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Secret Sisters:
Held a "Soar into Summer on Butterfly Wings" party on June 2, 2010.
The Theme for the evening was Butterflies. The program started with
Devotions, followed by the Blessing, Dinner and then the entertainment.
Nadine, Amos & Maggie Glass provided musical entertainment. A
great evening was had by all.
(Click Here to See photos)
Baptism:
A service of Holy Baptism was held on May 23, 2010. Vanessa
Angelina Johnson born on May 11, 2010. Her parents are Michael &
Danielle Johnson. Her sister is Brianna Johnson.
Grandparents are Herbert & Evendina Filgueria and Larry & Debbie
Johnson.
(Click Here to see photos)
Mother & Child Banquet:
The banquet was held at St. John's on May 5, 2010. What a lovely
evening! Once again we were served a delicious full course meal! And as
usual we weren't disappointed with the entertainment! It was great!
Thanks to everyone who helped with the event! It is always a pleasure!
(Click here to see photos of the event) (Click on the youtube
links below to see videos of the entertainment).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-TKTCUQuo
(Part One)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_82oesfsByg
(Part two)
Spring Covered Dish Lunch:
St. John's had their Spring Covered Dish Lunch on Sunday, April 25th.
Rose Livengood & Ruth Williams did a fantastic job decorating. The
theme was Spring and it was beautiful! Thank you ladies!
Thanks to everyone who helped! Everything was delicious!
(Click Here to see Photos)
Rummage Sale: was
April 15,16 & 17, 2010.
Thanks to everyone who donated items,
helped set up for the sale and
everyone who helped with the sale.
We raised a total of $975.01.
It was a great success!
(Click Here to see photos)
Easter Cantata:
St. John's Adult Choir performed their Easter Cantata "Like A Lamb" on
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 at 10:30 & 7:00 pm. Both services were
well attended. Thanks once again to Ruth Miller for all of her hard
work! She is truly amazing!
(Click on the youtube link to see highlights of the Cantata.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxHMhdVqgQA
Easter Sunday Service:
Was held on April 4, 2010. The service was filled with music
starting off with the Bell Choir playing the prelude while Kate Foreman
and Doris Feather changed the cloth on the cross. Then The Adult
Choir sang "The Heart of the Lamb" with "Christ the Lord Is Risen
Today". A little bit of a preview of the Cantata "Like a Lamb" which
will be performed on April 11, 2010 at 10:30am & 7:00pm. We were
also blessed by Doug Miller singing "Then came the Morning".
Pastor Joe gave the sermon about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What
a great day! Jesus is Alive!!
(Click Here to see photos of the service)
Baptism:
Kale David Howsare was baptized today, February 21, 2010. He was
born on June 18, 2009. His parents are Whitney Meghan Smith & Matthew
David Howsare. His grandparents are Daniel & Margaret Smith & Jim &
Vickie Howsare. What a blessing children are! To see photos
(Click Here)
Annual Turkey Dinner:
Was held on Sunday February 14, 2010. This was a celebration of love for
one another. It was also Valentines Day. Thank you to
everyone who helped. The food was delicious and the tables were
beautiful.(Click
Here to see photo.)
Choir Christmas Party:
Was held at John & Rose Livengood's home on January 8th at 6:00pm.
What a great time! The food was fantastic and the Dirty Bingo gift
exchange is always fun! Thank you John & Rose for letting us enjoy
your home once again!
(Click Here for photos of the event)
Christmas Eve Services:
Were held at 7:00pm and 11:00pm. At the 7:00 service the Bell
Choir played and Bill Stiffler told us the story of Jesus Birth from
Joseph's perspective. At the 11:00 service the Choir sang. Both services
end by singing Silent Night with candles lit. No matter how many
years go by the same feeling is always there on the last verse of Silent
Night while raising our candles, a warmth like no other. Jesus Christ
our Lord and Savior has been born!!
(Click here for photos)
"One Small Child" A Christmas Cantata:
Was presented by The Adult Choir of St. John's United Church of
Christ on Sunday December 20, 2009 at 10:30am and 7:00pm. Thanks to the
brave people who came out in the winter snow and cold to support the
choir. A special thank you to our fearless leader Ruth Miller!! She is
one special lady! Cookies and punch were served at the 7:00pm service.
(Click
Here to see photos)
Secret Sisters Christmas Party:
Was held on Monday December 7th at 6:00pm. For more details
(Click Here)
Hanging of the Greens:
Thanks to all of the kids and adults who helped decorate the church
on Sunday, November 29th for the Hanging of the Greens service. You all
did a wonderful job!!
(See Photos of the event)
Sisters Tea:
Sisters Tea was held at St. John's on November 7th at a11:00am. This
event just keeps on growing each year. This year the turnout was just
shy of 100. The sisters do a lovely job with decorating each table with
teapots and china settings. The tea and pastries are always delicious.
Some of the ladies even dressed up in their favorite hats. Thank you
sisters for a fantastic time of fellowship!! Sisters meet every other
Tuesday at 7:00pm. If you would like to join sisters just come to
one of the meetings. The meetings will be listed on the calendar page.
(Click here to see photos of the event)
Secret Sister's Revealing Party:
Was held Tuesday September 15th at 6:00pm. They had a
Back-to-School Theme. Decorations included a chalkboard, school signs,
apples with votive candles in them, a pointer and even a paddle!! The
program was a typical school day beginning with the pledge of
allegiance, a Bible reading, and singing of "America". Then they had
music class led by "Loretta Welk" (Ruth Williams) ~ The B-I-B-L-E,
School Days, and Row, Row, Row your boat. They also had a math class, a
spelling class, and a reading class all pertaining to the Bible led by
Miss Patty, Miss Susie, Miss MaryJane, and Miss Linda. Lunch time ~ a
brown bag lunch which included 1/2 PBJ sandwich, 1/2 chicken salad
sandwich, chips, applesauce, carrot and celery sticks, cookies, and a
juice box. Recess ~ gift exchange and drawing names for next year.
The "students" got a little rowdy, but they all had a great time!!
(Click here for Photos)
Sundaes and Songs:
St. John's enjoyed a wonderful evening on August 29th, listening to the
sounds of "Crossroads", a Gospel Trio. Group members are Jim, Doug &
Dave Miller. They kept our toes tapping and our hands clapping! During
intermission ice-cream was served. A crowd of approximately 120 people
turned out for the event!
(Click here to see photos)
Choir Picnic:
The Choir picnic was held at Patty & Denzil Valentine's home on
Saturday, August 22nd at 4:00pm. Thank you Patty & Denzil for opening up
your home to the choir.
(Click Here to see photos of the event.)
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