Announcements for January 5 2025
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in Celebration of the Birth of our Savior by Judy Hrinda.
Break Fast and Bible Study
When Dr. Russell Kleckley returns on January 5, he will lead a review of the Epiphany in the Gospel of Matthew.
Poinsettias
Thank you to those who provided poinsettias to beautify the chancel. Please take them with you after today’s worship service.
Prayer List
The prayer list will be refreshed on January 1. Please send an email to the church email at office@stjohnsirmo.org or place a note in the offering plate to keep someone on the list beginning January 1 or to add someone else. 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.
Installation of Council Members
Donna Cook and Jan Samson, who were elected to fill vacant positions on Council at the annual meeting last month, will be installed as Council members during the service next Sunday, January 5, 2025.
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 43:1-7 |
Psalm 29 |
Acts 8:14-17 |
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 |
Serving on December 29 | First Sunday of Christmas |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Altar Guild (white) | Jan Samson |
Lector | Judy Hrinda |
Communion Assistant | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax |
Church Cleaning | Jan Samson |
Serving on January 5 | Epiphany of Our Lord |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Kathy Hendrix |
Altar Guild (white) | Nancy Bradshaw |
Lector | Donna Cook |
Communion Assistant | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | George Eleazer and Steve Kesler |
Church Cleaning | Tim and Nancy Bradshaw |
What's Happening at St. John's | |
Sunday, January 5 | Epiphany of Our Lord |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship Service |
4:00 pm | Confirmation Class |
4:00 pm | Elementary Bible Class |
Wednesday, January 8 | |
10:30 am | Bible Study |
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 |