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Worship Service for Sunday August 9, 2026

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 →

Worship Service for Sunday, June 28, 2026

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. ” Matthew 10:40

We want to welcome you to St. John’s this Sunday!  Our weekly Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m.  All are invited!  Our service will be led this week by Deacon Dale Gallup.  Holy Communion will be a part of the service, and we welcome all who believe that Christ Jesus is their Lord and Savior to His table.  Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday June 21, 2026

O Master, Let Me Walk with You

You are invited to join us this Sunday for our 10:30 a.m. weekly worship service with Holy Communion (all are welcome at the Lord’s Table).  Our worship service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  Our Reader this week is Nancy Craig.  All are welcome at St. John’s.

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Worship Service for Sunday June 14, 2026

Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. — Matthew 9:35

Come hear the Good News this Sunday at our 10:30 a.m. worship service.  Our service will be led this week by Deacon Dale Gallup.  Our Reader will be David Mills.  All are invited and all are always welcome at St. John’s for our services and to join in our ministries. Continue reading →