Announcements for March 6

• Materials for Lent
  An updated version of “Lent for Dummies” is available on the information tables. Copies of this year’s Lenten meditations from Episcopal Relief and Development are also available.
  
  
• Lenten Study Series
  Again this year Pastor Orr will offer a Lenten study series on Wednesday evenings. A handout with information is available in the undercroft. The class will address some of the big topics in Christian theology: The Historical Jesus, Baptism—Jesus’ and Ours, Miracles, The Last Supper/The First Eucharist, and Why Did Jesus Die? As a starting point, we will draw upon Dorothy Sayers’ plays onthe life of Jesus: The Man Born to Be King. No soup this year. Just come for class in the church Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  
  
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this Tuesday
  Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9. The traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be offered Tuesday evening, March 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year, it will be “pay at the door,” but please sign up so we can get a headcount. Suggested donations are $5.00/adult; $3.00/child. Also, please consider bringing a donation for the food pantry. Sign up sheets are available in the church and undercroft, or you may call the parish office.
  
  
• Ash Wednesday Services
  The Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes will be offered on Ash Wednesday, March 9, at 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  
  
• St. John’s Yarn (Knitting) Ministry
  The St. John’s knitters will be meeting this coming Monday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild room. All are welcome... knitters, crocheters, or talkers!
  
  
• Little Hands Gather to Make a Rain Barrel
  All children are encouraged to join in the Little Hands project to create a rain barrel for St. John’s. Meet at Irons Oaks (Western at Vollmer) on Saturday, March 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Wear something you can paint in. Call Pastor Orr with questions.
  
  
• Faith in Films: Cookie’s Fortune on Friday, March 11
  As Lent begins, this film explores hypocrisy. Starring Glen Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, and Chris O’Donnell, directed by Robert Altman. Scripture readings for reflection: Joel 2:12-18 and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18. Gather in the Guild Room at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. All are welcome.
  
  
• Upcoming Seabury Program
  All are invited to a lecture and book signing by Douglas Hicks on Living Faithfully in the Global Economy; How Much is Enough: Rethinking Money, Faith, and Well-being. March 18, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 Chestnut, Chicago. Mr. Hicks will also be offering a workshop on Saturday, March 19 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. Flyers are posted and more information on the lecture is available here and on the workshop here.