Announcements for October 20

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and in memory for Patty Eleazer and in honor of Bobby Eleazer by Lynn Martin.

Noisy Offering
The noisy offering collected today will be sent to the SC Synod for Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas.

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.

Planning Meeting for 2025
Please join us on October 27 in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship to provide input for the spending plan and goals for 2025. Light food will be served.

All Saints Sunday
November 3rd is All Saints Sunday when we will remember in worship those who have died in the last year. Please get Pastor Michele all names to be included in the bulletin by Monday, October 28th.

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.” If you would like to volunteer to run a game for an hour, please let Pastor Michele know.

Camp Kinard Clean Up
A clean up date for Camp Kinard is scheduled for November 9. To attend please register your group or as an individual at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/southcarolinalutheranretreatcenters/event/hurricanehelene/?blm_aid=51451. Registration is not required, but it helps in planning. Those with chainsaws or tractors with bucket attachments are invited to bring those items with them.

Reformation Day
Please wear red next Sunday in honor of Reformation Day.