Vol. 79 Issue 47 | Week of November 22-28, 2021 |
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Happy Thanksgiving, St. John's!
The church offices will be closed on November 25 and 26 in observance of the holiday.
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Have you made your commitment 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.
As of November 22, we have received 111 commitments and have a total of $683,681 pledged.
Thank you!
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Christmas Cards for Neighbors Are Back!
Our special Christmas card boxes return this year to the Main Entrance! They will be ready this Sunday, November 28.
Please take a list from the table and write notes with an encouraging message to any or all on the list.
Once complete, return your cards to the boxes at the Main Entrance by December 19 so that Pastoral Deacons have ample time to deliver the cards and poinsettias to each recipient.
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Tuesday Bible Study
Levine’s Light of the World for Advent
The First Sunday of Advent is November 28, and the Tuesday Bible Study (TBS) begins a special emphasis on the Advent Season beginning Tuesday, November 30.
Amy-Jill Levine’s Light of the World, published by Abingdon Press, will be our study guide. This invitation is open to everyone interested in a focused study of Levine’s biblical reflection on “The Meaning of Memory, The Promise of Potential, The Journey of Joy, and The Gifts of the Gentiles.”
We meet for one hour each Tuesday at 11:00 am on Zoom.
Contact Steve Hoffman (704-604-9634) to receive the Zoom link as registration for the five sessions and book information.
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Coats and Blankets for Immigrant and Refugee Families
As you zero in on your holiday preparations, don’t forget that you can donate new or gently used coats (any size) or new blankets for ourBridge for Kids as they help immigrant and refugee families prepare for winter.
You can leave your donations at the ourBridge location, just inside the entrance of Aldersgate at 3800 Shamrock Drive, or bring them to St. John’s on Sunday, December 5, where we will have a one-day drive. Containers at the St. John’s Main Entrance will be available on that day only for a collection of these items on that Sunday.
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Advent Begins this Sunday! |
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On Sunday, we begin the season of Advent! Join us for worship at 10:30am in person or online! See below for our Advent schedule.
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Sunday, November 28-Advent 1 with a focus on God's good news that offers hope for troubled times, Dr. Foust will offer a message called, "I Am Baptized"
- Thursday, December 2- A special team of folks will begin decorating the Sanctuary space for the season
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Sunday, December 5- Advent 2 & Hanging of the Green Service during morning worship with a special focus on God's good news that offers peace for troubled times.
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Sunday, December 12- Advent 3 & “A Journey of Joy” with orchestra and special music during morning worship with a special focus on God's good news that offers joy for troubled times
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Sunday, December 19- Advent 4 & a focus on God's good news that offers love for troubled times, Dr. Foust will offer a message called "Extravagance at Christmas"
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ALSO on Sunday, December 19- The 10th Anniversary Charlotte Lessons & Carols from St. John’s special will air on WDAV from 4-6PM (no in-person service this year)
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Friday, December 24- TWO Christmas Eve Services of Candles, Carols, and Communion in the Sanctuary at both 4PM and 6PM, stay tuned for more details to come!
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Saturday, December 25-The 10th Anniversary Charlotte Lessons & Carols from St. John’s special will air on WDAV from 1-3PM (no in-person service this year)
We hope you will join us as we gather in-person and online as we stream the services on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10:30am. The stream and worship guide links will be sent out via email on Sunday morning.
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We are thankful to Lia Benton for offering our message on November 21!
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Prayer Concerns, Thanks, Sympathy |
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Shirley Ballard, Katherine Barr, John Bragg (back surgery in December), Betty Fuller, Polly Hull, Barbara Ledford, Tish Philemon, Gene & Carol Poole, Brad Sifford (back surgery in November), Carole Ann Simpson, Don Swofford, Elma Thomas, Dee Turner,
Johnathan (J.R.) Mullins
We offer our condolences to the family of Andrew Adair, who passed on ahead of us on Monday, November 22. We pray for his wife, Pat, and his children as they grieve.
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Financial Ministry Plan Report |
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Week of November 16-22: $21,276
Income through November 22: $950,288
Annual 2021 Ministry Plan Budget Goal: $1,175,000
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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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Ministers On-Call Schedule
November 22-28: Lee Gray
November 29-December 5: Kevin 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
Derek Henson, Administrative Assistant - 704-333-5428, ext. 10
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