NEWSLETTER OF ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAY 2023 JUNE 2023
The SJLC Minute
B.E.E.R. (Brother’s Engaged in Enriching Relationships) will be meeting on Tuesday May 23.We will change the venue and gather at Barrelhouse by Gypsy
Circus at 621 Lamar St.This is just about a block east of St. John’s and Emory Place. Outdoor seating, cider, beer, and food. Please come and bring anyone who may enjoy our diverse and entertaining conversations. Contact Garry Menendez menendez@utk.edu or Jordan Baker jentolyn@gmail.com if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
THIS Sunday, May 28 Remember to wear Red!
You are invited to bring red plants to help us get the SJLC grounds prepared for summer beauty.
Church Events
May 23 BEER Meeting
May 28 Pentecost Sunday
May 29 Memorial Day
The church office will be closed.
June 4 Holy Trinity Sunday
June 5-9 Lutheridge Day Camp* (Messiah Lutheran Church)
June 18 Father’s Day
June 19 Juneteenth
Martin Lutheran King Parade*
Lutheridge Day Camp
WHAT: Day Camp just like attending Lutheridge in NC, without the overnight component
WHO: Preschoolers through 5th Graders, plus you can bring a friend! All the Lutheran churches in the area are participating.
WHEN: June 5 - 9 from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm
WHERE: Messiah Lutheran Church; To register your children for this amazing camp experience, go to this link:
https://www.messiahknoxville.org/2023-vbs-day-camp
Vacation Bible School
WHAT: Traditional VBS with Bible stories, crafts, music and games
WHO: Again, preschoolers through 5th graders, plus bring a friend! St John’s, Peace, Messiah, and Good Samaritan friends will join together!
WHEN: July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
WHERE: Good Samaritan Episcopal on Cedar Bluff
QUESTIONS FOR BOTH OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Nancy Friedrich at 865-659-0161 or nancy.o.friedrich@gmail.com. You can also call the church office at 865-523-3330.
W.IN.E. Meeting | June 8, 6:30 pm
Women Inviting Narrative Exploration
You don’t want to miss our June W.I.N.E. Meeting! Break out your big hats and everyone bring a teacup that has a story to share. Natasha Patchen will be sharing all kinds
Monday, June 19th