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Thank You, Donut People

by | Sep 19, 2022 | News and Notes

This is just a quick thank-you to the following people who gave up their Saturday morning on August 27 to help distribute donuts to more than a thousand cyclists who participated in this year’s Tour De Donut: Becky Pierce Kathy HoltBetty Schaffner Liz FesslerCaroline...

Council Meeting Summary Sept 19, 2022

by | Sep 19, 2022 | News and Notes

There were four people present and one by phone. A motion was made to reactivate Christian Education as a Committee. Motion passed. This brings Christian Education back into the Beloved Community and under the Constitution it will be able to receivebudget money A...

St. John’s UCC Council Meeting – August 15, 2022

by | Sep 4, 2022 | News and Notes

Reverend Crist reported he has received a Letter and Certificate from the United Church of Christ Headquarters stating he is now a minister of the UCC church in full standing. He also expressed his gratitude for Earl stepping into the role of church treasurer, for...
WE MAKE IT HAPPEN HERE AT ST. JOHN’S

WE MAKE IT HAPPEN HERE AT ST. JOHN’S

by | Sep 4, 2022 | News and Notes

There’s been a whirlwind of activities going on at the church and if you ever have the opportunity to stop by during the week, you’ll see exactly what I mean. I want to highlight of few of these happenings, particularly those that were named as high priority in the...

Council News

by | Aug 28, 2022 | News and Notes

Our Treasurer would like to keep new memorial money received under the person’s name in order to have an accounting for relatives. After a period of time it can be moved to the main memorial. Pastor’s Report, Rev. Crist will be offering an opportunity to look at a...

ST. JOHN’S VISION TEAM

by | Aug 28, 2022 | News and Notes

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR INFORMATION AND TO GET INVOLVED? The Vision/Action Team has created an information sheet that we hope will help in planning and coordinating events and activities in the church. It lists all the currently functioning committees, teams and...

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Free Concert

The Heidelberg University Concert Choir will be performing a concert for all to enjoy on Sunday, March 26, at 3:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church, 110 W. Franklin Street here in Troy. This choir has long had a reputation of presenting fine music of many styles and musical periods. The Concert Choir will be joined by special guests, the Handbell Choir of Troy’s First United Methodist Church. Presented by the Troy Mayors’ Concerts organization, this concert offers an hour of some of the finest choral and bell music in the area.

Other News

Family Ministries Director

We are looking for a part time Family Ministries Director. He/she will be responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the Christian Education programs, curriculum planning and special events. The primary focus will be on the church’s children’s ministry program. If you or anyone you know would be interested please have them submit a resume to our email at: stjohnsucctroy@gmail.com

Family Ministries Director Job Description

Grandparent Support Group

The Gathering Place is hosting a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren monthly on the 1st and 3rd Monday, 6:30-7:30p facilitated by Pastor Ann Marie Winters. To register, call Ann Marie at 330.469.6296.

Kroger community Rewards

Last month we received $30.23 from Kroger Community Rewards. It’s a good time to remind everyone that you can link your Kroger card to our church and a percentage you spend will be donated to us once a quarter. Our organization number is ML259. If you need any help on how to link them, Melissa is happy to help.

Announcements

Lenten Bible Study

Plans are underway for a Lenten Bible Study on the five Thursdays of March. We will gather in Fellowship Hall for soup and extras about 11:30. Then we’ll spend some time discussing a few of the ideas presented by Jill J. Duffield in her book, Lent in Plain Sight. Finally, we will create a hands-on crafty souvenir of our discussion. A sign-up sheet for providing soup and extras (salad, sandwiches, artisanal bread) will be available in the narthex.

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One Great Hour of Sharing

(OGHS) special mission offering of the United Church of Christ involves us in disaster, refugee/immigration, and development ministries throughout the world. When a disaster strikes or people are displaced or made refugees by violence or extreme poverty, we are part of the immediate response and of the long-term recovery.

Through OGHS we engage in holistic development programs including health care, education, agriculture, food sustainability, micro-financing and women’s empowerment. Because the UCC relates in mutual partnership to churches and organizations through Global Ministries and worldwide response & recovery networks, our contributions to One Great Hour of Sharing put us in the right place at the right time for the relief, accompaniment and recovery of the most vulnerable. We meet immediate needs and we address the underlying causes that create those needs in the first place.

We will receive this offering on March 26. You may use one of the special envelopes from the narthex, or indicate your gift on the fourth line of your regular giving envelope.

Ladies Fellowship

Ladies Fellowship will be going to the Cornerstone Café at JVS on
April 12th. We will meet at the church at 11:15am. If anyone would
like to schedule a service at the JVS salon, please do so by 3/26 –
there is a signup sheet in the narthex.

Maundy Thursday

Please plan on joining us on Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall for a drama for Maundy Thursday.

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