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GOOD NEWS GAZETTEJuly/August 2019

News Update: Lynda Scribner DIVORCES Gary!! ‘In God We Trust!’

From the Pastor's DeskPastor Bob Weidmayer

It’s the good old summertime! Finally, school is out, and we can get to the fun! As you contemplate your summer activities I urge you to stop and as a question. “What is the most important thing in your life?” I suspect most of you would respond like most Americans, “Family!” If that is the case, then let’s just reflect a moment. What

do your actions say about your priorities?

Mark 6:31 Jesus tells His disciples “31 “Let’s go to a place where we can be alone to rest for a while.” Many people were coming and going, and Jesus and the apostles didn’t even have a chance to eat.”

Too often we allow the busyness of our schedules and summer to consume us. We are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of sports, work, recreation, and more that we neglect the one thing we said was the most important. Families are often divided as we hustle to get all the kids to their activities usually on the opposite parts of town! When was the last time you had the chance to sit down together at the same time in the same place and enjoy a meal together?

Some may protest; “Our children need these activities to grow, develop and achieve the success they desire!” While that may be true, what is the cost of such success? Actions follow what is valued. There are few things more compelling than being around a person who is passionate about an activity they pursue. The person eats, sleeps, drinks, and breathes it. When asked about what is important to them, you can almost see their spirit on fire as they describe their involvement. Actions follow what is valued. If you value "family", how does it show? I'll have some of that, that and that. When faced with a smorgasbord of recreational, educational, or job opportunities the first question should be, "Will my involvement support what I value most?" Most opportunities are worthy of our time and effort, but if they do not support that which is most important, is it worth it?

Summer is a great time to re-evaluate your actions. Are you spending the necessary time as a family to build good habits? Proverbs 22:6 tells us “Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old, he will not turn away from it.” Suddenly our overburdened, activity laden schedules become the norm and not the exception and we train our children and others around us that it’s okay to live

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such a life. This is where Jesus’ words quoted above are so important. A rough paraphrase might be “Let’s stop and take a breath and reconnect.” Those words are not just for His disciples but, ALSO FOR US!

I challenge you to take this summer and say “No” to the overabundance of stuff to do and say yes to that which we value most. Make a priority to come to church as a family either on Sunday or Wednesday night. Make a priority to sit around the table and enjoy a meal daily, no cell phones, no TV just talk. Make your marriage a priority and go on that walk, sit and enjoy the day, reconnect. It’s not too late even if your children are grown and on their own. Invite them over and re-establish the priority. Our actions follow what we value most. Do your actions show that you value God first, family second and all the activities to build us in our walk together?

“Let’s go to a place where we can be alone to rest for a while.” (Mark 6:31)

Serving Christ with you,

Pastor Bob Weidmayer +

Vacation Bible School St. John’s Church & Christian Preschool 153 Church Avenue, Farmington, NY 14425

2019 Vacation Bible School   Skits-games

Snacks-crafts

 

      Please register online at www.pumpkinhook.org Please Save the Date ! Monday August 5th -Friday August 9th - 9AM-12PM  

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Preschool NewsLynda ScribnerSpread the word! We are still looking to fill a few slots for 3’s and the multiage 4s/5s classes for this Fall.

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Thank you all for your continued support of our preschool. We know that we are doing God's work with these little souls and are so grateful to have this opportunity!

Don't forget to follow our adventures on Facebook. Please spread the word that we continue to accept registrations for Fall in both the 3's and 4's/Multiage classes. Contact Lynda Scribner for more information.

Questions? Please contact Lynda Scribner (585)298-1547, Cheryl Power, or email preschool@pumpkinhook.org. We LOVE to talk about our program! If you want a "hands on" experience, contact Lynda to set up a personal tour. Thank you!

Financial SecretarySteve TorkelsonOur Financial Health

May 2019 General Operating

Giving = $11,709

Expenses = $24,508

($12,799)

YTD

Giving = $74,884

Expenses = $81,439

($6,555)

2019 Approved Budget (Expenses) $184,831

2019 Projected Giving (Based on current trend) $180,229

( $4,602)

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 trust and pray that we are on the path He has set before us.

Red Wings Baseball July 23rd Frontier Field 7:05PM What’s better than fellowship, food and baseball at a great price??? For $11 per person you get a hot dog, soda, and a ticket to see the Rochester Red Wings play the Norfolk Tides. Also - Bills Hall of Famer, Thurman Thomas will be at Frontier Field signing autographs that evening. Come enjoy a

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night out at the ball field with your friends at St. John’s. There is a sign-up list in the family room. Please see Kim Baxter with any questions.   

Keenagers Izzie Braun & Jean Heberle**Sunday, July 21: Tour of Rochester (2 tickets available)Please contact Jean Heberle 585-654-6291 after 11:30AM if interested! **Tuesday, August 27:Merry Go Round, South Pacific (all members invited).There is a sign-up sheet in the family room. Thank you! Any questions? please call:Jean Heberle 585-654-6291 after 11:30AM please or

Izzie Braun 315-538-8725

President’s Message

Howard G Barnes

We’ve heard the old saying “You can pick your friends but not your family”, or something like that. I believe that your friends can be family and you may have a stronger connection to them than you do your blood.

I love my blood relatives. At the same time, I have several members of my family who are my friends. My best friend has been my friend for 24 years and is introduced as my brother. We have other “uncles” and “aunts” for my kids, and I have a few moms and a couple of dads, none of which are blood.

Why does this matter? No matter what situation we are born in, there are people who love us like family no matter what. Family is deeper than blood.

Scripture

A friend loves at all times,and a brother is born for a time of adversity. – Proverbs 17:17

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. – Romans 12:10 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2

Reflection

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Imagine someone who loves you at all times no matter what. Someone who wants to out do you with honor and someone who will help you bear all your burdens? Sound like family? sound like Christ? Then guess what, that is your non-blood family.

I have been blessed to have many people in my life who are non-blood family. It doesn’t detract from my blood kin, but rather gives me access to even more people who love me.

This is part of God’s plan. For us to be cherished and loved by many.

I am grateful!

ChargeTake a minute to thank your non-blood family. Send them a text. Give them a call. Tell them you are thinking about you. Remember, they are in your life by choice and want to be there for you. Don’t take them for granted.

PrayerLord, you gave me plenty of family members. You then chose to give me even more non-blood family. These people are part of your plan to help me feel loved, cherished, and honored. Help all of us to remember how blessed we are to have our bonus family. Remind us to be grateful to them for their friendship. Help us to support them and love them as you have loved us. In your name, Amen.

http://roberts-lieb.com/faithbites/2019/06/15/june-15-family-isnt-just-by-blood/  

A SUMMER OPPORTUNITY TO HELP MAGGIE’S KIDSDeaconess Maggie Harris at Community Lutheran Ministries in Rochester is planning her annual summer Day Camp for the children in her Joseph Avenue neighborhood. We have the opportunity to help give the children there a wonderful summer experience by providing them with some of the things they will need. These things include towels, swim suits, socks and individually packaged snacks. These things can be new or gently used. Mission and Ministry has placed a labeled beach tote in the family room for any of these things that you may wish to provide. The camp will run from July 8 to August 16, and we will deliver donations for the duration of the camp. Anything you can provide will be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 

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FPOC

Rev those engines ... COMING JULY 27, 2019!

The 3rd AnnualThe Bed Race is FPOCs major fundraising event.  Teams of five (one rider and four runners) from local schools, businesses, the faith communities, etc., construct an actual bed on wheels and decorate it with the theme of their choice. Teams enter the competition and race their beds (using manpower only) against other teams for awards and prizes.  Each team raises money to support FPOC in helping homeless children and their families in Ontario County.

Awards are given for the most money raised by a team, the fastest beds, and the best theme. Additionally, the Most Spirited team and the "Crowd Favorite" also win awards!

The Bed Race has a been tremendous success! Join in the fun! Contact us at FPOCbedraceny@gmail.com for more information.

Church Work DayBrian Baxter

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On 7/7 & 8/4 following the 9:15AM service, we will be planting and weeding the gardens. We will also tackle some church repairs. Any and all help is needed and welcome. We will only work for a couple hours. Thank you!

Notes from the Office Lance Eckler Pastoral Assistant

Just a reminder that our worship service on July 14th is at the park with a picnic to follow. The service is at 10 AM, not 9:15. I hope you all have a wonderful Summer and 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: June Church Attendance (Sunday/Wednesday)

Week of 2nd 92/15 Week of 9th 106/21Week of 16th 115/23Week of 23rd 78/16

TOTAL: services 391/75: 466

 Sign-Up Sheets and INFO in the Family Room:

South Pacific: 8/27 12:30PM @ Merry-Go-Round Theater.

Extreme Couponing: coupons/donations for Food Pantry.

Ontario County Office of the Aging: free pamphlets.

Directory Payment Envelopes: available in Family Room.

Tai Chi: Every Mon. & Thurs. in July, here at St. Johns @ 10AM

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NO Email? No Problem ! Phone Tree

The church office would like to be able to contact members with important church info that I would normally email out(funerals,service changes,important event,etc.) I would like to make a phone tree to call those members that have no email. Please call the church office if you would like to be on the phone tree, thanks! Lance

Missions & Ministry

Do you have stuff you would like to sell but don’t have a great place to hold a garage sale? Mission & Ministry is holding a community garage sale Saturday, August 3rd from 9-4pm in the St. John’s parking lot. We will rent tables for $15 each so you can take advantage of the Farmington Carnival traffic and sell, sell, sell all those things you have been itching to get rid of. Proceeds from the table rentals will go toward a St. John’s Pre-School scholarship. Space is limited to 15 tables. A sign-up list is posted in the family room. We would like to open up the opportunity to sell some sort of concessions during the sale to other church teams. If your group would like to raise a little $$$ by selling a snack or beverage, or if you have any questions please see Kim Baxter or another member of the Mission & Ministry Team.    

Board for Christian EducationJackie Weidmayer Son West Roundup" is the theme for this summer's Vacation Bible School. It will be held Monday, August 5th

to Friday, August 9, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the closing program on Friday, August 9 th, with an ice cream social. We will need your help to see that the children from St. Johns and our surrounding community learn about Son West Roundup. Please check the activities in which you would be willing to help. If you have any questions please feel free to talk to anyone in the Board of Christian Ed for more details.We need many volunteers to make VBS a success. Please check the family room for signup sheets that list the positions that need to be filled to make our 2019 VBS a success!Thank you! Jackie Weidmayer, Chair BCE 

Church Picnic!Please join us at 10 AM on Sunday July 14th for worship and picnic @ Pumpkinhook Park.Please bring a dish to pass and your own silverware. Hotdogs will be provided. Come join the fun and fellowship!

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July/August Servant/ Leader List (Alter guild- July- Sue Habberfield. August-Linda Braun)9:15 AM Summer Schedule7-July

greeter Barnes Family Aug4 Sue Habberfield

 reader Linda Braun Linda Braun

usher B Baxter B Baxter

usher K Baxter K Baxter

Comm asst K.Carpenter& D.Musfeldt

Ed and Luann Holtz

acolyte Mikey Kirsch Laura Smith

14-July g Candy Aldrich Aug11 Barnes Family

Reader Phoebe Eckler Al Schoenknecht

usher Gary Scribner Gerald Case

usher Lynda Scribner Don Kuehnert

comm Ed Holtz Lauree Meehan

comm Luann Holtz Karen Joslyn

acolyte Laura Smith Mike Kirsch

21-July

greeter Kirsch family Aug18 Vicky Payne

reader Nicky Kirsch Phil Beiderbecke

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Ushers Jen&Howie Barnes Gary&L.Scribner

Comm Asst D.Musfeldt&J.Weidmayer

Jackie weidmayer&Kathy Carp.

Acolyte Danny Kirsch

Laura Smith

28-July Aug25

Greeter Linda Armstrong Kirsch Family

reader Kevin Delehanty Linda Braun

ushers Dale and Cheryl Power Dale&Cheryl Power

 Comm asst Al Schoenknecht/JBarnes

Karen Joslyn & L. Maier

acolyte Adam Smith Mikey Kirsch

Thank you! On behalf of the Baxter family, we are so grateful for the love and generosity of St. John’s Sunday School and families. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate the unexpected and generous memorial gift in memory of Brian’s Aunt, Kathryn Baxter. When you hear of natural disasters taking lives, it’s hard to believe it can happen to your family. We know that Aunt Kathy would have been active with her church to help out those in need in her Texas community following the tornados. While nothing can replace her, it is so nice to know that with your love and thoughtfulness we are able to help her community in her memory. So, in the words we would hear her say often, “bless your hearts” for your gift….  Brian, Kim, Morgan & Aaron Baxter

Church DirectoryChurch directory to be distributed in July... please pre-purchase, limited quantities being made.

Thank you!

Backpacks!Do you have gently used backpacks you don’t use anymore? Please donate them! The need is great for:- Families in our area can not afford backpacks for their children going to school- Homeless who need a secure place to put belongings as they move from place to placeEvery backpack donated will greatly benefit the lives of those in need in our area

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Please drop off donated bags at: St Johns... Box coming soon!Questions, please email Jonathan Parker and jonathanparker@rochester.rr.com

2 worship services resume.....On September 8th , Rally Day, the church will resume to our normal 2 worship service schedule.

8:30AM worship service9:45AM Sunday School11:00AM worship serviceLong Term Prayer List July/August 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)Lindsey Trullo (Cindy’s daughter)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)

Steve Preston (Carpenters’ friend) 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) Mary Frederes (Ann King’s Mother) David Reamer( Jackie’s step-brother)Linda Wade (Mary Ballou’s friend) The Cole Famil (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)

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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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153 Church AvenueHamlet of Pumpkin Hook Farmington, NY 14425

St. John’s Lutheran Church The Good News Gazette—July/August 2019

‘Focused On Growing Families In Faith’

‘In God We Trust!’

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Wednesdays 7pm

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Pastor Robert Weidmayer

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Pastoral Assistant Lance EcklerStjohns@

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Council President Howie Barnes

President@pumpkinhook.orgChoir Director Linda Braun fraubraun@rochester.rr.com

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