St. John Journey
AUGUST 2019
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We are coming to the close of the Summer season, and more of our groups will
resume soon—Choirs, Tuesday Bible Study, Quilters. Look for updates on those
things in the coming days and weeks.
There are some summer events in August—the Highlands Conference Corn Roast
is Sunday August 4th at 4:00PM —HMLRC.
There is an opportunity to serve others at the Food Pantry the week of August 12th
-16th.
And, as always, we will worship together on Sunday mornings—invite a friend or
neighbor to come with you!
UPCOMING COMBINED SERVICES
SUNDAY August 25th—10:30AM
SUNDAY, September 29th—10:30AM
Noisy Offering Sunday
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CHRISTA POTTER’S SENIOR VOICE/PIANO RECITAL
Christa Potter, piano student of Wrenda Fuller, has chosen St. John to host her
Senior Voice/Piano Recital on August 12th at 3:00PM. There will be a Reception
following the recital in the Fellowship Hall. The congregation is invited and en-
couraged to attend.
Celebration of Life for Dorothy Meier
There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Dorothy Meier, mother of Dianne Suhrbier, on Friday,
September 13th at 2PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Southern Pines, NC. Pastor Scott will be offi-
ciating.
NOISY OFFERING
SUNDAY
AUGUST 25TH
ST. JOHN SERVES AT
FOOD PANTRY
August 12th-16th
BREWING THEOLOGY—MONDAY AUGUST 12TH @6:00PM
Come out for great discussion and fellowship on
Monday August 12th at Wolf Hills Brewery, 6PM—
bring afriend, all are welcome—and bring a snack to
share if you wish!
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St. John Choir Rehearsal
Combined Choir on Wednesday August 28th @6:30PM
Sunday, August 11th at 3PM St. John will host a Senior Piano
and Voice Recital for Christa Potter. She wanted to have it here
as she has played and sung here frequently, and she feels very
welcome here. Christa will be attending VA Tech in the fall.
Look for Fall start up date soon!
ST. JOHN AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Aug 1—Frank Morris
Aug 2—Ken Croghan
Aug 3—Ed Davis
Aug 5—Charlie Garnett, Parker Keen
Aug 11—Robin Homesley, Joan Shaver, Bob Chism
Aug 12—Bonnie Van Dyke
Aug 13—Carolyn Church Aug 14—Joel Rosen
Aug 19—Vickianne Dotten
Aug 24—Jared Kluttz
Aug 26—Sue Croghan
Aug 30—Brandon McKee
If we missed your August birthday, please
inform the church office.
12:30PM Tuesday Bible Study
We will take a break until fall.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
June was a good month for St. John financially. Income was above budget while expenses were below budget. St.
John is now $3500 in the black at the mid-year point.
Thank you for your generous support!
The Finance Team
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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4 Pentecost 8
8:45AM Worship
10:00AM Choir
11:00AM Worship
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11 Pentecost 9
8:45AM Worship
10:00AM Choir
11:00AM Worship
3:00PM Christa
Potter’s Piano/
Voice Recital
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Food pantry
9am-1pm
6:00PM
Brewing
Theology
13 Food Pantry 4-7PM 7:00PM
Evangelism
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15 7:00PM Council
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Food
Pantry
9AM-1PM
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18 Pentecost 10
8:45AM Worship
10:00AM Choir
11:00AM Worship
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25 Pentecost 11
10:30AM Worship
Noisy Offering Sun-
day
26 27 28 6:30PM Combined Choirs
29 30 31
August 2019
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Preschool
Orientation
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August 4 August 11 August 18 August 25
10:30AM
Assistant
Minister Ed Davis Sid Vaught Edie Hiltebeitel Ken Croghan
Lector Bill Spencer Doris Vaught Joan Shaver John Gifford
Acolyte Sharon Meacham Chris Dixon Sharon Meacham Chris Dixon
Reception Sandy Davis The Churches The Murphys volunteer
Counters Doris Vaught
Gary Halverson
Jim Kroll
Tom VanDyke
Gary Halverson
Jim Kroll
Helen French
Doris Vaught
Ushers The Spencers The Meachams The Honakers The Lovetts
Altar Guild Carol Halverson Helen Findley Helen French Edie Hiltebeitel
Jean Harley
August 4 August 11 August 18 August 25
Assistant
Minister Katie Kluttz Ray Whitner Katie Kluttz no
Lector Charlie
Garnett Dave Morris Kelly Read 8:45
Usher worship Dave Morris
Altar Guild Louise
Sansing
Carol Ann
Rosen Kelly Read today
Stewardship
8:45AM service
11:00AM service
If you cannot serve on your scheduled day, please make arrangements with another
person and call the office to let the secretary know.
Aug 4
Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-
14; 2:18-23
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Aug 18
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Hebrews 11:29—12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Aug 25
Isaiah 58:9b-14
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17
Aug 11
Genesis 15:1-6
Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16
Luke 12: 32-40
Lectionary Readings for the Month
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FAMILY AND FRIENDS SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Marine Major John Wilson, son-in-law of Mel Schnelle, stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC.
Marine Sgt. Zachery Martynuik, son-in-law of Beth Roberts, stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC
Army Reserve SSgt. Brandon McKee, grandson-in-law of Helen Findley, home from Iraq.
U.S. Army SPC William Salmon, grandson of Joan Shaver, stationed at Ft. Wainwright, AK,
awaiting deployment to Iraq in September.
Dylan Blevins, U.S. Airman, temporarily stationed at Ft. Lee, VA, will go to Nevada.
U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Caleb Findley, grandson of Helen Findley, stationed at Fort Camp-
bell, KY
U.S. Army Captain Lukas Findley, grandson of Helen Findley, stationed at Ft. Meyers, VA
with 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
Zach Skipworth, U.S. Army, husband of Lana Daston Skipworth, home from Afghanistan.
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Nancy King Bob Lee Ben Vaught
Jean Greer Dara Gibson John Peake
Jerry French Nancy Satterwhite Bob McCracken
B J Long Dennis Wahrer
Chuck Steel Bobby Murphy
Ongoing Prayer Concerns of the Congregation
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St. John Lutheran Church
807 E. Main St.
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-6215
Email:[email protected]
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We are a community of believers, gathered by the Spirit, washed in Baptism, marked with the cross of Christ, nourished by Word and Sacrament, called to respond to God's gifts of grace, and set apart as disciples of Jesus Christ for a life of learning, witness, and service.
St. John Lutheran Church
807 E. Main St.
Abingdon, VA 24210
Address Service Requested
Staff
G. Scott Homesley
Home Phone: 276-200-2629
Cell Phone: 276-525-5801
Joan Shaver, Parish Secretary
Office hours 9-12 Tuesday-Friday
Wrenda Fuller, Music Director
Council
2019 2020 2021
Steve Kluttz Ken Croghan John Gifford
Paul Read Chris Meacham Helen French
Cheryl Carrico Bill Spencer Josh Wellenhoffer
Carolyn Church, Financial Secretary
Steve Kluttz, Treasurer
St. John Lutheran is a congregation of the Virginia Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop, ELCA
The Rev. Bob Humphrey, Bishop, Virginia Synod