Thursday, January 11, 2018

Announcements for January 14th

Center for Independence Meeting Dates
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018, FOLLOWING THE 10:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE:
There will be an open meeting between Fr. Mike, the Vestry and the congregation to discuss space utilization and the possibility of the Center for Independence through Conductive Education occupying space at St, John.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018, FOLLOWING THE 10:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE:
St. John’s annual meeting, which will include as an agenda item a vote on space utilization by the Center for Independence through Conductive Education.

Respond Now
The Daughters of the King are collecting personal items for the men and women that receive assistance through Respond Now. Suggestions: soap, shampoo, body lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, etc. Both full and travel-size are needed.

Vestry Nominating Committee
The Vestry has approved Cynthia Turnquest, Alice Creason , and Shirley Reilly to serve as the nominating committee for our new 2018 Vestry members.

Bible Study/Fellowship Group
This Bible study group will meet at members' houses for a pot luck dinner and fellowship once a month. Kids are welcome! The first meeting will take place Saturday, January 20th at 5 p.m. at the VanSwol residence. Contact Mary VanSwol if you are interested in attending.

Outdoor Altar Tiles
Parishioners or visitors can still donate and receive an original outdoor altar tile from around the Columbarium. For more information, feel free to contact Steve Hofer if you are interested. Available tiles are still on display down in the undercroft.

Contribution Envelopes
2018 Contribution envelopes will be available in the undercroft.

2018 Annual Meeting
Well, it almost that “Favorite Time of the Year” for Episcopalians---THE ANNUAL MEETING. This year our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday January 21, 2018, after the 10 am Eucharist. As we prepare, there will be a couple of changes that we want to make you aware. It has been my custom, on the day of the Annual Meeting, to replace the Sermon with the Rector’s Address. In addition, this year we will not print all the various reports from committees and ministries. The reason for this is to save trees; we are trying to be good Stewards of God’s Creation. We will publish and post them. If any of the heads of committees and ministries wish to, they can deliver a verbal report. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at any time.

Peace and All Good,
Fr. Mike