Would You Open Your Home?
St. John's and Feast of Justice is being blessed August 13 - 15 to received the work of a traveling mission group from St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg, PA. These skilled laborers will be helping us out with some of the construction that is being planned for the Parish Hall. Since we do not have showers here at St. John's, we need to find housing for them. Would you be able to house a few adults during that time (nights of August 12-15)? Please let Pastor Tricia know if you can help.
Reading Buddies 2009
The 4th Summer Session of Reading Buddies will begin Tuesday July 14 and end August 6th. This summer Reading Buddies will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday which is a change in days. This 4 week session is open to children entering 1st through 6th grades. Children reading below, at or above grade level are welcome. The hours are 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and include breakfast and lunch. The children will be expected to help with set up and clean up.
If you would like to volunteer to help call Carol at (215)287-4960, Delores at (215)601-9443 or Dottie at (609)941-1503.
July 27 - July 31 - Vacation Bible School 2009
Calling All Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for V.B.S. for the mornings of the week of July 27th. This includes teachers, aides, music leaders, craft helpers, recreation helpers and support staff. You can volunteer for the entire week or just a couple of days. If you would like to help or just want more information, If you could not come to the VBS planning meeting on Wednesday, July 8th please contact Doreen Kinzler on 215-288-6416.
Register Your Child for Vacation Bible School
Join us for a fun filled week of learning, worship, crafts, music, snacks, recreation and fellowship. This year's theme is "Discovery Canton." We have classes for children from Pre-K through 5th grade.
Dates: July 27 - July 31
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost:$15.00 For the first child; $10.00 For each additional sibling. Please include your remittance by cash or check made out to "St. John's with your registration form
Congregational Meeting
Plan to attend the Congregational meeting scheduled for August 1 and 2 after each worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Campaign for 21st Century Mission. Look in the Messenger for more details.
Summer Adult Bible Study
A new 6 week summer adult Bible Study will begin on Monday, July 13th at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room led by Gene Hand from Holy Spirit Lutheran Church and a student in the Diakonia program. All are welcome and no previous experience is needed.
Enjoy Gardening?
The Memorial Garden will be open during normal church office hours as well as between and after worship services. Access from Room A. Anyone wishing to spend time digging in God's green earth, tools are available in a basket by the courtyard doors. For evenings, Property Team members are here most evenings to give access to the courtyard. For more information see Carol Sagin.
Green Team Update - Season of Creation
Although summer is just beginning, we're already making plans for next school year. Last September, St. John's joined many churches worldwide in celebrating the Season of Creation. The Green team is working now on plans for this September.
During the month, the lectionary and other activities will center around four major topics: the Earth, humanity, the sky and mountains. We're working on ways that these themes can be incorporated into Rally Day, adult Bible study, Sunday morning Christian education and weekend worship.
We look forward to exploring, honoring, and celebrating God's great creation with you.
If you're interested in more information about what churches worldwide are planning, please take a look at the Season of Creation webpage: http://www.seasonofcreation.com/