Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 19, 2026
THANKS FOR GRACE…
HVAC Replacement
Thanks be to God for air conditioning. This past week, one of our 20-ton units needed to be replaced. Thanks to members and friends who have been generous with their giving. Due to thoughtful planning by past and present councils, the ~$40,000 HVAC unit was replaced using Reserve Maintenance Funds. While this meant the council did not need to ask for a special appeal to raise funds to replace the unit, it reduced our Reserve Maintenance Fund. If you would like to make a special donation to the reserve fund, mark your offering “Reserve Maintenance Fund.”
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Youth Volunteer at HELP of Beaufort
Wednesday, July 22, 9:30 am
1600 Ribaut Rd. Port Royal
All youth in grades 6-12 are encouraged to volunteer. Please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing. We will be done by 12:30. Invite friends!
Lutheran World Relief Quilters
Monday, July 27, 10 am
We meet in the Mission Building to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. We are always looking for sewers who can help assemble quilt tops and those who like to tie quilts. All are welcome. No sewing or quilting experience needed. Bring a bag lunch.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Lunch and Fellowship
Wednesday, July 22 11:30 am
at Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ
872 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton
All adults – members and friends – are invited! If you need a ride, please contact Deacon Katie.
Game Fellowship
Tuesday, July 28, Noon
St. John’s Mission Building
All members and friends are invited to the Mission Building for game day! Games and refreshments will be provided.
Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity?
We are looking for volunteers for one-time odd jobs and for ongoing ministry tasks. For example, would you be willing to lock the building after Sunday worship? Would you like to be an usher, reader, or communion assistant? Would you help with the Welcome Table or Wednesday Nights Together? Would you help with altar care or flowers for Sunday morning? If you have time to share, contact Jenny in the church office and tell her about your skills, talents, and interests. jenny@stjohnsbeaufort.org
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today July 19
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
Noon AA District Meeting
Monday
6:00 pm Lions Club
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
9:00 am Staff Meeting
10:00 am Quilts of Valor
Wednesday
9:30 am Youth Volunteer at HELP
11:30 am Lunch and Fellowship
Thursday
6:30 pm Congregation Council Meeting
Friday
Saturday
9:30 am AA – Into Action Meeting
Next Sunday July 26
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday – 9 am-2 pm
