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Money! That's What I Want! - a message from the rectorI remember when I first heard that song by the Beatles. (Actually, it was originally recorded by Little Richard on the Motown label, but the Fab Four covered it.) I found it kind of shocking. The best things in life are free See what I mean? In polite company, one is simply not meant to make such a clear and vulgar statement of one’s desire for filthy lucre. You’re supposed to hide it behind the lace curtains and dress it in more acceptable garments. |
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Fall Speaker Series: AI & the ChurchWednesdays at 6 p.m. | Beginning Oct. 1 | Parish Hall Join us Wednesday nights in October as we examine what effects Artificial Intelligence has on our faith and daily lives. St. John’s welcomes Dr. Jim Locke, Executive Director of AI Research and Education at Troy University Montgomery. Dinner at 6, teaching & discussion at 6:30. |
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Blessing of the AnimalsMark your calendars...St. John’s will host its annual “Blessing of the Animals” event on Sunday, October 5 2025 at 5 p.m. in the St. John’s Labyrinth. |
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ECW Fall ConferenceRegistration is open! Please see the attached flyer for details. Click here to register: https://www.dioala.org/event- St. John's is honored to host the ECW Fall Conference on Oct. 17. More details to come. For questions and information, email Christine Kline at firefamily1991@gmail.com. |
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Bazaar Looking for Arts & Crafts ItemsDo you love to craft? Do you enjoy making things with your hands? The St. John's Arts and Crafts group is looking for handmade, unique items to be sold at this year's Bazaar. Whether you're into painting, woodworking, sewing, needlepoint, ceramics, or anything else, we'd love for you to join our group and share your talents with us. Some of our group do crafts at home bu we do meet frequently to do crafts as a group. The Arts and Crafts group usually meets on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. We will not meet September 18 but will meet on September 23 and 25. All skill levels are welcome. If you know how to use a glue gun, come on! Interested? Contact Murray Bennett at 334-430-8660 for more details. |
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Silent Auction Items NeededThe Bazaar will be here before you know it and Silent Auction needs your help.
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EYC CofficeEYC meets each Wednesday at a different location for food and fellowship. Email jr@stjohnsmontgomery.org for more information. This week's Coffice will be at Baumhower's 2465 Eastern Blvd Montgomery, AL 36117 |
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Dio Day "DioLympics" Youth EventFrom Youth Director JR: NO EYC on the 3rd floor this Sunday! We're going to DioLympics in Birmingham from 11:30-5:30. J.R. is driving the church van. Contact her if your child is attending: (334) 669-3314 or jr@stjohnsmontgomery.org. We will leave after the 10:30 service and we will be back at 5:30 or 6. We will have lunch on the way. |
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Breeze System Gives Access to Directory, Calendar, & GivingSt. John’s has recently implemented a new system called Breeze for its giving, directory, calendar, website, and app. Parishioners received an invite via email to create an account. Information guides are printed and available in the church office or on the St. John’s website. Please call the church office or email emily@stjohnsmontgomery.org for assistance. You can view the Breeze Manual HERE Update your directory information HERE Access Breeze via My STJ HERE |
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Grief Support Group for the HolidaysFor those experiencing a loss, October through December can be excruciatingly painful months. Death, separation, divorce, illness, family trauma, job loss, or moving to a new location result in great losses that make the holidays difficult. St. John's will be offering a nationally recognized grief support program called Grief Share this fall and winter—one before Thanksgiving and one before Christmas. Please get in touch with Rev. H. Mawande Mzongwana (mawande@stjohnsmontgomery.org) if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.
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Outreach OpportunitiesThe idea of mission is a core principle of the Christian faith. At St. John’s we are committed to partnering with God to do his work of redemption in this world by assisting those in need through financial giving, hands on assistance, and donating needed items to the poor, the sick, the friendless, the prisoner, the homeless, and anyone in need. From working with local charities and nonprofits to international mission trips, members of St. John’s make it a point to be involved. Learn more here: |
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Mercy House Needs Telethon VolunteersThe WSFA Day of Dreams Telethon for Mercy House is quickly approaching on Thursday, Oct. 2! We are in need of folks to help man the telephones for 2-hour shifts at the MAP Center for the day, 6am to 6pm. At this time, pretty much any 2-hour shift is in need of volunteers. If anyone would like to help out that day, they can email Kim Boston at kim@mercyhousemgm.org. |
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Joys & ConcernsYour prayers are requested for the following parishioners: Prayers are also requested for these friends: |
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Lay Ministry Reminders - October 5Pastoral Care Team for October: Murray Bennet, Carrie Shaw, Margaret Peeples, Caroline Lawson, Doris Ball October 5 (1st Sunday) 7:30 a.m. |
