Network of Nations News

As you probably know, the students are back at NIU for the 2010-2011 academic year. Hundreds of these students are from other countries. They leave their homes and the comfort of their communities and travel long distances to the exotic destination of DeKalb, Illinois, to further their education. Many of these students come from situations in which they’ve never had opportunities to hear about Jesus. They do not know the Peace that surpasses all understanding. The majority of the international students have no friends here; they are on their own, without family or the comfort of a friendly face.

That is where the Network of Nations starts to work. Each Friday, we provide a simple meal with the help of local church groups. St. John’s date is September 17. This evening becomes an opportunity for the international students to leave their rooms, meet with others, share a meal and practice English and learn about American culture. For many who participate, the Intercultural Café becomes one of the most enjoyable events of the week.

We have several families that are bringing soups and salads, but I have zero desserts! Please help St. John sponsor this event by signing up to bring a dessert to our church before 5pm on September 17. If you can find the time to bake or buy a dozen cookies, we desperately need them! I will pick up the dessert donations before the Intercultural Café that evening, but all are welcome! You can find the Dessert Sign Up on the table in the Narthex. The Café meets at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road, DeKalb. Please help us bring Christ to the Internationals by signing up or bringing dessert!  Sissy Ziech 815-757-8655 or sissyziech@yahoo.com

“Network of Nations” Dinner, October 3, 2010

The Network of Nations organization has asked St. John’s to host their annual meeting and fundraising event (10th annual) again.  The event will be held on Sunday evening, October 3, 2010.

We are planning a buffet dinner for 200 guests starting with:

4:45 - 5:15 pm Registration

5:15 - 5:30 pm Seating of guests and prayer

5:30 - 6:00 pm Buffet Dinner

6:00 - 6:50 pm Program

6:50 - 7:10 pm Buffet Desserts, Pledging, & Entertainment

7:10 - 8:30 pm Take down & clean up

This is a fast track event with a close schedule.  Last year’s event went extremely will and was very successful.

We will be putting out signup sheets for the various duties to be performed that evening.  This is a major fund raising event for St. John’s and its ministries and organizations and it is also an enjoyable evening. 

Sign up sheets will be on the wall opposite the display cases. 

If there are any questions, please call Ralph Brown at 815-895-3887

Thank you,

Special Events Committee

 GARAGE  &  BAKE SALE     

SEPT- 18TH     TIME   8:00 -4:00

Proceeds 

Christmas Boxes for Soldiers,

Postage for  Native American Indians - Winter Clothing  

and funds for the " Bethlehem  Market Place" Christmas Program

Donations Needed

Baked Items needed

Garage Sale items

Drop off items at St. John's  or( Friday  Sept 17th from  8:00 -- 3:00 )

at corner of  High & Park at 

Jay Haka's Warehouse  

Last door of the building on Park  Ave.

  CONTACT:

 Lorraine Woodstrup 815 895 6739

    Barbara Westberg 815 895 2596