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JOIN US FOR
Worship Services:
8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Traditional
9:15 a.m.
Praise and Worship
THIS SUNDAY,
February 3, 2019
Holy Communion
Sermon Series: 40 Days of Prayer
Pastor Janice's sermon
"Praying in Five Dimensions"
Romans 8:9b-17
215-357-6998
CHURCH HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM -2:00 PM
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Sunday, February 10
9:15am
Children's Sunday School
10:30am
Adult Sunday School
10:30am
Children & Youth Sunday School
6:45pm
Fellowship, Fun and Study
Tuesday, February 12
10:00am
Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00pm
Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 13
40 Days of Prayer
Thursday, February 14
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PRAYER LIST Please click to view
All "Ongoing Prayer Concerns"
will be listed for
2 weeks.
Please submit a new prayer request card if you desire to renew the listing for 2 additional weeks.
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If your contact information changes:
address, phone, email, etc.
please notify the church office at
215-357-6998 or stjumc@aol.com.
You may also indicate any changes on the
sign-in sheet during worship and we'll be sure to update your information in our files.
Thank you!
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"Dig In"
St. John's Sunday School
9:15
All Children Pre-K thru 6th grade go directly to Room D (Holywood)
10:30
All children go to Fellowship Hall
Youth grades 9-12 go to the Youth Room.
Please click Kid's Church Registration
or go to stjohnsivyland.com under Children's Ministry to register.
NURSERY
Available at both
9:15 and 10:30.
We welcome all children birth through 4 years old. The nursery is equipped with a calling system and will alert you in worship if your child needs you.
Help is needed in the Nursery at the 9:15 AM Service.
Please contact David Bigam if you are available!
For more information about our Children or Youth Ministries, please contact Director, David Bigam, dbigam@gmail.com
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday Morning Study
led by Howard & Beppie Heinrich
Sunday mornings at 9 AM
Parlor
On-going study and drop-ins are welcome!
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The Wired Word
led by Eileen Phillips
2nd and 4th Sundays
10:30 AM
Parlor
Focuses on current events and analyzes them in a Biblical context.
On-going study and drop-ins are welcome.
Please see This Week's Calendar for current Bible study opportunities. Contact Lara Bolte (215-357-6998, stjadultministries@gmail.com) if you are interested in joining an existing group.
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MOBILE GIVING
- Just go to our website stjohnsivyland.com
- Click on the donate now button 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 215-398-1617. 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,
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SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!
When you enroll in 'Amazon Smile', Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible "AmazonSmile' purchases to a charitable organization of your choice. St. John's United Methodist Church - Ivyland is a participating group!
'AmazonSmile' is the same Amazon you know - same products, same prices and same service. This is an easy way to contribute to St. John's without any extra cost to you!
St. John's United Methodist Church - Ivyland - as your preferred charitable organization.
each time you shop and help make St. John's smile!
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DAILY DEVOTIONALS
Looking for a little inspiration during the week?
Try an online devotional.
(has many devotionals to choose from)
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DRIVE-THRU LIVING NATIVITY
More than 200 cars came to experience the Christmas story. We are already looking forward to next year!
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Thank you for supporting the Village of El
Naranjito
in the Dominican Republic and
"Fighting for What's Right One Cup at a Time
Order Forms available in the Grace Cafe.
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The Grace Cafe is open Sunday mornings for fellowship
and refreshments.
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UMC LINKS
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Talk about an unpleasant reminder of the world we live in! This week, Lou Lescas (our Administrator) and I attended a half day seminar entitled "Bucks County Safety and Security Symposium for Faith-Based Organizations." We were told at the start of the symposium that 95 different churches, synagogues & mosques from all over the county were present. Apparently, the subject matter is a hot topic among leaders of faith communities - as well as among congregants. And rightly so - although it's a sad reality.
There were top-notch speakers doing the presentations
- officials from the Department of Homeland Security, the National Counter Terrorism Center, the FBI, Bucks County Mental Health, and the Bucks County Emergency Management Agency. I took lots of notes and I was happy to get this kind of information from the professionals. But honestly ... I never thought I'd see the day when we'd have to be seriously thinking about these things.
Of course, safety and security has been on the minds of the Trustees and the Leadership Board for quite a while. You
've probably noticed the keypad at the front doors - this helped us to eliminate the need for dozens of keys - over the course of time, we realized there were literally hundreds of missing keys to the building. Our office staff now has the ability to screen people attempting to gain access to the church via intercom and live video.
No doubt there is still additional work to do, and I
'm sure our Leadership Board will be reviewing and discussing some of the information and recommendations we were given at the symposium. Your prayers, as always, are very much appreciated!
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St. John's Snow Policy
In case of a major snowstorm or other severe weather that would require cancellation of one or more Sunday services, we will attempt to notify everyone by:
- A special e-news sent out
- A message on the church answering machine and website.
If possible, a decision regarding cancellation will be made the night before. Please also be aware that, in the event of a power outage, it is impossible to utilize internet or phone services.
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Sunday Nights from 7-8:30 PM
Fellowship and fun for youth grades 7 thru 12.
Youth Group Sunday!
Join us as we all become "surgeons"
That's right!
And on the same night we'll use our hands again... Sculpting.
But with what you wonder?
Come on out and see!!!
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Morrisville Food Bank Monday
Monday, February 11th
Please contact David Bigam.
Do Not Miss This Opportunity!
Come and experience great Fellowship
on the 2nd Monday of every month!
Morrisville is open to EVERYONE interested in going to help make 220 grocery bags full of food.
Families are always welcome!
Following this event we always head to Chick-fil-a for Milkshakes!!!!
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Coming soon...
Escape Room - St. John's Youth
Do you have what it takes to "Escape" my room?
I don't think you do!
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And as always
Bring a Friend and Bring a Can!
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Have you HELPED anyone today?
Have you SAID SOMETHING NICE to anyone today?
David Bigam, Director of Children and Youth Ministries
dbigam@gmail.com
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FAT TUESDAY 2019
March 5 - 5:30-7:30 PM
Pancake and Sausage Supper!
Tickets are STILL just $8.00 for Adults
and $5 for ages 5-12 Kids under 5 eat free!
Join us for Fun, Food, Fellowship
Live Music with the Jazz Sanctuary!!!
Proceeds benefit the Youth ASP Mission Trip
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St. John's Ivyland
Vacation Bible School 2019
July 22-26 9 AM til Noon
For children ages 4 years thru 6th grade
Registration begins May 1
$15 per child with a MAX of $30 per family.
For more information, please contact David Bigam
215-357-6998 or dbigam@gmail.com
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New Small Goup!
With busy schedules and priorities that pull us in multiple directions, it's often hard to find a moment for ourselves to reflect, to pray, to study. If this describes you, this small group is your place to be. What better way to start 2019 than dedicating time for yourself to nurture your relationship with God with the support of others?
- We meet once a month
- Perfect for people who are new to small groups/Bible studies
- First meeting: Sunday, February 10, 6:45 PM
- Subsequent meetings will be held the first Sunday of the month
- Church parlor
- No pre-work necessary! DVD-based study
- No sign-up necessary - just show up and check it out
- Questions? Contact Heidi Gutsch at 215-534-6068 or hgutsch@gmail.com or Ashley Zesinger at 407-461-1165 or atzesinger@gmail.com.
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ST. JOHN'S BOOK CLUB
Tuesday. March 5
10:00 AM and 7:00 PM
in the Church Parlor.
A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explore the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.
Leaders: Barbara Schneider and Carol Campbell
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MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES
All vocal and handbell choirs at
St. John's are open to anyone, young and old(er) who loves music.
There is no formal audition, and your participation in our Music Ministry is welcomed.
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Sunday, February 24 - 5:30
Take a break from screen time and have some classic fun with board games and card games that you know and love, such as Uno, Yahtzee, The Game of Life, Clue, a jigsaw puzzle, and more! Meet some new friends as you rotate from game to game.
- Sunday, February 24 at 5:30 PM
- Fellowship Hall
- Fun for adults and teens
- Children's game program for K-6
- Dinner (Italian) will be provided - free will offering to be received
- Bring an appetizer, snack, or dessert to share (if able)
- Sign up in the Narthex
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1st Wednesday of each month - 6:45 PM
Fellowship Hall
Next Session - March 13th - Weather permitting
No experience necessary - come out and have fun!
No Fee.
Bring water!
All ages are welcome, and feel free to bring a friend.
Call Carol Eberz (215-355-3572) or Jane Horton (215-630-6020) with questions!
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Coming in May
SIGHT & SOUND AND SHADY MAPLE!
Join us on Saturday, May 4 as we travel by luxury coach to Lancaster, PA. We will see the Sight & Sound Theatre's 11:00 showing of JESUS, then head to lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite!
- May 4, 2019
- Bus will leave from St. John's at 8:45 AM and return by 4:30 PM
- We will see the 11:00 showing of Sight & Sound's production of "Jesus"
- Lunch at Shady Maple after the show
- $130 per person; make checks out to St. John's
- Payment due at sign-up
- No refunds for cancellations after April 1
- Bus is contingent up on us having at least 40 people signed up.
- Sign up in the Narthex!
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If you or someone you know has experienced separation or divorce, either recently or a long time ago, we want to invite them to a new group.
- Weekly meetings are Tuesdays, from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Grace Café.
- Just go to divorcecare.org and put in our church zip code (18974) to find our future group listed and then register.
- The format is a light meal and viewing of expert information on DVD, followed by a time of sharing and discussion.
- There is a $25 fee for a workbook but scholarships are available.
- Each rotation lasts 13 weeks but you can miss anytime and make up the session during the next rotation if desired.
- We are also looking for people to help welcome visitors, make coffee, and provide support to our facilitator.
- Contact sarah@ifloyd.com or call the church office for more information.
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We are pleased to announce that St. John's will be sponsoring a GriefShare group for our church family as well as for our community facilitated by
Chaplain Erin Maurer, United Methodist Deacon.
GriefShare is a twelve-week, faith-based program for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one.
The first session will be on Monday, March 25 at
6:30 PM in the Grace Cafe. Registration information will be available soon. For further information, contact Pastor Janice or Ruth Portzline or go to griefshare.org.
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TABLE TALK - TUESDAY NIGHTS!
Join the Conversation! Bring a Friend!
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St. John's
Helping Hands
If any member of
St. John's has been ill and needs a meal, please contact Ruth Portzline, Pastor Janice or Carol Messina. If you would like to help, call Carol Messina at 215-491-1461.
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CARING MINISTRIES
St. John's Caring Ministries Team Visitation Team will meet on Monday, March 11 at 7 pm in the Church Parlor.
Chaplain Erin Maurer will be speaking about
"Walking with Those Who Grieve".
She will help the Caring Ministries Team to clarify popular misconceptions of grief and to learn what is helpful (and not helpful!) to say
when offering care and support.
The Caring Ministries Visitation Team regularly
visits our shut-ins.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this important
ministry of St. John's, please join us for this meeting.
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SOUPER BOWL SUNDAYS
Please bring donations in by
This Sunday, February 10th
The United Methodist Women are once again collecting non-perishable can goods and boxed items to benefit the Warminster and Morrisville Food Banks. Please bring your items to church with you and place in the
Big Barrel with the
Huge Goal Posts. Make this year our best year. Your donation may be the difference between a warm dinner or a family going to bed hungry. For questions please contact Kathy Keppol at 215-357-7404.
Thank you,
The United Methodist Women
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UNITED METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 16TH
8 AM
Fellowship Hall
This will be our 2nd Annual "Bring a Friend to Breakfast."
Our guest speaker will be Mr. Michael Kellerman,
CEO and President of the Village, founded as the Presbyterian Orphanage in 1877.
Please sign up in the Narthex or email Ed Campbell at edcampbell6@aol.com.
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Red Bird Trailers are closed
for the winter.
Thank you for your support this year.
We will re-open in the spring of 2019.
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RONALD McDONALD HOUSE TABS COLLECTION
Naomi Circle is collecting tabs from beverage cans for Ronald McDonald House. You will find a container under the sign hanging on the UMW bulletin board. Please place them in a plastic bag and put it in the container. This is an ongoing collection, so keep bringing them in as you collect them. Thank you.
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DONATIONS ALWAYS NEEDED
Donations of non-perishable food for the Eastwick Food Pantry are always needed through-out the year. Please place contributions in the shopping carts located in the narthex and fellowship hall lobby.
Volunteers are also needed to deliver food and clothing to the Eastwick Food Bank.
if you are available to help.
Thank you for your support.
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New members of the ministry group are always welcome; lessons and guidance can be provided for beginners and those with rusty skills.
The group
meets mon
thly on the second Tuesday to knit or crochet together and to pray over the completed items. For more information, contact Carol Rice at 215-357-1203.
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