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Community Service

Faith In Action - A HUGE Success!

Faith In Action LogoWords simply cannot express how proud and thankful I am to all of you who took time out of your busy schedules and braved the chilly weather to do something for someone else. On Sunday morning, (October 30th), over 90 people attended worship outside in the cold Fall air. Those gathered included members and friends of St. John's, as well as those living in and around Moore Square. For just a few hours, it didn't matter who you were or whethere or not you had a place to come home. Everyone gathered for the same reason - to praise God.

After service, the congregation split up into to small teams to perform a variety of service projects. They included health screenings, Adopt-A-Highway, lunchoxes of love, snack bags and preparation of hygiene kits. At least 200 people were fed and provided with snacks and health screenings. 2 miles of highway in Garner is a little cleaner and others now have hygiene items to help them prepare for a job interview or to just feel a little better about themselves.

In additon, a few people were provided with coats to help fight the cold weather. if you are interested in donating a new or gently used coat, please drop it by the church office during normal operating hours or on Sunday morning. 

Combined, 60+ volunteers participated in Faith in Action, totally well over 120 hours of time. A lot of lives were changed today, and it's all because of your generosity.

Stay tuned for details on next year's Faith in Action campaign and ALL of the events that will lead up to it. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Service Ministry or have ideas on projects, please contact Fred Cannady


Remember: don't wait until Faith in Action Sunday to do something for someone else. Make putting your faith in action part of your daily routine!

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Lunchboxes of Love - August 27 2011

Lunchboxes of Love reaches out to the homeless living in and around Moore Square by providing a simple meal as well as a time of fellowship. Join the Service Ministry on Saturday, August 27th. Individuals will be meeting at the church around 10:00 am and then proceed downtown once the lunches are prepared. If you would like to make a donation or would like to volunteer, please contact Fred Cannady.

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The Return of Lunchboxes of Love

Lunch Boxes of Love

Lunchboxes of LoveThe Service Ministry is excited to announce the return of Lunchboxes of Love. This monthly service project reaches out to the homeless living in and around Moore Square by providing a simple meal and a time of fellowship. In preparation for our March Chili event this Saturday, March 12th, we are asking for donations of ground beef, tomato paste, tomato sauce and kidney beans. We are also in need of 3 volunteers to help cook as well as volunteers to help serve. Everyone is invited out to fellowship. If you would like to make a donation or to volunteer, please contact Fred Cannady or David Ray. 

If you volunteer to help now, we will be encouraged and can proceed with full confidence that we will have enough Saint-power to minister to these wonderful but unfortunate individuals who need our help. Please contact Fred Cannady as soon as you have checked your schedule.

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Yes ... It is Christmas

Share a BearSHARE A BEAR FOR CHRISTMAS: St. John’s is currently collecting stuffed Teddy Bears for the Share-A-Bear Foundation. The donated bears will be given to children impacted by the HIV / AIDS Virus. Please place your bears in the gift box at the back of the Sanctuary.

Share a BearST. JOHN’S TO ADOPT FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS: St. John’s will once again adopt some families through the Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina to help out during this Christmas Season. The families’ wish lists will be available on Sunday, December 5th. For more information, please see Fred Cannady or Charles Leake.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS: St. John’s is currently collecting canned and dry goods that can be placed into Christmas Baskets that will be delivered to the Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina / Under One Roof clients. The last day to bring items will be Sunday, December 19th. We will be meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 20th to prepare the baskets. If you would like to make a donation, please mark your donation accordingly.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: St. John’s MCC would like to invite you to join us for a special night of Christmas music. The concert will feature Garrick Jordan as well as the St. John’s MCC Praise Team. The concert will be held on Saturday, December 11th, at 7:00 pm.

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Faith in Action Bible Study

Daily Faith in Action Devotions are available. Click here. Join with your whole St. John’s family as we study about Christ’s heart for those in need, and our opportunity to respond. Let’s put our Faith in Action! For more information, contact Fred Cannady or Charles Leake.

We Are a Faith in Action Church

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Faith in Action Service Projects

Faith in Action - Be the ChurchRemember sign-ups continue in the church parlor for the Faith in Action Service projects. Join with your whole church family and friends on Sunday, August 29th, when we move our worship service to 10:00 a.m. at Moore Square, and worship through service in the community. Here’s a sampling of our service opportunities:

  • Creation of hygiene kits
  • Adopt-A-Highway trash pick-up
  • Home Improvements/Landscaping in Raleigh and Durham
  • Lunchboxes of Love at Moore Square

Please invite friends, family and neighbors to come serve with us. Everyone loves to lend a helping hand – let’s show them St. John’s is a church that cares.

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The Church Has Left the Building!

Join with your whole St. John’s family for Faith in Action month, beginning this Sunday, August 1st. During this month we will focus on biblical compassion, service and Christ’s heart for those in need through bible study, daily devotions and worship services. Then be a part of a landmark day in St. John’s history, when on August 29th we move our worship service to Moore Square (at 10:00 a.m.).

We will be serving through these and other projects, all designed to directly touch lives and reflect Christ’s love to others in the community:

  • Creation of hygiene kits
  • Adopt-A-Highway trash pick-up
  • Home Improvements/Landscaping in Raleigh and Durham
  • Lunchboxes of Love at Moore Square

There’s a great project for everyone, and we are shooting for 100% participation. Sign up now for Faith in Action service projects. Faith in Action Participation Kits, which will guide you through the small group discussion as well as daily FaithStep devotions, are available now. Bible study begins on August 8th. We are not just serving the community, but with the community. So please begin now to ask God which family members, friends or neighbors you should invite to come join our service projects on August 29th. Together, we can make a difference in our community.

Don’t just go to church – BE the church during Faith in Action month. For more information, contact Fred Cannady or Charles Leake.

We Are a Faith in Action Church

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