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The Messenger Feature Articles New Assistant Priest called 'to protect God's sheep'
Parish Relations Coordinator at St. John's hits ground running updating website, bulletins & E-pistle...
Where do you find a young man who has taught English in Hong Kong , taken course work in Quantitative methods for trade policy analysis, is a USC fan and has a sense of humor? Look no further than St. John's .
St. John's Commentary The Prayer of the Righteous is Powerful and Effective By The Reverend Fletcher Montgomery, Rector Dear
Friends at St. John's,
Sharing our Faith By Dorian Del Priore, Director of Youth Ministries
Grace and peace, my friends!
Way back in December, at our EYC Advent/Christmas Party, a neat challenge was issued to the youth in attendance. They were given a small gift, a gift of $20… Read More
Messages from St. John's
End of Life Planning Seminar: The importance of living wills and health care powers of attorney In the Book of Common Prayer (p 445), the Rector and church leaders are “directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable purposes.” Join Jeff Brooker on Thursday,February 17 at 5:00 pm for a brief seminar in which he will outline issues for your consideration in light of this directive in the Book of Common Prayer. Those present will be able to complete Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will forms for themselves at no charge. To register for this complimentary seminar, contact Matt Barrett at mdb@stjohnscolumbia.org.
Get your smile on for St. John's Directory
Test your Episcopal knowledge: What is a lectionary, a BCP reading and a RCL reading? How long has this idea been around? How is the lectionary organized? What lectionary do we use in church? So is this the Lectionary in the BCP pp. 889-921? What's the big deal? How is that different or the same? How do the RCL Old Testament readings work? How the Episcopal lectionary has developed over the years
Celebrating Candlemas ? What Is a Canticle? ? Singing Psalms “Lord, you now have set your servant free to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Israel .” (Canticle 17, The Song of Simeon, or Nunc dimittis) Read More
March is for Safe Church Training This diocesan professional ethics workshop will be held Saturday, March 5, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Heyward Hall multipurpose room. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served at 8:30 am. The Reverend Margaret Todd will present the training. This training is required for all basketball coaches, Sunday school teachers, and visitors to the sick or shut-in, staff, vestry and youth advisors. If it has been five years or more since you received the training, it is strongly recommended to renew your certification. However, it is not mandatory. In the future, certification renewal will be offered on-line. To register, contact Michelle James at 799-4767 or by email at mwj@stjohnscolumbia.org . The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 1.
Close awarded top chili award
December
Memorials
Bena Dial scholarships available to students Bena Dial scholarships are given by the ECW of the Diocese of Upper SC. Applications are now available to active Episcopalians who are residents of the Diocese of Upper SC and who will attend, as a full time student, an accredited vocational school, college or graduate school. Applications can be obtained on-line at www.edusc.org/ECW . The deadline is March 1. Scholarships will be announced in June. For additional information, contact Scholarship Chairperson Whitney Evans at wle@alumni.duke.edu or Nell Barr at 796-0981. Donations made to the Children's Library The book “An Advent Story” was given to the Children's Library in honor and in thanksgiving for Julian Horst for her leadership of the Feast of Lights program. The book “Christmas Stories for Little Angels” was given in honor and thanksgiving for St. John's Sunday School teachers.
HAND Middle School Christmas Shop: Best ever this year! This was the best year every at the Christmas Shop, according to Barbara Mullen. Barbara,who is a member of the Servant Ministry Committee and chairs the Helping Hands backpack program, was delighted to see the contributions from St. John's in the shop. The school sends a special ‘thank you' to all those who donated items to the shop and to the St. John's Knitting group. “Their handmade scarves and hats were wonderful additions this year,” said Barbara. To ensure the safety of our children at church Childcare service is available for the children of parents who are attending services or who are engaging in ministry at St. John's . To ensure the safety of the children, a designated parent or guardian should drop-off and pick-up children from the nursery or children's ministry activity. Please do not leave your child unattended at church or on the church campus. He or she should be accompanied by an adult. Deadline for submitting inofrmation and article for The Messenger If you have a feature article idea or have information your would like published in the monthly newsletter, contact Michelle James at mwj@stjohnscolumbia.org by Thursday, February 17. Contact Matt Barrett at mdb@stjohnscolumbia.org if you would like a weekly announcement published on the website and in the bulletin.
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If
you have frequented the church office or attended church in the
past few weeks, you might have noticed a new face around. The
Reverend Scott Ronald Fleischer accepted a call as the new assistant
Priest at St. John's, and consequently we were anxious to get
the ‘low down' on him. Scott was born the youngest of four boys
in Minneapolis , Minnesota before moving to Bakersfield, California
when he was six. Scott's father worked for Mobil Oil and his mother
was an elementary school teacher, and today he is married to Victoria
Fleischer and has three children of his own, Jack (11), Isabella
(8), and Samuel (6). When not busy helping to protect the sheep
at St. John's , Scott enjoys reading historical fiction, researching
family history, and watching pro football with his wife (his team
is the Pittsburgh Steelers). 
Let's
get connected by creating St. John's first on-line family album…together!
The church has partnered with Lifetouch professional photography
to help us tell our church story through the art of pictures.
Lifetouch will photograph member portraits in the multipurpose
room in Heyward Hall between March 22-26 and March 31-April 2.
Each participant will receive access to the on-line photo directory,
an 8x10 portrait and a published directory. At the one-hour Lifetouch
session, parishioners can expect to: check in; be professionally
photographed; immediately view your portraits at the session;
and have an opportunity to purchase additional portraits. Portrait
reservation information will be available Monday, February 14
from the Parish Office. For more information, contact Michelle
James at 
Dr.
Tim Close took home first place in the recent EYC Chili Cook-off.
With over 80 attendees, Close garnered the "most spoons"
for a successful win, followed by second runner-up Joan Law. The
cook-off raised approximately $650 for the Homeworks mission. Congratulations
to all those who participated in the cook-off and thank you to everyone
for supporting EYC. 
The
Rev. Canon John Barr
E-pistle
Youth at St. John's
EYC Calendar
5-7pm @ St. John 's unless otherwise noted
Feb 6 EYC ArtShack @ St. John's
Feb 13 EYC: Mission and Outreach
Feb 18-20 Kanuga Weekend (FREE for Youth!) Register Today!
Feb 27 EYC: Faith Stories
EYC @ Kanuga , Feb 18-20
All Youth attend for FREE and stay together in Carter Lodge. Fellowship, worship, movies, prayer, trip to downtown Hendersonville and more! Last year was an incredible snow adventure. Contact Dorian ASAP to register.
EYC on the Palmetto Trail , Mar 18-20: Details TBA
We will camp for two nights in Jones Gap State Park on Sat, from 9-3, we will assist with maintenance on the Palmetto Trail. We will also hike, worship, tell stories, sing, and have great time together in God's creation. Put this on your calendar. We will have registration and more info soon .
Children at St. John's
Nursery Available on Sundays
9:00 am Service
10:15 am Sunday School Hour
11:15 am Service
Children's Sunday School 10:15 am
Children's Chapel 9:00 am Service for 3K, 4K, 5K
Children's Ministry Meeting will meet at 5pm on Monday, February 7 in the Library.
Save the Date Vacation Bible School is June 6-9, 2011 at St. John's , so reserve your child's spot today.
Music at St. John's
Wednesday Music and Rhythm classes will sing at the 9:00 am service this Sunday, February 6. Practice in Room 215 Heyward Hall at 8:30am with Rebecca.
Handbell Team Organizing: Tuesday, February 8, 6:00-7:00 pm Handbells are an entertaining and interactive way of making music, and playing requires absolutely no musical knowledge or skill. All that you need to know will be taught to you! Call Polly Watts for more details at 254-2888. All ages are welcome.
Children's Music/Rhythm classes will NOT meet this Wednesday, February 9. The program is being reorganized. A regular weekly volunteer assistant or two will be required to carry forward this program. Two people could share this responsibility and trade off Wednesdays as needed.
Music in February: next Sunday, February 13 the choir will sing Mendelssohn's “There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth;” February 20: Chamber Singers at 11:15 will sing “O Bless the Lord, My Soul” (by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov) from the Russian Orthodox Divine Liturgy; and on February 27 hear the lovely Epiphany anthem “How Beauteous Are Their Feet” by (C. V. Stanford).
Wednesday Night Programs for Children
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade - Multipurpose Room
This class will study the Lord's Prayer.
Topics covered are :
What does it mean to Worship God? Our Father who art in heaven, hollowed be thy name.
What Does God Want Earth to Be Like, and How Do We Make it So? They kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What Should We Ask God for and Why? Give us this day our daily bread.
What Is Sin and How Do We Ask for Forgiveness and Forgive Others? And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
How Do We Follow God's Direction in our Lives? And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
What Would God's World be Like if We All Lived the Lord's Prayer? For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
3K, 4K & 5K - Heyward Hall/Room 9
Fun songs, action games, crafts and favorite Bible stories.
In order to provide adequate supplies for these classes, reserve a place for your child by contacting Mary Jo at 799.4767 or by email at mjp@stjohnscolumbia.org.
Adult Formation Classes (10:15 am)
Please join one of the following offerings:
Matthew 25 : 35-36, Seek and Serve Christ (Heyward Hall Parlor)
This Sunday, Earl Burch of Holy Trinity, Clemson and our very own Margaret Anne DuBose, will present the Bread and Water Campaign and the Adopt-a-Village Campaign for Cange , Haiti .
Acts of the Apostles (Multipurpose room)
We will continue with our study of the Book of Acts. Acts joins what Jesus “began to do and teach” as told in the Gospels with what he continued to do and teach through the Apostles and now through the church of today. This week's class will be led by Belton Seigler.
Parenting Class (Barr Center Dining Room)
We are offering a 12-week session on parenting using John Rosemond's Parenting by THE BOOK ™ for parents with children of all ages, and even grandparents. This is a comprehensive Christian education course designed to equip us with effective child-rearing skills. The seminar materials, methods, and recommendations are based on quintessential scriptural principles, Bible scripture, supportive scientific research and common sense. Mr. Rosemond's mission is to "inspire and empower parents to raise well-mannered and well-behaved children of competence and character, children whose decisions are consistent with the fundamental precepts of Judeo-Christian (scriptural) morality.”
Adult Formation Early Class (following 7:45 am service)
February 13 ( Heyward Hall, Multipurpose Room)
Early church adult formation class meets the second Sunday of each month. Davis Bourne is presenting a series called Tales from a Madhouse . A set of 15-20 minute vignettes of a series of visits to an 18th Century insane asylum, Tales from a Madhouse takes you to hear the following people who were present at the crucifixion: Pilate's wife, the centurion, Judas, the penitent thief, etc. Each has his or her unique tale to tell. These brief cameos were produced by BBC and feature many of England 's finest actors. Following, we will have an opportunity to chat and reflect on the visit - and why the inmate is there.
Adult Confirmation Class
Following Kanuga Weekend, join Reverend Fletcher Montgomery from March 13 through April 17 on this journey that prepares participants for full membership in the church.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Men's Morning Bible Study Tuesdays @ 6:30 am. We will resume Ken Wingate's book, A Father's Gift , Chapter 13: Authority and Leadership. Books are available on Amazon and, possibly, the bookstore at First Presbyterian Church. Please join us. No obligation. Breakfast included.
Rector's Bible Study Mondays, 11am, Room 9, lower level Heyward Hall.
MOMS Welcomes all Mothers to join us anytime! Weekly Tuesday meetings in the parlor from 9:30 am-12:00 pm. Childcare is provided. Contact: Cope Fralick 397-2544.
YOGA class , Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm in the multipurpose room.
The Onesimus mentors will meet at Campbell Prelease Center this Wednesday night at 7:30 pm. Those carpooling from St. Johns will leave from the church parking lot at 7 pm. We need a few additional male mentors so if you have an interest in joining us or hearing more details of this Prison Ministry contact Beaver Hardy 254 9404.
Knitting , Thursdays at 2:00 pm, Heyward Hall parlor.
Mental Health Family Support, Getting Together
We can help each other. Our informal confidential group to support families whose loved ones are living with mental illness or addiction will meet Sunday, February 6, at 5:30 pm in the parlor. We invite you to join us. Call Mary Bryan, 254-8235, or Barbara Mullen, 252-1571, if you have questions.
St. Monica's/St. Bridget's will meet on Thursday, February 10 to begin our new program. Visitors are always welcome. Join us at 1pm in the parlor. Questions? Contact Margaret Buchanan at 776-6713.
Men of St. John 's are hosting an Oyster Roast/Live Auction @ Millaree Hunt Club Friday, February 11, 2011. Social starts at 6:30 pm, and transportation from St. John's Church is available and is scheduled to leave the Church at 6:00 pm. Steamed oysters, jambalaya, and chili will all be served. The event will be used to raise money towards paying off the Heyward Hall building debt. Tickets will be available in advance @ $15, and $20 at the door. Please see Men of St. John's board members or catch us out in front of Sunday Church services. Bring your own beverage and a checkbook!!
Keenagers Tuesday, February 15, Historic Columbia with John Sherrer, Barr Center Dining Room. Learn about the history of Columbia from earliest times. This talk will give you a new perspective on and appreciation of your surroundings and the lives of past members of this community.
Kanuga Parish Weekend 2011 , February 18-20, Many Voices, One Family, Speaker: Mark Tidsworth with Pinnacle Leadership Associates. Reservation forms are available at the Parish Office and at www.stjohnscolumbia.org .
St. Clare's Guild meeting Feb. 28, Cooking for Agape , in the church kitchen @ 7:00 pm.
Etc
Collection for Cooperative Ministry: There is a need for Large, X-Large, 1X, and 2X undershirts, socks and underwear. Disposable diapers for babies and adults are also needed. Collection basket is in the Barr Center.
Agape: Volunteers provide meals for St. John's members and families in times of illness, surgery, death, and childbirth. If you, your family, or others you know may need this comfort food, please call the parish office 799-4767.