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St. John's Family News

Week of November 20-26, 2023 | Vol. 82 Issue 46

www.stjohnsbaptistchurch.org | @sjbccharlotte

Church Calendar | Give Online | Realm Log-In | Deacon Schedule | Usher Schedule 1 | Usher Schedule 2 | Greeter Schedule 1 | Greeter Schedule 2 | Men's Shelter Sign Up | Daily Gospel Readings | Nursery Schedule

In this week's Family News (Scroll to Learn More):


  1. Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon
  2. Poinsettia Delivery December 3 for Youth: Need Drivers!
  3. Holly Jolly Parents' Night Out: Register Here
  4. Young Adult Brewery Night
  5. Basketball Schedule
  6. The Great ADVENTure: Register Here
  7. Winter Drive for Church World Service
  8. WDAV Lessons & Carols on December 5
  9. Room in the Inn Update
  10. St. John's Youth Christmas Party on December 17
  11. Prayer List
  12. Financial Ministry Plan Update
  13. Minister On Call Schedule & Staff Contact Info

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 


Join us for the 9th annual Seniors' Christmas Gathering on Dec. 7 in Broach Hall from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. You should have received your invitation in the mail. Your Pastoral Deacon will be contacting you before Thanksgiving.


Watch the mail for your invitation and be sure to put this fun event, sponsored by the Women of the Church, on your calendar.

Youth Delivering Poinsettias to Neighbors

December 3 after worship


As we have for many years, the youth will deliver poinsettias to our neighbors on Sunday, December 3 after worship. Please RSVP in Band or text Haley if your youth will be attending.


DRIVERS ARE NEEDED!


Please let Haley know if you would be willing to drive. Lee will be contacting deacons to drive as well but we need to get numbers so we can make sure we have enough cars.This is always such a wonderful time for our youth and members who cannot get out as much as they used to. We hope to see you December 3!

Holly Jolly Parents’ Night Out

 

It’s a jolly time of year, and SJBC wants to make it even more jolly for parents and kids! Parents, drop your kids off at church at 6:00 p.m. on December 15 for a jolly evening of slime-making, game-playing, cookie-decorating, and movie-watching! 


Childcare for babies - two years of age will be provided by Mon Aye and Rosa Matos, WDS teachers. They will be accompanied by SJBC youth.


We need one youth to volunteer with Mon and Rosa with the babies and toddlers! Please let Haley know if you can help!


SJBC youth, Haley, and Kheresa will be having a jolly time with children 3 years of age through 5th grade. The cost of the event is $10 per child, which will help cover the costs associated with dinner, snacks, and supplies. The merriment concludes at 9:00pm. Register below.

Register Here

Join St. John's Young Adults for a Brewery Night Christmas Market


Where? Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

When? Friday, December 1 from 6pm-8pm (Christmas Market closes at 7pm) 


Contact Haley (620-515-3558) with questions. 


(See https://www.ombbeer.com/christmas-market/ for a list of vendors for Weekend 2)

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The 2023-24 Basketball Season Has Begun!


Practice Schedule:

  • 6 & Under Co-Ed – 5:00 pm on Tuesdays
  • 8 & Under Girls – 6:00 pm on Tuesdays
  • 8 & Under Boys – 6:30 pm on Mondays
  • 10 & Under Girls 1 – 7:00 pm on Tuesdays
  • 10 & Under Girls 2 – 7:00 pm on Tuesdays
  • 10 & Under Boys – 5:30 pm on Mondays
  • 12 & Under Boys – 5:30 pm on Wednesdays
  • 18 & Under Girls – 6:45 pm on Wednesdays


Games on Saturday, December 2:

  • 6 & Under Co-Ed – 10:00 am @ St. John’s
  • 8 & Under Girls – 12:00 pm @ St. John’s
  • 8 & Under Boys – 11:00 am @ St. John’s
  • 10 & Under Girls 1 – 2:15 pm @ St. John’s
  • 10 & Under Girls 2 – 3:15 pm @ St. John’s
  • 10 & Under Boys – 1:15 pm @ St. John’s
  • 12 & Under Boys - BYE
  • 18 & Under Girls – 11:30 am @ Mt. Harmony

The Great ADVENTure

Sunday, December 3


Advent is our time of waiting. During Advent, we wait and we get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Advent is our great ADVENTure! On Sunday, December 3, immediately following worship, children and their families are invited to experience the SJBC Great ADVENTure in Broach Hall.


Sign up today! You’ll receive your “passports” soon.

Winter Drive for Church World Service

Bring in Donations by December 3


Church World Service is having a winter coat drive for the unaccompanied immigrant children they serve (ages 2-17). Adult sizes are a help, too, as some kids’ sponsors express a need and teens can often wear adult sizes.


You’re welcome to drop any donations in the giving nook by the main entrance. We’re collecting now through December 3. Thanks for your support!

WDAV Lessons & Carols LIVE from St. John's

Tuesday, December 5 at 7pm


Join us for the annual WDAV Lessons and Carols LIVE from the St. John's Sanctuary at 7pm on Tuesday, December 5. There will be a reception afterward with light refreshments. Admission is FREE and open to the public. We can’t wait to see you!

Room in the Inn 2023-24


St. John's will serve as a host church on seven winter Friday nights through the Room in the Inn program sponsored by Roof Above. St. John's will serve as a RITI host church for up to 8 homeless men on the following seven Friday nights this season:

 

12/22/23, 1/12/24, 1/26/24, 2/9/24, 2/23/24, 3/8/24, 3/22/24

 

We still need volunteer help to serve as overnight hosts, setup crew helpers, bagged lunch providers, van drivers, and laundry assistants. To sign up, click the Signup Genius link below:

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAAAE2EAAFB6-room9#

 

For more information or to sign up manually, please contact Dale Johnson at 704-454-8931, Alice Wirz at 704-222-6208, or Maggie and RD Bond at 704-399-5363.

St. John's Youth Christmas Party

Sunday, December 17 at 5pm


All youth are invited to a fun time together at our SJBC Youth Christmas Party on Sunday, December 17 at 5pm! We will enjoy dinner together, have a cookie decorating contest, play Christmas themed games, and have a gift exchange. Haley also needs a couple of parents/volunteers to help set up dinner. Please RSVP on Band or text Haley so she knows how much food to order. 

Prayers, Thanks, and Celebrations


  • Micah Belong, Nancy Burgess, Jack Crymes, Jan Kerley, Johnnie Morcock, Arnold Philemon, Mary Rickenbaker, Annie Sam, Jane Starnes

Financial Update


2024 Draft Budget Goal - $1,211,000

123 Pledge Commitments received to date - $781,880

Staff On-Call Rotation


  • Nov. 20-26: Haley
  • Nov. 27-Dec. 3: Kheresa

Staff Contact Information


  • Rev. Haley Blackwell, Minister for Youth & Young Adults - 704-333,5428, ext. 2013; 620-515-3558 (cell)
  • Rev. Dennis Foust, PhD, Senior Minister - 704-359-7234 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 2012
  • Rev. Lee Gray, Minister for Congregational Care - 704-333-5428, ext. 2015; 704-451-1309 (cell)
  • Rev. Kheresa Harmon, Minister for Children & their Families - 704-333-5428, ext. 2018; 910-890-3392 (cell)
  • Dr. Lillian Quackenbush, Interim Minister for Worship & Music


  • Jessica Borgnis, Academy of the Arts Director
  • Mallory Brown, Media Coordinator - 704-477-3349 (cell)
  • Chloe Hall, Children's Choir Director
  • Noel Lance, Organist
  • Dr. Matthew Manwarren, Associate Organist
  • Amanda Morrison, Church Administrator - 704-333-5428, ext. 0
  • Lydia Olmsted, Weekday School Director - 704-333-5428, ext. 2039
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