Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 15, 2026
THANKS FOR GRACE…
New Worship Streaming System
Thanks be to God for the new system which allows us to provide online worship for members and friends. Thanks to all those who worked so hard to oversee this project, to help install this system, and to run the system week after week. This system is dedicated to the glory of God and in thanks to Fred & Dorothy Zinser who gave the Zinser fund for New Ministry which made this possible.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Acts of Love Collections
This Lent we are collecting items for agencies which support our neighbors in need. Place items on the cabinets in the front hall.
Collecting for TODAY:
Grocery store gift cards for the St. Francis Center to use to purchase meat – any amount from any local grocery store
Collecting for March 22:
Underwear for The Dwelling, men’s boxers & boxer briefs, especially L & XL – women’s sports bras, especially L & XL
Easter Egg Candy
NEEDED by TODAY
Donations of small, individually wrapped, NON-chocolate candy is needed for the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28.
Donate a Lily for Easter
To give a lily to adorn the sanctuary on Easter in memory or honor of a loved one, fill out a special envelope found in the narthex, contact the church office, or use the online giving link on the church website. Each lily costs $18. Dedications will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Wednesday Nights Together in Lent
March 18 and 25
Soup Supper, 6 pm
Reflection & Prayer, 6:30-7 pm
All are invited to share a simple meal of soup and bread. If you would be willing to make soup or provide bread, please indicate that on the sign in sheet or contact the church office.
Lenten Program: Foundations for My Faith – Pastor Shannon will lead a Bible study focused on scripture passages that are impactful to his understanding of scripture. Deacon Katie will lead story time for children.
Lunch and Fellowship
Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 am
Plantation Café Bluffton,
20 Discovery Dr Unit 100
Young Adults
Friday, March 20, 7ish pm
Campfire at St John’s Picnic Shelter
Hot-dogs and smores to roast will be provided- bring your favorite beverage, plus something to share if you like.
CAPA Service Event
Sunday, March 29, 6:30 pm
Dinner and Stealth Egg Hunt
All young adult members and friends are invited to host youth from CAPA for dinner and an after-dark egg hunt. At 6:30 we hide eggs and organize dinner and crafts before the youth arrive at 7.
Contact Pastor Shannon or Kristen Ferguson to volunteer to provide part of dinner.
Congregation Craft Day
Tuesday, March 24, 1 pm
All members of any age are invited to make spring rag wreaths in the Mission Building. Materials and snacks provided. Bring friends!
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 1:30 pm
All children are invited! Egg hunting, story time, crafts, and refreshments. Every child will be given an Easter story book to take home. Invitation cards are in the narthex for members to share with friends and neighbors.
Congregation Meeting and Meal
Sunday, March 29, 11:30 am
We meet to receive the annual report and any other congregation business. A Zoom link will be emailed to the congregation for those who need to attend online.
Everyone is invited to stay for a potluck lunch following the meeting. If you did not bring a dish, plan to eat anyway!
Chamber Singers Concert
TODAY, March 15, 4 pm
All are invited for a concert, under the direction of Charlie Frost.
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Details are in the newsletter,
available at www.StJohnsBeaufort.org
Palm/Passion Sunday – March 29
Prayer Labyrinth – Note different times:
+ Monday, March 30, 9 am-5 pm
+ Tuesday, March 31, 9 am-5 pm
+ Wednesday, April 1, 9 am-7 pm
Maundy Thursday – April 2, 7 pm
Good Friday – April 3, 7 pm
Vigil of Easter – Saturday, April 4, 8 pm
Easter Sunday Worship – April 5,
+ 8:15 in-person and livestreamed
+9:30-10:15 Breakfast
+ 10:30 am in-person
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today March 15
St Francis Trailer
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
4:00 pm Chamber Singers Concert
5:00 pm Youth Nights
Monday
6:00 pm Lions Club
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
7:00 pm Lowcountry Chorale Rehearsal
Wednesday
11:30 am Lunch and Fellowship
6:00 pm Lenten Supper and Service
Thursday
7:00 pm Finance Team Meeting
7:00 pm Bft. Youth Orchestra Rehearsal
Friday
7:00 pm Young Adults
Saturday
9:00 am Lutheran Men in Mission
9:30 am AA-Into Action Meeting
5:00 pm AA Speaker’s Meeting
Next Sunday March 22
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Table & Congregation Council Meetings
