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This Sunday: Back to School Blessing!
Sunday @ 10:00 am
All are invited to this special service of blessing for students and their families, faculty, staff, tutors and all involved in education.
It is the beginning of a new season of learning; a time for the community to recommit to an effort that helps each student achieve their potential.
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We recognize that God’s love is available to everyone who sees the value and sacredness of all people, and education as a dimension of Grace.
We hope that through this service you will leave inspired and encouraged for a new year of learning and growing.
Join us in the pews, in the Zoom or streamed on facebook. Preview the service here.
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Pastor Mark has recorded some special blessings for everyone headed back to school. See them on our YouTube channel:
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Dianne Brundage Funeral
Saturday, September 6 @ 11:00 am
Dianne's funeral will take place on Saturday, September 6 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:30 am at
-----St. John Lutheran Church
-----23225 Gill Rd.
-----Farmington Hills MI 48335 (map)
There will be visitation on Friday, September 5 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at
-----O'Brien Sullivan Funeral Home
-----41555 Grand River Ave.
-----Novi MI 48375 (map)
You can read her obituary here.
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Leanne Stenson
Saturday, September 6 @ 11:00 am
In Christian sympathy we express our condolences to the family and friends of Leeann Stenson who passed away August 30.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
You can read her obituary here.
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Guest Musicians this Sunday!
We have a guest musician this Sunday. First, our own Marsha Grimstad will join Sean Michael for piano/organ duets.
Also, guitarist Charlie Dentel will be joining us. You can read all about Charlie here.
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Tutoring is Back!
Volunteers are needed!
Volunteers are needed to tutor elementary-age students in reading or math. This is a rewarding experience and requires as little as a hour a week. If you can read you can tutor! Volunteers need not be St. John members, so tell your friends and invite them to participate! Tutoring can make a huge difference in a child's future.
Students are tutored at the church in the afternoon. For more information contact Shirley George at 678-478-8642.
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Tutor Training is Coming!
Saturday, September 13 @ 10:00 am - Noon
A tutoring workshop will be provided to share the latest information on reading education and provide materials for evaluating students' needs and addressing them. If you are interested or need more information, contact Shirley George.
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Hearts Hands and Voices
Monday, September 8 @ 6:30 pm
Our Monday night program begins soon! We gather at 6:30 pm for a light supper followed by rehearsals with Dr. B and friends until 8:00 pm. The "tuition" is providing supper for the group at least once per term. Students entering Grades 2-7 are included; students entering Grade 8 and above are invited for leadership learning opportunities. More information here.
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Outing with St. John House
Monday, September 15 @ 6:00 pm
As part of our plan to have more involvement with the residents of St. John House, we will be planning an activity on a monthly basis. Our first trip will be to a local Putt-Putt course on September 15 at 6:00 pm, accompanied by Karol & Lauri Niskanen. You're welcome to join in on the fun! For further information, contact Karol. 248 470 5023
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Living Water Ministries
Sunday, September 14
Through September 20th, Elspeth Muzzin is raising money for Living Water Ministries' Run the Race campaign. These donations go toward camp scholarships, programming, and supplies. Cash and checks made out to Living Water Ministries are welcome! Elspeth will be at church on 9/14/25 to share more about the cause, answer questions, and accept donations. You can also donate online using this link. Thank you for your support!
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LWR Kits Update
We have everything we need to be able to send 150 School kits! Thank you shoppers!
For the Personal Care Kits we have almost everything. We still need lots of soap (bath-size, 4-5 oz. - the Kirkland brand works well) and wide tooth combs. If we get enough, we will be able to send 120 Kits!
Our pack date is Monday, October 6 at 10:00 in the MPR. Delivery to Lutheran High Westland will be Tuesday, October 14, from 9:00-12:00. Watch for more information on that. If you have any questions, contact Patty Oates (call or text 248-924-4731; email rpoates@sbcglobal.net).
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The Choir is Back!
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Love to sing? The choir would love to have you! Contact Sean Michael if you have any questions.
Come join us! No experience required!
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Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers visit members who are homebound and take communion to them. Our program was stopped during the pandemic, and will now be restarted. If you feel moved to serve in this way, contact Catherine Federspill.
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2025 SEMI Synod Justice Summit
Saturday, October 4, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
This day-long event is free and open to all. There is a suggested $15 donation for lunch. Childcare is available.
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The event will focus on Advocacy throughout the day. There will be 14 workshops to choose from plus opening worship and Closing Eucharist. We will collect in-kind donations to support Spirit of Grace's Diabetic Food Pantry and a monetary offering to support Samaritas' Refugee Programs.
This year's Justice Summit will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills. (map) Visit www.semisynodjustice.com/justicesummit25 for more information or to register.
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An Opportunity for Hospitality!
We need some folks to sign up to host Coffee Hour. All you need to do is come a little early to start the coffee and hot water urns, and bring some goodies for people to munch on. You can even partner with someone else if that works better for you. There's a sign-up sheet in the lobby. Contact Caran Hoffman if you have questions.
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The First Thursday
Thursday, October 2 @ 6:00 pm
We gather on the first Thursday of each month for fellowship, food and conversation. Please bring:
- a dish to share
- a beverage
- friends!
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Support CARES of Farmington Hills!
Thank you for your gifts to CARES of Farmington Hills. These items will serve your neighbors. CARES offers help to people in need in Farmington, Farmington Hills and six surrounding communities. For more information click this link.
Please continue to bring your donations throughout the summer.
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Women of St. John
Wednesday, September 9 @ 10:00 am
We meet at 10:00 am at Blue Hat Coffee in downtown Farmington on the second Wednesday and the fourth Monday of each month for brunch and fellowship. All women are invited to join us!
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Thursday Bible Study
Thursdays @ 10:30 am in the conference room
Each week, Pastor Mark leads a study of the coming Sunday's lessons. For September 14 they will be:
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Men's Breakfast
Thursdays @ 7:00 am
All men are welcome! We gather every Thursday morning at 7:00 for fellowship. We order breakfast at 8:00 and begin Bible study shortly after. Please join us at:
L. George's Restaurant
24250 Sinacola
Farmington 48335 map
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Sept 28---Congregational Meeting
Oct 2-------The First Thursday
Oct 6-------packing LWR kits
Oct 14-----delivery of LWR kits
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Birthdays this Week
Sep 14---John Bell
------------ Thomas Taepke
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, died 1654
Born into Spanish nobility, Claver became a Jesuit missionary, and served in present-day Colombia. His ministry was focused on the enslaved people who arrived there. He gave them food and medicine, learned their dialects, and taught them Christianity.
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