Special Events
Pastor Jaime’s St. John’s Ministry Update
Greetings, St. John’s family.
I pray you are staying encouraged in the midst of intentional isolation. This too shall pass and before you now it, life will resume with all the buzz and busyness we have come to embrace so well. In the meantime, use this period of relative quiet and solitude to mediate upon God’s faithfulness. You may take a walk or sit at home and play cards (in groups of less than 10 people!), or simply rest. Whatever you choose to do, make the time count!
With regard to our ministry over the next 2 weeks, we will follow the recommendation of Bishop Carter to refrain from meeting for public worship in order to maintain the well-being of all. In lieu of on-campus worship we are asking you to join us for an online Sunday worship experience. Information about how to join us will be sent via email, posted on the website, and posted on the Facebook pages in the next day or so. We will continue to monitor developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and will make the necessary adjustments to make sure we continue in ministry through adversity and limitations. As you well know, this is an ever-changing dynamic and we need to remain calm and prayerful. Together, in the Name of Christ, we will overcome and grow stronger in our relationship with God, our community and one another.
In our desire to keep everyone safe, the Staff and I have made the decision to cancel on-campus programming until further notice. Office hours will remain the same (Mon-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and our weekly time of Prayer and Healing will continue on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. All other activities and meetings—church or community based—have been cancelled.
Finally, I sincerely urge you to continue supporting your church with your prayer, gifts and talents. While we may not meet publicly for a few weeks, we will nonetheless continue serving the Lord and doing what we can to remain an effective witness in the community. Our financial gifts make it possible for us to move forward in Jesus’ name. You may mail your contribution (6611 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241), drop it off in the church office or our secure mailbox outside building, choose to contribute electronically by going to our website or by downloading Givelify on your cellphone (specific instructions will follow this notice.)
Brother and sisters, “for such a time as this God has called us…” (Esther 4:14) I look forward to the day we get to look back at this particular season in life and ministry and share with the world the new and amazing things God will do in us and through us. The best news is, God is still with us!
We continue,
Serving All. Following One,
Pastor Jaime
Greetings, St. John’s family.
I pray you are staying encouraged in the midst of intentional isolation. This too shall pass and before you now it, life will resume with all the buzz and busyness we have come to embrace so well. In the meantime, use this period of relative quiet and solitude to mediate upon God’s faithfulness. You may take a walk or sit at home and play cards (in groups of less than 10 people!), or simply rest. Whatever you choose to do, make the time count!
With regard to our ministry over the next 2 weeks, we will follow the recommendation of Bishop Carter to refrain from meeting for public worship in order to maintain the well-being of all. In lieu of on-campus worship we are asking you to join us for an online Sunday worship experience. Information about how to join us will be sent via email, posted on the website, and posted on the Facebook pages in the next day or so. We will continue to monitor developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and will make the necessary adjustments to make sure we continue in ministry through adversity and limitations. As you well know, this is an ever-changing dynamic and we need to remain calm and prayerful. Together, in the Name of Christ, we will overcome and grow stronger in our relationship with God, our community and one another.
In our desire to keep everyone safe, the Staff and I have made the decision to cancel on-campus programming until further notice. Office hours will remain the same (Mon-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and our weekly time of Prayer and Healing will continue on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. All other activities and meetings—church or community based—have been cancelled.
Finally, I sincerely urge you to continue supporting your church with your prayer, gifts and talents. While we may not meet publicly for a few weeks, we will nonetheless continue serving the Lord and doing what we can to remain an effective witness in the community. Our financial gifts make it possible for us to move forward in Jesus’ name. You may mail your contribution (6611 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241), drop it off in the church office or our secure mailbox outside building, choose to contribute electronically by going to our website or by downloading Givelify on your cellphone (specific instructions will follow this notice.)
Brother and sisters, “for such a time as this God has called us…” (Esther 4:14) I look forward to the day we get to look back at this particular season in life and ministry and share with the world the new and amazing things God will do in us and through us. The best news is, God is still with us!
We continue,
Serving All. Following One,
Pastor Jaime
April
Prayer & Healing Service
Wednesday, April 1st • 11:00 am
In the Parlor
We continue to gather to pray during this critical time. We welcome you to join us on Wednesday mornings for this anointed time of prayer and healing.
Wednesday, April 1st • 11:00 am
In the Parlor
We continue to gather to pray during this critical time. We welcome you to join us on Wednesday mornings for this anointed time of prayer and healing.
Choir Practice
Wednesday, April 1st • 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
CANCELLED
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, April 1st • 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
CANCELLED
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, April 1st • 6:00-7:30 pm
In the Parlor
CANCELLED
Join us as we study our Living Word together. For more information, contact Jennifer Spurr.
Wednesday, April 1st • 6:00-7:30 pm
In the Parlor
CANCELLED
Join us as we study our Living Word together. For more information, contact Jennifer Spurr.
Prayer/Walk Sarasota (PWS)
Saturday, April 4th • 10:00 am-Noon
6457 Kahana Way, Lake Sarasota
Join us for this New Missional Community!!! We will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. We will meet at the parsonage to enjoy Bible Study, Fellowship, and a Prayer/Walk!
Contact Pastor Jaime for more information.
Saturday, April 4th • 10:00 am-Noon
6457 Kahana Way, Lake Sarasota
Join us for this New Missional Community!!! We will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. We will meet at the parsonage to enjoy Bible Study, Fellowship, and a Prayer/Walk!
Contact Pastor Jaime for more information.
Palm Sunday Worship
Sunday, April 5th • 10:00
Log in from 9:45 am-10:00 am. Service starts at 10:00 am. Click on the "Sermons" tab at the top of this page. Or click on this link: https://www.stjohns-sarasota.com/sermons.html May we all be blessed with this special Palm Sunday service.
Please be in prayer as a family for our pastor, recovering from surgery, and also for those affected by the COVID-19 virus and it's impact. Pray also for St. John's as we continue to do ministry.
Sunday, April 5th • 10:00
Log in from 9:45 am-10:00 am. Service starts at 10:00 am. Click on the "Sermons" tab at the top of this page. Or click on this link: https://www.stjohns-sarasota.com/sermons.html May we all be blessed with this special Palm Sunday service.
Please be in prayer as a family for our pastor, recovering from surgery, and also for those affected by the COVID-19 virus and it's impact. Pray also for St. John's as we continue to do ministry.
Lenten Bible Study with Krista Mulhollen
Tuesday, April 7th
Home Study
We will be experiencing and studying spiritual disciplines: fasting, solitude, meditation, study, worship, and prayer.
Tuesday, April 7th
Home Study
We will be experiencing and studying spiritual disciplines: fasting, solitude, meditation, study, worship, and prayer.
LIFT (Ladies in Faith Together)
Tuesday, April 7th • 10:30 am
Community Room
Tuesday, April 7th • 10:30 am
Community Room
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 9th • 7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels. Communion served. Nursery provided.
Thursday, April 9th • 7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels. Communion served. Nursery provided.
Prayer Walk
Sunday, April 5th • Noon–2:00 pm
Wednesday, April 8th • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Thursday, April 9th • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Friday, April 10th • 10:00 am–7:00 pm
In the Gym
A series of prayer stations designed to help you draw closer to our Lord. This will be an experiential opportunity to observe Jesus’ last days and hours on earth.
Sunday, April 5th • Noon–2:00 pm
Wednesday, April 8th • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Thursday, April 9th • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Friday, April 10th • 10:00 am–7:00 pm
In the Gym
A series of prayer stations designed to help you draw closer to our Lord. This will be an experiential opportunity to observe Jesus’ last days and hours on earth.
Easter Services
Sunday, April 12th
6:00 am Sunrise Service
8:00 & 11:00 am Traditional Services
9:30 am Ignite! Contemporary Service
All are welcome!
Nursery provided at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 12th
6:00 am Sunrise Service
8:00 & 11:00 am Traditional Services
9:30 am Ignite! Contemporary Service
All are welcome!
Nursery provided at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Prayer for Revival Gathering Dates
Sunday, April 19th • 6:00 pm
Christ United Methodist of Venice
May 17th: Grace Sarasota
*All gatherings start at 6:00 pm.
Sunday, April 19th • 6:00 pm
Christ United Methodist of Venice
May 17th: Grace Sarasota
*All gatherings start at 6:00 pm.
Living Hope
Saturday, April 25th • 11:30 am
In the Parlor
A missional community serving those who are living with illness. This group will be a place to connect with others going through some of the same challenges. It will be a time for Bible Study, encouragement, and prayer. We will meet once a month on the fourth Saturday of the month at 11:30 am in the Parlor of the church. Our first Bible study will be on Saturday, April 25th. We will be using Right Now Media: Joni Eareckson Tada's "How Can God Help You Deal with Chronic Pain, Disability, and Illness?". Contact Marianne Moschella for more information.
Saturday, April 25th • 11:30 am
In the Parlor
A missional community serving those who are living with illness. This group will be a place to connect with others going through some of the same challenges. It will be a time for Bible Study, encouragement, and prayer. We will meet once a month on the fourth Saturday of the month at 11:30 am in the Parlor of the church. Our first Bible study will be on Saturday, April 25th. We will be using Right Now Media: Joni Eareckson Tada's "How Can God Help You Deal with Chronic Pain, Disability, and Illness?". Contact Marianne Moschella for more information.
May
Zoom Bible Study via RightNow Media
Beginning Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm.
We will be offering a five-week Bible Study on Max Lucado’s book, Anxious for Nothing. This series will be lead by Rev. Cindy-Beth. We are asking you to watch the video prior to our meeting and then we will discuss it together.
This video study by Max Lucado explores God’s promise in Philippians 4:4–8 and shows that while anxiety is part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate life. As you follow God’s prescription for worry – celebrate his goodness, ask for help, leave your concerns with him, meditate on good things – you will experience his peace. You can stop letting anxiety rule your day and find true calm and contentment in Christ.
May 26 – Rejoice in the Lord Always (22 minutes)
June 2 – Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All (20 minutes)
June 9 – Present Your Requests to God (21 minutes)
June 16 – The Peace of God Will Guard Your Heart (22 minutes)
June 23 – Meditate on These Things (21 minutes) This will end on our regular monthly meeting date for the Sisterhood Pack.
If you have not yet set up an account with RightNow Media, you can register via our website. If you have any questions or problems setting up your account, please don't hesitate to Carolyn.
Beginning Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm.
We will be offering a five-week Bible Study on Max Lucado’s book, Anxious for Nothing. This series will be lead by Rev. Cindy-Beth. We are asking you to watch the video prior to our meeting and then we will discuss it together.
This video study by Max Lucado explores God’s promise in Philippians 4:4–8 and shows that while anxiety is part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate life. As you follow God’s prescription for worry – celebrate his goodness, ask for help, leave your concerns with him, meditate on good things – you will experience his peace. You can stop letting anxiety rule your day and find true calm and contentment in Christ.
May 26 – Rejoice in the Lord Always (22 minutes)
June 2 – Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All (20 minutes)
June 9 – Present Your Requests to God (21 minutes)
June 16 – The Peace of God Will Guard Your Heart (22 minutes)
June 23 – Meditate on These Things (21 minutes) This will end on our regular monthly meeting date for the Sisterhood Pack.
If you have not yet set up an account with RightNow Media, you can register via our website. If you have any questions or problems setting up your account, please don't hesitate to Carolyn.
June
Costa Rica Mission Trip
June 23rd-29th
This year's trip will be a medical missions and work team. Those interested in participating in the trip should contact Krista Mulhollen for more information.
June 23rd-29th
This year's trip will be a medical missions and work team. Those interested in participating in the trip should 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.
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
Information
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.
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.