Our 2nd Annual St. John’s Family Reunion will be on Sunday, August 27, this year. Plenty of activities are beginning to take shape. We could use some help in getting this organized, both in advance and on the day.
THE ENTIRE FAMILY TOGETHER
Reunions are designed to bring the entire family together, at least once a year. Same thing with the St. John’s family.
- Many congregation members have little ongoing relationship with the school. They may be an alumnus/a of the school, or maybe their children attended St. John’s, but otherwise they aren’t involved in any activity of our school ministry. These persons are critical to our life together.
- Many school families are not active in worship at St. John’s and may be part of another Christian congregation. They appreciate our school ministry and the spiritual foundation provided to their students, and are certainly a part of the St. John’s “family.”
- Several teachers and other staff persons are active in worship at St. John’s each weekend, while others are usually in worship at another church. Each of these are valued members of the St. John’s family.
Our Family Reunion Sunday is designed to get the entire family together for worship, prayer, and fellowship.
A DAY FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES
Several activities will highlight the various ministries we undertake to extend the mission of God’s kingdom.
- Outdoor Worship (weather permitting) @ 10 am. We will gather under the grove of trees behind the church building for worship.
- Teacher & Staff Installation/Dedication/Re-Dedication. Two of our teachers will have received a Divine Call to serve as a teacher in our school, at least three new teachers will be recognized and those continuing their service through our school.
- Blood Drive. The American Red Cross will be on-site for a blood drive.
- Classroom Open House. Teachers will be ready to receive a host of parents and friends into their classrooms, answer questions and otherwise get to know newcomers.
- Picnic @ 11:30 am. A picnic lunch will be served complete with a Corn Roast provided for by Pastor and Debra Albers (who arranged for the roaster) and a generous SJLC member (who is donating 25 dozen ears of corn).
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