No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this study, the author of the book and the presenter on the videos, Adam Hamilton, will guide us through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. Each of the six or seven (depending on which […]
Read full post...Next week after both services, our youth groups will be collecting money to stop hunger. “Souper” Bowl of Caring was created in 1990 by a youth group in South Carolina. Their concept was based on the idea that world hunger could be stopped if every person watching the Super Bowl donated just $1 […]
Read full post...Dear St. John’s folks,
My thanks for the many kind words and prayers offered for me, following my bout with a bad back. This is something I have done many times in the past - though this “bout” was a bit more severe than previous occurrences!! I slipped - though didn’t fall - on some ice […]
Your Outreach Committee plans to assemble UMCOR health kits for Haitian relief @ 6:30 PM on Wednesday, February 10. We invite all St. John’s members and visitors to contribute the contents of at least one health kit (estimated value $12). Individual items from the contents list are also welcomed.
UMCOR health kits provide basic necessities to […]
The family of one of Gabby Hanson’s classmates was displaced by the fire on Belknap street. They lost everything. She is 11 and wears women’s size 11 pants, medium shirts and size 7 shoes. She also has a two year old brother.
If you can help call Natalie Hanson.
The Garden Committee is looking for gardening tools that are in good condition for working in the garden.
There is a sign up sheet in Hartford Hall listing the tools that are needed.
Any tools that you could give would be appreciated.
Dear St. John’s Church Family,
I can’t tell you how proud you make me as your pastor. Your responses to the invitations to give last Sunday during worship were wonderful! I have sent off a mountain of letters of support to a church in Port au Prince. And Praise God! We have over $8000 so far […]
Haiti was rocked on Jan. 12 by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the area. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince.
Read full post...A blessed day to you, my Friends!!
The news out of Haiti is very troubling these days. Locally, I know Patrick Murphy has connections there from many years ago - and I went on a mission trip there myself, back in 1983. I begin this issue of “News & Notes” with a request from our Bishop […]
St. John’s Methodist Church invites the public to enjoy great food and good company at a delicious Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Jan.30, from 4:30-6:00 PM.
The menu includes roast turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, veggies, beverages and a delicious selection of desserts at a great-value cost of $8 adults, $7 seniors and $4 for children under 12.