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February 17, 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 21st - Seek Me and You Will Find Me
February 28th - LEAP day
Wildcard Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Feb 17th- Open Door Night
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.
Mission Trip: June 19th-24th (Its now official! Deposits due on
March 6)
Easter Sunday: March 27th
Ulster Project is looking for 9th and 10th grade boys (talk to
Kathleen Moore for more info)
Upward! They are in need of referees and coaches & would
greatly appreciate the help. Games are 9-10 and 10-11 Saturdays
beginning March 26. Training is Saturday, Feb 20 at 10:00 a.m. To
volunteer contact Jerry [email protected] or 817-526-0457
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
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
(No experience necessary - training will be
provided.)
Fellowship Groups
Merry Mixers Open to all adults that meet for a potluck dinner, games and
fellowship. Please bring a potluck item to share. We 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. 19th Game and pizza night as we celebrate Joy's bir thday.
6:30 p.m. Contact Prissy for the address
Feb. 27th UTA Planetar ium, family and fr iends are welcome.
March 5th SJA Coffee House
March 12th Mansfield Pickle Festival
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
Checking in on Sunday Mornings Just a reminder, please make sure you are checking your child in
every Sunday on the computer and placing a name tag on them. If
your child is not in the system please see Mrs. Lindsey so she can
add him or her.
the followers will meet this Sunday 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
TODAY through March 30th from 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 or have lost yours, please contact Linda
Formagus and she can make a replacement name tag.
[email protected] or call 817-468-8484, ext. 303
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
invite 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
Sunday, Feb. 28, 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 contact Mrs.
Lindsey if you are interested.
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. It will be 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.
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 Remnant will be having a Night Of Prayer: February 25th at
7:00 pm in room 120.
This is a gathering of the body of Christ to come together for a night
of prayer. Child Care will be provided. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday Class Study Pastor Marc is preparing to lead a 5 week book
study. The group will study the book "Why is the
Bible So Hard to Understand?" by Dr. Steve
Langford. Everyone is invited to participate.
Contact Bridget Klug for a copy of the book for
$10.00, [email protected] or call 817-468
-8484, ext. 307. They are also available at
AmazonSmile.com. The class will meet on
Wednesdays beginning Feb. 24th. The morning
session is at 10:30 a.m., and the evening group
meets at 8:30 p.m.
