Midweek News
July 17, 2024
Dear People of Saint John's,
Garden Sunday was a great success, and I am grateful to the garden and hospitality committees for their work, Deacon Paul for leading the garden blessing so beautifully, and to God for orchestrating such lovely weather. We raised $700 to support the garden; envelopes are available in the office for anyone who would still like to donate. The Memorial Garden is an increasingly important place of welcome and ministry, since it opens on summer weekdays to everyone, welcomes the children from the Montessori school three days a week, welcomes neighbors on the Hidden Garden Tour and ice cream socials.
The younger adults of the parish, including Elissa and Calvin Skeim and Vanessa Addo hosted the second ice cream social. About 30 people came and enjoyed the garden and the garden scavenger hunt. Our next opportunity is Sunday, August 18th from 6 to 7:30. Come and bring some friends!
Don’t forget to put the parish picnic on your calendar! This will be on Saturday, August 17th, noon to 5, at the lovely lakeside home of Doc Lisa and Mike Hanna. It’s always a great time—come! A sign-up sheet is in the parish hallway.
We are still looking for volunteers to host Coffee Hour this Sunday, July 28 and August 4.
Mark your calendars for Welcoming Sunday, September 15th. Pastor Jen Williamson, wife of Bishop Jeremiah, will be preaching, and tables representing all of our ministries will be set up in the gym.
With gratitude for our life together,
Mother Judith
