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HYBRID SUNDAY SERVICES are at 9:30 AM
You can continue to join us through our regular zoom link

1) Click this direct link:
– https://zoom.us/j/8436488110?pwd=MHZDVVV6WjFvT1ZWcCtzaWdnSHFoZz09 
(password is embedded.) 

***Or***

2) Enter both the Meeting ID and the Password in your zoom app or on the zoom.us website

Meeting ID: 843 648 8110
Password: 62293 (Trenton’s zip code) 

To call in with phone audio only, call
1-312-626-6799 and then the meeting ID:
8436488110 followed by the pound sign.
Password, if needed, will be: 62293.

(If you know of someone who would like to join us,
please pass this information on to them.)

KINDERCOTTAGE DONATIONS:

           The request for April is cleaning supplies.  Anything you use at home can be used for cleaning at Kindercottage. 
April will be our last delivery for the spring. 

During the months of May through July we will concentrate on the need for Brown Bag Lunches to feed the children of Trenton. That mission generally starts the day after Memorial Day with St. John going first in the rotation. There will be a need for monetary donations as well as donations of fresh fruit and veggies. Sweet treats are needed each week also. 

But we won’t forget Kindercottage. We will gather school supplies to deliver early in August in time to get them to the kids before the school bells ring. You can start looking for the usual school supplies: pencils, glue, crayons, markers, etc. The donations from Trenton are always eagerly and thankfully received.      

  

ONLINE DONATIONS:
Go to our website at stjohnucctrenton.org to donate to a variety of funds or set up monthly or weekly donations.
General Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
OCWM
One Great Hour of Sharing
Strengthen the Church
Neighbors in Need
Christmas Fund
If you have any questions or have problems setting up a donation,
please call Bev Adams at 224-9828.

COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP SHEET:
A sign-up sheet is out on the table in the narthex with a listing of Sunday dates for coffee hour hosts. Please sign up if you would like to bring goodies for fellowship after service.

BLOOD DRIVE SIGN UP SHEET:
St. John will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 15th from 12 to 5 PM.
We need help to sign people in and to help
with the snack table during three shifts: 
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM1:45 to 3:45 PM, and 3:45 to 5:45 PM.
 The first shift needs to be at the church at 11:45 before the doors open to ensure paperwork and snacks are ready when the doors open at 12:00 noon. The third shift ends at 5:45 PM as we need church representatives to keep the building open while the Red Cross staff packs up and takes equipment out to the vans. One late shift volunteer will need to be able to lock up after the Red Cross staff leaves. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex. If you would like to donate blood, use the button below to register. Thank you!

WORK REQUEST:
The council is putting out a request for anyone who would be able to, or know of someone who would be able to, make a ramp over the stairs between the Fellowship Hall dining area and the hallway leading into the Sunday School Creation Room. This is to make that area of the church handicapped accessible and also to help move or roll items between the dining hall and the back room. Call the church office at 224-9828 or talk with any council member if you can help out with this project.

RUMMAGE SALE:
The rummage sale is approaching and the vestibule will be open two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) starting January 9thSo bring your clean and serviceable books, household items, clothes, bedding, knick-knacks, decorations, toys and drop them off in the vestibule on any Tuesday or Thursday (no large items at this time and please no weapons or ammunition). We appreciate your donations and look forward to another successful fundraiser.

GREETING CARDS:
Please sign the greeting cards that are in the vestibule. The Sonshine Ministry appreciates your help in keeping connected with members.

Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Register here!

DuBois Camp Activities
April 6: Green DuBois Volunteer Day
April 14: Volunteer Day
April 28: Summer Camp Open House

DuBois Camp Retreats:
Adult Horse Retreat: April 6-7, 2024 (NEW!)
Finally, a Horse Retreat for adults! Not to be confused with the Youth Horse Retreat, this retreat is designed for participants at least 18 years old. Get away and spend the weekend riding horses, see old friends (both human and horse friends), or make new ones around a campfire by the lake.
 Click here to register.
•Lodging: Hickory Lodge and Main Camp cottages
•Pricing: $185
•Check-in: 9 am Saturday
•Check-out: 4 pm Sunday

Women’s Retreat: April 26-28, 2024
Unlike Mother Daughter, you can come to this all by yourself or with some other adult friends! Spend the weekend doing anything but ‘adulting!’ This retreat is all about relaxing, getting away from everyday life, and meeting new friends. No cooking, no stress, just fun and relaxation! The programming is designed as an adult getaway, so we do ask that all registrants are 21 and over. Click here to register.
•Lodging: Hickory Lodge (hotel-like setting)
•Pricing: $150
•Check-in: 6:30 pm on Friday
•Check-out: Noon on Sunday

Youth Horse Retreat: April 27-28, 2024
Another crowd favorite returns! This weekend is just like our summer horse camp but with more time with and on the horses!  Also, who said you could only ride horses? We’ll have activities like horse apple bobbing, campfire cookouts with your horse, confecting horse treats, a barn party, and many more horse games.
Designed for participants ages 12 – 18 who love horses, this could very well be the highlight of your spring! Click here to register.
•Lodging: Main Camp cottages
•Pricing: $185
•Check-in: 9 am Saturday
•Check-out: 4 pm Sunday

This week is a short week due to Easter break! As a result, we took did not have the alphabet basket and made Easter bunnies and colored Easter pictures. We also had fun playing alphabet bingo along with some free play time.
               
We are currently enrolling students for the 2024/2025 year so please let parents with 3 and 4 year old children know that we have slots open. We offer 2 programs with a M/W/F class and a T/Th class with tuition of $150 and $120 a month respectively. Class time is 7:55 AM to 11:15 AM. They can contact us at rainbowpreschooltrentonil@gmail.com or via messenger on the Rainbow Preschool Facebook page. By calling the church office at 618-224-9828 parents can leave a message for a call back. We hope you join our learning family!

Sunday, March 31, 2024
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Organist: Bonnie Arentsen
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Lonna Patton (after Easter Sunrise)
Council Member on Duty: Lonna Patton

Sunday, April 7, 2024
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Choir Director/Pianist: Heather Netemeyer
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson

*If you could be a lay reader, please let Bev Adams know.  Thank you.

Pastor Christy will be in the office Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and is also available for appointments. Contact her through her cell phone at
618-973-3040. Her email is PastorChristy1011@gmail.com.

Contact Beverly Adams, the church office administrator will usually be in the office
from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, but her schedule may vary so contact her at stjohntrenton@gmail.com or call 224-9828 to leave a message.