March 20, 2025 E-Vine – St John's Lutheran Church of Napa CA

For Us
“Patient For Us”
March 23, 2025

Please CLICK HERE to download the service notes.

As We Gather
Why did Jesus come to be our Savior? Why was He born? Why did He live His sinless life? Why did He set His face toward the cross? Why did He suffer and die? The answer is the heart of the Christian faith: Christ came for us, lived for us, died for us, rose for us.

Our Lent Sunday series this year is entitled “For Us.” Each week we will focus on a different aspect of what Christ has done for us, and who He is for us. This week’s theme is “Patient for Us.” In the parable of the fig tree, we see not only Jesus’ desire that we repent and bear fruit. We also see His patience as He calls us again and again to repent and return to Him.

Please CLICK HERE to download the link to the live-stream itself.

Pastor Mike’s Bible Class
Pastor Mike’s Bible class will not be meeting this Sunday, March 23.

Lent Midweek Service March 26
My Shepherd – He Refreshes Me
Our Lent midweek series on Psalm 23 continues next Wednesday as we focus on Psalm 23:4. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4). When we find ourselves in troubling, difficult, or painful times, we may feel that our shepherd has abandoned us. But the truth is that He is still with us to comfort us and lead us through that dark valley. The service is at 7:00 PM, preceded by a soup supper in the parish hall at 6:00 PM.

“You’re invited to join us for breakfast on Easter Sunday. We will begin serving food at 9am and continue to serve through 10:30am to ensure that you can enjoy breakfast no matter which worship service you choose. This is a free breakfast for everybody however the St. John’s youth appreciate any donations made and will utilize them to fund the National Youth Gathering trip in July.”

Hearing Loop in the Sanctuary

We are pleased to announce that the hearing loop system is fully integrated now with the new sound system. For those who have t-coil technology in their hearing aids, the system will connect directly to your hearing aids. For all others who desire hearing assistance in worship, please stop by the sound tech before the service for a transmitter and headphones.

Church Office Manager

We are thankful for the service of Christy Kramer as our office manager for many years. That service concludes on April 30 with her retirement. We are currently looking for a new office manager. We are also open to the position being shared by two people. For the position description, please click here: St. John’s Church Office Manager. To inquire about this position, please contact the church office or Pastor Mike Schmid (pastormike@stjohnsnapa.org).

Worship Preparation TeamOur worship prep teams prepare the sanctuary for worship each Sunday. One of the main ways they serve is preparing the elements for Communion. But their service also includes making sure the candles have oil, paraments and banners reflect the season, and more. We are looking for people willing to serve in this way. This is a great way for families to serve together! If you have questions, please contact Pastor Mike.

Join us on Tuesday, March 25th from 11 AM- 9 PM at Hop Creek! (3253 Browns Valley Rd. Napa).. Hop Creek will donate 20% of food and soft drink purchases to St. John’s Lutheran School. Please bring required flyer. (CLICK HERE)

Newly Redesigned Website!
We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned website for St. John’s Lutheran— visit stjohnsnapa.org for your central hub for both our church and school!

What’s New?

A clean, modern design
Easier navigation & mobile-friendly experience
Quick access to church services, school info, and upcoming events

Check it out today and explore all that’s happening in our community!

Save the Date! Vacation Bible School

We have officially entered the Vacation Bible School season! This year we will take kids on an adventure of Trusting Jesus in a Wild World at True North VBS! Jesus is the ultimate True North and He is unshakeable at all times. We will be reminding kids that He is our forever friend and Savior all week long. A website for registration will be up at a later date, but in the meantime I ask that you prayerfully consider playing a role in delivering a memorable experience for the kids this summer. The dates are set for Monday-Thursday, June 16-19th, from 9am-Noon. Please contact Kevin Mathison with any questions you may have.

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

“The March 22nd Pre-Event in Livermore has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a possible new date or plan to come!”

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

Marriage Renewal Weekend

What: “Spring in Sonoma”
A renewal weekend – to refresh your marriage relationship and enjoy wine country. (not a traditional Marriage Encounter Weekend)
When: Friday, March 21 (6:00 pm) – Sunday, March 23 (noon)
Where: Oxford Suites, Rohnert Park
More Info & Registration: CLICK HERE

School APT Fund-Raiser
The Main Event

Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising at The Main Event on March 22, 2025, benefiting St. John’s Lutheran School! This exciting community-building night will feature a lively auction, great company, and the chance to make a big impact for our school. Don’t miss out—come for the fun, stay for the cause, and help us support our students.

Get your tickets now! Purchase individual seats or reserve a table for friends and family. Scan the QR code to secure your spot today!

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.

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

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