What's Happening This Sunday
► Independence Day...Happy Fourth of July!!
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► Monday, July 5
Office Closed in Honor of Independence Day
► Tuesday, July 6
9:00 am Labyrinth - Fireside Lounge
10:00 am Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Room 8
5:30 pm Centering Prayer - Chapel
6:30 pm SLJC Gardening - Schuler/Snavely Residence
► Wednesday, July 7
6:30 am Souljourners - Weertz
1:00 pm Middle School: The Faithful Artist - Room 209
6:00 pm Middle School Service Trip Mtg - Neumann
► Thursday, July 8
3:00 pm Middle School Book Club - Ritual Café
5:30 pm Serenity Seekers - Neumann
► Friday, July 9
8:00 pm Family Movie Night - North Parking Lot/Weertz
► Saturday, July 10
8:30 am Making the Covenant Workshop - Neumann
9:00 am Quilting Bee for LWR - Weertz
10:00 am St. John's Moms - Nursery/Rose Holm
5:00 pm Worship - Chapel
► Sunday, July 11
7:45 am Worship
8:45 am Worship
10:00 am Hospitality Mtg - Neumann
11:00 am Worship
4:00 pm Baby Shower for Gemechisa & Demi
- Neumann
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Creating a Culture of Thanksgiving at
St. John's...
► "There are few things that will build up a congregation more than having a culture of thanksgiving." (Ask, Thank, Tell, p. 104) How true!! While we grow in a life of thanksgiving to God for all that God has given us in Christ and continues to entrust to us for the sake of the world, let's also grow in thanking one another! Is there someone at St. John's whom you would like to thank for sharing their particular talents with you or the entire congregation? Is there someone who has made you feel particularly welcome and valued? Please pick up a no-cost card & envelope from the "thank you basket" at the Welcome Center and use it to jot a note of thanks this week! (And if you need help with a name and/or address, don't hesitate to ask one of the pastors or other staff for assistance!) Thank you!!
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Small Groups &
Christian Involvement
► The Gardening Group is meeting on Tuesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm at the home of Kelly Schuler and Rod Snavely, 4411 Franklin, in Beaverdale. Their gardens have interesting landscaping touches and unique artwork and lots of annuals and perennials. Please join us!
► Networking group is meeting Monday, July 12, 5:30 pm Contact Ellen Fisher, ellenfisher123@yahoo.com for location.
► EAGLES will be taking a day trip to Albia on Wednesday, July 14. Gather at church at 8:00 a.m. to car pool. The group will visit the Mouse Trap Factory at 9:45 AM for a tour. Other attractions are the museum, turn of the century Bates apartment, and walk around the Victorian Square. Contact Margaret Townsend if you plan to attend: 274-0962 or mtownsend1@mchsi.com.
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St. John's Moms
► St. John's Moms is collecting DVD's, games, books, craft items, scrapbooking supplies, etc. - items that would help occupy the hours of some very long days for expectant moms on bedrest at Iowa Methodist. Look for drop off boxes at the front desk and Fireside Lounge. A list of suggested items will be posted on the collection boxes. For more information please contact Kirsten LaBlanc at 491-0907 or Rachel Corron at 313-6645.
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Children's Ministries
► Sunday School (2010-2011) registrations are available on the table outside the chapel and on our website.
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Friends of ASAP!
► ASAP needs your help. Can you lend a hand at Summer Arts Camp? Come join us for one week of fun and lively hands-on arts experiences for kids in the 50314 neighborhood on Des Moines' near-north side. Here are the details: Summer Arts Camp takes place in Evelyn K. Davis Park the week of August 9-13 (Monday through Friday). Walkup registration and studio set-up are from 12:30 to 1:00 Studio 1 is 1:00 to 1:50 Studio 2 is 2:00 to 2:50. There is no culminating event, as studio activities produce work that can be taken home each day. We need studio assistants who work side by side with the kids under the instruction of the teaching artists, as well as administrative help and floaters to assist me with registration, making signage and nametags, and other duties. Please contact Michelle Bolton King (michelle@asap-dsm.org; 515-770-3380, www.asap-dsm.org) if you can volunteer for all or part of the week of August 9. We would love to have your help!
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Nursery Assistant Wanted!
St. John's is seeking a Part-Time Nursery Assistant. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and enjoy working with children! Available hours are 8:30-12:15 Sunday mornings and 6-9 on Wednesday nights. Occasional other shifts may be available during church events. There is some flexibility with schedules. Please contact Amber Jackson-Elwer at 515-473-8929 or at Amberbeth22@yahoo.com for more information about this exciting opportunity!
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It's Time to Make Kits
► For Lutheran World Relief! Our goal is 100 Health Kits and 50 Layettes by Rally Sunday, Sept. 12th!! To make this task a little more fun, you are encouraged to participate by bringing the following items on the following dates in July. Another list will appear in the August Eagle Call, and we'll put the kits together at the end of the summer!!
July 3 & 4 Bath-size bars of soap (4-5 oz.) in original wrappings
July 10 & 11 Hand towels & wash cloths (dark color recommended)
July 17 & 18 Adult-size toothbrushes in original packaging & sturdy
combs
July 24 & 25 Receiving blankets (gently used or new), cotton or flannel,
approx. 36 in. x 36 in.
For more information about LWR kits & layettes go to www.lwr.org
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Pictorial Directory
► If you missed picking up your copy of the Pictorial Directory you may get the directory at the receptionist's area during the week or contact Darla Stiles, 243-7691, to make arrangements to pick one up.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
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A center for mission
in the heart of the city.
Saturday Worship
5:00 pm
Sunday Worship
7:45 am, 8:45 am & 11:00 am
Nursery Care Provided
Sunday from 8:30 to Noon
Radio Broadcast Sunday
at 8:30 am on KRNT-1350 AM
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Upcoming Events
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New Membership Class is scheduled for July 25th. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the St. John's community please contact Katie Tippins at 515.243.7691 x. 115 or katiet@stjohnsdsm.org
July 9th at 8:00 p.m. St. John's will have its second of three outdoor movie nights. All are invited to the north parking lot where we will show Ice Age. Concessions will be available, with all proceeds benefiting our Youth Ministry. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and a friend!
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Artist of the Month
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Les Moeller
St. John's Own -
A Man of Many Talents!
When away from his job as St. John's maintenance supervisor, Les spends time with his camera capturing the beauty of nature, including landscapes, plants, flowers, birds and animals. You will also see unique
architectural elements in some of his favorite photos, along with the smiles of his "four fabulous and very
photogenic grandchildren."
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