March 27, 2022

Intergenerational Faith Formation continues TODAY at 9:00 AM! Everyone is invited to enjoy some fellowship time, while we explore the role of Lent in our spiritual lives through crafting, music and maybe a snack. TODAY’S theme is, “The Parables of Jesus.” 

Anti-Racism Committee Forum, TODAY at 9:00 AM to discuss Redlining.

Lent midweek services, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Join us each week for Evening Prayer .

Worship Assistants Needed: Altar Guild volunteers, Greeters, Counters, Readers, Ushers and Livestream Crew members. MANY hands are needed to offer the worship services and events that we do. Please email Pastor Blake or Bev Kaczmarski.

Boxes of Cereal for Loaves & Fishes: We have been asked to collect boxed cereal for Loaves and Fishes during Lent. We ask everyone to bring at least one box of cereal each week of Lent to reach our goal of 300+ boxes. We have collected approximately 225 boxes so far!

Let Us Build a House–Bethlehem Build: Our partner congregation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Orleans, is building new affordable housing rentals on their property in partnership with Tulane University. Our Council has challenged St. John’s to raise $22,500, or 10% of the needed funds to make this project possible during Lent. Give online or by check payable to St. John’s with “Bethlehem Build” in the memo line.

Missing our Lenten soup suppers? We will be selling homemade soups and breads between services for you and your family to purchase and enjoy during Lent. All proceeds will go toward the Bethlehem Build Project. If you are interested in making soup or bread for the sale – please contact Jane Bowman or Jama Bowman.

Easter Flowers: We are collecting donations for Easter flowers; suggested donations of $25–50 All dedications must be received by April 3. Sign up in the entryway.

Baby Drive Collection: Robin Taylor Roth is co-sponsoring a baby drive for GRACE to collect food, diapers, pull-ups, wipes through the end of April. A collection box is in the rear entryway.

Lutheran Disaster Response is providing refugees and those affected by the crisis in Ukraine with immediate financial support (100% of all donations are given) as well as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. You can mail or drop off a check at the church office, or donate online and type “Ukraine” under the “Special Giving” field or in the memo line.

Registration for all Cross Roads Summer Camp Programs is open. Come to one of the Cross Roads  open houses on May 14 or June 11 to visit camp, ask all your questions, and even enjoy a delicious lunch! Learn more and register at crossroadsretreat.com.