• One worship service at 9:15 a.m. in sanctuary.
• Reception and celebration of Confirmation Anniversaries in parish hall immediately afterwards.

The 2016 Confirmation Class of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus, will affirm their baptismal covenant in worship on Sunday, May 15, 2016, the Day of Pentecost. There will be one service that day, a Festival Holy Communion at 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. Immediately after the service we will adjourn to the parish hall for a celebration of the Class of 2016 and a time of recognition for members celebrating significant anniversaries of their Confirmations. Everyone is welcome to both the service and the reception. The reception will be a luncheon with the recognition of anniversaries and of the Class of 2016 held during the meal.

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult life events any one of us faces and an experience
each of us lives through in a unique way. Sylvia Havlish, grief counselor and Coordinator of Bereavement Ministries for Lutheran Congregational Services, will offer a presentation on Sunday, May 22, in the Parish Hall from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for members and friends of St. John’s. In this session, a discussion will surround the stages of grief and is directed at helping the participants to explore their own feelings about loss and the path of grief. There will be time for questions and discussion. Sign-up sheets are posted throughout St. John’s; however, if you are unable to sign up or simply forgot to do so, please feel free to come. We have a place for you!

BEAR CREEK SUNDAY! Our Ambassadors, Dave and Marlea McAdoo, will share their passion and enthusiasm for Bear Creek at both services. Sunday School for Grades 1 to 5 will be in the Parish Hall starting at regular time. Parents and teachers will report there instead of their classrooms to participate in learning more about Bear Creek, sharing refreshments and activities. There will be a special break-out session just for parents. If you want to get a head-start, you can explore Bear Creek on their website at www.bearcreekcamp.org and on their Facebook page at https://facebook.com/BearCreekCampOfficialPage/.