Dear St. John’s Church Family,
I came across this quotation, and thought I’d start this issue of “News & Notes” with it. It seems to fit into the season well. “We are part of a holy universe, not its creators and not its rulers. God has done the creating, God does the judging, and God waits […]
Hello to all my friends at St. John’s Church
What a wonderful part of the world to live in!! Even though the colors are getting “tired,” it’s been a wonderful fall. And even though it’s getting cold, it’s a reminder that every day, with its changing weather “pattern,” is a new gift to us - that […]
Dear St. John’s Folks,
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and […]
Dear St. John’s Church family and friends,
We’re in “the season” of lots of ministry happenings at St. John’s Church, and I’ll just jump into the things I want to lift up.
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will take place tomorrow, from 2 till 7 PM. Jinny Scott has done a terrific job lining things up, […]
10/14/08
Hello St. John’s Church Family,
Mary Avrett asked me to send this important note out as a “special” News & Notes:
St. John’s Annual Harvest and Holly Fair and Silent Auction is November 1st. We’ve asked all of the families in Sunday School to bring in either a new baking item or a new scrap booking item. […]
The Men’s Book & Video Group will meet on Monday, October 13 @ 7 PM to discuss Sara Gruen’s “Water for Elephants”. This is a tale about a circus during the Great Depression, and twists of memory articulated in the voice of a very old man. All St. John’s men, both members and visitors, are […]
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It is wonderful to be home from my venture last week to Kansas, but I have to tell you that this event was one of the most enjoyable, and beneficial events I have ever attended. There were many things that I would like to address with our church leaders about the […]
September 25, 2008 St. John’s Church “News & Notes”
Happy Autumn, my Friends,
Though I’ve seen it in years gone by, I’m borrowing this piece from the most recent issue of St. Mark’s UMC, Kittery newsletter: “My church is composed of people like me. We make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. Its […]
October is the month for the Older Adults Luncheon in Hartford Hall. This year the luncheon will be on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. All church members seventy or older and their spouses are invited to lunch, which will include pie and ice cream. There will be time for socializing and visiting so […]
Read full post...Women’s Book Circle will meet on Monday, October 6th, at 7 PM, at Rita Murphy’s home in Durham. We will discuss Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. This is a novel about a unique form of communication and the dangers and blessings of friendships. All are welcome. If […]
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