We’re running a little low on juice to serve during our weekly fellowship times at St. John’s.  If you would like to donate a bottle or two of juice for use during that time, we would much appreciate it!

The Women of St. John’s met on Tuesday, July 2nd, at 4:30 with twelve members present. Pastor Zeratsky opened the meeting with a short devotion while the group enjoyed a snack provided by Joyce and Bette. Jan Jonet began the business meeting. In old business – we discussed the up-coming 125th anniversary that will take place in September and how we will be able to “help out”.   Our group has agreed to pay for the cake and main food, while individuals will be asked to bring extras such as salads. We will also need people to volunteer to help with either the set-up or the clean-up.  More information will be included next month.

In new business, it was voted and approved to send  $50 to each of the three BAM Missionaries assigned to our Women’s group. (Interesting information – Jan Gehloff was one of the missionaries – Jonathan Favorite’s – teacher when she was teaching in Minocqua. He was from Eagle River, WI). In other business, we agreed to purchase new coffee pots and any other small items needed in the kitchen before the anniversary  in September. Any suggestions, please let Jan Jonet know.

Our next meeting will take place on August 6th at 4:30. Hope to see you there!

St. John’s Seniors will meet Wednesday, July 3rd and 31st at 10:00 am. If you’re free please join us, as you don’t have to be a senior. We enjoy playing Uno and visiting with each other, so come and have fun with us!

The Women of St. John’s invite all the women to join us at Gina Marie’s on July 16th at 5 p.m. to enjoy food and fellowship. Please RSVP to Angie at 1-715-548-1114 by July 14th so reservations can be made.

With the restructuring of our service times recently, we have obviously removed our midweek Monday night service due to lack of participation. If you find yourself in need of a midweek service, our sister church Mt. Olive in Iron Mountain offers a service at 6:30pm on Wednesday nights. Please feel free to take advantage of this as you need to!

The Women of St. John’s want to thank Bob Gehlhoff and Tom Jonet for all the hours they’ve devoted to our kitchen. We now have a large sink, new stove, and a utility cabinet thanks to the expertise and long hours put in by you two. Thank you very much!

Thank you to everyone who has been turning in receipts for our church. Your receipts do make a difference and we encourage you to keep up with this. The receipts that are valid are Econo Foods and Super One, and can be deposited at any time into the jars on the back table. Thank you again for your cooperation and support!

The Women of St. John’s met on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at 4:30. After a short devotion by Pastor Zeratsky, Jan Jonet opened the business  meeting. In old business – everyone felt that the roses  purchased for the altar, then handed out to the mothers on Mother’s Day were a “hit” and something we will consider doing again next year. We also discussed the up-coming church picnic on July 14th and St. John’s 125th anniversary to take place in September.

In new business, it was voted and approved, to send $50 to each of the four WELS families that lost their home during the tornadoes in Oklahoma and to continue to support the BAM (Befriend a Missionary) Missionaries that have been assigned to our Women’s group.

The women have also planned a summer get-together in July.  All the ladies are invited to dinner at Gina Marie’s for food and fellowship.

Our next meeting will take place on July 2nd at 4:30. A light snack will be provided by Joyce and Bette. Any concerns or ideas for the agenda, please let Jan know.

Congratulations and God’s blessings to Nathan Krueger and Khloey Krajewski. Nathan was confirmed in our church on June 2nd, and Khloey graduated from Crystal Falls High School. We pray that God continues to guide and bless them through their upcoming endeavors!

The annual church picnic will be held out at Sunset Lake in Iron River, MI on Sunday, July 14th at 10am. There will be no worship service at any tri-parish church this year, only the one service in the park. There will be a potluck meal following the service, so please bring a dish to share! You’ll also want to bring your own beverages and folding chairs (there are a limited amount of picnic tables available).

Park location:

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From either Crystal Falls or Iron River, leave town on US2.  Turn north on Reiman Rd by Luckey’s Sport shop (that’s a left if you’re coming from Iron River, a right if you’re coming from Crystal Falls).  You’ll know you’re close to this turn when the speed limit drops to 45.  Follow Reiman Rd until you reach the lake.  There will be parking to the left and the pavilion just beyond the playground.