This Sunday
Morning worship services
9:00 am and 11:00 am
Nick Demuynck will deliver the message "Citizens of the Reign of God"
with scripture reading from
John 18:33-37
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The Chancel Choir will offer music at both services.
Between services, help us warmly welcome our new staff - Randy Knighten and Shelley Walters - along with their families in the Fellowship Hall.
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Parking Lot
Lamar Middle School is in the process of repairs and maintenance on their buildings During this process, some of the Saint John's parking spaces are housing construction materials.
This Sunday please consider carpooling, ridesharing, or taking public transportation to alleviate any stress of finding a parking spot.
For future Sundays during construction, Lamar Middle School has graciously offered to allow us to park on the field. Further information to come.
Please make sure not to park at 5906 Wynona where our Foundation for the Homeless guests are living.
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Thank you for your Hope Food Pantry Offering!
This past Sunday during worship so many of you brought gifts for Hope Food Pantry. Many of our neighbors' tables will be filled this season with your offering, with over 900 items collected.
Thank you, church.
If you would still like to give, you can bring non-perishable items to the Hope shelf outside the church office, or you can donate funds by visiting
Hope Food Pantry online here.
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Thanksgiving Offering
A Thanksgiving gift to the church is an opportunity to give thanks for the abundant gifts we receive in community together.
If you would like to give a special Thanksgiving offering that goes toward the ministries and missions of Saint John's,
you can click here
or use the envelopes in the pews Sunday morning.
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Family Christmas Events
Registrations for events are NOW OPEN in your
My Saint Johns
on Realm.
Family Advent Workshop
Saturday, December 1
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10:00-11:30 am
Registration required
This event is designed for families with children ages 3-12. Working together, families will be able to make an Advent wreath, chrismons, and a few new crafts. Families can also have their pictures taken at the Nativity Photo Booth. Cost is $10 per family and $20 per family for those who are making a wreath. Registration ends on November 29. Register
here
.
Grace Garden Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 8
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10:30 am - 12:00 noon
RSVP required
Join Grace Garden and Saint John's families for a special chance to have some holiday fun and a visit with Santa! Bring your camera so that you can capture the moment! RSVP by December 3 to Katie Foley at
[email protected]
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Drop N' Shop
Saturday, December 8
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4:00 - 8:00 pm
Registration required
Join Children and Family Ministries for an afternoon Christmas event. Parents/Guardians, drop your child off for a few hours at the church and enjoy the afternoon catching up on Christmas shopping. Children will be provided with dinner, Christmas story-telling, games, movies and crafts.
Registration ends on December 3. Register
here
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For additional information on any of the family Christmas events, contact Laura Schwarcz at
[email protected]
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Poinsettias for Advent
Advent is just weeks away, which means it’s time to purchase poinsettias! Orders are being taken in the Gallery on Sunday mornings, before and after each worship service.
Poinsettias may be donated in honor or in memory of loved ones, or purchased for personal use. (They make great gifts for neighbors and co-workers.)
The cost is $10 each.
Orders can be made through Sunday, December 2, with the flowers arriving on December 5.
For more information, email Peggy Wilson at
[email protected]
or leave a message for Mary J. Foster at (512) 267-2074.
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Saturday, December 1
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 2
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12 noon - 3:00 pm.
One of the most wonderful shopping experiences is just around the corner! No, we're not talking about Black Friday - we're talking about the Gifts of Hope Alternative Gift Market.
In ten short days, the market will open, and you can do your holiday shopping in a way that helps our community and beyond.
A new addition this year is our Artisan's Corner. Select local artisans will have booths filled with unique gifts, including handmade soaps, table linens, and art.
And as always, we will have our Bake Shop, fair trade vendors, and many other ways to get gifts that give twice this year.
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From the Saint John’s Refugee Team
As we approach the Christmas season, the Saint John’s Refugee Assistance Team is gearing up to help our latest refugee family celebrate their first holiday season in Austin. The family of seven from the Democratic Republic of the Congo will receive gifts of clothing and other items on their lists.
Those wishing to make donations can contribute to Saint John’s with funds designated for the refugee assistance fund. Bicycles in working condition are needed and anyone wishing to donate one should contact Penny Smith-Kerker at
[email protected]
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The team also wants to share the wonderful news from the Syrian family they assisted in the fall of 2016 --- that family’s father recently established his own business and they will welcome their second child in January!
Many thanks to the entire Saint John’s congregation for your continued support of this mission.
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Tidings of Joy
Thursday, December 6
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7:00pm
Join us for this long-standing Saint John's tradition!
The evening will be filled with favorite songs of the season, featuring every musical group of Saint John's and some special guests!
There is always plenty of audience sing-along. Don't miss this fun event for the whole family!
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Saint John's 101
December 9
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12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
New to Saint John’s? Want to know about United Methodism?
Recently joined but want to hear about how you can be involved?
Join us after the 11:00 service in the Fellowship Hall on December 9
th
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We will meet until 2:00. RSVP in the gallery or
online
.
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Annual Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 9th 4:00 pm
Join us in caroling for Saint John's home bound and those living various senior residential homes.
Sign up in the Gallery for one of the four teams that will go out in the city to spread Christmas joy and God's love! All ages are invited to join in.
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Do you like the snacks on Sunday mornings?
We hope you do! We are looking for people who would be willing to help provide snacks on Sundays. You can sign up to provide the snacks for one service on Sunday mornings. You will find those sign-up sheets on the hospitality table in Fellowship Hall. Sallie Sassano will remind you on the
week that you are to provide the snacks. This is one way to help make Saint
John’s a welcoming church and put smiles on many faces. Questions? Contact Sallie at
[email protected]
.
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Celebrating Sallie Sassano
Sunday, January 6
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On January 6, we will have a Fellowship Hall reception between services to say “thank you” to Sallie Sassano for her 13 years of service as our Director of Hospitality. For many of us, Sallie was the first to greet us and since then, she has been the model of our welcoming spirit. Join us in showing Sallie our gratitude.
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Birthdays this week
November 23: Pat Kelly
November 24: Tel Dalton, Barbara Mollenhauer, Chris Sparks, Owen Tanski
November 25: Zada Doherty, Scott Rust
November 26: Bernice Cole
November 27: Will Dooley, Marina Rosales
November 28: Kathleen Johnson, Madison Rust
November 29: Jackson Shouba, Barry McFarland
You are invited to make gifts to the Endowment Fund throughout the year in celebration of a birthday.
To honor your special person, place a check in the specially marked envelopes found in the Gallery or give
online
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