Announcements for April 20

Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, April 21, beginning with Evening Prayer in the church at 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
The annual children’s Easter egg hunt will be held on the front lawn of the church following the 10:00 service. Children of all ages are welcome. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket for collecting.

Outreach Forum Coming to St. John’s after Easter
On the four Sundays following Easter the Sunday morning adult education class will be devoted to presentations by several outreach ministries. The schedule includes South Suburban PADS, Respond Now, the Night Ministry, and St. John’s Parish Garden. A handout with more information is on the information tables.

St. John’s Youth Group Walking to Alleviate Hunger
Sunday, May 4, our youth will participate in the South Suburban CROP Hunger Walk in Park Forest. Sponsored by Christian World Service, hunger walks raise money to alleviate hunger locally and throughout the world. Please help us help others by donating any amount. There’s a matching donation challenge from the Feinstein Foundation, so your dollars will count for even more! Several parishioners have already given generously. We’ll be collecting after the 10 o’clock service on April 20th and April 27th... OR donate online any time before May 4th! 

Christian Formation Classes on Vacation for Easter
Christian formation classes for children and adults will not meet Easter Sunday. Youth Worship is also on vacation. Both classes and Youth Worship will resume next Sunday, April 27.

Grande Prairie Singers Concert May 18
The Grande Prairie Singers present “Forces of Nature” at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, at Flossmoor Community Church. This season-ending concert features a wide variety of music, including “Singin’ in the Rain,” “All Through the Night,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” and selections from Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for students. See Bob or Betsy Burgwald for more info or tickets.