NOVEMBER 2017

Saint John Lutheran Church

The Torch

Special Dates

Saint John Lutheran Church 2227 North Downing, Angleton, TX 77515

Phone(979)849-7253 Email: office@st-john.org Website: www.st-john.org

Our Mission Statement

"We are living and learning God's love by caring for our neighbors, sharing Jesus Christ, and singing His praises."

Wednesday Nights at 7pm

Choir come make a joyful noise

No Choir Practice Nov. 23

Sunday November 5

Daylight savings Time Ends

Fall Back Time Change

& All Saints

November 10

Martin Luther’s Birthday & Veterans Day

November 10 Dinner Night Out

November 12

Congregational Meeting

To Adopt 2018 Budget

After Service

Community Thanksgiving Service Nov.19.

Ecumenical Service 6:00pm Meal 7:00pm

First Presbyterian

Thursday November 24

Thanksgiving Day

Office will be closed

Nov 24-Nov 27

Monday December 4, Ringing the Salva-

tion Army Bell

Wednesday December 6

First Mid-week Advent

Meal 6:00 pm

Worship 6:45

Choir Practice after Service

From Pastor Pete ;

November is here and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As Thanksgiving

Day approaches, I and pastors everywhere write newsletter articles about how

we should be thankful and count our blessings. We will write about how im-

portant it is for us to focus on the riches we have in Christ. We stress the im-

portance of discerning between the things we want and the things we actually

need. This article will be no exception. During this time of year, as we enter the

holiday season, we tend to be a little more thoughtful and little more generous.

Certainly this is a good thing. But what if the spirit of thanksgiving inspired us to

do more? What if our thankful hearts prompted us to concrete action? What if

being thankful propelled us to do something beyond our comfort zones? After all,

being thankful may lead us on a journey of sorts.

For some of us, our journey to thankfulness is rather brief. It goes something like this: Dear God, I am so

thankful that I have so many blessings (read luxuries). I sure am glad that I don’t live in __________

(insert the name of any so called third-world country). God, you really have been good to me! Amen. While

on the surface it is great to give God thanks, our thankful hearts should at least spark a curiosity that in-

spires us to ask questions. What if our journeys of thankfulness led us to questions like, Why do we have

so much while other countries have so little? What if our journeys of thankfulness led us to a quest for jus-

tice? What if, in addition to being thankful, we could be thankful advocates? What if our thankful hearts

extended beyond the turkey and the trimmings, even beyond the Christmas decorations and gifts. What if

our thankfulness connected us to our baptismal identity? During the baptismal rite, we enter a covenant

with God to proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for

justice and peace. We are sealed in that covenant by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ

forever. Our faith is not passive, private, or privileged. But rather, our faith is proactive, public, and power-

ful!

And let us join our voices with the Psalmist’s, Let us enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving, and the

courts with praise. Give thanks and bless God’s holy name. For the LORD is good; God’s steadfast love en-

dures forever. That, my friends, would truly be a Happy Thanksgiving.

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.

Worship the LORD with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing.

Know that the LORD is God, our maker to whom we belong;

we are God’s people and the sheep of God’s pasture.

Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving,

and the courts with praise; give thanks and bless God’s holy name.

For the LORD is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever,

God’s faithfulness endures to all generations.

~ Psalm 100

There are two arrangements on the Altar each Sunday. which

means there can be two contributors each Sunday at $15.00

per arrangement or you may chose to contribute for both.

As of November print time, there are still opportunities to be an altar flower donors.

The November and December donor are listed below:

Date Vase Donor

Nov– 5 1 & 2 Patsy & Shawn Stevens in honor of Crystal Taylor’s birthday 11/7

Don & Sharon Seibert in honor of their 11th anniversary 11/4

Nov-12 1 & 2 Mary Ann Hope in honor of Debra Niemann’s birthday

Milton Hertil in honor of Ruth’s birthday 11/9

Nov-19 1 & 2 Hatch Family in honor of Sandra’s birthday 11/30,

Pat Hines in memory of Ida Felder’s birthday

Nov-26 1 & 2 Beverly Kolonko in memory of her parents wedding anniversary

Dec-3 1 & 2 The Henry Family in Loving memory of John Henry

Dec-10 1 Sheila & Patrick Walters 14th wedding anniversary

2 OPEN

Dec-17 1 & 2 Kay Smitherman in honor of Mary Smitherman & Bill Barrier’s

birthday & in honor of daughter-in-law Mary Smitherman’s birthday

12/16

Dec-24 1 & 2 Beverly & Richard Kolonko in memory of Jesus’ Birthday

Pete & Eli Lopez in the honor of Our Lord & Savior’s birth

Dec-31 1 & 2 OPEN

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th

, 2016, Ecumenical Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

POT-LUCK DINNER – 7:OO p.m.

First Presbyterian,130 S. Arcola Angleton TX

Bring your favorite side dish to share

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy Smith Hubbard

Community of Love Methodist

Will be delving the message

Please bring a canned donation for the Food Pantry

All Donations will go to support our Community Food Pantry

Time to sign up for the 2017–2018

St. John received $298.44 from 9/16 - 9/17 (from 5 households )

Kroger Community Rewards program year.

St. John Lutheran is a participating member of the Kroger Community Rewards program. It is time to renew your card all you need to do is call 1-866-221-4141 and give them you Kroger Plus card # and St. John’s NPO # 80898 or you can log in to www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and a portion of your purchase will be donated to St. John Lutheran. Let the giving begin.

Amazon shopper remember you can support St. Jonh church while doing your Christmas shopping.

Bookmark the: St John Lutheran Church, Angleton Amazon Smile page, and use it any time you need to make your Amazon purchases. When you shop on Amazon through our smile page, Amazon will donate 5% of the eligible purchase prices back us. Help support your church every time you shop Be sure to shop thru Amazon Smile

St. John Received $69.69 from amazon Smile shoppers in this past year

Please pray for all of the families and friends who have lost loved ones this year.

All Saints Day November 1, All Saint Sunday November 5

November 2016-November 2017

Martha Blacklock great aunt of Amanda Boykin

Herb Boykin uncle of Steve Boykin

Keith Fillip cousin of Helen & Pat Patterson

Douglas Frazier friend of Carolynn & Elo Buenger

Florine Fredericks friend if Amanda Boykin

Delia Gonzolez friend of Disa & Charles Schulze

Maxine Gonzolez aunt of Vickie Weirich

Isidro Gonzolez uncle of Vickie Weirich

Mavis Grief sister of Pastor Koenig & aunt of Nancy Allen

John Henrey II husband of Juanita & father of Patrick Henry III

Marvin Holdridge uncle of Charles Schulze

Mike Janosky brother of Danny Janosky

Irene Kolonko aunt of Richard Kolonko

Amanda Larson friend of Disa & Charles Schulze

Gayland Lively brother of Pat patterson

Billie Ruth Mildrew mother of Mary Margaret Coleman

Sharon Raymond mother of Vennesa Coale

Elizabeth Sue Reid mother of Vicky Aryens

JoAnn Schmitt grand mother of Crystal Taylor

John Sebesta ex-husband of Carol Sebesta

Arline Smitherman mother-in-law of Kay Smitherman

Lawrence Sorh friend Helen & Pat Pattrson

Mike Stephens cousin of JoAnn Fuchs

Terry Stringer aunt of Steven Boykin

Remembering all the saints who went before us, Who have spoken to our hearts and touched us with their love. We thank you. Oh God

Mason Brand, son of Mary Brand

Andy Bull, brother of Jennifer Garrett, Little Rock, AK

Seth Collard, son-in-law of Chris Caso & Beth Benge,

He & his wife & two children stationed in Japan.

Lt. Carl Cringle, friend of the Singer’s

Sgt. Clayton Crouch, nephew of Stewart & Robin,

Camp Pendleton

Freddy Drennan, U. S. Army Medical Corp

PFC Paul Musick-Eller, Army Korea

Andrew Edinger, friend of the Chambers’, stateside

Jonathon Gaynor, friend of the Branch’s, stateside.

Kenny Hankins, friend of McDaniel’s, UN Military Po-

lice

SGM. Robert Hartzog, grandson of Lonnie Brown,

stateside

Alex Hernandez, Marine Corps, Japan

1st Lt. Bill Hillis, Jim’s great nephew, stateside

1st Lt. Clayton Hinchman, friend of the Henry’s, se-

verely injured in Iraq

Lt. Commander Chris Hoffmeister, nephew of Lori

Thomas, Annapolis

Seth Jordan , passed his test for cyber operations at

Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS technical training

A1C Seth Jordan, Shepperd Airforce Base, Witchita

Falls, TX

Tracy Jones, grandson of Gene & Linda Cunningham,

Japan (Marines)

Jake Linder, Army Ranger

LCPL Paul A. Rangel, nephew of Pastor Pete & Eli

SSG Taylor Schmidt, son of Maureen Herbst, is state-

side after being in Korea.

Amanda Sosa, daughter of our custodian Larry Sosa

stationed in North Carolina.

Thank you to all that have served & all that are

currently serving our country & protecting our

freedoms.

Condolences

Prayers for peace & comfort for all the family &

friends of john Sebesta, ex-husband of Carol Sebesta passed away 10/25 P

Prayers for peace & comfort for all the family &

friends. Mike Stephens, cousin of JoAnn Fuchs

passed away 10/24

Thank You For Praying For:

Please pray for the following members, family and

friends

community & the world:

Prayers for our President Donald Trump, fill him with

Love, Compassion, and grant him wisdom &

strength.

Let us continue to pray for the victims of Hurricane

Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Marie. Pray for the victims

of the earthquake in Mexico. Pray for the survivors

of the wildfires on the west coast. Pray for our na-

tion, our flag, our sick, and our healthy. We place

everything we can in your loving arms for peace and

comfort.

MEMBER:

Bonnie Chambers, ongoing health issues,

Richard Kolonko Jr., Diagnosed with early stages of

Parkinson’s disease. Pray for guidance & wisdom for

the doctors for the course of treatment for the diag-

nosis.

Dorothy Mathew, prayers on going health issues

Cathy & Jimmy McDaniel, living if St. Croix, USVI still

coping after the Hurricane.

Debra & Michael Niemann as they work to help their

families though some difficult times with illness &

though medical decisions. Also for them & Max Nie-

mann as Max transitions to college life in Lubbock,

TX.

Sindy & Mark Ritz, Prayers for healing, comfort &

strength for our family

Ash Weatherly, strength and healing for ongoing

health issues.

FAMILY;

Wilma Bryson, grandmother of David Weirich recoup-

ing at Cypress Woods after a falling and breaking her

hip.

Clara Carter, mother of Jim Carter, continued healing

after surgery of fractured hip after a fall.

Mack Case, brother-in-law of Patrick Walters’s esophageal cancer has returned. None of the options of treatment are good ones please pray for Gods wisdom & healing as the Dr.’s & Mack & Peggy search for the best choice. God’s peace, healing & comfort be with them.

Christine Kauffman, granddaughter of Sheila Walters’s prayers for speedy and complete heal-ing of surgery wound from having a cyst drained on her tailbone. There have been complications.

FAMILY;

Hudson DeMartini, Leslie & Tobi Meyers, grandson

continued prayer for his heart condition

Mary Ann Hoppe, mother of Debra Niemann, is on

hospice. Prayers asking for peace & comfort during

this time.

Elizabeth & Derick Gibson, daughter & son-in law of

Sindy & Mark Ritz prayers that Derrick’s body re-sponds to the treatment for ITP.

Michele Hernandez, Niece of Charles and Disa Schul-

ze, prayers for Gods healing miracle & comfort

Kim Hartzog, niece of Synthia Ritz diagnosed with

stage 1 breast cancer.

Billy Heck, James brother recovering from surgery to

remove right kidney due to cancer. Starting a new

Chemo treatment.

Micky Huffman, grandfather of Marina & Madison

Huffman, diagnosed with Alzheimer

Valerie Kirk, Granddaughter of Carolynn & Elo

Buenger, prayers for a successful, healthy pregnancy

for her & the baby. ( she is due the 1st week of Jan-uary)

Joe Konvicka, brother-in-law of Beverly Kolonko,

prayers for continued healing, strength & anger

management for him.

Ruth More, mother of Holly Mathew, prayers for

healing a comfort Ruth is now in a wheelchair and

more dependent on others for care.

Lee Roy Niemann Michael's brother, back in the hos-

pital with unknown infection, Please pray for God’s healing, peace & comfort for Lee Roy his family &

care takers.

Jeff Smitherman, Kay Smitherman’s son, for God to

give him saving faith

Mary Steinman, sister of Disa Schulze, prayers for

peace & comfort for Mary, family & friends Mary is

on hospice

Gene Thompson, uncle of Patrick Walters diagnosed

with terminal cancer, home on hospice prayers for

Gods peace & comfort.

Danny Walters, brother of Patrick Walters he has 4

enlarged nodes 2 in his neck 2 in his chest 3 are sta-ble 1 in his chest is slow growing. He is scheduled to

meet with his oncologist in November. Prayer a good outcome.

FRIENDS; of Saint John Lutheran Church

Johnathan Adams, friend of Beverly Kolonko, battling

cancer.

Terrell Anyaibe, friend of Amanda Boykin, to find

strength & support with struggles in his family

Steven Brothers, friend of Brett Carter battling can-

cer,

Rachel Leist Cook, for her and her doctors treating

her for a liver disease

Sandy Cunningham, friend of Jimmy & Cathy

McDaniel who has been diagnosed with stage 4

Breast and Lung Cancer. In clinical remission pray-

ers for continued positive response to treatment

Jeff Deal, Friend of Carolynn & Elo Buenger pray for

continued success with his treatment for myasthenia

gravis.

Elizabeth Dufner, former member & friend of St.

John recently

Carol Fenton, wife of Pastor Phil Fenton of St. Paul

Lutheran Church, Brenham, esophageal cancer

Lisa Gallo, friend of Amanda Boykin prayers for heal-

ing of body & mind

Miriam Goodman, friend of the Carters, hospitalized

and will be transitioning to rehab.

Betty Kinsey, friend of Melvin and Ruth Her-

tel, ongoing heath issues

Jim Kidwell, friend of Kay & Jim Carter healing of

blood clots in lungs.

Pat Knopp, friend of the Carters, having recurring

infections. In nursing home. Laurie Monical, Friend of Tessa Williams, treatment

for a rare and aggressive type of cervical cancer.

Kelly Park, friend of the Jordan family, that her

lymph nodes are clear from cancer after having a

double mastectomy. Robyn Peltier, friend of Nancy Davis, her cancer has

returned & she will be receiving treatments.

Kay Snow, good friend of the Skrla’s & Meador’s

prayers for her recovery from surgery

Cindy Stevens, friend of Sindy Ritz, has been diag-

nosed with stage 2 breast cancer & undergoing treatment

Louise Stohr, friend of Beverly & Richard Kolonko,

diagnosed w/non Hoskins Cancer in her stomach. Completed chemo and waiting to see her doctors to

find our if the treatment worked. Prayers for a good

report. Kati Turney, friend of Vickie Ahrens, health issues.

Ray V., friend of Sharon Seibert diagnosed with co-

lon & liver cancer. Prayers for giddiness for Dr.’s,

Ray & family.

Hattie Woodburn, friends of Beverly Kolonko, who

had hand surgery for her RA. Pray doctors can straighten her hand so she can use it. Still waiting

on finial Dr.’s reports. Candace Wubbena, friend of Vickie Ahrens , staph

infection after knee replacement. Roy Yetter, friend of John & Holly Mathew, recently

diagnosed with lung cancer

Cardinal DiNardo & Bishop Rin-

heart where both wonderful.

The committee of people that

work to put on this joint service

did a wonderful job. Feel so hap-

py and blessed to be a part of

this community of Christian

brothers & sisters working to-

gether to do God's will. St. John

was represented by Pastor Pete

Lopez, Carolynn & Elo Buenger,

Beverly & Richard Kolonko, Jim

Hillis, Ash Weatherly, Ruth

Brown & Sheila & Patrick Wal-

ters

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evan-

gelical Lutheran Church of America gathered for a Joint Catholic-Lutheran Prayer Service in

Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. On Wednesday October 25th

at the Co– Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston TX. This was a inspiring beautiful event

2017 Congregation Council President

Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

At-Large

At-Large

At-Large

Patrick Henry

849-8752

Jim Hillis

964-3160

Nancy Davis

922-8656

Carolynn Büenger

799-6062

Joy Birk

848-1167

Alice Harringto

849-6766

Vicky Weirich

285-5358

Ministry of Music

Ruth Brown, Music Director

Debra Niemann, Organist

Nancy Allen, Accompanist & Organist

Third Stream Worship Team Leader

Richard Birk

Property Chair

Richard & Beverly Kolonko

Fellowship Chair

Beverly Kolonko, Coordinator

Congregational Care

Debra Niemann (home) 979-292-0467

(cell) 979-418-0975

dhniemann@gmail.com

Prayer Ministry

JoAnn Fuchs, 345-7092

Mutual Ministry

Open

Altar Guild

Sheila Walters

Church Staff

Pastor Pete Lopez (cell) 979-848-7155 r

evpete@st-john.org

Office secretary Sheila Walters (cell) 979-248-8644

Office Manager office@st-john.org

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

2227 NORTH DOWNING ROAD

ANGLETON, TX 77515

November 2017

November 19

First Presbyterian

Ecumenical Service

6:00pm

Pot-Luck Meal 7:00pm

More Details to inside

The holiday season is quickly approaching

Time is going to fly by. The last quarter of

the year gets very busy really fast so save

the dates for the month of December Mid –

week Advent, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Christmas Eve

10:00am & 7:00pm If you are interested in

doing a little extra with your church family.

St. John Dinner Night Out

November 10, 6:30pm

Olympia Grill

4908 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX

RSVP Beverly Kolonko 979-236-1604

or bjkolonko@comcast.net

Food Pantry in need of your Help!!!!!

Please remember the Angleton Food Pantry as you do your holiday shopping. Some of the things you might consider are canned pinto beans, ranch style beans, pork & beans, lima beans, navy beans, re-fried beans canned meats. No raw beans and no rice. Plus toothpaste, toothbrush, small soaps for dishes, bleach, comet, cleaning supplies, toiletries.

Remember anything you use in your house they can you in theirs

Women of St. John Lutheran

WELCA & The Loving Hands

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Loving Hands Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thursday Nov. 9 , 1:00pm at St. John

All those interested in joining are welcome. Bring your finished work to show or bring your unfinished product to work on. If you want to learn to crochet or knit, please come and we can help you lean.

WELCA Thursday

Nov. 16th 7:00pm

at St. John All women of the Church invited

All women invited

Nov 12 Congregational Meeting After Service

Purpose: Elect officers and vote on 2018 budget.

Copies of the proposed 2018 budget are available at the church office and on the website.

Date Nov 5 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec. 3

Lay Reader Juanita Henry Nancy Anderson Deana Fuchs Pat

Patterson

Ash Weatherly

Assisting

Minister

Michael Niemann Nancy Anderson JoAnn Fuchs Kay Smitherman Kathy Henry

Servers Kathy & Patrick

Henry

Carolynn & Elo Buenger

Nancy & Greg

Anderson

Sheila & Patrick Walters

Kay Smitherman John Taylor

Cantor Beverly Kolonko Richard Birk Spoken Amanda Boykin Kay Smitherman

Ushers Richard & Beverly Kolonko

Greg Anderson

Richard Davis

Don Fuchs

John Taylor

Helen & Pat

Patterson

Carolynn & Elo

Buenger

Greeters Joy & Richard Birk Carolynn & Elo Buenger

Helen & Pat

Patterson

Connie Brewer & Vickie Ahrens

Crystal Taylor

Kay Smitherman

Counters Helen Patterson

JoAnn Fuchs

Pat Hines

Sheila Walters

JoAnn Fuchs

Jan Janosky

Becky Branch

Richard Kolonko

Pat Hines

Patrick Walters

Sunday

Supervisor

Patrick Henry Vickie Weirich Nancy Davis Joy Birk Jim Hillis

November 2017 Lay Ministry Schedule

Bring Your Own Bible (BYOB) November 5

Come join the group for conversation, fellowship, food & fun. We will be ex-ploring Jewish fairy tales. We gather 6:30pm at the church

St. John will be ringing the bell at Walmart South entrance (near the Lawn & Garden entrance) on Mon-day, December 4th. We need peo-ple to volunteers to cover two hour shifts from 10It is a lot more fun if

you have a partner) There is a sing up sheet on the rolling board in the narthex.

Nov 5 All Saint Sunday

Nov 5 BYOB 6:30 pm

Nov 9 Loving Hands Prayer Shawl 1 pm

Nov 10 Martin Luther’s Birthday

Nov 10, Veterans Day

Nov 10 Dinner Night Out 6:30 pm

Nov 12, Congregational Meeting

After Service

Nov 14 & 28 Evening Lions Club 6:30pm

Nov 16 Evening WELCA 7pm

Nov 19 Community Thanksgiving Service

First Presbyterian 6pm

Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day

Nov 23 & 24 Office Closed Nov. 12 Congregational Meeting

After Service

Purpose: Elect officers and vote on budget. Copies of the proposed 2018 budget are available at the church and on the website.

Nov. 4 Micah Thompson

Nov. 7 Crystal Taylor

Nov. 9 Ruth Hertel

Nov. 12 Carla Schreiber

Nov. 15 Ruth Brown

Nov 15 Debra Niemann

Nov-16 Cassie Hillis

Nov. 16 Tori Hillis

Nov. 18 Richard Davis

Nov 18 Dalton Halewyn

Nov 19 Emily Brown Wills

Nov. 19 Helen Patterson

Nov. 21 Karen Ayers

Nov 23 Charles (Klint) Seidler

Nov.24 Rodney Boehm

Nov. 26 Ashley Weatherly

Nov-30 Helen Preuit

Nov 30 Cody Williams

Nov. 3 Linda & Don Preuit.. 44 yrs.

Nov-4 Sharon & Don Seibert 11yrs.

Nov. 17 Sandy & Jerry Young 35 yrs.

Dec. 3 First Sunday

of Advent

Dec. 6 Mid-week

Advent 6:00 pm meal

6:45 pm service

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 2017

Ecumenical Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

POT-LUCK DINNER – 7:OO p.m.

Meat provided by

First Presbyterian

Bethel Presbyterian of Angleton

Bring your favorite side dish to share

HOSTED BY:

First Presbyterian

Bethel Presbyterian of Angleton

St. John Lutheran

Holy Comforter Episcopal

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

First United Methodist of Angleton

Community of Love United Methodist

Dinner & Worship Service will be held at

First Presbyterian

130 S. Arcola

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy Smith Hubbard

Community of Love Methodist

Will be delving the message

Please bring a canned donation

for the Food Pantry All Donations will go to support our Community Food Pantry

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 All Saint Day

2 3 4

5 All Saint Sunday

BYOB 6:30 pm

Daylight Savings Time Ends

6 7 8 9 Loving Hands Prayer Shawl

1 pm

10 Martin Luther’s

Birthday

Veterans Day

Dinner Night Out 6:30 pm

11

12 Congregational

Meeting

13 14 Lions Club 6:30pm

15 16 WELCA 7pm

17 18

19 Third Stream

Service

Thanksgiving

Service 6:00pm

20 21 22 23 Thanksgiving

Day

24 Office Closed

25

26 27 28 Lions Club 6:30pm

29 30

November 2017

Join us every Sunday!

9:00am Fellowship & Donuts

9:15am Guided Conversation

10:00am Worship Service

Children's Church During Worship