ANNOUNCEMENTS - June 4, 2020

Holy Communion by Drive-Through This Sunday,
June 7, 2020
 
We hope you will join us for the Sacrament of Holy Communion this Sunday.  
Pastor Janice will be consecrating the Communion elements during our online worship service. Communion will then be distributed from 11 am - 12 noon during the  
drive-through celebration of Pastor Janice's retirement.
 
If at all possible, please join us online for worship on Sunday morning any time prior to this (StJohnsIvyland.com) and then drive through between 11 & 12 noon to receive the Communion elements. You will be asked to please remain in your car.
 
Due to Covid precautions, Pastor Janice and Pastor Ruth will serve Communion using individually prepackaged elements.
 
We look forward to seeing you and sharing Christ's love with you through the Sacrament!

Communion offering for June: Jesus Focus Food Pantry in Southampton
Donations may be mailed to the church - please make the notation on your check
"Communion offering".
We will also be receiving Communion offerings during Drive-through Communion this Sunday

 
 
    

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IN THIS ISSUE
Prayer List
Thank You's
Worship Videos
Message from Leadership Board
COVID-19 Reminders
Drive Thru Communion/Drive Thru Retirement Celebration
Children and Youth Ministries
VBS Update
Congratulations Graduates!
Red Bird Trailers Closed
Text Giving
Daily Devotionals
PRAYERS

 

PRAYER LIST

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Prayer requests can be submitted

or through the church email, [email protected].  

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.
GIVING
MOBILE GIVING
  • Just go to our website stjohnsivyland.com
  • Click on the 'Give' button in red and register.
Once you've registered, you can either make donations by debit or credit.  
OR try  
TEXT GIVING 
 All you have to do is 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!

It's quick and secure.
The same vendor that handles electronic giving for us, Vanco Services, has state of the art encryption, so you can rest easy that your transaction is 100% safe and confidential. 
 
If you have any questions about mobile or text giving,
email Lou Lescas at  [email protected]

THANK YOU'S
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VIDEOS
Our previously recorded worship videos can be accessed  here or
through the "Videos" tab on our website.  
stjohns5 31 20 
Last Sunday's Worship Service 
May 31, 2020  
Special Music by:
Jennifer and Matthew Haas
accompanied by Brian Barber
UMC LINKS umc logo
 
  
  
MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP BOARD
 
        The St John's Leadership Board is planning the
re-opening of our church to coincide with state and local governments' easing guidelines. The Leadership Board has been working with Pastor Janice on the planning and will now include our new pastor as he is available during the pastoral transition. Our re-opening plans are not definitive at this time since PA state and the EPA Conference remain very restrictive on group gatherings. Please check here for weekly updates on our re-opening since things are evolving.
REMINDER ABOUT COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

          St. John's is complying with Governor Wolf and Bishop Johnson's directives related to COVID-19 precautions. As you know, we are currently under a stay-at-home order so please stay home and stay safe!  We will re-open for in-person worship when we are directed to safely do so. Daily Devotionals and a daily prayer list are being sent to all on our email list, and we will be gathering as a church family each Sunday for online worship.  The service will be posted on the front page of our website (StJohnsIvyland.com) Sunday mornings.  I hope you will join us this week!
 
          Please consider mailing your tithes and offerings (820 Almshouse Rd., Ivyland 18974), or donate via our website or text giving (877-960-2396).  Although we are forced to be on a hiatus from worship right now, our expenses are not on hiatus.  Thank you for your generosity.
                                Pastor Janice

SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH
11 AM
DRIVE-THROUGH
(SEMI!) RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
FOR PASTOR JANICE 
St. John's Parking Lot
 
Children and youth ministries are available on ZOOM. 
Parents of younger children: please help your child by joining the classes on Zoom: Let David Bigam know by email ([email protected]) that you'll be joining us and he'll send you an invitation to the Zoom meeting. 
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL ON FRIDAY  
Fridays at 10 AM 
grades K-5
 
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays at 9:15 AM
grades 6-12
 
YOUTH GROUP  
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
grades 6-12
 

VBS
It is with great regret that we will not have Vacation Bible School this year....
But we will see you next year!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020!

If you know a St. John's student who is graduating from high school or college this year, please email their name and school to David Bigam, [email protected]
by Wednesday, June 10.  
Thanks! 
RED BIRD

THE RED BIRD TRAILERS ARE CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

DEVOTIONALS
 
The Daily Devotionals and
Special Emails/Announcements are also posted on our website: www.stjohnsivyland.com

820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974  
215-357-6998, stjohnsivyland.com 
Rev. Janice A. Puliti