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St. John’s Messenger
Volume 93, Issue 23 November 13, 2013
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Psalm 100:1
The subject of my last message was being an attractive church through love for one another, revealed in our actions and attitude: in welcoming and including the stranger, seeing the good in one another and speaking positively of and to each other. When people sense that we love and care for one another and those who
cross our path, they often want to become part of us. This is part two.Another very important piece of an “attractive” church is worship. Many times we talk about a “contemporary” service as a way to be inviting. What makes such a service appealing? First, the musicians have to be top-notch. Often they are paid, unless the congregation has some gifted young musicians. From my own observation, if this not the case, it becomes a poor imitation. Second, it must be accessible, which means it is easy to follow. Having the entire service printed in our bulletins is a huge step in this direction and a significant move on our part. The use of technology to enhance the service is a piece of accessibliity. Our sanctuary is beautiful and is a very worshipful space, appropriately adorned for the seasons of the church year. I cannot imagine how using projection screens would add. And yet, parents with children have told me that seeing the service on a screen rather than juggling bulletins, hymnals, and restless children is very helpful. Somehow, most of us made it through those years, but we must think about the implications of our changing world.Remember what we sang last Sunday: Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known …Let those refuse to sing that never knew our God; but children of the heavenly king may tell their joys abroad. Then let our songs abound… .Worship with enthusiasm is another very important ingredient! If we are excited about worship, about praising the God who loves us, who is with us, who forgives, strengthens and helps us, let it show!Yes, this means singing out. More about that in a moment. It also means spirited spoken responses: not a quiet “and also with you” but a fervent “and also with you.” Not a subdued “Thanks be to God” but a joyful shout of thanksgiving: “Thanks be to God!” Remember what God has done for us.As for singing, I know that unfamiliar hymns are difficult to sing but they also have wonderful new ways of speaking. You might take time to read the words of the hymns before worship; they are chosen intentionally for the day, and having a sense of the words will help. But sometimes even familiar hymns are sung without any feeling. Don’t be afraid to sing out; so what if your voice isn’t trained. The Psalmist says, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord.” So: Let our joys be known! let our songs abound! Let us make that joyful noise in praise and thanksgiving. We will even feel good about it.Thanks be to God!
t Pastor Moll
HARVEST HOMESunday, November 17th Once again we need to be thankful for our many blessings and share our bounty with others. We will be celebrating Harvest Home by decorating our Chancel area with canned and non-perishable food, to be taken to our local Food Pantry. Please bring your gift to the church on or before November 15th.
IMPORTANT CALL PROCESS
WORK DAY SCHEDULED The Call Committee, Transition Team, and Council will have a “Work Day” meeting on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. in the Library. All members of these committees are asked to attend as we move forward in our call process.
A GLANCE BACKWARDSAn article from The Northumberland Press, November 20, 1903
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
The Aid Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church will give one of its famous dinners on Thanksgiving Day in the Band Hall. The cost is small – only 25 cents. These dinners have been liberally patronized in the past and no doubt the coming dinner will be equally as well patronized by the community.Article from November 27, 1903
Thanksgiving was quietly spent by the people of Northumberland. On account of the scarcity of turkeys, many people did away with their usual turkey dinners and attended dinner served by the Ladies Aid Society of Lutheran of the Lutheran Church.
BREAD OF LIFE DINNERThursday, November 14, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join us for our holiday dinner.
Pacific Typhoon ResponseOne of the most powerful storms ever recorded, Super Typhoon Haiyan, crashed across the central islands of the Philippines. Your help is needed to make a difference in affected areas. Through partnerships and as a member of ACT Alliance, Lutheran Disaster Response is responding to the most urgent needs of food, water, clothing, shelter, sleeping material and medicine.Gifts designated to "Pacific Typhoon Response" will be used in full – 100 percent – to help with immediate and long-term need. Your generous offerings of prayer and financial support will help those affected as they journey to recover.
Ways to Give:
Place donation in Sunday offering in an envelope marked – Disaster Relief Write " Pacific Typhoon Response " on your check's memo line.
Give by MailLutheran Disaster Response39330 Treasury CenterChicago, IL 60694-9300Write " Pacific Typhoon Response " on your check's memo line.Give by PhoneCredit card by phone: 800-638-3522Online at https://community.elca.org/pacifictyphoonresponse
NOTICE OF MEETING
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, November 24, 2013 following the 10:15 service. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the proposed 2014 budget and to elect Church Council members. Copies of the budget are available in the rear of the sanctuary.
The Mitten Tree will be up and ready to be undecorated on November 24th. We ask that all mittens be returned to the church office on or before December 15th. This year we have 4 families.
Please have the mitten attached to the unwrapped gifts. We would also like to have all clothing items boxed please. This is a really big help when it comes to wrapping the gifts.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
6-8:00 pm
Join us! We will be talking about activities, service projects, fundraisers and more!
O Lord, there are not enough words of thanks for all your blessings. Our hearts overflow in praise and worship!
Wishing everyone a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving,
From the St. John’s Staff and their families
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King Jr.
2014 OFFERING ENVELOPESIn 2014 your church envelopes will be mailed to your house. Each month you will receive a packet of envelopes for the following month. Look for your first packet of envelopes to arrive from mid to late December. A letter of explanation will be included in the first packet. If you do not receive any envelopes please contact the church office.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Help is needed for set up on Wednesday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS BAZAARFriday, December 6
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, December 7
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cookies with SantaSaturday, December 7
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Additional Elf help is needed on Friday and Saturday as: Cashiers, Wrappers, & Children Shopper Assistants
You can help by volunteering for as little as one hour or more if you would like. All helpers are greatly appre-ciated – you might even get an extra candy cane in your stocking this year!
2014 SU Service team will again be hand carryingitems much needed by the poor in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Belize,
in January 2014.
SU CASA WISH LIST
You Are Cordially InvitedThe first Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2013 will be the traditional decorating of the sanctuary for Christmas. Again, this year the Hanging of the Greens will be incorporated into the worship at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services. Through special readings and presentations we will begin our Advent journey. Naturally, the highlight of the decorating is the placement of the Chrismons on the tree. It is truly an honor to place a Chrismon on the tree. It is a visible means of making an offering of our talents to God. Obviously the entire decorating can not take place during worship, so join us after the 10:15 service; we'll have pizza in the fellowship hall at 1:00, and then finish up with the decorating. All help will be greatly appreciated. Come one come all, stay and help make the sanctuary beautiful for the birth of our Lord Jesus.
Social Ministry will have the Birthright Tree, located in the rear of the sanctuary, decorated on Sunday, December 1st. Items need to be returned to the church by Sunday, December 22nd along with the gift tag.
As always, on Christmas Eve during the Family Worship Service children may bring gifts for Birthright wrapped in white tissue to the altar.
Daily Scripture ReadingNovember 13 Genesis 7:11-8:19November 14 Job 1:6-12
Other items that are needed:
MEMBERS : Sally Mayer; Jack Snyder; Helen Snyder; Frances Hoffman; Carol Diehl; Joe Epler; Mike Payne; Shirley Wolfe;
2014 SU Service team will again be hand carryingitems much needed by the poor in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Belize,
in January 2014.
SU CASA WISH LIST
vitamins for adults and children cough drops cold and allergy tablets kids’ cough and cold remedies aspirin Pedialyte (powder only) low-dose aspirin triple antibiotic cream hydrocortisone cream urinalysis strips pregnancy tests
anti-fungal cream acetaminophen (child & adult – tablets only) antibiotic creams Pepto Bismol (tablets only) Ibuprofen (child & adult) Naproxen Sodium fungal cream (like Tolnaftate or Clotrimazole) lice shampoo Tums or Rolaids type meds Band Aids
Over-the-counter
Shorts for boy (12-20 years old) Shorts for girls (12-18 years old) Shorts for kids (6-8 years old) T-shirts Socks Towels
Toothpaste Notebooks (70-sheet) Pens Colored Paper Glue
Duffel bags
What is the difference between a chicken and a turkey?
Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving!!
Daily Scripture ReadingNovember 13 Genesis 7:11-8:19November 14 Job 1:6-12
WHAT’S HAPPENING
MEMBERS : Sally Mayer; Jack Snyder; Helen Snyder; Frances Hoffman; Carol Diehl; Joe Epler; Mike Payne; Shirley Wolfe;
A HYMN OF PRAISEThe familiar hymn often called “The Doxology” or “The Common Doxology” was written by Thomas Ken in 1674 as the concluding verse of a morning hymn, “Awake, My Soul, and With the Sun,” and an evening hymn, “Glory to Thee, My God, This Night.” The lyrics are appropriate for any time of giving or thanksgiving. Consider using this hymn as your Thanksgiving dinner prayer.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Some church bodies have altered the words to “The Doxology” slightly, but the overall sentiment — praising the Triune God — remains the same. How profound to know that when we sing it, we join Christians around the world and across nearly 440 years!
Sunday, November 17 HARVEST HOMEPoinsettia orders dueGirl Scouts, Fellowship Hall, 1-4:00 p.m.Call Committee, Transition Team and
Council, 3:00 p.m. in LibraryYouth Group, 6-8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18 HLC, 4:30-6:30 p.mWELCA, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21 Christian Education/Evangelism, 7:00 p.m.Sunday, November 24 Congregation Meeting, following 10:15 a.m. service
Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall, 1-4:00 p.m.Monday, November 25 HLC, 4:30-6:30 p.m.Thursday, November 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!
OFFICE CLOSEDFriday, November 29 OFFICE CLOSEDSunday, December 1 Hanging of the Greens at both services
Following 10:15 service, additional decorating,pizza in Fellowship Hall at 1:00 p.m., then finish decorating
Thursday, November 14 Ham Dinner, Grace Lutheran Church, Spruce Street, Sunbury4-6:00 p.m.; $8 Adult, $4 Children, Under 5 eat free
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857.
In Our
PeriodicalsPostage PaidNorthumberland, PA
Attendance for November 3, 2013 8:00 a.m. Service – 41 10:15 a.m. Service – 56
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3741.00Offering received: $2386.25
Attendance for November 10, 2013 8:00 a.m. Service – 38 10:15 a.m. Service – 68Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3741.00
Offering received: $2718.80
Actual Budget OCTOBER INCOME: $ 11,723.67 $ 15,242.67 YEAR-TO-DATE: $146,195.32 $216,940.00
OCTOBER EXPENSES: $ 15,580.14 $ 19,306.94YEAR-TO-DATE: $174,618.32 $216,940.00
OCTOBER YEAR-TO-DATEINCOME LESS EXPENSES: (-4067.27) (-$28,423.00)
Periodical postage paid at Northumberland, PA.POSTMASTER: Send address change to St. John’s Messenger, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857.
ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER November 13, 2013 Volume 93, Issue 23
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 570-473-3770 [email protected]
This Sunday at St. John’sNovember 17, 2013
Harvest Home Sunday
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
Next Sunday at St. John’sNovember 24, 2013
Christ the King Sunday
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
Congregation Meeting
Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-NoonMarthaSue Moll, Pastor
Address Label
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music
December 1
Shelly HiteEd SnyderJeffrey SteeleEileen White
December 2Brian CrebsTeresa MillerTracey StreckJeffrey Zerbe
December 3Adam CrebsNathan Savidge
December 4Jamie RosemanPolly HetrickEleanor Hollenbach
December 5Glenn Kreitzer
December 6Matthew MillerMichael Ray
December 7Renee AlbertsonSally LewisCody Moser
December 8Christina BowmanKrista FeasterFranklin Hoffman
December 9Averie BingamanKristina BrouseLily FoxElizabeth HenryTammy MatreySally Mayer
December 10Brendon HerroldDavid Menges
December 11Susan BillmanWilliam BrungardFietta OsmanJada Seal
December 12William Brennen, Jr.Phyllis GordonHelen Naginey
December 13Joshua PahlTobias ShirkTeresa Stutzman
December 14Corey BuchFrances HoffmanCynthia Moser
December 15Debra Kuttruff
December 17Joel DreeseVirginia Rosancrans
December 18David BartholomewCasey FerentzMason HerreraJeanne Zerbe
December 19Michael BerryAnthony BonaventuraAndrew LitchardWalter LyterShannon Ulp
December 20Rodney EichnerBetty Schreffler
December 21Deborah Bright
December 22Heather HeckertJ. Donald Steele, Jr.
December 23Elda BowenJoshua Krebs
December 24Paige BillmanMorgan DoyleChad SmithHollie VanKirkAmy Whitecavage
December 25JesusBrandon AumanDonna BickelNathan CampbellJoAnne FrehaferSheila MillsChrista Roush
December 26Harold BillmanScott Neidig
December 27Dalton BrennenElisha ClarkSherry RussellAlyssa Zerbe
December 28Harold (Bud) DiehlBonnie Leitzel
December 29LuAnn KerstetterRobert SeeboldKevin ShiloJames WilliamsAngela Zerbe
December 30Richard Berry, Jr.Rylee CampbellMegan Hoffman
DECEMBER
James Kiger December 31 Courtlynn Boyle
December 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 1st Sunday in Advent Hanging of the GreensWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Quiet Communion 1:00 p.m.Sanctuary decorating following 10:15 service; pizza @ 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
2HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
3Webelos & Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
4Bazaar set up 9:00 a.m.-?
5Messenger deadline 3:00 p.mScout Dis. Comm. 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.
6Christmas Bazaar 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
7Christmas Bazaar 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Cookies with Santa 9-10:00 a.m.
8 2nd Sunday in AdventWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Girl Scouts/F.H. 1-5:00 p.m.
9HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 6:30 p.mFinance 7:00 p.m.
10Webelos & Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
11Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m.Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
12Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.
13 14
15 3rd Sunday in AdventWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Baby Jesus Birthday Party & MittenTree Wrapping 11:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Youth Group 5:00-6:00 p.m.Caroling w/ Youth 6:00 p.m.-?
16Messenger deadline 3:00 p.mHLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m
17Webelos & Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
18 19Scout Training 6:00 p.m. Roundtable 7:00 p.m.Education/Evangelism Committee 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m
20 21Kathryn’s Kloset 9-11:00 a.m.
22 4th Sunday in AdventWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m..
23 OFFICE CLOSED
HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Girl Scouts 5:30-8:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m.
24 OFFICE CLOSED
Christmas Eve Family Service 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with communion 10:30 p.m.
25CHRISTMAS DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
26AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m
27Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m.
28
29Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
30HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.
31 January 1 2014
December 2013 Service AssistantsDate Lector Greeters Communion
AssistantsBread Ushers Crucife
rAcolyte/Torch-bearer
SoundSyste
mDec 1
8:00 AMBrenda and David
Herbert Teresa Miller
Dec 110:15 AM
Diane Hoffman
Teresa and Lee Miller
Barb MoyerLou VanGilder
1:00 Mary SiemsenTeresa Miller
Bob Berry, Capt.Bonnie BerryMaryann BerryMike McWilliams
William Duncan
Derek YoungNick
Auman
Dec 88:00 AM
Pat and Tom PropstJane Ressler
Dec 810:15 AM
Bob Berry Mary SiemsenDean Siemsen
Patricia LongVirginia Butler
Jane ResslerDerek Amerman
Trey CunninghamKobe Swanger
Owen Long
Rebekah Amerman
Brandon Deans Bob Berry
Dec 158:00 AM
Jamie FeasterBill Troutman
Mary Rogers
Dec 1510:15 AM
Nick Auman Judy and Ken Reigle
Nick AumanBlaine Shaffer
Mary RogersDoug Manning, Capt.
Lou VanGilderFranklin HoffmanFrank Hoffman
Ryan Latsha
Rachel Anderson Mike Erdley
Dec 228:00 AM
Brenda and David Herbert Lori Bogovich
Dec 2210:15 AM
Karen VanGilder
Sharon and Mack Fleming
Mike ErdleyDoug Manning
Lori BogovichBarb Moyer, Capt.
Judy HoffmanLori BogovichNancy Erdley
Kanen Bucher
Derek Young Lou VanGilder
Dec 24Family Service
TBD TBD TBD Judy ReigleBarb Moyer, Capt.
Nancy ErdleyDani Erdley
Caitlin Cunningham
William Duncan
Owen LongKobe Swanger
Trey CunninghamMike
Erdley
Dec 24CandlelightService w/
Communion
TBDLinda and
Harry Bingaman
Blaine ShafferLou VanGilder
Karen Smeltz
Mike Erdley, Capt.Glen WeaverMack FlemingPhil Erdley
Brandon Deans
Derek AmermanRachael AndersonRebekah Amerman
Bob Berry
Dec 298:00 AM
Pat and Tom Propst Jacki Cunningham
Dec 2910:15 AM
Julie Shearer
Bonnie and Bob Berry
Patricia LongVirginia Butler
Jacki Cunningham
Dave Menges, Capt.Derek MengesBlaine ShafferGreg Morton
Ryan Latsha
Kanen Bucher Lou VanGilder
ATTENTION !!!!Due to circumstances beyond our control, the deadline to order Christmas poinsettias will be Sunday, November 17th. If you would like to place an order to adorn our sanctuary on Christmas Eve, please use the order form found on this page. Price for poinsettias is $6.00 each for a 4” mini pot and $10.50 each for a 6” pot, colors are red and white. As always, you may purchase flowers on your own to place in the sanctuary, and presentation information may be submitted to the Church Office by December 15th to be included in the presentation booklet. You may call the Church Office with your order but please turn the form, along with payment, in the offering plate (please mark it “Christmas Flowers”) or drop off at the church office. Please make checks payable to: St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Orders must be received by 11/17/2013
$6.00 each – 4” mini potQty __________ Red Qty ____________ White
$10.50 each – 6” potQty __________ Red Qty ____________ White
Amount Paid ______ Check# _______ Cash _______
Given by: _______________________________________
In Memory of _____________________________________
In Honor Of _____________________________________
To The Glory of God _______________________________
