OUR LENTEN JOURNEY
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
February 17 at 6:00 P.M.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
February 18
12:30 P.M. Imposition of Ashes
5:30 P.M. Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today the altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Pastor Michele’s father, Dick Cooper, by Ann Carlson.
NOISY OFFERING
The noisy offering collected today will be added to the $198.49 collected last week for the Souper Bowl of Caring and will be donated to Sharing God’s Love.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Confirmation class will meet from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. today. The topic is the Ten Commandments.
WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
St. John’s Lutheran Church and some of the other Dutch Fork Community Lutheran Churches are holding a combined service each Wednesday evening during Lent. Each week a different host church offers a meal at 6:00 P.M. with worship at 7:00 P.M. The pastors also rotate for the message each week. This gives the community a chance to hear different pastors preach and to visit our sister congregations. All are welcome for the meal, fellowship and worship.
WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
SUPPER 6:00 P.M. + WORSHIP 7:00 P.M.
Date | Host Church Host Church | Preaching |
February 25 | St. Thomas, Chapin | Pastor Tom Cassem |
March 4 | Mt. Olivet, Chapin | Pastor Frank Anderson |
March 11 | St. Michael’s, Columbia | Pastor Ozzie Herlong |
March 18 | Mt. Hermon, Peak | Pastor Michele Fischer |
March 25 | St. John’s, Irmo | To Be Announced |
HYGIENE KITS
Council has decided to repeat our project of creating hygiene kits for the needy. The kits will include the following components:
Bar of Soap (Regular)
Washcloth
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Toothbrush Holder/Brush Cap
Lip Balm
Tube Socks
Lotion (Tube or Bottle)
Bottle of Water
Small Pack of Tissues
Small Fleece Blanket
We are requesting donations of these items from the congregation throughout Lent. Please leave all donations on the stage in the Fellowship Hall. Financial donations may be made by placing a check or cash (in an envelope) in the offering plate, with the designation “hygiene kits.”
Contact Pastor Michele or Jan Samson with any questions.
ACTIVITIES AT POMARIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sharing Through Caring
Sharing through Caring, a grief ministry, will gather for lunch on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at noon in the Pomaria Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. These lunches n the third Tuesday of each month are open to all in the community who have experienced loss. Help spread the word. To RSVP please call or text Rita Boozer by February 15 at 803-924-5645.
Third Thursday Community Dinner
The Third Thursday Community Dinner will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. in the Pomaria Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. This month they will have a POTLUCK MEAL. If you are able to contribute towards the meal, please bring a dish to share. Kevin Boozer and Willie puppet will be our special guests. The Love Offering will go to the Pomaria Food Bank. No need to RSVP since this dinner is potluck.
Readings for Next Sunday |
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 |
Psalm 32 |
Romans 5:12-19 |
Matthew 4:1-11 |
Serving on February 15 | Transfiguration of our Lord |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | Ann Carlson |
Altar Guild (white) | Jan Samson |
Lector | Jimmy Snyder |
Communion Assistant | Jimmy Snyder |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer, Doug Truax |
Serving on February 18 | Ash Wednesday |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Altar Guild (purple) | Jan Samson |
Lector | Judy Hrinda |
Communion Assistant | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer, Doug Truax |
Serving on February 22 | First Sunday in Lent |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | No flowers during Lent |
Altar Guild (purple) | Bonnie Stevens |
Lector | Steve Kesler |
Communion Assistant | Steve Kesler |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer, Doug Truax |
What's Happening at St. John's | |
Sunday, February 15 | Transfiguration of our Lord |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Worship service |
11:00 am | Worship service w/ Noisy Offering |
12:30 pm | Confirmation Class |
Tuesday, February 17 | Shrove Tuesday |
6:00 pm | Pancake Supper |
Wednesday, February 18 | Ash Wednesday |
10:30 am | Bible Study |
12:30 pm | Service with Imposition of Ashes |
5:30 pm | Service with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion |
Sunday, February 22 | First Sunday in Lent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship service w/ Noisy Offering |
Upcoming Events | |
February 17 6:00 pm | Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper |
February 18 12:30 & 5:30 pm | Ash Wednesday |
February 25 6:00 pm | Lenten Service at St. Thomas |
February 26 12:30 pm | Mini-VBS |
March 1 12:30 pm | Youth Group |
March 4 6:00 pm | Lenten Service at Mt. Olivet |
March 8 12:30 pm | Council Meeting |
March 14 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Spring work day |
In Our Prayers
Members
Barbara Hiller
Glenn Lindler
Kathy Lindler
Judy Saddler
Grieving Family and Friends of:
Donna Cook
Dick Cooper (Pastor Michele’s Father)
Family and Friends
Ann Marie Brennan (Judy Saddler’s sister)
LeighAnn Forsberg (Friend of Donna Cook)
Sarah Cole (Sister of Judy Truax, Bobby Eleazer, and George Eleazer)
Lazarus and Thomas Gunter (Foster Children of the Bells)
Ann Derrick Heilig (Steve Derrick’s Sister)
Gary Hydrick (Friend of the Samsons)
Helen Looney (Sophia’s great grandmother)
Keith McAlister (Friend of Tim and Nancy Bradshaw)
Brianna McCarthy (Mother of Zoe Bell’s Friend, Sawyer)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)
Liam Moore (Jon Moore’s son)
Sam Perry (Neighbor and Friend of Many Members of St. John’s)
Ashley and Rob Temple (Friends of Anna Percival)
Clergy and Staff
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry
Bishop Ginny Aebischer & Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer
In Our Armed Forces
John Morrison (US Army)
Connor Truax (US Army)