Devon Horse Show Parking
May 22- 31
It is April and that means that Horse Show Parking is just around the corner! Erin will soon be dreaming of orange cones, tickets and parking strategies.
The entire St. John's community helps with our fundraiser. Each year we raise between $11,000 and $13,000 for our youth mission trips. Half of our funds go to organizations chosen by the CE committee and our youth.
Over the course of ten days our church is turned into a fun parking operation. We always need help with things like supplies or parking. If you would like to donate your time let Erin know and look for more information coming soon.
New this year:
Horse show parking t-shirts
Online sign ups
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What's Happening in WoRM?
Jesus’ Big Words
Matthew 5:13-16; 5:38- 42; 6:25-34
The ministry of Jesus lasted close to three years but left us with so many words of wisdom. Jesus’ parables are stories that have been passed down for thousands of years. In our final rotation for this year we will learn about some of those important words.
In the book of Matthew teaches us about what it means to be a witness of Christ, what it is to be a peacemaker and how to trust in God. We look forward to our children learning more about the life lessons that Jesus offers us.
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Broad Street Ministries
Over the past year Erin has been working with the leaders of Broad Street Ministries, www.broadstreetministry.org, in Philadelphia to develop a youth mission experience in the city. Bill Golderer, the convening minister and Erika Funk, Youth initiative minister feel called to create a place where youth can do the work of Christ in Philadelphia.
St. John's has been partnering with their initiative and would like bring our youth this fall for the program. Senior highs would share a night at the church with other youth from the mainline. Worship and dinner would be the highlights for that night. On Saturday morning teens would share in a local mission project, lunch and reflection. More information is coming soon.
Won't you consider serving your brothers and sisters?
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Sunday School
September 9 we will begin our new Sunday School year. How wonderful to see our children and youth learn more about God. Sunday School is a huge part of ministry to them. Please join us for an hour a week for gifts that last beyond the school year.
Babies- Chrissy Bouvier- Nursery downstairs in church building
2's and 3's- Pat Churchill- room below the sanctuary
Prek/K-Lauren Feldman, Sue Parsons- room below the sanctuary
First Grade- Debbie Railton, Karen Murray, Katie Eaddy, Jen Neely- bell choir room
Second-sixth grades- WoRM program
Seventh- eighth grades- Becky and Mike Wagner, Chris and Dick Oliver- McMillan room in Carriage House
Ninth-twelfth grades- Erin Hayes, Paula Hedderick- Senior High room in Carriage House
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Alleluia Children's Choir: Young Voices Sing to the Lord
Rehearsals on Sundays at 11:00 am
There's nothing quite as sweet as children's crystal clear voices being raised in praise at Sunday worship. St. John's Alleluia Choir for children through grade 5 is a fun way for youngest members to participate in worship. We meet in the sanctuary at 11:00 am each Sunday. Please see Director Diane Legnini for more details. |
Rejoicing Ringers Handbell Choir
Rehearsals on Sundays at 11:00 am
The Rejoicing Ringers (the Senior High Choir) is made up of students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades. They rehearse on Sundays from 11:00 to 12:00, right after the church service. They usually ring five times a year, alternating with the adult handbell choir.
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Jingle Bells Choir
Rehearsals on Sundays, 6:00 pm
The Jingle Bells is our newest handbell choir made up of students in 5th and 6th grades. They rehearse on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 6:45. For this their inaugural year, we expect them to ring three or four times. |
Junior High Fellowship
Sundays, 4-6:30 pm
Weekly Junior High Fellowship resumed on September 17th, and we are looking forward to a great year. October is filled with special events for the Junior High students in 6th-8th grade. Regular Fellowship events will be held on Sundays, October 1, 8, and 29. Join Erin Hayes from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in the Carriage House for fun, friendship, service and spirituality. Activities are different each week.
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Attention 8th Graders!
Confirmation Classes, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Eighth Graders, this is YOUR year for confirmation! Confirmation classes begin in January, meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm as part of Supper at St John's. It is very important that you plan to attend all of these sessions with Dr. Wilson. In addition, each student will be asked to select a mentor to guide you through the process. Start thinking about your adult friends at St. John's so that you'll have a list of suggestions for your mentor as confirmation begins. |
