July 3, 2025 E-Vine

“Sent”
July 6, 2025

CLICK HERE FOR SERVICE NOTES.

 

As We Gather

Think about the environments you find yourself in regularly. Are these environments ready to be harvested? What can that even mean and how are we to do that? Jesus gives the seventy-two the blueprint in our Gospel today, but what can we learn from this in our lives today? Open your hearts and your minds to embracing a life of harvest. That our eyes will be open to what God is doing in our lives and the lives of those we encounter. That our hands will be ready to work for the Kingdom of God. That we can understand our calling as a “Sent” people.

Now Hiring: Church Office Manager

The church office manager serves St. John’s by providing administrative and secretarial services to the church staff and church community.  For the position description, please click here:  St. John’s Church Office Manager.

Church Office Hours

During the summer, and especially while we are in the process of seeking to hire a new full-time office manager, the church office will have reduced hours when someone is present in the office. There will be someone in the office on most days until noon. Please feel free to leave a message if there is no one to take your phone call. We ask for your patience during this time of transition and also for your prayers as we seek new staff. 
 

Pastor Mike’s Vacation

Pastor Mike will be on vacation from June 20 through July 14. During that time, services will be led by Kevin Mathison and Pastor Ted Zimmerman. For pastoral care needs during this time, please contact the church office. Either Kevin or Pastor Ted will be available.

  

 
Sanctuary Lighting Upgrade
Let There Be Lights!

Here’s how to make an offering to support the lighting upgrade for the sanctuary:
-For an offering by check, just indicare in the memo line.
-For online giving, please use the “Let There Be Lights” option to make your offering.
 

 

High School Youth
Join us in Room 10 for High School Hangout after Sunday’s church service.

National Youth Gathering in New Orleans
The National Youth Gathering is right around the corner! We have 21 people attending this year! Please join us in praying for all of our youth and adults who will be attending July 18-23. 

Class of 2025 Graduates
We would like to publish a list of our Class of 2025 high school and college graduates in an upcoming Vine newsletter.  If you have a graduate in your family, please email the church office at churchoffice@stjohnsnapa.org with the following information. For high school graduates, please include the student’s full name, high school they graduated from, and name of college where they will be attending.  For college graduates, please include the student’s full name, college they graduated from, and what degree and major (minor if applicable) they achieved. 

 

We have added a few members to our team and we are always looking for more. It’s a joy to share the gospel with the young kids at their level each week! If you are interested in serving in Children’s Church occasionally please contact Kevin Mathison or the Church Office. 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow St. John’s Youth Ministry on Social Media to keep up with all the latest information! 
Facebook: SJL Napa Youth Ministry
Instagram: St. John’s Lutheran Napa Youth    

                                                                                          

Every week is an opportunity to invite someone to join with us in worship, whether in person or online. The first step, though, is to pray for those whom you may invite.  Who can you pray for?  Who will you invite?  

 

 

You can CLICK HERE to give your offering online.   

Stephen Ministers Grow in the Lord
The more you focus on the Lord and do God’s work, the more satisfaction you will find.  It’s that simple!  Are you looking for more satisfaction in your life?  Consider serving our congregation as a Stephen Minister.  By helping others, you will help God’s kingdom grow – and you will grow too!  To learn more about Stephen Ministry and what Stephen Ministers do, contact Penni Cremen (707-483-9321) or Pastor Mike at the church office (707-255-0119).

                                                             
       
Women’s Bible Study will resume after the Summer.

 

Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study

The Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study is currently studying the Gospel of Luke. Join us for fellowship at 7:30 AM and Bible Study from 8-9 AM

 

Biblical Counseling at St John’s? 
The Biblical Counseling Center of Napa Valley

The Biblical Counseling Center of Napa Valley is a ministry to the families of St. John’s Lutheran Church and all Christians in the greater Napa area. Our center began some 25 years ago to offer strength and direction to those Christians suffering through trials and tribulations using the promises and hope the Bible offers to those who trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior.   To learn more, CLICK HERE.  If you, or someone you know, is struggling with life’s stressors, please consider giving us a call at 707-738-5306.   (We are a free ministry to all).

 


Right Now Media

Right now media is an online resource providing Christian videos for all ages:  Children’s resource, Bible Studies, lectures and more.  As a congregation, we have subscribed to Right
Now Media, so access is free for all in our St. John’s family.   If you haven’t already signed up for Right Now Media, CLICK HERE.
 

Where do I find sermons and services that I missed?

You can find previous sermons in three places.  The full services are available on the YouTube channel.

Ongoing News and Information


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