St. John’s United Church of Christ

1513 West Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Church Office: 281-342-5159    Fax: 832-759-5548
stjohns_ucc@sbcglobal.net       www.stjohnsunitedchurchofchrist.org
Rev. Ken Richter, Minister
Rev. Donald Kolkmeier, Pastor Emeritus                        May 31, 2023

What's Ordinary About Ordinary Time?

We have reached the end of the Easter season. For the past seven weeks we have celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and before Easter we journeyed through Lent. Prior to that we celebrated the birth of Jesus during advent, Christmas and Epiphany.

Together, all of these celebrations of Jesus Christ consume about 6 months out of the 12 month year. Now, after the arrival of the Holy Spirit we enter . . . “Ordinary Time.” Ordinary time is what we call the other 6 months of the year in “church speak.” It is also referred to as the “season after Pentecost”, which can make it seem even more mundane.

Ordinary time is actually the most important time of the church year because it is when the action needs to start coming from our direction, instead of from all of God’s great acts. We’ve been empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry out God’s calling given to us through Christ. It’s a time of planting within the church and within our own lives. Caring for the Community Garden requires the dedication to a gift we share with all those around us. The continued work of the Family Ministry committee and the Women’s Guild, the Monday morning men and all of the other committees of St. Johns are the calling of Ordinary Time. Along with those programs, St John’s is continuing to be called to find new seeds of hope and love that we can plant through all of the work of our congregation.

In the same way, we are each called in our own personal lives to plant and nurture new seeds of love and kindness. It is up to each one of us to bring new hope into this often hopeless world around us. We are each endowed with the gift of the Holy Spirit to follow our discipleship in Jesus Christ.

Christmas, Easter, Pentecost . . . God has acted to teach us, empower us and send us. Now we must continue God’s actions through our individual actions. Let us go into “Ordinary Time” and accomplish “amazing” things through the power of the Holy Spirit. God has shown us the path, it’s up to us to walk it each day.

Rev. Ken

Looking Ahead

Monday Morning Men at 8:00 a.m.
Boy Scouts meet on Monday evenings
Scouts Eagle Scout Court of Honor, 6/3
Holy Communion, 6/4
Celebration of Joy, 6/4
Welcome Luncheon for Pastor, 6/11
Women's Guild Salad Lunch, 6/13
Cambridge Square Communion, 6/14
Father's Day, 6/18
Church Council, 6/20
Parish Hall Rental, 6/24
Family Ministry Meeting, 6/29

Monthly Summary for May, 2023
Average Sunday attendance: 39
Total Income: $9,782
Income for May towards the Budget: $9,403
Amount needed per month for budget: $10,673

Thought for the Month:
"DON'T FORGET, that even when life gets hard and you feel like giving up, there's a future that you haven't seen yet. Stay strong, believe in yourself and never stop moving forward."

Preparing for Sunday

June 4, 2023 (Holy Communion)
June 11, 2023
June 18, 2023 (Father's Day)
June 25, 2023

Monthly Ministries

Lay Readers for June
Janet Enax, Patsy Kubes,
JoAnn Meyer, Michelle Gutowsky

Altar Flowers for June
June 4- Ann Mikeska & Jimmie Zwahr,
June 11-Available
June 18-Judy Kveton
June 25-Kathy Kubelka
July 2-Bob Rinn

Those in our prayers

Amanda Ashley by Jimmie Ashley
Trilla Bailey by Sandra Croft Bailey
Sandra Croft Bailey by the Office
Cynthia Enax by Darwin Enax
James Enax by Darwin Enax
Riley William Halton by Jimmie Ashley
Spec. Dylan Hanson by Karen Sikes
Robbie Hartifel by the Office
Artis James by Michelle Gutowsky
Sharon Loesch by Patsy Kubes
Danny Marek by Darwin Enax
Doug Spinks by Darwin Enax
Allan, Brittany & Alec Van Horn by Karen Sikes
Jimmie Zwahr by the Office

Holy Communion
Holy Communion will be observed on Sunday, June 4 during the morning worship service. A Celebration of Joy will follow the service for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Parish Hall.

Mid-Year Congregational Meeting
The Mid-Year Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 23, 2023 during the moring worship service. All members are encouraged to attend for an update on the financial status of the church for the first half of the year.

Welcome Luncheon for the Richter's
There will be a welcome luncheon for Rev. Richter and family on Sunday, June 11, following the morning worship service. The Women's Guild will provide BBQ and would ask that the congregation provide side dishes and desserts. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Update from Church Council

The monthly Council meeting was held on May 18 with all reports being approved.

The Council was very pleased to congratulate and welcome Rev. Ken Richter as our pastor, leader, and teacher. We are glad to once again have a permanent minister leading our congregation.

Financially, at the end of April, we are just over $2500 to the positive for the year. Thanks to everyone for their financial support.

Darwin Enax reported that he was able to acquire an individual to take care of the cemetery for the same price we have been paying in the past.

Council is reviewing candidates for the position of custodial lawn care at the church and also for custodial care for the building facilities. We hope to have those positions filled soon.

For those of you that have busy schedules, please note that our mid-year congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, July 23 during the worship service.

John Eixmann

Cambridge Square Visitation and Communion

Our Family Ministry team will be visiting and sharing Holy Communion to residents at Cambridge Square on Wednesday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m.

The Women's Guild Salad Luncheon

The Women's Guild will have their annual Salad Luncheon at their next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the home of Margie Krenek. All ladies of the church are invited and asked to please bring your favorite salad to share.

Church Council Meeting

Please mark your calendar's for the Church Council to meet on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Family Ministry

The Family Ministry team will meet on Thursday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Daily Devotionals

The July, August & September edition of These Days-Daily Devotions for Living by Faith will be placed in the Narthex for your use. These booklets are provided to you at no cost by the Women's Guild.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Reminder that if you shop at Kroger's you can tie your Kroger's Courtesy Card to St. John's UCC and a percentage of each purchase is given back to the church. The church account number is 84302.

Monthly Meetings
Women's Guild-Tuesday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Cambridge Square FM Communion, Wednesday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m.
The Church Council-Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

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