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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!
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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.
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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.
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SECRET SISTER'S GARDEN PARTY:
was on Tuesday, June 30th @ 6:00pm The party started with devotions and prayer. Then a delicious meal of grilled chicken garden salad , rolls, hummingbird juice, and bee sting cake was served. Everything had a garden theme. 3 games were played: Scrambled vegetable and flower words, a relay filling containers with birdseed, and a question/answer game. All prizes were related to a garden, such as garden gloves, potting soil, birdseed, watering can, etc.Then the evening ended with a prayer. Everyone had a great time!!! (Click here to see photos)

Father & Child Breakfast:
The Father & Child Breakfast was served by the Outreach Committee on Sunday, June 21 @ 8:00am. The speaker was Rev. Vincent Martin from Mt. Pisgah AME Church. A delicious egg casserole was served to approximately 50 people. Thanks to everyone!
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Graduate Sunday June 7, 2009:
St. John's had 3 high school graduates this year. (Click Here to see photos)
All of them graduated from Bedford High School. Congratulations to all of you!!

Joel Black from 110 Candy Lane, Bedford. Parents are Jim & Judy Black. Future plans are to attend Pittsburgh Technical Institute and study Mechanical and Architectural Drafting. Activities, Honors and Awards are: Who's Who among American High School Students, National Honor Roll and National Society of High School Scholars. Favorite St. John's Memory was all VBS's and parking cars with the youth group during Fall Foliage.

Shannon Link from 179 Shadyside Drive, Bedford. Parents are Gary (deceased) & Marina Link. Future Plans are to attend St. Francis University in the fall and after 6 years obtain my doctorate in physical therapy. Activities, Honors and Awards: Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame, Coach Fleming Award Cross Country, Scholastic medals, High Honor Roll, FBLA-1rst place at Regionals for Client Service and 9th place at states. Favorite St. John's Memory: Confirmation class with Lindsay, Ethan, Joel and Kirstie when Ethan hid in the closet.

Lindsay Renee Miller from 1024 Hillview Drive Bedford. Parents are Doug & Tonya Miller. Future plans are to go to Indiana University of Pa for Hospitality Management. Activities, Honors and Awards are High Honors. Favorite St. John's Memory: Choir with everyone, Youth Group, Sleepovers with Jim & Judy, trying to sneak in to the attic and getting caught by Evelyn.

85th Annual Forefather's Service:
St. John's Choir sang at the 85th Annual Forefather's Service at The Old Double Brick Church in Friends Cove on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 2:00pm. Reverend Paul Claycomb welcomed us all, Pastor William Defibaugh was the guest speaker, Reverend Jenny Barnes had the scripture reading and Wayne Koontz played on the old pump organ. We learned about the history of the church and also about the Bedford Springs and sang several hymns. (Click Here to see photos of the Old Church)

John & Rose Livengood are proud grandparents:
Grey Hamilton Livengood was born on May 1, 2009, at 2:40 p.m. Grey weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and measured19 inches long. He and his mother are happy and healthy. Proud parents are Travis & Julie Livengood. The pictures below show off how great of a big sister Sadie has already become as well as how big of a Pitt fan Grey has already become.
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