This Sunday's Worship

Join us this Sunday, January 12 at 10:00 AM

"When You Pass Through the Waters"

Isaiah 43:1-7

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

In person: Sanctuary

Digitally: YouTube, Facebook, or John Knox App

Click here to access the Worship Bulletin.

Liturgist: Eric Wall

Audio Visual: Rob Wright

Ushers: Stevie Greene, John Adamson, John Kendall, Mike Coggin

and Jon Nelson (Head Usher)

"On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food...It will be said on that say, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation." (Isa 25:6, 9)

On Sunday nights, the youth and their leaders aren't just scarfing down calories (and carbs and sugar). Eating is more than that: a meal around a dinner table gives us the opportunity for rest, replenishment, and renewal. When we gather to eat in the house of the Lord, among the people of the Lord, and unto the glory of the Lord, I do believe that we are practicing and preparing and readying ourselves for the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev 19:6-9)--that glorious and final feast which God will prepare for his people when all that is bad and wrong and sinful in this world will be undone. Thank you for nurturing body and soul by bringing a meal to John Knox Youth--it is a gift!

Thursday, January 9



High School Boys

8:00pm @ First Baptist Church (old gym)

Saturday, January 11



I-Mites

12:15am @ Buncombe St. (Drake Hall)

2nd-3rd Grade Boys

10:30pm @ First Pres (court 2)

4th-5th Grade Boys - Hendrix

9:30pm @ St. Mary's Clink

4th-5th Grade Boys - Ching

11:30am @ St. George

Middle School Boys

12:30pm @ Christ Church - All Saints Center

2025-2026 JOHN KNOX KINDERGARTEN AND PARENTS’ DAY OUT

NON-CURRENTLY ENROLLED

CHURCH MEMBER REGISTRATION

For ages 8 weeks through K5

Dear John Knox Families,

It is time to register for next school year. Do you know about the wonderful ministry of this church serving 8 weeks old through K5 children? We are so proud of our faith-based program that has served our community for over sixty years. Our loving and nurturing staff strives to make this a place where parents feel confident about leaving their children and where the children feel safe, happy, and loved!

This year our registration opens to John Knox church members (not already enrolled) on Sunday, Jan. 19th, 11:00 – 12:00 following worship. Registration forms are available online and there will be copies available outside of my office as well as the church office. You may contact me to check availability and then bring your completed forms and nonrefundable registration check to my office that Sunday. You will have another opportunity to register when we open it to the community on Tuesday, Jan. 21st , however your preferred options may no longer be available! Our updated Parent Handbook is available online at JKKindergarten.org, but please call me if you need more details about our program, how to register, or to schedule a tour.

Tami Wall

Director

twall@johnknoxpres.org

864-322-0045

Clerk’s Report

The Session of John Knox Presbyterian Church met on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall for their monthly Stated Meeting. The following are a few of the items discussed:

Administrative

1.   The monthly financial reports were reviewed.

Christian Education

1.   The fourth Women’s Faith and Fellowship Dinner will be on January 9 with Donna Dowling offering a Devotional.

2.   The Youth Ministry completed their study of Psalms and are planning for their spring activities. They had a service project for Greer Relief on December 8.

3.   The High School Retreat at Montreat will be January 10-12.

4.   Tami’s report from Kindergarten and PDO was reviewed.

Evangelism

1.   The Hospitality Outreach, including the Bread Delivery, Welcome Notes, and are all going well.

2.   The ‘Finding Your Way @ JK’ class will meet in the Kirk Room on February 2, 2025.

3.   The photo directory updates are a continuing effort. Today they got head shots of the new Elders.

4.   They are doing intergenerational multimedia video clips for JK social media.

Nurture

1.   College Care was a big emphasis this month. They sent out packages to eighteen of our college students.

2.   The Quilters are still busy working on quilts for western North Carolina.

3.   Side By Side is going well. They will have volunteer training on January 28.

Property & Operations

1.   The shingle work/roofing repair is done.

2.   The metal Gym roof will start when the kids are out of school.

3.   The water leak has been repaired and the bill has dropped dramatically.

4.   The big playground has been repaired.

Children’s Ministry – Susan Felton

1.   The Parents Night Out on December 13 had twenty-two children participating.

2.   The children will sing at the 5 PM Service on Christmas Eve.

Rev. Justin Cazel

1.   The Generosity Team will meet next in January.

2.   The Men’s Fellowship Dinner on December 12 had a robust turnout with twenty attendees.

Dr. Gordon Turnbull

1.   Explained the APNC process and how the search would progress.

2.   Went over the training schedule for the new Elders.

3.   The new Elders each spoke on their Faith Walk, were examined, and approved as ready for service.

4.   The Elders for 2025 will be getting their committee assignments during the next few weeks.

Thank you for prioritizing the ministry of Jesus Christ in your financial life.

Sunday, January 5

In Person: 179

Weekly Offering Received: $6,210

YTD Offering Received: $61,344

Edited by Mandy Scott

John Knox Presbyterian Church

35 Shannon Dr.

Greenville, SC 29615

864.244.0453

www.johnknoxpres.org