Announcements for April 6

Palm Sunday Next Sunday, April 13
Next Sunday, April 13, both services will begin with the Blessing of the Palms at the Outdoor Altar. The liturgy of the palms begins, respectively, at 7:55 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. Christian Formation classes will not meet Palm Sunday or Easter Day.

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 Community Garden. A handout with more information is on the information tables.

Yarn Ministry Meets This Monday
The yarn ministry will meet Monday, April 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Sign up for The Watch
In commemoration of Jesus’ last night in the Garden of Gethsemane, it is our custom to keep watch with the Reserved Sacrament at the Altar of Repose during the night of Maundy Thursday until noon on Good Friday. Shifts are one hour. A sign up sheet is in the back of the church.

Lenten Study Series
The final Wednesday Lenten study class this week will be a celebration of the Holy Eucharist using supplemental liturgical materials. All are welcome. The class begins at 7:00 p.m. in the church.