Come together and let the preparations for VBS begin as we join once again with folks from Holy Spirit at Holy Spirit ! The decorating dates and times listed below are calling anyone who can use scissors, a paint brush and markers to help get the props ready for this year’s Knights of North Castle theme. All you need to do is show up and we’ll put you to work. It’s a relaxing way to get to know others and de-stress. As of this date, masks are required. For further information, please contact Faith Drescher.

Decorating dates and times: Tuesday, April 26 6:00pm-7:30pm and Wednesday, May 11 Noon – 1:30pm

St. John’s Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21. We’ll need children to attend and adults to volunteer.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is thinking of expanding the ways that members are able to contribute to the church and are looking at online payments as an additional and easier way for members to give. Would you be interested in the possibility of contributing via computer online?

Fill out the response form online: http://www.stjohnsemmaus.org/stewardship-survey/

Please place your donated items in the box in the back of the sanctuary or in the coat room.

This is a list of items especially needed:

– Candy (individually wrapped)
– Individual snacks such as peanuts, beef jerky, and protein bars
– Drink mixes for adding to water
– Men’s and women’s deodorants
– Microwave popcorn
– Sanitizing wipes
– Sunscreen

Personal notes (Personal notes from adults or children boost morale and let the soldiers know that the folks back home support them. Please do not date the notes.)

If you know anyone currently serving in the mili-tary, please provide his or her full name and address and how long he or she will be serving at that address to Faye Schuler at fgschule@gmail.com. That person will be sent a care package.

Support the Troops, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Packages are sent to our soldiers regularly, not just at holidays.

Checks for donations for postage can be made out to “Support the Troops, Inc.” If you would like a tax deductible receipt, please request it when you give your check. Faye Schuler will accept monetary donations. Each box costs about $16.00 to send.