This Week's Announcements - St. John The Divine Episcopal Church

Announcements for the week of September 8, 2024

Join St. John the Divine Episcopal Church on September 8, 2024, for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost with a Rite 2 Mass at 9 a.m. The service will feature readings from Isaiah 35:4-7a, Psalm 146, James 2:1-10, 14-17, and Mark 7:24-37, focusing on healing, mercy, and active faith themes. Hymns include “On this day, the first of days” and “O for a thousand tongues to sing.” Attend in person or via live stream.

Don’t forget that you can get the readings and listen to the hymns ahead of time by visiting our service page for this week. You can even look ahead to next week’s as well.

After the service, we invite you to join Bob and Jill for treats and fellowship.

Other ways to worship with us!

If you missed the live broadcast or the in-person service, you can watch the video or listen to the podcast released on Mondays.

Join us!

Love Inc. News!

Check out how you can help Love, Inc.

🎉 You’re Invited to Love, Inc.’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate 40 fabulous years of love and community! Our theme is the ‘80s, so break out your neon, leg warmers, and high-top sneakers for a totally rad time!

🕺 Date: September 13, 2024
📍 Location: Cotton Exchange, Waterford, WI
💵 Tickets: $40 per person
🍸 Cash Bar: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🍽 Buffet Dinner: 6:30 PM

If interested, you can purchase tickets or donate from the comfort of your home. Let’s groove through the decades and make this a night to remember!

Other ways to help Love Inc.

The Love Inc. food pantry is seeking community support. They are requesting donations of Hawaiian Punch, canned proteins (such as chicken), chili, beef stew, Spaghetti O’s, ravioli, jams, and jellies. Non-food items needed include diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6 and White Rain or Suave shampoo.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated! You can drop off donations at our food pantry, as this is the quickest way to get items to them.

You can also visit their Amazon Wishlist, where you can purchase items from home, and they are delivered directly to Love, Inc.

Announcements for this week and beyond

Today’s Loose Plate Offering funds parish programs & operations.
Our September Outreach Project is getting goodies for Trunk or Treat!
Thanks to those who helped with the Transitional Living Center meal.
The August-October “Forward Day by Day” has arrived and is ready to be taken home.

🎃Trunk or treat is coming up🍬

St. John the Divine Episcopal Church invites you to our fun and festive Trunk or Treat! This is a wonderful opportunity to unite as a community and provide a safe, enjoyable environment for the area’s children.

How You Can Participate:

Bring Candy: Donate bags of “fun size” candy to ensure we have plenty of treats for all the children and those helping. You can drop off your candy at the church office.
Decorate Your Car: Get creative and decorate your car for Trunk or Treat! Whether spooky, funny, or whimsical, your car can become part of the fun. Don’t worry if you’re unsure how to decorate – have fun or ask others for ideas or help.
Volunteer: We need volunteers to help set up, assist during the event, and clean up afterward. Your help is invaluable in making this event a success.
Spread the Word: Invite friends, family, and neighbors to join us for this exciting event. The more, the merrier!

Thank you for your support and participation. Let’s make this trunk-or-treat an unforgettable experience for our community.

Let’s have some fun and share the Halloween spirit!

Do you like to make tasty treats?

We are calling all passionate bakers!

Want to wow your fellow parishioners with your culinary skills? Now’s your chance to shine! Join us after the service to share your mouthwatering creations. We’ll take care of the coffee and tea; all we need from you is to bring some delectable treats or a light meal to share with everyone.

Here is your opportunity to flaunt your cooking prowess and bond with your community during our coffee hour.

Sign up on the board in Healy Hall or on our website! Whether you go solo or team up with a friend, bring your delicious treats and your winning smile!

Prayers & More

St John's Prayer Request. — St John’s Request.

The book is on the greater’s table at church, and I want to request prayers. You can also submit a prayer request online. That webpage also shows the weekly Prayers of the People prayer list.