St. John’s Messenger
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Volume 95, Issue 6 June 17, 2015
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ST. JOHN’S CALLS NEW PASTOR
On May 31, Pastor Patricia Pittsnogle preached her trial sermon at both the 8:00 and 10:15 services. Following each service a vote to call was taken.
At the conclusion of the 10:15 the votes were counted and a letter of call given to Pastor Pittsnogle. Pastor Pittsnogle has accepted the call for here at St. John’s effective July 15, 2015.
COUNCIL SUMMER PICNIC
Council will hold their summer picnic on July 8 at
6:00 p.m. at the Shikellamy Marina. If there is inclement weather or too hot, we will meet in Fellowship Hall. The regular monthly meeting will follow the meal.
Dear Members of St. John’s,
Council has been struggling with a difficult decision regarding our beautiful sanctuary. Our goal is to make our church accessible and friendly to handicapped worshippers. We had already authorized the removal of the back pew on the street side. This has proven to be beneficial to social and church activities in this area. Council is discussing removing other pews.
Options discussed –
A. No further changes, pews remain as is.
B. Removing an entire pew on both sides. If an entire pew is removed in the
middle, it allows a walkway in the middle of the sanctuary and easier access to
sit in a wider space.
C. Removing a half pew on each side to create a place where handicapped people
can sit in their wheelchairs and their families may sit next to them in the
remaining half pew. This would create a cross shape within the pews.
Please feel free to email me at lhallden@hotmail.com with any opinion you may have about this pew arrangement. You may also put your written opinion in my mailbox in the hallway by the church office. All comments and opinions must be received by July 1st. I will take all your comments to council and they will review them. Please be sure to sign your name or your comment will not be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation.
Loye Hallden
Secretary, Church Council
COLLECTION REMINDERS
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During the month of June, Social Ministry is collection items to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, Danville. Copies of the items we are collecting are located at the collection sites in the rear of the sanctuary and across from the church office.
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Aluminum can tabs – drop off box located in the hall at the office.
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Labels - Campbell soup, Prego, PACE and other participating LABEL FOR EDUCATION product. Labels can be placed in the basket on top of the mailbox station in the hall across from the church office.
CALLING ALL
BAKERS AND GOODIE MAKERS
Get out your aprons.
Get out your ingredients.
Fire up the oven.
St. John’s will be supplying the
cakes for the Pineknotter Day’s
Cake Wheel on Monday, June 29th.
You may drop off your delicious treats, homemade, store bought, watermelon, fruits, basket of homegrown vegetables, lottery tickets at the church Monday between 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or at the Park from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
**Items are also needed Tuesday-Friday and can be dropped off at the wheel in the park.
GOOD THINGS HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN’S
Pictured on left is Dean Paul, this year’s 50 year Confirmation Celebrant, along with Esther Bartholomew, Ice Cream Social Chairperson. Pictured at right is Esther Bartholomew, Sue Stamm and Blaine Shaffer singing as part of the luncheon’s entertainment. Thank you to everyone who entertained us in addition to Esther, Sue and Blaine – Cousin Abner Normal (aka Tom Propst); Emily Hudock; and Bill Jacavage. And a special thanks to everyone on Social Ministry who provided the food for the luncheon.
VBS 2015 – Camp Discovery
Roadside Cleanup
St. John’s Roadside Cleanup Committee Chairs, Jim Williams &
Tom Propst, were pleased to have representatives of Cub Pack 3325
& Boy Scout Troop 325 assist in the spring cleanup. Mary Jo Wenrick & her son, Zack represented Pack 3325. Ben Heemstra along with the VanKirk Family (Sue, Jay & MacRay) represented Troop 325. These Scout representatives joined some of our regular cleanup team of Nancy & Mike Erdley, Howie Paul, Karen Smeltz & Steve Reed to make quick work of cleaning a small part of God’s good earth. Watch for the announcement for our fall cleanup so you can join in the fun.
Children are enjoying a week of Bible stories, crafts, snacks, games and songs at this year’s VBS.
CONGRATULATIONS
SHOUT OUT !!
To… Rebekah Amerman on receiving the American Legion God & Country Award from American Legion Post #201. Rebekah is the daughter of Tara and Ben Amerman.
To… CJ Doebler recipient of the Pineknotter Good Citizen Award. CJ is the son of Sherri and Chas Doebler.
MEMBERS: Elsie Mae Meehan; Patty Gautsch; Catherine Broome; Peg Feaster;
Sally Diehl; Carl Dunkelberger
PRAYER REQUEST: John Butkofsky; Carl Weaver; Kenneth Bollinger;
Harry Harter; Marti Row; Dan Ramer; Lisa Bingaman; Emily Reber; Randy Herring; Jim Black; Bob Breon; Esther Persing; 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: Kate Billman; Nicholas Chiarkas; Sally Lewis;
Doug Manning; Arlet Hummel; Diane Hoffman; Margaret Smith; Joanne Lynch; Lorraine Weaver; Judy Hoffman; Phyllis Gordon; Ruth Ramer; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Sally Mayer; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Shirley Wolfe; Carol Diehl; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Robyn Snyder; Dave Roush; Franklin Hoffman; Harold Billman; 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.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
June 17 Matthew 1:18-23
June 18 Matthew 22:1-14
June 19 Philippians 1:19-26
June 20 Proverbs 30:7-9
June 21 Galatians 5:16-26
June 22 Matthew 25:1-13
June 23 Psalm 23
June 24 John 1:6-8
June 25 Psalm 119:41-48
June 26 Isaiah 43:24-48
June 27 Romans 14:5-12
June 28 Proverbs 4:20-17
June 29 Genesis 49:28-33
June 30 1 John 4:13-21
July 1 Genesis 3:1-15
July 2 Exodus 12:1-13
July 3 Leviticus 16:6-22
July 4 Numbers 21:4-9
July 5 Deuteronomy 30:11-20
July 6 Joshua 21:43-45
July 7 Judges 2:11-22
July 8 Ruth 2
July 9 2 Samuel 12:1-13
July 10 Nehemiah 9:1-7
July 11 Esther 4:1-16
July 12 Job 19:23-29
July 13 Proverbs 8:12-31
July 14 Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
July 15 Isaiah 53:1-10
July 16 Jeremiah 31:31-34
July 17 Lamentations 3:22-33
HOW TO PRAY
Pray where you are. God is present everywhere and ready to listen.
Pray, when possible, in a quiet place where you can be alone. It is good to fix your mind deliberately on God, apart from confusing distractions.
Pray to God simply and naturally, as to a friend. Tell him what is on your mind. Get help from the prayers of others.
Pray, remembering the good things God has done for you. Give thanks for all your blessings.
Pray for God’s forgiveness for the unworthy things you may have done. He is near to a humble and contrite heart.
Pray especially for those things that will make your life more Christlike.
Pray for others, remembering the help they need for the situations they confront.
Pray for the world in its need, and for God to guide you toward ways you can help.
Pray that God’s will be done in you. His purposes are deeper and wiser than our own.
Pray, and then allow God to answer your prayer
July Birthdays
July 1
Sally Diehl
Audrey Seebold
July 2
Edward Fenstermacher
Brian Kearney
July 3
Robert Berry
T. Jarod Hendricks
July 4
Benjamin Meiser
July 6
Brandon Carper
Donald Seebold, Sr.
Dondalynn Snyder
Susan Stamm
July 7
Jenee Holub
Lisa Kohler
June Kreitzer
Susan Stevenson
July 8
Harold Wiand
July 9
Cynthia Paul
Kenneth Ulp
July 10
Jeffery Boyer
Justin Boyer
Lynzie Mull
Martha O’Malley
July 11
Rebecca Bowman
Braydon Lahr
July 13
Holden Coyle
Amy Doyle
Mackenzie Wolfe
Larissa Redington
July 14
Logan McAllister
Mason McAllister
July 16
Karen Smeltz
July 17
Arianna Barrera
James Benner
July 18
Mary Rogers
Stephanie Snyder
July 19
Thomas Hendricks
Nathan Kearney
Michelle Yoder
July 20
Gail Lehman
July 21
Steven Benfer
Corinne Lyons
Sue Ann Sees
July 22
Jennifer Haddon
Judy Hafer
Alyssa Hamor
Laura Sue Zeigler
July 23
Benjamin Amerman
Sandra Saxman
Daniel Young
July 24
Kenneth Reigle
July 25
Constance Arter-Davis
Judy Bickel
July 26
Cole Bowman
Debra Doebler
Thomas Hamor
Stephen Reed
July 27
Rebekah Amerman
Rebecca Hare
Daniel Lehman
Kimberlee Neitz
Douglas Ray
July 28
Ashley Daddario
David Heckert
Thomas Stuck
Hayden Volinski
July 29
Charles Bartholomew, III
Angela Fasold
Trenton Koons
Brian Shaffer
July 30
Abigail Brouse
July 31
Ryan Eisely
Sharon Fleming
Albert Whitecavage
July 2015
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JUNE 29
Cakes for Pineknotter Cake Wheel due at church by
3:00 p.m. or at the park by 6:00 p.m.
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June 30
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1
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m.
Scout District Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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OFFICE CLOSED
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5
Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
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TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Finance 7:00 p.m.
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7 National Chocolate Day !
AA 8:00 p.m.
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Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
& Picnic 6:00 p.m.
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Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.
Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m.
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Fellowship Hall reserved
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Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
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TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
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AA 8:00 p.m.
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PASTOR PAT’S FIRST DAY !
Fold Messenger 9:30 a.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.
AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m.
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Kathryn’s Kloset
9-11:00 a.m.
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Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
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TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
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AA 8:00 p.m.
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Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m.
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25 Wedding
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Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.
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TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
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AA 8:00 p.m.
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Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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AA 7:00 p.m.
Al anon 8:00 p.m.
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Service Assistants for July 2015
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/Acolyte
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Sound
System
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July 5
8:00 AM
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Brenda & David
Herbert
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Jacki Cunningham
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July 5
10:15 AM
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Dean Siemsen
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Franklin Hoffman
Frank Hoffman
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Trish Long
Ginny Butler
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Jacki Cunningham
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Mike Erdley
Glen Weaver
Brian Cunningham
Mack Fleming
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Eryn Swanger
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Trey Cunningham
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July 12
8:00 AM
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Judy Dunkelberger
Jamie Feaster
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Karen Smeltz
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July 12
10:15 AM
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Bob Berry
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Lori & Emily Bogovich
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Blaine Shaffer
Mike Erdley
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Karen Smeltz
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Trish Long
Ginny Butler
Nancy Erdley
Barb Moyer
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Rebekah Amerman
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Bob Berry
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July 19
8:00 AM
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Sue Billman
Bill Troutman
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Linda Bingaman
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July 19
10:15 AM
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Caitlin Cunningham
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Mary & Greg Morton
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Trey Cunningham
Caitlin Cunningham
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Linda Bingaman
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Blaine Shaffer
Greg Morton
Pat Propst
Tom Propst
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Ryan Latsha
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Mike Erdley
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July 26
8:00 AM
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Pat & Tom Propst
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Pat Propst
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July 26
10:15 AM
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Betty Duncan
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Virginia Butler
Trish Long
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Blaine Shaffer
Dean Siemsen
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Pat Propst
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Barb Moyer
Gloria Auman
Judy Hoffman
Teresa Miller
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William Duncan
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Lou VanGilder
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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER June 17, 2015 Volume 95, Issue 6
St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
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Sundays at St. John’s
8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
June 28 – Beverly Hoffman – Authorized Lay Worship Leader
July 5 – Carol Black – Authorized Lay Worship Leader
July 12 – James Girven – Authorized Lay Worship Leader
July 19 – Rev. Patricia Pittsnogle, Pastor
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
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