Although we do not currently have a priest assigned to St. John’s, we can still assist those who are home bound due to illness or weather, or in the hospital or nursing home.

We have four members who are licensed Eucharistic Visitors: Bruce Cory, Jeff Davis, Anne Day Davis, and Dura Anne Price. We can come and offer prayer, communion, and anointing (the Book of Common Prayer states, “In cases of necessity, a deacon or lay person may perform the anointing, using oil blessed by a bishop or priest.”).

If the services of a clergy person are requested, we can also arrange to have an Episcopal priest or other clergy person (the Rev. Lisa Eye at Corbin Presbyterian has offered to help with pastoral care if needed) visit.

Please let any member of the vestry know if you desire a home or hospital visit. Members of the vestry are: Jeff Davis, Steve Gilbert, Donna Goff, Billy Hibbitts, Mary Swinford, and Doug Thelen. You can also contact the Eucharist Visitors: Bruce Cory, Jeff Davis, Anne Day Davis, and Dura Anne Price. You can also call the church office and leave a message on the voice mail. These are converted to e-mail and forwarded to a member of the vestry or a Eucharistic Visitor.

Do not let health issues or bad weather keep you from receiving the sacraments and prayers of the church! We are here for you!

With the winter weather upon us, it is good to remember that not everyone may be as fortunate as we to have a warm roof and warm clothes. I just received this through the Union College campus e-mail, and thought it a good idea to pass on to you all. If you have hats, gloves, or scarves you would like to donate for this program, you can drop them off at KCEOC main office. As I drive right past the office, you can also bring them to church and I (Bruce Cory) will drop them off at the KCEOC office on your behalf.

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KCEOC will be conducting the K-Count of the homeless on January 27th where we will be giving out blankets, hot chocolate, and coffee at the Pilot in Corbin and Main office.

We are asking for your help! We are in need of toboggans, gloves, and scarves to give the homeless. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. You may drop donations off at the Main Office in Gray KY.”

If you would like more information, feel free to contact KCEOC CAP at 606-546-3152 orwww.bisom@kceoc.com.  Thank You for your support.

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Brendia K. Moses, CCAP

Public Resource Coordinator

KCEOC Community Action Partnership

PO Box 490

Barbourville, KY 40906

606-546-3152 ext. 209

Due to snowy conditions, the Wednesday, January 20, evening worship service is canceled. Please stay warm and pray for those who are traveling!

There is quite a bit happening at St. John’s this Sunday, January 10!

This Sunday is the celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

• 10:00 am Sunday School – continuing the gospel of Mark
• 11:00 am Holy Eucharist (Communion) with baptism
  • The Rev. Canon Elise Johnstone, Canon to the Ordinary, will be with us
• 12:00 pm Blessing of the Dane Sacristy and the renovated nursery
• 12:10 pm Potluck and Annual Meeting
  • Approval of parish budget
  • Election of new vestry members
  • Election of Diocesan Convention representatives

We hope to see you at St. John’s this Sunday!