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Thursday December 19th Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Tuesday, December 24 5:00 PM Christmas Eve ServiceTuesday – Thursday, December 24 – 26 St. John UMC Office Closed MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00AM, beginning in JanuaryFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PMEach Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School,Educational Bldg.Tuesday, December 24 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service,St. John UMCTuesday – Thursday, December 24 – 26 Office…

Location Changed for District Training

The location has changed for the meeting below.  It will be held at Main Street UMC in Greenwood.  It will not be held in Newberry. GREENWOOD DISTRICT LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING will be Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm.  The location will be Main Street UnitedMethodist Church in Greenwood. All Church Council members and committee chairs should attend this important training session.   There will be several workshops to include SPRC, Lay Leaders, Church Finance, Trustees, and a new workshop lead by…

Thursday December 12th Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, December 15 6:00 PM, Children’s Christmas Program, BPW BuildingBring heavy hor’dourves & desserts to BPW Bldg., drinks providedWednesday, December 18 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal 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 Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, beginning in JanuaryFourth Monday of Each Month…

Thursday December 5th Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Tuesday, December 10 12:00 Noon, St. John Seniors, BPW Bldg.Wednesday, December 11 6:00 PM, Choir RehearsalFriday, December 13 Dusk or 5:30 PM Lighting of luminaries at Graniteville Cemetery. Candles and bags will be furnished at the gate or you may bring your own. If it rains, it will be on the 14th. Reminder Each week the sermon can be viewed on the St. John Methodist Church…

December 2024 Newsletter

St. John UMC Revelations Volume XX Issue XII | DECEMBER 2024 Have you ever noticed the kind of Christmas movies there are? They usually follow a pattern.  It seems that the Christmas movies usually fall into two categories—either chasing Christmas or avoiding it. What got me thinking about the two extremes the title for a Christmas move called, “Chasing Christmas.”  That title seems to sum up a lot of what happens with a lot of people.  Some chase after the meaning of Christmas,…

Wednesday November 27th Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Monday, December 2 6:30 PM, Christmas BanquetWednesday, December 4 6:00 PM, Choir RehearsalSaturday, December 7 3:00 PM, Graniteville Christmas Parade, See insert for moreinformation. Reminder Each week the sermon can be viewed on the St. John Methodist Church Facebook page as the website, www.saintjohnumc.org. December 1, 2024Order of Worship and Praise(The Hanging Of The Greens)

Thursday November 21st Annouincements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, November 24 3:00 PM,Time Changed, Decorate Sanctuary for Christmas SeasonTuesday, November 26 7:00 PM, Thanksgiving Community Service, St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchWednesday, November 27 6:00 PM, Choir RehearsalThursday, November 28 Thanksgiving, Office Closed Reminder Each week the sermon can be viewed on the St. John Methodist Church Facebook page as the website, www.saintjohnumc.org. Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, beginning in…

Thursday November 14th Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Wednesday, November 20 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal 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 Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, beginning in JanuaryFourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 26 7:00 PM, Thanksgiving Community…

Thursday November 7th Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Today, November 10 4:00 PM, Charge Conference, St. JohnMonday, November 11 Veterans DayTuesday, November 12 12:00 Noon, St. John Seniors, BPW Bldg.Wednesday, November 13 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal Reminder Each week the sermon can be viewed on the St. John MethodistChurch Facebook page as well as the website, www.saintjohnumc.org. Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, beginning in January Fourth Monday…

Thursday October 31st Announcements

Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Ladies Meeting will not be meeting the third Tuesday of November andDecember. Will resume in January on the third Wednesday at 10:00 AM.More information will be given in the January bulletins.Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AMWednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PM Sunday, November 3 3:00 PM, Discernment Update, Sanctuary, See insert.Monday, November 11 Veterans DayTuesday, November 12 12:00 Noon, St. John Seniors,…

November 2024 Newsletter

St. John UMC Revelations Volume XX Issue XI | November 2024 How often do we see people unashamedly say blessings in public before a meal? We should praise God every time we see that. Unfortunately, not everyone is thankful for God’s providence. Many take it for granted. The story is told a farmer who publicly prayed before his meal.“A farmer visited a large city. In a restaurant before eating, the man bowed his head in a prayer of thanksgiving. Seeing…