Hello St. John’s Family,
It felt wonderful to return and be with you in worship this past Sunday. Baptism of the Lord Sunday is one of my favorites, as it offers us a powerful reminder of how, through baptism, we find our true identity in Christ as God’s beloved children. Given all the challenges and struggles we’ve faced over the past 22 months, I sense we need that reminder. God sees you as beloved – never forget that!
Remembering our identity in Christ presents the perfect opportunity to affirm the calling to serve Christ faithfully that God extends on all our lives. During Sunday’s worship service, we affirmed and consecrated those in our St. John’s family who have responded to this call by service as leaders, teachers, and staff members for the upcoming year. Included with this week’s Cornerstone is a listing of our committees and leaders; know they are available if you have specific questions regarding the work of our congregation. I encourage you to keep these leaders in prayer, that God may direct and strengthen them as they serve and lead St. John’s forward. Also keep our faithful teachers, assistants, and staff in prayer as they continue to do excellent work in very challenging times. And to all our leaders and teachers: thank you for all you do in service to Christ! I am so thankful for the engaged and dedicated people who serve God by serving as leaders and teachers here – you are a tremendous blessing.
I also want to thank you – the people of St. John’s – for your faithfulness in financially supporting the work of God at St. John’s. To date, we’ve received over $349,500 in pledge commitments for 2022, representing a 15% increase over 2021 and addressing approximately 60% of our budget. Thank you for your commitment and faithfulness! If you haven’t had the chance to make a commitment and would like to do so, please contact Lou Lescas, our Business Administrator, or pledge online on our website. Also, for those interested in reviewing the budget, a copy is linked to this week’s Cornerstone. Please keep the work and finances of St. John’s in your prayers, and know your giving helps us live out our calling to be Open Arms and Serving Hands, Transforming Lives Through Christ.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Brad
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WORSHIP - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS |
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Please click below to read the latest Congregational Update regarding COVID-19 measures: |
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Worship this Sunday,
January 16, 2022
Contemporary Service
at 9:00 AM
Traditional Service
at 10:30 AM
This service can be viewed LIVE through
St. John's Youtube Channel
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or on our homepage:
www.stjohnsivyland.com
Past worship service videos can also be found:
Auto-generated closed captions are usually provided by YouTube about a week after the service has posted for the hearing impaired.
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NOMINATIONS REPORT FOR 2022
LEADERSHIP BOARD
Chairperson – Ira Hoffman ’21 (2)
Paul Hermann ’24 (2)
Ron Oedemann ’22 (1) (SPRC)
Sharon Prim ’22 (2) (Finance)
Steve Morrow ’22 (2)
Wendy Hartman ’24 (2)
Glenn Kavash ’24 (2)
Rick Gray ’22 (1)
NON-VOTING
Lead Pastor – Brad Leight
Administrator & Recording Secretary – Lou Lescas
Program staff when requested
FINANCE
Chairperson – Sharon Prim ’22 (2)
Debbie Bradt ’22 (2)
Terry O’Leary ’23 (2)
Robert Snarr ’23 (1)
Jeff Cartwright ’22 (1)
NON-VOTING
Lead Pastor – Brad Leight
Administrator – Lou Lescas
Assistant Treasurer – Sarah Leslie Hoffman
AUDITOR
Matt Fisher
PERSONNEL (SPRC)
Chairperson – Ron Oedemann ’22 (1)
Eileen Phillips ‘24 (1)
Colleen Peterson ‘24 (1)
Ken Lee ‘24 (2)
Lynne Tomlinson ’23 (1)
Steve Semonsky ’23 (1)
NON-VOTING
Lead Pastor – Brad Leight
PROPERTY (TRUSTEES)
Chairperson – Paul Hermann ‘24 (2)
Rebecca Carey ’22 (2)
Rich Prim ’22 (2)
Jon Nelson ’24 (1)
LAY MEMBER OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Denise Clark ’22 (1)
Alternate Lay Member of Annual Conference – Ron Oedemann
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Children's Activities This Week
Children's Sunday School at 10:30 AM
Parents, children will check-in at the mobile cart
in the Education Wing.
(No Children's Message in the s this week.)
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Pre-K - Grade 6
Sundays
10:30 - 11:30 AM
We trust God no matter what. Even when we face unexpected circumstances, we can respond to them with self-control. We can trust that we don't need to rush in or take matters into our own hands. We can trust that God is working. Please come and join us!
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Youth Activities This Week
Youth Sunday School -
January 16th
Youth Night -
Sunday evening
January 16th 7:15 - 8:30 PM
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Sunday,
January 16, 2022
Grades 7 - 12
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL at 10:30 AM in the Youth Lounge
From off-brand cereals to knock-off luxury items, we know that anything of value probably has a counterfeit version floating around out there. The same is true for our faith. Maybe copying the behaviors of other believers was a great place to start your faith journey (we all start somewhere), but how can we move beyond copying Christians to actually following Jesus? How do we make our faith our own? The difference between a counterfeit faith and an authentic faith is growth and heart change.
Join Mrs. Gutsch and Mrs. Zesinger and discover that God can use just about anything to help us grow a faith of our own.
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Youth Night
Grades 7 - 12
This Sunday,
January 16, 2022
7:15 - 8:30 pm
Youth Lounge
Movie on
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Next Confirmation Class Workshop
#4
Sunday, January 23rd
11:30 to 2:00
Fellowship Hall
Sacraments of Baptism and Communion;
the Triune God;
Fruit of the Spirit
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All God's Children Have a Place in the Choir!
Join the choir - you'll be glad you did.
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Bright Future Academy
Pre-School
at El Mesias UMC, Kensington
St. John's friends and family,
you are truly serving the Lord
with gladness!
Our Advent Offering to assist in providing a safe playground area for the children of Bright Future Academy totaled over $12,200.
Thank you and
bless you!
If you missed the video of our visit to Bright Future, please click the link below.
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Donations Needed of
Non-perishable foods
Please place contributions in the shopping carts located in the narthex
Volunteers are also needed to deliver food and clothing to the Eastwick Food Bank.
Thank you for your support.
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BIBLE STUDIES & DEVOTIONALS |
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Wednesday nights
at 7 PM in the parlor
Throughout Scripture, the people who were moved by the Holy Spirit knew Him in a personal way. In this study, we will gain a better understanding of the role the Holy Spirit played in the lives of early believers, and how we too can personally know the Holy Spirit in our own life.
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Please contact Ken Lee to order a book, Cost is $20.00 |
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at 10:30 AM
and continuing each Tuesday morning
Topics will include:
- Three-part series based on Dan Patterson's book "Questioning Christianity"
- Old Testament Heroes and Heroines
- C. S. Lewis - The Great "Apologist"
of the 20th Century
Contact Paul Henry at phenry605@verizon.net for Zoom info
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St. John's Book Club
When God Winks
by Squire Rushnell substantiates that every single one of us can constantly be guided by God. When you think about your own life, you realize just how important coincidences are. The question is are they really coincidences?
Join us Wednesday,
February 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM in the Grace Cafe'. Carol Campbell & Barbara Schneider, facilitators.
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January is a great time to join one of our Circles. You will make new friends, study and discuss selected faith-based topics, and work on one of several service projects. Contact Arlene Williams for more information. |
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Please save your aluminum tab tops for the UMW Naomi Circle collection for Ronald McDonald House. The collection bin is beneath the UMW bulletin board just off the Narthex.
Thank you for supporting this worthy cause.
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ST. JOHN’S HAS TALENT!
St. John’s congregation has talented people with many wonderful and exciting experiences to tell. To showcase this talent, United Methodist Men will be featuring this talent at their monthly meetings on the third Saturday of each month.
Our January speaker will be Dr. Richard (Rick) Gray, who will be speaking on “Our Trip to Israel: My Spiritual Awakening”. Rick has a great story to tell and one I think everyone will find personally meaningful.
Please join us at The Sycamore Grill, 255 North Sycamore Street, Newtown on
Saturday, January 15th at 10 a.m.
We will enjoy a great breakfast, good fellowship and camaraderie, as well as Rick’s inspiring words. Other talent who will be sharing with us in future months will include Sandy Rice and Jonathan Seamans.
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Prayer requests can be submitted
Prayer requests are reviewed
Monday-Friday AM.
All "Ongoing Prayer Concerns"
will be listed for two weeks.
Please submit a new prayer request
if you desire to renew the listing for 2 additional weeks.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month
10 AM in the Parlor.
Come join us in knitting/crocheting various items for those in need.
Contact Carol Rice for more information.
Requests for prayer shawls or lap robes to comfort those experiencing serious illness, bereavement, or other major life issues may be made through the prayer request form on the church website, or by contacting the church office
at 215-357-6998 or stjumc@aol.com.
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MOBILE GIVING
- Just go to our website stjohnsivyland.com
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Click on the 'Give' button in red, Donate Any Amount and register.
Once you've registered, you can either make donations by debit or credit. Lenten Offerings may also be received through our website.
TEXT GIVING
Simply text the amount you wish to give to 877-960-2396.
You will immediately receive a one-time registration link, then just follow the prompts to complete your donation!
You may also send your tithes and offerings to the church office:
820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974
If you have any questions about mobile or text giving,
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If your contact information changes:
address, phone, email, etc.
please notify the church office at
215-357-6998 or stjumc@aol.com
and we'll be sure to update your information in our files.
Thank you!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING!
The latest Devotionals, News and Worship Videos can be be accessed below, as well as, under the
"What's Happening"tab on our website.
www.stjohnsivyland.com
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CCLI Streaming License #CSPL049266 |
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St. John's Ivyland
820 Almshouse Road
Ivyland, PA 18974
stjohnsivyland.com
Rev. Brad Leight, Sr. Pastor
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