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Pentecost 8

Faith cannot be stockpiled. It needs a pattern of replenishment. Today, the disciples are hungry. While their stomachs may not be rumbling, their hunger is shown in their lack of certainty about who Jesus is. Even though they were just talking about how Jesus walked with two of them on the road to Emmaus, his real presence now frightens them. Doubt, disbelief, and fear are like hunger to the disciples.

    Worship Schedule                                   

SATURDAY:

5 p.m Sanctuary Worship

SUNDAY:

8 a.m Sanctuary Worship 
9:00 - 10:00 a.m Discipleship Hour
10:00 a.m Sanctuary Worship
10:00 a.m Contemporary Worship


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Events this Weekend

VBS Family Picnic 
Friday, 5:30 - 7:00

Our week of Vacation Bible School will end with a celebration picnic for all families (even those who didn't attend!) We will provide the entree, and we ask that each family brings a side dish or dessert to share.
 
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group  
Monday, 1:00 - 2:3, AMR

Do you care for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? Are you looking for information and support? You are not alone. St. John’s will begin hosting a new Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group monthly on the third Monday of each month. This group provides emotional, educational, and social support for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter at 800.272.3900 or go to alz.org/Illinois and click on “Support Groups.”
"Annie" at the Muni
 
Join us at the Muni for an evening of fun and fellowship as we enjoy the production of “Annie.” under the direction of our Director of Contemporary Worship Christie Lazarides Purdy and starring St. John’s disciples Craig Williams II, Alicia Huntley, and Claire Huntley. We’ll gather at 6:00 under the Pavilion at the Muni for a light supper and the show starts at 8:00. Tickets are $19.50 per person. Call Carol Lange at 553-4381 by Wednesday, July 18 to purchase your tickets.

All events and detailed descriptions can be found in this week's messenger.
Messenger

Vacation Bible School 

VBS may be over, but we are continuing the celebration this Sunday at 10:00 in the PLC! Come to worship to hear kids share about our week together and sing a song from Shipwrecked VBS with the praise band.
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Pastor's Message


It has been a month now since we learned the difficult news that the bids on our long-awaited building renovation came in much, much higher than anticipated. As you know, these higher-than-expected bids required us to push the pause button on the project until a good solution can be found. So, what has happened over this past month and where are we now?

The Property Ministry Team, Finance Committee, and Leadership Board have all met multiple times and are working closely with Graham and Hyde Architects to come up with several options for moving forward. Once these options are developed, a series of informational forums will be scheduled for the congregation in anticipation of a special congregational meeting. At these forums, we will present to the congregation the various options we have and seek the congregation’s input on which option seems best. Though this process might not be as quick as many of us may have hoped, we have decided that it is better to make good, long-term decisions rather than quick decisions that may not serve us as well in the future. Thank you for your continued patience as we discern together how best to move forward!

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