Announcements

Our summer worship service schedule is as follows: Thursday evenings at 7:00, and Sunday mornings at 9:00. This schedule begins on Thursday, June 25 and will continue through Sunday, September 6.

We will switch back to our regular Saturday at 5:00 PM/Sunday at 10:00 AM schedule on Saturday, September 12.

In the summer, there will be no Sunday School or adult Bible study. Those activities will resume on Sunday, September 13 at 8:45 AM.

Our theme for Vacation Bible School 2009 is “Crocodile Dock – Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” VBS will run from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. Registration for children from grades preK through 4 are still being accepted, but space is limited. There is a $5.00 per child fee. We are again expecting to provide a fun and educational week for over 75 children, but we need your help. We are in need of one more teacher, a recess leader, a snack leader, and many volunteers. If you can donate your time in any capacity, please call Donna Rackie at (203) 679-0651 or email her at ddrackie@sbcglobal.net. We also provide crafts and snacks for our kids as they trek through the swamps and bayou to learn about Jesus. We need the following: Snack items such as cookies, crackers, etc, juice,small cups, and napkins; and craft items including tissue paper (burning bush/fire colors preferred), 100 small Styrofoam bowls, and 100 dinner-sized paper plates. If you can donate any of these items, it would be appreciated. A box will be located in the narthex for donations.
Our 2009 VBS will be held from Monday through Friday, July 13–17, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon each day. VBS has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years, so be sure to contact us early so you don't get left out!

The Walther League will hold their annual Tag Sale in the fellowship hall on Friday and Saturday, July 24–25, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM both days. As you do your spring cleaning, please save your clean, gently used items — no junk, please — for the Tag Sale. To avoid any conflicts with Vacation Bible School, which runs from July 13–17, donations will be accepted beginning July 18, not earlier. If you have any questions, or need someone to pick up items, please call Ellen Ness at (860) 621-7571.

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the St. John choir, and friends, will be singing some special music at the church service on Sunday, July 5, including the beloved setting of The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Peter Wilhousky. Anyone interested in participating in the music at this service is welcome. There will be a rehearsal in the music room at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Please speak with Director of Music Matt Bartlett for further information.