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MARCH 2018
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Volume 2018 Issue 03
St. John's Special Congregational Meeting March 11th, 10:00am - Nave
There is one item on the agenda as follows: Voting on Constitutional changes Voting on Constitutional changes Voting on Constitutional changes Voting on Constitutional changes to C12.01 and C13.01to C12.01 and C13.01to C12.01 and C13.01to C12.01 and C13.01
No other business will be conducted at the meeting.
Y|Üáà VÉÅÅâÇ|ÉÇ First communion can and does happen at many different ages throughout congregations of the ELCA. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s set of priorities for the practices of word and sacrament, The Use of the Means of Grace, notes that, "There is no command from our Lord regarding the age at which
people should be…first communed” (38B).
Although no particular age for first communion is prescribed by The Use of the Means of Grace, one guideline is offered. Because admission to the Sacrament is by invitation of the Lord to the baptized, "baptized children begin to commune on
a regular basis at a time determined through mutual conversation that includes the pastor, the child, and the
parents or sponsors involved, within the accepted practices of the congregation” (37 and 37C).
We will have a class on Saturday, March 10th from 10am—2pm. We ask that at least one parent is present as we will be discussing everyone’s baptism, understanding various Christian symbols and painting a chalice for each person who will be receiving their first communion. Please call the church office 864-583-8167 and let us know your interest in attending this faith growing event.
Peace, Pastor Mike
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NEWS of the Women of the ELCANEWS of the Women of the ELCANEWS of the Women of the ELCANEWS of the Women of the ELCA Circle 1 March 06 - Tue - 10am TBA
Circle 2 March 12 - Mon - 2pm Leader: Gail Brown Hostesses: Hervie Thomas, Martha Williams
Circle 3 March 05 - Mon - 6:30pm Dinner & Discussion at the home of Nan Dempsey
Circle 4 March 19 - Mon - 7pm Hostess/Leader: Rosanne Bernstein - Miyako Sushi
Circle 5 March 01 - Thu - 5pm Leader: Joann Hoffmeyer Hostesses: Cheryl Pettis, Kathie McKenzie
WELCA Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th, 5:30pm
2018 Women of the ELCA Officers
President Judy Lybrand
President-Elect Joann Hoffmeyer
Secretary Alexandra McCormack
Treasurer Rachel Wall
Mission Committee Chairs
Action Barbara Thomas
Growth Nan Phillips
Community Erica McCarthy
If you have any questions about joining a circle and want to know more about WELCA, please call Kitty Hagglund at 574-0895
Hero Central Hero Central Hero Central Hero Central –––– Discover Your Strength i Discover Your Strength i Discover Your Strength i Discover Your Strength in God!n God!n God!n God!
St. John’s Vacation Bible SchoolSt. John’s Vacation Bible SchoolSt. John’s Vacation Bible SchoolSt. John’s Vacation Bible School
Save the date! July 9Save the date! July 9Save the date! July 9Save the date! July 9thththth –––– 13th 13th 13th 13th
Summer is quickly approaching and VBS is back! Our theme this year is “Hero Central – Discover Your Strength in God!” Kids will not want to miss this action- packed week filled with awesome Bible heroes, epic music, amazing science, cool games, and unique crafts as we discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. St. John’s VBS is open to church members, extended family, friends, and the community! Registration will open online in March.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Cammy Jones @ 266-6992 or [email protected].
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COUNCIL CORNER
HIGHLIGHTS
Minutes for the January 2018 Council meeting were approved at February 2018 meeting. Highlights follow:
• Jan 21: Call Committee was Installed
• Jan 21: Congregational Event was held with guest, Pastor Ginny
Aebischer, Asst. to the Bishop, to discuss call process
• Jan 28: Youth conducted both Sunday services
• Feb 13: Celebrated Shrove Tuesday
• Feb 14: Held Ash Wednesday Service
• Wednesday Lenten Services offerings to go to ELCA World
Hunger: USA--Accompanying migrant children.
• 2018 Council Goals discussed:
o Formulate an Emergency Response
o Develop a plan to assess, revitalize, and repurpose church
property and examine existing related policies
o Encourage existing ministries and groups to enhance
outreach and in-reach at SJLC
• Community Outreach On-Going:
Indoor Soccer, ADK Teachers Group, Eastside Co-op, Boy
Scouts, Fitness Dance
• Celebrations & Community Thank You's: received Thank You
note from Cannons Elementary for Angel Tree gifts *More information can be found on the Council Corner Bulletin Board.
Time to SPRING Forward!Time to SPRING Forward!Time to SPRING Forward!Time to SPRING Forward! Daylight Savings Time begins
March 11th. Wake up early, enjoy the day!
St. John’s Committee Meetings: Health Ministry 4pm 1st Sunday PLC Conf. Rm.
Social Ministry 3pm 2nd Sunday PLC Senior Rm.
Finance 4pm 2nd Sunday Dnstrs Conf. Rm.
Worship/Music 5pm 2nd Tuesday PLC Conf. Rm.
Christian Ed. 12:30pm 3rd Sunday PLC Conf. Rm.
Youth Min. 3pm 3rd Sunday PLC Conf. Rm.
Evangelism - Com/Tech - Stewardship - Fellowship -
Property as called.
Wild Women at Lutheridge on March 2- 4 was
attended by Carolyn, Conny, Erica, Janine, Kendra, Michelle, Pam C., Pam H. Sue and Youmi. The theme of the weekend was SUPERWOMAN. The weekend was filled with good discussions, learning, new insights, fresh power, good food and fun.
Mix & Mingle Events - March 15th Art Walk and
Talk 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Let’s meet and check out some of the events downtown and then listen to the Artist Talk,of Judith Kruger - Mingled Terrain, at the Richardson Family Art Museum starting at 7:00. March 31st at 4:30 pm BJU Living Gallery www.bjumg.org Please get your tickets if you are interested in going. See Information on the Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Conny if you have questions at 864-921-0615 or [email protected].
PROPERTY WORK DAY! Join us on March
17th, 9:00am, to spruce up the property inside and out. Wear green to tidy up the green! Bring gloves, rakes,
shovels, or tools of your choice! Also bring a bag lunch. Those who work together, worship together! ALSO - the Lutheran Men will be refurbishing children's Sunday School Chairs. All helpers welcome!
Roger and Bernie DepraRoger and Bernie DepraRoger and Bernie DepraRoger and Bernie Depra welcomed their third baby boy, Roger Anthony Depra Roger Anthony Depra Roger Anthony Depra Roger Anthony Depra Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr., into the world on February 20February 20February 20February 20thththth, weighing 6lbs, 14 ounces and 18.75 inches in length! All are home, healthy and happy with older brothers, Michael and Christopher enjoying the newest family member. Congratulations Depra Family and to God Be the Glory!
IN MEMORIAM 2018 Please pray for the families of these loved ones
who have passed into life eternal.
Evetta Risinger Smith
Sister of Rubye Dellinger Hannah Spencer Ashley
Wife of Marshall 'Bull' Ashley Caroline Johnson Compton
Granddaughter of George & Vicki Johnson
MARCH WEDNESDAY LUNCH at 1:00PM
Please sign up on the board in the Fellowship Hall for the complete meal which is $6.00
3/07 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Dessert 3/14 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Rice Pilaf Steamed Broccoli Toasted Bread Dessert 3/21 BBQ Pork Sandwich Macaroni & Cheese Coleslaw Dessert 3/28 NO Meal for Holy Week
St. John's Lutheran Men March Meeting Monday, March 26th, 6:30pm All men welcome! Dinner served - $8 Sign up on the clipboard in the Fellowship Hall or email Chris McCarthy at [email protected] or text 580-0648 by February 23rd
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HISTORY IN ACTION or . . . A Blast from the Past!A Blast from the Past!A Blast from the Past!A Blast from the Past!
by Judy Lybrand, Archives
March 2018
A bulletin from March 9, 1997 (twenty-one years ago) featured a photograph of a stained-glass window depicting the
same image as one of our stained-glass windows (ours is depicted here)—an image that raises eyebrows and questions:
the serpent on a T-shaped cross. This is a reference to a story in Numbers 21 where Moses was instructed by God to
make an image of a poisonous serpent and set it on a pole, and those bitten by serpents should look at the image and
would live. Thus the image is, for us, a figure reminding us of Jesus who died on a cross; we who are bitten by sin can
look to him for life. As the bulletin says:
LOOKING TO THE CROSS Light streams through the window, bringing to life brilliant, shining
color. The patterns from the stained glass spill out into the sanctuary, dappling the floor and walls and even the people with the luster of green, red, blue. The church interior appears changed, even new. When we see the light, nothing ever looks the same again. Sometimes we can see things in the light we wish we had not. But Christ our light has come into the world to save, not to condemn. And so when we dare to look at painful things that have come to light, we find healing and restoration. In the desert, the wanderers poisoned by venom were healed by looking at an image of the serpent that had bitten them. In the wilderness of Lent, we who are afflicted by sin find restoration by looking to the cross. The cross is an image of the cruelty and destruction brought about by sin. It is a sign of all the sorrows and griefs which are part of our human condition. In the cross we face, rather than deny, evil and its consequences. We do not turn away from suffering; we acknowledge both the harm we inflict and the damage done to us. But that is not the end. We take heart in contemplating the love of God in Christ, who died and was raised for us. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Through the grace of God we venture toward and into the saving light. What we had feared to be a harsh, scrutinizing glare is a gentle glow in which the truth can be revealed. It is the light of Christ, shared with us at our baptism—hinted at by flickering candles, colorful windows, and the shining eyes of all who see.
Our current bulletin board features photos and explanations of the symbols in our stained glass windows. The information is also on
our website at www.stjohns-spartanburg.org/about-us/church-facilities/windows.html
Attention Thrivent Members! All 2017 Choice Dollars must be directed by March 31, 2018 if you
want to designate who receives them.
To designate your Choice Dollars: Call: 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” at the prompt. Or on the Internet:
• Go to www.Thrivent.com/thriventchoice
• Login to your Thrivent account (or Register for account access)
• Select MY THRIVENT at the top of the page
• Select Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars
• In the Keyword box, type in the Charitable Organization
• Designate the amount you wish to give or click Direct all.
• (Search example: St. John Lutheran Church, Spartanburg then click the SEARCH button)
Note: St. John does not have an s on it in the list.
In 2017, Messiah Lutheran Church in Mauldin, SC received over $8,000 Choice Dollars from its Thrivent members
because they did this! Questions? Contact your Thrivent Congregational Advocates, Bob or Cheryl Pettis
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LENT 2018
Wednesday Schedule 12:15pm Worship 1:00pm Lunch 6:00pm Supper 7:00pm Worship
Lenten Wednesday Themes 3/07 … The Wound of Denial
3/14 … The Wound of Mockery A Wounded Savior for a Wounded People 3/21 … The Wound of Abandonment "by his wounds we are healed”…1 Peter 2:24
Lenten Midweek Suppers (6:00-6:45 Wednesday evenings) Thanks to the Lutheran Men for the wonderful Smoked Sausage and Bean Soup with sourdough bread,
salad, and cookies on February 21.
Plan to join us for the rest of Lent! Our delicious upcoming meals will be:
February 28: Circle 2 - Spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread and assorted desserts
March 07: Circle 3 - Chicken pot pie, green beans, and special dessert
March 14: Circle 4 - Chili with all the fixings, cornbread, and brownies
March 21: Circle 5 - Brunswick stew, rolls, vegetable platter, and assorted desserts
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE March 25th - Palm/Passion Sunday … All For You 9:00am Contemporary 10:00am Christian Education 11:00am Traditional
March 29th - Maundy Thursday … A Meal for the Wounded 12:15pm Holy Communion - Nave 7:00pm Celebration of First Communion and Stripping of the Altar - Nave
March 30th - Good Friday … Behold the Life-Giving Cross 12:15pm Worship Service - Nave 7:00pm Special Tenebrae Worship - Nave
April 1st - Easter Sunday 7:00am Sunrise Worship - with a Blessing of the Lineberger Courtyard Memorial Garden Renovation 9:00am Contemporary Easter Worship - Parish Life Center
10:00am Easter Breakfast - Fellowship Hall 10:00am Children's Sunday School with Drama & Egg Hunt (for details see page 7) - Children's Sunday School Wing
11:00am Traditional Easter Worship - Nave
Many migrant children, youth and families face the challenges of a complex immigration system, limited employment opportunities, and little support. Through ELCA World
Hunger and the ELCA’s AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy,
Representation and Opportunities) strategy, our church provides food, clothing, and care to meet their immediate needs. 40 Days of Giving is a way for ELCA members to support this church’s hunger and poverty ministry during Lent. Our Lenten Offerings will be dedicated to helping this effort. Please make checks
payable to St. John's and designate on the memo line Lenten World Hunger.
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Shrove Tuesday PancakeShrove Tuesday PancakeShrove Tuesday PancakeShrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Supper Supper Supper & Palm Burning & Palm Burning & Palm Burning & Palm Burning What a great Shrove Tuesday bash!What a great Shrove Tuesday bash!What a great Shrove Tuesday bash!What a great Shrove Tuesday bash!
Our Lenten Offering was dedicated to the ELCA World Hunger and the ELCA’s AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities)
PROJECT helping migrant displaced families and minor children.
Mardi Gras Babies! This fashionable apron is perfect for pancake production!
Got fire extinguisher? Got marshmellows?
The Burning of the Palms is always a meaningful service as we gather to burn
last year's palms to ash. The blessed ashes are used on Ash Wednesday in our services.
Thoughts on GIVINGThoughts on GIVINGThoughts on GIVINGThoughts on GIVING Linda EbertLinda EbertLinda EbertLinda Ebert
If giving by law was a tithe, how much more should giving by grace be?
Are we giving God what is right, or what is left?
The question is not how much of my money I give to God, but rather how much of God's money I keep for myself.
Give not from the top of your purse, but from the bottom of your heart.
THANKS, MR. SPRANG!
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YOUNG FAMILIES! Thanks to those who attended the YF lunch and cookie decorating event. We were able to make beautiful cookies to give to teachers, school employees and district office employees. A special thanks to Tina Nichols for lunch and to Joann Hoffmeyer for making the cookies and helping us decorate!
For March, we are not having the Saturday Egg Hunt, but instead doing this during Sunday school hour on Easter Sunday, April 1st!
Also in March, we plan to attend a St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival in Greenville on March 11. This event is free! Event starts at 1:30-6pm with the parade at 2 pm. Meet at Noma Square in downtown Greenville.
In April we also plan to have a day for volunteering at the Humane Society in Spartanburg (Date to be determined.) Come and see all you can do to help our furry friends!
In May we plan to have a swim and Cinco de Mayo party for the end of the school year! Fun craft planned for the summer for kids and their families to keep in touch. More info to come. For any questions please call or Beth Cutshall 864-993-9429
Easter Egg Hunt Change of Plans! St. John's Christian Education and Young
Families group understand that many members, family and friends are accustomed to St. John's
Easter Egg Hunt Celebration occurring the Saturday before Easter. For multiple reasons, the
decision has been made to not do a Saturday event this year. HOWEVER, we will still host an Easter
Egg Hunt as well as an educational Easter drama by our LCY for children ages preschool-5th
grade ON Easter Sunday at 10am in the children’s wing! This will be a memorable and an extra fun
time for all kids on this day! So parents and grandparents, bring your children on April 1 and enjoy
an Easter Breakfast just for you during that time. There is no better day to celebrate than on the
very day our Savior is Risen! As always…Our doors are open to visitors EVERY Sunday!
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Date Time Event
03/04/18 1:00 PM LCY - Big Air
03/11/18 1:00 PM LCY - Hungry Hippos and Games
2:00 PM 2018 Youth Gathering Meeting
3:00 PM Youth Ministry Committee Meeting
03/18/18 1:00 PM LCY - St Patricks Day
03/25/18 1:00 PM No LCY
04/01/18 10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt
SUNDAY MARCH 4TH @ 1 PM Parents need to sign forms so you can be admitted inside.
Cost is $15 for admission and food – Lunch will be provided. Contact Rick to sign up – 590-5191.
Sunday March 11th @ 1 pm
Human Hungry Hippos Come and join your friends, team up and win prizes.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE VERSES?
Sunday March 18th @ 1 pm
St. Patrick’s day celebration Come enjoy the Luck of the Irish and get your green on!
2018 YOUTH GATHERING MEETING SUNDAY MARCH 11
TH @ 2 PM
YOUTH ONLY – NO PARENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER RETREAT
Camp Kinard
March 16 – 18
Cost is $95 ($42.50 paid by LCY) Register at http://scsynod.us/lcymswr
Contact Rick for more details. Meet new friends from around SC and have a great weekend with
your friends from St John.
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Prayer Requests Members who are ill:
Bob Henderson Nell Isaac Hallie Stillwagon Jim Shaver Everette & Ann Lineberger Chris Wright Luann Bryant Jane Watson Gloria Massey
Family and Friends of Members:
Ray Koon, brother of Martha K. Brown Jim Drake, brother-in-law of Judy Drake
Annette Gill, sister of John Kopchik Pat Pannier, friend of Doug & Sue Kurz
Pat McKinney, mother of Stephen McKinney Dorothy Husty, cousin of Ed & Jacquie Maidel
Thomas Ragan, friend of George & Judy Psillas Adam Rogers & his family, friends of Carol Lipscomb
Jeff Harkins, nephew-in-law of Jeff & Andrea Rousey
Eleanor Flowers, sister of Everette Lineberger
Heather K. Cassidy, friend of Andrea Rousey Rebecca Carson, aunt of Patrick Boyd
Carl & Lana Chichester, parents of Tricia Boyd
Janice Bullard, mother of Leigh Anne Bridges Ted Hillmer, father of Jackie Jacobson Chris Hindman, friend of Tanya Hindman Todd Keith, cousin of John & Joanne Kopchik Angela Howard, daughter of John & Joanne Kopchik Mason Fain, grandson of Libby Fain, Kevin Bolin Linda Compton, friend of Betty Bishop Gene Young, father of Linda Dohse Micajah Owens, granddaughter of Jeff & Andrea Rousey Maxine Towe, mother of Michael & Julia Towe Marjorie Kellogg, sister of Dick Sprang Dan Rungo, brother of John Rungo McKinnon Galloway, niece of Jack & June Miley
Members and Friends confined to Home or Health Care:
Everette & Ann Lineberger, Ruby Horton, Jo Tiner, Paul Foerster, Betty Walker, Gladys Kellner, Frances McGill, Mary Gray, Joyce Chaffey, Martin Zschocher, Virginia Wyse, Gloria Massey, & Ethel Metz.
Members and Friends serving in the military: Matthew Thomas, Ryan Dohse, John Newman, Daniel Linder, Jacob Fischer, Chris Brown, Anthony Dylan McCormack, Cynthia Johnson, Dustin Vest, John Jacobson, Jr. Prayers for our neighbors, council, staff & Call Committee.
Fitness Dance Tuesday’s 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center. Put on comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes and join a fun group for line dance, Zumba fitness, walking! Get movin'!
February Attendance Record Worship Average:
9:00 Contemporary – 73 10:00 Christian Education Classes – 67
11:00 Traditional – 138 12:15 Lenten Wednesday Worship - 36 7:00 Lenten Wednesday Worship - 64
General Fund YTD as of January 31, 2018
Budgeted Actual Giving
Expenditures Expenditures to Date
$55,195 $42,952 $45,032
General Fund Budgeted and Actual Expenditures includes $7,000 transferred to reserve accounts.
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COUNCIL GREETERS/COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Gil Bulman & Nan Dempsey
CD DELIVERY 04 Dick & Lori Conn 11 Cheryl Pettis 18 John & Anne Burger 25 Helen & Kent Collier
Nursery Attendants 10am 11am
04 Mary Helen Wessinger Ineka Pitt 11 Stephanie Hujik Stephanie Lageman 18 Page Lawrence TBA 25 Kiersten Kennedy Leslie Connor
TRADITIONAL SERVICE - NAVE ALTAR GUILD GREETERS LECTORS 04 Nita Frank & Julia Fuchs Patty Culbreath & Mark Homan Jacquie Maidel 11 Nita Frank & Julia Fuchs Kevin & Stephanie Lageman Jacquie Maidel 18 Nita Frank & Julia Fuchs George & Vicki Johnson Judy Lybrand 25 Nita Frank & Julia Fuchs Harrell & Shirley Connelly Judy Lybrand 30 Judy Lybrand & David Lybrand
CRUCIFER ACOLYTE
04 Matthew Jones Matthew Mills 11 Carson Homan Grace Geddes 18 Harrison Homan Lauren Cutshall 25 Lukas Mezger Tyler Shelley ATTENDANCE RECORDING PEW POCKET STUFFER Hervie Thomas & Rubye Dellinger Bennett & Pam Connelly
ALTAR FLOWERS COFFEE USHERS 04 Bob & Cheryl Pettis TBA Stephen McKinney, Andy Pitt, 11 Patrick &Trish Boyd Circle 5 Kevin Lageman, Benji Mills, 18 Ron & Barbara Thomas Circle 4 Matthew Brock, & Dave Dempsey 25 Mark & Amy Mezger TBA
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - PARISH LIFE CENTER CONTEMPORARY SERVICE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - PATTY CULBREATH
ALTAR GUILD REFRESHMENT SET-UP & CLEAN-UP Patty Culbreath, Amie Shaver, Janine Wagner, Joanne Kopchik, 04 Please sign up on the kitchen door Roberta Mileski, & Joann Hoffmeyer. 11 Please sign up on the kitchen door 18 Please sign up on the kitchen door Audio/Visual 25 Please sign up on the kitchen door Steve Grimm, Matt Cutshall, Chris Towe, Logan Connor
Worship Space Preparation Attendance Recording Patty Culbreath & Allen Mabry Patty Culbreath & Rick Sprang
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MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH 2012012012018888
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
LENTEN SCHEDULE 12:15pm Lenten Worship 6pm Lenten Supper 7pm Lenten Worship
Brewsky Group on break until 4/04
1 5:30pm Circle 5-FH
2 Wild Women Weekend - Lutheridge
3 Wild Women Weekend - Lutheridge
4 Lent 3 9am Contemporary 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional 4pm Health Ministry - PLC CR
5 6:30pm Circle 3 7pm Executive Committee
6 8:30am Men-A-Plenty 10am Circle 1 10:30am Staff Meeting 2pm Rostered Ministers' Leadership Meeting PLC
6pm Fitness Dance 6:30pm Cub Scouts 7pm Boy Scouts
7 9am Eastside Co-Op 11am Bible Study 12:15pm Lent Worship 1pm Lunch 6pm Lenten Meal 7pm Lenten Worship 7:45pm Chancel Choir
8 2pm Marathon Bridge 7pm NAMI
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11 Lent 4 - Daylight Savings 9am Contemporary 10am Special Congregational Meeting - Nave
11am Traditional 3pm Social Ministry - PLC SR 4pm Finance - Dwn CR
12 2pm Circle 2 7pm Council Mtg.
13 8:30am Men-A-Plenty 10:30am Staff Meeting 5pm Worship/Music-PLC CR
6pm Fitness Dance 6:30pm Cub Scouts 7pm Boy Scouts
14 9am Eastside Co-Op 11am Bible Study 12:15pm Lent Worship 1pm Lunch 6pm Lenten Meal 7pm Lenten Worship 7:45pm Chancel Choir
15 CIVITAN PANCAKE DAY-PLC B - 7-9am L - 11:30-1:30pm D - 5-7pm 5:30pm ADK Group-FH 5:30pm M&M Art Walk & Talk
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17 St. Patrick's Day 9am Property Work Day
18 Lent 5 Lily deadline 9am Contemporary 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional
19 7pm Circle 4
20 8:30am Men-A-Plenty 10:30am Staff Meeting 5:30pm WELCA Board-PLC CR
6pm Fitness Dance 6:30pm Cub Scouts 7pm Boy Scouts
21 9am Eastside Co-Op 11am Bible Study 12:15pm Lent Worship 1pm Lunch 6pm Lenten Meal 7pm Lenten Worship 7:45pm Chancel Choir
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25 Palm Sunday 9am Contemporary 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional
26 6:30pm Lutheran Men Meeting - FH
27 8:30am Men-A-Plenty 10:30am Staff Meeting 6pm Fitness Dance 6:30pm Cub Scouts 7pm Boy Scouts
28 NO Wednesday Activity
7pm Chancel Choir
29 Maundy Thursday 12:15pm Worship 7pm Worship
30 Good Friday 12:15pm Worship 7pm Worship
31 10am Easter Lilies delivered
4:30pm M&M - Living Gallery - BJU
03/01 Rebecca Cantrell 03/02 Tom Ballard 03/03 Jack Pfeiffer 03/04 Bryce Godfrey Steve Grimm Frank Rudisill
03/05 Patty Culbreath Erica McCarthy Barbara Scherberger 03/07 Mark Mezger Matthew Miller Maelie Quarles 03/08 Casey Chitwood 03/09 Janice Berry Linda Harton
03/11 Nayna Hounshell Phillip Riser Walker Stockley Ed Stokes 03/12 Dave Dempsey 03/13 William Cutshall Roberta Mileski 03/15 Tom Ringer III 03/16 Donna Bolt
03/19 Katelyn Boyd 03/20 Beth Cutshall 03/21 Jeffrey Orth 03/22 Lindsay Sigmon Julia Towe 03/23 Amy Godfrey 03/25 Joyce Chaffey Turner Lawrence Amy Mezger
03/27 Glenn Rodway 03/28 David Pearson, Jr. 03/29 Myles Wilson 03/30 Tracey Bishop 03/31 Dee Bakke Andy Pitt
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MARCH 2018
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415 S. Pine St. Spartanburg SC 29302 Phone-(864)583-8167/Fax-(864)583-4025 Website: www.stjohns-spartanburg.org
SOUP KITCHEN SERVANT TEAMS St. John’s has teams of persons serving at the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen on Forest Avenue, Fridays from 10:00am until 12:30pm assisting with food preparation and serving, straightening up food storage, stocking shelves, helping in the “children’s room,” cleaning up, etc. We are in need of more volunteers. If you want to spend a rewarding 2 hours helping prepare food to serve some hungry folks, please contact any of the soup kitchen servants listed below. The Servant Teams serving for June are:
MARCH 02 MARCH 09 MARCH 16 Bob & Cheryl Pettis Linda Turner Brenda Ellison
Lori Conn Robin Hunsinger John Dennis Kathie McKenzie Gisela Mezger Ed Maidel Kitty Hagglund Jacquie Maidel Joann Hoffmeyer
OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
9:00AM
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
10:00AM
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES
11:00AM
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
MID-WEEK WEDNESDAY
LENTEN WORSHIP
11:00AM PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
12:15PM LENTEN WORSHIP
1:00PM LUNCH
6:00PM LENTEN SUPPER
7:00PM LENTEN WORSHIP Join us on Wednesdays! Lenten Menus on page 5Lenten Menus on page 5Lenten Menus on page 5Lenten Menus on page 5
Congregation Council
Serving Through 2018
TRACEY BISHOP - SOCIAL MINISTRY DOUG KURZ - SECRETARY/PROPERTY
JANINE WAGNER - PRESIDENT MATT CUTSHALL - COM/TECH
Serving Through 2019 GIL BULMAN, TREASURER/STEWARDSHIP LARRY WHITE, FINANCIAL SECRETARY
CONNY LINDER - FELLOWSHIP RON THOMAS - EVANGELISM MINISTRY
Serving Through 2020
NAN DEMPSEY - WORSHIP & MUSIC BENJI MILLS - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION JUDY DRAKE - HEALTH MINISTRY
RICK SPRANG - YOUTH MINISTRY/VP
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION: PASTOR MIKE SHACKELFORD C - 864-612-3255 Email: [email protected] 571 Moores Crossing Roebuck SC 29376
FRANKIE DEAL, Trad. Music Director/Organist C - 864-978-7815 Email: [email protected]
MARTIN AIGNER, Chancel Choir Director C - 864-415-0225 Email: [email protected]
CHRIS SIGMON, Contemporary Music Leader C - 864-706-0317 Email: [email protected]
CHIP HICKS, Sexton C - 864-978-0849 Email: [email protected]
CAREY GILLESPIE, Parish Secretary Church-583-8167 Email: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE: Attendance 9
Birthdays 11
Blast from the Past 4
Calendar 11
Children's Chapel Library 6
Christian Education 2
Church Information 12
Coffee Sign Up 7
Committee Meetings 3
Congregational Meeting 1
Council Corner 3
Easter Children's Book Fair 7
Easter Egg Hunt 7
Financial Report 9
First Communion 1
Fitness Dance 9
Holy Week 5
Lent/40 Days of Giving 5
Lenten Menus 5
Lutheran Men 3
Memorials 3
Mix & Mingle 3
Pastor's Message 1
Prayer Chain 6
Prayer Requests 9
Servers-March 10
Soup Kitchen Teams 12
Stewardship Linda Ebert 6
Thrivent 4
VBS 2
Wednesday Lunch Menu 3
WELCA 2
Youth News 8
Young Families 6
