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The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Those Who Sin Against Us...


It’s pretty easy to talk about forgiveness...until you find yourself in a position where you are trying to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply. Then it gets harder. Much harder! The model of what forgiveness looks like is found in Jesus our Savior, and it’s only with a full appreciation for how he has forgiven us that we are given the strength to forgive others. We pray that God would lead us to marvel at his forgiveness and that he would give us the strength we need to emulate it. Worship at St. John’s this week features a sermon based on Matthew 18:21-35 (Gospel).

Readings to prepare for worship:
Deuteronomy 24:17-22 - Because of the LORD’s love, his people respond with love toward others.
Romans 12:9-21 - Because of the Lord’s love, we love even our enemies.
Matthew 18:21-35 -
Because of the Lord’s love, we forgive others as the Lord forgives us.

God's blessings on your weekend! See you at worship!

Teen Kickoff BBQ
Sunday, August 11

All teens (students in 8th – 12th grades during the 2019-20 school year) and their parents are invited to our kickoff barbecue from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Join us for a potluck featuring icebreaker games, socializing, and fun concluding with a presentation of St. John's teen ministry plans for the upcoming school year.  Click here to RSVP by Friday, August 9.  Hope to see you there! 
Door-to-Door Canvassing
Saturday, August 24

Help us share the hope we have in Jesus by showing love to St. John’s neighbors and inviting them to our upcoming events. We’ll meet at church at 9:30 a.m. to prepare, then will head out for an hour of planting gospel seeds. Afterwards we’ll enjoy a lunch together back at church and share stories. No previous experience is required. Click here to e-mail Adam Goede if you plan to participate.
Financial Peace University
Beginning Wednesday, September 11
Register now for this popular financial management class that has helped so many learn how to get rid of debt and save wisely. The 9-week course will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays through November 6.  The cost is $109, and participants are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors. Click here to learn more about this program or to register.





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Saturday, August 3
Worship with Holy Communion (5:30 p.m.)

Sunday, August 4
Worship with Holy Communion  (8:00 & 10:30 a.m.)
NO Bible study or summer Sunday school (due to school registration)
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