Archive for October, 2008
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
There will be a menu of studies during the Advent season for the preparation of our hearts and minds as we approach Christmas. The studies will begin the week of November 17. Please watch the sign up sheet in Hartford Hall beginning on Sunday, November 2.
At least three studies (two daytime and one evening) will […]
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Dear St. John’s Church Family,
I came across this quotation, and thought I’d start this issue of “News & Notes” with it. It seems to fit into the season well. “We are part of a holy universe, not its creators and not its rulers. God has done the creating, God does the judging, and God waits […]
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Hello to all my friends at St. John’s Church
What a wonderful part of the world to live in!! Even though the colors are getting “tired,” it’s been a wonderful fall. And even though it’s getting cold, it’s a reminder that every day, with its changing weather “pattern,” is a new gift to us - that […]
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
The Hospitality Committee would like to invite YOU to sign up to host Coffee Fellowship for one Sunday this year! Coffee, punch, snacks and paper goods are all available. Please take this opportunity to be an active part of this vital ministry on Sunday mornings. November 16 & 30 and December […]
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
Reminder: Next Sunday is “Just A Few Cents Make Sense” Sunday, so please remember your loose change. Your gifts are used by Outreach Ministry for St. John’s Mission Projects. Thank you for helping Outreach Ministries. We will be continuing this collection the 4th Sunday of each month.
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
Pot Roast Dinner will be served from 4:30 – 6 PM on Saturday, October 25th. Kick off your weekend by attending our monthly dinner in Hartford Hall. Pot Roast, potato, vegetable, beverage and Strafford County’s best dessert bar will be served at a cost of $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for […]
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
Outreach Committee is continuing their request for socks for needy children in the Dover school system and area. There is a big red and white “sock” in Hartford Hall where you can put the socks. We will continue to collect them through Sunday, November 23rd. Thank you for your help!
Members of Outreach
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
Dear St. John’s Folks,
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and […]
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Dear St. John’s Church family and friends,
We’re in “the season” of lots of ministry happenings at St. John’s Church, and I’ll just jump into the things I want to lift up.
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will take place tomorrow, from 2 till 7 PM. Jinny Scott has done a terrific job lining things up, […]
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
10/14/08
Hello St. John’s Church Family,
Mary Avrett asked me to send this important note out as a “special” News & Notes:
St. John’s Annual Harvest and Holly Fair and Silent Auction is November 1st. We’ve asked all of the families in Sunday School to bring in either a new baking item or a new scrap booking item. […]
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