Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost -August 9, 2026
THANKS FOR GRACE…
School Personnel and Students
Thanks be to God for all St. John’s members and friends who are going back to school. We ask God’s blessing upon all from our congregation and community who are beginning a new school year, no matter their age or school! Sharing God’s Grace, Serving Through Love. We love, care for, nourish, and support one another.
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…
St. Francis Food Trailer
TODAY, August 9
The St. Francis Center Food Pantry trailer is at St. John’s today. This is an example of our core values being put into action:
We serve and help our neighbors, community and those who are in need.
Martha’s Animals
Monday, August 10, 10 am
All are welcome to stuff small animal dolls for children who are hospitalized. No sewing skills needed. Meet in the Mission Building. Bring a late morning snack.
Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 12, 1-6 pm
Mission Building
Red Cross will have a blood drive at St. John’s for anyone who wishes to donate blood. Options to register a donation time slot:
use the QR code to the right
make an appointment online at
www.redcrossblood.org using sponsor code StJohnsBeaufort
call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-27677)
Walk-ins are also welcome! Consider sharing the gift of life!
Worship Assistants
It takes many volunteers to help with the service each Sunday. Would you be willing to be an usher, reader and/or communion assistant? If interested, please contact Amy Hamilton at the church office 843.524.3461 or by email, Amy@StJohnsBeaufort.org
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW…
Youth Bowling at Station 300
25 Innovation Dr, Bluffton
TODAY August 9, 5 pm
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to go bowling. Cost is $25 plus tax, so please have the youth bring a few extra dollars. Deacon Katie will cover food and drinks. We will meet at the church at 4:15 pm and leave by 4:30 pm.
Wednesday Nights Together (WNT)
Wednesday, August 12
Supper 6 pm – Program 6:30 pm
Dinner: Salad Bar—bring your favorite salad to share; chicken, tuna, pasta, etc.
Program: AA Speakers
All are invited for dinner followed by a short program for adults and story time with Deacon Katie for children. Members of the AA groups that meet weekly here at St. John’s will be talking about what they do. This is an example of our core values being put into action:
We serve and help our neighbors, community, and those who are in need. We are boldly generous with time, talents, space, and our resources.
Registration is not required, but it is helpful for planning the meal. If you know you are coming, please use the fellowship book to sign-up or email info@stjohnsbeaufort.org. Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
Lunch and Fellowship,
Tuesday, August 18, 11:30 am,
Ryan’s Pizza & Hibachi
277 Sea Island Pkwy #110
All members and friends are invited! Please sign the fellowship book to let Deacon Katie know if you are attending and how many you are bringing by Thursday, August 13. Need a ride? Contact Deacon Katie.
Instant Church Directory
Has your email address changed? Have you disconnected your landline and now only have a cell phone? Have you moved? Is your picture in the directory taken before 2020? If the answer to any of the questions is yes, contact Jenny in the church office to update your information.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today August 9
St. Francis Food Trailer
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
5:00 pm Youth Bowling
Monday
10:00 am Martha’s Animals
6:00 pm AA – Men’s Group
Tuesday
9:00 am Staff Meeting
10:00 am Quilts of Valor
Wednesday
1:00 pm Blood Drive
6:00 pm Wednesday Nights Together
Thursday
2:00 pm Royal Pines Book Club
Saturday
9:30 am AA – Into Action Meeting
5:00 pm AA Speakers Meeting
Next Sunday August 16
8:15 am Worship
9:30 am Handbells
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
CHURCH PICNIC AND FORUM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 4:00 PM
The forum is part of the call process.
WORSHIP ASSISTANT TRAINING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 9:30 AM
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday – 9 am-2 pm
