 As we brace for predicted winter storms, please note St. John's policy regarding weather conditions and Sunday Services: Services WILL be held unless a Level 3 snow emergency is declared. Check our Facebook page and local weather reports for the latest updates. So, weather permitting, join us for the 9am Traditional Service, or 11am Contemporary Service, with Pastor Gini's sermon entitled, "The Best is Yet to Come".
Choir News, Schedule Information Gospel Choir - Grab your friends and join our own Amber Kolhoff as we make a joyful noise. Upcoming rehearsals are scheduled for January 29 and February 5 from 7:30-9pm. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Chancel Choir Join us on Thursdays at 7pm for Chancel Choir.
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Work will be continuing this weekend, courtesy of more volunteers. Feel free to drop by any time and do a bit to help out, every hour helps. Bring and plant a few annuals or perennials if you like. Efforts will continue periodically throughout the summer as the weeds make their inevitable return!
Bishop Yvette Flunder Preaches at
St. John's: Friday May 25 at 6:30 pm
Bishop Yvette Flunder will be preaching at the post summit worship service here at St. John's, at 6:30pm on Friday, May 25th. Come and be challenged and encouraged by an amazing practitioner of justice and faith.
More Events at St. John's
From our Sunday bulletin, don't miss these events, classes, or ways to help in the community:
How can we respond to the Opioid crisis? Come discover more about this epidemic gripping our city. Learn how to stop and overdose and save a life. Members Tonya and Aryn Shortridge (registered nurses) will lead the session, and free Narcan kits will be distributed. OUR SESSION IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR JULY 22. Register today using the bulletin insert.
Why are you here? Come discover the unique way God has designed your spiritual gifts, personal style and passion for ministry. Our current Network class continues on May 20 and 27 from 12:30-2:30pm.
Southside Community Food Pantry Donations The SSCFP is sponsored by multiple area churches, including St John’s. This month’s specific needs include soup, and other canned goods, peanut butter, and juice. Please place donations in the blue containers as you enter the church.
Healing Broken Circles HBC provides opportunities for those touched by the justice system to heal, grown and thrive. Meetings are open to everyone! HBC gathers on Tuesdays at 6pm for Computer Empowerment Classes, and “Playback Theater” for story sharing.
Love to Sing? Or Ring? Share your musical gifts by joining our traditional choir, NEW gospel choir or bell choir. The traditional and bell choirs are currently on summer break, but see May Schwartz if you are interested in joining in the fall. Those interested in the gospel choir (which will perform periodically at our contemporary service) should contact Pastor Dan.
Dinner Dates! Get to know some of the people and stories of St John’s. If you’re interested in attending or hosting a quarterly Dinner Date (in a home or quiet restaurant), indicate so on the bulletin insert.
From our Sunday bulletin, don't miss these events, classes, or ways to help in the community:
How can we respond to the Opioid crisis? Come discover more about this epidemic gripping our city. Learn how to stop and overdose and save a life. Members Tonya and Aryn Shortridge (registered nurses) will lead the session, and free Narcan kits will be distributed. OUR SESSION IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR JULY 22. Register today using the bulletin insert.
Why are you here? Come discover the unique way God has designed your spiritual gifts, personal style and passion for ministry. Our current Network class continues on May 20 and 27 from 12:30-2:30pm.
Southside Community Food Pantry Donations The SSCFP is sponsored by multiple area churches, including St John’s. This month’s specific needs include soup, and other canned goods, peanut butter, and juice. Please place donations in the blue containers as you enter the church.
Healing Broken Circles HBC provides opportunities for those touched by the justice system to heal, grown and thrive. Meetings are open to everyone! HBC gathers on Tuesdays at 6pm for Computer Empowerment Classes, and “Playback Theater” for story sharing.
Love to Sing? Or Ring? Share your musical gifts by joining our traditional choir, NEW gospel choir or bell choir. The traditional and bell choirs are currently on summer break, but see May Schwartz if you are interested in joining in the fall. Those interested in the gospel choir (which will perform periodically at our contemporary service) should contact Pastor Dan.
Dinner Dates! Get to know some of the people and stories of St John’s. If you’re interested in attending or hosting a quarterly Dinner Date (in a home or quiet restaurant), indicate so on the bulletin insert.
St. John's continues to prepare for PRIDE,
June 15 - 17
Trey Pearson will join us again this year
on the St. John's float!
Ways to Financially Give to St. John's
There are multiple ways to give to St. John’s. In addition to legacy gifts, a time honored giving tradition is the “check/cash and envelope” method for paying your donation to the church either by mail or in the worship offering plate, and donation envelopes are available in the church office. We also have new, convenient ways to give to St. John’s:
1) Automatic, recurring donations through direct deposit (contact the church office or your bank for details);
2) Recurring or one time donations through our church website:
https://www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org/donate.html
3) Our new online giving “kiosk” at the back of the Welcome Center.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
OUR CHURCH'S TRANSFORMATION!
From our Minister of Faith Formation
Mary Torok
After a long Winter, it seems Spring is finally upon us! Amidst the excitement and chaos of having two children graduate, I often stop and look around at the amazing progress we’ve made together at St John’s. I am grateful to be a part of it all.
In the busyness that Spring brings, remember to take some time to slow down and appreciate all we have here at St John’s; ministry that reaches all types of people, leaders who are dedicated to excellence, and a congregation that loves and serves this city. Happy Spring!
Mary Torok
After a long Winter, it seems Spring is finally upon us! Amidst the excitement and chaos of having two children graduate, I often stop and look around at the amazing progress we’ve made together at St John’s. I am grateful to be a part of it all.
In the busyness that Spring brings, remember to take some time to slow down and appreciate all we have here at St John’s; ministry that reaches all types of people, leaders who are dedicated to excellence, and a congregation that loves and serves this city. Happy Spring!
How might we respond to the opioid crisis in our community? It seems so overwhelming! Join us on Sunday May 6 for Narcan Training. Narcan is a drug that quickly reverses the effects of opioid overdose, and saves lives. We will gather in Fellowship Hall after worship for a quick lunch and training featuring new members Tonya and Aryn Shortridge. Tonya and Aryn are registered nurses, and will assist with the training.
I completed this training a few weeks ago,and left feeling positive and empowered. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Reserve your spot using the bulletin insert, Facebook event, or see Tonya or Aryn.
I completed this training a few weeks ago,and left feeling positive and empowered. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Reserve your spot using the bulletin insert, Facebook event, or see Tonya or Aryn.
Tayo Clyburn at St. John's
We are excited that Dr. Tayo Clyburn, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Mission at Ohio State, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will be leading a community forum on Pride 2018 here at St John's beginning May 6!
Come learn more about the history of the movement, where we are now, and ways to move forward together amidst some challenges. Tayo will be with us May 6, 20and June 3 from 12:30-2pm in The Conference Room. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Marla noticed that Dr. Clyburn's FB cover photo just happens to feature him in St. John's purple. Coincidence? We think not ;-)
We are excited that Dr. Tayo Clyburn, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Mission at Ohio State, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will be leading a community forum on Pride 2018 here at St John's beginning May 6!
Come learn more about the history of the movement, where we are now, and ways to move forward together amidst some challenges. Tayo will be with us May 6, 20and June 3 from 12:30-2pm in The Conference Room. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Marla noticed that Dr. Clyburn's FB cover photo just happens to feature him in St. John's purple. Coincidence? We think not ;-)
Network Spiritual Gifts Class
Have you ever taken a class that changed your life? I have, and now I get to lead it at St John’s! Join me on May 13, 20and 27 in The Youth Room from 12:30-2:30 for Network. Come discover your own unique passion, gifts and personal style. Discover who God made you to be in the Body of Christ. Lunch and childcare provided. Reserve your spot using the bulletin insert, the Facebook event, or see me.
Have you ever taken a class that changed your life? I have, and now I get to lead it at St John’s! Join me on May 13, 20and 27 in The Youth Room from 12:30-2:30 for Network. Come discover your own unique passion, gifts and personal style. Discover who God made you to be in the Body of Christ. Lunch and childcare provided. Reserve your spot using the bulletin insert, the Facebook event, or see me.
Mark your calendar now for the Heidelberg Choir Concert at St John’s on May 14 at 7pm. Join us in The Sanctuary for an evening of beautiful music and fellowship (and say “Hey!” to Pastor Gini’s daughter, Katie). A freewill offering will be accepted to support the choir on their Spring tour.
We Love Wednesdays and TLT
The Largest Table makes Wednesdays at St. John's so special, with our 12 PM casual service followed by lunch in our fellowship hall.
This week was extra-special, as students from The Wellington School joined us, not only helping out in the kitchen but providing great live jazz during lunch. We served 240 meals!
The Largest Table makes Wednesdays at St. John's so special, with our 12 PM casual service followed by lunch in our fellowship hall.
This week was extra-special, as students from The Wellington School joined us, not only helping out in the kitchen but providing great live jazz during lunch. We served 240 meals!
As we have mentioned, TLT's food expenses alone are over $1000 per month. We need your help not only via donations (cash or in-kind), but also in spreading the word about TLT to your friends! Anyone can help, not just congregation members. Send your friends this link to TLT webpage, and encourage them to experience how great it feels to support such a worthwhile effort.
https://www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org/the-largest-table.html
https://www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org/the-largest-table.html
Weekly Calendar, April 29 - May 5
Sunday April 29
Nursery Care available 8:30am
9am Traditional Worship
11am Contemporary Worship
Monday April 30
6-8pm Care Team Leader Training
Tuesday May 1
6pm Healing Broken Circles...Youth Room
Wednesday May 2
Noon Casual Worship...Sanctuary
12:30pm The Largest Table Meal...Fellowship Hall
3pm Staff Meeting...Pastor Gini’s Office
7:30pm Under the Stars Meal...Mound Street
Thursday May 3
4pm Budget and Finance Committee Mtg...Conference Room
6pm Healing Broken Circles...Conference Room
7:15pm Choir Rehearsal...Choir Room
Friday May 4
8pm Community Group AA...Fellowship Hall
Saturday May 5
9 to Noon, The Open Shelter's Women's Event, hosted by St. John's in our Conference and Youth Rooms
PLEASE NOTE: We've moved our Membership Sunday date to May 20
Sunday April 29
Nursery Care available 8:30am
9am Traditional Worship
11am Contemporary Worship
Monday April 30
6-8pm Care Team Leader Training
Tuesday May 1
6pm Healing Broken Circles...Youth Room
Wednesday May 2
Noon Casual Worship...Sanctuary
12:30pm The Largest Table Meal...Fellowship Hall
3pm Staff Meeting...Pastor Gini’s Office
7:30pm Under the Stars Meal...Mound Street
Thursday May 3
4pm Budget and Finance Committee Mtg...Conference Room
6pm Healing Broken Circles...Conference Room
7:15pm Choir Rehearsal...Choir Room
Friday May 4
8pm Community Group AA...Fellowship Hall
Saturday May 5
9 to Noon, The Open Shelter's Women's Event, hosted by St. John's in our Conference and Youth Rooms
PLEASE NOTE: We've moved our Membership Sunday date to May 20
Senior Pastor Gini
