Activities and Announcements for week of December 1, 2024
Sunday, December 1
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Fellowship in Fellowship Center
10:30 AM. -Worship/Communion
11:30 PM - Bell Choir
11:30 AM = Advent Festival/Luncheon
1:00 PM - 4th & Faith Reserved
Monday, December 2
10:00 AM - Chair Yoga @ 4th & Faith
2:00 PM - Needles & Hookers
7:00 PM - Boy Scouts
7:00 PM - Barbershop Chorus
Tuesday, December 3
6:30 PM - Cub Scouts/Webelos
Wednesday, December 4
7:00 PM - Chancel Choir
Thursday, December 5
6:00 PM - Sanctuary Reserved
5:00 PM - 4th & Faith Reserved
Friday, December 6
Saturday, December 7
2:00 PM - Fellowship Center Reserved
Sunday, December 8
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Fellowship in Fellowship Center
10:30 AM - Worship - Youth Christmas Pageant
11:30 AM - Bell Choir Practice
3:30 PM - 4th & Faith Reserved
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE ORPHANS?
The Bad Girls read The Orphan Train a few years ago but never heard another word about the children who were sent west to be adopted. The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty tells us about one fictional character who was adopted by a Kansas couple, grew up with traditional values and married a successful lawyer. Her life changed when she took on a summer job chaperoning a beautiful fifteen-year-old dancer who was taking classes in New York City. This novel takes place in the turbulent 20’s and 30’s, deals with Prohibition, theGreat Depression, and the women’s rights movement. Join the Bad Girls on December 9 at 6:30 in the Conference Room to discuss the fascinating
life of one lucky orphan.
St. John’s Music Ministry
St. John's Chancel Choir has been invited and will, once again, be participating in this year's Lessons and Carols service at St. Joseph Catholic Church.This is a community Advent service in which local churches and choirs come together to anticipate and celebrate the birth of Jesus. The service will be held on Sunday, December 8th, beginning at 6:00 pm, (Prelude beginning at 5:30 pm) We invite you to celebrate the season with the music of this season.
The Christmas Fund
The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross is an annual UCC offering that expresses thanks to retired and active UCC pastors and lay church workers and their families, providing direct assistance to supplement pensions, medical insurance costs, and funds to meet emergency needs. Most congregations receive the Christmas Fund on Christmas Eve. This year’s Christmas Fund theme is:
“The Glory of God shone around them” from Luke 2:9 “And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them..." Join with others in the United Church of Christ to return “The Glory of God” to those who have given so much to each of us and to our churches. Gifts to the Christmas Fund make an immediate impact on those who have so faithfully served us over the years. Thanks to the generosity of UCC members and congregations, no request goes unfulfilled.
Altar Flower/Bulletin Order Form for 2025
Once again it is time to order Altar Flowers /Bulletins orders to be placed in the sanctuary to be dedicated to the memory of our loved ones, or honor persons on special occasions, as well as to enhance our sanctuary’s appearance. NOW is the time to fill out the form below and return it to the church office, along with $12.50for Altars flowers and Bulletins $25.00 This will place your dedication in worship for the year of 2025 only. The orders for Altar Flowers/Bulletins will be for one year. For those of you who prefer fresh flowers, it will be the same policy as in the past. You may purchase them, have them delivered to the church, and then dispose of them after worship. You will also have your dedication to your loved one in the worship bulletin on the date of your choice. Please call the church office at least one week in advance. We will provide a pedestal to display them on the chancel steps. If you have any questions about the sanctuary flowers, please call the church office at 330-364-4458. Order forms can be found in the church office.
Live Nativity
St. John’s will once again be sharing with the community our Live Nativity performances both Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30. This beautiful musically narrated story of the birth of God’s gift to the world has become a tradition and gift to the community from St. John’s. Please stop by and share in the Christmas story as portrayed by the youth of St. John’s.
Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Bell ringers needed in honor of George Telle, who is an exemplary role model for service to others, we will be ringing Bells on Saturday, December 14 at Dover Buehler’s from 8am—10pm. Please contact Barb Lengler, 330-663-6949, if you are willing to ring for two hours on December 14. Thank you George for being a faithful servant!
Card Party
At Fourth & Faith Wednesday, December 11 1pm-4pm
Cost of $10.00 includes food. Please contact Bev Smith at 330-343-2231
Benefit the Cancer Care Bag
Pre-K Registration
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for St. John’s members will begin on Monday, December 2, 2024, in the church office. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-K 5’s - child must be 5 years old by Jan. 1, 2025. Pre-K - child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2025. Wee Three - child must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2025, and potty trained.
REGISTRATION FEE:
All Classes - $50.00 (non-refundable).