Announcements for September 27

Sunday School Begins
Regular Sunday School classes for all ages begin this Sunday, September 27, during the 9:00 AM hour. The class for grades 4-6 meets in classroom 5 in the education wing. The Confirmation class (grades 7-8) meets in the small classroom near the parish office. The adult class meets in classroom 4 in the education wing. Coffee and the Chicago Tribune continue to be available in the undercroft.

Delegates for Diocesan Convention
Thank you to Sue O’Brien, Shirley Reilly, Gale Michael, Dorris Sheffer and Don Rubins for volunteering to represent St. John’s as delegates and alternates to Diocesan Convention.

Blessing of the Animals: October 4
This year we again join with the people of Faith Lutheran Church to offer the blessing of the pets. Pets of any size or species are invited to receive individual blessings within the context of a brief service of prayer and praise. Sunday, October 4, 4:30 PM at the Outdoor Altar. The “traditional” contests will also be offered.

Yarn Ministry
The knitting group will meet Monday, October 5, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.

Sing Handel’s Messiah
The Illiana Oratorio Society will begin rehearsals for Handel's Messiah on Monday, October 19, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. These rehearsals will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 16248 South Park Ave, South Holland, IL. There will be seven rehearsals and the concert will be presented on Sunday, December 6 at 2 PM. All are welcome to join! Questions? Check with Gale Michael.