From the Readings Appointed For

Fourth Sunday in Lent

 

 

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Thursday, March 11

Knitting Group Thursdays at 12 noon in the Library.

St. Monica's/St. Bridget's Guild will meet TODAY at 1 pm in the Parlor. 

Vestry Meeting 5:30 pm in Room 9-lower level, Heyward Hall.

Friday, March 12

Make your reservation for the Keenagers Luncheon TODAY!

Keenagers will meet on Tuesday, March 16 at 12:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room-lower level, Heyward Hall. Topic: A Musical Galapagos with Joan Savage and Norman Tuller.

Saturday, March 13

Yard Work Day Facilities Committee will host a yard work day at 9:30 am, Saturday, March 13. Please bring yard gloves, shears, shovel, rakes, trowels and maybe something to kneel on. We will be weeding, raking, trimming, and general clean up of the campus. Both men and women are welcome.

Sunday, March 14

SPRING FORWARD  Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March
14, so remember to turn your clocks forward one hour.

Holy Eucharist 7:45, 9:00, & 11:15 am.

Return to Mayberry This class will meet TODAY immediately following the 7:45 am service. Based on The Andy Griffith Show, this class explores basic values such as character, personal responsibility, honesty, and integrity that were routinely exemplified by the popular television show. Multipurpose Room-lower level, Heyward Hall.

Sunday School for all ages 10:15 -11:00 am.

EYC Movie Night @ 5:00 pm

Donations to Harvest Hope:  Make food donation a habit. Also needed are soap, toilet paper, and personal items (lotion, deodorant, etc.).  Please place all donations in the basket in the church narthex.

Monday, March 15

Rector's Bible Study Mondays at 11:00 am  on Room 9-lower level, Heyward Hall.

St. Clare's Guild will meet Monday, March 15 at 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room-lower level, Heyward Hall to prepare for the Easter egg hunt. Contact: Rebecca Smith (960-5780).

Tuesday, March 16

Make your reservations for Wednesday Night Supper by noon Tuesday.  This week's menu: pulled pork, roasted sweet potatoes, black eye peas, corn bread & dessert.

Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study Tuesdays at 6:45 am in the Barr Center.

MOMS Bible Study Tuesdays at 9:30 am until noon in the Parlor-first floor, Heyward Hall. Childcare provided.

Keenagers Luncheon (social/education group for retirees & friends) will be on Tuesday, March 16 at 12:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room-lower level, Heyward Hall. Topic: A Musical Galapagos with Joan Savage and Norman Tuller.

Yoga Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room-lower level, Heyward Hall. Contact: Anne Miller (799-4498).

Wednesday, March 17

Wednesday Nights at St. John's

5:15 pm Holy Eucharist

5:00-5:45 pm Children's Music Activities Make sure your children in grades 5K-4 grade don't miss the fun!  All new curriculum featuring rhythm, handbells/chimes, motion and songs that will instill the teachings of our faith in the hearts of your children. Two classes (5K-1 and 2-4) led by trained adult teachers. Participants will play/sing in church March 28. Contact Celia or register on Wednesday.

5:00 Children's Program Bible stories, songs, games for children 3K-5th grade (must be in 3 year old kindergarten) will meet in the Multipurpose Room-lower level, Heyward Hall. TODAY - God is in charge--God heals Naaman (2Kings 5) Nursery available for younger children. More details & sign-up.

5:00 & 6:30 pm Adult Program  TODAY Service to Others  ("I will seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving my neighbor as myself");   Nursery available.   More details.

5:45 - 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Supper: Menu & reservations details.

6:30 pm Adult Program  Nursery available. More details.

Chancel Choir Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Music Room (all are welcome)

Thursday, March 18

Knitting Group Thursdays at 12 noon in the Library.

Tweenagers (social/educational group for women of all ages) will meet Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 pm. Topic: Stained Glass Windows – part 2 – Everyone had so much fun doing part 1, we will continue.  Contact Cathy Bourne (743-9887) for meeting location.

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Don't forget. . .

A Letter from Bishop-Elect Waldo: Read

UTO Spring Ingathering: March 21

Contribute to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti: info

Wednesday Night Suppers: Menus & reservations

Easter Flowers for the church: Order Now

Holy Week Worship Schedule: Details

Mental Illness Support & Education: Details

Youth Summer Mission Trips 2010: Ecuador & HomeWorks

 

 

 

Operation Love to Haiti

St. John's will be collecting the following items to be shipped directly to Haiti. A collection box will be in the Barr Center lobby.  Click here to learn more about this project.

Urgent Needs

•  Packaged food (rice, beans, granola bars, peanut butter)

•  Disinfectants & sanitizers

•  Tents of any size & high quality

•  Tarps of all sizes

•  New shoes, good for walking

•  First aid kits

•  Blankets

•  Towels & washcloths

•  Personal hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, shampoo)

•  Flashlights and batteries (hand-crank version good)

•  Generators

No clothing now or glass containers.