App Resources
Study & Prayer Groups
Women's and Men's Bible Studies, Prayer Groups, and Social Groups are offered in various settings to promote spiritual growth and Christian fellowship. **Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study:** An inductive Bible study meeting the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8:30 PM in the new parlor located on the Adult Sunday School Hall. Contact: Kathie White **Wednesday Women in Prayer:** a weekly gathering of women dedicated to prayer. Meet in the Kirk Room on Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM. Contact: Sandra Burgin **Men’s Tuesday Lunch:** Meets the second Tuesday of each month at Lieu’s Chinese Bistro, 1149 Woodruff Road, 11:45 AM—1:00 PM. Contact: Guy Cloer (864.244.0306). **M3 - Men Meeting on Monday:** Men are invited to 13 Stripes Brewery in Taylors the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm for a time of fellowship, fun, and comradery as we have a devotion and check in with our brothers in the faith. Contact: David Howell (864.244.0453) **Men’s 3X5 Monthly Prayer Group:** Discover a balance of life, work and prayer. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM n the church’s Youth Center. Contact: David Howell (864.244.0453) **Men’s 3SG Weekly Bible Study Groups:** a “three-strand group” of three men in prayerful fellowship. **Presbyterian Women’s Circles:** these groups meet monthly for Bible study, service, and fellowship. During the year PW members enjoy special gatherings, mission opportunities, and social activities. All women of the church are invited to attend PW circles and activities. Deborah Circle - Chris Mathews Lydia Circle - Janet Sadler Martha Circle - Dale Drew Sarah Circle - Delores Brandon
Sunday School Classes
We offer a variety of adult Sunday school classes that gather to study the Bible as well as various books dealing with faith, family, and life application. **Fellowship Hall Class** Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM each Sunday This educational offering is for people of all ages who are looking for a place to dig deeper into God’s Word. If you are a visitor, a new member of the church, someone who has not found a Sunday school class home, or if you have fallen out of the routine of attending a class, please join us! Contact David Howell at 244-0453 for additional information. **The Gathering** Upper Level Education Building 9:00 AM each Sunday A lively and welcoming group, purposefully engaging God’s Word and each other. discussions center on faith, family, marriage and are led by various members of the group. Contact Erin Mehagan at 864-254-8577 to learn more about the Gathering. **St. Andrew's Class** Currently Meeting with the Fellowship Hall Class @ 9:00 AM each Sunday Open to adults of all ages. Members of the St. Andrew’s class strive to grow closer to God and to one another by studying God's Word and taking it with them into the world. Contact David Howell at 244-0453 to learn more about the class. **Women in Christ** Upper Level Education Building 9:00 AM each Sunday This is a class where John Knox women can experience special fellowship while exploring a variety of inspirational books and topics. Members share leadership duties, and new books and Bible studies are introduced 2-3 times during the year. Women in Christ members consider this class a supportive extension of Christ’s call to love one another. Contact Marilee Dorsey at 864-608-8235 for more information. **Young Adults (YoPros)** Monthly Home Bible Studies This educational offering is for adults in their 20s and 30s. We gather to discuss biblical texts and their application to everyday life as well as periodic fellowship opportunities. Contact Muffy Smith at 864-640-1122 for additional information. **Faith in Friendship** Kirk Room 11:00 AM each Sunday This class is for people of all ages who study God’s word and how it shapes their lives. Together, we ask questions about faith and family and celebrate together with periodic social events. Contact Angie Howell at 864-630-2299 for additional information.
Together on Wednesdays
From September to April, we host a weekly supper on Wednesdays in our Fellowship Hall. Serving begins at 5:45 PM. Dinner reservations are encouraged but not required, and the meal cost is covered by our donations. Following dinner, we offer separate programs for children, youth, and adults. Programs for adults include a variety of engaging topics related to Christian faith and growth. Bible study, Christian learning, mission presentations, and other programs of church-wide interest are featured. Current 2020 Schedule — Please join us on Feb. 5 as we have a time together with local composer and musician, Dan Forrest. — Feb. 12 we will have a special dinner for Valentines Day with prizes and fun. John Davis will also tell us a little about a wonderful program for veterans who are on hospice care. — Feb. 19 will be inter generational SWING DANCING with Scott and Laura Reichen leading our two left feet. — Feb. 26 is Ash Wednesday with a meal and service following. — Mar. 4, 11,18, and 25 will be a series for Lent on Spiritual Disciplines. — Apr. 1 is our last Together and we will have our usual ice cream social as well as a mission oriented activity.
Common Interest Groups
**Co-Ed Volleyball** This group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the church gym. Designed for fun, exercise and fellowship – low key. Participants range in age from teens to upper 70’s. Contact: Guy Cloer **John Knox Quilters** Church Conference Room The John Knox Quilters meet each Thursday from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm. They stitch baby quilts, lap quilts, wall hangings, table runners and more! Quilts are presented to members who have health concerns, our veterans, and are also sold to support the Guatemala Girls’ Scholarship Program. They eagerly welcome new participants no matter their skill level. Contacts: LaRue Wait or Carol Phillips
Music Ministry
Luke Browder, Director of Music Ministries **Chancel Choir** This adult choir sings during the 10:00am worship service. Rehearsals are held in the Kroske Music Room in the lower lever of the Education Building, 6:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings. In addition, the choir also regularly prepares special music, often with professional instrumental accompaniment. **Handbell Choir** The John Knox Ringers perform approximately once per month in the 10:00am worship service. Rehearsals are held 7:15pm on Wednesday evenings in the Fellowship Classroom (upper level, education building). **Additional Music Programs** Special musical events are held throughout the year featuring our Holtkamp organ.
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Men's Ministry
We invite you to one of our many opportunities for men to come together to discuss their faith and offer support for one another. **Men’s Tuesday Lunch:** Meets the second Tuesday of each month at Lieu’s Chinese Bistro, 1149 Woodruff Road, 11:45 AM—1:00 PM. Contact: Guy Cloer **M3 - Men Meeting on Monday:** Men are invited to 13 Stripes Brewery in Taylors the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm for a time of fellowship, fun, and comradery as we have a devotion and check in with our brothers in the faith. Contact: David Howell (864.244.0453) **Men’s 3X5 Monthly Prayer Group:** Discover a balance of life, work and prayer. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM in the church’s Youth Center. Contact: David Howell (864.244.0453)
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John Knox Youth Ministry is a place for middle and high school students to encounter the deep and personal love of God, engage in relationship with Him and with one another, and become equipped to love and serve beyond the church walls. To accomplish that mission, we gather regularly for teaching, fellowship, service, and play in the following ways: **Sunday School** 9:00-9:45 in the Youth Center Sunday mornings middle and high school youth come together for a time of Bible study and conversation. Our prayer is that Sunday School will be a time of developing a faith that digs deep and asks questions. **Sunday Night Youth Group** Middle School: 4:30-6:00 High School: 5:30-7:30 Sunday nights are our biggest youth event of the week and includes games, teaching, small group discussion, and fellowship over dinner. Our teaching on Sunday night aims to discuss topics relevant to the middle and high school season of life through a biblical lens. **Various School Year Events** Outside of our regular programming, we gather throughout the year for other events like service projects, week-night bible studies, movie nights, and more! Be sure to check out the youth calendar, the latest newsletter, or email Jessica for more information. **Summer Trip Opportunities** We believe that conferences and mission trips offer a unique opportunity for students to get away from the noise and busyness of their day-to-day lives and connect with the Lord, themselves, and one another in new and deeper ways.
Women's Ministry
You are invited to join the women of our church as they study God's Word, pray together, and support their sisters in Christ. **Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study:** An inductive Bible study meeting the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8:30 PM in the new parlor located on the Adult Sunday School Hall. Contact: Kathie White **Wednesday Women in Prayer:** a weekly gathering of women dedicated to prayer. Meet in the Kirk Room on Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM. Contact: Sandra Burgin **Presbyterian Women’s Circles:** these groups meet monthly for Bible study, service, and fellowship. During the year PW members enjoy special gatherings, mission opportunities, and social activities. All women of the church are invited to attend PW circles and activities. Deborah Circle - Chris Mathews Lydia Circle - Janet Sadler Martha Circle - Dale Drew Sarah Circle - Delores Brandon
Young Adults
Our hope is that Young Adult Ministry at John Knox will connect people that are in a similar stage of life with the hope of creating a loving community where people in their 20’s and 30’s can belong. We gather regularly for fellowship and study opportunities throughout the year and would love to have you join us! Be sure to check the church calendar or newsletter or email Jessica for the latest information.
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Susan Felton, Director of Children’s Ministry **Each child who comes through our doors comes to us as a child of God to be nurtured, encouraged, and loved. We promise to love each child and to guide him or her as they grow within our faith community.** **Nursery** Our Nursery Staff welcomes children ages birth to 3 years of age each week during the Sunday School hour (9:00-9:45 AM) as well as during worship service (10:00 AM). The nursery rooms are located on the PDO/Nursery Hall adjacent to the Kindergarten Hall. **Children’s Church** All children are welcome in our worship services. Each week, during worship, a special “Time for Children” talk will be presented for children of all ages. After the “Time for Children”, we will dismiss children ages K5 and younger to go to Children’s Church for Bible stories and activity time. Children’s Church is located on the PDO/Nursery Hall. Parents can pick up their children there after worship. **Preschool Sunday School (K3 -K5)** Our Preschool Sunday School classes give our young children a chance to grow in their faith with caring teachers who guide them through Bible stories, lively discussions, and hands-on activities. Preschool Sunday School classrooms are located on the lower-level Kindergarten Hall. **Elementary Sunday School (Grades 1 – 5)** Our Elementary Sunday School classes present Bible lessons that actively engage the children in God’s story using interactive games, reflective wondering, dramatic storytelling and a whole lot of fun. With colorful story symbols and beautifully illustrated take-home materials, the children are encouraged to share what they have learned with their families and to apply their lessons to their own lives. Elementary Sunday School classrooms are located on the hallway under the Sanctuary. **TOGETHER for the Children** Our TOGETHER program offers a mid-week opportunity for fellowship for all ages. Each Wednesday, families gather for dinner at 5:45 in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a variety of programs for children, youth, and adults. Children ages K3 – 5th grades meet together for a short devotional time, followed by various activities – game night, movie night, and recreation time. A nursery is available for children younger than K3. **Vacation Bible School** Vacation Bible School is held each summer, and serves as a fun, faith-filled week of learning and growing. Vacation Bible School follows a selected theme that offers children an exciting week spent immersed in Bible stories brought alive through singing, dancing, creating crafts, playing games, and serving others. Vacation Bible School is held for any children who have completed K4 through 5th grade. Our 4th and 5th graders also participate in off-campus mini-mission projects during the week. **Fellowship** In addition to our weekly services and activities, we offer a variety of opportunities for our children and their families to gather together with their church friends: Family Park Days, Parents’ Night Out events, musical performances, holiday celebrations, Family Mission Night, and Summer Movie Day, just to name a few! Check out our Children’s Ministry Calendar right here on the John Knox app for this year’s scheduled events. Families can also stay connected through our Children’s Ministry Newsletter. Email Susan Felton if you’d like to be added to that list!