COMMUNICANT
The Communicant
February 2018
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
3328 William Penn Ave.
Johnstown, PA 15909
814-322-1307 (office)
Email:
www.stpaulsevluth-mc.com
The Rev. Kevin McNamara
Worship Services:
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Your St. Paul’s Council:
President
David Kivisto
Vice President
David Cobaugh
Treasurer
Steve Kauffman
Secretary
Joyce Long
Nora Albright
Sandy Albright
Virginia Ankeny
Deanna Deetscreek
Jamie Kmett
Carol Fox
Michael Gaun
Shelby Livingston
Cathy Tompkins
Tiffany Jones
Missy Myers
Josh Dickert
Pastor Kevin McNamara
Call if you have questions or concerns for them to consider. Next Council Meeting will be February 5th at 7:00 p.m.
“BY GOD’S GRACE WE GROW IN FAITH, SHARE JESUS CHRIST, AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE!”
Weekly Worship and Lectionary Bible Study
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
January 31st
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
February 3rd
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
February 4th
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 7th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
February 10th
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
February 11th
900 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
First Sunday in Lent
February 14th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
12:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
February 17th
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
February 18th
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Second Sunday in Lent
February 21st
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
February 24th
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
February 25th
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Pastor’s Page
February 2018
“The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.
You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.”
(Psalm 145:14-16 ESV)
A Food Pantry Prayer:
Lord, let me hunger enough, that I not forget the world’s hunger.
Lord, let me hunger enough, that I may have bread to share.
Lord, let me hunger enough, that I long for the bread of heaven.
Lord, let me hunger enough, that I may be filled.
But, O Lord, let me not hunger so much that I seek after that which is not bread,
nor try to live by bread alone. Amen*
My dear friends,
I give thanks to the Lord for your generosity in serving at the Food Pantry ministry, and in giving food to share. This month will be our fourth straight month of hosting the Food Pantry distribution; in March the distribution will move to St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church.
Last year, in January 2017, the food pantry served 188 families. This year, in January 2018, the food pantry served 264 families! That is a 40% increase year-over-year. We give thanks to the Lord for the abundance of food we have had to share with those in need. We have yet to run out. We pray there wasn’t such a huge need in our community, but still, God provides. God is giving them their food in due season.
We ask that if you can, to please continue to fill the shopping cart in the coat room with food for those in need. We also need your prayers—that God would continue to bless this ministry and help us do our best to serve, sustain, and grow the food pantry ministry as needed, in cooperation with the other churches in the Conemaugh Ministerium.
Thank you for sharing your bread! Thank you for sharing your time! The Lord is filling us with His Grace, a surprising, overwhelming grace. Strengthen us O Lord, to serve those who are hungry in the community. And let us all long for and hunger for the true bread of heaven, Your Son Jesus Christ. All this we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pastor Kevin
*This prayer is from a devotional entitled, “For All the Saints: A Prayer Book for and By the Church. Volume III. Published by The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, 1995. Edited by Frederick J. Schumacher along with Dorothy A. Zelenko.
Thy Will Be Done
A Series of Services for the Season of Lent
Come and Join Us Each Week
Week 1 February 21, 2018 at 7:00:
God’s Will And My Inadequacy
Join us for the Thy Will Be Done special service for Week 1 of Lent. In this service we remember that, at first, Moses did not think he could free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But God gave him confidence to set his people free. In Lent we remember that God sent his Son to do his will and set all people free from the slavery of sin.
Week 2 February 28:
God’s Will And My Dreams
Join us for the Thy Will Be Done special service for Week 2 of Lent. In this service we remember that, anointed by God to rule in Judah, King David followed God’s will to shepherd his people, but often failed to live up to God’s dream for him. We welcome the Good Shepherd into our lives who fulfills God’s dream perfectly to gather his wandering sheep into the sheepfold of heaven.
Week 3 March7:
God’s Will And My Identity
Join us for the Thy Will Be Done special service for Week 3 of Lent. In this service we remember that, in humility, Mary dutifully accepted the role God had given her to become the mother of our Savior. That Son would later accept his role, faithfully following the path his Father had in mind for him to save us all.
The Conemaugh Valley Ministerium
Presents:
“The Parables of Lent”
A Series of Services for Lent
Each service in this series focuses on a biblical parable that connects to Lenten themes. Each parable’s plot weaves a unique message about what we receive through the crucified Christ.
Services will be held Tuesday’s at noon,
followed by a light lunch.
Feb. 20th:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
3328 William Penn Ave. Mundy’s Corner
Feb. 27th:
Nanty Glo Church of the Brethren
915 Caroline Street, Nanty Glo
March 6th:
United Methodist Church
998 Lloyd Street, Nanty Glo
March 13th:
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
1191 2nd St, Nanty Glo, PA 15943
March 20th:
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
1020 Caroline Street, Nanty Glo
Please come and join us in Worship!
FEBRUARY 2018
GREETERS
4 - Paul Martin & Family
11 - The Grecek Family
18 - The Sheesley Family
25 - Pam & Kevin Kabo
USHERS
4 - Lori & John Sturey
11 - Bob and Capri Mikesell
18 - Barb Bolton & Bonnie Leibfreid
25 - Sam & Joe Penna
LECTORS
4 - Sarah Ross
11 - Liz Penna
18 - Sue Vorhauer
25 - Ginny Hockensmith
ACOLYTES
4 - Monica Fry / Makenzie Campbell
11 - Joe Penna / Quinten Vorhauer
Crucifer: Sam Penna
18 - Bella Grecek / Madison Tompkins
25 - Lakelyn Campbell / Carter Martin
ALTAR GUILD
Sue Kauffman / Sheena Vorhauer/
Joyce Bailey
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
Denny Livingston
COMMUNION ASSISTANT
Jim Hockensmith
HEAD USHERS
Mark & Missy Myers
MARCH
GREETERS
4 - The Hodge Family
11 - Holly & Aaron Ribblett
18 - Beth & Steve Yarina Family
25 - Aaron & Jeannette Tompkins
USHERS
4 - Nora & Sandy Albright
11 - Jamie & Ian McGhee
18 - Adam Sherwood / Ashley Deetscreek
25 - Dennis Frombach / Marlin Plymette
LECTORS
4 - Nora Albright
11 - Dave Cobaugh
18 - Carol Fox
25 - Eric Grecek
ACOLYTES
4 - Sam & Joe Penna
11 - Makenzie Campbell / Lakelyn Campbell
18 - Quinten Vorhauer / Carter Martin
25 - Madison Tompkins / Monica Fry
Crucifer: Bella Grecek
ALTAR GUILD
Sue Vorhauer / Linda Sell / Deb Deetscreek
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
Tiffany Jones
COMMUNION ASSISTANT
Dennis Livingston
HEAD USHERS
Paul & Deana Deetscreek
FOOD COLLECTION
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Item of the Month!
FEBRUARY:
HOT OR COLD CEREAL OR BISQUIK;
PIE FILLING AND PIE CRUST MIX
The following items are extremely low right now. All of these items would be appreciated. Thank you!
Cereal; Peanut Butter and Jelly; Cake Mixes; Juice and Macaroni & Cheese (no glass please)
FOOD PANTRY
The direct phone number for the food pantry is
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY
814-243-8184
Phone calls will be returned so please leave your number.
NEXT DISTRIBUTION:
Saturday, February 24th, 2018
from 11am to 1pm at
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
UPCOMING RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS
Relay for Life of Cambria County Jewelry Bash, Saturday April 21, 2018, Carrolltown Fire Co. Social Hall, $30 a ticket, see flier on Relay Board. Please see Theresa Schmidt for information and tickets.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Come out and join us for our
annual pancake and sausage supper!
Supper’s at 6 pm and then the activities
begin immediately following!
“Taste Testing Contest”
(Sample entries & cast votes 3/$1)
“Donut Eating Contest”
It’s a chance for all of us to celebrate our rendition of Mardi Gras before Ash Wednesday and our lenten journey begins.
We need participants for the Taste Testing Contest so please see Deb Deetscreek if you’re willing! We still need several participants! Come on, give it a try! Share one of your delicacies with us!!
It doesn’t need to be fancy, just something you’d share with your family for a snack!
All donations benefit the Youth and Advisors attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston TX this summer and future mission trips!
Plan on joining us for this fun evening!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
1st Anastasia Grove
David Mott
Nadine Ditchcreek Houck
2nd Kiara Alexander
Mary Jane Hill*
Makenzie Campbell
3rd Sandy Albright
4th David Bolton
Eugene Mick Little
5th Joe Baxter
Kevin Bryner
6th David W. Shoemaker
7th Heather Vorhauer
Belinda Hill
8th Chad George
9th Tracy Martin
10th Jeff Gerber
11th Ollie Hofecker
Brigitta Gabor
Mark Dreikorn
Michael Kivisto
Aaron Ribblett
13th Chase Ross
14th Nancy Dickert
Laura Hockensmith
Karen Dreikorn
15th Jonathon Hersh
16th Courtney Meier
17th Bobbi Hill
Linda Sell
18th Barbara Bolton
Stephen Kauffman
20th Alexander Noble
21st Woodrow Gay
22nd Georgia Frombach
Carlie Frick
23rd Helen Mott*
Russell Seliga
26th John Shoemaker
27th Jonette Gabor Ley
Jessica Hodge
28th Michael Wood
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
29th Jim & Jamie McGhee
NOVEMBER
Carla Ayres
Robin Eutsey
Randy Hoover
Chris Gaunt
Joseph Greyhouse
Ada McCullough
Marcy
Nancy Forsyth
Terry Best
Leo Mahler
Mike Bartlett
Terry Best
Margaret Domonkos
Matt Domonkos
Russ Seliga
Carol Fox
Scott Hagerich
DECEMBER
Ruth
Tom
Nancy Sabol
Mike Behe
Katie Stormer
Michael Altman
Hillary Kline
Gary Fox
Sheena Vorhauer
Catherine Laurente
Jessica Tietjen
Wayne Stiles
Pr. Lowry
Linda Miller
Ken
Ruthie
JANUARY
Carol Rickard
Patti
Julie Watson
Jim & Kathy McGover
Chris Gaunt
Anita Kim
Lester Wherry
ST. PAUL’S HOMEBOUND
Helen Mott Anastasia Grove
Chris Amos Ollie Hofecker
Norma &Shelly Keyser
Military deployed:
(Remember to pray for our service men/women who are serving abroad every night at 9:00 p.m.)
Derek Zarnesky Anna Beltowski
Jeremy Solnosky Richard James
Jacob Hessler Thomas R Keyser
John Shoemaker Justin Moore
David Ledwitch Eric Jakoby
Save the date!!!
Vacation Bible School is set for
August 5 through August 9!
God’s message of salvation through Jesus
is one to shout out and share
from the mountains to the four corners of our world!
Mark your calendar!
Plan to attend Vacation Bible School,
because whether you’re a child or an adult,
you won’t want to miss our five mountaintop adventures!!
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s Preschool
Tuesday and Wednesday
www.stpaulsevluth-mc.com 9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.
(814) 322-1307
February 20181 / 2 / 3
8am LMM
5:30 Worship
4
9am Worship
10am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum
11:30 Choir
5 Epiphany / 5
7pm Council Meeting / 6
Preschool 9-11:30 / 7
Preschool 9-11:30
9:30 Liturgy Bible Study
6pm Prayer / 8 / 9 / 10
5:30 Worship
11
9am Worship
10am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum
11:30 Choir
Transfiguration / 12 / 13
Preschool 9-11:30 / 14
Preschool 9-11:30
9:30 Liturgy Bible Study
12:00 & 7:00 Ash Wednesday worship / 15 / 16 / 17
5:30 Worship
18
9am Worship
10am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum
11:30 Choir
1 Lent / 19 / 20
Preschool 9-11:30
11:30 Conemaugh Ecumenical Service / 21
Preschool 9-11:30
9:30 Liturgy Bible Study
7pm Lenten Worship / 22 / 23 / 24
5:30 Worship
25
9am Worship
10am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum
11:30 Choir
2 Lent / 26 / 27
Preschool 9-11:30 / 28
Preschool 9-11:30
9:30 Liturgy Bible Study
7pm Lenten Worship