Volume 92, Issue 8 April 18, 2012
From The Pastor
Part One
It is election time in our Synod and Conference and we are looking for people willing to serve their Lord beyond the congregational level. The following positions are up for election. If you are interested see Pastor Dale.
1.Synod Council (ADULT) – three-year terms, terms expire 2015
Our conference needs to nominate two lay male delegates. Currently James Neitz is serving and he is eligible for a second term.
2.Voting Members To The ELCA Churchwide Assembly - August 12-18, 2013, Pittsburgh, PA
The Upper Susquehanna Synod has 9 voting members to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Under constitutional provisions, the Synodical Bishop and Synodical Vice President are voting members. Each conference nominates one representative, and there is one at-large position, for which the Synod Nominating Committee will seek nominees.
Our Conference needs to nominate two Lay Females as a Voting Member AND an Alternate Voting Member:
3.Synod Council (YOUTH) – two-year At Large term, term expires 2014
This youth member must be under 18 at time of election. Currently Katie Zeigler is our representative but she is NOT eligible for re-election.
Elections will take place at the Synod Assembly held at SusquehannaUniversity on June 15-16, 2012. I serve on two Synod Committees, but our only congregational lay member serving at the Synod level is Peggy Biesecker who is the Synod Council secretary. Her current term is up in 2013.
Part Two
“For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (Romans 6:5).
Easter is the victory over sin and death that God has made possible through Jesus Christ in every believer. This is not a once a year event, but a life-time gift, and when we truly believe this, it changes us forever. For just knowing about it is not enough. In Romans 6:11 Paul tells us we must now consider ourselves dead to sin because of the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. And that presence exhibits itself through holiness. And that holiness is shown in the way we act towards others, in our worship, in our prayer, in our speech. For when we believe in Jesus, he is not just in our head. Jesus is in every part of our body, and thus a part of everything we do and say. It would be like inviting a friend over to our house, but only allowing that friend to visit us on our front porch, never letting him have access to any part of the house. That is not being a good host.
When Jesus is invited in, he invades the whole of our lives. And it is his holiness that is imparted to us, making us holy before God and members of a new spiritual order. Sin keeps us from God. Christ’s holiness brings us to God and leads us to do the things of God. And that is our spiritual heritage that unites us with him. May Easter’s victory manifest itself in every member of St. John’s.
Rev. Dale F. Biesecker, Jr.
A single person working behind the scenes; a group of people working together.
You might also know them as a service assistant,
choir member, busy-bee, Messenger folder,rummage sorter,
handyman, lawn and gardener helper, snow shoveler,
committee member, cooks and bakers, or any number of Disciples that
St. John’s is blessed to have.
Whether it is one hour, one day or more, we say THANK YOU to all Disciples
who share their time and talents and are a valuable staple in running the
church and its activities.
Thursday, April 18Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20Kitchen reserved
Boy Scout Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21Memorial Service for Thurston Fulmer, 10:00 a.m.
Kathryn’s Kloset, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Monday, April 23Kitchen reserved
Tuesday, April 24Kitchen reserved
Wednesday, April 25Kitchen reserved
Set up for Rummage Sale, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 26Rummage and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Messenger deadline, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27Rummage and Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 28Rummage and Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-Noon
Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ Christ United Methodist, 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 29Parent Meeting for 1st Communion Students; 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 3National Day of Prayer, Prayer gathering at KingStreetPark
flagpole at Noon
Sunday, May 6SUN Home Hospice Ecumenical Memorial Service, 2:00 p.m.,
ZionLutheranChurch, 5thMarket St., Sunbury. For family
and friends who lost loved ones from March 1, 2011 to
February 29, 2012. Refreshments and fellowship following
the service.
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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER April 18, 2012
Volume 92, Issue 8
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This Sunday at St. John’s
April 22, 2012
George Groff preaching
8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
Next Sunday at St. John’s
April 29, 2012
8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. 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
Dale F. Biesecker, Jr., Pastor
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music
May 1
Benjamin Eisenhower
Abigail Kuttruff
Christopher Savidge
May 2
Franklin Hoffman
Eleanor Williamson
Emily Young
May 3
Christy Persing
Donald Snyder
Delanie Wolever
May 4
Mariah Brouse
Jeremy Kropa
May 5
Emily Hoffman
Martha Walter
May 6
Jennifer Berry-Propst
Margaret Daddario
Christina Guyer
Hadley Snyder
May 7
Philip Hallden
May 8
Donna Gallo
Matthew Hallden
Kobe Swanger
May 9
Courtney Bowman
William Duncan Jr.
Theresa Haddon
Tyler Hendricks
Lauren Holub
May 10
Joanne Steele
May 11
Christopher Crebs
John Hendricks
Lori Hoffman
Steven Mertz
May 12
William Brennen III
Fay Stuck
May 13
Nicole Boyle
Colton Brouse
Giselle Hallden
Tara Lehman
May 14
Hannah Domaracki
Rachel Mull
Tina Pontius
Shirley Wolfe
May 15
Joslyn Guyer
Kisha Bonnell-Mensch
Robert Crebs
May 16
Maryann Berry
Grace Dunkelberger
May 17
Trudy Baker
Aveya Stauffer
May 18
Ryan Henry
Kelly Kistner
May 19
Terry Butrej
Rachel Dunn
Austin Haddon
Calaina Propst
Gene Ray
May 20
Patrick Fiori Jr.
Kandi Kearney
Brent Litchard
Dorothy Mertz
Eric Tanner
May 21
Christopher Kurtz
Colton Matrey
May 22
Peggy Biesecker
Lori Bogovich
Jordon Heckman
Lana Miller
May 23
Aaron Payne
May 25
Lindsey Frehafer
May 27
Melissa Bierly
Melanie Clabaugh
Robert Feaster
Shirley Gautsch
May 28
Natasha Eisenhower
Janell Feaster
May 30
Brennon Hilner
Steven Kremer Jr.
Karen Treacher
May 31
Kyler Campbell
Heather Heintzelman
Service Assistants for May 2012
Date / Lector / Greeters / CommunionAssistants / Bread / Ushers / Crucifer / Acolyte/
Torch-
bearer / Sound
System
May 6
8:00 AM / Pat & Tom Propst / Teresa Miller
May 6
10:15 AM / David Eisely / Karen & Lou VanGilder / Nick Auman
Doug Manning / Teresa Miller / Bob Berry, Capt.
Bonnie Berry
Maryann Berry
Mike McWilliams / Brennon Hilner / Kobe Swanger / Mike Erdley
May 6
No Quiet Communion
May 13
8:00 AM / Brenda & David Herbert / Judy Reigle
May 13
10:15 AM / Donald Steele / Maryann Berry
Bonnie Berry / Mike Erdley
Blaine Shaffer / Judy Reigle / Lee Miller, Capt.
Ken Reigle
David Menges
Derek Menges / Tyler London / Kayla Billman / Bob Berry
May 20
8:00 AM / Bill Troutman
Sue Billman / Laurie Robinson
May 20
10:15 AM / Nick Auman / Mary & Greg Morton / Virginia Butler
Trish Long / Laurie Robinson / David Menges, Capt.
Derek Menges
Greg Morton
Blaine Shaffer / Owen Long / Trey Cunningham / Dave Menges
May 27
8:00 AM / Pat & Tom Propst / Pat Propst
May 27
10:15 AM / Karen VanGilder / Mary Siemsen
Dean Siemsen / Mary & David Menges / Pat Propst / Tina Pontius, Capt.
Barb Moyer
Virginia Butler
Trish Long / Dylan Kremer / Amanda Hite
Mariah Brouse
Derek Amerman / Lou VanGilder
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
/ 1
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.
Bell Choir 8:00 p.m. / 2
Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m. / 3 National World Day of Prayer
Prayer Gathering at King Street
Park/Flagpole Noon
Hoss Night for Danielle Erdley
Worship & Music 7:00 p.m.
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m. / 4 / 5
6
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
Girl Scouts/ F.H. 1-4:00 p.m. / 7
TOPS 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Finance 7:00 p.m.
Scout Dist. Committee 7:00 p.m. / 8
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.
Bell Choir 8:00 p.m. / 9
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. / 10
Mr. Stickey pickup
Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.
Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m. / 11 / 12
1st Communion Retreat
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
13
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
/ 14
TOPS 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Scout Dist. Commissioner
7:00 p.m. / 15
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.
Bell Choir 8:00 p.m. / 16
Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m. / 17
Christian Ed/Evangelism
7:00 p.m.
Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m. / 18 / 19
Kathryn’s Kloset
9-11:00 a.m.
Girl Scouts/Fellowship Hall
5-7:00 p.m.
Fiori Wedding
20
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
Girl Scouts/ F.H. 1-4:00 p.m. / 21
TOPS 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m.
WELCA 7:00 p.m. / 22
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.
Preschool Program 7:00 p.m.
Bell Choir 8:00 p.m. / 23
Parent/Scout Leader Meeting
Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. / 24
Wedding Rehearsal 1:00 p.m.
Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m. / 25
Baka Wedding 1:00 p.m. / 26
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
@ St. John’s 8:00 a.m.
Girl Scouts/F.H. 5-7:00 p.m.
27 PENTECOST
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m. / 28Memorial Day
OFFICE CLOSED
TOPS 6:00 p.m. / 29
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.
Bell Choir 8:00 p.m. / 30
Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m. / 31
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m. /