The men who were originally planning to go on a Men's Hike this weekend opted to head to Arden SC to assist with relief efforts from Hurricane Helene instead. Please keep them in your prayers during their trip. They left this morning (October 10) with three trailers filled with supplies and will be operating out of Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center. 

Meemee Williams is also leaving with a car packed full of supplies tomorrow to the Vine Anglican Church in Clyde NC. Pray for her safety and guidance and that the supplies may reach those who need them.

We have received word that there is a current need for coats, blankets and hothands as temperatures are starting to drop and many homes are still without power. We will be collecting these in addition to the items for the emergency relief kits listed on this PDF.

We received a request for Bibles from Kay Kitchen's grandson, Leslie, who lives in Kingsport TN. Hurricane Helene destroyed or washed away many Bibles and the people of Kingsport are asking for replacements.  Leslie with the Cowboys of Hope are collecting Bibles, new or used, to hand out. We will be collecting Bibles this Sunday in the Connection Corridor or at Resurrection Hall during the week. Danny Howe with First Broad Street United Methodist Church will be in town and will take the Bibles we collect back to Kingsport with him. Contact Sally if you'd like to order and send Bibles directly to Leslie.

Help make the Haut Gap Fall Festival a memorable event by signing up to host a booth. We are looking for 6 volunteers to help with s'mores, 5 for apple bobbing and 2 for games. Sign up here. For more information contact Lori.

Join us at 11AM October 29 in Resurrection Hall for a prayer service focused on the election, everyone's safety in the days surrounding it and that the Lord's will be done through those elected. 

Rockville Presbyterian is holding their annual Pig Pickin' Fundraiser. Eat in the Fellowship Hall or take out from the tent in the parking lot. Donations are used for local missions. St John's Parish Church works with Rockville Presbyterian every month for our Second Saturday Workday.

2479 Sea Island Yacht Club Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC, 29487

Join us for Trunk n Treat, 5PM October 27th, at Haut Gap Middle School. Come enjoy a family safe environment with hotdogs, activities and treats for the kids.

Want to decorate and host a booth from your trunk?  Or maybe you'd like to volunteer, but can't host a trunk? Either way, sign up on Sunday or email Rob Schluter. We're excited to have your help.

The 17th Annual Lowcountry Walk for Life will be held 10am on Saturday, November 2 at Wannamaker County Park. Join for fun, food, and fellowship as we stand together for life and raise funds to benefit Lowcountry Pregnancy Center and DAZZ. 

Katie Blonchek has created a team online for St. John’s Parish Church. To register as a walker on the team, click here. To give on behalf of the St. John’s team, click here. If you have any questions or technical difficulties, please reach out to Katie at kblonchek@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for All Saints Sunday, November 3rd. Bishop Emeritus Mark Lawrence will join us as our guest preacher for the day, and following the service we will have a parish luncheon.

Please send the names of loved ones who have passed since November 1, 2023, to Sally so they may be added to the All Saints list and be prayed for at our All Saints Day service. Please submit names by October 28th.

Join us Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30PM as Bp Chip Edgar addresses healthy ways for St John's to finance construction of the new property without neglecting stewardship of regular church operations.

The 17th Annual Feeding of the Multitude will be held this year at Berkeley Electric Cooperative, 1135 Main Rd, Johns Island. Over 25 churches come together each year to serve people who have financial challenges.  Our goal is that every family on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands will have a Thanksgiving meal, and each person will feel the love and joy of Jesus Christ.

Please sign up after church with Meemee Williams, Nathan Gilkeson, or Claudia Boyce.

Keep up with everything St John's Parish Church is doing with our new mobile app. Listen to sermons, see the latest news and upcoming events, watch past worship services or tithe straight from the app. The goal of the app is to give you easy access and tools to stay up to date and connected. Scan the QR code or tap the link to download the app.

We just kicked off an additional Sunday school class to better facilitate the needs of our children. In order to be successful, we need your help. It's fun, easy and fulfilling. Agnes provides everything - the lesson and the supplies. Please consider volunteering.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Blessing of the Animals. Click here to view photos from the event.

November 8th - 10th:
Regenerate High School Retreat
at Camp Bob Cooper

December 1st:
An Evening with St. Nicholas
at Resurrection Hall

December 22nd:
Children's Christmas Program (Advent 4)
at Haut Gap Middle School

December 24th:
Christmas Eve Service
at Hart Meadows Ranch

We would like to recognize one of our parishioners,
Claudia Boyce. 

Haut Gap Angels

The Haut Gap Angels ministry is an outreach to the students, teachers, faculty, and staff of Haut Gap Middle School. They provide prayer, encouragement, and support as well as volunteering at several events throughout the year, and they are currently looking for volunteers to help facilitate the Haut Gap Fall Festival. For more information, contact Lori Moore.

Amos 5:6-15
Psalm 90:1-12
Hebrews 3:1-6
Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

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.