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St. John’s Messenger Volume 93, Issue 21 October 16, 2013 God sets the lonely in families…Psalm 68:6 God does not intend for us to live solitary lives. In the very beginning, in Genesis chapter 2, we read “It is not good that the man (i.e. the earth creature) should be alone. I will make him a helper as his partner.” Gen. 2:18 The words for partner and for helper are the same words used to describe the work of the Holy Spirit. They suggest an equality, a relationship of mutual support, aid, and encouragement. We also read in the Psalms that God sets the lonely in families. Families are one of God’s many gifts to us. In families we find support, nurture, encouragement, belonging. We also rub each other, sometimes the wrong way. But just as rubbing sandpaper over a piece of wood takes away the rough parts, so the rubbing that comes from contact with other family members can shape us and help us to grow in healthy ways. We learn love, respect, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, appropriate ways of behaving and much more. Granted, all families do not meet this ideal. But most families offer some of it, even though it may be distorted. And if people don’t have a close family, they long for one. As Christians, we think about ourselves as part of the family of God. We confess our faith in “God the Father.” We pray to “Our Father.” Individual congregations think of themselves as families. We share faith in God, we gather to worship God, we work together to do those things which please God and help to spread the message of God’s love. When things don’t go smoothly for us, we find support in the presence of each other and their prayers for us. Ideally, the congregation is a place where we can go to be affirmed when we have messed up, find encouragement when our efforts go wrong, share ideas about how to live as God’s people or how we can carry out God’s mission for us and together
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St. John’s Messenger
Volume 93, Issue 21 October 16, 2013
God sets the lonely in families…Psalm 68:6God does not intend for us to live solitary lives. In the very beginning, in Genesis chapter 2, we read “It is not good that the man (i.e. the earth creature) should be alone. I will make him a helper as his partner.” Gen. 2:18 The words for partner and for helper are the same words used to describe the work of the Holy Spirit. They suggest an equality, a relationship of mutual support, aid, and encouragement.We also read in the Psalms that God sets the lonely in families.
Families are one of God’s many gifts to us. In families we find support, nurture, encouragement, belonging. We also rub each other, sometimes the wrong way. But just as rubbing sandpaper over a piece of wood takes away the rough parts, so the rubbing that comes from contact with other family members can shape us and help us to grow in healthy ways. We learn love, respect, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, appropriate ways of behaving and much more. Granted, all families do not meet this ideal. But most families offer some of it, even though it may be distorted. And if people don’t have a close family, they long for one.As Christians, we think about ourselves as part of the family of God. We confess our faith in “God the Father.” We pray to “Our Father.”Individual congregations think of themselves as families. We share faith in God, we gather to worship God, we work together to do those things which please God and help to spread the message of God’s love. When things don’t go smoothly for us, we find support in the presence of each other and their prayers for us. Ideally, the congregation is a place where we can go to be affirmed when we have messed up, find encouragement when our efforts go wrong, share ideas about how to live as God’s people or how we can carry out God’s mission for us and together celebrate the joy of being God’s beloved children. Joy shared is doubled, burdens shared are halved. This month we begin a new project to include more of our congregational family in our lives. Six people have volunteered and been trained to take the sacrament of Holy Communion to some of our homebound members, thus extending the worship service and the holy meal into their homes. On Sunday, October 20, we will commission Judy Dunkelberger, Ann Varney, Peggy Campbell, Barb Moyer, Lou and Karen VanGilder as these lay ministers. They will officially be sent from the gathered congregation, with elements from the altar, to share with the folks they visit. It’s a beautiful ministry.How else can we develop a greater sense of caring for each other? How can we support one another? Will the world know we are Christians by our love? That is certainly a worthwhile goal.
May your days and your deeds be blessed. t Pastor Moll
RUMMAGE SALE
CONFIRMATION 2012
On Sunday, October 27, the following young man will be confirmed at the 10:15 service.
Trey CunninghamCongratulations to Trey as he makes public Affirmation of his Baptism.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Reformation Sunday, October 27, is the date we dedicate and begin using our new worship book, Evangelical Lutheran Worship.As we begin to get acquainted with our new worship book, some will find it much that is familiar. Others will be skeptical, wondering why the change was needed. Aside from practical concerns, such as books wearing out, we will find newer ways of thinking about and expressing our faith, something that is essential if we want to reach out to people today who do not know Christ and our ways.The Evangelical Lutheran Worship book, known as ELW, contains familiar music and prayers as well as new material. You will discover a different way of organization; for example, the Psalms are counted as the first 150 hymns. Alternate possibilities for parts of the liturgy are also counted as hymns. There are many more hymns, even aside from these, than we have had in other hymnals.We will begin using a familiar liturgy, setting one from LBW which is setting three in ELW. The differences are minor, noticeable in the Creed and the post-communion hymn. Pastor and Worship and Music Committee will move slowly in introducing too much that is new in the beginning. We already know some of the hymns, and even like some of them.You will notice that the word “assembly” is used, rather than “congregation,” as the way to express the gathering of worshipers. Worship occurs in schools, hospitals, military chapels, synodical and churchwide assemblies as well as in congregations, so the term “assembly” is more inclusive.Some of us will always miss older versions of the hymnal. There is much good in them and the one we grew up with is usually beloved. However, the world moves on and we must remain relevant. We do not want to be stagnant. We must keep growing or we will die. And so we will bid a reverent farewell. If you wish, you may take a green book home for your own. And then we will learn to love the new one, also.
HYMNAL DEDICATION
Reformation Sunday will be observed on Sunday, October 27th. We will be dedicating our new ELW hymnals.
If you haven’t sponsored a new hymnal in memory/in honor of a loved one or to the Glory of God yet and would like to, please contact the Church Office. We only have 77 undesignated hymnals yet to go!
BAKED GOOD ITEMS NEEDED
Fire up those ovens and grab your ingredients! Let the baking begin!! Baked goods are needed for the Rummage and Bake Sale. Please drop off your goodies in the kitchen on Thursday, October 24th. While there, don’t forget to check out our treasures at the Rummage Sale!
SOUP AND BAKE SALE
Thursday and FridayOctober 24 and 258:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SaturdayOctober 26
8:00 AM – NoonCome check out our
“treasures” and goodies. Soup will be available while supplies last.
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YOUTH, PARENT & LEADER PLANNING MEETING SCHEDULED
ATTENTION ST. JOHN’S YOUTH & PARENTSSt. John’s Youth Group (grades 7-12) is in the
St. John’s Roadside Clean-up Committee Co-chairs, Jim Williams & Tom Propst give a big “Thank You” to Cindy Manning, Howie
HARVEST HOMESunday, November 17th, we will celebrate Harvest Home. Please drop off non-perishable food items in the Adult Sunday School area by Friday, November 15th.
Our annual Tom Snyder Fishing Tournament and Fall Festival was blessed with a beautiful fall day, many faithful volunteers and lots of fun!
We want to thank all of our contributors, workers and supporters for their participation.
Look for a wrap up of the tournament events and profits in our next Messenger.
YOUTH, PARENT & LEADER PLANNING MEETING SCHEDULED
ATTENTION ST. JOHN’S YOUTH & PARENTSSt. John’s Youth Group (grades 7-12) is in the
St. John’s Roadside Clean-up Committee Co-chairs, Jim Williams & Tom Propst give a big “Thank You” to Cindy Manning, Howie
BLESSING OF PETSHeld on October 5th, family “pet” members receive a special blessing.
The start of the Reformation
In 1516-17, Johann Tetzel, a Dominican friar and
Martin Luther
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
The start of the Reformation
In 1516-17, Johann Tetzel, a Dominican friar and
Excommunication
On 15 June 1520, the Pope warned Luther with the papal bull (edict) Exsurge Domine that he risked excommunication unless he recanted 41 sentences drawn from his writings, including the
Over the next five days, private conferences were held to determine Luther's fate. The Emperor presented the final draft of the Edict of Worms on May 25, 1521, declaring Luther an outlaw, banning his literature, and requiring his arrest: "We want him to be apprehended and punished
MEMBERS : Jack Snyder; Helen Snyder; Carol Diehl; Joe Epler; Mike Payne; Deb Doebler; Shirley Wolfe; Nancy Miller.
Excommunication
On 15 June 1520, the Pope warned Luther with the papal bull (edict) Exsurge Domine that he risked excommunication unless he recanted 41 sentences drawn from his writings, including the
Over the next five days, private conferences were held to determine Luther's fate. The Emperor presented the final draft of the Edict of Worms on May 25, 1521, declaring Luther an outlaw, banning his literature, and requiring his arrest: "We want him to be apprehended and punished
Final years and deathLuther had been suffering from ill health for years, including Ménière's disease, vertigo, fainting, tinnitus, angina, and a cataract in one eye. From 1531 to 1546, his health deteriorated further.
Daily Scripture ReadingOctober 17 1 Samuel 14:1-23October 18 Luke 1:1-4October 19 Esther 2:15-18October 20 2 Kings 19:8-19; 32-37October 21 Mark 5:21-43October 22 Genesis 45:4-20October 23 James 1:2-8October 24 Jeremiah 30October 25 Daniel 6:13-28October 26 1 Samuel 25:3-13October 27 Acts 7:44-60October 28 Matthew 10:1-4October 29 2 Kings 5:1-14October 30 1 Peter 2:1-10October 31 Romans 5:1-11November 1 Revelation 7:9-17November 2 Matthew 25:31-46
MEMBERS : Jack Snyder; Helen Snyder; Carol Diehl; Joe Epler; Mike Payne; Deb Doebler; Shirley Wolfe; Nancy Miller.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
What we'd like tohear in church
• Hey, it’s my turn to sit in the front pew! • I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon ran longer than usual. • I’ll volunteer to be the permanent junior high Sunday school teacher. • I love it when we sing hymns I’ve never heard before. • Because we’re all here, let’s start the worship service early. • Pastor, we’d like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas.
Final years and deathLuther had been suffering from ill health for years, including Ménière's disease, vertigo, fainting, tinnitus, angina, and a cataract in one eye. From 1531 to 1546, his health deteriorated further.
Wednesday, October 16 Cub Scouts Parent/Leader Meeting, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 p.m.Thursday, October 17 Christian Education/Evangelism, 7:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, October 19 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.
Kitchen reserved - soupSunday, October 20 Fellowship Hall reserved (Snyder) 12-7:00 p.m.Monday, October 21 Kitchen reserved – soup making
HLC, 4:30-6:30 p.m.Tuesday, October 22 Kitchen reserved – soup makingWednesday, October 23 Rummage Sale Set-up, 8:00 a.m.-?
Kitchen reserved – soup makingThursday, October 24 Rummage, Soup & Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Friday, October 25 Rummage, Soup & Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday, October 26 Rummage, Soup & Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-Noon
Set up for Confirmation LuncheonSunday, October 27 Confirmation luncheon, following 10:15 service
Youth Group, Parent, Kid & Volunteer Meeting, 6-7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 19 PEACE POLE Service, Synod Office, Lewisburg, 9:00 a.m., rain or shine
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857.Periodical postage paid at Northumberland, PA.
PeriodicalsPostage PaidNorthumberland, PA
In Our Area
Actual Budget SEPTEMBER INCOME: $ 21,236.37 $ 18,562.67 YEAR-TO-DATE: $134,471.65 $148,854.03
SEPTEMBER EXPENSES: $ 19,209.36 $ 21,596.83YEAR-TO-DATE: $159,038.18 $162,477.60
SEPTEMBER YEAR-TO-DATEINCOME LESS EXPENSES: (2,027.01) (-$24,566.33)
Attendance for October 6, 2013 8:00 a.m. Service –44 10:15 a.m. Service –43
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3741.00Offering received: $2951.00
Attendance for October 13, 2013 8:00 a.m. Service –46 10:15 a.m. Service –74
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3741.00Offering received: $2534.00
POSTMASTER: Send address change to St. John’s Messenger, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857.
ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER October 16, 2013 Volume 93, Issue 21
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 570-473-3770 [email protected]
This Sunday at St. John’sOctober 20 , 2013
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’sOctober 27, 2013Reformation Day
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 and Confirmation
Confirmation luncheon following 10:15 service
Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-NoonMarthaSue Moll, Pastor
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music
Address Label
November 1Allison HareDoris Mertz
November 2Stephen HaferMegan Campbell
November 3Shannon BrosiousRandy Persing
November 4C.J. DoeblerDebbie FeasterJohn Kohl, Sr.Connie LahrMarie Sledgen
November 5Pauline Spigelmeyer
November 6Katherine FioriRuth Eleanor McCorkill
November 7Margaret CampbellJacob Hare
November 9David HerbertBrenda Hockenbrock
November 10Chase Vayda
November 11Joseph MillerNatalie RennSherri SmithCaitlin Walker
November 12Robert Drake
November 13Dawn BenferAlena Snyder
November 14Ronald Boyer, Jr.Flora Fulmer
November 15Lucas Dunkelberger
November 17Abigail ShirkBetty Yerg
November 18Katie DunkelbergerFrances Rohrbaugh
November 19Mary Daddario
November 20Sue KurtzMichael Miller
November 21Betty DuncanJoshua SmithScott Tanner
November 22Connor Fitzgerald
November 23Linda Krebs
November 24Donald Bucher
November 25Kay DeansStephanie Klock
November 26Jacqueline HudsonChelsia Snyder
November 27Douglas Manning, Jr.Crystal SeesJames Snyder, Jr.Joshua VanKirk
November 28Lisa BrouseKellie PersingKilee Showers
November 30Jan BowmanKenneth LitchardJeffrey MullVickery TannerAnn Varney
Service Assistants for November 2013 Date Lector Greeters Communion
AssistantsBread Ushers Crucifer Acolyte/
Torch-bearer
SoundSystem
November 38:00 AM
Brenda HerbertDavid Herbert
Esther Bartholomew
November 310:15 AM
Dave Eisely Emily BogovichLori Bogovich
Barb MoyerLou VanGilder
Esther Bartholomew
Mike ErdleyMack FlemingNick AumanGlen Weaver
Rachel Anderson
William Duncan Dave Menges
1:00 PM Quiet Ann Varney
November 108:00 AM
Sue BillmanBill Troutman Carol Diehl
November 1010:15 AM
Julie Shearer Carolyn SmithBarb Moyer
Patricia LongVirginia Butler
Carol DiehlLee MillerKen Reigle
David MengesDerek Menges
Derek Young Rebecca Amerman
Bob Berry
November 178:00 AM
Pat PropstTom Propst
Pat Propst
November 1710:15 AM
Blaine Shaffer Karen & Rick Smeltz
Nick AumanBlaine Shaffer
Pat PropstDoug ManningLou VanGilder
Franklin HoffmanFrank Hoffman
Brandon Deans
Ryan Latsha Mike Erdley
November 248:00 AM
Sue BillmanBill Troutman
Cindy Manning
November 2410:15 AM
Elaine Kohl Virginia ButlerPatricia Long
Mike ErdleyDoug Manning
Cindy ManningTina PontiusBarb Moyer
Virginia ButlerPatricia Long
Rachel Anderson
Kanen Bucher Lou VanGilder
NOVEMBER 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2Lutherans Restoring Creation Training Manual for Congregation10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time EndsTurn Clock Back 1 Hour
3 All Saints Sunday Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 8:45/ 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Quiet Communion 1:00 p.m.Girl Scouts/F.H. 7-8:30 p.m.
4HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
5Blood Drive 1-6:00 p.m.Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
6 Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
7Messenger Deadline 3:00 p.m.Worship & Music 7:00 p.m.District Scout Mtg. 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.
8Girl Scouts/F.H. 6-9:00 p.m.
9Girl Scouts/F.H. 8 a.m.-1:00p.m.
10 Healing ServicesWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 8:45/ 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
Martin Luther’s Birthday
11HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Finance 7:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
12Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
13Messenger folding 9:30 a.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
14Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.
15 16Kathryn’s Kloset 9-11:00 a.m.
17 Harvest Home
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 8:45/ 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.Girl Scouts/F.H. 1-4:00 p.m.
18HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.WELCA 7:00 p.m.
19Girl Scouts/F.H 6-8:00 p.m.Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
20Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
21Messenger Deadline 3:00 p.m.Christian Ed/Evangelism 7:00 p.m.Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.
22 23HLC 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
24Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 8:45/ 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.mCongregation MeetingGirl Scouts/F.H. 1-4:00 p.m.
25HLC 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.TOPS 6:00 p.m.Scouts/F.H. 6:30 p.m.
26Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Senior Choir 7:00 p.m.Bell Choir 8:00 p.m.
27Messenger folding 9:30 a.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
28 OFFICE CLOSEDTHANKSGIVING DAY
AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.
29 OFFICE CLOSED
30Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8:0 0 a.m.
