5 p.m. Sanctuary ServiceGreeters Del and Mary Smith

Ushers Doris Hobbs, Betty Stuemke

Reader Terry PencekAltar Guild Diann HarbourCommunion Assistants Billie Pencek, Terry PencekMusician Melissa RosellePreaching/Presiding Minister Pastor Greg Busboom8 a.m. Sanctuary ServiceGreeter Cindi Davies

Ushers Ralph Anderson, Joe Bushkill, John Ihnen, Loren Johnson

Reader Andrew ReadAltar Guild Diann HarbourAcolytes Elizabeth Barkley, Becca NikaPreaching/Presiding Minister Pastor Greg Busboom9:45 a.m. Sanctuary ServiceGreeters Bob and Marjorie Koester

Ushers BR Bolton, Nichole Bolton, Susan Hampton, Windle Helmerichs

Reader Marilyn WitkopAltar Guild Irmgard LindahlCommunion Assistants Dennis Bomke, Marcia Burris,

Cindy Sedam, Roger Williams, Marilyn Witkop

Acolytes Maddy Smith, Megan VanBerkom

Flower Delivery Marlene BandayPreaching Minister Pastor Greg BusboomPresiding Minister Pastor Gary Sproat10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service - Parish Life CenterHospitality Karl, Sara, Eric, David, and Carly SchmittReader Cindy SedamCommunion Assistants Charles Bell, Sharleen Bell, Barb Kuhnly, Brian

O’Neill, Sara SchmittPraise Team Becky Eiter, Cayleigh Overlin,

Christie Lazarides Purdy, Greg Weickart, Craig Williams, Carla Wilson

Keyboardist Valarie HunterInstrumentalists Gabe Cowan, Mitch Goldberg,

Andy Lazarides, Dave LazaridesTechnical Team Thi Bowden, Aaron Duncan,

Ron EngstromPreaching/Presiding Minister Pastor Greg Busboom

Weekly Bread Baker Becky Smith

Third Weekend after Pentecost

Praise be to God for all those who plant God’s seed in the world. As we hear in today’s reading out of Mark 4:26-27, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.” It is because of all those who take time to plant God’s seed in the lives of others, God is therefore able to take that seed and bring forth life.

Starting on Monday we have the great privilege of welcoming Amanda John-son and Tucker Good onto our staff to help plant God’s seed in the lives of our youth. Amanda Johnson joins our staff as the Interim Director of Sr. High Youth and Family Ministries to help while Ashlynne Steen is on maternity leave. Tuck-er Good joins our staff for his second year as the Summer Youth Intern. Both Amanda and Tucker will be building relationships and providing opportunities with and for the youth to help plant God’s seeds of love and consolation in their hearts. Amanda will focus on our Sr. High Youth Ministries program especially on the National Youth Gathering, the mission trip to Marion, Virginia, and week-ly bible studies. Tucker will also focus on the mission trip to Marion, Virginia, as well as campaterium, college ministries, and Encounter, in addition to other aspects of the life and ministry at St. John’s.

Please take some time this summer to thank them for answering the call to serve God by serving God’s youth here at St. John’s. Shaped by the cross

BULLETIN INSERT Weekend ofJune 13 & 14, 2015

The MessengerSt. John’s Lutheran Church

2477 West Washington • Springfield, IL 62702(217) 793.3933 • www.stjohns-springfield.org

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Serving in Worship

Pastor’s Message

Vacation Bible School!

Outreach and MissionMission TripThere are still some spots available for the 2015 Marion, VA Cross-Generational Mission trip! On June 28 you can join a group of youth and adults as they take part in the 8th annual Marion, VA mission trip. We will be spending time working on homes, eating, playing, singing, learning and so much more together. We will be staying at Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center that is nestled in the Jefferson National Forest. If you are wanting to go please pick up and return a brochure on one of the Welcome Centers at church or give Pastor Ladd a call at church.

Community Cook-OutsWe are inviting all disciples at St. John’s to join us in connecting with our neighbors at the Georgetown Apartments over food and fellowship. One way you can be a part of this great opportunity is through bringing a side dish to share each Wednesday night (at 6:00 p.m.) through August 12. Another way you, your family, your friends, and even your small group can be a part of this is by hosting a Wednesday night. This involves preparing the main dish and serving as host and hostesses to our disciples and guests. St. John’s will provide the funds for the main dish, drinks, and paper products so you don’t have to worry about the funding! If you or your group would like to host a Wednesday Night Summer Meal on the Lawn, please contact Carolyn Isham at 544.2286 or cisham@sbcglobal.net.

St. John’s Upcoming Adopt-A-Day Blood DriveMark your calendar for our next St John’s Adopt-a-Day blood drive scheduled on Thursday, June 25 at the Central Illinois Community Blood Bank, 1134 S 7th St, Springfield. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. An identification card or Donor ID is required to donate. Potential donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. Also feel free to go anytime to give blood and just tell them you are with St. John’s Lutheran Church. Help us make a difference in people’s lives!

Amanda Tucker

Week of June 22-266:00-8:15 p.m.

Monday-Thursday at St. John’sFriday Family Picnic at Washington Park!

Sign up online at stjohns-springfield.org under “Church Events” (click the Everest link!) Or contact Kathy at St. John’s by calling 793.3933 ext. 207.

Everyone is welcome, sign up your kids and grandkids today! Don’t forget to bring a friend!

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Trip!June 19-21Camp CILCA

June 2111:00 a.m.

Worship Service and PicnicCamp CILCA

Saturday, June 13LWR Coffee Sales5:00pm Worship/Communion-Sanctuary

Sunday, June 14LWR Coffee Sales8:00am Worship-Sanctuary9:15am Fellowship9:45am Worship/Communion- Sanctuary10:30am Contemporary Worship/ Communion- PLC6:00pm Encounter on the Road- Lincoln Park Shelter #4

Monday, June 155:15pm Property Team Meeting6:00pm Grief Support Group7:00pm Leadership Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 169:00am Staff Meeting10:30am Community Care Vision Team1:00pm Adult Ministries Team2:00pm Ice Cream and Jesus2:30pm Social Ministry Team6:00pm Dinner Night Out

Wednesday, June 1712:00pm Youth to MacArthur Literacy Center1:00pm Friends in Christ at Concordia Village5:30pm Encounter Band Practice6:00pm Small Group Ministry Vision Team6:00pm Community Cookout6:30pm Field and Stream Small Group6:45pm Worship Band Practice

Thursday, June 189:00am Walking/Running with God10:00am St. John’s Golf Group6:30pm Summer Choir Rehearsal

Friday, June 19All Church Camping Trip5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, June 20All Church Camping Trip2:00pm Overlin Lazarides Wedding4:00pm VBS Decorating5:00pm Worship/Communion- Sanctuary

Sunday, June 21All Church Camping Trip8:00am Worship/Communion-Sanctuary9:15am Fellowship9:45am Worship-Sanctuary11:00am All Church Worship/ Communion- Camp CILCA12:00pm All Church Picnic- Camp CILCA6:00pm Parents in Christ Small Group- The Huntley’s6:00pm Youth FUN Fellowship Event

Heidi Atkins, Kathy Beall, Elaine Birtch, Dorothy Embree, Gloria Fafoglia, Jan Kaitschuk, Harold Kluckman, Karen Krenz, Evelyn Lageman, Keith Larson, Mark Lohnes, Barb McCarty, Walt Melcher Jr., Judy Nika, Sheldon Nordstrom, Terry Pencek, Gene Poehlman, Debbie Renner, Liz Saner, Mary Lou Senalik, Pat Sriner, Sandra Stoye, Betty Stuemke, Bill Stuemke, Carol Tungett, Edwin Weiskopf, Norm Weiskopf, Larry Wieties

Stephen Ministry... people caring about people, if you are interested in talking with a Stephen Minister, please contact one of the Pastors at (217) 793.3933.

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Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church this weekend as we gather around Word and Sacrament to be filled and renewed by the Holy Spirit to grow together in our relationships with Christ and with one another. We are glad you are here! If you do not yet have a church home in Springfield and are interested in becoming part of St. John’s, we invite you to visit with one of our pastors. Jesus frequently uses parables to teach ordinary people as they are able to hear and understand. Today’s parables from Mark use images of sowing and growing to show the vitality of God’s kingdom.

Fellowship (FUN) Night(1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) 6:00-8:00 p.m.7th Grade-12th GradeSunday, June 21 - Kaeli Olson’s House-3179 North Pleasant Plains Road, Pleasant PlainsSunday, July 5- Powerlight Christian Drive-In Movie at Knight’s Action Park

Ice Cream and Jesus- Senior HighJoin us for summer Bible Study and ICE CREAM! Every Tuesday 2:00-3:00 p.m. at local ice cream/fro-yo shops! Join us THIS Tuesday at Steak and Shake on Conestoga Drive by Meijer.

Encounter on the Road(2nd and 4th Sundays of the month) 6:00-8:00 p.m.7th Grade-12th GradeWhat Lies Ahead- A Study of Philippians with insight from our returning college studentsTHIS Sunday, June 14 - Lincoln Park Shelter #4.College Speaker- Meredith WellsSunday, June 28 - Douglas Park Shelter #3.College Speaker- Izzy Cassens

Walking/Running with God- Senior HighHaving trouble connecting with God? Sometimes you just need a walk or run in the great outdoors to clear your head and listen to what God is telling you! Amanda wants to share her love of running (and walking) with you. Join her on Thursday mornings from 9:00-9:45 a.m. for a run, walk/run, or just a nice walk with friends. Fast, slow, or never run a mile? No problem! Need miles for Cross Country? Bring your team mates and we will help make you accountable for your miles! Everyone is welcome! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring some water, and lets move! Locations will vary:

Thursday, June 18: Lost Bridge Trail (Start by I.D.O.T.) Thursday, June 25: Sangamon Valley Trail (Start by Centennial Park at end of trail)

St. John’s Golf GroupWe play 9 holes on Thursday or Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Longbridge Golf course. We usually have lunch and fellowship after playing. Our goals are fellowship, being outside, and playing golf. If you are interested, call Mike Bohl at 698.8195.

Men and Women’s Bible Study will not be meeting until after Labor Day.

Dinner Night Out will be going to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (2881 Veterans Parkway) on June 16. For more information, please contact Becky Smith at 793.0099. All are welcome.

Knitting and Crocheting Ministries continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Life Center Lobby. They have yarn if you don’t have any and are willing to help you if you are wanting to learn. Call Lynne Ewan at 546.9632 if you have any questions.

All Church Camping Trip- June 19-21It’s that time again to get your bags packed for our 2nd Annual All Church Camping Trip! You are invited to join us for a day or the whole weekend. We will be camping at Camp CILCA near Cantrall, IL (about 15 minutes north of Springfield.) We will be sharing in food, fun, fellowship, worship, and camping. If you have never gone camping or don’t have camping supplies, don’t worry. Let Joe Fortner or Pastor Ladd know and we will help get you all that you need to have an awesome weekend in nature. To learn more about this great event, pick up a brochure on one of the Welcome Centers or contact Joe Fortner at 698.5782 or Pastor Ladd.

Field and Stream Small GroupJoin us on Wednesday, June 17 @ 6:30 p.m. for the first Field and Stream Small Group Gathering. It will be a great time to meet other like-minded sportsmen and their families all the while experiencing the love of Jesus Christ through the shared passion of the great outdoors! Please accept this invitation to seasoned and novice sportsmen, and anyone who admires the fish, fowl, and fauna of Central Illinois, takes pleasure in boating and fishing, loves to hunt, enjoys target shooting and strives for the safe use and storage of firearms. For more information and the opportunity to help create this outdoors ministry, please contact John Moulton at 971.9555 or jmoul537@hotmail.com.

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Lesslie and Earl Morgan’s 45th Wedding Anniversary by their children and grandchildren.

June Food Items: Tea bags, Juice,

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EVEREST Vacation Bible School, Week of June 22-26, 6:00-8:15 p.m. Please sign up at the Outposts or complete all sign ups from the church website! Look under Church Events for “Everest.” If you signed up to donate snacks, please bring them to the Outposts by Sunday, June 14, labelled with your name. Thank you!

St. John’s VBS mission collection for Contact Ministry continues. We want to build a mountain of donations in the Parish Life Center! Paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, soap, and/or wipes.

VBS Family Picnic at Washington ParkFriday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the pavilion next to the playground. Meat, table service, and drinks are provided. Please bring a side dish to share and lawn chairs. We’ll play some fun games and have sno cones! Everyone is invited to this fun night at Washington Park!

VBS Celebration Worship ServiceSunday, June 28 in Parish Life Center at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a service lead by our St. John’s families as we sing and celebrate overcoming obstacles through God’s awesome power! Everyone is invited to stay after worship for an ice cream sundae party!

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Discipleship Young AdultNight at the MuniOn Thursday, June 25 join the other young adults here at St. John’s as we enjoy the Muni Show Spam-a-lot and share in a potluck. Friends are welcome. Please let Amanda Johnson know at ealynn@hotmail.com if you are planning on attending!

Flat FishNo matter where you go this summer, Jesus goes with you! Keep taking those selfies with Flat Fish and email them to klasley@stjohns-springfield.org. We’ll have a whole summer of learning about God’s faithfulness wherever we go! Don’t have a Flat Fish? There are extras at the Welcome Centers.

Key Verses for Summer will be the favorite verses of our new 7th graders! Emily’s favorite scripture is “May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise” (Psalm 119:41). Say the verse and scripture reference to Kathy and get a coupon for a DQ cone!

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This week’s Messenger is given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Roger Williams on his 88th birthday by his wife Joan Williams.