2023: The Year of Story
Memory Verse: Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Council asks the congregation to pray for guidance in the upcoming year, that we may be a welcoming space for authentic conversations, and that we continue our prayers for strength and comfort for those who need it most.
Additionally, council wants to thank the entire congregation for its generous and dedicated giving throughout the year.
Installation of St. John’s 2023 Church Council takes place on Sunday, Feb. 5th during worship.
We are blessed to have the following leaders in place for 2023:
Church Council and Team Leaders
- President: Heather Ruggles
- VP: Jason Shupe
- Secretary: Melinda Zorn
- Treasurer: Ron Zorn
- Worship Team Rep: Sandy Thompson
- At Large Rep: Jerrie Krawetzki
- At Large Rep: Needed
- Faith Life Rep: Dawn Schlessman
- Financial Team Rep: Ron Zorn
- Property Team Rep: Jon Baaske
- Young Adult Rep: Jenna Stacy
Ministry Team Leader:
We thank Kevin Young with gratitude for his service as Ex-officio President of St. John’s Council and to Amanda Cantu. Many thanks.
Souper Bowl Sunday is COMING! Please donate your loose change or any monetary amount on Sunday, February 12th. The soup kettle will be in the rear of the sanctuary for your donations and also in the handicap entrance. All donations will benefit Victory Kitchen in Sandusky. Thanks for playing in the Souper Bowl.
The Season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22nd with the Imposition of Ashes. Join us for special opportunities for fellowship and worship on Wednesday evenings during Lent beginning March 1st, featuring soup suppers at 5:30 pm followed by worship at 6:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Perfect Love Casts Our Fear” we will hear from several People of Faith. The soup supper sign-up sheet is on the back window for you to share your delicious soup recipes. May God bless you in your Lenten journey.
Small Group Opportunities:
Art with Allison Young meeting in her home, with a different project each month. They'll meet on the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 pm.
Meditation and Movement with Pastor Stacy and Shannon Thomas on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 11 AM at the Christian Life Center at Zion in Huron.
Men's Group with Jason Shupe and Andy Gundlach. Join them once a month for a relaxed conversation, usually around a fire or at the bar. The men who participated a couple of summers ago enjoyed the time just for them--to relax, to talk, to simply be. All men are invited.
Conversations with Lynn Schlessman meeting on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 9-10 AM in the Upper Room.
Bible Study with Sandy Thompson meets next on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm. This group met during the last session of small groups and had so much fun they want to go again. Join them as they go a bit deeper into the bible. Prior knowledge is not needed, and there is a ton of room for questions and discusssion.
We need your help! We still need readers, ushers, and communion assistants most weeks!