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| St. John's - About Us |
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What We Believe • Purpose • Personal Growth & Discipleship • Christian Education
Weekly/Monthly Scheduled Events • A History & A Future • Becoming a Member
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| What We Believe |
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- We believe that God has brought you to our church.
- All are welcomed and encouraged to grow in the knowledge of God and His Holy Word.
- St. John’s is an orthodox parish that believes that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it provides clear moral teaching that is true for all times and in all places.
- God’s Word is to be preached and taught as written and interpreted by the universal church for the past 2000 years, even when it disagrees with the prevailing culture.
- We also believe that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Teachings that say the Holy Spirit is doing a “new work” that is inconsistent with Holy Scripture are false and must be rejected.
- We believe in the traditional view of Christian marriage, that it is intended to be a holy bond between a man and a woman in a life-long relationship.
- We are called to remain in the center of Anglican orthodoxy. Our membership in the Anglican Communion Network and the American Anglican Council helps us to remain in full communion with all 38 provinces of the 77 million member Anglican Communion.
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| Purpose |
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| St. John’s hopes to be your church home where:
- The Good News of God’s love is proclaimed through personal witness, preaching and teaching.
- Evangelism is encouraged. We are called to reach out and share God’s love and grace with our neighbors, our community and the world.
- The power and presence of Jesus Christ is experienced through our worship celebrations. We are strengthened and healed by the transforming power of the Lord as we hear His Holy Word, hear dynamic preaching, and join in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
- God’s healing grace is experienced in a loving, welcoming community.
- Christ centered and Biblically based education for all ages is provided as well as the encouragement to grow to maturity in Christ.
- Your children are important! We have made a special commitment to young families to provide exciting and meaningful worship and instruction.
- Ministry to the poor and needy is a heartfelt priority, and we are actively involved in meeting the needs of the community.
- You can get involved! Ministry, service, outreach, and fellowship opportunities enable us to support the work of St. John’s as well as the community around us.
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| Personal Growth & Discipleship |
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PASTORAL COUNSELING - One on one counseling is always available with any of the clergy. Please contact the church office, (760) 728-2908, to make an appointment.
HOME GROUPS - Bible study, prayer and fellowship are the cornerstone of a vibrant, living faith. Various covenant groups are forming and meet throughout the week, morning, afternoon, and evening. Call the church office for times and locations of groups.
RETREATS- Offered yearly for members and church ministry leaders.
CURSILLO - A renewal weekend for adults that is designed to develop a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The individual is encouraged to recognize their call to be Christian leaders in their homes, workplace, communities and churches, and “make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ.“ The 3-day program is held yearly. Information and applications can be obtained from the church office.
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Christian Education
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES
Adult Bible Study meets at 9:15 AM between services.
1st Sunday of the Month - Pastor’s Forum
Kindergarten through Junior High classes meet at 10:00 AM. More about youth…
WEDNESDAYS - A variety of classes are offered during the year, taught by clergy as well as lay teachers. Childcare is provided.
LENTEN SERIES - Simple soup and salad dinners followed by a topical study enhance our experience of Lent and prepare us for the Easter celebration. Childcare is provided.
NEW MEMBER/INQUIRER CLASSES - Classes are designed for anyone who desires to learn more about the Anglican church, what we believe, and the importance of worship, study, and prayer in our Christian lives. This class will be offered three to four times per year as needed. Childcare is provided. Look for announcements in the weekly bulletin.
ALPHA PROGRAM - This ten week program in the basics of the Christian faith is offered at various times throughout the year. It is a video series of teachings followed by small group discussion.
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| Weekly/Monthly Scheduled Events |
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Sundays
- 8:00AM and 10:00 AM - Sunday Services
- 9:15 AM - First Sunday of each month is the Rector’s Forum. Join Fr. Don in Duddington Hall for an open discussion about scripture, St. John’s, or whatever is on your mind.
- 9:15 AM - Other Sundays Bible Study
Tuesdays
- 3:30-5:00 PM - Adopt-A-Block
- 7:00 PM - Vestry meeting, 2 nd Tuesday of the month
Wednesdays
- 10:00 AM Thrift Shop Board Meeting, 3 rd Wednesday of the month
- 6:30-8:30 PM - Various classes. See Sunday bulletin or newsletter for information
Thursdays
- 10:00 AM - Healing Service with Communion
- 10:30 AM Altar Guild, Last Thursday of the month
- 3:30-5:00 PM - Adopt-A-Block
Saturdays
- 8:30 AM - Order of Saint Luke the Physician, 1st Saturday of the month
- 7:30-9:00 AM - Men’s Fellowship Potluck Breakfast, 2nd Saturday of the month
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| A History & A Future |
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A History
Led by a missionary and a member of an English colony in the Fallbrook area, St. John’s was established as a mission in 1891 and the first church was built. The original church was located on a steep hill, two blocks from Main Street. As the fortunes of the town waxed and waned, St. John’s became inactive from 1900 until 1906. Episcopalians in this area were served by a missionary, until English born Robert Gooden, Jr. became Priest-in-Charge. He later became Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Many priests-in-charge and vicars succeeded him, and in 1955, the first services were held in a new church building on the present site of St. John’s. During the same year, St. John’s Thrift Shop was established. In 1973 St. John’s became a parish in the newly formed Diocese of San Diego.
And A Future - A vision for Mission
What began as a mission church in 1891 has grown into a parish family looking to the future. Although most of our members live in Fallbrook, many join us from surrounding communities. With an eye to the future growth of the community and the needs of the St. John’s family, we have begun site development and a building plan for a new campus. It is an exciting and challenging time in the life of St. John’s, but one that is needed as we respond to God’s call to evangelism!
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Becoming a Member
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The people and clergy of St. John’s want you to become a member of our church family!
As a member we ask you...
- To be faithful in Sunday worship. Coming together in worship and celebration of the Eucharist is essential to building and growing our lives as the Body of Christ.
- To support the ministries of St. John’s with your time and talents. As we use the gifts God has given each of us in His service, we experience and meet Christ in each other.
- To be responsible stewards of the blessings God has given us by being conscientious in the financial support of St. John’s.
When you are ready to become a member ...
- Please make an appointment with the rector to discuss your decision and any particular needs or concerns you might have.
- Complete the FAMILY RECORD SHEET and NAMETAG REQUEST and return to the church office.
- Plan to attend the next available session of the New Member/Inquirer’s Class.
AS SOON AS THE DATE AND YEAR OF YOUR BAPTISM IS RECORDED AT ST. JOHN’S, YOU ARE AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY!
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