We are hosting a big cozy St. John’s family movie night! The Parish Hall becomes our shared living room for Moana 2 with room for everyone to relax and hang out. Join us on February 7 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM for an easy night of fun. Bring your comfiest seat and settle in with your people. Parents and guardians, stay and enjoy the movie with the kids, because the night is better when we’re all in it together. Our snack bar fundraiser will be open with pizza, candy, drinks, and popcorn to support future ministries. A warm, simple evening that gives everyone a place to be!

If we take the scriptures seriously, we will acknowledge that there is a spiritual realm and there are spiritual beings all around us that we cannot see. The Bible is full of references to angels as God’s servants. In this multi-week study, we’re going to look at and discuss what the Bible says about these spiritual beings, compare and contrast with the views of popular culture, and what it means for us today. This week, we are continuing our study of the fallen angel we know as Satan. What does it mean that Satan has been defeated, and yet we still pray daily for deliverance from evil? We will meet in Room 10 each Sunday after worship at 11:00 AM.

Lent is just around the corner, and with it comes our Wednesday evening soup suppers before Lenten services. We invite all soup, stew, and chili makers to share their gifts and help nourish the St. John’s family during this season of faith and fellowship.

Individuals, families, and groups are welcome to sign up to host by providing two to three soups, with optional salad and desserts, and helping with set up, serving, and clean up. Please click the link to sign up; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wVrJicux-ou3RFlEIC5WHkpQe9iqt1XbnWNV4mz92SE/edit?usp=drivesdk.

Let us continue this meaningful tradition of gathering, sharing, and breaking bread together.

Please join us for a wonderful time sipping tea, enjoying a sit-down lunch, listening to a speaker, and raffle prizes. The tea will take place on Saturday, March 7 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall. To reserve a table for you and seven guests, or if you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Vitkus at havegoalstomeet@gmail.com.

Our valley is known around the world for its vineyards and the remarkable wines they produce. But have you ever noticed how often wine, grapes, and vineyards appear in the Bible? From Noah’s vineyard to the Last Supper, these images play a significant role—both as real, agricultural products and as rich symbols of God’s truth.
 
You and your friends are invited to Wine and the Word, an evening exploring winemaking in biblical times and the many ways Scripture uses the imagery of wine and vineyards. Winemaker Andy Schweiger will share insights into ancient Israelite winemaking, and Pastor Mike will teach on the role of wine throughout the Bible.

And yes—there will be wine and refreshments. This event is open to all, so feel free to invite others.

Summer will be here before you know it, so save the date for an amazing week of VBS fun and adventure! This year, we invite kids to step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids will plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They'll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life's storms.

A website for registration will be up at a later date, but in the meantime please prayerfully consider playing a role in delivering a memorable experience for the kids this summer. The dates are set for Monday-Friday, June 15-19, from 9am-Noon. Please contact Kevin Mathison with any questions you may have.