SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE
SCHEDULE:
5/5: Last Day Celebration!
TEACHERS NEEDED!
Thank you for helping when you are able!
Lead Teachers: LEAD TEACHERS
Classroom Helpers: Classroom Helpers
GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST
Order by May 7, 2024
Help Decorate St. John’s this Pentecost with an 8″ Geranium Plant! Order here!
SALAD LUNCHEON
Thursday, May 9, 2024
St. John’s Annual Salad Luncheon will be on Thursday, May 9. Come for a delicious salad meal (variety of salads) from deviled eggs, vegetable salads, fruit salads, pasta salads, and potato salads. Of course, we have cookies and bars for desserts, too! All are invited – Bring your friends. A short musical program will follow the meal. There will be an express line for those who have to return to work right away, a carry-out line, as well as the sit-down meal, where you can socialize with your old and new friends. Ticket price is $10.00.
SWANSON UPDATE
For the week of April 28-May 3: Home addition and Spring weather: By this time, we hope that the home addition project can resume. It was framed-out last year. Now it’s time to open it up, add heating ducts, sheet rock, flooring, etc. If it’s warm enough, Melissa will begin planting the flower and vegetable gardens. Let the fun begin! Pray for remodeling decisions, resources and thankful hearts!
This will be our last weekly prayer update for 2024. We still covet your prayers and will send out a newsletter with photos soon. Or take a peek at all the photos in our “Swanson Update” group on Facebook. Thank you again for standing with us in prayer. Enjoy the new life of Spring and spread the word. He is alive!
‘LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS’ SMALL GROUP
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Where: Fireside Room, St. John’s
If you missed out on this small group in January, now’s your chance to attend! See the SignUp board near the Praise Room doors – be sure to leave your email address! Pastor Ellen will follow up with instructions for you to complete an assessment before the start of the first group gathering.
ST. JOHN’S REALLY BIG SALE
Saturday, May 18, 2024
See the Signup Board to volunteer for this Fundraising Event! Thank you!
Donations will be accepted on Thursday, May 16, from 8 am-2 pm and Friday, May 17, from 8 am-7 pm. All items should be pre-priced.
Sorry, but we cannot accept the following:
Adult clothing, Bedding (unless new), TVs, computers, monitors, youth or infant furniture, or car seats.
Questions? Please contact the church office at 608.291.4311
YOUTH PIZZA SALE
Order now through Sunday, May 19, 2024
Those attending the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer in New Orleans are taking orders for handmade 12-inch pizzas with thin crust and an edge – the cheese used comes from a Wisconsin dairy. Pizza choices are cheese, sausage and/or pepperoni. Orders can be placed after worship, through Sunday, May 19. Pizzas will be ready for pickup after the Saturday & Sunday services on June 1 & 2. You can bake them right away or freeze for later use.
GODS WORK OUR HANDS SUNDAY
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Community Life Team is hosting GODS WORK OUR HANDS SUNDAY, on May 19. There will be 3 projects (see the signup board, please!) to help us reach out to our local community! Wear your St. John’s T-shirt and Join In!
CARD MAKING
This project will be led by Barbara Carter. Cards will be created in between the worship services that Sunday.
OREGON YOUTH CENTER
Cleaning assistance and light, outdoor landscaping has been requested by the leaders at the Youth Center. This project begins at 12:00pm, and will be led by Brenda Cuta.
OREGON AREA FOOD PANTRY
The folks at the pantry have a mulching project for us! This project will begin at 12:30pm, and is led by Dana Hoffmann. Bring your work gloves!
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK
Saturday, June 1, 2024
St. John’s Property Team is having an outdoor projects day on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Tools and supplies will be available, but if you can bring any of the items below, it is much appreciated.
- Paint brush, sandpaper / sander
- Shovel, tamper, broom
- Rake, weeder, branch trimmer
MALLARD DUCK POND OUTING
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Join us as we head to a night at the Mallards Duck Pond! Wear your St. John’s T-shirt and Join Us!
Gates Open: 5:05 PM
First Pitch: 6:05 PM
Watch for more details and a sign-up to come soon! Sponsored by Community Life Team