Announcements for November 17

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

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

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

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, January 19

Second Sunday after Epiphany

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service


Monday, January 20



12:00 pm

Painting Day


Wednesday, January 22


10:30 am

Bible Study

Sunday, January 26

Third Sunday after Epiphany

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 Lego Club