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        September 18, 2014 

       

 

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Birthdays

 

Sept.19: Rayda Porter
Sept. 21: Brian Brocklesby, Madeline Dixon, Melissa Holt, David Kirtland
Sept. 23: Jeffrey Jones, Audrey Zieger
Sept. 24: Sarah Alverson, Elaine Baker, Malcolm Ferguson, Paul Guyton, Zach Sudduth, Will Wofford 

Saint John's UMC
2140 Allandale Rd.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-5737

This Sunday at Saint John's

Rev. Georjean Blanton offers the message, "Fear, Faith, Love and Dinosaurs," based on 1 John 4:16-21. The Jones Handbell Choir will offer special music in both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. 

March in Pride Parade Saturday

Nearly 100 Saint John's members will walk in the Austin Pride Parade this Saturday, September 20. If you have not signed up and would like to participate, please contact Janice Curry  jlcurry@austin.rr.com or Joan Hudson jhudson2@austin.rr.com. A carpool will leave from Saint John's at 5 p.m.

The evening begins at 5:45 p.m. with a meal at First United Methodist Church. Reservations must be made by Thursday, September 18.  To reserve your spot, please pre-pay for your meal here.

Participating United Methodist groups will assemble at 15th and San Jacinto at 7:30 p.m. for a group picture, taken by Lynne Dobson. More than 500 United Methodists plan to participate in this year's parade.

Fourth grade Bible presentation this Sunday
Fourth grade students will be presented with Bibles during the 11 a.m. worship service this Sunday, September 21.  If you have a fourth grader and have not already been contacted about this special occasion, please email Amy Villwock, Director of Children's Ministry, by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20 at amy@stjohnsaustin.org.
From the nursery to the sanctuary:
Workshop to focus on transition for younger children

Do you bring a little one with you to church? The Saint John's Children's Council invites you to an informative, practical and inspirational workshop at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 28 in the Bethlehem Room.

This session is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages preschool through first grade who are making the transition from the nursery to full participation in the worship service.

Each family will leave with a tote bag of quiet, kid-friendly activities. The suggested donation is $7 per family for supplies. The Bethlehem Room is located next to the Chapel. For more information, contact Rev. Amy Villwock at amy@stjohnsaustin.org or Hannah Knight hannahgknight@gmail.com

Miriam UMW Circle to register voters

Miriam Circle is offering a neighborhood voter registration drive on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at Saint John's. Tables will be set up outside the church, so tell your friends and neighbors to stop by.

Voter registration will be offered to the Saint John's family during two Sunday mornings, September 28 and October 5. If you need to register or change some of your voting information, stop by the table in the Gallery. October 6 is the last day to register to vote in the November 4 election. For more information, contact Janice Curry, jlcurry@austin.rr.com.

Godspell comes to Saint John's this spring

The Saint John's music ministry will hold open auditions for singing and speaking roles on Thusday, October 9 for a lively production of the musical Godspell. Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. in the Saint John's sanctuary.  

The show will be presented on March 6 and 7, 2015. 

Audition materials will be provided by contacting production manager Sandy Fivecoat at sandyfivecoat@gmail.comThere are seven songs available for the audition. Choices from Godspell:  "Day by Day," "Bless the Lord My Soul," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Light of the World," "By My Side" and "We Beseech Thee." Let Sandy know which one(s) to send to you (only one may be sung for the audition). A script excerpt will be sent to those interested in speaking lines. The deadline to sign up for an audition is October 1.  

There are also many opportunities to get involved with the production aspects of the show. They include costumes, props, crew, lighting, etc.  Please express your interest in working in any of these areas, or offering some other expertise that you might have.
Seniors movie of the month - September 25

How long has it been since you've seen the film, "Gone with the Wind"? Saint John's is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the movie with a special showing at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25, in Room 208 on Thursday. There will be a break for lunch during the intermission midway through the film.
Free popcorn and lemonade will be offered. Please sign up in the Gallery this Sunday.

Reading together at Saint John's

The Intentional Faith Development Committee recommends Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl as this week's reading pick.

As a Jewish survivor of a Nazi concentration camp, Frankl writes a compelling account of the sources of a human being's strength to survive and find meaning in the midst of suffering. In recounting unimaginable acts of cruelty along with those of extraordinary grace, he speaks a profound truth and three ways people find meaning in life.

This book was recommended by Sondra Creighton. Each week, the IFD Committee recommends a theological or spiritual book through this column. To submit an idea, contact Hilary Marchbanks, Associate Pastor, at 512-452-5737 or hilary@stjohnsaustin.org.

mySaint John's

Our church directory is now available through mySaint John's, an online directory designed to help you get plugged in to the life of the church. Registering is simple and the benefits are great!

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With mySaint John's, you can:

  • keep your contact information current
  • find other Saint John's members
  • view the directory on your smartphone
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  • register for events
  • give online to Saint John's

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