SCRIPTURE READINGS
 
         JULY
                    22     Psalm 47      2 Kings 10 - 12
                    23     Psalm 48      2 Kings 13 - 15
                    24     Psalm 49      2 Kings 16 – 18
                    25     Psalm 50      2 Kings 19 - 22
                    26     Psalm 51      2 Kings 23 - 25
                    27     Psalm 52      1 Chronicles   1 -   5
                    28     Psalm 53      1 Chronicles   6 - 10
 
 
                                 ANNOUNCEMENTS

  We remember in our prayers this week our members:
At Home: Viola Jenness, Litta Rowe, Harvey & Velda Anderson, Donna Schluter
At CCR&LC: Doris Petke, James Larson
The Bethany Lutheran Hearten Home#3: Dorothy Klabon
Traditions in Thorp: Dennis Rohland
In the Military:  Kristin Kitlica, Jessica Pharo, Emily Heggemeier, and Elijah & Taylor Zaldana-Washington
 
The JULY Ambassador is available in your mailboxes. Be sure that you are taking the one BELOW your name It is also available online at: www.stjohnswithee.com
 
Stewardship Thought: Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” What all of mankind’s efforts, works, and scheming could not do, the blood of Christ did: we have peace with God, we are brought near to the Father. This life-giving sacrifice of Christ sets the pattern for the sacrifices we are called to make for others within our vocations in home, church, and society.
 
THIS WEEK – July 23 – 27 -  Vacation Bible School – 9am – 11:30am in the Church Basement. This year’s theme is Team Spirit – Part of God’s Team. All are welcome – bring a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Klabon at 715-223-7872.
 
THANK YOU to all who are signing up for lawn mowing this summer. Currently there are a few spots open at the end of August/September. The lawn mowing sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board by the stairs. The mowers and gas are provided for a 2 week period. Please consider volunteering to help keep our lawns beautiful this summer.
 
We are in need of volunteers for the 2018 Worship Assistant Sheet on the table in the narthex. CURRENTLY, WE ARE IN NEED OF HEAD USHERS FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER thru DECEMBER 2018. Many other various positions remain open also. Prayerfully consider volunteering to help keep our services running smoothly.
 
Even though it’s summertime and people are taking vacations, the work of the church and its expenses continue. We have had to dip into our re-serves.  Any additional offerings would be greatly appreciated.  Thank-you!
 
 Coming August 2-4 to Greenwood, WI: a Christian arts festival! Athanatos Fest features literature, music, and debates! Deep issues will be explored in several debates between Christians and an atheist in apologetics seminars, film, and music.  Learn more at athanatosfest.com.

                                             
    THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN’S
                        
            M - F          9am-11:30am        VBS – Church Basement
 
     SUN            9:00am                  Worship w/Communion