ST JACOBI LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Mary Owens ST MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 108 GLEN DRIVE, HC1 Box 1A-286 149 SCENIC DRIVE SHOHOLA PA 18458 Lackawaxen PA 18435 LACKAWAXEN PA 18435 570-559-7676 570-559-7676 570-685- 7875 web site:stjacobishohola.org [email protected]CROSSROADS Sep 2010- Vol. 2 Issue 9 Grace Criscione, Editor The beginnings of Sunday school Englishman Robert Raikes, born in 1735, was a Christian layman who was pained to see unschooled children working six days a week in factories or mines. On Sundays, children roamed the streets, often getting into trouble. Most didn’t know how to read or write and knew nothing about Christ or the church. As Raikes labored to reform England’s prison system, he noticed that many children were imprisoned, stirring him to action on their behalf. He arranged for halls and homes to be used for educational purposes on Sundays, the one day children didn’t have to work. He found volunteers to teach reading, writing and math, as well as the Bible and Christian beliefs. The first Sunday school class was held in July 1780. Amazingly, by 1788 some 250,000 children were attending such schools. This occurred despite some people’s opposition to the education of lower-class children. Countless boys and girls have attended Sunday school classes since then, thanks to Raikes, who brought Christ’s light and love to children around the world. St Jacobi, Shohola, Pa @ 10am & St Mark’s, Lackawaxen PA @8:15am STARTS 9/19/10 ALL CHILDREN ARE
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ST JACOB I LUTHERAN CHURCH Pas to r Ma ry Owens ST MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH108 GLEN DR IVE , HC1 Box 1A -286 149 SCEN IC DR IVESHOHOLA PA 18458 Lackawaxen PA 18435 LACKAWAXEN PA 18435570 -559 -7676 570 -559 -7676 570 -685 -7875web s i t e :s t ja cob i shoho la .o rgs t ja cob icounc i l@yahoo . com
The beginnings of Sunday schoolEnglishman Robert Raikes, born in 1735, was a Christian layman who was pained to see
unschooled children working six days a week in factories or mines. On Sundays, children roamed
the streets, often getting into trouble. Most didn’t know how to read or write and knew nothing
about Christ or the church.
As Raikes labored to reform England’s prison system, he noticed that many children were
imprisoned, stirring him to action on their behalf. He arranged for halls and homes to be used for
educational purposes on Sundays, the one day children didn’t have to work. He found volunteers
to teach reading, writing and math, as well as the Bible and Christian beliefs.
The first Sunday school class was held in July 1780. Amazingly, by 1788 some 250,000
children were attending such schools. This occurred despite some people’s opposition to the
education of lower-class children.
Countless boys and girls have attended Sunday school classes since then, thanks to
Raikes, who brought Christ’s light and love to children around the world.
St Jacobi,Shohola, Pa @ 10am& St Mark’s,Lackawaxen PA@8:15am
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St Mark’s Lutheran Church149 Scenic DriveLackawaxen, PA 18435570-685-7875Sunday Service: 8:15amChurch School: 8:15amPastor Mary Owens: 570-559-7676Linda McKay-reporter-- email: [email protected]
Welcome home to Lenore Weisse and John Cooney have returned from their cruiseto Mexico and also from remaining in Florida for an additional week. We are glad tohave them back.
Faith, fellowship & good food are the perfect combination for a wonderful
day with good friends.
Thank you to all who came & made this picnic another joyful occasion…...
The St. Mark church council meets the first Monday of the monthat 7:30 PM in the social hall. All are welcome to attend.
Monique & familyvisiting from Georgia-
ST JACOBI LUTHERAN CHURCH108 Glen DriveShohola, PA 18458570-559-7676Sunday Service: 11 am//Church School: 10amEmail: [email protected] site: stjacobishohola.orgPastor Owens: 570-559-7676
month.Please contact us with anychange of address, email orphone #. Thank you!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD was celebrated on July 25th. Christmas carols were sung& Petra Kluge gave a wonderful presentation of what good work this organization does to spread theword of Jesus to those who have never heard of him. From now till November donations are acceptedalong with Adult shoe boxes or plastic boxes. All supplies from last year were used, any items will beappreciated. Crayons, pencils, washcloths, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes , toys & hard candies. Alarge jar is placed on the organ for change donations. Please remember these children whenshopping.
Members of Bethany Lutheran church from Bethel Park, PA, who do outreachto rural congregations came to the area to do jobs that helped our church. Pewsand the Altar were polished with Murphy Oil soap, the candle sticks & socialhall floor were cleaned. Some of the picnic tables & benches were stained, stepsto the pavilion were stained, the front railing were scraped. This wonderfulgroup of people from all ages, stayed at Camp Koinonia. The also did many jobsat St Mark’s.
FREE!! FREE!!For your fall reading pleasure– come to St Jacobi church office & bringhome a book or two. There are also some VCR tapes. Just sign them out-Various topics-
Church Co-coordinators for Sept are:5– Ingrid Vogel12– Chris Protsko19– Joe Criscione26– Friztie GaluschukOn the job training is available, rewards are terrific+
St. JacobiCOUNCIL CORNERHighlights from the August 2010, meeting.
Highlights from the August 2010, meeting. Attendees were Pastor Owens, Joe Criscione,Grace Criscione, Ingrid Vogel, Dale Siemers, Dotty Luca, Chris Protsko, Dennis Mc Cullough, andNick Luca.
Approved the minutes of the council meeting held July 6, 2010.Approved the July 2010 Treasurer’s Report.
St. Jacobi web address is www.stjacobishohola.org . It is encouraged that members visit the siteand offer their comments/suggestions for improvements. It is also requested that the council memberssubmit items they would like to see on the web site.
New e-mail address for St. Jacobi is [email protected]. A continued reminder toplease direct all e-mails to this new address since the old e-mail address no longer exists.
Grace Criscione and Pastor Owens were once again recognized for continued efforts to producea great NEWSLETTER. A reminder to all that Grace Criscione is to be contacted with any input for theNEWSLETTER prior to the 15th of the month.
Updating of our membership list is in progress. Thanks to Grace for leading this effort.On August 3, 2010 we were visited by a church work group from Pittsburgh. Our resident Gen-
eral Contractor, Joe Criscione, led the group in their activities. We are grateful to the Pittsburgh volun-teers who did so much work for us that day. Thank you and God bless all of you.
A meeting will be held August 11, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of completing the plansfor Vacation Bible School and Bishop Zeiser’s visit.
St. Jacobi set up a sausage and pepper hero stand in the Barryville River Road Fair July 10th.Thanks to all who were involved in this successful activity.
Vacation Bible School will be held from August 16 to August 20, with a Youth Concert beingheld at St. Jacobi on August 21st.
Bishop Zeiser is scheduled to visit our area August 22, 2010. Bishop Zeiser is expected topreach at all three churches with a luncheon to follow at St. Jacobi. Please plan to attend.
Joy Carol will conduct a “Workshop” on September 11 and will be guest speaker at service onSeptember 12.
Combined church service and picnic is being planned for Sunday, September 12.Sunday School is scheduled to resume September 19, 2010.Sheila Derry, Thrivent Representative, will conduct a presentation on Identity Theft, on Septem-
ber 25, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the social hall. All are welcomed.The Music Fest is being planned for Sunday, December 5, at 3:00 p.m. Snow date is Wednes-
day, December 8, at 7:00 p.m.The German Service is being planned for Sunday, December 19, at 3:00 p.m.
Next meeting, Tuesday, Sept 7, 2010.All Welcomed
GOD FIRST, FAMILY NEXT, SELF LAST– good words to live by.
Joyce Brooks Joe Fischer Brian Becker
Florence Ross Muriel Gavoille Katherine O’Toole
Rev Paul Spohn Bobby Lees William Koehler
Douglas Owens Douglas Owens Walter Prigge
Richard Hoffer Barbara Scocossi Margaret Shea
Bob Gillespie Dottie Myers Lynn Salvati
Sandra Faro Doug Gillespie John Knoll
Sue Knoll Edwards Lois Schmidt Ashley Cobb
Al Schmidt Joe Connor Edith Holbert
Joe Carver Honey & Bud Haupt Keith Blaut
Bertha Bassani Richard Protsko Jr. John Gramsety
Janice Iaccovino Christian Brown Gene Martin
Linda Mc Kay Family of Barbara Weinder Family of Joe Fackelman
Family Rutherford Betsch Family of Manfred Kluge Family of Barbara Davis
Family of George Resins Paul Komorowski George Meyn
Debbie Messenger Scott Handle
OUR THOUGHTS &PRAYERS ARE WITH...
All Armed Forces
Service Men &Women
SPC Craig Ellefsen (serving in Iraq)
Benjamin Gullet (serving in Afganistan)
Morgan Fruchtnicht (serving in Iraq)
Tyler King (serving in Iraq)
Michael Lobisch (serving in Iraq)
September12 - Pastor Mary Owens20– Dotty Luca
9/22 - Johan & Brian Kapulka
Please contact Grace, if you would like someone addedto our prayer list, Birthday, Anniversaryor important date posted in the newsletter.
If you would like to receive the newsletter by email, please contact Grace byemail: [email protected]— home phone 845-856-8912Or any member of your council.This will help defray the cost of printing, ink, paper & postage. Thank you.
+When you need strength ASAP…..always say a prayer+
Sept 11—Joy Carol will be conducting a workshop on Sept 11, 2010 at St
Jacobi social hall. Registration begins at 9Aam– Lunch & refreshments will
be served. Pre– registration is suggested.
Visit her website: http://www.joycarol.com–
see more info in this newsletter. Open to all.
Sept 12– Joint picnic @ St Jacobi Pavilion withSt Mark’s–come & join In thisfellowship. 11am– service –food &fellowship to follow.
Bring your family & friends!
(ps. It’s Pastor Mary’s Birthday)
Sept 19th– 3pm– Eldred United Methodist Church International Day to
Pray for Peace.
Sept 25– 10 a.m. Identity Theft workshop given by Sheila Derry,
Thrivent Rep at St Jacobi Social hall. Refreshment will be served. Open to
all members of the community. Please, preregistration is suggested. See
article in this newsletter.
Sept 29th7pm Blue Service at St Ann’s, Shohola honoring policemen, fireman,
EMT’s & all service personal.
Oct 9th Hawley United Methodist Church, Hawley Pa– Diana Butler Bass work
shop– for an inclusive & transformative vision of Christianity, 9– 4pm.
Oct 16– Ladies Aid Penny Social
Join us for church-St Mark’s 8:15 amSt Jacobi-11 am
Pond Eddy Methodist Food Pantry is open on Saturdays from 10 toNoon. Theresa Sanders is in charge and will deliver groceries to people if theydon't have a car. The church phone #845 8561129.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri SatGreen St JBlue- St M
1St Mark’sQuilting 9AM
7:30 AA St M
2 3
St Mks-AA7:30pm
4Food PantryPE Meth church10am –12pm
5St Mk’s 8:15am StJacobi– 11am
St Mks-AA 730pm
6 St Mrks Council7:30p
7St MarksQuilting/Sewing class9-12St J–Council 7p
8St Mark’sQuilting 9AM
St J Ladiesaid 1pm
7:30 AA St M
9 10
St Marks-AA7:30pm
11 JOY CARROLWORKSHOP ST JSOCIAL HALL9AMFood PantryPond Eddy Methchurch 10am–12pm
25– IDENTIFYTHEFTWORKSHPOP1OAMSt J social hallFood PantryPond Eddy Methchurch 10am–12pm
226St Mk’s 8:15amSt Jacobi– 11am
St Mks-AA7:30pm
27 28St MarksQuilting/Sewing class9-12
29St Mark’sQuilting 9AM
St Marks-AA7:30pm
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SPIRITUALITY, HEALING, AND WHOLENESSPresent day living is stressful, impersonal, fragmented, and at times violent -often causing us to feel threatened and afraid. Every one of us has been"wounded" in some way, and most of us want to be "healed," to have peace ofmind and a more whole way of being in the world. Being whole involves the total-ity of our being: our spirits, bodies, minds, emotions and even our social context.If we go through a process of "healing," we can move toward becoming the per-son we are meant to be at every stage of our living. This workshop explores theeffects of our beliefs and practices on our health, our healing, and our wholeness.Topics include new definitions of "healing," what is involved in living life fully, and
how to have a more restorative and peaceful life. We will consider such questions as "What isthe connection between spirituality and healing?" and "What is the role of storytelling, rituals,and celebrations in our healing and in our living life more fully?"
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Joy CarolJoy Carol is an author, national speaker, spiritual director, workshop and retreat leader
at seminaries, medical schools, retreat centers, schools and other locations. Her recent booksinclude The Fabric of Friendship, Journeys of Courage, Towers of Hope: Stories to Help UsHeal (Ave Maria Press, USA) and Finding Courage (Veritas Publications, Ireland). Over thelast 30 years, Joy has been an educator (the Outstanding Young Educator of the USA),counselor, women in development specialist and manager of international developmentprograms. She has lived and worked in the developing world for organizations such as theFord Foundation, the United Nations Development Programmed, Save the Children, and ChildFund (formerly Christian Children's Fund). Joy holds an honorary doctorate in Humane Lettersfrom Nebraska Wesleyan University, master's degrees in Spiritual Direction from the GeneralTheological Seminary of the Episcopal Church and in counseling psychology from theUniversity of Maryland. She has done graduate studies in Asian Affairs, women anddevelopment, and management at Scarritt College, New York University, and HarvardUniversity.
Fifteen years ago Joy had three close encounters with death and has since dedicatedher life to spirituality and healing. She is a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Habitat forHumanity, the Broadway Soup Kitchen, and Central Park Conservancy. She has been trainedand is experienced in trauma counseling, grief and bereavement counseling, hospice work,and healing techniques.Website: www.joycarol.comOpen to all! Women & Men– Sat Sept 11th at St Jacobi- Registration 9-9:30amSession 1– 9:30-10:45—Opening Worship Service &
Getting Acquainted & Opening Ourselves to God‛s Spiritual GiftsBreak 10:45– 11 am
Session 2-11 am to Noon– Spirituality, Health HealingLunch 12:15 to 1pm
Restoring our Souls 1– 1:30pm– Resting Pondering Walking IntegratingSession 3: 1:30—2:30pm– Using Our Spiritual Gifts in the World
Break 2:30-2:45pSession 4: 2:45-4pm– Wrap-up Session, Prayers, Closing Worship Service
There is NO charge for this workshop.Please register by email: [email protected] or call: 570-559-7676leave message or contact any council member.There will be a free will offering for refreshments & lunch.
Joy Carol will be giving a workshopon Sept 11, 2010 at St Jacobi social hall.
Registration 9am– Free to allPre-registration is appreciated call 570-559-7676 or email: stjacobi-
[email protected] mark your calendars to join us for this special event.
Joy will also be guest speaker at our combined Picnic on Sept 12th.For more info on Joy go to
web site: http://www.joycarol.com
All people in the communityare invited to attend.Please tell your friends &
As you may know, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is launching a newcharitable grant program and benefit of membership called Thrivent ChoiceSM.Choice DollarsSM will be designated to some Thrivent Financial members whenthat portion of the program launches this summer. (Thrivent Financial membereligibility will be based on fraternal benefit society product ownership andThrivent Financial volunteer leadership, and helping direct Choice Dollars willbe subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Thrivent ChoiceSM program.)
As always, St Jacobi & St Mark’s Lutheran Church are grateful for yourconsideration when you make charitable giving plans. If you are a ThriventFinancial member who learns you will be eligible to direct Choice DollarsSM(watch your mail for details from Thrivent Financial this summer), we ask youto consider St Jacobi & St Mark’s Lutheran Church as you help direct Thriventfinancials charitable funds.
Mother in need of help!Pr. Owens has encountered a young mother,through her work with Hospice Saint John, who wasdiagnosed during her recent pregnancy with twotypes of thyroid cancer. She has now given birth toa healthy baby and is back at home, with her hus-band, and their three other young children, and willsoon begin radiationtherapy. Pr. Owens is collecting the following itemsfor this mother, and any help you can give would begreatly appreciated: Isomil infant formula withiron (red container, made by Similac: baby is on aspecial formula due to milk allergies),and disposable diapers to fit infants, weighing any-where from 15-25 lbs. Please contact Pr. Owens @570– 559-7676 for more information.
If you need transportation toSt Jacobi church for service or a churchevent please let a council member know. -St Jacobi-office—570-559-7676Council members:Pres Nick Luca, 5705597489Treas:Dotty Luca 5705597489Vice Pres, Joe Criscione 845 856 8912Fin Sect: Petra Kluge // Sect: Fritzes GaluschakDale Siemers 5705597481Christine Protsko, 5705597354Ingrid Vogel, 5705597206
Dennis McCullough, 8458582814
Angel Food Ministries is a non‐profit, non‐denominational organization dedicated to
providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United
States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between At‐
lanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every
month across 44 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has
spread the good news of the gospel of Christ through salvation tracts that are placed in
each food order.
For more info: call Eldred United Methodist Church‐845‐557‐8210 or
Central United Meth. Church, Honesdale, PA 570‐251‐7717
