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November 30, 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!
Quick Links
Fellowship Groups
Saturday Sisters Open to ladies of all ages This Saturday, Saturday Sisters meet at 10:00 a.m. in room 127. We are having our annual Christmas exchange party and make tied blankets. 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. Bring a Christmas goody and wrapped ornament and come close out 2016 with your Christian sisters.
Men’s Fire Pit All men are invited to gather around the fire pit and discuss spirituality. Monday, December 5th, 7:00 p.m.
SJA Singles Open to all Single Adults Come join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. in room 152.
Dec. 3rd Christmas lights - meet at Joy's home, (contact Prissy for the address) at 6:00 p.m. to eat a light supper (bring a snack or dessert to share) then carpool to see Christmas lights. Dec. 10th Christmas Par ty at Paula's home, 6:30 p.m. Br ing a gift to exchange, an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage.
For more information on any of these events, contact Prissy at 817-692-2110 or [email protected].
Happening This Week
Youth Ministry
SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday Mornings (9:45 a.m.) Senior High Room 125 & Junior High Room 121
UMYF – (Every Sunday Night from 5:30 – 7:30)
CORE – (Wednesday Nights from 7:00 – 8:00)
Christmas Party December 18th 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Bring a NEW stuffed bear (12-18 inches tall) for children at Cooks Children’s Hospital
Coffee Shop Meetup December 21st Drop by the Starbucks on Cooper St. any time between 7:00 – 9:00pm.
Mystery Event December 28th 1:00p.m – 5:00p.m. Early bird price is $5. Price goes to $10 after 12/11.
FLIPPED – Whoa, This Changes Everything! January 15th 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m. Parents and students: Join us for a night of influential storytelling that will be sure to flip our understanding of the world around us. Guest story tellers Coffee bar and snacks
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 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
Wacky Wednesday We meet this evening at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for Wacky Wednesday. Please note: Wacky Wednesday will only be meeting December 7 & 14.
Christmas Family Fun! Santa will be here Saturday for story and pictures, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. If there is no rain we will be outside by the pavilion, if it is raining then we will be inside the church in room 121. After you visit with Santa please stay and enjoy The Polar Express from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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.
Military Family
Please continue praying for our soldiers. Click here for a list of military personnel names.
NOV. 30 - Wed. 6:30 pm Wacky Wednesday 6:45 pm Tasty Tunes & Treats choir rehearsal 7 pm CORE DEC. 1 - Thur. All day Upward Soccer early registration begins DEC. 2 - Fri. 9 am Quilting Ladies DEC. 3 - Sat. 10 am Saturday Sisters’ Annual Ornament Exchange 2-4 pm Saturday with Santa 4:30 pm Family Movie - The Polar Express 6:30 pm Singles: Carpool to see Christmas lights DEC. 4 - Sun. 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Blended Service 11 am Contemporary Service 11 am Hanging of the Greens with children 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 UMYF DEC. 5 - Mon. 7 pm Men’s Fire Pit DEC. 7 - Wed. 10:30 am Pastor Marc’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Wacky Wednesday 6:45 pm Tasty Tunes & Treats choir rehearsal (last one!) 7 pm CORE 8:30 pm Pastor Marc’s Bible Study
Missions
SJA
Save the Date for Tasty Tunes & Treats! Sunday, December 11th, 6:30 pm
All the SJA music ensembles will present Christmas music. Bring a treat to share after the tunes.
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.
Sunday Opportunities
Poinsettias Have you ordered poinsettias to remember a loved one or honor someone special in your life? Time is running out. We will 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.
Children’s Christmas Fun Time This Saturday Attention parents, guardians, grandparents and kiddos!
Kids Against Hunger SJA Packing Events Up coming volunteer opportunities with KAH - packing events: Thursday, December 15th - GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In Irving - We will meet at SJA parking lot at 7:00 a.m. Monday, January 16th (MLK Day) - FIRST UMC GRAPEVINE We will meet at SJA parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
Upward Sports
Early Registration Begins for Upward Soccer Early registration for your child to play Upward Soccer starts December 1 and ends January 28. Ear ly registration is $65 after that it is $75 per child. You can register either by picking up a brochure in the church hallway and turn it into the church office or you can register online. Click here to access the online form. This is open to boys and girls ages 4 years through 6th grade.
Volunteer and Make Upward Soccer a Success! We need volunteers to make this season a great success. The 2016 season for Upward Soccer will be here before you know it. Sign up at the Upwards Soccer display table in the SJA hallway or email Jerry Dickey at [email protected]. (No experience necessary - will train where needed.)
During the next three Sundays, we will collect gifts for the homeless and distribute them to various local charities. Please bring items wrapped in plain white paper to SJA. See your December Monthly Newsletter to find out more about the tradition of White Gift Sunday. Look for information in the friendship hall.
Counters Needed! Can you count money? Can you write out a deposit slip? Can you keep personal information to yourself? If so, you are just the person we are looking for! We are in need of individuals who would be willing to count the Sunday offerings. This can be done during the 11:00 am service or after the 11:00 am service. Counters work in teams of 2 and are assigned duty about every 8 weeks. Counters count the offering, make sure the monies received balance with the amount written on the counters' report, and prepare the bank deposit. If you are willing to serve as a counter or would like more information, contact Barbara Wood at 817-907-4565 or [email protected]. Training will be provided.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Santa will be here rain or shine. Come out to the pavilion (weather permitting) for pictures and story. Note: We will be inside the church (room 121) if it’s too cold outside.
4:30 p.m. It’s Family Movie time! Join us in the backroom for yummy Christmas treats and watch the movie: The Polar Express.
Hanging of the Greens Join us this Sunday for our annual Hanging of the Greens. Our children’s ministry, from toddler through 5th grade, will hang the ornaments and set up the nativity set in the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Don’t forget your cameras!
