Announcements
May 18 — Sunday
Jean Dodds will be preaching at both worship services. Jean is our consultant from Church Financial Campaign Services, and is also a member at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis.
May 24 — Saturday — Race Weekend
One Worship Service – 7:00 p.m.
We will not have activities at church on Sunday, May 25, due to the Indianapolis 500. Instead, we will gather for worship in the sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th This will be a traditional-style worship, and afterwards we will gather with our Hispanic friends for fellowship as they will be completing the bilingual service then, too.
John Knox Fitness
The fitness groups will not meet on Memorial Day, May 26.
Summer Recycling Challenge
We have been doing a GREAT job of recycling paper through Abitibi’s “Paper Retriever” program with the green and yellow bin on the north side of our parking lot. Thank you for contributing to this effort not only to make some money for John Knox’s ministries, but also to save God’s creation by recycling. Now, we have a special challenge set before us. If we collect 20% more paper between May 1 and August 31, we will receive extra money from Abitibi. So, be sure to contribute to our effort, and we’ll let you know how we do this summer!
Another Successful Garage Sale
Thanks to Each and All
Thanks to the efforts of so many willing volunteers and the number of donations we received, this year’s Presbyterian Women’s Annual Garage Sale was a huge success. The proceeds from the sale will be “seed money” to replace the carpeting in the Fellowship Hall. We’re certain you are all aware what a tremendous undertaking this event is and without the help of so many, many volunteers it would be impossible. We want to express our appreciation to all who helped in any way to make this year’s sale the success it was – and equally to all of you who donated your no longer needed treasurers that were bought by so many happy shoppers.
The morning of our sale the fog was quite heavy so we were a little apprehensive that it would have an impact on the number of shoppers we would have; however the buyers completely filled our Fellowship Hall within five minutes after the doors were opened as our sale has developed quite an excellent reputation. Thanks again to each and every one who helped make this the success it was.
Sandy Jordan and Betty Baird – Co Chairpersons
Words of Appreciation
For the past several months boxes have been placed in the halls for donated baby\toddler items being collected for American-Indians at the reservation located near the Kayenta, AZ Presbyterian Church. As stated in the previous Tidings we here at John Knox Church have been collecting and sending such items to this church since 1976.
About the time the May Tidings is going to print we will be boxing up your wonderful donations. We want to report to you how your outpouring of gifts is heart-warming. We are certain they will be joyously received. Once again the Presbyterian Women wish to thank each and all for your thoughtful contributions.
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your prayers, visits, cards, and transportation. It means so much to me to have Christian friends. God bless you all!
Lora Coats
Sympathy
The congregation of John Knox extends sympathy to Lou Wilson’s family on his death on April 7.
“These Days”
“These Days” devotional booklets for April, May, and June are available in the literature rack.
Important Dates This Summer
June 1 – Dedication Sunday of Capital Campaign – there will be one worship service at 11:00, when we will dedicate the pledges have received for the campaign. That evening, we will have a Fellowship Supper with Captain James Russell speaking to us. He is Susan Roberts’ nephew, and has been serving in Iraq the last several months.
June 16-20 – PYOCA Day Camp at John Knox — this is for children who are rising 1st-5th graders. It will be from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday, and the cost is $75 per child. Registration forms can be found on the literature table outside the sanctuary, in the church office, or in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format from link below. Call the office for more information, or email Frank or Lisa if you have any questions.
 Brochure and Registration Form (744 KB)
July 14-18 – Soccer Camp at John Knox – this will be a soccer camp for community kids, led by the soccer coach at Zionsville High School. It will be in the evenings, and we will need assistance with providing snacks/water, so look for more information in the coming weeks.
July 28-August 1 – Vacation Bible School – Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss out on our theme “God’s Heroes – from Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY!” We will explore 5 of God’s terrific heroes in the Bible and how God took these ordinary people and made them extraordinary! More information will be coming soon.
Save the Dates
Saturday, July 26 — Worship in Fellowship Hall for Race Weekend
October 3-4 — All Church Retreat at PYOCA
Click here to see the calendar for May.
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