Sunday, September 13 8:00 a.m. Inside 9:30 a.m. Chapel in the Woods 10:30 a.m. Special Congregation Meeting— Construction Update Sunday, September 20 Fall Worship Schedule Begins “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday! Workcamp Sharing Sunday! 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship Join the 2015 Workcamp mission team on Sunday, September 20 at both services as they lead worship, share stories, pictures, and music from their time serving in Scranton, PA this summer. 9:15 a.m. “God’s Work. Our Hands.” All ages are encouraged to join together for this hour! (The “old” rally day, but with intergenerational service projects.) In the spirit of service we will have a variety of projects for all ages. The projects will involve pansies, painting, and card making. The Workcamp team will also be around sharing more pictures and stories during this Sunday school hour. Food will be served. Sunday, September 27 Sunday School Begins 9:15 a.m. for ages 3-Adult. 3 year olds – 5 th Grade: Meet Upstairs 6 th – 8 th Grade: Confirmation Class (Classroom behind the stage) 9 th Grade – College Age: Meet Upstairs Adult Bible Class: To be announced. September 2015 Fall Schedule A Message from Pastor Kristin Volume 20 To sing the Praises of God, to Live the Grace of Jesus, to Share the Gift of the Spirit. Issue 7 CONTENT Birthdays..................... 7 Church Calendar ......... 7 Council Member List .. 11 Financial Report.......... 11 Prayer List................... 8 Thanks/Notes .............. 9 What’s Happening ...... 2 Worship Leaders ......... 8 Youth News ................ 3 Fall is always an exciting time at church as we resume our “regularly scheduled programming” that has taken a break over the summer. It is even more exciting as we see the new entry way getting closer to completion each day! If you haven’t seen the new construction turn to page 4 to see how the project is coming along! It is so exciting! As this new construction is visible from the outside, there is also plaster repair and painting being done in the sanctuary! The latest construction update is that our project should be completed by October 9, but there will still be some odds and ends to complete after that date. We will also need to have the organ pipes reinstalled as we had them safely stored during construction. We are currently trying to secure a date for the dedication and information will be going out soon about that exciting event! Praise God! Keep reading to hear about “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday on September 20 th and much more! God’s Peace – Pastor Kristin Dubsky
Transcript
Sunday, September 13 8:00 a.m. Inside
9:30 a.m. Chapel in the Woods
10:30 a.m. Special Congregation Meeting—
Construction Update
Sunday, September 20 Fall Worship Schedule Begins
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday!
Workcamp Sharing Sunday!
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Worship
Join the 2015 Workcamp mission team on Sunday,
September 20 at both services as they lead worship, share
stories, pictures, and music from their time serving in
Scranton, PA this summer.
9:15 a.m.
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” All ages are encouraged to join together for this hour! (The
“old” rally day, but with intergenerational service projects.)
In the spirit of service we will have a variety of projects for
all ages. The projects will involve pansies, painting, and
card making. The Workcamp team will also be around
sharing more pictures and stories during this Sunday
school hour. Food will be served.
Sunday, September 27 Sunday School Begins
9:15 a.m. for ages 3-Adult.
3 year olds – 5th Grade: Meet Upstairs
6th – 8th Grade: Confirmation Class (Classroom behind the
stage)
9th Grade – College Age: Meet Upstairs
Adult Bible Class: To be announced.
September 2015
Fall Schedule A Message from Pastor Kristin
Volume 20 To sing the Praises of God, to Live the Grace of Jesus, to Share the Gift of the Spirit. Issue 7
CONTENT Birthdays ..................... 7
Church Calendar ......... 7
Council Member List .. 11
Financial Report.......... 11
Prayer List................... 8
Thanks/Notes .............. 9
What’s Happening ...... 2
Worship Leaders ......... 8
Youth News ................ 3
Fall is always an exciting time at church as we resume our “regularly scheduled programming” that has taken a break over
the summer. It is even more exciting as we see the new entry way getting closer to completion each day!
If you haven’t seen the new construction turn to page 4 to see how the project is coming along! It is so exciting! As this new construction is visible from the outside, there is also plaster repair and painting being done in the sanctuary!
The latest construction update is that our project should be completed by October 9, but there will still be some odds and ends to complete after that date. We will also need to have the organ pipes reinstalled as we had them safely stored during construction.
We are currently trying to secure a date for the dedication and information will be going out soon about that exciting event! Praise God!
Keep reading to hear about “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday on September 20th and much more!
God’s Peace –
Pastor Kristin Dubsky
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SUNSHINE CIRCLE. The monthly meeting of the Sunshine Circle will be held Wednesday,
September 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Devotions: Pat Heath; Program: Audrey
Byrd; Hostess: Nancy Dean. Special offering will be toothpaste. All ladies of the church are
invited! Please all Audrey Byrd at 410-848-1995 for more information.
COUNTERS! There will be a meeting for the counting committee on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. This is a meeting to go over the counting procedures for anyone who is new to the committee or as a refresher for anyone who has helped before. If you have any questions please contact Janet or Darry Gross.
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH. The Christian Outreach Committee will meet on Sunday,
September 13 after the 10:30 a.m. worship service in the Fellowship Hall. Please try to attend this meeting. The agenda will be 2015 budget, 2015 Lenten and Easter offerings and planning events for fall, 2015 and winter and spring 2016. for more information please contact Linda Sterner at 410-848-2659 or [email protected]
CHRISTIAN SINGLES. Christian Singles will meet on Friday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a covered dish, something to share with the group, a food item for Carroll County Food Sunday and a friend. All adults singles are invited for an evening of fun and Christian fellowship.
THE SHEPHERD’S STAFF NEWSLETTER TEAM will assemble the newsletter from October 13-15 (Tuesday through Thursday, although Thursday is only if
necessary) from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
SOUP KITCHEN. St. John’s Soup Kitchen will work at the Shepherd’s Table on Friday,
October 16 and Friday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church. If you would like to share your time and talents to help God’s people in need, please contact Linda Sterner at 410-848-2659 or at [email protected]. Prep day at St. John’s will be Thursday,
October 15 and Friday, December 3 starting at 1:30 p.m.
HAPPENING AROUND THE CHURCH
MEN OF THE CONGREGATIONMEN OF THE CONGREGATIONMEN OF THE CONGREGATIONMEN OF THE CONGREGATION
News from the Men of the Congregation
The September meeting of the Men of the Congregation is scheduled for Saturday, September
12, at 8:00 a.m. It will be held at the Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren, unless otherwise announced. All are welcome to join for breakfast, fellowship and devotions. The Fall Meeting of the Men of the Westminster Conference will be held in October. Detailed information about the event will be coming soon, and will be published in the October newsletter, the Friday “EHello” email and in the bulletin announcements. The Men of the Congregation generally meet on the second Saturday of each month unless otherwise announced. Further information about the group can be obtained by contacting Dennis Kniss ([email protected]) or John Bucacink ([email protected]).
CHOIR RESUMES! Wednesday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m.
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Chill @ Church – Friday, September 4 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. 6th –12th grade youth are invited to join Pastor Kristin and Ms. Genny at church for a fun night of games, food, and fun! (You are welcome to bring a friend!) Please bring $5 for pizza and a snack or drink to share. It would be helpful (for ordering pizza) if you let us know by Thursday, September 3 if you plan to attend. If you forget to let us know, just show up! Text or email Pastor Kristin at 410-299-4853 or [email protected] or Ms. Genny at 443-789-3913 or [email protected].
Rise Up Together: The Tour – Rachel Kurtz, AGAPE, Joe Davis – Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York, PA. Tickets are $10. Please give $10 to Pastor Kristin or Ms. Genny by Sunday, September 13 if you plan to attend. Check out their music if you haven’t heard it before!
Virginia Beach, VA - Workcamp 2016! All current 8th-12th grade youth are welcome to attend Workcamp next
summer in Virginia Beach, VA, June 26-July 2. Mark your calendars now and start practicing wearing those work gloves! Sign up for this with a $50 deposit due by Sunday, October 11 given to Ms. Genny or Pastor Kristin. Our goal will be to fundraise the rest of the money needed, but if we don’t cover it all in fundraising, the total cost will not be more than $150/person. (If you register for this trip you do agree to help with our many fundraisers throughout the year.) If you have questions about Workcamp please talk to Ms. Genny, Mr. Jimmy, Pastor Kristin or any youth who have attended in the past. Mar-Lu-Ridge Confirmation Retreat – November 20-22. Our confirmation youth will attend this annual retreat where we continue to learn about God’s love and grace in our lives. Details will be coming soon. YouthQuake Middle School Retreat – January 15-17, 2016. This event is held at the Hunt Valley Marriott. It is filled with music, fun, learning and praising God! Watch for details!
“RoadTrip” High School Retreat – January 22-24, 2016.
Mark your calendars now and watch for the details.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEWS! CHILL
RISE UP
2016
LOVE
& GRACE ROAD TRIP
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St. John’s in Pictures … St. John’s in Pictures … St. John’s in Pictures … St. John’s in Pictures … Construction!Construction!Construction!Construction!
Narthex
Construction and
the painting of the
sanctuary
continue...
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Celebration!Celebration!Celebration!Celebration!
Celebration of Ministry at Cascade
Lake on July 12, 2015. (Pastor’s five year
anniversary at St. John’s and
her 15 year ordination anniversary.)
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St. John’s in Pictures … St. John’s in Pictures … St. John’s in Pictures … St. John’s in Pictures …
———— St. John’s Member Obituaries St. John’s Member Obituaries St. John’s Member Obituaries St. John’s Member Obituaries ———— Carl DeWitt Harris, 87, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 peacefully at
home.
Regina M. Linder died on August 4, 2015. Funeral services were held on
Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the Haight Funeral Home. Interment
Rummage Sale Friday, October 2 and Saturday October 3
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
September
1 Xander LeDuc
2 Seth Moklak
3 Karen Reinhold
5 Donald Heath
8 Victoria Barber
8 Rebecca Sisler
10 Zadie Brehm
11 Steven Parsley
12 Amber Blubaugh
12 Della Dell
12 Rose Frebertshauser
13 Bobbi Corun
16 Pastor Joe Lettrich
20 Daniel Over, Jr.
20 Keith Reed, Jr.
21 Kevin Mapp
21 Robert Mapp
21 Craig Peregoy
21 Caroline Schindler
21 Sarah Weisse
22 Stephanie Dean
22 Charles Zincon
22 Robert Bitzel
25 Bonnie Konsen
25 Matthew Leister
26 Leeann Brothers
26 Britney Brothers
27 Pamela Dodson
29 Tate Gavin
30 Bradley Maempel
If you know of a St. John’s member whose birthday we missed above, please let us know at the office!
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale Drop-off and Set-Up
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SEPTEMBER 2015 WORSHIP LEADER CALENDAR
DATE SERVICE ASSISTING
MINISTER LECTOR ACOLYTE GREETERS
NURSERY
(10:30 A.M.)
USHERS/
OFFERING
(LATE
SERVICE)
COUNT TEAM
09/06
8:00 a.m. Doris Zepp Doris Zepp Lois & Larry
Bankert
Dennis
Kniss
Linda Sterner
Stewart Sterner
Dale Miller 9:30 a.m. Pat Heath Don Heath
Holly and
Michael
Grothe
09/13
8:00 a.m. Jeanne Joiner Jeanne Joiner Stacy & Larry
Huber
Barbara
and
Richard
Smith
Christine
Brehm
Pat Brehm
Holly Grothe
9:30 a.m. Amber
Blubaugh Lori Bucacink
Barbara and
Richard Smith
09/20
8:00 a.m.
Youth and
Workcamp
Youth and
Workcamp
Youth and
Workcamp
Nancy &
Bill
Squires
Joan Phillips
Jean Seitz
Ken Seitz 10:30 a.m.
Jackie and
Olivia
Leister
09/27
8:00 a.m. Jimmy Bean Jimmy Bean Phyllis and Jim
Menchey
Brian
Leister
Roxanne Sabo
Sarah LeDuc
Paul LeDuc 10:30 a.m. Jack Joiner Karen Siegman Olivia
Leister Audrey Byrd
Melanie
Martindale
For the month of September the Altar Guild is Dale Miller (8:00 a.m.) and Gloria Kniss (late service).
Youth
Workcamp
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERSKEEP IN YOUR PRAYERSKEEP IN YOUR PRAYERSKEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS PRAY. MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S: Jacob Armacost, Gloria Barnes, Dave & Loretta Basler, Bob Blauvelt, Frank Blauvelt, Amber Blubaugh, John & Betty Boone, Bob Braman, Charles & Zadie Brehm, Bobbi Corun, Beverly Dutterer, Eileen Gill, the family of Carl Harris, Donald & Pat Heath, Nancy and Harry Jones, Betty Knisley, Paul LeDuc, family of Jean Linder, Edith Linthicum, Nancy & Karl Reichlin, Muriel Sabo, Adelaide Sies, Richard Smith, Craig Spicer, Emily Van Horn, and Charles Zincon. FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN’S: Family of Bob Ambrose, Carole Arrieto, family of John Beilfuss, Ronald Boone, the Boone family, the Bordenski family, Congregations of the Delaware/Maryland Synod, family of Renee Callahan, Chad Carey family, Jim Coolsen, Ashley and Andrew Davis, Sarah Egan, Craig & Debbi Feaser, Nancy Ferster, Jenn Freed and family Peggy Forbes, Butch Gerringer, Seth Goldsmith, Matthew Gordon, Gary & Lee Gray, Chuck Gyory, Marilyn Habicht, Mark Habicht, Natalie Halpin, Jeremiah Harlan, Ellwood Hawes, Sr., Governor Larry Hogan, Nancy Hollingsworth , Paula Holmes, Eila Howe, Family of Audrey Johnson, Ian Jordan, Gerri and Don
Kadonoff, Dennis Keirle, Marty & Harriett Keirle, Catherine Keller, Mamie Koontz, the Jim Kroneberger Family, Dave & Rachel Lal, family of Cecilia Lancaster, Richard LeDuc, Jeannie Leister, Gerry Long, Don & Charlotte Ludwig, Paula Martin, Marge Messersmith, Maria Malbrough, Sue Mencer, Katie Miller, Wyatt Miller, the Morrill family, Robyn Moses-Harney, Jeanne Mueller, Erin Murphy & the Haitian Timoun Foundation, June Murphy, family & friends of Patrick Murphy, Donald and May Nelson, Jackie Nelson, Mark Nelson, Albert Parrish, the Pyle family, Fred & Kathi Polanco, Eric Redilius, family of Gina Resch, Joanne Rhoten, Beverly & Jack Rose, Sue Schildwachter, Connor Schlude, Zella Sherman, Wilda Simpson, Elijah, Joshua, David, & Debbie Smith, Roger J. Stewart, Sharon Stoddard & family, Bikiltu Wakgari Wakjira, Paul Yeager and Signa Yingling. THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Shane Anderson, Keith Blizzard, Marshall Brown, Barry Durm, Sterling Dycus, Brian Fenstemaker, Katie Fenstemaker, Michael Gaffney, Scott Hourin, Eric Kelmartin, Brian Malbrough, Sarah Seitz, Hannah Sisler, Capt. Corey S. Squires, and Heidi Scherbarth Tompkins.
This prayer list was updated on August 19, 2015. Please help keep this list current and accurate. Contact the office at 410-848-6402 or
[email protected] with changes (changes include updates, corrections, deletions, new names.)
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NOTESNOTESNOTESNOTES
THANK YOU!
�To all who helped plan for the Peach Festival
�To all who helped prepare for the Festival
�To all who worked during the Festival
�To all who donated food items, baked items and money
�To all who supported the Festival by their attendance and their purchases
THANK YOU!
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the devotional booklet. It was
nice of you to think of me.
Colby Dull
Dear Church Family,
Thank you all for the book and reception after
church! It really means a lot! Especially after
everything everyone has done for me spiritually,
mentally, and sometimes physically! I will miss
you all greatly and thank you again for being
such a wonderful family to me! God Bless!
Sincerely,
Kirstyn Konsen
I wish to thank the many friends at St. John’s
who prayed for Carl during his illness the last
several years and since his passing on July 1,
2015. Thanks to Pastor Kristin for her many
visits and phone calls. Since his death, the
kindness has not stopped with the numerous
donations to St. John’s and Carroll Hospice,
visits, flowers, delicious foods, phone calls,
heartfelt messages on the sympathy cards and
on-line guest books. My family has been truly
blessed.
May God Bless You,
Helen Harris and Family
Thank you!
Thank you to all who planned and attended the wonderful celebration at Cascade Lake on Sunday, July 12! It is a privilege to share in your lives and I am so thankful for 15 years of ordained ministry and 5 years serving as the Pastor at St. John’s! It was a wonderful celebration of ministry together on a beautiful and hot day! Thank you to all who offered words of support. May God continue to bless us as we carry out ministry together here at St. John’s. Pastor Kristin
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FALL YARD AND RUMMAGE SALE IS QUICKLY APROACHING!
Is it time for the late summer/fall cleaning of your home and office? We may have just the outlet that you have been waiting for! The Fall Yard and Rummage Sale will be held at the church on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. -
2:00 p.m. (with lunch served at 11:00 a.m. on both days and a bake sale on Saturday). Not only is this a time to help rid yourself of unwanted items, but the proceeds of the sale of those items assist various charities.
Collecting Time Chart Drop-offs early in the week are encouraged for set-up purposes.
⇒ Monday, September 28; Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
⇒ Thursday, October 1: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate final set up.
If the times listed are not convenient for you, or you need to have items picked up, please call Dennis or Gloria Kniss, 443-605-
4963 (cell), 717-359-7681 (home), or 717-644-8803 (cell) to leave a message. Also, if you need items picked up in advance due to
storage problems, give us a call and we can help.
Food and Bake Sale
⇒ Baked goods for Saturday’s Bake Sale are greatly appreciated! (Please include recipe/box information per Health Department)
⇒ Pre-orders for Turkey Salad Sandwiches and Turkey Corn Soup are also being taken (see below) Volunteers! We welcome any volunteers for set up, assisting during the sale, and clean up following the sale. Come out and offer a hand for any length of time. More hands make the task easier for all. Remember that monies raised from this sale will go toward various charities such as Carroll Food Sunday, Neighbors in Need, and others. Thrivent Financial also provides monetary assistance from their Action Team projects fund.
