bible study for busy office hours: lives monday...
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September 14, 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
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) September UMYF will be directly following the 11 o'clock service!! PUTT PUTT directly after the 11 o’clock service we will pay for your golf if you bring $ for your lunch
Wildcard Wednesdays / CORE 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. FIRST CORE OF THE YEAR! WOO HOO!!! Come at 7 to see what its all about 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
Volunteer in the Pumpkin Patch Click here to access the on-line sign-up sheet.
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
Men’s Fire Pit is meeting again in September and is open to all men who are interested in discussing spirituality. September 26 at 7:00 p.m. Note: There will be no Fire Pit in October.
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, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. in room 127. For questions, call Diane Grossman at 817-784-0005.
SJA Singles Open to all Single Adults Come join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. in room 152. Sept. 17 Change of plans! We are now going to El Pr imo, 2300 Matlock Road, Mansfield, to continue our patio challenge. Sept. 24th Farmers Market
For more information on any of these events, contact Prissy at 817-692-2110 or [email protected].
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
Wacky Wednesday - TODAY! 6:00 to 7:30 For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Your child(ren) will have a fun evening of learning more about God, and do an art activity, cooking, or science experiment. Dinner will be provided.
Bible Presentation Third grade Bible presentation is this Sunday, during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Family Drive-In Hey Moms and Dads! Grab the kids and join us for some yummy treats, fellowship with other families, and the movie: Monsters Inc. on October 8, at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the backroom.
Time to sign up for the Children’s Christmas Eve Music Presentation! Sign your child up to be a part of the Christmas Eve musical. There are parts for ages nursery through 6th grade. Look for the signup sheet in front of the visual board by the backroom. The first practice will be October 16th after the 11:00 am service to 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided to those who participate.
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.) 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
Happening This Week
Sunday Opportunities
SEPT. 14 - Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm Wacky Wednesday 7:00 pm CORE SEPT. 15 - Thur. 7:00 pm Disciple Fast Track - Info meeting SEPT. 16 - Fri. 9:00 am Quilting Ladies SEPT. 18 - Sun. 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:40 am Seeds of Faith Sunday School 9:45 am Blended Service 9:45 am SJA Singles Sunday School 9:45 am Kids’ Connection 9:45 am Youth Sunday School 11:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am 3rd Grade Bible Presentation 11:00 am Adventure Zone After 11:00 am Service: UMYF SEPT. 20 - Tues. 7:00 pm Tuesday Night Men’s Group This “Life Group” is opened for a limited time.
Covenant is an in-depth group Bible study in which par ticipants read and discuss the Bible together, learning how to love God—and each other—better. The study is divided into three 8-week sessions and classes generally last only 90 minutes.
I have taken several lessons with Rick & Doris Knox and have found every one to be of great value. They put their time in to prepare lessons each week that make the time I spend very worthwhile. Prep time for Covenant is about 10 minutes every night so the reading is minimal. If you are wondering – if you should go – you should. – Mike Grossman
One of the features of the Covenant Study is the option to receive your daily Bible verse by email. This makes a great reminder for your daily study and allows you to read the verse at your convenience wherever you might be.
This Sunday is your last chance to sign-up for Covenant. Visit the Covenant web site at CovenantBibleStudy.com for more information and some informative videos. Contact Rick & Doris Knox: [email protected] for additional information.
Keeping Love Alive This is a short program to help you focus on some simple principles to transform love into a positive and enriching experience for both partners. We all have a great need for an emotional connection, a need that never disappears. This program is available for any couple or anyone wanting to know more about keeping love connection alive. September 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Jim Gause is a retired United Methodist Minister and pastoral Counselor. He is the is the former director of Care Counseling and provided marriage counseling as well as depression counseling and stress and anxiety counseling.
Note: Children from ages 4 - 6th grade can go to Wacky Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm that evening. After that time, the children whose parents attend the Keeping Love Alive class will join the younger children in the nursery. If you need child care, please contact Darla at the church office, at [email protected] or 817-468-8484.
Saying “Thank You” to Kelli and Amanda Pastor Marc lovingly has declared September as Kelli and Amanda month at SJA. As Kelli Krueger and Amanda Drake move into the home stretch of their ministry to youth for almost 3 years, it is time to celebrate. In fact, their leadership with youth goes far beyond them being the leaders, as they worked as key support leaders prior to taking over. A love offering will be received for Kelli and Amanda all this month. We will have a couple of celebrations for them during October that you will hear about soon. Designate your gift "Youth Love Offering" and drop it in the offering plate. We will present the gift at one of the October celebrations.
In Search of… Please check your DVD players. We are missing the Bible Study "Sent" DVD. We have the class book and Leader's Guide. Please return to Linda Formagus or Darla Rosebrook in the church office.
Disciple fast track at St John the Apostle Church For nearly thirty years, the original Disciple Bible Study has helped millions of people read through the Bible and grow their faith through a 34-week class.
You know you have always wanted to take it but are just too busy!
The new Disciple Fast Track study leads groups through the Bible in 24 weeks—12 on the Old Testament and 12 on the New Testament. Study manuals and videos give participants tools to absorb and retain what they learn about the Bible. We are now forming a Disciple Fast Track group to go through the study together.
Main Features of Disciple Fast Track: Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks 12 Weeks Old Testament 12 Weeks New Testament Each group session lasts 75 minutes
Informational Class: Thursday, September 15th (pick-up study manuals at that time) at 7 pm Weekly meetings begin on Thursday, September 22nd in Room 155 in the Annex Buildings.
Life Group
Attention Men The Tuesday Night Men's group will resume meeting on Tuesday evenings following a summer hiatus. The group is OPEN for new members and any man interested in finding out what this study/accountability group is all about - try it. Please join us on September 20 or 27. We meet in Room 150 (fir st room on the left) in the Annex buildings.
Attention Parents of 3rd Graders! Please attend the 11:00 am service this Sunday along with your 3rd grader. Those children will be presented with a new Bible.
Seeds of Faith Sunday School Class would like to invite anyone looking for a Sunday morning class, to join us for Adam Hamilton's study of the Book of John. The class meets from 9:40 to 10:50 in Room 155. This study is partially video based. There is never a dull moment in this class. All are welcome.
Missions
Habitat for Humanity Volunteers are needed for Habitat for Humanity workday on Saturday October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Look for the sign up and information sheet in the narthex or contact Andy Goh: [email protected]
Pumpkin Patch News
Sign up and Volunteer in the Patch! There are a lot of time slots without volunteers. Sign up for a 2 hour time slot as soon as you can. Click here to access the on-line sign-up sheet or pick an empty time slot in the binder in the lobby. To view the schedule, click here. Encourage your small group or Sunday School group to sign up.
If you are retired or are usually available during daytime hours, please sign up to be a substitute in the pumpkin patch. If we have an upcoming time slot, we contact you to fill in. Look for the sign-up sheet in the hallway at the pumpkin patch display.
Be a Scarecrow - Volunteer to Read in the Patch! We need readers for story time with children in pre-k groups. Call Lynn Stokes 817-253-9566 if you would like to volunteer.
Volunteers Needed to Get the Pumpkin Patch Ready! If you can help set up for the annual pumpkin sales on October 1st, please show up starting at 8:00 am or anytime before noon. We will be fixing the lighting, getting props out and putting out hay bales.
Pumpkins are Coming Sunday, October 2 after the 11:00 am service! Join us for lunch and bring a dessert to share! After lunch, we will unload pumpkins.
Bible Study for Busy Lives