Come worship with us on Sunday morning!
Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. We are never too old or too young to learn more about the Word of God!
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Worship Service begins at 10:45 a.m. Hear God's message in the sermon ... sing songs of praise...pray. Join together in fellowship as we seek to follow Christ's teachings.
We love to sing and make melody to the Lord at St. John's. Our chancel choir and a bell choir are an integral part of our worship. So whether you like to sit back and listen or make a joyful noise, you will feel right at home. If you have a talent for singing or playing an instrument and would like to share your gift with us, just let us know!
We, as St. John's United Methodist Church, covenant within the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church to commit ourselves as individuals and as a church to work diligently, faithfully and boldly as evangelists for Jesus Christ. We will proclaim the good news of the gospel and invite those who are disillusioned, broken, hopeless, hungry, and lost to experience Jesus in our midst. In the name of Jesus Christ, we commit our church to have open doors, open minds, and open hearts.
Welcome and Announcements
* Passing the Peace of Christ
Prayer of Illumination:
Author of grace and our Eternal Guide: As we make our pilgrimage through this life, shed your light upon your way, lest we slip or go astray. Speak to us in the recorded witness of synagogue and church that through the Spirit’s interpretation of the Scriptures we may find direction and strength; through Christ Jesus, the Shepherd of our souls. Amen.
The Introit
The Lighting of the Altar Candles
* Call To Worship (L: Leader; P: People)
L: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!
P: God has blessed us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!
L: Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; le the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord.
P: The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
(The United Methodist Book of Worship, Copyright © 1992)
"Take My Life, and Let It Be"
Opening Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you created us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in you. Grant to us piety of heart and strength of purpose that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, and no weakness from doing it. In your light may we see life clearly and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Proclamation & Response
Psalter (L:Leader; P: People) - UMH 758, Psalm 63: 1-8
Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 55: 1-9
Chancel Choir
The Good News For Children - Charlie White
Epistle Lesson - 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13
"savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us"
* Gospel Lesson - Luke 13: 1-9
"An Invitation to R & R"
The Giving of Our Tithes Gifts
The Offertory
- * The Dexology:
Praise God from Whom all Blessing flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly Host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Goast. Amen.
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
A Service of Word and Table II (UMH 12-15)
The Lord's Prayer
Breaking the Bread
Giving The Bread And Cup
Communion Songs: 367, 369, 370, 374, 375, 377, 378
* Hymn of Grace 384 - BEECHER
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
* The Leading of the Light Into the World
* Benediction
* Postlude
Worship Leader: Charlie White
Scripture Reader: Jennifer Sartor
Greeters: Ute and Horst Lautier
Ushers: Jack Garrett, Phil Jones, Chuck Reed and Charlie Staats
Guests and Vistors - Whoever you are and regardless of your status in life, we always welcome you. We hope you experienced the warmth of welcoming fellowship and Christian love in our midst today. Please visit and worship with us again soon.
Sunday Evening - Evening Bible Hour
- 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Simple Meal (Bring whatever you have)
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Children Program (Fun activities while learning about the bible)
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Youth Program
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Bible Hour (Similar in nature to Sunday School)
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - Haiti relief Fund #173 - We at St. John's UMC have Collected to date:
$ 1910.00
You can still contribute to this fund. I will send it in on a regular basis
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At St. John's United Methodist Church, we care for our congregation and their families with support during times of illness and loss. The following people need our support and prayers |
Service Personnel Please support and pray for our service personnel and their families.Always remember the sacrifices and the hardships they endure to keep our nation free. |
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Dustin Bartrug Grace Blankenbeckler Angie Boggs Alicia Coon Crystal Greathouse Ann Hersman Dr. Heather Hubbard Jackie Kelly Evelyn Lewis Woody Moss Sarah Smith Jane Starcher Tony Tallman Jarrett Tawney |
821st Engineering Co. - Spencer
Sgt. John M. Anderson
Lt. Col. Tom G. Bell HHB, 2-337th PFAR, 40574 APO, AE09312-0574 Thomas./bell@ us.army.mil
Tony Burch
Steven Eshenaur SOTF-92 APO, AE 09354
Jason Hardman
Jason Price USN 11919 Colerain Rd., Apt 935 St. Marys, GA, 31558
Capt. Colin Ricks
Victor Rhomnus
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Please remember to provide updates to the office as needed - Thank You |
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Need a ride to church? The following church members are always grateful for the privilege to provide you with a ride to church if you are unable to drive, please do not hesitate to call them when needed: Robert "Tex" Flint, 304-927-1785 Phil Jones, 304-927-2075 Chuck Reed, 304-577-6096 Chuck Ricks, 304-927-1001 Mary Ann Rishel, 304-927-1362 Charlie Staats, 304-927-2682 |
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Please visit those who are no longer able to attend church. It is always appreciated and very nice to call, visit, or send cards to our homebound members. Contact Mary at the chruch office; 304-927-3001 for names and addresses of these persons. |
