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.

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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