Serving God | Serving Others
This Week
@ Saint John's
SUNDAY | January 18
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
DUE TO THE
UNEXPECTED SNOW
TUESDAY | January 20
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
THURSDAY | January 22
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
SUNDAY | January 25
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Worship Service
Timothy Gipe, Worship Leader
10:00AM Sunday School
January 10. 2025
SUNDAY
JANUARY 18
Upcoming
Services & Events
SUNDAY | February 01
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Holy Communion Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
10:00AM Joyful Ringers
SUNDAY | February 08
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Wear your favorite team gear and
bring cans of soup or a non-perishable
item for the food pantry.
8:30AM Coffee & Conversation
9:00AM Worship Service
Rev. Dr. Nora Foust, Worship Leader
10:00AM Sunday School
We invite you
to worship with us!
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PARKING - A small parking lot is located next to the church and can be accessed from River Street, which runs behind the church building. Ample on-street parking can also be found on East Main Street and Dock Street. Parking is also available in both Sovereign Bank and M&T Bank parking lots (Sunday mornings only).
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ENTERING THE CHURCH - You may use either entrance doors on the front of the building. Once inside, you will find a friendly greeter who will direct you to the Sanctuary, which is located on Level Two (or the Chapel on Level One if our service is being held there). If you need the elevator, they will assist you. Restrooms are located on the Ground Level.
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ENTERING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - An usher will give you a worship bulletin to guide you through the service. Children's activity bags are also available. Offering plates are located on a stand inside each Sanctuary entrance (or just outside the Chapel).
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DURING THE SERVICE - Please be mindful that the service is being recorded for those who are viewing online. If we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the elements (bread and wine/juice) will be distributed by the ushers. The Mite Family Room is available in the rear of the Sanctuary for those who have difficulty sitting for longer periods of time.
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LEAVING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - At the end of the service, you may spend a few moments in prayerful reflection during the postlude music or exit using either of the stairwells. If you need the elevator, an usher will assist you.
FROM THE
CONSISTORY PRESIDENT
January 2026
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth and the people,
but the Lord will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you.
~ Isaiah 60:1-2
Thank you to everyone who attended or participated in our Christmas services. Saint John's was beautifully decorated and we received many complements about our church!
I often think of January as a cold, dark time. As the Christmas decorations get put away, the days seem empty and our world seems "covered in thick darkness" as the prophet Isaiah tells us.
We must continue to recognize and be thankful how blessed we are as a congregation, as a community, and as a nation. God's light has come to us and the glory of the Lord is upon us just as sure as the daylight will SLOWLY increase over the next several weeks.
As we start a new year, I encourage you to celebrate the bright shining love of God in our lives. Let us become those who will bring the light of God's love to others.
Good things are happening at Saint John's and you are invited to be a part of it! Join us for worship in January:
January 04 - Epiphany Sunday
January 11 - Baptism Of The Lord
January 18 - Unity Sunday
January 25 - The Lord Is My Light
Timothy Gipe,