January 27, 2009

Year 59 Issue 17

 

 

 

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

Sunday Worship Invitation

·            8:30 am service     Traditional hymns and organ accompaniment

·          10:00 am service     Contemporary style, Kids’ Connection, nursery care

 

Chapel on Wednesdays
  • January 28, Wednesday at 8:35 a.m. 
  • Leading:  Mrs. Pickart and the first grade class      

 

Chili Cook-Off

The St. John’s Men’s Group will sponsor a Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.  Start experimenting with your recipes now.  Be creative!  The entry fee is $10 per individual or team.  Menu items will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chili, cornbread and dessert.  Cost is $5 a plate.  Proceeds benefit our Vacation Bible School summer program.  Contact Dan Dicke 444-9120 with questions.

 

 

SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

New Student enrollment applications

2009-2010 School Year Applications

School applications for the 2009-2010 school year are being accepted for new students.  Kindergarteners must be 5 years old by September 1.  Re-enrollment packets will be sent home with students in March. 

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

 

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30.  If you have not heard from your homeroom teacher regarding a time and date for your parent teacher, contact him/her to schedule an appointment.  The mid-trimester is January 23. 

 

No School

Friday, Jan. 30

There will be no school on Friday, January 30, due to parent-teacher conferences.  Eagle Care will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

 

Band Notes

Advanced Band:  Plays for chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 28 meeting at 8:25 a.m. in the church. 

 

All Band Students:  Practice is essential for our success.  Parents, please assist scheduling in 75 minutes of practice per week and signing your student’s practice chart.   

 

Family Pirate Night

Ahrr!  Mark your calendar for a family night of swash-buckling adventure on the high seas!  The next family night is going to be “Pirate Style!”  Join us this Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Fellowship Center.  Questions?  Want to help?  Contact Shannon Herman 983-2237. 

 

Father-Daughter Dance

Mark your calendars now for our first annual Father/Daughter dance.  The dance will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6:30-9:00pm at House of Dance in Ventura.  Cost is $40 per couple with additional daughters of $10 each.  This event is open to the community.  Enjoy an evening of finger foods, desserts, swing dance instructions and dancing.  If any moms would like to take pictures and help out with set up and clean up, call Heidi Trottno at 276-8056.  Complete the attached registration form to reserve your spot. 

 

Box Tops News

The Snow Ball Contest Continues!  Please turn in your Box tops as soon as possible!! Expired box tops do not count towards your total!  The Class with the most box tops turned in (the most throws), and the class that is hit the least both win this contest!  Each sheet of 10 box tops counts as one snow ball.  This contest ends on January 29th.  The winners in each category will receive free dress and a popsicle party!  Thanks for helping to earn cash for our school!

 

Spirit Store Hours

 

Until further notice, the Student Store will be open on Thursday only from 2:30-4:00.

Come on in for our famous smoothies and fresh selection of healthy snacks.  Don't forget to check out the new and gently used uniform items, along with our cool spirit items!

 

S.O.A.R. classes

S.O.A.R. class reminder:  Young Rembrandts Art Class, Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm, grades K-5, $55.00.  Contact Margaret Reifer 340-8539 or Heidi Trottno 276-8056 for more information.   Meet on Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18.  

 

Yearbook News

We need your pictures!

 

Share your school-related photos for our yearbook.  If possible, CD submissions are preferred.  However, if you have printed photos, we will gladly accept those too.  Our first submission deadline is in February.  Year book-related questions?  Contact Mr. Robert Hochberg at 988-0330, xt. 27.    

 


Birthday Blessings

  

 

Thank you, Lord Jesus for the many blessings you’ve given us.  We truly appreciate the special people you’ve brought into our lives who make a positive difference in this world.  You are an awesome God!  Bless all those celebrating birthdays in January.  We as for special birthday blessings on: 

 

January 15     Ed Heck, 5th grade teacher

January 28     Lorie Hochberg, 3rd grade teacher    

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Families are REQUIRED to contribute 20 hours of volunteer work at St. John’s or pay $20 for each hour not completed.  An ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS are REQUIRED towards the carnival or pay $100 for each hour not completed.  Any additional hours worked at the Carnival may be used toward fulfilling your 20 Service Hour Requirement.  Just a reminder that YOU need to log your service hours in the service hour log book in the office, including carnival hours.   

 

 

 

 

 

      July 13-17, 2009

Already plans are underway for Royal Family Kids’ Camp.  We could use your help.  Have you ever considered sharing the Gospel with an abused child? 

 

St. John’s is in their 9th year of doing that very thing.  We are preparing to share the Gospel with 24 children from our community who are in the Foster Care System.  This year’s camp is July 13-17, 2009 in the mountains of Santa Barbara. 

 

We are looking for some willing servants to spend some time with these children.  You can stay the whole week or just a day or two.  We will also be in need of some supplies.  Please watch for that list in future Currents as well as the Sunday Tidings. 

 

As Pastor Mark said in the January Currents: “He called you to Step Up to the responsibility we have been given and to Step Out and serve others in His Name.” This is where we need YOU!

 

Please prayerfully consider taking part in this opportunity to serve.  If you have any questions, you may call any of the following people:

 

Rogina Clarke – 485-4526

Joyce Gregory – 988-1994

David or Vera Barajas – 985-0041

Edie Swetman – 524-7799

 

Earn Service Hours from your home

Join the Nursery Ministry by taking home a tub of nursery toys, toss them in your dishwasher, and bring them back by Friday.  Be sure to log your service hours.  To join the rotation, contact Jan at 890-7862. 

 

Eagle Care Helpers & Noon Aides

 

You can earn service hours while spending time with your kids and fulfilling a need.  How?  Become a noon-aide or help out after school in Eagle Care.  Adult leaders are needed to help supervise the lunch hour from 12:00-1:00.  This position would include helping to supervise children at the lunch tables and in the field for recess.  If you have a love for children and a spare hour now and then, come and join our team.  We will work around your schedule.  Contact Mr. K at 983-0330, ext. 15 or Linda, Eagle Care Director, 200-8097, if you can help. 

 

Help Build Homes

 

In ‘09 Thrivent will build homes in Ventura County in April.  Contact Catherine 484-0081. 

 

Hot Lunch Helpers

 

Contact Tiffany Bohman at 604-4848. 

 

Kids’ Connection and

Kids’ Connection Jr.

Come help with our Sunday school program. 

Contact April at 983-0330 x13 or alehman@stjohnsoxnard.com.

 

Mixteco Ministry

 

Drop food donations in the office for delivery to Pastor Bradshaw (805) 660-3377.  

Recycle for Missions

Drop off recycling products.  Contact Barbara Henricksen at 340-9794 for pick-up. 

 

Rescue Mission

Serve at the Rescue Mission the first Thursday of every month. 

Contact April at 983-0330 x13 or alehman@stjohnsoxnard.com. 

 

Student Store Helpers

Contact Tiffany Bohman at 604-4848. 

 

Visit Our Giving Tree

Visit our “Giving Tree” in the office.  Return it to the office with your donation.   

 

 

 

CARNIVAL CORNER – Saturday, June 6, 2009

Help w/Sponsorship

WANTED:  We are looking for someone to help with our sponsorship program.  This is a job that can be done from home.  If you are interested, or you would like more information, come to our next PTLS meeting or contact Shannon at 983-2237.

 

Silent Auction Donations

Received too much for Christmas?  Share your blessings with our school by donating items to PTLS for the carnival silent auction.  Drop items off in the office or call Shannon Herman at 983-2237 to make other arrangements.  Be sure to log your donations for service hours.