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WEEKENDS AT ST. JOHNWorship TimesSaturday, 5:00pm, SanctuarySunday, 9:00am* & 10:45am*, Sanctuary

May 13 & 14 | Stephen Hower May 20 & 21 | Dion Garrett

Children’s Ministry options are available at the times marked*. Children may worship with their families, too. A parents’ room is available in the Sanctuary lobby if you need to step out for a moment.

Download the free YouVersion app at by searching for Youversion Bible app in your app store. Services and links can be found under the gear icon by tapping "Events" and searching for stjstl.

Register today! We have VBS for every age! • Fun Factory VBS is for Children 3 years old–5th grade. Through

fun and interactive activities, kids will learn about how they were lovingly created by God.

• Invite your friends to join you June 19–23, 9:00am–12noon.• To register, visit the Information Station or stjstl.net/vbs• Questions? Email us at vbsregistration@stjstl.net• Extreme VBS, for 6th–12th grade students, is the can’t miss event

for teens at St. John. • Join us for this high-energy week that starts with lunch each day

and then moves off campus to a different extreme activity.• Grab your friends now. Spots are limited and fill quickly.

Register early.• June 19–22, Monday–Thursday from 12:15pm–4:00pm.• To register, visit the Information Station or the Extreme VBS page

at stjstl.net/students

Mall Mystery: The Hunt for the Great Wakka Wakka • All high school students are invited to join us as we welcome rising

freshman to high school ministry!• Against all odds, we will attempt to capture the Great Wakka

Wakka. How?• We will first meet at The West County Mall and feast in the food

court, as is tradition, to energize for the journey ahead. (Also known as Lunch Break)

• Then, we will divide into hunting parties and strategize for how best to capture this clever beast. Each party will be searching for clues and the ultimate prize: The Great Wakka Wakka.

• Many will fall short, but for those who triumph, there will be cash prizes and giant rubies.

• May 31 at West County Mall• LunchBreak: 11:37am–12:38pm( incoming 6th grade–12th grade)• Quest: 1:00pm–2:00pm (incoming 9th grade–12th grade)

Middle School Move Up!• Rising 6th graders are invited to join other middle schoolers for an

amazing party to kick-off summer! We’ll have indoor and outdoor games and a buffet of everything chocolate!

• Friday, June 2, 7:00–8:30pm, Cornerstone• 7th-8th graders: bring $5• Rising 6th graders: FREE• For details, contact Pua at pcoffman@stjstl.net or 636.779.2361.

KIDS & STUDENTS PRAYERS

EMPLOYMENT

SERVE

Please submit prayer requests at stjstl.net/prayer-requests. Our staff will pray for you during the week.

Ill: Melba Goebel; Bob and Bonnie Hoeken; Pat Hoffman; Lori Reed; Jovie Disterhoft; Bill Ellison; Betty Keune; Claudine Osborn; Phil Orth

Baptisms: Caden Mathew Norman Palmer, son of Kylie Schmidt and Thomas Palmer, baptized after the 5:00pm service on Saturday; Abigail Hannah Siess, daughter of Leslie and John, baptized after the 10:45am service on Sunday

Additional Prayers: Thanksgiving for the miraculous healing of Laura’s tumor; For Judy’s mother Martha; For infant Gage who is in the hospital since birth, health for him and God’s Love for his parents; For the Stout family as they lay their daughter to rest; For Kevin diagnosed with multiple myeloma; Successful re-hab for Kay recovering from shoulder surgery; Health for Dee; Prayers for all the people impacted by the recent flood including Sue, Ken, and Debbie; For our local and National governments to make wise and God-pleasing choices; Mark, his wife Karen, and their children, God’s comfort and love be with them; For adult children to be strong in God against the pull and power of addictions; God’s direction for all new graduates as they leave the familiar and start new life chapters; For Stronghold Cambodia and God’s Word to continue to reach people there; Thanksgiving for Mothers and those who share Motherly love with us Military: Protection for them, including those from our church community: Kenny Aston; Josh Baehr; Daniel Boren; Mark Breckenridge; Scott Dye; Eric Englert; Phil Harris; Clint Henderson; Sam Jerome; Christian Knowel; Steven Kwentus; Jose Lara; Richard Lencz; Frank Lencz; Alan Marsh; Adam Meadows; Daniel McClusky; Nicholas Mennillo; Dani Myers; Keith Phelps; Jeremy Poley; Felicia Roberts; Kyle Roe; Christopher Ryan; Kevin Sabourin; Christopher Shelton; Tyler Southern; Mark Tegtmeyer; Bryson Werner; Luke Werner

ADULTS

ASSOC. PASTOR UPDATE

Why Volunteer?• Be part of a community. Learn new skills. Gain confidence. Take on

a challenge and make a difference. • Featured Serve Opportunites in May

Vacation Bible School: June 19–23 Extreme Vacattion Bible School: June 19–22Communion PreparationCommunion ServersParking TeamWorship Technology team

• Details and how to sign up are at stjstl.net/serve or stop at the Information Station and we'll get you started on your experience.

Sharpen your skills and unleash your full potential • Join St. John staff and leaders for a local two-day, world-class

leadership event at the Global Leadership Summit simulcast.• An excellent way to pour into your employees, student leaders,

coaches, or student athletes. • Get a unique blend of vision, inspiration and practical skills you can

immediately apply.• View the full line-up of speakers at stjstl.net/gls• Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in Chesterfield, August 10–11,

8:30am–5:00pm(Thursday) and 8:30am–4:30pm(Friday)• Register at stjstl.net/gls to receive early bird pricing of $99 by

June 27. The price increases to $129 on June 28.• Questions? Contact Janice at jschultz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2348.

Fiscal Year 2017–2018 Informational Budget Meeting• This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the coming

year’s budget as well as ask budget-related questions. No votes are taken.

• Thursday, May 18, 7:00pm, Ministry Center, Third Floor, Conference Room B

Want to learn more about St. John? Not sure where to start?

• Attend Getting Started, a 90-minute orientation to St. John on Sunday, June 11, 9:00am

• Register at stjstl.net/gettingstarted or contact Julie at 636.779.2343 or jlorenz@stjstl.net

• Childcare is available with pre-registration

Thinking about Baptism for you or your child?• If you would like to learn about baptism and how to make the most

of your child’s spiritual LIFEjourney, join us on June 11 at 10:45am in Commons D

• If you’re a teen or adult who’s interested in Baptism, we’d love to talk to you, too.

• Contact Julie at jlorenz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2343.

BRO-B-Q Battle: A West County Cook-Off! • Come join the men of St. John for a night out with live music,

BRO-B-Q and beer, as our IronMen groups compete for the title of BRO-B-Q King! BROs can learn about the art of cooking with open flames as our teams experiment with several surprise proteins.

• $15 per person gets you dinner, two drinks (beer/hard cider), and the chance to sample the best meat our men can grill, smoke, or barbecue!

• Saturday, June 10, 6:00pm–9:00pm, East Parking Lot• This is a men’s event. Pre-registration appreciated at stjstl.net/brobq

Learn a new musical skill this summer!• School of the Arts is now registering for the summer session.• The session runs from May 30–August 7.• Contact Laura at lcook@stjstl.net to register.

Support a Mission Trip By Donating Items• If you can’t go on a mission trip this year but want to be involved,

help out by donating a high priority need item for our partners in Nicaragua, Amigos for Christ.

• ITEMS NEEDED: Laptops, Digital Cameras, and iPhones/iPads• Bring items to the Ministry Center lobby before May 18 during

weekday business hours or email David at djameson@stjstl.net

Doug Mauss our next Associate Pastor (Small Groups andCare Pastor) will be formally presented to the congregation and installed at all services on May 20 & 21, 2017. There will be a small reception for Doug following each of the services where you will have the opportunity to meet him. Doug is a highly gifted, highly dedicated man and he is surrounded by a fantastic wife and family; we believe God will bless our mission greatly through them.

Spring Congregational Meeting• The purpose of this meeting will be to approve the fiscal year• 2017–2018 budget as well as the discussion of other ministry

business.• Make plans to attend this important evening in the life of our

shared ministry.• Tuesday, May 23, 7:00pm, Next Generation Center, Lower Level• Contact Jeff at jcook@stjstl.net or 636.779.2306 with questions.

Are you a business owner who wants to support life-changing Christian education?

• Become a St. John School Cougar Partner for the 2017–2018 school year. Choose one of our three levels of sponsorship and have your business logo displayed at the school’s three main fund-raising events: the Golf Scramble, Trivia Night and Annual Auction.

• Special perks are available at each promotional level. • For more information, visit stjstl.net/school/cougar-partners/• Questions? Contact Rebekah at Rebekah.a.wood@gmail.com

Do you want more than just a job? We are seeking candidates who have a calling and a passion to do more!!

Music Teacher: This position will work approximately 18–19 hours a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday teaching the K–8 music program. A qualified candidate must possess a passion for teaching music as well as a servant heart with a willingness to assist with the Christmas Production and lead a Spring Concert.

Elementary Teacher: Full-time position in our excellent elementary school. A qualified candidate will have a strong Christian faith, MO Grade 1-6 teaching certification and a passion for teaching and mentoring students.

Administrative Assistant: Responsible for providing administrative support for the Community Engagement team in a professional and confidential environment working approximately 24–28 hours a week with typical working days Monday–Thursday from 8:00–2:30pm.

Maintenance Assistant: Use your skills to perform basic repairs on our 200,000 square foot campus. Will work approximately 15–18 hours a week typically between the hours of 9:00am–4:00pm a three days a week. Find the complete job descriptions at stjstl.net/employment. To apply send your resume to tdunn@stjstl.net.