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1 VOLUME 2018, ISSUE 9 St. John's Lutheran Church VOLUME 2018, ISSUE 9 Pastor Daniel Volume 2018, Issue 9 Inside this issue: Address from Pastor Daniel News from Preschool 3 Fellowship 5 Feast of Justice News 7 **NEW**Technology News 8 Christian Education 11 Crop Walk 15 Special points of interest: Feast of Justice All Saints Roses New Faces October The Art of Asking Amanda Palmer is a rock star. In 2012 she started a Kickstarter program in which she raised over $1.2 million for her new album- well over her $100,000 goal. For those of you unfamiliar with Kickstarter, it is an online crowdfunding platform that allows artists, merchants, and the like advertise a project that they need funded and supporters voluntarily give whatever they want. In raising those $1.2 million funds, Palmer created the highest crowdfunded music project ever. Amanda Palmer wasn t always a rock star though. Before her music career, Palmer started off as a living statue called the Eight Foot Bride. She would stand in Harvard Square in Boston on a milk crate wearing a wedding dress and painted face. Anyone who put money in her collection hat would receive a simple flower and direct eye contact. She describes those moments as deeply personal and as a moment of falling in love a bit as two people see each other and acknowledge that not only a gift of money was shared, but the gift of belonging. Just as it was during her living statue days, Amanda Palmer argues that in the practice of letting people pay for music rather than making them pay for music creates a relationship. There is a level of vulnerability as the artist asks the donor for help and there is a practice of trust that happens in these moments knowing that one s goals could be brought to ruin if not enough people respond. Such vulnerability and trust creates relational community. Continued on page 2

2 Page 2 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Continued from Page 1 Throughout the year, churches, including Saint John s, make appeals to its members to support its ministry with financial gifts and talents. We are not an organization that forces its members to pay dues in order to be a part of our community. We don t make each other share our gifts, but we let each other share our gifts. Amanda Palmer suggests that so many people are ashamed to ask for help when they need it because we re afraid of rejection, but also because we don t even think we deserve what we re asking for. She continues, We have to truly believe in the validity of what we re asking for (Amanda Palmer, The Art of Asking, page 13). As we ask each other to give of our time and resources we form deeper relationships as we make ourselves vulnerable in giving our gifts. We trust that those gifts will actually make the world a better place and encourage old Christians and new believers to trust in the power of Jesus love to carry us through every tribulation in life. I pray that we can ask new and old folks to share their gifts without shame and that we truly believe in the validity of what we are asking for. We are asking each other to join in sharing the Good News of Jesus with the world. We are asking each other to share our God-given gifts with the church of Jesus so that all people might know that they are loved by God and that God s kingdom of peace, love, justice, and mercy is unfolding before our very eyes. When we invite someone to come to worship or join in cleaning up Pennypack Park or to volunteer at Feast of Justice, we have to believe in the validity of what we re asking for. When we invite others to give of their talents or resources either among those who are already official members of our church or in the evangelism practice of inviting someone to join this community of Christ, we are inviting others to join in God s work of making the world a better place. We share this Good News and invite new and old co-workers to join in this mission because we believe it to be a valid endeavor- we believe the work of love and mercy through Jesus Christ makes a difference in the world. We believe that Jesus love has the power to save the world. So don t be ashamed. Go ahead, ask for help in this good work of God The Reverend Daniel K. Eisenberg

3 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 3 PRESCHOOL NEWS Greetings from your Preschool Director, By now many of you are back into your normal routine whatever it may be. Preschool could not have started the year off better! With many smiling faces and only a few tears were shed we are very excited for this school year! Back to School night was a great success! Our parents were very excited and welcomed us into their families. When entering a new school, it s not just hard for the student but it is hard for the families as well. Many cases this is the first time their children are leaving their care during the day or not going to their babysitters and grandparents house. Knowing that the families have chosen us, St. John s Preschool is a very special feeling. They are starting their school year off right with new friends, new teachers, and new surrounding! Soccer Shots and Chapel will be beginning in October! We are looking forward to a great time with both! We are not doing Chic-Fila Welcome Back night this year due to some issues we experienced last year. However, we will be hosting a CHIPOLTE night on October 23, 2018 from 2327 Cottman Avenue (Roosevelt Mall). Please find the attached flyer and show to the cashier when paying! There will be extra copies of the flyer in the church office as well as in the back of the Sanctuary! Kid Stuff Coupon Book Fundraiser will be starting October 8 th and will run until October 26 th! This year they not only have the book they also have an APP you can use on your phone. This app is good anywhere in the country! If you have friends and relatives that are interested in these books they are also available to purchase online for their state. If you are interested in purchasing a Kid Stuff Coupon book please see Gina or Terry in the office, or stjohnslutheranpreschool@verizon.com and let us know how many books you would like to purchase. You may also leave a note for us in our mailbox! If you are interested in volunteering with Preschool during the holidays or would like to come in and read a book and help the teachers with a lesson please have all clearances in church office. We are always looking for special visitors to come in and take part in our daily lesson plans! Clearances are available online at Thank you for your continued support, Gina Hughes Ghughes.stjohns@gmail.com

Page 4 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Full Day Preschool MORE FROM THE PRESCHOOL September means a new school, new teachers (and students,) new classroom, new friends, and new adventures!

4 Page 4 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Full Day Preschool MORE FROM THE PRESCHOOL September means a new school, new teachers (and students,) new classroom, new friends, and new adventures! 5Day/3Day Full welcomes 19 smiling faces in September. We explored our classroom materials and areas, practiced writing and recognizing our names and the letters Aa and Bb. Who doesn t love a party? We celebrated Johnny Appleseed s Birthday with Apple experiments, art, making homemade applesauce, tin pan hats, and learning all about yummy apples. Can t wait to see what October brings for our Full Day friends! Mrs. Donna Conway FULL DAY TEACHER

Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 5 3 DAY PRESCHOOL The 3 day class is excited

As we welcome October, we also welcome many new friends and activities.

5 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 5 3 DAY PRESCHOOL The 3 day class is excited to "fall" into learning with our new school year. As we welcome October, we also welcome many new friends and activities. The children are ready to jump into the "leaf pile" with a trip to the pumpkin patch and a fire truck visit. We love to explore and get messy so we have some "ghoulish" crafts to get into this month. Our Halloween trick or treat parade is right around the corner and we can't wait! We are ready to see what this month has in store for us! Miss LaRaine Buttil 3 DAY TEACHER

Our focus this month is to get familiar with our classroom and get to know our new

6 Page 6 Volume 2018, Issue 9 2 DAY PRESCHOOL Hello from 2 day! We have started off the new school year with a bang! Our focus this month is to get familiar with our classroom and get to know our new friends. We are excited for Halloween, fun field trips, and so much more. October is going to be "spooktacular" Miss LaRaine Buttil 2 DAY TEACHER

7 Page 7 Volume 2018, Issue 9 TECHNOLOGY NOTES Use these websites and links to learn more about St. John s Lutheran Church. Find previous sermons, Sermon B-Sides and more at: Saint John s Lutheran Church Fax number: Web Site: Facebook: St. John s Lutheran Church stjohnsmayfair@verizon.net stjohns.thenet@gmail.com Instagram: st._johns_mayfair Feast of Justice Fax number: Web site: of Justice Philadelphia feastofjustice@verizon.net Saint John s Preschool Fax number: Facebook: ghughes.stjohns@gmail.com stjohnslutheranpreschool@verizon.net

Page 8 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Roses for All Saints Sunday Long stem white roses will be available as a memorial for All Saints November 4th at the cost of $3.50 each.

8 Page 8 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Roses for All Saints Sunday Long stem white roses will be available as a memorial for All Saints November 4th at the cost of $3.50 each. If you would like to order one or more roses, please fill in the form below and include your remittance by cash or check made out to St. John s Lutheran Church. You can place it in the offering plate or drop it off in the church office during the week. I/We would like to order # roses as a Memorial for All Saints Sunday at the cost of $3.50 each. Given to the Glory of God and in memory of: Given By: or Phone Number: Amount Enclosed: (You will be able to pick up your roses following the 11 a.m. worship service) on November 4rd,)

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Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 10 CONGREGATIONAL CARE Saturday Fellowship

Come join us for the best in unsubstantiated trivia Dave Speece could

Even if you do not like trivia, come out for the three F s.

We hope to see you out to join us for dessert and coffee DONATIONS

Used towels (any shape) are needed for an Animal shelter.

10 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 10 CONGREGATIONAL CARE Saturday Fellowship time October 20th at 6:00 P.M. with trivia night. Come join us for the best in unsubstantiated trivia Dave Speece could find on the internet. Even if you do not like trivia, come out for the three F s. Fun, Fellowship and Food (not in that order). We hope to see you out to join us for dessert and coffee DONATIONS NEEDED Used eye glasses are needed for Lions club. Used towels (any shape) are needed for an Animal shelter. Please see Martha Klingbeil or leave a note in her church mailbox. The Quilting Cuties are in great need of gently used or new blankets and sheets. Please bring any donations to Room E. Donations can also be left in the church office.

Page 11 Volume 2018, Issue 9 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Adult Bible Study Bible Stories You ve Never Heard Before Adult Bible Study is being held on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M.

We will be checking out some of the stranger and more difficult stories in Scripture like The Prince Whose Head Got Stuck in a Tree, The Dirty Underwear Prophecy, and Jesus

11 Page 11 Volume 2018, Issue 9 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Adult Bible Study Bible Stories You ve Never Heard Before Adult Bible Study is being held on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M. There are a lot of stories in the Bible that we don t hear in worship or in Sunday School. We will be checking out some of the stranger and more difficult stories in Scripture like The Prince Whose Head Got Stuck in a Tree, The Dirty Underwear Prophecy, and Jesus Curses a Fig Tree. Adult Bible Study Animate: Bible An additional study will take place in Room A on Mondays at 7:00 P.M. Each session will begin with a video and discussion. Feast of Justice will host Coffee and Prayer Time in Parish Hall on Fridays beginning at 10:00 A.M.

Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 12 WELCOME OUR NEW SEMINARIAN EILEEN RUPPEL-DOAN Eileen Ruppel-Doan will be the field education student at St. John s for this 2018-19 school year.

12 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 12 WELCOME OUR NEW SEMINARIAN EILEEN RUPPEL-DOAN Eileen Ruppel-Doan will be the field education student at St. John s for this school year. She is a first year Master of Divinity student at United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia. Eileen lives on the seminary campus with her husband Ethan, who is also a student at the seminary. Eileen is originally from the Metropolitan Chicago Synod and completed her undergraduate degree at Augustana College in the Quad Cities (IL) with a degree in Religion, New Testament Greek, and Graphic Design. Eileen is looking forward to this field education experience at St. John s to help her prepare for future ministry.

Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 13 FROM PASTOR TRICIA October News from Feast of Justice New Volunteer Orientations are held on the 2nd Saturday from 12:00 1:00 P.M. The next orientation is October 3, 2018 If you have any questions regarding the Feast of Justice programs, please call 215-268-3510, ext 1.

M. All are welcome for food and community fellowship. Interdenominational praise and thanksgiving follows for all who wish to attend. Hours of Distribution Tuesday 9AM-11AM.

Community Cupboard, perishables, Senior Boxes, Bountiful, State Food (3rd) Fridays 9AM-11AM. Community Cupboard, Senior Boxes, Bountiful Saturdays 2PM-4PM.

13 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 13 FROM PASTOR TRICIA October News from Feast of Justice New Volunteer Orientations are held on the 2nd Saturday from 12:00 1:00 P.M. The next orientation is October 3, 2018 If you have any questions regarding the Feast of Justice programs, please call , ext 1. Diabetes - Self Management Program Attend the FREE Steps for Healthier Living Diabetes workshops. Where: Room A When: Thursdays 9:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Last Session October 11th Feast Night Community will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 P.M. All are welcome for food and community fellowship. Interdenominational praise and thanksgiving follows for all who wish to attend. Hours of Distribution Tuesday 9AM-11AM. Community Cupboard, perishables, Senior Boxes, Bountiful, Resource Counseling, State Food (3rd) Wednesdays 5PM-7PM. Community Cupboard, perishables, Senior Boxes, Bountiful, State Food (3rd) Fridays 9AM-11AM. Community Cupboard, Senior Boxes, Bountiful Saturdays 2PM-4PM. Community Cupboard, Senior Boxes, Bountiful 3rd Wednesday 9AM-11AM. Community Cupboard, Senior Boxes, Bountiful FLU SHOTS For individuals 18+ during food distribution on October 16 from 9:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M. If you have insurance, bring your card. Flu Shots are also available for those without insurance.

14 Page 14 Volume 2018, Issue 9 WORSHIP AND MUSIC Worship and Music wanted to keep you informed about the Music Director position. We are still looking for a permanent Director, so if you know of anyone that is interested, please pass their information on to Mary Jones. We have, however, lined up an interim person to play at all services beginning Oct 13/14 th. He is a very talented organist/pianist, able to play the variety of music we use. We continue to pray that the right person will be found soon and will be reposting the job to various music schools in the area. There are quite a few Lutheran churches in our synod looking for an organist and music directors, which shows it is not that easy to find people interested in the position.

Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 15 SAVE THE DATE 2018 CROP Hunger Walk: Updated: The 2018 Northeast Philadelphia CROP Hunger Walk will be Sunday, October 28 at 1:30.

15 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 15 SAVE THE DATE 2018 CROP Hunger Walk: Updated: The 2018 Northeast Philadelphia CROP Hunger Walk will be Sunday, October 28 at 1:30. We plan to begin at Holmesburg United Methodist Church on Frankford Avenue. This is an ecumenical event, and all are invited to participate and raise money to end global hunger and provide clean drinking water for those in the developing world. If you can't walk, please sponsor someone who can. 25% of all proceeds will stay here in Northeast Philly and will be divided between King's Kitchen, the soup kitchen ministry of Holmesburg United Methodist Church, and Feast of Justice. Questions, call Pastor Owen Griffiths at (215) CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL NEWS St. John s Congregational Council met on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 and opened with devotions by Jennifer Wilent. Listed below are the highlights of the meeting: Approved the minutes (with changes) from the meeting on July 10, Received and approved the treasurer s report. Weekly envelope giving stands at 88% but this month we were short $ of our monthly budget. Pastor gave his first report. Highlighting the contacts he has made (visits) and we discussed the opportunity of getting a seminarian/field study student. The installation of Bishop Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport will be Saturday, September 22, 2018 at United Lutheran Seminary/New Covenant Church of Philadelphia. All are welcome and we will try to arrange a carpool as there will be over 1000 people in attendance. Worship and Music/St. John s is still looking for a Music Director. We have coverage through the end of October and possibly after that as well. The meeting adjourned with a prayer.

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Roses will be placed in the chancel that day, November 4, and are dedicated to the loving memory of our relatives and friends.

17 Page 17 Volume 2018, Issue 9 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY On All Saints Day, we remember all those in the faith who have gone before us. We rejoice in their witness to the faith we share and honor their memory as we wait to be reunited with them in the Lord. Roses will be placed in the chancel that day, November 4, and are dedicated to the loving memory of our relatives and friends. FLOWERS An order form in the messenger is available to order roses for those you wish to remember and honor. Roses will be $3.50 again this year.

18 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 18 Ministry October 7, 2018 October 14, 2018 October 21, 2018 October 28, 2018 Deacon Karen Spindler Mary Alice Cornell Doreen Kinzler w/claire-amy Roberts Vicki Schempp Mary Jones Jen Wilent Marie Hand Mary Jones Communion Assistants Claire-Amy Roberts Karen Spindler Vicki Schempp Skip Schempp Edith Gordon Marie Hand Shirley Hatcher Rochelle New Acolyte Patrick Sesay Kadijatu Sesay Patrick Sesay Kadijatu Sesay Lector Vicki Schempp Doreen Kinzler Mary Alice Cornell Doreen Kinzler Edith Gordon Mary Jones Sue MacPherson Marie Hand Greeter J&K Pakyz J&K Pakyz J&K Pakyz J&K Pakyz Dave Speece Shirley Hatcher Dave Speece Shirley Hatcher Ushers Skip Schempp Vicki Schempp Kay Cohen Claire-Amy Roberts Mary Alice Cornell Doreen Kinzler Claire-Amy Roberts Karen Spindler Shirley Hatcher Don Jones Ray Rassier Rainey Augustine Lisa Breen Harry Gordon Don Jones Ray Rassier Dave Speece Rainey Augustine Shirley Hatcher Sue Thomas Pray-ers Doreen Kinzler Rochelle New Connie Szczurek Sacristan Kristin Youngdahl Barbara Bassett Carole Bitzer Sue Thomas

19 Page 19 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Ministry November 4, 2018 November 11, 2018 November 18, 2018 November 25, 2018 Deacon Karen Spindler Mary Alice Cornell Doreen Kinzler w/claire- Amy Roberts Skip Schempp Jen Wilent Marie Hand Mary Jones Jen Wilent Communion Assistants Claire-Amy Roberts Doreen Kinzler Karen Spindler Vicki Schempp Lisa Breen Dave Speece Sue Thomas Dave Thomas Acolyte Patrick Sesay Kadijatu Sesay Patrick Sesay Kadijatu Sesay Lector Mary Alice Cornell Vicki Schempp Mary Alice Cornell Doreen Kinzler Rochelle New Connie Szczurek Kristen Youngdahl Edith Gordon Greeter J&K Pakyz J&K Pakyz J&K Pakyz J&K Pakyz Dave Speece Shirley Hatcher Dave Speece Shirley Hatcher Ushers Skip Schempp Vicki Schempp Kay Cohen Karen Spindler Skip Schempp Vicki Schempp Mary Alice Cornell Claire-Amy Roberts Don Jones Harry Gordon Ray Rassier Rainey Augustine Lisa Breen Sue Thomas Harry Gordon Shirley Hatcher Don Jones Ray Rassier Dave Speece Sue Thomas Pray-ers Doreen Kinzler Marie Hand Shirley Hatcher Sacristan Kathy Madigan Kristin Youngdahl Barbara Bassett Carole Bitzer

20 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 20 OFFERING COUNTING SCHEDULE SUNDAY COUNTING DATE TIME STEWARD TEAM 09/09/ /10/2018 6:00 P.M. Marie Hand C 09/16/ /16/ :00 P.M. David Wachtman D 09/23/ /24/2018 6:00 P.M. Doreen Kinzler E 09/30/ /01/2018 6:00 P.M. Janette Horner A 10/07/ /08/2018 6:00 P.M. Susan Thomas B 10/14/ /15/2018 6:00 P.M. Marie Hand C 10/21/ /21/ :00 P.M. David Wachtman D 10/28/ /29/2018 6:00 P.M. Doreen Kinzler E 11/04/ /05/2018 6:00 P.M. Janette Horner A 11/11/ /12/2018 6:00 P.M. Susan Thomas B 11/18/ /19/2018 6:00 P.M. Marie Hand C 11/25/ /25/ :00 P.M. David Wachtman D 12/02/ /03/2018 6:00 P.M. Doreen Kinzler E 12/09/ /10/2018 6:00 P.M. Janette Horner A 12/16/ /17/2018 6:00 P.M. Susan Thomas B 12/23/ /24/2018 6:00 P.M. Marie Hand C 12/30/ /30/ :00 P.M. David Wachtman D 01/06/ /07/2019 6:00 P.M. Doreen Kinzler E 01/13/ /14/2019 6:00 P.M. Janette Horner A 01/20/ /21/2019 6:00 P.M. Susan Thomas B 01/27/ /28/2019 6:00 P.M. Marie Hand C 02/03/ /03/ :00 P.M. David Wachtman D 02/10/ /11/2019 6:00 P.M. Doreen Kinzler E 02/17/ /18/2019 6:00 P.M. Janette Horner A 02/24/ /25/2019 6:00 P.M. Susan Thomas B

21 Volume 2018, Issue 9 Page 21 Church Council Members Marie Hand Julie Henderson Don Jones Maureen Jordan Doreen Kinzler George Miller Bette Pitman Claire-Amy Roberts Vicki Schempp Jennifer Wilent marie.e.hand@phila.gov dejcpa76@aol.com maureen.jordan10@comcast.net Doreen.m.kinzler@phila.gov george.miller@dla.mil@ psu95lions@aol.com simslcj@aol.cim 2021 Feast of Justice Congregational Care / Fellowship Finance Secretary / Property President/Christian Ed. / Youth & Family Invitation Faith In Action 2021 Music & Worship 2020 Generosity Team 2020 Vice President/Communications Team Leaders Judith Rose RoseFam73@verizon.net

22 St. John s Lutheran Church 3101 Tyson Avenue Philadelphia PA Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Phila. PA Permit No Address Service Requested ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH St. John s Lutheran Church The Rev. Daniel K. Eisenberg, Pastor 3101 Tyson Avenue Philadelphia PA Phone: Fax: Jackie Rooney, Administrative Assistant David Speece, Property Manager/Sexton Gina Hughes Polychronakis, Preschool Director Rev. Patricia Neale, Director of Feast of Justice OUR MISSION IS TO PLANT THE SEEDS OF GOD S LOVE THROUGH CHRIST, IN WITNESS, OUTREACH AND THE WORD. Companion Church Kana Lutheran Parish, Tanzania Our Worship Schedule 5:00 p.m. Saturday Evenings 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings Holy Communion is celebrated every week

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