EVENTS

St. John’s is honoring all veterans of the armed forces on Wednesday, November 12. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 am in Founders’ Hall followed by a special chapel service at 8:30 am in the sanctuary. Please register here by November 5.

All high school boys and their fathers are welcome to a retreat at Camp Wartburg from Saturday, November 22 at 9 am to Sunday, November 23 at 12 pm. Participants will enjoy hiking, axe throwing, playing games, and making s'mores. Through four sessions, they will learn what it means to be a man of God. The cost is $60 per person, which includes all meals, lodging, and activities. Register here by November 5.

WINGS (Women in God's Service) is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 25 from 2:30-5:30 pm in Founders' Hall. Please click here to register.

Wreaths Across America is an organization that exists to remember and honor fallen veterans by coordinating yearly wreath-laying ceremonies at thousands of locations. All are invited to participate by sponsoring a $17 wreath to be placed on a veteran's grave at the St. John's Cemetery or Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. To sponsor a wreath before the November 28 deadline, please click here. Paper order forms are available in the church office. Please email SJLWAA@sjlsarnold.org with questions.

All women are invited to Advent by Candlelight, an opportunity to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, Saturday, December 6 from 3-5 pm in the gym. Doors will open at 2:30 pm. If you would like to host a table of eight, please provide a dessert to share. All other decorations and tableware will be provided. Please register here by November 30.

All youth are welcome to celebrate Christmas with games, activities, a devotion, and a white elephant gift exchange. A meal will be provided. Each youth is asked to bring a side or dessert to share. Youth in grades 5-8 will meet Saturday, December 6 from 12-3 pm in the youth room and can click here to register. Youth in grades 9-12 will meet Sunday, December 7 from 5-8 pm in the youth room and can click here to register. Please register by December 1.

Let Heaven and Nature Sing traces man's fall into sin, the need for a Savior, the birth of Jesus, and the hope of eternal salvation. Intertwined with inspirational Christmas music from a full choir and orchestra along with Scripture readings and pageantry by St. John's members, performances will be held Friday, December 12 at 7 pm, Saturday, December 13 at 3 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, December 14 at 10 am. Admission is free and no tickets are required.

All students in grades 1-4 are invited to an afternoon of Christmas fun with lunch, devotion, games, and crafts on Sunday, December 14 from 12-2 pm in room 102. Please register to attend here by December 10.