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Worship Together - Witness by Serving

~ New Worship Time at 11am ~

Break-fast and Bible Study at 9:30am before worship

We offer worship in the sanctuary as well as online via Facebook live.

If you don't have a church home, come visit!

Pastor

Rev. Michele Fischer

Pastor Michele Fischer

Announcements for October 13

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and to all those who continue to provide love and support to victims of Hurricane Helene, by Steve Kesler.

Youth Group
The Youth Group (grades 6 through 12) will hold their monthly meeting today from 4 P.M. to 5 P.M.

Property Facilitator(s)
St. John’s is blessed to have beautiful facilities, and we need one or two facilitator(s) to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all. This ministry will focus on recruiting to get small tasks done and reaching out to vendors for quotes for more complex tasks. Please let Pastor Michele or a council member know if you feel called to serve.

Card Shower for Martha Richardson
Martha Richardson has been diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer. To show our love, St. John’s is hosting a card shower for her. Please send all cards to Martha Richardson at the following address: c/o The Heritage at Lowman, PO Box 444, White Rock, SC 29177.

Fall Fish Fry
LMM are holding a fish fry on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Noisy Offering on October 20, 2024
The noisy offering collected on October 20 will be sent to the SC Synod for Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas.

Mini-VBS
On Oct. 31, when Lexington-Richland 5 has early release for elementary and intermediate schools, St. John’s will offer a “Mini-VBS” from noon until 4 P.M. The children will be given lunch, and we will offer activities planned around a central theme for the day. We will need a few volunteers to help on these days from 11:30 A.M. until 4 P.M.

Save the Date for Fall Festival
On Saturday, November 2nd the Pomaria ELCA churches are hosting a Fall Festival at the town hall from 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. There will be food, hay rides, games and more. Those wanting to give out candy are invited to set up cars for “trunk or treat.” Pastor Michele is coordinating games. If you would like to volunteer to run a game for an hour, please let her know.

Camp Kinard Clean Up
A tree fell through the roof of one of the lodge buildings, and downed trees across the campgrounds require extensive cleanup. Clean up dates are scheduled for October 14 and 15 and November 9. To attend please register your group or as an individual at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/southcarolinalutheranretreatcenters/event/hurricanehelene/?blm_aid=51451 While registration is not required, it helps in planning. Those with chainsaws or tractors with bucket attachments are invited to bring those items with them.

Readings for Next Sunday

Isaiah 53:4-12

Psalm 91:9-16

Hebrews 5:1-10 

Mark 10:35-45

Serving on October 13

21st Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Altar Guild (green)

Jan Samson

Lector

Emma Gambrell

Communion Assistant

Charles Eleazer

Ushers/Greeters

Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax

Church Cleaning

Jim and Bonnie Stevens

Serving on October 20

22nd Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Flowers

Lynn Martin


Altar Guild (green)

Julianne Kleckley

Lector

Judy Hrinda

Communion Assistant

Lynn Martin

Ushers/Greeters

Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax

Church Cleaning

Jim and Bonnie Stevens

What's Happening at St. John's

Sunday, October 13

21st Sunday after Pentecost

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service 

12:15 pm

Council

4:00 pm

Youth Group

Wednesday, October 16

10:30 am

Bible Study 


Thursday, October 17

6:00 pm

Fish Fry

Sunday, October 20

22nd Sunday after Pentecost

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service 

4:00 pm

Confirmation Class

4:00 pm

Sunday School Class

Prayer List

In Our Prayers

Joy Bodnar (sister of Anita Kesler)
Michelle Boland (Daughter of Ray and Marcelle Boland and Friend of Amanda Matthews)
Ernestine Bouknight
Samantha Cannon and Family
Gloria Caulder
Bruce Compton (friend of Al Chapman and Jeff Bradshaw)
Diana Diaz and Family
Jennie Ellisor
Rafe Ellisor (friend of Jeff Bradshaw)
Sawyer Frost (Vince and Anna Fansler’s grandson)
Marcie Gambrell
Sally Grooms (Jeff Bradshaw’s aunt)
Wanda Hein (friend of Jeff Bradshaw)
Barbara Hiller
Curtis Howard
Gary Hydrick (Samsons’ friend)
Joe Kenick
Kathy Lindler
Rick Lindler (Barbara’s cousin)
Zane Lindler (Glenn Lindler’s brother)
Candace McRae (Neighbor of the Samsons)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)
Colt Protheroe
Delores Richardson (Norma’s sister)
Martha Richardson
Claude Saddler
Judy Saddler
Carol Serlin
Beverly Shealy
LaRue Snyder
Thomas Starnes (friend of the Bradleys)
Marlene Taylor (Stephanie Bradley Sister)
Lois Wolf (Former member)
Phoenix, Jackson and Their Mom

The Grieving Family and Friends of
Connie Lindler (Glenn Lindler’s Aunt)
and
George Wolf (Former Member)

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Ginny Aebischer and Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer

In Our Armed Forces
Connor Truax (US Army)