June 4, 2026 E-Vine – St John's Lutheran Church of Napa CA

You Asked For It!
“The Timeless God in Time”

June 7, 2026

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As We Gather

The Bible teaches that God has planned our salvation from before time began. But then what does that mean for the fall into sin? Was that planned as well? How are we to think about our relationship with a God who is outside of time, who created time, but who acts in time and in our lives? We focus on the mystery of the sovereignty of God and the good news of what it means for us today.

Ongoing News and Information

June 7 – Congregational Budget and Election Meeting
The annual budget and election congregational meeting will be this Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary. We will be electing candidates for four positions on the Board of Directors. We will also be considering and voting on the proposed 2026-2027 Ministry Plan and Budget. Information on the Board nominees and the proposed Ministry Plan and Budget can be viewed on our website. Hard copies are also available in the church narthex.

Pastor Mike’s Bible Class: Revelation – No meeting this week
The Sunday Bible class on the Book of Revelation will not be meeting this week. The class will resume on Sunday, June 21.

June 8-16 – Pastor Mike Out of Town
Pastor Mike will be out of town from June 8 through June 16. If there is a need for pastoral care during this time, please contact the church office or Kevin Mathison.

Meal Train for the Scully Family
As many of you know, our Business Administrator Howard Scully’s wife Rebecca just had surgery and is now recovering at home. To help the family focus on rest and healing, we would love to coordinate some dinners so they don’t have to worry about cooking or grocery shopping. These meals would be for Howard, Rebecca, and their teenage son.

Please feel free to drop off meals at the St. John’s Lutheran Church office during the workweek so that Howard can bring the meals home to his family. You can also drop off meals at their home in Vacaville. Gift cards to Nugget Market, DoorDash, or Instacart would also be very much appreciated. Thank you all so much for your generosity, prayers, and support during Rebecca’s recovery!

For more information and to sign up, please CLICK HERE.

Join the Worship Preparation Team!
Do you ever wonder who prepares the church for our services? Our Worship Preparation Team works quietly to make sure everything is ready for our Sunday and special services. We are currently looking for new members to join us. It is a wonderful way to serve, meet fellow members, and learn about the liturgical life of the church. If you are interested, please contact Doris Klein or Kristy in the church office.

June 8-September 23 – Support SJLS at a Giants Game
Support St. John’s Lutheran School by joining the Giants at Oracle Park for one of their select fundraising games! There are 22 game dates available from June 8 to September 23. Bleacher and View Reserve tickets are only $15, and $5 of each ticket purchased will be donated back to our school by purchasing through the QR code in the flyer above.

St. John’s Summer BBQ

June 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on the Patio

Join us as we kick off summer with a campus‑wide BBQ celebrating the heart of St. John’s: our congregation. This relaxed afternoon is all about good food, good company, and the joy of being together as a church family.

We’ll be serving burgers, hot dogs, and brats hot off the grill. Please bring a dessert or salad to share, along with your favorite non‑alcoholic drink. Outdoor games are welcome too if your family has a favorite.

To help us prepare well, please sign up and let us know you’re coming.

bit.ly/SJLSummerBBQ

or use this QR code:

June 15-19 – Vacation Bible School
Registration is now closed for Vacation Bible School, which will take place here at St. John’s Lutheran Church on June 15-19 (Monday-Friday) from 9am-Noon. However, we are still in need of adult and teen volunteers to help make this week as great as it can be for our 100+ campers! There are many different areas where you can help, from snacks to games to crafts to leading small groups of kids from station to station. Please register here as a volunteer, or reach out to Kevin Mathison or Kristy Watkins. Many thanks!

The St. John’s Lutheran Church App is coming!
We are happy to introduce a new tool to help us stay better informed and connected at St. John’s. This is an app for your phone or pad called the “Church Center” App. It will give you one easy place to find events, groups, giving, and updates from St. John’s.

The Church Center App for St. John’s builds on what we already use. Church Center is part of Planning Center, which our staff and many volunteers already use on Sunday mornings for all the ways people serve each week, as well as planning the worship service itself.

Event registrations, like Wine and the Word, will be quick and simple. You can update your own contact information, manage giving, and stay connected throughout the week. The app also includes an optional, privacy-friendly church directory. You choose what information you share -it’s a great way to learn names and build community.

We’ll share more details in the coming weeks, including how to download and us the app and how to join the directory.

July 16-17 – High School Rafting Trip
The High School Crew is going rafting! We will be hitting the American River rapids on July 16th, camping out, and hitting them again on the 17th. A two day trip filled with fun, fellowship, and maybe a dip in the river. Spots are still available if you’d like to join us as we experience God’s goodness through nature. Please let Kevin Mathison know if you’d like to join the crew by Monday, June 8th.

In Search of Sunday Transportation (Napa)
A member of our congregation who lives less than a mile from our church is looking for transportation to and from SJLC on Sunday mornings. She uses a walker and may require assistance getting in and out of the vehicle. If you are able to help, please leave your name and contact information (phone and/or e-mail) with the Church Office Manager, Kristy Watkins (churchoffice@stjohnsnapa.org).

Fifth Grade Teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School

Our beloved Mr. Newton has officially retired after 50 years of teaching at St. John’s, and we are looking for a new teacher to lead the 5th grade class starting this fall. If you are interested, or know someone else who might be a good fit, please reach out to Principal Christy Wood at cwood@stjohnsnapa.org.

Music Teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School

The Music Teacher position at St. John’s Lutheran School includes classroom instruction for Preschool – Grade 5 and Choir direction for Grades 6-8. This is a part-time position, scheduled for classroom instruction Tuesday and Thursday, and accompaniment/directing of students during our weekly Chapel first thing Wednesday morning. In addition, accompaniment/directing takes place approximately twice a month during our Sunday Worship. For more information, please contact Principal Christy Wood at cwood@stjohnsnapa.org.

Confirmation Classes

Congratulations to our 2026 confirmands! Our confirmation classes have wrapped up for this school year, but any current 6th and 7th graders who are interested in participating in confirmation classes in the fall can reach out to Kevin Mathison for more information.

Tuesday Night High School Hangouts
Tuesday is Youth Night! We’re kicking things off with an apologetics series to better prepare ourselves for sharing our faith. Join us as we dive into the Word and have a little fun while doing so! Invite a friend and come join us! We’ll meet on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:30 PM in Kevin Mathison’s office. For more information, please contact Kevin Mathison.

Join Us For Children’s Church!

All children ages preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us for Children’s Church, an age-specific time of teaching and fellowship during the main worship service every Sunday morning. The children will spend the first part of the service in the sanctuary, then join their teachers for Children’s Church in one of the classrooms. The children then rejoin their families for the last part of the worship service. We are also looking for more adults and teens to help lead these classes, so if you are interested, please reach out to Kevin at kevin@stjohnsnapa.org.

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St. John’s LCC K9 Comfort Dog Ministry
Your St. John’s Comfort Dog team continues to prepare for the arrival of our new LCC K9 Comfort Dog. We will reach the two-year predicted wait time in September of 2026 though the date is not guaranteed. We continue to meet monthly, on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in Room 10, where we are studying the “Nine Arts of Spiritual Conversation”. Our meetings also include prayer time and fellowship. Being a part of this team is like joining together with family.

In March, Tim and Christy Kramer attended an LCC Top Dog Gathering in Illinois to meet with other Top Dogs from around the country to enjoy encouragement, sharing of ideas and processes, and ministry experiences to further enhance each other’s ministries. The theme was “Be the salt and the light” focusing on Matthew 5:13-16.

Another area of focus at the gathering was team building – how to build up current members as well as encourage new members. There are several different roles on the Comfort Dog Team, and we need more people to join us. Please contact Tim or Christy for more information at (707)681-1917.

We were blessed to have Rahab Comfort Dog from St. Andrew in Stockton for several days. Our team was able to take her on many visits while in Napa including Piner’s Nursing Home, St. John’s school, a shut-in visit, St. John’s special needs Bible study, Alta Heights Elementary, and spent time at a Marriage and Family Therapist’s office helping clients. It is so important for us to keep up our skills as well as maintain relationships in our community while we wait for our dog. We are grateful to Rahab’s team for sharing her with us.

We were blessed to have another one of our West Coast K9 Comfort Dogs onsite. Micah from Light of the Valley in Elk Grove was in the area to offer comfort to all who attended the celebration of life for Mike Quinn. Every seat in the sanctuary was filled. Mike loved working as a Ministry Partner with the Comfort Dogs during his retirement years. Micah was also able to stay over as a “Greeter” the next morning at church.

Thank you again for your continued prayer and financial support. Please consider joining us in showing the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus to those hurting and in need.

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 who you may invite. Who can you pray for? Who will you invite?

You can CLICK HERE to give your offering online.

What Happens When You Ask for Help from a Stephen Minister?

When you ask for help from a Stephen Minister, a Stephen Leader will contact you to talk more about Stephen Ministry and what it can mean to you. If your needs can be best served by a Stephen Minister, you will be matched with someone who will support you through this tough time. Confidentiality is a top priority for the Stephen Ministry team. You do not need to be concerned that other people will discover that you have requested help. Everything discussed with your Stephen Minister remains confidential. To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to request a Stephen Minister, contact Penni Cremen (707-483-9321) or Pastor Mike at the church office (707-255-0119).

Women’s Monday Morning Bible Study
The Women’s Monday Morning Bible Study will be studying the Epistle to the Philippians this month. All women are welcome to join us every Monday morning from in the Sanctuary from 10:00-11:30 AM. All study materials will be handed out when we meet. After June 8, we will break for the summer and resume in the fall with a study of Genesis. For more information, please contact Judi Rock at goalyce2041@gmail.com.

Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study

The Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study is currently studying Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. All men are welcome to join us every Saturday morning in Room 10. Breakfast will be at 7:30 AM, and the Bible study will be from 8:00 AM to 9:00 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 resources, 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.

YouTube Channel:
- www.youtube.com/user/stjohnsnapaca/live
- There are playlists for sermons, Sunday Services, Wednesday Night Worship and teaching on Matthew
RightNow Media Channel
- www.rightnowmedia.org/CustomLibrary/41667
- Scroll down to find recommendations as well as sermon and Gospel of Matthew lessons
Website
- church.stjohnsnapa.org/resources/sermons
- The sermons are arranged by worship series

You Asked For It! “The Timeless God in Time”