Together for Joy

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Despite all the challenges of 2020, St. John’s has remained together in spirit.  Even during this less than marvelous year, God has been faithful and active. This October we will join creation in rejoicing — together for joy — for all God has done.

From Psalm 98, we read, “Sing to God a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy.” As we’ve all learned over these difficult months of physical distancing, staying connected – being “together for joy” – has only become more important. And though the challenges we face are real, so are the opportunities to sing to God a new song, for God has done – and will do – marvelous things!

It seems fitting that we will resume in-person worship and welcome small groups to gather on the same day that we kickoff “Together for Joy,” for it will truly be a joyful time of praise and fellowship together! Whether it is in-person or online, we invite you to worship with us on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. and throughout October as we celebrate with joy our togetherness in the body of Christ!  

Stewardship 2021 Videos

Together for Joy – Stewardship 2021 at St. John’s UMC
Joyful Ministry Moment – Children’s Ministry for Joy!
Joyful Ministry Moment – Youth Ministry for Joy!
Joyful Ministry Moment – The Shepherd’s Market for Joy!
Joyful Ministry Moment – Tech Team for Joy!
Joyful Ministry Moment – Highlights of Online Worship
Stewardship Witness – Gray Sexton, Finance Committee Chair

October 25, 2020 – Commitment Sunday

“Together for Joy!”
Psalm 98
Rev. Lane Cotton Winn
View the sermon, which is part of a livestreamed worship service

October 18, 2020

JOY-Filled Service with Joyful Ministry Moments (see videos above)
Psalm 98
View the livestreamed worship service.

October 11, 2020

“Opportunities for Joy & Togetherness”
Psalm 96
Rev. Lane Cotton Winn
View the sermon, which is part of a livestreamed worship service

October 4, 2020

“A New Song for a New Day”
Psalm 98:1-8
Rev. Lane Cotton Winn
View the sermon, which is part of a livestreamed worship service

Stewardship 2021 Brochure

Read about the marvelous things God has been doing at St. John’s within the last year, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, in our Stewardship 2021 Brochure.

Stewardship 2021 Messages from St. John’s Leadership

November 15, 2020 – Message from Rhonda Tucker, Lay Leader, as presented during worship. You can watch that video here.

October 21, 2020 – Letter from Pastor Lane

October 14, 2020 – Letter from Pastor Lane, Lay Leader Rhonda Tucker, and Finance Committee Chair Gray Sexton

September 30, 2020 – Letter from Pastor Lane, Lay Leader Rhonda Tucker, and Finance Committee Chair Gray Sexton