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
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 @ 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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May2016Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1
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. / 2
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. / 3
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 4
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. / 5
Lighthouse 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 / 7
CLEANUP & 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. / 9
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
Finance 7:00 p.m. / 10
Troop #325 Comm. 6:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 11
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. / 12
Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.
Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.
Al-anon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 13 / 14
15 PENTECOST
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. / 16
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
WELCA 7:00 p.m / 17
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 18
Messenger folding 9:30 a.m.
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
. / 19
Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.
Al-anon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 20
Pizza, People & Possibilities with Pastor
6:30 p.m. / 21
Kate’s Kupboard
9-11:00 a.m.
22
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. / 23
TOPS 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Daisy/Brownies 6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. / 24
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 25
Girl Scouts 6:15 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. / 26
Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Al-anon 7:00 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / 27 / 28
29
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.
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. / 31
Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.
AA 8:00 p.m. / June 1
Preschool End of Year Program
Date / Lector / Greeters / Communion
Assistants / Bread / Ushers / Crucifer / Acolyte/
Torch-
bearer / Sound
System
May 1
8:00 AM / Pat Propst
Tom Propst / Jacki Cunningham
May 1
10:15 AM / Mary Siemsen / Jacki & Brian Cunningham / Barb Moyer
Rebekah Amerman / Jacki Cunningham / Owen Long
Trey Cunningham
Kobe Swanger
Derek Amerman / Eryn Swanger / Hanna Long / Trey Cunningham
May 8
8:00 AM / Jamie Feaster / Jamie Feaster
May 8
10:15 AM / Caitlin Cunningham / Bonnie & Bob Berry / Caitlin Cunningham
Trey Cunningham / Jamie Feaster / Bob Berry
Bonnie Berry
Maryann Berry
Mike McWilliams / Ian McAllister / Brayden Varney / Bob Berry
May 15
8:00 AM / Sue Billman
Bill Troutman / Judy Reigle
May 15
10:15 AM / Betty Duncan / Judy & Frank Hoffman / Ginny Butler
Trish Long / Judy Reigle / Barb Moyer
Teresa Miller
Judy Hoffman
Gloria Auman / Hanna Long / Eryn Swanger
Danny Lehman
Madalynn Sawyer / Mike Erdley
May 22
8:00 AM / Brenda Herbert
David Herbert / Mary Siemsen
May 22
10:15 AM / Dean Siemsen / Teresa & Lee Miller / Nancy Erdley
Mike Erdley / Mary Siemsen / Doug Manning
Tom Propst
Frank Hoffman
Greg Morton / Cecelia Shellenberger / Ian McAllister / Lou VanGilder
May 29
8:00 AM / Pat Propst
Tom Propst / Pat Propst
May 29
10:15 AM / Blaine Shaffer / Trish Long
Ginny Butler / Dean Siemsen
Blaine Shaffer / Pat Propst / Mike Erdley
Glen Weaver
Brian Cunningham
Mack Fleming / Danny Lehman / Danny Lehman / Rachel Anderson
May 1
Benjamin Eisenhower
Abigail Kuttruff
Christopher Savidge
May 2
Franklin Hoffman
Eleanor Williamson
Emily Young
May 3
Christy Persing
Donald Snyder
Delanie Wolever
May 4
Mariah Brouse
Jeremy Kropa
May 5
Martha Walter
May 6
Jennifer Berry-Propst
Margaret Daddario
Christina Guyer
Hadley Snyder
May 7
Philip Hallden
May 8
Donna Gallo
Matthew Hallden
Kobe Swanger
May 9
Courtney Bowman
William Duncan Jr.
Tyler Hendricks
Lauren Holub
Rocky Roseman
Evan Shambach
May 10
Joanne Steele
May 11
Christopher Crebs
John Hendricks
Steven Mertz
May 12
William Brennen III
May 13
Nicole Boyle
Colton Brouse
Giselle Hallden
May 14
Rachel Mull
Tina Pontius
Shirley Wolfe
May 15
Van Bedisky
Joslyn Guyer
KishaBonnell-Mensch
Robert Crebs
May 16
Maryann Berry
Grace Dunkelberger
May 17
Trudy Baker
Aveya Stauffer
May 18
Kelly Kistner
May 19
Terry Butrej
Rachel Dunn
Austin Haddon
Calaina Propst
Gene Ray
May 20
Patrick Fiori Jr.
Kandi Kearney
Brent Litchard
Dorothy Mertz
Eric Tanner
May 21
Christopher Kurtz
May 22
Lori Bogovich
Jordon Heckman
Lana Miller
May 23
Aaron Payne
May 25
Lindsey Frehafer
May 27
Melissa Bierly
Robert Feaster
Shirley Gautsch
May 28
Natasha Eisenhower
Janell Feaster
May 30
Brennon Hilner
Steven Kremer Jr.
Karen Treacher
May 31
Kyler Campbell
Heather Heintzelman
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857
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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER April 20, 2016 Volume 96, Issue 4
St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
570-473-3770
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
Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Rev. Patricia Pittsnogle, Pastor
William J. Jacavage, Director of Music