Friday
Jan272012

Children's Ministry

All kids are invited to Sunday School at 9:55. Age 3 years meet in Room 5; Preschool — Room 6; Kindergarten —Room 7. First through sixth grade will start in the chapel and then move to their classrooms on 2nd floor. 
Thursday
Jan262012

WIRED

 WIRED Yoga is into a 7-week session that runs through March 1, at 5:45 to 6:45 in the Fireside Lounge. Improve Flexibility, Balance, and Muscle Tone through the practice of YOGA. Whether you are a newcomer to yoga, or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of yoga is a pathway to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious life. Cost: $10/class or $60 for 7 class series (cash or check). To Register call (515-556-3679) or email (callingwisdom1@hotmail.com) instructor Corinne Lambert.
 WIRED Luncheon and Program will be held Sunday, Jan. 29, 12:30 pm in Weertz Fellowship Hall. The program will be a service learning theme with speakers from three service agencies in Des Moines: Cynthia Olson will educate the group about Youth Emergency Services and Shelter; Rob Hoover will talk about the Connection Café; and representatives Judy Latessa & Bonnie Ekse will speak about the Coalition in Support of Hungry Children. Following the three 15-minute educational opportunities, the group will work on a “hands on” activity to help these organizations. Lists of items each of these agencies need are available at signups in the Fireside Lounge or on the St. John’s website (www.stjohnsdsm.org/Ministries/WIRED).  Please bring a few items from these lists to the event on the 29th in place of paying for the speakers. The luncheon cost is $10 each.
Wednesday
Jan252012

Let the Good Times Roll

Shrove Tuesday Event, February 21, 5:30 to 7 pm
“Bon Ton Roule 

The colloquial Cajun expression, Bon Ton Roule, means “let the good times roll” – which is exactly what we plan to do on Shrove Tuesday at St. John’s! The St. John’s Christian Involvement Ministry Team is planning some new twists on old, Shrove Tuesday traditions. This year they will be serving baked French toast rather than pancakes (no waiting for the next batch off the griddle!) and the meal will be in Neumann Hall rather than Weertz Fellowship Hall to allow for a greater sense of community. Then you may wish to move to the French Quarter Sidewalk Café (also known as the Fireside Lounge) to enjoy coffee and dessert (offered for sale by our youth group as a fund raiser for their trip to New Orleans) as you are mesmerized with a variety of entertainment in the lounge. 

And there will be some great entertainment! Starting at 5:30 the St. John’s “house band”, Asphalt & Stained Glass, will provide background music for those early birds enjoying their dinner next door in Neumann. Then around 6 pm there will be a variety of performers of all ages: Nora King and Megan Hartwig will both sing selections from the musical Wicked; the sister act of Julie Lowe, Nancy Stafford, and Rachel Almlie will bring us “Downtown;” The Reed Women -  Sheryl, Elizabeth, and Ellen – will make their debut performance, and that is just the beginning of our line-up of entertainers! Put the date on the calendar, invite your friends to come and “Bon Ton Roule” – let the good times roll

Monday
Jan232012

Women of the ELCA

The women of the ELCA have the CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER as their outreach project. The congregation is invited to participate in supplying men’s gloves (large), women’s gloves and small size underwear, small toothpastes, toothbrushes, cough drops, chap sticks, bus tokens, hand sanitizer (large & small sizes, kleenix (large boxes & small pkgs.), full size shampoo and conditioner bottles. These items may be placed in the boxes marked in the narthex and near the office.

Sunday
Jan222012

WIRED

►  Yoga is beginning a new 7-week session Thursday, Jan. 19 through March 1, at 5:45 to 6:45 in the Fireside Lounge. Improve Flexibility, Balance, and Muscle Tone through the practice of YOGA. Whether you are a newcomer to yoga, or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of yoga is a pathway to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious life. Cost: $10/class or $60 for 7 class series (cash or check). To register, call instructor Corinne Lambert (515-556-3679) or email (callingwisdom1@hotmail.com).
►  Cooking will meet Saturday, Jan. 28, 6:30 pm at the home of Karen Andeweg for a winter doldrum’s party. Contact Carol Lunde at carollunde@q.com if you are able to attend.
►  Luncheon and Program will be held Sunday, Jan. 29, 12:30 pm in Weertz Fellowship Hall. The program will be a service learning theme with speakers from three service agencies in DSM: Cynthia Olson will educate the group about Youth Emergency Services & Shelter; Rob Hoover will talk about the Connection Café; and representatives Judy Latessa and Bonnie Ekse will speak about the Coalition in Support of Hungry Children. Following these three 15-minute educational opportunities, the group will work on a “hands-on” activity to help these organizations. Lists of items each of these agencies need are available at signups in the Fireside Lounge or on the St. John’s website (www.stjohnsdsm.org/Ministries/WIRED) and women are asked to bring a few items from these lists to the event on Jan. 29th in place of paying for the speakers. The luncheon cost is $10 each. Signups continue Sunday, January 15, in the Fireside lounge. Questions? Contact Darla Stiles at darlastiles@stjohnsdsm.org.
Saturday
Jan212012

Small Groups

►  Christian Involvement/Restaurant Visitation, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:00 pm - Urban Grill on 86th Street.
►  The Couples/Singles Group is meeting on Saturday, Jan. 21, 6:30 pm, at the home of Bill and Darla Stiles for Hors d’oeuvres and Planning. Please bring an hors d’oeuvre to share and lots of ideas for the coming year! Cost: $5.00 each to cover beverages, etc. Contact: darlastiles@stjohnsdsm.org or 225-3499 if you are able to attend.
►  Photography will meet Sunday, Jan. 22, 10:00 am in Neumann. The theme is “food” - bring pictures to share.
►  Recreational Reading: Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 4:30 in Rose Holm. The book to discuss is Blame by Michelle Huneven.
►  Scrapbooking will meet Saturday, Jan. 28, between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm in Room 8 at church. All are welcome to bring their materials and enjoy the friendships.
Thursday
Jan122012

Upcoming Midweek Music Schedule

  • February 1 - Sarah Plum, violin
  • February 8 - Drake String Ensemble, Akira Mori, conductor
  • February 15 - IMTA District Piano Audition Winners 
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    February 22 is Ash Wednesday. 
    No Midweek Music February 22 – April 6

     View the full schedule

    Sunday
    Jan082012

    Creating in Community 2012

    Saturday, February 11 starting at 8:30am

    February is the perfect time to renew your creative energies and explore the arts that you have always wanted to try but haven’t had time to do.  Creating In Community offers learning opportunities ranging from the very practical to the fine arts, with instruction provided by professionals in the field or gifted, skilled amateurs.
     
    Creating In Community offers fun, fellowship and good food in addition to learning opportunities. 
     
    This event is open to the community.  Bring your friends.
     
    Creating In Community is a project of The Arts at St. John’s.
     

     

    Thursday
    Jan052012

    January 2012 Artist of the Month

    Callista Gould credits many people in her life who have influenced and encouraged her artistic talents.  They include her mother, Alice Gould, local artists, Virginia Mickunas and Mary Muller, along with a best friend’s mother, Jan Randell  who, upon her death, willed Callista all of her art supplies, plus a check for art classes.  With all of that encouragement, Callista captures scenes of Iowa in bright colors---from a boy in the barber chair at the Roosevelt Barber Shop to a beautiful barn on Iowa's rolling landscape.  Her oil paintings, watercolors, and a few charcoal sketches are on display in Weertz Fellowship Hall.

    Thursday
    Dec152011

    Security Help Wanted

    Jack Huff, a member of our security team, will be leaving us in the middle of January. We would like to thank Jack for his work and help over the last year and a half. We have begun searching for a new member of our security team.If you know someone who is available weekends and some evenings, can multitask, and communicates well with others please have them contact Scott LaBlanc at scottl@stjohnsdsm.org or 515-243-7691. This is a paid position.