Right now, we are in the middle of a sermon series on conviction, which began on May 14th with the idea that it is not enough to simply believe in something rather there must be a certain conviction that comes along side of your belief that enables you to act on it. This, I believe, is at the heart of James 1:22 where it states, “But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.” I am continuously praying and hoping that you are growing with this sermon series and are rekindling your “convictions” of being disciples of Christ who are both hearing and doing the word of God. For the remainder of this sermon series, we will be remain- ing in James chapter one – with the focus set on James 1:19 regarding being quick to listen and slow to speak. If I’m being honest, those two things are not the easiest, but practicing them can only yield good fruit for both the self and others. If you’ve missed any of the sermons, visit the sermons link on the website and select “series” in the menu to bring it up. God bless all of you as we live into our belief and convictions.
Rev. Kendell Linh Healy
Upcoming Events
VBS
When: June 12th thru 16th
Time: 9am to 12 noon
Theme: Twists & Turns
We will be learning about trusting God through all the Twists & Turns in life through Bible study, crafts and games.
Friday, June 16th, Family Fun Day — Bring Bathing Suit, Towel & Sunscreen — YES, there will be a Water Slide. . . . .
Please contact Esther Timmerman if you can help in any way
St. John Seniors
St. John Seniors will meet on Tuesday, June 13th @ Noon
in the BPW Building for Finger Foods!
We are excited to have a guest speaker:
Suzanne Holmes from Edgefield, SC.
Please join us for fun, food and fellowship!
Prayer Service
Sunday June 25th @ 5pm
in the St John Sanctuary
Several weeks ago, at the end of the sermon on the conviction to gather and pray, I mentioned that I was working on new opportunities for us to be a prayer driven church and that we needed to go to God in prayer. Please join us for our first prayer service.
June 25th @ 5pm in the St. John Sanctuary
There will be a time of fellowship and finger foods following the service in the BPW.
Mark your calendars for our Annual “Christmas in July” service!!
July 23, 2023 @ 11am
Dr. John Newell will deliver our message.
There will be a traditional Christmas Dinner following in the BP Building with Turkey, Dressing, Giblet Gravy, Green Beans, Mac n Cheese, and Collard Kraut.
We will be collecting toys for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia and will be providing a list of preferred toys.
This will also be a Fundraiser for the upcoming renovations of the BP Building.
SAMSON: THE LAST JUDGE
We are excited to offer a day trip to see a Broadway-Style Dinner show at Narrowly Productions in Fort Mill, SC. for a showing of Samson: the Last Judge
The story of Samson. The story of America. Before the kings and after all the deliverers were at rest, there was a time of judges — when every man did what was right in his own eyes.
Date: Saturday – August 12, 2023
$81.00 – 55 and older
$83.00 – 19 to 54 years
$63.00 – 18 and under
We will be traveling via Lewis Bus Lines:
Leave St. John: approx. 8:30am
Return St. John: approx. 6:00pm
To reserve your seat, Please contact Lynn Chapman
Altar Flowers (WE NEED VOLUNTEERS)
At St. John, it has been our tradition to place fresh flowers or greenery in the Sanctuary. These flowers and plants remind of us of the beauty of God’s creation.
Flowers or a plant can be placed in the Sanctuary for anniversaries, birthdays, in memory or in honor of a loved one. The occasion of your loved one will be acknowledged in the Sunday Bulletin. Or, you can simply give the flowers to the Glory of God.
Please contact the church office (803-663-7041) to sign up for a date of your choice. These flowers can be cut fresh flowers, arrangements from a florist or flower pots from your home.