Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of those who work faithfully to carry St. John’s traditions and beliefs into the future by Jim and Bonnie Stevens.
Break Fast and Bible Study
Dr. Russell Kleckley continues to lead us in a review of the Gospel of John during Bible study following breakfast.
Noisy Offering
The noisy offering collected today will be sent to the SC Synod for Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas.
Confirmation and Sunday School Classes
The confirmation and children’s Sunday School classes will meet from 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. today.
Community Thanksgiving Service
At 6 P.M. on Sunday, November 24, St. John’s will host the annual community Thanksgiving service with our neighbors in Christ, Shady Grove United Methodist Church. There will be a joint choir during the service and food compliments of Dupre Catering in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Please bring your favorite dessert to share.
Annual Congregational Meeting
The annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024, immediately following the worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve a spending plan for 2025 and to elect Council members.
Readings for Next Sunday |
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 |
Psalm 93 |
Revelation 1:4b-8 |
John 18:33-37 |
Serving on November 17 | 26th Sunday after Pentecost |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Altar Guild (white) | Julianne Kleckley |
Lector | Judy Hrinda |
Communion Assistant | Lynn Martin |
Ushers/Greeters | George Eleazer and Steve Kesler |
Church Cleaning | Judy Hrinda |
Serving on November 24 | Christ the King Sunday |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | Jan Samson |
Altar Guild (white) | Jan Samson |
Lector (morning) | Steve Kesler |
Lector (evening) | Jan Samson |
Communion Assistant (morning) | Steve Kesler |
Communion Assistant (evening) | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | George Eleazer and Steve Kesler |
Church Cleaning | Judy Hrinda |
What's Happening at St. John's | |
Sunday, November 17 | 26th 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 |
Wednesday, November 20 | |
10:30 am | Bible Study |
Sunday, November 24 | Christ the King Sunday |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship Service |
6:00 pm | Community Thanksgiving Service |
7:00 pm | Community Thanksgiving dinner |
In Our Prayers
Bill Brake (Judy Saddler’s brother-in-law)
Ann Marie Brennan (Judy Saddler’s friend)
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)
Sally Grooms (Jeff Bradshaw’s aunt)
Wanda Hein (friend of Jeff Bradshaw)
Barbara Hiller
Curtis Howard
Gary Hydrick (Samsons’ friend)
Joe Kenick
Glenn Lindler
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
Judy Saddler
Beverly Shealy
LaRue Snyder
Thomas Starnes (friend of the Bradleys)
Marlene Taylor (Stephanie Bradley Sister)
Lois Wolf (Former member)
Phoenix, Jackson and Their Mom (Former Foster children of the Bells)
Izacc and His family
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Ginny Aebischer and Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer
The Grieving Family and Friends of
Alex Estes (Son of Bobbi and Neil Estes)
In Our Armed Forces
Connor Truax (US Army)
John Morrison (US Army)