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Mary Mueller
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| This Week at St. John's | Feb. 13 - Feb. 20, 2011 |
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Pictures by Jacque Warming from Creating in Community 2011
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What's Happening This Sunday
► Altar Flowers are given this weekend by Gary Braga in memory of Nancy Braga on her Valentine Day birthday.
► Sunday School: See below for room information
► Breakfast Club (7th-9th Grade) at 9:55 am - Room 307
► Chamber Orchestra at 9:55 am - MPR - 3rd Floor
► Brass Quartet Rehearsal at 9:55 am - Le Chambre du Vent
► Adult Forum at 10:00 am in Room 8 - Sandy Hoenigs - The Joy of Forgiveness
► J.I.F. (Journeys in Faith (9th-12th Grade) at 5:30 pm - Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
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| Weekly Calendar | |
Monday, February 14
Eagle Call Deadline
9:00 am Hardanger Group - Neumann
5:30 pm St. John's Networking - Gateway Mkt MLK
Tuesday, February 15
9:30 am Quilting - Room 308
5:00 pm Congregational Council - Neumann
5:30 pm Centering Prayer - Chapel
Wednesday, February 16
6:30 am Souljourners - Weertz
9:00 am Investment Ministry - Valbracht
12:05 pm Midweek Music - Lyric Winds - Sanctuary
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch II - Off Site
12:35 pm Midweek Music Lunch - Weertz
5:30 pm Beloved Community Meal - Weertz
6:10 pm Beloved Community Worship - Weertz
6:30 pm Confirmation Class - MPR, DDI, 307
6:30 pm Adult Education - Neumann
6:30 pm Kisasa Choristers - Fuller Music Room
6:30 pm KIDZ @ SJLC - Room 5
6:30 pm Joyful Noise - Room 7
6:40 pm Cantorei - Choir Loft
7:30 pm Cathedral Choir - Choir Loft
Thursday, February 17
11:30 am Lunch Bunch I - Off Site
3:30 pm ASAP - Rooms 7/205/208/209
3:30 pm ASAP - Weertz, Elevator Lobby 3rd Fl.
5:45 pm WIRED Yoga - Fireside Lounge
Friday, February 18
5:00 pm Night Out - Plaza Lanes
6:30 pm Serving at Central Iowa Shelter
Saturday, February 19
8:30 am Saturday AM Bible Study - Rod Snavely
(277-1301) or Ellen Fisher (274-5236)
9:30 am Altar Guild - Room 8
5:00 pm Worship - Chapel
6:30 pm Serving at Central Iowa Shelter
7:00 pm Doane College Choir Concert - Sanctuary
Sunday, February 20
7:45 am Worship - Sanctuary
8:45 am Worship - Sanctuary
9:55 am Sunday School - Chapel
9:55 am Breakfast Club - Room 307
9:55 am Brass Quartet Rehrsl - Le Chambre du Vent
9:55 am Chamber Orchestra - MPR 3rd Floor
10:00 am Adult Forum - Dr. Mark Mattes - Room 8
10:00 am WIRED Service/Learning - Fireside
11:00 am Worship - Sanctuary
2:00 pm WIRED Cooking Class - Penzey's Spices
4:30 pm DMARC Soup Supper - WDM Christian Ch.
5:30 pm Journey's in Faith - Windsor Heights LC |
| Children's Ministry |  All kids are invited to Sunday School to hear and explore the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. Age 3 years meet in room 5, Preschool-room 6, Kindergarten-room 7, first through sixth grade start in the chapel, then move to their classrooms on 2nd floor. |
| Small Groups & Christian Involvement |  ► WIRED-Women Interested in Renewal, Education and Discovery: - Yoga-Class held every Thursday, February 10-March 24, 5:45 pm at St. John's in the Fireplace Lounge;
- Cooking-Sunday, February 20, 2:00 pm, meet at Penzey's Spices on University, WDM
- Service/Learning-Sunday, February 20, 10:00 am in the Fireplace Lounge;
- Women's Night Out-Monday, February 21, 5:30 pm at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse for beverage and planning, then to Fleur Cinema for a movie;
- Book Discussion-Saturday, February 26th, 9:30 am at Caribou Coffee on Ingersoll; book to discuss: The Faith Club by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, & Priscilla Warner (3 mothers from 3 faiths: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.)
► St. John's Networking Group, Monday, February 14, 5:30 pm, Gateway Market on MLKing, Contact Ellen Fisher if questions, 274-5236 or Ellenfisher123@yahoo.com. ► NIGHT OUT: The next night out will be Friday, February 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Plaza Lanes on Douglas. Join us for bowling and a bite to eat. Childcare will be available 4:45 - 8:00 pm at the church nursery. Respond to one of the Facilitators: Amy Wallman Madden, hope2_amy@yahoo.com or 255-3109, or Rachel Corron, rpcorron@gmail.com (313-6645) ► Wii Tournament and Soup Cook-Off: Practice your Wii skills and join others at St. John's for a Wii Tournament followed by a Soup Cook-off on Sunday, February 27th beginning at 3:00 pm. Think about entering the Soup Cook-Off whether you enter the Wii tournament or not (you just need to bring a large crockpot size of soup-any kind). Three judges will determine the winner and everyone will enjoy the soups for supper. Signups in the lounge this weekend. This event is for all ages from children to grandparents. Enjoy the camaraderie and try your luck at a Wii game! ► EAGLES: The O.W.L.S. program at Jester Park Lodge that was cancelled due to bad weather on February 1 may be rescheduled. Watch for more information. ► Couples/Singles Group: The February event is to take part in the Wii Tournament and Soup Cook-Off of February 27. Sign up in the lounge. |
| In Concert |  The Doane College Choir under the direction of Kurt Runestad will be performing along with ensembles from St. John's on Saturday February 19th at 7:00 p.m. While less well known in Iowa than our Lutheran colleges, Doane has established a fine choral program under conductors trained at Lutheran schools! St. John's Cathedral Choir and Cantorei will be joining the Doane singers for several numbers. |
| Youth Fundraising Auction |  SUPER, AWESOME DONATIONS needed as soon as possible for the youth fundraising auction, An Evening in Wonderland. The auction will be held @ St. John's on Friday, March 4th from 6:00-9:00 pm. We need awesome things to auction off, so if you have something you would like to donate contact Megan Clausen (meganc@stjohnsdsm.org or 243.7691). |
| WELCA Update |  With the hope that the congregation will want to participate, the WELCA invites you to learn about the Harbor of Hope. The Harbor of Hope accommodates 24 men and serves as an addiction recovery center. As a placement option for the Drug Court participants, it provides an environment for positive growth, mutual respect, hope and solutions that become a blueprint for a successful drug-free life. The executive director is Andy Anderson known to many of us as a long time St. John's member and our evening security person for a number of years. Andy requires the residents to be accountable to a weekly support group, respect a curfew, be employed or seeking work. Residents pay a modest rental fee, are expected to participate in financial training and other expectations for building a more productive and responsible lifestyle. The values the Harbor and Andy proclaim are relationships, responsibility and renewal (harborofhopeiowa.com). For the month of February, WELCA boxes marked Harbor of Hope will be in the reception area and the hallway across from the Chapel. Especially useful are cleaning products: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, toilet bowl cleaner and shower cleaner are items that would be appreciated. |
| Stained Glass Hearts | |
 We honor those we love on St. Valentine's Day. What better way to honor your loved one than with a gift that also touches the hearts and lives of the world's poorest people? This seven-year project has generated proceeds to build 15 water wells in Africa. We ask for the support of St. John's worshippers once more. Handmade stained glass hearts are $8 each and will be sold before and after all worship services on February 12th & 13th. Proceeds will be shared by the African well project and the Coalition in Support of Hungry Children, which is working to eliminate childhood hunger in Greater Des Moines by 2015. What a blessed way to celebrate the spirit and example of St. Valentine. Direct questions to Angie Larson at 240-1643.
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| Food Pantry Soup Supper |  The 5th Annual Food Pantry Soup Supper is Sunday, February 20th at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Parkway. The supper is from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. and will feature chili, chicken noodle and vegan garden vegetable soups. Cost is $10.00 per person and you will receive a free ceramic bowl, created by local artists, while supplies last. For tickets or information, see Nancy Gooding or Deb Anderson or call 277-6969 for tickets. www.dmreligious.org. |
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Peace,
Scott LaBlanc
Director of Parish Operations
businessoffice@stjohnsdsm.org
515-243-7691 x. 113 |
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