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Worship Services for Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. — Psalm 46

October 29th is Reformation Sunday.  Join us for our 10:30 a.m. service at St. John’s or online on our Facebook page with a video recorded service that will be available by Sunday morning. Both services are led by the Rev. Cheryl Fox. Continue reading

Worship Services for October 22, 2023

Then He said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then He said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22

All are invited to join us for our in-person worship service at 10:30 am this coming Sunday at St. John’s.  If you are unable to attend, please join Pastor Fox with her weekly recorded service on our Facebook page (the text for the video is in the attached PDF file found below). Continue reading

Quilt and Pajama Show and Sale

Two of our congregants have been working for the past year making handmade quilts, pajamas and home accents.  These will all now be on sale. Funds raised will support the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (Rock Point Mission) in Arizona.  We also invite you to come and also SEE all the quilts that they have made!

These beautiful homemade items are perfect gifts for the holidays.  Some of them were especially made for the holidays, children, and others are perfect for year-round use.

The sale is on Friday, November 3rd, 2023, from 10 am – to 6 pm and Saturday, November 4th, from 9 am to 1 pm at St. John’s!

Worship Services for Sunday October 15, 2023

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. — Philippians 4

All are invited and welcome at St. John’s.  Our in-person service is at 10:30 a.m. and our recorded video service can be found on our Facebook page on Sunday morning.  The service bulletin for the video service is a link below.  It contains the scripture readings, prayers and liturgy for the service and may also be used for personal study and reflection. Continue reading

Worship Services for Sunday, October 8, 2023

sunrise light

Restore us, O God of hosts; show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. — Psalm 80:7

You are invited to join us this coming Sunday for our weekly worship services.  We will meet in-person at St. John’s for our service with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.  For those unable to join us, we will have a recorded video posted on our Facebook page by Sunday morning.  Both services will be led by our vicar, the Rev. Cheryl Fox. Continue reading

Joint Worship Service with Community United Methodist Church, October 1, 2023

path hiking mountaineering

Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths. — Psalm 25:3

This is a very special Sunday! We will have a joint worship service with the Williams Community United Methodist Church as we celebrate World Communion Sunday.  The Rev. George Barcus and the congregation will meet with us at 10:30 am for the service at St. John’s.  There will be an anthem sung by a joint choir.  Holy Communion will be served as part of the service. Continue reading

Worship Services for Sunday, September 24, 2023

I will ponder the glorious splendor of your majesty and all your marvelous works. Psalm 145:5

You are invited to join us at 10:30 AM this Sunday morning at St. John’s for our weekly service.  If you are unable to join us in person, please join with Pastor Fox on our Facebook page this Sunday for a recorded video service. The text/bulletin for the video service is attached below for you.  This Continue reading

Blessing of the Animals

pet dog childOn October 1st, from 12:30 PM to 2 PM, we will host the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s.  This is a community event, and there is no cost involved. Bring your pets, big or tiny, to receive a special blessing, and you will also receive a St. Francis medallion that you can place on collar or in a Continue reading

Worship Service for Sunday, September 17, 2023

Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. – Matthew 18

You are invited to join us for our service at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday at St. John’s.  We will not have a video service this week, but they will resume next week on our Facebook page.  We will again have the Rev. Michael Girlinghouse as our guest pastor, while Pastor Fox is recuperating at home.  Pastor Fox plans to join us back at St. John’s on Septmeber 24th. Continue reading

Worship Service for Sunday, September 10, 2023 – God’s Work. Our Hands.

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. — Romans 13

This Sunday we welcome our guest pastor, the Rev. Michael Girlinghouse.  Pastor Mike will be with us this Sunday and next, September 17th.  Our services will be at 10:30 a.m.  We will not have a video service this week and next.  All are invited and all are welcome to join us! Continue reading