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.
Thanksgiving
Day Service —November
23rd at 10:00 am. Lector is Andrea Barrera. LEM is Kristy Petersen.
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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
St.
John’s is once again participating in the ReVive Center for Housing and
Healing’s Christmas Basket Program. We are asking parishioners and church
organizations to please volunteer and sponsor a family to provide them with a
merry and memorable Christmas. Sign-up sheets and family packets are available in
the undercroft. 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.
Lynn Ruschhaupt would like to add a thank you to the
landscaping crew that worked on the front and back yards of the Rectory. Their
hard work is much appreciated in helping us keep our grounds looking their
best!
