JUNE 2023
2023-2024 BUDGET MEETINGS
In abundant gratitude for the way our congregation has stepped up and grown our pledged giving amount for the 2023-2024 proposed budget, we are pleased to offer opportunities to share plans for an exciting year of ministry at St. John’s. We will vote on the new budget at the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 25th at 10:10 AM in the Sparks Fellowship Hall. Please join us!
Budget Conversations:
Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday, June 10 at 10:00 AM via Zoom
Sunday, June 11 at 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall
(light lunch provided)
ZOOM Meeting ID for June 10: 884 0771 7027
Password: 1888
Church Events
June 7 Budget Meeting
June 8 WINE Meeting
June 10 Zoom Budget Meeting
June 11 Budget Meeting
June 18 Father’s Day
June 19 Juneteenth/ Martin Lutheran King Parade*
The church office will be closed.
June 25 Congregational Meeting
June 27 BEER Meeting*
This June and July, Adult Faith Formation will meet in its regular place and time the Fellowship Hall at 10:10 at look at the tenets of our Lutheran faith through Baptized We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life. This is a GREAT place to discover what it means to be a disciple within the Lutheran tradition!
A Way of Seeing
June 4 Lutheranism is about how we see God and how God sees us
June 11 God comes to us in the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
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 of teas with us!
A Way of Hearing
June 18 We hear God through the Living Word; God hears us through our worship
June 25 Lutherans hear the Bible in a way we call the Living Word
A Way of Teaching
July 2 God teaches us to preach a Gospel that will reform the church
July 9 Lutheran theology shows our three-fold identity: we are catholic, we are evangelical, and we are reforming
A Way of Following
July 16 God calls us to die in order to live
July 23 Jesus calls us to follow him on the way to the cross
NEWSLETTER OF ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCHMonthly Financial Update | 5-31-2023
FYTD income is less than expenses by $9,686.26
Ways you can help grow St. John's plan of ministry:
1.THANK YOU to everyone who has met or exceeded their 2022-2023 FY pledge!! We have about three weeks until the end of our fiscal year. Giving statements have been mailed out though 5/31. We encourage everyone to consider giving, as you able, to meet your 2022-2023 pledge before June 30th.
2.Pledges are still being accepted to help fund our 2023-2024 plan of ministry.
3.Consider contacting your bank to use your Bill Pay feature for sending your contributions. Bill Pay is typically free of charges to you and the church. Another option is an ACH direct transfer from your account to the church's.
Please contact Chris Wise at chris@rockingchairroastery.com, 865-567-2366 or Debbie Sweany at doubledcs@yahoo.com, 423-921-4812 for any questions.
B.E.E.R. (Brother’s Engaged in Enriching Relationships) will be meeting on Tuesday, June 27th. Since it seemed to be a hit last month, we will 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. Note: Barrelhouse also serves nonalcoholic beverages so ALL are very welcome.
Contact Garry Menendez menendez@utk.edu or Jordan Baker jentolyn@gmail.com if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
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 : Contact Nancy Friedrich at 865-659-0161 or nancy.o.friedrich@gmail.com.
VBS Registration Forms are available in the Welcome Center.