Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our 2024 graduates listed below.

Abby Anderson, Bullitt Central High School, Shepherdsville KY. Niece of Fr. Jeremy & Jessica Shelton

Jadyn Anderson, Brooke Point High School, Stafford VA, he will attend Old Dominion University to study cybersecurity.  Grandnephew of Marlene Gray.

Ashleigh Anne Binz, Clemson University – Summa Cum Laude – double major in Marketing and in Management.  Daughter of Joe & Chrissy Binz.

Haley Elizabeth Bryan, College of Charleston – Summa Cum Laude – double major in History and also in the Classics.  She will attend College of Charleston in the fall for her master’s degree and also has a graduate assistantship.  She was also accepted to the University of York and the University of Wales in the UK.  Daughter of Flip & Katrina Bryan.

Evan Brice Burbage, Georgetown High School, Georgetown SC.  Great grandson of Edith Dixon.

Benjamin Turner Dixon, Ashley Ridge High School, Summerville.  He will attend the University of SC in the fall.  Grandson of Edith Dixon.

Ethan Konicek, Southern Illinois University with his Law Degree.  He has been hired by the Rammelkamp Bradley law firm in Jacksonville IL. Grandson of Charlotte Rappley.

John Erik Lester, Academic Magnet High School, Charleston SC.  He will attend Honors College of the University of South Carolina in the fall.  Son of John & Kristina Lester.

(Pictured above: Bishop Chip Edgar and Father Jeremy Shelton at our 2023 Confirmation Service)

Mark your calendars. June 23rd, Bishop Mark Lawrence will join us in worship for our Confirmation service. Following the service we will have a light reception to celebrate the confirmands and welcome the bishop. More info to come.

• Over the team's preparation as we discern the best resources to share with our brothers and sisters in Uganda.

• Please send Timothy Griggs a couple of pictures of your "unique" items or experiences to auction with a suggested donation by Monday, June 24th. We are looking for anything household, an interesting gadget, thingamabob or whoseywhatsits for the auction. For example the framed Charleston photos pictured below.

For more information contact Terri Porcher.

The month of June the vestry has set aside as intentional “staff appreciation” month at St. John’s Parish Church. As you know we have an amazing group that works day to day so that we can draw near to Christ and minister in His name. Please take this opportunity to thank them --Agnes, JoAnn, Lori, Mark, Rob, Sally, Timothy and our Rector, Jeremy-- for all they do, for choosing this church and for saying YES to God’s call on their lives.

Like members of the vestry, you probably know how blessed we are because of them. This month we have an opportunity to let them know. Be creative. Be intentional, and share with our staff your appreciation and love. 

We are grateful to Andy who donated and did a great job making these for us. If you signed up for a name tag, please remember to pick yours up Sunday. If you already have your name tag, please remember to wear it each Sunday. 

Thanks to our wonderful Sunday school teachers, Claudia and Ron Boyce! Click here to see part of a lesson they taught on the Trinity. Can't do it without our volunteers.

We need adult volunteers to serve our nursery and preschool children each Sunday. Would you consider signing up to help a couple of Sundays so we can continue to pour into the next generation?

Ushers

Genesis 3:1-21
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 4:13-18
Mark 3:20-35

The flowers were given to the glory of God.

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If you would like to dedicate Altar Flowers in 2024 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.