Special Events
December
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Monday, December 2nd - Saturday, December 7th
Sign your group up and make a fun outing of it!
Sign up sheets available in the Narthex.
Monday, December 2nd - Saturday, December 7th
Sign your group up and make a fun outing of it!
Sign up sheets available in the Narthex.
Prayer & Healing Service
Wednesday, December 4th • 11:00 am
In the Parlor
We welcome you to join us on Wednesday mornings for this anointed time of prayer and healing.
Wednesday, December 4th • 11:00 am
In the Parlor
We welcome you to join us on Wednesday mornings for this anointed time of prayer and healing.
Christianity for Dummies Part Deux!
Wednesday, December 4th • 6:00 pm
Rooms 101-102
Join us as we to continue growing together.
Wednesday, December 4th • 6:00 pm
Rooms 101-102
Join us as we to continue growing together.
Choir Practice
Wednesday, December 4th • 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
We would love to have you join us on Wednesday nights to practice for our Sunday services.
Handbell Choir meets from 6:00 -7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir meets from 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Contact our Choir Director, Nicole Smith, for more information about this exciting Ministry.
Wednesday, December 4th • 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
We would love to have you join us on Wednesday nights to practice for our Sunday services.
Handbell Choir meets from 6:00 -7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir meets from 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Contact our Choir Director, Nicole Smith, for more information about this exciting Ministry.
Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, December 4th • 6:00-7:30 pm
In the Parlor
We'll start off by spending the first half of the Fall diving deeper into the Lord's Prayer and learning to "Pray Like Jesus". The second half of the Fall, we'll be building spiritual stamina as we study the life of the prophet, Elijah. For more information, contact Jennifer Spurr.
Wednesday, December 4th • 6:00-7:30 pm
In the Parlor
We'll start off by spending the first half of the Fall diving deeper into the Lord's Prayer and learning to "Pray Like Jesus". The second half of the Fall, we'll be building spiritual stamina as we study the life of the prophet, Elijah. For more information, contact Jennifer Spurr.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Thursday, December 5th • 5:00 pm
In the Parlor
All welcome to join us. We are great teachers if you would like to learn to knit or crochet.
Thursday, December 5th • 5:00 pm
In the Parlor
All welcome to join us. We are great teachers if you would like to learn to knit or crochet.
Poinsettias for the Altar
Deadline December 11th
Order forms to dedicate Christmas poinsettias for the altar can be found at the table as you exit the narthex. Please place order form and payment (with notation for poinsettias) in offering plate.
Deadline December 11th
Order forms to dedicate Christmas poinsettias for the altar can be found at the table as you exit the narthex. Please place order form and payment (with notation for poinsettias) in offering plate.
Sewing Sewls
Friday, December 13th • 11:00 am
Community Room
All welcome to join our Missional Community.
Friday, December 13th • 11:00 am
Community Room
All welcome to join our Missional Community.
Elf Express
Please return donations by December 11th.
The LIFT Ministry is collecting toys, clothing and gifts for needy kids from tots to teenagers again this year. Bring unwrapped gifts of any shapes and sizes to the bin in the Narthex.
Please return donations by December 11th.
The LIFT Ministry is collecting toys, clothing and gifts for needy kids from tots to teenagers again this year. Bring unwrapped gifts of any shapes and sizes to the bin in the Narthex.
Children's Musical: Straight Outta Bethlehem
Saturday, December 14th • 5:00 pm
In the Sanctuary
Children's musical followed by refreshments and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Saturday, December 14th • 5:00 pm
In the Sanctuary
Children's musical followed by refreshments and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Administrative Council Meeting
Sunday, December 15th • Following the 3rd Service
All members please join us for this brief, very important end of year meeting.
Sunday, December 15th • Following the 3rd Service
All members please join us for this brief, very important end of year meeting.
Christmas Tree Lot/Wreaths
Helpers Needed Through December 15th or until Sold Out
Monday - Friday 4 pm-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-8 pm
Sunday 1 pm-8 pm
Come help with the annual sale - anytime until Dec. 15th or until we sell out. Even if you can only give an hour or two, we need your help selling, loading, and caring for trees, as well as making wreaths.
Bring the church bulletin and receive $5.00 off a beautifully decorated wreath from our lot Sunday, December 8th & Monday, December 9th only.
Helpers Needed Through December 15th or until Sold Out
Monday - Friday 4 pm-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-8 pm
Sunday 1 pm-8 pm
Come help with the annual sale - anytime until Dec. 15th or until we sell out. Even if you can only give an hour or two, we need your help selling, loading, and caring for trees, as well as making wreaths.
Bring the church bulletin and receive $5.00 off a beautifully decorated wreath from our lot Sunday, December 8th & Monday, December 9th only.
Sis•ter•hood Pack
Tuesday, December 17th • 7:00 pm
Community Room
Join us as we will offer blessings, scripture, prayers, conversation, and refreshments. Our time together will be a place to be "pampered" when needed or a shoulder to lean on. Plan on a lot of "group, sister hugs!"
Please contact Carolyn MacMillan for more information.
For more information, schedules and serving opportunities, please visit our web page here.
Blue Christmas Service
Thursday, December 19th • 7:00 pm
Come celebrate the birth of our Savior during this contemplative service. Communion will be served.
Thursday, December 19th • 7:00 pm
Come celebrate the birth of our Savior during this contemplative service. Communion will be served.
Ugly Christmas Sweater & Christmas Cookie Contest
Sunday, December 22nd
During all three services
Join our festive fun!
Sunday, December 22nd
During all three services
Join our festive fun!
Christmas Eve Services
Tuesday, December 24th
3:00 pm Children's Service: Communion & Candlelight
5:00 pm Candlelight Contemporary Service
7:00 pm Candlelight Traditional Service
Tuesday, December 24th
3:00 pm Children's Service: Communion & Candlelight
5:00 pm Candlelight Contemporary Service
7:00 pm Candlelight Traditional Service
One Worship Service
Sunday, December 29th • 10:00 am
Sunday, December 29th • 10:00 am
Passion Conference
Tuesday, December 31st - Thursday, January 2nd
A gathering of 18 to 25 year olds, Passion exists to see a generation leverage their lives for what matters most. The event is held in Atlanta, and this year's artists include: Crowder, Sadie Robertson, Lecrae, Tedashii, Andy Mineo, Kari Jobe, and more. The cost to attend is $119 per person, plus hotel and food.
Contact Krista Mulhollen for more information.
Tuesday, December 31st - Thursday, January 2nd
A gathering of 18 to 25 year olds, Passion exists to see a generation leverage their lives for what matters most. The event is held in Atlanta, and this year's artists include: Crowder, Sadie Robertson, Lecrae, Tedashii, Andy Mineo, Kari Jobe, and more. The cost to attend is $119 per person, plus hotel and food.
Contact Krista Mulhollen for more information.
Serving Opportunities
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” – Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
Volunteers for Lawn Crew
We are so blessed here at St. John's to have a crew that comes Wednesdays to keep our church grounds looking beautiful. We are currently looking for volunteers to come on Wednesday mornings to help us.
Please contact the church office if you can be a blessing to this mission.
We are so blessed here at St. John's to have a crew that comes Wednesdays to keep our church grounds looking beautiful. We are currently looking for volunteers to come on Wednesday mornings to help us.
Please contact the church office if you can be a blessing to this mission.
Movie Groups
We have an amazing Movie Group Ministry here at St. John’s. We meet different times of the month to watch an interesting movie together. After the movie we have time for fellowship and we get into some great discussions about the movie we just watched. We have been having a great time and would love for you to join us.
For more information, please contact Cindy O’Neil at 941-480-0674.
We have an amazing Movie Group Ministry here at St. John’s. We meet different times of the month to watch an interesting movie together. After the movie we have time for fellowship and we get into some great discussions about the movie we just watched. We have been having a great time and would love for you to join us.
For more information, please contact Cindy O’Neil at 941-480-0674.
Would you like to SERVE and be a blessing to our children?
We area always recruiting for all ages—nursery through 4th grades! We have opportunities on Wednesday Nights (5:30- 7:30) and Sunday Mornings (9:30 and 11:00). No experience is necessary, curriculum is provided and little prep time is needed.
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it." – Proverbs 22:6
We area always recruiting for all ages—nursery through 4th grades! We have opportunities on Wednesday Nights (5:30- 7:30) and Sunday Mornings (9:30 and 11:00). No experience is necessary, curriculum is provided and little prep time is needed.
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it." – Proverbs 22:6
Dedicate an Anthem
Music is such a wonderful way to honor or bless someone. Each dedicated anthem is $10.00. Please be sure to sign up in the lobby at sign-up central and place your payment in an offering envelope and put in the box labeled "Dedicate an Anthem" (also located at sign-up central).
Contact Nicole Smith at 941-925-2661 or email her here with any questions.
Music is such a wonderful way to honor or bless someone. Each dedicated anthem is $10.00. Please be sure to sign up in the lobby at sign-up central and place your payment in an offering envelope and put in the box labeled "Dedicate an Anthem" (also located at sign-up central).
Contact Nicole Smith at 941-925-2661 or email her here with any questions.
