End of year contribution information: Contributions deposited in the collection plate on Sunday, January 1st, are not deductible in tax year 2011 even if the check is dated in December 2011. It will be deductible on your 2012 taxes.
Contributions mailed and postmarked in 2011 are deductible in 2011, even if not received by the church until 2012.
Year-end statements of contribution will be available in mid-January.
Fr. Thurston is interested in knowing of members of St. John’s who would find a grief support group helpful. He has a possible leader for a group who is skilled in grief work and is available for a group meeting. Please let the office know if this is something that would be supportive and helpful to you.
There will be no Adult Education or Church School this Sunday.
Offering Envelopes will be available to those who requested them. It's not too late to request a set of envelopes -- just call or e-mail the office.
Bobbie Brooks is in need of a ride; or rather, several rides, beginning the week of January 8th. She will be undergoing radiation therapy five times a week for several weeks, and needs someone to drive her there and back; each appointment will last about a half-hour. If you can help with this, please contact the office or Fr. Bud.
Serving at the 8:00 o'clock Service
The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston, Celebrant
The Rev. Pat Morris-Rader, Deacon & Preacher
Jamie Berry, Eucharistic Minister · Steve Cookson & Julie Ann Smith, Lectors
Serving at the Ten o'clock Service
The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston, Celebrant
The Rev. Pat Morris-Rader, Preacher
The Rev. Stephen Denny & The Rev. Pat Morris-Rader, Deacons
Becky Tooley, Subdeacon
Michelle Horgen, Director of Music
Debra Lehmann, Mary Dettmann & Beryl Fetters, Eucharistic Ministers
Elizabeth Van Drimmelen, Nathan Cougle & Emily Downs, Acolytes
Barbara Bullard, Mark Akerman & Mary Dettmann, Lectors
Ian Ball & Erin Harrison, Ushers
June Koenig, Greeter
The Rev. Pat Morris-Rader & Veronica Murray, Healing Team
Coming Up:
There is an error in the calendar published in the newsletter. There will be only one service at 9 o’clock on January 22, followed by brunch and the Annual Meeting.
Metro, the regional government that oversees transportation, natural areas, urban growth and development in the greater Portland area, has a new tool called Opt In to hear the opinions of more local residents. Opt In is an online public opinion panel that asks participants to complete 1 or 2 short surveys each month on topics of regional concern. Opt In was launched about a year ago and so far over 8,000 people have signed up. However, most of these members live in Portland and Multnomah County. Clackamas County is very under-represented. Metro can’t make good and fair decisions without hearing from a broader perspective. Visit www.optinpanel.org to join.
