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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mundy’s Corner PA
MAY 2018
The CommunicantMay 2018
COMMUNICAN
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church3328 William Penn Ave.
Johnstown, PA 15909814-322-1307 (office)
Email: [email protected]
The Rev. Kevin McNamara
Worship Services:Saturday 5:30 p.m.Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Your St. Paul’s Council:
PresidentDavid Kivito
Vice PresidentDavid Cobaugh
TreasurerSteve Kauffman
SecretaryJoyce Long
Nora AlbrightSandy AlbrightVirginia Ankeny
Deanna DeetscreekJamie Kmett
Carol FoxMichael Gaunt
Shelby LivingstonCathy Tompkins
Tiffany Jones Missy Myers
Josh DickertPastor Kevin McNamara
Call if you have questions or concerns for them to consider. Next Council Meeting will be May 7 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
Sixth Sunday of EasterMay 2nd
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible StudyMay 5th
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion WorshipMay 6th
9:00 a.m. Rogate Sunday
Seventh Sunday of EasterMay 9th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
May 12th 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
May 13th900 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Day of PentecostMay 16th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
May 19th 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
May 20th 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Holy Trinity SundayMay 23rd
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
May 26th 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
May 27th 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Second Sunday of PentecostMay 30th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
June 2nd 5:30 P.M. Holy Communion Worship
June 3rd 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
Pastor’s Page May 2018
Rogation Sunday: May 6th, 2018
The word “rogation” is from the Latin rogare, “to ask.” Rogation Sunday is the day when the Church has traditionally offered prayer for God’s blessings on the fruits of the earth and the labors of those who produce our food.
Rogation Sunday was a church tradition from the old country, where a good percentage of our ancestors were farmers. This tradition came to America with them. Historically, the Rogation Days (the three days before Ascension Day) were a period of fasting and abstinence, beseeching God’s blessing on the crops for a bountiful harvest. However, in our more industrialized society, the tradition of observing a Rogation Sunday and the Rogation days have mostly fallen away.
We here in Mundy’s Corner are surrounded by farms and fields. Many of us today directly derive our livelihood from the production of food. Or we might plant a garden and raise our own vegetables to supplement our food supply. Observing a Rogation Sunday is good; it reminds us all of God’s provident care in supplying food to our table. It also reminds us of our responsibility for the environment around us.
There were two traditions associated with Rogation Sunday. First, to begin worship, the pastor, dressed in purple, would lead the congregation around the perimeter of the church property. The cross would be lifted up in procession, and the congregation would stop and pray for all who worship in that place for the year.
The second tradition was to invite the pastor to your farm, to bless the fields. Please do invite me—I would welcome the chance to walk the fields with you and bless your farm!
Weather permitting; we will observe Rogation Sunday and worship outdoors in the prayer garden on Sunday May 6th at 9 a.m. In this worship service, we will bless the soil, the seeds, the air, and the rainfall/water.
We will pray for a good harvest; that God blesses us this year with abundance. We will pray for our environment—that it be healthy. We will pray for farmers and their families. We will pray for those who raise their own food.
I am looking forward to worshipping outdoors with you on May 6 th, Rogation Sunday at St. Paul’s!
One other note of great joy and incredible importance this month:
Kailee Ribblett will be confirmed on Sunday May 20th! Congratulations, Kailee!
Please plan to come to worship that day and celebrate with Kailee and the Ribblett family!!
Pastor Kevin
FOOD PANTRY
The direct phone number for the food pantry is
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY
814-243-8184Phone calls will be returned so
please leave your number.
NEXT DISTRIBUTION:
Saturday, May 26th, 2018
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at
St. John Vianney’s Catholic Church
FOOD COLLECTION ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Item of the Month!
MAYSoup / Spaghetti Sauce
Pantry supplies of the following items are at a low right now. All of these items would be
appreciated. Thank you!
Canned Fruit; Soup; Cereal; Peanut Butter and Jelly; Pancake mix & Syrup; (no glass please)
Thank You.... for all your prayers, phone calls, cards and food as I am recovering from surgery. I had a total knee replacement on February 14, 2018. Donna Amigh
Remember!
Relay for Life June 10 - 11, 2018.
RELAY FOR LIFEThanks to all that continue to support Relay for
Life by participating in the dinner events at Applebee’s and Hoss’s. We enjoyed some good
lunches and dinners and at the same time, raised 15% of each tab for Relay for Life! Watch for the notice our next Dinner event and hopefully we’ll
see you there!
Hospital notes…
Blake continues to be a patient and will continue to look forward to your cards. Thank you to all that remember Blake in your prayers too! We greatly appreciate it! It is our hope that Blake will respond to his treatment and
we ask that you continue your prayers for all of us!
Michele & Bob
ST PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHPRESCHOOL MAY HAPPENINGS
Transportation dayTuesday May 8th 10-11:30 a.m.
preschool celebration night
Wednesday May 16th, 7:00 p.m.
Please donate items forSt. Paul's Youth Group
Annual Yard Saleon
Saturday, May 19
8 AM to 1 PMLuther Hall
Please bring donated items anytime on Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May
18to Luther Hall.
As an additional fundraiser, a Goodwill truck will be in the parking lot on Saturday, the day of the yard sale, from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept bags of clothing. The Youth Group will receive 10¢ per pound for the items listed on the flyer
attached below.
Eligible Donation Items: clothing, linens, housewares, shoes, purses, toys, glassware, cooking accessories, pictures, tools, sports equipment (no weights or exercise equipment), small musical instruments, electronics (no TVs),jewelry, knick-knacks, and light furniture items (kitchen chairs, small tables) all in resellable condition.
Testimonials of those who have attended an ELCA YOUTH GATHERING! “The magnitude and just the sheer volume of people, and it’s just an incredible experience that, really, I don’t know where I or anyone else could get that experience anywhere else.”--Ella Dekunder, Bellaire, Tx
“I really did see God in new ways because when you’re with 30,000 people, it’s a powerful feeling.” --Kyle Langenfelder, Towson, MD
“Simultaneously challenged your faith, and reassured your faith.” --Adam Fairchild, Westminster, MD
“I think one of the biggest things I took away from the gathering was the realization that you are making a difference.” --Luisa Ruge-Jones, Champaign, IL
“What really impacted me, and made me stop and gaze in wonder was seeing 30,000 other teenagers just like me.”--Tin-Tin Lee, Tacoma, WA
“You get to understand more of what it means to be Lutheran.” --Lance Cooper, Baltimore, MD
"I think for me in both places was this idea of accompaniment lived out. People would ask 'Well why are you here, what are you doing here?' And just the opportunity that that provides to engage in the communities that are welcoming us.”--Kayla Koterwski, Sioux Falls, SD
“One of the absolute best experiences of my life. Basically, a week long God party with 30,000 of my closest friends? Yes, please.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015
“It was very inspirational. I had the opportunity to meet new people who shared my love for Christ. I had the opportunity to serve others.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015“It was amazing! I loved how excited everyone was to praise God and serve the community. It was a positive and uplifting experience!”
--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015
“My youth gathering experience was the best and most inspiring thing ever. I can't wait to get to Texas.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015
“Experiencing God in a whole new way with 30,000 of my closest friends!”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015
“I absolutely loved it! It gave me a lot of confidence and helped me grow in my faith! I will definitely be volunteering in Houston.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015
Vacation Bible School needs YOU!!
Plans are well under way for this year’s Vacation Bible School. We have a wonderful program this year filled with interesting Bible stories, lots of
fun games to play, great arts and crafts projects, exciting songs to sing, and of course lots and lots of cookies!
Now, the most important part of preparing for Vacation Bible School is recruiting a staff. I’d like ALL the members of St. Paul’s to prayerfully
consider volunteering to help at VBS and encouraging others to volunteer too. We need people of all ages, both men and women, to help share God’s Word with the children at VBS.
There are two important goals of Bible School: education and witness. Bible school gives our St. Paul’s kids 12 ½ hours of time spent learning more about their faith. And they learn this in a very relaxed atmosphere. They get to play outside, do crafts inside and sing songs that reinforce the Bible lessons they’re learning.
The second goal – witnessing - is really important, especially in today’s world. Children from all around the area attend our Vacation Bible School. Some of them may not attend church on a regular basis. Often it’s easier to witness to children than adults. They can be so open to hearing about God and his role in their lives. You never know what you may say that will help them as they grow up. VBS also gives our kids a chance to witness when they invite their friends to come with them.
Now, speaking of kids, if you’ve ever been around 1, 2 or 3 kids, you know how overwhelming it can be. But think about working with 30, 40 or more kids during Vacation Bible School. The more helpers we have, the easier it will be for all of us.
Our goal is to have 25 to 30 volunteers for the week of Vacation Bible School. Remember, we can have the most fabulous crafts planned, the most interesting Bible lessons prepared, the most amazing games organized, the most fantastic songs ready to sing, and the most delicious snacks bought, BUT, if we don’t have enough volunteers who are willing to share the Word of God with the children who come through our doors…Vacation Bible School won’t be able to happen!!
So, whether you always volunteer at Vacation Bible School, whether it’s been a while since you’ve volunteered, or even if you have never, ever helped at Vacation Bible School, there is a place for you. We promise that It will be a worthwhile experience.
There is a list on the hall bulletin board explaining the various roles we need to fill. There is also a signup sheet, so that you can add your name to our list of volunteers.
MAYGREETERS6 - Sara Williamson/ Laverne Reffner
13 - Ed & Quinten Vorhauer20 - John & Lori Sturey27 - Brittany & Kailee Ribblett
USHERS6 - Jim & Elizabeth Penna
13 - Ashley Deetscreek / Clara Myers20 - Brayden & Melanie Grecek27 - Amanda & Ryan Donoughe
LECTORS6 - Andrea Mulligan
13 - Michele Jones20 - Eric Grecek27 - Bob Mikesell
ACOLYTES6 - Lindsay Hodge / Lakelyn Campbell
13 - Sam & Joe Penna20 - Quinten Vorhauer / Lakelyn Campbell27 - Maddison Tompkins / Bella Grecek
ALTAR GUILDBonnie Leibfreid / Virginia Ankeny
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
David ShoemakerCOMMUNION ASSISTANT
Kate Griffith
HEAD USHERS
Dave & June Cobaugh
JUNEGREETERS3 - Amanda & Ryan Donoughe
10 - The Hockensmith Family17 - Nora & Sandy Albright24 - Woodrow Gay/Walter Ditchcreek
USHERS3 - Brittany & Kailee Ribblett
10 - Steve & Sue Kauffman17 - John Schmidt/ Bud Deetscreek24 - David & Theresa Shoemaker
LECTORS3 - Barb Bolton
10 - Jim Hockensmith17 - Deb Deetscreek24 - Sue Frear
ACOLYTES3 - Quinten Vorhauer / Carter Martin
10 - Lindsay Hodge / Bella Grecek17 - Sam & Joe Penna24 - Maddison Tompkins / Makenzie Campbell
ALTAR GUILDJeannette Vorhauer / Lois Graham / LaVerne Reffner
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
Scott GriffithCOMMUNION ASSISTANT
Jamie KmettHEAD USHERS
Marlin Plymette / Ed Vorhauer
*** Please note: The volunteers listed above for each Sunday are scheduled randomly. If it is a problem for you on a
particular Sunday, please let me know and I will gladly reschedule you. If something comes up on short notice and you can’t be here, don’t worry about it, someone will cover for you. Thanks. Debbie
MAY BIRTHDAYS1st Aundrea Gabor
3rd Dawn Shoemaker Hoffman4th Dennis Frombach6th Natalie Ann7th Eric Deetscreek8th Lois Graham
Dan DeckerIan McGhee
Sam DitchcreekRay Urbassik Sr.
9th Regina Vorhauer10th Steven Mazeika
11th Justen Vorhauer12th Michael Shoemaker13th Carol Letizia14th Sandra Spisak
Jacob Myers
Carter Martin
16th Michele JonesDevin Mazeika
17th Eric Gracek
18th Cheryl VorhauerMarlin Plymette
19th Rylan Shoemaker
22nd Jim Myers23rd Ed Vorhauer25th Allyson Deetscreek26th Blake Furman
Brooklyn Furman
27th Christopher MyersJessica Williams
29th Fran DeckerTracy( Frombach) Gallus
30th Lynette Gabor31st Cindy Gerber
MAY ANNIVERSARIES9th Bernard & Carole Frick
Mike & Tracy Kress10th August & Deb Rodkey12th Darell & Sue Bowman
Jeff & Annette Gerber21st Allen & Regina Vorhauer23rd Rodger & Dee Lanzendorfer25th Benjamin & Lynnette Little
FEBRUARYDebbi RagerBenAaronGerald WholeslagleBill BerresfordJanet KauffmanLaVerneShelbyCharley HaldermanAtticus GreyKeaton FurryMarilyn ZatalalavaNorma AshmoreIsaac CameronDaraPaul TomsDave Rager
MarchStephen GriffithBraydon WinklemanJake RichardsSteve SelmanLinda HendersonBobbyAnthony ArendasArianna BergerKevinDarlene MarkovichMike RosmusDiane CusterAnna LeverknightSarah MurphyJoy StarvisDawn Maslo
AprilDorothy Dawson
JohnRick HaldermanMinnieSandyLindaBob BombachSarah KostanLois HofeckerBonnieCherylGwen KenMark BIvy WilliamsonJames WilliamsonMia O’SullivanDave Albright
Individuals placed on the pray list remain in the Communicant a total of 3 months.
ST. PAUL’S HOMEBOUNDHelen Mott Anastasia GroveChris Amos Ollie Hofecker Norma &Shelly Keyser Betty Lou Shoup
Military deployed:(Remember to pray for our service men/women who are serving abroad every night at 9:00 p.m.) Derek Zarnesky Anna BeltowskiJeremy Solnosky Richard JamesJacob Hessler Thomas R KeyserJohn Shoemaker Justin MooreDavid Ledwitch Eric Jakoby
Welcome Home: Thomas R Keyser
Eric Jakoby
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANSt. Paul’s Preschool
[email protected] Tuesday and Wednesdaywww.stpaulsevluth-mc.com 9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.(814) 322-1307
May 20181 2
Preschool 9-11:309:30 Liturgy Bible Study
3 4 58:00 am LMM
5:30 Worship
69am Worship10am Fellowship10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum11:30 Choir6 Easter
77pm Council Mtg
8Preschool 9-11:30Transportation Day from 10- 11:30 for Preschool
9Preschool 9-11:309:30 Liturgy Bible Study
10 11 12
5:30 Worship
139am Worship10am Fellowship10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum11:30 Choir
7 Easter
14 15Preschool 9-11:30
16Preschool 9-11:309:30 Liturgy Bible Study7pm Preschool Celebration Night
17Drop off Donations for Youth Yard Sale
18Drop off Donations for Youth Yard Sale
19
Youth Yard Sale/Goodwill Truck
5:30 Worship
209am Worship10am Fellowship10:30 Sunday School, Adult Forum11:30 Choir
Pentecost
21 22 239:30 Liturgy Bible Study
24 25 26
5:30 Worship
279am Worship10am Fellowship
28 29 309:30 Liturgy Bible Study
31
Holy Trinity