Vol. 78 Issue 44 Week of November 2-8, 2020 |
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Worship on
November 8th
This Sunday morning we will worship together online focusing on how the body of the Christ's Church is like a family. Our scriptures will be Genesis 32-33 and John 8:2-11. Rev. Dennis W. Foust, PhD will offer a message called, "Flawed and Grace-Filled."
The worship video will be available at 8am via our YouTube channel and at our website under the Worship tab for you to view. You can also link to worship from the Realm Connect App Events list.
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Stewardship 2021:
Climbing the Sycamore Tree
This year's financial stewardship emphasis will highlight the story of Zacchaeus's encounter with Jesus. This story is often told to children in the church. Yet, it has important principles for adults to consider. Our theme this year is "Climbing the Sycamore Tree."
Vision Sunday is November 15 and Commitment Sunday is November 22. A letter with a commitment card will be sent out by mail prior to Commitment Sunday.
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Jubilee Store 2020
Charlotte Family Housing’s annual Jubilee Store will continue to empower families who are moving out of homelessness to use their savings to buy Christmas gifts for their children. As with so many things in 2020, the Jubilee Store is adapting to pandemic life. Since we can't gather and have a giant store at the church as in the past few years, Jubilee Store will be providing families the opportunity to purchase gift cards at a reduced rate so that they can buy gifts for their children this Christmas. Along with these gift cards for children's gifts, families will receive a gift card to go toward a holiday meal, a basket with holiday goodies, and supplies for wrapping gifts. These Items will be distributed at a festive drive-through store the weekend before Thanksgiving (November 21 and 22) as a kick-off to the holiday season.
We are partnering with Myers Park Presbyterian, Myers Park United Methodist, and Charlotte Family Housing to make Jubilee Store happen. Your gift can provide holiday cheer and support for these struggling families during this uncertain time.
- $25 will provide gift wrap supplies
- $50 will provide a holiday meal
- $100 will provide gift cards for 2 children
Gifts of any amount can be made online HERE or text "SJGIVE" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. Select Jubilee Store from drop down menu. Also, checks can be mailed to the church, made payable to St. John’s Baptist Church with a memo line Jubilee Store. Also, watch the Family News for possible volunteer opportunities at the drive-through event.
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Food Truck Fellowship
We will convene once again for another great Food Truck Fellowship in the Broach Hall parking lot this Sunday, November 8. There are two time slots available: 11:15-12 and 12-12:45. Please register ahead of time below or through your Realm account. Remember to bring your face covering and seating. It might also be handy to bring an umbrella in case of rain! We really hope to see you there!
The food trucks available this week are J.J. Lange's Beatz and Eat and Queen's Ice. We are so thankful for their willingness to come out and help us see one another during these times!
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Undie Sunday: November 8
Thank you all for your generous donations to the Loaves and Fishes Food Drive on Sunday, October 25!
On Sunday, November 8, we request that you bring men's boxer shorts, undershirts, and socks for Hope Chapel during the Food Truck Sunday lunch times. If you do not plan on coming for the lunch, you can still drop off items in the barrels outside of Broach Hall without having to come into contact with anyone. Please drop off between 11:15am and 12:45pm.
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Women's Retreat:
Gathering in God's Love, Wherever We Are
We hope all of the women of St. John's will join us for this year's virtual women's retreat on Saturday, November 7 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This year, we will focus on the ancient Hebrew story of “Returning from Exile." This story will serve as our guide for living as community in this modern day version of Exile and Return during the 2020 Pandemic. We hope you will join us! Please invite any women you know who are currently outside of the St. John's community to join us. All are welcome.
Register by clicking the green button below:
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Create Your Realm Account
Over the past 6 months we have been implementing our new church database, Realm, to not only manage our church data but also improve our communications and engagement. We have had many of you complete your personal log-in and begin to use the available tools and resources.
As of now we still have over 200 persons who have been invited but not yet logged in. It is important for every member or attendee of St. John’s who is able to participate with Realm. In the coming weeks you will receive important giving and contribution information via Realm and also have the opportunity to make your upcoming pledge online. If you have not received an email invitation to join Realm, it is possible we do not have your correct contact information.
If you need assistance with setting up your profile please contact Derek or Mallory.
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Prayer Concerns, Thanks & Sympathy |
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Polly Hull, Gene & Carol Poole, Elma Thomas,
Peg Russ, Alison Zieglmeier (daughter of Ken and Donna Scott),
Andrew Adair, Barbara Ledford, Tom Bryson,
Carol Hager (sister of Betty Harkey), Carole Ann Simpson, Ken Smith,
Jacob Goodson, Esther Narron
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We honored the Saints on November 1 during our outdoor Vespers service in the parking lot.
It was a wonderful time of worship as we remembered those
who have gone on before us this year.
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Financial Ministry Plan Report
Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3: $50,910
Income through Nov. 3: $941,564
Annual 2020 Ministry Plan Budget Goal: $1,175,000
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You can make contributions, view your giving history and pledge status, as well as update your pledge and giving information anytime by accessing your personal
Realm profile online or via the Connect App.
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Contact the Staff
To email a staff member, click on their name below
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