Photos: Come Home for Christmas Celebration

Church member Nancy Bottinger enjoys spending time with her almost 7-month-old granddaughter Alice Wasson while they attended the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Spencer Clayton admires homemade brownies his family was buying at the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Spencer’s father is church pastor Rev. Dr. Roger Clayton, Jr. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ruth Jackson arranges baked goods for sale at the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

George Miller enjoys rays of morning light while his wife Mary offers her crafts for sale at the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. JohnÕs Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. JohnÕs Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sue Long relaxes in a custom-made wagon wheel chair created by Ben Parker, a client auction item for sale at the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. As of late Saturday morning, Sue was the highest bidder, hoping to make it part of her home. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale.

Church member Nancy Bottinger enjoys entertaining her almost 7-month-old granddaughter Alice Wasson while attending the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Alice Wasson, almost 7-months-old, has fun spending time with her grandfather Randy Bullard during the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Randy Bullard has fun spending time with his almost 7-month-old granddaughter Alice Wasson during the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Crafts handmade by members of a church crafting group were available to buy at the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Karen Ruth, left, and Joan Wentrcek were official greeters for visitors attending the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.