FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN

As Lent calls us to introspection, I think we owe deep thanks to the example and inspiration of our wonderful young people of St. John’s over the past five years.

During that time, so many more of our youth and children’s voices have been heard in song, in leading prayers, in drama, and in sermons.  Our young people have become more active in worship, parish ministries, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreats, Cass Lake Episcopal Camp (CLEC), and other activities, sometimes even serving as hosts.

Youth involvement in these activities is the highest we’ve had in 10 years.  St. John’s vibrates with our youth’s commitment to Christ and to building community through service and person-to-person connections.

Feel inspired?  Jane Kyle is coordinating a “Caring Meals” ministry in the parish.   She needs your help.

Let’s give back in thanksgiving for the wonderful young people of this parish.  By March 20, let’s have at least 20 volunteers on Jane’s “Caring Meals” list in the Parish Hall.

The “Caring Meals” program is a simple but meaningful way for members in this community to reach out to each other in celebration or in need.  This is also a simple but meaningful way for each of us to deepen our own sense of person-to-person connections in this parish.

Food ministry -- a simple way to say “I care.”  Thanks for signing up soon on the board in the Parish Hall.  Questions?  Call Jane or Dianne.