A labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool found in all religious traditions in various forms around the world and throughout history. The winding path is a metaphor of life’s journey with its many twists and turns. When walked with a community of people, the walk is a shared journey which can be unifying and empowering. If you are interested in experiencing a new way to talk with God, there will be an interest meeting on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00 am. For more information, please contact Rev. Wanda Floyd.

SHARE 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 front of the Sanctuary.

As Christmas Day is on a Sunday this year, St. John’s MCC will be offering lunch to those individuals who would like to join us after service on December 25th. There is no cost for the lunch. So that there will be enough food for all those attending, we request that you register your attendance with the Church Office at 919-834-2611 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER: St. John’s MCC would like to invite you to set aside Saturday, December 31st as a Day of Fasting and Prayer. Use this day as an opportunity to be in communion with God to reflect on 2011 and to dream about 2012.

IMANI MCC WATCH NIGHT SERVICE: After a day of reflection, you are invited to join Imani MCC for their annual Watch Night Service. The service is from 10:30 pm to 12:00 am on the night of Saturday, December 31st. Imani MCC’s service will be held at 304 East Trinity Avenue in Durham. For more information on this service, please check out www.ImaniMCC.org.

CONGRATULATIONS: St. John’s MCC would like to congratulate all of those who have recently completed their educational requirements for graduation and certification: Rev. Wanda Floyd, Collis Laton, and Cindy Norton.

HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE: On December 24th, there will be 2 services: 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm. The early service will have a special time for the children.
• On Sunday, December 25th, there will be one service held at 11:00 am.
• On Sunday, January 1st, there will be one service held at 11:00 am.

St. John’s wishes you and yours
a Merry Christmas
and a Prosperous New Year.

CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The Church Office will be closed on Monday, December 26th, and Tuesday, December 27th, as well as, Monday, January 2nd, and Tuesday, January 3rd. In case of an emergency during any of these days, please leave a message in the general voice mail box as it will be checked throughout the holidays.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Children Church is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month during the 11:00 am Service. In addition, there will be monthly interest / planning meetings on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 11:00 Service. The children meet in the Friendship Hall before service and will rejoin their parents right before Communion.

Childhood Abuse and Abandonment are the evil twins that can haunt us throughout our lives. Sexual, emotional, or physical abuse and/or abandonment issues, is not resolved, can affect our every step.

Come and join us for the “Talitha Cum Workshop.” This workshop will provide you with instructions and tools to give you insight on the real reasons that you still suffer. These tools, when applied properly, will help you move from simply surviving to thriving and living a happy and joyous life.

Workshop begins: January 9, 2012 and runs through February 13, 2012. We meet once per week for two hours on Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Orientation for the workshop will be held this Sunday, December 18th at 1:30 pm. (One was also held last week.) You must attend an orientation session to determine if this group will work for you. For questions, please see Pastor Wanda.

The performers from this year’s Gospel Drag Show in September had so much fun that they wanted to come back and do it again.

St. John’s MCC invites you to join us for our Holiday Drag Extravaganza to be held this Sunday, December 18th at 7:00 pm.

All tips generated by the performers will go towards the Support Circle Ministry of St. John’s. The Support Circle Ministry assists a homeless individual to get back on their feet.

Join us once again as we prove that God has a sense of humor.

It’s that time once again to let your clock fall back one hour for this Sunday morning, November 6th. Before hitting the hay on Saturday night, don’t forget. Sunday morning will be much brighter that way.

In 2009, St. John’s MCC began collecting a special offering on the first Sunday of each month called Change 4 Change. Since that first offering, all of the money collected went towards the purchase of bus tickets for clients of the Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina / Under One Roof. Because of your generosity, this year alone, St. John’s MCC has raised over a $1000 for bus tickets.

Because of your abundance in giving, the Board of Directors have decided to make a change in November and December. On November 6th , the Change 4 Change offering will go towards The Support Circle at St. John’s. The Support Circle works with a homeless person for one year to help that individual get back on their feet. The offering will help assist the ongoing expenses the ministry incurs.

On December 4th, the Change 4 Change offering will go to support Raleigh Rescue Mission’s Christmas food drive. In January, the Change 4 Change offering will once again be for bus tickets for the Alliance clients. If you have any questions or would like further information, please see any member of the Board of Directors.

It’s almost time for the Fall Yard Sale. The Fellowship Ministry will be having a Fall Yard Sale on Saturday, November 26th from 7:00am to 1:00pm. All monies raised will go to support the Ministries of St. John’s MCC. If you have any items that are in good condition please bring to the church on Sunday. We will need volunteers to help set up, provide support during the Yard Sale and clean up. If you would like to donate item(s) or volunteer, please contact Scott Driver.

Please note the Fall Yard Sale date change, and enjoy the Christmas Parade on the 19th!