Acolytes:
Assist with a variety of duties during services and serve at the altar.
Pettus Kincannon 452-2007
Ron Lawson 918-962-2436
Robin Flippin (Scheduler) 484-7269
Alcoholics Anonymous – A chapter of AA meets in the Skinner Building every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. contact the church at 782-9912.
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.
Jane Walcott 783-8697
Atrium Guild: (Catechesis of Good Shepherd) Members are responsible for creating materials for the Atrium: Woodworking, painting figurines, handwriting, cutting, pasting, copying and organizing materials, swering, and making specific materials for the children's work.
Margaret McLellan 452-4424
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.
Judy Schieffler 649-6767
Bible Study: These studies give an opportunity for participants to study the Bible from cover to cover -- Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha as well.
Bookstore: Stocks books, religious articles, cards and gifts to sell to members as well as the public.
Cindy Cole 648-3043
Candi Hamill 782-4882
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Building & Grounds: Maintenance of all church property.
Richard Falkner 452-5396
Chad Lowe 478-6242
Gene Rapley 782-2951
Roney Rouse 883-0366
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 - Cards For Others is a ministry of St. John's that provides cards for persons in nursing homes in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. These cards are donated to the ministry and distributed by Project Compassion to each and every nursing home in this area. This ministry also provides stamps to the persons receiving these donated cards.Donations may be left in the basket in the Information Center at St. John's.
This ministry distributes cards of all and every occasion, such as Birthday, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, Confirmation, Baptism, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Anniversary, Thank You, Thinking Of You, and even Blank cards.
Stamps to mail these cards are a very important part of this ministry.
The basket for donating cards can be found in the at St. John's Episcopal Church, 215 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The phone number is 479-782-9912. If you choose to mail your donated cards, the address is 214 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Bill Speer 785-2992
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.
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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. The following groups are active at St. John's.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun Robin Flippin 484-7269
Health and Well-Being Julia Dobbins 452-5388
Getting Connected Anne Thrift 478-9933
Volunteers for Christ Stephanie Randall 452-2200
Young at Heart Mary Wise 709-9555
ChristCare and Computers Liz Powers 783-0204
Christ Cares about People Cecil Engles 1-800-500-6759
Living with the Bible Ann Ward 629-4511
Christian Education: Sunday School is provided for all ages. For more information see the Youth-Childrens page and Spirituality & Education.
Church Periodical Club - Is a ministry of the printed word. 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 452-5388
Miles of Pennies: Is part of the CPC program and is a fund that provides grants to give school-aged children books, magazines, tapes, videos, and computer programs.
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.
Rosemary Rapley 782-2951
Comfort Committee: This group provides meals and/or receptions for parishioners and their families at the time of a death. The meal is delivered to the home or a reception may be held at the church either before or after the service.
Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359
Cursillo Ultreya: Cursillo is a movement of the church that supports the mission of individual Episcopalians to exercise a ministry of witness and service in their own environments in the world.
Norman Ward 629-4511
Dream Group: Meets to discuss the meaning of dreams.
Suzy Smith 782-3300
ECW: Episcopal Church Women
All women in the church are members of this outreach ministry. Daytime and nighttime groups meet several times a year for pastoral care, outreach projects, field trips, and study. click her for youth information
Daytime group: Carol Clifton 414-5164
Nighttime group:Mary McSwain 452-2264
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.
David Sims 474-4215
Amalie Koenig 782-5688
Episcopal Relief and Development - The ERD is the Episcopal Church's primary ministry of outreach and emergency care throughout the world. The ERD responds in time of warfare and natural disaster.
Lill Kropp 452-2170
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: Lay people take Communion, the readings and prayers to those who are not able to come to church. If you know of someone who would like to receive Communion, please contact the church office. The Eucharistic Visitors are licensed by the Diocese of Arkansas. This is a wonderful ministry. If you would be interested in being a Eucharistic Visitor, please contact the church office. Training will be provided.
Cindy Ashley 646-8673
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EYC: (Episcopal Youth Community) Junior and Senior High Youth have a program of activities and service through our E.Y.C. adult leaders and youth officers direct the year's events. To join, simply come to any E.Y.C. meeting (open to non-St. John's parishioners, too) or contact any of the E.Y.C. members or advisors. We use adult volunteers willing to provide food. The Junior High Youth & Senior High attend diocesan events. Both groups will be meeting in the Ruth Skinner Building. Refer to Youth-Children page on E HWY.
Jeannie McCabe 782-9912
Girls Night Out : A group of women, diverse ages who meet the last Tuesday of each month at different restaurants for socialization.
Bettye Fields 452-2637
Good News Committee: This committee includes leaders of the Greeters, Marketing, Neighbor to Neighbor, Ushers, and Youth who work to share the good news of God in Christ by spreading the story that St. John's is a welcoming church.
Louise Watts 782-9290
Good Samaritan Clinic: Provides medical treatment for those have no health insurance. It is located at 615 N. "B" St. This property was purchased by St. John's and rents to the clinic for one dollar a year. Many parishioners are volunteers.
If you want to volunteer call, 783-0067.
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.
Al Snider 452-4027
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.
Jim Walcott 783-8697
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.
Jeff Pryor 648-8847
Healing Service: Holy Eucharist with anointing of oil. Service held in the Skinner Building Chapel each Tuesday at 12:15 p.m.
Historiograhper: Compiles a photographic history of St. John's in scrapbook form.
Bettye Fields 452-2637
Hospitality Time/Coffee Hour: Parishioners help with snacks that are served after the 10:30 service during the coffee hour.
Karen Rouse 648-0068
Kairos: Prison Ministry where volunteers visit, pray, and may take store bought cookies to the prisoners.
Norman & Ann Ward 474-1053
Kitchen Guild: Monthly scheduled "Kitchen Helpers" are assigned to make sure the kitchen is in order.
Candi Hamill 782-4882
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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 the "Roadkill Group" cooks for church gatherings.
Dave Arnold 452-1359
Lectors: Lay people who read lessons and prayers at the worship services.
Mary Ann Arnold (10:30) 452-1359
Becky Ibison (8:00) 452-2008
Library: The library is stocked with a wide variety of reading materials from novels to major reference works.
Cindy Cole 648-3043
Eden Buergler 452-1259
LOGOS: Great Fun for Youth...LOGOS! Meets from 4:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays at First Presbyterian. To join this youth program (Pre-K - 6th grade) registration is required. Click here for registration.
Jeannie McCabe 782-9912
Memorials Committee: Parishioners who oversee how the memorials funds are being designated and spent.
Mary Jane Mustard 782-3343
Neighbor to Neighbor: This group of people serve as pastoral care providers. The parish is geographically divided into areas with a coordinator over each group. These coordinators keep in touch with their people every few months either by telephone or by correspondence to see if they are in need of any pastoral care. If a parishioner has a problem, the coordinator reports it to the church or to the ministries coordinator. New people are taken a loaf of bread along with information about the church.
Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359
Newsletter Reporter: 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. It is located in the Secrest Building which the church provides rent free.
Gary Hays 782-5433
Linda Gabriel 782-5433
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Nursery: Child care provided for Sunday worship and at other times when needed.
Kimberly Soto 649-5882
Jean Kolljeski 479-996-7230
Pastoral Comfort Committee: Seeks ways to nurture our Parish family. Provides food in times of crisis, makes phone calls, and sends cards to those who are in nursing homes and homebound.
Judy Trowbridge - Food for illnesses 785-5550
Bettye Fields - Cards and Calls 452-2637
Mary Ann Arnold - food/reception for funerals 452-1359
Photographers: Photographs parishioners for our special board in the hallway.
Karen Rouse 648-0068
Debbie Lee 785-0980
Liz Powers 783-0204
Reception Committee: This committee helps to arrange all the special occasions that are church related and take place for the parish. These are usually held in the parish hall.
Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359
Sally Vick 478-6477
Rector/Curate'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.
Danny Schieffler 782-9912
Marti Dalby 782-9912
Sack Lunch Program - This is a program to feed the hungry in Fort Smith. Through volunteers St. John's gives away thousands of sack lunches yearly, to anyone who comes to our door. 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.
Helen Harper 452-0354
Judi Stillwell 646-8278
Saints Alive: This group meets strictly for fun and fellowship. Once a month, the congregation is invited to a member's home for a potluck dinner. This is an "adults only" event.
Candi Hamill 782-4882
Lee Ann Vick 452-2280
Telephone Committee: Several members of the parish phone members when there is something out of the ordinary going on or to let them know of special needs in the congregation.
Sally Vick 478-6477
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United Thank Offering - UTO is the outreach arm of the women of the Episcopal 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 money 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
Jeff Pryor 484-7119
Jim Walcott (special services) 783-8697
Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School for children from nursery through sixth grade 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
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, Louise Watts 782-9290
Jr. Warden, Richard Falkner 452-5396
Visually Impaired: Large print versions of the Eucharist are available for those with vision challenges. You may also purchase one of your own from the Bookstore.
Jeff Pryor 484-7119
Worship Leaders (Lay Readers): Licensed lay people who conduct services of worship.
Mary Ann & Dave Arnold 452-1359
John & Julia Dobbins 452-5388
Sara Edmiston 452-3334
Dennis Goff 918-775-4300
Mary Beth Hoffsommer 452-6587
Ron Lawson 918-962-2517
Harold MacDowell 646-3131
Bill Murray 648-1933
Mae Reagor 452-6454
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