St. John's Baptist Church

Youth Sunday Growth Groups
2025-03-16 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-03-09 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-03-02 09:15 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Third Floor
Each Sunday, our middle and high school students meet for Sunday school from 9:15am-10:30am on the third floor in the youth area.

Adult Growth Groups
2025-03-16 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-03-09 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-03-02 09:15 - 10:30
Join us for Sunday growth groups for adults of all ages to nurture your spiritual development and find community with one another.

Seekers Class: A gifted group with gifted teachers! This group of brave souls traverses exciting biblical territory each week, steeped in deep discussion as they wrestle with grand theological questions and work to deepen their spiritual relationships through their searching processes. Utilizing a variety of books and commentaries for study, the Seekers uphold the great tradition of St. John’s where all ideas are accepted and there is a place where none of those ideas separate one from the other.
Didymus Class: This unique, maturing, and eclectic group learns through the free exchange of ideas while embracing their belief that, “A Difference of Opinion Is Not a Threat to Christian Fellowship.” Teachers utilize the Bible and other books in fostering a serious approach to socially relevant subjects. We also enjoy activities including parties, book studies, and field trips. Come, be part of this loving and committed group!
Beacon Class: This class is comprised of men who enjoy fellowship and significant study of the scriptures. Utilizing the Formations curriculum, published by Smyth & Helwys, this group uses study and discussion to stimulate both the heart and the mind. Come join this warm and thoughtful group!
Joy Class: This diverse class of talented, caring, and giving women involve themselves in the study of scriptures while wrestling with its applicability to their lives. One visit with these ladies, and you will discover a group who not only experiences the scriptures in the classroom but one who lives its truths in daily life. You are invited to experience the nurture, friendship, and true joy of the Joy Class!
Adventure Class: We are an eclectic group united by a deep interest in the adventure of our faith journeys. The group discusses various topics and looks for how they connect to the journey of faith. You are invited into this exciting experience of study and onto the next adventure!
Encouragers Class: This co-ed class warmly welcome everyone to join them for weekly study and discussion. This combined class is full of thoughtful people who long to learn and bring their own gifts to their learning. Come study and grow with them!
Far Side Class: Where most Baptist Sunday school classes tend to trod on safe soil, this group is willing and anxious to traverse difficult territory. These fun-loving folks incorporate their theological persuasions and studies with their varying world views for in-depth and challenging conversations each Sunday.
McLeod Brown Class: This group honors two of its long-time teachers through its name and is committed to building relationships with each other. The current teacher creatively guides class members in the study of the scriptures and encourages delving deeply into their own spiritual journeys. Their lively discussions are open to anyone. You will be blessed by the welcoming spirit of the McLeod/Brown Class. Come and learn with them!
Pathfinders Class: This group is primarily composed of married couples with teenagers and young adult children. They follow a discussion format and usually deal with discussion studies of books or other theme-based materials. Come and join them as they journey together!
Genesis Class: This group of young adults looks for connections between faith and their daily lives while nurturing relationships and community with one another. Come be part of this newest group at St. John’s and grow with them!
Cheers Class: The Cheers group enjoys discussing topics relative to their lives and faith journeys. You are invited to join Cheers if you are looking for a group where you can discuss your faith and be yourself in a fun, easy-going atmosphere.

CROSSWALK-Communal Prayer
2025-03-16 09:00 - 09:10 | Sanctuary
We will gather on the Third Sunday of each month in 2025 for this new prayer effort called CROSSWALK. We will be finished no later than 9:10 so you can get to your Sunday School Ministry Groups. Dennis will guide us in these moments to pray for our church leaders, our Converge process, our staff, and our Transition Team as we begin this year of significance. God will offer guidance and directional leadership to us. Let us discern how to follow with active faith as we continue Jesus’ ministry investing in the mission of God.
For your calendar:
CROSSWALK COMMUNAL PRAYER SUNDAYS (9 – 9:10 AM)

January 19
February 16
March 16
April 20 (Easter)
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17

NA-Together We Rise
2025-03-15 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-08 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Lasater Hall

Benton Basketball Group
2025-03-15 06:30 - 09:00, 2025-03-08 06:30 - 09:00, 2025-03-01 06:30 - 09:00 | Gym

Eastway AA
2025-03-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Lasater Hall
The Eastway AA group is an open meeting. Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
Meet in person and online. Zoom meeting ID below.
Meeting ID: 811 1534 6717
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Room in the Inn
2025-03-14 17:00 - 23:30
For the 2024-25 season, St. John’s and our partners at Caldwell Presbyterian Church will again jointly host 8 homeless neighbors vetted by Roof Above within the Room in the Inn (RITI) program on TEN Friday/Saturday nights.
Caldwell volunteers (plus van drivers from St. John’s) will host at Caldwell on the third Saturday night of December through March while St. John’s volunteers will host on the second and fourth Fridays of those months at St. John’s.
RITI hosting at St. John’s will begin on Friday, December 27 and runs through Friday, March 14, 2025. Just as information, St. John’s members are needed to drive our van for BOTH churches on all TEN hosting nights and the following mornings. The signup list below includes van driver signups for ALL TEN hosting nights and the following mornings.
Thank you for your support for Room in the Inn at St. John’s!
If you would like to go ahead and sign up, please do so here.
Dates for this season:

12/27/24
1/10/25
1/24/25
2/14/25
2/28/25
3/14/25

Needle Ministry
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Lounge
Our Needle Ministry meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10am to work on various projects such as crocheting baby blankets for new babies at the church or making items for our annual Craft and Bake Sale.

Chancel Choir Practice
2025-03-12 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-03-05 19:15 - 20:45 | Choir Room
The Chancel Choir is for the adult members of our congregation who want to raise their voices to God. This is the regular choir for Sunday worship. The importance of meaningful and well-prepared worship music at St. John’s is most keenly reflected in the commitment of this vital choir. While extensive musical training is not a prerequisite, those of our congregation who have musical backgrounds are urged to share their talents in the Chancel Choir.

CFH Counselors Team Meeting
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Room 305

Together in Christ International Ministries
2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Chapel
A Church of Prayer, People, Power and Praise with Rev. Brickson Sam as pastor

Sunday Worship
2025-03-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
St. John’s is delighted to welcome you to worship, either in our Sanctuary or online!
Below, you will find a link to the live stream of the Sunday morning service that begins at 10:30am.

Children's Sunday School Groups
2025-03-09 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-03-02 09:15 - 10:30
We currently have three different age-divided Sunday school classes for our children at St. John’s.

Nursery (infant – toddler) – Room 219
Elementary (1st – 5th grades) – Room 221
Preschool (3 – end of Kindergarten) – Room 223

Ash Wednesday Service
2025-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanctuary

Personnel Resource Team
2025-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Conference Room
We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the Conference Room.

Syrup Sunday! Pancake Lunch & Games
2025-03-02 11:30 - 13:30
You are invited to join us for Syrup Sunday (formerly known as Fat Friday) on Sunday, March 2 at 11:30 AM in Broach Hall!
This will be a pancake lunch with games and a photo station.
Food will be provided by Brookscakes!
We ask that you please consider donating either ahead of time on Realm or at the door by cash or check! Checks should be made to St. John’s Baptist Church.
The suggested amount is $10 per person.
All money collected will be donated to Refugee Support Services!
Please register by February 28th!
https://onrealm.org/StJohnsBaptistC/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTZkZGM3MDEtNzFhZi00N2Y2LWJkOGItYjI4MDAxMmJlNmFj
