Announcements for September 25

• Blood Drive Results
  Praise God for everyone who offered to donate blood. 28 units were collected, exceeding Lifesource’s goal, and significantly exceeding the total from last year’s drive.
  
  
• Children’s Participation in the Offertory
  Remember, beginning this Sunday, children are invited to participate directly in the offertory by bringing their own offerings to the altar. Non-perishable food items or items for the Humane Society are possible offerings, but God cherishes all offerings. Don’t forget to bring yours.
  
  
• Regular Children’s Sunday School Classes Begin This Sunday
  Families should have received a confirmation letter with class information and locations. Whether or not you had a chance to register previously, all children are welcome. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
  
  
• Living Faithfully Adult Class Begins This Sunday
  The adult Living Faithfully class begins a study of emergent Christianity with a DVD featuring Phyllis Tickle. Join us in Classroom 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
  
  
• Flat Roof Replacement Underway
  Materials have been delivered to begin replacement of all St. John’s flat roofs. Weather permitting, the work should take 1 1/2 - 2 weeks. Check out St. John’s on Facebook to see photos.
  
  
• Taize Service at IJP this Thursday
  Infant Jesus of Prague will be offering a Taize prayer service this Thursday evening, September 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Taize is an ecumenical, meditative form of worship. All are welcome. St. John’s is exploring partnering with IJP to offer these services throughout the year.
  
  
• Field Trip to See Saint John’s Bible
  The St. John’s Bible is the first illuminated, handwritten Bible to be commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in modern times. It is a spectacular work. A portion is currently on display at the Loyola University Museum of Art downtown. Parishioner Steven Russell is coordinating a field trip Thursday, October 20. Please contact him if you would like to participate.
  
  
• Blessing of the Animals Next Sunday
  The annual blessing of the pets takes place next Sunday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the outdoor altar.