Sunday, May 14, 2023

Worship Service

6th Sunday of Easter/Festival of the Christian Home

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Sermon: Rev. Darren Walker

8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service:

Liturgist - Gene Lawhon

Ushers - Chip & LouAnne Case

11:00 AM Blended Worship Service:

Liturgist - Chuck Tencer

Ushers - Jason & Donna McCain

11:00 AM Service is livestream

Regular Sunday Morning Schedule

Nursery open during Sunday School hour and both services

8:30 AM Traditional Service in Sanctuary

9:30 AM Hebrews Coffee in Fellowship Hall

9:45 AM Sunday School All Ages

10:45 AM Hebrews Coffee in Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM Blended Service in Sanctuary

Hebrews Coffee Time Host Schedule

1st Sunday: New Beginnings Class

2nd Sunday: Seekers Class

3rd Sunday: Homebuilders Class

4th Sunday: Faith/Ignite/Youth Classes

If you are new to the church and need help finding a Sunday School class or have any other questions, please contact the front office at (512) 863-5886 Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

5th Sunday Morning Schedule

No Hebrews Snacks in the morning (there will be coffee)

Nursery open during Sunday School hour and both services

9:45 AM Sunday School All Ages

10:45 AM Hebrews Coffee in Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM Blended Service in Sanctuary

Next 5th Sunday: July 30, 2023

ST. JOHN'S YOUTH MINISTRY IN ACTION

Join us in supporting Youth Ministry this week and enjoy a wonderful dinner from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM!

In addition to dinner, there are Choir practices for the Chancel choir (Children's Wing Room #101 at 7:00 PM) and the Ringers (Adult Ed Room #110 at 6:30 PM). Each of these choirs require no special skills, you just have to come with the ability to make a joyful noise.

If you are interested in joining our Worship Team, there will be a meeting in FLC Room #114 (behind the kitchen) at 6:00 PM. If you would like to assist with our worship service, this is the team you want to be on!

We also have a Women's Bible Study going on for any and all women who want to learn more about Jesus through a Middle Eastern lens, in Adult Ed Room #112 at 6:30 PM.

DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders.

The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible.

The first study in the program is DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, a thirty-four week overview of the entire Bible.

Commitment and Time Involved

Three and one-half to four hours of independent study each week (40 minutes daily for leaders and 30 minutes daily for group members) in preparation for weekly group meetings. Attendance at weekly 2.5 hour meetings.

Tuesdays 11:00 AM &

Wednesdays 6:30 PM

Tuesday July 11 - August 22, 2023 11:00 AM

He's Where the Joy Is

by Tara-Leigh Cobble

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Tues September 5 - November 14, 2023

Wed September 6 - November 15, 2023

God of Deliverance: A Study of Exodus 1-18

by Jen Wilkin

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Tues January 9 - March 19, 2024

Wed January 10 - March 20, 2024

God of Freedom: A Study of Exodus 19-40

by Jen Wilkin

************************************Tues April 2 - May 28, 2024

Wed April 3 - May 29, 2024

In View of God's Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans

by Courtney Doctor

************************************Tuesdays June 11 - July 30, 2024



Jude: Contending For the Faith in Today's Culture

by Jackie Hill Perry

We need Breakfast Items for the Caring Place Food Drive. We have a Caring Place barrel in the Narthex of the church. Bring your non-perishable breakfast items to church on Sunday mornings to fill our barrel to the rim!

For more information on the Caring Place and its services, please go to the Caring Place website by clicking the button below. Thank you for your support of this community.

We Need Volunteers for this Ministry

We need nursery volunteers, Mom Mentors, and women willing to make a breakfast for the Moms coming to the meetings. Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month.

If you can volunteer and make a commitment to these wonderful ladies, please contact the church office to get plugged in at (512) 863-5886.

Thank you for supporting this ministry.

Next Meeting: Friday, May 12, 2023

Introductory Taoist Tai Chi Session

Mondays 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

St. John's United Methodist Church

311 E. University Avenue

Georgetown, TX 78626

Classes are held in the Family Life Center

Click the button below to register for these classes.

Results of the vote will go out by email on Sunday, May 21, 2023 no later than 3:00 PM

Disaffiliation Update

What is our new name?

At the Single Board meeting on 27 March, the Board approved the new name for the church to be St. John's Methodist Church. This was approved to allow completion of the applications and other paperwork that must be done to accomplish the disaffiliation process by the Conference deadline. 

How are we proceeding?

​The Single Board approved formation of a new working group called "Genesis" to go forward with the transition process from The United Methodist Church. This new group will include representatives from various church groups, e. g. Trustees, Church Staff, Sunday School classes, UMW, UMM, Youth, etc. Gene Lawhon will be the chair of this team. Current members of this group are John Aleman, Barbara Baughman, Nancy Bottlinger, Chris Cantwell, Chip Case, Cody Champion, Shirley Channell, Michelle Cousineau, Doug Davis, Denise Evers, Kelly Foster, Emily Fraser, Linda Gusnowski, Gene Lawhon, Carolyn May, Dean May, Darren Walker, and Denise Williams.

When do we officially disaffiliate?

​Paragraph 2553 of the Book of Discipline requires that churches approving Motions to disaffiliate must be ratified at the next Annual Conference. Our Annual Conference will be held June 4 -7 in Waco. The vote requires only a simple (50%+1) majority.  Based on last year's Special September Session, this approval is expected. Official Disaffiliation does not occur until all financial obligations and other requirements are met.

What will be the cost to St. John's?

​We have been advised by the Conference that the only cost we must pay to the conference will be the balance of our 2023 apportionments.

For additional information on the disaffiliation process and our upcoming choice to join the Global Methodist Church or become an Independent Congregation, visit the Friends of St. John's website at https://www.friends-of-st-johns-umc-gtx.com

See who is on your Single Board and check out each month's minutes by going to our website at: Single Board Website Link



Below are the minutes and the financial statements in pdf format for your convenience.

We will not be posting these items on the website, however, we are transparent and you may get copies of the meeting minutes, please contact the church office at (512) 863-5886.

If you need more detail on the financials report, please contact our bookkeeper, Shannon Stone.

If you have any further questions, concerns, or problems, please contact Pastor Darren Walker.

April 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes

March 2023 Treasurer's Report

St. John's monthly newsletter, Focus, and the St. John's United Methodist Women monthly newsletter are available every month at the beginning of the month on our website