Welcome to St John’s United Methodist Church. We have served in ministry to the residents of Fruitland and surrounding areas since 1849. We are committed to sharing the Word of God and to exploring how we can be a part of God’s ongoing work in our community. We would love to meet you!
    Our worship service begins at 9:45 am and is followed by coffee hour the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School classes for children and youth are held during the 9:45 am service. We also have a nursery available. Both the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall are fully accessible, and hearing assistance systems and large print materials are available.
    We offer other opportunities to connect with God and each other during the week through Bible studies and other activities (some available on Zoom).
    We invite you to join us for worship soon !    

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday at St. John’s at 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday at St. John’s at 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday at Trinity UMC at noon
This service will be the Seven Last Words

Easter Sunday

Worship Service 9:45 am
Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. prior to the service.
 After the service, the children will enjoy an Easter Egg hunt
and there will also be the regular fellowship hour.

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April begins with the most sacred days in the Christian calendar—Holy Week—as we walk together through the story of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and resurrection. In the tradition of The United Methodist Church, we gather around Word, Table, prayer, and service, remembering that God’s grace meets us wherever we are and calls us forward in faith.
Spring reminds us that resurrection is not only something we celebrate once a year—it is something God is always bringing into our lives and our community.

Holy Week Worship Schedule

Palm Sunday – Sunday March 29- “Celebrate and Wait”
We begin Holy Week remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Children are invited to join the palm procession as we wave palms and sing Hosanna!

Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) – April 2 “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
6:00 PM Service with Holy Communion- A reflective service remembering the Last Supper and Christ’s commandment to love one another. In the United Methodist tradition, the Communion table is open to all who seek Christ.

Good Friday – April 3
6:00 PM Stations of the Cross through the eyes of the Centurion

Easter Sunday – April 5 “The Stories Women Tell”
9:45 Celebration Worship Experience
We proclaim the good news of the resurrection: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

A Message from the Pastor

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, believed that God’s grace is always at work in our lives—before we even know it, beside us in every moment, and transforming us day by day.

Holy Week reminds us of this grace in its fullest expression. We see:

• Love that kneels to wash feet
• Sacrifice that bears the cross
• Power that rolls away the stone

As we celebrate Easter, may we remember that resurrection is not just a moment in history—it is a promise for today. God is still renewing hearts, restoring hope, and sending us out to serve the world.

 
Rest of April Messages and Scriptures

April 12^th- Pastor off- Nathan Vaughn from Camp Pecometh preaching- TBD
April 19^th- Empowered by the Holy Spirit- Psalm 16, Colossians 2: 6-10
April 26^th- Love Boldly- Leviticus 19: 9-18, Mark 12: 28-34

 
Pastor Shannon Harris

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