The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 22, 2024
THANKS FOR GRACE…
Annual Appeal: Now It’s Our Turn!
Thanks be to God for the way the people of St. John’s respond with joy and love to the faithfulness of God! For the next few weeks we are all asked to reflect on our intentions for sharing from our gifts in 2025. Be on the lookout for a letter, flyers, and videos that will be shared online, by email, and in person!
Time Away
Pastor Shannon wants to thank the congregation for time to be away before the busyness of the fall appeal, Advent, and Christmas begins. It’s unusal for him to take two vacation Sundays and a continuing education Sunday so close together, so he wanted to thank you!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Lutheran World Relief Quilters
Monday, September 23, 10 am
We meet in the Mission Building to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). This Monday we will be sewing tops from the assembled kits. We will tie at the September gathering. 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…
Wednesday Nights Together
Wednesday, September 25
Supper 6 pm – Program 6:30 pm
Dinner: Lasagna Roll-ups, Salad, & 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, September 26, Noon & 6 pm 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. You may optionally make a donation for the book of $17.50. We do not want anyone to let the cost of the book deter them from reading it.
Reconciling in Christ Presentation 1
Sunday, September 29 – 9:15 AND 11:30 am
All are invited into conversation about this possible next step in deepening our commitment to welcoming and valuing all people.
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
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today September 22
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Worship
2:00 pm Harbormasters
6 :00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
Monday
10:00 am LWR Quilters
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
7:00 pm Low Country Chorale Rehearsal
Wednesday
10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:00 pm WNT Supper
6:30 pm WNT Program
Thursday
12:00 pm UnClobber Reading Group
6:00 pm UnClobber Reading Group
6:30 pm Beaufort Youth Orchestra
Saturday
Next Sunday 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 pm Reconciling In Christ
2:00 pm Harbormasters Rehearsal
5:00 pm Youth Group
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
