St. John Announcements

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

St. John is a growing congregation but yet still desires to remain, “The Church at the Caring End of Ministry.” As Pastor, I cannot be as attentive as I would like to be and as I have been in previous years. Because of the many pressing issues that need my attention it is imperative that our marvelous clergy and office staff as well as the officers assist in the following areas:

Counseling – The Rev. Brenda Jackson.
Sick and Hospitalized – Call your Pastor, The Rev. Jesse Hawkins. I always see parishioners who are hospitalized.
Death – Call your pastor.
Meeting Space Requests – Linda Hawkinson, Receptionist, Rev. Cowan, or download a copy of the Meeting Room Request form from the webpage.
Weddings – Call your Pastor.
Sick and Shut-In; Need Communion – The Rev. Melvin Mosley and your Ambassador.
Building Concerns – Contact one of the Trustees.
Bus Ministry – See John Johnson, Bruce Bennett or Ron Jefferson.
Other needs, spiritual or other crises – Ambassador or Steward

Thank you for your cooperation, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. All of these protocol procedures will soon be published in our Membership and Policy Handbook.

WELCOME

WE WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP ON TODAY THE HONORABLE KAREN FREEMAN WILSON, former States Attorney of Indiana and Mayor Elect of Gary, Indiana. We pray that our souls might be enriched and our spirits encouraged. We also take this opportunity to welcome others who are visiting with us on today.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, February 19, 2012

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! St. John is hosting the 4th Episcopal District Mid-Year Convocation on March 7-10, 2012. As a host church, we need everyone’s help in providing transportation, hospitality, and home-baked goods for the Bishop, Presiding Elders, and Pastors for the 4th District. Please sign up to volunteer immediately following worship service.

GO RED FOR WOMEN! February is American Heart month. Heart disease is the number one killer in women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. By the time you finish reading this announcement, a woman will have died from heart disease. Get involved and do your part to live a healthy lifestyle. Learn what you can do to fight the number one killer of women by visiting www.heart.org.

ON SATURDAY, February 25, 2012 THE WOMEN OF ST. JOHN WILL BE VISITING WITH THE YOUTH AT ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTER Warrenville from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact Wendy Swims at (630) 879-7037. Remember, security clearance is required, therefore, Date of Birth and Social Security number are needed PRIOR to the visit on February 25, 2012. The youth are looking forward to our fellowship, sharing of caring words, listening to their concerns, and playing games.

The SPIRITED PEARLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM was established to support African American high school seniors who are seeking to attend a college or an institution of higher learning. We are awarding three (3) scholarships ($2500, $1500, and $1000) to students attending High School in Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville, Plainfield, Oswego, Romeoville, St. Charles, Warrenville, West Chicago, and Wheaton. Please see requirements and download the entire scholarship package at http://www.spiritedpearlsfoundation.org/scholarship.htm. Application deadline is April 2, 2012.

MINISTRIES

PREPARE FOR LENTEN Study, which begins Sunday, February 26th at 8:45 a.m.
Please contact Kim Hatchett at (630) 881-1243 or email her at KHatchett1254@aol.com.

VOLUNTEERS ARE VITAL TO A SUCESSFUL CHILDREN'S MINISTRY. I’d like to thank all those that have volunteered their time and talents during Children’s Church on Sundays. I would like to extend an invitation to the entire congregation to get on board with us as we continue planting seeds of salvation through Jesus Christ in our children. Everyone has different talents/gifts and we would like for you to share those talents with us. We are looking for teachers, assistant teachers and nursery caregivers during the months of March through June 2012. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up in The Village or contact me at rlstewart06@gmail.com. Rev. Robert

THANK YOU

Thank you, Steward Board of St. John, for the beautiful cash-filled card and the gorgeous roses which you gave me in recognition of Valentine’s Day! God is always leading you to do such special acts of love and kindness toward me! I thank God for you, and I thank each of you for your generous gifts! God loves you and so do I !! — Sincerely, Ms. Mary

Dear Pastor Hawkins & St. John Church Family: We sincerely thank you for your support, cards, encouraging words, hugs, gifts and kindness shown towards our family during this difficult time. Please accept our appreciation and gratitude. Thanks a million! — Willie, Wendy, Wanda, Kyra & Kailyn Swims

To Pastor Hawkins & the St. John Church Family: Your thoughtfulness and kindness towards me during my illness and surgery made my recovering process speedy! Thank you for your prayers, cards and calls. I am proud to call you family. — Sincerely, Brother Ron Jefferson

SICK & SHUT-IN

Let’s not forget our Sick and Shut-Ins:

MEMBERS: Ms. Pearl Chapman, Ms. Ruth Roberts, Mr. Allen Keys, Ms. Dorothy Watson

If you would like more information of our Sick and Shut-Ins, please call the office.

Don’t forget to look at the bulletin boards for announcements.