St. John's Episcopal Church, Fort Smith, AR

Altar Guild: Members are responsible for maintaining the altar linens and vessels, setting up for services, clean-up following services and are responsible for seeing that altar flowers go to shut-ins.

Lee Vlademar - Altar Guild 782-2820 Jane Walcott - Altar Flowers 783-8697

Backpack Program - Parishioners donate non-perishable food items which are given to the Community Services Clearinghouse. These snacks are put in backpacks and sent home on Fridays with school aged children to be sure that they have something to eat through the weekend time. Donations may be put in the wagon located in the Information Center.

Bookstore:Stocks books, religious articles, cards and gifts to sell to members as well as the public.

Louise Watts 782-9912

Building & Grounds: Maintenance of all church property.

John Hamill (Jr. Warden) 782-4882

Camp Mitchell: Conference facilities and campgrounds for the Diocese of Arkansas. It is used for church retreats, women's meetings, summer youth camp as well as many other functions.

Helen & Rick Hardgraves 501-727-5451

Cards for Others - Collection of unused cards (Christmas & general) to go to nursing home residents who have little or no family support in the area. Collection baskets are in the Welcome Center & Skinner Bldg.

Bill Speer 785-2992

Children's Chapel: Children's worship that is held during 10:30 Sunday Service led by trained volunteers.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912

Choir: These are volunteers who sing and play for the glory of God. It is open to all persons who love music. There are regular Wednesday night rehearsals at 6:30 p.m.

Tim Hess 649-0284

Christ Care Groups: Gatherings of groups approximately 3 to 12 persons meeting regularly to develop close personal bonds with one another and with Jesus Christ.

Robin Flippin 484-7269 " Girls Just Want to Have Fun"

Doug & Anne Thrift 478-9933

Kit Hart 479-629-1505 "A Course in Miracles"

Church Periodical Club - CPC distributes Bibles, Prayer Books and other religious materials to missions and institutions that could not otherwise afford them. CPC Sunday is the first Sunday in May.

Julia Dobbins (ECW) 452-5388

Columbarium and Memorial Garden: A place of repose for the ashes of those who have died. It is located on the east wall of the garden.

Harold MacDowell 646-3131

Cursillo Ultreya: A movement within the church that supports the mission of individual Episcopalians to exercise a ministry of witness and service in their own environments in the world.

John Cross 459-0303

Education for Ministry: EFM is the theological extension program of the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. Completion of the program takes four years during which participants study the Bible, church history and twentieth century theology. Participants commit to ONE year at a time.

David Sims 474-4215

Episcopal Church Women (ECW): All women in the church are members of this outreach ministry. The Group meets several times a year for pastoral care, outreach projects, field trips, and study.

Carol Clifton 414-5164

Eucharistic Ministers: Lay people who are licensed and trained to assist at the worship services by administering the chalice at the Eucharistic Services.

Mary Ann Arnold (10:30) 452-1359

Becky Ibison (8:00) 452-2008

Eucharistic Visiters (part of the Pastoral Care Team): Members of St. John's take the gospel reading, prayers and communion to those who cannot come to church. EV's are licensed by the Diocese of Arkansas after a period of training and preparation.

Susan Horton 484-5883

EYC- STARFISH: 6th - 12th grade youth weekly program of activities and service through the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC). The group also participates in diocesan events and an annual mission trip. To join, simply come to any EYC meeting (open to non St. John's youth, too).

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912

Family Nights: Families gather the 3rd Friday of the month with their children, adults meet in one building and the children meet in another building to eat, have a program, and socialize. Nursery provided.

Eden Buergler 452-1259

First Fruits: Education program offered for adults, youth and children on the first Sunday of each month following the breakfast beginning at 9:45.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912/221-4032

Garden Group : Weed and change out flowers in the garden and other flower beds on the on the church grounds.

Norman Ward 474-1053 Calline Ellis 452-4790

Girls Night Out : A group of women, diverse ages who meet once a month at different restaurants for socialization.

Bettye Fields 452-2637

Good Samaritan Clinic: Provides medical treatment for those have no health insurance. It is located at 615 N. "B" St.

Evan Breedlove

Greeters: Greeters welcome those coming to worship at St. John's. They identify visitors and connect them with someone to host them through their visit.

J. C. Gabriel 208-1980

Habitat for Humanity: Assist with building help or food for the people doing the building.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912/221-4032

Handicapped Access: There is a ramp located at the parking lot entrance to the education wing of the church. Handicapped persons may reach the church by going through the Parish Hall to the chapel and down the ramp to the nave of the church. There is also a handicapped accessible restroom.

Hearing Impaired: The church is equipped with private, portable earphones which amplify the public address system for those with hearing difficulties. Please ask one of the ushers about using a hearing device.

Healing Service: Tuesdays at 12:15 in the Skinner Building Chapel prayers are offered in the absence of a priest with anointing of oil.

Heifer Project International: Donations are taken for this project and animals are purchased to help third world countries. There is a peace pipe in the church which collects quarters each Sunday.

Jonna Dancer 420-1151

Historian: Compiles a photographic history of St. John's.

Gene McCluney 461-9688

Hospitality Time Host: Help with snacks that are served after the 8:00 & 10:30 services.

Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359

Kairos: Prison Ministry.

John Cross 459-0303

Kitchen Guild: Monthly scheduled "Kitchen Helpers" are assigned to make sure the kitchen is in order.

Candi Hamill 782-4882

Laymen's League: The Laymen meet on the last Friday of the month except during November and December. The primary activity of the group is social, but they are willing to help out when needed.

Dave Arnold 452-1359

Lectors: Lay people who read at the services of worship.

Becky Ibison (8:00) 452-2008

Mary Ann Arnold (10:30) 452-1359

Library: The library is stocked with a wide variety of reading materials from novels to major reference works.

Cindy Cole 648-3043

Memorials Committee: Parishioners who oversee how the memorials funds are being designated and spent.

Fr. Mike Lager

Steve Kilpatric (Sr. Warden)

Debbie Chandler (Vestry)

David Arnold (Treasurer) 452-1359

Mentors at Howard Elementary School: Mentoring K-6th grade students one day or weekly for one hour at Howard Elementary School.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912/221-4032

Miles of Pennies (MOP-ECW): Funds collected that go to purchasing materials for school-aged children.

Lori Burton 783-5331

Mission Trips: Trips taken once a year to a destination that needs help with clean up, repairs, etc. Group is composed of several different churches with youth and adults participating.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912/221-4032

Neighbor to Neighbor: Geographically divided groups within the parishe with coordinators who keep in touch with their people to see if they are in need of any pastoral care.

Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359

Newcomers Ministry: Acquaint new people with how to "plug in" to the ministries available at St. John's.

Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359

Newsletter: Volunteers who help compile the articles for the church newsletter.

Mary Jane Mustard 782-3343

Next Step Day Room: Ministry that works with the homeless to help them find jobs and to aid them with personal needs.

Lance Fisher, Executive Director 782-5433

Nursery: Child care provided for Sunday worship and at other times when needed. Parishioners volunteer on Sunday mornings.

Judy Trowbridge 785-5550

Pastoral Care Team: Seeks ways to nurture our parish family. Provides food in times of crisis, makes phone calls, visits, and sends cards to those who are in nursing homes and homebound.

Team Leader -- Mary Ann Arnold - 452-1359

Bereavement Committee - Food & Receptions

Neighbor to Neighbor

Newcomers -

Calls -

Cards/Calls - Bettye Fields - 452-2637

Eucharistic Visitors - Susan Horton - 484-5883

Food During Illnesses -

Transportation - Peter Schutz

Visitations - Kit Hart - 629-1505

Permanent Deaconate: Ordained ministry available to anyone wanting to serve as a Deacon.

Photographer: Photographs special events and parishioners.

Karen Rouse 648-0068

Reception Committee: Work together with other parishioners on special occassions.

Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359

Rector's Discretionary Fund: Many crisis, emergencies and opportunities for charity come to the attention of the Rector. The Discretionary Fund is a means for the church to respond to such needs. Anyone may contribute by making a check payable to St. John's designated for the Discretionary Fund.

Clergy

Sack Lunch Program: This is a program to feed the hungry in Fort Smith. Through volunteers from our church and from the community, St. John's gives away thousands of sack lunches yearly, to anyone who comes to our door needing this ministry. This ministry serves a critical need for those who are poorest and most vulnerable in our community. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday and lunch is served Monday through Saturday from the Secrest Building.

Jean Kolljeski 996-7230

Saints Alive: This group meets strictly for fun and fellowship. Once a month, the congregation is invited to a member's house for a potluck dinner. This is an "adults only " event.

Karen Rouse 648-0068

Stay At Home Moms (SAHMs): Non-working or part time working mom's bring their children, meet, and eat together 2x a month. Children play together while moms socialize with each other. Planned outings also take place at some of these meeting times.

Lori Burton 783-533

Margaret McLellan 452-4424

Macon Hossley 649-0884

Ugly Quilts Group: This group meets once a month on a Saturday to assemble bedrolls for the homeless. Do not need to know how to sew to participate.

Carol Clifton 414-5164

United Thank Offering: (ECW) UTO is the outreach arm of the women of the Epsicopal Church throughout the world. Members of St. John's use a UTO collection box as a place for offerings and prayers given at any time of thanksgiving. That money is then sent to the diocese which in turn sends it to the National Church to be combined with moeny from dioceses from all over the country. It is then held until the General Conference and given out as grants worldwide to groups who need help.

Nancy Sparks 918-775-2898

Ushers: Ushers help with our ministry of greeting and order. They also bring the gifts of bread and wine forward for the Eucharist.

John Hamill (8:00) 782-4867

Norman Ward 474-1053

Jim Walcott (special services) 783-8697

Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School is for children from nursery through sixth grade and is scheduled for one week during the summer. It is held with Trinity Episcopal Church and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. There are Bible stories, songs, crafts, and refreshments.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912, 221-4032

Vestry: It is the governing body of the parish and is made up of fifteen communicants in good standing. Each member serves a term of three years. They are elected by the members at the Annual Meeting each January.

Sr. Warden, Steve Kilpatrick 452-9931

Jr. Warden, John Hamill 782-4867

Visually Impared: Large print versions of the Eucharist are available for those with vision challenges. You may also purchase one of your own from the Bookstore.

Worship Leaders: Licensed lay people who can conduct all services of worship except Holy Eucharist.

Mary Ann & Dave Arnold 452-1359

Julia Dobbins 452-5388

Becky Ibison 452-2008

Harold MacDowell 646-3131

Bill Murray 648-1933

Dennis Goff 918-775-4300

Ron Lawson 918-962-2517

Sara Edmiston 452-3334

Jeannie McCabe 221-4032

YMAT: The adult leaders (Youth Ministries Advisory Team) plans the program for the children and youth of St. John's parish. We utilize additional volunteers willing to help provide food and transportation on occasion.

Jeannie McCabe 782-9912,221-4032

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