NOVEMBER 2018 VOLUME 44 NO. 10. St. John s Lutheran Church 44 West Main St Shiremanstown, PA 17011

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1 NOVEMBER 2018 VOLUME 44 NO. 10 St. John s Lutheran Church 44 West Main St Shiremanstown, PA

2 Ten Years Ago So what were you doing 10 years ago this month? I know what I was doing...i was working with a call committee and feeling nervous as I prepared a sermon to preach, knowing that it would be followed by a call vote and perhaps the beginnings of a new call to ministry. That's what I was doing 10 years ago. And obviously, that vote was a positive one, and we have been walking together in ministry for the last 10 years. And what a decade it has been! 10 years of memories and joys, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, funerals, time together that have shaped me as a pastor, as a wife and mother and as a disciple. And I guess it's my hope that my being here as pastor has shaped each of you in a little way, too. Maybe it was a sermon that seemed to stick with you. Maybe it was a time of conversation or prayer that we shared that seemed to be filled with ~Pastor Sarah Keilholtz the Holy Spirit. Maybe it was just one of those days in worship that you felt humbled and overwhelmed by the chance to come to the table and share in God's grace. And I know that if there was something that I did, well, I know that it wasn't really me...none of it has been me. God calls us to our vocation, and God is calling each of us to be a disciple - to live out our baptism in amazing ways. For 10 years - a quarter of my life - I have thanked God for getting to serve out my call in this place. And what's going to come in the next 10 years? We don't know, do we? But I am looking forward to walking through those years with you and to continue to grow together as disciples. Thank you for calling me to serve in this place 10 years ago and for affirming that call in so many ways in the years that we have been together...so far. November 11: Harvest Home Sunday Join us at Sunday School for Harvest Home Sunday. We will be collecting non-perishable food/canned goods to be donated to our Little Free Pantry and to New Hope Ministry to help them stock their Holiday baskets. Our Sunday School students will present a program at our opening. 2

3 NOVEMBER 2018 November Team Meetings Tuesday, November 6 6:30 PM Church Council Library Tuesday, November 13 6:15 PM Social Ministry Team Parlor Thursday, November 15 6:30 PM Property Team Conference Room Tuesday, November 27 6:30 PM Executive Team Conference Room NEWS FROM OUR TEAMS September Financial Manager's Report Beginning Ending Income Disbursements Balance Balance CURRENT 5, , , , Benevolence , , BENEVOLENCE World Hunger , , BUILDING 63, , , , MEMORIAL 30, , TOTALS 99, , , , Income 1 17, Day Care 2 1, Day Care Cleaning 3 1, Parsonage Rental Disbursements 1 1, Ed Bldg Maint. 2 1, Church Maintenance 3 3, Memorial Office Furniture 4 1, Computer and Tech Support NOVEMBER 4, 2018 SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK FOR AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP! 3

4 2018 Annual Meeting of the Congregation November 11, 2018 Our Annual Meeting of the Congregation is scheduled for Sunday, November 11th following the 10 AM Service. (Please note our schedule on November 11th will be Sunday School HARVEST HOME at 9:15 and only one worship service at 10:00 AM.) Items at the Meeting will be: Election of 3 persons to serve on the Congregation Council Deliberation and Approval of a Budget for 2019 Any other business germane to the life of our congregation Plans for a Potluck Luncheon following the meeting are being made. Watch for more information. Michael K Council Nominees 2019 Michael K Sandra K David S are the nominees from the Council Nominating Committee for the terms of Sandra K David S REMINDER: Only one service on November 11 at 10:00 AM 4

5 i Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 8:00 AM Serv Holy 9:15 AM Sun School 10:45 AM Serv of Holy Comm 12:00 PM Ch Choirs 11 9:15 AM Sun School 10:00 AM Service of Holy Comm 11:00 AM Annual Meeting 12:00 PM Potluck 18 Youth Retreat 8:00 AM Serv of Holy 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Service of Holy Comm 12:00 PM Ch Choirs 25 8:00 AM Serv of Holy 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Serv of Holy 12:00 PM Ch Choirs 6:00 PM Youth Gath 5 Good News Deadline 9:30 AM Day Care Chapel 6:30 PM Monday Bible Study 12 9:30 AM Day Care Chapel 6:30 PM Monday Bible Study 19 9:30 AM Day Care Chapel 26 9:30 AM Day Care Chapel 6 6:30 PM Church Council 6:30 PM Darts 13 9:30 AM Prayer Group 6:30 PM Darts 6:30 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 20 9:30 AM Food Pantry 6:30 PM Darts 27 6:30 PM Executive Team 7 11:00 AM Staff Mting 6:00 PM ALPHA Course 6:30 PM Bell Choir 6:30 PM Grade 7, 8, 9 Confirmation 7:30 PM Adult Choir 14 11:00 AM Staff Mting 6:00 PM ALPHA Course 6:30 PM Bell Choir 6:30 PM Grade 7, 8, 9 Confirmation 7:30 PM Adult Choir 21 11:00 AM Staff Mting 7:00 PM Community Thanksgiving Eve Service 28 11:00 AM Staff Mting 1:00 PM Offering Envelopes 6:30 PM Bell Choir 6:30 PM Wed in Par. 7:30 PM Adult Choir 1 7:00 PM Jam Session 2 6:50 AM Men's Bible Study 6:00 PM Women's Retreat 8 7:00 PM Jam Session 9 6:50 AM Men's Bible Study 15 8:30 AM Collate Good News 7:00 PM Jam Session 16 Youth Retreat 6:50 AM Men's Bible Study 22 Church Office Closed 23 Church Office Closed 6:50 AM Men's Bible Study 29 7:00 PM Jam Session 30 6:50 AM Men's Bible Study 3 9:00 AM Women's Retreat 9:30 AM Youth at Mission Central 6:00 PM Saturday Service/Holy 10 6:00 PM Saturday Service/Holy 17 Youth Retreat 8:00 AM Property Work Day 6:00 PM Saturday Service/Holy 24 6:00 PM Saturday Service/Holy 5

6 N H M C B E The Mechanicsburg New Hope Ministries serves over fifteen hundred people including families and a large number of senior citizens. We can make Christmas brighter for these struggling individuals. St. John's is again participating in the New Hope Christmas Blessings program.. Starting on November 3rd, you can select an ornament from the Christmas tree in the Narthex. Please place the unwrapped gift into the red box in the coat room. All gifts must be received no later than November 25th. We thank you for your continued support. Community Blood Drive Sunday, November 11 12:00 pm 3:30 pm Youth Lounge 6 INSIDE THE GARDEN We know Fall has just started but at the Garden plans are already underway for the Christmas season with three exciting events. On Wednesday, December 19 th we are holding our 4 th Annual live nativity. Our re-creation of the Holy Birth includes staff and some local farm animals. Friday, December 21 st Santa, himself, will be our guest for our Annual Santa Breakfast. Our kiddos will have some special one-on-one time with Santa as we open our doors to our families to join the fun. Later that day the children in our Pre-K through Kindergarten will present the musical Glory to God in the Highest. We are so excited to be bringing back our Christmas musical production! As always, we re looking for volunteers from the congregation so if you can help in any way, please contact the office. We welcome you to celebrate the birth of our Savior here at the Garden.

7 THIS AND THAT NEWS TO KNOW Long time member Virginia W is moving to Ohio on October 29 to be closer to her family. She has asked us to include her mailing address in our newsletter. Please remember Ginny in your prayers and send her a note if you re able. Contact the church office at for her new address. NOVEMBER 2018 Wednesday in the Parlor Wednesday, November 28 6:30 PM Join us for an hour in the parlor to write notes to our 40 young adults and spend a time of fellowship together. For questions about this ministry contact Beth Bard at Community Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 21, 7:00 PM St. John s Lutheran Church Our Annual Community Thanksgiving Eve Service with the First Church of God and the Shiremanstown First United Methodist Church will be Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 PM. We are the hosts this year, so join us as we celebrate with our neighbors. Come and give thanks to God for all God s blessings. UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES SAVE THE DATES!! Saturday, 11/17, 6-8.pm - Trivia Night with pizza. Separate games for kids. If you have played trivia at local pubs and would be interested in helping us with this activity, please contact the church office. Sunday, 12/2, 3-5 pm - Advent craft activity for the family while watching It's A Wonderful Life. Join us for an afternoon of fun on the first Sunday in Advent. "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings!" CHECK THE WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 7

8 Breakfast and Fall Property Work Day November 17, 2018 It s that time of year again the church building and yard needs some sprucing up!! Join our Property Team on November 17 for some tree trimming, leaf raking, roof gutter clean out, building cleaning, painting, light bulb changing, etc. We have a lot to do so we can use plenty of volunteers. We hope to be done by 11:00 AM. Our schedule is: Yes I am coming to help: 8:00 AM-Breakfast and Fellowship 8:30 AM-Work and Fellowship Name(s) Phone Number Sign me up for breakfast, too Or, call the church office at Monday, November 12, 2018 Thank a Veteran!! 8 GOOD NEWS: The deadline for the December GOOD NEWS is Monday, Nov. 5. If you have any information to be included in this issue, please have it in the Church Office by that date.

9 NOVEMBER 2017 Please join our Connect information texting service, Flocknote. Text ConnectAtStJohns to This will help me to get information to you quickly, and you can join groups for retreats, national gathering, fundraisers, etc!! We hope that you will join us on Saturday November 3rd for service work at Mission Central in Mechanicsburg. This is a fantastic local non-profit who helps people locally and nationally, especially with their distribution of care buckets after disasters. Last time we volunteered in their warehouse, we sorted holiday decor that was donated from places like Giant and Weis. The decorations would then be distributed to local agencies and organizations this holiday season. Plan to meet at Mission Central at 9:30am. Please RSVP to Stephanie so I can confirm our volunteers. Our fall retreat at Nawakwa (grades 7-12) will be November For those interested in attending, the cost is $90 per person, and please RSVP to reserve your spot as soon as possible with a deposit of $50. Space is limited!! We will be leaving from the church parking lot on Friday November 16th at 5:30pm. Join us on Sunday November 25 for a gathering in the lounge from 6-8pm. Plan to enjoy some great time with friends, games together, activities, and a Bible Study. Snacks will be provided. Friends are always welcomed!! JR. LYO Calling all 3rd - 6th graders! Time to get together and do some good! We will gather on November 4th after worship to have lunch and make blankets for Nico's Power-up Boxes. Our work will help to comfort kids with cancer that are in the hospital and can use a pick me up. Plan to attend and help others while having fun with our church friends! 9

10 Worship Schedule and Hours Saturday Evening Service Saturday 6 PM Sunday Church Services 8 & 10:45 AM Sunday Church School 9:15 AM Interim Pastor The Rev. Richard Whitesel Associate Pastor The Rev. Sarah Keilholtz Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Office Phone (717) Office Fax (717) church@stjohns1787.org Website: News and Notes: sjnewsandnotes.wordpress.com Facebook: St Johns Lutheran Church 1787 Twitter: twitter.com/stjohns1787 REMINDER: Only one service on November 11 at 10:00 AM 10