Women's Ministry

We invite all women into the membership of the Women’s Ministry of St. John’s United Methodist Church. We are an open, diverse community of Christian women at St. John’s that challenges each other toward the full and equal responsibility and participation of all women in the church’s life, ministry and are dedicated to supporting each other through the challenges of life.

Our purpose is to bring women of St. John’s together in fellowship on a quarterly basis in some special event. We strive to include all women of St. John’s from the youngest to the oldest.

We meet in board meetings quarterly and are governed by a Director, Co-Director, Secretary, Treasurer and Leaders of all the women’s small groups and teams.

The mission of the Women’s Ministry is realized through spiritually-oriented programs, retreats and activities that enrich the lives of women including:

Small group sharing
Reflection and study
Worship and prayer
Community involvement through missions
Social and recreational events

Local Missions Supported

SPARRC, Resurrection House, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Gifts from God, supports Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Staff and Operations Ministries.

Ryan Troyer Scholarship Fund Founded by Nancy Lanier

Applications are available for the Ryan Troyer Scholarship for Continuing Education, sponsored by the St. John’s Women’s Ministry. The scholarship is open to any member of St. John’s who plans to further his/her education, provided they have not already received a scholarship award. Only one gift will be awarded per person.

Applications are available and due to the church office no later than April 2, 2012.
The applicant must have an acceptance letter from an institute of higher education.
There is a Love Offering box in the Lobby for the scholarship fund. You can drop in any amount from 1 dollar up...or even your loose change each week. Please donate to this worthy cause...it benefits all the members of St. Johns UMC.
We do not have fundraisers for the scholarship...it is solely funded by the church family.
This is a blessed way to remember and honor Ryan Troyer and Nancy Lanier and their love for St. Johns.
Applications will be in the lobby, front desk of the church office and on the Women’s Ministry Bulletin Board located in the hallway next to the Parlor.

If you have any questions, or want an application emailed to you, please contact Cher Rowe at 377-0814 or Rowe801@gmail.com

BackPack Kids Program

St. John’s is partnering with All Faith’s Food Bank to make a difference in the lives of children who attend McIntosh Middle School. Many of our children who receive food through the school system during the day have little or nothing to eat on the weekends. Through this outreach program, we can make a difference in their lives during the weekend.

How can you help?

A gift donation of $43 will feed one hungry or homeless children for 6 months.
A gift donation of $86 will feed one hungry or homeless children for the entire school year.
We need individuals who are willing to help pack the food weekly. Packing days will be Wednesdays; daytime and evening spots are available.

For more information, please contact one of the following St. Johns Back Pack Committee members:
Cher Rowe at Rowe801@gmail.com / 374-3243
Judy Donaldson at cjsmamma@gmail.com / 924-1520
Dori Copeland at rxdori@earthlink.net / 922-9456

Please download the registration form and return it to one of the above members if you can help.

Women’s Friday Morning Bible Study

10:00 a.m. in the Parlor
Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of The Spirit - Member Book by Beth Moore

An in-depth women's Bible study of the fruit of the Holy Spirit as presented in the book of Galatians. Beth walks participants through each trait listed in the fruit and encourages women to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life. Through this study participants will look at the supernatural aspects of the fruit and that you cannot grow, learn, or produce the fruit on your own. Beth challenges you to develop the fruit by maintaining an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God. A Spirit-filled life truly results in living beyond yourself.

A twelve week study. Cost: $15 per book. Childcare available upon request.

Contact Jodi at jla24@comcast.net or Lorraine at programs@stjohns-sarasota.com

Evening Circle

The meeting is opened with prayer and an inspirational reading before we discuss which projects need addressing. Projects include: Fellowship, Service, Fund Raising, Support Ryan Troyer Scholarship Fund Founded by Nancy Lanier, attend service and mission projects as a group, enjoys concerts and retreats together, serves for special gatherings at church, helps with children’s ministry when needed.

Circle Leader: Vesta Snell / 650.8961
The Evening Circle meets the second Thursday of the month at Vesta’s house.
Social Time 6:30 p.m. / Meeting Time 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Wreath Project

The Christmas Wreath Project is the largest fundraiser the women participate in. Through this event, they are able to generate funds to help support their mission projects. If you have never made the wreaths before, that is okay. There are plenty of experienced wreath makers available to teach you. Don’t miss this special time to fellowship with old and new friends. This project begins at the end of November and usually runs a little over two weeks.

Contact

Vesta Snell
Director
941.650.8961
or email
vesta@inndesigninc.com

Kelli Anderson
Co-Director
941.377.5345
or email
kellisanderson@hotmail.com

Shirley Adams
Secretary
941.378.9596
or email
shirleyaadams@comcast.net

Janet Narvaez
Treasurer
941.379.4516
or email
janet2609@verizon.net

Shirley Adams
United Methodist Women President
941.378.9596
or email
shirleyaadams@comcast.net

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