KATRINA MISSION TEAM ORIENTATION NIGHT
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 @ 6:30 PM
Our 8th Louisiana mission trip takes place during school vacation, April 21-29. Returning to St Bernard Parish, we again partner with The St Bernard Project, www.stbernardproject.org. Regardless of one’s construction skill level, every member of our team reflects our continued commitment to the people of Greater […]
Happy New Year St. John’s!!
Lots happening around the church - or maybe it just seems like allot, with Sandy out of the office. Let me begin simply by saying Sandy’s surgery went very well, and she’s doing “swimmingly!” Her biggest problem now is boredom - as she feels fine, but can’t do anything yet. Thanks […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Read full post...Christmas Greetings to you, my Friends,
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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6:30pm - Service for all ages with carols, communion and “an angel to follow up!”
8:00pm - Reflective time as carols are played on the Charles Brown Memorial Carillon (bell tower).
9:00pm - A traditional Christmas Eve service with lessons, carols, choir and communion led by Rev. Earle R. Custer.
11:00pm - A quiet and reflective service […]