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Following Jesus:
New Worship Series Begins this SundayOur festive Christmas worship has concluded, and we have entered into a new year. As we resume theroutines and rhythms of customary living, we sometimes hear the wistful request: “I wish we couldcelebrate Christmas year-round!” What better way for us to honor our Savior than to follow him daily, inworship and in practical living?
Our new worship series, “Following Jesus,” leads us along the path of our Savior’s life andministry. We will see how his disciples learned from him, that we might learn as well. Each week willoffer an experience of Jesus to help us grow as disciples--patterning our lives after the one whorevealed and obeyed God’s will for human living.
Please join us in worship each Sunday, and grow as a follower of Jesus, our Lord.
I’m In: John Knox Youth Ministry InvestorsCampaign
This past Sunday we kicked off our 2020 Youth Ministry fundraising campaign, I’m In. We have beenhumbled and honored by your kind response to our invitation but we remain hopeful that more of youwill join us in the weeks to come! Over the years, our church and the people in it have said “I’m In”when it comes to John Knox Youth Ministry for so many different reasons. We believe their stories aremore powerful than any pitch we could make, so over the coming weeks we will be sharing some ofthem with you. Check out two of those stories below and then visit the church app or website to getinvolved.
Click above to find out what Maury Purcell, a leader on our high school mission trip last summer,learned from serving with our high school students in Orlando.
Click above to hear from Matthew Littrell, a high school Junior, as he shares about what he haslearned through serving with John Knox Youth Ministry.
The bottom line is this: we have seen the Lord write beautiful stories in and through the lives ofstudents, leaders, and families of John Knox Youth Ministry over the last decade and through ourcontinued investment, we trust that He will continue to write beautiful stories in the decade to come.Help us make that next decade of stories like Maury and Matthew’s possible by saying “I’m In” foryourself. For more information about the campaign, including what your financial investment makespossible and how to give, click here.
Ready to give now? Click here and choose the fund "I'm In 2020."
VBS Mission NewsDuring Vacation Bible School last summer, our children raised money for Marion Medical Mission, acommunity of believers who share the love of Christ while saving lives with safe, clean water. With helpfrom our generous congregation, we raised almost $700 to go toward building a new well in a villagein Africa. Through your generosity, John Knox has helped make safe drinking water a reality for thevillage of Ihegela, Tanzania. The new well was installed on September 27, 2019, serving 45 people,and will be a life-changing part of their village. Thank you so much for supporting our mission and forshowing our children that they can make a difference!
Plan to Join Us for JustFaithWe are working now toward our winter offering ofJustFaith—a group-based learning opportunity tohelp us understand and respond faithfully to ourcommunity’s issues and needs.
The theme of this eight-week series is “LivingCompassionately – Caring for the Poor.” Participants will focus on poverty, consumerism, and theGospel call to care for the poor. Our hope is that through this study God teaches us more aboutourselves and our context, opening doors for John Knox’s deeper service to our community. Our JustFaith group will meet on Sundays, 4:30-6:30 PM, beginning January 26. If you would like tosign up or learn more, please be in touch with Gordon Turnbull or our coordinator, Jean Fontaine. Orgive a look at justfaith.org.
YOUTH-YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEONTO BE HELD JANUARY 26
The annual Youth/YAH's lasagna luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediatelyfollowing the eleven o'clock service on January 26. This is a wonderful opportunity to becomebetter acquainted with our Youth and their contribution to our church's ministry. Call Bessie/BillLee at (864) 233-5518 by January 24 to reserve your place. We urge you to become an investorin the work of the Youth of John Knox Presbyterian Church!
Click here for ticketsSponsorships available
Parents’ Night OutWe will have our next Parents’ Night Out on Friday, February 7 from 6:00 – 8:30. Parents can go aheadand make their plans for a night out, and we will be here to hang out with the children. Along with ourregular pizza dinner, games, and movie time, this event will serve as a Kids’ Mission Night. We willwork on a few mission projects together, including making Valentine cards for children at theChildren’s Hospital and packing Care Bags for our Interfaith families. Stay tuned for more details! Wedo ask for families to RSVP to Susan Felton ([email protected]) by Monday, February 3 so weknow how many to expect! Hope to see lots of our kids here!
Children’s MusicOur children will be meeting with Luke Browder, our Director ofMusic, during the Sunday School hour each week to prepare tosing in church in the coming months. All children ages K3 – 5th
grade are invited to sing with us each Sunday as we prepare toshare our voices with our church family. Stay tuned for the dates wewill be singing in church!
Middle School at Triune Mercy CenterIn lieu of our normal Youth Group schedule, our middle school students are invitedto serve dinner at Triune Mercy Center this Sunday! We will gather in the upperparking lot outside of the Fellowship Hall at 3:30 to load up cars and head to Triuneand should return to the church by 6:00. We can’t wait to serve with you!
No High School Youth GroupDue to the long weekend and middle school Triune night, we will not gather for regular programs thisSunday. Hope you have a great night off and we will see you back soon!
Youth and YAHs LuncheonJoin us on Sunday, January 26th as we spend time in fellowship with the Young at Hearts. The eventwill take place directly following the 11:00 worship service in the Fellowship Hall and will be ameaningful time of connection with conversation, lunch, games, and other fun intergenerationalactivities. We can’t wait to see you there!
Summer Trip RegistrationWe’re still collecting 2020 Summer Trip forms and deposits! We have a wonderful calendar of trips thisyear and we don’t want you to miss out on one bit of the fun, worship, and growth. Email Jessica orcheck last week’s Monday Memo for more information.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
January
16 - David Taylor, Beverly Ivester, Ian Hamer, David Johnson, Will Kenan17 - Gordon Turnbull, Beth Byce, Erin Johnson, Julia McCall18 - Angie Howell19 - David Vinson, Lillian Pelletier20 - Carolyn Hall, Eddie Corley, Emma Harvey21 - Jerry Peeler, Catharon Peck, Emily Grant, Olin Bixler22 - Sara Jackson, Yvonne Flanagan, Jim E. Williams, Ron Shepherd, AnnaKenan, Ryan Nelson, Claire Tipton, Parker Johnson
By the NumbersAttendance on January 128:30 - 6611:00 - 195
Weekly Offering Received: $15,785.70
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Edited by Mandy ScottJohn Knox Presbyterian Church
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