| December Artists of the Month |  | |
Photo by S.LaBlanc
Members of St. John's Photography Small Group are sharing their talents in Weertz Fellowship Hall during December. This group meets monthly to share photos, learn techniques and encourage each other. Find out more. |
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| This Week at St. John's | Dec. 26 -Jan. 2, 2011 |
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What's Happening This Sunday
► There is no Sunday School.
► Coffee Fellowship following worship in Neumann. |
| Weekly Calendar | |
Monday, December 27
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 28
9:30 am WELCA Board Meeting - Kitchen, Room 8
5:30 pm Centering Prayer
Wednesday, December 29
6:30 am Souljourners - Weertz
Thursday, December 30
No Events Scheduled
Friday, December 31 - Office Closed
12 Noon SJLC @ Connection Café
Saturday, January 1 - New Year's Day
5:00 pm Worship - Chapel
Sunday, January 2
7:45 am Worship - Sanctuary
8:45 pm Worship - Sanctuary
10:00 am Sunday School Kristal Bell Event - Sanctuary
11:00 am Worship - Sanctuary
12:15 pm Rainbow Ministry Team - Rose Holm |
| December 24 - 26 Worship Schedule |  December 24, 5:00 p.m.
Children's Service
Enjoy familiar carols and a dramatic reenactment of the nativity story.
December 24, 8:30 p.m.
Candlelight Communion Service
December 24, 11:00 p.m.
Candlelight Carol Service
Featuring our Cathedral Choir, Strings, Winds & Organ.
December 25, 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Day Service
December 26, 10:00 a.m. First Sunday after Christmas |
| Holiday Office Hours |  ► Please note that in December the office will close at noon on Thursday, the 23rd and open on Tuesday the 28th at 9:00 am. Over New Year's, the office will be closed December 31 and reopen January 4 at 9:00 am. |
| Children's Ministry |  ► Sunday, Jan. 2 at 10:00-Join the Sunday School Classes as they play Christmas Carols on the Kristal Bells (Sanctuary).
► Sunday, Jan. 9 at 10:00-Epiphany Follow the Star Family Event. Meet in the chapel to receive a Magi Passport and a constellation map that will lead you to the best gift of all!!! |
| Small Groups & Christian Involvement | 
► WIRED Gathering: Join us for a luncheon and program called "Get a Grip on Clutter & Chaos: Organize to Optimize Your Workday". At the WIRED gathering on Sunday, January 23, Pam Woods, a Certified Professional Organizer®, will share an easy process to organize your work area whether it's in a corporate office, small business or your home. This program is perfect for anyone who is challenged by clutter and chaos. It will be held at the Rasmussen Center on the Grand View University Campus beginning 12:30 p.m. with a luncheon and program ending by 3:00 p.m. Registration fee is $20 (which includes lunch and the program.) Register at www.stjohnsdsm.org/Ministries/WIRED or by signing up in the narthex between services on January 9th and 16th. You don't want to miss this exciting opportunity to make your days less chaotic, and to enjoy lunch with friends.
► WIRED Women's Night Out: Mark your calendars for Monday, January 10, for the first "Night Out." We will get together to talk about ideas for future "Nights Out," then attend a movie at the Fleur Theater. We'll let you know the first part of January what time and place to meet when the movie schedule is out.
► Photography small group is displaying their photos in Weertz Fellowship Hall the month of December. This group meets monthly to share photos, learn techniques and encourage each other. Their interests in photography go from snapshots of family to attempts at producing items of "art." The show demonstrates the variety of interests and techniques their members use. If you have an interest in participating in St. John's photography small group, please contact Rod Snavely at rsnavely@aol.com.
► NIGHT OUT: The next night out will be Friday, February 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Join us for bowling & a bite to eat (location to be announced.) Childcare available 4:45 - 8:00 pm at the church nursery. Mark your calendars & watch for more information. Facilitators: Amy Wallman Madden (hope2_amy@yahoo.com or 255-3109) or Rachel Corron (rpcorron@gmail.com or 313-6645).
► SAVE THE DATE: Mark Sunday, February 27th on your calendars for the 2nd bi-annual Wii Tournament and Soup Cook-off to be held at St. John's beginning at 3:00 pm.This event is for all ages from children to grandparents. Enjoy the camaraderie and try your luck at a Wii game! |
| WELCA Update |  ► The Mitten Tree is in the Lounge through Jan. 9. Bring any size gloves, mittens, caps and scarves. They will be distributed to homeless shelters, schools and low income residents. Gloves in adult sizes are especially needed. |
| A Year End Reminder |  ► Any 2010 contributions, including stock gifts, must be post marked by 12/31/2010. If you have any questions please call 243-7691 and ask to speak with someone in the financial office. When giving stock please notify the finance office at financeoffice@stjohnsdsm.org prior to giving the stock. |
| Nordic Choir to Perform in Clive |  ► Luther College Nordic Choir, one of the top college choirs in the nation, will present a concert at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan 16, at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Ave. The choir will perform sacred choral works. Freewill offering. |
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Next week we will not have a weekly email update. Please watch www.stjohnsdsm.org for any new information or the weekly annoucements that will be available on January 2nd. Have a happy and safe holiday season.
Peace,
Scott LaBlanc
Director of Parish Operations
businessoffice@stjohnsdsm.org
515-243-7691 x. 113 |
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