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September 2024 Newsletter
EDIFICATION VERSUS ENTERTAINMENT St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) once wrote about a common thread that seems to exist in all of us. That thread is the desire to be entertained. In his book Confessions, he mentioned that he was attracted to the theatre because of the way that it would make him feel moved emotionally. He saw in himself and in others the way that an author would command sympathy from an audience. The audience was called on by the author not…
Thursday August 29th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Monday, September 2 Labor Day, Office ClosedWednesday, September 4 7:00 PM, Choir RehearsalThursday, September 5 9:30 AM, Gather to put the BPW Bldg back together Reminder Each week the sermon can be viewed on the St. John Methodist Church Facebook page as well as the website, www.saintjohnumc.org. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden…
Thursday August 22nd Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Tuesday, August 27 United Methodist Men will meet at 9:00AM to help maintain the church groundsWednesday, August 28 7:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 7:00 PMTuesday, August 27 United Methodist Men will meet at 9:00 AM to help maintain the church groundsTuesday,…
Thursday August 15th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Today 3:00 PM, Charge Conference Training by Zoom – Zoom meeting linkTuesday, August 20 11:00 AM, Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.Wednesday, August 21 7:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 7:00 PMTuesday, August 27 United Methodist Men will meet at 9:00 AM to help…
Thursday August 8th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Tuesday, August 13 12:00 Noon, St. John Seniors, Mi Pueblo on Richland Avenue in AikenWednesday, August 14 7:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 7:00 PMTuesday, August 20 11:00 AM, Ladies Meeting, Educational Bldg.Tuesday, August 27 United Methodist Men will meet at 9:00…
Period of Discernment And 40 Days of Prayer
Dear Members of St. John, As you may be aware, many United Methodist Church (UMC) congregations throughout the United States have chosen to disaffiliate from the UMC starting in 2020. This notice advises our members of St. John’s status regarding the possible separation from the UMC. On July 24, 2024, the St. John Church Council voted to enter into a period of discernment. The SC Conference defines the discernment period as “a process through which a local church can discern…
Thursday August 1st Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Wednesday, August 7 7:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal Mark Your Calendar Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 7:00 PMTuesday, August 13 12:00 Noon, St. John Seniors, Mi Pueblo on Richland Avenue in AikenTuesday, August 20 11:00 AM, Ladies Meeting, Educational Bldg.Tuesday, August 27 United Methodist Men will meet at 9:00…
August 2024 Newsletter
St. John UMC Revelations Volume XX Issue VIII August 2024 Living on Borrowed Time Years ago, when I was leading a Bible study group at my first church, I had a church member who told us all an interesting story. The story goes like this. There was a man who died, and friends and family gathered around to pay their last respects at the funeral home. One of his friends said to another, “if only he had had a little more…
Thursday July 25th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Wednesday, July 31 7:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal Mark Your Calendar Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 7:00 PMSunday, August 11 A reception honoring Bishop L. Jonathan and Felicia Holston will be held from 3-5:00 PM at Union United Methodist Church, Irmo, SC. You must RSVP by August 4th at…
Thursday July 18th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Tuesday, July 23 9:00 AM, United Methodist Men, maintain the church groundsWednesday, July 24 6:00 PM, Administrative Council Meeting, Educational Building; 7:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal Mark Your Calendar Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Educational Building, 11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets, 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 7:00 PMSunday, August 18 3:00 PM, Charge Conference Training by Zoom for anyone responsible for…
Thursday July 11th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Tuesday, July 16 11:00 AM, Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg. Mark Your Calendar Third Tuesday of Each Month Ladies Meeting, Ed. Bldg.,11:00 AMFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMTuesday, July 23 9:00 AM, United Methodist Men, maintain the church groundsWednesday, July 24 6:00 PM, Administrative Council Mtg. Educational Bldg.St. John Seniors will not meet in July. Ladies Our next meeting will be…
Thursday July 4th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week.