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Pentecost 10

Today is the first of five Sundays with gospel readings from John 6, the first four of which focus on Jesus as bread of life. Today Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. What we have, what we bring to Jesus’ table, seems like it is not nearly enough to meet all the needs we see around us. But it is not the adequacy of our supplies or our skills that finally makes the difference: it is the power of Jesus working in the littlest and least to transform this world into the world God desires, a world where all the hungry are satisfied.

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

Book Club Small Group
Friday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

This month's book: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
We will meet at Traci Michaud's home. Contact Traci for address and more information at traci.michaud02@gmail.com

August’s meeting will be on Aug. 24 discussing the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan.

Church Wide Pool Party
Saturday, 7:30-11:00 p.m.

The St. John’s Young Adult small group is hosting a church-wide pool party for all ages. The party takes place after hours at the Knights of Columbus pool, on South Meadowbrook Road in Springfield. Food and drink will be available for order right by the pool. Bring your families, kids, and friends! All are welcome! Please contact Christie Lazarides at CLazarides@gmail. com or at 217-691-5881 for more information.

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

Messenger

Family Kickball Night
Monday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us this summer for Family Kickball nights on the lawn! We will kick off at 5:30 p.m. These kickball nights are open to all ages, so bring your siblings and friends!

Coffee and Conversation
Tuesday, 9 - 10 a.m.

All are invited and encouraged to join together for an hour on Tuesday mornings in the Parish Life Center Lobby for coffee and conversation. We enjoy a fun hour of fellowship and friendship and sometimes, we even have donuts! Any questions, feel free to call Jack Stoldt at 217.971.9587 or 217.670.2445.

Sky Zone
Tuesday, 7 - 8 p.m.

Calling all Junior High Youth! Join us for a night of jumping and fun at Sky
Zone Trampoline Park in Springfield. We plan on jumping from 7-8 p.m.!
Signed waivers are required to jump so be sure to print those off of the Sky Zone website to be signed by a parent or guardian before you come! And as always, BRING YOUR FRIENDS! We hope to see you all there! Talk to Pastor Adam or Youth Intern Taylor Justison if you have any questions.

Pastor's Message

I looked forward to a vacation time this summer mostly because my family would be in town. I knew we might catch a few of the Lincoln attractions (and we did see ole Abe in the ice cream shop!) but I knew the most important part of our time would be just being together. I’m thankful for all the long-distance ways we are able to keep in touch, but nothing beats actually talking face to face. As they packed up and headed back to Virginia, I felt more connected than ever, especially with my granddaughters.

The relationships we experience when we connect with others enrich our lives in ways we don’t often think about.

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