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As we celebrate Independence Day this year, I ask that you also consider the freedom that you have received through Christ, and ask yourself: Has Christ set me free to ignore God’s Word? The other day one of our members called out for Margie from the work room asking for help. It seems that the paper folding machine was jammed. When I heard the cry ring out, I happily declared that I knew nothing about how that machine operated. Actually, it is a case of willing ignorance. I have purposely avoided learning anything about it, so that I may be exempt from its demands. Such willing ignorance may be one of the most destructive forces facing the Lord’s Church, and our congregation, today. I am not talking about a willing ignorance about office machinery, but about God’s Word. Currently, less than one in ten of our children attend Sunday School on a regular basis, and an even smaller percentage of our adult members attend Bible Study. Perhaps not on the part of the children, but for their parents and others, this is willing ignorance. It does not take long before such willing ignorance then leads people to deliberately overlook what the Bible says. Assuming that they are exempt from God’s Word, people feel free to believe whatever they want and to live however they choose. They consider their ignorance gives them license to discount what God’s Word says on some of the subjects they do not like. Emboldened by their assumed exemption, they often demand to hear only what pleases them. They are In this issue: Pastor’s Letter 1 Director’s Cut/ Vicar’s Letter 2 Serving the Lord This Month 3 Church News 5,6, 10 Voter’s Assembly Minutes 7-9 Financial Secretary 11 Treasurer Report 12 Calendar 13 Special points of interest: Letters from the Pastor, Vicar, & CEL Director. July Birthdays. Fun Summer Events. Voter’s Assembly Minutes from June. St. John’s Lutheran Church of East Moline, IL July 2016 Volume 58, Issue 11 From Pastor’s Desk: basically repeating what was told to the prophets of old, "Do not prophesy to us right things; speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits" (Isaiah 30:10). St. Paul’s warning holds true: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned to fables" (2 Timothy 4:3-4). St. Peter points out the danger of deliberately overlooking what the Bible says. He writes that those who are willingly ignorant of God’s word end up being "scoffers, walking after their own lusts" (2 Peter 3:3). St. Paul adds that upon those who persist in this, and refuse “to love the truth and so be saved…God sends a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false” (2 Thess. 2:10-11). Because so many don’t love or even want to know the truth of God’s Word, false doctrine and unbiblical practices are consuming the Church and leading to a mass apostasy that is destroying us. As God said through the prophet, "My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you" (Hosea 4:6). Our willing ignorance is a reason for the death of historic Christianity in America and the struggles in our own congregation. Yet, it is not too late for the remnant. By turning again to the Spirit-breathed Word of God, which is powerful and effective, we can be made wise unto salvation and secure in our faith. As we celebrate this Independence Day, let us remember that true freedom does not come from willing ignorance, but from Spirit- worked knowledge and faith. As Jesus says, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32).

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Page 1: From Pastor’s Desk Informer.pdf · July 2016 Page 2 A C.E.L. Production St. John’s CEL would like to thank everyone who made pledges/donated to Birdies for Charity. It is greatly

As we celebrate Independence Day

this year, I ask that you also consider

the freedom that you have received

through Christ, and ask yourself: Has

Christ set me free to ignore God’s Word?

The other day one of our members

called out for Margie from the work

room asking for help. It seems that the

paper folding machine was jammed.

When I heard the cry ring out, I happily

declared that I knew nothing about how

that machine operated. Actually, it is a

case of willing ignorance. I have

purposely avoided learning anything

about it, so that I may be exempt from

its demands.

Such willing ignorance may be one

of the most destructive forces facing the

Lord’s Church, and our congregation,

today. I am not talking about a willing

ignorance about office machinery, but

about God’s Word. Currently, less

than one in ten of our children attend

Sunday School on a regular basis, and

an even smaller percentage of our adult

members attend Bible Study. Perhaps

not on the part of the children, but for

their parents and others, this is willing

ignorance.

It does not take long before such

willing ignorance then leads people to

deliberately overlook what the Bible

says. Assuming that they are exempt

from God’s Word, people feel free to

believe whatever they want and to live

however they choose. They consider

their ignorance gives them license to

discount what God’s Word says on some of the subjects they do not like.

Emboldened by their assumed

exemption, they often demand to hear

only what pleases them. They are

In this issue:

Pastor’s Letter 1

Director’s Cut/ Vicar’s Letter 2

Serving the Lord This Month 3

Church News 5,6,

10

Voter’s Assembly Minutes 7-9

Financial Secretary 11

Treasurer Report 12

Calendar 13

Special points of interest:

Letters from the Pastor,

Vicar, & CEL Director.

July Birthdays.

Fun Summer Events.

Voter’s Assembly Minutes

from June.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of East Moline, IL July 2016 Volume 58, Issue 11

From Pastor’s Desk: basically repeating what was told to the

prophets of old, "Do not prophesy to us right

things; speak to us smooth things, prophesy

deceits" (Isaiah 30:10). St. Paul’s warning

holds true: "For the time will come when

they will not endure sound doctrine, but

according to their own desires, because they

have itching ears, they will heap up for

themselves teachers; and they will turn their

ears away from the truth, and be turned to

fables" (2 Timothy 4:3-4). St. Peter points out the danger of

deliberately overlooking what the Bible says.

He writes that those who are willingly

ignorant of God’s word end up being

"scoffers, walking after their own lusts" (2

Peter 3:3). St. Paul adds that upon those who

persist in this, and refuse “to love the truth

and so be saved…God sends a strong

delusion, so that they may believe what is

false” (2 Thess. 2:10-11).

Because so many don’t love or even want

to know the truth of God’s Word, false

doctrine and unbiblical practices are

consuming the Church and leading to a mass

apostasy that is destroying us. As God said

through the prophet, "My people are

destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Because

you have rejected knowledge, I also will

reject you" (Hosea 4:6). Our willing

ignorance is a reason for the death of historic

Christianity in America and the struggles in

our own congregation.

Yet, it is not too late for the remnant. By

turning again to the Spirit-breathed Word of

God, which is powerful and effective, we can

be made wise unto salvation and secure in our

faith. As we celebrate this Independence Day,

let us remember that true freedom does not

come from willing ignorance, but from Spirit-

worked knowledge and faith. As Jesus says,

"You shall know the truth and the truth shall

make you free" (John 8:32).

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Page 2 July 2016

A C.E.L. Production

St. John’s CEL would like to thank everyone who made pledges/donated to Birdies for Charity. It is greatly ap-preciated. It helps us purchase supplies throughout the year so we can have fun activities for the children. You can still turn in pledges, I will mail them on JULY 3RD.

St. John’s CEL is still enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. If you know any parents of 3-5 year olds please let them know about

our wonderful preschool. Please pray for St. John’s CEL that we may grow in numbers and spread the Light of Christ to as many

children as possible.

We will be hiring a part time (Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-12:00) teachers aide for this coming year. Applica-

tions are available online and in the office.

Blessings on your summer—Ann

From Vicar

“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be

kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Brothers, pray

for us… The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-25, 28).

In these closing verses from 1 Thessalonians, St. Paul blesses the congregation, but also asks for prayer. I

thought these words would be appropriate for my last Informer article as your vicar. I encourage you to continue in your

Christian walk, by the power of Holy Spirit. Be regularly strengthened by Word and Sacrament in the Divine Service.

Be faithful in your devotional life. Be consistent in living what you believe. Through the reconciliation that Jesus has

accomplished between God and humanity, we have peace with God. Through faith in Jesus, God sanctifies us and

makes us holy. In our lives on earth, this sanctification is a gradual process as God’s peace and love in us becomes more

evident as we grow in faith through the means of grace. On the Last Day, however, we will experience complete holi-

ness of our whole person for all of eternity. He who calls you by the Gospel is faithful. God will keep His promises.

What Jesus finished in eternity on the Cross, He will complete in your life when He comes again.

I also ask for your prayers. This is a sad time, but also an exciting time. I am sad that my vicarage is over, and

that we have to leave you saints of God at St. John’s Lutheran Church. You have been our friends and family for a year,

and we appreciate everything you have done for us, taking care of us and making us feel at home. Kate and I are espe-

cially thankful for the outpouring of love and kindness surrounding the birth of Matthew. You don’t know what a bless-

ing you have been to us. We will miss you all. But I am excited that my training for the pastoral office is progressing.

Completing vicarage is a major step, and it has been a wonderful experience. Pastor Umbarger is a great supervisor and

mentor, and I have benefited from his tutelage. St. John’s participation in the vicarage program is a ministry that you

provide, not only to me and other vicars, but also to the church at large. This service should not be underestimated. As I

complete Seminary and look forward to my first call and ordination, we will see what God has in store for us in my fu-

ture ministry. Through all this, brothers and sisters, pray for us. Farewell!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! Amen.

Vicar Joe Warnke

I urge you then, strive to "no longer be children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by

the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting" (Ephesians 4:14). Instead, “let the word of Christ

dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Col. 3:16)

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Page 3 The Informer

Serving the Lord This Month:

Ushers

Saturday, July 2: Sunday, July 3:

Saturday, July 9:

Sunday, July 10:

Saturday, July 16:

Sunday, July 17:

Saturday, July 23:

Sunday, July 24:

Saturday, July 30:

Sunday, July 31:

Flowers

Sunday, July 3: La Vera Bull - in

celebration of her birthday

Sunday, July 10: Merle & Melinda

Loete - 40th Anniversary

Sunday, July 17: Matt & Tara

Hawkins - 15th Anniversary

Sunday, July 24: Karen Schmidt - in

memory of Marlin

Sunday, July 31: Bill & Donna Green-

Blessings

Eternal Candle

Sun. July 3: Gene & Libby Dreier

in memory of Ted Bruch

Sun. July 10: Greg & Cindy Hart-

In memory of Greg’s parents

Sun. July 17: Shirley Gillies

Family

Sun. July 24: Ray Zentz Birthday

Sun. July 31: Dennis Hurley

In memory of mother, Sid

Greeters

Saturday, July 2: Gail Massey &

Helen Carter Sunday, July 3: Earl Schaefer,

LaVera Bull & Esther

Cashion

Saturday, July 9: Chris & Laura

Chaffee

Sunday, July 10: Nancy Davis,

LaVera Bull & Dorothy

Tribbett

Saturday, July 16: Chris & Laura

Chaffee

Sunday, July 17: Bali Guerrero, Bill

& Donna Green

Saturday, July 23: Chris & Laura

Chaffee

Sunday, July 24: Bali Guerrero, Darlene Dopson & LaVera

Bull

Saturday, July 30:Chris & Laura

Chaffee

Sunday, July 31: Earl Schaefer,

LaVera Bull & Dennis Hurley

Acolytes

Saturday, July 2: Trevor Keogh Sunday, July 3: Owen Mattly

Saturday, July 9: Allison Antolik

Sunday, July 10: Noah Cobb

Saturday, July 16: Savanna Kern

Sunday, July 17: Jonah Wilson

Saturday, July 23: Mallory Hawkins

Sunday, July 24: Trevor Keogh

Saturday, July 30: Rylee Sherwood

Sunday, July 31: Ethan Sountris

Thank you

for your service!!

Altar Guild

Ruby Pancrazio LouAnn DeRammelaere

Helen Carter

Fellowship Callers

Sunday, July 3: Kevin Verschoore &

Bali Guerrero

Sunday, July 10: Dave & Candace

Sountris

Sunday, July 17: Ralph & Norma

Grotelueschen

Sunday, July 24: Charlie & Joan

Britton

Sunday, July 31: Jim & Brenda

Hanerhoff

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Page 4 July 2016

July 2 - Larry Sims July 3 – Alice Heller

July 4– Lois Kelly, Ava Morrow & Cade Kosche

July 5 – Aliza Stone & Hank Van Damme

July 7– Laura Chaffee & Cori Rossmiller

July 9– Collin Antolik , Nathan Duffy & Megan Hess

July 11– Helen Carter

July 12– Donna Fleck, Nancy Gosa, & Brandi Heinecke

July 13– LaVera Bull, Michael Dosch, Ronald Erickson, Kevin McAnally & Mary Whipple

July 14 - Sue Heller, Ron Whipple

July 16 - Amanda McMillin

July 17– Jane Hipple

July 21– Greg Burke, Ann Cobb, Darlene Dopson & Scott Mattly

July 22– Steven Braddy, Lee Copeland, Judith Knudsen, & Amanda Streeter

July 23– Keith Verschoore & Nick Johan-son

July 24– Perry Aukee & Larry Hipple

July 25– Cody Rossmiller

July 26– Troy McDonald & Rick Ratliff

July 27– Judi Becker & Grant Stimes

July 28– Amy Rogers & Nancy Smart

July 29– Greg Hart & Donna Moews

July 30- Janice Coon

July 31—Jim Moews & Wendy Verschoore

Church News

Birthdays

DATE THIS YEAR LAST YEAR SUN. SCHOOL RECEIVED

5/29/16 170 243 $7,411

6/5/16 197 243 $8,294

6/12/16 187 208 $5,595

6/19/16 217 238 10 $4,816

27% Average monthly attendance Simply giving $3,245

Weekly Attendance & Offerings

Membership Report

Birdies For Charity—For St. John’s CEL

This is your last chance to get forms and turn them in. All forms should be returned to the office no later than July 3rd.

© iowapga.com

Members released per voters meeting 6/12/16 Shaye M. Alexander, Jeffrey S. Burke, Morgan L. Canfield, Anthony M. Castro, Michael Castro, Shawn Chaffee, Robyn K.

Cothron, Dedra A. Crampton, Lindsay S. Crane, Terry Crane, Joshua A. Daggett, Kyle J. DePauw, Anthony R. Fauser, Jayme L.

Fisher, Vicki Goering, Brian C. Hayes, Jordan L. Hill, Kimberly D. Hurley, Mark A. Johanson, John W. Koenig, Joseph E. Koenig,

Jamie M. Krack, Toni M. Mallett, Jodie L. Marner, Julian Sanders, Virginia Sanders, Martina D. Schmall, Jordan Smithey, Jeff

Stauffacher, Kaytlynne Weed, Mark N. Williams, Frances M. Wold, Michael P. Wold.

Change of address

Thomas Bowman Virgie Harris

1511 S. Monterey Ave. 1455 Hospital Rd., #2

Schaumburg, IL 60193 Silvis, IL 61282

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Page 5 The Informer

July 10th, 2016 The Church picnic will be at Willow Springs in East Moline starting after Bible

Class and Sunday School at 11:45 am. Bring a dish to share and your own table

service. Grills will be available for cooking your own meat. Parish Ministry will

furnish drinks and will cover the $4.00 charge to swim.. Sign up today on the

Library counter

Church Picnic

Please note that we do have

Sunday School over the

summer! All ages, come

join us!!!!

See Ann Cobb with any

questions.

Summer Sunday School

There will be a farewell to Vicar , Kate & Matthew

on July 31st during Bible Class. Coffee, cake &

punch will be served. Come and help celebrate their

past year and wish them well on their journey.

St. John’s Lutheran Center for Early Learning

And

St. John’s Lutheran Church - East Moline

Church News

“Walking in the Light of Christ”

Youth Service Activities and Opportunities

(One per person. Please print. Complete and return to office.)

Please circle any of these activities that you may be interested in being a part of.

Name:____________________ Phone:________________________

CYF(5th-7th Grade) LYF(8th – 12th Grade)

Crucifer Torch Bearer

Other_____________

If you have any questions, Please Contact Kris McAnally at 309-721-4709 or Visit our

Website(www.stjohnsem.org) Under Groups and Ministries

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Church News

Page 6 July 2016

St. John's LWML will not meet in July. Please mark your calendar for the August 25th meeting. It will

be a potluck with barbeque meatballs provided. The starting time will be one half hour earlier at 6:00

p.m. Our Zone president will be with us as the program.

LWML

St. John's Lutheran Women's Missionary League meeting was held on May 26, 2016. There were 17

women in attendance. The devotion was given by Norma Grotelueschen. The program was a Sketch

called "New Growth - Again" done by some of the Ladies. Norma Grotelueschen and Marsha Boarts were

the hostesses. There was a short business meeting, with the only business being that we should be looking

for a place to hang the LWML banners that had hung in the Janssen room. Hostesses for the June meeting

will be Betty Streeter and Barbara Honert. The program for the June meeting will be a Bible Study by

Vicar Warnke. The mission service project will be a box of cereal for St. John's food pantry. The meeting

was adjourned with the League Pledge and the Lord's Prayer. Submitted by Secretary Ann Engebrecht

LWML May Meeting Minutes

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL OCEAN COMMOTION!

VBS staff & helpers were: Tim Stone, Noah Cobb, Allison Antolik Adam

Homann, Carmae Kern, Savannah Kern, Chyna Houdyshell, Flo Moore,

Collin Antolik, Betty Withrow, Rex Newman, Samantha Hansen, Grace

Bergland, Peyton Mattly, Marsha Boarts, Ann Engebrecht, Elizabeth Antolik,

Caleb Engebrecht, Christine Engebrecht, Katie Engebrecht, Taji Bergson, Cris

Braddy, Kathy Herron, Vicar Warnke, Ann Cobb, Orene Antolik, Gail

Massey, Lynne Suess, Carrie Homann, Jim Homann, Clinton Merritt, Martha

Merritt, Rylee Sherwood, Ramona Oltman, Kate Warnke

Ladies Aid May Meeting Minutes

St. John’s Ladies Aid met on Thursday, May 5th 2016 for our annual Salad Spree luncheon. There were 15

people in attendance including four guests. Volunteer leader Norma Grotelueschen opened with the Common

Table Prayer. Hostess’s for the meeting were Ann Engebrecht and Jan Wachs. Devotion was given by

Norma Grotelueschen “ A Mother’s Day” devotion based on Isaiah 66:13 was red. The business meeting

was called to order in the name of the Triune God. Minutes from the last meeting in February were read and

approved. Correspondence from Concordia Theological Seminary, thank you card from the Betty Sletten

family for the Gift given to the Memorial Fund at St. John’s and two thank you cards from the family of

Amanda Nickens for the funeral luncheon were read. Treasurer’s report was given by Ann Engebrecht and

approved. It will be filed for audit. Ramona Oltman reported two funeral luncheons were served: Amanda

Nickens and Virginia Black. Under new business a motion was made to provide ice cream for Vacation

Bible School. The motion passed. The Birthday Song was sung for members with birthdays in April thru

June. The Ladies Aid Pledge was sung and the Lord’s Prayer was said. Next meeting will be Thursday,

August 4th, 2016 with Linda Sharp being the volunteer leader and hostesses will be Norma Grotelueschen

and Dorothy Tribbett. Respectfully submitted: LouAnn DeRammelaere

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Voters’ Assembly Minutes

12 June 2016- Voters Meeting

Call to order: Terry Dugan

Opening Devotion/Prayer: Vicar Warnke

Call for new voting members. Fred Krack requested to be a new “voting “member. Fred was

unanimously voted in by the existing voting members of St. Johns.

Approval of last Voter’s meeting minutes were approved.

Motion by Anne Cobb with a second by Lynne Suess

Executive Board- Terry Dugan

Financial Report was given by Norm Antolik (attached)

All is good for now, July seems to be the worst month.

Giving is up

Church is saving approximately $650 per month with new LED lighting in classrooms -- Mid-

American still owes $10k for rebates

Talk of adding ceiling fans to Keyl room.

The number of members signed up for Simply Giving has doubled

Board of Education- Evan Antolik

VBS is the week of 13 June thru 17 June.

Preschool CEL is enrolling- may need to hire a teacher’s aid for the 2016-2017 school year

Board of Elders- Bill Park

Board of Elders plans to send emails to all members each week with a summary of the upcoming

Sunday readings and lessons, and the theme of the day. Ralph Grotelueschen started the in

January and there has been a lot of positive feedback. If members want to receive the emails,

they need to notify their elder and provide email. If after receiving the weekly summaries, you

decide you don’t want to continue, just let your elder know.

Ralph Grotelueschen is planning on organizing St. Johns golf outing for September.

Move away letters have been sent to members who live too far away to attend services at St. Johns.

These letters encourage members to transfer their membership to a local church for attendance

and Christian support. Letters are also sent to local congregations asking them to pursue these

members. This process is continued for 3 years and if no action is taken, the move away names

will be presented at the September voter’s meeting for release.

The Board of Elders has decided to ask the voters of St. John’s to approve the release of the 35

members listed on the attached report who have not participated in worship service in 10 years

or more. More on this in Pastor’s report.

Stewardship Board- report given by Terry Dugan

Pastor asked board to create a PowerPoint presentation for the confirmation/LYF/New members.

PowerPoint was given to Pastor Sunday 05 June.

Board of Stewardship will be having the annual Stewardship kick-off on 16 October 2016. Muffins,

breads and fruit will be served after church services.

Parish Ministry- Marsha Boarts

Church picnic will be 10 July from 11am-4pm at Willow Springs, East Moline, IL. Ministry will

pay for all swimmers, there will be a sign-up sheet on the library counter.

There will be a “farewell” for Vicar Warnke and family 31 July during bible class time.

There will be a “welcoming” potluck for the new Vicar on 07 August after bible class to welcome

him.

Board of Trustees- Glen McMillin

New audio/video equipment ordered for the Janssen Room. All is pd for by donations.

Working on new lighting in the Sanctuary. Existing lights do not have compatibility with new LED

lighting

Outside cleanup is done, thanks to all who helped.

Boiler needs some parts, valve (approx.$2500-3000) and pump (approx.. $600-700). Getting bids

from a couple places.

Grill in kitchen needs to be cleaned after each use, IF you use it, Clean it.

Page 7 The Informer

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Page 8 July 2016

Voters’ Assembly Minutes Continued Board of Youth- Carrie Homann

All the traditional faith and friendship building activities have and will be continuing this summer

with both CYF and LYF youth

The CYF youth just returned this past Tuesday from the 2nd annual retreat from camp IO-Dis-E-

CA. The theme for the 2 night-3 day retreat was "The Fire of God". Vicar and Ann Cobb

led the youth on many camp experiences including canoeing and rock wall climbing.

The LYF youth took the annual day-trip to Great Oaks Camp on Friday 10 June to play in the

trees. They spent the day challenging themselves as they climbed through a ropes course

up in the trees. They also worked together through various team building exercises. As

they reflected on their experiences from the day they learned how those experiences can

teach us about life and our relationship with God and those around us.

The 14th annual MORP is coming up this weekend. This no-date, prom alternative will be held at

the Homann's house this year. The 3-course meal followed by fun evening activities is

always a memorable way to end the school year and celebrate the seniors.

More faith and friendship building activities will occur as the summer continues.

Pastor Report- Pastor Umbarger

3-18 = 124

19-30 = 100

31-50 = 177

51-70 = 200

71-90 = 101

90+ = 7 * Not all birthdates & ages are available

Activity Report Communicant Members Contributions

Baptized Members Attendance

Attended more than 5 times last year: 354 * Over $25 last year: 187 Households*

Attended more than 10 times last year: 317* Over $100 last year: 176 Households*

Attended more than 20 times last year: 239* Over $500 last year: 121 Households*

Attended more than 40 times last year: 111 Over $1000 last year: 90 Households

*Includes the statistic following it. ie. 354 includes 317, etc.

Inactivity Report

Baptized Members Not Attending Communicant Members Not Contributing

Membership Report

Baptized Membership: 733 Average Worship Attendance: 230

Communicant Membership: 603 Average Sunday School Attendance: 20

Age breakdown*

6 months no attendance: 298 6 months no contribution: 334

1 year no attendance: 263 1 year no contribution: 321

5 year no attendance: 123 5 year no contribution: 294

10 year no attendance: 41 10 year no contribution: 289

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Page 9 The Informer

Baptized Members over 13 years old who have not been confirmed: 51

Member children & youth not attending Sunday School: 90+

10 Year non-attendance to be approved for removal by the June Voters' Meeting Alexander, Shaye M. Fisher, Jayme L Schmedt, Dennis

Burke, Jeffrey S. Goering, Vicki Smithey, Jordan

Canfield, Morgan L. Hayes, Brian C Stauffacher, Jeff Castro, Anthony M. Hill, Jordan L VanDeWoestyne, Gary (on hold until further recommendation)

Castro, Michael Hurley, Kimberly D. Weed, Kaytlynne

Chaffee, Shawn Johanson, Mark D. Williams, Mark N.

Cothron, Robyn K. Koenig, John W. Wold, Frances

Crampton, Dedra A. Krack, Jamie M. Wold, Michael P.

Crane, Lindsay S. Mallett, Toni M.

Crane, Terry Daggett, Marner , Jod ie L .

Joshua A. Sanders, Julian

DePauw, Kyle J. Sanders, Virginia

Fauser, Anthony R. Schmall, Martina D. (Tina)

More from Pastor Umbarger

St. John’s has 40+ members who have not attended church for 10 years or more. It is recommended that

these members be released. The 3rd commandment commands that we go to church and in Confirmation, we

are instructed to “hear the Lord of God and receive communion faithfully”.

The list of members recommended for release have been contacted through the years to attend service. If

members are released, it does not mean that they cannot come back at any time, but they must attend worship

to be members. Therefore, Pastor has recommended these members be released, except Gary

VanDeWoestyne. A letter was received from him and Pastor has asked that we wait until September voter’s

meeting to decide.

Jim Homann made the motion to remove the members listed from St. John’s, except Gary VanDeWoestyne.

Larry Dodge second the motion.

All members on list with exception to Gary VanDeWoestyne will be removed.

New Business- Ann Cobb

All of the boards for St. John’s have been working on the constitution by-laws for their respective boards.

Pastor Umbarger has put together a “new constitution” for which by St. John’s will follow. Each member of

all the boards are to review the proposed by-laws. Read it, Pray about it!!

All boards will talk and make suggestions at August board meetings for acceptance. It will be presented at

September Voter’s meeting and again in December.

CLOSE with Lord’s Prayer

Motion to adjourn was made by Kevin Rossmiller with a second by Norm Antolik.

Meeting notes by: Val McDonald

Voters’ Assembly Minutes Continued

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Volunteers Needed!

St. John’s will have a booth at the Rock Island County Fair this

year! The Fair goes from Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday,

July 23. This is Vicar Warnke’s Evangelism Project for the year.

Please, prayerfully consider helping to support Vicar’s project in

support of St John’s Lutheran Church. The primary purpose of

this project will be to increase the visibility of St. John’s in the community, to increase the

community’s familiarity with St. John’s and to establish and develop evangelism contacts.

Volunteers are needed to help man the booth and are encouraged to share the Gospel with

visitors who stop by the St John’s booth. There will be Gospel

literature, as well as several of the booklets from the Lutheran Hour

Ministries, for the volunteers to distribute as appropriate. Volunteers

will also run a simple Bible Trivia game for children. We need at least

two volunteers at any given time. If you are interested in helping out,

please see the sign-up sheet on the Library Counter, or talk to Vicar for

more information. Thank you!

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Financial Secretary’s Report

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Treasurer’s Report

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WORSHIP SERVICES: Saturday — 6:30 p.m.

Sunday— 9:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS: Sunday — 10:15 a.m.

Worship Times

St. John’s in Summer Sun

1450-30th Avenue

East Moline, IL 61244

Tel: 309-792-0755

Fax: 309-792-0776

E-mail: [email protected]

St. John’s

Lutheran Church

of East Moline,

Walking in the Light of Christ!

We’re On the Web!! www.stjohnsem.org

JUST A REMINDER

OUR SUMMER OFFICE HOURS ARE:

Monday –8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

With Lunch from 12 noon—1 p.m. as always

Thursday - 8:30a.m. - 12 noon

Summer Office Hours