The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 14, 2024
THANKS FOR GRACE…
Continuing Education
Thanks be to God for members and friends from St John’s who encourage continuing education for staff members. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to learn how others are worshipping and learning about where others see God.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
St. Francis Food Trailer
TODAY, July 14
The St. Francis Center Food Pantry trailer is at St. John’s the 2nd Sunday of each month. We encourage you to pick up a few extra groceries every time you shop.
Lutheran World Relief Quilters
Monday, July 22, 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.
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…
Wednesday Nights Together
Wednesday, July 24 – 6 pm
Hot Dogs with all the fixings
& Homemade Ice Cream
Picnic at St. John’s Pavilion
Don’t miss a fun night of fellowship and fun. If you are willing to make a churn of ice cream, contact Sam Cowan or the church office.
Trip to Montgomery-Selma
November 7-9
Register now to reserve a spot!
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
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
ELCA Youth Gathering
Pastor Shannon, Deacon Katie, Victoria Bishop, Heather Lynn Hamilton, Isabella Kessler, Mary Ruff, Carlos Smith, Leansy Smith, and Julia Verheyden will be leaving for the youth gathering in New Orleans tomorrow. Keep them in prayer for safe travel, renewal of spirit, and joyful learning. Pastor Craig will be available for pastoral care.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today July 14
St Francis Trailer
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
Monday
6:00 pm Lions Club
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Saturday
6:00 pm AA Speaker’s Meeting
Next Sunday July 21
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
1:00 pm AA District 60 Meeting
