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GOOD NEWS GAZETTEOctober 2019
‘The Riches of His Glory!’
From the Pastor's DeskPastor Bob Weidmayer
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV
Can you see it, the crowd, the people? There's hundreds and hundreds of them. Each and every Sunday we gather in God's house and join in receiving God's riches, respond in praise and thanks with such a crowd.
Frankly, I'm surprised we can even find a place to sit!
Before you come to check on my mental stability let's pause and consider Hebrews 12:1-2. This is the time of year that we reflect on those who have gone before us in the faith. We remember, reflect and refocus on all that God has done. Why now? Because we are about to begin a new year of God's favor and we best move forward by looking back. Our first vision reveals the "great cloud of witnesses", those who have preceded us in faith and life. They may have departed physically, but our lives are reflected in us! They are so numerous and plentiful that we are literally surrounded! Can you see them?
What are they doing? Like spectators at a sporting event they are gathered to spur us on. Following their examples, we run the race started long ago, the endurance race of faith. Sometimes it's hard to run. We become so weighed down by the worries and concerns of life. Grief, sorrow, of past events cling to us like mud in our tennis shoes. Uncertainty of the future bogs our steps like weeds clinging to our ankles. Often, we feel like we're sprinting across a beach where every step accomplishes little. That's where this amazing cloud of witnesses spurs us on and encourages us to keep pushing forward.
Every race has a finish line. It might be hard to see, but it is there. In this race of our faith we can see the finish line. The Glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He came into this race and ran the difficult steps in our stead. "Enduring the cross, despising the shame, He conquered and won the prize. He claimed the victory and sat in the winner's circle at the right hand of the throne of God.
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That victory is ours through faith by Grace. It is God who perfects us and makes us fit to continue striving forward as did that great cloud of faithful witnesses that direct and spur us on each day.
Can you see them? Can you hear them? Are you going to keep running?
Serving Christ with you, Pastor Bob
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Preschool NewsLynda ScribnerWe've gotten off to a great start this school year!
The 4's/Multiage class started on September 9th. The 3's followed on September 10th. Both classes are settling into a routine. It is such a joy to see those little faces on Monday and Tuesday morning. They are excited about coming to school and love to learn!
Both classes are looking forward to their pumpkin picking field trips in October. And of course, we’re planning our costumes for our much anticipated Halloween parties...
I'd also like to extend a big thank you to Mary Zuege, longtime Preschool Committee member, and Eleanor Pagano, Preschool grandma, for helping out during those first few very busy days of the school year. Your "eyes, ears and hands" were appreciated by all of us!
Stay tuned for a full report on our Fall activities in the November Good news Gazette or follow our adventures on Facebook!
As always, thank you for your continued support of our ministry to these children, their families and our community!
Don't forget to follow our adventures on Facebook.
Questions? Please contact Lynda Scribner (585)298-1547, Cheryl Power, or email [email protected]. We LOVE to talk about our program! If you want a "hands on" experience, contact Lynda to set up a personal tour. Thank you!
President’s Message
Howard G Barnes
Can life insurance be given to benefit our endowment fund? There are a number of ways to make a gift of life insurance to our endowment fund. You can give an existing or new life insurance contract to the church by making the church owner and beneficiary of the contract. Upon your death, the church/faith-based nonprofit will receive the death benefit. If you give a new insurance contract, you can receive a charitable deduction for the annual premiums you pay each year to keep the insurance in force. If you give an existing insurance contract, you can claim an immediate income tax deduction
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based on the lesser of: (i) the cash value of the insurance contract or, (ii) the aggregate amount of the paid premiums. Alternatively, you can remain the owner of the insurance contract, but name the church/faith-based nonprofit as primary beneficiary. Although you will not receive an income tax deduction, your estate will be entitled to an estate tax deduction for the amount of the death benefit. You can also name the church as a contingent beneficiary, meaning the church receives the death benefits only if the primary beneficiary dies before you do. Our endowment fund is held at InFaith Community Foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. InFaith’s professional gift planners can explain the benefits of giving life insurance and how this type of gift might work for your situation. For more information, call InFaith at 800-365-4172. Thank you!
Notes from the Office Lance Eckler Pastoral Assistant
Just a reminder that any important church information can be shared in each months Good News Gazette. It’s a great way to share valuable information with every member in our church congregation. November’s article deadline will be October 21st. As always, please contact the office if you need any assistance, blessings! (315) 986-3045 Monday through Friday 8:30AM- 12:30PM
Church Attendance
Month: September Church Attendance (Sunday/Wednesday)
Week of 1st 65/21 Week of 8 th 113/18Week of 15th 90/19Week of 22nd 76/19
TOTAL: services 344/77: 421
Ladies Circle Claudia Poh
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The ladies met for the first time in September. We made a tentative schedule for the year. It was so nice seeing and speaking to everyone.
We had some monies in our treasury to disburse to different charities. Contributions are being made to the American Red Cross, Ontario Family Promise, Lutheran World Relief, and St. John’s Preschool.
Anyone interested in joining our group is welcome. All you have to do is be a lady in our St. John’s congregation. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 16. Hope to see you there!
Mini WorkshopsJen Barnes
November 3, 2019Fall Mini-Workshops
"Dinosaurs in the Bible" at 9:40"Creation and Evolution--Is It Important?" at 2 PM
Faith Lutheran ChurchPenfield, NY
October 2019 Servant/ Leader List ( alter guild -8:15am- C.Trullo ,10:30am- L.Holtz)
8:15 AM 10:30 AM
Oct 6 Greeter Delehantys Jean Heberle Reader Jen Barnes Debbie Biederbecke Usher Brian&Kim Baxter Howie B.&Jen B.
Communion L. Holtz & C. Trullo Linda Braun & S.Habberfield Acolyte Mike Kirsch Laura Smith
Oct 13 Greeter Candy Aldrich Sandy Bastian Reader Kevin Delehanty Linda Braun
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Ushers Ed Holtz Gerald Case Ushers Luann Holtz D. Kuehnert
Communion Assistant Cindy Trullo/J. Barnes Linda Braun&S.Habberfield
Acolyte Payton Walters Laura Smith
Oct 20 Greeter Heidi VanAken Marty Barmaster Reader Linda Braun Debbie Beiderbecke Usher Dale Power Gary Scribner Usher Cheryl Power Lynda Scribner
Communion Assistant D. Dulmage Lauree Meehan
Communion Assistant Jen Barnes Al Schoenknecht
Acolyte Mike Kirsch Payton Walters
Oct 27 Greeter Kirsch family Jack&Joyce Paterson
Reader Nicky Kirsch Phil Beiderbeck Usher Dale&Cheryl Power L. Armstrong &G. Case Communion Jen Barnes&L.Braun J.Weidmayer &K. Carpenter Acolyte Mike Kirsch Laura Smith
Board for Christian EducationJackie Weidmayer Plumb Memorial Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 year.
In 2001, at the request of Al Plumb, a committee was established to coordinate the distribution of monies from the Plumb Educational fund. This fund is in memory of William H. Plumb, better known as Buster or Billy, who was the 17-year-old son of Alton Sr. and Bertha Plumb. He lost his life in an automobile accident. The family established the fund as a perpetual memory to William. Since the establishment of the committee, 28 scholarships have been awarded.
The purpose of this fund is to help individuals pursuing careers in ministry, health services, or education. Eligibility for the scholarship includes:
Must be baptized, confirmed, active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church Must have successfully completed 2 full years of study in his/her chosen field and be
continuing on with their education A letter of recommendation is required
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The scholarship amount is $500.00 and will be give out annually. Applications to be considered must be submitted by November 17, 2019 either by email, regular mail, or in person to the church office. Awards will be presented at a service in January 2020. Students may be awarded the scholarship two times for a maximum award of $1000.00. All applicants are reviewed by the Board of Christian Education.
Applications may be downloaded from www.pumpkinhook.org under the Christian Education tab, or a paper copy can be obtained from the church office or from a BCE member. Thank you!
Blood Drive
Veterans Day Blood Drive
Your opportunity to honor our veterans is coming right up next month.
Our annual Veterans Day blood drive will be on Monday, November 11. Please join us as a donor or a volunteer in the canteen or registration tables. !!Teens!! this is a great opportunity to do some community service; there will always be an adult present to help.
The blood drive will be:
Monday, November 11 from 1:30 – 6:30.
Sign-up sheets for canteen and registration tables will be available in the family room starting Sunday, October 27. Go to the American Red Cross site to make an appointment to donate.
Please step up and give an hour of your time to honor those who have stepped up and served our country.Thanks!
Sunday School NewsDebbie BiederbeckeThe Sunday School year began on Rally Day, September 8. New students and returning students joined in the Sanctuary for opening and to meet their teachers. We had a “bubble launch” outside and talked about how our prayers go up to God. Everyone was invited to the Family Room for a reception of apple cider and doughnut holes.
We will soon be selecting a project to use our weekly offerings for. If you need offering envelopes, please let me or your child’s Sunday School teacher know and we will be happy to get them for you.
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It’s apple-picking time, but it’s not too early to be thinking about Christmas. The Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 15 this year.
Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and others who so faithfully bring their children to Sunday School. We are always happy to have visitors, also.
Financial ReportSteve Torkelson
August 2019 General Operating
Giving = $10,015
Expenses = $10,980
($965)
YTD
Giving = $113,532
Expenses = $120,539
($7,007)
2019 Projected Giving (Based on current trend) $180,198
2019 Projected Expenses (Based on current trend) $183,081
2019 Approved Budget (Expenses) $184,832
2 Corinthians 9:7 ‘Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’
We want to thank God for the Blessings he has bestowed on us through the members of St. John’s. We still need your continued financial support and prayers. We trust and pray that we are on the path He has set before us.
FPOCCandy Aldrich
Family Promise of Ontario County begins its second year of hosting and helping the week of October 6. All praise to God for the work that has been accomplished in His name and for the work to come!
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Training for future volunteers will happen on September 25 at 6 pm at the day center in Canandaigua. That is located on Main Street at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Also, training will be held at Willowbrook Church on High Street in Victor on October 29, 6:30 – 9 pm.
You’re Invited!Blessed Hope Women’s Luncheons
We hope you will mark your calendar and join us each month to hear about Jesus and be blessed at LeTourneau!THANK YOU for your support prayers and expressions of Love! What a privilege to serve Christ in these ways! DATE*/Speaker Our luncheon dates for Fall and Winter 2019 are:September 20th: Patty HayesOctober 25th: Sara MooreNovember 15th: Kathy GilesDecember 6th: Christmas Program *Reservations are due on or before the Friday before each luncheon. Call 585-554-3400 or email [email protected] begin at 11:00am and end by 1:00pmRegister for the Next Ladies' LuncheonCancellations are required with 24 hour notice. Otherwise, you are required to pay for your reservation.
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Long Term Prayer List October 2019:Bill Heltzel (Nancy Wints’ brother) Nadine Printup (friend of Meades’)D. Kuehnert (Don’s brother)Allen Hammerick (Laura’s son) Shirley Netzband (Jeff’s mother) Don Nugent (father of Chuck Thomas)Amy Gaesser (Laura Hammerick’s sister) Mildred O’Neil (Charlene Musfeldts’ sister)Noelle Henning (Roger’s daughter-in-law)Jackie Dippert (friend of Laura Hammerick)Kenneth Soscia (friend of Buckingham’s & Jenkins)Jane Barmaster,Autumn, & Emily ( Martha’s family)
Gail Knowlton (Friend of Mary Ballou)Will Schneeberger (Mary Ballous’s Nephew)Richard Almekinder (Karen Netzband’s father)Roger Carpenter Jeff & Peggy Coons & children (Pat Coons family)Gordon Hill Karen CareyDoug Snyder Charlene & Katie(Barmaster friends)Don Arnold Jack TalbotGlenn Bastian Mia HowieJon Santmyer (Preschool Dad) Wayne Grewe( brother of Sharon Jenkins)Kailee (Friend of Jean Heberle) Pastor Lou Jasper ( Redeemer, Newark) David Reamer( Jackie’s step-brother) Barb WrightLinda Wade (Mary Ballou’s friend) The Cole Family (Vicky Payne)Ashley Chand (Brian Maier’s fiancé) Karen ScofieldJohn Paul Braun (Izzie’s grandson) Betty Davis (D.Torkelson’s Mom)Military and their Families: Diane Lucey (Friend of Meyers) LCpl Bryan Podgorski (Carpenters Grandson) ET3 Adam Hopseeker (Friend of Barnes)
A1C Brian Heckman (Heckman family)
LT Paul Kuehnert (Don’s nephew) AE Rebekah Thorpe (Barnes Family)
For additions or changes please call: Jean Heberle (585)654-6291OR the church office (315)986-3045.Thank You.
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Strong Museum of Play
You are invited to an evening of fun and fellowship at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. The event is set for Sunday, October 13, and is hosted by the Northeast Thrivent Member Network.
The Strong Museum is a highly interactive, collections based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Bring family, friends and fellow church members to enjoy all the museum has to offer.
5:30-9:00 PM: Open Play- Thrivent Members and other area residents are invited to enjoy the museum for free. You'll have the opportunity to tour the museum and enjoy all the exhibits, including the butterfly house and carousel. Light refreshments will be offered. There is no limit to how many guest you can bring to this portion of the evening.
Food Collection Effort - We are requesting donations of non-perishable food items for the food pantry at Loop Ministries. If at least 500 items are collected, Thrivent will make an additional $500 donation to Loop. Learn more about this organization at loopministries.org.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited So please RSVP to Jen Barnes - sign up sheet in family room.
Fall Fun!Mike Weisenburg
St. John’s will also be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event on Sunday, October 27th.
We will also be having a Children’s Movie Night in October.
Movies to be determined.
The students can vote on the movie of their choice. More flyers will be coming out soon with more detailed information.
Thank You Very Much and we hope you all join us for some Fall Fun!!
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OCTOBER 2019
The Family Circus is multi-generational approach to programming and ministry. With the support of staff, caring volunteers, and parents, we strive to provide intentional relational opportunities for youth to experience God's love and grace in today's world and to equip adults to share their faith with young people.
Friday, October 18th
7 – 9 PM
Euchre Night
It seems that us Euchre lovers can’t get enough!! … and we have a ton of players at church. Bring a deck a cards and a partner and let play
Howie Barnes
Sunday, October 20th
Noon - 3 PM
Amazing Maize Maze
one of the longest running corn mazes in the world! Don’t worry, we provide you with a gameboard and stalk talk help get you started and have staff inside the maze to provide clues when you’re feeling extra lost.
Contact
Kim Baxter
Sign up Required
Sunday, October 27th
Noon - 3 PM
Trunk or Treat
During trunk or treat events Families decorate the back of their cars for Halloween, load up on candy, and come sit in a parking lot for kids to "trick or treat" from car-to-car. The adults get to socialize and be creative while seeing all the cute and scary costumes. A Halloween movie will follow
Contact
Kim Baxter
Sign up Required
Sunday, November 3rd
Noon - 3 PM
Rake & Run
The leaves are falling and air is crisp, which means it’s time for our annual Rake N’ Run we’ll go out into our community looking to help some of our home bound members! Bring a rake, some gloves, and warm clothes.
Contact
Howie Barnes
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Sign up Required
Friday, November 15th
7 – 9 PM
Euchre Night
It seems that us Euchre lovers can’t get enough!! … and we have a ton of players at church. Bring a deck a cards and a partner and let play
Contact
Howie Barnes
Sunday, November 3rd
Noon - 3 PM
Church Family Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a chance for families to gather together, to feast and to enjoy being with one another. But the day can also be a meaningful time to reflect on our blessings and remember how God has been faithful in our lives.
Bring a game, A dish to Pass & Movies will be provided
Contact
Kim Baxter
Sign up Required
Sunday, December 15th
Christmas Pageant
The annual Christmas pageant has been a tradition here for about 30 years and our Sunday school children celebrate the birth of Christ
Summer
Youth
Event
Youth Event
provides youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their identity. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the country.
We will be organizing fundraising events to defer costs, the more you help the more funding you earn
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153 Church AvenueHamlet of Pumpkin Hook Farmington, NY 14425
St. John’s Lutheran Church The Good News Gazette—October 2019
‘Focused On Growing Families In Faith’
‘The Riches of God’s Glory!’
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WORSHIPSundays
8:15 am & 10:30am(Noon-Newark) Wednesdays
7pm
Come as you are
Pastor Robert Weidmayer
Pastoral Assistant Lance EcklerStjohns@
pumpkinhook.org
Council President Howie Barnes
[email protected] Director Linda Braun [email protected]
315 ◦ 986 ◦3045 Office M-F 8:30-12:30pmwww.PumpkinHook.org
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