St. John’s United Methodist Church

The Women’s Book Group reads some terrific books and has a very lively discussion about the books each month. Our schedule for the September and October 2009 is as follows. All books are paperback, and many are available from your local library.
The group meets the second Monday of September, (September 14) and then […]

2010 KATRINA MISSION TEAM PREPARATIONS BEGIN
Our annual mission trip to St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, takes place from April 17 – 25, 2010. At the request of some of our youth, their school vacation week plans include a return to helping the people of Greater New Orleans rebuild their homes and lives. This blended St. John’s […]

We spent a couple summer months watching Red Sox and Yankees games and reading whatever fell in our laps. On Monday, September 14 our St. John’s men resume our monthly gatherings. Movie night @ 7 PM takes place at Chuck Strate’s Somersworth home. Check out www.stjohnsdover.org or the weekly bulletin for the movie selection.
For directions […]

In anticipation of receiving new members into the life and ministry of St. John’s Church on All Saints Sunday (November 1st), Pastor Mark is offering a series of Inquirer’s Classes.
These classes are for those who already know they want to join our church, as well as those who have questions about church membership, as well […]

A new small group is starting at St. John’s with the following purposes:

To study the Bible, its principles, themes, people and places in the Scriptures,

To discover what God has to say in His word as we learn and grow together, and
To find ways to make the Bible real, alive and active in our lives.

This will […]

On September 26th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. we’ll be serving meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, gravy and some terrific desserts. Come on by and sit a while, share some fellowship and great food. Bring a friend or two so they can see what St. John’s offers at our public suppers.
Folks who like to participate ahead […]

On the first Sunday back to our “winter schedule,” we will observe what has become a tradition for us at St. John’s Church.
During both of our services, we will offer a “Blessing of the Children.” As our Sunday School resumes, and as children and youth in our communities begin their new school year, may […]

Beginning September 13th, we will return to our “program year” schedule – with our first service at 9 AM; Sunday School from 9:15 to 10:15 AM; and our second service at 10:30AM. Coffee Fellowship will take place between the services. And as you may remember from last month’s issue of “The Bell-Wether,” the […]

The Upper Room devotionals are in for September/October. They are available in the narthex. There is a box there if you would like to make a donation towards the purchase of these daily devotionals. (The costs to the Church are: Alive Now $1.95, Upper Room $.93 and the large print Upper […]

Church Treasurer — Due to the upcoming relocation of John Ewalt, we are currently accepting applications for the position of Church Treasurer. This is a part-time position (to average 4.5 hours per week not to exceed 234 hours per year). Successful applicants should have basic accounting skills, familiarity with Quickbooks software and have business tax […]