Join us Sunday, October 4 at 4PM, for a liturgy of the Blessing of the Animals at Resurrection Hall. We will have treats for pets and humans alike. This is a great opportunity for fellowship for the whole family.

Don't forget, our catechesis classes for confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation start this Sunday, October 4. All adults are welcome to join Fr. Joe Gasbarre at 9AM in the atrium at Haut Gap (down the hall past the library). Youth will meet in the afternoon with Rob Schluter. There will be a special liturgy during our service this Sunday for those participating in these classes. For more information, please contact Fr. Joe and Rob, respectively.

Men, come join us for a night of food, fellowship and music. Our pit masters will serve venison, boar, shrimp, alligator and a whole lot more. Registration is $100 with the goal of having 100 attendees to contribute the proceeds to the building fund for the kitchen in our new facilities. Register online or sign up in person on Sunday in the Connection Corridor at Haut Gap.

The Haut Gap Fall Festival is Friday, October 9. We need volunteers to help with the popular donut and s'mores booths. Volunteers should arrive at 9:30, and the event ends at 11:20. Also, we are asking for donations of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows for the s'mores. This was Mark Hocutt's speciality, and we would love to honor his legacy by continuing to offer this to the kids. Please let Lucy Jones know if you can help.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry group will meet on October 10 in Resurrection Hall at 11:15 (after DHC). Please come to share projects and proposals and to see our new storage cabinet. Not yet a member but interested in crafting or learning about it? Come join us. For more information, contact Susan Neville or Polly Sosnowski.

Mark your calendar to join us at 3PM, October 17, for a fall festival to help raise funds for the Mission Trip to Peru. We will have music, hotdogs, chili, a dessert auction, games, and animals for the kids to feed. Join us at Creative Beginnings - 3634 Mary Ann Point Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455.

We are looking for volunteers to serve in our Pre-K, 1st–2nd Grade, and 3rd–5th Grade classes. No lesson preparation is required for assistant teachers. Simply join the class, support the lead teacher, and help our children stay engaged in the lesson. For more information contact Angie Baughman.

We are excited to prepare another wonderful year of Sunday School at St. John’s Parish Church! Children 3 years old through 5th grade are invited to join us each Sunday as we learn about God’s love through Bible stories, prayer, crafts, music, and fellowship. Parents, please see Angie Baughman after Sunday's service to complete a 2026–2027 Sunday School registration form and sign the photo release authorization for your child.

The Feeding of the Multitude is an annual event hosted by 24+ participating churches and held at Berkeley Electric on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Its purpose is to provide a Thanksgiving meal to people in need on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. Our objective is to feed our guests both spiritually and physically, and to be instruments for the Holy Spirit to grow the Kingdom. We are blessed that the Feeding is a vehicle for us to serve our Lord as one church centered around Jesus Christ, and to strengthen relationships with Christians from different backgrounds.

The flowers were given to the glory of God
and in loving memory of Henry F. & Evelyn Hart Rivers
by their family.
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If you would like to dedicate Altar Flowers in 2026 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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