St. John Methodist Church

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Until our Upper Room Magazines arrive . . .

My wife and I have retired to a home in the mountains that is surrounded by large rhododendron shrubs. In the spring, these shrubs are covered with colorful clusters of pink flowers. Their dark green leaves are evergreen throughout the year. But in the winter, particularly on frosty nights w...

09/06/2026

The Administrative Offices at St. John Methodist Church will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Please have a safe and fun holiday weekend! 🙂

09/06/2026

Until our Upper Room Magazines arrive . . .

My friend and neighbor was in the hospital for what could have been a relatively simple procedure to improve the efficiency of his heart. However, if the procedure failed, he would need to have open heart surgery — something his weakened body might not be able to tolerate. My prayer was simpl...

09/06/2026

Until our Upper Room Magazines arrive . . .

Worries raced inside my mind, and though I wanted to pray, I was unsure of what to say. I decided to search for music to relax my mind and help me meditate on God’s healing love. As I listened to various kinds of music over the next few days, I felt calmer. Classical instrumental pieces allo...

09/03/2026

Until our Upper Room Magazines arrive . . .

I’ve always been a big girl and felt pressure internally and externally to be a small girl. I started my first diet at age thirteen. I exercised strenuously and severely limited my food intake. I quickly lost weight, but when I tried to return to normal eating habits, I started bingeing. So...

09/03/2026

It's THURSDAY!
Play Pickleball tonight!
Join in the fun on Thursdays from 6 to 9 PM in our Gym.
If you don't know how to play but still want to get involved, someone can teach you!
If you don't want to play, you can come by to watch the others play! Don't miss all the PICKLEBALL fun!
Please contact the Church Office if you have any questions.

09/02/2026

Until our Upper Room Magazines arrive . . .

I had volunteered at a church event to distribute food and help clean up. Initially this felt like an insignificant job, and I was reluctant. My friends were on stage leading worship, hosting, and preaching, while I was cleaning up in the back. I began to feel left out. However, I gradually...

09/02/2026

Our Chancel Choir will practice this evening at 6:00 PM in the Choir Room and/or Sanctuary. If you would like to get involved with our Choir, please see Barbara!

09/02/2026

We believe in the importance and the power of prayer. To bring the people of the MidSouth together in prayer, The Global Methodist Church MidSouth Annual Conference hosts weekly online prayer gatherings. We’d like to invite you to participate in these as you cultivate a Christian life steeped in prayer.
Weekly Gathering Time at St. John Methodist Church:
*Each Wednesday Afternoon at 1:00 PM CDT in the Library by Zoom
Interested in joining from home? Please email, text, or phone Rev. Carolyn Mash King at [email protected] or 304-880-3017. Your name and email address will be added to the invitation each week.
Join us in prayer today.