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February 10, 2016 St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church 5450 Mansfield Rd. Arlington, TX 76017 817-468-8484 Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fri. - Closed Visit our web site: www.sjaumc.org Click here to see our facebook page! Youth Ministry UMYF - Sunday 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. February 14th - Dressy Lunch (bring your money and your fancy self and we will have lunch together) February 21st - Seek Me and You Will Find Me CORE - Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday service is 7:00 p.m. Come as early as 6:30 to hang out, play air hockey or video games, do your homework or whatever. Feel free to bring a sack supper for yourself, too. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Jr. High in room 121; Sr. High in room 125 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. OTHER UPCOMING CHURCH / COMMUNITY EVENT: Do you know of anything? We are always looking for ways to plug in to the church and community. Mystery Trip March 12-13 if we get sign ups, the signs ups are outside the staff offices on the youth table right now and as of today does not look like it is going to happen! Mission Trip: June 19th-24th Easter Sunday: March 27th Adult Volunteer Opportunities We are in need of volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved with our youth program, contact us at [email protected]. FYI: WE STILL HAVE NO ONE TO LEAD THE PUMPKIN PATCH FOR OUR YOUTH NEXT YEAR! PLEASE ADD THIS TO YOUR PRAYER LIST THAT GOD WOULD BRING THE RIGHT ADULT/ADULTS TO THIS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY Children’s Ministry Looking for Once a Month Host Homes for Youth The youth is looking for once a month host homes for our Wednesday night small groups. Call or text Kelli 682-553-5565 or email us at [email protected] for info on signing up. You do not need to have prior youth experience or a child in youth to do this. 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 Please direct any questions to [email protected] or call Kelli Krueger 682-553- 5565 or Amanda 817-675- 2526. 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 Announcements Military Prayers for Our Military Personnel Please continue praying for our soldiers that are still deployed. Click here for a list of military personnel names. 5th Sunday Salute Click here to learn more about 5th Sunday Salute. Click here for a list of suggested items for donation. Quick Links 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 Building Usage Calendar Looking for an available room for a meeting? Click here to access the SJA calendar. Children’s Quick Info Youth Quick Links & Info Contact Information For info, contact our Director of Children’s Education, Lindsey, at [email protected] or call 817-468-8484, ext. 305. Text @38ek2 to 81010 to receive text messages from the Children’s Ministry. Upward Sports Upward Sports Registration for Soccer Upward soccer is starting up soon in the spring and registration has begun for K4 - 6th grade boys and girls. Look for brochures located in the hallway to sign up or click here to sign up online. Drop off the completed application and fee either at the church office during regular business hours or place it the box provided on the Upward display table. Final registration deadline is this Saturday. Volunteer to Coach or Referee for Upward Soccer! We need volunteers to be coaches this season for Upward Soccer. Sign up at the Upwards Soccer display table in the SJA hallway or email Jerry Dickey at [email protected]. (No experience necessary - will train where needed.) Upward Soccer Click here to see important information for the 2016 season. Click here to learn more about the program. Click here to register online. Fellowship Groups Merry Mixers Open to all adults that meet for a potluck dinner, games and fellowship. Please bring a potluck item to share. W e would like to have enough for everyone. Join the fun on Feb. 23, 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. Feb. 13th Movie night at Jackie's home, 7:00 p.m. Contact Prissy for the address. Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage. Feb. 20th Details soon! Feb. 27th UTA Planetarium For more information on any of these events, contact Prissy at 817- 692-2110 or [email protected]. For information on UMC Singles events, check the website www.umcsingles.org. Sunday Opportunities SJA Ash Wednesday Service We hope to see you in worship for Ash Wednesday TODAY at 7:00 p.m. Let's all start the season of Lent together as we commit to the 40 day journey of self-examination and prayer. Participating in this season of preparation will help make our Easter celebration more rich and meaningful for you than ever before. 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.) Rotation based 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. the followers will meet Sunday, Feb. 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will be in room 120 and please make sure your child wears his/her green t- shirt, and brings their Bible. Like to Sing? Come join the SJA choirs as we learn this year’s Easter cantata! Wednesdays starting Feb. 17 through March 30th fr om 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. The presentation will be on Sunday April 3rd , which is the Sunday after Easter. Contact John Moran at [email protected] for more information. Name Tags for Sunday Mornings Please wear your name tag when you are at worship on Sunday mornings. Even if you know everyone, not everyone knows you. If you don’t have a name tag of have lost yours, please contact Linda Formagus and she can make a replacement name tag. [email protected] or call 817-468-8484, ext. 303 The Remnant The Remnant is doing a month long study of the Lord's Prayer with a line by line break down every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Childcare will be provided. Click here for more information. Ink & Toner Cartridges In the past year UMW collected ink & toner cartridges and have appreciated your generosity. However, we are no longer in need of these cartridges, so please do not donate your cartridges. Get ready for a night of joy at the SJA Coffee House Saturday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. Music, Poetry, Comedy, and ???? This is an Outreach event so consider inviting your neighbor, co-worker, Zumba friends or anyone you know. Got Talent to Share? Text John Garcia at 817-692-0771 or stop by the table in the hallway between services this Sunday and sign up to show off your talent at the SJA Coffee House. Attention parents! If you have a Kindergartner, first, or second grader they are invited to come and join us for F.B.I., Faith Bible Investigators. The classes will meet Feb. 28, April 17, and May 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. We will have pizza, a lesson, and then Nerf battle. Looking for two amazing volunteers to help teach this class, please see Mrs. Lindsey if you are interested. Note: The offerings collected in the A sh W ednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services will benefit Kids Against Hunger at SJA. If you would like your gift to benefit the SJA General Budget, please mark it so clearly. Soccer Evaluations - This Week! Soccer season is getting started soon and if your child is participating in Upward Soccer, he or she must attend an evaluation. There are two dates: Thursday, Feb. 11, between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, between 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. You only have to attend one. Mom’s date with her little man! Moms and sons, please join us on March 11th for a spaghetti dinner and fun minute-to-win-it games, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be spaghetti, dessert, games, pictures, and a lot of fun. R.S.V.P. by March 4th by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you! Contact Lindsey Ecke for questions.
