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