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The council WILL start meeting again, beginning the month of May. We hope everything else will be back to normal soon as well…

please continue checking your e-mail and mail for updates.

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3 Easter 4 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship & Communion

4 7:30 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

5 9:00 Martha Circle 6:00 Council Meeting

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10 Easter 5 Mother’s Day 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship

11 12 9:00 Calico Cut Ups 12:00 Rebekah’s Lunch Bunch

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14 15 16 Church Reserved for Wedding

17 Easter 6 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship & Communion

18 19 20 6:00 Sarah Circle

21 Ascension of Our Lord

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24 Easter 7 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship

25 Memorial Day

Remember & Honor

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Office CLOSED

27 3:00 June Newsletter Article Deadline

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31 Day of Pentecost 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship & Communion 11:30 Pot Luck Lunch

In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. ~Psalm 37:10-11

Volunteers for May ALL volunteers are pending updates from the CDC on whether or not it is safe to meet again. Please watch your e-mail for updates on the matter or contact the office if you have any questions. Thank you.

Flowers: 03 Available 10 Pospech 17 Cornish 24 Available 31 Available Lectors: 03 Merle Otwell 10 Keith Cornish 17 Mary Lea Pfenninger 24 Walter Pfenninger 31 Renee Stroman Communion Assistant: 03 Ginia Bruno 17 Wanda Cornish 31 Lavon Meyer Communion & Paraments: Martha Oehlke

Greeters: 03 Cindy Kirchoff & Mallory Shelton 10 Curtis & Wendi Pospech 17 Jeff & Paula Sellers 24 Paul & Merle Otwell 31 Keith & Wanda Cornish Cookies: 03 Margie Dreier & Cindy Kirchoff 10 Bethany Homeyer & Amy Lee 17 Martha Oehlke & Mary Lea Pfenninger 24 Merle Otwell & Renee Stroman 31 Pot Luck Lunch Offering Counters: Wanda Cornish & Martha Oehlke

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ST. JOHN’S JOURNAL St. John’s Lutheran Church

251 N. Market St. / P. O. Box 518 / Goliad, TX 77963 stjohnsgoliad@gmail.com / stjohnsgoliad.org

Office Hours : Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:00-4:00 361-645-3330

MAY 2020

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Betty Cullum, Ann Deskin, Maddie Svec, Carol Donovan,

Jeneal Jackson, Pat Edwards, Laurie Seifert, David Dohmann, Joyce Villeux, Charlotte Zillig, Nancy & Wayne Willeford

THOSE IN CARE FACILITIES:

Ruth Baacke, Virginia Zillig, Ray Parr, Vernell Dohmann, Ruth Gohlke, Willie Belle Grossmann,

P.A. & Milledean Albrecht

PRAYER CHAIN If you added someone to the prayer list, please be sure to touch base with us periodically with updates, the person’s current needs, or when you would like them removed from

the list. Updates may be made with the prayer request cards or you may contact the church office.

CHURCH UPDATES

We are sending out weekly e-mails that include a worship guide and other important church news. If you have not received any correspondence via

e-mail please contact the office to have your e-mail added to the list.

If you do not have e-mail and would like to receive weekly correspondence via the mail please also

let the office know.

We are doing our best to keep everyone safe and informed in this unsure time.

The new Portals of Prayer devotionals for April - June are also in. If you would like a copy of this publication please contact the office and one will be mailed to you.

There are no council meeting minutes. The April council meeting was cancelled.

The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5th @ 6:00

in the Fellowship Hall

WOSJ NEWS

Martha Circle 9:00 Tuesday, May 5th

Program: Jean Hausmann

Rebekah’s Lunch Bunch 12:00 Tuesday, May 12th

Devotion: Rita Ara

Sarah Circle 6:00 Wednesday, May 20th

Devotion: Linda Hooper

Projects for May † Sunday, May 10th - Mother’s Day

† Water Sunday - Sarah Circle † Women’s Day Out - TBA

† $100 to WNALC † Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day † Sunday, May 31st - Pot Luck Lunch

(Rebekah Circle)

Please contact your circle leader or look for updates via e-mail on meeting cancelations or changes.

BIRTHDAYS

8 - Margie Dreier 11 - Cavan Rains

13 - Lawson Brandt 14 - Sarah Farquhar 15 - Cathy Farquhar 16 - Eilene Power 21 - Cristy Billo 23 - David Bruns

23 - Darrell Kunkel 28 - Lauren Brandt 29 - Merle Otwell 29 - Pat Graham

BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES

2 - Cameron Willeke

7 - Tina Jacob 7 - Cindy Zillig

8 - Andrew Fromme 11 - Hanna Henson

12 - Vernell Dohmann 15 - Elroy Borth

15 - Jayden Loest 18 - Paul Swickheimer

20 - Jack Farquhar

23 - Channing Bruns 24 - Tim Westphal

25 - Christy Paulsgrove 25 - Troy Lee

26 - Ethan Jacob 27 - Kenneth Kunkel

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 14 - Paul & Merle Otwell 23 - Jamie & Gloria Ara 23 - Harlan & Tina Jacob

24 - Justin & Amanda Pfenninger 29 - Tim & Connie Westphal

From Pastor Randy…

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (Ps. 23:1-3 ESV)

I have been considering lately some of the unforeseen things this pandemic and shutdown have caused. For example, I have been wondering if this will turn us all into hippies. I don’t mean by driving Volkswagen minibuses with flowers on the side. I mean by us all having long hair. With the barber shops and hair salons closed our hair is not as attended to as it normally is. I imagine the lines will be long once those shops open again. Another thing is that our cars should last a little longer. The reason of course is that we are not driving as much as we normally do which means less wear and tear, fewer supplies to make it run, like gas, and less stress on our part being stuck in traffic. So maybe there are a few good things to come from all this too; unless you happen to be an automobile manufacturer. Also along with many stores being closed and Amazon being overwrought maybe we are spending less. Good for us, not so for the economy. Of course many not allowed in the labor force puts quite a dent in the economy as well. So maybe in a way it’s good that we are spending less at the moment. Or is it bad? I guess that the pandemic and shutdown are therefore turning us into long-haired, low driving, frugal individuals. You can understand why I have been considering this. But what this has not been turning us into is Godless people. Our God, our Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are still as with us now as God has always been – maybe even more so. God never promised that life on Earth would be without trials.

Date Attendance Collected

Mar. 22 0 $0.00

Mar. 29 ? $1,260.00

Apr. 5 0 $645.00

Apr. 12 93 $9,039.00

Apr. 19 0 $0.00

Apr. 26 41 $2,370.01

ATTENDANCE & OFFERING REPORT

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

~ 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 ~

Thank you to everyone who participated in decorating

the Easter cross and to those who showed up for

our drive-in service making our Easter service so

special!

The estimated written attendance was 93, but we

think there was actually more than 100!

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

There will be NO Sunday school classes through the remainder of the season. Classes will resume after

Summer.

We are in need of an additional Sunday school teacher for the children’s Sunday school. Please let Dorothy,

Sherry or Wendi in the office know, if you are interested in teaching a class beginning in September.

Our Sunday school staff is working tirelessly to try to keep the children informed, engaged, and active with

the Lord during this unsure time. We are sending packets in the mail as well as weekly e-mails. If your child has not been receiving packets or e-mails and

would like to please let the office or a Sunday school teacher know. If you receive the “Sermons 4 Kids” by e-mail there are additional links of talking topics and

activities for children to do. Please use this opportunity to become a kid again! Refocus on how your child or grandchild learns and reacts to the Lord and the world around them. Remember: Every day may not be good,

but there is something good in every day!

Sunday School Staff: Dorothy Foerster – 648-4368 / dcfoerster@gmail.com

Sherry Gloor – 645-2262 / sdgloor082@gmail.com Katie Hoffmann – 648-8826 / kdhoffmann@yahoo.com

Cindy Kirchoff – 564-8363 / shelton.cindy@sbcglobal.net Amy Lee – 830-534-7314 / amyharrislee@gmail.com

Amanda Pfenninger – 354-4692 / pfenninger3@yahoo.com

Every generation from the time of Adam and Eve has discovered this. Even after Jesus came the times of trials has still continued. We were never promised that by being a believer and follower of Jesus that all would be a rose garden from then on out. The problem that we are discovering to be all to true at the moment is that in the rose garden there are thorns. And we often allow the few thorns to take our focus away from what God is still providing because He loves us. While many if not all of us ache for are things to be back to the normal, the way we are used to, the reality is that particular normal may truly be a thing of the past. But don’t despair. God still provides. God will take care of us just as He has done for thousands of years. The sun still shines. The rain still falls. (Although, it could fall somewhat more.) Perhaps it’s a matter of relaxing a little and relying on the grace of God. We are blessed to know where our destination lies at the end of our journey. But we are equally blessed to learn from the journey on our way there. So be at peace, for God is with you. Things may change. But don’t let a few thorns keep you from smelling the roses as well. God’s Peace, Pastor Randy Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. (Ps. 23:4-6 ESV)

NURSING HOME WORSHIP

As part of the service of the Goliad Ministerial Alliance Churches worship is held at the La Bahia Nursing Home every Sunday afternoon at 3:00.

Anyone is welcome to join a service!

July 19 is the next worship date for St. John’s.

Pending the nursing home letting the public in again.

They CAN still receive mail and flowers though! So let them know you’re thinking of them if you can!

SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School 2020

June 15th - 18th

Pending approval from the City of Goliad and the CDC recommendations.

All aboard the Rocky Railway!

Where the main message kids will learn is that through life's ups and

downs, "Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through".

All children ages 4 through the

4th grade are welcome.

If you are missing church, fellowship and not feeling as connected to God in these unsure times

please check out these amazing resources!

RADIO: Sermons, Education & Music - KHVT 91.5 & KHPO 91.9

Christian Talk AM Radio - KSLR 630 American Family Radio - KKWV 88.1 & KAYK 88.5

Contemporary Christian Music - K-LOVE 88.7 Contemporary Christian Music - AIR1 92.7 & 97.7

SIRIUS XM:

Contemporary Christian Music - The Message 63 Southern Gospel Music - Enlighten 65

Christian Talk - Family Talk 131 Messages from Billy Graham - Billy Graham 460

Faith and Family Movies and TV Shows Online:

pureflix.com goodchristianmovies.com tubitv.com/category/faith

crossflix.com

GOLIAD COUNTY OUTREACH

Due to the increase in job loss and the inability for people to get things they need at stores our local outreach needs our help! If you have any pantry

items, boxed dinners or canned goods you’d like to donate there will be a collection box available at the

church. If you would like to make a monetary donation please make sure to

mark your envelope, or write in the memo line of the check:

“Outreach Donation”