Archive for March, 2010

Women’s Book Group

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Newcomers are always welcome to our monthly book group!
April 5, 2010 - The book for April changed, as so many of our members had not yet gotten their copy of Disappearance, so we will do that book next year. The new book for April, which is available from half.com, is non-fiction. It is […]

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Spring Rummage Sale

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The annual St. John’s Spring Rummage Sale returns just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. Organized by the Outreach Committee, an attractive selection of clothing, accessories, shoes and linens will be offered for sale at bargain prices. Donations in good condition are accepted beginning Monday, May 3. Now is the time to begin your Spring […]

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Public Supper - Turkey

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Turkey Dinner will be served from 4:30 – 6 PM on Saturday, March 27th. Kick off your weekend by attending our monthly dinner in Hartford Hall. Turkey, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, beverage and a dessert bar will be served at a cost of $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $4 for children. We hope […]

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News & Notes 3/18/2010

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Dear St. John’s Church Family,
I’m late in getting to N&N, so I’ll go quickly in order to get it done and out!!
Last Sunday we observed “One Great Hour of Sharing.”  You folks donated $401 to date for the special offering that we received - to support the day-to-day operations of UM Committee on Relief!  Wow!  […]

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Sermon on 3/14/2010 by Mark Alley

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 14, 2010
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First Lesson ~ II Corinthians 5:16-21
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Second Lesson ~ Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
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Sermon by Mark Alley
©2010 Mark Monson Alley
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3.62 MB
Time: 15:50
Benediction
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Ice Cream Social

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

You’re Invited to an Ice Cream Social Wednesday, April 14th at 1 PM: Members of St. John’s are invited to join Wentworth Home residents for an Ice Cream Smorgasbord.
Make your favorite ice cream sundae complete with home-made hot fudge sauce, cherries, strawberries, caramel, pineapple and whipped cream!
Reservations needed: Call Sandy in the Church […]

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Food Pantry Sunday

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

It is St. John’s turn to collect personal care items such as tooth brushes and paste, toilet paper, shampoo, disposable razors, deodorant and soap. Also needed are disposable diapers. These are items that do not come in on a regular basis.
There is a door in the cabinet on the left of the narthex […]

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Pretzel Sunday

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

In about 610 A.D. a very creative Alpine Monk decided to make use of the pieces of dough left over from baking bread. The Monk formed them into thin strips folded into a looped twist to represent the folded arms of children in prayer.
The children of St. John’s will be making pretzels for the fellowship […]

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News & Notes 3/11/2010

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Lenten greetings to you, my Friends,
As we’re working through Lent, that means we’re getting closer to Holy Week, so I thought I’d begin this issue of “News & Notes” with a listing of the worship services for Holy Week and Easter:
Sunday, March 28th - Palm/Passion Sunday (we’ll call it “passion Sunday” ’cause we’re going to […]

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News & Notes 3/4/2010

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Dear St. John’s Church Family,
Much has happened since I wrote to you last Thursday!!  Storms here and earthquakes “there!”  Postponed Public Suppers and “presumed” worship cancellations (which really didn’t happen)!  There have been falling trees and damaged homes!  “Oh God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the […]

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