The flowers on the alter today are dedicated to the Glory of the Risen Christ and in appreciation and a big Thank You for all the Volunteers who support the work of St. John’s by Don Alcorn.
Pastor Michele has her last set of classes for the Family Systems and Leadership program next week in Raleigh. Pastor Michael Watson will be on call if an emergency comes up. 803-667-6041 Pastor Watson serves at the “other” St. John’s. She will be leaving mid-afternoon on Sunday and will be available by phone at night and/or during the lunch hour. She will be back late Wednesday night but will not be in the office at either church on Thursday–
We need volunteers to do some data entry in order to create a new St. John’s Directory. This would be done in the office during times when Audra is out of the office. Minimum training needed. Please contact the church office either by email or phone if interested.
SAVE THE DATE: Pomaria Lutheran Church invites you to join them for the annual community picnic on June 1st from 11 am to 1pm. More details coming soon.
Please join us for a youth fundraising dinner at 5 pm on Sunday, June 2nd in the fellowship hall. You will be waited on by youth attending the Kairos Confirmation program at Lutheridge June 16th -21st.
All the church members are invited to Victor and Romita’s baby shower on May 4th (Saturday) at 5 p.m. at the church fellowship hall. If you are attending, please send me a message at my phone number, 803-727-6474, with the number of guests so we can plan for food accordingly. Thank you for the continued love and support from the church members.
Victor and Romita
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a congregational meeting on May 5th following worship regarding property decisions which need to be made.
Two volunteers are needed to attend the 2024 synod assembly on June 8th. It is a virtual assembly which means you can participate from your most comfortable chair in your pajamas! Please contact Pastor Michele or Don if you are interested in attending.
Readings for next Sunday
Next Sunday's Readings |
Acts 10:44-48 |
Psalm 98 |
1 John 5:1-6 |
John 15:9-17 |
Serving this week
Serving on April 28 | Fifth Sunday of Easter |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | Don Alcorn |
Altar Guild white) | Jan Samson |
Church Cleaning | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | Howard & John-Mark |
Children's Church | John-Mark & Hedda |
Lector | Jimmy Snyder |
Communion Assistant | Jimmy Snyder |
Serving next week
Serving on May 5 | Sixth Sunday of Easter |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | Jim & Bonnie Stevens |
Altar Guild white) | Julianne Kleckley |
Church Cleaning | Judy Hrinda |
Ushers/Greeters | Howard & John-Mark |
Children's Church | Jan & George |
Lector | Judy Hrinda |
Communion Assistant | Lynn Martin |
What’s Happening at St. John’s
Sunday, April 28 | Fifth Sunday of Easter |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship Service |
Wednesday April 24 | |
10:30am Sunday, May 5 | No Bible Study Sixth Sunday of Easter |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship Service |
In Our Prayers
Gail Allen
Richard Ayer (father of a friend of Glenn Lindler)
Joy Bodnar (sister of Anita Kesler)
Ernestine Bouknight
Samantha Cannon & Family
Gloria Caulder
Bruce Compton (friend of Al Chapman and Jeff Bradshaw)
George Eleazer
Rafe Ellisor (friend of Jeff Bradshaw)
Sawyer Frost (Vince and Anna Fansler’s grandson)
Lyndsay Furse (friend of Bonita)
Marcie Gambrell
Sally Grooms (Jeff Bradshaw’s aunt)
Wanda Hein (friend of Jeff Bradshaw)
Curtis Howard
Gary Hydrick (Samsons’ friend)
Joe Kenick
Connie Lindler (Glenn’s relative)
Kathy Lindler
Rick Lindler (Barbara’s cousin)
Zane Lindler (Glenn Lindler’s brother)
Colt Protheroe
Delores Richardson (Norma’s sister)
Carol Serlin
Beverly Shealy
LaRue Snyder
Thomas Starnes (friend of the Bradleys)
Marlene Taylor (Stephanie Bradley Sister)
Family of Philip Kleckley
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Ginny Aebischer and Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer
In Our Armed Forces
Connor Truax (US Army)