The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – July 28, 2024
THANKS FOR GRACE…
ELCA Youth Gathering
Thanks be to God for an amazing, wonderful Youth Gathering. Heather Hamilton, Mary Ruff, Carlos Smith, Leansy Smith, and Julia Verheyden attended, along with leaders Pastor Shannon, Deacon Katie, and Victoria Bishop. We are so very thankful to all who helped make this event possible and look forward to sharing stories with the congregation in the near future!
Wednesday Night Picnic
Thanks be to God for a nice breezy night and a great picnic under the shelter this past Wednesday. Thank you to all who set-up, cooked, and cleaned up. Thanks to those who provided the beautiful shelter. What a blessing to spend time together!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Crocheters & Knitters
No Meeting in August
Next gathering will be September 2
HELP of Beaufort
Matching Gift Opportunity
A very generous Beaufort family has offered an amazing $100,000 matching gift to help complete the new HELP building. All gifts to the campaign will be matched at 50 cents per dollar! You can make donations at www.HELPofBeaufort.org
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Trip to Montgomery-Selma
November 7-9
Register now to reserve a spot!
The bus is just over half full!
We will soon be opening spots to a wider audience – reserve a spot now.
St. John’s is organizing a trip to visit civil rights historical sites this fall, and inviting members of other local historically black congregations to join us. All members are invited to consider this educational opportunity. Flyers and an electronic reservation form are now available.
Please reserve a space now by filling out the online form and making a $75 deposit. www.SJBft.org/MontSelma
Worship Assistants
It takes many volunteers to help with the service each Sunday. If you are interested in being an usher, reader, communion assistant, helping with the sound, and/or the running of the cameras for the Livestream, please contact Gloria Bockelman at the church office 843.524.3461 or by email, Gloria@StJohnsBeaufort.org.
WELCOME VISITORS
If you are a visitor to St. John’s this morning, welcome. Please let us know who you are by signing the fellowship book found on each row of chairs.
In the Narthex , we have a St. John’s coffee mug with information about us that we would love for you to take home. Thanks for worshipping with us today.
Receiving Church Emails?
If you are not receiving church emails with prayer updates and event reminders and would like to, email the church, info@stjohnsbeaufort.org. Typically 1 – 2 emails per week are sent. You can also make this request by checking the appropriate box to the right of your name in the fellowship book.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today July 28
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
Monday
10:00 am LWR Quilters
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
Wednesday
10:00 am Staff Meeting
Saturday
10:30 am AA Hotline Training
Next Sunday August 4
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday 9 am—2 pm
Friday—Closed
