Announcements for November 11

Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
Pledge Sunday is November 18. On that Sunday you will have the opportunity to offer your pledge during worship. Or they may be returned to the parish office at any time.

Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Episcopal Relief and Development is one way you can help with recovery and relief efforts following this devastating storm. You can donate online here. Flyers with information on donating are also available on the information tables.

Loaves and Fishes This Sunday, November 11
Loaves and Fishes (formerly known as Brunch Bunch) will present their annual Thanksgiving parish brunch following the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 11. Turkey and dressing will be provided. Last names A-R, please bring a side dish; S-Z a dessert. Whether or not you are able to bring a dish, you are welcome; please plan to come!

Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.

Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.

Parish Dinner Groups
This Sunday is your last chance to sign up for the 2012-2013 Parish Dinner Groups.

Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 18 and 25, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NOTE DATE CHANGE.

Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” It features Pergolesi's Magnificat, “Ave Maria” by both Bruckner and Rachmaninoff, and holiday favorites such as “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas.” Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students. Season subscriptions, including the March and May concerts, are $40. Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald.