JANUARY 4, 2008 - JANUARY 10, 2009

On the threshold of a new year, we joyfully greet each person present at worship.  May our love and respect  for one another be steady and true as we strive to follow Christ our Lord.

STUDY HOUR: This Sunday classes will resume with our first 2009 Intergenerational Event.  Join us in the Dining Room for a fun morning where we learn all about Epiphany!  All ages are welcome!

PRAYER CONCERNS: Floyd Valley - Merlin Singer, Donald Boetger, Bennie Ahrendt;

Mercy Medical - Edward Kilker

OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:

-  the family and friends of Connie Hillrichs who passed away December 25.

-  Norm & Elvira Nielsen at the death of Elvira's brother, Wendall Klemme of Sheldon.

TIMELINE UPDATE ON THE RENOVATION PROJECT:

Beginning January 3:  Services are held in the Auditorium.

January 4:  The tile and carpet  removal operation begins, followed by the chancel                        

                  demolition work

SIGN A PLEDGE CARD TODAY for the Renovation Project.  Cards will be by the office for you to fill out and drop in the box.  If you have already made an initial donation and are planning on giving more in the coming year, please fill out a card for our bookkeeping records.

"SIMPLY GIVING":  The new year would be a great time to sign up for this simple donation process.  We have added the "Sanctuary Renovation" as an option to our Funds. If you are using the Simply Giving Program and wish to include this in your donation, please stop by or call the office and let Kim make the change for you.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL: While re-modeling the sanctuary of the Temple in 621 B.C., someone discovered a copy of The Book of Deuteronomy. The discovery of "The Book of the Law" touched off a reformation of the faith of God's people. As we at St. John's are re-modeling our own sanctuary, would you be interested in reading Deuteronomy together? Come, join us for the Adult Sunday School class, and we shall see what we can discover in Deuteronomy.

NFL PROGRESSIVE DINNER: Sunday, January 11th, 12-3:00.  PLEASE NOTE: Change of location.  Event will be held at the home of Mark & Carolyn Schmidt, 1110 Turnberry Ave.

90TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE FOR MARIE DE BOOM will be held January 11 from 1:30 - 3:30 in the Dining Room.  Come, wish Marie a Happy Birthday!

WELCA RECYCLING PROJECTS for the year 2009: Please donate your old cell phones (which are deactivated and deprogrammed), cell phone accessories and old and used Bibles.

GROCERY CART:  This month's theme is "Breakfast Buddies". 

REMINDER: All collective baskets for Mid-Sioux Opportunity & Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence are still in the same places.

WISHING WELL CONTRIBUTIONS can be dropped in the jar in the lobby.  Donations are designated to the Mr. Ararat Hope Fund.