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Wednesday Evenings in October | |
| WEDNESDAY EVENING STEWARDSHIP SERIES | |
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5:30 pm
Dinner, Parish Hall
6:00 pm
Programs for All Ages
Nursery Care Available
October 7 Kickoff
October 14 Cursillo Night
October 21 Trivia Night
October 28 St. John's Got Talent!
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Our Annual Talent Show is on October 28th! Come show your talents or enjoy the talents of others. All ages are welcome to participate!
Sign up for the talent show on the bulletin board outside the parish hall or by contacting the church office.
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It's Beans and Rice Week! | |
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Wednesday, September 23
11:00 am, Grocery Bag Packing, Parish Hall
Thursday, September 24
9:00 am, Set-Up; 9:30 am, Distribution, Gordon Drive Covered Entrance
Come on down and lend a hand when you can!
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Touch-A-Truck Volunteer Spots Still Open! | |
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CAN YOU HELP OUT THIS SATURDAY?
HELP NEEDED FOR THE 12:30 TO 2:30 PM SHIFT!
St. John’s is seeking volunteers to support PACT’s Touch-a-Truck free community event on Saturday, September 26, at Ascend Performance Materials, 1050 Chemstrand Avenue.
Church members are needed between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm at the St. John’s tent, where we’ll hand out tattoos to children (and some adults!), candy, and church event cards.
We need your smiles and friendly faces to help greet our community and our neighbors at PACT!
Sign up for one of the available time slots or contact Ann Stewart at 256.303.9758 or jac97nat00@yahoo.com.
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Simply Divine Bake Sale Meetings | |
| Simply Divine season will be here soon! We'll get started with organizational meetings on October 4th and 11th in the Library. Stop by either meeting to learn more about the Bake Sale and all of the ways you can support this annual fundraiser for a local outreach organization. Questions, contact Alex Adams. | |
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Planning Ahead for Trunk or Treat | |
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Looking forward to St. John's Third Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29th! First step: Candy Drive! We go through A LOT of candy at Trunk or Treat! Please donate individually wrapped, snack-sized bags of candy to the marked bins in the Narthex and office hallway.
Decorated Trunk sign-up will open soon! More details coming!
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Theology on Tap-it's back! All are welcome to our informal, weekly gatherings for food and conversation. Look for us at the Brick at our reserved table. | |
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Come celebrate and honor your animal companions and give thanks for their presence! The blessing recognizes our deep connection with animals and the important role they play in our lives.
All animal friends, on a leash or in a carrier, are welcome! And bring a lawn chair for yourself.
We are supporting Decatur Animal Services with a supply drive. Items needed: dry puppy and kitten food, cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, towels, leashes, collars, and animal sponsorships. Please bring donations to the event. DCS appreciates every donation!
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PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR OCTOBER'S MEETING:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15.
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| | 11:00 am Beans and Rice Grocery Bag Packing, Parish Hall | | | | 6:00 pm Women's Book Club, Parish Hall | | | | 9:00 am Beans and Rice Setup; 9:30-11:00 am B&R Distribution, Gordon Drive Entrance | | | | 5:30 pm Theology on Tap, The Brick Deli | | | | 8:30 am-2:30 pm Touch-A-Truck | | | | Roadrunners Outing to Bama Bucks | | | | 5:00 pm Blessing of the Animals, St. John's Back Lawn | | | | 1:oo pm Pastoral Care Meeting, Library | | | | 5:30 pm Stewardship Supper and Program | | | | Cursillo at Camp McDowell | | | | Columbus Day, Church Office Closed | | | | |
1:00 pm Caregivers Gathering, Library
*Please note date change for October
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Look even further ahead with our online calendar | | | | |
OUR CURRENT STUDY IS THE BOOK OF REVELATION | | | | |
Common Ground Community Garden | |
| Indian Blanket Flower is still blooming in the garden along with a few other things. Put this great native on your list for next spring's planting if you don't have it already. Easy to grow, attracts pollinators, and deer resistant. AND it reseeds!! | |
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Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory, thanksgiving, or celebration for people or events important to that day's flower donor. One dedication per Sunday is accepted; flower donations are $75. Please send the completed form with payment to the church office. Contact the office with questions.
Available dates; October 18, 25, November 26, 29, December 20, 27
PAPER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY THE GORDON STREET ENTRANCE OR PRINT ONE BELOW
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