WHAT ABOUT THEM?
Each of you should look not only to your own interests,
but also to the interest of others.
Philippians 2:4
It’s easy for us to go through life not paying any attention to each other nor to the people we come in contact with every day. We become so preoccupied with our own responsibilities, our commitments, and our relationships that we do not notice the person next door, the one who sits next to us in church, or our coworker.
Whether we realize it or not, we are all responsible for one another. It is a fact that we as a society are long on information and short on real communication. We are able to get information from many sources and yet we often do not know the condition of our neighbor, our church Brother or Sister, or our relatives.
It’s rare but wonderful when someone calls to check on us and asks how our day is going – just simply showing interest in what is happening in our lives. Hopefully, since we have just gone through a time of social distancing, we have gotten better at doing this. What a shame that it takes something like a pandemic to make us realize how important it is to keep in touch.
A card in the mail gives hope to someone who needs encouragement. A phone call helps a friend feel cared for or thought about. A word of encouragement brightens a day.
Remembering to check on others is just one simple way to make their world (and ours) brighter and sweeter. St. John’s is blessed to have a wonderful Caring Ministries Team that regularly checks in on our members. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please let me know. We will be planning a training session in the near future for new members. Please prayerfully consider being part of this vital ministry of St. John’s.
Gracious God, we want to be your loving, caring children. Open our eyes to see our hurting brothers and sisters, and guide us to reach out to them with Your love and compassion. Amen.
Pastor Ruth
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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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Come Worship with us this Sunday,
July 31, 2022
Contemporary Praise Service
at 9:00 AM
Traditional Service
at 10:30 AM
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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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Fellowship & Community Outreach |
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Recycling Event
to benefit Bright Futures Academy
(and our Planet Earth)
Through a program with the Trex Corporation, we are collecting clean and dry soft plastic bags (examples in flyer). Bags should be brought to St. John's and placed in the large white container in the Narthex. Upon collecting 500 lbs of material, Trex will provide us with a brand new bench (can receive 1 bench every six months). Our first bench will be sent to the Bright Futures Academy for their new playground. This project is organized by two of our Youth Stars, Nicole & Melissa McDevitt. Click below for acceptable plastics to be recycled.
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Movie Night
Under the Stars
is Back!
Add Friday, August 19th at dusk to your calendar . . .
Can you guess which fun, fabulous movie will be featured?
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"Back in the Swing Sunday" - September 4th
In celebration of our Church and our St. John's Family, we will have a Potluck Brunch to enjoy being together after our enforced pandemic separation. Come out to worship our God, share your favorite brunch recipe, and spend time catching up with friends old and new. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the Narthex and more information will be included in Cornerstone. Meanwhile, brainstorm ideas for future Fellowship Sundays and think about what you're going to bring to the Potluck. (Remember, everything's better with bacon!)
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GriefShare 13 week Session
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
September 7 – December 7, 2022
GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly.
You will find it to be a warm, caring environment
and you will come to see your group as an
“oasis” on your journey through grief.
You may register online at griefshare.org.
There is a $20 fee for materials.
For further information
contact Carol Campbell
or go to griefshare.org. There is also a sign up sheet in the Narthex.
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St. John's Chicken BBQ
Saturday,
September 17, 2022
Food, Fun, Fellowship
Save the date to volunteer and to have a great dinner, too.
And don't forget to invite
all your friends!
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The Grace Cafe is Open!
Stop by between services for a freshly brewed cup of Warrior Coffee, a sweet treat, and fellowship with your St. John's family.
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Fellowship Team
Forming Now
Come join the fun and help to plan future opportunities to gather together as a Church family. We're looking for ideas from our youth and our "elders" and every age in between. Join the Fellowship Team or just come to planning sessions as you are able. Contact Pastor Ruth, Kathy Keppol or Lynne Tomlinson
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Kids Church and Sunday School will be back in September with more great times and interesting Bible stories. Enjoy summer worship with your family. |
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Youth Activities Calendar
Youth Sunday School and regular Sunday night Youth Group will resume in the fall. Check back regularly for summer happenings including Community Campfire nights, which start July 6th
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Community Campfires in July and August
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All ages Community Campfires
Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring your family members. Bring a chair
and a soft drink!
Hot dogs and marshmallows provided.
7:30 - 9 PM
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Throughout the summer months, our Music Ministry features special music by many of our talented singers and musicians. Be sure to let them know how their gifts enriched your worship experience.
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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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St. John's Book Club
Wednesday, August 3rd
10 AM and 7 PM
The Personal Librarian is a fictionalized telling of the lifework of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J. P. Morgan, as well as the first director of the Morgan Library & Museum
Facilitators: Carol Campbell and
Barbara Schneider
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Starting in the Fall of 2022
Think you know all about the Old Testament prophets? And why should you care anyway?
You may be surprised!
Our next study on Wednesdays evenings will be Disciple III FastTrack. This is a 24-week comprehensive study with manageable daily scripture readings. The first half focuses on Old Testament prophets; the second half on the Letters of Paul.
Ken Lee, facilitator
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Disciple III FastTrack study guide on The Prophets available at Cokesbury or Christianbook.com or other online providers. |
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New name - same great mission! Plan on joining a Circle for small group studies and friendship throughout the year.
And watch Cornerstone for more events in the fall.
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United Methodist Men
We're back . . .
with a Gourmet Breakfast on Saturday, August 20th at 9 AM
HERE in Fellowship Hall.
(Free will offering to cover cost of breakfast.)
RSVP to Jack Donovan
Final planning meeting for our
world-famous Chicken BBQ to be held on September 17th.
(Can you help in the kitchen at 7 AM? Let Jack know.
Please and thank you!
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Prayer requests can be submitted
Prayer requests are reviewed
Monday-Friday AM.
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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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St. John's Links & Information |
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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 UMC
820 Almshouse Road
Ivyland, PA 18974
stjohnsivyland.com
Rev. Brad Leight, Sr. Pastor
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