Small Voice and Other Weekly News
Today
Welcome guests! See the clergy or an usher for a welcome bag with parish information, and visit www.stjohnwilderness.org to fill out an On-Line "Pew Card", or contact Fr. Mark, Rev. Joanie, or Rev. Marilyn. The church phone number is 651/429-5351.
- Fr. Mark, , ext. 11
- Rev. Joanie, , ext. 14
- Rev. Marilyn, , ext. 16
- Deacons Deb and Rick,
- Receptionist,
- Youth and Children's Minister Sheila Foster, , ext. 12
- Music Minister Matthew Anderson, , ext. 17
- Business Administrator Maureen Vruno, , ext. 10
- Kids Hope USA Ministry,
- Healing Ministry, Dianne DelGiorno,
Please wear your nametag to church. If you have become a member and need a new nametag, please e-mail
or call 651/429-5351.
It's not too late to pledge your financial support to St. John's. Please complete a form from the Church Nave usher stands. For more consistent funding, we encourage electronic giving for regular offerings. Questions? Contact
or 651/429-5351.
Our
Manitou Days Pet Parade
and Blessing follows worship despite Press Publications' misprint.
Marketfest needs you! St. John's sponsors a booth at the Thursday evening downtown WBL extravaganza. We need more volunteers 5:30 - 9 pm each week to' help with setup, popcorn ministry, & returning items to St. John's. Please contact Rev. Marilyn, 651/429-5351 ext. 16 or
,
or sign up at the Activity Table.
To become a member, please furnish your contact information for the church database by e-mailing
or calling 651/429-5351. All those interested in the Sacraments of Holy Baptism or Holy Matrimony please speak with Fr. Mark.
To receive the Rector's e-mail news of St. John's, send a request message to
.
Last week's attendance Wednesday 7 pm = 13; Sunday 8 am = 60, 10 am = 162. Last week's giving: Electronic = $296; pledge = $3,252, Non-pledge = $370, Cash = $93. Average weekly cost to run the church = $10,873 (2009 Plan / 52 weeks per year)
This Week
Rev. Dn. Rick went to Project Homeless Connect (Mpls), a very powerful experience. The East Metro event is tomorrow at RiverCentre, St. Paul. Register to volunteer & sign up for 1 highly recommended training session at www.eastmetrophc.com to help homeless & poor people get what they need. Talk to Deacon Rick anytime. ...'for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.'...Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' (Matt: 35-36, 45)
Episcopal Youth Music Camp registrations are being accepted through Tuesday for the August 9-15 session. Forms are available on the Parish Hall Youth Board and at www.episcopalyouthmusic.org. Contact: Sheila Foster, Assistant Camp Dean, 651/429-5351 ext. 12 or
.
A Red Cross Blood Drive is 2-7 pm Tuesday in the Parish Hall. Call 1-800/488-3543 for an appointment.
6 pm Wednesday Adult Formation in the Parlor: Join us for Gospel-based Discipleship, an interactive conversation with the Sunday Gospel. (Bring a refreshment if you wish.)
Ongoing/Upcoming
Gluten-Free Eucharist bread is available for those on a Gluten-Free diet. Call Rev. Joanie, 651/429-5351 ext. 14, with your name & the worship time you attend.
If you have borrowed a Book of Common Prayer, 1982 Hymnal, Lift Every Voice and Sing II hymnal, or Wonder Love and Praise hymnal, please return it to our church pew racks. To purchase any of these books (including large print), call toll free, 1-800/242-1918, or order them online, http:// www.churchpublishing.org.
St. John's Cemetery prices will increase September 1, 2009, per Vestry vote. To purchase the right to burial before prices increase, contact Chris,
or 651/466-0599.
Our Olan Mills church photo directory is available online via a
St. John's website link. For security, the password will be mailed on 2nd Quarter Contributor Statements. It will also be in a flyer available on the Parish News bulletin board in the entrance from the parking lot.
At 10 am Tuesday, July 14, meet Families Inc. at the
Teddy Bear Park near downtown Stillwater for another Summer Adventure play date. Be ready for fun with your kids & a picnic lunch! Directions: www.ci.stillwater.mn.us
On Thursday, July 16, Congregations Caring for Creation will host a Summer Networking Dinner of sandwiches & ice cream sundaes, 5-6 pm. Then hear from 3 congregations doing wonderful creation care programs, and share ideas & get resources for congregational projects until 8 pm, at
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Ave S Mpls, MN 55419. Contact: Katheryn 651/407-7357.
We need volunteers to help with the Caring Meals Ministry. When available, you cook & deliver a meal to a parishioner in need or in celebration. Call Jane, 651/429-5730.
To advertising in the monthly Voice newsletter please contact Rob Witte, 651/214-3809 or RWitte@4LPi.com. This is the method to publicize to all our parishioners.
This year's Habitat for Humanity build will be on Case Avenue in St Paul the last 2 weeks in July (20th & 27th). Contacts: George, 651/653-4699, or Ken, 651/777-8655.