The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost – October 20, 2024
THANKS FOR GRACE…
Annual Appeal: Now It’s Our Turn!
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.
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
Hurricane Helene Relief
Thanks be to God for your generous gifts to the congregation disaster relief fund. As of the printing, about $6000 has been deposited. Over $5000 has already been distributed to help those in need:
$2000 – purchase of chain saws and accessories for Lutheridge ($2000)
$2500 – funds for heating (fuel oil/propane/heaters) these organizations in NC: RAM’s Rack Ministry, Newland; Beloved Asheville; WAMY Community Action, Boone.
$500 – Manna Foodbank, Asheville
$500 – medicine for those having lost homes or income, Premier Pharmacy, Newland
Annual Leaders Convocation
Monday-Wednesday
Pastor Shannon and Deacon Katie will be gathering with Bishop Aebischer and other SC Synod leaders at Lutheridge. This year the annual gathering of the ministerium will, in addition to worship, learning and fellowship, also include service to the camp and community, which was so dramatically impacted by the hurricane. Keep them in prayer for safe travel. Thank you for collecting the requested items for those in need.
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.
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.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Interested in becoming a member of the St. John’s congregation?
Reception of Members
Sundays – October 27, 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.
Wednesday Nights Together
Wednesday, October 23
Supper 6 pm – Program 6:30 pm
All are invited for dinner and devotions.
Dinner: Baked Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread.
Program: Bible Study/Devotions for adults and kids will be led by Deacon Katie.
NOTE: CHANGED SCHEDULE
Reading Group – UnClobber
Session Two: Tuesday, October 29
Noon & 6 pm Bring a bag lunch/supper
Meeting in the Choir Room
Due to the impending arrival of a grandbaby next week, Pastor Shannon needs to push the reading group back a few days. Note the new day is Tuesday.
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.
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.
Harold’s Country Club Outing
Saturday, October 26
arrive at Harold’s by 6:15 pm
All are invited for steak night (or chicken) at Harold’s. Sign up and prepayment is required. The price is $25. Sign up by filling out a slip in church or calling the church office. Payment should be given to Pat Harvey-Palmer. Make checks payable to Harold’s Country Club. Contact Pat Harvey-Palmer for questions or to discuss car-pooling.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Office Closed
Thursday, October 31
Reformation Holiday
Today October 20
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
2:00 pm Harbormasters
5 :00 pm Youth Group
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
Monday
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
6:00 pm Lions Club
Tuesday
7:00 pm Low Country Chorale Rehearsal
Wednesday
6:00 pm WNT Supper
6:30 pm WNT Program
Thursday
Office Closed
6:30 pm Beaufort Youth Orchestra
Saturday
6:00 pm AA Speakers Meeting
6:15 pm Harold’s Country Club
Next Sunday October 27
Reformation Sunday
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
2:00 pm Harbormasters Rehearsal
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
6:30 pm Young Adults-CAPA Event
