WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS 
FROM 
ST. JOHN'S

January 17-23, 2018


Saturdays
5pm
Holy Eucharist
Rite II with Hymns
Nave



Sundays
7:30am
Holy Eucharist
Rite I with Hymns
Nave

9:00am
Holy Eucharist 
Rite II with Choirs
Nave

11:15am
Holy Eucharist 
Rite II with 
Contemporary Music
Parish Hall
Sunday Education



10:15am
Adult Education
Discovering Our Faith
Children's Education
(ages 3 through 5th grade)
Youth Education
(6th-12th grade)

Room 204/205

1st floor classrooms

3rd floor classrooms


Our goal for this class is to create a safe space where we can question our answers, as well as find our answers to some of the deeper questions of what it means to be a follower of Jesus in an Episcopal context. This the class will run  Sunday mornings through April 8th.
SAVE THESE DATES:

 "Lectio Divina: Praying & Reading Holy Scriptures" Beginning Wednesday, January 24 (Rm 208), 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m. , we will gather each week to be prayerfully and slowly immersed in Holy Scripture using the ancient approach of lectio divina (holy reading). Guided by the Spirit and openness to one another, lectio divina forms and informs the whole person. If you have any questions, please contact Brad Smith+, bsmith@saintjohns-charlotte.org.
 
Lenten Wednesdays - "Passion for Pilgrimage: Notes for the Journey Home" by Alan Jones.  Orthodox in spirit and stressing the inner journey of faith rather than doctrinal formulas, Alan Jones shares thoughtful reflections that  explore the spiritual meaning of Lent, the Crucifixion, and Easter. Together we will be probe a faith born in "the collision of two passions--our passion for God and God's passion for us." Wednesdays,  Feb. 21-March 21, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Rm. 204/205.  If you have any questions, please contact Brad Smith+, bsmith@saintjohns-charlotte.org.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB - Beta Version! Never been in a book club?  No problem!  Haven't read a book in a long time?  No problem! Not ready for a long-term commitment?  No problem!
 
Come and join us for the Wednesday Night Book Club -Beta Version!  We will meet once, on  February 7th during the Wednesday Night dinner, to talk about A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.  We hope you will grab a copy, enjoy the read, and come talk about it with friendly people.  (And maybe if we like it, we'll talk about the prospects for reading another book.)
Retreat Planning Team - Have you ever done event planning?  Brainstormed great ideas?  Helped an idea become a reality?  Then we may have an opportunity for you!  The parish is forming a leadership team to plan and execute a retreat weekend for up to 100 people on April 27-29.  Ideally we will have 6-8 people from across the parish to help with this effort.  If this is something you would like to learn more about, please contact Matt Williams here at the church.  
EYC This Week
5:00pm - Jr. EYC
6:30pm - EYC Dinner (menu: chicken alfredo, salad, pie)
7:00pm - Sr. EYC
 
Fill the Bowl Hunger Event
We will begin sign-ups for Fill the Bowl THIS Sunday at EYC!  Last year 90 students helped fundraise over $51,000.00 for The Lunch Project.  Our lock-in event where we fast, sleep in cardboard boxes, and do service projects will be Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd.  Please contact Jillianne Booth with any questions.      
 
Student Leadership Team Meeting
All 6th - 12th graders are invited to be a part of planning what happens at EYC. Our next meeting is set for Sunday, January 21st at 12:30 PM.  A pizza lunch will be provided! 
 
Room in the Inn Laundry
Join us Thursday night at 6:15pm and bring money for dinner!  Just 11 more chances to do laundry or earn service hours!
 
Bishops' Ball
One Body, Many Hearts
February 23, 2018 - February 25, 2018
Camp Walter Johnson
Denton, NC
Bishops' Ball is a weekend full of activities and workshops designed to help youth explore their spirituality.  Youth will also have a chance to meet our new Bishop!  Also, during Bishops' Ball, youth throughout our diocese will be foot loose as they dance to raise money for Episcopal Relief and Development  Hurricane Relief!  Bishops' Ball is for both middle and high school youth! Register ONLINE at http://www.dionc.org/digital_faith/events/3174983. Questions???  Please contact Justin Mullis or Jennifer Mullis!
Wednesday night dinner on January 17th  from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The menu will be  meatball & Italian subs, fries, onion rings, salad & strawberry shortcake.

All are welcome without a reservation, but calling the church office or signing up for your reservation helps Janie prepare the right amount of food.
Want to see what is going on at SJE this week? Click on the link below!
DONATIONS WANTED: St. John's parishioners have been very generous for some time in providing clothing and household goods for individuals who have a sudden financial crisis and need a special boost to help them get back on their feet. Check out your closets and storage bins....find items you or your family will no longer need. Help fill the need of those who, because of unforeseen circumstances, are in crisis. The gray barrel at the Sunday School entrance is waiting. Won't you help fill it??
Wow! St. John's has so much heart! During last week's cold snap, our ECW was contacted by Merry Oaks Elementary School about a need for coats for several of their children. Thanks to your generosity, we delivered over 30 coats and many more hats and gloves!! Not only did we meet the immediate need but the school now has extra winter gear for other children, too. THANK YOU!
Most of our volunteer spots have been filled, but we do have a few openings left, especially for overnight hosts.  Here are the jobs for which we still need your help:
 
Overnight Hosts spend the evening with our guests to make sure they have a restful evening.  We need two people on March 8 and March 29, and one person on February 1, March 1 and March 22.
 
Dinner Hosts provide, prepare, and serve a hot meal to our guests.  We need one family to help on March 29.
 
Laundry Teams pick up the sheets, towels, and sweat suits used by our guests and clean them for use the following week.  We need help with laundry on March 8.

If you can help with one of these jobs please go to our Sign-Up Genius page.  If you want to find out more about ways you can help, please contact Janice at 704-351-1577 or at janicestafford@parkerpoe.com or Carol at 704-641-1916 or at carol@fortenberrylambert.com.  

For those interested in learning more about ending homelessness and the Urban Ministry Center's role in that work, the UMC sponsors very informative "Lunch and Learn" events at the Center from 12-1.  Here are the dates currently scheduled:  January 24, February 22, March 21, April 26, and May 23.  Lunch is served, so please send your RSVP to Lauren Cranford at lcranford@urbanministrycenter.org so they will save at seat at the table for you!
Whew!! What an NFL Season!!! The Panthers are out of the Super Bowl...but you can be in the middle of a special Super Bowl event!!!
 

Help make Super Bowl Sunday (February 4) special for yourself and 50-60 clients of the Charlotte Men's Shelter.  St. Johns will again be hosting a Super Bowl party during the big game. You can help in any of these ways:

1. help to staff the event, 
2. bring or donate "tailgate" style food (chili, or any comfort food, is especially welcome!),
3. help organize or donate clothing. 

Stop by the sign up booth in Tilson Hall between the 9:00 and 11:15am services, or contact John Patrick at 704-299-1775 or 1john.patrick@gmail.com to learn more. 

This promises to be our biggest event ever, and we can really use your help!

End of Season Winter Sale going on now in The Parish Shop!
Come by this Sunday for the best selection!

Hours:
Sunday- 8:30-11:30
Wednesday- 10:30-12:30
Wednesday Evening- 5-7 (first Wednesday of the month)
Free Gift Wrapping/Credit Cards accepted/Like us on Facebook
*All proceeds from The Parish Shop go to benefit St John outreach programs*