YOUTH GROUP
Next Sunday, November 15, the youth group will meet at 12:30 PM. They will assemble gift bags for senior (age 80 and older) and homebound members. If you would like to contribute items for the gift bags, please contact Jan Samson or Pastor Michele. The youth will prepare a dozen gift bags.

COUNCIL MEETING
Council meets today following the worship service.

MINI-VBS
The last Mini-VBS in 2026 will be held on Thursday, November 12, and the children will learn about David. This program continues to be a blessing, and we are grateful for assistance from Mt. Olivet. They provided lunch and craft supplies for the October session.

FUNDRAISER FOR RESTORATION CHAPEL
On Tuesday, November 17, Dupre Catering and Events is hosting a fundraising dinner for Restoration Chapel, a ministry of the South Carolina Synod. Restoration Chapel, located in Greenwood, SC, provides a 90-day recovery program for up to ten women at a time.
This $100 per plate dinner will be hosted at 300 Senate Street. Dupre will also be accepting donations for this important program.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The children’s Christmas program will be held on Sunday, December 13. Rehearsals will be held on Nov. 21, Dec. 5, and
Dec. 12. The program will be followed by a covered dish dinner, so plan to bring your favorite dish to share.

REVISED CONSTITUTION
Council updated our constitution, which was last revised in 1999. The updated document, which conforms to the Model Constitution for Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, as of August 2025, has been distributed to voting members. Please study the document and plan to attend the following meetings.
• On November 22, 2026, following worship – A special congregation meeting to approve the revised constitution.
• On December 6, 2026, following worship – The annual meeting will include ratification of the constitution.
Please contact a member of Council with your questions and/or comments prior to the November 22 meeting.

LMM HEARTLAND CONFERENCE MEETING
The LMM Heartland Conference will hold its quarterly meeting at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 2461 St. Philips Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108 on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This is ladies’ night, and Pastor Randy’s Band will provide entertainment. The menu will consist of country fried pork cube steak, rice and gravy, various side dishes, desserts, and beverages. The cost is $15.00 per person payable at the door.

Today is the deadline to RSVP to Earl Leitzsey at 803-924-0906 or g_leitzsey@yahoo.com.

CARING FOR OUR FACILITIES
Thank you for the love and dedication you’ve shown during scheduled “work days” at St. John’s. Due to your accomplishments, our facilities are safer and more inviting. In preparation for our fall activities, Council is seeking volunteers once again to help spruce up our facilities. We encourage you to consider volunteering for any of the tasks listed below and to work on them as your schedule permits. If supplies are required, please contact a member of Council so that supplies can be purchased for you. If you choose to purchase supplies yourself, please keep your receipts so that we may reimburse you.
• Repair the floodlight on the back of the Sunday School building
• Replace burned-out bulbs in the overhead fixtures in the Fellowship Hall
• Test the floodlights in the Fellowship Hall and replace them as needed
• Clean windows
• Clean exteriors of buildings as needed
• Inventory music in the file cabinet in the back room of the church
• Complete inventory of handbells, associated supplies, and equipment
• Continue organizing craft materials, games, books, and other supplies in the Sunday School building