Second Sunday of Easter – April 12, 2026
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
St. Francis Food Trailer
TODAY, April 12
The St. Francis Center Food Pantry trailer is at St. John’s the 2nd Sunday of each month. We encourage you to pick up extra groceries every time you shop.
Martha’s Animals
Monday, April 13, 10 am
Martha’s Animals is a gathering of St. John’s members and friends on the second Monday of each month to make small stuffed animals for children who are hospitalized. All are welcome. No sewing skills are needed as the monthly gathering focuses on stuffing! Meet in the Mission Building. Bring a late morning snack.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
St. John’s Lutheran Women
Tuesday, April 14, 7 pm
All women, members and friends, are invited to this monthly gathering for fellowship and devotions in the Mission Building. Those who want to join by Zoom can find a link on the calendar on the St. John’s website.
Lutheran Men in Mission
Saturday, April 18, 9 am
All men in the congregation are invited to the monthly gathering of the Lutheran Men in Mission. We meet in the sanctuary for breakfast, Bible study, and fellowship.
Sunday, April 26, Noon
April-Oktoberfest Picnic
Thank You Celebration for
Pastor Shannon & Kami
After 20 years of faithful service at St. John’s, Pastor Shannon is retiring. We will gather with Shannon & Kami for one more Oktoberfest style picnic – burgers and brats will be provided. Bring a side or dessert to share if you wish.
Make a special donation for a thank you gift on or before Sunday, April 19. We encourage you to be generous. Please write “Pastor Shannon” on your envelope or check, or if giving online, choose the option “Pastor Shannon’s Retirement.”
Lunch and Learn – Thursday, April 30, and Sunday, May 3, noon-1 pm
All members are invited to join Deacon Katie for a 6-week lunch-and-learn. We will be reading Shauna Niequist’s Book “I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet.” Books will be provided. Bring a bag lunch!
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today April 12
St Francis Trailer
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
5:00 pm Youth Nights
Monday
10:00 am Martha’s Animals
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
10:00 am Quilts of Valor
7:00 pm Lutheran Women
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 am Royal Pines Garden Club
6:30 pm Bft Youth Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00 pm Finance Team
Friday
Saturday
9:00 am Lutheran Men in Mission
9:30 am AA-Into Action Meeting
5:00 pm AA Speaker’s Meeting
Next Sunday April 19
Easter Sunday
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
