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Worship Service for Sunday August 30. 2026

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Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. — Romans 12

This Sunday our lectionary is full of stories and instructions for us today.  We will hear more about Moses, the important instructions of Paul to the Romans, and Jesus’s words to his Disciples.  Please join us at 10:30 a.m. for our weekly service to hear these readings and also to hear special music this week.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and our Reader is David Mills.  Our guest pianist is Billie Jene Watt. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday August 23, 2026

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Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. — Matthew 16

You are invited and welcomed to our 10:30 a.m. weekly Sunday service at St. John’s.  Our double red doors are open to all.  Our service will be led this week by Fr. Phil Shaw, and we will have special music provided by David Mills and Tora Moody.  Our Reader this week is Beth LaGro.  Our service includes Holy Communion, and all are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday August 16, 2026

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jesus teaching

Then he called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” — Matthew 15:10

Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 A.M. for our weekly church service with Holy Communion.  At St. John’s, all are welcome at the Lord’s Table.  Fr. Phil Shaw will lead our service, and this week our Reader for the Lessons is Dindy Harbeson.  We will also have special music for our service this week. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday August 9, 2026

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jesus peter walk water

Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” — Matthew 14

You are invited to join our weekly worship service at St. John’s this Sunday.  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m.  The service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw.  Our worship service includes Holy Communion, and we welcome all to the Lord’s Table.  Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, August 2, 2026

Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled. Matthew 14

Come and hear the amazing story again of the Miracle of the Fishes and Loaves this Sunday.  It is our Gospel lesson this week.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw, and it will include Holy Communion (all are welcome at the Lord’s Table).  Our service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, July 26, 2026

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age.” Matthew 13

You are invited to join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for our weekly service with Holy Communion (all are welcome at the Lord’s Table).  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and our reader this week is David Mills.  We will have special guests providing music during our service this week, too. Continue reading →

Photos from Bishop Hutterer’s Visit

Bishop Hutterer (Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA) spent time with members of the congregation before our service on July 19th to answer questions and concerns.  She spent time helping us understand what it means to be full members of the Synod (which happened just over a year ago), and the many ways in which we can now interact with the Synod and also the ELCA at the national level.  She also answered concerns and let us know that she and the staff at the Synod office are always there to help.

The photos are from the pre-service meeting, and the service itself.  And Bella, Tora’s dog, was also very happy to meet the Bishop!

Worship Service for Sunday, July 19, 2026

Grand Canyon Synod (ELCA) Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

This Sunday, Bishop Hutterer will be joining us for our 10:30 a.m. service.  She will offer the sermon and participate in the service with Fr. Phil Shaw, St. John’s vicar.  Bishop Hutterer is the Bishop for the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA, which covers Arizona, Utah and Nevada.  All are invited and welcome to this special service at St. John’s. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, July 12, 2026

Let anyone with ears listen!” “Hear then the parable of the sower. ” Matthew 13

Come and hear the parable of the sower this Sunday in our Gospel reading!  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw, and this week our Reader is Dindy Harbeson.  Holy Communion will be a part of our service, and all who believe that Jesus Christ is their savior are welcome at His Table at St. John’s. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, July 5, 2026

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, take an hour to come and worship with us this weekend.  Our service is at 10:30 a.m. and Fr. Phil Shaw will lead our service this week.  Tora Moody will be our Reader.  Our service will incorporate special prayers for our nation. Continue reading →