Acolytes:
Assist with a variety of duties during services and serve at the altar.
Pettus Kincannon 452-2007 Bob Klek 452-1033
Robin Flippin (Scheduler) 484-7269
Adult Christian Education and Formation :
Sunday Adult Study from a selected book/topic - Farrah Fielder 478-9779
Sunday Bible Study-participants study books of the bible-Steve Kilpatrick 452-9931
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.
Bob & Patti Gray 785-5995
Bookstore:Stocks books, religious articles, cards and gifts to sell to members as well as the public.
Cindy Cole 648-3043
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Building & Grounds: Maintenance of all church property.
Larry McGowan (Vestry) 649-8673
John Hamill (Jr. Warden) 782-4882
Fr. Mike Lager (Rector) 782-9912
Richard Hossley (Vestry) 649-0884
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
Centering Prayer:A method designed to open us to the development of contemplative prayer. Centering Prayer is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being - to God. It is a simple style of prayer, but by no means easy.
David Sims 474-4215
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
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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.
Robin Flippin 484-7269 " Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
Doug & Anne Thrift 478-9933
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
College Ministry- A developed ministry for college students.
Jeannie McCabe 782-9912, 221-4032
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 Bobby Vick, Jr. 452-2280
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.
Norman & Ann Ward 629-4511
Dream Group: Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 to share and discuss the meaning of dreams as a way of listening for and discerning God's will in our lives.
Suzy Smith 782-3300
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 Joe Roam 650-3056
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
Mary McSwain 452-2264
Episcopal Relief Fund - 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 (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
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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
Food Fiesta: Parish wide fund raiser for community outreach and ECW operations.
Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359
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.
Brenda Hook 783-0233
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.
Cathy Bain 452-6758
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.
Historian: Compiles a photographic history of St. John's.
Hospitality Time Host: Help with snacks that are served after the 8:00 & 10:30 services.
Mary Ann Arnold 452-1359
Kairos: Prison Ministry.
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 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
Eden Buergler 452-1259
LOGOS: Weekly children's ministry K-5th in cooperation with 1st Presbyterian Church. Meets at 1st Presbyterian Church 4:15-6:45 on Wednesdays during the school year.
Betsy Robinson 452-2977
Memorials Committee: Parishioners who oversee how the memorials funds are being designated and spent.
Mary Jane Mustard 782-3343
Sally Vick (Vestry) 478-6477
Louise Watts (Sr. Warden) 782-9290
David Arnold (Treasurer) 452-1359
Miles of Pennies (MOP-ECW): Funds collected that go to purchasing materials for school-aged children.
Lori Burton 783-5331
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.
Gary Hays 782-5433
Linda Gabriel 474-4721
Nursery: Child care provided for Sunday worship and at other times when needed. Parishioners volunteer on Sunday mornings.
Judy Trowbridge 785-5550
Angel Hallmark 561-4220
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
Bread Deliveries to Newcomers - Molly Schardt - 709-9497
Calls - Barbara Hanna - 646-0477
Cards/Calls - Bettye Fields - 452-2637
Eucharistic Visitors - Susan Horton - 484-5883
Food During Illnesses - Judy Trowbridge - 785-5550
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
Parish Discretionary Funds: 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.
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.
Janee Crotts 997-8964
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 AND Neighbor to Neighbor List
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
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, Louise Watts 782-9290
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
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
Young Adult Ministry : A group for young adults (18-30) who are not students and who do not have children.
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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