St. John’s Messenger

Volume 96, Issue 4 April 20, 2016

Gather with the Pastor….(Pastor Pat Pittsnogle – aka Triple P)

For Pizza, People, and Possibilities(aka Triple P!)

Dear St. John’s Church family and friends,

Please join me on Friday, May 20, to brainstorm our ministries here at St. John’s and consider where God might be leading you/us to serve in another way.

We need confirmation teachers & assistants, those gifted in caring for our property, and those who might be ready to work with me to invite more in our community to participate in God’s work with us. Along with those particular needs right now, we need your ideas and a chance to envision new possibilities here. I, for one, would love to put some brains together to talk about how we might make our building more accessible to people of all abilities.

There’s no strings attached to this gathering on May 20. I simply want to relax and consider together the work Jesus gives us to do.

Bring your amazing gifts to the meeting – and first, register with Sue in the church office so we can plan for food. We’ll start at 6:30 p.m. and see where the Lord leads us.

I look forward to celebrating with you and hearing what God has been doing in YOUR brain and heart!

Pray about this. Share your interest. Offer your talents and ideas.

See you in church!

Pastor Pat

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.’”

Jeremiah 29:11

What is God’s Mission at St. John’s?

We are called to serve Jesus Christ our Lord:

By responding with love and compassion to human needs Faithfully sharing the Gospel

Working for peace And growing in unity with all Christians

Items for the Rummage Sale can be dropped off Monday-Thursday8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and on Friday8:30-Noon. Please place items on the stage. Please, no tvs or electronics.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 & FRIDAY, APRIL 29 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 308:00 a.m. – Noon

Come check out our “treasures” and goodies.

Baked goodies and sweets treats for the bake sale can be dropped off in the kitchen on Wednesday, April 27 or Thursday, April 28.

To Dean Dunkelberger for repairing the crumbling wall in Fellowship Hall. Excellent work!!

To Social Ministry for the Easter goodie basket.

Mike Payne

To everyone who donated to the Noisy Coin Collection in January, February, and March. A total of $239.31 was collected and forwarded to the Refugee Relief Initiative.

Monthly collections will continue throughout the year the 4th Sunday of every month.

Social Ministry is designating the collection for April, May & June for the Caring for Kids Program. This program provides weekend backpack meals to more than 500 children in the Shikellamy School District who would otherwise have little or no food.

To everyone who attended the Spaghetti Dinner & skit. Hope you all enjoyed lunch and meeting our lovely church ladies. Social Ministry is recommending for Council approval to use the profit from the dinner as starting seed money for anniversary celebration activities.

A special thank you to our actors and kitchen crew.

Sue BillmanSocial Ministry Chair

To St. John’s Members,

At Christmas time, we had such an overwhelming response with the Mitten Tree, it was decided to save some of the money collected for Easter. We provided for our 4 families food for Easter dinner and baskets for the children. Again, thank you – we have an awesome, caring congregation.

Jacki Cunningham

A new handrail has been added for extra safety on the stairs from the office hall down to the Memorial Room and it is very much appreciated.

MISSION STATEMENT

These are the four finalists in the search for a new Mission Statement for our church. Look them over and check your selection. Your vote counts!! Votes can be turned in with the collection plates or in the Church Office, or by email @ sjelc300@ptd.net on or before May 13th. The final winner will be announced on Pentecost, May 15th.

Nourished and anchored in Jesus Christ – we are a faith home and tradition – where giving is generous – and you are always welcome.Jesus – Faith – Generosity – Welcome Home.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a church that strives to be a light in our community, to make Christ known to all through nourishing, serving, and faith.

We are called to His service – to give aid and nourish those in need – knowing that we are welcome home – securing our anchors in tradition – and comforted by faith.

Ministry, Meals, & Soap:  Where service is the hard outer shell and the Gospel is the sweet center.

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To St. John’s Members,

At Christmas time, we had such an overwhelming response with the Mitten Tree, it was decided to save some of the money collected for Easter. We provided for our 4 families food for Easter dinner and baskets for the children. Again, thank you – we have an awesome, caring congregation.

Jacki Cunningham

FAVORITE

HYMNS WANTE

DEverybody has a favorite hymn or two (or three…four…or more)

Write down your favorites and submit them to the Church Office or place them in the collection plate on Sundays. We will

WHAT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR IS HERE!

The “Spring Roadside Cleanup” is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th with May 7th as the make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Roadside Cleanup co-chairs, Jim Williams & Tom Propst hope they can count on the faithful workers who’ve helped with past clean-ups; however, they are also hoping there will be some new people to help this time. While they can usually count on the “Faithful Crew” to help on our semi-annual cleanup days, they sometimes have other commitments & aren’t available to help. So it would be extremely helpful to have some “new blood” at our cleanup days. Please mark the dates on your calendar & come out to help make quick work of cleaning a small portion of God’s good earth. We meet at the parking lot of American Legion Post 44 at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you there.

ALL HANDS ON DECK !God’s house is in need of some spring cleaning and junk removal !!

We need your help on Saturday, May 7th beginning at 8:00 a.m. If you could spare an hour or two, or more, it would be greatly appreciated to help clean out rooms and place junk in the dumpster. Lunch will be provided for those volunteers here over the lunchtime hour.

Committees and Sunday School Teachers, please see that anything in regard to your specific committee/room that is able to be thrown out be taken down to the Fellowship Hall after the Rummage Sale.

Many hands make the work go faster; all help is greatly appreciated.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEKApril 10-16th

A single person working behind the scenes; a group of people working

together.You might also know them as a service

assistant, choir member, busy-bee, Messenger folder, rummage sorter,

handyman, lawn and gardener helper, snow shoveler, committee member,

cooks and bakers, orany number of Disciples thatSt. John’s is blessed to have.

Whether it is one hour, one day or more,

we say THANK YOU to all Disciples

who share their time and talents and are a valuable staple in running the

church and its activities.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ DATES

Lighthouse Café for April has been rescheduled for May 5th due to the Rummage Sale being held.

We will also have our regularly scheduledMay Lighthouse Café on May 26th.

Hope to see you there!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS !

The annual Ice Cream Social and 50 Year Confirmation Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 5th, following the late service.

More information will be in the May Messenger and your Sunday bulletins.

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PENTECOST, MAY 15, 2016Tongues of fire?  Rushing wind?  Loud, boisterous sounds?

At St. John's on Sunday, May 15?  You BETCHA!!

This year, on the birthday of the Church of Jesus, we will be celebrating the coming of God's Holy Spirit in a very active way.  Volunteers will be telling the story of the Day of Pentecost by actively participating!  Make sure you're at church for this exciting way of hearing God's Word proclaimed!  If you would like to volunteer to help in telling this powerful story, let Pastor Pat or Sue know.  We'll be celebrating at both 8 a.m. and 10:15 services - balloons and cupcakes included!

Worship & Music is asking everyone to wear red on May 15th in celebration of Pentecost.

GERANIUM ORDER

Geraniums may be ordered by completing this order form. The form along with payment may be placed in the offering plate (in an envelope marked Geraniums), dropped off at the church office, or mailed to the church.

All Geraniums Cost $3.25 Each

For a 4 ½ Inch Pot – Color: Pinto Red

Last Date to order is May 1st

Qty Ordered ______ @ $3.25 = Total ____________

Amt. Paid _________ check #________ Cash ________Date Paid ____________

Given By: ________________________________________________________

In Memory of:______________________________________________________

In Honor of:________________________________________________________

To the Glory of God: ________

To All Our Mothers and Nurturing Women

I think about the special waysyou have made my life better.

The little things,the not-so-little things…

Your kindness,the way you always listen.

You can face adversity and still walk tall.You are strong, beautiful, compassionate

and much more than words could ever say!Today is yours, and so is ever other day…

Happy Mother’s Day!

In memory ofLoved Ones

ByDeborah Bright

In memory ofDan Hoffman

ByThe Adult Sunday

School Class

Weekly Envelope OfferingNeeded to meet budget

$3167.00

Offering received:

3-20-16 $3779.003-27-16 $4286.004-3-16 $2891.004-10-16 $3542.004-17-16 $2079.00

Maundy Thursday Offering - $524.00Good Friday Offering - $440.00

MARCH INCOME & EXPENSES

Actual BudgetIncome $181313.25 $21516.75Y-T-D Income $54571.49 $62165.25Expenses $20538.69 $22129.93Y-T-D Expenses $63076.64 $68371.29

Income Less Expense March – (2407.44) Y-T-D - (8505.15)

Please keep in your prayers the family of Dan Hoffman, who passed away March 26th and Mary Startzel who passed awayMarch 27th and Catherine Broome who passed away April 17th

MEMBERS: Carl Dunkelberger; Deb Doebler

PRAYER REQUEST: Kim Snyder; Linda Young; Andy Bickhart; Keith Rogers; Cliff Hollenbach; James Hollenbach; Jane Neitz; Melanie Brown; Sally Shade; Jimmy Neitz Jr.; Macy Minnier; Joseph Geiser; John Graybill; Budd Feaster; Ian Latsha; Larry Faux; Herbert Faux; Suzanne Musser; Mary Adams; Larry Mensch; Kay Swank; Jim Stahlnecker; Mary Jane and Nelson Hoover; Dorothea Rauch; Ron Cameron; John Brown; Gearran James Graybill; Donald Zearfoss; Glovene Youngkin; Marti Row; Esther Persing; Don Propst; Gary and Rita Lenig; Karen Gerst; Joan Rebuck; Daniel Lyons; Beverly Windus; Betty Leitzel; Marlyn Deihl; Steve and Rose Brungard; Darvin Straub.

HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL PRAYERS : Karen Smeltz; Dixie Wagner; Ruth Ramer; Ruth Eleanor McCorkill; Robyn Snyder; Ryder Feaster; Melissa Williams; William Wagner; Doug Manning; Millie Lennon Blyth; Nicholas Chiarkas; Elsie Mae Meehan; Peg Feaster; Sally Diehl; Sally Lewis; Kate Billman; Arlet Hummel; Diane Hoffman; Margaret Smith; Joanne Lynch; Lorraine Weaver; Judy Hoffman; Phyllis Gordon; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Shirley Wolfe; Carol Diehl; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Franklin Hoffman; Harold Billman; Tina Pontius; Jan Albertson; June Seebold; John Kistner; Margaret Rantz; Joshua Gordon; Harold Reid; Joyce Shearer; Connie Lahr; Steve Lahr; Zachery Baker; Carol Wilks; Jodi Graybill; Brittany Graybill.

Pray for our military

Logan Brouse; Colton Brouse; Kale Gallo; Wyatt Kohl, Joe Hampton

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

April 20 1 Peter 2:18-25April 21 Act 16:25-34April 22 Colossians 3:1-4April 23 Ephesians 3:14-21April 24 Exodus 15:1-18April 25 Acts 15:36-40April 26 2 Corinthians 12:1-10April 27 Hebrews 10:19-25April 28 1 Samuel 17:31-37April 29 Galatians 5:16-25April 30 Philippians 2:1-10May 1 John 14:1-14May 2 Luke 13:10-17May 3 Luke 13:18-35May 4 Luke 14:1-24

May 5 Luke 15: 1-10May 6 Luke 15:11-32May 7 Luke 16:1-18May 8 Luke 16:19-31May 9 Luke 24:44-53May 10 Acts 1:1-11May 11 2 Kings 2:5-15May 12 John 16: 16-22May 13 Luke 18:31-43May 14 Luke 19:1-10May 15 Luke 19:29-48May 16 Luke 20:9-18May 17 Luke 20:19-44May 18 John 1:26-34

April 20 1 Peter 2:18-25April 21 Act 16:25-34April 22 Colossians 3:1-4April 23 Ephesians 3:14-21April 24 Exodus 15:1-18April 25 Acts 15:36-40April 26 2 Corinthians 12:1-10April 27 Hebrews 10:19-25April 28 1 Samuel 17:31-37April 29 Galatians 5:16-25April 30 Philippians 2:1-10May 1 John 14:1-14May 2 Luke 13:10-17May 3 Luke 13:18-35May 4 Luke 14:1-24

May 5 Luke 15: 1-10May 6 Luke 15:11-32May 7 Luke 16:1-18May 8 Luke 16:19-31May 9 Luke 24:44-53May 10 Acts 1:1-11May 11 2 Kings 2:5-15May 12 John 16: 16-22May 13 Luke 18:31-43May 14 Luke 19:1-10May 15 Luke 19:29-48May 16 Luke 20:9-18May 17 Luke 20:19-44May 18 John 1:26-34

May 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda

yThursday Friday Saturd

ay1Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

2TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

3Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

4Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

5Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.Al-anon 7:00 p.m.Worship & Music 7:00 p.m.Scout District Comm. 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

6 7CLEANUP & DUMPSTER 8:00 a.m.-?

8 Happy Mother’s Day

Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

9TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.Finance 7:00 p.m.

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Troop #325 Comm. 6:00 p.m.Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

11Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

12Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.Al-anon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

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15 PENTECOSTWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

16TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.WELCA 7:00 p.m

17Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

18Messenger folding 9:30 a.m.Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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19Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.Al-anon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

20Pizza, People & Possibilities with Pastor 6:30 p.m.

21Kate’s Kupboard 9-11:00 a.m.

22Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

23TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

24Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

25Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

26Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.Al-anon 7:00 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

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29Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School (PreK-6) 8:45 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

Deadline for Ice Cream Social RSVP

30 Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED

TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

31Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

June 1Preschool End of Year Program

Date Lector Greeters Communion Assistants

Bread Ushers Crucifer Acolyte/Torch-bearer

SoundSystem

May 18:00 AM

Pat PropstTom Propst

Jacki Cunningham

May 110:15 AM

Mary Siemsen

Jacki & Brian Cunningham

Barb MoyerRebekah Amerman

Jacki Cunningham

Owen LongTrey Cunningham

Kobe SwangerDerek Amerman

Eryn Swanger Hanna Long Trey Cunningham

May 88:00 AM

Jamie Feaster Jamie Feaster

May 810:15 AM

Caitlin Cunningham

Bonnie & Bob Berry

Caitlin CunninghamTrey Cunningham

Jamie FeasterBob Berry

Bonnie BerryMaryann Berry

Mike McWilliams

Ian McAllister Brayden Varney Bob Berry

May 158:00 AM

Sue BillmanBill Troutman Judy Reigle

May 1510:15 AM

Betty Duncan Judy & Frank Hoffman

Ginny ButlerTrish Long

Judy ReigleBarb Moyer

Teresa MillerJudy HoffmanGloria Auman

Hanna LongEryn SwangerDanny Lehman

Madalynn Sawyer

Mike Erdley

May 228:00 AM

Brenda HerbertDavid Herbert

Mary Siemsen

May 2210:15 AM

Dean Siemsen

Teresa & Lee Miller

Nancy ErdleyMike Erdley Mary Siemsen

Doug ManningTom Propst

Frank HoffmanGreg Morton

Cecelia Shellenberger

Ian McAllister Lou VanGilder

May 29 8:00 AM

Pat PropstTom Propst Pat Propst

May 29 10:15 AM Blaine Shaffer

Trish LongGinny Butler

Dean SiemsenBlaine Shaffer

Pat PropstMike Erdley

Glen WeaverBrian Cunningham

Mack Fleming

Danny Lehman

Danny Lehman Rachel Anderson

May 1Benjamin EisenhowerAbigail KuttruffChristopher Savidge

May 2Franklin HoffmanEleanor WilliamsonEmily Young

May 3Christy PersingDonald SnyderDelanie Wolever

May 4Mariah BrouseJeremy Kropa

May 5Martha Walter

May 6Jennifer Berry-PropstMargaret DaddarioChristina GuyerHadley Snyder

May 7Philip Hallden

May 8Donna GalloMatthew HalldenKobe Swanger

May 9Courtney BowmanWilliam Duncan Jr.Tyler HendricksLauren HolubRocky RosemanEvan Shambach

May 10Joanne Steele

May 11Christopher CrebsJohn HendricksSteven Mertz

May 12William Brennen III

May 13Nicole BoyleColton BrouseGiselle Hallden

May 14Rachel MullTina PontiusShirley Wolfe

May 15Van BediskyJoslyn GuyerKisha Bonnell-MenschRobert Crebs

May 16Maryann BerryGrace Dunkelberger

May 17Trudy BakerAveya Stauffer

May 18Kelly Kistner

May 19Terry ButrejRachel DunnAustin HaddonCalaina PropstGene Ray

May 20Patrick Fiori Jr.Kandi KearneyBrent LitchardDorothy MertzEric Tanner

May 21Christopher Kurtz

May 22Lori BogovichJordon HeckmanLana Miller

May 23Aaron Payne

May 25Lindsey Frehafer

May 27Melissa BierlyRobert FeasterShirley Gautsch

May 28Natasha EisenhowerJanell Feaster

May 30Brennon HilnerSteven Kremer Jr.Karen Treacher

May 31Kyler CampbellHeather Heintzelman

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857Periodical postage paid at Northumberland, PA.POSTMASTER: Send address change to St. John’s Messenger, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857.

ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER April 20, 2016 Volume 96, Issue 4

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 570-473-3770 sjelc300@ptd.net

8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade

9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion

Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-NoonRev. Patricia Pittsnogle, Pastor

William J. Jacavage, Director of Music

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