Volume 95, Issue 10 October 21, 2015
Dear St. John’s Church family and friends,
We have a wonderful opportunity coming to our congregation on Saturday, November 14!
Pastor Tom Glasoe, who serves the Follmer Lutheran Parish in Pottsgrove, will be leading us in a Saturday workshop. With other congregations in the area who may be joining us, we will be learning the blessings (and sometimes, the challenges) of being a healthy congregation. The Healthy Congregations training opportunities began several decades ago to assist church families to examine our strengths and to consider first steps toward long-range planning.
One of our goals as a congregation is to begin that long-range planning process, and we have this wonderful opportunity to begin that process with a trained leader who lives nearby. Pastor Glasoe has a passion for helping congregations discover their gifts!
The workshop will be held here at St. John’s on Saturday, November 14, from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other congregations from our synod will be invited to join us and discover their own strengths for their future. There will be time for large group sessions and individual congregation sessions, as well as lunch provided by the gifts and talents of our Social Ministry Team who will include us in their “meal ministry” to volunteers of our local Habitat for Humanity organization.
Please sign up and participate in this special event! We have funds available from our generous Jack Mertz Education Fund to pay for your participation. All you’ll need to do is sign up, arrive, participate in the workshop, and offer your thoughts and ideas to the conversation.
Your Church Council is committed to this event – and we would love voices of our entire congregation involved.
Sign up by calling Sue in the church office – 473-3770 – and be a voice for St. John’s continuing ministry into the future!
See you in church!
Pastor Pat
“…Jesus came and said to (the disciples), ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.
And remember – I am with you always – to the end of the age.’”
Matthew 28:18-20
What is God’s Mission at St. John’s?
We are called to serve Jesus Christ our Lord:
- By responding with love and compassion to human needs
- Faithfully sharing the Gospel
- Working for peace,
- And growing in unity with all Christians
What do you have to offer?
Do you know how much goes on at St. John’s Sunday through Saturday? Goodness sake, we’re feeding people, teaching (and learning a LOT from) children, youth, and adults, studying God’s Word together, reaching out to our neighbors with blessing bags, handing out detergent and other household goods to folks who need them….we’re singing music to the Lord, bringing communion to those who can’t get out to church … we’re planning worship services and fellowship events and managing our financial gifts….we’re fixing broken doors, cameras, and cleaning up messes… we’re writing and preparing bulletins, newsletters, and classroom lessons…..
WHEW! I can’t even remember everything we do….and what I DO remember is exhausting!!!
So…I invite you to think about how God has gifted you to serve here at St. John’s. We need you!
What are your hobbies and talents? Did something I mentioned spark your attention and grab at your heartstrings? Pray about that spark….and maybe you’ll find yourself responding with a need to offer yourself in a new way to God’s mission here at St. John’s.
The conversation is happening…and soon we hope to develop a survey that will help us all learn ways we have to serve the Lord – in old AND new ways…Stay tuned….and keep your “spark” conversation with the Lord fresh…and ready to offer, “Here I am! Send me!”
Hugs…..Pastor Pat
Christmas poinsettias may be ordered by completing this order form. The form, along with payment, may be placed in the offering plate (using one of the pink envelopes, please mark it “Christmas Flowers”) or can be dropped off at the church office.Please make checks payable to: St. John’s LutheranChurch.
Orders must be received by 11/16/2015
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November 1
Allison Hare
Doris Mertz
November 2
Stephen Hafer
Megan Campbell
November 3
Shannon Brosious
Randy Persing
November 4
C.J. Doebler
Debbie Feaster
John Kohl, Sr.
Connie Lahr
Marie Sledgen
November 6
Katherine Fiori
Ruth Eleanor McCorkill
November 7
Margaret Campbell
Jacob Hare
November 9
David Herbert
Lawrence Pittsnogle
November 10
Martin Luther
Chase Vayda
November 11
Joseph Miller
Natalie Renn
Sherri Smith
Caitlin Walker
November 12
Robert Drake
Jeb Kegerreis
November 13
Dawn Benfer
Alena Snyder
November 14
Ronald Boyer, Jr.
Flora Fulmer
November 15
Lucas Dunkelberger
November 17
Abigail Shirk
Betty Yerg
November 18
Katie Dunkelberger
November 20
Michael Miller
November 21
Betty Duncan
Joshua Smith
Scott Tanner
November 23
Linda Krebs
November 24
Donald Bucher
November 25
Kay Deans
Stephanie Klock
November 26
Chelsia Snyder
November 27
Douglas Manning, Jr.
Crystal Sees
Joshua VanKirk
November 28
Lisa Brouse
Kellie Persing
Kilee Showers
November 30
Jan Bowman
Kenneth Litchard
Jeffrey Mull
Vickery Tanner
Ann Varney
November 2015Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesdayay / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
Fellowship Hall reserved 4-10:00 p.m. / 2
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. / 3
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 4
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. / 5
Worship & Music 7:00 p.m
Scout District Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 6 / 7
8
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
Fellowship Hall reserved 12-8:00 p.m. / 9
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
Finance 7:00 p.m. / 10
Troop Committee 6:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 11
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
/ 12
Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.
Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 13 / 14
Healthy Congregation Workshop
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity lunch
15 Harvest Home
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m. / 16
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
WELCA 7:00 p.m / 17
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 18
Messenger folding 9:30 a.m.
Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
. / 19
Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 20 / 21
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9-11:00 a.m.
22
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m. / 23
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. / 24
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 25
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. / 26 OFFICE
CLOSED
THANKSGIVING DAY
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 27
OFFICE CLOSED / 28
29 Hanging of the Greens
1st Sunday in Advent
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
Finish decorating sanctuary following late service / 30
Kitchen reserved
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. / DEC 1
Kitchen reserved
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / DEC 2
Kitchen reserved
Bazaar set up 9:00 a.m.-?
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. / DEC 3
Worship & Music 7:00 p.m
Scout District Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m / DEC 4 / DEC 5
Service Assistants for November 2015
Date / Lector / Greeters / CommunionAssistants / Bread / Ushers / Crucifer / Acolyte/
Torch-
bearer / Sound
System
November 1
8:00 AM / Pat Propst
Tom Propst / Jacki Cunningham
November 1
10:15 AM / Dean Siemsen / Mary & Greg Morton / Blaine Shaffer
Dean Siemsen / Jacki Cunningham / Mike Erdley
Brian Cunningham
Glen Weaver
Mack Fleming / Eryn Swanger / Brayden Varney / Trey Cunningham
November 8
8:00 AM / Jamie Feaster
Sue Billman / Karen Smeltz
November 8
10:15 AM / Gail Lehman / Maryann Berry
Bonnie Betty / Rebekah Amerman
Barb Moyer / Karen Smeltz / Lee Miller
Larry Redington
Ken Reigle
Todd Deans / Hanna Long / Ian McAllister / Bob Berry
November 15
8:00 AM / William Troutman
Sue Billman / Linda Bingaman
November 15
10:15 AM / George Shearer / Pat & Tom Propst / Caitlin Cunningham
Trey Cunningham / Linda Bingaman / Trish Long
Ginny Butler
Nancy Erdley
Barb Moyer / Cecelia Shellenberger / Madalynn Sawyer / Mike Erdley
November 22
8:00 AM / Brenda Herbert
David Herbert / Jamie Feaster
November 22
10:15 AM / Don Steele / Teresa & Lee Miller / Nancy Erdley
Mike Erdley / Jamie Feaster / Bob Berry
Bonnie Berry
Maryann Berry
Mike McWilliams / Ian McAllister / Eryn Swanger / Bob Berry
November 29
8:00 AM / Pat Propst
Tom Propst / Pat Propst
November 29
10:15 AM / Rachel Anderson / Sharon & Mack Fleming / Ginny Butler
Trish Long / Pat Propst / Barb Moyer
Gloria Auman
Judy Hoffman
Teresa Miller / Madalyn Sawyer / Hanna Long / Rachel Anderson
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Northumberland, PA 17857
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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER October 21, 2015
Volume 95, Issue 10
St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
570-473-3770
Sundays at St. John’s
8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
8:45 a.m. PreK-6th Grade Sunday School
9:00 a.m. Confirmation & Adult Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Rev. Patricia Pittsnogle, Pastor
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music