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e-Skinny October 11
Coming up October 12 is Coats for Kids 8-11 a.m.
then on October 13 is The Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation).
See below for more information.
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Sunday Worship Services
8:00 and 10:15 a.m. & Sunday School 9:05 a.m.
October 12 Coats for Kids
October 13 Confirmation Sunday 10:15 service
October 14 Card Ministry
October 16 St. John Youth group, 7 p.m. 3rd floor.
Rehearsal for Music with Messiah
October 22 Women's Bible Study
October 24 Do Day Quilters
October 23-26 Photo Directory sessions
October 27 Dedication of Ascension Window
Stained Glass Sale in Narthex
1st and 4th Graders receive Bibles
October 20-27 Christmas Child box pickup
October 28 Book club: The Seat Beside Me by Nancy Moser
November 10 New Consecration Sunday/Brunch
November 17 Christmas Child box return deadline
November 19 All-a-Board meeting night
If you are interested in joining Altar Guild or being a part of the Prayer Chain, please let Kathy in the office know.
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The Board of Deacons would love to get more members of our congregation involved in our Sunday Services.
We need Readers for both services. We a
re asking anyone who would be interested to be a Reader to please sign up in the back of the church. You may also sign up on the back of your pink attendance slip or contact anyone on the Board of Deacons. Thank you for helping us!
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Wednesday Night Supper October 16
Meatloaf, baked potatoes, baked beans, lettuce salad, Éclair dessert.
Adults are $4.00/Students $2.00
Take out available.
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*A note from Preschool: Kwik Stat gift cards are available for purchase at the preschool. Feel free to stop by and purchase at your convenience.
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Music with Messiah
We will start rehearsals
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. for
Joint Music Sunday with Messiah, (December 15 at 9 a.m.). Even if you don't normally sing in choir and would like to join us you are welcome.
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Coats for Kids October 12, 8-11 a.m.
As you ready your children for the coming cold winter come and find some new or gently used coats, snow pants, boots, mittens or hats for your children. There are many children in Charles City who will love getting a "new" coat for winter.
We also will need volunteers to help set up this Friday and the day of to help distribute these items to these excited children. Please contact Lisa Kreger at 330-0696 or Lori Janssen at 330-2044. Thank you for your continued support. We could not do this ministry without your generosity.
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The Rite of Confirmation
will be Sunday, October 13.
2019 Confirmation class:
Brandon Michael Ignacio Castillo
Devon Anthony Ignacio Castillo
Kaleb Michael Cotton
Colton Leroy Crooks
Brayton Robert Quade
Keaton Ellis Schmidtke
Celestio Ismael Tamoyo Baez Koen James Tibbitts
Alyvia Lynn Vance
October 16
St. John Youth group, 7 p.m. 3rd floor.
October 27
 1st & 4th grade students will be receiving a Bible. They can come to the 8:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. service.
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Photo Directory
Final St. John Photo session days are fast approaching. To get your free 8x10 portrait
and church directory, grab your calendar and set up your photo session soon!
There are
open slots for the
October 23-26 times.
*You can schedule your session on-line by clicking on the above photo.
*Call Kathy in the office and she will help you get registered.
FYI: When choosing your clothing for the pictures, this year there are some full length pictures being taken.
If you have pictures that you have taken around the church at VBS, in church or other events this year or even last year please forward them to Kathy Hoeft so they can be included in the directory. Your special pictures will make this a special edition.
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Operation Christmas Child
Boxes will be available in the Narthex October 20th to 27th. You may designate your box for a boy or girl 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 17, 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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Simply Giving
The St. John Stewardship Board would like to take this opportunity
to tell you about a simple way you can guarantee your offering to
God.
It's called,
Simply Giving.
Simply Giving is a stewardship program that allows anyone from
St. John the chance to give their offering through electronic funds
transfer (EFT) directly from their checking or savings account.
You determine the amount you want to give and the frequency of
your giving. Want to give $50 every week? Perfect! Wish to donate
$125 every other week? You got it! Perhaps you'd like to give
$200 once a month? Absolutely! It's easy to set up. Fill out this form, attach a voided check or savings deposit slip, put it in the offering plate or return it to the
church office.
HOW SIMPLE!
Simply Giving assures your offering to God is given as you see fit.
It's easy, convenient and helps assure that St. John can meet its financial obligations.
For more information, please contact the church office. f
Forms are also available on the glass case in the Narthex.
Click on the above link to be transferred to the form.
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****Very important information from your church leadership.***
New Consecration Sunday 
Click on the above link to view the document presented to you by the Leadership of this Congregation concerning the upcoming Stewardship program.
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Stained Glass Ministry
We invite you to join us in the dedication of the restored Ascension Window which will be on Reformation Sunday, October 27.
We will also sell some stained glass items in the Narthex on that day.
We are glad to give those of you that didn't get a piece of our historical glass last year another chance to own some. We may work on it a bit more after the first of the year, but this is not a perpetual project so I would encourage you to acquire some if you are interested.
If you could help with the sale of these items, just contact Janet in person or at petefishj@mchsi.com. I will need help before, between and after the services that day.
Janet Petefish, Stained Glass Ministry coordinator.
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There will once again be daycare and some treats. Save the Date!
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The Children's Christmas Gift store will be coming before you know it!
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.)
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Donations of gently used Christmas themed items, craft items, toys and adult gift items 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. Thank you.
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