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JOIN US FOR
Worship Services:
8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Traditional
9:15 a.m.
Praise and Worship
THIS SUNDAY,
April 14, 2019
Palm/Passion Sunday
Please Note: Change in times for
Palm Sunday and Easter Worship:
Two Services only at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
215-357-6998
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM -2:00 PM
Please Note:
The church Office will be open on
Good Friday from 9 AM-Noon.
Closed on Easter Monday
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Saturday, April 6
9:30am
Women's Communion Breakfast
Sunday, April 7
Family Promise Hosting Week
9:00am
Sunday Morning Study
9:15am
Children's Sunday School
10:30am
Children & Youth Sunday School
12:15pm
Holy Handbells
6:00pm
Youth Choir
6:45pm
Fellowship, Fun and Study
Monday, April 8
Family Promise Hosting Week
Tuesday, April 9
Family Promise Hosting Week
10:00am
Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00pm
No Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 10
Family Promise Hosting Week
10:00am
Lenten Study: Simon Peter
Thursday, April 11
Family Promise Hosting Week
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|  PRAYER LIST Please click to view
All "Ongoing Prayer Concerns"
will be listed for
2 weeks.
Please submit a new prayer request card if you desire to renew the listing for 2 additional weeks.
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If your contact information changes:
address, phone, email, etc.
You may also indicate any changes on the
sign-in sheet during worship and we'll be sure to update your information in our files.
Thank you!
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"Dig In"
St. John's Sunday School
9:15
All Children Pre-K thru 6th grade go directly to Room D (Holywood)
10:30
All children go to Fellowship Hall
Youth grades 9-12 go to the Youth Room.
Please click Kid's Church Registration
or go to stjohnsivyland.com under Children's Ministry to register.
NURSERY
Available at both
9:15 and 10:30.
We welcome all children birth through 4 years old. The nursery is equipped with a calling system and will alert you in worship if your child needs you.
Help is needed in the Nursery at the 9:15 AM Service.
Please contact David Bigam if you are available!
For more information about our Children or Youth Ministries, please contact Director,
David Bigam, [email protected]
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday Morning Study
led by Howard & Beppie Heinrich
Sunday mornings at 9 AM
Parlor
On-going study and drop-ins are welcome!
Please see This Week's Calendar for current Bible study opportunities. Contact Lara Bolte (215-357-6998, [email protected]) if you are interested in joining an existing group.
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MOBILE GIVING
- Just go to our website stjohnsivyland.com
- Click on the donate now button and register.
Once you've registered, you can either make donations by debit or credit.
OR try
TEXT GIVING
All you have to do is text the amount you wish to give to 215-398-1617.
You will immediately receive a one-time registration link, then just follow the prompts to complete your donation!
It's quick and secure.
The same vendor that handles electronic giving for us, Vanco Services, has state of the art encryption, so you can rest easy that your transaction is 100% safe and confidential.
If you have any questions about mobile or text giving,
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DAILY DEVOTIONALS
Looking for a little inspiration during the week?
Try an online devotional.
(has many devotionals to choose from)
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The Grace Cafe is open Sunday mornings for fellowship
and refreshments.
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TABLE TALK - TUESDAY NIGHTS!
Join the Conversation! Bring a Friend!
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Red Bird Trailers are Open!
9 AM - 5 PM Daily
Donations of clothing and household furnishings are accepted See the trailers located in the back of the
St. John's parking lot.
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RONALD McDONALD HOUSE TABS COLLECTION
Naomi Circle is collecting tabs from beverage cans for Ronald McDonald House. You will find a container under the sign hanging on the UMW bulletin board. Please place them in a plastic bag and put it in the container. This is an ongoing collection, so keep bringing them in as you collect them. Thank you.
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DONATIONS ALWAYS NEEDED
Donations of non-perishable food for the Eastwick Food Pantry are always needed through-out the year. Please place contributions in the shopping carts located in the narthex and fellowship hall lobby.
Volunteers are also needed to deliver food and clothing to the Eastwick Food Bank.
if you are available to help.
Thank you for your support.
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New members of the ministry group are always welcome; lessons and guidance can be provided for beginners and those with rusty skills.
The group
meets mon
thly on the second Tuesday to knit or crochet together and to pray over the completed items. For more information, contact Carol Rice at 215-357-1203.
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You would think that life would have the decency to slow down during Lent, wouldn't you? After all, isn't this the time of year we should all be spending extra time in prayer and devotion? And yet, here we are coming up on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday - Lent is practically coming to a close, yet life just keeps on keepin' on even as we prepare for Holy Week.
As you can tell, I was hoping for a quiet, peaceful Lent so I could really spend some serious devotional time connecting with God. I didn't quite get my wish.
If you sometimes have the same trouble I have - i.e., finding the time to nourish your soul - I suggest we all take a deep breath and realize that God can, of course, be found in quiet meditation and prayer, but God can also be found in the details of our lives and our work, even when it seems overwhelming. Finding Him can just take us a little longer because we can get so distracted by the details. But God is there.
He's with us as we rush through breakfast, He's there when we get all caught up in our latest calamity, He's there when we're running errands, He's even there when we think He's nowhere to be found. God is, in fact, our constant companion throughout the day. And the best way to connect with Him is to talk with Him as we go about our day, asking for guidance and encouragement whenever we need it.
It IS a discouraging thing to think you don't have time for God, especially as we prepare for Holy Week. But let's open our eyes to the ways that God is always present with us - both in the quiet and in the not-so-quiet.
I look forward to worshiping with you on Palm Sunday, and hope you can join us on both Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Have a holy and blessed Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. There is no better way to prepare our hearts to celebrate Christ's Resurrection!
Pastor Janice
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2019 HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Please note changes in worship times for
Palm Sunday and Easter.
APRIL 14, 2019 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
2 Worship Services Only
9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Nursery (up to 3 years) at both services
Sunday School (4 yrs. to 6th grade) at both services
Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. only
APRIL 18, 2019 MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:30 p.m.
A dramatic service of
Tenebrae, Communion, Choral and Handbell Music
APRIL 19, 2019 GOOD FRIDAY
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
"Seven Last Words"
North & Southampton Reformed Church
1380 Bristol Road
Southampton, PA 18966
Participation of clergy and choirs from our local ministerium
APRIL 21, 2019 EASTER
9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Nursery (up to 3 years) at both services
Sunday School (4 yrs. to 6th grade) at both services
You are invited to place your Lenten offering envelope in the Lenten offering basket that is present in the narthex throughout the season of Lent.
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THE EASTER LILY GARDEN
The lilies with the Cross of Hope will be arranged on Easter Sunday, April 21. Please use the flower envelopes in the pews for your order, dedication and payment.
Deadline for ordering is this Sunday, April 14.
Plants are $8.65
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This week in Kids Church......
This week our story begins in Matthew 21. In fact, what we are talking about today comes just a few days before Jesus' death...so it's kind of a big deal. Oh, and one other thing...we're going to try to act this out. So, make sure you listen carefully so you know what you need to do.
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Sunday Nights from 7-8:30 PM
Fellowship and fun for youth grades 6 thru 12.
Changes have come to St. John's Youth
St. John's Youth Group - 6th thru 12th Grades.
NO YOUTH GROUP
PALM SUNDAY OR EASTER
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Morrisville Food Bank Monday
Monday, May 13th
Please contact David Bigam.
Do Not Miss This Opportunity!
Come and experience great Fellowship
on the 2nd Monday of every month!
Morrisville is open to EVERYONE interested in going to help make 220 grocery bags full of food.
Families are always welcome!
Following this event we always head to Chick-fil-a for Milkshakes!!!!
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Coming soon...
Escape Room - St. John's Youth
Do you have what it takes to "Escape" my room?
I don't think you do!
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And as always
Bring a Friend and Bring a Can!
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Have you HELPED anyone today?
Have you SAID SOMETHING NICE to anyone today?
David Bigam, Director of Children and Youth Ministries
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St. John's Ivyland
Vacation Bible School 2019
July 22-26 9 AM til Noon
For children ages 4 years thru 6th grade
Registration begins May 1
$15 per child with a MAX of $30 per family.
For more information, please contact David Bigam
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Our week fo 2019 ASP is
July 6-13, 2019.
We are staying at Guyan Valley, WV.
This is one of ASP's full-time centers!
Final payment of $100.00 due no later than May 31.
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MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: THE CALL
Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey, in Adam Hamilton's DVD-based study, The Call. Travel to the early church sites and explore his conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Thessalonians.
Six week study beginning Monday, April 29
6:45 PM, in the Parlor.
Leaders: Barbara Schneider and Carol Campbell.
See sign up sheet in the Narthex. Materials fee: $7
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PLANNING TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED: R.I.S.E. SUNDAY!
Believe it or not, we are already thinking ahead to R.I.S.E. Sunday 2019. We are in need of people to join our R.I.S.E. Sunday planning team, to fill leadership roles for specific projects, and to handle clean-up and delivery of items made for R.I.S.E. Sunday. Contact Lara Bolte at
[email protected]
or 215-357-6998.
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Mondays at 6:30 PM in the Grace Cafe.
We are pleased to announce that St. John's will be sponsoring a GriefShare group for our church family as well as for our community facilitated by
Chaplain Erin Maurer, United Methodist Deacon.
GriefShare is a twelve-week, faith-based program for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one.
You may register online at griefshare.org. There is a $15 fee for the workbook payable at the first session. For further information, contact Pastor Janice or
Ruth Portzline or go to griefshare.org.
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If you or someone you know has experienced separation or divorce, either recently or a long time ago, we want to invite them to a new group.
- Weekly meetings are Tuesdays, from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Grace Café.
- Just go to divorcecare.org and put in our church zip code (18974) to find our future group listed and then register.
- The format is a light meal and viewing of expert information on DVD, followed by a time of sharing and discussion.
- There is a $25 fee for a workbook but scholarships are available.
- Each rotation lasts 13 weeks but you can miss anytime and make up the session during the next rotation if desired.
- We are also looking for people to help welcome visitors, make coffee, and provide support to our facilitator.
- Contact [email protected] or call the church office for more information.
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NORTHAMPTON DAYS
May 5, 2019
10 am - 4 pm
St. John's will again have a table at Northampton Days on Sunday, May 5, from 10 am - 4 pm. (Of course, this would be after you have attended one of our worship services here.) This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be a presence in our community and to tell everyone why
WE LOVE OUR CHURCH
. We need volunteers to be there to talk about St. John's!
If you would like to be a part of this mission opportunity, contact Pastor Ruth.
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St. John's is bringing back our "Hearts for Missions" theme. Our Missions Team met recently and identified some hands-on mission projects you may want to be a part of.
- April 27 - Block Blitz sponsored by Interfaith Housing Visions. A day of clean-up, landscaping and small repair projects for a block of low-income housing in Bristol.
- One Great Day of Service - detail coming soon.
- Habitat for Humanity - working on construction/finishing of four homes in the Morrisville Area.
- Third annual R.I.S.E. Sunday, October 6, 2019.
You are invited to join us as we work to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need.
Questions? Contact Pastor Ruth
215-357-6998, ext. 306
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6 p.m.
Meet Amelia Earhart
All Women Are Invited!
Free Will Offerimg
Please use the Sign-up Sheet on
UMW Bulletin Board.
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THE UNITED METHODIST MEN ANNOUNCE
A special annual event is happening soon
St. John's UMC 35th Annual Chicken BBQ 
May 18, 2019
We need volunteers in the following areas
PIT CREW
HOSTS FOR THE INSIDE DINING PATRONS
DINING ROOM SERVERS AND KITCHEN HELP
SET-UP AND RESTORATION HELP
Please volunteer to be a part of this annual tradition
that provides a special outreach to our community !!!
Sign-up sheets have been placed on the bulletin board,
located in the hallway, in front of the Grace Café
The UMM Truly Appreciates Your Help !!!
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UNITED METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, April 20, 2019
9 AM (Please note time change)
Fellowship Hall
Guest Speaker: Former Phillies Pitcher,
MLB and World Series Champion, Dickie Noles
All men, women, youth and children are invited to hear
hear Dickie's story of faith and baseball.
 Dickie is remembered as a key player in the Phillies quest for the World Series in 1980. He was an effective right-handed reliever over the course of the series. He is probably best remembered for his brushback of Kansas City Royals Superstar George Brett. Brett stuck out after the brushback and had only 3 singles and one RBI for the rest of the series.
Come and talk baseball with Dickie who since 1993 has been employed in the Phillies front office. Children may bring balls, etc. that they would like Dickie to sign for them.
If attending, please use sign-up sheet in the narthex or email Ed Campbell at [email protected].
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Thank you for supporting the Village of El
Naranjito
in the Dominican Republic and
"Fighting for What's Right One Cup at a Time"
We will be placing an order for Warrior Coffee for the Grace Café and for persons in the congregation who wish to purchase Warrior Coffee for their personal use. Over the past three years when you drank Warrior Coffee you have supported a fair price for the growers, as well as clean water projects, solar power for the village, education for children and an American style playground for small children. When you drink Warrior Coffee you are "fighting for what's right one cup at a time".
You may place your order by using the order form in the Grace Café or by speaking with Paul Henry (215-357-9398)
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MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES
All vocal and handbell choirs at
St. John's are open to anyone who loves music.
There is no formal audition, and your participation in our Music Ministry is welcomed.
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Tuesday, May 7
10:00 AM Grace Cafe and at
7:00 PM, Youth Room
"The Hiding Place"
by: Corrie Ten Boom
with Elizabeth and John Sherrill
During WW II, in her quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews and others hunted by Nazis in a secret room, a"hiding place". Corrie and her family are betrayed and are sent to a notorious Nazi concentration camp to die. This is her story of how faith, hope and love ultimately triumph over unthinkable evil.
All are welcome.
Leaders Barbara Schneider and Carol Campbell.
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Invitation to Become a Member
If you feel you have found a church home at St John's, we invite you to become a member!
Our next
"New Member Sunday" will be
Sunday, May 19, 2019. Those wishing to become members of St. John's will be invited to take the vows of membership at any of our three worship services.
The only "requirement" for membership is that you feel a commitment to Christ and a desire to make St. John's your church family. If you feel God calling you to take this next step on your faith journey, we welcome you with open arms!
If you are considering membership, please check off "wish to become a member" on the sign-in tablet and/or contact [email protected] for further information.
Prospective new members will have the opportunity to meet informally with the pastors on Wednesday, May 15 from 7-8 pm for coffee and dessert in the church parlor.
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