Feature Stories
David Fison’s ministry celebrated
The Saint John family is mighty proud of our pastor emeritus and his work a generation ago in the Civil Rights movement. In commemoration of Martin Luther King Day this year, lcoal CBS affiliate KTVA did a feature on David. Check it out at the link below:
http://www.ktva.com/home/outbound-xml-feeds/Alaskans-Commemorate-MLK-Jr-Day-137486763.html
Happy New Year from the Staff
Happy New Year from your Church Staff!
Left to right: Jim Newton, Gina Bardsley, Jo Ann Schaadt, Tiare’ Hammond, Judi Gastrock, Robbie Brawner, Jane Crane, Peter Perry, Pam Okeson, Judith Goodrum, Andrea Parrish. (Not pictured: Yuh-Yin Hsi Liu
Merry Christmas From Saint John to You!
We had over 1000 persons worship at Saint John on Christmas Eve, spread out over 5 services. So many people helped in so many ways. It was truly a joyous evening of praise for God’s great gift of incarnation. Click the link below to see a brief video recorded at the first service, our 4 pm Family Christmas Eve service.
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Chili Cookoff… Just the thing to warm up January!
Chili Cookoffs are a long tradition... this photo was from the 2007 event!
Saint John’s Annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off was held on January 21 in the Life Center. Proceeds totaled at least $1400 and supported Love INC, one of our favorite partner ministries! Tresa Dela Cruz’s chili recipe was voted the best this year. You can get the recipe from the upcoming February Eagle Wing newsletter!
January Newsletter now available online…
Visit the newsletter section of this site and click on the January 2012 link to read the latest news of life at Saint John.
Parcel Post Party is coming… help us promote it this year!
(Hey church folks… these Christmas Card inserts are available to use to make invites to your families and friends Outside who might have a heart for mission… pick some up at church on Sunday!)
Want to help with a good cause?
PARCEL POST PARTY
Help us raise funds for missions in Alaska and around the world! The annual Parcel Post Party is the Outreach Ministry Team’s primary fundraiser for mission projects.
Unopened packages, known to bidders only by the return address on the package, are auctioned off after a home-cooked Italian dinner. We are soliciting gifts representative of your city, state, or region (or a recent travel locale) ranging in value from $20 to $40. Please mail your packages before April 1, 2012 to:
Saint John United Methodist Church
1801 O’Malley Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
On behalf of all who benefit from this project, we thank you for your kind and generous support!
Baptism Celebrated Here!
Rev. Jo Ann Schaadt and Rev. Walt Hays shared in the baptism of Ezra Symonds on November 20. What a joyful time it is when we as a congregation share in the promises of faith made by parents!
History corner
Click this image to see a copy of a letter sent from former pastor David Fison to church members here in Anchorage, while he was itinerating in Arkansas in 1978. As a mission conference church, Saint John was largely supported in its early years by Methodist churches throughout the country, and our pastors traveled regularly to develop those supportive connections. That ministry of connectional support continues still, though now our pastors raise funds for primarily for other congregations here in Alaska!
The letter indicates that Pastor David was a busy man, speaking to an average of two church groups every day, and encouraging folks to support the building of our sanctuary!
Come see the future!
