Announcements for November 23, 2025

ALTAR FLOWERS
Today the altar flowers are given by Judy Hrinda to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for her many blessings, including her church family.

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE: Give Thanks Together
Tonight at 6:00 P.M. St. John’s will join Shady Grove UMC at their church for a special service of gratitude. Through music, prayer, and Scripture, we’ll lift our voices in thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness in every season. Pastor Michele will preach, and the service will be followed by dinner.

NEWSLETTER
Please send newsletter information to newsletter@stjohnsirmo.org by today.

BIBLE STUDY
Bible study is held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 A.M. in the Education Building. We are currently studying the Book of Job.
You may attend in person or via Zoom. If you prefer to participate via Zoom, please let Pastor Michele know so she can send you the link.

ANNUAL MEETING
The annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, following worship. The congregation will vote on the 2026 budget and elect new council members. Detail information has been mailed to all voting members.

Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. We must have a quorum of at least 13 voting members.

ADVENT IS ALMOST HERE: PREPARE YOUR HEART
The season of Advent begins next Sunday. Join us each week in worship as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ with hope, peace, joy and love. Watch for details about our Advent devotional and special services.

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL WORKDAY
Council extends a heartfelt “Thank You” to the volunteers who contributed their time and talents on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to organize, clean, and perform minor repairs to our buildings and grounds. Some accomplishments were:
 Installation of baby changing tables in both restrooms in the fellowship hall
 Installation of a new Nest thermostat in the education building
 Cleaning of windows and vinyl siding
 Installation of some new lighting
 Weeding the prayer garden
 Applying ant killer

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND DINNER
The annual Christmas pageant will be presented on December 14 at 5:00 PM. A covered dish dinner will follow the presentation of the Christmas story.

Practices for the pageant will be held on December 6 and 13 at 9:30 AM. Everyone who would like to participate in the telling of the Christmas story is encouraged to attend the practices.