Vol. 80 Issue 2 | Week of January 10-16, 2022 |
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WE WILL NOT GATHER THIS SUNDAY
As I write these words, on Thursday afternoon, every weather forecaster is predicting a snow/ice/sleet event for us this weekend. They are not yet able to specify the timeline. However, every forecast model suggests we will be impacted between Saturday night and Sunday noon.
In addition to this weekend’s weather pattern, we also have about fifteen households battling through or getting over cases of COVID. Our parents and children are especially challenged during these days. Everyone just needs a few days to relax and breathe easier.
Therefore, we will not gather this Sunday.
After polling a few members and consulting with our Deacon chair, Sally Young, we will not open our buildings this Sunday. If your class or group still wants to ZOOM on Sunday morning, please feel free to do so.
Your Ministry Staff Team will be recording an abbreviated expression of worship late this afternoon. This video will be available to you via a link through an email. Please watch for an email from Mallory that will allow you to view this worship expression any time this weekend.
Please be safe and take care and let me know of any ministry needs we can serve.
Shalom,
Dennis
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A Centennial Year Of Celebrating & Envisioning
Throughout 2022, we will celebrate aspects of our heritage and envision our future based on God’s hope. Our Heritage Resource Team has worked with Dr. Foust and the Ministry Staff to plan a special 100th year!
Click below to access a full schedule of events for the winter and spring of 2022.
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From the Heritage Room
From "Twenty Triumphant Years," written for 20th Anniversary
Growing evidence in the new church organization came at a meeting held January 10, 1921, at Knox Presbyterian Church (now Caldwell Memorial). V.J. Guthery, chairman of the finance committee, reported that $3,000 had been pledged for a building to be erected on the property at 5th and Hawthorne.
At the conclusion of his report, additional pledges came from the meeting increasing the total to more than $4,000. Plans for the new "Community House" were discussed.
Also at this meeting, a committee was formed to recommend a pastor for the new church. The following were named-- B. Arp Lowrance, chairman, Dr. J.S. Hoffman, Mrs. L.C. Withers, E.L,, Mason, J.S. Brinkley, and Wade H. Williams.
(Please note that a woman was on this committee. Mrs. Withers was the person, who at a meeting in December 1921, had declared that rather than depend on First Baptist in starting the new church, the organizers ought to have faith ought to launch out on the enterprise independently. Mrs. Hoffman was the person who initially proposed the name "St. John's". In addition, in almost all of the documents from the early years, most men are mentioned only by their initials and last name. All the married women are listed as Mrs. "husband's name".)
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The church offices will be closed Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. |
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An Epiphany Sermon Series
Isn't That Just Like a Woman?
Some Women Who Helped Jesus Reveal the Mission of God
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January 16: The Day Jesus Couldn’t Control His Mother (John 2:1-12)
- Will be posted online only and sent out via email
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January 23: The Day Jesus Almost Got Killed Over a Phoenician Woman (Luke 4:14-30)
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January 30: The Day Jesus Transformed a Community through a Trusted Woman (John 4:1-42)
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February 6: The Day Jesus Silenced a Mob on Behalf of a Victimized Woman (John 8:2-11)
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No youth activities on Sunday, January 16 due to inclement weather.
SAVE THE DATE!
Youth Sunday on February 13
Every year, we celebrate the young people of our church on Youth Sunday. This year, we will have Youth Sunday on February 13 during morning worship. Their commitments and dreams inspire us as they reveal their commitments to God’s vision for the world.
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Adventures in Learning
Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
The Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte is located right here in the St. John’s facilities. They are a non-profit providing a network of support for seniors to increase social connection, expand access to critical resources and combat the negative effects of isolation and offer a network of fellowship and support for active senior adults.
This winter they are offering a 6 week series of classes on Mondays from January 24 to February 28 in Broach Hall. COVID Vaccinations and Booster are required to attend.
The cost is $55 and this includes 3 classes per Monday with the following options:
- 10:00 – 10:50 am: “A Survey of the 100 Years War” OR “Bridge” (Fun Card play for all levels)
- 11:00 – 11:50 am: “The Development of Human Consciousness” OR “Are you Ready?” (Estate Planning)
- 12:00 – 12:50 pm: “Figures of the Italian Renaissance” OR “Current Events”
You may also sign up for bagged lunches. An attachment with more details and a registration form is included with this Family News (click the button below). An extra hard copy of the attachment will also be put in Sunday School Classes.
Please sign up by January 19.
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Room in the Inn Update
Due to the current spike in Mecklenburg County covid infection rates, St. John's has rescheduled our first night of Room in the Inn (RITI) hosting from Saturday, January 29 to Saturday, February 19. We have updated our Signup Genius signup lists to reflect this change of schedule.
To signup for ANY of the RITI hosting tasks available during February and March, please add your name to the lists accessed through the button below.
If you have any questions about RITI hosting tasks, please contact Dale Johnson (704-454-8931) or Alice Wirz (704-222-6208).
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Welcoming Rev. Jonathan Lee Walton, PhD
February 20 During Worship
Throughout our history, St. John’s has enjoyed a close relationship with Wake Forest University. We are a founding church for Wake Forest University School of Divinity and are privileged to welcome the Dean of the School of Divinity, Rev. Jonathan Lee Walton, PhD, into the St. John’s Pulpit on Sunday, February 20.
Walton is a social ethicist whose scholarship focuses on evangelical Christianity and its
relationship to mass media and political culture. Dean Walton's work and insights have been featured in several national and international news outlets including the New York Times, CNN, and the BBC.
We look forward to welcoming Dean Walton to St. John's on February 20!
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Thank you for your commitments to the
2022 Financial Ministry Plan!
If you have not pledged yet, you can do so by turning in your pledge card to Jacquelyn in the office or by pledging online through Realm or by clicking below.
If you have questions, please contact Jacquelyn in the church office.
Thank you!
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Prayer Concerns, Thanks, Sympathy |
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Shirley Ballard, Katherine Barr, John Bragg, Tamara Edwards, Caroline Godsey, Paul Lloyd, Tish Philemon, Brad Sifford, Carole Ann Simpson, Don Swofford, Elma Thomas, Dee Turner
We express our sympathy to the family of Betty Fuller in her passing on January 10. Arrangements to celebrate Betty's life and ministry will be scheduled later in the winter/spring.
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Financial Ministry Plan Report |
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Week of January 4-10: $14,948
Income through January 10: $27,620
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You can make contributions, view your giving history and pledge status, as well as update your pledge and giving information anytime by accessing your personal Realm profile online or via the Connect App. |
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Basketball Schedule
Saturday, January 15
6u Co-Ed – 10:00 am @ St. John’s
8u Girls – 3:00 pm @ Providence Baptist
8u Boys 1 – 11:15 am @ St. John’s
8u Boys 2 – 12:30 pm @ St. John’s
10u Boys – 1:45 pm @ St. John’s
15u Girls – 12:45 pm @ Mulberry Baptist
18u Girls – 9:00 am @ Mulberry Baptist
18u Boys – 9:45 am @ Mt. Harmony Baptist
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Ministers On-Call Schedule
January 10-16: Allison Benfield
January 17-23: Lee Gray
Staff Contact Information
Dennis Foust, Senior Minister - 704-359-7234 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 12
Lee Gray, Minister for Congregational Care - 704-451-1309 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 15
Allison Benfield, Minister for Spiritual Growth - 828-448-8412 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 18
Kevin Gray, Minister for Music and Worship - 803-524-0287 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 14
Jacquelyn McAbee, Church Administrator - 434-579-1177 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 20
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