St. John’s Messenger
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Volume 95, Issue 2 February 18, 2015
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INDULGE IN LENT?
Rather than sacrificing something for Lent — especially something easy and spiritually insignificant, such as chocolate — Patty Kirk, in Guideposts magazine, suggests finding new ways to indulge in God’s presence. Surely one can do this by having extra devotions or attending Lenten worship services. But Kirk offers these ideas:
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Spend time outdoors, sensing God’s magnificence.
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Spend time with others, extending generosity and compassion. Remember Jesus’ promise that when you care for others, you care for him (Matthew 25:31-46).
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Pray for the “little things,” coming before God in childlike trust and feeling peace.
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Watch attentively for God’s answers to prayer, and receive them as reminders of his presence.
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Turn anxiety into prayer. As you frame concerns as prayers and entrust them to God, you “sacrifice” the tendency to wallow in worry.
The Waiting Game
Life involves lots of waiting. We wait in groups, in lines, in cars. We wait for packages, for the bus, for the sun to rise. We wait in doctors’ offices, at the post office, at the DMV. Waiting implies we’re at someone else’s mercy, but it’s also usually linked to hope. Perhaps that’s why Paul Tillich called waiting a metaphor for faith. Why would one wait if there weren’t the firm belief that the object of one’s wait will eventually materialize?
Waiting can be enervating, which is why Isaiah 40:31 is so promising: “They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Yet waiting is tough if you have nothing to do while waiting. That’s why Jesus, when talking about waiting, also talked about working — work for the night is coming. Sometimes it’s less tiring to work than it is to wait.
There’s a lot of waiting during Lent. You’re waiting for a payoff. You’re waiting for the Resurrection. You’re waiting for spiritual growth. And then you realize this isn’t waiting at all. It’s life. It’s joy. It’s opportunity. It’s blessing.
—Timothy Merrill
HAT AND SCARF DRIVE
For the month of March, Social Ministry is collecting headdress scarves and hats to be donated to local oncology offices for them to pass along to their patients. Needed are various sizes for both cold weather and warm weather. If you know how to knit, crochet or sew, you can also make homemade scarfs and hats too. Please drop off donations in the hamper bins located in the hallway outside the Church Office.
Midweek Lenten Services
Wednesdays
7:00-7:30 p.m.
Church Library
Bible Study will be held from 7:30-8:00 p.m. if you would like to stay following the Lenten Service.
Thank you...
to Cub Pack 3325, Boy Scout Troop 325, and the Venture Crew here at St. John’s for assisting with Sunday service on February 8th.
TAB COLLECTION
Save those tabs from your favorite beverage or food item! We are collecting tabs to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville.
This will be an on-going project.
There is a plastic tote container located in the hallway outside the Church Office for you to drop tabs off. This is a great easy inexpensive way to help others!
SPECIAL MONTHLY
PINK ENVELOPES
Each month Social Ministries collects donations through the pink envelopes in the pews. These donations are then passed along to the designated recipients. Below is a list of the monthly designations for the remainder of this year. In addition, there will be on occasion a few months where we will also be collecting specific items to be donated. We will let you know the month and items being collected. We thank everyone who donates to these causes.
March – American Cancer Society
April - Kathryn’s Kloset
May – Camp Mt. Luther
June – Ronald McDonald House
July – Haven Ministries
August – Women in Transition
September – SUN Home Health
October – Harvest Home
November – Mitten Tree
December – Birthright
CAMPBELL PRODUCTS LABELS
Just a reminder that we are still collecting soup and food labels from Campbell’s products. There is a basket on top of the mailboxes across from the Church Office to place labels. These labels will be forwarded to the Rocky Boy Navajo Indian Mission for their school.
PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 29
7 AM – Noon
Sponsored by the Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Venture Crew of St. John’s.
Look for more information on menu and prices in next month’s Messenger.
HIS LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ
Thursday, February 26
4:30-6:00 p.m.
This month’s menu – turkey with gravy, homemade waffles, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and drinks.
Any one in need of a warm meal or who would like mealtime fellowship is invited to join us. This is a free meal; donations are gladly accepted to help keep this ministry ongoing.
It’s not too early to think about Spring housecleaning!
Remember to keep your unwanted items for our Spring Rummage, Soup, and Bake Sale coming up in April. Look for more information in next month’s Messenger for the soup orders and rummage sale dates.
A BIG SHOUT OUT !!
To SrA Logan Brouse for attaining 2014 AMC Military Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations!!
Logan is the son of Lisa and Gary Brouse and the grandson of Barb Kiger and the late Jim Kiger.
LIFE LINE SCREENING
Evangelical Community Hospital is sponsoring a Life Line Screening event here at St. John’s on Friday, March 6th. Pre-registration is required. Call: 1-888-653-6450.
Screenings available:
Stroke/Carotid Artery - $70.00
Heart Rhythm (Atrial Fibrillation) $70.00
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - $70.00
Peripheral Arterial Disease - $60.00
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment - $60.00
Package 1 – Stroke, Vascular Disease & Heart Rhythm 4 tests - $139.00
Package 2 – Add Osteoporosis on for $10 more 5 tests for $149.00
Easter Flowers
Easter flowers may be ordered by completing this order form.
The form, along with payment may be placed in the offering plate
(please mark envelope - “Easter Flowers”), dropped off at the church office, or mailed to the church.
Please make checks payable to: St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Flowers may be picked up any time after the 10:15 AM Easter Service.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
Sunday, March 22, 2015
____ Pansy, 4 ½ ” …….…………………………………..$2.50/each
____ Hyacinth (1 Bloom – growers choice of color)……. $4.00/each
____ Hyacinth (3 Blooms) ……………………………….$8.50/each
Pink _____ Blue _____ White ________
____ Tulips (6 bloom) …………………………………….$8.50/each
(Assorted Colors Only)
____ Lilies (5-7 Blooms) ………………………..…….….$9.00/each
____ Senetti (6 ½ “ pots – assorted colors)……………. $10.50/each
(Pictured in pink above, and bi-colored below)
____ Martha Washington…………………………..…….$11.50/each
Amt. Paid _______ Check #________ Date _______________
Given By: _____________________________________
In Memory of: ________________________________________________________
In Honor of: _________________________________________________________
To the Glory of God _____
Memorials Received
In memory of
Jim Kiger
By
Barb Moyer
Sally Swank
Don & Judy Hartman
Robert C. Caryl
Anna Hummel
June Diehl
Linda & James Mottern
Emily Mertz
Karen & Rick Smeltz
Todd E. Phillips Family
Betty Brouse
Andrea Adrian & Family
Steve & Cathy Beeler & Family
Deb and Jeff Brouse & Family
Memorials Received
In memory of
Thurston Fulmer
By
Flora Fulmer
In memory of
Polly Hetrick
By
Judy Stuck
In memory of
Jane Galow
By
Judy Stuck
January 25, 2015
8:00 a.m. Service – 35 10:15 a.m. Service – 48
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $2246.00
February 1, 2015
8:00 a.m. Service – 31 10:15 a.m. Service – 52
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $2759.00
February 8, 2015
8:00 a.m. Service – 31 10:15 a.m. Service –71
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $3260.00
February 15, 2015
8:00 a.m. Service – 15 10:15 a.m. Service – 74
Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00
Offering received: $1744.00
MEMBERS: Trish Long, Nicholas Chiarkas; Arlet Hummel; Diane Hoffman; Margaret Smith
PRAYER REQUEST: Drew Rodkey and family; Helen Shock; Marcia Esquibel; Joan Breon; Harry Harter; Keith Phelps; Louis Schultz; Edward Hock; Kyle Hobbel; Ronald Miller; Esther Persing; Carrie Jones; Wally Kerstetter; Ben Metzger; Don Propst; Gary and Rita Lenig; Misi Lucas; William Wagner; Karen Gerst; Joan Rebuck; Tina Reichenbach; Daniel Lyons; Beverly Windus; Betty Leitzel; Marlyn Deihl; Steve and Rose Brungard; Darvin Straub.
HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL PRAYERS: Joanne Lynch; Andrew Nathan Kerchoff
Lorraine Weaver; Judy Hoffman; Esther Bartholomew; Phyllis Gordon; Ruth Ramer; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Sally Mayer; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Kate Billman; Shirley Wolfe; Frances Rohrbach; Carol Diehl; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Robyn Snyder; Dave Roush; Franklin Hoffman; Catherine Broome; Harold Billman; Sally Diehl; Julia Tiedman; Tina Pontius; Jan Albertson; June Seebold; John Kistner; Margaret Rantz; Joshua Gordon; Harold Reid; Joyce Shearer; Connie Lahr; Steve Lahr; Zachery Baker; Carol Wilks; Pauline Spigelmeyer; Jodi Graybill; Brittany Graybill.
Pray for our military
Logan Brouse; Colton Brouse; Kale Gallo; Wyatt Kohl.
February 18 Joel 2:12-19
February 19 Psalm 51
February 20 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10
February 21 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
February 22 Genesis 22:1-8
February 23 Psalm 25:1-10
February 24 James 1:12-18
February 25 Mark 1:9-15
February 26 Mark 4:21-41
February 27 Mark 5:1-20
February 28 Mark 5:21-43
March 1 Luke 18:13-14
March 2 1 Peter 2:22-25
March 3 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
March 4 Song of Solomon 8:6-7
March 5 Philippians 2:8-11
March 6 John 19:1-6
March 7 Galatians 2:19-21
March 8 Isaiah 53:10-11
March 9 Matthew 27:15-16
March 10 Philippians 2:5-11
March 11 Matthew 11:25-30
March 12 Zechariah 10:6-12
March 13 Mark 10:46-52
March 14 Matthew 17:1-3
March 15 Romans 5:6-12
March 16 Revelation 7:9-14
March 17 John 10:11-18
March 18 March 14:46-52
March 19 Ephesians 2:1-10
March 20 Matthew 9:35-36
No matter who you are or where you are in life, you are never alone. The Lord God keeps on coming to you, to be by your side, to live inside of you, to strengthen you, forever.
“Little Church Mouse”
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Wednesday, February 18 Messenger folding, 9:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Service, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 19 Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.
Monday, February 23 Scout Blue & Gold Banquet, 3-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 26 Lighthouse Café, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6 Lifeline Screening, Fellowship Hall
Monday, March 9 Finance Committee, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 Social Ministry Committee, 6:00 p.m.
Worship & Music Committee, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 Church Council, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall, 4-6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 16 WELCA, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 22 Easter flower orders and money due
Wednesday, March 25 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 Lighthouse Café, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
IN OUR AREA
Wednesday mornings Community Lenten Worship & Breakfast, Zion Lutheran
February 18-March 25 Church, Sunbury, 7:00 a.m. Meditation in the Chapel;
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER February 18, 2015 Volume 95, Issue 2
St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Address Label
570-473-3770
sjelc300@ptd.net
Sundays at St. John’s
8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
February 22 – Reverend Dr. Ronald Shellhamer
March 1 – Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
March 8 – Donna Batschelet, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
March 15 – Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
March 22 – Rev. B.J. Collins, Assistant to the Bishop
March 29 – Mark Giesen, Authorized Lay Worship Leader
Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Rev. Andrew Fitch, Pastor
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
March 1
Patricia Billman
Cheri Drake
Samantha Reedy
March 2
Kale Gallo
Mallory Gallo
Patty Gautsch
Jonathan Gresh
March 3
Trish Long
Justin McAllister
March 4
Joseph Gebhardt
Heather Tobias
March 5
Kaitlyn Billman
Ruth Ramer
March 8
Brenda Buch
Sharon Pittiglio
Nathan Shipe
March 9
Cole Fitzgerald-Fisher
Holly Zeigler
Gavyn McAllister
March 10
Brian Lauffer
David Shipe
March 11
George Bickel, Jr.
Desiree Cromley
Danny Ramer, Jr.
David Roush
Julie Shearer
March 12
Nicholas Chiarkas
Adrienne Petrovich
Blaine Shaffer
Eric Shearer
March 13
Tory Bright
Michelle Reitz
March 14
Graham Feaster
Danielle Klock
March 15
H. Gene Kistner
Kathy Kohler
Joshua Snyder
March 16
Dakota Brennen
Tyler Malone
William Reitz
Nancy Walker
March 17
Patricia Ferguson
Patricia Klock
March 18
Frances Brouse
Misty Volinski
March 19
Kenneth Heim
March 20
Todd Billman
Nancy Hendricks
Emily Mertz
Austin Potter
MacRay VanKirk
March 21
Nevin Brungard
Thomas Fiori
Ian McAllister
Margaret Rantz
March 22
Michael Erdley
Timothy Hallden
Lori Swanger
March 24
Nancy Erdley
March 25
Richard Mayer
March 26
Brandon Deans
Shawn Dodge
Peg Feaster
Jennifer Kremer
Jennifer Smith
March 27
Judy Boyer
Loye Hallden
Melissa Klock
Cindy Manning
Betty Radel
March 28
Robin Heintzelman
Michael McWilliams, Sr.
March 29
Roger Biddinger
Elizabeth Bierly
Caroline Hoffman
March 30
Steffany Berry
Steven Leitzel
Margaret Rinella
Terri Smith
March 31
Michael McWilliams, Jr.
March 2015
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Carol Black presiding
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.
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TOPS 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
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3
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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4
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Midweek Lenten Service
7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
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5
Scout District Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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6
Lifeline Screening in Fellowship Hall by appointment
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Donna Batschelet presiding
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.
Girl Scout Sunday
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9
TOPS 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
Finance 7:00 p.m.
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10
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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11
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Midweek Lenten Service
7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
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12
Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.
Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.
Worship & Music 7:00 p.m. Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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15
Carol Black presiding
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.
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16
TOPS 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
WELCA 7:00 p.m
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17
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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18
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Midweek Lenten Service
7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
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19
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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21
Kathryns Kloset
9-11:00 a.m.
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Rev. B.J. Collins presiding
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.
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TOPS 6:00 p.m.
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Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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25
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Midweek Lenten Service
7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
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Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Alanon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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PALM SUNDAY
Mark Geisen presiding
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.
Palm Sunday Breakfast 7 a.m.-Noon
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TOPS 6:00 p.m.
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Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m.
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April 1
Midweek Lenten Service
7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
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Maundy Thursday Service
w/Commununion 7:00 p.m.
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Good Friday Service
7:00 p.m.
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MARCH 2015 SERVICE ASSISTANTS
Date
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Lector
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Greeters
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Communion
Assistants
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Bread
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Ushers
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Crucifer
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Acolyte/
Torch-
bearer
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Sound
System
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March 1
8:00 AM
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Judy Dunkelberger
Jamie Feaster
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Jacki Cunningham
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March 1
10:15 AM
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Don Steele
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Joanne and Don Steele
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Blaine Shaffer
Dean Siemsen
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Jacki Cunningham
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Lee Miller
Ken Reigle
David Menges
Derek Menges
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Hanna Long
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Eryn Swanger
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Trey Cunningham
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March 8
8:00 AM
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Pat Propst
Tom Propst
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Laurie Robinson
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March 8
10:15 AM
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Girl Scouts
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Girl Scouts
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Nancy Erdley
Mike Erdley
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Laurie Robinson
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Girl Scouts
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Rebekah Amerman
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William Duncan
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Bob Berry
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March 15
8:00 AM
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Sue Billman
Bill Troutman
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Judy Reigle
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March 15
10:15 AM
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Caitlin Cunningham
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Bonnie and Bob Berry
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Caitlin Cunningham
Trey Cunningham
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Judy Reigle
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Doug Manning
Lou VanGilder
Franklin Hoffman
Frank Hoffman
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Ryan Latsha
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Kanen Bucher
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Mike Erdley
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March22
8:00 AM
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Brenda Herbert
David Herbert
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Karen Smeltz
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March 22
10:15 AM
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Ginny Butler
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Carolyn Hummel
Jane Ressler
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Trish Long
Ginny Butler
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Karen Smeltz
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Blaine Shaffer
Greg Morton
Tom Propst
Pat Propst
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Hanna Long
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William Duncan
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Lou VanGilder
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March 29
8:00 AM
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Judy Dunkelberger
Jamie Feaster
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Pat Propst
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March 29
10:15 AM
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Choir
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Nancy and Mike Erdley
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Barb Moyer
Lou VanGilder
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Pat Propst
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Mike Erdley
Glen Weaver
Brian Cunningham
Mack Fleming
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Kanen Bucher
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Rebekah Amerman
Ryan Latsha
Eryn Swanger
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Rachel Anderson
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