The Center for Independence Through Conductive
Education
The Vestry of St. John’s
has begun a preliminary conversation with The Center for Independence Through
Conductive Education, a 501 C-3 non-profit corporation dedicated to helping
people with motor disorders. This includes people of all ages with conditions
such as Cerebral Palsy and other motor dysfunction like stroke victims. This
past summer the Center offered a 4 week “summer camp” for the first time in the
Homewood / Flossmoor area. As a result, these preliminary conversations began
after The Center for Independence approached St. John’s as they began looking
for a location in the area that would best fit their needs. We would like our
members to join us in exploring whether or not this program would be a good fit
for St. John’s and our outreach within our greater community. We look forward
to having more conversations about the Center for Independence Through
Conductive Education in the coming months. If you would like more information
about this conversation, please contact a vestry member and look for announcements
regarding future meetings. Your input is anticipated and appreciated by the
Vestry. They have a wonderful website where you can get more information on
their program and services. www.center-for-independence.org.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
In December, the Practicing Our Faith Book Club is
reading Between the Dark and the Daylight: Embracing the Contradictions of Life
by Joan Chittister, a book that "explores the concerns of modern life, of
the overworked mind and hurting heart." The book club will meet on
Thursday, December 21 at 7:00pm in the Guild Room to discuss the book. New
members are always welcome!
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.
Christmas
Basket Program
Just
a reminder that this year’s deadline for dropping off the Christmas Baskets at
St. John’s will be no later than Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
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 be in January. If you are interested in joining, please contact
Mary VanSwol, and state whether you
prefer Saturday or Sunday from 5-7 pm. An official time will be announced
closer to the date.
Wednesday Update
The Wednesday Eucharists meet at 9 a.m. Then, at 10
a.m., Fr. Mike will lead a weekly bible study class. This is an all-parish
class for both men and women. If you can, please bring your own NRSV bible, but
don’t worry if you forget or don’t have one.
Small Group Surveys
Please take a few minutes and fill out the small
group availability form located in the Sunday leaflet. Each small group will last for approximately
90 minutes. You can place the form in the offering plate or give it to a search
committee member.
Cookie
Walk – December 2nd
Get out your baking supplies and whip up a few
batches of homemade goodies because St. John’s will be having its annual Cookie
Walk on December 2nd from 9:00-11:30 a.m.! Please bring the cookies
and candies to the undercroft on Friday, December 1st between 10:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and sign in so we know who to thank. If you aren’t baking
this year, you can contact Alison Deniston to
help out with set up or cleanup of the undercroft.
