This Saturday, November 14, we will have a prayer vigil to pray for Fr. Jeremy and his continuing health concerns. The chapel at Resurrection Hall will be open on Saturday from 12:30PM - 4:30PM for anyone who would like to come pray. Feel free to join us for the whole time, part of the time or lift him up in prayer from wherever you are if you are unable to attend in person. 

Boxes are due this Sunday. Please be sure to drop them off in the Connection Corridor before or after Sunday's Worship Service. If you cannot bring your box on Sunday, you may also drop them off at Resurection Hall by 10AM Monday. After that, please contact Libby Puckette instead.

Grandparents, don't forget, G@P meets at noon this Sunday, November 15, in Resurrection Hall. All grandparents are encouraged to join us for light refreshments, lively conversation, and prayers for grandchildren. Contact Patti or John Sosnowski for more information.

The Feeding of the Multitude is November 21, noon - 3PM, at Berkeley Electric. We are collecting bags of groceries and will need volunteers to help on the 21st. Click here for the list of items we are collecting for the bags. For more information, contact Meemee Williams.

As we approach the end of the official hurricane season (November 30th), I [Carl Bergren] want to remind everyone that disaster situations both large and small can still occur and proper preparation is the best defense.

Click below to read Carl's full message on staying prepared.

We will kick off the season with a night of Advent preparation. We will have a time of devotion, build Advent wreaths (or refresh one you already have), learn about St Nicholas, and eat dinner. This is an opportunity for all of us to prepare our hearts for the season of Advent. We are looking for a handful of people to prepare soup for dinner that evening. If you are able to help, please contact Rob Schluter.

During Advent we will have a special offering of Holy Eucharist. Join us at noon in Resurrection Hall every Wednesday starting December 2.

Pledge cards for 2027 are due. Please turn them in as soon as possible so that we may plan for the next year. Drop them in the offering plate on Sunday, drop them off at Resurrection Hall or give them to Sally Dixon. 

Our Sunday School year is off to a wonderful start! Children ages 3 through 5th grade are exploring stories from the Old Testament and discovering how God loves His people and keeps His promises. Our children had so much fun learning about the Tower of Babel—and even built their own towers out of paper cups! Our Pre-K children have also been learning through play. While hearing the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they dressed up, acted out the story, and experienced this wonderful lesson about trusting God even when we are afraid. We are grateful for our teachers and volunteers who make Scripture come alive for our children each Sunday. We love seeing our youngest parishioners learning, laughing, and growing in their faith!

Ushers serve an important role in the life of St. John’s Parish Church on Sundays and other special services.  They greet everyone as they enter the sanctuary, hand out bulletins and other papers as needed.  They also assist newcomers to find their way - whether to find a place to sit, locate the nursery or maybe find the restroom.  Ushers also help to collect the offering and present it at the altar.  When it is time to receive communion, they help the congregation know when it is the proper time to come forward. If you would like to find out more about being an usher, please contact Sally Dixon.

The flowers were given to the glory of God
and in memory of our dad, Fred Nordmeyer,
by his girls, Sue, Sally & Sheri.

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If you would like to dedicate Altar Flowers in 2026 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.

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