Starting February 9, we’ll be looking at the unlikely women who are included in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1. It was very unusual at that time to include women at all in a genealogy. But in this case, the women whom Matthew chose to include – Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba – are even more unlikely because of their backgrounds, their stories, and their ethnicities. We will be exploring their stories starting on February 9 as we focus on Tamar. We will also be discussing why Matthew included their stories and what the Holy Spirit is saying to us today through these accounts. We will meet in Room 8 at 11:00 on Sunday.

This service will include Communion and the Imposition of Ashes.  Please come also for the Soup Supper in the Parish Hall at 6:00 PM. 

Our 15th annual St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies’ Tea will be held on Saturday, March 8th starting at 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.  This event is free and is usually attended by 100 ladies who share their time enjoying a light meal of assorted finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries, served with tea.  You can view and bid on various raffle items which includes wines, tours of wineries, tastings, dining, and more.   Tracy Lamb, is year’s featured speaker from NEWS (Nurturing Empowerment Worth Safety), a program assisting those experiencing domestic violence.  All proceeds from the raffle will go toward a donation to NEWS.

Everyone is welcome.  If you have any questions or would like to reserve a seat for this lovely experience, please call: Rebecca Vitkus  (775) 685-6201 or email: havegoalstomeet@gmail.com.

We have officially entered the Vacation Bible School season! This year we will take kids on an adventure of Trusting Jesus in a Wild World at True North VBS! Jesus is the ultimate True North and He is unshakeable at all times. We will be reminding kids that He is our forever friend and Savior all week long. A website for registration will be up at a later date, but in the meantime I ask that you prayerfully consider playing a role in delivering a memorable experience for the kids this summer. The dates are set for Monday-Thursday, June 16-19th, from 9am-Noon. Please contact Kevin Mathison with any questions you may have.