St. John’s offers help amid COVID-19 crisis
Dear Friends,
In the midst of this ever-evolving pandemic, St. John’s remains here for you. Our ministries, programs, and resources are going strong. Please be in touch with me (831-566-0353) if I can support you in any way.
St. John’s offers many outreach opportunities available for all. We invite you to use these services as needed and to volunteer to help support those in need.
Support/Resources
Caring Circle – a network of community volunteers available to support islanders in a variety of ways (e.g., meal delivery, errands, creative solutions for companionship during these days of social distancing, etc). Contact Gloria Fennell (FENNELGL@uwec.edu or 715-456-9369)
Food Shelf – provides donated foodstuffs and some toiletries for islanders in need. Replenished regularly. Open 24 hours a day, located on the lower level of St. John’s. (To help support this ministry please contact Michael Childers michaelfraychilders@yahoo.com or 608-576-8426)
Phone Tree – a network for islanders to stay connected and in touch during this time of social distancing. For more information or to add your name to the Phone Tree, contact Julie Stryker (strykerjf@yahoo.com or 715-209-0417)
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund – financial support for short-term, one-time emergencies for people in our community. For more information or to help support this ministry contact Rachel Bauman (pastor@stjohnsmadelineisland.org or 831-566-0353)
Programming
Sunday morning worship livestream
Sundays 10 a.m. As always, we are live-streaming our worship service. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/76AxbRFaCf2
Your financial support is especially appreciated at this time so we may provide increased outreach. You are invited to make your offering by online giving or by mailing your gifts. Here’s the link for online giving. https://stjohnsmadelineisland.org/give/
Bible Study via Zoom
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Join us via this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/486508665
For more information, contact Rachel (pastor@stjohnsmadelineisland.org or 831-566-0353)
Serenity on the Rock AlAnon Meetings via Zoom
Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/256780222
AlAnon is a mutual support organization for the families and friends of alcoholics. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rachel (pastor@stjohnsmadelineisland.org or 831-566-0353)