From the Heritage Room When Rev. Bob Lasater retired in 1982 after 23 years as Associate Minister, he was instrumental in the formation of a History Committee which collected documents, photographs, committee reports, deacon minutes, church conference minutes and various other church info. A lot of this information had been...

From the Heritage Room— In addition to ministerial staff changes during the 1990’s, there were changes with the administrative and support staffs. Peggy Harrison assumed the job of Church Administrator in September 1990, joining Carolyn Richards, Ace Millsaps, and Judy Abernathy in the church office. Wanda Grantt, previously employed with...

From the Heritage Room— A few more notes about St. John’s in the decade of the 1980’s— In addition to mission activities, the members of St. John’s participated in tennis and golf tournaments, went on camping trips, played softball and basketball, and enjoyed roller skating in gym. There were Family...

The 1980’s was a decade of controversy with regard to the church’s relationship with the Southern Baptist Convention. Following are excerpts (edited) from an article written by former Senior Minister Dr. Thomas Graves concerning this relationship and the church’s response. “In 1979, two conservative Texas Baptists, Paige Patterson and Paul...

The Heritage display in the 2nd floor hallway now reflects St. John’s in the 1980’s. There was a lot of mission activity in the decade of the 1980’s as members of St. John’s continued its many mission activities along with some new ones. Members walked in the CROP walk, donated...

January 19, 2023 The 1980’s at St. John’s was a decade of staff changes, mission opportunities and issues with decisions made by the Southern Baptist Convention. This week- the staff changes: In January 1980, Valerie Hardy came to St. John’s as Minister to Youth, succeeding Tom Stallworth. Summer youth mission...

By Ken Sanford As the eighties began St. John’s was exploring new servant ministries despite troublesome actions by the Southern Baptist Convention. A bequest allowed the establishment of the Hackney Scholarships which have enabled church youth to attend colleges. A mission team from the church, including the Rev. Bob Lasater,...

During the decade of the 1970’s, the people of St. John’s were involved during the Christmas season with special music programs with choirs of all ages and handbells on both Sunday and Wednesday nights. Various groups went caroling in the neighborhood at Presbyterian Hospital (Novant) and the Hawthorn Nursing Center...

The Arts Committee along with the Music Ministry at St. John’s were extremely active in the 1970’s. The Music Ministry included an Adult Choir, Senior and Junior High Choirs, Children’s Choirs, and Handbells. The Youth Choir performed a musical every year. In 1970, the performance was “Tell It Like It...

There were lots of activity at St. John’s during the decade of the 1970’s. Some of this activity included the following: The Craft Class was extremely active. A Country Carnival was held in the fall with games, crafts, food, and talent shows. Money raised from the Carnival were used for...