O F F I C E H O U R S : M O N D A Y - T H U R S D A Y 9 A M - 1 P M

E M A I L : S T J A M E S A L T O O N A @ V E R I Z O N . N E T

W E B S I T E : W W W . S T J A M E S A L T O O N A . O R G

P H O N E : 8 1 4 - 9 4 4 - 6 8 3 5

Mission Statement:

To make disciples of Jesus Christ through Word and

Sacrament by the Holy Spirit.

Kirchenblatt July 2016 (Parish Newsletter)

Join us for Worship Sundays at 10:45 am

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church

1407 Eighth Avenue

Altoona, PA 16602

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Pastor Jim’s Corner 2

Financials 3

Flower Chart 3

Birthdays 3

Council Notes 4-5

WELCA 6

St. James 7

Prayer List 8

From the Bishop 8

Marriage Encounter 9

In the event of a Pastoral Emergency, please contact Pastor James Rill by Phone

at 814-880-1612 or email LionPrJim@aol.com

Daily Readings 10-12

Upcoming Events 13-17

Outreach 16

Committee List 18

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PASTOR’S LETTER FOR JULY 2016

There were four people - Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it.

Everybody was sure Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it but Nobody did.

Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job.

Everybody thought Anybody could do it but

Nobody realized that Everybody would not do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when actually Nobody asked Anybody.

We need more people to volunteer to serve on our congregational committees. We need a chair for our Property Committee. We need people to serve on all our committees. Our council and I are asking each of you to prayerfully consider serving. Look over the kinds of committees we need. Prayerfully consider in which area you would like to serve. Your response will be a response to God’s calling you to serve.

Please speak to me, Mark Hoover or a member of church council. It is an important for the life and mission of St. James Lutheran Church that we get to more participation in our committees in time of the fall startup of our ministries.

Have a great summer. See you in church, Pastor Jim

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Contribution & Attendance Summary

April 2015

Contributions $3,086 Average Weekly Attendance: 42

April 2016

Contributions $ Average Weekly Attendance: 23

INCOME & EXPENSE SUMMARY

April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016

INCOME

Bank Interest $.05

Contributions

General $1852.00

Designated $179.00

Special $365.00

Other Income $6000.00

$8396.05

EXPENSES

Pastoral Administration $4645.79

Worship & Music $788.88

Office $1399.30

Custodial & Property $2542.73

Uncategorized $65.00

$10619.40

July Flower Chart and

Bulletin’s

Altar:

3

10

17

24

31

Bulletins:

3

10

17

24

31

July Birthdays

Dana Detwiler 7/29

Robert Holsinger 7/29

Evelyn Holsinger 7/15

Donna Kauffman 7/12

Shirley Manbeck 7/20

Lori Savino 7/2

Landen Wilkins 7/27

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News and Notes from Council

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHCHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

June 14, 2016 AT 6:00PM

DEVOTIONS: Pastor J im offered devotions and read from John. His message was focused on the

hatred and killing in the world and how we need to rally around our faith to bring an end to violence and

love one another as God loves us. Both Pastor Jim and Mark offered a remembrance to Louisa Marshall.

CHURCH MINUTES: Minutes from Apr il 4, 2016 were reviewed with cor rections and approved.

Evelyn Holsinger make a motion to accept. Carolyn Feather seconded the motion. The motion carried.

PASTOR'S REPORT: The Pastor gave an update on the prayer list, informed council of a letter of

transfer for Louisa Marshall’s sister to St. James, reported on the recent Synod Assembly, commended

the efforts to make the church picnic a success, Dana Detwiler made a motion to accept. Donna Foster

seconded the motion. The motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Ralph presented his repor ts, with all details. Donna Wilt made a motion

to accept. Evelyn Holsinger seconded the motion. The motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: Meeting with Kooman Associates took place June 6th. Mark gave a

report on how our funds are invested . Donna Foster made a motion to accept. Shirley Manbeck seconded

the motion. The motion carried.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/SOCIAL MINISTRY: The next Pot Luck Dinner will be July 24th on St.

James Sunday. The service will be held in the social hall with communion as part of the meal. The main

part of the meal will be catered by a caterer TBD. Members will be asked to bring desserts. An ad in the

Altoona Mirror centering on St. James Sunday and the Pot Luck Dinner will be considered. PROPERTY COMMITTEE: A sign is still needed for the Handicap Entrance, still working on a

lighting solution for going into the Janitor’s Room , looking into additional or brighter lighting for the

sanctuary, Bob Holsinger Jr has found a solution for a motion light is needed for the office entrance and will be installed soon. A new chairperson is still needed. A meeting needs to take place to discuss these

issues.

STEWARDSHIP/EVANGELISM COMMITTEE: No repor t. WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE: Ralph Grove gave a repor t on the tuning of the pipe

organ and the remaining issues that need addressed., the hand bell choir is still be considered along with the contemporary service/Praise Service.

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MUTUAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE: No repor t.

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: No repor t.

OLD BUSINESS: Contemporary Services/Praise Services were discussed. With fur ther details still

to come, the church envelope list was reviewed with appropriate changes, Sweets and Treats will

continue. ALL COMMITTEES NEED TO MEET SOON. This is so all decisions do not have to take

place at the council meetings.

NEW BUSINESS: A motion to update the cur rent Church Management System “Revelations”

October 1, 2016 was made by Donna Wilt. Evelyn Holsinger seconded the motion. The motion carried . Council approved holding Sunday services in the social hall for the summer months.

COMMUNICATIONS: None.

Betty Boslet made a motion to adjourn. Donna Foster seconded the motion.

The meeting adjourned at 9pm by standing and reciting the Lord’s Prayer.

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W.e.l.c.a.

Our monthly meeting was held June 11, 2016 at 9:00am

Peggy Thatcher will represent the 2017 Tenth Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis.

Peggy Thatcher has been elected President, Shirley Manbeck will stay on as Treasurer

and Donna Wilt will continue to serve as the Secretary.

WELCA will be donating $50 to Katie’s Fund.

THERE WILL BE NO MEETINGS HELD IN JULY OR AUGUST!

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Sunday, July 24, 2016 We honor St. James, Apostle

(his saint day is July 25) James, son of Zebedee was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and traditionally considered the first apostle to be martyred. He was a son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle. He is also called James the Greater or James the Great to distinguish him from James, son of Alphaeus and James the Just. James the Greater is the patron saint of Spain, and as such is often identified as Santiago.

Join us on Sunday, July 24 for Holy Communion and

Pizza Lunch (provided)

We meet for worship in social hall followed by lunch.

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Almighty God, giver of every good gift; look upon this congregation with grace.

Guide the minds of our Call Committee members as they discern which of your

servants will be our next pastor. Please grant that we might receive a faithful

shepherd who will care for us and continue to equip us for ministry in this place.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Our Prayer List:

The Manbeck family

Sylvia Malsatzki

Doug Kauffman

Pastor Rill

John Wiederkehr

Dave Bickel

Joe Yanke

Brun Hilde Badorrek

Janet Kauffman

David & Jean Bickel

Susan Boston

Dorie Hoover

Tim Surkovich

Debra Morgan

Ann Bartley

Those serving in our military

Homewood of Altoona:

Dick Potter

Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg:

Charlie Green

Patti Green

In their own homes:

Becky Manbeck

♦If anyone would like to join the prayer chain

or knows of someone needing prayer, contact

Janet Kauffman or the church office.

THE VISITATION TEAM ASKS

if anyone would like to be added to the

Visitation List or knows of anyone who would

like to be added, please call the church office to

notify us. Also, please call the office if anyone is

hospitalized so that the visitation team and prayer

chain can be notified. These requests can also be

emailed to

stjamesaltoona@verizon.net

From the Office of the Bishop….

We ask that you please keep George Mason, Sr., father of Pastor George Mason, Jr., in prayer as he is recovering from a broken hip and pneumonia.

Remember In Your Prayers

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YOUR CAR. . . . . . . . YOUR MARRIAGE

BOTH RUN SMOOTHER WITH A TUNE UP! Attention Married Couples: So you’ve done maintenance for your car—how about your marriage? Make 2016 the year you decide to attend a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend to learn how to make your marriage a more intimate, loving, Christian union. Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends run from Friday night at 8 PM to Sunday around 4 PM and have been enriching marriages of couples of all ages for 40 years! In addition to the $100 per couple registration fee, you will be given an opportunity near the end of the weekend to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you wish toward the continuation of the program. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included. The 2016 Pennsylvania Weekends are:

September 16-18, 2016 at Spruce Lake Retreat Center, Canadensis, PA, a new,

hotel-style facility on Spruce Lake in the heart of the Pocono Mountains – an hour north of Allentown October 21-23, 2016 at Olmsted Retreat Center, Ludlow, PA, a stunning, hotel-style retreat center adjacent to the Olmsted Mansion situated on a hillside in the Allegheny National Forest, an hour north of DuBois Registrations are limited, so act today to ensure that you can attend the Weekend of your choice. To sign up online, go to: www.GodLovesMarriage.org and pay the registration fee using your credit card, or mark the option to mail in a check For questions, or if you would like a brochure mailed to you, contact Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at 724-325-3166 or email: fjscham-ber@comcast.net.

July 1—Romans 10:14-18, Psalm 19:1-6 Heavenly Father, open my heart and mind to recognize ways that I can tell others, both near and far, about Your love in Christ. Amen

July 2—Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 19:7-14 Heavenly Father, we praise You for revealing Your wisdom and plan of salvation to Your children of all ages and abilities. Grant us a childlike faith in Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen

July 3—John 16:29-33, Psalm 9 Lord Jesus, You are my stronghold in times of trouble. Grant me grace to trust in You and to give thanks to You with my whole heart. Amen

July 4—1 Timothy 2:1-6, Psalm 33 Gracious God, pour out Your mercy and kindness on our nation. Grant wisdom to our leaders. Help us always to point to Jesus as the source of our strength and our salvation. Amen.

July 5—Isaiah 61, Psalm 34 Compassionate Lord, come to us in our brokenness with the fullness of Your comfort and peace. Move us to reach out to the brokenhearted with Your grace and healing power. Amen.

July 6—Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 25 Holy Spirit, help us keep our eyes and hearts focused on Jesus. Guide and empower us to follow His ways. Amen.

July 7—Revelation 5:9-14, Psalm 146 Faithful Lord, I look forward to praising and serving You as long as I live and forevermore. Amen

July 8—Hebrews 2:5-11, Psalm 8 Heavenly Father, we are grateful to be called children of God. By Your grace, that is what we are (1 John 3:1). Amen

July 9—Corinthians 8:1-9, Psalm 24 Loving Lord, grant us the grace to put You first in all of our living and giving. Amen

July 10—Leviticus 19:32-37, Psalm 71 Gracious God, be my rock and my fortress, especially when I am old and gray. Amen

July 11—Matthew 6:19-24, Psalm 86 Merciful Savior, forgive me for all of the times I have been disloyal to You. Grant me an undivided heart, that I may always glorify Your name. Amen

July 12—Psalm 36:5-10, Psalm 91 Almighty God, grant me Your grace, guidance, and protection, that I may abide in Your shadow all the days of my life and forevermore. Amen

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July 13—John 4:3-14, Psalm 42 Lord Jesus, satisfy our thirst with the living water You alone can supply. Amen.

July 14—Philippians 4:4-9, Psalm 95:1-7 Blessed Redeemer, may our hearts always be tuned to Your worship and praise and service. Amen.

July 15—Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 46 Ruler of wind and wave, whenever we are overwhelmed by the storms of life, be our refuge and strength, and grant us Your peace. Amen.

July 16—1 Peter 2:9-16, Psalm 32 Merciful God, help us never to use our freedom in Christ as a cover-up for evil. Thank You for covering us with Your forgiveness and righteousness. Amen.

July 17—Romans 8:1-11 ,Psalm 37:1-11 Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and minds and lives with the things that You desire. Amen.

July 18—Luke 23:44-47, Psalm 31 O God, we are so grateful that because Christ has redeemed us, we are always and forever in Your loving hands. Amen.

July 19—Corinthians 4:1-6, Psalm 119:97-112 Jesus, the light of the world, shine in us and through us, so others will be drawn to Your light and will join us in giving glory to our Father in heaven. Amen.

July 20—Lamentations 3:19-33, Psalm 117 Faithful Lord, enable us by the grace and guidance of Your Word and Spirit to be faithful to You unto death. Amen.

July 21—Romans 8:31-39, Psalm 27 Lord Jesus, cast out our fears and fill us with Your eternal light and peace. Amen.

July 22—John 10:14-16,27-30, Psalm 139:1-18,23-24 Jesus, our Good Shepherd, we are thankful that You know us by name and that we know You by faith. Keep us firm in our faith. Amen.

July 23—1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 118:1-14 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Amen.

July 24—1 Peter 2:4-10, Psalm 118:15-29 Gracious Father, we praise You for giving us the highest purpose in life—to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Amen

July 25—Mark 10:6-9, Psalm 128 Merciful Savior, You have richly blessed us. Help us to be a blessing to others. Amen

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July 26—Ephesians 5:15-21, Psalm 90 Beautiful Savior, help me use my life and my time wisely in Your service. Amen.

July 27—Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 103 Merciful God, forgive all of our offenses, and cleanse us from our guilt for the sake of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.

July 28—2 Timothy 1:3-10, Psalm 78:1-8 Lord Jesus, help me make it a high priority to pass on my faith in You to future generations. Amen.

July 29—Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 96 Savior of the nations, inspire in us and our churches a mission vision that has a burden for lost souls, both near and far. Amen

July 30—Revelations 7:9-17, Psalm 23 Jesus, our Good Shepherd, be our guardian and guide through life, through death, and forever. Amen.

July 31—Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67 Blessed Redeemer, You have blessed us beyond measure. Fill us with zeal for spreading Your saving Gospel in our own area and around the world. Amen.

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YOUR PLEDGE FOR ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ALTOONA, PA

I will talk positively about my church. I will invite others to come and share in our ministry. I will attend services regularly. I will share that God lives through us - - - and smile regularly. I will give thanks to God every day for the blessings of my church

family.

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Announcements and

Upcoming Events

Interested in making beautiful music with hand bells? We are forming a group to begin playing next year. As soon as we are ready we will start playing in services. If you have played hand bells before or even if you have not, ability to count is a priority. Let us know if you are interested. Speak with Pastor Jim or Tere. They have hand bell playing experience. Hand bells make beautiful music and are fun to play. Our goal is to start this coming fall.

K i r c h e n b l a t t

DEADLINE FOR THE AUGUST ISSUE OF THE KIRCHENBLATT IS

FRIDAY, JULY, 15.

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Announcements and

Upcoming Events IN THE CASE OF A PASTORAL EMERGENCY, please contact Pastor James Rill by phone at

814-880-1612 or email LionPrJim@aol.com46.

The church office email is stjamesaltoona@verizon.net The church’s website is www.stjamesaltoona.org

Find us on Facebook to get up-to-date information.

REMINDER AND IMPORTANT

BULLETIN ADDITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN TUESDAY AT 10:30 AM. For corrections, please contact the church office secretary Tim Surkovich, I’m in the office Monday-Thursday 9-1.

****IF AN ARTICLE FOR THE KIRCHENBLATT CANNOT BE SUBMITTED BY THE 15TH OF THE

MONTH, PLEASE CALL AND RESERVE A SPACE FOR YOUR ARTICLE SO THAT THE KIRCHENBLATT CAN BE FORMATTED AHEAD OF TIME TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR ALL THE

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.****

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS:

SWEETS & TREATS JULY 3RD 10AM

AUGUST NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINE JULY 15TH 12PM

POTLUCK SUNDAY JULY 24TH

ST JAMES SUNDAY JULY 24TH

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Announcements and

Upcoming Events

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Church Council Members Mark Hoover—President

Shirley Manbeck—Vice President

Donna Wilt—Secretary Ralph Grove—Treasurer

Betty Boslet Dana Detwiler

Carolyn Feather

Donna Foster Evelyn Holsinger

Sylvia Malsatzki David Manbeck

Pastor Jim Rill

Pastor– Pastor James Rill, Intentional Interim Pastor

Church Administrative Assistant - Tim Surkovich

Organist & Choir Director - Pat McConnell

Financial Secretary/Bookkeeper - Ralph Grove

Custodian—Earl Walters

Mutual Ministry *Donna Foster *Evelyn Holsinger Joe Yanke *Dana Detwiler Christian Education/ Social Ministry

Janet Kauffman *Carolyn Feather *Evelyn Holsinger *Sylvia Malsatzki *Shirley Manbeck *David Manbeck *Debra Morgan

Worship & Music *Dana Detwiler *Donna Foster *Mark Hoover *Sylvia Malsatzki Pat McConnell Phyllis Spinazzola

By-Laws Mark Hoover *Betty Boslet *Carolyn Feather *Debra Morgan Edith Trinks Stewardship/Evangelism *Donna Wilt *Dana Detwiler Janet Kauffman

Finance

*Mark Hoover *Betty Boslet John Wiederkehr *Donna Wilt Ralph Grove

Property Bob Holsinger *Shirley Manbeck *David Manbeck Earl Walters

* Denotes Council Member Thrivent Rep-? A.L.S.M. Rep—?

Chairpersons are listed in bold at the top of each committee.

BELOW YOU WILL FIND THE COMMITTEES AS OF THIS DATE. PLEASE NOTIFY

EITHER THE CHAIRMAN OR CHURCH OFFICE IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR

WHERE IT SHOULD OR APPEARS WHERE IT SHOULDN’T. ALSO, PLEASE NOTIFY US IF

YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE ON ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES.