ANNOUNCEMENTS - July 9, 2020
ST. JOHN'S IN-PERSON WORSHIP  
This Sunday, July 12   
(sign-up needed)
   
St John's Congregation and Friends,
Please read the attached letter describing all the details about reopening our church for in-person worship. Also below is a link to the SignUpGenius website that you will use to reserve your attendance for in-person worship.
 
 
There are a few spots left!  
Please sign up by Noon on Friday, 7/10, if you plan to attend.   
 
Following the in-person service, the worship service will be available to  view on our website throughout the day on Sunday. 
www.stjohnsivyland.com   
 
The Order of Worship will be sent out on Friday.   
If planning to attend the in-person worship,  
please print a copy and bring with you to worship.   
  
 
    

   Click on the links below to go directly to that section of the newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from Leadership Board
Prayer List
Giving
Thank You's
Daily Devotionals
Worship Videos
Bible Study
Children and Youth Ministries
VBS Update
United Methodist Men
Red Bird Trailers Closed
PRAYERS

 

PRAYER LIST

Please click to view

 

Prayer requests can be submitted

or through the church email, stjumc@aol.com.  

All "Ongoing Prayer Concerns" will be listed for two weeks.  Please submit a new prayer request, if you desire to renew the listing for 2 additional weeks.
GIVING
MOBILE GIVING
  • Just go to our website stjohnsivyland.com
  • Click on the 'Give' button in red 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 877-960-2396.
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,
email Lou Lescas at  stjohns820@gmail.com

You may also send your tithes and offerings to the church office:
820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974

Thank you for your generosity!

THANK YOU'S

THANK YOU
My family and I would like to thank you for the outpouring of love we have received.   
Your prayers, cards, visits, emails and calls are greatly appreciated.
We are able to gain additional strength through your love and support.  Knowing Ed is with our Lord and is at peace is what our faith is all about.  
- Carol Campbell and family.
DEVOTIONALS
 
The Daily Devotionals and
Special Emails/Announcements are also posted on our website: www.stjohnsivyland.com

VIDEOS
Our previously recorded worship videos can be accessed  here or
through the "Videos" tab on our website.  
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Last Sunday's Worship Service 
July 5, 2020
Pastor Brad's First Sunday at St. John's    
Ruth Portzline, Pastoral Assistant 
Special Music: Alissa Nelson and Jack Coapman 
Accompanist: Brian Barber  
UMC LINKS umc logo
 
  
  
WELCOME PASTOR BRAD, JENNIFER, GAVIN AND DARCY!


We are so happy you are here at St. John's!

BIBLE STUDY

"The Women Who Knew" Bible Study
Begins Thursday, July 16, 2020
10 AM - On ZOOM
Leader: Pastor Brad 
Please email the church office at stjumc@aol.com,  
if interested.  
 
An exploration of the Seven Prophetesses  
in Hebrew History 
 
The Babylonian Talmud tells us there were 49 prophets and 7 prophetesses who were active in Israel in biblical times! Our study will feature one of the women each session with an exploration of the primary biblical accounts of their contribution to the Jewish redemption narrative. We will also review encounters/conversations Jesus has with women as recorded in the Gospels. They each knew something of God's will for the future and are celebrated in our Hebrew tradition as stalwart charters of intelligence, creativity, and faithfulness who God used to move salvation history forward.

  Huldah: Sin No More
  II Kings 22:14 - 20
 
  Miriam:The Mighty Waters
Exodus 15:1 - 21
 
 Deborah:Greatness in the Kingdom
Judges 4:4 - 23

Abigail:Words Win the Day
I Samuel 25:18-35
 
Esther:
For Such a Time As This  
Esther 4
 
Hannah:Extravagant Giving
 
I Samuel 1: 9b-23a
 
Sarah:Is Anything Too Wonderful for the Lord  
Genesis 21: 1-8
CHILDREN/YOUTH MINISTRY
Children and youth ministries are available on ZOOM. 
Parents of younger children: please help your child by joining the classes on Zoom: Let David Bigam know by email (dbigam@gmail.com) that you'll be joining us and he'll send you an invitation to the Zoom meeting. 
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL ON FRIDAY  
Fridays at 10 AM 
grades K-5
 
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays at 9:15 AM
grades 6-12
 
YOUTH GROUP  
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
grades 6-12
 

VBS
It is with great regret that we will not have Vacation Bible School this year....
But we will see you next year!

UNITED METHODIST MEN

SAVE THE DATE!

UNITED METHODIST MEN'S GATHERING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
8 AM
(more information to follow)
 
Pastor  Emeritus  Paul  Henry  has  agreed  to be   
in-term  President
 
The  Agenda: 
  • A  moment  for  Ed  Campbell
  • Welcome  of  Pastor  Brad
  • Treasury  Report
  • Red  Bird  Trailers - Robert  Snarr
  • Wednesday's Church  Maintenance  Gang - George Schok
  • Future  of  BBQ - David Bigam
  • New  UMM  President - Nominate / Vote  or  Appoint
 
All  Men  of  St  John's  Church  are  Members  of   The United Methodist Men.        
 
"Men's  Breakfast is  the Telling  of  Tails, the  Bragging  about Children & Grandchildren, the  Sharing  of  Experiences  and  Travels, and  the  News -  
all  Grounded  in  Christian  Fellowship
Come out ...  And Bring a Mask!!!  
                                                               
RED BIRD

THE RED BIRD TRAILERS ARE CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974  
215-357-6998, stjohnsivyland.com 
Rev. Brad Leight