1 CROSSROADS CROSSROADS PASTOR MARY OWENS Shohola, PA 18458 5705597676 website:stjacobishohola.org St Jacobi Lutheran Church 108 Glen Drive Shohola, PA 18458 5705597676 website:stjacobishohola.org email:[email protected]Face book– St Jacobi Service 11am St Mark’s Lutheran Church 149 Scenic Drive Lackawaxen, PA 18435 5706857875 Service 8:15 am Issue 5 Volume 8 Aug 2013 Editor: Grace Criscione Potato Chips A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six pack of root beer and started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.. As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile ever.. When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? He's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!" Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, "dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected." Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace all equally! Have lunch with God.......bring chips. St Mark’s 8:15 am St Jacobi 11 am . Author unknown– from Internet.
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CROSSROADSCROSSROADSPASTORMARY OWENSShohola, PA 18458570-559-7676website:stjacobishohola.org
St Jacobi Lutheran Church108 Glen DriveShohola, PA 18458570-559-7676website:stjacobishohola.orgemail:[email protected] book– St JacobiService 11am
St Mark’s Lutheran Church149 Scenic DriveLackawaxen, PA 18435570-685-7875Service 8:15 am
Issue 5 Volume 8 Aug 2013Editor: Grace Criscione
Potato Chips
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where
God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-
pack of root beer and started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was
sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him
and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer
when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some
chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.
His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he
offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a
word..
As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he
got up to leave;; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned
around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his
biggest smile ever..
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later,
his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What
did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with
God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what?
He's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home.
His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, "dad,
what did you do today that made you so happy?"
He replied "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before
his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I
expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all
of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives
for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace all equally!
Have lunch with God.......bring chips.
St Mark’s 8:15 am
St Jacobi 11 am
.
Author unknown– from Internet.
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149 Scenic DriveLackawaxen, PA 18435570-685-7875
Sunday Service: 8:15amChurch School: 8:15amPastor Mary Owens:570-559-7676Linda McKay-reporter--email: [email protected]
The joint service will be held at Indian Head Canoe Campgroundson August 18th at 11a.m. Our thanks go out to Diane and TonyBrunofsky for inviting us to hold our service there again this yearamidst the beauty of nature and the River. Please bring a dish toshare. Indian Head Canoe is located on Rt 97 , Barryville, NY.
Books are still available in the social hall if you need some summer reading. LenoreWeisse has been doing a wonderful job of keeping them organized and in alphabeticalorder for easy selection. She is also Keeping the sale open some Sundays after serviceand Mondays in the mornings when she is there quilting. Hardcovers are $1. andpaperbacks are .50 cents each. A wonderful bargain!
St Mark’s is planning a Crafty Flea Market for October 12th. It’s a Saturday and we will be there from
9-3 p.m. Cleaning out your house after the summer, get a table and sell some of those items that are
cluttering up your space. It will be held at the VFW on Rte. 590, Lackawaxen, PA. and if you areinterested call Linda McKay at 685-1998. Tables inside will be $20 dollars, outside under the pavilionthey will be $15. We have about 12 indoor tables available and many outdoors.
If you want to go to an awesome Bar-B-Q see Pete Bassani for tickets to the VFW Annual Rib Bar-B-Q
to be held at the Post on 590, August 11 from 1-4 p.m.
Our Raffle quilt for 2013 is on its way to the quilter but tickets are available already witha photo of the actual quilt so you can see what you are taking a chance on. It is twinsized, the tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
The Mc Kays celebrated the marriage of Linda’s son, Mark to Darlene on Friday,July 12th. They were joined in marriage by a judge at Town Hall in Manhassett,Long Island. Tom and I are very happy for them and wish them many wonderfulyears together.
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108 Glen Drive,Shohola, PA 18458
570-559-7676Sunday Service:11 amChurch School: see you in Sept.Email: [email protected] site: stjacobishohola.orgOn Facebook-St Jacobi
Thank you for your continuing support of this outreach program. Please rememberthe food pantries when you are shopping. We have placed a basket in the narthex ofSt. Jacobi for your contribution.
We will kick off Operation Christmas Child on AUGUST 4TH with Christmas
music and our annual start to the OCC campaign. All donations are welcome
but remember that it must fit into a shoe box and flip flops are the request this
summer. Any and all monetary donations are welcome, checks should be made
out to St. Jacobi Lutheran Church so that we can shop for what we need when
the time comes.
Thank you, Petra
Our annual combined church service (11 am) & picnic will be
Sept 8th at St Jacobi pavilion. All are welcomed. Please bringyourselves, neighbors & friends and if able some food to share.Hot dogs, Hamburg’‛s & drinks will be supplied.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Hannemann’s twin great grandchildren!
The Battle of Minisink, to be held this year at 4 PM on Saturday, July 20 at the Battleground inMinisink Ford.
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St. Jacobi Council Corner
Highlights from the July 16, 2013. Attendees were Pastor Owens, Joe Criscione,Dale Siemers, Ingrid Vogel, Anne R. Rajswasser, Elfriede Galuschak, Chris Protsko,and Nick Luca.
Approved the minutes of the council meeting held June 4th.
Approved the June 2013 Treasurer’s Report.
The JD (Joe Criscione andDale Siemers) Construction Company discussed the con-gregation-approved steeple replacement project. All construction permits have beensecured. Cross is being fabricated. Construction just about ready to proceed. Thanksto Joe and Dale for spearheading this project.
Matt Protsko’s project for St. Jacobi will be accomplished in the spring/summer.Clearing the area by the cross and a sitting area is being planned. Work will be accom-plished after the completion of the township project in the area.
A need exists for new council members. Anyone interested in becoming a councilmember, please contact Pastor Owens or any one of the existing council members. Inaddition, present council members were encouraged to seek out potential councilmembers.
Upcoming Events:
August 4th – Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Christmas in August.
August 17th – Proposing a weekend Vacation Bible School. Plan to include a picnicstyle pot-luck on the 17th. Koinonia will be contacted to see if their facilities can beused on that day. Will conclude with the joint worship with Saint Mark, at IndianHead Canoes on August 18, at 11:00 a.m. service and pot luck lunch. Pastor Owenswill contact parents to support this effort.
September 21 – Shohola Railroad and Historical Society (SRRHS) Pancake Supper, 4p.m. to 7 p.m.
October 5 – Penny Social. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., calling starts at 3:00 p.m.
October 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – SRRHS Tea.
October 19 – Thrivent Breakfast.
December 1 – Christmas Music Fest, 3:00 p.m.
December 15 – German Service, 3:00 p.m.
June 29, 2014 – Visit by Bishop Zeiser.
Next Council Meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2013.
All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
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Pastor Mary Ashley Cobb Chris ProtskoJoe Fischer Brian Becker Katherine O’TooleGeneva Ranker Nancy Rapenski Rev Paul SpohnAlfred Loeser Grace Koehler TQ SmithBarbara Scocossi Margaret Shea Bob GillespieSandra Faro Dennis Faro John WilkensMildred Flaherty Doug Gillespie TomWulforstSue Knoll Edwards Edith Holbert Lynn SalvatiJoe Carver Bud Haupt Keith BlautEd Grotecloss Jane Neuviller Joy StebbinsJanice Iaccovino Carolyn Loucks Paul KomorovskiMarion Finch Bud Ray Lisa & Tom SmithBarbara Gillespie Magee Hoey Roberta WinklerBianca Aran Erin McCotter Dave FinleyPaul Ludwig Tracy Schoepfer Jim DodgeDonald Colburn Family of Leo Hohmann
E.B. Herling Krischan Vogel
OUR THOUGHTS &
PRAYERS AREWITH...
All Armed ForcesService Men,Women &their families.
1– Randy Nilsen2– Grace Koehler3– Bettina Buchman4– Lois Schmidt7– Addie Salvia8- Steven Gallo18– Braden Kapulka21– Joseph Criscione
2– Liana & Roger VanTuyl
5– Randy & Pastor Ed Nilsen
13– Lois & Al Schmidt
Please contact me, Grace Criscione, if you wish to add and/or keep the name of your loved oneon the prayer list. I can be reached at 845 856 8912, or email: [email protected][email protected]. Thank you in advance for your co-‐operation with keeping this list current.
Let me know if you would like a birthday, anniversary or important date listed.
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2013 SAVE THESE DATESJuly 20th– Pond Eddy United Methodist Church Crafts Fair (see pg8)
AUG 4th– Operation Christmas Child Christmas in August St JacobiAug 10th PEUMC Chicken BBQ (see pg 8)Aug 18th- Joint service & Picnic 11am Indian Head Canoe, Rt .97 N, Barryville, NYAug 24th– PEUMC yard sale( see pg 8)Sept 4th–St Jacobi Ladies aid meeting - 1 pmSept 8 – St Jacobi Joint service with St. Mark’s followed by pot luck picnic
lunch. 11am. @ St Jacobi pavilionSept 21st-SRRHS Pancake Supper 4-7 pmOct 2nd- St Jacobi Ladies Aid Meeting 1 pmOct 5th - Penny Social doors open at 2 pm, call 3pm.St Jacobi Social HallOct 12th– SRRHS Tea Party 10 am to 2 pmOct 19th– Thrivent Members BreakfastNov 6th-St Jacobi Ladies Aid Meeting 1 pmDec 1st, Music Fest, St Jacobi 3pmDec 14th -St J Ladies Aid Christmas Party 12 noonDec 15th– German Service St Jacobi
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June 29, 2014– Bishop ZeiserPEUMC– Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, Pond Eddy ,NY
Contact Grace @ [email protected] if you want your activity placed in the
Pond Eddy Methodist , Pond Eddy, NYthe food pantry on every other Thursday, starting 7/25th and every other Thursday from that;; from 10am to12pm. If people need to call they can call either the church 845-856-1129 or Theresa @ 845-977-6399.
Good News Food Pantry ~~ St Lukes Center, Greeley PA.The Good Cheer Food Pantry is open on the first Sunday of each month from10:30 – 11:30 AM. To be an eligible client of the Good Cheer Food Pantry, clients mustlive in our community; bring in proof of residency and proof of income information.
"A great big thank you from Pond Eddy United Methodist Church for your gifts to the Pond Eddy FoodPantry. St. Jacobi is so faithful with your support and that helps us help more people in ourcommunities." Thank you and may God bless you for your generosity.
Love, Pastor Nancy and Food Pantry Co-ordinator, Theresa Sanders.
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Many thanks to Geneva Ranker for donating herartwork ,which has been made into note cards. They arebeing sold at St Jacobi. Please see Linda Moret or GraceCriscione if you are interested in purchasing these cards(5 for $5).Proceeds will be donated to our youth activities.
Thank you to all those who have purchased these cards.So far $90.00 have been collected for the youth for theirsummer activities.
10 reasons to attend church
1. To have fellowship with the crucified and risen Christ.
2. To worship.
3. To be forgiven.
4. To hear the voice of God.
5. To grow in the knowledge of the Bible, God’s Word.
6. To feed your soul.
7. To be prayed for.
8. To be loved and encouraged.
9. To love and encourage your fellow Christians.
10. To promote the Gospel.
—Dr. Richard P. Bucher
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WwIiıLlLl YyOoUu BbEe Aa HhEeLlPpEeRr?
This is July, a time when many are on vacation. The work of the church, however,
goes on. It must. God and the Church do not go on hiatus.
So what needs to be remembered? Stewardship, for one thing. Reminding everyone
that the bills also come in the summer, the church staff members need their
salaries, the homeless still need to be fed, missionaries are still in the field, etc.
The church must depend on each member doing his or her part on a regular basis.
That is our responsibility and our privilege.
We must also carry on our stewardship of service: lining up teachers for Sunday
school, finding volunteers for the nursery, ushers for worship services, recruiting
greeters, kitchen workers, counselors for summer camps, youth counselors, people
to help build Habitat for Humanity homes, etc. We need talented people to help
freshen up our church newsletter, people to work on special events such as the
church picnic, a music festival and religious dramas.
The bottom line is this: Helpers are always needed. Helpers are always wanted.
Helpers are always special and greatly appreciated. Will you please be a helper?
The first Audition/Rehearsal for the Town of Highland Plus - Choraleerswill be Monday, Aug. 5th @ 7:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Center inEldred. (on Route 55 above the High School) "With the highest of alldue respect, only those who can sing on key will be selected."Whew! The "plus" means that other Townships will be accepted becauseI've heard that other people would like to join.We're going to be practicing for a combined concert with the NACL in Highland Lake for nextAugust . Contact: Rev. Linda Bohs, ( 845-557-8210) Eldred United Methodist church, Eldred, NYfor more information.
From Pond Eddy Methodist Church, Pond Eddy , N.Y.Pond Eddy Craft Fair at the Lumberland Town Hall and Pavilion inGlen Spey, Saturday July 20th, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Many different vendors,all new items...
Chicken B-B-Q sponsored by the PEUMC under the Pavilion in Glen Spey, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday,August 10th. Tickets Adults $12.00 Children $6.00
Pond Eddy UMC is having a Community Wide Yard Sale on the church/parsonage grounds inPond Eddy on August 24th - 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
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July 16, 2013
Report from Synod Meeting
We arrived Friday afternoon, Due to work schedule.
The first activity we went to was the dinner at Bear Creek Camp, It was a catered dinner, and the food wasgreat and also the fellowship between the participants and campers made the activity a great evening. After dinnerthere was an evening service led by the Bishop.
On Saturday morning we arrived for the elections and the general meeting. The new board only had one posi-tion which had to be voted on the vote was completed very fast.
Many of the Synod programs were presented and reports were filed and most of the business was presentedand passed. The biggest and longest discussion was on Pastor and Church employees pay and medical compensation.All the discussion was on wording of the document it did pass with many revisions and amendments. This was for the2014 year.
The afternoon included more discussions on pending business Items. The meeting closed with an afternoonservice and best wishes for a safe trip home.
There were exhibits and the support groups within the region and the National ELA groups. I will prepare areport on these groups at a later date. Many helped me understand all the mail and funding requests we have gottenover the year.
In general it was a great experience and we were welcome with open arms. Reports and minutes should beavailable on the Synod website.
Respectfully Submitted
Bruce and Anne Rajswasser
Matthew Prostko is therecipient of St Jacobi
Scholarship for this year.
Matt will be attendingLock Haven this fall.
God’s Blessing to
Matthew!
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2013Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2St Marks-AA7:30pm
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4St Mks 8:15
StJ 11amSt Lukes foodpantry
5 6St MksQuilting/Sewing class9-12
7Quilting 9AMStMarks
St Marks-AA7:30pm
8 9St Marks-AA7:30pm
10ChickenBBQ PEUMC– 4-7 pmGlen Spey,NY
11St Mks 8:15
StJ 11am
12Lion’s Clubmeeting
7 pm
13St MksQuilting/Sewing class9-12
14Quilting 9AMStMarks
St Marks-AA7:30pm
15 16St Marks-AA7:30pm
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18 SERVICE& PICNIC –11AM IndianHead Canoe,Rt 97,Barryville, NY
19 20St MksQuilting/Sewing class9-12
21Quilting 9AMStMarks
St Marks-AA7:30pm
22 23St Marks-AA7:30pm
24Flea MktPEUMCPond Eddy, NY
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25St Mks 8:15
StJ 11am
26 27St MksQuilting/Sewing class9-12
28Quilting 9AMStMarks
St Marks-AA7:30pm
29 30St Marks-AA7:30pm
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PEUMC– Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, Pond Eddy, NY
