Worship will be live streamed on Facebook at 10:00 AM Sunday morning. If you want to connect, become a Friend to the St. John Facebook Page and live streaming should begin at 10:00 AM. Please go to the St. John Website to see announcements and changes, www.stjohnabingdon.org. We now have the capability of receiving donations by Credit Card. You will find the button above, just click.
Please know that you are in my Prayers and in my thoughts. This is a serious situation and should not be taken lightly, however we should not allow fear and panic to take over. The words of Jesus ring out: Come to me all who are weary and carrying heavy burdens. Jesus is walking with us and we are walking with Jesus.
-The St. John Preschool will be closed until further notice following the Washington County School Closing and notice from the Governor of Virginia.
Important Reminders
Out of an abundance of caution during this time of uncertainty with COVID-19, please check the website frequently for continuing updates.
Sunday, March 29th: Worship Services have been cancelled.
Worship will be live-streamed @10AM on Facebook (also available on YouTube later in the day)
Next Sunday, April 5th: Palm Sunday Worship Services TBD
Prayer chain: Jerry French, recuperating at home.
James "Randy" Sheets, brother of Lisa Depew, in need of a kidney transplant.
Prayers of Joy: Lisa Depew's brother in Alaska, his cancer is in remission.
Continuing prayers for: Sara Kluttz, Doug Werth, Holly Salmon, Vicky French,
Elaine Counts, Jane Leidig, Ernie Braganza, Pam Collins, Melissa H. Smith
Homebound: Vickianne Dotten, Frances Grim, Ann Godsey, Barbara Wright, Nancy King
Announcements:
During this time of in-person worship being cancelled, we will be making contact by email and online with Worship on Facebook live and meetings on Zoom. We are using these tools provided by the Synod to keep us connected. As we move through these uncharted territories, the expenses of the church continue. Please use the online credit card button above, or mail your contribution to St. John. Your support is needed--thank you for your continuing generosity.
Thank you to all our St. John volunteers at the Food Pantry this past week--your help in making sure those in need have food was greatly appreciated.
Wednesday Noon Lenten Services and Evening Soup Suppers/Services are on hold for the time being.
Indoor Farms has cancelled orders for Easter lilies this year. Donations in any amount may be made to St. John for ELCA Good Gifts, and we will purchase farm animals through them with the money we receive.
Whenever we are given the go-ahead to resume Sunday Worship services, we will have one Worship service at 10:00AM. At that time, I will need volunteers for several duties: Assistant Minister, Lector, Acolyte, Ushers, Offering Counters, and Reception. Please email the office if you are willing to serve in any of these capacities.
St. John Lutheran Church
807 East Main Street
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Telephone: 276-628-6215
Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church in Abingdon, VA!
St. John Lutheran Church, Abingdon is a community of faithful believers of Jesus Christ, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the highlands of southwest Virginia. St. John is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Virginia Synod. Take a few minutes to browse the pages of this Website for more information about the ministries of this place. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Pastor G. Scott Homesley at pastorscott@stjohnabingdon.comcastbiz.net.
"The stone cross on the hill" photo © 2008 "Tambako the Jaguar," used under a Creative Commons license from flickr.com.