1 DECEMBER 2016 g{x i|á|àÉÜ g{x i|á|àÉÜ g{x i|á|àÉÜ g{x i|á|àÉÜ Volume 2016 Issue 12 At the beginning of this year, the council met on retreat and came up with 5 goals for 2016. Below is an update: Goal #1 - Focus on unity of congregation in worship planning for 2016. • 12 times per year educational message on worship: We are so grateful to Linda Dohse and the puppet ministry which help share the gospel message to children at both services on the 4 th Sunday of each month. Also Pastor Emily and I have shared information about Holy Communion practices, Confirmation education, differences and similarities of both worship styles, Lent, the Reformation, and Advent. • Acapella music at both services: We enjoyed this group on 5/29 and for the 12/11 Christmas Music Celebration. • Celebrate rituals (blessings/ commissioning) at both services: On the first Sunday of each month we bless the Eucharistic Ministry kits that are used to share communion with our homebound. We also recognized council members, those being confirmed and our new members. • Interchange worship elements while respecting worship styles: During two of our traditional worship services we celebrated communion in the style of the contemporary service. Periodically during some of the contemporary worship services we sang a few more traditional hymns/songs. Goal #2 - Establish plan for the needed and/or aesthetic enhancement of property. • Front lawn – tree removal: Around the Lenten season was when the two large Oak trees were removed and the front lawn was cleaned from the debris that was left. • Replacement decision for front lawn: A group from the tree task force and the property ministry combined efforts to contract with a landscape architect to propose a wonderful welcoming atmosphere. This proposal was accepted by church council. • Identify other property areas which can be improved: All the parking areas on our campus were resurfaced, striped and new handicap spaces were added. Also considering the replacement of tables and chairs in the fellowship hall. Goal #3 - Encourage/ Equip/ Engage Disciples to tell the story of the Good News by living the Christian Life. • Teach a track on Christian Life: Several topics were taught throughout the year—Christian response to mental illness; Stewardship-living a life that counts; The Beatitudes in daily life; Lutheranism 101; Dealing with stress and anxiety; The Advent conspiracy. • Support activities outside Sunday morning (LMM, WELCA, etc.): ongoing support for small group ministries. • Preach sermon series: Lenten series of sermons on Wednesdays and Sunday Advent series on Hope, Peace, Joy & Love. • Help disciples understand Christian Life includes all of life (inside/outside church): this is a continual process. Goal #4 - Discern needs of our members, community partners, and Spartanburg community and develop recommendations for ministries of St. John’s Lutheran church. • Identify needs: Unofficially this was done in preparing for goal #5. Also, health ministry continues to keep in touch with many members through home visits and special Eucharistic ministry visits. • Identify common transitions/ vulnerable periods in life: Unfortunately this was not accomplished during the year, but in preparing goal #5 this will be addressed. • Recommend how to fulfill the identified needs: Again, this turned out to be an influential part of goal #5. Goal #5 - Reestablish Long Range Planning committee to develop a Five year strategic plan by the end of 2016. A group gathered together throughout the year and prayerfully identified several wonderful areas to be addressed during the next 5 years. this plan will be presented to church council this month. I am grateful to the council, staff, and the congregation for working together and seeking God’s guidance to help bring to life many wonderful experiences this year. May God continue to guide and inspire us as we look forward to 2017. Peace, Pastor Mike IN THIS ISSUE: Advent Schedule 6 Altar Flower News 3 Birthdays 11 Calendar 11 Capital Campaign 6 Christmas Music Celebration 7 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 5 Christmas In Action 2 Church Information 12 Committee Meetings 3 Council Corner 3 Financial Report 9 Flower Workshop 2 Gifts of Hope 2 Lunch Bunch Menu 3 Lutheran Men 3 Memorials 3 New Members 4 Pancake Day 2 Pastor's Page 1 Prayer Requests 9 Servers-December 10 Social Ministry Events 7 Soup Kitchen Teams 12 St. Nicholas Day 3 Sunday School Opportunities 5 WELCA 2 Youth Ministry 8
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DECEMBER 2016 g{x i|á|àÉÜg{x i|á|àÉÜg{x i|á|àÉÜg{x i|á|àÉÜ
Volume 2016 Issue 12
At the beginning of this year, the council met on retreat and came up with 5 goals for 2016. Below is an update: Goal #1 - Focus on unity of congregation in worship planning for 2016.
• 12 times per year educational message on worship: We are so grateful to Linda Dohse and the puppet ministry which help share the gospel message to children at both services on the 4th Sunday of each month. Also Pastor Emily and I have shared information about Holy Communion practices, Confirmation education, differences and similarities of both worship styles, Lent, the Reformation, and Advent.
• Acapella music at both services: We enjoyed this group on 5/29 and for the 12/11 Christmas Music Celebration. • Celebrate rituals (blessings/ commissioning) at both services: On the first Sunday of each month we bless the Eucharistic
Ministry kits that are used to share communion with our homebound. We also recognized council members, those being confirmed and our new members.
• Interchange worship elements while respecting worship styles: During two of our traditional worship services we celebrated communion in the style of the contemporary service. Periodically during some of the contemporary worship services we sang a few more traditional hymns/songs.
Goal #2 - Establish plan for the needed and/or aesthetic enhancement of property. • Front lawn – tree removal: Around the Lenten season was when the two large Oak trees were removed and the front lawn
was cleaned from the debris that was left. • Replacement decision for front lawn: A group from the tree task force and the property ministry combined efforts to contract
with a landscape architect to propose a wonderful welcoming atmosphere. This proposal was accepted by church council. • Identify other property areas which can be improved: All the parking areas on our campus were resurfaced, striped and new
handicap spaces were added. Also considering the replacement of tables and chairs in the fellowship hall.
Goal #3 - Encourage/ Equip/ Engage Disciples to tell the story of the Good News by living the Christian Life. • Teach a track on Christian Life: Several topics were taught throughout the year—Christian
response to mental illness; Stewardship-living a life that counts; The Beatitudes in daily life; Lutheranism 101; Dealing with stress and anxiety; The Advent conspiracy.
• Support activities outside Sunday morning (LMM, WELCA, etc.): ongoing support for small group ministries.
• Preach sermon series: Lenten series of sermons on Wednesdays and Sunday Advent series on Hope, Peace, Joy & Love.
• Help disciples understand Christian Life includes all of life (inside/outside church): this is a continual process.
Goal #4 - Discern needs of our members, community partners, and Spartanburg community and develop recommendations for ministries of St. John’s Lutheran church.
• Identify needs: Unofficially this was done in preparing for goal #5. Also, health ministry continues to keep in touch with many members through home visits and special Eucharistic ministry visits.
• Identify common transitions/ vulnerable periods in life: Unfortunately this was not accomplished during the year, but in preparing goal #5 this will be addressed.
• Recommend how to fulfill the identified needs: Again, this turned out to be an influential part of goal #5.
Goal #5 - Reestablish Long Range Planning committee to develop a Five year strategic plan by the end of 2016. A group gathered together throughout the year and prayerfully identified several wonderful areas to be addressed during the next 5 years. this plan will be presented to church council this month.
I am grateful to the council, staff, and the congregation for working together and seeking God’s guidance to help bring to life many wonderful experiences this year. May God continue to guide and inspire us as we look forward to 2017. Peace, Pastor Mike
IN THIS ISSUE: Advent Schedule 6 Altar Flower News 3 Birthdays 11 Calendar 11 Capital Campaign 6 Christmas Music Celebration 7 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 5 Christmas In Action 2 Church Information 12 Committee Meetings 3 Council Corner 3 Financial Report 9 Flower Workshop 2 Gifts of Hope 2 Lunch Bunch Menu 3 Lutheran Men 3 Memorials 3 New Members 4 Pancake Day 2 Pastor's Page 1 Prayer Requests 9 Servers-December 10 Social Ministry Events 7 Soup Kitchen Teams 12 St. Nicholas Day 3 Sunday School Opportunities 5 WELCA 2 Youth Ministry 8
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NEWS of the Women of the ELCANEWS of the Women of the ELCANEWS of the Women of the ELCANEWS of the Women of the ELCA Circle 1 Dec. 06 - Tue - 12pm Christmas Luncheon Circle 2 Dec. 12 - Mon - 2pm Christmas Party at Rachel Wall's home Circle 3 Dec. 13 - Tue - 6:30pm Couples Christmas Party at the home of Linda Turner Circle 4 Dec. TBA Christmas Party - TBA Circle 5 Dec. 03 - Sat - 5pm Christmas Party at the home of Sue Kurz
WELCA Board Christmas Luncheon: December 12th, 12:00pm, at Renato's
Christmas Poinsettias by December 18th - Circle 1
Church Christmas Windows by December 11th - Circle 5
2016 Women of the ELCA Officers Chair Sue Kurz President-Elect Donna Bolt Secretary Alexandra McCormack Treasurer Rachel Wall Mission Committee Chairs Action Kathie McKenzie Growth Deb Lineberger Community Kitty Hagglund
If you have any questions about joining a circle and want to know more about WELCA, please call Kitty Hagglund at 574-0895
Circle 3 will have their Christmas couples party at Linda Turner's home on Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30. St. John’s Flower Arranging WorkshopSt. John’s Flower Arranging WorkshopSt. John’s Flower Arranging WorkshopSt. John’s Flower Arranging Workshop Just in time for the holidays! Join Nan Dempsey and Nan Phillips for our flower arranging workshop on Saturday, December 10Saturday, December 10Saturday, December 10Saturday, December 10thththth————10:0010:0010:0010:00----11:30am11:30am11:30am11:30am. We will explore various aspects of creating arrangements. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED! If you have them, please bring a pair of scissors or clippers with you to the workshop. Contact Nan Dempsey at ([email protected] or 864-582-7784) with any questions.
Attention St John’s Christmas Shoppers! Are you wondering what to buy someone who is extremely blessed and really doesn’t “need” anything? Are you looking for a way to make Christmas less commercial? Gifts of Hope offers you an easy way to take care of
your shopping list. This Lutheran program, sponsored by the South Carolina Synod of the ELCA, is available this Advent season. These gifts give hope to people here in South Carolina and in other parts of the world. This year please do your purchases through the Gifts of Hope website – www.giftsofhopesc.com. and follow the steps below. 1. Review the online Gifts of Hope catalog. 2. Click the “Give a Gift of Hope” button. 3. Select your Gifts of Hope gifts and follow the easy online instructions to pay by credit, debit, or bank draft. If
you feel too uncomfortable using our online portal for a safe and easy payment, please contact Julie Koon for further instructions.
4. Return to www.giftsofhopesc.com to download and print the card to send to the person in whose honor you’re giving this Gift of Hope!
If questions please contact Doug Kurz at 864-256-476-6043.
Young adults from Georgia Southern University Christmas In Action will be working in Spartanburg's Christmas In Action to help the elderly, low-income, and disabled homeowners with safety and home repairs. The group will be staying in our Parish Life Center the week of December 11-17.
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COUNCIL CORNER HIGHLIGHTS
November Council Notes and Congregational Meeting Highlights • 2017 Elected Council Members:
Gil Bulman, Randy Cohen, Connie Linder, Amie Shaver, and youth representative, Logan Conner
• Spending plan was approved. • Updates to the Constitution were approved.
Copies of the changes are in the office to review as needed.
• December events: 3rd St Nicholas Day, 11th Christmas Music Celebration.
• Flower sign-up chart for 2017 goes up this month on the bulletin board near the staff mailboxes.
• Annual reports are due December 9th. • Next Council meeting is December 12th with
election of chairpersons and officers. • Council reps for December are Matt Cutshall
and Steve Grimm. • Council retreat is January 6-8th.
The St. John’s Lutheran Men annual Christmas Party will be held in the Fellowship Hall on December 5th, at
6:30pm. All widows, single ladies, and men with their significant others are invited to attend. Tina Nichols will be preparing a festive holiday meal and it will be a delightful celebration. Entertainment will be provided by Bearcastle Plantation which consists of brothers Andrew and Spud. Andrew is a Chaplain at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. To attend, please sign up on the Lutheran Men Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Ladies who need transportation can contact Walker Stockley at 864-574-4711.
St. Nicholas’ Day is Saturday, December 3rd! Bring some cookies to share and join us at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll start with refreshments and the story of St. Nick. In the spirit of the saint, we’ll decorate St. John’s four Chrismon trees
and prepare cookies for our homebound members. Kids are welcome to help as they are able or to decorate gingerbread houses with some of our youth. We invite you to bring 2 dozen cookies to share and candy to help decorate the gingerbread houses. Come celebrate the season, learn some new things, and prepare our worship space to welcome baby Jesus!
2017 Altar Flowers - What’s Changing & What’s Not . . . a flower opens itself to outgrow its plantedness. . . it yearns to be carried away. (Author Unknown) When was the last time someone surprised you with
flowers? When was the last time you did the surprising? Beginning in January, you will have such an opportunity! In December, the 2017 Flower Chart will be posted across from council mailboxes in the hallway outside the church office. Sign up to honor or memorialize family, friends, saints or others. The cost of donating Altar Flowers has not changed in almost 10 years. The price from the florist remains at $45 for two vases. Beginning in 2017, those who sign up to give the altar flower arrangements are to take the flowers after the 11 o’clock service and “surprise” a friend, neighbor, local business or “carry away” the flowers to enjoy themselves. Professionally printed St. John’s enclosure cards will be provided for use with your delivery. Thank you for your partnership to share beautiful flowers throughout our community.
IN MEMORIAM 2016 Please pray for the family of this loved one
who has passed into life eternal. Marilyn Miller Metz Member of St. John's
NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY LUNCH 12:45PM Please sign up on the board in the Fellowship Hall
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We were delighted to welcome these new members to our St. John's family on Reformation Sunday.
Tommy, Larrah, & Maelie Quarles Tom and Larrah met at Officer Basic Training at Fort Eustis, VA in September 2004. Larrah was actually born in Spartanburg, but moved when she was 2! Tom hails from Stephenville, TX. His first assignment was Colorado Springs and Larrah's was Busan, South Korea. They were married at Garden of the Gods in Colorado in April 2005. Three days later, Larrah had to return to Korea and Tom deployed to Iraq shortly after. They were newlyweds but separated for 11 months! They have lived and visited various places around the world. Tom has served two tours to Iraq and an additional assignment to Kuwait and also had a two year tour to South Korea. Larrah served for 5 years and did a tour to Iraq as well. Their favorite place to date was Taipei, Taiwan! They loved the sights, food and people. God has grown their marriage
and relationship through the years. They were told they would never have children. We were pleasantly surprised (okay, shocked!) when they discovered they were expecting in 2012. Maelie was born March 2013 and has been their greatest blessing. They were equally surprised to learn that a second child was on the way and due in a few short weeks! Tom & Larrah look forward to raising their children at St John's and are open to where God would like their family to serve. They love the St John community and thank you for welcoming they so openly!
Robert & Melissa Wells Robert comes from Florence, SC, and grew up in the Methodist Church, Melanie grew up in Hickory, NC, and is a life long Lutheran. Her family was very active in Music Ministry. Music is still a love for her as she sings with the SC Bach Choir and serves on their board. She also plays flute and piano. She is finishing her Phd at USC, but finds time to play with her much adored Border Collie min, Oreo, and loves to read and travel. Robert's grandfather was a Methodist minister who baptized he and his brothers. His
parents are retired lawyers. Brian also loves music and plays the piano, composes and arranges music, and music theory. He also loves to read but enjoys the creative art of origami, and … roller coasters!
Bryan, Tara, & Chandler Cohen Brian is originally from San Antonio Texas. With parents, Randy & Noreen Cohen in the military has traveled extensively. Tara is from Long Island, New York. She has a deep love for animals and developed her talent for grooming. She and Brian met when he was in New York attending graduate school. He proposed in from of Mickey Mouse in Disneyworld! Taking the opportunity to own a business, they moved south and operate 4 Paws, LLC, a grooming, boarding, and daycare facility on the west side. Shortly after arriving, they were blessed with a baby boy, Chandler. He now rules their hearts and lives! They look forward to growing their faith and connection with God
and teaching their little son to love and trust in the Lord, as they were brought up to do.
Craig T. Brooks We came to know Craig when Boy Scout Troop 5, along with Cubs Scouts, began meeting here at St. John's. Through the last few years we have grown closer to the Scouts and Craig participating in many Social Ministry projects. We are thrilled that Craig has grown spiritually toward St. John's as well, and we welcome him into our worship family. Craig is married to Jennifer Brooks and has a devoted companion in a handsome Boykin Spaniel named, Tilly. They enjoy hiking and exploring together in our area parks.
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Christian Education in Advent will have some great offerings!
Kids Classes Classes for Pre-K through 5th grade are in the hallway below the Fellowship Hall. Our SparkHouse curriculum connects kids with the same stories they’ll hear in worship each week, so that the lessons are more easily learned and remembered. Each class is tailored to its age-level with caring and fun teachers and hands-on learning opportunities.
Confirmation Class for grades 6 through 8 are upstairs, above the staff offices. Pastor Emily will lead this year’s study of the Old Testament and other topics.
High School Students meet in the Youth Room of the Parish Life Center with Corey Carson and Kevin Lageman for discussions about life topics and current videos.
Adult Classes Alpha & Omega, led by Judy Lybrand, meets in L08 (below the sanctuary). This is a thorough and friendly study that walks the whole Bible through chapter by chapter. Fall of 2016 will continue reading through the Psalms. This is an ongoing course that is always welcoming to new participants.
Contemporary Discussions meets in the PLC Senior Room under the aegis of Dick Conn. This lively class seeks to relate current world events to God's Word and enjoys a good conversation and a good cup of coffee. Contemporary Discussions is an ongoing course and there’s always room at the table for one more.
Martin's Table, in the PLC Conference Room, is a multi-generational class is dedicated to providing short-term studies on various topics in the spirit and tradition of teaching, debate, and discussion found at Martin Luther's own table. Many of their sessions this year will be in preparation for 2017’s 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This Advent, Nov. 27-Dec. 28, they’ll be discussing Not a Silent Night, led by Walker Stockley.
Lutheranism 101 will be taught by Pastor Mike in L12, under the sanctuary. This class will cover Lutheran basics, including the essentials of the Lutheran perspective and how it differs from other branches of the Christian tradition. Lutheranism 101 will continue through the Advent season, allowing us to use Luther’s Small Catechism for deeper study.
Living the Christian Life meets in the Downstairs Conference Room, under the sanctuary. This track will rotate by topic and teacher, and seeks to encourage students to think through how their faith impacts their everyday life. Nov. 27-Dec. 18, Doug Kurz and Daryl Jones will lead the class in the Advent Conspiracy, an alternative way of looking at the Advent season and how we celebrate this joyous time.
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The Season of Advent During this season of Advent, different ministries will be highlighted as the Advent candles are lit. Volunteers from those ministries will lead the readings and prayers during the lighting of the Advent candles. November 27. The first Sunday of Advent is for HOPE ... which helps us prepare our hearts for the coming of God’s Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. May we receive God’s light as we hear the words of the prophet Isaiah: “O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!”. WORSHIPSthrough the Word & Sacraments. 9:00 Amie Shaver, Martha Sigmon, Brook Beeksma 11:00 Judy Lybrand, Kathyn Lee, Donna Bolt December 4. The second Sunday of Advent is for PEACE ... as we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and our peace. From Romans we hear: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believingj” SHARESthe Good News of Christ. 9:00 Leslie Conner, Logan Conner, Roberta Mileski 11:00 Jim Milligan, Stephanie Lageman, Cammy Jones December 11. The third Sunday of Advent is for JOY ... as the coming of Jesus, our Savior, draws closer, our joy builds with our anticipation of his birth. From the Book of Isaiah we read the words: “rejoice with joy and singing.” RESPONDSto the needs of others. 9:00 Joann Hoffmeyer, Joanne Kopchik, Alexandra McCormack 11:00 Frances Stockley, Jacquie Maidel, Pat Rubel December 18. The fourth Sunday of Advent is for LOVE ... advent is a time to love as God loved us by always being with us and giving us his most precious gift. ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel’, which means,‘God is with us.’ –Matthew 1:23 SERVESall creation with our God given gifts. 9:00 Bob Lee, Corey Carson, Matt Cutshall 11:00 Steve McKinney, Donna McKinney, Kathie McKenzie
Please help us continue to grow God's work through the ministries of St. John's by participating in the Growing our Future Capital Campaign.
The Campaign is being established to help fund the landscaping project and other facility needs of the Church.
St. John's began in this location in 1948. Since then , we have had several additions and building projects. As our facilities age and deteriorate, upgrades and replacements are needed. We set aside
reserves to handle most of these items but the front landscaping project, along with future upgrades, would reduce these reserves below an
acceptable level.
The goal of Growing Our Future Capital Campaign is to raise $100,000 by Palm Sunday, on April 9, 2017. Half of this goal would need to be raised by January 1st in order to begin groundbreaking in the spring.
Contributions should be designated in the memo portion of your check or enclosed in a labeled envelope. Thank you for prayerfully offering
your financial resources to help make our physical campus be an inviting and welcoming place for sharing God's love to our neighbors.
Growing Our Future Capital Campaign As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, and established in the
faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7
Growing Our Future total to date is: $12,608
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All St. John’s members in 6th through 12th grades are invited to youth events! Questions? Check out our facebook group or talk with Pastor Emily, Rick Sprang, or Roberta Mileski.
Our annual Christmas Party is December 16th at 6pm at the Shackelford’s house! Youth and their families are invited! We always have a good time. Bring a goofy gift (no more than $5) for the gift exchange and a side dish or dessert to share. Chicken fingers and drinks will be provided.
The Shackelford's 571 Moores Crossing Roebuck, SC 29376 What’s Happening in December? December 3 has a lot! Here’s the rundown.
9am: High Schoolers meet in downstairs conference room to plan themes and readings for Youth Sunday
10am: St. Nicholas Day! Help make gingerbread houses, decorate Chrismon trees, and pack goodies for the homebound.
12:30pm, Sunday 12/3 – 1pm, Sunday 12/4: Piedmont Youth Gathering at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Greenville. Plan to do service work outside. Bring overnight stuff (sleeping bag, toothbrush, pj’s), a snack to share, and canned goods for the food bank at LCOS.
December 04: No meeting. $50 deposit due for ski trip February 17-20. December 11: No meeting. Christmas Music Celebration at 3! December 16: Christmas Party at the Shackelford's! December 18: 1-3pm: Christmas Movie Day. Bring a snack to share. December 25 and January 1: No meeting.
November highlights: Stocking the kitchen shelves at The Haven (L) and a Nerf Gun Battle (R).
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Prayer Requests Jim Shaver Nancy Nettles Bob Henderson Paul Foerster Sandra Olson David Frick Jan Porter Lois Ann Hesser Gloria Massey Martin Zschocher Jason Revels Tom Ballard Craig Brooks Brigita Balaram Family and Friends of Members: Chris Hindman, friend of Tanya Hindman Edward Burlew, brother of Maudeen Vest Tim Watson, friend of Jason Revels & wife. Anne Duncan, friend of Dick & Lori Conn Todd Keith, cousin of John & Joanne Kopchik Angela Howard, daughter of John & Joanne Kopchik Mason Fain, grandson of Libby Fain, friend of Kevin Bolin Jeff Harkins, nephew-in-law of Jeff & Andrea Rousey Linda Compton, friend of Betty Bishop Gene Young, father of Linda Dohse Rachel Ross, friend of Jean Spearman Micajah Owens, granddaughter of Jeff & Andrea Rousey Joyce Xu, sister-in-law of Ed & Jacquie Maidel Maxine Towe, mother of Michael & Julia Towe Marjorie Kellogg, sister of Dick Sprang Dana Barker, brother of Lois Ann Hesser Dan Rungo, brother of John Rungo Ellen Niehaus, friend of Marlene Donna McKinnon Galloway, niece of Jack & June Miley Phil Compton, son-in-law of George & Vicki Johnson Members and Friends confined to home or health care: Ruth Wessinger, Pete Brown, Vermelle Kibler, Ruby Horton, Jo Tiner, Paul & Susann Foerster, Betty Walker, Verna Githens, & Marty Lovett. Members and Friends serving in the military: Matthew Thomas, Ryan Dohse, John Newman, Daniel Linder, Jacob Fischer, Chris Brown, Anthony Dylan McCormack, Cynthia Johnson, Dustin Vest, & John Jacobson, Jr. Prayers for our neighbors.
You are invited to send notes and cards to those who are ill and confined. Consult your St. John’s Phone Directory for addresses.
November Attendance Record Worship Average:
9:00 Contemporary – 83
10:00 Christian Education Classes – 83
11:00 Traditional – 163
12:15 Wednesday – 17
YTD General Fund as of October 31, 2016 Budgeted Actual Giving
Expenditures Expenditures to Date $494,427 $473,721 $461,303
YTD Mortgage balance as of October 31,2016 -$738,136 Budgeted Actual Giving
Expenditures Expenditures to Date $100,810 $100,810 $80,883
General Fund and Actual Expenditures includes $18,500 transferred to reserve accounts.
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COUNCIL GREETERS/COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Matt Cutshall & Steve Grimm CD DELIVERY 04 John & Anne Burger 11 Hervie Thomas 18 Harrell Connelly & Betty Yex 25 Dick & Lori Conn
TRADITIONAL SERVICE - NAVE ALTAR GUILD GREETERS - TBU 04 Barbara Thomas & June Miley 04 Kevin & Stephanie Lageman 11 Judy Lybrand & Kitty Hagglund 11 George & Vicki Johnson 18 Brigita Balaram & Judy Drake 18 Jim & Amie Shaver 25 Frances Stockley & Andrea Rousey 25 Pam Bulman & Beth Terrell
CRUCIFER ACOLYTES I ACOLYTE II LECTORS 04 Margo Schriver Matthew Mills Kaitlyn Wells 04 Peg Milligan 11 Connor Gregory Tyler Shelley Carson Homan 11 Harrell Connelly 18 Travis Schriver Emma Hospodar Katelyn Boyd 18 Harrell Connelly 25 Matthew Jones Nathan Shackelford Megan Shackelford 25 Carolyn Shackelford
COFFEE ATTENDANCE RECORDING 04 TBA TBA 11 Circle 5 18 Circle 4 PEW POCKET STUFFER 25 Christmas Day Sue Kurz
ALTAR FLOWERS ALTAR FLOWER DELIVERY 04 Bob & Nan Phillips 04 Linda Ebert & Anne Burger 11 Chris & Erica McCarthy 11 Nayna Hounshell & Anne Burger 18 Jean Spearman 18 Nayna Hounshell & Anne Burger 25 Harrell & Shirley Connelly 25 George & Vicki Johnson
USHERS George Psillas, Judy Psillas, Jeff Walters, John Rungo, Kathie McKenzie
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - PARISH LIFE CENTER ALTAR GUILD REFRESHMENT SET-UP & CLEAN-UP Patty Culbreath & Amie Shaver 04 Towe Audio/Visual 11 Cutshall Steve Grimm, Matt Cutshall, Chris Towe, & Logan Connor 18 Donna Worship Space Preparation 25 Christmas! Patty Culbreath & Allen Mabry Attendance Recording Patty Culbreath & Rick Sprang
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3 9am Youth Planning
Meeting - Downstrs CR 10am St. Nicholas Day 2pm Tienken Service Reception to follow 5pm Circle 5 Christmas
Party at the home of Sue Kurz
4 Advent 2 9am Contemporary 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional 12:30pm Worship &
18 Advent 4 9am Contemporary 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional 3pm Christian Ed.
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20 8:30am Men-A-Plenty 10:30am Staff Meeting 6:30pm Cub Scouts 7pm Boy Scouts NO Zumba
21 No Church activities
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24 Christmas Eve 4pm German Worship 6:30pm Contemporary 10:30pm Traditional
25 Christmas Day No Sunday School 11am
One Worship (Nave – Lessons &
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26 Christmas Holiday
OFFICE CLOSED
27 10:30am Staff Meeting 8:30am Men-A-Plenty NO Zumba
28 No Church activities
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31 New Years Eve No Sunday School on 1/01
12/03 Rebecca Koon Jessi Rodway Megan Shackelford 12/05 Holly Deal Myrta Holt Sabine Klaus Andrew Sigmon
12/06 John Dennis Julie Frick John Jacobson Doug McKenzie 12/07 Al Stresing Carla Wall 12/11 Daryl Jones
12/14 Casey Brown Emma Dingler 12/15 Myron Donna Karen Grimm 12/17 Dennis Harton Vicki Johnson 12/20 Liam Mezger Lauren Pitt
12/21 Doug Kurz Trevor Bertha Kayla Lipscomb 12/22 Brittany Gossett 12/23 Charlie Dickson Beth Terrell 12/25 Glenn Riser, Jr.
12/26 Christin Medley 12/27 Wyatt Nestlen 12/29 Chandler Cohen Lauren Cutshall Stephen McKinney Millie Wyse 12/30 Lori Conn
CHRISTMAS IN ACTION GROUP FROM GEORGIA SOUTHERN IN PARISH LIFE CENTER
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415 S. Pine St. Spartanburg SC 29302 Phone-(864)583-8167/Fax-(864)583-4025 Website: www.stjohns-spartanburg.org
SOUP KITCHEN SERVANT TEAMS St. John’s has teams of persons serving at the Second Presbyterian Soup Kitchen on Fridays from 10:00am until around 12:30pm assisting with food preparation and serving, straightening up food storage, stocking shelves, helping in the “children’s room,” cleaning up, etc. We are in need of more volunteers. If you want to spend a rewarding 2 hours helping prepare food to serve some hungry folks, please contact any of the soup kitchen servants listed below. The Servant Teams serving for June are:
DECEMBER 02 DECEMBER 09 DECEMBER 16 Cheryl Pettis Linda Turner Brenda Ellison
Lori Conn Robin Hunsinger John Dennis Kathie McKenzie Gisela Mezger Ed Maidel Kitty Hagglund Jacquie Maidel Joann Hoffmeyer
OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 9:00AM
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 10:00AM
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES 11:00AM
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
MID-WEEK WEDNESDAY WORSHIP 11:00AM PASTORS' BIBLE STUDY
12:15PM WORSHIP 1:00PM LUNCH
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Congregation Council Serving Through 2016
COREY CARSON, PRESIDENT STEVE GRIMM, COM/TECH MINISTRY JAMIN HUJIK - FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Serving Through 2017 HARRELL CONNELLY - EVANGELISM MINISTRY
LESLIE CONNOR - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY JOANNE KOPCHIK - SECRETARY, HEALTH MINISTRY
ROBERTA MILESKI - YOUTH MINISTRY
Serving Through 2018 TRACEY BISHOP - SOCIAL MINISTRY
MATT CUTSHALL - PROPERTY MINISTRY JANINE WAGNER - WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY
DOUG KURZ, VICE PRESIDENT - STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION: PASTOR MIKE SHACKELFORD C - 864-612-3255 Email: [email protected] 571 Moores Crossing Roebuck SC 29376
PASTOR EMILY EDENFIELD C - 864-498-8558 Email: [email protected] 4304 Meridian River Run Spartanburg SC 29301
FRANKIE DEAL, Trad. Music Director/Organist C - 864-978-7815 Email: [email protected]
MARTIN AIGNER, Chancel Choir Director C - 864-415-0225 Email: [email protected]
CHRIS SIGMON, Contemporary Music Leader C - 864-706-0317 Email: [email protected]
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