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St. John’s Messenger
Volume 95, Issue 2 February 18, 2015
INDULGE IN LENT?
Rather than sacrificing something for Lent — especially something easy and spiritually insignificant, such as chocolate — Patty Kirk, in Guideposts magazine, suggests finding new ways to indulge in God’s presence. Surely one can do this by having extra devotions or attending Lenten worship services. But Kirk offers these ideas:
Spend time outdoors, sensing God’s magnificence. Spend time with others, extending generosity and compassion. Remember Jesus’
promise that when you care for others, you care for him (Matthew 25:31-46). Pray for the “little things,” coming before God in childlike trust and feeling peace. Watch attentively for God’s answers to prayer, and receive them as reminders of his
presence. Turn anxiety into prayer. As you frame concerns as prayers and entrust them to God,
you “sacrifice” the tendency to wallow in worry.
The Waiting Game
Life involves lots of waiting. We wait in groups, in lines, in cars. We wait for packages, for the bus, for the sun to rise. We wait in doctors’ offices, at the post office, at the DMV. Waiting implies we’re at someone else’s mercy, but it’s also usually linked to hope. Perhaps that’s why Paul Tillich called waiting a metaphor for faith. Why would one wait if there weren’t the firm belief that the object of one’s wait will eventually materialize?
Waiting can be enervating, which is why Isaiah 40:31 is so promising: “They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Yet waiting is tough if you have nothing to do while waiting. That’s why Jesus, when talking about waiting, also talked about working — work for the night is coming. Sometimes it’s less tiring to work than it is to wait.
There’s a lot of waiting during Lent. You’re waiting for a payoff. You’re waiting for the Resurrection. You’re waiting for spiritual growth. And then you realize this isn’t waiting at all. It’s life. It’s joy. It’s opportunity. It’s blessing.
Midweek Lenten ServicesWednesdays7:00-7:30 p.m.Church Library
Bible Study will be held from 7:30-8:00 p.m. if you would like to stay following the Lenten Service.
Thank you...to Cub Pack 3325, Boy Scout Troop 325, and the Venture Crew here at St. John’s for assisting with Sunday service on February 8th.
SPECIAL MONTHLYPINK ENVELOPES
Each month Social Ministries collects donations through the pink envelopes in the pews. These donations are then passed along to the designated recipients. Below is a list of the monthly designations for the remainder of this year. In addition, there will be on occasion a few months where we will also be collecting specific items to be donated. We will let you know the month and items being collected. We thank everyone who donates to these causes.
March – American Cancer SocietyApril - Kathryn’s KlosetMay – Camp Mt. LutherJune – Ronald McDonald HouseJuly – Haven MinistriesAugust – Women in TransitionSeptember – SUN Home HealthOctober – Harvest HomeNovember – Mitten TreeDecember – Birthright
HAT AND SCARF DRIVE
For the month of March, Social Ministry is collecting headdress scarves and hats to be donated to local oncology offices for them to pass along to their patients. Needed are various sizes for both cold weather and warm weather. If you know how to knit, crochet or sew, you can also make homemade scarfs and hats too. Please drop off donations in the hamper bins located in the hallway outside the Church Office.
TAB COLLECTION
Save those tabs from your favorite beverage or food item! We are collecting tabs to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. This will be an on-going project.There is a plastic tote container located in the hallway outside the Church Office for you to drop tabs off. This is a great easy inexpensive way to help others!
CAMPBELL PRODUCTS LABELS
Just a reminder that we are still collecting soup and food labels from Campbell’s products. There is a basket on top of the mailboxes across from the Church Office to place labels. These labels will be forwarded to the Rocky Boy Navajo Indian Mission for their school.
The Waiting Game
Life involves lots of waiting. We wait in groups, in lines, in cars. We wait for packages, for the bus, for the sun to rise. We wait in doctors’ offices, at the post office, at the DMV. Waiting implies we’re at someone else’s mercy, but it’s also usually linked to hope. Perhaps that’s why Paul Tillich called waiting a metaphor for faith. Why would one wait if there weren’t the firm belief that the object of one’s wait will eventually materialize?
Waiting can be enervating, which is why Isaiah 40:31 is so promising: “They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Yet waiting is tough if you have nothing to do while waiting. That’s why Jesus, when talking about waiting, also talked about working — work for the night is coming. Sometimes it’s less tiring to work than it is to wait.
There’s a lot of waiting during Lent. You’re waiting for a payoff. You’re waiting for the Resurrection. You’re waiting for spiritual growth. And then you realize this isn’t waiting at all. It’s life. It’s joy. It’s opportunity. It’s blessing.
It’s not too early to think about Spring housecleaning!
Remember to keep your unwanted items for our Spring Rummage, Soup, and Bake Sale coming up in April. Look for more information in next month’s Messenger for the soup orders and rummage sale dates.
HIS LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ
Thursday, February 264:30-6:00 p.m.
This month’s menu – turkey with gravy, homemade waffles, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and drinks.
Any one in need of a warm meal or who would like mealtime fellowship is invited to join us. This is a free meal; donations are gladly accepted to help keep this ministry ongoing.
PALM SUNDAY BREAKFASTSunday, March 29
7 AM – Noon
Sponsored by the Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Venture Crew of St. John’s.
Look for more information on menu and prices in next month’s Messenger.
A BIG SHOUT OUT !!
To SrA Logan Brouse for attaining 2014 AMC Military Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations!!
Logan is the son of Lisa and Gary Brouse and the grandson of Barb Kiger and the late Jim Kiger.
CAMPBELL PRODUCTS LABELS
Just a reminder that we are still collecting soup and food labels from Campbell’s products. There is a basket on top of the mailboxes across from the Church Office to place labels. These labels will be forwarded to the Rocky Boy Navajo Indian Mission for their school.
LIFE LINE SCREENINGEvangelical Community Hospital is sponsoring a Life Line Screening event here at St. John’s on Friday, March 6th. Pre-registration is required. Call: 1-888-653-6450.
Screenings available:
Stroke/Carotid Artery - $70.00Heart Rhythm (Atrial Fibrillation) $70.00 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - $70.00Peripheral Arterial Disease - $60.00Osteoporosis Risk Assessment - $60.00
Package 1 – Stroke, Vascular Disease & Heart Rhythm 4 tests - $139.00
Package 2 – Add Osteoporosis on for $10 more 5 tests for $149.00
Easter Flowers
Easter flowers may be ordered by completing this order form.The form, along with payment may be placed in the offering plate
(please mark envelope - “Easter Flowers”), dropped off at the church office, or mailed to the church.Please make checks payable to: St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Flowers may be picked up any time after the 10:15 AM Easter Service.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BYSunday, March 22, 2015
____ Pansy, 4 ½ ” …….…………………………………..$2.50/each
____ Hyacinth (1 Bloom – growers choice of color)……. $4.00/each
____ Hyacinth (3 Blooms) ……………………………….$8.50/each
Pink _____ Blue _____ White ________
____ Tulips (6 bloom) …………………………………….$8.50/each (Assorted Colors Only)
____ Lilies (5-7 Blooms) ………………………..…….….$9.00/each
____ Senetti (6 ½ “ pots – assorted colors)……………. $10.50/each (Pictured in pink above, and bi-colored below)
____ Martha Washington…………………………..…….$11.50/each
Amt. Paid _______ Check #________ Date _______________
Given By: _____________________________________
In Memory of: ________________________________________________________
In Honor of: _________________________________________________________
To the Glory of God _____
Memorials Received
In memory ofThurston Fulmer
ByFlora Fulmer
In memory ofPolly Hetrick
ByJudy Stuck
In memory ofJane Galow
ByJudy Stuck
January 25, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 35 10:15 a.m. Service – 48
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00Offering received: $2246.00
February 1, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 31 10:15 a.m. Service – 52Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $2759.00
February 8, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 31 10:15 a.m. Service –71Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $3260.00
February 15, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 15 10:15 a.m. Service – 74Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $1744.00
Memorials Received
In memory ofJim Kiger
ByBarb MoyerSally Swank
Don & Judy HartmanRobert C. CarylAnna Hummel
June DiehlLinda & James Mottern
Emily MertzKaren & Rick Smeltz
Todd E. Phillips FamilyBetty Brouse
Andrea Adrian & FamilySteve & Cathy Beeler & FamilyDeb and Jeff Brouse & Family
February 18 Joel 2:12-19February 19 Psalm 51February 20 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10February 21 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21February 22 Genesis 22:1-8February 23 Psalm 25:1-10February 24 James 1:12-18February 25 Mark 1:9-15February 26 Mark 4:21-41February 27 Mark 5:1-20February 28 Mark 5:21-43March 1 Luke 18:13-14March 2 1 Peter 2:22-25March 3 2 Corinthians 1:3-7March 4 Song of Solomon 8:6-7March 5 Philippians 2:8-11March 6 John 19:1-6March 7 Galatians 2:19-21March 8 Isaiah 53:10-11March 9 Matthew 27:15-16March 10 Philippians 2:5-11March 11 Matthew 11:25-30March 12 Zechariah 10:6-12March 13 Mark 10:46-52March 14 Matthew 17:1-3March 15 Romans 5:6-12March 16 Revelation 7:9-14March 17 John 10:11-18March 18 March 14:46-52March 19 Ephesians 2:1-10March 20 Matthew 9:35-36
MEMBERS: Trish Long, Nicholas Chiarkas; Arlet Hummel; Diane Hoffman; Margaret Smith
PRAYER REQUEST: Drew Rodkey and family; Helen Shock; Marcia Esquibel; Joan Breon; Harry Harter; Keith Phelps; Louis Schultz; Edward Hock; Kyle Hobbel; Ronald Miller; Esther Persing; Carrie Jones; Wally Kerstetter; Ben Metzger; Don Propst; Gary and Rita Lenig; Misi Lucas; William Wagner; Karen Gerst; Joan Rebuck; Tina Reichenbach; Daniel Lyons; Beverly Windus; Betty Leitzel; Marlyn Deihl; Steve and Rose Brungard; Darvin Straub.
HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL PRAYERS : Joanne Lynch; Andrew Nathan Kerchoff Lorraine Weaver; Judy Hoffman; Esther Bartholomew; Phyllis Gordon; Ruth Ramer; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Sally Mayer; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Kate Billman; Shirley Wolfe; Frances Rohrbach; Carol Diehl; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Robyn Snyder; Dave Roush; Franklin Hoffman; Catherine Broome; Harold Billman; Sally Diehl; Julia Tiedman; Tina Pontius; Jan Albertson; June Seebold; John Kistner; Margaret Rantz; Joshua Gordon; Harold Reid; Joyce Shearer; Connie Lahr; Steve Lahr; Zachery Baker; Carol Wilks; Pauline Spigelmeyer; Jodi Graybill; Brittany Graybill.
Pray for our military
Logan Brouse; Colton Brouse; Kale Gallo; Wyatt Kohl.
No matter who you are or where you are in life, you are never alone. The Lord God keeps on coming to you, to be by your side, to live inside of you, to strengthen you, forever.
“Little Church Mouse”
Wednesday, February 18 Messenger folding, 9:30 a.m.Ash Wednesday Service, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 19 Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, February 21 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.Monday, February 23 Scout Blue & Gold Banquet, 3-8:00 p.m.Wednesday, February 25 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, February 26 Lighthouse Café, 4:30-6:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 4 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.Friday, March 6 Lifeline Screening, Fellowship HallMonday, March 9 Finance Committee, 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 11 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 12 Social Ministry Committee, 6:00 p.m.
Worship & Music Committee, 7:00 p.m.Thursday, March 19 Church Council, 7:00 p.m.Sunday, March 15 Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall, 4-6:00 p.m.Monday, March 16 WELCA, 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 18 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 19 Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, March 21 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.Sunday, March 22 Easter flower orders and money dueWednesday, March 25 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 26 Lighthouse Café, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday mornings Community Lenten Worship & Breakfast, Zion LutheranFebruary 18-March 25 Church, Sunbury, 7:00 a.m. Meditation in the Chapel;
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
WHAT’S
HAPPENING
IN OUR AREA
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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER February 18, 2015 Volume 95, Issue 2
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 570-473-3770 [email protected]
Sundays at St. John’s
8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
February 22 – Reverend Dr. Ronald ShellhamerMarch 1 – Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
March 8 – Donna Batschelet, Authorized Lay Worship LeaderMarch 15 – Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
March 22 – Rev. B.J. Collins, Assistant to the BishopMarch 29 – Mark Giesen, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
Periodicals-MonthlySunbury, PA
Address Label
Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-NoonRev. Andrew Fitch, Pastor
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music
March 1Patricia BillmanCheri DrakeSamantha ReedyMarch 2Kale GalloMallory GalloPatty GautschJonathan GreshMarch 3Trish LongJustin McAllisterMarch 4Joseph GebhardtHeather TobiasMarch 5Kaitlyn BillmanRuth Ramer
March 8Brenda BuchSharon PittiglioNathan ShipeMarch 9Cole Fitzgerald-FisherHolly ZeiglerGavyn McAllisterMarch 10Brian LaufferDavid Shipe
March 11George Bickel, Jr.Desiree CromleyDanny Ramer, Jr.David RoushJulie Shearer
March 12Nicholas ChiarkasAdrienne PetrovichBlaine ShafferEric ShearerMarch 13Tory BrightMichelle ReitzMarch 14Graham FeasterDanielle KlockMarch 15H. Gene KistnerKathy KohlerJoshua SnyderMarch 16Dakota BrennenTyler MaloneWilliam ReitzNancy WalkerMarch 17Patricia FergusonPatricia KlockMarch 18Frances BrouseMisty VolinskiMarch 19Kenneth Heim
March 20Todd BillmanNancy HendricksEmily MertzAustin PotterMacRay VanKirk
March 21Nevin BrungardThomas FioriIan McAllister
Margaret Rantz
March 22Michael ErdleyTimothy HalldenLori Swanger
March 24Nancy ErdleyMarch 25Richard MayerMarch 26Brandon DeansShawn DodgePeg FeasterJennifer KremerJennifer SmithMarch 27Judy BoyerLoye HalldenMelissa KlockCindy ManningBetty RadelMarch 28Robin HeintzelmanMichael McWilliams, Sr.March 29Roger BiddingerElizabeth BierlyCaroline HoffmanMarch 30Steffany BerrySteven LeitzelMargaret RinellaTerri SmithMarch 31Michael McWilliams, Jr.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
March 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda
yThursday Friday Saturd
ay1Carol Black presidingWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
2TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
3Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
4Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Midweek Lenten Service 7:00 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
5Scout District Comm. 7:00 p.m.Alanon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
6Lifeline Screening in Fellowship Hall by appointment
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8Donna Batschelet presidingWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Girl Scout Sunday
9TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.Finance 7:00 p.m.
10 Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
11Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Midweek Lenten Service 7:00 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
12Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.Worship & Music 7:00 p.m. Alanon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
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15Carol Black presidingWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
16TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.WELCA 7:00 p.m
17Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
18Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Midweek Lenten Service 7:00 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
19Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.Alanon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
20 21Kathryns Kloset 9-11:00 a.m.
22Rev. B.J. Collins presidingWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
23TOPS 6:00 p.m.
24Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
25Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Midweek Lenten Service 7:00 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
26Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.Alanon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
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PALM SUNDAYMark Geisen presidingWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Palm Sunday Breakfast 7 a.m.-Noon
30TOPS 6:00 p.m.
31Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.
April 1Midweek Lenten Service 7:00 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
2Maundy Thursday Service w/Commununion 7:00 p.m.
3Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m.
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MARCH 2015 SERVICE ASSISTANTS
Date Lector Greeters Communion Assistants
Bread Ushers Crucifer
Acolyte/Torch-bearer
SoundSystem
March 18:00 AM
Judy DunkelbergerJamie Feaster
Jacki Cunningham
March 110:15 AM
Don Steele Joanne and Don Steele
Blaine ShafferDean Siemsen
Jacki Cunningham
Lee MillerKen Reigle
David MengesDerek Menges
Hanna Long
Eryn Swanger Trey Cunningham
March 88:00 AM
Pat PropstTom Propst
Laurie Robinson
March 810:15 AM
Girl Scouts Girl ScoutsNancy ErdleyMike Erdley
Laurie Robinson Girl Scouts
Rebekah Amerman William Duncan Bob Berry
March 158:00 AM
Sue BillmanBill Troutman
Judy Reigle
March 1510:15 AM
Caitlin Cunningham
Bonnie and Bob Berry
Caitlin Cunningham
Trey CunninghamJudy Reigle
Doug ManningLou VanGilder
Franklin HoffmanFrank Hoffman
Ryan Latsha
Kanen Bucher Mike Erdley
March228:00 AM
Brenda HerbertDavid Herbert Karen Smeltz
March 2210:15 AM
Ginny Butler Carolyn Hummel
Jane Ressler
Trish LongGinny Butler
Karen SmeltzBlaine ShafferGreg MortonTom PropstPat Propst
Hanna Long
William Duncan Lou VanGilder
March 298:00 AM
Judy DunkelbergerJamie Feaster
Pat Propst
March 2910:15 AM
Choir Nancy and Mike Erdley
Barb MoyerLou VanGilder
Pat PropstMike Erdley
Glen WeaverBrian Cunningham
Mack Fleming
Kanen Bucher
Rebekah Amerman
Ryan LatshaEryn Swanger
Rachel Anderson
