“Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ”
BE STILL. What a great command at this time of the year. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy being still after all the hustle and bustle of the season. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy the Christmas Season. I love the get- togethers and the lights and the visiting of family and friends. I
Read MoreThe Christmas Eve Candlelight services on December 24 will include a contemporary style service at 7:00 PM and a traditional style service at 10:00 PM. A special Christmas cantata performance will take place during the 10:00 PM service. We look forward to seeing you!
Read MoreAngels for the Elderly Due to lack of need, instead of a hat and mitten tree this year, the church is collecting food for Angels for the Elderly. The mission committee created suggested donations by week but will take anything at any time and will put under the tree. Week 1: Proteins (canned meat &
Read MoreWe were asked again to provide cookies for Recovery Court families for Christmas. We need enough cookies for 30 families. Cookies due to church by Sunday, December 22. A sign-up sheet is in the back of the church. Any questions, see Janet or Cheryl.
Read MoreFor December, we are going to stay with the classic themes given to us in the Ad- vent wreath: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, which will lead us to the Light of Christ- mas, Jesus Christ our Lord. No matter how many times I hear the story and think about it, I stand in awe
Read MoreLast month, we spent our time in worship focusing on gratitude. I discovered there’s an unfortunate downside to doing this—the more one focuses on gratitude, the more one notices how ungrateful people generally are. This reality grieves my heart as the ingrates don’t all live outside of the church. During our time of great thanksgiving
Read MoreOutreach-Dry Cookie Mixes or Ready to Bake Donation Request: Collecting donations of dry cookie mixes or ready to bake cookie dough Nov. 24 – Dec. 15. Please place in box in sanctuary (checked daily). Dec. 15 at 3:00 PM, we will bake them in the church kitchen. Volunteer sign-up sheets are in the back of
Read MoreThe HCC youth group is selling bags of Texas Roadhouse peanuts for $5.00. You will also receive a coupon for a free appetizer with your purchase. Proceeds for Winter Retreat.
Read MoreSt. John’s is partnering once again with Helping Hands and Angel Tree Prison Ministry to make sure that the children of our community have a nice Christmas. If you are able to purchase items, please follow the instructions below: Remove the tag for the gift you select. On the front of each tag you will
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunity: The Lake of Lights Committee is gearing up for our 2019 event. On our “Wish List”, we hope for many volunteers to come to the park to help with the set-up of the Lake of Lights Display. They are at the park starting Nov 2nd. They hope you will spare a few hours
Read MoreWe will be decorating the church on November 24, following BOTH services. Some areas outside of the sanctuary can be decorated following the first service. Plan to stay and adorn the church in preparation for the birth of Christ. Luncheon to follow decorating after the second service. Come out for a great time of fellowship
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