e-Skinny November 9, 2018
All these things happening Sunday
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Sunday Services 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Sunday School 9:05 a.m.
November 11 Give Thanks Dinner
Operation Christmas Child boxes return
November 12 Card Making
November 13 Women's Bible Study
Council
November 18 Congregational Meeting and Vote 9:15 a.m.
Angel Tree Sunday
November 22-23 Office closed Happy Thanksgiving
November 25 No Sunday School
Put Jesus on your Christmas list
November 26 Book Club
The Story of a Beautiful Girl
by
Rachel Simon
November 27 Women's Bible Study
Trim the tree 5:30 p.m.
December 2 Children's Christmas Craft Store
December 9 Sunday School Christmas Program 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday Night Supper
November 14:
Turkey, whipped potatoes and gravy, dressing, squash,
pumpkin bars
Upcoming Adult Sunday School
Pastor Bauer will be leading a series on Christian Caregivers
Date Title
November 11 "Why We Care"
POINSETTIAS: If you would like to donate toward the poinsettias for Christmas, please notify the church office at 228-3397.
NOVEMBER IS FOOD MONTH!
 Sunday School students are asked to bring a non-perishable food item every Sunday in the month of November. The food collected will go to the local food box.
The Board of Deacons invites everyone to St. John on November 27th starting at 5:30 p.m. to help trim the tree & decorate the church for Christmas!
 Sign-ups for Meals on Wheels drivers
for the weeks of November 19 (not Thanksgiving Day) & November 26 are on the glass case in the Narthex.
Bibles Before Books 
November 20th 6:00 a.m.
at Mr. Hoefer's home -
2985 Wedgewood Estates
5th grade & above welcome!
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Youth "Give Thanks" Dinner
November 11th, 11:30 a.m.
All are invited!
The youth of St. John would like to thank the congregation for their support by hosting a dinner at 11:30 a.m. on November 11th. The menu will be pork loin, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dinner rolls & dessert.
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 It's Operation Christmas Child gift time!
Please prayerfully consider participating in this ministry benefiting children around the world. Boxes are available in the Narthex. You may designate your box for a girl or boy for one of the following age groups: 2-4 years, 5-10 years, or 10-14 years. Fill the box with gifts, fun toys, school supplies--a list of gift suggestions is available at: samaritanspurse.org/occ A recommended donation of $9 is to be placed in the designated envelope inside the box to cover shipping.
Return to St John by Sunday, Nov 11, as that week our volunteers will be taking the boxes to our regional drop off. Please remember there are custom regulations prohibiting candy, chocolate, food, or toothpaste. Other items not allowed are: liquids, lotions, toy guns, knives, military figures, medications, vitamins, aerosols, glass, or used or damaged items.
"The Greatest Gift" Gospel booklets will be added. You can be a part of this worldwide effort to grow the Kingdom of God even in places where the Gospel has never been heard.
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Angel Tree tags may be picked up in the Narthex on Nov. 18th before and after the 8:00 and
10:15 a.m. services. In December of last year, we received a letter from the Prison Fellowship, which works with Angel Tree to connect us with area families of incarcerated parents. This is an excerpt from a letter they received.
"I was in prison from 2013-2016. I am a recovering drug addict, which landed me in prison away from my son, for 3 years. I just wanted to say thank you so much for getting my son gifts while I was away. I have this overwhelming gratitude for this program. I am doing great now thanks to my beautiful new bride and my son who I see every weekend now that I am home. Next year I plan on being good financially to sponsor a child. Thank you so much!"
We are having an impact on families in our own area. Angel Tree helps keep parents and their children connected. Again this year we will have various ways you can help. Angels can be chosen to purchase a gift for a child. We will also have Angels to specify a donation toward Food for the families, Religious Books for families and prisoners, and postage to send Christmas cards and bibles to prisoners. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers. This is the 18th year that St. John's has supported Angel Tree. Thank you for your past support and generosity.
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A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR
ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH WILL BE HELD
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 AT 9:15 A.M. IN THE CHURCH SANCTUARY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR A CAPITAL FUND DRIVE.
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Put Jesus On Your Christmas List This Year!
The Stewardship committee would like to encourage everyone to take the typical amount that you would spend on a Christmas gift and put it in an envelope and then place it in the special box that is in the narthex starting Sunday, November 25th. Envelopes can be found next to the special box. These gifts, which are above and beyond your regular giving, will go toward the general budget and be used to fulfill the many ministries of St. John! Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Community Thanksgiving Dinne
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Messiah Lutheran Church will be hosting the CC Cares Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is free to anyone in the community. Deliveries will be available - call 641-228-6772 by 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21st. Menu: turkey, ham, potatoes, stuffing, corn, beans, relish tray, and desserts. A free will donation will be taken.
We are asking area churches for assistance to support this event. We are in need of desserts, volunteers, and/or monetary support. Thank you. If you have any questions or to assist in any way, please contact Kim at 641-330-5441
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Children's Christmas Craft store will be December 2nd!
10 a.m. to noon
What:
The Family Board is holding a $.25 gift store for kids! This is a fun and easy way for kids to shop for gifts for their family members: mom and dad, grandparents and siblings.
Who: All children accompanied by an adult can shop. Open to the public.
How:
Children can bring their quarters and shop for as many gifts as they like. (Gift wrap options available.)
Donations of gently used Christmas themed items, craft items, or toys that would be nice for the children to purchase as gifts at the CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, & KIDS GIFT STORE are needed! Also, tissue paper would be appreciated! You can bring your donated items to the St John office by Friday, November 30th. Thank you!
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STAY CONNECTED
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