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St. John’s United Methodist Church

Sunday, February 11, 2018 First Light Service & 11 a.m. Service

Rev. Joe Long, District Superintendent

Contemporary Service —Rev. Rett Haselden

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 Sermon: “Fear and Forgetting”

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Quest extends an invitation to all

adults of St. John’s to the Cherished Adult Luncheon on

Sunday, February 11 following the 11 am worship service. The menu

consist of tossed salad, braised beef tips, green beans, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, red velvet cake with ice cream, iced tea, coffee and/or water. There is no cost for the luncheon, it is Quest Youth Ministries gift to our

Cherished Adults at St. John’s. Please sign up on the Opportunities Table

located in the Atrium and in The Core or contact Val Kenney.

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes & Jazz

Supper - February 13 Celebrate Mardi Gras St. John’s style

at 7:00 p.m. in the St. John’s Center! In addition to delicious

pancakes, there will be live jazz music and crafts! Hosted by the New

Beginnings Class. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Organ Recital and Evensong - Our own Justin L. Addington will be playing an organ recital on Saturday, February 17th at 4:30 pm at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior across the street from St. John's. Following the recital, Justin and members of our Chancel Choir will participate in the service of Evensong. All are invited to attend this free event.

Dear Friends in Christ,

A few weeks ago, I gave two presentations about the organ restoration following the 9:00 am and

11:00 am services. This was a time for me to share with you a little about the organ’s history, the work that

will be done during the restoration, and answer any questions that you may have. Both of these meetings

were well attended and I am grateful for the excitement that seems to be surrounding this project. For

those who were not able to attend, below is a recap of what I shared.

• The organ, original to the sanctuary, was built in 1924 by the M. P. Moller Organ Company.

• Major work was done in the 1970s during which some stops and a new console were added.

• More work was done in the 1990s including a new blower and releathering.

• Current problems of the organ include notes that do not work, unreliable controls, and air leaks.

• This restoration will mark the largest one in the organ’s history.

• As part of the restoration, the organ will be cleaned, rewired, portions of it revoiced, a new console

added, as well as a few stops added.

• The total cost of the restoration is $250,000.

• A new instrument just like ours today would cost over $1 million.

• To date, over $80,000 has been contributed towards the project.

• The R.A. Colby Organ Company of Johnson City, TN will be doing the work.

• Colby is a leader in the industry for restoring historic instruments.

• Repair work on the organ will begin in February and continue through March.

• The new console will be installed sometime in the fall.

• We should only be without the organ in worship for one or two Sundays.

• The goal is to have the work complete in time for the organ and sanctuary’s 95th anniversary.

• An organ committee is being formed to aid in the fundraising for this project.

• Anyone who would like to call and schedule a meeting with me to see some of the problems of the

organ up close is welcome to do so.

As we look toward the future, I want to ask that you consider helping us in the following ways.

1. Share the details of this project with others. If you have watched the church Facebook page, you

know that we are creating weekly videos to keep you and others up-to-date with the project. Let other

family and friends in the church and community know about this endeavor. Let the community know

that music is an important aspect of the worship life of our church. Through this project, we pray that

those who may be searching for a church home with good music may come to know about us and our

programs.

2. Give to this project. A gift to the organ fund above your pledge to the church budget is always

appreciated. However, please know that family and friends may also contribute gifts in honor or in

memory of loved ones. Watch for more information about fundraising details for this project.

3. Pray for this project. The work that we do now will have a lasting impact on the future

generations of our church. Through our efforts now, this instrument will continue to herald the birth of

the Christ child each Christmas, proclaim the resurrection each Easter morning, send the souls of our

loved ones into eternal glory at funerals, offer fanfares at the weddings of our children, and sweetly

sing at the baptisms of our grandchildren. Pray for how this organ will touch the lives of people now

and in the years to come.

As always, thank you for your support of the Music Ministry. It is a joy to serve with you.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Justin L. Addington, Director of Music & Organist

Are you connected to all of the opportunities offered at St. John’s? Join the Opportunities Email list to receive

weekly emails about what is happening at the church. Email [email protected] to sign up.

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Confirmation 2018 Confirmation is an experience for youth currently in the sixth grade or above who are interested in learning what it means to join the church. Confirmation Classes will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4-5, February 11 through April 29. For more information contact Jenifer Crawford.

St. John’s 101 - March 11 Are you or someone you know interested in joining St. John's? Our next St. John's 101 experience will be Sunday, March 11 (12:15—3:00 pm). It's a great time to meet the church staff, meet other prospective members and learn what it means to be a member of St. John's UMC. Lunch and childcare are provided. For questions or to sign up, please contact Ce Ce Bucy (327-3113 or [email protected]).

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes & Jazz Supper - February 13 Celebrate Mardi Gras St. John’s style on February 13, 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. in the St. John’s Center! Join us for a fun filled celebration leading into Lent. In addition to delicious pancakes, there will be live jazz music and crafts! Hosted by the New Beginnings Class. The

cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. What is Shrove Tuesday? Shrove Tuesday is the day preceding Ash Wednesday and is celebrated in many countries by consuming pancakes. The expression "Shrove Tuesday" comes from the word shrive, meaning "confess". Shrove Tuesday is observed by many Christians who make a special point of self-examination, of considering what wrongs they need to repent, and what amendments of life or areas of spiritual growth they especially need to ask God's help in dealing with. Being the last day before the penitential season of Lent, indulging in food that one sacrifices for the upcoming forty days is associated with Shrove Tuesday celebrations, before commencing the fasting and religious obligations associated with Lent. The term Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.

Beginning Mindfulness The Palmetto Peace Project will host a Mindfulness for Beginners program at St. John’s on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. This program will begin each first Tuesday of the month with an Introduction to Mindfulness presentation and continue each Tuesday following with an hour of guided meditation led by Ben Motley in room 310. Open to everyone. For more information contact Jenifer Crawford.

Digging Deeper During Lent Pastor Rett will be leading discussions on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. beginning February 21 through March 21. This will be a time where he answers questions about church, faith, and theology.

Financial Peace University Begins February 25 This is a life-changing 9 week program on personal finance designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by Dave Ramsey with discussion facilitated by Rett Haselden. Your Financial Peace University Membership Kit is $109 per family and comes with all the materials you need to change your life! This course will begin on Sunday, February 25, 2018, 5-7 p.m. in 311 and continue weekly at that time. Sign up and purchase materials online at https://fpu.com/1058408 Contact Jenifer Crawford for more information or if you will need childcare for this study.

Women’s Book Club - March 21 Join our St. John's Women’s Book Club! Our next book is What is the Bible? by Rob Bell Purchase or borrow the book and read it on your own time. We will gather on March 21 at 6:30 pm at the home of Lacy Ngo to discuss the book. Want to read ahead? Our summer book will be Fear of the Other by Will Willimon. Contact Lacy Ngo at [email protected] with questions. Read ahead: 2018 Summer Book is "Fear of the Other" by Will Willimon

The Loving My Life Series for Women - Beginning March 28 The Loving My Life Series Begins 6:30 pm on March 28th at Lacy Ngo's Home. We will read the book "Loving My Actual Life-An Experiment in Relishing What's Right In Front of Me" by Alexandra Kuykendall. The book is organized into 9 monthly mindfulness experiments. We will read one experiment (one chapter) each month and try to implement the experiments into our lives each month. Once a month on the 4th Wednesday, we will get together for a social to discuss our experiences. This is a great way to support each other in our mindful living practices. For more information or to sign up contact Betsy Woodlief at [email protected] or Lacy Ngo at [email protected].

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Quest will not meet on Sunday. February 11 due to the Cherished Adult Luncheon on the same Sunday. Quest will meet on Sunday, February 18 for a night of fellowship, food, fun and the Word of God. Quest will not meet on Sunday, February 25 as we will have just returned from our Winter Retreat to Winterplace. Quest will meet on Sunday, March 4 for our Spring Parents Meeting from 5-7:30 PM. Quest will meet on Sunday, March 11 for a night of fellowship, food, fun and the Word of God.

2018 Quest Winter Retreat: Quest Youth Ministry Winter Retreat 2018: The cost of the Winter Retreat is $160 per youth ($142 if you have your own equipment) and $40 per chaperone. The cost includes. transportation, lodging, 4 meals, ski/snowboard rental, helmet, lift ticket and retreat t-shirt. We have 36 folks signed up and only have 4 more spots

available. You can sign up on the St. John's website under "Registrations." Spring Parents Meeting: Quest Youth Ministry will have a Spring Parents Meeting on Sunday, March 4 from 5-7:30 PM in The Core. This meeting includes youth and parents. We will enjoy a meal together, some crowd breaker games and then the parents, adult leadership team and Val will meet to go over upcoming needs for the Youth Ministry. We will also discuss the Spring and Summer events. If you have a youth that is active in Quest Youth Ministry the Adult Leadership Team asks that you make every effort to attend this meeting so you get all the current information on Quest Youth Ministry.

Quest Youth Ministry Small Group Bible Studies: The Youth Small Group Bible Studies are underway and we have had some good turnouts. We have groups for 7th and 8th graders and 10th and 11th graders and seniors. We will have other small group bible studies throughout the school year so look for more opportunities for these small group studies.

Human Sexuality Studies: This Spring, March 23-25, Quest Youth Ministry will again hold classes for middle and high school students on Human Sexuality. This will be in a weekend format and classes will start at 6 PM on Friday, March 23 with classes continuing on Saturday, March 24 from 9 AM-3 PM. There possibly will need to be one more class held after church on Sunday, March 25. We encourage parents to come to the first night and meet with our Congregational Specialists, who be speaking to the parents on the actual curriculum that will be used for the Human Sexuality study. We will end the studies on Sunday night with a “family” meeting and meal to discuss what we have learned and to receive feedback. The curriculums being used are the approved curriculum through the SC Annual Conference and they are: Created by God for the middles school students and Good Sex 2.0 for the high school students. We did these studies in 2016 and they were very well received. Also if you have a rising 6th grader, they are welcome to participate in these classes as well. Please contact Val Kenney for additional information. Mini Salkehatchie Experience: You hear Quest talk about Salkehatchie a whole lot during the year especially come Spring time. For some there is always some disappointment when they learn that they will not be old enough for Salkehatchie for another year. Well I have great news for you if you have wanted to see what Salkehatchie is all about. April 13-15 St. John’s will partner with St. John’s UMC Fort Mill to participate in a Mini Salkehatchie in Winnsboro, which is the camp that we go to each year. We will stay at White Oak Retreat Center in Winnsboro for the weekend and fellowship with our sister church from Fort Mill. We will work on homes in Winnsboro on Saturday and we will attend church with our brothers and sisters who come to provide church for us during camp on Sunday. This Mini Salkehatchie Experience is open to any 6th grader through adults. The cost will be $50 per person, and you can sign up on the St. John’s website under Events and Registrations. This is a great opportunity to see what Salkehatchie is all about and I promise you will not be disappointed.

• February 11 “Cherished Adult Luncheon”

• February 23-25 Quest Winter Retreat

• March 4 Quest Youth Ministry Spring Parents Meeting

• March 11 Ecuador Mission Team Meeting 10-10:50 in The Core

• March 16-18 Confirmation Retreat

• March 23-25 Human Sexuality study Middle and High School Students

• April 13-15 Mini Salkehatchie Experience.

• April 21 Quest Oyster Roast Fundraiser • April 29 Youth Sunday • May 27 Graduate Recognition Sunday

You are God’s Masterpiece. God created you for a specific purpose, dream big and follow your dreams. Don’t listen to those voices who want to label you. The only label you need to remember is that you are a child of God. You are fearfully and wonderful made, go

make a difference. Now is your time!

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

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2018-2019 Preschool Registration Beginning Soon Currently enrolled families register on February 12 New St. John's UMC families register on February 20 Registration open to the public on February 26 Please contact Katie Goodwin for a tour or more information 803-985-5656

The preschool is looking to hire a new lead 4K teacher. A teaching degree is required for this position. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Katie Goodwin at 803-985-5656.

Thank you to all the daddies and daughters who joined us at this year’s Father Daughter Dance. It was a wonderful night! Thank you to our volunteers who baked cookies and spent a few hours helping the dance run smoothly. A special thank you to the Sharpe family. Steve Sharpe spent his 69th birthday serving cupcakes and strawberries to all the dads and daughters. Happy belated birthday Steve Sharpe! ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

Feb. 11th: Scout Sunday March 25th: Easter Egg Hunt May 6th: iServe Random Acts of Caring May 13th: Baby Recognition Sunday June 10th-14th: Vacation Bible School

Souper Bowl Results: Thanks so much to everyone who donated to the iServe Souper Bowl Day of Caring. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots $460.68 to $299.40. A total of $760.08 was raised for the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. Allergy Information Needed: Communion will be served in worship on the first Sunday of each month. It is a goal of the communion stewards to come to the nursery and serve volunteers/staff and children who are interested in receiving it. If your child has any food allergies that we need to be aware of, or needs to receive a gluten free wafer, please contact Sarah Crockford as soon as possible.

Easter Egg Hunt: The annual children’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Sunday, March 25 from 4:30 until 6:00 pm. We will have games, egg dyeing, cookie decorating, a visit from the Easter Bunny, an Easter backdrop for photos, an egg hunt and more! Parents are asked to sign their children up in the nursery/reception area or at the opportunities table so that we can hide the correct number of eggs in the right locations and gauge our supplies. We are a planning a dinner option this year as well, so that everyone can enjoy dinner fellowship with friends. All participants are asked to donate a dozen pre-stuffed eggs (no peanut

products, please) by Friday, March 23 at noon. We need them in advance so that they can be counted and hidden on Sunday afternoon. Please drop off eggs in the donation boxes near the nursery/preschool desk and the helping hands box.

Egg Hunt Donations Needed: Donations of prize box games, candy (peanut free), hard boiled eggs, plain sugar cookies and boxes of frosting and sprinkles are needed for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 25. Please sign up at the nursery/preschool reception area and drop off donations (with the exception of hard boiled eggs and cookies) in the donation boxes near the preschool/nursery and helping hands box prior to noon on March 23. Hard boiled eggs and cookies may be placed in the St. John’s Center kitchen by noon on March 23. Thanks so much!

Lent Rotation Unit: Join us in Rotation Sunday school for our Lenten Unit: “Road Trip: Resurrection to Pentecost,” beginning February 18. Think of your children as being on a “road trip” with “Jerusalem Tours” for the next six weeks. Each Sunday, the children take a different trip to the Holy Land with tour guides from the Jerusalem Tours Office. (The tour guides are your teachers; each trip is a different workshop.) With “Jerusalem Tour Tickets” in hand, the children road trip to the following destinations over the course of the unit: Jerusalem Tours Office (VIDEO): for a video highlights of the whole trip, Road to Emmaus (DRAMA): seeing Jesus down the road to Emmaus, Doubting Thomas Exhibit (GAMES): visit doubting Thomas, Galilee (MEDIA PRODUCTION): hear Jesus’ Great Commission, Mount of Olives (CHORAL READING): learn of Jesus’ Ascension, and Jerusalem’s Festival of the Pentecost (ART): arrive back in Jerusalem in time to witness receiving the Holy Spirit at the Festival of the Pentecost. Bring a friend and join us!

After School Program Registration Coming Soon: Registration for our after school program will happen as follows: March 9 - March 30, families currently enrolled will register for the fall, April 9 - April 20, members of St. John’s may register, and on April 23, registration opens to the community. Registration is first come, first serve and space is very limited, due to the number of available seat belts on our buses and the high return rate of current students. Please contact Linda Greene with questions or to schedule a tour at 803-389-6823.

VBS Registration Coming Soon! Watch the next newsletter for volunteer and participant registration dates for Vacation Bible School. Our theme this year is “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.”

Where in the World is God?

Please see the schedule posted on the door to the rotation hallway for classroom

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February Missions Focus: FOOD! Help us spread the love this month by donating non perishable food items to those in need. We will be collecting food in the Helping Hands Box outside of the church office.

Looking for a good place for lunch? Bethel UMC hosts a soup kitchen open to everyone with donations accepted, during lunch on Thursdays, January through March. Proceeds go to help various local missions. Consider eating there and helping your community. It’s delicious! Bethel is located 1232 Curtis Street in Rock Hill.

Delicious Missions Contribution Opportunity The Hwy 55 restaurant in Rock Hill will make a donation to St. John’s Missions Team for simply turning in customer receipts. Here’s how this works: When you eat at Hwy 55 (anytime or any day) save your receipts and turn them into Jenifer at St. John’s. We will return these receipts to Hwy 55 and they will donate back to us 15% of the amount on those receipts. It’s that simple! This gives Hwy 55 the chance to make a difference in our community and us the chance to support a business that wants to give back to their local church.

Hunger Outreach Meal Delivery: St. John’s delivers 225 meals to the needy in our community on the fourth Monday of each month. Thank you to the Wonderful Women’s class for fixing the meals each month! Our next delivery for Hunger Outreach is Monday, February 26 and volunteers are always needed. Meet at the church at the St. John's Center Kitchen at 5pm to load your car and get directions. For more information, contact Barb Flood at [email protected]

Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen Help - February 14 St. John’s is responsible for hosting lunch at Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are always needed to help serve in the Soup Kitchen on the 2nd Wednesday each month from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Contact Kimberly Case at 417-0555 or [email protected] if you would like to participate February 14 or any second Wednesday. Welcoming those in need: If you encounter someone who has come to St. John’s seeking financial assistance on Sunday mornings, please invite that person to stay and worship with us. You may also offer them a Hospitality Food Bag from our Welcome Desk or give them whatever food you can find from our Helping Hands Box, both in the lobby. However, we are not able to provide financial assistance on Sunday mornings due to our office being closed and our pastors and staff being obligated to their worship and Sunday School responsibilities. They are welcome to come back during the week when the office is open to meet with one of our pastors. We also have flyers available in the lobby listing the agencies that offer assistance and they may call 211 at anytime for more information. Run 4 Reading Race - March 3 Join us on March 3, at 8:00 a.m. for the Run 4 Reading Race. The run consists of a 4 mile loop beginning and ending at the downtown Rock Hill Fountain Park with a brief stroll through the campus of Winthrop University. If a 4 mile run is not your thing, grab some friends and join us for the Book Relay where four participants can run/walk 1 mile EACH and carry a children's book to the end of the course. Last but not least, if you can't get your sleepy head out of your bed, register to be a Sleep-In Supporter and still get the cool A4 Tek long-sleeved shirt! Proceeds from the race benefit The Early Learning Partnership. Registration Link: https://run4reading.racesonline.com/

First Food Sunday

March 4 Please bring nonperishable food

items to church on Sunday morning. We will collect items in

our Helping Hands box to distribute.

Peanut butter, Canned Goods (especially meats) Baby Food,

Cereal, Rice, Pasta.

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Special Upcoming Sundays: • February 11—Scout Sunday and Cherished Adult Lunch • April 22—Celebrating Life Sunday • April 29—Youth Sunday • May 8—Confirmation Sunday • May 20—Pentecost Sunday • May 27—Graduate Recognition Sunday

Organ Recital and Evensong - Our own Justin L. Addington will be playing an organ recital on Saturday, February 17th at 4:30 pm at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior across the street from St. John's. His recital will feature works by Bach and Mendelssohn, as well as hymn settings appropriate for the Lenten Season. Following the recital, Justin and members of the Chancel Choir of St. John's will participate in the service of Evensong. All are invited to attend this event free of charge.

Concert of Spirituals - February 25 On Sunday, February 25, the Music Ministry of St. John's UMC will present a concert of African American Spirituals in honor of Black History Month. The program, entitled "Lift Every Voice" will feature selections by our Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Men's Choir, and Handbell Choir. This event will be held at 5:00 pm in the sanctuary and is open to the public free of charge. A nursery will be available.

Worship Help - The staff and Worship Committee are in need of a few volunteers to help with small tasks in the sanctuary after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services each week. These include picking up bulletins, making sure all of the hymnals are back in the pew racks, and making sure that the sanctuary is tidy for the next service. If you would be interested in helping in this small way, please contact Justin Addington at [email protected].

SEASON OF LENT 2018 Pick up your Lenten Devotional Booklets & Offering Boxes During Lent, we will join with hundreds of congregations across the country and around the globe committed to a daily time of study, reflection, prayer, and giving, using devotional materials prepared by Society of St. Andrew. Walking in Newness of Life, based on the benefit of renewal from Romans 6:4, is written by pastors, missionaries, and lay people from all walks of life. Each day's devotional offers depth and meaning in our fast-paced world. Devotional booklets and offering boxes will be available in the lobby. Our Lenten offering will go to PATHWAYS Community Center to help the homeless in our community.

Ash Wednesday - February 14, 2018 in the Sanctuary 11:30-12:30 imposition of ashes at the altar, come at your convenience during this hour 7:00 Service with the imposition of ashes First Sunday in Lent—Sunday, February 18 Taize Services – Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28

12:00-12:30 chapel- followed by light lunch Huddleston Hall. Each Wednesday we gather in the Chapel at 12:00 noon for a 30 minute worship service in the style of Taizé, a worshiping community in France. During Taizé worship there is no leader, no announcements, no sermon or homily and no appeals. It is a very simple, yet powerful service of song, scripture, Holy Communion, and silence enabling us to hear as God speaks to our souls. Following the service, a light lunch will be provided in Huddleston Hall

Sunday, March 25—Palm Sunday Thursday, March 29—Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Friday, March 30—Good Friday—Communion offered Noon until 1 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Also a new ecumenical event at 5 p.m.—a Good Friday Procession from First Presbyterian to Laurelwood Cemetery. A Service of Tenebrae (Light to Darkness) at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary followed by the prayer vigil at 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 1—Easter Sunday 7 a.m. Sunrise Service with Holy Communion, followed by breakfast hosted by the United Methodist Men. 9 a.m. Contemporary Service in The Core. 11 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary with music provided by the Chancel Choir and Brass quartet.

A CONCERT

OF SPIRITUALS

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

5 PM / SANCTUARY

Featuring:

Chancel Choir

Men’s Choir

Handbell Choir

Children’s Choir

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Butch Shillinglaw, President 803-389-9468, [email protected]

Doug Pitt, Vice President 207-9462, [email protected] Brian Vaughan, Secretary/Treasurer

We welcome all men to join us in our ministry to all, in building a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our fellowship with each other brings us together with spiritual bonds that last a lifetime. As we venture into 2018

please come and get involved. Watch for exciting opportunities to grow in your own relationship with God Exciting opportunities are available for all the men of St. John’s. From our Wednesday Prayer Breakfast at 6:00 AM on Wednesday and our two Monday night Bible Studies please join us on our Spiritual Journey. We are also in preparation for our Easter Sunrise Breakfast on April 1st. We have a group going to the Men’s Spiritual Retreat in Myrtle Beach at Christ UM Church in Myrtle Beach in a couple of weeks. We welcome all men to join with us in Christian Fellowship. The 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study meets on Monday night’s in room #138. It’s never too late to join us as we continue our Spiritual journey. Late Night Men’s Bible Study - New Study Beginning February 19 Looking for a Men’s Bible Study? The Men’s Late Night Bible Study group is going to start a new study on February 19th on the parables of Christ. But before that we are going to have a social event on February 12 at Revolutions at 8pm. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested to come checkout our group or jump in as we start a new study. This group meets weekly on Mondays at 8:30 pm in room 138. Contact J Morgan at 984-8816 or [email protected] for more information. We continue to meet on Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. at the Ebenezer Grill for our power breakfast. All men are welcome to join us for breakfast and fellowship!

Our Love In Action circle will meet for Call to Prayer on Tuesday, February 13, in Room 211 at church. We will have a discussion at that time about continuing to meet on just a social basis, possibly every other month. Susanna Wesley circle will meet on Wednesday, February 21st, at 10 am, at Amelie's. We will discuss a schedule to check weekly on supplies, cleanliness, etc. of the church's kitchen areas. We will be taking dinner to the women and children at the Salvation Army's warming center on Thursday, March 8th and will prepare and serve the Taize lunch on March 14. Our 2018 Fall Festival has just been scheduled for Saturday, October 13th. Feel free mark your calendars on that date in a bright color. We are already getting calls for the date and information about registration.

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Cherished Adult Luncheon: Quest extends an invitation to all adults of St. John’s to the Cherished Adult Luncheon on Sunday, February 11 from 12:15-2 PM. The menu will consist of braised beef tips, green beans, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, red velvet cake with ice cream, iced tea, coffee and/or water. There is no cost for the luncheon, it is Quest

Youth Ministries gift to all of our Cherished Adults at St. John’s. You can sign up on the Opportunities Table located in the Atrium and in The Core.

J.O.Y. Luncheon: Our JOY Lunches will continue at Mary’s Cafe at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. This will be a time of fellowship and Bible Study. The next gathering will be on Wednesday, February 21. Everyone is invited to come. No reservations necessary.

Join the Get-Fit class! The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. in Huddleston Hall. This is an hour long, low impact exercise class for all ages, led by personal trainer, Phyllis Martin. The majority of the exercises are done from a sitting position. Please contact Peggy Gardner (329-4549) if you would like more information.

Save the Date: St. John’s annual Celebrating Life Sunday will be April 22.

Adults Team: Johnsie Lumpkin, [email protected]

Laura Fuller, [email protected]

Stephen Ministry Sunday on January 28th was a huge success. Pam Montgomery did a wonderful job delivering the message for the First Light and the 11:00 A.M. services. Pam lives in Raleigh North Carolina, and is on staff at the Stephen Ministries Headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. She travels extensively as a workshop presenter and Instructor for Stephen Ministry, Leaders Training courses. Also, she is on the consultation and research Staff for the ministry. The Stephen Ministry at St. John’s is currently celebrating its five-year anniversary. The

ministry is a vital part of the overall Christian care of our congregation. Stephen Ministers are members of St. John’s United Methodist Church who have been trained to provide confidential, one-on-one, Christian care to people who are going through a difficult time. They care by listening, supporting, encouraging, praying, being dependable and being trustworthy, and maintaining confidentiality in their care giving.

When "Pull Yourself Together" Doesn't Work - Grief, divorce, loneliness, hospitalization, job loss, or other life difficulties? You don't have to go through your struggles alone. When life is falling apart, help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential one-to-one care as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart.

Do You Know Someone Who is Hurting? You Can Play an Important Role - If you know of a member who is a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going through a difficult time, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders. They can help you connect the person you know with a Stephen Minister who can provide focused care, encouragement, and support. Contact us (completely confidential): Pastor Rett, 803 327-3113, Lee Ann Livingston 803 984-0563, Ida Newson 803 981-2938 or Dave LeGrande 803 242-8618. Isaiah 4:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen

you, I will help you, yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

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Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to . . .Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to . . .Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to . . .Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to . . .

James and Holly Williamson and their family in the death of James’ father. The family of Jean Gaillard who died January 29th. Lori and Steve Whisonant and to Jeff and Kelley Dills in the death of Ken Dills on January 28. Ken is the father of Lori and uncle to Jeff. Sara and Joe Arnold in the death of Sara’s sister, Becky Leavy Of Kentucky on January 11th. Earl and Bonnie Jackson on the death of Earl’s brother Danny Ray Jackson of Wayne, WVA on January 19th.

The Staff would like to thank everyone for giving us time away from the office in January. We had a chance to relax, regroup and spend quality time with each other. Special thank you to Maggie Sutton, Susan Partlow, Jane Weitze, Sylvia Echols and Vicki Stevens for making this happen for the staff retreat. Cherished Adult Luncheon: Quest extends an invitation to all adults of St. John’s to the Cherished Adult Luncheon on Sunday, February 11 from 12:15-2 PM. The menu will consist of braised beef tips, green beans, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, red velvet cake with ice cream, iced tea, coffee and/or water. There is no cost for the luncheon, it is Quest Youth Ministries gift to all of our Cherished Adults at St. John’s. You can sign up on the Opportunities Table.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper—Celebrate Mardi Gras St. John’s style on February 13, 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. in the St. John’s Center! Join us for a fun filled celebration leading into Lent. In addition to delicious pancakes, there will be live jazz music and crafts! Hosted by the New Beginnings Class. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Please sign up on the Opportunities Table.

Ash Wednesday Services - February 14 St. John’s will offer two Ash Wednesday opportunities for Imposition of the Ashes on February 14. The first is from 11:30 am-12:30 pm and will be drop in style for you to come at your convenience for quiet prayer. The second will be a traditional worship service starting at 7:00 pm. Both will be in the sanctuary. Childcare is available in the nursery area for the 7:00 pm service. Wednesday Taizé Services begin on February 21 Each Wednesday during Lent, we will gather in the Chapel at 12:00 noon for a 30 minute worship service in the style of Taizé, a worshiping community in France. During Taizé worship there is no leader, no announcements, no sermon or homily and no appeals. It is a very simple, yet powerful service of song, scripture, Holy Communion, and silence enabling us to hear as God speaks to our souls. Following the service, a light lunch will be provided in Huddleston Hall Interested in joining St. John's? Our next St. John's 101 experience will be SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (12:15—3:00 p.m.). It's a great time to meet the church staff, meet other prospective members and learn what it means to be a member of St. John's UMC. Lunch and childcare are provided. Please RSVP to Ce Ce Bucy or call with questions. GREETERS AND WELCOME DESK VOLUNTEERS: St. John's is in need of some friendly faces and outgoing individuals. If you are interested in serving as a greeter or welcome desk volunteer, please contact Ce Ce Bucy. We have a need for regularly scheduled volunteers and substitute. It's a great way to meet new people, see old friends and share your gift of hospitality to all that enter our doors. Please contact Ce Ce Bucy with questions or to volunteer.

We have The Upper Room daily devotional books available on the second floor just outside the sanctuary. Large print is $1 and small print is $.50. The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in 33 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. The meditations are stories of real people working to live faithfully with the Bible as their touchstone. Every day, readers of The Upper Room around the world read the same story in many different languages and pray the same prayer together. Some of our readers share comments on their website (upperroom.org/devotionals), and some writers share extra pieces of their writing on our blog (upperroom.org/devotionals/blog-posts). Please pick up a copy today.

In Memoriam

Jean M. Gaillard

January 29, 2018

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A free mobile app to stay connected on the go.

This easy-to-use app is free and available to all church members and staff by simply using the same username and password that you use for your “member login” with Access ACS™ on the

St. John’s website. (www.stjohnsrh.org)

With ACS Church Life™, you have instant access to the contacts and events in your Access ACS™ and ACS Facility Scheduler™ databases anytime, anywhere, from your mobile phone. Use it to view important people data, see calendar events, and map visits all on the go.

• View your giving information and print your giving statement. (This area is confidential and no one else can see this.)

• View more member profile data with additional fields and better photo viewing.

• Look up phone numbers, addresses, and emails for each person in your Access ACS™ database. (especially great for contacting your committee people)

• Easily add contact information to your phone’s contact list.

• Send a text or call a contact while viewing their information from within Church Life™.

• Pull up directions and a map for home visits.

• Trying to remember an event date? No need to guess at it; easily pull up St. John’s calendar on your mobile device while out of the office.

Connect with St. John’s Communication Tools • Visit www.stjohnsrh.org

• Read or post your Story on St. John’s “Faith Full” Blog! http://stjohnsrh.blogspot.com/ (Contact Lacy Ngo at [email protected] to post)

• Join our Facebook page, "St. John's United Methodist Church (UMC) Rock Hill, SC".

• Follow us on Twitter @StJohnsRockHill and Instagram stjohnschurchrh

• Watch St. John’s on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/StJohnsUMCRockHill

• Join the Quest email list to receive weekly emails about youth events. Email [email protected] and ask to be added to the list.

Memorials & HonorariumsMemorials & HonorariumsMemorials & HonorariumsMemorials & Honorariums BUILDING FUND

IN HONOR OF PAT GRANT Curtis & Bettye Rawls

IN MEMORY OF MARTIN W. BATES Betty P. Bates

IN MEMORY OF DANNY JACKSON John & Karen Mitchell

IN MEMORY OF CINDY JOHNSON Albright Realty, Inc. Marcia & Charlie Burnette Kaky & Garland Cassada Perry H. Gravely

MISSIONS

IN HONOR OF THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE WARMING CENTER Harry Dalton

CHOIR ROBES Al & Ann Crouch

ORGAN FUND

Barber-Hardin Sunday School Class Al & Ann Crouch Martie Curran Terry & Vickey Dodge

IN HONOR OF EMILY & JACK COX Bill & Faye Jackson

IN HONOR OF BRENDA & JEFF ETHINGTON Bettye & Curtis Rawls

IN HONOR OF KACK & JIM HARDIN Bill & Faye Jackson

IN HONOR OF JEAN PLOWDEN Caye Gregory

IN HONOR OF GLENN RAWLS Bettye & Curtis Rawls

IN HONOR OF MICHAEL RAWLS Bettye & Curtis Rawls

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE BOOTH Jim Atwater Joan Booth Paul & Mary Cowan Sherry Glenn Agnes Lovaas David & Judy Lyon

IN MEMORY OF KENNETH DILLS Pat Grant

IN MEMORY OF JEAN GAILLARD Bettye & Curtis Rawls

PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

IN MEMORY OF JOHN DICKINSON MCGAVIC Sylvia & Doug Echols

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If you have a prayer request please email it

to [email protected].

This information will be forwarded to the

prayer chain, unless specified as private.

In the interest of privacy considerations for those

concerned, it is our policy not to publish on the

internet the names of people who have requested

prayer. These names are published in our printed

St. John's newsletter and also our Sunday Worship

Bulletin. We appreciate your concerns and

prayers for all those in need.

February 14 Hailey Fowler

February 17 Olivia Grant

February 18 Tom Litten

February 25 Benjamin Bailey

February 26 Mason Gotsch

February 28 Hutch Watson

March 1 Caleb White

March 2 Copeland Crawford

March 7 Chance Lane

George Pratt

March 8 Sam Stevenson

Benjamin Williams

March 10 Luke Callahan

Hudson Lloyd

Win Young IV

If your child (up through age 13) is not listed in the birthday section, please call the church office. This means that we do not have a birth date listed in the computer for your child and we need to update your file!

Sunday, February 11,Sunday, February 11,Sunday, February 11,Sunday, February 11, the sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory

of Ed Rawls’ birthday on February 21

by Betty, Debra, Bryan and grandchildren.

Sunday, February 25, Sunday, February 25, Sunday, February 25, Sunday, February 25, the Gathering Area flowers are given to the Glory of God and

in loving memory of Dr. Jimmy Holler on his 86th birthday

by Lura Holler, his children and grandchildren.

Sunday, February 25,Sunday, February 25,Sunday, February 25,Sunday, February 25, the sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God and in

memory of Bernice and Clayton Lemon

by Jeannine and Allen Heath, the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sunday, March 4,Sunday, March 4,Sunday, March 4,Sunday, March 4, the sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory

of Clarke and Pauline Anderson

by the Anderson family.

Sanctuary Flowers

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When we went to press last month, our last Apportionment payment was in the mail to the SC

Conference. Unfortunately that check never made it to its destination and was returned to us

a week later. We were immediately in contact with the Conference, but were informed that

they could no longer accept apportionment payments for 2017. Accordingly, I regret to inform

you that we were only credited with paying 89% of our apportionments in 2017. Despite this

unfortunate turn of events, St. John’s still gave over $138,000 towards our apportionments and we look

forward to returning to the 100% mark for 2018.

The Finance Team meets again on February 13th when we will be busy reviewing financial results of 2017

and working on a 2018 budget. Please note that if you make your pledge payments online, it is possible

that you may need to set up your payment again for 2018.

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or

under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7, NIV) —Peyton Worley, Finance Team

SCAN TO GIVE! Or you can give online from http:/tinyurl.com/sjgive

NOTE: You can now give online from the St. John’s Website (www.stjohnsrh.org) and go through the member login. As we begin the new year remember that you can give online using your debit or credit card. You can make a one time gift or set up a recurring gift. To give to the general church budget, if you made a pledge, choose "current pledges" in the fund selection drop down menu or choose "gifts and offerings" if you did not make a pledge for 2018. You can also give to several other funds and special offerings through the online giving portal. To get started visit http://www.stjohnsrh.org/#/home/give.

First Light Service 1/14/18 67 Contemporary Worship 115 11 AM Worship 253 Total for Worship Services 435 Sunday School 209

First Light 1/21/18 75 Contemporary Service 165 11 AM Worship 254 Total for Worship Services 464 Sunday School 236

First Light Service 1/28/18 59 Contemporary Worship 134 11 AM Worship 215 Total for Worship Services 408 Sunday School 253

First Light Service 2/4/18 70 Contemporary Service 117 11 AM Worship 142 Total for Worship Services 329 Sunday School 228

Inclement Weather Policy: Inclement Weather Policy: Inclement Weather Policy: Inclement Weather Policy: If inclement weather affects St. John’s Sunday If inclement weather affects St. John’s Sunday If inclement weather affects St. John’s Sunday If inclement weather affects St. John’s Sunday morning worship services, it will be posted on morning worship services, it will be posted on morning worship services, it will be posted on morning worship services, it will be posted on St. John’s social media accounts and the St. John’s social media accounts and the St. John’s social media accounts and the St. John’s social media accounts and the website, emailed via the Opportunities Email website, emailed via the Opportunities Email website, emailed via the Opportunities Email website, emailed via the Opportunities Email

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delayed, the church office will also be closed delayed, the church office will also be closed delayed, the church office will also be closed delayed, the church office will also be closed or delayed. or delayed. or delayed. or delayed.

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Meet our Lovely

Leah Drummeter

Our GuestsOur GuestsOur GuestsOur Guests The St. John’s Family would like to thank our guests for worshipping with us. If you see a friend or neighbor listed, please thank them for

visiting and invite them to come again.

Ashton Blackmon

Sunovia Blackwell

Olivia Bouldin

Sandy Britt

Mitch Brown

Mary May & Ken Browne

Mike Burgess

Donna Bustle

Amanda, Nate, Aniston & Colby Chisom

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Dickerson

Sandra & Ryan Doherty

Sam Epps

Malcolm & Debbie Faulkenberry

Melanie, Ella & Annelise Forrester

Ken Hudson

Alton & Janice Hyatt

Wendy Hudson Jacoby

Katie Lail

Chip McDaniel

Joe & Evelyn McLeish

Ginny Myers

Cecilia Nettleton

Cali Norton

Jeff & Reagan Pilcher, Jade & James Infinger

Mary Leila, Buddy & Luther Robinson

Joy & Christopher Snyder

Bill Taylor

Kristin Tripp

Annie Westerman

Elizabeth Williams

Patrick Williams

We are delighted to reintroduce you to our “Lovely Leah.”

Leah’s hometown is Martinsburg, West Virginia where

some of her family still reside. Growing up Leah was a

member of a local Methodist church where she also served

in the nursery. Later, Leah attended Loyola University in

Chicago, Illinois where she received a degree in Political

Science. In 2017, Leah officially became a member of our

Rock Hill community when she accepted a position as a

grant writer for the city.

We are so grateful that Leah’s fellow co-worker, Elizabeth

Morgan, invited Leah to try our wonderful church. Soon

after visiting St. John’s, Leah inquired about working in the

nursery. She was a perfect fit! Leah is one of our ladies

that is willing to serve wherever we need her the most that

Sunday. When asked why she enjoys serving in the

nursery Leah stated, “I love seeing how quickly all the kids

change and grow. Some of them have changed so much in

just the past year it's hard to believe!”

When Leah has some free time to herself, she loves

traveling to any beach at all, cooking, and reading. When

not working or traveling, she loves to spend time with her

immediate family, which include 3 furry babies, Luna, Bella,

and Lady. Leah loves coffee, her favorite color is purple,

and her favorite flower is the gerber daisy. A bible verse

that greatly speaks to her is Psalm 71:14, “As for me, I will

always have hope. I will praise you more and more.”

St. John’s United Methodist Church is grateful Leah feels

called to serve our children in the nursery every Sunday

Please feel to stop by the nursery to reintroduce yourself to

this lovable lady and to thank her for choosing to care for

our babies.

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SUNDAY (February 11) Scout Sunday 9:00 a.m. - First Light Service—Sanctuary - Contemporary Service—The Core 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal—#219 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship - Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. - Cherished Adult Lunch—SJC 2:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 4:00 p.m. - Brownie Scouts—#239 - Stephen Ministry Supervision-#211 - Confirmation Class—Huddleston Hall 5:00 p.m. - Senior Choristers (3rd-5th grades) #235 - Junior Choristers (1st & 2nd grades)#240 - Cherub Choir (3-5 yr. olds) #237 6:00 p.m. - Chancel Ringers—#209 6:30 p.m. - Unity of Rock Hill—#316 - Men’s Chorus—#219 MONDAY (February 12) 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC - Worship Team—#228 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Girl Scout - Beth Moore Bible Study—#311 7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study—#138 8:30 p.m. - Late Night Men’s Bible Study—#138 TUESDAY (February 13) 10:00 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study—#228 - Love In Action Circle—#211 12:30 p.m. - Beginning Mindfulness—#310 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:45 p.m. - Pancake Breakfast—SJC 7:00 p.m. - Finance Team—#228 WEDNESDAY (February 14) 6:00 a.m. - UMMen’s Power Breakfast @Ebenezer Grill 10:00 a.m. - Covenant Bible Study—#228 11:30 a.m. - Ash Wednesday—Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. - Ash Wednesday—Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. - St. John’s Praise Band Practice—The Core - Chancel Choir Practice—#219 THURSDAY (February 15) 10:30 a.m. - Golden Bells—#209 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:00 p.m. - Jam Session—Gathering Area 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts FRIDAY (February 16) 5:00 p.m. - Basketball Games—SJC SATURDAY (February 17) Basketball Games—SJC

Sanctuary Ushers (9 & 11 a.m.) Ned Stafford (chairperson), Dan Johnson, Jerry Magliolo,

Tony Morgan, Rick Mickle, Robert Young, Jim Gill, Ronnie Wallace, Bill Graves, Richard Jones, Kenny Smith

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: Set Up: Mark & Vicki Stevens Greeters: The Smrekar Family Ushers: Troy Motz & Erik Martin

Acolytes and Crucifer Coordinator: Brook Nies Acolyte: Claire Dannelly

Altar Guild: Lynn & David Harris

Pew Pad Collector: Louise Hoffman

Sunday, February 18 - Saturday, February 24

SUNDAY (February 18) First Sunday in Lent 9:00 a.m. - First Light Service—Sanctuary - Contemporary Service—The Core - Sunday Perks—Gathering Area 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal—#219 - Stephen Ministry Prayer Time—The Chapel 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship - Sanctuary 2:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 4:00 p.m. - BASIC Rehearsal—The Core - Confirmation Class—Huddleston Hall 5:00 p.m. - Quest (6th-12th graders)—The Core - Senior Choristers (3rd-5th grades) #235 - Junior Choristers (1st & 2nd grades)#240 - Cherub Choir (3-5 yr. olds) #237 6:00 p.m. - Chancel Ringers—#209 6:30 p.m. - Unity of Rock Hill—#316 - Men’s Chorus—#219 MONDAY (February 19) 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Beth Moore Bible Study—#311 7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study—#138 8:30 p.m. - Late Night Men’s Bible Study—#138 TUESDAY (February 20) 10:00 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study—#228 12:30 p.m. - Beginning Mindfulness—#310 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 7:00 p.m. - SPRC—#228 WEDNESDAY (February 21) 6:00 a.m. - UMMen’s Power Breakfast @Ebenezer Grill 10:00 a.m. - Covenant Bible Study—#228 - Susanna Wesley Circle @ Amelies’ 12:00 p.m. - Taize Service/Lunch-Chapel/Huddleston Hall 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice—#219 7:30 p.m. - St. John’s Praise Band Practice—The Core THURSDAY (February 22) 10:30 a.m. - Golden Bells—#209 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:00 p.m. - Jam Session—Gathering Area 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts FRIDAY (February 23) Quest Winter Retreat - Basketball Games SATURDAY (February 24) - Basketball Games

Sanctuary Ushers (9 & 11 a.m.) Lloyd Case (chairperson), Chuck Hall, Buddy Motz, Paul Watson,

Nelson Wright, Al Crouch, Roger Owens, Douglas Hall, Ken Becknell, Mel Miller, Mitch Grant

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: Set Up: Kurt & Betsy Woodlief Greeters: The Woodlief Family

Ushers: Terry Florence

Acolyte: Claire Dannelly


Pew Pad Collector: Darrell Williams

Opening Trustee: Kurt Woodlief

As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . . As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . . As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . . As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . .

Sunday, February 11 - Saturday, February 17

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SUNDAY (March 4) 3rd Sunday in Lent 9:00 a.m. - First Light—Sanctuary - Contemporary Services—The Core 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal—#219 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship - Sanctuary 2:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 4:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class-Huddleston Hall - BASIC Rehearsal-The Core 5:00 p.m. - Financial Peace—#311 - Senior Choristers (3rd-5th grades) #235 - Junior Choristers (1st & 2nd grades)#240 - Cherub Choir (3-5 yr. olds) #237 - Quest (6th-12th grades) - The Core Quest Parent Meeting included 6:00 p.m. - Chancel Ringers—#209 - iServe (3rd-5th grades) - #231 6:30 p.m. - Unity of Rock Hill—#316 MONDAY (March 5) 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Beth Moore Bible Study—#311 7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study—#138 8:30 p.m. - Late Night Men’s Bible Study—#138 TUESDAY (March 6) 10:00 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study—#228 12:30 p.m. - Beginning Mindfulness- #310 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC WEDNESDAY (March 7) 6:00 a.m. - UMMen’s Power Breakfast @Ebenezer Grill 10:00 a.m. - Covenant Bible Study—#228 12:00 p.m. - Taize Service/Lunch-Huddleston Hall 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir—#219 7:30 p.m. - St. John’s Praise Band Practice—The Core THURSDAY (March 8) 10:30 a.m. - Golden Bells—#209 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:00 p.m. - Jam Session—Gathering Area 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts FRIDAY (March 9) SATURDAY (March 10)

Sanctuary Ushers (9 & 11 a.m.) Jimmy Bailey (chairperson), Fred Faircloth, Bill Jackson, David LeGrande, John Sheets, Ray Smith, William White, David Lyon,

Patrick Hamilton, Richard Hill, Al Crouch

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: Set Up: Joe Arnold & Brandon Sick

Greeters: The Hughes Family Ushers: Gene Parrish & Lollie Haselden

Altar Guild: Maureen & Wayne McDonald

Pew Pad Collector: Bob & Peggy Gardner

Opening Trustee: Suzanne Harnois

Sunday, February 25 - Saturday, March 3

SUNDAY (February 25) 2nd Sunday in Lent 9:00 a.m. - First Light Service—Sanctuary - Contemporary Service—The Core 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal—#219 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship—Sanctuary 2:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 4:00 p.m. - Brownie Scouts—#239 - Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed. #211 - Confirmation Class—Huddleston Hall 5:00 p.m. - Spiritual Concert—Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. - Financial Peace—#311 6:30 p.m. - Unity of Rock Hill—#316 MONDAY (February 26) 5:00 p.m. - Hunger Outreach Meal Delivery 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Girl Scouts—#240 - Beth Moore Bible Study—#311 7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study—#138 8:30 p.m. - Late Night Men’s Bible Study—#138 TUESDAY (February 27) 10:00 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study—#228 12:30 p.m. - Beginning Mindfulness—#310 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC WEDNESDAY (February 28) 6:00 a.m. - UMMen’s Power Breakfast @Ebenezer Grill 10:00 a.m. - Covenant Bible Study—#228 12:00 p.m. - Taize Service/Lunch-Huddleston Hall 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir—#219 7:30 p.m. - St. John’s Praise Band Practice—The Core THURSDAY (March 1) 10:30 a.m. - Golden Bells 2:00 p.m. - Get Fit—Huddleston Hall 5:30 p.m. - Basketball Practice—SJC 6:00 p.m. - Jam Session—Gathering Area 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts FRIDAY (March 2) SATURDAY (March 3) 4:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts—SJC

Sunday, March 4 - Saturday, March 10

Sanctuary Ushers (9 & 11 a.m.) Hugh Bates (chairperson), Dave Sumwalt, Doug Sumwalt, Buddy Hall, John Thomas, Tom Templeton, John Bucy, Doug Echols, Max

Marks, Joel Hamilton, Tom Gibson

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: Set Up: Jamie Caldwell, Jessica Gonzalez

Greeters: The Gonzalez Family Ushers: Peyton Worley & Scott Cope


Pew Pad Collector: Jodie Roberts-Smith

Opening Trustee: Brian Vaughan

As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . . As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . . As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . . As members of St. John’s we faithfully participate in it ministries by serving as . . .

CHURCH STAFF Pastoral Staff Automated Line—327-5541 then extension number: Rev. Debra Quilling Smith .......................................................................................... ext. 224, (803) 467-6251, [email protected] Rev. Rett Haselden .................................................................................................. ext. 223, (843) 907-0608, [email protected] Programing Staff Jenifer Crawford (Dir. of Christian Education) ................................................................... ext. 228, (c)417-3974, [email protected] Sarah D. Crockford (Director of Children) ....................................................................... ext. 232, (c)517-8004, [email protected] Val Kenney (Director of Youth Ministries) ........................................................................... ext. 230, (c) 322-2909, [email protected] Linda Greene (Director of After-School) ......................................................................... ext. 235, (c)389-6823, [email protected] Katie Goodwin (Director of Preschool) ............................................................................. ext. 238, (c)322-1071, [email protected] Stephanie Ansley (Nursery Administrator) ............................................................................................... ext. 256, [email protected] Ce Ce Bucy (Director of New Member Ministries) .................................................................... ext. 221, (h) 324-4812, [email protected] Music Ministries Justin L. Addington (Director of Music/Organist) ................................................................................. ext. 227, [email protected] Dallas Ball (Contemporary Worship Coordinator)...................................................................................................dallas@stjohnsrh.org Support Staff Mellissa J. Howie (Administrative Assistant) ............................................................................................ ext. 233, [email protected] Sharon Booth (Financial Coordinator) ........................................................................................................ ext. 222, [email protected] Nate Thompson (Sexton) ........................................................................................................................................................... ext. 234

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