by Amy Simons | Apr 30, 2015 | devotions
“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a...
by Amy Simons | Mar 3, 2015 | devotions, parish life
Recently, St. John’s team of ushers and greeters gained a new recruit. This is really terrific. Really! I love that people are finding ways to bless others and themselves through worship and service in the St. John’s community. It didn’t take long...
by Amy Simons | Feb 3, 2015 | Christmas Outreach Baskets, outreach
A big THANK YOU! to all who participated in our Christmas Basket Outreach! Eighty nine baskets full of food and other goodies were delivered on Dec. 22nd to Rosien Towers Senior Housing that is just a block away from St John’s. Many hands helped to sort, count,...
by Amy Simons | Dec 2, 2014 | outreach
We’ve been getting ready since November and now we’re in the home stretch! Mark your calendars and plan to help pack our Christmas Outreach Baskets following each of the services on Sunday, December 21. We’ll also need some volunteers to help load...
by Amy Simons | Nov 6, 2014 | leadership, stewardship, vestry
Our fall stewardship campaign is underway! This is the time of year when we take stock of our blessings and gifts and how we can give back to St. John’s. We have many blessings for which to be thankful. Our rector has been with us three years and our average...