Weekly News December 8, 2013

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St. Johns Weekly Newswww.stjohnsmelrose.org

Worship, Meetings, and EventsDecember 8

th, Sunday

Second Sunday of Advent10 AM Worship

Pastor Donna Wright Preaching and Leading Worship11:15 AM Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour December 8th, 2013: Sue K & Steve Brown

Preparing For Next Week

Did you know that Pastor Donna says

W hen you have experienced a recent loss it is hard to imagine celebratingC hristmas. You are not alone. If you wou ld like to talk about it contact me.NEED to talk to the Pastor???

This is how to contact Pastor DonnaOffice: 215 635 3465, 215 635 2838

Home: 215 277 5744

December 8th

11:300 PM Council Meeting

December 10th

, Tuesday 12: 00 PM Ruth Circle Holiday

Luncheon

7: 30 PM Choir Rehearsal

December 15th

, Sunday 11: 30 PM 3rd

Sunday of Advent

Worship

First Reading : Isaiah 35:110

Psalm : Psalm 146:5

10

The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down.

(Ps. 146:8)

Second Reading : James 5:710

The Gospel : Matthew 11:211
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Weare invited to pray

For Healing, Health and a Connection with St. John's, family and friendsfor those not able to join us for Worship including: Dolly Brehouse, Ed Breuninger,

Doris Berlinger, Betty Ferrara, Barbara Nurney, Frieda McErlain, Betty Opp,Patricia Quinn, Dave Uhlmann, and Eleanor Bybel (recovering).

For Holistic Healingfor Judith Hershey (Joan Seaders cousin); Brian Quinn(Patricias son), Pete Kershner (son of Sue Kershner), Evelyn Reutemans son-in-law, Carol Wheeler, Amy McDevitt, and Jerry Ranieri (friends of Louis Ley), JayneCarie (Janet Leechs sister).

For those who suffer from addictions and emotional illnesses.

For Effectiveness in service for all the missions supported by St. Johns:Global Missions: El Salvador, Tanzania (SEKOMUUniversity training

professionals to work with persons with special needs; Companion Congregation:Makarora Parish), and the ELCA Anti-Malaria Campaign. Local Missions:Childrens Programs at Tabor Lutheran Church; Zones of Peace; donations in kindfor several food banks, shelters for the homeless, and Thrift stores.

For David Lembo,as he continues his goal to become an ordained pastor throughserving 2 internship congregations.

For St. John'sas we go through the transition process toward calling a settled pastor;for the pastors who will consider serving God and God's people in this place.

Financial Giving Summary for Sunday, December 1st, 2013

Envelopes for Operating Funds --- 2, 048. 00

Income from Rentals --- 901. 88

Special Appeals --- 370. 00

Total Receipts --- 3, 319. 00

This amount does not include earnings from St. Johns endowment or monies taken from the principal

of the endowment to meet expenses.


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Good CausesNew Generation Fund for 2013 - to date we have collected $1990 indonations to the New Generation Fund. Please continue to remember

and support the needs of our 2013 recipients: the ELCA's anti-malariacampaign and the children's programs at Tabor Lutheran Church. Thechildren from Tabor Lutheran are our guests each year during ourThrivent sponsored summer picnic. The total amount of money raisedby the end of the year will be divided equally between our local and

global recipients. Thank you for your continued support! Norajean

End of Year ChallengeLets get to our goal of $3,000 for the New Generation Fund!I have made at least one monetary gift to the New Generation Fund thisyear, but I am willing to do moreif you do!For the first 10 givers who contribute at least $50, I will contribute $10each.

For the next 20 givers who contribute at least $25, I will contribute $5each.Make me contribute $200 to the New Generation Fund! To benefit theELCA [anti-] Malaria Fund and the Tabor Lutheran Church ChildDevelopment Center.God bless,Pr. Donna Wright

New dates for Transition events:

Jan. 26-- leadership event for whole congregation Feb. 23-- follow up on leadership event March 23-- community needs panel discussion [April -- follow up on community needs and congregational

surveys]

May 18-- mission voting


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Upcoming Events

Please reserve these dates on your calendar!

Please take a HymnalHymnals that St. John's no longer uses are available for you totake home. The ones in the Hagan Room are the ones dedicatedto various individuals; feel free to take one or more that has aname of one of your family members. The ones in thelobby/narthex have no dedication and may be taken by anyone.May you use the hymnal for singing and for praying and forinspiration.

More AnnouncementsRuth Circle of Women of the ELCA invites all women to our HolidayLuncheon and Program on Tuesday Dec 10, 2013 12 Noon in the HaganRoom

Come enjoy the Holiday Spirit

December 8th

11:300 PM Council Meeting

December 10t , Tuesday 12:00 PM Ruth Circle, HolidayLuncheon

7: 30 PM Choir Rehearsal

December 15th

, Sunday 11: 30 PM 3rd

Sunday of Advent

Worship


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BOOK CLUB MEETS: JANUARY 12TH


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Al tar F lowers for

December 8th, 2013

In memory of the

Birthday of Bernice J. Goodchild

by daughters Louise, Ellen Goodchild

and Robin Stab

LEADERSHIP FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 8th

, 2013

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC :

ACCOLYTE :

WORSHIP ASSISTANT AND

LECTOR :

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS :

USHERS :

SOUND SYSTEM :

CHUCK GRIFFIN JR.

CHANCEL CHOIR

Sabine Costa

Bert Glenn

Bert Glenn

Johnny Bruno

Carole BrunoCatherine Nold

Tim Terry, Chris Suloff

Bob Baetke, Paul Costa

JOSH PINNEL


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Order Poinsettias to Adorn the Sanctuary for ChristmasPlease consider ordering a poinsettia to honor or remember someone special inyour life, while beautifying the Sanctuary for Advent season at the same time.

8 for small and 15 for double.I am including an amount of $_______ for ________ plants.

To order, complete the information below and put it in the offering plate, or

return the form to the church office:

St. Johns Lutheran Church,

1224 Melrose Avenue,

Melrose Park PA 19027Name of Donor: ______________________________

__________________________________________

Donors Phone: _______________________________

In memory of_________________________________

__________________________________________

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