Please remember to turn in your 2026 Operating Budget pledge cards as well as your Higher Ground capital campaign pledge cards by this Sunday, November 16 at the latest. Drop them in the offering plate on Sunday, drop them off at Resurrection Hall or give them to Sally Dixon. If you did not receive one or misplaced yours, ask Sally.

The Operation Christmas Child outreach deadline is approaching. If you did not get a box and would like one, they are available at Resurrection Hall until we run out. After that, you may use your own shoebox for packing or go online to pack one! Please remember that if your toy requires batteries, please include them in the box with a few extra as well. Boxes are due back by this Sunday, November 16. You may drop them off at Resurrection Hall or bring to church at Haut Gap. Remember to pray for your recipient and his/her family. Thank you for participating in this wonderful evangelism opportunity. 

Mark your calendars. The Feeding of the Multitude this year will be November 22, noon - 3PM at Berkeley Electric. We are collecting bags of groceries and will need volunteers to help on the 22nd. Click the link below for the list of items we are collecting for the bags.

Drop-off day for bags: Wednesday, November 19

Join us at 5pm, November 30, in Resurrection Hall as we prepare for the Advent season. We will have a time of devotion, build advent wreaths (or refresh one you already have), learn about St Nicholas, and eat dinner. This is an opportunity for all of us to prepare our hearts for the season of Advent.

We will have confirmation classes this December to prepare for our bishop's visit in February. If you or your child is interested in being confirmed, please let us know. For youth 7th grade and up, contact Rob Schluter. Adults, please contact Fr Jeremy.

A special thanks to Kristi Becks for taking photos at this year's Trunk 'n Treat. Click the link below to take a look.

Please remember when writing checks to the church to use "St. John's Parish Church" on the name line then, the purpose on the memo line. The bank works with more than one St. John's and will not accept checks unless the name matches exactly. Thank you.

Our Sunday School kids have been learning about Moses, a faithful shepherd who listened to God’s voice, along with other Bible heroes like Jonah and David. Each lesson teaches stewardship and thanksgiving, helping children grow in gratitude and faith.

We’re so thankful for our amazing volunteers who make each Sunday special! As we move into Advent and Christmas, we look forward to a special program on December 21, led by Angie Baughman, Julie Stroble and Kristi Beck.

Lowcountry Pregnancy Center (LPC) exists to provide life-affirming reproductive health and family services in a compassionate Christian environment. St. John’s Parish Church continues to support LPC yearly with contributions from our outreach budget. In years past, we have participated in baby showers through the DHC and the baby bottle ministry, where parishioners can collect their loose change for the organization. Contact Libby Puckette for more information.

The flowers were given to the glory of God
and in memory of our dad, Fred Nordmeyer,
by his girls, Sue, Sally & Sheri.
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If you would like to dedicate Altar Flowers in 2025 in honor or remembrance of a loved one, please contact Sally at sdixon@stjohnsparish.net.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Together we are united with the saints of the household of God; built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself being the cornerstone. In Christ alone our church is being joined together, and is growing into a holy temple of the Lord by the Spirit. By Your wisdom may we discern what You want us to build; Through Jesus Christ our Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit,

Amen.

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