A message from The pastor
St. John Journey
august 2014
Things you do not want to miss:
August 10: Youth and Parent meeting to discuss the possibility of attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in
Detroit, Mich. July 15-19, 2015. Dinner will be provided and it is important that both parents and youth at-
tend. Julie Kroll will be with us to tell of her trip to the Gathering in New Orleans. Time: 5:00 PM
Pastor Scott will be leading “Come and Grow with Us” or “what does it mean to be a Lutheran Christian”
Classes will begin on Thursday Sept. 11 at 7:00 PM and will end on Thursday, December 4. This is a class
for new members and for anyone who would like to know more about the Church, the Lutheran Church, Mar-
tin Luther. If you plan to attend please sign up on the Bulletin Board in the Hallway, so materials can be or-
dered.
Pastor Scott will be leading a Book Study Group, using Pastrix, by Nadia Bolz-Webber. This class will begin
on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 PM and end on Tuesday, November 25. Participants will need to purchase a copy
of the book. We will discuss the Book and also look into the ministry of Nadia Bolz-Webber. If you plan to
attend please sign up on the Bulletin Board in the Hallway.
The Tuesday afternoon Bible study will begin on September 9 at 1:00 PM. We will be studying the Books of
1 and 2 Corinthians. An informal lunch (bring your own) will begin at noon each Tuesday. This is a weekly
class.
September 7: Jr. Sr. Youth Cook out and Kick off at 4:00 pm at the home of Pastor Scott and Robin, bring
your swim suits. We will eat around 5:00 PM. Also bring your favorite water toys, like water guns etc.
Parents are invited also…..
Sunday, September 28 you are all invited to ride the Creeper Trail from White Top to Damascus. We will
gather at Sun Dog Outfitters at 2:00 PM and be shuttled up to the top. Anyone wishing to ride please sign up
on the sheet on the bulletin board. The cost 25.00 for bike and shuttle, 14.00 for shuttle only. Hopefully we
will finish the ride by 5:00 PM. We will gather for a picnic in the Damascus Park at 5:00 PM. All are ask to
bring a covered dish to share. Please sign up on the Bulletin Board if you plan to ride and/or attend the picnic
on September 28.
Things are getting started so make your plans now to be a part of the many Ministry opportunities here at St.
John.
Pastor Scott
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St. John’s Financial Summary
We are still projecting a $6000 deficit for the year. Please give generously and help get St. John’s budget back on track!
The Finance Team
Third Annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration For the third straight year St. John welcomed our neighbors to watch the 4th of July fireworks display from our parking lot. This year we were blessed with beautiful weather, and our parking lot was full of people enjoying the annual celebration. As in previous years, the Evangelism Committee and many volunteers welcomed people with free popcorn, popsicles and St. John bottled water. We estimated that over 150 bags of popcorn, 150 popsicles and 150 bottles of water were given out during the event. We also gave out St. John bro-chures and preschool information to those interested and invited our visitors to worship at St. John. All those in attendance had a won-derful evening and enjoyed a great fireworks show. Many St. John members also attended the event, and the Evangelism Committee had great support from the congregation. The committee would like to thank all the volunteers who helped to make this event a huge success. We want to give a special thank you to Michelle Morris for making the colorful signs and posters used to advertise this event. Please go to St. John’s website at www.stjohnabingdon.org to see photos of this event.
The Evangelism Committee
Joel Rosen, Cheryl Carrico,
Carla Proffitt, Don Williams,
Jim & Sharon Meacham,
and Pastor Scott
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The St. John Quilters are on their summer break. Please be on the look-out for the fall start-up date!
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study.
Tuesday afternoon Bible Study will resume on Tuesday September 9th at 1PM.
We will be studying 1st and 2nd Corinthians.
All are welcome to bring a bag lunch at noon for a fellowship hour preceding
Bible Study.
St. John Choirs
Regular Choir Rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, August 20th: 6:00PM
for the 11:00 choir, 7:00PM for the 9:00 choir
Annual Choir Picnic August 16th
Make your plans now to attend the annual choir picnic on Saturday, August 16th at 5PM—it will be at the
home of Carole Ann and Joel Rosen. Sign-up sheet is in the choir room.
St. John Ladies Book Group 2014
The Gravity of Birds by Tracy Guzeman
September, Carole Ann Rosen hosting Sunday, September 14th at 4:00PM
Volunteer to lead the discussions will be needed. Refreshments are potluck—please bring
a snack to share.
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Food Pantry
St. John will be serving at the Food Pantry
the week of August 31st through Septem-
ber 5th. There will be a sign-up sheet on the
bulletin board—please give as much time as
you are able on any of the available days.
Thank You from Healthy Families/Family Farms
Dear Friends at St. John Lutheran,
Thank you so much for the $180.44 donated to Healthy Families/Family Farms
from the June 22 “noisy offering”.
We enjoyed being at the services and are grateful that you share in the mission
of HFFF in supporting local farmers and providing free fresh vegetables to those
in need.
Marty Huber and JoAnn Detta
NOISY OFFERING SUNDAY AUGUST 31ST
Start saving all of your loose change to bring on Sunday
august 31st for the noisy offering to ben-
efit faith in action. Paper money and
checks also cheerfully accepted!!!
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Stewardship
Lectionary Readings for the Month
August 3
Isaiah 55:1-5
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21
August 17 Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Romans 11:1-2a,29-
32
Matthew 15:10-28
August 24 Isaiah 51:1-6
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
If you cannot serve on your scheduled day, please make arrangements with another
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August 31
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
August 10
1 Kings 19:9-18
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33
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August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31
Assistant
Minister Ray Whitner Steve Kluttz Ray Whitner Steve Kluttz no
Lector Steve Kluttz Joel Rosen Dave Morris Debbie Kluttz 9:00
Usher Bob Wolfe Bob Wolfe worship
Altar Guild Carole Ann
Rosen
Dianne
Suhrbier Kelly Read Louise Sansing today
9:00AM service
11:00AM service
August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31
10:00AM
Assistant
Minister Ken Croghan Joan Shaver Lisa Depew Ed Davis Edie Hiltebeitel
Lector Bill Spencer John Gifford Edie Hiltebeitel David Bonham Linda Brumleve
Acolyte Chris Dixon Reagan Honaker Chris Dixon Reagan
Honaker Chris Dixon
Reception The Keens The Bonhams Edie Hiltebeitel The Spencers Joan Shaver
Counters David Bonham
Helen French
Gary Halverson
Parker Keen
Jim Kroll
Tammie Kroll
David Bonham
Parker Keen
Gary Halverson
Helen French
Ushers The Meachams The Giffords The Keens The Spencers The Honakers
Altar Guild Helen Findley Carol Halverson Edie Hiltebeitel Helen French Helen Findley
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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10 Pentecost 9
9:00 AM Worship
11:00AM Worship
5:00PM Jr./Sr. Youth
and parents dinner &
meeting
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5:00 PM
Choir Picnic
@Rosen’s
17 Pentecost 10
9:00 AM Worship
11:00AM Worship
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7:00PM
Evangelism
7:00PM
Worship &
Music
19 20 6:00PM 11:00 choir 7:00PM 9:00 choir
21 7:00PM Council
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24 Pentecost 11
9:00AM Worship
11:00AM Worship
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31 Pentecost 12
10:00AM Worship
Food Pantry, follow-
ing worship
Noisy Offering
Sunday
August 2014
12 6:00PM Theology on Tap
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3 Pentecost 8
9:00 AM Worship
11:00AM Worship
4:00PM Highlands
Conf. Corn Roast
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St. John Lutheran Church
807 E. Main St.
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-6215
E-mail:
http://www.stjohnabingdon.org
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: 276-739-7740
Cell Phone: 276-525-5801
Joan Shaver, Parish Secretary
Office hours 9-12 Tuesday-Friday
Wrenda Fuller, Music Director
Council
Bill Spencer Charlie Garnett Marshall Hatfield
Debbie Kluttz Jim Lovett Helen French
Cheryl Carrico Ed Honaker Robin Homesley
Linda Brumleve, 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. James Mauney, Bishop, Virginia Synod
Phone: 276-628-6215
E-mail:
net
http://www.stjohnabingdon.org
