HELP NEEDED WITH THE BLOOD DRIVE
Denise Schlesselman needs people to call prospective and past blood donors who are on a call list to ask them to make appointments for the blood drive next week. You won't be makng the appointments, but only asking them to call to make appointments and letting them know about it. It only takes a few minutes. If you can do it email Denise at
bookanddoglover@yahoo.com.
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEWS AND NOTES
We had a meeting last night and talked about the purpose of the group which is to
1. Make disciples of all nations.
2. Proclaim the forgiveness of sins.
3. be Christ's ambassadors.
4. always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you about the hope that you have.
We will be gathering together on a monthly basis on the last Sunday of the month (Just the kids), to gather around God's Word and to do these four things in various ways through service, fellowship, and fun.
We also talked about possible servant events for next summer. Possibilities include an Indian Reservation up north to do VBS, Lutherhaven Camp in Idaho, Poland, and a few others. No decision has been made.
The one request from Mrs. Mauch and me is just to be regular in your participation! Go to Sunday school as often as you can. Participate in group activities. Be there for our monthly gatherings.
A more specific letter will be mailed out to all high school kids and parents shortly.
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It's Time to start thinking about our MEN'S RETREAT!!
The ninth annual T-3 Men's Retreat is set for Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011. This promises to be another great experience for the men of St John's and other Lutheran congregations in the St. Charles area. In fact, men from all over the metro area have joined this special time in the past. Men 18 years of age or older are eligible and they need not be Lutheran to attend. The retreat will be held at Mark Twain State Park at the Si Coburn Group Camp. This is a beautiful setting for a weekend of adventure and growth. The theme of this year's retreat is "Respectable Sins" and the study times during the retreat will be spent exploring the areas of our lives where we have come to accept less than God might want from us.
The retreat will feature great food and a lot of activities A scramble golf tournament, fishing tournament, trap and skeet shooting competition, and euchre tournament all take place on Saturday morning. If none of these interest you, you may choose to spend time reading, hiking , biking, site seeing, or napping. Prizes are awarded to tournament winners at dinner on Saturday evening. Campfires on Friday and Saturday nights provide the opportunity to get to know others better under the stars. Music is a big part of the camp experience and you will enjoy hearing and singing familiar songs with the 100+ men who typically attend. The culminating worship service on Sunday morning is a special time of praising God for all His gifts to us and a great way to prepare us to return to our homes and lives.
The cost of the retreat is only $42 and this includes meals and a commemorative tee-shirt. Attendees have the option of staying in group cabins or tent camping on the grounds at no additional charge. You can even arrange to stay in a local motel near the camp at reduced rates if you like.
A brochure with all information and a registration form will be available soon in the narthex. You can also register online at www.t3mensretreat.org using PayPal. It is really easy and you can see pictures of the camp and facilities there, too.
This is the year for you to go to the T-3 (trap-tackle-tees) Retreat. Sign up, meet new friends, bring old friends, and join in the fun of growing your faith. For more information, contact Don Hugo at Zion –636 441-7425 ext 246 or home 636 441-9954.
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For the HOWARD FAMILY at the death of their one year old son John.
For PEGGY GILKEY who is having knee replacement surgery on the 18th
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who has had to go back to the hospital because of a fever an infection.
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who is doing much better, and will most likely be going to rehab sometime this week.
For EVELYN SHERMAN at Cedar Crest Rehab and Nursing in Washington for rehab on her hip.
For MICHELLE WOOLF as she is still recovering after surgery to remove her thyroid and will have to undergo radiation treatment in the near future.
For LIL WINTER'S GRANDDAUGHTER AND UNBORN GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER as they are experiencing trouble during pregnancy and as the baby will probably be born two months early.
For LIL WINTER who is struggling to regain strength in her knee.
For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
