"2011-03-04T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . . "Welcome! You are not a stranger ! \nWe encourage you to worship with us any day we\nhave services. We center our worship on the\nservice of Holy Communion in which we give our\nthanks to God and participate in an active event of\npraise. If you have any questions about our prayer\nbook, our friendly parishioners will be glad to help.\nPlease let us know if we can be of assistance with\nany special needs.\n\nPostures in Church-\nYou are welcome to sit, stand or kneel, as you\nare able. Don't think you have to keep up with\neveryone else - just be comfortable.\nCommunion - \nAs a baptized Christian, you are welcome to\nreceive Holy Communion. Baptized children may\nalso receive communion. Adults and youth who\nhave not been baptized may come forward and\nreceive a blessing.\nBecoming a Member - \nOne of the ushers will give you an information\ncard. Please take a moment to fill it out and return\nit to us either in the offering plate or to an usher on\nyour way out. A member of our Newcomer\nMinistry will contact you by phone or in person,\nwhichever you designate.\nChurch News - \nIn addition to the announcements during\nservice, we offer a monthly newsletter - The\nPreparer - to help parishioners keep updated with\nchurch events and news. You can request to be\nadded to the mailing list or view the latest edition\non line at www.stjohnsaz.org. Please also visit our\nFan and Group Facebook pages (linked from our\nwebsite homepage).\n\nHospitality - \nThere are a lot of opportunities to\nserve one another and our guests.\nWhether it's serving as a kitchen\nangel or helping in the nursery, there\nare plenty of ways to get involved.\n\nEducation - \nThe Education ministry includes\nBible study groups, youth ministries,\na sermon group and special\npresentations.\n\nAltar - \nGood speakers are welcome as\nLectors and good singing voices are\nof great benefit to our Choirs. The\nAltar Guild, Chalice Bearers,\nAcolytes, Ushers and Greeters are\nvaluable and needed at all Services.\nResponse (Special Activities)\nThere are many social groups to join,\nfrom highway clean up to the potluck\nteam. Our Youth Group enlightens\nthe younger generation to the\nteachings of the Church. Please see\nour website for a full list of groups.\n\nTechnical - \nWe collect unwanted cell phones,\ncomputers, monitors, and eye glasses\nand give them to those in need"^^ . "1"^^ . . "2"^^ . . "5"^^ .