Sing Like David Sang”

Dismissal P: God calls us….. C: To experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ! P: Go in peace. Share the Good News C: Thanks be to God. *St. John’s Mission Statement

Church & Community Events

Time And Talent Surveys We are asking all adults and youth to complete a Time & Talent survey, one per person, and turn in as soon as possible. Surveys are available at the Welcome Desk, or you can also complete the survey on our website. Completed paper surveys can be placed in the offering plate or in the drop box next to the church office.

Come Visit Our St. John’s Taco Booth! We are having our annual Taco Booth at the Annandale Municipal Park through July 4 from 12:00pm —10:00pm. This our #1 fundraiser for Youth Mission Trips, Youth Gatherings, Precious Gifts Preschool, etc. Come have a taco or two and say hi!

Outdoor help needed We are looking for people to help weed our grounds. Some areas need spraying and others need to be tended by hand. If you are willing to help in a section of our property, please call Gary Geisinger at 274-8406.

Summer Preaching Series “Why Jesus?” is the theme of our summer preaching series. If you’d like to go deeper in the book WHY JESUS? by William H. Willimon, it is available on Kindle and Amazon or you can order through the office for $13. The focus of this book/preaching series is this question: “Why does the mysterious teacher from Nazareth still call & compel us to follow Him after 2,000 years?” Today—“Why Jesus? Party Person” Isaiah 25:6-8 and Mark 2:15-19 July 8—“Why Jesus? Preacher” Luke 4:16-30 July 15—“Why Jesus? Magician” Mark 6:30-56

Firecracker 5K July 4 at 7:30am we will be having the Firecracker 5K at St. John’s Lutheran Church. All funds raised will help students attending Mission Trips and Youth Gatherings through St. John’s. We are looking for a few people to help that morning with the event. You would need to be at St. John’s Education Building by 6:30am. We will be done around 9:00am—plenty of time to get to the parade. We need assistance with setting up the route, registration, passing out race packets, standing at assigned intersections to direct runner/walkers, distribute water and cheer on participants. If you can help, please contact Jennifer at jkulm@isd876.org.

Technology Volunteers We are in great need of more people on our technology team. You do not need previous experience as we will train you. Please let the church office know if you are interested. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

July 4th—Church Office Closed—Have an amazing and safe 4th of July celebration!

Calling All Of St. John’s The Crow River Conference is again collecting personal care kits. Please consider helping. The Fall Gathering is at St. John’s on Saturday, September 29. Pastor Laura Aase from Rivers of Hope in Hutchinson will “Love To Tell The Story.” Kits contain a towel, 2 bars of soap, comb, nail clipper, and a toothbrush. We have some of the supplies on hand.

Faith and Friends—Play Group The new play group for children birth through age three will not meet in July, as originally planned. After feedback from parents, the group will resume in the fall when weekend schedules are less busy and more people are able to attend. Stay tuned for a new schedule of dates. Please contact Emily Combs or Erin Lappen with any questions.

Happy Anniversary on June 27 Jim & Jan Foldenaur Please celebrate Jim & Jan’s 60th wedding anniversary by enjoying the cake they brought today.