UMM Yard Sale June 22

Donated items will be received at the rear area of the Donaldson Hall building on June 21st from 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.. Church members and friends are reminded not to bring donated items before the 4 P.M. time frame, as staff will not be available to accept them. Your support is greatly appreciated.

ASP Car Wash

ASP will be having their 3rd and final fundraiser, Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.. Volunteers will be on hand to wash your dirty, dusty, pollen covered cars that are crying out for a little TLC from ASP. While you are waiting, check out the UMM Yard sale on the back lot.

2013 St. John’s Music and Arts Camp

The 2013 St. John’s Music Camp will be held Wednesday, June 19 – Sunday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Singing, Rhythm Band, Handchimes & Handbells, Music with Orff Instruments, Fun Activities exploring the Sound. There will be a Camp Students Concert on Sunday, June 23 in 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Camp is open to children entering Kindergarten to children entering fifth grade. Please complete the registration and return it to the church office. Please print clearly. Registration Deadline is June 18. The music camp is free of charge. Camp students are asked to bring their own snacks and drinks from Wednesday to Saturday.

Play Ball!

Saturday, July 20 will be St. John’s Day at Nationals Park. Join the fun as the Washington Nationals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:05 PM. Tickets are $24 each and order forms are available in Donaldson Hall or by downloading it here. In order to take advantage of group rates, completed order forms and payment are due no later than July 13. Additional information and instructions are contained on the order form. This event is open to all and is sponsored by United Methodist Men.

New Pastor Appointed

The Bishop of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church has appointed Reverend Paula Werner as the new pastor at St. John’s UMC. Paula has served as an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church for almost 14 years and is currently the pastor at Prince of Peace UMC in Manassas. Pastor Paula’s first Sunday in the pulpit at St. John’s will be June 30, 2013. See link for additional information.

Youth Director

Saint John's currently has an part-time opening for its Youth Ministry Director. See the full position description and apply today.

Vacation Bible School

2013 St. John's Vacation Bible School -- "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together" July 15-19, 2013

Download a registration form.

Planning for St. John’s Vacation Bible School is underway for a week of fun and learning. This year’s exciting program has an “international world’s fair” theme with a focus on God’s Love and Love for our Neighbors. Children will enjoy: Bible storytelling from the Old and New Testament; Music; Crafts; Play; Snacks; and a Mission project. Each day will emphasize a “Country focus” where children will learn about countries around the world.

• Ages: 3 years (as of June 1, 2013) to 5th Grade
• Cost: $10 to "St. John's UMC" (Registration fee waived if family member is a Volunteer)
• Deadline: EXTENDED to June 30, 2013

God gives us many gifts and talents for being able to share His love. Volunteers are needed and there are many ways you can help by being a volunteer -- and have fun!

Interested? Volunteer Sign-up sheets are in Donaldson Hall. Or, contact Brenda through the church office at 703-256-6655 ext. 101.