Archive for April, 2009

News & Notes 4/23/09

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Dear St. John’s Church Family,
I know there are often observances of “ice out” days in lakeside communities.  I wonder if anyone has ever thought of that relative to St. John’s Church.  I think we’re about to have “ice out.”  The snow piles near the visitors parking signs are just about to disappear!  Praise God.  Do […]

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The Flowers of Easter, 2009

Monday, April 20th, 2009

When sitting in the congregation on Sunday morning, I think we only get a “long distance” view of the flowers. Yes, they help make the altar and the chancel area beautiful, and enhance our worship experience, but I think we may be missing much of the real, almost hidden, beauty of God’s creation, being given to us in these flowers.
I hope these pictures open up some of that beauty for you.

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Korn Family Scholarship

Monday, April 20th, 2009

We are now taking applications for St. John’s Korn Family Scholarships. The applicant must be in a degree-granting program and must be active members of St. John’s. The applications are available on the Church Office door and must be turned in by May 5, 2009. If you have any questions please contact […]

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Sermon: “Resurrection Faith” by Mark Alley

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

This business of faith is very carnal; it is very concrete; it has to do with the stuff of life that you and I deal with day in and day out.

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Two day Clothing Sale

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

St. John’s will have a Clothing Sale on May 1st (5-8 PM) and May 2nd (8 AM – Noon). We are looking for good clothing and shoes for the sale. So now is the time to clean out those closets and drawers and bring them in for the sale. We have posters in the narthex […]

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News & Notes 4/16/09

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

April 16, 2009     St. John’s Church News & Notes
Dear Friends and Family,
What a wonderful Holy Week and Easter we shared together this year.  May our resurrection faith continually shape us and give us hope for life and ministry together.  I need to thank many folks who helped to create our worship experiences, but if I try […]

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Public Supper - Roast Pork

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Roast Pork Supper April 25 at St. John’s Methodist Church, Dover
A tasty pork roast dinner and good company are on the menu at St. John’s Methodist Church’s turkey supper on Saturday, April 25, from 4:30-6:00 PM.
The menu includes roast pork, potatos, vegetables, beverages and a delicious selection of desserts at a great-value cost of $8 […]

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Sermon: “Changed by the Resurrection” by Mark Alley

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Everything changed because of what occurred on that day. And yet, I think there are sometimes that we, who profess the name of Jesus, don’t live as tho we’ve been changed.

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News & Notes (special)

Friday, April 10th, 2009

Greetings St. John’s Church Family,
I write with sad news for us, that Mildred Cole went to be with the Lord last evening.  She passed away around 9:20 PM, at Wentworth Home.  Details for her memorial service haven’t been set just yet, but when they are, I’ll communicate that to our church family, too.  I simply […]

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Easter Sunday Schedule 6, 9 &

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

St. John’s welcomes all to be a part of our Easter Sunday celebration of the resurrection.  If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 603-742-3046.  We look forward to seeing you!
5:30  AM — “First Fire” Service; outdoors by the river; procession led by a bagpiper; light the Christ Candle
6:00 AM — Sunrise Service […]

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