St. John's Donations Mean A Merrier Christmas for Children and Families at Cornerstone Kids, Metropolitan Ministries, and Alpha House 

A huge amount of toys were donated to Cornerstone Kids and Metropolitan Ministries, and boxes and boxes of diapers to Alpha House this holiday season by St. John's.  The joint Church/School drives were a big success and meant that the bare shelves at Met Min were filled, while our friends at Cornerstone Kids received just what they wanted for the holiday. Below is just a portion of what was donated, the gifts from our School's Middle Division. Thanks to all who were so generous!

New Year's Holiday Office Schedule

Notice of Annual Meeting 

Men's Ministry: Tuesday, January 7, 6:00 p.m.

Join us on Tuesday, January 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a very special Men's Ministry meeting as we welcome speaker Mark Merrill, president and founder of Family First.  Family First is a widely respected national non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the family. Family First promotes principles for building marriages and raising children through three successful programs.  Mark is also the co-founder, with Tony Dungy, of All Pro Dad.  Click here to see Mark's full bio.

We will also have our usual fine dining!  For this month only, RSVP to Ron Walker at rwalker@walkerbrands.com if you plan to attend so we can get a count for food.

Also, mark your calendar for February 4 at 6:00 p.m. when the Men's Ministry hosts Jay Crouse, author and men's ministry expert!

Parish Offices Closed Today 

Parish Offices Close at Noon Today 

Contemporary Women's Bible Study: No Meeting

Parish Offices Closed Today 

Women's Mid Morning Bible Study

Men's Ministry

We will also have our usual fine dining!  For this month only, RSVP to Ron Walker at www.rwalker@walkerbrands.com if you plan to attend so we can get a count for food.

Men's Thursday Interactive Bible Study and Luncheon

On Thursday, January 9, at 11:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room, the Rev. Eric Kahl, rector of St. Mary's, will facilitate the discussion on Love as part of the group's new series on The Fruits of the Spirit.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to mkconstcorp@aol.com if you would like to partake.

Safeguarding God's Children

This training is required by the Diocese of Southwest Florida for everyone who works with children or youth (Sunday School teachers, assistants, nursery personnel, youth ministers), eucharistic visitors, clergy, church staff, and vestry members. Once you take the original class, your certification is active for five years and then can be renewed via a brief online review program.

The training will take place at Lamb of God Episcopal Lutheran Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967-6217 on Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To register, contact Wendy Smith at Church Office (239) 267-3525 Ext. 223 or e-mail Wendy@lambofgodchurch.net

Annual Parish Meeting, Parish Breakfast, and Sandwich Sunday 

Please join us for the annual meeting of the parish in Rudisill Parish Hall on January 19, at 11:15 a.m. following a combined service at 10:00 a.m.  At this meeting, the parish finances and annual report will be reviewed.  The vestry has been frozen by the Bishop, therefore there will not be vestry elections at this meeting.  We will also have a Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday on this day.  Thanks to our Sandwich Sunday hosts, the Morales family!