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Christmas Giving Tree 2022

11/28/2022

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It is once again time for our next community donation!  The Christmas Giving Tree.  St. John's has adopted the following families and your generosity will ensure these families feel the blessings of Christmas.
Label                   Recipient                              Item
26/09C                  11 year old girl                      Purse
56/09E                   14 year old girl                    Purse
68/14B                   16 year old boy                    Sweatshirt Size 38
73/03A                   40 year old woman            Picture Frames {mother of one}
96/09D                  16 year old boy                    Warm Sweater Size Medium
145/07                   11 year old girl                       Sweatpants Size 12
145/07A                 40 year old woman             Picture Frames {mother of 5}
145/07B                 9 year old girl                       Dentist Play Kit or Pajamas Size 12
156/03B                 13 year old girl                      Purse
156/03B                 13 year old girl                      Certificate For Shoes Size 8
156/03B                 13 year old girl                      Cat Toys For Her Cat
186/06A                60 year old man                   Blanket {Queen Size}
186/06B                60 year old woman             Sweatshirt Size Small
223/08A               60 year old woman              Sweater Size Medium
223/08B               18 year old boy                      Sweatpants Size 3X
241/03D                12 year old boy                      Wallet
259/06                  15 year old boy                      Hoodie Size Medium
259/06C               16 year old boy                       Hoodie Size Medium
327/06B               7 year old boy                         Scooter
46/08                   75 year old man                     Sweatshirt Size Large

If you would like to donate, please let me know which item you would like to donate.  In the event that more than one person signs up for the same item, I'll give it to the first person who responds and then email you a similar item for donation.

If you would like to shop online and have the gift delivered to my house, that would be great, I'll wrap and tag the item for you. If you would like to shop, wrap and tag your item, please either drop it off at St. Johns or I can pick it up from you. Please be advised that all gifts need to reach St. Johns or myself by December 9th.   

Thank you for your continued support and I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

Michelle Riegel - email me for questions or to let me know what you are donating.
Vestry Member
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A message from Rev. Sharon

11/26/2022

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What are we waiting for?
   This time of year, children are making wish lists and eagerly anticipating Santa’s arrival. College students are counting the days until finals end and winter break begins. Holiday shoppers may have waited for the Black Friday shopping bonanza, or be waiting for even better pre-Christmas sales.
   On a deeper level, we’re all waiting for something more meaningful and lasting. We long for an end to hatred and violence; for a day when we no longer are bitterly divided along political lines; for everyone to have shelter and food and health care. We long for the lion to lie down with the lamb and God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
   On Sunday, we begin the season of Advent, a time of holy waiting. We wait for the yearly celebration of the birth of Jesus – God come to live among us in human form. And we anticipate Jesus’ return, the day when all are united in the kin-dom of God.
Advent provides time to pause and reflect on the meaning of God’s arrival as one of us, and of what we can do to continue Jesus’ work of healing, peace, justice and service. We can find ways to share God’s love and joy with others, whether by praying for them or providing gifts for local families through our “giving tree” or feeding our neighbors at the Saturday luncheons or offering a smile and kind word to weary holiday sales clerks.
   Taking time to reflect during this busy season brings peace to our souls. And spreading joy and love to others brings greater joy and love and meaning into our own lives. These are the gifts of Advent, as we await our God Incarnate.

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A message from Reverend Sharon

11/18/2022

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Gratitude is in the air!
Across the country, Americans are gearing up for Thanksgiving. The generous members of St. John’s contributed many bags of food to make sure our hungry neighbors can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

We will collect more food this Sunday for the town food pantry, as we do on the third Sunday of each month. We will give thanks for the many blessings of St. John’s and the generosity of our members as we bless all the all stewardship campaign pledge cards. And, on this Christ the King Sunday, we will express our praise and thanksgiving to God, the giver of all good gifts, and for the life, sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus, our most wonderful and unusual king.
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In a world full of business and strife, we sometimes forget how much we have to be grateful for. I urge you to take a few moments during the next week to reflect on the blessings in your life. If you get stuck, try this exercise, either on your own or perhaps around the Thanksgiving table: Create a list of one thing you’re thankful for starting with each letter of the alphabet. I’d love to hear what you come up with!

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Ingathering - bring your pledge card

11/16/2022

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This Sunday- bring your pledge card to church. We will bless them for the new year. Don't have a pledge card? You can fill out this form, save it to your desktop and print it out. Don't worry you can still fill out a card at church this Sunday. As always thank you for your support. If you can't pledge right now, it is OK. Come as you are. 

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