Announcements for February 16 2025

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given by Judy Hrinda to the glory of God and in honor of Don Alcorn for his many years of faithful service to St. John’s.

Break Fast
We will continue a discussion of recent events regarding Federal funding for Lutheran Services organizations.

Noisy Offering
The noisy offering collected today will benefit World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit organization. WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

Council Retreat
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Council will meet at the church from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. to discuss the following:
• Goals for 2025
• Council covenant
• Property priorities

LMM Meeting
LMM will have their quarterly meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. The menu is catfish stew. Sheriff Leon Lott and deputy Chris Lindler will be the guest speakers. All are welcome.

Martha Richardson
Martha Richardson has moved to the Haltiwanger building at the Heritage at Lowman. Martha’s new phone number is 803-932-8436. Her mailing address is still P.O. Box 444, White Rock, SC 29177.

Readings for Next Sunday

Acts 10:34-43 
            Isaiah 65:17-25 {alternate}

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 

1 Corinthians 15:1926
            Acts 10:34 {alternate}

Luke 24:1-12

             John 20:1-18 {alternate}

Serving on February 16

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Altar Guild (green)

Nancy Bradshaw

Lector

Donna Cook

Communion Assistant

Tim Bradshaw

Ushers/Greeters

Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax

Church Cleaning

Jim and Bonnie Stevens

Serving on February 23

Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Altar Guild (green)

Lynn Martin

Lector

Judy Hrinda

Communion Assistant

Lynn Martin

Ushers/Greeters

Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax

Church Cleaning

Jim and Bonnie Stevens

What's Happening at St. John's

Sunday, April 13

Palm Sunday

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service

12:15 pm

Congregation meeting

12:45 pm

Council meeting

4:00 pm

Youth Group

Wednesday, April 16

10:30 pm

Bible Study



Thursday, April 17

Maundy Thursday

5:30 pm

Worship service

Friday, April 18

Good Friday

5:30 pm

Worship service

Sunday, April 20

Easter Sunday

 7:00 am

Sunrise Service with Noisy Offering

 8:30 am

Easter brunch