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August 10, 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!
Youth Ministry
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday Mornings (9:45 a.m.) Senior High: Room 125 & Junior High: Room 121 Promotion Sunday will be August 21st for those going into High School or those who have graduated (there IS a young adult SS see us for how to plug in! If you get to Sunday school early (or any youth event) - feel free to hang out all together in the Youthatory (from the "Latin" word for the place between youth activities… or maybe that's not real... but that's what we called it) or room 123. Help us by keeping it clean and taking care of it.
UMYF (Sundays) 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Painting with a UMYF twist
Wildcard Wednesdays / CORE 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Today: Meet us at Chick Fil A for dinner 7-8 (the one on Cooper St., closest to the church) There will be no WW on August 24th OTHER UPCOMING CHURCH / COMMUNITY EVENT: Do you know of anything? We are always looking for ways to plug in to the church and community.
Adult Volunteer Opportunities Want to come hang out with us? Come anytime!
Children’s Ministry
Quick Links
Have a prayer request? Click here to submit it.
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.
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.
Receive text messages from Children’s Ministry Text @38ek2 to 81010 for text messages from the Children’s Ministry.
Fellowship Groups
SJA Singles Open to all Single Adults Come join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. in room 152. Aug. 13th Uncle Julio's Patio, 6:00 p.m., Ft. Wor th Aug. 20th Movie Night - Details next week. For more information on any of these events, contact Prissy at 817-692-2110 or [email protected].
Merry Mixers Open to all adults that meet for a potluck dinner, games and fellowship. Please bring a potluck item to share. We would like to have enough for everyone. Join the fun on Tuesday, August 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. in room 127. For questions, call Diane Grossman at 817-784-0005.
Communications To sign up for text alerts - this system allows us to quickly relay details to youth and parents for any new information and changes in events. Text JOIN SJAYOUTH to 40650
Please direct any questions to [email protected] or call Kelli Krueger 682-553-5565 or Amanda 817-675-2526.
Parents of 6th graders going into Confirmation, please join us for a meeting this Sunday, r ight after the 11:00 am church service for an important information on the class. We will be meeting in room 120.
Back to School Sunday - August 21st If you are an educator, a student, or college student please bring your backpack or something you would like to be blessed on this day, and place up front by the alter.
Promotion Sunday is August 21, make sure your child is here to take part in this fun event in promoting to their new Sunday school class or grade level!
Parents Night Out - Make your reservations Parents on September 10 you can bring your children to the church for Parent's Night Out. The event will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the backroom. In order for your child to participate you will need to fill out the registration form located on our website. Please note this is for the first 30 children and there is a $10 fee per family. You MUST be registered have the money turned in before September 8 to guarantee your spot.
Sunday Morning for Kids Kids' Connection (9:45 a.m.) Children's Worship for K-5th grade. We begin with worship in the Sanctuary then transition after the Children's Message to the backroom. Adventure Zone (11:00 a.m.) Rotation based classes for ages 3 (since last Sept 1) through 5th grade. We meet in room 127 then break into groups for Bible study, craft, and games.
SJA
Come on over to the patio at El Arroyo on Monday night, August 15th. The SJA praise band, under the alias of Side Project, will play all kinds of well-known tunes ranging from rock n' roll to country to pop. 10% of the restaurant's profits and 100% of the band's tip jar will fund Kids Against Hunger at SJA. The band will play from 7:00 - 10:00 pm, and there are invitation cards for you to share with friends on the counter under the lobby TV. Come join your church family for great food, fellowship, and music while supporting a great ministry at SJA!
A Spiritual Gifts and Graces inventory is available for our church community during the month of August. This assessment tool can be taken on paper, on-line or with a remote device. It is a private, self-scored inventory of talent and giftedness. We invite you to participate in the inventory and share any area of desire and strength with you pastor or lay leader for consideration in the planning of 2017 leadership. Click here to access the webpage.
Mark Your Calendar! The next Occasion Service will be August 31st, 7:00 p.m. under the pavilion. Stay tuned for more details.
Happening This Week
Sunday Opportunities
All SJA Ladies are invited to a “come & go” baby shower for Lindsey & Randy Ecke and their baby girl at 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Gift suggestions would be children’s books or gift cards (ex: restaurants for meals or Walmart for additional baby needs). A gift registry can be found at Babies “R” Us.
SJA Back to School Potluck Luncheon Mark your calendars for August 21, for SJA 's Back to School Luncheon. This POTLUCK event will follow the 11:00 service. Please provide a dish in the following categories according to the First letter of your last names: A - G a side dish (veggie or salad) H - R meat or main dish S - Z dessert or fruit.
Back to School Sunday for Students and Educators If you are an educator, a student, or college student please bring your backpack or something you would like to be blessed on August 21st, and place up front by the alter .
AUGUST 10 - Wed. 10:30 am & 8:30 pm Pastor Marc’s Book Study 7:00 pm Wildcard Wed. Chick-Fil-A for dinner AUGUST 12- Fri. 9:00 am Quilting Ladies AUGUST 13 - Sat. 6:00 pm Singles Group Patio Challenge at Jackie’s house AUGUST 14- Sunday 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Blended Service 9:45 am Kids’ Connection 9:45 am Youth Sunday School 11:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Adventure Zone 9:45 am Blended Service 2:00 pm Baby Shower for the Ecke’s 5:30-7:00 pm UMYF AUGUST 15 - Mon. 7:00 pm Monday on the patio at El Arroyo
You’re Invited to a Baby Shower this Sunday!
Pastor Marc’s Book Study Pastor Marc study started last Wednesday but it’s not too late to join! The class is on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and repeat at 8:30 p.m. The book, Half Truths by Adam Hamilton is available for purchase - see Theresa for purchasing your copy.
Minister of Youth and Families Thank you Amanda and Kelli! We owe you a debt of gratitude. For those that may not know, Amanda and Kelli are taking a breather. They stepped in when we needed them most, and now they would like to move the youth program forward with a full time director. They are leaving the program in a good place.
The Minister of Youth and Families works in a professional office setting, is a good communicator (oral and written), and reports directly to the Sr. Pastor while providing support to various committees. The role of the Minister of Youth and Families falls into three broad categories: (1) Leadership of youth and family ministries, (2) supervising Discipleship Pathway activities, and (3) providing pastoral assistance as requested. Knowledge of Methodist doctrine/ theology and youth ministry is requisite.
This is a full-time professional exempt position budgeted at 50 hours per week, some evenings and weekends, and subject to a 90 day probationary period. The salary range is between $42,000 and $48,000 per year based on experience. Essential functions include sitting, standing, bending, walking, running, and lifting up to 30 lbs. If you would like to become a part of our team, contact us at [email protected] or at (817) 468-8484 for a complete job description. This announcement will close on August 18, 2016 with interviews to follow.
Sign Up for the Race for Redemption 5K/1 Mile Race for the Redemption Bridge Second Annual Race for Redemption. The 5K/1 Mile Race takes place Saturday, Sept. 3rd at 8:00 a.m. at River Legacy Park of Arlington, Texas. The Honorable Mayor Jeff Williams, will serve this year's Honorary Marshall. Click here for more information and access the entry form.
Saturday Sisters will be putting together gift boxes for children around the world through Samaritan’s Purse’s program: “Operation Christmas Child.” for Sept. 3rd. The ladies will be filling shoeboxes with items such as toys, school supplies, jewelry, and more that will delight a child for Christmas. If you would like to donate items, drop off your gifts on the designated table in the hallway. You can also donate money for shipping if preferred. Drop off monetary donations either in the offering plate or with Darla in the church office. If you write a check, please put “Operation Christmas Child” on the memo line.
Donation Suggestions
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Operation Christmas
Child Stories click here