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November 16, 2016 St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church 5450 Mansfield Rd. Arlington, TX 76017 817-468-8484 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visit our web site: www.sjaumc.org Click here to see our Facebook page!
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Fellowship Groups
Saturday Sisters Open to ladies of all ages Dec. 3rd, Saturday Sister s will combine 2 programs into one meeting. We will complete the blankets for those in need and also do the Christmas ornament exchange. Those who know how to make the tie blankets, please try to make them before the meeting so that we can help those who do not know how. Working together, we can accomplish this loving task we set out to do and still have our traditional fun party. Bring a Christmas goody and wrapped ornament and come close out 2016 with your Christian sisters.
Childcare will be provided if you make reservations by Nov. 29th. Contact Darla at [email protected] or 817-468-8484.
SJA Singles Open to all Single Adults Come join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. in room 152.
Nov. 19th Mexican Inn, 1722 Hwy 287, Mansfield at 6:30 pm Nov. 26th No planned events scheduled. Dec. 3rd Details soon!
For more information on any of these events, contact Prissy at 817-692-2110 or [email protected].
Thank You!
Happening This Week
Youth Ministry
Sunday School – Sunday Mornings (9:45 a.m.) Senior High Room 125 & Junior High Room 121
UMYF – (Sunday Nights from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.) Movie Madness this week (5:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
Children’s Ministry Children’s Quick Info
Youth Quick Info
Contact Information For info, contact our Director of Children’s Education, Lindsey, at [email protected] or call 817-468-8484, ext. 305.
New Text Messaging Service! Parents, Children's Ministry is switching from the remind app to Flocknote. Please text SJAchildren to 84576 to join. Please take the time to make the switch or signup if you have not already.
Prayer Request
Prayer Request
Click here to submit your prayer request. Note: Names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks. You may renew the request as often as you’d like.
Contact Info: Josh Warthen Youth Director [email protected] 817-468-8484 ext. 304
Communications New Texting Service! To sign up for text alerts about youth events and happenings please text SJAYouth to 84576
Children’s Christmas Eve Musical Rehearsal The next Christmas play practice is this Sunday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. for children with a speaking part only. Pizza will be provided.
Wacky Wednesday We meet this evening at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for Wacky Wednesday. Please note: There is NO Wacky Wednesday next Wednesday.
Christmas Family Fun! On Dec. 3rd, your children can get his/her picture taken with Santa from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.! Santa will be located by the pavilion. After you visit with Santa we will be watching the Polar Express inside the church, starting at 4:30. We look forward to seeing you!
Volunteer Opportunities for Children’s Ministry Children's Ministry needs some wonderful people to step up and help our kiddos. Volunteer Sign Up sheets are in the bulletin or click here to print a form and turn it in on Sunday. Please take the time to pray and think about where you feel your heart is calling you to serve.
Adventure Zone Change Children that attend the 11:00 a.m. service then Adventure Zone will now start off in room 127. Please stay tuned for changes happening in January.
Military Family
Please continue praying for our soldiers. Click here for a list of military personnel names.
NOV. 16 - Wed. 10:30 am Pastor Marc’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Wacky Wednesday 6:45 pm Tasty Tunes & Treats choir rehearsal 7 pm CORE 8:30 pm Pastor Marc’s Bible Study NOV. 18 - Fri. 9 am Quilting Ladies NOV. 19 - Sat. 6:30 pm Singles: Mexican Inn in Mansfield NOV. 20 - Sun. 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Blended Service 11 am Contemporary Service 9:45 am Kids ’ Connection 9:45 am Youth Sunday School 11 am Adventure Zone 12:30 pm Children’s Music Rehearsal Lunch provided. 5:30 pm Movie Madness! NOV. 23 - Wed. 12 pm Office closes 6:45 pm Tasty Tunes & Treats choir rehearsal NOV. 24 - Thurs. Office is closed.
Happy Thanksgiving! NOV. 25 - Fri. Office is closed.
Missions
SJA
Save the Date for Tasty Tunes & Treats! Sunday, December 11th, 6:30 pm
All the SJA music ensembles will present Christmas music.
Sunday Opportunities
All Saints Sunday SJA will celebrate an All Saints expression of worship in all services this Sunday. Names of saints will be read in worship, and a flower placed on the altar in his/her honor.
This Sunday! 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Movie Madness Food and fun with a movie double feature. RSVP Josh at: [email protected] or 817-468-8484, ext. 304 to be entered for a chance to win the reserved “Seat of Awesomeness”.
Find an Adult Sunday School Class! Click here to find a class that fits your needs.
Online Giving Click here to access electronic giving.
Recent Sermons Miss a sermon or want to hear one again? Click here to listen.
SJA Digital Directory Get your copy of our SJA Directory. This is available digitally through the following options:
Sign up on the computer: click here.
To get the app: Apple device: Click here Android device: Click here Kindle Fire: Click here Search for Instant Church Directory if you are downloading it in your app store.
If you prefer a printed version, contact Darla in the office. 817-468-8484.
SJA Building Usage Calendar Looking for an available room for a meeting? Want to know what room the meeting/activity occurs? Click here to access the SJA calendar.
Poinsettias We are taking orders for poinsettias to remember a loved one or honor someone special in your life, and it’s a beautiful way to decorate the chancel for Christmas. The traditional envelopes are located in the hallway and forms are available in the Attendance pad in the sanctuary. Poinsettias are $10 each.
Thanksgiving Week Info Office hours (Nov. 21-25):
Monday & Tuesday: Regular business hours
Wednesday: Closed at noon
Thursday & Friday: Office is closed
Groups NOT meeting (Nov. 21-25):
Pastor Marc’s Bible Study, Wacky Wednesday, CORE, Quilting Ladies & Bell Choir
eNews
No eNews next Wednesday.
Children’s Christmas Fun Time Attention parents, guardians, grandparents and kiddos!
On December 3rd, come out to the pavilion for pictures and story with Santa from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Then join us inside at 4:30 for yummy Christmas treats and watch the movie: The Polar Express.
From the staff at Carter BloodCare: We saw 18 donors and drew 19 units of life-saving blood which helped to save/touch 53 lives in North Texas. On behalf of the patients we serve, thank you and your volunteer blood donors for their volunteerism. We will see you again February 5th.
Carter BloodCare Blood Drive Results
Kids Against Hunger SJA Packing Events Volunteer opportunities with Kids Against Hunger - upcoming packing events:
Thursday, December 15th - GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN IRVING - We will meet at SJA parking lot at 7:00 a.m. (Read about Gilbert Elementary School below.)
Monday, January 16th (MLK Day) - FIRST UMC GRAPEVINE We will meet at SJA parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
Gilbert Elementary At Gilbert Elementary 91% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch because of lower incomes. Despite that, the students raise the money to buy the supplies for the KAH packing event.
The first time we did a packing event, the principle told Rick to come down to the office to get the money for the event. Rick couldn't understand why she couldn't just bring him the check. Rick went down to the office to pick up the (check), and to his surprise most of the money was made up of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. He had to get a rolling cart and make 3 trips to the car because all the change was so heavy. You see, the kids bring all this change from home. The children who participate are soooo excited for this event. A lot of them can't speak much English, but you don't need to speak the same language to get the message across about how to pack the food and that you are helping other people. Even some of the parent volunteers don't speak English, but they are there to help.
There are also physically challenged and mentally challenged children participating. They are all so excited. It is wonderful to watch all the other children helping out these other kids so they have a positive experience.
The teachers are wonderful with the kids. It is also very well organized and well planned. It is our favorite packing event, I think this will be our 4th year at Gilbert. It is one of my very favorite days of the year. Written by: Doris Knox
CORE – (Wednesday Nights from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.) We are reading through The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide for Teenagers. Hands & Feet Project – Wheel Chair Ramp November 19th Be at the church @ 7:30 a.m. with a sack lunch and gloves if you are going.
