Weekly Announcements

THANKS FOR GRACE…

Deacon Katie and
the ELCA Youth Gathering

Thanks be to God for Deacon Katie and her ongoing ministry for children, youth, and families. This week, she is working with several members to start a new Lunch & Learn series for adults AND working to pull together the last dozens of details for next week’s travel to the ELCA Youth Gathering!

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…

CAPA Service Event
TODAY – July 7, 4 pm

Independence Day Picnic/Water Fun
St. John’s young adults will provide Fourth of July fun today for youth from CAPA. All young adults – members and friends – are asked to help with this service project.
Children of elementary age or younger are welcome to attend with their parents. For the privacy of the youth living at CAPA, middle and high school age children are not allowed to attend. Details at:
www.SJBft.org/YoungAdultInfo

Martha’s Animals
Monday, July 8, 10 am

All are welcome to stuff small animals for children who are hospitalized. No sewing skills needed. Meet in the Mission Building. Bring a bag lunch.

Lions Club Breakfast
Saturday, July 13, 8-11 am

Sea Island Presbyterian Church
Enjoy scrambled eggs, cheese grits, sausage, pancakes, gravy and biscuits. Price: $12 adults/$10 under 12.

St. Francis Food Trailer
NEXT SUNDAY, 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.

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…

Lunch and Learn
Stationary/Stamping/Card Making
Wednesday, July 10, 11am-1pm
Mission Building

All are invited for fellowship, lunch, and an opportunity to try your hand at something new! Lunch will be served and all supplies will be provided to create beautiful cards, stationary, and small pieces of art.

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

Continuing Education

Pastor Shannon, Gloria, and Josh will all be away for continuing education this week. Keep them in prayer for safe travel, renewal of spirit, and joyful learning. Pastor Craig and Deacon Katie will be available for pastoral care.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Today July 7
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
4:00 pm Young Adults/CAPA

Monday
10:00 am Martha’s Animals
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group

Tuesday
10:00 am Quilts of Valor

Wednesday
11:00 am Lunch & Learn

Next Sunday July 14
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship