Join us this Sunday 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.

St. John's Parish Church hopes to point the youth at the Charleston County Youth Detention Center to Jesus by blessing them with fifty Jesus bags this Christmas. The Detention Center houses 13-17 year-old youth, mostly males with a few females. We can bless them with bags filled with items for personal hygiene, snacks and Christmas Cards. Take a look at the list and consider donating to help reach these youths.

Join us at 4pm, Sunday December 21 for Christmas Under the Pines, a service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist. This will be our first service at Church Place, and we invite you to come early at 3:30pm if you would like to walk the grounds and see the property. Following the service, we will have dinner and a time of fellowship. Be sure to bring a comfortable chair and dress appropriately for the weather, as this is an outdoor service.

Church Place - 1655 Main Rd. Johns Island, 29455

Philip Bryan has hand crafted several wooden boxes to help raise funds for building on the new property. They are available for pickup at Resurrection Hall with a donation to the Building Fund. Come take a look while supplies last. All proceeds go directly to the Building Fund.

We are once again blessed to have our Christmas Eve service at Hart Meadows Ranch. Join us for a truly blessed evening as we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ.

Hart Meadows Ranch - 2837 Edenvale Rd, Johns Island

2026 Parish Calendars are here and currently available in Resurrection Hall! Each month features a different photo of our parish family, and the back features the Parish Photo we took on Pentecost Sunday. Suggested donations are $50 per calendar, and all proceeds go directly to the Building Fund. Get yours while supplies last.

November 30th:
First Sunday in Advent
10AM | Haut Gap Middle School

November 30th:
Lighting the Way - A Night of Advent Preparation
5PM | Resurrection Hall

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 Susan Baker, Angie Baughman, Kristi Beck and Julie Stroble.

Ushers serve an important role in the life of St. John’s Parish Church on Sundays and other special services. They greet everyone as they enter the sanctuary, hand out prayer lists and other papers as needed. They also assist newcomers to find their way - whether to find a place to sit, locate the nursery or to find the restroom. Ushers also help to collect the offering and present it at the altar. When it is time to receive communion, they help the congregation know when it is the proper time to come forward. Another very important role of an usher is to count attendance at worship services.  If you would like to find out more about being an usher, please contact Sally Dixon.

The flowers were given to the glory of God
and in memory of Christine Jacques & Fred Nordmeyer
by Linda Jacques Hihn & Sally Dixon.
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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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