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Preview Financial Peace University on Sept. 13
By Susan Shinn Turner Some 64 percent of Americans cannot cover a $1,000 emergency. Imagine if you did not have car payments. Imagine if your kids never knew debt. Imagine if you and your spouse did not fight about money. Debt is normal. Be weird! Dozens of St. John’s members have benefitted from Dave Ramsey’s…
Read MoreTeller Teams We Count On
By Susan Shinn Turner For years, the “Tellers Team” has been a key component of giving at St. John’s. “We used to count the money ourselves,” says a former church office worker who’s now a team member, “but we were robbed at gunpoint many years ago. And Pastor Carl Sachtleben thought it would be a…
Read MoreTeachers Appeal to Raleigh for Additional Support
At least five members of St. John’s were among the thousands of teachers who filled Downtown Raleigh, May 16, in the “March for Students and Rally for Respect.” Here are some impressions of the day: “It was a wonderful day as teachers and supporters took a stand to rally for respect! So many people have…
Read MoreSt. John’s Awards $26,250 in Scholarships
On June 3, St. John’s will award 33 scholarships to 26 students totaling $26,250. The scholarships are the result of generous gifts from members who want to encourage and support students in their post-secondary education. The scholarships are part of the St. John’s Benevolent Foundation, a $9 million foundation started in 1974. Congratulations to the…
Read MoreCongratulations to our High School Graduates
Justin Simpkins is graduating June 9 from East Rowan High School. The son of Shane and Deedee Simpkins, Justin will be attending Rowan County Community College in the fall for their Paramedic Course. Grace Howell is graduating June 9 from East Rowan High School. The daughter of Alison Wilsey and Brian Howell, Grace will attend…
Read MoreState of the Church, April 25 at 5:30 pm
By Susan Shinn Turner The third-annual State of the Church meeting is set for Wednesday, April 25 at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. “We’ve had great attendance at these gatherings and a lot of enthusiasm,” Pastor Rhodes says. “It provides space for us to understand the broader ministry of the church, to engage…
Read MorePalestine: Unlimited Photo Exhibit March 6-25, Opening March 10
By Susan Shinn Turner For the second time, St. John’s will host a Palestinian art show. “Palestine: Unlimited” is a photography exhibit by 10 Palestinian artists. It will be on display in Peeler Hall from March 6-25. The show opening is set for 6:30-9:30 pm on Saturday, March 10. Dr. Susan Lee, a board member…
Read MoreNew 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 More“The gift I wanted to share.”: Mack Lampert retires after 20 years as financial secretary, Charlie Sowers served 28 years as treasurer
By Susan Shinn Turner If you think about it, St. John’s is like a big business, and it needs businesspeople to help it run smoothly. Mack Lampert and Charlie Sowers have been two of those people. That’s exactly why the Rev. Carl Sachtleben, a former senior pastor, asked Mack Lampert to serve as financial secretary…
Read MorePrayer Walk September 24
By Jane Ritchie Please join us September 24, between 4 – 5 pm at 215 N. Jackson Street for a prayer walk on the outdoor Labyrinth located behind the Blanton’s law office on Council Street. The Labyrinth is an ancient symbol for our life journey… our journey with and towards God. It is a tool…
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