Announcements for June 26

Vestry Notes
During the June meeting of the Vestry we discussed the progress of the Columbarium project. Bids are being solicited, but contractors have been slow to respond. Vestry members reported on their contact with ministries in the parish as part of the Godparent project. We also talked about how to make the ministries of the church more visible to all members.

The Fourth of July is Almost Here
Every year individuals and families from the broader Flossmoor community attend St. John’s Fourth of July Ice Cream Social. We always offer special entertainment for kids. This year, our balloon twisters Skiddles and Twistina, will be back. We seek donations from parishioners to help defray the costs of providing this entertainment. You can help us offer this event to the community. Look for red, white and blue donation envelopes around the church. You may place your donation in the offering plate or drop it off at the parish office.

Help Local School Kids Start School in the Fall 
The Daughters of the King are once again coordinating the collection of school supplies for Respond Now. This year they are particularly requesting that we provide spiral notebooks, folders and backpacks. They will be assembling the backpacks early, so all donations must be in to St. John’s by Wednesday, July 20. Look for a collection box in the west foyer.

Vegetable Abundance
This week: lettuce, carrots and dill. Available free in the undercroft on Sunday.