THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Thanks to all the old faces and new ones working side-by-side to clean up the Sanctuary! We couldn’t have done it without you! (P.S.: Thanks again to the guys who supplied the extra muscle!!) St. John’s Women’s Guild
EASTER BREAKFAST
We will be having an Easter Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. April 5, 2026. Please sign up on the main bulletin board.
LADIES: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
All women and friends of St. John’s are invited to our Women’s Guild meetings the third Wednesday of each month. Our opening meeting of 2026 will be March 18th in the Youth Lounge at 1 p.m. At this meeting we will be planning our projects and programs for this year. Women are reminded that the Guild is assisting in the “Sanctuary Clean-Up Day” on March 10th where we will get our church ready for Easter followed by a free lunch together at 11:30. If you have questions about any of the Guild’s initiatives, ask Meredith, Karen or Judy.
MARCH — RED CROSS MONTH – SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES
The Red Cross workers help service members by relaying urgent messages between them and their families. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, the Red Cross reconnect families separated by armed conflict and disaster. They support global health campaigns and educate people about international humanitarian law.
LENTEN PRAYER IN CHAPEL – “PRAY-AS-YOU-GO TIME” – MON. & THURS.
On Mondays (March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30) and Thursdays (March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2) of Lent, Minister Carr will lead “Pray-As-You-Go-Time,” featuring prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon. in the Chapel. Please see Minister Bruce Carr for details.
EASTER CHOIR FORMING
St. John’s would like to have a choir to enhance our Easter worship. If you would like to join, please contact Dolores (219) 872-2441. Practices would be before the Sunday worship at 9:00 a.m. beginning February 22nd.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION, 2026 – 2027 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING MARCH 1, 2026
St. John’s Preschool will begin open enrollment on March 1, 2026 for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Enrollment forms and information packets are available in the church office beginning March 1st.
CELEBRATING 170 YEARS IN MAY!
As we will be celebrating our 170th year this coming May, we are looking for any slides or photos from St. John’s Church happenings from either our 9th & Franklin Street facility or our present-day building. Please contact Jean at (219) 778-4789 if you have any to share!
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