Slime Party
Join us for a Slime Party on Wednesday, September 1 1 th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Open to all ages!
Call to reserve your spot: 570-788-2685 or email: stjohns@epix.net
Adult Bible Study
Adult bible study will begin on Sunday, September 8th at 8:45 am.
Join us in the new bible study focusing on:
Fight fear, destroy discouragement, win against worry, and disarm your doubts.
Which giant is intimidating you? Perhaps it is fear or loneliness. Whichever giant is bullying you, the message of Slaying the Giants in Your Life is that God has the strength to bring you victory. You never walk alone and never have to live defeated.
Temptation, doubt, procrastination, and jealousy. These are daunting giants, but thankfully you have access to God’s word, which is a wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and power. In each, you will discover afresh the eternal unwavering promise of God to overcome those giants.
225th Anniversary Meeting
The next Anniversary meeting will be held on September 18th @ 6:30 pm.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Time goes by way too fast, and here it’s time for our Prayer Shawl Ladies to get together again. Starting Wednesday, September 4th at 9:30 am at the Church. We will begin our mission to comfort those in need. This is open to all who are interested. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month for about 2 hours. If the winter weather is bad or for some reason we aren’t meeting, we will call. If interested, call the church office at 570-788-2685.
CHURCH LIBRARY IS NOW AVAILABLE
Thank you to everyone who contributed books and videos to our first church library.
This library system will run differently; it is the honor system.
You do not have to “check out” your book(s} or video{s}.
Please feel free to take a book(s) or video(s) home to enjoy.
All we ask is to return the book(s) or video(s) as soon as you are finished.
There are four different areas where you can find books or videos.
1. Outside of the nursery is a bookshelf with children’s books and videos.
2. Outside of the church office are fiction books, nonfiction books, recipe books, and videos.
3. In the left corner of the St. Stephen’s room are Bibles and different bible reference books and studies.
4. Also in the St. Stephen’s room is a display of books and brochures from Dr. David Jeremiah.
Books and videos are still being accepted, just place on the bookshelf outside of the church office.
Also, there are members who enjoy jigsaw puzzles. We will accept puzzles as well for others to enjoy.
Coffee Hour
The first Sunday of the month, coffee hour will be observe. A October Sponosor is needed. There is a sign up sheet in the St. Stephen's Room for members/church teams to sponsor.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for you to come join one or
several of our Church Ministry Teams! Be a part
of the many opportunities these teams provide.
We want and need you to join us in serving
God's calling with your time and talents to help
our church continue to grow in making this
place to share and express his love. Please
contact the church office if you are interested.
Worship & Music, Learning Ministry,
Stewardship, Finance Team, Property Team,
Altar Guild, Assistant Ministers, Lay Eucharistic,
Quilting, and Prayer Shawl.
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
We have heard time and time again about how beautiful and well-kept our cemetery is. We often take for granted the hard work and endless hours that go into keeping our cemetery beautiful year after year. To help
with the upkeep, please consider giving a monetary donation "In Honor Of" or "In Memory Of" a loved one. Checks can be made payable to “St. John’s Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery Association” or included with your weekly offering (please include a notation with your offering).
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
SCOUTS BSA and Cub Scouts have resumed in-person meetings. If anyone is interested, meetings are Monday nights. For more information, contact the church office and leave a message for Jen. Scouting is open to boys and girls ages Kindergarten through High School.
MEMBER INFORMATION REQUESTED
All Members, to update our files, please contact the church office at 570-788-2865 or email to stjohns@epix.net with your contact information, including name(s), address, phone number, email address, birthday and anniversary.
