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Saint John's Episcopal Church, La Verne

February 13, 2011

The three newly planted cherry trees, a gift of Yusao and Yukiko Eguwa, will be dedicated to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for friendship, healing prayer and the life and witness of Bruce Hillam this Sunday, February 13 at 9:15 a.m.

Community Meal

as part of living into our

ReVision statements, our first Community Meal is this Wednesday,

February 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP in Vicenti Hall

This month the Chef is Mother Kelli Grace and the menu is

Build-Your-Own-Baked-Potato

Each month a group or ministry at Saint John's will host a dinner open to everyone at Saint John's as well as anyone from the community (we want to especially welcome college students from the near by colleges). We will try to provide some kind of live music or entertainment each month as well. La Verne Wallace is co-coordinating this ministry. Look for her to ask your group which month you will prepare a meal!

Do you know of some local talent who would be interested in performing at a community meal? Let KGK+ know!

Mission Trip

Spring Break Mission Trip

April 1-5, 2011

Open to all- 16 years & older

Informational meeting Today

February 13th at 4:00 p.m.

Vicenti Hall. All are welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: The mission trip has been rerouted-we will not be going to Mexico. Come find out how and where we will reach out with God's love to those in need.

50th Anniversary Celebration Plans

Saint John's Night @ Chili's, La Verne

February 22nd - 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take the night off for cooking and support Saint John's at the same time. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Chili's Restaurant in La Verne will donate 15% of the sales we bring in that night. Just present the coupon (now available in Vicenti Hall) when you pay and Saint John's benefits. Chili's is located on the west side of the Edward's Theater complex at 1912 Foothill Boulevard in La Verne. Proceeds to benefit the 50th Anniversary celebration. For more information, see Kathy Head.

50th Anniversary Weekend

May 21-22, 2011

A grand celebration will take place the weekend of May 21-22, so SAVE THE DATE. Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce will be with us that day as our preacher and celebrant. Which means we will have confirmations that Sunday! Please speak to KGK+ if you are interested in formal membership in the Episcopal Church via the sacrament of Confirmation.

If you have pictures, old bulletins, or other items that can be scanned or digitized for the 50^th anniversary video and memory book, please bring them to the office clearly marked with your name and "For 50^th Celebration". If it's already in electronic media, even better! Simply email them to

office@stjohnslaverne.org

Scott Miasano will be making a video for the 50th anniversary and would like to do "on camera" interviews with several members of the congregation. Look for sign ups soon.

Career Crossroads

Meets this Sunday, February 13

following the 10:00 service

A fellowship for those who are unemployed or who are at a turning point in their careers. The group meets after the 10 a.m. Service on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. It is a time of prayer, mutual support, discovering skill sets and interview tools, and sharing. Please see Deacon Barrett or Vashti Major-Bliss for more details.

Sharing a meal

Prepare and Deliver a Meal for Our House

At the Inland Valley Hope shelter

Febraury 20 4:00 p.m.

The Youth Group will be preparing and delivering a meal to the Our House shelter on February 20th as a part of their response to the issues of poverty and hunger. All are welcome to join them in this venture. The goal is to provide dinner for Our House once each month.

The Congregation is asked to donate the resources needed for this project: a signup sheet for either monetary or food donations is in Vicenti Hall. Please see Jana Milhon-Martin for more info.

Brown Bag Lunches a huge hit

Thanks to Bishop's Committee members past and present and the Sunday School, Saint John's delivered 50 brown bag lunches to Our House at Inland Valley Hope Partners last Sunday. The Sunday School will be making bag lunches for Our House each first Sunday of the month. You can help keep this ministry vital by donating "the fixins" for the lunches. Each month we need bread, lunch meats and cheese, and fresh fruit. Every few months we will need to resupply the chips, granola bars, bags, and such.

To Walk Where Jesus Walked

THE HOLY LAND May 2-14, 2011

A Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine and Jordon

A chance to walk in the Jesus Stories you have heard all your life. A chance to stand where others stood to hear the Sermon on the Mount. A chance to walk the Via Delarosa in Jerusalem and pray at the Church of the Holy Nativity in Bethlehem.

BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE

See KGK+ for more information

Sunday Plans

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

9:15 a.m. Dedication of Cherry Trees

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

12:00 noon Bishop's Committee

12:00 noon Career Crossroads

4:00 p.m. Youth Group and Mission Trip Information Meeting

6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer with Communion