Friday, May 29, 2026----

This Sunday's Sermon "The Command Performance"

Sunday @ 10:00 am

In this week's gospel lesson (Matthew 28:16-20), Jesus gives His disciples a commission.

Join us in the pews, in the Zoom or streamed on facebook. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Zoom Meeting ID: 753 4674 0584 or Zoom in here.​ Preview the service here.

The Synod Assembly is THIS Weekend!

Friday-Saturday, May 29-30

Every year representatives of the churches in the Southeast Michigan Synod come together to do the business of the church. Once again, St. John is the host!

Thank you to all who have volunteered. If you want to help, it's not too late! Please sign up here and/or contact Kevin O'Brien.

The First Thursday

Thursday, June 4 @ 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! 

Thursday Bible Study!

Thursdays @ 10:30 am

We continue this 8-week program covering the book Falling Upward - Spritualty for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr. Each week we will explore how we have been influenced by society and where a life of faith can bring new clarity to who we are and what we are where we are going.

You can read more about the book and get your copy here. If you missed previous sessions, you can still jump in whenever you can.

Yard to Table

Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm

Yard to Table continues with our regular Wednesday evening gathering. Gatherings feature service in the garden, reflection, a meal, and fellowship.Some Gatherings coincide with garden skills classes.

Our next Garden Class will take place on June 10 when we will learn about Container Gardening. Bring a friend! Come and improve you gardening knowledge and share with others. More information here.

Church Directory App

Have you got the app? Go to Google Play or the App Store and download Instant Church Directory app. Follow the setup instructions and you will have an up-to-date directory at your fingertips!

Do we have your picture? If not, please send to Gilda Bingham. Or watch for Gilda after church for the next three Sundays. She'll be set up to take pictures. Also direct any questions to Gilda.

Fourth Fridays Food & Fellowship

Friday, June 26 @ 6:00 pm

Join us the Fourth Friday of each month for Food and Fellowship.

Our theme is "exploring the world and its people through food." Each month we'll feature food from a different place - potluck style. We'll share a meal together, enjoy some good company, maybe play some games, and decide together what else we might like to do as this community grows.

More information here.

This month:TBD!

Create and Care Camp

July 13-17

St. John's own summer camp is coming! Kids entering 1^st through 6^th grade in the fall will get to create art, explore life in the garden and learn about God’s amazing creation and how to care for it. Each day will have a theme that will be illustrated by story time, an adventure in the garden, and an art project with a pause for a snack. Weather permitting, all activities will take place outdoors.


More information and register here.

Hearts Hands and Voices Summer Camp

August 3-6

"With People of All Times and Places" is the theme for this year's Summer Camp.

Registration is open right now! More information and links to register are here.

Opportunities to Serve Your Neighbors!

Help Victims of House Fire

On April 10 there was a house fire on Newberry Street in Pontiac. The folks at Micah 6 knew both the family who lived there and the person who started the fire.

They have reached out to help both parties. You can read more about what they have done and make a donation to help their efforts here.

Support CARES of Farmington Hills!

Thank you for your food/personal care/cleaning product contributions for our neighbors in need. Please continue to buy a couple of items each week and bring them to the shelf by the coffee area. If you are a Meijer shopper, they have gone to a pricing policy where you need to buy two (or 3) of an item to get a good sale price. Why not bring the extra to CARES? Thank you for your participation in this important ministry. For more information click this link. 

Men's Breakfast

Thursdays @ 7:00 am

All men are welcome! We gather every Thursday morning at 7:00 am 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

Commemorations This Week

Friday, May 29, 2026

Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, died 1637

Tranovský is considered to be the father of Slovak hymnody as well as an important reformer of the Slavic church. He translated the Augsburg Confession (the basis of Lutheran teachings) and published a collection of Slovak hymns.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

This festival marks the occasion when Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth who was herself pregnant with John. Elizabeth pronounced Mary "blessed among women," and Mary responded with the song called the Magnificat.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Justin, martyr at Rome, died around 165

Born of pagan parents, Justin was influenced by an elderly Christian in Ephesus. He became a teacher of philosophy and the Christian faith. Jailed for practicing an unauthorized religion, he refused to renounce his faith and was beheaded.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Martyrs of Uganda, died 1886

On June 3, 1886, thirty-two young men were burned to death for refusing to renounce Christianity. The confident manner in which these Christians went to their deaths contributed to a much stronger Christian presence in Uganda.

John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, died 1963

When elected pope, the former Angelo Roncalli was expected to be a short-term caretaker. He showed great spirit, though, and convened the Second Vatican Council which helped bring great changes to Roman Catholic and other churches.

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