Youtherans Lead Sunday Evening Lenten Worship Activity

On Sunday, March 22nd, the Youtherans will lead Lenten Worship Activities.  We will meet that evening to set up at 5:30 and will be needed to stay for a bit shortly after worship, so we should be finished by 7:15-7:30.  Let Christie know if you can help.

We also encourage all youth and their friends to attend Sunday Evening Lenten Worship each week. It is at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Youtherans BOWLING

Sunday, March 15 | 3:00-5:00pm | MALIBU JACKS

Please bring $5 to help cover costs, and don’t forget to bring friends!! We will meet upstairs in the Cafe at Malibu Jacks.

Questions?
Contact Christie Lazarides 
Director of Youth Ministries and Contemporary Worship

Youtherans Dinner & Bible Study

Sunday, March 1 | 5:00-6:00pm | Parish Life Center Lobby

All 9th-12th grade students and friends are invited join us for Dinner, Fellowship, and Bible Study! We will meet 5:00-6:00pm in Parish Life Center Lobby. After Youtherans we encourage you to stay for Sunday Evening Worship from 6:00-7:00pm in the Sanctuary. See you then!

Questions?
Contact Christie Lazarides 
Director of Youth Ministries and Contemporary Worship

Youtherans Ice Skating at Nelson Center
Sunday, February 15th

Meet at the Nelson Center (1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702) from 2:00-4:00 for Skating, Snacks, and Fun! Cost is $9.00 ($6.00 if you don’t need skates) Bring a friend, and we will see you there! Questions? Contact Christie Lazarides.

Sunday, February 1st | 6:30-7:30 pm
Meet in the kitchen at 6:30 for ice-cream and then we will move down to the youth room for study time together. Questions? Contact Christie Lazarides. 

Due to the weather forecast we have decided to CANCEL the 5th-12th grade family Sunday Potluck this Sunday, January 25. We hope you stay safe and warm!

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook or Christie Lazarides

All 9th-12 grade students and friends are invited to join us for YOUTHERANS on Sunday, January 18 from 6:30-7:30pm. Meet in PLC Lobby for Pizza, Ice Cream, Board Games & Fun! Feel free to bring your favorite board game to share!

Questions?
Contact Christie Lazarides 
Director of Youth Ministries and Contemporary Worship

All 9th - 12th graders and friends are encouraged join us for Youth Group! Meet in the kitchen for ice cream, then we’ll head to the Youth Room for Bible Study, Fun, and Fellowship! Don't forget to bring your Bible and invite a friend.

Questions?
Contact Pastor Linda
Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship

Move Forward to The Manger this Christmas with St. John’s! Invite your friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers to join us as well! Christmas is a great time to invite others to church, and share the love of Jesus with others.

10:00 a.m.
A festival Christmas Day worship service.
Includes Holy Communion. Located in Sanctuary.

(In-person only)

NOON
Christmas Day Dinner

If you will not be spending Christmas Day with family or friends, please join us for Christmas dinner at St. John’s! Ham, turkey, dinner rolls, and beverages will be provided. You are invited (but not required) to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

• 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship.

• Appetizers will be served right after worship.

• Meal will begin at NOON.

• Guests are welcome to stick around after dinner to visit and/or play board games until about 3:00 p.m.

Please make a reservation by through Realm by clicking above button or by calling the church office by December 21.

Move Forward to The Manger this Christmas with St. John’s! Invite your friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers to join us as well! Christmas is a great time to invite others to church, and share the love of Jesus with others.

3:00 PM

Playful Praise Worship
An interactive worship experience designed especially for pre-school aged children and their families. Includes Holy Communion. Located in Parish Life Center.

(In-person only)

4:30 PM

Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
A traditional Christmas Eve worship service with Special Music prior to and during worship. Includes Holy Communion and the Service of Candle Lighting. Located in Sanctuary.

(In-person & Live-streamed on our YouTube/Facebook)

7:30 PM

Contemporary Christmas Eve Worship
A contemporary Christmas Eve worship service with music by our St. John’s Praise Team prior and during worship. Includes Holy Communion and the Service of Candle Lighting. Located in Parish Life Center.

(In-person & Live-streamed on our YouTube/Facebook)

11:00 PM

Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
A traditional Christmas Eve worship service with Special Music prior to worship and our St. John’s Bells of Glory and Chancel Choir during worship. Includes Holy Communion and the Service of Candle Lighting. Located in Sanctuary.

(In-person only)

Holy Communion is served at all worship services.

Wear some festive clothing and enjoy an evening that will include a short devotion, snacks, games, and a fun gift exchange. Please bring a wrapped white elephant gift (it must be something you already have—no shopping for your gift allowed!). 

We’ll meet at the church at 5:30 and leave promptly at 5:45 p.m. From there, we will go out for supper at Panera and then shop for Christmas gifts for SPARC residents. Supper and SPARC gifts will be paid for. You’ll only need money if you’d like to get some of your own Christmas shopping done while we’re out! We’ll return to the church by 7:45 p.m. 

Join us for our Thanksgiving worship event at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23. We will offer thanks for God’s many blessings, especially the gift of time spent together as a community of disciples. We will meet in the sanctuary for worship, and as true disciples in motion, we will make our way to the Welcome Center for an extension of our worship, and finally, we will conclude the evening in the Parish Life Center as we enjoy some delicious pie! Don’t miss this opportunity to receive grace, offer gratitude, and eat pie!

If you are able to bring a pie or help serve/clean up please sign up on REALM!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook or Pastor Linda

Get ready for our monthly potluck, 5th-12th grade families! We ask that YOU bring your favorite casserole or crockpot dish this month and we will provide sides and desserts! Activity to be announced soon! 

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook

Attention 5th-12th grade families! Our family potlucks will begin again on Sunday, September 28 at 5:15pm in the Parish LIfe Center! Stay tuned for details on what we’ll be serving and what activity we will be doing! 

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook

All 9th - 12th graders and volunteers please join us for our Fall Kick-off of Youtherans! Snacks & ice cream will be provided! Bring your Bible and invite a friend. 

Youtherans meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month. 

HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT PASTOR LINDA AT PSTRADER@STJOHNS-SPRINGFIELD.ORG. 

All 9th - 12th grade students are invited for a night of fun as we kick-off another great year of Youtherans! Wear white and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty/stained!

Have questions? Contact Pastor Linda

If you have a child entering 7th or 8th grade and missed the informational meeting on August 24, please contact Pastor Linda as soon as possible, so you and your child will be ready for the program year. Our classes will begin this month! 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | 4:00-6:00 PM | MEETING ROOM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 4:00-6:00 PM | MEETING ROOM 

Students will meet with Pastor Linda and their small group leaders each week. 

Put on your FUN SHOES (wear fun/wacky shoes/footwear!) and get ready to be Disciples in Motion on Rally day! There will be fun activities for all ages, including shoe decorating, a cake walk, shoe bingo/scavenger hunt, Time & Talent sheets, coloring pages, Sunday School registration, and more! 

DISCIPLES IN MOTION WALL 
Everyone will get a shoe cut-out when they come in and will be encouraged to answer: "As a Disciple at St. John's, what are you looking forward to?" and put it on the north wall of the Welcome Center. 

Our Nursery will be staffed 9:30-10:45am for 3 year olds and under! They will enjoy foot books and fun coloring pages! 

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS!

If your child is entering 7th grade this fall, they are eligible to begin confirmation classes in September. Pastor Linda and Amanda Lawler have sent letters to all the 7th graders that they know of. If you did not receive a letter or if you are new to St. John’s, and you are interested in enrolling your child in confirmation instruction, please contact Amanda Lawler as soon as possible, so you won’t miss the informational meeting in August!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
LEAVING CHURCH AT 9:00 AM

All incoming 9th graders to outgoing 12th All graders are invited to join us for our annual 6 Flags Day! We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. and go straight to the park. The cost is $50 a person which includes your ticket, transportation, and dinner on the way home. We ask that you provide money for lunch and any souvenirs your child might like. Have questions? Contact Amanda Lawler.

RSVP TO AMANDA BY JULY 24.