Learning About Lefse!

Are you experiences in the art of lefse-making or maybe your skills are currently limited to eating this delicious bread? Whichever applies, we are looking to hold a lefse making session in preparation for Bazaar sales. This class is for those interested in teaching others their craft for those eager to offer their helping hands, and anyone in between! We will also need griddles, turning sticks, rolling pins and of course, recipes. Please contact Kate Cheramy (k8cheramy@yahoo.com), Allison Hilliard (allisonvrieze77@gmail.com), or Maureen Anderson (maureenanderson2525@gmail.com) if interested. Join us here on Saturday, Nov 9 at 9:30am.

In worship we hear God’s Word preached, we partake in the sacrament of Holy Communion, and occasionally we participate with others in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Have you ever wondered about our Lutheran theological heritage and how it relates to Word and Sacrament? Come join Vicar Christopher and others on Sunday, November 10 and 17 at 10:15am for a fun and educational discussion on these topics paired with a travelogue from a recent trip to Germany. This will be a good introduction to Lutheran theological perspectives and will also be worthwhile for life-long Lutherans who wish to build upon their knowledge.

Our Evansville Ecumenical Care Closet provides Thanksgiving baskets each year to 75+ client-friends. St. John’s is supplying ingredients “4” the dessert again this year. Our goal is 100 of the following 4 ingredients: 15 oz can pumpkin puree, 12 oz evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice (2oz), and yellow cake mix.

Bring any or all of these 4 ingredients to the church building by Sunday, November 17. In case you’re curious, here’s the recipe to go with the ingredients:

Great Pumpkin Dessert:

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

3 eggs

1 cup white sugar

4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and spice. Mix well and pour into pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top, then drizzle with melted butter. Top with walnuts. Bake 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center come out clean.

You can help eliminate hunger in our community by volunteering for St. Mark’s Food Ministry with St. John's!

Friday Meal workers prepare food, serve the meal, and clean-up afterward. The lunch is prepared for dine in or carry out. Whenever you choose to serve, you will make a difference at St. Mark's Food Ministry!

Free Community Meal (groups of 3-4 volunteers): Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm.

We will meet at St. John's at 10:00am to caravan, and we will be back around 2:00pm.

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There are many different ways to Reach Out and assist with the Holiday Bazaar. We are calling all faithful bazaar servants – new, experienced, old & young alike to mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23rd to experience a day of craft fair/ dining/silent auction/cookie buffet/canning/resale shopping and helping others. St. John’s hosts the event to raise funds for a variety of projects and we need your help to make it successful. Please keep this Reaching Out event in your prayers and offer what services you can to this worthy cause.

Invite your family and friends to this year’s joyful event. Saturday, November 23, from 9am to 2pm, St. John’s will be ready for guests and shoppers. Turkey dinner is available for dine-in or carry-out from 11am to 1pm; cost is $13 for adults and $7 for kids 10 & under. Volunteer sign-up sheets are available now for you to add your name for giving your time or donating food and items to the meal or shops. Other items needed can be found on the Giving Tree in the Gathering Area. You can check out our Amazon Wish List or our Kids' Shop Wish List.

Any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact:

Kate Cheramy, k8cheramy@yahoo.com

Allison Hilliard, allisonvrieze77@gmail.com

Maureen Anderson, maureenanderson2525@gmail.com

On Monday, November 25, you are invited for an ecumenical supper, worship, and pie fellowship at Creekside Place, hosted by St. John’s and our church partners in Evansville. With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, this is an opportunity for our community to Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service gather and share our gratitude to God and to each other. Supper will be served at 6pm with Jenny Wiedel in the kitchen. RSVP for the meal to the church office or Creekside by Wednesday, November 20. The menu will be Turkey Tetrazzini, Gluten-free, Vegetarian Option: Butternut Squash Lasagna, Glazed Carrots, Autumn Slaw, and Pie for dessert for suggested donation of $10. The evening will continue with worship at 6:45pm right there at Creekside (no RSVP necessary). Following worship will be a delicious homemade pie fellowship at 7:30pm (If you ‘re willing to bake, contact the church office). The whole community is invited. This will be our second ecumenical event held at Creekside; we gathered las spring for a meal and Good Friday service as a community. Let’s end the year thanking God together.