Easter Sunday at St. John’s was a joyful celebration of resurrection and new life. The church was filled with beautiful music, blooming flowers, and the warmth of a gathered community rejoicing together. From the first notes of the hymns to the final alleluias, it was a morning marked by hope, renewal, and shared faith. These photos capture just a glimpse of the beauty and spirit of the day—we are grateful to all who joined us to celebrate the risen Christ.

Now, I know that Easter is not really the day for gloating, but I hope you'll forgive me for feeling pretty darn pleased with myself. I've been writing a lot of stuff recently, sermons, articles, classes, and the like, and it's been really time consuming because I'm a terrible typist. But now I've discovered the dictate function in Microsoft Word.

It's amazing. I know you've all been using it for like 20 years, but please share my excitement that I've just discovered it. Now, if I want to quote a piece of text, all I have to do is, is speak it. And my word processor just types it out. I've saved hours of my life. This lent, it's fantastic, but the tech isn't as advanced as it could be, and the dictation thingy makes mistakes.

Beginning Sunday, April 12, join us for a new Rector's Forum series, Bouncing Back, focused on what it means to live resilient Christian lives in an ever-changing and often challenging world. Togther, we will explore how our faith equips us to navigate setbacks, uncertainty, and growth with hope, courage, and trust in God's enduring presence. Through thoughtful conversation and reflection, we'll consider practical ways to cultivate spiritual resilience in our daily lives. 

The forum meets at 9:15 in the Library for four weeks. All are welcome - come as you are and join the conversation.

All are welcome to the next Heavenly Hosts covered dish supper on April 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the home of Tom and Carol Clear. Bring a covered dish and your beverage of choice and enjoy some food and fellowship.

This summer join us for a short, lively service for people of all ages!

Music ~ Prayer

Communion

Interactive Message

VBS Is on the Horizon...

Step back in time this summer at St. John’s for an unforgettable Vacation Bible School experience! From June 1–4, children are invited to journey to ancient Rome for “ROME: Paul and the Underground Church,” a vibrant marketplace-style VBS. Each day, participants will explore bustling shops, meet early Christians, and discover what life was like for Paul and the underground church as they shared the Good News in a challenging time.

Through hands-on activities, storytelling, music, and crafts, children will experience Scripture in a whole new way—immersing themselves in the sights, sounds, and spirit of the early Church. Registration link is available on the St. John's website or by emailing sarah@stjohnsmontgomery.org.

Click here to register your child for VBS

Click here to register as a volunteer for VBS

St. John’s is blessed with many opportunities to serve, and we invite you to share your time
and talents by joining one of our church guilds.
Guilds are at the heart of our parish life. They support our worship, care for our community, and
help us live out Christ’s call to love and serve.
Some of the Guilds and Committees in need of volunteers include:
● Altar Guild - contact Kitty Coleman or Chuck Moore
● Flower Guild - contact Jean Smyth
● Reception - contact Libby Beck
● Pastoral Care - contact Virginia Banister
No experience is required — training and guidance are provided. Whether you can serve
occasionally or regularly, there is a place for you.
Feel free to contact the committee chair with any questions or you may contact Christine Kline
by email at firefamily1991@gmail.com
Come serve. Come belong. Come grow in faith.

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year small-group formation program from the University of the South in Sewanee, designed for lay people seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, church history, and theology, as well as those discerning a call to ordained ministry. The program includes two years of Bible study (Old and New Testaments), followed by church history and theology, with a strong emphasis on theological reflection and lived faith. An EfM seminar group is forming at St. John’s for Fall 2026 with 8–10 participants. To learn more, visit efm.sewanee.edu or speak with the rector.

Your prayers are requested for the following parishioners:

Laura Brendle, Rick Durden, Marla Foster, Carolyn Fillmore, Anne Hill,

Emily Crump Johannes, Valinda Johnson, Carma Marks, Richard McCrory, Pat McDonald, Eddie McDowell, Martha Collier Mosely, Cameron Napier, Bud Nason, Elizabeth Potter, Shirley Price, Sarah Spratling, Debbie Steindorff, Barbara Wallace, Florence Young

Prayers are also requested for these friends: Gail Alsobrook, Mac Burton, Lizzy Dickens,  David Earnest, John Ferguson, Bob Geddie, Mark Grantham, Roger Holliday, Stephanie Holmes, Josie Lee, Charles Lewis, Martha Ellen Locke, Nicole Lusk, Margaret Moore,  Skip Parks, Pat Patterson, Serge Ruffato, Ron Skoneki, Johnny Smith, Madera Spencer, Chandler Taylor, Connie Thomas, Katherine Weidner, Michael White, Frank Winkler, Ross Wisnewski, Sharon Carney Wright

Please notify us when you are sick or hospitalized so that we might provide pastoral care. The prayer list will be updated monthly, please notify us if names need to remain longer.

Pastoral Care Team for March: Kitty Coleman, Kathie Mangum, Mary Simmons, Mary Ward Wisnewski

Apr 12

7:30 a.m.
Lector: Kathie Mangum
Usher/Greeter: Libby Beck
Altar Guild: Chuck Moore

10:30 a.m

Acolytes: Eloise Carlisle, John David Collier, Adams Hill, Sam Snyder

Altar Guild:  Ashley Hamlett

Lector and Intercessor: Ken Kline, Natalie Snyder

Eucharistic Ministers:  Robbie Everett, Keith Miller, Dudley Perry

Ushers/Greeters: Florence Tyson, Jon Dailey, Ken Kline, Mary Martin Mitchell

Flower Guild: Camille Cumuze, Debbie Steindorff

Flower Delivery Team: Maria Pacheco, Anne Hamner, Allison Prillaman

Videographer: Scott Mitchell