Prayers and an Offering for Kentucky Relief:  St. John will collect a second offering today for those impacted by the recent disaster in the Eastern Kentucky area. We also need to pray daily for those residents who have lost their homes, businesses and family members. We are so thankful for those who are helping with the clean-up, search and rescue and will include them in our prayers.

Greif Support Group Survey: This survey has been sent via email earlier this week and printed copies are available in the Narthex for those without email or prefer to fill it out on paper. Some have already been mailed to those without email. We thank you, in advance for your feedback.

Lutheran World Relief Kits: St. John WELCA will again be collecting items for Lutheran World school, personal care and fabric kits.  A list of items needed is on the table in the narthex and on the back of the bulletin.

Free – Yellow Trumpet Daffodil Bulbs: Up to 200 bulbs immediately available for fall planting and vibrant spring blooms.
Free to the first responder/s. Ungraded bulbs of this size and quality regularly retail priced $.60 to $1 per bulb.  The bulbs have strong Lutheran heritage and cultivated for decades (by Lutherans) between the front doors of St. John Lutheran Church. Don’t worry, the committee is retaining plenty of bulbs for Barb and Andy to plant the traditional bed of daffodils at the church for the 2023 Easter show. Contact Dean or Carol Slates.

Elevator update: Recently the elevator has not been working correctly and is “out of order”. We are in process of finding parts and getting it repaired. Please do not try to use it.

Upcoming Events: (*More details are coming soon for the following events)

• Blessing of the Backpacks for School and the Blessing for our Animals will be August 14^th in an outdoor service.  
• God’s Work, Our Hands Outreach Sunday is Sept. 11.  No Sunday School or in person worship service on this Sunday at St. John. A pre-recorded service will be available on the St. John Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. 

Helping those in need:
For the Homeless:  Needs are: Smaller sized tarps, bottled water, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, nutritious packaged treats/meats, socks & shirts. Donation boxes for monetary and item donations are in the basement by the side door. 

Food Pantry needs:  Remember those in need and deliver directly to a Pantry of your choice.
Loudonville Food Pantry: Toilet paper.
Lakeville Food Pantry: Shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste.