PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2012-13: Registration for the 2012-13 school year is happening now. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) in St John’s Preschool please call the preschool office at 425-822-5079 or email at stjohnpreschool@hotmail.com. Registration continues through February 8th. All church families have preference and will have a position in the school. Questions? Please call or email.
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Please join us after the 8AM service for conversation and coffee in Marsh Hall. Coffee, tea and treats after the 8AM service are provided by our Welcoming Committee, Treats after the 10AM service are provided by Earl & Anne P. in celebration of their 67th wedding anniversary
MEN’S GROUP: Our next Men’s Group meeting is on Thursday, February 9th at 6PM. Kurt Ahrensfeld is our chef, please let him know if you can help. Our speaker is Richard LeMieux, the author of “Breakfast at Sally’s.” Below is a short review (which is plagiarized from William Hall) of Richard’s book. For the full review, please see the kiosk.
This is a memoir by a man who lost everything--except his humanity. Richard LeMieux had it all--a palatial home, a family, a business, luxury cars, boats--all the outward trappings of success. But after a series of business reverses, he was evicted from his home, abandoned by his family, and found himself living in a van on the streets of Bremerton, Washington, with his dog Willow ("the wonder dog") his only companion.
Please let Fred M. or Randy S. know if you plan to attend. See you there.
OSL: You are invited to an OSL healing and teaching week-end in Vancouver, Washington, "The Heart of Wholeness", on Friday, Feb. 10th 7PM - 9PM, and Saturday, Feb. 11th, 9AM to 5PM. For more info and forms, please see www.goodshepherdvancouver.org or phone 360-892-7770. Pre-Registration $20 includes lunch and two workshops or $30 at door.
PAJAMA PARTY: On February 12th, all children in grades preschool-6th are invited to come to church dressed in their pajamas for St. John’s 2nd Annual PAJAMA PARTY!!!! The festivities begin at 9AM during the service and Annual Meeting. Participants will enjoy a pancake feast, play PJ games and watch a movie. All attendees must be pre-registered and the sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. They are to bring a sleeping bag, stuffed animal and a pillow with them to the party. For more information, or if you’d like to donate food to the pancake feast please see Cathy C. after the service.
ANNUAL MEETING POTLUCK
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Please bring your already prepared food to the kitchen prior to the 9 AM service. Be sure to mark your container and utensils with your name.
Last names A-C
Bring breakfast breads, biscuits, bagels etc. along with any condiments you would like to serve with your selections, such as butter, cream cheese, jam
Last names D-F
Bring bacon, sausage, etc
Last names G-N
Bring breakfast hot dishes, casseroles, French toast, bacon,
sausage, etc
Last names O-V
Bring fruit
Last names W –Z
Bring juice and milk
The church will provide plates, plastic table ware, cups and coffee.
Children in preschool through grade 6 will meet downstairs for a pajama party and pancake breakfast at 9AM.
DIOCESAN CONVENTION NOMINATIONS: This year we will elect 2 delegates to convention plus 2 alternates. Nomination forms can be found in the Narthex on the kiosk.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Lent is almost here, which Those assisting with today’s 10AM service:
means it’s time for the Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! Join us in Marsh Hall from 6-8PM on Tuesday, February 21st and feast on pancakes & sausage with ice cream and toppings for dessert. Bring your friends, your family and your favorite ice cream to share! Please contact Kristin G. at 425-827-3077 if you would like to help flip pancakes or help in the kitchen. The Pancake Supper is sponsored by the Outreach Ministry; there is no charge for the meal, but any donations offered will go to Outreach projects.
FIRST COMMUNION: The Holy Eucharist has at times been called the Sacrament of Nourishment. Since being instituted by our Lord Jesus nearly two thousand years ago, this major Sacrament has satisfied the spiritual hunger of millions of Christians with a wonderful sustaining power. It is our privilege as parents to share with our children the remarkable joy of the Holy Communion with our Lord Jesus Christ. To that end, St. John’s will be offering a First Communion course for young people. Interested parents and their children are invited to meet with Fr. Scot on Saturday, February 25th, in Room 1 at 10AM in the church’s lower level for an orientation of the course and information on First Communion Sunday. If you can’t make this first session, don’t worry, you can still sign up for the regular class, please talk to Fr. Scot if you have any questions.
ADULT LENTEN PROGRAM: Our Lenten Program will meet for 5 weeks beginning Wednesday, February 29th and end on Wednesday, March 28th. Come join us to feed your body and nourish your spirit. Potluck dinner starts at 6PM with our Adult Education & Children’s program starting at 6:45PM. Everyone is welcomed! Dr. Marty Folsom will lead our program entitled “Dancing in Community with Colossians”. Below is a brief outline. Dr. Folsom teaches Graduate and Undergraduate courses in the College of Ministry at Northwest University.
Colossians serves as an icon of hopeful thinking in an age of philosophical smorgasbords and a loss of community. This letter serves as a window to consider the life of the church in restoring persons by refocusing her to live within the life of the Triune God. We will consider Colossian’s themes during Lent to shed what hinders us in order to be renewed in relationship with a living God.
Feb 29th: Community & the Wisdom of Love and Grace (Colossians 1:1-14)
March 7th: The Image that Renews (Colossians 1:15-2:3)
March 14th: Gospel Shadows, Gospel Reality (Colossians 2:4-23)
March 21st: New Humanity, New Community (3:1-16)
March 28th: The Ultimate Lifestyle (3:17-4:6)
CHILDREN’S LENTEN PROGRAM: Children in preschool through 6th grade will join together for “Friendship First”, a fun program that teaches kids how to trust each other by trusting Jesus. Through games, music, science and cooking, kids will learn how to be a good friend to others while strengthening their friendship with Jesus. And, at some point during the program kids will experience “Kitty Litter Brownies”!! See Cathy Christensen for more information or if you’d like to volunteer time, food or finances to this project.
TENT CITY: Looking for a way to serve? Tent City is back in our neighborhood! Contact Kristin G. or Karen S. at 425-827-3077 if you would like to help pick up donations at the Totem Lake Starbucks and deliver them to Tent City at Holy Spirit Lutheran. Deliveries are made 3 times week and a delivery log must be faxed to foodtodonate.org from the church office. Please see the bulletin board in Marsh Hall for the current Tent City wish list if you would like to donate additional items to Tent City.
WOMEN’S RETREAT 2012: Save the date for the annual St. John's Women's Retreat during the weekend of March 16, 17 & 18th. The Retreat will take place at Huston Center in the bucolic foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Forest and lawns give a feeling of seclusion and quiet. Enjoy a weekend of fellowship, fun, and relaxation. This year, we will be guided by Joyce Rupp's book entitled "The Cup of Life." The cost for the weekend is $175 which includes 2 nights of lodging, six meals, and all supplies for the retreat. Scholarships will be available if you would really like to participate but need some help with the cost. For scholarships, talk to Adeline C., confidentially, at 425-827-3077, or at church on Sundays. Please look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. More information and registration forms will be available next week!
WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE & BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday Eucharist is held in the Chapel at 10AM. Bible Study follows in Marsh Hall. Please join us for both.
SWEETS AND TREATS: Our Fellowship Ministry is looking for volunteers to sign-up to bring treats to be shared after the Sunday, 10AM Service. There is a new sign-up sheet on the counter in the Narthex for the winter months and your help and support would be greatly appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS: On Saturday, February 4th, Kristin G. was honored with an Appreciation Award at the Girl Scouts of Western Washington’s Annual Meeting in Renton for her outstanding service to the Girl Scouts organization as a volunteer/troop leader.
THOSE ASSISTING WITH TODAY’S 8AM SERVICE:
Altar Guild: Marilyn R., Heather S.
Ann N., Karen D.
Flower Ministry: Alice N., Leslie O.
Eucharistic Ministers: John O., Michael G.
Lectors: Doug P.
Altar Guild: Marilyn R., Heather S.
Ann N., Karen D.
Flower Ministry: Alice N., Leslie O.
Eucharistic Ministers: Fred H., Jo Anne H.
Acolytes: Thomas Wheeler, Mik Welsh
Isabelle W., Trevor M.
First Lesson: Jen D.
Prayers of the People: John M.
Greeters: Shirley J., Adeline C.
Presenters: Bill & Susan H.
Ushers: Bill & Susan H., Matt & Annie P.
Healing Ministry: Irene D.
