St. John’s will be serving supper at the Dover Friendly Kitchen on Tuesday, January 10th. We need yummy baked goods for dessert. Please make your favorite dessert and drop it off in Hartford Hall before 3 PM on the 10th. If you would like to server please be at St. Thomas by 4:30.
If you […]
Greetings to you, My Friends,
There’s not allot happening around the church this week, so there isn’t much news to share. Let me begin with something from Cheri N - who was the “chief arranger” of Advent/Christmas decorations in the sanctuary:
THANK YOU all for your contribution of the Poinsettia’s for Christmas. They were beautiful! Thank you […]
The St. John’s congregation is no stranger to crises. We have supported and continue to support many in and out of our church family who have been dealing with severe illness. Have you ever wished you could do more than drop off a meal?
On Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM, the Education Committee will host […]
Men’s Book Group will meet Monday, January 9 at 7 PM at the home of Lenny Colongione.
January’s book is Sarah’s Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay. It is a remarkable novel that offers a compelling look at a tragic past.
It’s a quick read. Feel free to come and join us.
This year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. “service,” Sunday, January 15th at 7 PM, will take place at St. John’s.
The emphasis will build on last year’s focus – large group interaction with small cell groups – where we will seek to become more aware of their own prejudices, barriers and similarities. We are de-emphasizing a worship […]
Announcing EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING in the Tri-State District
Two Sessions of Early Response Training (the UMCOR Basic ERT course) are scheduled to take place in 2012.
One session is offered from 8:30 am – 5 pm on January 07, 2012 at the Milford UMC, 327 N. River Rd., Milford, NH 03055. An alternate date and location […]
St. John’s UMC Church Conference Regarding Becoming a Reconciling Congregation
A special all Church Conference will be held February 5, 2012 at 11:00 in Hartford Hall. District Superintendent Mike Davis will preside. All members of St. John’s congregation are urged to attend this special session to decide if St. John’s will become a Reconciling Congregation, and […]
A Blood Drive will be held in Hartford Hall Friday, January 6th, from 1 to 6 PM. Come join us. We need your home baked goodies, soups and sandwiches to feed the donors. Many will be dropping in after a long day at work so we love to serve them a meal after they have […]
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I start this issue of “News & Notes” with sad news, but important news. This is part of an obituary that appeared in this morning’s edition of “Foster’s”:
A. Harvey Knepp died on December 21, at Riverside Rest Home at the age of 91. He was born December 2, 1920 near […]
Women’s Book Group will meet on Monday, January 9 (note the change in date), at the home of Shari Grieve to watch “The End of the Affair.” See Shari, Diana Schuman, Judy Strate or Judith Custer for information. The February 6 selection will be The Power of One by Bruce Courtney. Books will be available […]
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