St. John Sesquicentennial 2022:
It is time to start planning! We can plan for a lot of little things or one big thing, but whatever we do it will take some forethought.
We would like to have a meeting after church July 18th in the Parish Hall. With something as important to our congregation as this there should be involvement from every board and people of varied talents throughout our church family. Youth, music, crafters even possibly sports ideas could be ideas to toss around. After covid we deserve something to look forward to. This sort of thing only happens with “many hands making light work”. Everyone has some kind of talent that can be shared.
Possible activities include…. We could have a historical Sunday. A few of us worked on putting together scrapbooks and gathered historical documents before covid stopped us. We could celebrate old fashioned music at designated times throughout the year. How about an old-fashioned baseball game with people wearing jeans and chambray shirts or bib over-all’s and/or women with long dresses. Maybe an old fashioned Chautauqua in a park. What kind of old games could we come up with for a picnic on the lawn? Start forming some ideas and please come to the meeting to get things rolling.
If you can’t attend July 18th, please let Kathy know that you are interested.

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In Person Worship…
St. John’s in-person worship & communion on Sundays is at 9:00 a.m.
Following CDC guidance,
masks are NO longer required for fully vaccinated people in the building.
However, those who are not fully vaccinated or at high risk from the COVID-19 virus are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
Everyone is welcome!

During the pandemic St. John has provided worship by video on our Website & YouTube. Attendance at in person worship has been rising and it has been decided to provide videos 2 times per month. Videos will be provided on June 27, July 11, July 25, August 1 &
August 15.

The radio broadcast will continue EVERY Sunday at
9:00 a.m.
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After Worship Fellowship!
Coffee & a treat will be served outside the Narthex doors (weather permitting). Enjoy a moment to reconnect with each other in fellowship!
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St. John will be providing a worship service at 9th St  on the second Friday of the month at 10:15 a.m. We will need volunteers to play piano & to help distribute communion. Contact the office at 641-228-3397 if you would like to volunteer!
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If you have a favorite hymn or song (including Praise songs from the radio) let Melanie know and she will include the song in summer worship services!
You can call 641-228-3397 with your favorites!
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St. John & Messiah have a team in the church softball league! They play at Westwood Park & their next game will be June 22nd at 7:30 p.m. on the East Diamond. Go cheer on our team & enjoy an evening of softball!
(Games are on Tuesday nights until August 31st at 6:00 and/or 7:30.}
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Altar Flower & Radio Sign-up: If you would like to sign up to sponsor the Altar flowers &/or the radio broadcast contact Kathy in the office at 641-228-3397! We will continue to have flowers as they are on the online service & the radio broadcast reaches many of our at home congregation! There are still quite a few opportunities to sponsor these items. Kathy can tell you the dates that are open.
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Anniversary of Marriage - Recognition & Blessing
When a couple marries, a wide community of family and friends typically celebrates the relationship. However, the anniversary of this special day tends to be marked only by the couple themselves (with the exception of the 25th or 50th).
What’s more, many wedding ceremonies are religiously affiliated, either through location in a church or by the presence of ordained clergy. But fewer and fewer couples are continuing to be part of a faith community beyond the wedding day.
This month at St. John, we want to lift up the gift of marriage within the worshiping community, recognizing God’s ongoing presence in the years after the vows are taken, in the midst of all the ups and downs, offering our love and support as a congregation. That’s why we’re inviting anyone who is celebrating a wedding anniversary in 2021 that ends in a “0” (10, 20, 30 years and so on) to come to worship on Sunday, June 27 for a special gift and blessing.
Please respond to Pastor Anita by Sunday, June 20 if you’re able to take part. pastoranita@outlook.com
Do Day Quilters
St. John has a group called “Do Day Quilters”. They make tied quilts to donate to the local homeless shelters. They will begin meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). All are welcome to come! You don’t need to be an experienced quilter to help out! If you are interested in joining the quilters, call Kathy in the office at 641-228-3397 for more information!


VBS - Monday through Thursday, July 26th-July 29th.

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Who: Preschool age – 5th grade
We will serve a light supper for the kids each evening.
Theme: “Rocky Railway – Jesus Loves to Pull Us Through
Cost: Free! Thanks to Stewardship Board’s Kans for Kids program!

Register online at www.stjohncharlescity.org, or registration forms are in the office!

Be watching for our VBS donation requests coming this summer. I can’t thank this congregation enough for how supportive you are when we ask for supplies! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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