St. John’s is hosting a Back-to-School drive to benefit Washington UCC and Newport Independent Schools. Needed items include – Crayola crayons and markers, #2 pencils, spiral single subject notebooks, erasers, scissors, rulers, pencil boxes, folders with pockets and fasteners, college lined paper, kleenex, and lysol wipes.). Donations can be placed in the baskets marked for the event at each entrance to the sanctuary. If you are unable to shop we will also be collecting monetary donations to benefit the cause. Just place your donation in an envelope and designate on the envelope that it is for the back-to-school drive. The drive will take place now through August 2nd. Please contact the church office if there are any questions.