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Sondra Jones

Sondra Jones has been a member of this church for a long time. Now she is secretary too. Please let her know if you have any needs or questions. She is always willing to help! Sondra was baptized in this church. Her parents were youth directors when she was growing up. Both sets of her grandparents were very active members here at St. John. Her grandfathers could be found tinkering…

Children’s Church

In Children’s Church, the children are learning about the people and stories in the Bible. Recently they heard the story about Lazarus and how Jesus was asked to rush to his house because he was so sick. The children learned that Jesus got there too late and performed a miracle by asking Lazarus to rise and shake off his ‘cloths’ and walk out of his house. You can see pictures…

Needed: Choir Director and Organist

Do you play the organ? Do you like to sing and lead a choir?   Our church is in need of both. Our organist retired after over 30 years of playing the organ for our congregation. Ila is enjoying her much deserved retirement but we are missing the beautiful organ music on Sundays. If you play the organ or know someone who does, please send them our way! We would…

Pastor Chris Toney and Monica

Pastor Chris and Monica Toney have joined us at St. John United Methodist Church. Pastor Chris is not new to the area. He has been an Associate Pastor at Settle Memorial United Methodist for about 3 years. You may also have seen him working with Friends of Sinners, where he volunteers his time.  We are very blessed and thankful to have him as our Senior Pastor. Pastor Chris preaches about…

Help Office Gifts

St. John took up food items for the Help Office once again and were able to help 37 adults and 23 children with 20 orders total in the first day. What a blessing! Margaret Pickerill crocheted a carload of hats and scarves she donated to the Help Office to be handed out to those in need, as well. St. John’s members have hearts for others!

Danny Huffman Sound Technician

Danny has a B.A. in Math from Brescia University and a M.A. from Indiana University.  Danny retired from AT&T after 40 years.  He was a part time Math instructor at OCTC for several years and recently became a full time Math instructor.  Danny also has a DJ business and Sound and Light Show, Blue Moon. Danny has played drums since Freshman year in high school and has been in several…

Marty Hazelrigg Shively Pianist

Marty started playing for church when she was in high school, under the encouragement of Ruth Fort.  She graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan college with a B.A in Music Performance.  She was a Graduate Assistant in the Music Department at the University of Wyoming. After living in many different states, Marty returned to Owensboro in 1985.  She was a pianist at a Methodist Church in every city she lived in. Marty…