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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 January 12, 2025

Altar Flowers
Today the altar flowers, given by Ann Carlson to the Glory of God, are dedicated to the faithful workers who beautified our sanctuary and fellowship hall for Advent and Christmas.

Break Fast and Bible Study
Dr. Russell Kleckley will continue leading us in a review of the Old Testament.

Prayer List
The prayer list was refreshed. Please send an email to the church email at office@stjohnsirmo.org or place a note in the offering plate to add someone to the list. Also include an address for the person you are asking us to pray for so we can send them a card letting them know we are praying for them.

Council Retreat
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, Council will meet at the church from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. to discuss the following:
• Goals for 2025
• Council covenant
• Property priorities

Youth Group
The Youth Group, which is for all in grades 6-12, meets tonight as well as the 2nd Sunday of each month at 4 P.M. Tonight they will finalize the paint color for the youth room.

Volunteer Opportunities
We need volunteers to help paint the youth room on Jan. 20th and a few people to help prep the room(s) on either Jan. 17, 18 or 19. We will spray paint some furniture and paint at least one room, maybe two, depending on volunteers. Please let pastor Michele know by Jan. 17 if you can help.

Flower and Cleaning Charts – 2025
The flower and cleaning charts for 2025 are posted in the narthex. Please select the dates when you would like to take advantage of these opportunities to serve.

Readings for Next Sunday

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 

John 2:1-11

Serving on January 12

First Sunday After Epiphany

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Altar Guild (white)

Julianne Kleckly

Lector

Emma Gambrell


Communion Assistant

Charles Eleazer

Ushers/Greeters

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Tim and Nancy Bradshaw

Serving on January 19

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Flowers

Available

Altar Guild (green)

Bonnie Stevens

Lector

Steve Kesler

Communion Assistant

Steve Kesler

Ushers/Greeters

 George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Tim and Nancy Bradshaw

What's Happening at St. John's

Sunday, January 12

First Sunday after Epiphany

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service

12:15 pm

Congregation Council

4:00 pm

Youth Group

Wednesday, January 15

10:30 am

Bible Study

Thursday, January 16

11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Mini-VBS

Saturday, January 18

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Council Retreat

Sunday, January 19

Second Sunday after Epiphany

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service 

Prayer List

In Our Prayers

Members
Gloria Caulder
Glenn Lindler
Kathy Lindler
Martha Richardson
Judy Saddler
LaRue Snyder

Family and Friends
Linda Brake (Judy Saddler’s Sister)
Lynda Burnside [Ann Carlson’s Sister-in-Law (Arvid’s Sister)]
LeighAnn Forsberg (Friend of Donna Cook)
Joe Kenick (Ann Carlson’s Brother)
Candace McRae (Neighbor of the Samsons)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)

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

In Our Armed Forces
Connor Truax (US Army)
John Morrison (US Army)