Announcements for January 3

• RSVP Now for The Feast: January 9
  The vestry invites you to a family gathering of the people of St. John’s in honor of our patron saint, St. John the Evangelist. The Feast takes place Saturday, January 9, beginning with worship at 4:30 p.m. The vestry will provide a home-cooked meal. Fellowship and entertainment for all ages will abound. An RSVP response card was included with your invitation or you may call the parish office. And don’t forget to lend us an interesting/historic photo of yourself for display at the Feast.
  
  
• Pledge Reminder
  If you have not yet returned your pledge card for 2010, please do so as soon as possible. The vestry will be meeting next week to finalize the 2010 budget.
  
  
• Epiphany Service Wednesday, January 6
  The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on January 6 in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
  
  
• Church School Vacation
  All Sunday Christian formation classes for children and adults are on vacation until January 10.
  
  
• Faith in Films: Luther on January 8
  Everyone is invited to view the 2003 film Luther, starring Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther. Meet in the Guild Room at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 8. Popcorn is served.
  
  
• New Adult Sunday School class studies St. Paul
  The Living Faithfully adult Christian formation group will begin a new class Sunday, January 10. Entitled Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God, the study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. The DVD based study is filmed across Turkey, Greece and Italy. The Living Faithfully class meets on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Classroom 4 in the Education Wing.
  
  
• Annual Parish Meeting: January 17
  Following the 10:00 a.m. service on January 17, please plan to gather for Brunch Bunch and the annual parish meeting.