Friday, March 5, 2010

Announcements for March 7

  • Little Hands Saturday, March 6
    Children of St. John’s are invited to participate in the Little Hands ministry Saturday, March 6, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the undercroft. We will work on the Bishop’s challenge to us all to help provide school uniforms for children in developing countries. Lots of little hands are needed!

  • Brunch Bunch this Sunday, March 7
    Everyone is invited to join for fellowship and brunch following the 10:00 service. Ham will be provided as the entrée. If you can, bring a dish to share (last name beginning with L-P, a dessert; everyone else a side dish). But most importantly, come and share yourself.

  • Faith in Films; Bonhoeffer, March 12
    The movie Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace (2000) tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young Lutheran pastor who opposed the Nazi regime from its beginnings. That opposition cost him his life. The movie begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room on Friday, March 12. Popcorn is provided. Everyone is invited.

  • Lenten Soup and Study on Wednesdays
    The Lenten study series on C. S. Lewis’ book The Screwtape Letters continues on Wednesday evenings. Soup is offered in the undercroft at 6:00 p.m. No need to sign up for soup; just come. Class begins in the church at 7:00 p.m.

  • Ecumenical Lenten Worship Services
    Tuesdays during Lent the South Suburban Ministerial Association will offer services of prayer and reflection on the “I am” statements of Christ. Various local ministers offer the reflections. The services begin at 12:10 a.m. at Homewood Presbyterian Church (17929 Gottschalk Ave). Lunch follows.