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This Sunday's Sermon:
"Raising the Bar"
Sunday @ 10:00 am
In this week's gospel lesson (John 14:1-14), Jesus tells the disciples they will do greater things than He.
| 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. | | | | | |
It's Another Busy Week!
Sunday----------CROP Hunger Walk
Monday----------Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday-----Garden Swap
Thursday--------The First Thursday
MORE INFORMATION BELOW:
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CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, May 3
Help end hunger - around the corner and around the globe! The CROP Hunger Walk supports families who are struggling with hunger. We're asking you to join us - with your steps and your donations - to provide more meals for the growing number of people in our community who need them, and to provide greater food security in communities around the world.
With this link you can make a donation or sign up to be a walker on the St. John team.
2026 CROP Hunger Walk - St. John Lutheran - Farmington Hills, MI
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, May 4, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The need is constant. If you are not able to donate, please share this with your friends and family. Appointments can be made at this link. The life you save may be someone you love.
If you already have an appointment, you can save some time at checking using RapidPass online.
| | St John has been hosting Red Cross Blood Drives since the 1970s, and we would love to continue this service to our community. If you would be interested in coordinating future Blood Drives, please contact Cindi Sailus at clsailus@aol.com or (248) 425-3151. You would be the liaison between the Red Cross and St John, and the time commitment is approximately 6-10 hours per Blood Drive. Thank you for your consideration! | | | | |
Garden Swap!
Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The first event of the season for our new Yard-to-Table ministry is a Garden Swap!
Are your perennials crowded? Have some gardening books and tools just taking us space? Sowed too many tomatoes? Have more seeds than you could ever plant? Cuttings looking for a new home?
| | Load up the car and join us for a garden swap! Share what you have and maybe go home with some new plants or garden goodies! Help grow some gardens and grow some community too! More information here. | | | | |
The First Thursday
Thursday, May 7 @ 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
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friends!
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The Synod Assembly is Coming to St. John!
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!
We will need many helpers to provide the kind of hospitality we want to be known for. Please sign up here if you can help. Contact Kevin O'Brien if you have questions.
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The Renaissance Players
May 15, 16 and 17
at the Village Theater in Canton
Step into a world of magic, music, and adventure with Mary Poppins, presented by Renaissance Players!
Join us for this beloved musical that brings to life the enchanting story of the Banks family and their extraordinary nanny. With unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and a heartwarming message about family and imagination, Mary Poppins is a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.
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From “A Spoonful of Sugar” to “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” this high-energy production is packed with charm, humor, and a touch of theatrical magic you won’t want to miss. Perfect for families, theatre lovers, and anyone ready to be swept away, Mary Poppins promises an evening of joy, wonder, and timeless storytelling.
https://renaissanceacademy.info/players/
| | A few weeks ago the kids made some placemats in Sunday school to share with the folks who get Meals on Wheels for Easter. We got a lovely thank you from them. See it 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.
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Go Fund Me for Tyqualla Moore
Custodian for St. John, Succoth and Renaissance Academy, Tyqualla Moore has suffered severe injuries in an accident and is unable to work. Renaissance Academy has set up a Go Fund Me account to help cover her loss of income and medical bills. Please help if you can! Use this link.
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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.
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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. Lessons for May 10 are:
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Women of St. John
Wednesday, May 13 @ 10:00 am Blue Hat Coffee
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! For more information, contact Gilda Wong or Loraine Stear.
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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
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Birthdays this Week
May 02---David Parker
May 05---Karen Boczkaja
May 08---Keith Veros
May 09---Tony Lewis
-------------Nancy Schafer
-------------Virginia Wiessbock
-------------Sarah Veros
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Monica, mother of Augustine, died 387
Monica was married to a pagan husband who was ill-tempered and unfaithful, but whom she helped bring into the Christian faith. She repeated the influence on her son Augustine, who went on to become one of the greatest church teachers.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Julian of Norwich, renewer of the church, died around 1416
When she was about thirty years old, Julian (or Juliana) reported visions that she later compiled into a book, Sixteen Revelations of Divine Love, now a classic of medieval mysticism. The visions declared that love was the meaning of religious experience, provided by Christ who is love, for the purpose of love.
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