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St. John's United Methodist Church
515
South McDuffie Street
Anderson, South Carolina 29624-2330
Telephone: 864-224-6563
FAX: 864-224-8330
Ministries of St. John's United Methodist Church
SENDING MINISTRY
Mission: to celebrate our Christian faith through helping others become better disciples by enriching their spirituality and sending them into the world to witness God's love and grace in Christ's name.
Goal: to provide every member a place to serve in this Christian church family to meet the needs of our local and extended community through involvement in health, welfare, social and inter-religious concerns.
Areas Of Service
| St. John's Clothes Closet | Saturday Servants |
| Sunshine House Tel. No. 864-850-7737 |
Habitat For Humanity Tel. No. 864-375-1177 |
| Anderson
Free Clinic Tel. No. 864-226-1294 |
Crisis
Ministry Tel. No. 864-226-0297 |
| South
Fant Elementary Tutoring Program Tel. No. 864-260-5200 |
Anderson Interfaith Ministry Tel. No. 864-226-2273 |
Missions
Support for missions in Russia and Brazil, short-term missions in Mexico, Honduras, Haiti and response to needs at home.
Youth Ministry
"Souper
Bowl Sunday"
Salkahatchee Summer Service
Summer Youth Missions
GROWING MINISTRY
Mission: to provide the congregation with educational and worship experiences for spiritual enhancement.
Goal: to provide nurture and care for our members so that they may equip themselves in a loving and caring environment for the building of God's kingdom.
Areas
of Contact
Children and Youth Ministries
United Methodist Women
Disciple Bible Study Groups
Worship and Sunday School
Confirmation Classes
Musical Opportunities
Stephen Ministry
Happy Group
Wednesday Fellowship
INVITING MINISTRY
Mission: to serve Christ by inviting others to become disciples.
Goal: to provide persons a warm Christian community in which they can respond to their call to discipleship through a variety of avenues for spiritual growth and Biblical understanding.
Special Categories
Fellowship Friends |
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| Bread Ministry | Baby Ministry |
| Brochures | Evangelism |
| Directories | Greeters |
| Confirmation and Church Orientation Classes | |
We invite and encourage any and all who may be seeking to become disciples of Christ and members of this church family to contact one of our pastors.
WORSHIP
Sunday
Worship
(Tapes of the services available through church office upon
request.)
Sacraments
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month at 8:50AM and celebrated quarterly at 11:00AM.
Baptism is offered as needed.
Seasonal Services
Advent/Christmas
"Everlasting Light" Christmas Drama
Lent/Easter
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women is an organized unit whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
President: Sally Lane
UMW Circles and Leaders
| Circle 1 | Dolores Cook, Rachel Morrison |
| Circle 2 | Jo Brown, Beth Cribble |
| Circle 3 | Bobbie Jean Kondrous |
| Circle 4 | Cynthia Blakey |
| Circle 5 | Joyce Griffith, Barbara Garrison |
| Circle 6 | Lynne Murphree, Dot Fant |
"We are a group of Christian women with many gifts who are unified by one Spirit."
HAPPY GROUP
The HAPPY GROUP is St. John's Older Adult Ministry. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at noon for a luncheon/guest speaker meeting. The Happy Group also takes various interesting trips and activities during the year.
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month - 12:00 Noon
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
St. John's Child Development Center is an integral part of St. John's United Methodist Church and functions under the guidance of the Child Development Board and the Church Council. Our Pre-school program of education is provided in a Christian environment which emphasizes the development of the total child to his/her fullest potential. The school serves children from 12 months to 4 years of age.
We plan activities with the developmental characteristics of each specific age group in mind. Some of these include: language development, fine and gross motor activities, music, art, reading, and math readiness skills through structured as well as self-directed play activities.
We are constantly striving to further enhance our children's intellectual capabilities. Spanish is incorporated as part of the 3 and 4 year old curriculum and on-site gymnastics is offered for our 3 and 4 year old students. Open enrollment for ages 12 months through 4 years of age.
Hours of operation are 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Other Children's Activities
Children's
Moments
During
the Worship Service
Children's
Church
During
the Worship Service
Acolyte Training
Children's Choirs
Asbury Hills Camp
Seasonal Events
Vacation Bible School
Sports Ministry
Children/Youth/Adult Basketball
Children/Youth Indoor Soccer
Youth/Adult Volleyball and Weight lifting
Senior Adult Walking
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth are involved in study, mission trips, retreats, and a variety of Christian fellowship outreach experiences. Come join us. Sunday School includes Middle School Classes and High School Classes.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a system of training and organizing lay persons for caring, confidential ministry in and around our congregation.
Disciple Bible Classes
Disciple
Bible Study I
Disciple Bible Study II
Disciple Bible Study III
Disciple Bible Study IV
MUSIC MINISTRY
The DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES is Dr. Robert A. Heritage. Areas of service include Chancel Choir, Youth Choirs, Children's Choirs, and Handbell Choir.
SPECIAL CARES AND CONCERNS
COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH PASTORAL COUNSELOR.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER IS OFFERED THROUGH
STEPHEN MINISTRY
THE CHURCH CHOIR
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
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Revised 8/24/06