Activities and Announcements for week of April 28, 2024
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Sunday, April 28
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Fellowship
10:30 AM - Worship
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Monday, April 29
10:00 AM - Yoga @ 4th & Faith
2:00 PM - Needles & Hookers
7:00 PM - Boy Scouts
7:00 PM - Barbershop
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Tuesday, April 30
2:00 PM - Bible Study
6:00 PM - Fellowship Center Reserved
6:30 PM - Cub Scouts/Webelos
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Wednesday, May 1
7:00 PM - Chancel Choir Practice
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Thursday, May 2
10:00 AM - Chair Yoga @ 4th & Faith
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Friday, May 3
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Saturday, May 4
9:00 AM - Spring Clean Up (outside)
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Sunday, May 5
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Fellowship
10:30 AM - Worship
12:00 PM - Fourth & Faith Reserved
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Welcome New Director of CE
We are excited to welcome Natalie Peterman as our new Director of Christian Education. Natalie will begin her new role on May 1st and join the Board of Christian Education and St. John’s staff in developing new programming. Her primary focus will be programming for children, youth and families utilizing her background of education, music and organizing school-based volunteer organizations.
Natalie is an active member of St. John’s, along with her husband Doug, and children Nolan, Clayton and Scarlett. You may have seen her perform for worship with her harp, heard the youth choirs which she has directed for many years or seen Natalie and her family as they participated in activities around the church. Please join us in welcoming Natalie to her new role in the growing life of St. John’s!
So Long: Farewell
After working as a nurse for 34 years at Mercy Hospital, I never really thought that I would find another job that I enjoyed near as much, but for the past 12 years, St. John’s has held a very high priority in my life. However, the time has come for me to admit to myself that I am no longer physically able to do the job and besides that, I’m tired. I have so much enjoyed all the friends that I have made and that won’t change, but it is time to let someone with more energy and stamina take over. I will be around to give Rev. Cassandra a helping hand if she needs it, although I don’t think she will. She has things well under control. My last Sunday will be June 30. May God’s blessings be with you all!
Pastor Dotty
3rd Grade Bible Presentation
We need your help! If you currently have a third grader and plan to attend our Sunday School Bible Presentation Day on Sunday, May 12. Please contact the church office with the name of your third grader ASAP via email at church.secretary@doverstjohns.org
The Board of Christian Ed
There are Lies, and then There are Lies
Eleven-year-old Nico Krispis has never told a lie. When the Nazis invade his home in Greece, the boy is discovered by a German officer who offers him a chance to save his family. All Nico must do is persuade his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading “north,” where new jobs and safety await. Unaware that this is all a cruel ruse, the innocent boy reassures passengers on the station platform every day. The result is Auschwitz for all, even his family. How does this affect little Nico? What becomes of his family? These questions are answered in the little liar by Mitch Album. We’ll discuss these answers on Monday May 13 at 6:30 in the Conference Room when the Bad Girls meet again.
Altar Flowers & Bulletin Sponsors
Forms for 2024 are now available in the church office to sponsor altar flowers ($12.50 made payable to St. John’s UCC Sanctuary Committee) or bulletin covers ($25.00 made payable to St. John’s UCC). There are many dates available. Stop in the office to reserve your date. Thank you!
Volunteers Wanted
We are considering a program for kids this summer and are looking for volunteers to give of your time and talents to help with programming. The tentative schedule is Tuesday mornings and/or Thursday late afternoon/evening. We will be assessing the needs of the community to determine the best times and which age groups of kids to focus on. We need considerable planning and volunteers to offer a program like this. Please contact the church office at 330-364-4458 or church.secretary@doverstjohns.org if you can help. Or you can sign up online using this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C094BACAC2FA2FAC61-48957593-kids
Community Meal
Our first community meal will be on Thursday May 16 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm at our Fourth & Faith facility (401 N. Wooster Ave). This meal is being provided by Bob, John & Marylee Feutz in memory of their sister Patricia Feutz Sindlinger. Patricia passed away February 15. She was 88 years old. The meal will be sloppy joes, coneys, macaroni salad, chips, cupcakes & water. Contact Bev Smith 330-343-2231 with any questions or to help with this Community Meal.
Spring Clean Up
Our landscaping has weathered another Ohio winter and is ready to be beautified for the upcoming growing season. We need to rake those pesky fall leaves, grab an errant weed or two, and add a little mulch here and there. If you can help on Saturday May 4 from 9:00 to 12:00, you will be able to take personal pride in our St. John’s lawn. Bring your own appropriate tools. Trash bags will be provided. The rain date will be Saturday May 11. Thanks for any help you can offer!
Recycle! Recycle!
When you and your neighbor recycle aluminum cans you are helping the problem of global warming. Cans may be placed in the big brown box in the handicap parking lot. The box was built by Sawyer Thomson as part of his Eagle Scout project. Rudy Tschantz will take the cans to Speedy Salvage. The money received from the cans will go to the organ maintenance fund.
Strengthen the Church Offering
Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing congregations. By your generosity to this offering, you build up the Body of Christ.
As God calls our congregations to be the church in new ways, your generosity will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches and develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults. Please join with people across the UCC in promoting the Strengthen the Church Offering on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024.