“Outreach” is the name for the witness Christians bear to Christ by living lives of loving service in the wider community. Its beating heart is worship, and so the primary witness we bear to Christ is offering of public worship on Sundays and weekdays, and in the proclamation of his gospel to the world: “Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavily laden, and I will refresh you”  — Matthew 11:28

Current Outreach Opportunities

It is the outpouring of God’s love for us that inspires the true meaning of Christian Outreach. This is where our engagement with the wider community begins, and outside of worship, it takes many forms, some of which are mentioned here:

Lenten Project: Baby Bottle Collection

This year’s Lenten Project is the Baby Bottle Collection for the Savannah Care Center (105 E. 34th St.). Donations returned to St. John’s by Passion Sunday, March 26 will go to the center to help them provide free education and assistance to women with unplanned pregnancies.

Easter Outfit Collection: March 1-19, 2023

We’re collecting new girls’ size 6 spring/Easter outfits, dresses, shoes (size 12/13), and accessories for the St. John’s sponsored clothing closet at P.A.C.K. Contact Elaine Barrow at 912-856-1774 to arrange a pick-up or place donations into the collections basket in the foyer of Cranmer Hall from March 1-19th.

Help Tutor Students (Ongoing)

Our friends at Urban Hope continue to need tutors from 3-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for students ranging from first through the eighth grade. This is a great opportunity for high school students to volunteer as well. You may volunteer any day of the week for any amount of time you are available. Tutors will need a background check, which may be obtained by calling Trey with Sullivan Staffing at 912-352-3800.

If you would like to learn more, please contact Matthew Sparks for more information at sparksmjw@gmail.com.

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Pack Bags of Food for Local Children
1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Parishioners of all ages are invited to join this intergenerational fellowship… New faces are always welcome! Volunteers from St. John’s pack bags at P.A.C.K.’s facility on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Volunteers pack bags from 4:30-5:30 p.m. with time to restock from 5:30-6 p.m. Note that all children must be accompanied by at least one parent.

To learn more about this wonderful outreach opportunity, email Emiline Baxter at emilinebaxter@gmail.com.

Sponsor a Child or Cabinet

If you are unable to pack bags, you may choose to sponsor a year’s worth of food for one child by donating $200, or $1,000 to sponsor an emergency cabinet. You may make donations to St. John’s Church with “PACK” written in the memo or you may donate directly to PACK’s website. The number of children who are helped each year is directly connected to the funds they are able to raise. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!