Gather with the Pastor

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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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