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St. John Church • 15800 Manchester Road • Ellisville, MO 63011 • 636.394.4100 • 636.394.9853(fax) • stjstl.net
This Week: Rich vs. Poor: Whose Side is God on? John 9:1-11Tweet using #CanIAskThat @stjstl
Download messages at stjstl.net/messages.
Next Week: Why does God hate on some behaviors and not others? Genesis 4:1-16Follow our blog at stjstl.net/life-at-stj
Listen to The 6 Podcast at thesixpodcast.com.
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Stronghold Cambodia: A Vision Becomes RealitySt. John Church has been working with communities in Cambodia since 2011. As a church, God led us to partner with Cambodian Christians for the start-up of Stronghold Cambodia (SC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower communities for positive change through Christian care and learning.
Since it’s opening in the fall of 2014, God has blessed SC to grow to care for 82 children in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 and their families. Staff and volunteers Tim and Diane Esala (members of St. John living in Cambodia) equip children and parents physically, intellectually and spiritually through four key areas of programming: student curriculum, parent curriculum, food assistance and Christian instruction.
In March 2016, Jen Shults, our Missions Director, and John Rodewald, of Mission of Christ Network, worked with all staff to form a two-year budget for SC and revamp the organization’s fundraising plans. St. John is excited to support Khmer leaders like Jesse, SC’s Executive Director, as they grow God’s Kingdom in Cambodia by serving others.
VBS Registration is NOW Open! • Cave Quest VBS is for children 3 years old-5th grade. Through
fun and interactive activities, kids will learn about the rock-solid foundation of God’s love.
• Invite your friends to join you June 20-24, daily from 9:00am-12noon.
• To register, visit the Information Station or stjstl.net/vbs.• Questions? Email us at [email protected].• Extreme VBS, for 6th-12th grade students, is the can’t miss event
for teens at St. John. • Join us for this high-energy week that starts with lunch each day
and then moves off campus to a different extreme activity.• Grab your friends now. Spots are limited and fill quickly.
Register early.• June 20-23, Monday-Thursday from 12:15pm-4:00pm.• To register, visit the Information Station or the Extreme VBS page
at stjstl.net/students.
LIFEtalks: Sex—Equipping Families for Conversation • It’s not about “the talk.” It’s about ongoing, open conversations
that are transparent, shame-free, and developmentally appropriate from toddlers to teens. “Silence on the issue is often translated into permission.”
• Featured Speakers are Dr. Dawn Koontz, Clinical Child Psychologist and Dion Garrett, Senior Pastor
• Parents, join us on Monday, April 11 at 7:00pm in Cornerstone. • For more information about LIFEtalks, visit stjstl.net/lifetalks
Breakdown STL Battles Self-harm, Drugs, and Depression
• Breakdown STL knows the struggles of teenagers because almost everyone involved in the show is a teenager! This production combines drama, hip hop, and personal testimonies addressing the issues of self-harm, drug abuse, anxiety, sex, and other topics.
• April 17, 6:30 PM. Cornerstone.• This event is FREE. Bring your friends! • Reserve your spot at stjstl.net/breakdownstl• This production will educate and empower teenagers to make the
best choices for their life.
5th Grade Students, Don’t Miss Your LAST Friday Frenzie Before You Move Up in May!
• High energy games, food and fun for 4th and 5th graders and their friends! Bring a friend who has never come before and win a prize!
• Friday, April 15, 7:00pm–8:30pm, Next Generation Center, Lower Level, $5.00/per person
• Questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected] or 636.779.2376
Free up space in your home with the MOPS Consignment Sale
• Open to the public with free admission with items for infants through pre-teen.
• Saturday, April 16, 8:00am–1:00pm with select items an additional 50% off from 12:00noon–1:00pm, Cornerstone
• To consign, register at myconsignmentmanager.com/mopsstjohn• For more information, email us at [email protected]
MOMSnext: New Challenges Require Community• As mothers navigate life during their children’s school-aged years,
new challenges and issues arise, but the need for community and support continues. For this reason, we offer MOMSnext.
• All mothers with school-aged children are invited to join us for authentic community, practical help, plus spiritual and personal growth.
• Wednesday, April 13, 9:30am, Ministry Center 2nd floor, Room 251. Please RSVP to [email protected]
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/land-a-job for the next seminar on May 19 & 20. This seminar often has a waiting list so don’t delay!
• Questions? Contact Janice at [email protected] or 636.779.2348
Worship TimesSaturday, 5:00pm, SanctuarySunday, 9:00am* & 10:45am*, Sanctuary April 9 & 10 | Dion GarrettApril 16 & 17 | Dion GarrettDuring this series, you can text your questions to us during service and after a short message on the topic, we’ ll answer them live. Text your questions to 636.686.0140.
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.
YouVersion app can be found at LifeChurch.tv or by searching for “YouVersion” in your app store.
Why you need to be baptized, especially if you’re a teen or adultIn America when a baby is born, you can count on two things, a pile of hospital bills and an inquisition from grandma on when you’re going to get the baby baptized. But Baptism isn’t only for babies; it’s incredibly important in the life of teens and adults too. Many of us grew up in families where Baptism didn’t happen as babies, and maybe it feels like you missed the boat. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’ve never been baptized, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Not only is Baptism a declaration of your faith in Jesus but it is a means by which God brings supernatural blessings into your life. Jesus has earned a great inheritance for you; it’s time to claim it.
Want to talk about getting baptized? Setup an appointment with one of our pastors by emailing [email protected] or calling 636.779.2343.
Employment OpportunitiesSt. John Church is currently seeking candidates for the following summer position:
Facilities Assistant: This part-time position is responsible for performing simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds and setup for meetings and events on campus. Part time position working the summer months typically Monday to Friday during hours of 9:00am to 3:30pm.
For more information visit stjstl.net/employment or send your resume to [email protected].
WEEKENDS AT ST. JOHN
DID YOU KNOW?
STMT 2016: Live out your calling• A Short-Term Mission Trip (STMT) is a life changing experience.
God will use the trip to break your heart, so that He can build a new spirit in you. Are you ready?
• Teams are filling up fast. Learn more at stjstl.net/STMT Interested in serving with the Belize VBS STMT?
• Our next meeting is April 10 at 12noon in the Ministry Center, 3rd floor, Imagineering Room
Interested in serving with the Disaster Response STMT? • Our next meeting is April 10 at 12noon in Ministry Center, 3rd
Floor, Conference Room B
Join us for one incredible week this summer! Cave Quest VBS 2016!
• Sign up to volunteer during the week of our incredible Vacation Bible School and make a difference in the lives of kids. Forms are available at the Information Station and at stjstl.net/vbs.
• June 20-24, 9:00am–12noon Daily• Questions? Contact Justina at [email protected] or
636.394.4100 ext 827
Fill a Void in Your Life and Volunteer at St. John Church• Through volunteering on campus, you’ll enrich the lives of others,
find encouragement through new friendships and help others and yourself on your LIFEjourney.
• There are lots of ways to help out during the week and behind the scenes on the weekend no matter your age.
• This month’s featured serve opportunities are:VBS Volunteers Special Needs Buddies in Children’s Ministry First Impression Team Members/Ushers Communion Preparation and Servers
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KIDS & STUDENTS
ADULTS
For prayer needs, please email [email protected] or submit them through the YouVersion app. Our staff will pray for you during the week.
Ill: Bud & June Brown; Melba Goebel; Bob and Bonnie Hoeken; Pat Hoffman; Tom Johnson; Lou Kern; Lori Reed; Earl Stroud; Jovie Disterhoft; Bill EllisonBaptisms: Cecilia Ann Finke, daughter of Renee and Matt, baptized during the 9:00am service on Sunday; Katherine James Vieth, daughter of James and Danielle, baptized during the 10:45am service on SundaySympathy: To the family of Judy Austin who passed away on April 3Additional Prayers: A brother-in-law newly diagnosed with liver cancer, hope; For a daughter as she waits for test results; Nichole to heal completely after surgery; Angela to get good news from a biopsy; A granddaughter and husband who experienced a loss to know God’s peace; Marlene for successful recovery from surgery last Wednesday; For Melissa to heal from her stomach problems; For a daughter to find God’s peace to defeat unresolved hurt and anger; Successful recovery for Reed; Recovery from mono for Morgan; For Donna’s son and grandson, that they find God’s peace in the midst of turmoil; For Marc and family to continue to trust God in all circumstances; For Dale, quality of life with new treatment; Continue to keep Julie and baby healthy; Healing for Betty’s shoulder; Hope for Dave as he fights cancer; That God would heal Dustin Dorenkamp and give his family answers; For Stronghold Cambodia to stay strong in accomplishing God’s will there; Continued joy for Tim and Diane, Jesse and Naomi serving there; God’s will be done in the election of our next President; For those who have not yet been baptized to hear god calling them to join His familyMilitary: Protection for our military; including those serving specifically: Daniel Boren; Scott Dye; Eric Englert; Jeffrey Ensor; Phil Harris; Clint Henderson; Bryan Hennings; Sam Jerome; Christian Knowel; Steven Kwentus; Jose Lara; Richard Lencz; Frank Lencz; Alan Marsh; 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
A Christian Perspective on Islam • What do Muslims really believe? How should we engage with them?• These questions and others will be addressed as Pastor Hower
discusses a variety of points on this topic—from larger-scale world issues, to a personal level of how we should interact with Muslims in our daily lives.
• Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 pm in Ministry Center, Room 250• Registration is available online, or contact Dorothy at
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