• There will be an Open House for Dorothy Stirrett on Sunday, June 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s to celebrate her 85th birthday. May God bless Dorothy on this special occasion!

  • If you would like to participate in the Family Life Center Baby Bottle Project, pick up a Baby Bottle in the narthex and return it on Saturday, June 14 (Father’s Day weekend). Proceeds will benefit babies and families through the Family Life Center.

  • The next distribution for St. John’s Effingham Food Pantry is Tuesday, June 10 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

  • Vacation Bible School will be held June 2-6 at St. Paul, Wheeler. VBS will be Monday through Friday with the closing program after the gathering on Friday. The theme this year is EPIC Australian Adventure. Students will go on amazing adventures where they will learn about an unforgettable journey with Jesus. Contract Brenda Crutcher (815-289-6325) or Krystal Goebel (217-246-1538) for registration information.

  • Grace Ladies Aid will serve supper at Bible School on Tuesday, June 3.

  • MITES for MISSIONS – Loose change in the offering plate will be used to support LWML mite projects.

  • Lutheran Hour Radio broadcasts can be heard on WCRA 1090 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m., WCRC 96.3 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and WPMB 104.7 FM Sundays at 12:30 p.m. The broadcast is also available at www.LHM.org.