e-Skinny September 14, 2018
  
 
These are four of the smallest professionally done sun-catchers. They are basically how they came out of the original window, cleaned and re-leaded.   
Placed in a window, the iridescent colors are fantastic.  Check out the bigger pieces displayed in the church Narthex this Sunday as a preview of the silent auction coming in October. 
      
         Sunday Services 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Sunday School 9:05 a.m. 
                 
September 16  First day of Sunday School 9:05 a.m.
                          Installation of Teachers both services
                          Entering Sunday School Milestone for 3 year olds   
September 17   6 p.m. stained glass group  
September 19  5 p.m. Wednesday night Suppers
                          5:30 p.m. Carol Choir
                          6:00 Confirmation
                          7:00 Trinity Choir   
September 22   Children's Clothing Swap and Sale  
September 23   Entering Confirmation Milestone both services  
September 24   6 p.m. stained glass group 
                          Book Club  A Man Named Ove by Fredrik Backman  
September 25   Women's Bible Study 
September 26   Wind Ensemble begins  5:30 p.m.  
September 27   Do Day Quilters   
September 30   Congregational Informational meeting 9:15 a.m. 
October 1          6 p.m. stained glass group 
October 3          After school program begins  3:30-5 p.m.
                          Confirmation Fair
October 7         Congregational Informational Meeting 9:15 a.m. 
                          Confirmation Parents meet with Pastor 11:20 a.m. 
October 13       Coats for Kids 
October 14       Confirmation
October 28       New Member Orientation 9:15 a.m. Parish Hall
November 4     New Member Sunday 
November 18   Congregational Meeting and Vote
 
Wednesday Night Supper
September 19: Maid Rites, French Fries, Corn, apple crisp
September 26: Chicken Rice Casserole, Basil Green Beans, Cottage Cheese, Cake
Adults are $4.00/Students $2.00
This meal is for everyone!
(Take out is available)

Adult Sunday School
Begins September 16th
at 9:05 a.m.in the Chapel
Topic: "What Are We Waiting For?"
By Eric Johanningmeier
(Eric will be leading Sunday School September 23 & 30th)
 
AFTER SCHOOL
Begins October 3rd at 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. for Preschool through 5th grade students.Registration will be during Rally Day activities or you can stop in the office!
The St. John bus will be available to pick up kids at the schools.
Cost is $10.00/Registration  
 
Music Opportunities  
TRINITY ÇHOIR: Trinity Choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 pm. We will meet in the Sanctuary. Trinity Choir is open to anyone 7th grade and older. Youth may use singing in choir as service credit hours for Confirmation or Silver Cord hours. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Johanningmeier at 641-330-0963.
CAROL CHOIR: Carol choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 19 at 5:30 pm. They will meet in the Choir Room in the basement. It is open to any child in grades 1-6.
If you have any questions, please contact Erik Hoefer at 641-330-4456.
WIND ENSEMBLE: Wind Ensemble will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 26 at 5:30 pm. Rehearsal will be in the sanctuary. This is open to anyone who plays a wind instrument. You may use playing in Wind Ensemble as service credit hours. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. David Schweizer.
 
 
Stained Glass Information and Workshops   
       
 Things are progressing and items will be ready for October.  I have received many inquires and a lot of encouragement about the project, but I realize people need more information.  I plan on sharing some more about this project in church Sunday and will have a few professional and church-talent made pieces to preview.  
 
There is an account for anyone wishing to contribute to this project as a designated memorial or support of the project. Thank you to those that have already contributed.  The account could use a boost since bills supporting the project are coming due. This is a mighty project as you probably realize and that's a lot of jewelry and panels to make that $4000 restoration estimate.  
We plan on having a silent auction throughout the first 3 weeks of October for the small to medium sized restored panels as well as the sale of jewelry, small ornaments and sun-catchers. We hope you can take home a bit of St. John history as we try to cover the cost of the Ascension Window restoration. Silent auction results will be available after the late service, October 21st and posted on the 28th.  
 
The Auction will end on the 21st and the sale of the church made items will continue until gone, but this is the only time to get these items. It will continue only if we fall short of the $4000 goal.   
     
If you have an interest in making stained glass items or if you have expertise in stained glass art to share, we will meet:   
Monday, September 17,  6 p.m.  Choir Room Office 
Monday, September 24, 6 p.m.  Choir Room Office 
Monday, October 1, 6 p.m. Choir Room Office  
Other sessions to follow.  Come at these times or contact Janet Petefish at petefishj@mchsi.com    
 
 
Seeking Children's Clothing Donations  
 
The Family Board is putting on a Clothing Swap & Sale in the fall to allow families in hats-scarves-hanging.jpg our congregation and community to have affordable back-to-school clothing.
We need YOUR help!   Please consider donating any new or gently used children's clothing, outerwear or shoes.  these can be dropped off at the Church Office.   
Seeking donations of size newborn to 14/16.
For more information contact Laurie Heidebrink.  
Those who donate will receive 10 tickets for 10 free items.
For details, please contact Laurie Heidebrink
 
 
Children's Clothing Swap and Sale
Do your kids need affordable back to school clothing? Don't forget to mark your calendars for this great event!
When: Saturday, September 22nd from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: St. John Parish Hall
Cost: All items will be 50 cents
(Those who donate will get in early to shop at 11:30 a.m.)
For details, please contact Laurie Heidebrink
 
 
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Informational Meeting for the Congregation
 
The church council will host informational meetings about proposed building maintenance and improvement projects. These informational meetings will take place on Sunday, September 30th & Sunday, October 7th at 9:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. They will include information about a possible new sound and video system and are to help us get ready for a Congregational Vote on Sunday, November 18th at 9:15 a.m.   
 
    
 
ENTERING CONFIRMATION MILESTONE will be celebrated on September 23rd at both services. We will be recognizing the milestone of starting our confirmation program with the 7th grade students at both
                                                   services.
CONFIRMATION FAIR will be October 3, 2018
       We are inviting the congregation to come and visit with our 10th  
       grade confirmands about their "Faith Boards" in the Parish Hall at 6 p.m.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY will be October 14, 2018
       10th Grade students being confirmed, and their parents, will be meeting
       with thepastor at 11:20 a.m. in the Sanctuary on October 7th.
 
 
Coats for Kids will be coming October 13th  
 
As you ready your children for the coming cold winter please consider donating new or gently used coats, snow pants, boots, mittens or hats. There are many children in Charles City who will love getting a "new" coat for winter!
 
Are You Ready to Join St. John?
 Here's what to do:
1. Let us know that you are ready to join by checking it on the attendance slip or contacting the Church Office. Be sure to give us your contact information so that we can get in touch with you!
2. Meet with Pastor Russ so that he can get to know you better and collect your information for our membership database. Once you let us know you're ready to join, Pastor Russ will contact you to arrange a meeting time.
3. Attend the New Member Orientation on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at  
9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
4. Join us at either 8:00 or 10:15 worship on Sunday, November 4, 2018 so that we can officially welcome you to St. John!
Please contact the Church Office if you have any questions.
   

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
641-228-3397
e-skinny@stjohncharlescity.com 
Editor:  Janet Petefish