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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
March 15, 2020
"What a Friend We Have In Jesus"
Pastor Janice
Luke 4:1-26
215-357-6998
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM -2:00 PM
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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.
For more information about our Children or Youth Ministries, please contact Director,
David Bigam, [email protected]
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THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Friday, March 13
6:00pm
Movie/ Mission Night
Saturday, March 14
1:00pm
Memorial Service - Morrow
Sunday, March 15
9:00am
Adult Sunday School
10:30am
Children & Youth Sunday School
7:00pm
Leardership Meeting Regarding Coronavirus
Monday, March 16
6:30pm
Girl Scouts Daisies Meeting
6:45pm
Simon Peter Bible Study
Tuesday, March 17
10:00am
The History of the Christian Church, Part III
7:30pm
The History of the Christian Church, Part III
Wednesday, March 18
10:00am
Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name
Saturday, March 21
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If your contact information changes:
address, phone, email, etc.
You may also indicate any changes on
the attendance cards during worship and we'll be sure to update your information in our files.
Thank you!
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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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THANK YOU
I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and condolences the past two years for my daughter, Cordie Janzen. She passed away on February 3, 2020 from cancer.
Carol Messina and Family
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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 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,
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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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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.
Pictured are the latest group of hats which went to World Vision (4 child size) and The Baby Bureau in Warminste r (14 baby size)
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The Red Bird Trailers
will be re-opening Mid-April.
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Pictured is Lee Ann and Bob Prince's trunk filled with our church's donations as they headed to Eastwick Food Bank this past Tuesday.
Thank you for your contributions.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Donations of non-perishable food for the Eastwick Food Pantry are needed throughout the year. Please place contributions in the shopping carts located in the narthex and fellowship hall lobby.
Also, if you are also available to help deliver food and clothing to the Eastwick Food Bank during the year, please contact Lou Lescas, [email protected]
Thank you for your support.
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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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Do you miss your cup of Warrior Coffee with the closing of the Grace Café? Not to worry, you can order your own supply of Warrior Coffee and support the children of El Naranjito, Dominican Republic while enjoying your cup of coffee right in your own home. The signup sheet to order coffee is in the Grace Café. Order today and fight for what's right one cup at a time.
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Well it seems that all we're thinking about these days is Coronavirus. We're inundated daily with news reports, with speculation, with fears, and with concerns. We even come to church and find precautions in place. No doubt about it, COVID-19 is the subject of the day. And it makes perfect sense to be vigilant; we don't want to put ourselves at risk. All that is true.
However, I went to the Acme the other day, and you can guess what I found. Completely empty shelves where there used to be hand sanitizer and disinfect wipes, a fairly low stock of toilet paper and bottled water, and apparently bags of sugar are going fast too. Amazing.
I returned home to examine my current stock of Clorox wipes (yay, I still have several containers!). I couldn't find the small bottle of hand sanitizer that I usually carry in my purse (I'm a nurse, remember!), so I decided to see if I could buy some online. No way. I can personally vouch for the fact that there is not one bottle of hand sanitizer available online or in any store that I'm aware of. So I threw a handful of alcohol wipes in my purse (I keep them to clean my glasses) and then I decided to make my own hand sanitizer. Well, it wasn't easy, but I finally managed to find a 16 oz. bottle of isopropyl alcohol online as well as a bottle of aloe gel. Both of those items were exceedingly hard to come by, but my alcohol arrived today and, according to Fed Ex, my aloe is arriving tomorrow. And I paid way too much for both items.
So ... my expensive bottles of alcohol and aloe gel are about as far as I will go. That and some common sense measures such as hand washing and helping to facilitate safety measures at church. I'm not stocking up on toilet paper, bottled water, or sugar. I'm not buying surgical masks or isolating myself in the house, and I'm not rushing out to cancel my cruise or my flight to Venice in August.
It's easy to succumb to panic, isn't it? Whether it's fear of Coronavirus or whether it's something else - bad news at work, bad news at the doctor's office, a hurricane or tornado headed our way, a child in trouble, a loved one who hasn't answered your phone calls - it doesn't matter what the precipitating fear is, we tend to allow that sense of panic to overtake our usual calm, cool demeanor. We hate to panic, and yet we do it anyway.
Do you have a stockpile of Scripture verses/passages to refer to when you feel fearful and anxious? Here are some suggestions:
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Isaiah 43:2
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Lamentations 3:22-23
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Matthew 17:20
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Psalm 23:4
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John 13:7
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Romans 8:18
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2 Timothy 1:7
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Psalm 147:3-5
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Hebrews 13:5
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Jonah 2:2
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Psalm 121:2
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Jeremiah 29:11
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Matthew 6:34
Thank goodness that we have a God who has spoken to us in ways that touch our hearts and souls and give us strength and guidance when we need it the most!
Pastor Janice
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Due to concerns about flu and coronavirus,
we will not be passing the peace during worship.
Please take the time to greet one another verbally before and after worship.
In addition, the offering plates are available for your use at each Sanctuary entrance.
As always, hand sanitizer is on the Welcome Table for your use, if desired.
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In an abundance of caution,
the Grace Cafe will be closed until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Nursery Re-Opening This Week
We are happy to announce that our nursery will again be open at both 9:15 & 10:30 beginning this week. In order to minimize the risk of spreading illnesses, the following precautions will be followed:
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All nursery equipment & toys have been disinfected & will continue to be disinfected weekly.
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All nursery volunteers have been instructed in proper hand sanitization techniques.
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Please use discretion when bringing your child to church and/or utilizing the nursery. If they are coughing or otherwise exhibiting symptoms of illness, please remain home.
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Attention Choir Members and Choir Parents
Attendance at rehearsals / Worship is YOUR CHOICE.
No Guilt....... No Judgement. Be safe. Be SMART.
Roy Nelson, Director of Music Ministries
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VOCAL & HANDBELL CHOIRS for ALL
St. John's Vocal Choirs provide opportunities for EVERYONE to be involved in music. From young children through adults, we have a place for you in our music program. Beginning musicians and experienced singers are welcome in our Vocal Choirs.
For more information on our Vocal and Handbell Choirs, please contact:
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2020 Holy Week Worship Schedule
Please note changes in worship times for
Palm Sunday and Easter.
APRIL 5 - 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 9 - MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:30 p.m.
A dramatic service of Tenebrae, Communion, Choral and Handbell Music
APRIL 10 - GOOD FRIDAY
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
"Stations of the Cross"
St. Vincent de Paul Church
654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954
Participation of clergy and choirs from our local ministerium
APRIL 12 - 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
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The Easter Lily Garden
Our Easter Cross of Hope will be displayed
on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.
Please use the form in the bulletin to place your order.
Place form and payment into a pew envelope and drop in the offering basket.
Deadline for ordering is April 5
Plants are $9.00
Please make check payable to St. John's UMC.
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St. John's Kids News
This week:
All children please go straight to Fellowship Hall
Youth please go directly to the Youth Room for
Sunday school. 10:30 Service only.
Leaders and Co-Leaders are always needed for our classrooms as well as Nursery. If you feel called to help in these areas, please let me know! Clearances are required!
Please contact me anytime and we can talk.
Thank you for your consideration...David Bigam
Church 215-357-6998
We need a volunteer for our 9:15 Nursery.
Please consider 1 week a month.
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Vacation Bible School 2020
July 20-24, 2020
"Rocky Railway"
Hey kids, we're headed to the great Rocky Mountains this year! Join us as we hop the train to discover what plans
God has in store for us!
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Attention:
Do you like to work hands on with decorating sets for stage and hallways? Are you a visionary?
Do you like to use your brain?
If you are any, none or all the above, we would love for you to join our Decorating Committee. Share your ideas and your time in helping us to make this year's Vacation Bible School another memorable time for our kids and neighbors who attend every year!
We are planning a decorating meeting soon and would like to add your name on our list!!
Those interested, please contact David Bigam.
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Fellowship and fun for youth grades 6 thru 12.
YOUTH GROUP
Wednesday Nights!
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Join us for light snacks, a devo and fun.
CONFIRMATION
This week we will be talking about our
5th Confirmation Vow "PPSGW"
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MORRISVILLE FOOD BANK MONDAY
Monday, April 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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And as always
Bring a Friend and Bring a Can!
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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Our diaper drive will be ending soon.
Please consider bringing in diapers of any size and drop off at any of our 4 locations throughout the church.
We are collecting all the way up to and including our
Movie/Mission Night, March 13, 6:00 PM
Don't forget to sign up on the table in between the youth room and Room E and designate if you want pizza!
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The Library of Lost and Found
by: Phaedra Patrick
We will meet on Tuesday, April 7th,
10:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Parlor.
All are welcome.
The Library of Lost and Found is a heartwarming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending.
Leaders are Barbara Schneider and Carol Campbell.
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GriefShare 13 week Sessions
Mondays from 6:30-8:30
2020 GriefShare Schedule:
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January 6-April 20, 2020 (
no class on January 27. Class WILL meet on Presidents' Day, February 17th): 13 Week Session
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May 4-August 3, 2020 (no class Memorial Day): 13 Week Session
There is a $15 fee for materials. For further information, contact Ruth Portzline or Chaplain Erin Maurer or go to
griefshare.org.
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SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH 11 AM - 7 PM
St. John's Ivyland
36th Annual Chicken BBQ
Think Spring - Think Fellowship - Think Fun
If you want to be part of all this fun, keep an eye out for the Sign-Up sheets for Volunteering that will be coming out soon.
Questions? Please feel free to call, text or email:
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UNITED METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 21st
8 AM
Fellowship Hall
All Men Welcome!
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WOMEN'S COMMUNION BREAKFAST
"First Century Christian Love Supper"
with Rev. Paul Henry
Saturday, March 28th
9:30 AM
All Women of St. John's Invited!
Feel free to bring friends, neighbors and relatives.
Please sign-up on the sheet in the narthex
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN INGATHERING COLLECTIONS
Sock It To Me Sundays
March 15th through April 12th
Please support the UMW as we collect new items of basic clothing for less fortunate men, women and children. Items needed: men, women and children's underwear, socks, infant sleepers, children's pajamas, diapers, nonperishable baby formula, adult disposable underwear for men and women. Please place your items in the laundry basket below the UMW Bulletin Board.
Thank you
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SAVE THE DATE
UMW Spring Banquet
Wednesday, May 6th
6:30 PM
Program: Trish Chambers
"Female Supreme Court Justices"
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