ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
IN REVERENCE TO GOD, and for the respect of those around you, Please turn off your cell phones and refrain from talking and visiting with friends during the Worship Service. If you need to speak with someone, please do so after the service has ended.
ATTENTION PARENTS: In order for your children to better appreciate our Worship Service, we have a Children's Worship Aid which is tailored to help your children understand today's lesson in an interesting and fun way. Please ask any Usher for a copy.
YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED
Church Office: 631-226-1274
Pastor Tom Taylor, Pastor
Parsonage Phone #631-225-2861
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
9:00 a.m.—3 p.m.
THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES
January 29, 2012– February 5, 2012
TODAY: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Jr. Choir Bake Sale between services
10:00 a.m. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
10:30 Sunday School—HH
11:30 a.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal—HH
6—7 p.m. Confirmation Class
MONDAY: 7:15 p.m. Worship Meeting
TUESDAY: 10—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry
WEDNESDAY: 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sewing Bee—HH
6—7 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY: 10—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry
5—6 p.m. Food Pantry
5—6 p.m. Community Supper
SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service
6:30 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Chinese Auction—HH
SUNDAY: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Sr. LYO Bake Sale between services
YOUTH SUNDAY
11:30 a.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal—HH
6—7 p.m. Confirmation Class
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If you would like someone put on the prayer chain, please call or email Beverly Islinger at 631-661-6283. Her email address is: bevi31@optonline.net or call the church office at 631-226-1274.
NEW MEMBERS CLASSES are starting March 11, 18 & 25. New members will be received on April 15 at the 10:30 am service. Pastor will be holding the classes in his office. If you are interested please call the church office at 226-1274.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES — April 22, April 29 & May 6th from 11:30—12:30 in Sanctuary. First Holy Communion will be celebrated on May 20th at the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Call the church office to register your child.
ARE YOU INTO CRAFTS? The Sewing Bee welcomes all members, non-members and friends on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. If you enjoy crafts, we appreciate your thoughts and ideas. We crochet, knit, quilt, sew, paint and work on plastic. Bring your project or learn a new one. If you feel you can't do anything, we'll find something. Join us for lunch at $2. Last year we turned over $6,000 to our church finances from our Annual Christmas Fair. This included paying $2,400 for the Elevator Contract which has been a Godsend to our members. Please remember that we always appreciate donations of wool, jewelry and other usable items that you may wish to donate. Why not stop by and see what we do? Maybe you'll decide to stay!
MAKING SENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH: ADULT CLASS 8 Sessions beginning Thursday, February 2nd 7:15-8:30 p.m. This is an exciting course that does not require you to have prior knowledge of the Bible. Just bring your questions and openness to talk about matter of faith and life. Course material cost: $13.50. Please RSVP to Deacon Patty McDonnell by Sunday, January 22nd: text or call 631-245-9320 or email pmcdonnell367@gmail.com
THE JUNIOR CHOIR is hosting a bake sale TODAY. Please support the Junior Choir. Donations are welcomed. The money will be used to help defray expenses on their bi-annual trip to NYC. Thank you.
MR. & MRS. CLUB IS HOSTING THE ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION/DINNER on Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Haegert Hall. Cost is $20.00 pp. Please RSVP by January 28 To Ed & Judy McDonald at 225-1962.
THERE WILL BE A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY after the 9:00 am service to discuss moving ahead with the plans to renovate the tower.
COUNCIL MEETING has been CHANGED to February 7 instead of February 14.
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL will be held on Sunday, March 11 from 12:00 noon till 2:00 p.m., in Haegert Hall. Tickets are available. $7.00 per family or $4.00 individual. Please see Emily Kienle.
50 + IS HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON on Tuesday, March 13, 12:00 noon, in Haegert Hall. Come join us for corn beef and cabbage. There will be a guest speaker, Zackery Boyle from Advisors Mtg. Company to discuss reverse mortgages. Suggested donations, $10.00. Please RSVP by March 7, Anna Jaeger 226-0441
THE FOOD PANTRY is in need of volunteers for Friday nights from 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. If you can help please call or email the church office. THE FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED OF JELLO, CHILI BEEFERONI, SPAGETTI-O’S, BEEF STEW, and TOILET PAPER.
St. John's Gift Card Program - 11/27/2011 update
Please stop by the Gift Card table to place your order or pick up the current Merchant List. Check out our NEW MERCHANTS: WALMART, IHOP, COLD STONE CREAMERY, BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY, & FILENE'S BASEMENT! Remember...this is a YEAR-round fundraiser & we can always PRE-order gift cards within 1-2 weeks. Supermarket gift cards are always available for purchase on Sundays, between services @ the Dover St. entrance. You can also contact Traci by phone or email for alternate arrangements. Traci Stevenson (631) 957-5008 or email: SMonster@optonline.net (subject: St. John's Gift Cards). FINANCIAL UPDATE: 4th quarter proceeds for 2011 are $241.75 so far. The 2011 year-to-date total is $958.25.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY
Jan. 30: Worship Committee—7:15 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY
Feb. 2: Sewing Bee—9:30 AM—HH
Feb. 4: Chinese Auction—Mr & Mrs. 6:30 PM HH
Feb. 5: Youth Sunday—Sr. LYO Bake Sale Between Svcs.
Feb. 6: WELCA—9:30 AM—HH
Feb. 7: Council Meeting—7:00 PM
Feb. 8: Ladies Aid Covered Dish—12 PM—HH
Feb. 9: Sewing Bee—9:30 AM—HH
Feb. 11: Men-in-Mission—8:30 AM—HH
Feb. 15: Taize Prayer—7:00 PM—Sanctuary
Feb. 29: Ladies Aid Social—1PM—HH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORT GROUPS AT ST. JOHN’S
Monday, 8:00 p.m.: G.A. & Gam-anon
7:30 p.m.: Emotions Anonymous
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: G.A. & Gam-anon
Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.: Overeaters (OA)
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. TOPS
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: Overeaters (O.A.)
“St. John’s: The gathering place where warm memories are made.”
