ST. JOHN'S VOCABULARY

Vespers: Vespers, meaning "evening prayer," is our Wednesday evening sunset service of Word and Sacrament.

Noon Chapel: refers to the weekly noon prayer service held on Tuesdays or the newly-opened Rhyne-White Chapel.

St. John's Wednesdays: St. John's weekly ministry beginningwith the7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast and endingwith 7:30 p.m. choir

Rainbow Club: Weekly ministry for children aged preschool to fifth grade

Rainbow Singers: Monthly Rainbow Club choir, practicing and performingon fourth Sunday mornings

Rainbow Ringers: Monthly Rainbow Club bell group, practicing and performing on fourth Sunday mornings

Eagle Club: Weekly ministry for youth in middle and high school

Eagle Singers: Monthly Eagle Club choir

Eagle Ringers: Monthly Eagle Club bell group

St. John's Chancel Choir: Venerable choir leading worship every Sunday morning

The Order of St. John's: The ministry of St. John's young people who serve as acolytes (assistants) in worship, including crucifer, thurifer, candlelighters, torch bearers, Bible bearers, and banner bearers

Narthex: The church entrance and gathering space

Nave: The main church, often called the sanctuary

Office Parlor: The small sitting room, often used for meetings, outside the church office

Vida Dellinger Parlor: The large sitting room, often used for parish education, meetings, prayer shawl gatherings, and bridge

Sunday Mornings at St. John's: The weekly class led by Pastor Eric

Open Door Class: The weekly class led by Greg Beam, Lynn Holt, and Roy Anness

Saints Hall: The fellowship hall

Cloister: The fenced area at the church's entrance

God's Work, Our Hands: The umbrella name given to the service and social ministry efforts at St. John's

The Parish Pantry: The pantry that stores supplies for St. John's food and backpack ministries

Table of Grace: The monthly community meal offered at no cost to the community

Saints Closet: The clothing ministry offered to residents in Cherryville and beyond

Prayer Breakfast: The weekly youth breakfast held at the local greasy spoon, Home Folks

Fellowship Group: The monthly social group of St. John's adults and seniors

Wild Women: The monthly social and servicegroup of St. John's women

Men's Fellowship: The monthly social and service group of St. John's men

WELCA: The official ELCA women's group of service and fellowship (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

LMIM: The official ELCA men's group of service and fellowship (Lutheran Men in Mission)

National Youth Gathering: The triennial gathering of 35,000 ELCA youth and chaperonesin a major in America city

The Lunch Bunch: The weekly Tuesday post-chapel eatin' group

Kitchen Canasta Club: The weekly Tuesday gathering of card players

St. John's Book Group: The monthly gathering of book, food, and drink enthusiasts