Posts by Angel Owens
New Chrismon Nativity Unveiled
By Susan Shinn Turner You might have noticed a lovely new nativity scene displayed over the holidays at the baptismal font in the Sanctuary. It’s made entirely of Chrismons, and it’s the work of Eleanor Sifford. Eleanor has been a member of the Chrismon Team for 20 years and teaches Chrismon classes the first three…
Read MoreBig Sale at Season’s Gifts!
By Gerrie Blackwelder So, if you had an epic fail shopping experience this year and need to make amends to someone for giving them something other than a perfectly amazing Christmas gift, you are graced with a second chance to purchase the perfect thing from Season’s at HALF PRICE! Just meander to the back of…
Read More“How Sweet It Is!”: Men’s Pancake Breakfast Jan 27, 8 am
By Susan Shinn Turner “How sweet it is!” That saying can always be used to describe the annual Men’s Pancake Breakfast — but even more so this year. Special guest speaker is Bob Harris, three-time Sportscaster of the Year, and the voice of the Duke Blue Devils, who recently retired after 40 years with the…
Read MoreBeasts, Blessings, and Billions!
By Gerrie Blackwelder Yes! That’s Billions, as in dollars. If you have a friend who has everything, but you know that friend needs to do so some Christmas shopping for others, just gift him or her with a monetary gift card in any denomination. Yes. That’s right, you set the amount, even a bill…well, maybe…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your Holiday Plants: Caring for Poinsettias
By Darrell Blackwelder The Christmas Holiday Season officially begins with the Thanksgiving holidays. It’s the season for holiday plants, most notably, poinsettias, the official Christmas plant. I’ve been visiting poinsettia growers and the holiday plant is right on schedule for the holiday season. Even though poinsettias are quite beautiful when purchased, it’s a holiday plant…
Read More“Sing to the Child” Men’s Chorus Christmas Concert Dec 10 at 4 pm
By Susan Shinn Turner Sure, the leaves are still changing and falling from the trees, but for the Men’s Chorus, it’s been Christmas since September! “When September comes, you’re practicing Christmas music. That’s just the way it is,” says Jason Harwood, the group’s new director. The group has been preparing diligently for its annual Christmas…
Read MoreAnita Renfroe Comedy Concert
By Angel Owens St. John’s GIFT Women’s Ministry hosted comedian Anita Renfroe, Oct.1 in the Faith Center. Traveling with her Mother-in-law, Kay, Anita drove up that day from her home in Atlanta, after flying home from Arizona the night before. Close to 250 women, ranging from age 14 to 86, along with a few brave…
Read More“In God’s Own Country” Premiered at the Meroney Oct 12
By Susan Shinn Turner What an exciting experience St. John’s vocal ensemble members had in October, joining with the Piedmont Players Theatre and Landesbuhnen Sachsen in the American premiere of “In God’s Own Country.” The play follows Henry Muhlenberg’s struggle to establish the Lutheran Church in America. Set during the start of the French and…
Read MoreCindy Fink Named Director of Meals on Wheels
By Susan Shinn Turner Cindy Fink grew up at St. John’s, and has fond memories of confirmation and Luther League. She recently returned to Salisbury, and in March was named director of Meals on Wheels. St. John’s has been involved with Meals on Wheels since its inception in 1976, and is one of the larger…
Read MorePhase 2 of Generation to Generation will Begin Mid-2018
By Susan Shinn Turner Phase 2 of the Generation to Generation campaign is slated to officially begin in mid-2018, according to Mark Lewis, G2G steering committee chair. But some advance work will begin in the narthex this fall to help correct a significant drainage problem. “Although most of the work will be unnoticeable, it provides…
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