Two large banners now hang outside of
the parish hall on the parking lot side of the Church. The banners
were paid for with grant funds from the
Diocese of
Minnesota. More than 90% of the traffic in and out of the
Church comes through the side doors.
The Episcopal Shield beside the
entrance has been spotlighted. This is one of the projects completed
through the use of a $5,000 gift received by the Gifts and Memorial
Committee
New Stained Glass Window, Bulletin Board and Red Doors at
the Side Entrance
The side entrance has been renovated by
painting the inside doors red and putting a fresh coat of paint on the
walls and ceiling. A stained glass window has been installed over the
outside doors. An 8'x4' bulletin board with a tract rack across the
bottom has been hung in the entryway. Episcopal Church pamphlets and
information about St. John's are now always available to folks who
drop by. A
$5,000 gift received by the Gifts and Memorial Committee allowed the
completion of these projects.
The front of the Church has been
virtually invisible at night due to a lack of lighting. We have a
beautiful
rose window and another handsome
stained glass
window over the front doors that had never been backlit.
Through the electrical expertise of Mark Hosfield and Roger Smith and
a $500 donation for materials, spotlights have been installed. The
results are stunning.
Coffee mugs have been purchased as a
marketing tool for St. John's. One per family is available free of
charge. The ECW
granted the committee $600 for seed money and, through sales of
additional mugs, we hope to replenish our stock.
