ANNOUNCEMENTS

Donations Needed: Priscilla Isabel is interning at Every Women’s Place (EWP) for her Family Life Education Degree. EWP is a domestic violence shelter and is in need of the following items: Gently used or new blankets, bath towels, wash cloths, twin and full size sheets, and women’s pajamas (all sizes); and also family-sized shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, hairbrushes, diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6) and children’s toothbrushes.

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Ike Response: Financial Gifts Desperately Needed To make a donation to LCMS World Relief and Human Care: Send checks marked “Hurricane Relief 2008” to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861; or you can make checks out to St. John’s and we’ll send the funds along; or call (888) 930-4438; or online donations can be made at www.lcms.org.

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Surf Detroit & St. John’s Youth: We are collecting the following items needed by the homeless in inner-city Detroit: towels; twin sheets; socks; men's t-shirts; blue jeans; feminine hygiene; diapers of all sizes; books for an annual used book sale, whose proceeds help the homeless (no encyclopedias, no Reader's Digest books, no text books). Thank you to those who have already donated brand new towels, twin sheets, socks, and men's t-shirts,--- they are wonderful --- but gently used items are welcome, too!

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LWR Quilters: In October, the quilters sent 120 small and 38 large quilts to missions around the world. Over the past year, quilters have made and given away 248 quilts. WOW! This has been one of their best years. New ladies are welcome to join – quilters meet on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the church basement.

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Heavenly Creations Craft Show: There are still openings for crafters at the annual St. John's Heavenly Creations Craft Show on Saturday, December 6. The cost for a booth is $45. This is a great way to support Christian education in our community, and make some money, too! For more information or to reserve a booth, call Kathy Betts, (616) 402-3811.

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Church Extension Fund: Your dollars invested in various financial institutions are lent to many different types of borrowers for a variety of purposes. Dollars invested in the Church Extension Fund are loaned to congregations, to expand existing facilities. What a joy to know that your invested dollars are being used for the sake of the Gospel! CEF rates currently offered may be better than you will find locally. Check out www.mi-cef.org or call (800) 242-3944 for more information.

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Will you or someone in your family be receiving care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota? Trinity Lutheran Church of Rochester offers its TLCare ministry to out of town medical guests. The congregation strives to serve people in many ways such as prayer support, a homemade meal, a visit from caring members, free parking in the church lot, a comfortable place to go between appointments, and more. Let them know when you are coming by emailing Jennifer at tlcjennifer@charterinternet.com or Pastor Otte at pastorotte@charterinternet.com.

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Attention: Snowbirds - Please Notify Church Office of Any Address Changes: If you know you’re going to be away for the winter, please notify us of both your winter and home addresses and the dates you’re at each. Your consideration will greatly reduce our mailing expenses. Thank you.

Thanksgiving/Christmas Boxes: St. John’s Social Ministry will be preparing Thanksgiving & Christmas Boxes for area needy families and the following items are needed: Boxed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Corn & Beans, fruit, jello, cake mixes, frosting, cranberries whole/sauce, spaghetti noodles, sauce, peanut butter & jelly, bottled juice. Please bring items to church by November 16.

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Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity: Thank you so very much for your contribution and for choosing our organization to support. The need is greater this year than any other year. We feel truly blessed for your support.

Beth Hanis, Executive Director

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For Sale: Apple Dumplings – package of four for $5.00 in the kitchen freezer. Homemade by our Ladies Aid.

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LWR Health Kits: Our Social Ministry /God’s Pantry shipped 26 Health Kits to LWR. Thank you to all who contributed to this ministry.

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Church Surveys: The church surveys have been tallied and the results are available for distribution. If you would like a copy of the survey results, please contact Scott Taylor at (616) 844-4181 or George Huff at (616) 283-0082 for a paper or email copy.

HELP WANTED

Handbell Help Needed: Needed strong muscles and legs to set-up and take down handbell tables and equipment for the Christmas Eve service. Please contact Ruth Haupt (616) 846-7875 to volunteer or for more information. Thank you for your help with these support activities for our Handbells. 

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