Weekly Announcements

• MON Feb. 1- Elder's Mtg. 7 PM
• TUES Feb. 2- Men's Bible Study, 6:30 AM at Ruth's Cafe in Ute
• WED Feb.3- Confirmation 3:30-6:00 PM (extra hour to make up for snow days)
• THURS Feb. 4- LWML Mtg. 1:30 PM
• SAT Feb. 5- Outreach Workshop at Faith Lutheran, Council Bluffs 8:00-11:30 AM
• SUN Feb. 6- "Mite-Box" Sunday

• Blood Drive- TUES Feb. 8, 12:30 PM at Charter Oak-Ute H.S.
  
• Scholarship Fund- A scholarship fund for students planning to attend synodical colleges of seminaries has been established and is being added to the Memorial list. If you would like to contribute to this fund, ask about it in the office.
• St. John's Human Care Committee- is looking for volunteers (either individuals or couples) interested in helping to coordinate efforts to provide for the physical needs of people in our community. If you have a heart for the needy and would like to help, please talk to either Pastor or President Bill Magill.
• 8th Graders & their Parents- The District Confirmands' Retreat is Feb. 19-21 at Camp Okoboji. The retreat prepares youth who are nearing confirmation for life in the church after confirmation. Adult chaperones accompany youth from their congregation. See Pastor Merrill for forms or if you have any questions.