Shrove Tuesday - February 16

The talent show was such a smashing success last year, that we’re making it a permanent companion of the annual pancake supper.  

We’re moving the event to the fellowship hall, but everything else will remain the same—including the return of Jay and Flo Vinson as the emcees.  We're looking for fearless souls of all ages to share their talents while the less adventurous of us dine on pancakes and all the fixin's. 

There are 12 five-minute slots available for performers.  Please sign up by February 10. (Note that there will be a rehearsal for all performers on February 14.) Questions?  Contact “Boo” Weldon at 407-4692.

Looking for ideas?  Last year’s performances included juggling; tap-dancing; guitar, piano, and harmonica music; singing; gymnastics; and an impression of Alvin and the Chipmunks. All talents are welcome!

Tickets are available after church on Sunday, in the parish office, from St. John’s youth, and at the door on the 16th.

When purchasing your ticket, you are invited to add a little extra to go toward earthquake relief in Haiti.  A collection also will be taken up at the pancake supper.

Schedule
Take-out ONLY: 4:00-5:00
Dine in AND Take out: 5:00-7:00
The show starts at 5:30.

Tickets
Adults: $5
Children 4-10: $3
Children 3 and under: free

There is a maximum charge of $25 per family.

Study Opportunity

The Primetimers invites all parishioners to participate in a study and discussion of Henri Nouwen's book, Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World, on the Thursdays of Lent.  The study will be held at 11:00, after the 10:30 Eucharist. A soup lunch will follow at 12:15.  Books are available through the parish office at a cost of $10. A donation of $5 toward lunch would be appreciated.  The study will begin on February 18 and continue through March 25. 

Parish Lenten Retreat

The Rev. Nancy Roth - Episcopal priest, author, wife and mother, retreat and workshop leadership - will be at St. John's on Saturday, March 13 to conduct a day of teaching, discussion, and reflection.  Roth  is sought by churches nationwide for her powerful retreats. The day-long Saturday retreat will be coupled with teaching by Rev. Roth during Sunday school on March 14. The retreat will use as its basis selected hymns of the Lenten season. These poems “can beckon us into the presence of the divine.” They also reveal something about the historical periods in which they were written, as well as the spiritual outlook of their writers. During the retreat, we will explore the background of the texts and learn how they can be used in Christian formation and prayer.  The day will include guided discussion and reflection and, of course, singing the hymns. The nursery will offer planned activities for children ages 0-4 years. The $20 registration fee includes materials, snacks, and lunch.  Registration forms will be mailed to parishioners on February 9.  This event also is being offered to congregations of other area churches, so sign up early!