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St. John's Children's Christmas Eve program - Monday, December 24, 2018

11/19/2018

This year's Christmas Eve Children's Program is "Catch the Christmas Spirit". It is a musical written by Cathy Skogen-Soldner. Characters in modern day take time out to read the Christmas story and as they do, it comes to life around them!

Practices will begin on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (during Sunday School time), and run every Sunday thru December 23, 2018. In addition the children will practice the music with Mr. Rich after worship on Sunday, November 18, 2018, Sunday, December 2, 2018 and Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Parents are requested to please provide a snack or sandwich (chips and drinks will be provided) for your children for the practices held after worship on Sunday, November 18, 2018 and Sunday, December 2, 2018. Lunch (Pizza) will be provided for the last practice (dress rehearsal), on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

The program will be held on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

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Church Council - Sunday, November 17, 2018

11/18/2018

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Church Council members - we welcome Steven Roper as a new council member and give thanks to Stephanie Petitta for running for her second term. Thank you all for your dedication and leadership!

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Paint Night Event - for Youth of all Ages - Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

11/14/2018

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During our Paint Event scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018, we will be painting a wood-slice like the one pictured. It’s reversible! All supplies provided. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome!! Please consider bringing a snack or drinks to share as they would be greatly appreciated!

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December 2018 Updates - Mark Your Calendar

11/11/2018

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Sunday, December 2, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Advent worship with Holy Communion

Sunday, December 2, 2018 – 12:15 p.m. - Confirmation class after worship (lunch provided)

Sunday, December 2, 2018 - 12:30 p.m. - Children to Practice Music with Mr. Rich for Christmas Eve Program after worship. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.

Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. - Prepare for Hanging of Greens at St. John’s - all help would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, December 9, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Advent worship with Holy Communion

Sunday, December 9, 2018 – 12:15 p.m. – St. John’s Council meeting immediately following worship

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - NVC Pastor’s Meeting (Pastor Sonya)

Saturday, December 15, 2018 - 3:00 p.m. - Christmas Caroling - meet at St. John's

Saturday, Dec 15, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. - Enjoy singing those favorite Christmas carols before Christmas? Come and join us as we do just this at St. John’s in the sanctuary. This is how we’ll finish up our Christmas Caroling event. We’ll conclude with refreshments and fellowship. No bingo this month.

Sunday, December 16, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Advent worship with Holy Communion

Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 12:30 p.m. - Children to Practice Music with Mr. Rich for Christmas Eve Program after worship. Don’t forget that lunch will be provided, we're having pizza!

Sunday, December 16, 2018 – 3:00 p.m. - Blue Christmas at The Village at Orchard Ridge
The Return of Blue Christmas - Do you ever feel social pressure to be full of good cheer during the Holidays, but perhaps your heart just isn’t feeling it? Or, maybe you will really be missing someone during this season who has recently died or who may have been gone for some time. Perhaps your family situation has changed the way you feel about Christmas. If any of this describes you, then you are invited to attend a Blue Christmas worship service on Sunday, December 16, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. Congregations and Pastors of the Northern Valley Conference (Virginia Synod) and the Pastoral Care Department of The Village at Orchard Ridge are sponsoring a time for a quieter, more reflective service that takes seriously that we humans don’t always feel the same way about things. We will be using the contemplative Holden Evening Prayer service by Marty Haugen. The hope of the Christ Child will be offered in scripture, song, story and prayer. You are invited to come with your sorrow, fear, anxiety, and anger with no pressure to conform to holiday social standards. Christ came into the world for all people…not just those of good cheer. Contact Chaplain Bill Boldin, 540-431-2799 or wboldin@thevillageatorchardridge.org with any questions.

Sunday, December 23, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Advent worship with Holy Communion

Monday, December 24, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. - Children’s Candlelight Christmas Eve worship with Holy Communion at St. John’s

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 – Thursday December 27, 2018 - Pastor Sonya on vacation. In case of emergency please contact Steve Allamong (by email by clicking on his name or phone 540-877-2529).

Sunday, December 30, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Lessons and carols worship

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Christmas Caroling - Saturday, December 15, 2018

11/11/2018

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Please plan on joining us on Saturday, December 15, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John’s for Christmas caroling. We plan to visit individuals and sing Christmas Carols. We may need to adjust the schedule depending on the number of planned visits. Please submit names of individuals who could use a visit (we will work in as many as possible) to Amy Maphis by no later than November 25, 2018. The caroling will end at the church with soup and snacks provided, and in time for Mocha and a Message. What a great way to get into the Christmas spirit!

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St. John's Children's Christmas Eve program - Monday, December 24, 2018

Church Council - Sunday, November 17, 2018

Paint Night Event - for Youth of all Ages - Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

December 2018 Updates - Mark Your Calendar

Christmas Caroling - Saturday, December 15, 2018

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