June 5, 2025 E-Vine

Pentecost Sunday
“A Tower to Reach the Heavens”
June 8, 2025
CLICK HERE FOR SERVICE NOTES.

As We Gather

To our modern ears, the account of the tower of Babel may seem odd.  Is God against progress and human ingenuity?  Does He delight in the confusion of language?  Or is He teaching a powerful lesson on pride and humility?  Today we look at the tower of Babel, its connection to the sending of the Spirit at Pentecost, and what it means for us today.

 

    

 Pastor Mike’s Bible Class 

This Sunday, we will focus on the content of the creed, and the biblical foundations for the faith confessed by it.  We will be looking at the scriptural references behind each line of the creed.  We meet in Room 8 at 11:00.

Congregational Budget and Election Meeting – June 15 

There will be a congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, June 15, in the sanctuary.  The purpose of this meeting is to approve a ministry plan and budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.  We will also be electing to fill open positions on the Board of Directors.   There will also be an update of the Pastoral Call Process.
 
Copies of the Proposed Ministry Plan and Budget can be downloaded from the Board of Directors page on the website by clicking this link: church.stjohnsnapa.org/wp-content/uploads/Proposed-Ministry-Plan-and-Budget-2025-2026.pdf  Copies will also be available in the church entryway and in the church office.
 
Information on the nominees for the Board of Directors can also be downloaded from the Board of Directors page on the website by clicking this link: church.stjohnsnapa.org/wp-content/uploads/Information-on-Nominees-for-the-Board-of-Directors-2025.pdf.  Copies will also be available in the church entryway and in the church office.

Zoom Open Forum on the Proposed Ministry Plan and Budget

In the attempt to make the meeting run as efficiently as possible we are also scheduling a zoom forum on the proposed ministry plan and budget to answer any questions that anyone may have.  This Zoom meeting will be on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:00.  Here is the link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89783224333

 

We are again seeking candidates for the these positions:
 
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.
 
Maintenance Technician (Part-time)
This is a new part-time position.  The maintenance technician is primarily responsible for implementing and carrying out the preventive and routine maintenance tasks to prolong and ensure appropriate operation of equipment and systems.  For the full position description, please click here:  St. John’s Maintenance Technician.
 
To inquire about these position, please contact Pastor Mike Schmid (pastormike@stjohnsnapa.org).

  

Sanctuary Lighting Upgrade
Let There Be Lights!

The long overdue project to update and enhance the lighting in the sanctuary is here!   What is included in this upgrade?

  • LED lighting throughout the sanctuary, replacing the incandescent lights and original fixtures.
  • Enhanced lighting of the chancel (front of the sanctuary) for better visibility.
  • Updated controls and integration with the worship tech station
  • Better cameras for recording and streaming that can easily be controlled by worship tech for pan, tilt and zoom.

The Board of Directors has approved funds from the Michael Thomas bequest for a portion of this project.  We are inviting the St. John’s community to support the rest. 

Our goal is $50,000.   Thank you to all who have made an offering!  If you would like to make an offering to “Let There Be Lights,” please indicate on your check or online that it is for the lighting project.
  

 

 

 

Registration is Open!     Vacation Bible School 

CLICK HERE. to register a student or volunteer.
VBS is completely free, but spots do fill up so please don’t wait. Can’t wait to journey at True North VBS June 16-19!

High School Youth 

Join us this Sunday after church for High School Hangout.  We will dive into our Bible study on Rightnow Media & play some games together

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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.   

                                                                   
       
 

 

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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