ANNOUNCEMENTS   May 11, 2008

EPISCOSPEAK

New Testament: A collection of 27 canonical (officially accepted) books, sometimes called the Christian Bible. The New Testament includes the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the Book of Acts of the Apostles, 21 Epistles (instructive letters) written by Apostles or their followers, and the Book of Revelation.

Requests for Prayers - St. John the Baptist Parishes Order of the Daughters of the King offers daily prayer for those in need. Cards to place people's name for that ministry are located in the pews. Prayer will be offered up for people for a one month period, both during the weekly Eucharistic liturgies, as well as daily by the members of the Daughters of the King. After one month the request will need to be resubmitted for continued placement on the list.

Save those can tab tops!!! In memory of Russell Thompson we are still collecting tab pull tops from soda cans for the Shriners Children's Hospital. Save up your tab tops and bring them in to either the Church Office to Sunday worship. Many thanks!!

The Lambs' Corner: Two comfortable rocking chairs and a variety of soft toys are located in the rear of the church. This area is affectionately called The Lambs' Corner. Parents with fidgeting infants, or young children requiring some fun distractions during the service are encouraged to use this area. Children are full members of the community at St. John's and following our Lord's command we welcome, nurture and love them with open arms. Yet there are times when our children need some special attention so that they may be fully present with us in worship without causing the rest of the congregation to loose focus of the liturgy. The Lamb's Corner is specifically provided for when you have a child in need of some special pastoral care.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK!!!

• 5/11 ~ Kasey Poulin, Uldine Drown
• 5/13 ~ Bill Drown
• 5/14 ~ Alex Kennedy, Haleigh McKechnie
• 5/15 ~ Nora Dunk
• 5/16 ~ Ruth Fritz
• 5/17 ~ Jason Elliott