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THE EVANGEL February 2017
Led by Christ…Sharing Love…Serving All
FROMTHEPARISHREGISTER PleasePrayForStephanieMartin,CaitlynPapsan,ErnestHudiburgh,TammyDurkin,ModestoJarquin,MerleLitz,DonaldStranz,MaryChaput,DouglasFarinholt,VickiHamill,KimBothe,BettySpringston,BrynnleighSwigert,LindsayMiller,GretchenKleiss,JeffreyAlt,AndrewPaul,LouiseSnitcher,KennyNeighoff,NancyRoche,HenryMaury,AdamStewart,EdwardTrexlerIII,TheRev.CharlesRichter,CharlesHanff,PamHenry,NoraIvan,MaryKayGrantland,EricSmith,JordanIsbell,RonWeiland,DarcyWarms,ElwoodChilds,RuthDonahue,JeanJohnston,DonRemmey,DonnaUnderwood,ArtCramer,JohnIreland,BuddyJenkins,KarenSpangler,BradleyGriffith,StephanieJarquin-Wright,ManiMorshediandRichardHales,JeannePhoebus,EverettPeterson,MaureenMcPhail,ShirleyStranz,DavidStranz,JoyceLoney,EugeneC.NeighoffJr,ChuckFrance,DorothyFrance,VirginiaCollins,BertBehringer,andthosewhoareexpecting.
DeathsItiswithsadnessthatweannouncethedeathofthefollowingmembers.SheryleHoofnagleonDecember23,2016andGaryEisenlohronJanuary11,2017.Also,manyofourmemberslostlovedonesoverthepast2months.Pleasekeepalltheirfamiliesandfriendsinyourprayers
Baptisms OnJanuary1,2017PhoenixEdenFifer,sonofRichardandKaraGoralski-Fifer,grandsonofSusanandJeromeGoralskiandgreatgrandsonofElwoodChilds.OnJanuary8,2017LucasJamesProphet,sonofStevenandJamieProphet,grandsonofKarenandDanHaabandgreatgrandsonofBettyAskew,FredandMarjieHaab.MayGodblessthesechildrenandtheirlovedonestodayandalways.
WeddingAnniversariesRoy&BrendaJordan,Jrtheir43rdonFebruary2ndNick&ShelliWarrentheir9thonFebruary2ndJohn&AliceHamiltontheir12thonFebruary6thBill&AmyEverhartIIItheir31thonFebruary8thWayne&PatHudsontheir54thonFebruary10thDonald&DorothyMerritttheir63rdonFebruary14thLarry&CarrollPaultheir58thonFebruary14thBrian&AnitaDragan,Srtheir11thonFebruary18thRobert&SharonFoslertheir50thonFebruary18th
Howard&CandyceFalesJrtheir34thonFebruary26thCharles&SylviaChaneytheir51stonFebruary27th
FromOurPastor During a recent funeral luncheon, I was talking with Maryann Gapsis and one of the topics we discussed was the Fellowship Team’s work. So, I want to share some definitions and reflections on Fellowship and then Maryann’s description of our Fellowship Team’s purpose and work. So, first, fellowship as defined by Google dictionary:
“Friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.” Synonyms – companionship, sociability, comradeship, camaraderie, friendship, mutual support; informal chumminess, togetherness, solidarity
“A group of people meeting to pursue a shared interest or aim.” Now, from a Bible perspective: According to Holman Bible Dictionary, fellowship is:
The bond of common purpose and devotion that binds Christians together and to Christ. “Fellowship” is the English translation of words from the Hebrew stem hbr and the Greek stem koin-. The Hebrew hbr was used to express ideas such as common or shared house (Prov. 21:9), “binding” or “joining” (Ex. 26:6; Eccl. 9:4), companion (Eccl. 4:10), and even a wife as a companion (Mal. 2:14). The Greek stem koin- has a base meaning of “common.” Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus use this stem, but certainly the way Jesus and his disciples lived in close relationship, sharing in common with each other, provided a model for such common living.
Koinonia was Paul’s favorite word to describe a believer’s relationship with the risen Lord and the benefits of salvation, which come through Him. Immediately after Paul spoke of “fellowship” with Christ through participation in the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 10:16), he said, “since there is one bread, we who are many are one body” (1 Cor. 10:17 NAS). This illustrates clearly Paul’s belief that fellowship with Christ was to grow into fellowship between believers. Koinonia with the Lord results not only in sharing His benefits (the gospel and the Holy Spirit), but also sharing His sufferings (Phil. 3:10; Col. 1:24). These texts express clearly just how intimate was Paul’s perception of the close relationship between the believer and the Lord. Paul believed that Christians were to share with one another what they had to offer to assist fellow believers, both joy and suffering. Like Paul, John also affirmed that koinonia was an important aspect of the Christian pilgrimage. He affirmed emphatically that fellowship with God and the Son was to result in fellowship with the other believers (1 John 1:3, 6-7).
Maryann shared: Church suppers and breakfasts might not seem very important in the scheme of things, but I think it is a vital ministry that gives people a chance to have "ownership" in helping with an event. Suppers are also a great way for inter-generational members of a congregation to mingle, get to know each other, and think of their church as not just a place to worship, but a place to be part of a community. And serving good food is always a bonus in these days when so many people don't cook anymore. The Fellowship team is represented at council by Marjie Haab and Ursula Yeo. The team is chaired by Maryann Gapsis. Members of the team are Mary Kay Grantland, Rich and Linda Filkins, Ally Wade, Cal Alt, Melanie Platt, Jane Bowie, and Jeanne Alker. Jeanne now chairs the Sunday breakfasts, making sure that supplies are kept in stock. And between Mary Kay and Jeanne, the upstairs kitchen has never been so clean or organized. The team was formed in 2005 when it was thought that we should expand the coffee and cake that was served between services into a ministry that would encourage the congregation to refresh and enjoy visiting with each other. Round tables were purchased and four teams of volunteers were formed to serve
and host a continental breakfast each and every Sunday. To give the volunteers a much-needed break, we ask for donations of juice and doughnuts during the summer. But the fellowship team also covers any church dinners and socials that are held. Next event will be the challenging "Men Who Cook" on Saturday, March 11, from 5-7 pm. We're hoping to have 15-20 men prepare their favorite dishes at home, bring them to church for sampling, and compete for prizes and "congregational acclaim." Then, we're going to have a Mother-Child event in May. It will be a tea, from 2-4 pm on Saturday, May 6. Ladies are invited to decorate a table with their own dishes and tea things. There are many other settings where fellowship is fostered to help building relationships with each other, which helps us build our relationship with God. I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming fellowship event,
Pastor Mike NEWMEMBERORIENTATION:NextclassisscheduledforFebruary19that12:30p.m.Pleasecontacttheoffice([email protected])toregister.BAPTISMCLASS:ThenextBaptismClasswillbeSaturday,February18,from9:00-11:30.Ifyouorsomeoneisinterestedintheclass,pleasecontacttheoffice([email protected])toregister.ADULTSUNDAYSCHOOLTheAdultSundaySchoolclassbegananewstudyonSunday,January8that9:15a.m.WewillstudythebooksofObadiah,JonahandMicah.Wewelcomeanynewmembers.Hopetoseeyou!
ALTARGUILDFLOWERS:Youcandedicatethealtarflowersinhonorof,orinmemoryofalovedone–[email protected],withthewordingforyourdedication.Thealtarflowerscost$50forbothvasesor$25forone,andyoucantakethemhomewhenservicesaredoneonSunday.AUGSBURGVILLAGEThankyouforthemanygreatdonationsthatyougavetoAugsburgVillagethispastyear.Thedifferentitemshavebeenlovinglygivenanotherlife.Somethingswereunused(greetingcards,stationary,pens,pencilsandjewelry).Theseitemswereusedinmanywayslikeprizesforvariousresidentfunctionsespeciallybingoandthegiftshopforresidentsat“special”prices.ThanksagainforsharingwithAugsburg.Ifyougivemeyournameandaddresswithyourdonationstheywillgiveyouataxdonationform.IfyoumissedtalkingtoMattonAugsburgDayherelastFallandwouldliketoknowmoreorhaveatourpleasecallEllenDykhuisat410-766-5020orthechurchofficeat410-859-0020.Aguidedtourcanbearranged.Theyoffer3levelsofcareandrehab.WehaveanumberofSt.JohnchurchmembersthatnowhaveAugsburgVillageastheirhomeaddress.Againthanksforallyourdonations.JustleavethemontheWELCAtablemarkedAugsburg-Ellen
CARINGCARDMINISTRY OnthefirstSundayofeachmonth,youareinvitedtojointhe“InkyFingers”FellowshipintheAllPurposeRoomfrom10a.m.toNoon.Anyoneinterestedinputtingthecardstogethercanparticipate-noexperienceortoolsnecessary.Samplecardsandmaterialswillbeprovided.Forevery3cardsthatyouassemble,yougettokeepone.Theremainingcardswillbeusedinseveralways:somewillbeshippedoverseasforourtroopstomailbacktotheirfamilies;somewillbesenttoourmemberswhoneedtoknowthatwecare,andsomeofthecardswillbedisplayedintheAllPurposeRoomforthecongregationtopickupwhentheyneedacard.Moneywillbecollectedonthehonorsystem,andadonationof$3percardortwofor$5issuggested.Moneycollectedforthecardswillbeusedtoordermoresupplies.Formoreinformation,[email protected].
CONNECTIONSPleasejoinusforour“Connections”gathering.ifyoudesiretoconnectwithothersfromSt.JohnaswefellowshiparoundtheWordofGod–applyingittoourcircumstancesandcaringforoneanotherbylisteningandprayingforeachother.Youdon’thavetobefamiliarwithscripture.Wearerelaxedandenjoyoneanother.10:30a.m.onSundaysisthetime.TheYouthRoomistheplace.FELLOWSHIPTheSundayfellowshipbreakfastteamscanusedonationsoforangejuice,applejuice,yogurt,stringcheese,applesauce,andnon-perishableglutenfreesnacks.Bottledwaterisalwayswelcome,too.Donationscanbedroppedoffintheupstairskitchen.FINANCEPleasepickupyournewofferingenvelopesfromthebacktableintheAllPurposeRoomAreyouretired?LookingtovolunteeratSt.John?TheCountingTeamsareinneedofsubstituteswhocouldassistwithcountingweeklyenvelopeswhenateammembercan’tattend.Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformationpleasecontactthechurchoffice(410-859-0020).GETTYSBURGSEMINARYAreyouinterestedinjoiningaSpringorSummerclassatGettysburgSeminary?Itmaybeafullday(9-3)orevenafewdaysinlength.ContactEllenDykhuisat410-766-5020orthechurchofficeat410-859-0020tobeaddedtotheirmailinglist.Wecouldcarpool. NEWSLETTERFROMTHERITTSCHER’SMattandHeathersendseasonsgreetingsandhavegivenanupdateonwhattheyhavebeendoingthepastfewmonths.TheycelebratedThanksgivingalongside15Thaifriends.ThisChristmasseasontheirteamandsomeThaifriendsdidavarietyofChristmasoutreachactivitiesincludingevangelisticmarketministry,aministrycenterpartyandschoolandcommunityChristmasprograms.TheyalsogaveawayalargenumberofChristmaspackets.TheylovedseeingmorepeoplehearaboutthestoryofJesusandseeingsomeoftheirThaifriendstakeondifferentleadershiproles.Heather’sparentscametovisitlastmonth.Itwassogreattoshareourlifewiththem,thefood,Thai
friends,ministrylife,andbeautifulsites.Thedayafterworldadoptionday,theylearnedthattheiradoptionfilehadbeenapprovedbytheboard.Nowcomesthehardtaskofmorewaiting.TheyaskthatweprayalongwiththemfortheirfuturekidsandGod’sperfectsovereigntimingfortheirfamily.Theyaretakinghomeassignmentafewmonthsearlierthenexpectedandhavearrivedbackinthestateswheretheywillbeforthenext3months.TheywillbeintheMaryland,VirginiaandDCareainMarch.Theythankeveryonefortheirprayers.
Comegiveusa“try”fortheNewYear!Youwillbehappythatyoudid.WewillbeexploringtheStarryEyedtheme,aswellashavinghonest,open-mindedexchangesmom-to-mom.Havean enjoyableeveningwithfellowmoms
whileyourchildrenaregivengreatcare.Webelieve,BetterMomsMakeaBetterWorld.
St.John’sMOPSgroupmeetsonthe1stand3rdThursdaysofeachmonthat7:00pm.(Freechildcareisprovided.)
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March1st,2017Servicesat10AMinthechapeland7PMinthesanctuary
MusicNewsIfyouwouldliketojoininthemerriment,herearethecontactsandrehearsaltimes:CrosSing–ContemporaryBand–singersandinstrumentalists PracticeTuesday,7–9p.m. SingSundaysat9:15service Contact:[email protected]– PracticeWednesday,5:30–6:00p.m. Performfive/sixtimesayearatworshipservices Contact:[email protected] PracticeWednesday,6:15–7:15p.m. RingSecondSunday,11:00service Contact:[email protected]’sEnsemble PracticeAlternateWednesdays,7:30–9:00p.m. SingThirdSunday,11:00service Contact:[email protected] PracticeAlternateWednesdays,7:30–9:00p.m. SingFourthSunday,11:00serviceandmajorholidays Contact:[email protected]’thideyourlight!ThisisamarvelouswaytopraiseGod!JaneBowie,TraditionalMusicDirectorDrewParrish,ContemporaryWorshipDirector
NORTHCOUNTY/LINTHICUMELEM.FOOD BAGSHappyNewYeartoeveryone!Mayweallhaveablessed2017.Thefollowingitemsarecompletelyoutforourfoodbags:largeandsmallcansofchickenbreast,raisins,packetsofhotchocolate,andcups/smallcansofvegetables.Theseitemsarealmostout:Pudding,mac-n-cheese(cupsand/orboxes),popcorn,fruitcups,andspaghettisaucepackets.Thankyouforeverything.FROMTHECHURCHOFFICE ToContacttheofficewithgeneralinformationmatters(bulletins,announcement,Evangel,prayerlist,serviceparticipant,etc.)emailshouldbesenttostjohn@sjlc.org.ToaccesstheAdministrativeAssistantdirectlythoseemailsshouldbesenttollester@sjlc.org.AsoftreminderthatSundayisnotaworkdayforLindaortheAngels.Ifyouneedanyofficerelatedassistanceyoucancontactthechurchofficebetween8:30to4:30MondaythruThursdayand8:30to12:00onFriday.Thankyouforbeingconsiderateofourtime.Inordertoensureourmonthlycalendarhasthecorrecttimesanddatesitwouldbegreatlyappreciatedifallgroupswhousethechurchbuildingnotifytheofficeofanycalendarchanges(ie.changeofdate,timeorcancelledmeetings).OUTREACHWewillbegoingtotheshelteronFebruary25th.WemeetatSt.Johnaround4:15pmandcarpooltotheshelterreturningaround7:30pm.Allarewelcometojoinus.FormoreinformationpleasecontactanymemberoftheOutreachTeam.
LMSBull&OysterRoastApril7thJoinusonFriday,April7thataNEWLOCATION--theRichlinBallroom,1700VanBibberRoad,Edgewood,MD21040--foraBull&OysterRoasttobenefittheLutheranMissionSociety.Theeventrunsfrom7:00PMtill11:00PM.Costis$45perperson(orbuyaTableof10for$425).Ticketsareavailablenow.CallKathyat410-636-0123oremailtickets@LutheranMissionSociety.org.Helpusmakethiseventasuccess!TherewillbeaDJ,gamesandaSilentAuction--and,ofcourse,greatfoodandfellowship!Inaddition,therewillbeaThriventFinancialActionTeamprojecttohelpwiththefundraiser.PEERTOPRAYERMINISTRY HowdoesPeertoPrayerwork?1. Whensomeonecomesforprayer,theyaremetbytheteam.Welisten totheirrequestandaskanyclarifyingquestions.2. Wemayholdhandsorplacehandsoneachother’sshoulder.3. Dependingontherequest,teammemberswillprayaskingforGodto giveguidance,discernment,strength,and/orcomfort.Teammembers mayalsopraiseGodforthanksgivingsandblessings.4. Sometimesthepersonrequestingprayerwillalsojoininandpray,but onlyifthepersonwantsto. PRAYERLISTIfyouhaveaprayerconcernforanyone-friendorfamily-youcaneithercontactCarlFuehrer,301-725-5621orthechurchofficeviaphonecall,410-859-0020orplaceamessageintheSundayofferingplate.Thereisalsoaprayerboardnearthebackentrancetothechurch.Pleasestopamomenttoaddyourconcerntothatboard,andprayforothersinneed.
PRAYERGROUP:St.John’sPrayerGroupmeetsonthe2ndand4thTuesdaysfrom6to7p.m.Youarewelcometojoinusasweprayforourchurch,ourcongregation,andourcommunity.ContactCarrollPaulat410-859-0891.
PRAYERSHAWLMINISTRYHelpNeededIfyoucancrochetorknitorknowsomeonewhodoes,thePrayerShawlMinistrycanuseyourhelp.ThePrayerShawlMinistryprovidesshawlsandlaprobesforthepastorstotakeonvisitations,BaptismBlankets,andthePocketPrayerCloths;soweareverybusy!Atthistimethereareonlyafewofusmakingpiecesfortheministry.Youdonothavetomakealongtermcommitmentormakeacertainamountofpiecesinagiventime.Knitorcrochetatyourleisure!Allshawls,laprobes,blanket,andpocketprayerclothsarewelcomed.InformationonSizesoftheShawls,LapRobes,BlanketsandPrayerPocketsThegeneraldimensionfortheshawlsis18"x60"(giveortakeafewinchesinwidthorlength),thelaprobesareusually30"x40"orlarger,andtriangularshawlsareabout33"atthecenterbacktothepointx64"wide.Thereisnosetpatternthatweuse.Yourfavoritestitchorstitchesareacceptable.Eachshawlisspecialaccordingtothepatternandcolorchosentomakeone.Forthebaptismblanketswedo36"x36"andlarger.Yourfavoritepatternisgreat.Wegenerallyusewhite,cream,orpastelcolorsforthebaptisms.
Thepocketprayerclothsareanywherefrom3"x5"toslightlysmallerorlarger.Ifyouhaveseentheminthebaskets,youmaynoticethatwehavebeenusingtwopatternstocreatethecrosses,eitherthepopcornstitchorjustchainingandskippingstitchestogettheopencross.Thesepatternsareeasiertodothantheylook.Eachisuniqueaccordingtothesizeneedle/hookused,typeandcolorofyarn,andborderusedbytheknitter/crocheter.SuggestionsonHowtobeginThepersonmakingthesegenerallystartsbythinkingaboutwhomayreceiveitandtheirloveandconcernforthem.SomeofussayashortprayerthankingGodforHismanyblessingsaswellastheabilitytocrochetorknitandbeingabletobringcomfortandjoytoothers.WepraythatourworkwillbefilledwiththeHolySpirit,sothattheymaybecomephysicalexpressionsofHislove.AsweworkwethinkpositivethoughtsfortherecipientandGod'sblessingsuponthem.Itisverypeacefulandcalmingtomakeeachitem.Whateveritemisbeingmadeisspecialbecauseoftheloveandwellwishesofthepersoncreatingit.Ifyouwantmoreinformationorpatternsforthepocketprayercloths,[email protected].
ROYPIPPENSCHOLARSHIPAnInvitation... FromtheRoyPippenScholarshipCommitteeThiswillmarkthetwelfthyearascholarshiphasbeenawardedtoadeservingSt.Johnstudent.For2017,scholarshipapplicationsmustbesubmittednolaterthanApril3,2017,andtherecipientwillberecognizedduringachurchserviceinMay.AllstudentswhoregularlyattendSt.JohnLutheranChurchandplantopursuepost-secondaryeducationinSeptember2017areencouragedtoapply.ByFebruary1st,applicationswillbeavailableonlineortheycanberequestedbycallingthechurchoffice.OnSunday,February19that10:20am,aninformationalmeetingwillbeheldintheCountingRoom(2ndfloorbehindtheelevator)explainingtheapplicationprocessforTheRoyPippenScholarship.Applicants,aswellasafamilymember,areencouragedtoattendthismeetingwhereguidelinesforcompletingtheapplicationwillbeshared.Studentswillleavethemeetingwithpartoftheapplicationcompleted.Inaddition,allquestionsabouttheapplicationandprocesswillbeaddressed.ItisthehopeofTheRoyPippenScholarshipcommitteethatalleligiblestudentsapplyasmanyattributesofeachstudentwillbeconsideredonthescholarshipapplication.Importantly,thescholarshipcommitteeisdedicatedtosupportingstudentsthroughouttheapplicationprocess.Ifassistanceisneeded,youmaycallDonnaWillimanat410-859-3311.SENIORFELLOWSHIPSENIORS-Whenthemoonhitsyoureyelikeabigpizzapie,that'sAMORE.ComecelebrateSt.Valentine'sDaywithyourSt.JohnseniorsweetheartsattheSeniorFellowshipLuncheononWednesday,February1statnoonintheFellowshipHall.Youdon'twanttomissthisone!
SEWINGGROUP ThesewinggroupwillmeetonMonday,February13,2017--bring1/2sandwich…dessertandrefreshmentprovided.AsecondmeetingisscheduledforMonday,February27,2017from10:00am-2:00pm-bringyourownlunch.
STEPHENMINISTRY---CONFIDENTIAL!ABlessingatStJohnStephenMinistry-WhatDoesTheStephenMinistryLogoMean?TheStephenSerieslogoconsistsofacrossandacircletogetherwithabrokenpersonandawholeperson.Thebrokenpersonbehindthecrosssymbolizesthebrokennessonourlivesduetosinandimperfections.Thewholepersonstandsinfrontofthe
crossbecauseitisonlythroughthecrossofJesusthatwearemadewhole.ThecirclesymbolizesboththewholenesswereceivedthroughChristandGod’sunendingloveforus.AswejourneythroughtheLentenseason,weareremindedthatChristhascometobearourcross.ThroughHisblood,wearepurifiedandsaved.WearetransformedbyHisgrace.InMathew11:28,Jesustellshisfollowers,“Cometome,allyouwhoarewearyandburdened,andIwillgiveyourest.”Doyoufeelweary?Areyourburdenstoomuchtobear?GodhascalledsomepersonswithinourmidsttobeStephenMinisters;theyaretrainedandsupportedinwalkingwithothersthroughdifficulttimesintheirlives.IfyouwouldlikemoreinformationaboutthisministrypleasecontactoneoftheStephenLeaders:Marjie410-969-6059,Bill410-747-8302orSandy410-456-3019.PleasekeepourStephenMinistryteam,theircarereceiversandthiswonderfulministryinyourprayers.
SEAFARERSSHOEBOXES-BeginningJanuary2017throughOctober2017,WELCAisrequestingdonationsofitemsthatareneededfortheSEAFARERSSHOEBOXESthataredeliveredinNovemberforthesailorsthatareontheshipsdockedintheharbor.ForthemonthofFebruary,WELCAisaskingforadditionaldonationsofSOCKS,GLOVES,KNITHATS&SCARVESandemptyShoeBoxes(nobootboxes,please).AlldonationsshouldbeplacedontheWELCAtable(outsideofAdultMusicroom)intheAll-Purposeroom.Ofcourse,monetarydonationswillbeaccepted,throughouttheyear,forWELCAtopurchasetheneededitems.ChecksshouldbewrittenouttoWELCAand"Seafarers"onthememoline.Ifmakingacashdonation,pleaseannotate"WELCA-Seafarers"onapewenvelopeandbesuretoincludeyournameandchurchenvelopenumberonthepewenvelope.Also,pleasecheckouttheposter,labeledSEAFARERS,onthebulletinboardabovetheWELCAtablefortheitemswewillbecollectingthroughouttheyears.THANKSFORYOURHELP!WELCA-DayofRenewal-isscheduledforSaturday,February11,2017from9-2pm(snowdatewillbethe18th)atSt.Peter'sLutheranChurch,7910BelairRd,Baltimore,MD21236.PastorRadiuswillbetheguestspeakerforthisevent.Thecostis$7.00,reservationsduebyFebruary1,2017.Bringasandwich-soupandsaladwillbeprovided.ContactLoisKing@410-859-5314orHelenEbersole@410-691-0097. YOUTHANDFAMILYMINISTRYHighSchoolnightsareeveryWednesday7pm.KeepaneyeontheSt.JohnYouthFacebookpagefordetails.
JOINTHESJLCYOUTHFABULOUSFIFTIESCHEESEBURGERDINNERANDDESSERTAUCTION-February11th@5pmforaneveningoffunandfellowshiptoraisefundstosupportSJLCyouthprogramsandserviceprojects.Ticketswillbesoldbetweenservices-SeeTerriKelloggfordetails.ANDcallingallbakersandcandymakers!Anycontributionisgreatlyappreciatedforthedessertauction,whichwillberunbyouryouth.Justsign-upontheyellowbulletinsheetsortheformsinthegatheringroomafterchurch!Justdropoffyour"yummycontributions"labeledYouthDinnertochurchbyFebruary11th!WeneedlotsofhelpforasuccessfuleventsobesuretosignupontheyellowsheetsprovidinganumberforTerritocontactyouorcallheron410-971-3580ifabletoprovideassistanceand/orbakedgoods!Thankyou!
THANKYOUNOTES DearPastorMike,ThankyoufortheunbelievablegiftthatIreceivedfrommychurchfamily.IreallyappreciateallyourtimeandeffortandIwastrulysurprisedandspeechless.Sayingthankyoualonecannotexpressmygratefulnessandgratitudeformychurchfamily.Now,becauseofwhatmychurchfamilydidIcancrossthatoffmybucketlist.SincerelyYours,BethWerner*******************DearMembersofSt.JohnChurch,ThankyouforallthatyoudoforourfamiliesatLinthicumElementarySchoolthroughouttheschoolyear.Theweekendbackpackprogramhasbeensuchablessing.Thefoodisgoingtoonefamilythatishomelessandtwootherfamilieswherethegrandmothersareraisingtheirgrandchildrenonalimitedincome.YoursupportofourfamiliesatThanksgivingandChristmasisalwaysappreciated.ItiswonderfulthatthemembersofSt.JohnaresogivingtoourLinthicumfamilies.Thankyouagainforyourgenerosity.Sincerely,MaryBethGormley,PrincipalandPatMcIntyre,SchoolCounselor*******************ThankyounotesfromChristmasFamilies:Thankyouforallyourhelp!KeyBrooks*******************Wordscan’texpresshowmuchyouhavehelpedourfamilyandwithmebeingillthisbringssomuchjoyandhope.Athankyoujustisn’tenoughsowewillalwaysthinkandprayerswillalwaysbeinourheartsforyouandthechurch.Withlove,RebeccaSharman*******************Wetotallyappreciateallyouhavedoneforus.ThankyousomuchandGodblessyou.Love,TheSpringerFamily(JocelynLewisisinKindergarten)*******************Thankyousovery,verymuch!JoAnnKudekandFamily
GIFTSTOST.JOHNGiftstotheGeneralFundTothegloryofGodandincelebrationofoursonsbaptismbyRichardandKaraGoralski-FiferInlovingmemoryofmyhusbandGaryEisenlohrbyBrendaEisenlohrGiftstotheAudioVisualFundTothegloryofGodbyEllenDykhuisGiftstoOutreachInmemoryofSheryllHoofnaglebyMichaelandAmyMaloneGiftstotheMusicFundInlovingmemoryofmyhusband,ourfatherandPopPopFredGeislerontheanniversaryofhisbirthbyLoretta,Cindy,Duane,Debbie,Amber,Emily,StevieandDavidGeisler
FROMST.JOHNLUTHERAN
AVALENTINEFROMGODTOYOU
ForGodsoloVedtheworld ThatHegAve HisonLy BegottEn soN Thatwhosoever BelievethInHim ShouldNotparish ButhaveEverlastinglife
HAPPYVALENTINESDAY!
MENWHOCOOKSaturday,March11,2017
5:00-7:00pm$15perperson;$20couple
(onsaleafterthe10amserviceonSunday,Jan.22,andbetweenservicesonSundaysuntilsoldout)
Atleast12menhavetakenthechallengeandwillbegrilling/stewing/bakingtheirwaytoachanceatinfamy!Contestantswillpreptheirfoodathome,andbringitto
church,readytoserve.Ticketholderswillenjoyasampleofeachentry,alongwithsomemusicandplentyofsavoryand
sweettidbits,coffee,icedteaorwinepunch.Ticketholderswillalsogetachancetovotefortheirfavorites.A"blind"panelofjudgeswillalsoaward
prizes!There'splentyofroomformorecompetitors,socontactMaryannGapsis,410-859-1198or
[email protected]'reinterested.
BuildingSuperintendentandBookkeeperneeded.Ifyouhaven'talreadyheard,DaleWeammertandBobHorsleyhaveretiredasStJohn'sBuildingSuperintendentandBookkeeperrespectively.St.Johnisnowsearchingtofillbothpositions.We'relookingforaqualifiedindividual,orteamofindividualstooperateandmaintainourfacilitiesasBuildingSuperintendent.We'realsosearchingforaqualifiedindividualtobecomeSt.John'sBookkeeper,takingcareofSt.John'sfinancialactivities
St.JohnEvangelicalLutheranChurchBookkeeperJobDescriptionPurpose of the Position: Serves as the Bookkeeper, to accurately andefficiently execute and document St. John Lutheran Church's financialtransactions. TheBookkeeperworksunderthedirectionoftheSeniorPastorandaccountabletotheTreasurer.Job Responsibilities: The following items are expected to be performed inharmonious working relationship with the Pastors, Treasurer, FinanceCommittee, staff members, congregational council, and congregationalmembership. Accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality are paramount for alldutiesperformedbytheBookkeeper.Thislistofdutiesisconsideredrequired,although not all inclusive. Other duties may be identified and required asdirected.
● Prepare weekly deposit for checks and cash received in the Churchoffice and monies collected during Sunday services. Pickup depositbagswhenneeded.
● Prepare checks for signing by the Treasurer based on approvedinvoices received or reoccurring monthly payments. Mail all checksaftertheyaresignedbytheTreasurerandrecorddisbursementsinthefinancialmanagementsystem.
● Oversee and review work completed by the Monday Morningcounters. Ensure allmonies are accounted for (envelopedand loosecash),andenvelopesarecorrectlymarkedforentry intothe financialaccounting system. Record deposits in the financial managementsystem.
● Maintain the congregation's contribution records on the Churchfinancial management system. Prepare Annual Statements of givingfor everymember and ensure themailing of the statements prior totheendofJanuary.
● Prepare up-to-date financial statements and monthly treasurer'sreport.
● Perform bank reconciliation and update funds based on monthlyintereststatementsreceivedfromthebanks.
● Maintain payroll records for all paid staff, and time records for parttime employees if required for review and approval by the ChurchTreasurer.PreparepayrollandpayrolltaxreturnstoincludeW2'sand1099'sforthestaff.
● Prepare and distribute payroll checks according to payroll cycle.Ensuretimelypaymenttoanycontractstaff.
● Update Staff benefit packages (if any), as required, with theappropriate financial institution(s) to assure the correct benefitamountsarearebeingpaidand/orwithheld.
● Prepareanyreportofafinancialnature(i.e.AnnualReport,SynodicalParochial Report) requested through and approved by the ChurchTreasurer.
● Preparethephysicalfiles(i.e.approvedinvoices)fortheyearandplacetheminboxesforauditingbytheFinanceCommittee.
● Workwith theTreasurerandCouncilPresident toensureall financialobligationsaretakencareofpriortoanyscheduledabsence.
● Otherduties,not listedhere,maybeassigned for completionbutnotask will be assigned as a request or need from an outsideorganization.
● QualificationsandExperience● HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalentrequired.● Additionaleducationorexperienceinbookkeepingrequired.● Experienceincomputerbasedfinancialapplicationsrequired.● Abilitytoworkwithminimalsupervision.
The Mutual Ministry Committee will provide a liaison to discuss any issuesarisingfromthisposition,aswellasprepareanannualperformanceevaluationoftheBookkeeper.EmploymentinandbySt.JohnLutheranChurchissubstantiallydifferentfromsecularemployment.Churchstaffmustconductthemselvesinamannerthatisconsistentwithandsupportiveofthemission,visionandpurposeoftheChurch.Theirpublicbehaviormustnotviolatethefaith,morals,orconductoftheChurch.ThispositiondoesnotrequirethattheemployeebeamemberorattendeeoftheChurch.
St.JohnEvangelicalLutheranChurchBuildingSuperintendentJob
DescriptionPurpose of the Position: Serves as the BuildingOperationsManager.The Building Superintendent works under the direction of the SeniorPastor.JobResponsibilities:Thefollowingitemsareexpectedtobeperformedin harmonious working relationship with the Pastors, staff members,congregational council, property committee, and congregationalmembership.Thislistofdutiesisconsideredrequired,althoughnotallinclusive.Otherdutiesmaybeidentifiedandrequiredasdirected.
● Overseesthebuilding,beingalerttodamageordeteriorationofallbuildings,andmalfunctionofanybuildingsystems.Thisshallinclude all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, furnishingsand floorings, sound video and telecom systems. Notifies thechurch or property committee of matters that need attentionand/orrequirerepair.
● EnsuresthatthebuildingisreadyforSundaymorningorspecialworshipservices,beingsurethealarmsystemisdeactivated,thedoorsareunlocked,gatesopened,heatand/orventilationareatproper levels, and rooms are in readiness. Also secures thebuilding after the services, turning lights off, locking doors,settingthermostats,closeswindows,activatesalarmsystem,andclosedgates.
● Exterior areas shall be well maintained. Clearance and accessshallbemaintainedatall times forparking lots,walkwaysandsteps.Theseareasshallbekeptclearofdebris,iceandsnowtoallowtroublefreeaccesstoeveryoneusingourfacilities.
● Repairs and replaces damaged property as necessary,coordinating those repairs with, and having support from, theTuesdayworkgroup.
● Items which require special skills to repair or replace shall becoordinated through the Property Committee andCongregationalCouncil. Alsocoordinates,asnecessary,withallcontractorsperformingworkat St. John (i.e. lawnmaintenance
contractors)● Servesascontactpersonforemergenciesreportedatthechurch.● Ensures that the asbestos containment observations and
reporting are properly completed every six (6) months.Reporting is to be completed everyMay 1 andNovember 1 ofeachyearas longas theSt JohnNurserySchool isoperatingatourfacility. AnydiscrepanciesshallbeimmediatelyreportedtotheSeniorPastorandcouncilpresidenttoensurepropersafety.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencycomplianceismandatory.
● Ensures compliance with Anne Arundel County Fire Codes andRegulationsforChurches.
● Provide a substitute to cover during absences. Substitutes aresubject to approval by the Senior Pastor and Mutual MinistryCommittee.
● Otherduties,notlistedhere,maybeassignedforcompletionbutno taskwill be assigned as a request or need from an outsideorganization.
QualificationsandExperience
● HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalentrequired.● Vocationalortechnicaldesired.● Experienceinbuildingmaintenanceandmanagement.● Abilitytocoordinateandworkwithcontractpersonnel.● Abilitytomulti-taskandtoworkwithoutdirectsupervision.● Abilitytoensurebuildingsecurityandreadinessforevents.
The Mutual Ministry Committee will provide a liaison to discuss anyissues arising from this position, as well as prepare an annualperformanceevaluationoftheBuildingSuperintendent.EmploymentinandbySt.JohnLutheranChurchissubstantiallydifferentfromsecularemployment.Churchstaffmustconductthemselvesinamannerthatisconsistentwithandsupportiveofthemission,visionandpurposeoftheChurch.Theirpublicbehaviormustnotviolatethefaith,morals,orconductoftheChurch.ThispositiondoesnotrequirethattheemployeebeamemberorattendeeoftheChurch.
SNOWCLOSINGPOLICYIfbadweathermakestraveltoSt.Johntreacherous(snow,ice)adecisiononwhetherornottocancelSundayserviceswillbemadeby6:45a.m.Thecancellationwillbepostedimmediatelyonasmanymediasitesaspossible,includinglocalTVstations,andradiostationsWBAL1090AM,andWRBS1230AM.Ourwebmasterwillalsopostcancellationnewsonthechurchwebsite:www.sjlc.org.Anemailwillbesenttocongregationmemberswhohaveprovidedanemailaddress.Ourstandingpolicyforweekdayorweeknightactivitiesisasfollows:ifschooliscancelledinAnneArundelCounty,alldaytimeandeveningactivitiesarecancelled.Inrareinstances,astormmaycauseapoweroutageatSt.John,meaningnoheat/ACorlights.Inthosecircumstances,ifyoucallthechurchoffice,410-859-0020,andtheansweringmachinedoesnotcomeon,thenthechurchhasnopowerandchurchactivitiesarecancelled.
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