Family Night and Pot Luck Dinner - September 29 This is an interacrtive program for all ages. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. and the worship service will start at 7:00 p.m. We are also looking for families to host young adults from Youth Encounter. They will be staying two nights. Please e-mail Kerry at kerry.anderson333@yahoo.com or call her at 412-548-3184. Glade Run Collection Glad Run is in need of gently used, clean, stuffed animals and blankets. If you have any to donate, please leave them in the kitchen marked "Glade Run." Camperships If your child is interested in going to Lutherlyn this summer, please contact Pastor Tricia. Council has approved a Lutherlyn Campership for every active youth that would like to attend. Applications are available in the Chapel, at www.lutherlyn.com or see Pastor Tricia. You may use the funds for your registration fee and additional funds are available based on financial need. Co-Ed Bocce League The Co-Ed Bocce League will be starting on June 3rd. League play will take place every Thursday night throughout the summer. No experience is necessary. The league is open to members and friends of St. John's age 16 and older. Teams consist of 4 players, but it is not necessary to be a part of a team to sign up. We are also in need of substitute players. The sign-up sheet is in the Chapel or contact Tim Kelly for more information at 412-367-8676. Callling All Graduates Calling all High School and College Graduates. If you are graduating this year, please call the church office at 412-364-6626 or email to polaski01@aol.com by June 6th to be included in the bulletin on June 13 for Graduate Recognition Day. Please let us know where you are graduating from and any future plans. Special Need for Bakers We need a core of folks who would contribute desserts when called upon to help with a luncheon following a funeral service. Please call or email Judy Lanke at 412-635-9953 or j3mom11@verizon.net or Barb Lanke at 412-486-2160 or balanke@aol.com if you can lend a caring hand in time of need. Any help with set up, serving and clean up is also appreciated. Where Can I Leave It? St. John's collects MANY items to help different people and charities. Here are some of the items that we collect and where you can leave them: Used Ink/Toner Cartridges/Cell Phones - in the box by the water fountain near the Chapel; Magazines - on the kitchen counter with "Bob Fryers" name on the bag; Food Bank - in the blue plastic container by the water fountain near the Chapel; Soup Labels - on the table before you enter the Library; New Greeting Cards - on the table before you enter the Library; Canceled Stamps - on the table before you enter the Library; Used Eyeglasses - on the table before you enter the library; Books - in the back room in the Undercroft; Material for Sewing Ladies - in the back room in the Undercroft; Household Items/Clothing - in the back room in the Undercroft; Soda Can Tabs - in the kitchen by the sink near the dishwasher in a plastic cup Pew Registry Pew Books are available at the center aisle seats. Persons sitting in the aisle seat should kindly sign their name, fill out their information and pass on to the next person, continuing throughout the aisle. Please sign the Pew Registry upon arriving at Worship. Latecomers should sign after the Passing of the Peace. Thank you for your support - Pastor Mike. E-MAIL Anyone wishing to receive church e-mail, please place your information in the offering plate or give it to Bonnie. Past Cradle Roll We have 2 baskets of wooden hearts from the 1980's and 1990's with the children's name and baptism date on it from the Cradle Roll. If you would like your child's keepsake, please stop in the Chapel and take a look. Youth Email List An email list is being organized to assist in communicating activities and events to the youth of St. John's. Parents: If your child is in grade 1-12, please send your email address to abdiak@comcast.net to be added to the list. Youth: If you have your own email address, please do the same. This will be of great help to the Youth Committee. Thank you. Altar Kneelers Thirteen years ago this February, a small group of St. John's women dedicated a 5 year project of needle pointing the cushions at the altar. Each and every kneeler is a work of art. In 1996 a booklet describing this endeavor was printed. The Evangelism Committee is offering these booklets to anyone who is interested. Please make your request to Bonnie in the office or to Pat Glessner after the 10:15 service. How Can I Help? Please sign up on the kiosk to lector, assist the minister and usher. It really does help the coordinators. Kiosk in the Chapel There is a Kiosk in the Chapel. The Kiosk has the sign up sheets for Lectors, Ushers, Assisting Ministers and more for the upcoming months. There is also monthly information on the many events that go on at St. John's. Stop by and see what's happening. Prayers & Praise St. John's will be printing "Prayers & Praise" articles in the Crossbeams every month. If you have someone to praise, pray for, or needs to be on the concern list, please contact the office or email Bonnie at polaski01@aol.com. Any person may submit their prayers, concerns or praise for loved ones in and out of the congregation, but please get permission from the party prior to referring them. Small Group Ministry Do you have an idea for a new activity at St. John's? St. John's is looking to expand its small group offerings. If you would like to be involved in the development of an enchanced small group ministry here at St. John's, please contact Jennifer Wissner at (412)369-8461 or Pastor Tricia. Rev. Robert W. Strobel Scholarship Fund The Rev. Robert W. Strobel Scholarship Fund has been established in the Student Aid and Endowment Fund at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH. Trinity is Pastor Emeritus Strobel's alma mater and it was his desire that the gifts given in his honor be used to create this fund to aid seminary students. We have achieved the original $10,000 goal for this fund as of Dec. 2007. We continue to accept donations from members and we have been adding to the Fund with grants from the Greater St. John's Fund. Annual scholarships will be awarded to deserving seminarians. If you wish to contribute to the fund you may make a donation to the Church with the designation "R.W. Strobel Scholarship Fund."