The annual church picnic will be held out at Sunset Lake in Iron River, MI on Sunday, July 12th at 10am. There will be no worship service at any tri-parish church this year, only the one service in the park. There will be a potluck meal following the service, so please bring a dish to share! You’ll also want to bring your own beverages and folding chairs (there are a limited amount of picnic tables available).

Park location:

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From either Crystal Falls or Iron River, leave town on US2.  Turn north on Reiman Rd by Luckey’s Sport shop (that’s a left if you’re coming from Iron River, a right if you’re coming from Crystal Falls). You’ll know you’re close to this turn when the speed limit drops to 45.  Follow Reiman Rd until you reach the lake.  There will be parking to the left and the pavilion just beyond the playground.

The dates for our 2015 VBS have been set!  VBS will be held July 27th to July 31st from 9 am to 11:30 am.  All children from ages 4 to rising grade 5 are welcome.  We also welcome anyone interested in being a helper!  The theme will be “Bird Tales”.  There will be Bible lessons centered around Jesus, crafts, singing, snacks and games.  Anyone interested can call 715-528-3337 for more information.

Beginning May 9th, St. Paul’s worship will be held on Saturdays at 4:30pm.

The pattern of services for Holy Week and Easter will be the same as last year. Maundy Thursday worship will be at St. Mark’s at 6:00 pm. Good Friday worship will be at St. John’s at 6:30 pm. Easter services will be at the normal times for Sunday worship.

Seven children, three parents, and five helpers attended the “Jesus Loves Me” Valentine Party on Feb 11, 2015.  Above, Miss Bette led arts & crafts including a Valentine to our missionaries by the children.  Miss Ginger led in music accompanied by blow up guitars.  Miss Rachel led in games, twangers, and Bible verses.  Everyone enjoyed Valentine cupcakes and juice and a good time was had by all.  Thank you to the helpers and all who attended!

There will be a “Jesus Loves Me” Valentine party at St. John’s Church for children aged 3—11 on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 3:30—5:00 PM. Feel free to invite any children you know who would be able to attend, and remember parents are also welcome! Join us for stories, games, songs, treats and fun. For more information see the posted announcement or call 715-528-3337.

Mid-week Bible Study resumes this week on Wednesday and will continue until Ash Wednesday. Classes are held 10am at St. Mark’s Iron River and 6:30pm at St. John’s Florence. We will be picking up with Revelation chapter 15 and 16.

For those interested in attending services at our Tri-Parish this year, our service schedule is as follows:

Christmas Eve
4pm – Worship at St. John’s Florence
6pm – Worship at St. Mark’s Iron River

Christmas Day
9am – Worship at St. John’s Florence
10:30am – Worship at St. Paul’s Tipler

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On July 17th, the women of  St Johns met with the Women of St Marks at Princeton Gardens near Felch, MI for a Tea Luncheon.  A delicious meal and fellowship was enjoyed by those attending.  Hymns of Praise and God’s Beautiful Creation were sung in an outdoor setting of flower gardens, ponds, gazebos, and charming rock gardens.  A tour was also enjoyed.  Thank you to all who attended and were refreshed with God’s gifts of nature.

VBS was held this year from July 21st through July 25th. It was a joy for the staff to share God’s Word with 24 children and 3 junior helpers. Our theme this year was “Noah’s Ark” using Bible stories teaching – God is Just, God is Good, God is Our Guide, God Cares, and God Keeps His Promises. Just as Noah built the ark with God’s directions, God directs up to share His Word with others. And a big thank you to all who participated and volunteered their time for this.