Archive for January, 2008

Healing Presence

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

This Sunday (at both services), February 3, two members of the healing team will be available on both sides of the communion rail. Anyone who is in need of healing prayer, laying on of hands, and anointing with oil may approach the pair of healing team members with their request after they have received communion. […]

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News & Notes 1/31/08

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Dear St. John’s Church family,
Time flies when you’re having fun!!  I feel old saying this, but can you believe that this is the last day of January?  Didn’t we just take yesterday off for “New Year’s Day?”  Time going quickly or not, I AM having fun!  Life at St. John’s is terrific, and God is […]

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Sermon: “Healing Ministries - More Than Physical” by Mark Alley

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

“Healing” and “curing” are not the same thing. If a healing ministry is about shalom, there are other ways to be healed than just physical.

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Super Bowl Party Food Fundraiser

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Looking forward to the big game? Don’t miss a minute of it preparing food! Let St. John’s Youth Groups prepare subs, chili or veggie platters for you! We are also offering a cake to the highest bidder (silent auction during coffee hour on Sunday, February 3). If that isn’t enough, we’ll […]

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Second Sunday Concert: Billy & Jess Humphrey

Friday, January 25th, 2008

June 8 at 3:30 pm, features Billy (sax) and Jessica (vocals) Humphrey introducing their new CD, MiXed Company “All of the Above.” They say, “It is a collection of hymns, spirituals, gospel songs, sacred songs, and a show tune reimagined. Even though the songs come from diverse sources, we believe there is a thread that […]

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Second Sunday Concert: Rabbi Larry Karol

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Rabbi Larry Karol from Temple Israel in Dover, who is a talented songwriter and performer, will be sharing his original music based on the Psalms and focusing on the relationship between our Holy Week and the Jewish celebration of Passover.
All concerts are at 3:30 and are free (offerings will be received). More info to […]

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Spring Second Sunday Concert

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Sponsored jointly with the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
The guest artist is pipe organist R. P. Hale, who is also a harpsichord and dulcimer builder and performer. He will be performing on these instruments at our concert as well. He is originally from Mexico and has conducted intensive research in the Hispanic […]

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Youth Katrina Mission Fundraisers

Friday, January 25th, 2008

The Youth Katrina Mission Team is sponsoring two fundraisers to help with trip expenses. The first is Super Bowl Party food - subs, veggie platters, chili - made fresh and delivered right to your door in time for the big game on February 3. Let us make your party hassle free! Order […]

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The Women’s Book Group

Friday, January 25th, 2008

The Women’s Book Group will meet on February 4th, at 7 PM, at the home of Saundra Smart, 38 Fisher St., Dover. We will be discussing the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Rehen.
If you need directions call Saundra at 743-4357 or Judith Custer at 743-3348.

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Souper Bowl Sunday

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Souper Bowl Sunday is February 3rd this year and as usual, the youth groups will be standing in the back of the church, dressed in their favorite NFL team gear, collecting money in soup pots. Last year $8,170,198 was collected nationally by organizations participating in this drive to fight hunger! In the past, […]

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