St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Journal, October 2017 Pastor Rev. Galen M. Purpura Jr. Organist and Music Director Mrs. Lois Will Contemporary Music Leader Mr. Brad Lynch Administrative Assistant Mrs. Stella Sawyer WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday, 4:30pm Sunday Traditional, 8:30am Sunday Contemporary , 11:15am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class, 10am (September-June) T H E J O U R N A L The Small Catechism 500 Years 1517 – 2017 - The reformation breakthrough Unless I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture or by clear reason; I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything since it is neither safe nor right to go against my conscience. I cannot do otherwise. Here I stand, may God help me, Amen. ~ Martin Luther~ God gave us his laws through the 10 Commandments The 10 commandments are Love, commandments 1-3 define our relationship with God. Commandments 4-10 define our relationships with each other. Jesus taught us the Lord’s Prayer Prayer is how we speak to God. The Lord’s Prayer represents our reverence of God, God’s kingdom comes to us in word and spirit, our continued faith, our prayer for forgiveness and the power to forgive others, protection from temptation, rescue from evil, and knowing that this prayer is pleasing to our father. Forgiveness has been won for us in Jesus Through Confession, the Office of the Keys and Absolution, when we acknowledge our sins in thought, word and deed to God and to others God wants us to be assured of the forgiveness Jesus has won for us. The Apostles Creed simplifies our belief in God We confess our belief in God through the work of God the Father as creator and provider, God the Son as redeemer and savior, and God the Holy Spirit as sanctifier and keeper of us in our faith. God extends his grace and love to us through Holy Baptism Baptism combined with God’s Word, and Christ’s command represents the washing away of sin which we continue every day by drowning our sin through repentance and rise-up forgiven and free. We are united through baptism to Christ’s death and resurrection. God offers us forgiveness, life and salvation through Holy Communion The Sacrament of the Altar is the true body and blood of Jesus under the bread and the wine instituted by Christ himself. We trust by faith that Jesus truly comes to us and offers us his life-giving body and blood. The Bible Fast Facts God’s Word 66 books 39 old testament books 27 new testament books What the Bible says about itself Inspired - God Breathed Inerrant - Without error Infallible - Never fail us Two Main Doctrines Law - shows us our sin Gospel - shows us our savior The Gospel God so loved the world that he gave his Only begotten Son that whoever believes in him should not Perish, but have Eternal Life CENTERED ON CHRIST Inspired and useful for teaching. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Lamp to our feet…light to our path. - Psalm 119:105 Origin from God through the Spirit…not man. - 2 Peter 1:21 The words spoken are words of life - John 6:63 Search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life and they are they that testify of me. - John 5:39 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken. - John 10:53
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St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Journal, October 2017
The Small Catechism 500 Years 1517 – 2017 - The reformation breakthrough
Unless I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture or by clear reason; I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything since it is neither safe nor right to go against my conscience. I cannot do otherwise. Here I stand, may God help me, Amen. ~ Martin Luther~
God gave us his laws through the 10 Commandments The 10 commandments are Love, commandments 1-3 define our relationship with God. Commandments 4-10 define our relationships with each other.
Jesus taught us the Lord’s Prayer Prayer is how we speak to God. The Lord’s Prayer represents our reverence of God, God’s kingdom comes to us in word and spirit, our continued faith, our prayer for forgiveness and the power to forgive others, protection from temptation, rescue from evil, and knowing that this prayer is pleasing to our father.
Forgiveness has been won for us in Jesus Through Confession, the Office of the Keys and Absolution, when we acknowledge our sins in thought, word and deed to God and to others God wants us to be assured of the forgiveness Jesus has won for us.
The Apostles Creed simplifies our belief in God We confess our belief in God through the work of God the Father as creator and provider, God the Son as redeemer and savior, and God the Holy Spirit as sanctifier and keeper of us in our faith.
God extends his grace and love to us through Holy Baptism Baptism combined with God’s Word, and Christ’s command represents the washing away of sin which we continue every day by drowning our sin through repentance and rise-up forgiven and free. We are united through baptism to Christ’s death and resurrection.
God offers us forgiveness, life and salvation through Holy Communion The Sacrament of the Altar is the true body and blood of Jesus under the bread and the wine instituted by Christ himself. We trust by faith that Jesus truly comes to us and offers us his life-giving body and blood.
The Bible Fast Facts
God’s Word 66 books 39 old testament books 27 new testament books What the Bible says about itself Inspired - God Breathed Inerrant - Without error Infallible - Never fail us Two Main Doctrines Law - shows us our sin Gospel - shows us our
savior The Gospel God so loved the world
that he gave his Only begotten Son that whoever believes
in him should not Perish, but have Eternal Life
CENTERED ON CHRIST Inspired and useful for teaching. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Lamp to our feet…light to our path. - Psalm 119:105 Origin from God through the Spirit…not man. - 2 Peter 1:21 The words spoken are words of life - John 6:63
Search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life and they are they that testify of me. - John 5:39 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken. - John 10:53
St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Journal, October 2017
BIBLE STUDY
Men’s Group Join the men on Saturday’s, the 7th & 21st, for a Bible Study in the Café Area at 8am.
Café (Christian Adult Fellowship & Enrichment), the 3rd Thursday of each month (October 19th) for dinner and a Bible Study. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
SUDS (Scripture Uniting Dads & Other Men Socially)—will gather on Thursday, October 26th, 7pm, at a location to be determined—check the weekly bulletin for updates.
Mission & Ministry
Each month we highlight a specific mission and ministry of St. John’s. These groups will be prayed for in the prayers of the church throughout the Sundays of that month.
Men’s Groups
St. John’s Men’s Group meets the first and third Saturday of every month at 8am in the Café area for faith-sharing conversation, coffee and pastries. Men of all ages are invited. For more information talk with Tom Bluhm.
SUDS (Scripture Uniting Dads and other Men Socially) meets on the 4th Thursday of each month for beverages, good food, and faith-fueled conversation. The location and topic varies from month to month.
Hananiah Lutheran Church Hananiah is our Lutheran mission to the east side of Buffalo under the leadership of Deacon Antwan Diggs. The church, also the site of Buffalo Lutheran Employment, is located at 900 Genesee Street which was the site of a marijuana growing and manufacturing site that was raided by drug enforcement officials several years ago and deeded to the church with the promise that the building would be used to bring hope and help to the community. With the help of grants from LWML, Buffalo Lutheran Church Extension Society and extensive volunteer labor, about one-third of the building is now being used by Hananiah for worship, offices and Christian Education. Please keep the members of Hananiah and their mission in your prayers throughout this month as they seek to be Christ's presence in challenging and sometimes dangerous situations.
Financial Director’s Report Fiscal Year 2017 (08/01/2017) to (08/31/2017)
Net Revenue over Expense $ 413.19 $ .10 $ 4,094.77 $ .80 $ 4,093.97
ADVENT DEVOTIONALS We’ll be placing our order soon! If you’d like a devotional, you can use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex, or send an email to the office. “Glory to God in the Highest,” adult version is $1.50; “A Star is Born, Story of the Wise Men,” for children is $2.
Planning Ahead …
Veteran’s Day, November 10, 10:15am Service
Thanksgiving, November 23rd, 9am Worship Service with Holy Communion.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Journal, October 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017 7:30pm
Present: Pastor Galen, Ross Contella, Dawn Smith, Kim Castiglione, Laura Tirone, Helana Geisen, Mike Brown, Ed Lorenz, Kim Lorenz, Jamie Bluhm (Rod Lorenz). Excused: Mark Smith, Rod Lorenz, Anthony Martino.
Old Business: Exhaust System upgrade in the kitchen—$2915 for a new fan. Ross Contella would like to get an estimate for AC from Northeast Mechanical.
New Business: Disaster Donations & Prepare for 2018 Budget Submissions.
Trustee Report: Roof Repairs (west side of church) & minor gutter repairs ($340). Security cameras have been installed. Hallway security door to be installed. Receiving bids on carpet repairs for the church. Front entrance will be repainted not power washed.
Board of Education Report: New 3 Year Curriculum from Spark. Sunday School Teacher’s Meetings have been scheduled for the year. First Sunday of the Month Morning Program (8:30 service) has been established and the Family Service at 11:15 has been re-established. Should Sunday School be given an annual budget?
Financial Report: Giving totals are approximately the same as last year, expenses are lower, net YTD $4,094.77.
Elders Report: Elder duties assigned for the remainder of September and October. Summer attendance was lower than usual, we will continue with the change to 10:30 am service time during summer months. Budget review. Membership Review Update—move members to non-member after 3 years of no attendance. Potential for a New Member Class in October.
Shepherd Staff Report: 4 Funeral Receptions (Beverly Hergert, Helen Biskey, Jean Lee & Maleia Lawrence). Thank you to everyone that has helped with the receptions. Shut-Ins—Sharon Weigel will assist with fall shut-in gifts. Youth—possible collaborative mission project (roll utensils).
Family Ministry Report: Youth Group Summer events—Darien Lake, Camp Pioneer and horseback riding, about 10 to 15 youth members have been attending. Relaxing in the Son—the boat ride was scheduled and cancelled, hoping to reschedule a family outing. We’ll be working with Nicole Shields to schedule activities for the children’s group and other events. Looking to start a new Hope Group in November with the help of Leanne.
Official Acts
Baptisms: Charlotte Laura Atkins
daughter of Cory & Alyssa Atkins September 24, 2017
Funerals: Charles Blackwell
September 18, 2017
Bettina (Betty) Marchese September 23, 2017
St. John’s will not be hosting a Trunk ‘n Treat event this year.
There will be a
Halloween-themed event with a date and time to be announced.
If you’d like assist with this event, please contact Kim (Lorenz) Martino.
29 REFORMATION SUNDAY 8:30am, Worship with H/C 10am, Sunday School 11:15am, Worship 12:15pm, Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting Nomination Submission Deadline
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HALLOWEEN
7pm, Praise Band
OCTOBER 2017
St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Journal, October 2017
Charles Blackwell Mike & Jan Brown
Dorothy Blanck David & Joy Belasic
Mr. & Mrs. David Blackwell Matthew & Cheryl Blackwell
Eric Brown Jim & Trudy Possinger
Ernie & Sue Reitzel Richard & Suzanne Sabadasz Don Will & Peggy Gleason
Jean Lee
Philip Columbus John & Jane Marone John & Millie Sietsma
RADIO SPONSORS
John & Jane Marone
In thanksgiving to God for our family and friends as well as our St. John’s Family.
(September 3, 2017)
Dave & Carol Coffed For all the blessings God has given us and our
51st Wedding Anniversary. &
Harold Hutchinson In remembrance of my wife, Nova, on the
twentieth anniversary of being called to Heaven. (September 10, 2017)
John & Jane Marone For blessings received during the past year
and in celebration of our 52nd Wedding Anniversary. (September 17, 2017)
The Blackwell Family In thanksgiving for the life of Charles Blackwell;
beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, and for Charles’ steadfast assurance that Jesus
did indeed have a place prepared for him. (September 24, 2017)
ALTAR FLOWERS
Terri Holtz
In memory of my father, Robert Holtz, who would have been 98 on September 9th.
(September 3, 2017)
Dave & Carol Coffed For all the blessings God has given us and our
51st Wedding Anniversary. (September 10, 2017)
Jay & Phyllis Hanson With thanks to God for the blessings of our children, and grandchildren Angela, Jason, Sarah, and Jacob.
(September 17, 2017)
Pat Schlebus Dear Lee—Happy 70th Birthday—
near, far, wherever you are, you are the music of my heart.
(September 24, 2017)
About … Altar Flowers & Radio Broadcasts...
Worship services from St. John’s have been heard on WXRL 1300 AM for over 50 years. This has been a wonderful ministry opportunity and partnership with our friends at WXRL and numerous people have been touched by the Gospel through it. 2016 Sign Up Charts for Radio Broadcasts and Altar Flowers are posted on the bulletin board in the office hallway. Please fill in available spaces and then take a moment to fill out a sheet for the office for your dedication for anniversaries, birthdays, memories or other messages. Thank you to all who are willing to sponsor radio broadcasts and/or place flowers on the altar and so enrich our ministry here at St. John’s and for those who are unable to join us, but listen in at 11
The new sheets for the year 2018 are now on the bulletin board!
St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Journal, October 2017
2017 Election Process—Dates to remember:
October 28th & 29 Nomination Ballots Completed and Submitted
November 11th & 12th Nominee Response (Accept / Decline) Deadline
December 2nd & 3rd Election Day
This year, we will need to nominate and elect 7 Elders with the resignation of Ed Walsh; 1 Trustee will be nominated and elected; all other officer terms expire in December and will need to be filled. Reminder: You must be present to submit your nominations on October 28th or 29th and you must be present on December 2nd or 3rd to cast your vote in electing officers and approval of the 2018 budget. Each member is encouraged to submit a Nomination Ballot Form.
September 30 & October 1: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32
October 7 & 8: Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4-14 Matthew 21:33-46
October 14 & 15: Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14
October 21 & 22: Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
October 29 & 30, Reformation Sunday: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
“On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the Gospel of Christ—the Good News—that makes us free! We pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to unite the church today in its proclamation and witness to the world. In the waters of baptism we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Christians will also be one at the Lord’s table.”
“Since the beginning of the Lutheran Reformation to this day, there have been twenty-six thousand Sundays to proclaim the Gospel and share in the gracious presence of Christ … How many souls have heard the Good News … How many hearts have been transformed? Celebrate the impact of the Lutheran Reformation on real lives of ordinary people over time and place through word, and sacrament.” Sundays and Seasons, Year A 2017, Augsburg Fortress
November 2017 Readings from Sundays and Seasons
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