Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost – November 8, 2026
THANKS BE TO GOD…
Continuing Our Spiritual Journey Appeal 2027
Thanks be to God for all who have made a pledge to our Continuing Our Spiritual Journey Appeal 2027! We are grateful for your generosity as we draw closer to our goal.
If you have not yet submitted a pledge, there is still time. The Stewardship Team asks that you return a pledge card even if your pledge remains the same as last year. Your pledge card helps the Congregation Council finalize the 2027 Plan for Mission, even if your giving stays the same.
Thank you for Sharing God’s Grace, Serving Through Love by participating in this year’s Stewardship Appeal.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
The Giving
Due Today
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.
St. Francis Food Pantry
Today
The St. Francis food pantry has experienced a high volume of people needing assistance. They need to restock many items. Donations can be left in the narthex today and tomorrow.
Lowcountry Pride Festival
Saturday, November 14
Live Oaks Park, Port Royal
11 am – 5 pm
Living out our core value “All are welcome and valued, with no exceptions”, we will be participating in the year’s Lowcountry Pride Festival.
We are still in need of a tent and volunteers. Contact the church office.
Martha’s Animals
Monday, November 9
10 am
Martha’s Animals is a gathering of St. John’s members and friends to make small stuffed animals for children who are hospitalized. All are welcome. No sewing skills needed. The monthly gathering focuses on stuffing! Bring a late morning snack.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Congregation Meeting & Meal
Sunday, November 22
11:30 am
The agenda for this meeting includes adopting a Plan for Mission 2027 and electing Congregation Council and Endowment Team members for 2026-2027 terms. No other business will be brought to the floor. All are invited to stay for a potluck lunch following the meeting.
Chamber Singers Concert
Today
4 pm
St. John’s will host the Chamber Singers as they present An Afternoon of Sacred Choral Music. Directed by Charlie Frost.
Tuesday Nights Together
November 10
6 pm – 7 pm
Pastor Sean will lead us in a Faith 5 intergenerational activity. Dinner will be Betty’s Sloppy Joes and chips. Please bring a dessert to share.
New Member Sunday
November 15
8:15 am and 10:30 am
We will welcome new members on Sunday, November 15th. If you are
interested in joining our church, please speak with Pastor Sean.
Youth Night
Sunday, November 15
5 pm – 7 pm
The Youth will get another opportunity to celebrate Halloween! Dig those costumes back out and join Pastor Sean in the Mission Building.
Lunch and Fellowship
Tuesday, November 17
11:30 am
All are welcome to join us for a time of fun and fellowship at Okatie Ale House 25 William Pope Drive Bluffton. Questions? Contact Bonnie Miller or call the church office.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today November 8
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Table and Council meetings
4:00 pm Chamber Singers Concert
Monday
10:00 am Martha’s Animals
11:00 am Staff Meeting
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
10:00 am Quilts of Valor
10:30 am Funeral for Marly Roper
6:00 pm Tuesday Nights Together
7:00 pm Lutheran Women
7:15 pm Lowcountry Chorale
Thursday
7:00 pm Beaufort Youth Orchestra
Saturday
9:30 am AA – Into Action Meeting
11:00 am Port Royal Pride Festival
Next Sunday November 15
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
5:00 pm Youth Night
