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St John's Service Organizations
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CLOSET OF GRACE |
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Thank you to all that contributed to the success of the
Spring Fling, God’s Spirit was present that day! I would like to extend an
invitation to those that have an interest in volunteering for the Closet of
Grace. Tuesday and Friday 10-2 will be the days to sort, hang and stock. Any
amount of time is welcome, whether it’s 30 minutes or an hour. Anyone
concerned about ―Going Green? Please help by volunteering to deliver sorted
items to a recycle source of your choice. Contact Gayla Gastler 430-8607
Needs: All sizes of children’s clothing, plus size clothing for women and
men and children’s hangers |
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The Closet of Grace
is seeking an individual(s) that would be
interested in transporting sorted clothing twice a month to a recycling
facility of their choice. For more information please contact Gayla Gastler
217.430.8607
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BOARD OF CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING |
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We will be serving another King's Banquet on Friday, June
8th. So many people have told us how special this meal is to them to be able
to go out to eat for a sit down dinner. This is a congregational activity
that came about through our Leadership Team. The Board of Christian Care
Giving would appreciate any financial and teamwork support in planning and
serving this meal. The account is still in the hole and it is easier to plan
if we have a balance on hand. Our congregation has shown great love and
support to the families and individuals of our community who need a helping
hand.
The old woman sat with her head in her hands, her shoulders hunched
forward. As I bade, "Good morning," to welcome her to our Food Pantry, she
raised her head and mumbled a response. I then could see she was young in
years. She shook slightly and the red-rimmed, watery eyes did not meet my
own. My thoughts turned to drug &/or alcohol use and how the Lord could help
her with that. Then she told a story of the shame she felt at having to be
at a Food Pantry on a Monday morning and how her deceased father would be so
disappointed that she had stooped so low. She admitted to, not drug use, but
to crying for 2 hours before gathering an ounce of courage and come through
our doors-keeping her head down, hoping no one would notice her. As I told
her of her Father in heaven who loves and welcomes all of his children to
his family through his Son, she began to cry softly, but the shaking was
gone and as her number was called to sign in to use the Food Pantry, she
straightened her shoulders, lifted her head and went forth.
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The Mary/Martha
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We will end our year with guest speaker Robin Greger’s topic,
―Intellectual Wellness. We meet on Tuesday, May 1, at 6:30 pm in the Family
Life Center. Ladies, please bring your item for our ―Summer Fun Basket that
we are contributing to the Mullin Benefit. The May meeting is our final
meeting until August, when we meet for dinner. All women of the congregation
are welcome to attend. |
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LADIES’ AID |
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The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday, May 2, at 12:30 pm for
cookies and coffee. The business meeting begins at 1 pm. All women are
welcome! |
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LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
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MEN’S CLUB
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Pastor Mueller will give the evening’s topic, ―Fatherhood.
The group meets at St. James on Monday, May 21, at 7 pm. Dr. Go is the
evening’s devotional leader. All men are welcome. |
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STEPHEN’S MINISTRY |
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LEAP NEWS |
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