THIS WEEK AT

ST. JOHN'S

Work Day at The Living Vine

This Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.

The Men of St. John’s will sponsor a workday at The Living Vine on Saturday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m. All parishioners are welcome!

We will update the landscaping primarily around the back of the facility. Existing shrubbery will be removed, beds cleaned out, shrubbery replaced, and mulch put down for the mothers and their babies. Bring a shovel, rake, and work gloves. Water will be provided. We would like to have 20 participants. Call or e-mail Sean Finnegan (912.441.3267; savfinn@gmail.com) to sign up.

Georgia Southern Strings Concert

This Saturday, April 27, 2024 7 p.m. Church

We are excited to host again the Georgia Southern Symphony String Camerata, who played a thrilling concert at St. John's last October. Under the direction of Dr. Steven Elisha, the ensemble is preparing for a visit to study and play in Halle, Germany this summer.

Mark your calendars! This concert is free and open to the public.

No Online Morning Prayer April 22- April 26

Online Morning Prayer will not be offered Tuesday April 9^th through Friday April 26^th. It will resume on Monday April 29^th. 

 Last year’s online Morning Prayer can be found on Tuesday 18^th April through Friday May 5^th, 2023. (For instructions on how to access prior year posts click here )

Upcoming Worship:

Week of Easter 3

Mon.-Fri ., April 22^th – 26^th

Online prayer will resume April 29th.

Monday:

 5 p.m. Evening Prayer with Holy

Communion, Chapel

 Tuesday:

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer with Holy

 Communion, Chapel

5 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

Wednesday:

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Chapel

12 p.m. Holy Communion, Church

5 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

9 p.m. Sung Compline, Church

Thursday: St. Mark, Evangelist & Martyr

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer with Holy

Communion, Chapel

12 p.m. Holy Communion, Church

5 p.m. Evening Prayer with Holy

Communion, Chapel

 Friday:

5 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

Sunday,  April 28:

The Fourth Sunday after Easter (Easter 4)

8 a.m. Holy Communion, Church

9 a.m. Family Holy Communion, Chapel

10 a.m. All Ages Sunday School

11 a.m.  Morning Prayer & Sermon,

 Church/Online

12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour,

Green-Meldrim House

RESOURCES

The Parish Paper (04-21-24)

11 am service booklet, Easter 3

Lessons for the Week of Easter 3 (4/22 - 4/27/24)

New in May: St. John's Church and Green-Meldrim House

Combined Tours starting Wednesdays in May

with hospitality and refreshment on the porch

Just in time for National Historic Preservation Month, Green-Meldrim House and St. John’s Church introduce a new combination house and church tour on Wednesday afternoons in May. The seventy-five-minute tour of both sites on Madison Square will conclude with refreshments prepared and served by the sites’ popular hosts.

(To view the full press release and details, click here.)

What: COMBINATION GREEN-MELDRIM HOUSE AND ST. JOHN’SCHURCH TOUR WITH REFRESHMENT ON THE PORCH

When: Wednesdays in May (May 1, May 8,*, May 15, May 22, May 29) at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. [*May 8th tour hours are 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.}

Where: 14 W. Macon Street on Madison Square in the heart of Savannah’s Historic Landmark District

Admission: $25 per person available through www.GreenMeldrimHouse.org

The program size is limited, and patrons must be able to maneuver stairs and uneven pavement.

For information: 912-233-3845; info@GreenMeldrimHouse.org

Calling the Women of St. Johns

Next meeting: Thursday May 9,

 5:30 Green-Meldrim House



The Women of Saint John’s (WSJ) is an organization of the parish open to all adult women who wish to be involved. There are no dues and no obligations – just an opportunity to grow in faith and in fellowship with other women as we come together to support the mission of St. John’s Church. For more information, see our recent letter in this week’s eblast, or online at

stjohnssav.org/women

Our next meeting is Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 at the

Green-Meldrim House. All are welcome!

Family Evensong : Sunday May 12^th  5 p.m.

featuring the St. John’s Boys Choir 

Reception to follow in the Green-Meldrim House

Notes from the Boy's Choir

Director Kristi Bryson reports: The boys are becoming great friends. They made it clear to me that they're keen to share their love of singing with friends and would like to recruit more boys for next year. We currently have 7; I think we can manage up to 12 next year. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them contact me. 

Links for The Living Vine Golf Tournament

May 13, 2024

Are you ready to represent St. John's at the 1st Annual Links for the Vine ?

We are thrilled to invite you to The Living Vine Maternity Home's inaugural charity golf event, "Links for The Living Vine." As a cornerstone of our community for the past 29 years, The Living Vine Maternity Home has been dedicated to providing comprehensive support for in crisis pregnant women and their babies.

Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, good spirits, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of pregnant women in need. Learn more and register here .

Faith + Fiction : Wednesday, May 8, 2024

For those planning ahead, the next selection for the Faith + Fiction Book Discussion Group will be William Wangerin's The Book of the Dun Cow. The group will meet Wednesday May 8th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Green-Meldrim House. Please join us!

2024 Summer Youth Guide Program

at the Green-Meldrim House beginning June 6

A Youth Guide is a trained and skilled historic house tour guide.

This program is open to students age 14-18 (rising 9th through 12th grades). For more information on this exciting learning and volunteer opportunity, click here .

For a list of upcoming services and events, please visit our online calendar.

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