The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 29, 2024
THANKS FOR GRACE…
Annual Appeal: Now It’s Our Turn!
Commitment Sunday for 2025
and Oktoberfest Picnic – October 13
The annual stewardship appeal helps us to prepare a Plan for Mission for the coming year! If you are not receiving mailings and/or emails from St. John’s, please share your contact info by making a note in the Fellowship Book or contact the Church Office.
All are asked to fill out an Oktoberfest sign-up sheet in worship today. A copy will also be emailed this week.
ELCA Missionary Kaitlynne Larson
Visiting St. John’s Today
Thanks be to God for Kaitlynne Larson who serves in the ELCA Global Mission team as a community organizer and educator in Colombia, South America. This year our Plan for Mission 2024 funds designated for missionary support go to help fund Kaitlynne’s work.
St. John’s Administrative Assistant Anne Marcengill
Thanks be to God for Anne! She has served faithfully in our office three years. In mid-October, she will be transitioning to a position at Carteret United Methodist Church, her home congregation. We are thankful that she will continue to serve as St. John’s bookkeeper at this time.
The Admin Assistant position will be posted soon. If you know of anyone who would be interested in applying, please refer them to the church office.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Crocheters & Knitters
Monday, October 7, 10 am
Everyone of any skill level is invited! We have yarn and needles and will be happy to teach anyone these crafts. Contact Jane Pfarner with questions at jcpfarner@aol.com. Bring a bag lunch.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Reconciling in Christ Presentation 1
TODAY – 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.
Wednesday Nights Together
Wednesday, October 9
Supper 6 pm – Program 6:30 pm
Dinner: Baked Chicken & Rice, Green Beans, Roasted Carrots, and Bread.
Program: Bible Study/Devotions with Pastor Shannon for adults and Story Time with Deacon Katie for children.
All are invited for dinner and a short program. Registration is not required, but it is helpful for planning the meal. If you know you are coming, please register when you sign in using the fellowship book or email info@stjohnsbeaufort.org. Please join us !
Reading Group – UnClobber
Thursday, October 24, 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
Today September 29
8:15 am Worship
9:15 am Reconciling In Christ
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Reconciling In Christ
2:00 pm Harbormasters
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
Monday
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
7:00 pm Low Country Chorale Rehearsal
Wednesday
10:00 am Staff Meeting
Thursday
6:30 pm Beaufort Youth Orchestra
Saturday
Next Sunday October 6
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
2:00 pm Harbormasters Rehearsal
5 :00 pm Youth Group
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
