Latest News & Upcoming Events of Our Congregation http://www.stjohnsuccjonestown.org/ en-us http://stjohnsuccjonestown.org/news/ You might ask "what does Jonah have to do with Lent or Easter?" Our pastor, Rev. Joel Risser is presenting a sermon series on the book of the prophet Jonah. In Matthew 12, when Jesus is asked for a sign by some opponents, he tells them he will give them "the sign of the prophet Jonah." Jonah was called by God to tell the people of Nineveh to repent, but he resisted that call and instead wound up swallowed by a sea creature for 3 days and nights. This week's message, "Saved in the Storm" is based on Jonah 1:4-16 and shows what happens when Jonah runs away from God's call to Nineveh. He is caught in a raging storm, and all seems lost. For the sailors on the boat to be saved, Jonah has to surrender to God's will...sound familiar? Come hear the rest of the story at St. John's UCC this Lent. Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST http://stjohnsuccjonestown.org/news/ On March 28th we will follow the worship service with a noon meal and the anual Easter Egg Hunt on the parsonage lawn. Eggs needing to be filled are located beside the missions table. Any one looking to donate prizes, please see Pastor Joel. Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST http://stjohnsuccjonestown.org/news/ This years breakfast will be Saturday, March 27th at 8:00am at the Farmer's Wife Restaurant. Sign up by March 21st on the Bullletin Board in the Adult Sunday School room. For more information see Linda Wood Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST http://stjohnsuccjonestown.org/news/ As always, the Relay for life team is still selling Giant and Weis gift cards; a percentace of what you spend comes back to our team at no cost to you. Also, we are continuing to collect aluminum cans in the recycling bin behind the church and aluminum tabs in the adult sunday school room. Additionally, we will soon be selling Kauffman Chicken BBQ tickets for June 5th. Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST http://stjohnsuccjonestown.org/news/ Stitchers is for anyone who likes to stitch; i.e., knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, etc. We have learned new things and taught several members to knit. The enthusiasm is contagious. We have a lot of fun. We meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. We recently took a field trip to a yarn store in Hummelstown, "Yarn Love". The name says it all. Fun was had by all. Making baby hats is our mission project. We have donated them to the newborn nursery at Good Samaritan Hospital. It is an ongoing mission. Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST http://stjohnsuccjonestown.org/news/ Hero Headquarters, St. John's VBS Adventure will be from Sunday June 27 through Thursday July 1 in the evenings (exact times to come). Mark your calendars so you can help St. John's show children in our community and church help kids discover that if they're willing to be used by God in any situation, no matter how big or small, they can make a difference. With God's power at work, they can be heroes right where they are Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST