St. John's Parish Church - Newsletter for January 30, 2025
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St. John's Parish Church - Newsletter for January 30, 2025
Radiance Tea - Baby Shower Edition

Radiance Tea - Baby Shower Edition

3PM - This Saturday, February 1, 2025

This year's Radiance Tea is to support the Lowcountry Pregnancy Center. Ladies are encouraged to bring a new baby item to the tea to supply the 'Baby Boutique' with clothing, blankets, books and bath items which parents can receive following the completion of a parenting class. And also to supply the 'Because We Care' program with diapers, wipes, formula and other essentials. (A package of diapers enters you into a raffle giveaway. — Sizes 4, 5 and 6 are the most popular.) Click here if you would like to give a large ticket item from the LPC wishlist.

RSVP to Katie Blonchek (508) 364-0380

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/events/radiance-tea-baby-shower-edition/2025-02-01

Sunday School: Prayer

Sunday School: Prayer

The Prayer Team is offering a discussion on Timothy Keller’s journey of discovery through the psalms called Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00AM starting this Sunday, February 2 at Haut Gap. Look for the sign outside the classrooms.

For more information, contact Frank Ward. Purchase your book through the link above, or contact Lori Moore to order your copy.

Click here for an outline and schedule for this class. 

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/news/sunday-school-prayer

Lay Pastoral Care

St. John’s Parish Church provides meals whenever the need arises for those dealing with injury, illness or other extenuating circumstances. Currently, our parish has several members dealing with surgeries, broken bones or hospitalization. Please prayerfully consider helping to provide meals through this ministry. Contact Sherry Fox to sign up to help.

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/news/lay-pastoral-care

Election Results from Annual Meeting

Results of the two elections are as follows:

Vestry:
Richard Baughman
Ashley Grandin
Jeff Lamberson
Debbie Reynolds

Convention Delegates:
Nathan Gilkeson
Ben Dixon
Andy Norman
Polly Sosnowski

Alternate Delegates:
Debbie Hawkins
Chadwick Becks
Jen Leitch
Frank Ward

2025 Christian Men's Conference

2025 Christian Men's Conference

February 7 - 9

Deadline to register: TODAY, January 30.

The 2025 Christian Men’s Conference will be held at Lutheridge Camp & Conference Center, a 160-acre wooded retreat center in Arden, NC. We are thrilled to have Todd Fields returning as our Praise Leader, and Shay Gaillard will serve as our Chaplain for the weekend. 

For more infomation visit:

https://christianmensconference.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e029928d0cb09f7144088d10&id=a20f2143b6&e=3ebf936d72

Click Here to Register
Help Support Haut Gap Middle School

Help Support Haut Gap Middle School

Support Teachers & Students of Haut Gap Middle School by:

  • Stock the Rewards Supply Store
  • Donate tissue and sanitizing wipes

Click here for a list of items and drop them off Sunday morning in the Connection Corridor by February 23.

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/news/help-support-haut-gap-middle-school

Men's Group Starts New Study

Men's Group Starts New Study

The Thursday evening Men's Group is starting a new study February 6 - March 20. Led by Sam Gervais and Heath Gunther, they will read through J-Curve by Paul E. Miller. 

The J-Curve maps the ups and downs of daily life onto the story of Jesus. It grounds our journeys, not in some abstract idea, but in union with Christ and his work of love. Understanding our lives in light of the J-Curve roots our hope, centers our love, and tethers our faith to Christ.

For more information, contact Heath Gunther.

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/news/mens-group-starts-new-study--94

Valentine’s Day Card Opportunity for Charleston County Youth Detention Center

Valentine’s Day Card Opportunity for Charleston County Youth Detention Center

While our big drive for cards is at Easter and Christmas, we wanted to let you know about this opportunity to send a Valentine's card to the youth in February. Children are welcome to take part by writing or drawing Valentines! Just remember, sign first names only or “a friend,” use print only and don’t seal the envelopes. If you do multiples, please rubber band them together before dropping them off.

Turn in cards to Chrissy Binz, Libby Puckette or the church office by Sunday, February 9.  Any chance we get, we love for our parishioners to point these youths to Jesus Christ, so please join us in sharing the Good News with them this Valentine's Day. If you prefer to donate snack items for the bags, please contact Chrissy or Libby for specific needs.

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/news/valentine-s-day-card-opportunity-for-detention-center-youth

Uganda Oyster Roast Fundraiser

Uganda Oyster Roast Fundraiser

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 3:00-6:00PM

Mark your calendars to join us for live music, chili, hot dogs, desserts, Christian fellowship and oysters. We will also provide sodas, water, and juice boxes.  

What you need to bring:

  • your own specialty beverage, chair, and bug spray,
  • your neighbors and friends,
  • an empty stomach and open heart

Your generous donations fund Uganda Clergy Children's Scholarships. Click here for a PDF with more info about the scholarships. 

Bohicket Farms - 1364 Harts Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/events/uganda-oyster-roast-fundraiser/2025-02-22

Upcoming ARDF Trips

Upcoming ARDF Trips

ARDF has a handful of upcoming trips to assist with efforts in western North Carolina. Click here for more info. They also give an update on the wildfires in Southern California and ARDF's relief efforts there as well.

Nursery, Preschool, First & Second Grade

Nursery, Preschool, First & Second Grade

Sign up to assist our nursery and Sunday school classes. They're lots of fun and all the materials are prepared for you ahead of time. All you need to do is show up and have fun with the kids.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FAFAC2EA2FDC43-54389554-february#/

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Community Groups

Community Groups

Looking to get plugged in? Click here to download the current schedule for our community groups.

For more infomation visit:

http://stjohnsparishchurch.com/news/community-groups

Epiphany Calendar of Events

Epiphany Calendar of Events

February 1 - 3:00PM
Radiance Women's Tea
for Lowcountry Pregnancy Center

February 2 - 10:00AM
Annual Bishop's Visitation
with reception for Bishop Edgar

February 7-9
Christian Men's Conference
at Lutheridge

February 22 - 3:00PM
Uganda Oyster Roast Fundraiser
Uganda Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund

February 23 - 10:00AM
World Mission Sunday

February 28 - March 1
Visionary Family Conference
at St. Michael's Church

Lowcountry Pregnancy Center

Lowcountry Pregnancy Center

Lowcountry Pregnancy Center (LPC) exists to provide life affirming reproductive health and family services in a compassionate Christian environment. Some services they provide are pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, nurse consultations, post-abortion support, parenting classes, fatherhood classes, baby supplies, prayer support and more. St. John’s continues to support LPC yearly with contributions from our outreach budget, and this Saturday, the Women's Radiance Tea is collecting supplies to donate to LPC. Contact Libby Puckette or Katie Blonchek for more information.

The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

Sunday, February 2

This Week's Readings

Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 84
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40

Sermon

Bp. Chip Edgar

A Prayer for our Parish

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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For more infomation visit:

https://tithely.app.link/stjohnsparishchurch

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Johns Island, SC
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