Sunday School Staff 2025-2026
Above: Sunday School Staff were installed during the worship service on September 14, 2025
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Christian Education
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Sunday School/Jr and Youth Bible Study:
The Sunday would like to say "Thank You" to everyone who came to our Lenten supper and to those who helped in any way.
We will be starting Spring Quarter lessons in March.
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​​St. John Youth Group:
The youth would like to thank everyone for buying roses, candy bars, blankets and gift cards on Sunday, February 8. All proceeds will go towards the National Youth Gathering in 2028. The Youth have signed up to serve a Lenten supper on Wednesday, March 4.
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​​​​​Faith, Family, and Fellowship:
​There will be no March meeting, but Faith, Family, and Fellowship will resume again after Easter.
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Vacation Bible School:
Save the dates of August 9--13, 2026, for next year's Vacation Bible School. The starter kit has arrived! The theme for this year's VBS is Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23. The theme Bible verse is "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1)
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The next Board of Christian Education meeting will be Sunday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m.
​​​​​Blessings now and always,
Dianne S. on behalf of the Board of Christian Education (Emily C., Bonnie E., Amy K., Dianne S., and Missy S.)
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News from the Board of Christian Education
When you purchase a gift card from the youth scrip program, the merchant returns a portion of the money spent to the youth of St. John. This is a marvelous way to support our youth programs at no extra cost to the purchaser!
Right: Youth selling scrip gift cards for Valentine's Day gifts.
Right: Youth pictured selling roses, blankets and candy bars on February 8, 2026, for Valentine's Day. Net proceeds go to the Youth account for the next youth gathering.
Vacation Bible School 2026 Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23
📖 The Lessons: What Kids Will Learn at Emerald Crossing
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Emerald Crossing is rooted in Psalm 23, helping kids move from anxiety to peace by trusting the Good Shepherd. Each day, kids explore a verse from the psalm and a story from David’s life, learning that God leads, protects, provides, and stays with them always. It’s a powerful journey that gives kids confidence to face life with faith, knowing they’re never alone.
Day Theme Focus Bible Story
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Day 1 I am God’s sheep Psalm 23:1; 1 Samuel 17:34–37
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Day 2 God leads me Psalm 23:2–3; 1 Samuel 17
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Day 3 God comforts me Psalm 23:4; 1 Samuel 19–23
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Day 4 I can be grateful Psalm 23:5; 2 Samuel 5:1–5
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Day 5 God is always with me Psalm 23:6; 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 22