THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 – CELEBRATION FOR PASTOR BILL AND SARAH
Please stop by after 10:00 a.m. service and wish Pastor Bill and Sarah well in Pastor’s retirement. Refreshments are being served in Fellowship Hall today immediately following his last service with us. You may bring cards, gifts, stories, or fond memories to share. Our most sincere wishes and immense gratitude for all your years of faithful service and Christian leadership to St. John’s and the community! God bless you, Pastor Bill and Sarah!!
NEW EDITION FELLOWSHIP PAINT PARTY — YOU’RE INVITED!
We are holding a Bible-themed paint party on Friday, September 5th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $25 per person if you register by September 1st and $30 thereafter. Contact Amy Hancock at (812) 236-1163 to register. Please bring a “finger food” dish to share! See you there!
OFFICE CLOSED
Please note, the church office will be closed tomorrow, Sep. 1st., due to the Labor Day holiday.
“JOYFUL SOUNDS” CHOIR INVITATION
Jennifer is looking for singers and instrumentalists to help lead worship starting in September. If you want to “make a joyful noise” with us, please email Jennifer for details!
PRESCHOOL NEWS & NEEDS
appreciate any donations!
- napkins
- 5-oz cups
- hand wipes
- table wipes
- tissues
- paper towels
- copy paper
- liquid hand soap
- colored copy paper
Thank you very much for your continued support of our Preschool!
ORGANIC BREAD OF HEAVEN, GRAND OPENING NOVEMBER 7, 2025
There is a new bakery opening in Gary, Indiana, “Organic Bread of Heaven.” They offer breads that serve the dietary needs of ingredient-sensitive persons, such as dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and organic breads, muffins, bagels, etc. Their grand opening is November 7th, 9:00 a.m., and they are located at 437 Bridge Street, Gary, IN. Remember them when you need some delicious baked goods!
CAN YOU HELP?
The Women’s Guild has received a letter from our local Salvation Army stating an urgent need and asking if we could contribute any financial assistance before October. They are seeing a 60% increase in the number of citizens they are serving compared to a few years ago. The Guild will be sending our contribution and wanted the congregation to be aware of this need also. (Their letter is posted on the bulletin board.
BLESSING BAGS
We are still in need of items for our Blessing Bags––bars of soap, deodorant, toothpaste, socks. This collection will conclude about the first of September. Some of these completed bags will go to the Salvation Army. Thank you for your support and prayers to these initiatives.