Vol. 78 Issue 49 Week of December 7-13, 2020 |
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Worship on
December 13th-Advent III
This Sunday morning we will worship together online for the third Sunday in Advent, the Sunday focused on joy. Worship in Advent this year will be focused on passages of scripture from the African American Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionaries. This week our scripture passage is Malachi 3:16-18. The message title is "They Shall Be Mine" and will be given by Dr. Foust.
The worship video will be available at 8am via our YouTube channel and at our website under the Worship tab for you to view. You can also link to worship from the Realm Connect App Events list.
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Advent Meditation on Monday, December 14 at 7PM
The Women of the Church invite you to an Advent meditation, led by Sara Vavra, on Monday, December 14 at 7:00PM on Zoom. It will be a chance to gather together and quiet ourselves and follow Sara as she leads us along a pathway of stillness and reflection as we prepare our hearts for the birth of the child Jesus...God with us. This will be a gentle, seated time of soulful meditation, accessible for anyone.
Join Zoom Meeting on Monday, December 14 at 7PM (another email will be sent out on Monday with this link):
Meeting ID: 867 7113 2625
Passcode: 682947
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Christmas Cards for Neighbors 2020
To all the good folks of St. John’s,
I hope this message finds you well. During this unusual season, I encourage you to reach out to each other in creative, standard, and safe ways. I imagine that you are aware that we are only using our facilities on a limited basis. Therefore, this year we will not have Christmas card mailbox physically set up in the gym foyer. However, we do certainly want to still send out Christmas cards to these folks on your own. We have created a list of people to whom you can send cards this year. Click the button below to access this list.
I imagine there are others not on this list who would appreciate a note or card as well. By all means, wish them a Merry Christmas! During this Advent season we anticipate the shining of the light of Christ into the darkness. May each of you allow that same light to shine through you and reach out to each other. While this Christmas will be different, we can reach out to one another and it can still be merry, meaningful, and holy.
May peace of Christ be with you!
Lee Gray
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REMINDER: TURN YOUR PLEDGE IN TODAY!
As of now we have received 109 pledges totaling $583,814, about half our budget.
Please return your pledge before the chaos of the holidays descends on us! If you have not turned your pledge in, please mail it in to the church office to the attention of Jacquelyn McAbee at 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204. You can also enter your pledge in Realm (go to Giving/Pledge) or by contacting Jacquelyn McAbee, Church Administrator, at jmcabee@sjcharlotte.org or 434-579-1177.
St John’s, you have been so faithful in this pandemic year, and we all are grateful for what you have done to keep us on course. Even though we anticipate our current situation will continue through the spring at least, the missions of the church are ongoing.
Thank you for your support for 2021!
Sally Young, Chair of the Diaconate
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Christmas Eve Kits for Worship
Sign Up for Your Custom Kit Today!
Our Christmas Eve service will be different this year since we will not be able to gather together physically to worship. In order to try and make the service feel a little more normal, we will be offering Christmas Eve Kits. Christmas Eve Kits will contain candles, Communion, printed orders of worship, and children's activities. You'll need to fill out a google form where you'll tell us how many of each item you need. Pick up for kits will be Sunday, December 20 from 11am-1pm via a drive-through at the Main Entrance. The deadline to sign up for a kit is December 18.
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The Singing Christmas Tree
Premieres December 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Featuring Our Own Jacquelyn McAbee!
Not even a pandemic can put a damper on Charlotte’s hometown favorite holiday tradition as the 66th Annual Singing Christmas Tree goes virtual for 2020! There’s nothing ho hum about this hour-long spectacular as we put the HO HO HO in HOME for the HOLIDAYS! Take a virtual sleigh ride with Artistic Director, Peter Leo, and the MainStage Chorus as they sing their way through holiday favorites including a newly commissioned arrangement of Silent Night. And joining in the fun again this year are the Grey Seal Puppets, the Miller Street Dance Academy, and special guests like the Caroline Keller Band! We’re even hoping the big guy himself stops by our virtual home for a visit.
Home for the Holidays premieres December 12th at 7:00 pm EST via LIVESTREAM at sct2020.com and is offered as a free gift for your family to enjoy through the end of the year.
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WDAV Lessons & Carols ReBroadcast and Link
Did you miss last week's broadcast of Lessons and Carols on WDAV or do you want to listen again? The program will rebroadcast on Christmas Day at 2PM or you can listen at the link below anytime!
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The God Who Sees by Karen Gonzalez
Join the Faith Journey Book Study
Faith Journey book study will begin a new book The God Who Sees on January 4th. This book written by Karen Gonzales, an immigrant, explores her journey as well as the journey of immigrants in the Bible. All are invited to join this discussion via Zoom at 11:30 am on Monday mornings. There are a few books available for purchase or you may purchase your own book.
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Prayer Concerns, Thanks & Sympathy |
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Polly Hull, Gene & Carol Poole, Elma Thomas,
Peg Russ, Alison Zieglmeier (daughter of Ken and Donna Scott),
Andrew Adair, Barbara Ledford, Tom Bryson,
Carol Hager (sister of Betty Harkey), Carole Ann Simpson, Ken Smith,
Esther Narron, Susan King
Sympathy to Kevin Gray in the death of his great-uncle,
Clyde (Buck) Rholetter, last week.
Sympathy to Steve and Gearlene Hoffman in the death of Steve's
brother-in-law and life-long friend, Fred Ballard
Prayers for all of the healthcare workers in our community
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Financial Ministry Plan Report
Week of December 1-7: $22,704
Income through December 7: $1,019,179
Annual 2020 Ministry Plan Budget Goal: $1,175,000
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You can make contributions, view your giving history and pledge status, as well as update your pledge and giving information anytime by accessing your personal
Realm profile online or via the Connect App.
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Contact the Staff
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