Cornerstone

December 23, 2025

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP

Join St John’s Ivyland for Christmas Eve Worship this December 24th. We will have two Candlelight & Communion Services

Our 3PM Service will feature Bell Choir music and will end before sunset
Our 7PM Worship will have musical offerings from the St John’s Ivyland Choir
Both services will be live-streamed

We welcome ALL to be with us as we receive Communion and welcome the Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, to illuminate our hearts with love and our world with hope.

NOMINATIONS REPORT FOR 2025

Worship Service can be viewed LIVE AT 10:30 AM on

St. John's YouTube Channel

Past worship service videos can also be found:

https://www.stjohnsivyland.com/videoarchive

Auto-generated closed captions are usually provided by YouTube about a week after the service has posted for the hearing impaired.

Please take note of the following office changes during the Christmas holiday:

The St. John's Office will be closed December 25-26 and January 1, and the office desk, phones and front door will not be staffed December 29-31. Normal office staffing will resume Friday, Jan 2.
In the event of a pastoral emergency or critical needs during this time, please call Pastor Ruth at 267-934-5324
A condensed Cornerstone will be sent on Tuesday, December 30.

Sunday, December 28 Worship

Luke 2:1-20 | Matthew 2:1-12

Stewardship

The Finance Committee is focused on cultivating and stewarding the resources God provides, such that St. John’s will continue to be a vibrant congregation full of vitality and love - both now and for future generations. A letter was recently sent to all members that details specific areas of focus and seeks your continued, faithful support.

Please read this letter and reach out to any member of the Finance Committee, or Pastor Brad, with questions. If you missed the mailing, the letter can be read here.

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Thank you for your faithful pledge commitments made to support the work of God at St. John's in 2026. If you weren't able to submit your pledge card last Sunday, you may return it at an upcoming worship service. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex, or you can contact our Administrator, Lou Lescas, directly at stjohns820@gmail.com to submit a pledge commitment. Please know that all pledges are maintained in strict confidence by our Administrator.

ONLINE, TEXT, IN PERSON & BY EMAIL

Online - Click at the top of any page at www.stjohnsivyland.com

By text - Text the amount of your gift to 877-960-2396. You'll receive a one-time registration link. Then follow the prompts to complete your donation.

In person or by mail - Tithes and offerings can be brought & sent to St. John's Ivyland, 820 Almshouse Rd, Ivyland, PA 18974

“...For God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor 9:7)”

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UPCOMING

St John’s Ivyland family & friends have been invited by the 76ers to attend a Faith & Family Night on MLK Day, January 19th 2026! The cost is $32 per ticket (fees included).

If you would like to see a Sixers game and fellowship with other members of the St John's Ivyland church family, reach out today or sign up in the church narthex.

It is not too late to join our group, but we need to act fast!

The final day to sign up and pay for tickets will be Monday, January 5th 2026. Feel free to email JT right away if you have questions or need more information.

JT’s Email youth.stjumc@gmail.com

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Young Adult Explorer Bible Study

Our Young Adult Explorers Bible Study is meeting in the Church Library at 11:30 this Sunday!

Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study

New Bible Study – Starting January 7, 2026

"The Bible With and Without Jesus"

Wednesdays, 7 PM

St. John’s UMC Library

A 6-week study featuring video commentary and discussion. Participant Guide required. All are welcome!

Email: kenwlee66@gmail.com

Tuesday Morning Zoom Bible Study

Contact Pastor Paul Henry for Advent meeting schedule

Email: phenry605@verizon.net

MINISTRIES & SMALL GROUPS

BOOK CLUB

Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life

by Helen Fisher.

We will meet on

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Grace Cafe.

A thoroughly uplifting novel about a neurodivergent young man who unexpectedly builds a community and saves a friend in need by following—in a way only he can—his mother’s words of wisdom.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

God is doing so many good things at St. John’s Ivyland this Advent. The AV Ministry is a critical way we share the light and love God has given us with our shut-in members, our neighbors and the world. If you are interested in helping to shine our light - email Min JT Crockett today.

Email: youth.stjumc@gmail.com

St. John’s Ivyland is looking for children & teens (3rd grade & older) who are interested in becoming acolytes!

An acolyte's role is to bring in the light of Christ prior to the service and to take the light of Christ out at the end of the service.

If you know of a young person who can serve in this meaningful part of Worship Contact Jennifer Haas (215)-776-1740.

TRAINING IS AVAILABLE!

Email Jennifer Haas

Prayer List

Prayer requests should be submitted to prayer.stjumc@gmail.com

Prayer requests are reviewed

Monday-Friday AM.

Support Our College Students in Prayer

Our students GREATLY appreciate your continued prayers! Please keep them lifted up as they wrap up their semesters and prepare to do their best with the gifts God has given them during their finals!

MISSION & OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

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Assistive Listening

St. John’s Ivyland wants to meet the needs of our community, and support our members and visitors in vital ways, including helping everyone to fully participate in Worship.

We are thankful to be able to provide ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES (ALDs)that are available for use at each Service.

These ALDs are FM radios that are connected to the audio broadcast for our Worship Services. The listening devices can be found in a marked basket in the church narthex.