ANNOUNCEMENTS May 18, 2012
MAY Feed My Sheep Shenandoah Women's Center
Dates to Remember.
St. John’s Circle meets at 1:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Lounge.
Mary/Martha Circle meets at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Lounge
Wednesdays Bible Study 1PM LOUNGE
Wednesdays: Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM
May 20 THANK YOU TEA immediately following the 2nd service.
May 26
11AM - 1PM Friends Feeding Friends
May 27 10:00AM One Worship Service-The Day of Pentecost and Confirmation
May 28 Office Closed Memorial Day
June 3 Book Club News We will be reading "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall.1PM in the Lounge.
June 8 6:30PM Chick Flick Night (see below)
The Day of Pentecost – Confirmation One Worship Service - Sunday, May 27 – 10AM (Sunday School 9AM) Harrison Banks and Matthew Hasselman will be confirmed
Vacation Bible School – July 8 – 13, 2012
Amazing Wonders Aviation
We are in need of lots of volunteers to make VBS a successful event for the children and the church. Please consider volunteering to help. If you have any questions, please contact Danny and Erica Propst at dnepropst@frontier.com. !
We are looking for the names/addresses of all St. John's military personnel and veterans. Our Sunday School classes would like to send a thank-you card to each one. See Susie or Don Smith or e-mail at suedonsmith@hotmail.com.
Chick Flick Night The Women in the Fast Lane are hosting this enjoyable event on Friday, June 8 at 6:30PM. The movie of choice is The Ultimate Gift which is based on the book the Book Club is currently reading. Bring a drink and a snack to Luther Hall for a great time!
Cemetery Trimmers Needed. Contact the Church Office!
St. John's FLYTE has started a team for Relay for Life, and everyone is encouraged to join the team. We need a lot more people to sign on, so please go to the Relay for Life site and sign on to St. John's FLYTE team! Link to Relay for Life
"THANK YOU" Tea Sunday, May 20 Following the Late Service The Social Ministry Committee invites the congregation to this special event to thank you for your faithful and consistent service to the Lord so tirelessly given.
4/27/12 Women of the ELCA Pictures Needed The women are planning to make a quilt commemorating their 25th anniversary. If you have any pictures from any of their activities, please see Linda Riley or Betty Lou Boynton. If you want them back, please put your name on them. Turn in by May 17th.
5/10/12 Community Lutheran Partners Update Churches are asked to support the STUFF program (sheets, towels, utensils for families) and the One+Plus ministry. Donations of the following items will be appreciated: sets of new pots and pans, sheet sets, towel sets. Paul Wangerin has volunteered to transport items to the June 1 convention
REMEMBER! One Worship Service Sunday, May 27th 10AM Holy Communion will be celebrated! The Rite of Confirmation will be conducted!
Lenten Coin Folder and Easter Lily Report
$472.50 was given by those of you who didn't want to place a lily in the church, but who still wanted to contribute to a charity. That gift will be shared with Relay for Life.
$1,363.50 was received through the coin folders and was split evenly between Hospice of the Panhandle and the Bethany House (part of Community Networks). This is about $200 more than received in 2011. Thanks!
Again, thank you so much for your generosity in these difficult times!
CAMP CAROLINE FUNACE REMODELING Through your generosity we forwarded $640 to the camp to help with their much needed Spring remodeling. THANK YOU for your wonderful show of concern for the camp.
4/20/12 Summer Camp Season is just around the corner … SCHOLARSHIPS to Camp Caroline Furnace are available Flyers are on the bulletin board in Luther Hall. Check them out!
Jesse Hall Memorial You may still make donations to remember Jesse through scholarships to Camp Caroline Furnace. 4/20/12
BUY A FOOT Campaign You can help FLYTE to support Relay for Life. Your donation will help make a chain of paper feet to hang from the balcony. All funds will then be forwarded to Relay for Life to support St. John's team. 4/20/12
Summer Soloists and Musicians Wanted During the summer months while the choir is on vacation, we are hoping to have musical offerings from members of the church. Contact our director, Heather, if you are interested. 4/20/12
Your Feedback Requested
4/6/12 The Evangelism Committee and Church Council are considering preparing a congregation picture directory in the fall. It would be done in the church with a member of St. John’s providing the photography. The cost to you would be around $5 per family.
Evangelism Committee Members Wanted
We are looking for interested members of the parish to serve on this committee in 2012. You will committing yourself to look for ways to increase attendance both among our inactive members as well as those coming to St. John's for the first time. Contact the church office with your interest or see the pastor. THANKS!
The Prayer Shawl Group needs your help. We sometimes meet to work on prayer shawls, and often work on them at home, too. We have yarn and patterns available. We are working on more, but could use your help making some. Please consider this project. You may see Sally Jenkins, Susie Smith or Priscilla Horner at 2nd service, or call us. THANKS for helping!
Sunday School Attendance Recognition The Christian Education Committee is initiating a program to recognize members of our Sunday School program who attend 3 Sundays a month. At the Annual Meeting Linda McQuaid handed out awards to 19 members of our program. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAITHFUL!
The 2012 Nominations Committee Teddy Roberts, Becky Kline, Ron Weinrich and Andrew Banks
There are a number of dishes in the kitchen area of Luther Hall. They were gathered following fellowship/funeral dinners. Please take a moment to check on the rack outside the kitchen. Thanks!
CHURCH COUNCIL/ TRUSTEE ELECTION November 27, 2011 Elected to CHURCH COUNCIL for a three year term: Rob Arensberg Trina Bartlett Betty Lou Boynton Harry Michener and Patrick Murphy
Elected as TRUSTEE for a five year term: Bill Agee
What To Do in Bad Weather! Any cancellations of worship services or events will be announced over radio station WRNR (AM 740) and on the church's telephone system.
USHERS NEEDED /EITHER SERVICE - Won't You Help??
Acolytes and Crucifers Still Wanted
Help is needed at both services and is open to young and old members. If you are interested please contact Mike Noll at 304-267-6383; e-mail: mnoll@hughes.com.
The Tea Time with God Library Is Open! New books have recently been added in both the adult and child sections of the Library. Take a few moments to check them out.(3/11/11)
SCRIP UPDATE- over $7000 has been raised by your purchase of Scrip cards. Thank you! Scrip Reminder
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Stewardship Information
2012 Budget approved 10/30/11 LINK -2012 Budget
The Church Council has requested that periodically we print information on congregational giving. At the end of April 2012, we have contributed $70,661.19 in offering and spent $98,997.29 leaving a deficit of $28,336.10
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