Sunday, May 13, 2018 –Mother's Day.
There's nothing more special than a mother - whether they're still here with us or in heaven, but always in our hearts.
Sunday, May 6, 2018 - Altar Guild Workshop at SJ immediately following worship. This is open to all those currently doing Altar guild and for others that are interested in helping in this ministry.
Sunday, May 6, 2018 – St. John’s Council meeting immediately following Altar Guild workshop
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. – Joint Scholarship Team Meeting at Gravel Springs
Sunday, May 13, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. - Outreach Ministry Team meeting at St. John's
Saturday, May 19, 2018 – 3:00 p.m. – St. John’s Youth Game Day (before Mocha and a Message)
Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - Mocha and a Message - Worship is the center of the Christian’s life with God. Come and hear more about worship as we continue our Mocha series, “What Lutherans Believe”. Hope you can join us for worship, fellowship and Bingo afterward.
Sunday, May 20, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - Pentecost Sunday - Worship with Holy Communion and Rite of Confirmation.
Monday, May 21, 2018 - Thursday, May 24, 2018 - Pastor Sonya will be on vacation. If you have an emergency, please contact Steve Allamong.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. - Thrivent Financial is hosting a free workshop on Social Security Planning at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Front Royal, VA, for anyone wishing to attend.
Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion
Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 12:15 p.m. - Youth Ministry team meeting immediately following worship* A copy of the June 2018 - July 2019 Youth Ministry Planner is available for review by clicking here.
Sunday, May 27, 2018 – 1:00 p.m. – There will be a meal (time is approximate as it will be after the regular worship service and Youth Ministry team meeting and, prior to the Memorial Day service). Chicken will be provided by the cemetary committee and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and drinks.
Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 3:00 p.m. - Memorial Day service at St. John's
*The Youth Ministry Committee will hold our annual planning session on Sunday, May 27, 2018 immediately following the congressional luncheon after service. We will be discussing and scheduling all youth activities for the upcoming year. All congressional members are welcome to attend the meeting or you can contact Jenae Jenkins (email) or by calling 540-325-6861 with any ideas for youth activities or if you would like to volunteer to lead a youth activity. We would like to add a monthly service project to our activities and all suggestions are welcome!
We collected 243 food items for CCAP in May. Thanks to all for your generous donations.
May 2018 - Youth Activity
Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 3:00 p.m. until just before Mocha and a Message - St. John's will have a youth game night at the church before Mocha and a Message, The kids (and kids at heart!) will enjoy yard games such as bocce ball, corn hole, water relays, volleyball, and much more! Please contact Jenae Jenkins with any questions.
Silent Auction to benefit St. John's steeple fund - We are having a silent auction to benefit the SJ steeple fund. The auction will start July 29, 2018 and will continue through September 15, 2018 in the social hall. Currently, we’re looking for handcrafted items (or any items you would like to donate for this cause.) You can bring your item anytime and give it to either Laura Saville or Tina Clutter. Please contact either Laura or Tina with any questions you may have. Thanks so much for your support!
Special Event:
Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - SHS CHRISTOPHER SAVILLE (JOSHUA 1:9) SCHOLARSHIP FUND FUNDRAISER - Panera Bread - 2605 S Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA - Ordering Online? Try Rapid Pick-Up. Enter “FUND” at checkout to have a portion of your proceeds donated to your organization. For additional information about the scholarship fund, click on the event name listed above.