The Women's Monday Morning Bible Study will resume on Monday, September 21 in the Sanctuary from 10:00-11:30 AM. This fall, we’ll be studying the Book of Genesis. All study materials will be handed out at the start of the study. For more information, please contact Judi Rock at goalyce2041@gmail.com. All women are welcome to join us!

What are the essential teachings of the Christian faith? What do they mean in our lives and in our world today? Pastor Mike will be leading a nine-session overview of the basic teachings on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM starting on September 9 in Room 8. This study in basic Christianity will cover all the essential teachings, how they fit together into one compelling story, and what they mean for our lives today. This class is required for those who are interested in membership at St. John’s. But it is also helpful for those who seek to better understand the Christian story in order to grow in their faith and be better equipped to share it with others. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Pastor Mike or Kristy in the church office. The class started on September 9, but even if you missed the first session, you are welcome to join this week!

All 7th and 8th graders are invited to join us in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, September 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM to kick off our monthly fellowship nights! We'll enjoy games, snacks, and fellowship as we dive into God's Word and talk about what it means for our lives today. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Mathison.

The final book of the Bible offers a powerful message of hope to God’s people in challenging times. Yet its vivid images, metaphors, and symbols can leave us wondering what they mean. We examined the first three chapters of Revelation in our Lenten services this spring, and starting in May, our Sunday Bible class will turn to the remainder of Revelation, beginning with the heavenly vision in Chapter 4. This extended study will continue for several months. Everyone is warmly invited to join us.

So far in the month of August we have harvested and delivered to the Napa County Food Bank 3,618.5 lbs of fresh produce! We are on a roll, praise God, and thanks to our tireless volunteers. There is still a need for harvesters and those willing to help with clean up. The harvest has been early, and perhaps also the cooler weather with chances of rain. When a certain crop is finished we need to clear the field so we can prepare them for next season, adding soil amendments, and keeping the weeds at bay. Also there will be the planting of cool weather crops like cabbages and broccoli. If you would like to help, please visit the farm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to noon.