St. John's Baptist Church

Eastway AA
2025-02-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-07 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-02-14 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
2025-02-13 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
2025-02-12 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-02-05 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
2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Room 305

Valentine's Par-Tea
2025-02-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Broach Hall
Valentine’s Par-Tea for Children, Their Families, and On the Way Friends
Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11:30am in Broach Hall
Children, their families, and On the Way friends are invited to a par-tea!
Please join us on Sunday, February 9, immediately following worship, in Broach Hall for a tea party to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With savories, scones, sweets, tea, music, and more, the afternoon promises to be a sweet one!
Reserve your teacup by February 2. You may register on Realm or email Kheresa or Lee.

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

Sunday Worship
2025-02-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-02 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
2025-02-09 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-02-02 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

Youth Sunday Growth Groups
2025-02-09 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-02-02 09:15 - 10:30 | 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
2025-02-09 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.

NA-Together We Rise
2025-02-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Lasater Hall

Women of the Church Bake Sale
2025-02-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Gym
Women of the Church Bake Sale
Saturday, February 8
The Women of the Church are sponsoring a Bake Sale for the spectators and players at the youth Basketball Games on Saturday, February 8.
This sale has many benefits. We want our own SJBC players on the basketball teams to feel our support, and this particular Saturday is a busy Saturday. In addition, the proceeds of this sale will go toward the purchase of new choir robes for our St. John’s children’s choirs. Sweets for our sweeties! And finally, so many folks who come to the basketball games are not SJBC families, and we enjoy chatting with them and sharing the warmth of our community. Please help us if you can by providing baked goods for that day.

Benton Basketball Group
2025-02-08 06:30 - 09:00 | Gym

9-10 year old Boys Basketball Practice
2025-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Gym
Short
Thursdays at 6:30pm

9-10 year old Boys Basketball Practice
2025-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Gym
Barnhardt, Thompson
Thursdays at 5:30pm

16-18 year old Girls Basketball Practice
2025-02-05 18:45 - 19:45 | Gym
Wednesdays at 6:45pm

Personnel Resource Team
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Conference Room
We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the Conference Room.

11-12 year old Girls Basketball Practice
2025-02-05 17:15 - 18:15 | Gym
Wednesdays at 5:15pm

9-10 year old Girls Basketball Practice
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Gym
Tuesdays at 7PM

7-8 year old Boys Basketball Practice
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Gym
Cardella
Tuesdays at 6PM

7-8 year old Boys Basketball Practice
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Gym
Lassiter
Mondays at 7PM

7-8 year old Girls Basketball Practice
2025-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Gym
Mondays at 6PM

6 & Under Co-Ed Basketball Practice
2025-02-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Gym
Mondays at 5:00pm in the Gym
