January/February Mission Baskets The mission baskets in the side foyer and the Fellowship Hall collect donations of non-perishable food for Walltown Neighborhood Ministries Food Pantry. Please see the list of items needed next to the baskets. Contact David Heist (david.heist@gmail.com) with questions. January Minute for Mission Our January Minute for Mission will be on MLK Sunday for the ...
Archives for December 2018
For the Living of These Days…
On Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7 p.m. in the chapel, all are welcome to a space of reflection and sharing around the “living of these days”—days that often present a challenge to find hope and strength. Dorisanne guides the time with readings and questions to help both in connecting with our grief around some of the ways of the world and the places that we find hope. This meditative style will ...
January 6 is Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany Sunday, January 6, 11 am Join us as we greet the Magi and the light of Christ in worship together. ...
The Rev. Dr. David Goatley Guest Preacher on MLK Sunday
Sunday, January 20 The Rev. Dr. David Goatley will be the guest preacher at our annual Martin Luther King service on Sunday, January 20. The congregation of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church and community leaders will join us for this annual celebration of the life and ministry of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and our call to follow in the path of social justice in our current day. Morning ...
No services or activities on 12/9
We are canceling Sunday school, worship and all other activities for Sunday, December 9. This includes the Service of Remembrance and Hope and all youth activities. The forecasters feel certain that we're in for a substantial amount of snow/sleet/ice and we are encouraging everyone to stay home and safe while the storm lasts. Our prayers are that you awaken to a sense of Advent Peace ...
If the Weather Outside is Frightful…
In case of questionable weather, consult wattsstreet.org. Information will also be available on WRAL and WTVD. On Sundays, if snow or ice is on the street or sidewalk, Sunday School will be cancelled. If conditions around the building permit, worship will be offered for all who wish to come. Wednesday night supper programming often will follow the Durham Public Schools schedule. As always, ...
Christmas Eve Services
Monday, December 24—On this joyful day we gather to light the Christ Candle, and to celebrate once again the birth of Jesus. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. During this brief service we hear the Gospel story of the Birth of Jesus and enjoy familiar carols. The service concludes with the lighting of our individual candles from the Christ Candle. Moravian ...
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Wednesday, December 12 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary Experience the wonder of the birth of Jesus through the eyes of our children. Contact Esther Soud Parker for more in formation. Supper in the Fellowship Hall follows the program. Please make supper reservations by Monday, December 10. ...
December Mission Opportunities
Our Missions Committee and Mission Groups have lots of opportunities to give and serve this holiday season! One World Market Shopping Day! WSBC Annual Shopping Day is Sunday, December 2, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Check off some Christmas list shopping and enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases, plus cookies, juice and freshly brewed fair-trade coffee. You will be supporting our mission partner ...