Posts by Angel Owens
Contribute to the St. John’s CDC Toy Drive
By Barbara Jo Corriher November is the month of grateful giving. We are all thankful that we have a ministry that provides quality childcare for church members as well as our community; we are thankful for those small feet that toddle through our Child Development Center doors; we are thankful for the administrative team at…
Read MoreCommunity Block Party
By Susan Shinn Turner St. John’s is throwing a party, and you’re invited! A community-wide block party is set for Saturday, Nov. 3, from 3 to 7 pm in the 200 block of Jackson Street, between the Faith Center and the Child Development Center. There will be free food, games, corn hole, and bounce houses,…
Read MoreTrinity Living at St. John’s Provides Much-Needed Respite Care for Adults
By Susan Shinn Turner They say the journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step. That’s also true in building a new program. You have to start at the beginning. The Trinity Living at St. John’s began in August with one participant, and Christina Joyce, executive director of Trinity Living Center, continues to meet with…
Read MoreWhen the Need is There Get to Know our Durable Equipment Check out System
By Gerrie Blackwelder Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Thanks to new member, Lynn…
Read MoreFall in Love with St. John’s CDC
By Barbara Corriher What’s not to love about St. John’s CDC? Here are some things that have happened at our CDC because someone fell in love! New Books: Pastor Laura reads to children at the CDC once a month. Pastor Laura was able to get age appropriate Bibles and scripture-based books for each classroom through…
Read MoreSeasons Gifts is Ready for Autumn
By Gerrie Blackwelder Following what appears to have been a successful sale in August, Season’s Gift Shop has restocked with items that suit every member of the family. Like most, I am usually drawn to the sweet and wonderful children’s items or to women’s jewelry, but this month I have been most drawn to the…
Read MoreWant to make a BIG difference in the life of a kid in out community?
By Susan Shinn Turner In our local schools, Chuck Moll says, “You can never have too many volunteers.” He and his wife, Judy, are longtime volunteers for the Gator Reading Program at Isenberg. Here’s a round-up of the volunteer opportunities available in the schools with which St. John’s partners. Barnabas Connection with Knox Middle School…
Read MoreSupport St. John’s Ministries Through Thrivent
If you are a member of Thrivent Financial, you may have the opportunity to support ministries without any cost to you. If you aren’t a member you can still support ministry with Thrivent Financial grant funding. One option is a Thrivent Action Team project. Thrivent Action Team projects are charitable projects, which may include jumpstarting…
Read MoreWelcome Back to School
By Barabara Corriher NC Pre-K: Children playing, learning and growing never stops at St. John’s CDC, but at the end of August the number of little ones entering the CDC’s doors increases. On Monday, August 27, our facility welcomed 26 NC Pre-K students. All of our NC Pre-K positions are filled. You may ask what…
Read MoreBe a Barnabas Friend
By Celia Jarrett Most of us, at some point in our childhood, have had an adult friend who listened to us and helped us get through the difficulties of growing up. It may have been a teacher, a pastor, a coach, or another adult to whom we could talk freely and who offered us support.…
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