Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – October 18, 2026
THANKS BE TO GOD…
THANKS BE TO GOD…
Installation of Bishop
Thanks be to God for our new bishop, the Rev. Wade Roof. Bishop Roof’s installation will take place this Saturday, October 24 at St. David Lutheran Church in Columbia.
Welcome Visitors
If you are a visitor to St. John’s this morning, welcome! Please let us know who you are by signing the fellowship book found on each row of chairs. All are welcome and valued, with no exceptions.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Church Workday
Saturday, October 24
9 am
Mark your calendars for a church workday. Help clean up and beautify our campus. Bring your own tools and work gloves.
Young Adults CAPA Service Event
Dinner and Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, October 25
5pm
All young adults are invited to gather to serve dinner and carve pumpkins and paint with youth from CAPA. We will serve a taco bar. Please contact Kristen Ferguson to volunteer to provide part of dinner. Families are welcome to bring elementary-aged children (and younger). Middle and high school aged children cannot attend to protect the privacy of the youth at CAPA.
The Giving
St. John’s is joining area churches in collecting food for HELP of Beaufort’s annual Thanksgiving dinners. Our goal is 920 boxes of mashed and scalloped potatoes. Donations can be left in the Narthex outside of the Nursery. Questions? Contact Perry Dukes.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Gather in Grace
Monday, October 19
10 am- 12 pm
Come for a few minutes or stay for a while! Refreshments will be provided. Play games, build a puzzle, or just chat over coffee. All are welcome!
Lunch and Fellowship
Tuesday, October 20
11:30 am
Join us for lunch at Taphouse 1711. Located at 3668 Trask Parkway. Need a ride? Contact Jenny or Amy in the church office.
Lutheran Men in Mission
Saturday, October 24
9 am – 10 am
All men in the congregation are invited to the monthly gathering of the Lutheran Men in Mission. We meet in the sanctuary for breakfast, Bible study, and fellowship.
Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 25
11:30 am
Our annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place immediately following the 10:30 service. Join us for brats, burgers, German inspired side dishes, and desserts. Let us know if you can attend. Sign up sheets can be found in the Welcome Books.
Harold’s Country Club
Saturday, October 31
Arrival 6pm Seating 6:30 pm
Wear your best costume and join us for an evening of Halloween fun at Harold’s! Your choice of a steak or chicken dinner. Cost is $27.50. Checks or cash along with the sign-up slip must be given to Pat Harvey Palmer or to the church office by October 25th.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today October 18
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
9:30 am Choir Practice
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am CPP meeting
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
6:30 pm Council meeting
Monday
10:00 am Gather in Grace
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
9:00 am Staff Meeting
10:00 am Quilts of Valor
11:30 am Lunch and Fellowship Taphouse 1711
4:00 pm Endowment Team Meeting
Wednesday
7:00 pm Easy Does It Fishing Club
Thursday
6:30 pm Beaufort Youth Orchestra
Saturday
9:00 am LMM
9:00 am Church Workday
9:30 am AA – Into Action Meeting
10:30 am Installation of Bishop Wade Roof at St. David Lutheran Church, Columbia
Next Sunday October 25
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Oktoberfest
5:00 pm Young Adults CAPA event
6:00 pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal
