“Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ”
Last month, we spent our time in worship focusing on gratitude. I discovered there’s an unfortunate downside to doing this—the more one focuses on gratitude, the more one notices how ungrateful people generally are. This reality grieves my heart as the ingrates don’t all live outside of the church. During our time of great thanksgiving
Read MoreOutreach-Dry Cookie Mixes or Ready to Bake Donation Request: Collecting donations of dry cookie mixes or ready to bake cookie dough Nov. 24 – Dec. 15. Please place in box in sanctuary (checked daily). Dec. 15 at 3:00 PM, we will bake them in the church kitchen. Volunteer sign-up sheets are in the back of
Read MoreThe HCC youth group is selling bags of Texas Roadhouse peanuts for $5.00. You will also receive a coupon for a free appetizer with your purchase. Proceeds for Winter Retreat.
Read MoreSt. John’s is partnering once again with Helping Hands and Angel Tree Prison Ministry to make sure that the children of our community have a nice Christmas. If you are able to purchase items, please follow the instructions below: Remove the tag for the gift you select. On the front of each tag you will
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunity: The Lake of Lights Committee is gearing up for our 2019 event. On our “Wish List”, we hope for many volunteers to come to the park to help with the set-up of the Lake of Lights Display. They are at the park starting Nov 2nd. They hope you will spare a few hours
Read MoreWe will be decorating the church on November 24, following BOTH services. Some areas outside of the sanctuary can be decorated following the first service. Plan to stay and adorn the church in preparation for the birth of Christ. Luncheon to follow decorating after the second service. Come out for a great time of fellowship
Read MoreThe Community Thanksgiving Dinner, sponsored by Helping Hands Outreach will be held Thanksgiving Day, November 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Church Fellowship Hall. Anyone is welcome to come eat at no charge. Help is needed for people to cook and debone turkeys that have been donated (turkey can be
Read MorePlease watch for more details on practice times and how you can join for this performance. See Dave Beazley with questions
Read MoreThe Women’s Holiday Celebration is Thursday, November 21. Please stop in or call the church office at 419-673-7278 if you would like to be seated at one of the church-hosted tables. Tickets are $20. There is limited seating available. Proceeds benefit Not By Choice of Hardin County.
Read MoreThe youth are selling poinsettias for Christmas. This year the flowers will be from Conkle’s Florist & Greenhouse. Colors available are: Red, White, Marble & Burgundy. If you would like White, Marble or Burgundy, orders and money must be in by November 10. Orders for Red can be made until December 1. Sizes & Price:
Read MoreFor those who have been saved by grace, and therefore recognize that all that they are and all that they have is a gift from God above, grati- tude should be a defining attribute. Our hearts should sing psalms of thanksgiving as well as the lyrics of songs of thanksgiving like “Lord, I Just Want to
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