The Festival of Reformation – October 27, 2024
THANKS FOR GRACE…
Roll of Saints – add names today!
All Saints Sunday, November 3
On All Saints Sunday, we remember those who have gone before us to join the hosts of heaven. Please add names of any friends or loved ones who have died in the past year whom you would like to have named in prayer to the list in the narthex.
Annual Appeal: Now It’s Our Turn!
Statements of Intent Needed ASAP
Thanks be to God for all who have responded to the appeal by turning in Statement of Intent 2025 cards. We deeply appreciate your faithfulness and generosity.
The Congregation Council will meet to work on a Plan for Mission 2025 this Wednesday. The more intentions that are shared the more certainty we can have in our planning.
If you have not submitted a statement, we encourage you to do so, using either the paper form or use the online form. The online form is found on the website at: www.SJBft.org/Intent2025
Anne Marcengill – Thank You Luncheon
Thursday, November 14 – noon
Location to be announced
Thanks be to God for Anne’s faithful service as Administrative Assistant and continuing service as Bookkeeper. To thank Anne for her wonderful time in our office, all are invited to:
attend lunch – sign up by emailing info@stjohnsbeaufort.org – a local restaurant will be announced – each person pays their own way – deadline to sign up, Monday, November 4
bring a card to be delivered at lunch
make a donation for a thank you gift – put “Love Fund Anne” on check or envelope – use “Love Fund” and type “Anne” online.
Hurricane Helene Relief
Thanks be to God for your generous gifts to the congregation disaster relief fund. As of the printing, about $6500 has been deposited. Over $5000 has already been distributed to help those in need. Thanks be to God for those who have also made gifts directly to aid organizations.
The blankets, sleeping bags, flashlights, hand warmers, and water members collected were delivered to Skyland United Methodist Church, near Lutheridge. Donated canned food was taken to Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). Together with other SC Lutheran congregations, many car and truck loads were collected and shared with those in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Lutheran World Relief Quilters
Monday, October 28, 10 am
We meet in the Mission Building to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). We are always looking for sewers who can help assemble quilt tops and those who like to tie quilts. All are welcome. No sewing experience needed. Bring a bag lunch.
Young Adults CAPA Service Project
Today, Sunday October 27, 6:30-8:30
All young adults are invited to serve dinner and carve pumpkins with youth at CAPA. Please contact Pastor Shannon or Kristen Ferguson to volunteer. Families are welcome to bring elementary aged children (and younger).
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Reconciling in Christ Presentations 2 & 3
Today & next Sunday – 9:15 AND 11:30 am,
following both services
All are invited into conversation about this possible next step in deepening our commitment to welcoming and valuing all people. This week’s focus an overview of how our tradition reads scripture.
Interested in becoming a member of the St. John’s congregation?
Reception of Members
Sundays – November 3 & 10
All who consider St. John’s their church home who have not yet become members are invited to consider doing so! Pastor Shannon will be making contacts with visitors. Sometimes the office contact info is not always complete, so please contact him if you do not hear from him. Call 843 592 3444 or email him at pastorshannon@stjohnsbeaufort.org.
USCB OLLI Community Band
TODAY – Sunday, October 27, 4 pm
All are welcome. The band presents A Fall Festival of Sound at St. John’s. Admission is free.
Lowcountry Wind Symphony
Sunday, November 3, 4 pm
All are welcome. The concert band presents Saluting America’s Veterans IX at St. John’s. Admission is free. Donations greatly appreciated.
NOTE: CHANGED SCHEDULE
Reading Group – UnClobber
Session Two: THIS Tuesday, October 29
Noon & 6 pm Bring a bag lunch/supper
Meeting in the Choir Room
Pastor Shannon will be leading a reading group on UnClobber by Colby Martin. You may purchase the book yourself in paper, ebook, or audible versions. Copies are available in the narthex.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Office Closed – Thursday, October 31
Reformation Holiday
Today October 27
8:15 am Worship
9:15 am RIC Presentation #2
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am RIC Presentation #2
2:00 pm Harbormasters
4:00 pm USCB Community Band Concert
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
6:30 pm Young Adults-CAPA Event
Monday
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
12:00 pm UnClobber Reading Group
6:00 pm UnClobber Reading Group
7:00 pm Lowcountry Chorale Rehearsal
Wednesday
7:00 pm Congregation Council
Thursday
Office Closed
6:30 pm Beaufort Youth Orchestra
Next Sunday – Nov 3 – All Saints Sunday
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:15 am RIC Presentation #3
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
2:00 pm Harbormasters Rehearsal
4:00 pm Lowcountry Wind Symphony Concert
5:00 pm Youth Group
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
