e-Skinny February 21, 2020

February 26 is Ash Wednesday.  Evening services at 4:30 and 6:15 p.m.  
5th Grade 1st Communion at 6:15 p.m. service.
Sunday Worship Service
8 and 10:15 a.m.
          Sunday School 9:05 a.m.

                                             
February 24       New student SJCP registration
February 25       Women's Bible Study
February 26       Ash Wednesday Services 4:30 and 6:15 p.m.
                            6:15 p.m. service 5th grade 1st Communion
                            No Confirmation
February 27        Do Day Quilters
March 1               Lent Event
                            Adult education series starts
March 5              1:30 p.m. Stained Glass Make and Take
March 8              Daylight Savings Time
March 11            No Lenten Services  (Spring Break)
March 16            St John Preschool begins Scratch Cupcake Sale
March 22            Ladies Luncheon
March 29            Noisy Bucket Sunday
April 12               Easter Sunday

If anyone didn't receive their photo packages (this does not include the free photo) from the directory company please let the church office know so that we can look into it.  Directories are in process and we'll let you know when they arrive.
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REMINDER: Those students attending a Lutheran college who would like to receive an EPIC grant must notify the church by May 1st. 
St. John scholarship applications for non-Lutheran colleges can be emailed to you and should be emailed to the office by May 1st.
         
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If you would like to be a reader at the services please indicate this on the back side of the attendance slips in your bulletin.
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The signup charts for Altar Flowers & Radio Broadcasts for 2020 are in the office. There are still several radio dates to be signed up for. Those of our members who cannot make it to worship appreciate being able to listen to the service on Sunday mornings! Please consider signing up for one of the open dates.
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Wednesday Night Supper, February 26

Pizza burgers, French fries, candy carrots, applesauce and ice cream bars.

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Youth News

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Sunday School Reminder: February is Soap Month! All Sunday School
 stu dents are asked to bring individually wrapped bars of soap to be donated to Karleen's Closet at Charles City High School for kids who don't have access to the hygiene products they need at home.


After School Program will take a break for Lent beginning February 26th and will resume after Easter


 
Lent Event  March 1
 The event will take place in the Parish Hall for children and their parents during education hour, 9:05 a.m.
  
Donatio ns of wrapped Easter Candy are needed for this event. Please bring it to the office before that Sunday.

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This Sunday
Rite for Commissioning Stephen Ministers
John Ayers, Ellen Brewer, Larry Brewer,  Brenda DeBuhr, 
Karen Hagarty, Eric Johanningmeier,  Linda Johnson, Lisa Kreger, 
Susan Leeper,  Kay Tjaden, Connie Swant, Monte Waldorf
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Lenten Services
 
     Wednesdays in Lent, worship services will be  
                    4:30 & 6:15 p.m. 

The theme for Wednesday Lenten services is "Characters from the Bible" 

March 4th: Rusty Rogotzke as "The Roman Centurion", 
March 11th: No Services at St. John, 
March 18th: Linda Hughes as "Mary of Bethany", 
March 25th: Rosie Baldus as "Peter's Mother-in- Law", 
April 1st: Wayne McClintock as "Thomas"
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  New Family Registration begins Monday, February 24 from 7:30am-4:00pm. 
Children who will be 3 on or before September 15 and all children 4 and 5 years old are welcome. Scholarships are available. A minimum registration fee of $25 is due at time of registration. Please call 228-7274 or email us at  wfranke@stjohncharlescity.com for more information.

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Adult Education Series Coming in Lent
 During Lent, Pastor Russ will lead 
an adult education series called "Animate the Bible".
This series is a four-part exploration of the Bible and includes video presentations from contemporary leaders of Christian thought. These sessions are designed to be thought provoking for everyone, no matter how much or how little Bible experience you have. 
The series will take place on March 1, 8, 22, and 29 between services in the chapel,  starting at 9:15 a.m.
  
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Ladies Luncheon 
March 22 11:30 p.m.
  More information to follow.  Desserts and salads will be needed for this event.  There will be a sign up sheet in the office to donate. 
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Prayer Shawl Ministry

Now is a good time to be working on those shawls, whether you want to quilt, knit or crochet. Bring them into the office when done.  If you think of someone in a trying circumstance, then please come check one out and give that person a visit. They are available through the office during office hours. 
There is also a book of patterns and information of shawl size and tips in the office, plus lots of yarn in the clothing room that is free to use.
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March Stained Glass Make and Takes

We are going to have some Make and Take stained glass days in March.  There are still some people with an interest and we even have a couple ladies from Osage that plan on coming down to see our beautiful Ascension Window and learn to make some jewelry.  We will meet only at 1:30 p.m. on March 5th and then 1:30 or 6 p.m. on each of the next Thursdays in March. You can decide your time.  The cost will be $10 for a basic necklace and possibly a bit more if a larger item is made.  I will show you how and then you can create.  New accent items that I have are some 2020 and 2021 silver accents (and many more fun things) that can go on the pieces to make a graduation present or personal item. You can also help the Anniversary Fund by making some to sell before graduation day.  Let me know if you are coming at petefishj@mchsi.com

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Church Cancellation Policy for Inclement Weather and Emergency Situations

Click on link for document.
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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. You may sign up or make changes in the office. 
You can also print out the form by clicking on the link below.

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St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
641-228-3397
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Editor:  Janet Petefish