St. John’s Messenger

Volume 94, Issue 21 October 15, 2014

 Exerpt taken from God Pause.

I realize I have too much stuff. This collection of "abundance" is partly due to the mindset of our consumer culture regarding success. More is better, bigger is better. Also, perhaps like me, you hold on to things of the past: class notes, a whole wardrobe in a different size and even duplicates, just in case something breaks. For many of us, storage options, yard sales, charitable recycling all become the focus to find order in our home, work and even worship spaces.

This realization of misdirected gain also comes when we recognize what we own, what we have achieved and particularly our self-assessed "righteousness" is, as Paul says, so much rubbish. He confesses his desire instead to "gain Christ, and be found in him." In the same way we might ask, what unnecessary or even counter-productive things does the church hold onto, just in case? Like Paul, what matters in our seeking to be righteous under the law need to give way to faith in Christ?

Almighty God, as you call us individually and as the church in Christ, help us to recognize gain as not having a righteousness of our own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ. Open our eyes and ears to your righteousness. Amen.

Julianne Barlow (Koivisto)Assistant to the Bishop for Mission, Synod of Alberta and the Territories, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Calgary, AlbertaDoctor of Ministry, 2012

Philippians 3:4-14 (NRSV)

4 even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more:5 circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. 8 More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11 if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies

RUMMAGE, SOUP AND BAKE SALE

Thursday and FridayOctober 23 and 248:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SaturdayOctober 25

8:00 AM – Noon

Come check out our “treasures” and

goodies.

Soup will be available while supplies last.

Roadside Cleanup Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather, our roadside clean up has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 18 – same time, same place. We will meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of American Legion Post 44. Join us as we take care ofGod’s earth.ATTENTION ST. JOHN”S BAKERS!!

We have some of the greatest bakers around! Get your ingredients ready and fire up those ovens. Bake sale items are needed for the bake sale being held in conjunction with the Rummage and Soup Sale. Please drop off your goodies in the kitchen Wednesday the 22nd or Thursday the 23rd.

And don’t forget to stop by the Rummage

Plastic bags are needed for the Rummage Sale to put purchases in. If you have extra grocery/store bags, please drop them off in Fellowship Hall before Thursday, October 23rd. Thanks!

RESERVATIONS DUE

By October 19th for the Confirmation Luncheon on October 26th.

By October 26th for the History/Archive Day and Tureen Lunch on November 2nd. Meat and drink will be provided.

Philippians 3:4-14 (NRSV)

4 even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more:5 circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. 8 More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11 if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies

Thank you to everyone who donated items for our school kits, personal care kits and blankets.

We collected supplies to build 35 school kits 12 personal care kits

And are also sending 46 Project Linus quilts 16 blankets and $118.00 for Blanket

SundayThank you so much for your generous donations!

WELCA

ANNUAL CONGREGATI0N MEETING NOTICE

Sunday, November 9th

Purpose of the meeting will be to approve the 2015 budget and elect council members.

The following persons are being nominated to serve on the Church Council:

Linda Bingaman – 1 year term Jennifer Berry – 1 year term Loye Hallden – 3 year term Peggy Campbell – 2nd 3 year term Ken Latsha – 3 year term Eric Shearer – 3 year term

ATTENTION ST. JOHN”S BAKERS!!

We have some of the greatest bakers around! Get your ingredients ready and fire up those ovens. Bake sale items are needed for the bake sale being held in conjunction with the Rummage and Soup Sale. Please drop off your goodies in the kitchen Wednesday the 22nd or Thursday the 23rd.

And don’t forget to stop by the Rummage

ELCA GOOD GIFTS CAMPAIGN & FISHING TOURNAMENT

Thank you to everyone who bought vegetables, fruit trees and garden tools for our campaign.We raised enough money to purchase a share of a community garden and tree seedlings!

A huge Thank You to everyone who donated items and helped with Fishing Tournament. When all the bills have been paid and silent auction money collected we will give a final profit figure. Social Ministry

RESERVATIONS DUE

By October 19th for the Confirmation Luncheon on October 26th.

By October 26th for the History/Archive Day and Tureen Lunch on November 2nd. Meat and drink will be provided.

Getting to know the Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship Series

How is our New Hymnal organized?  Our new hymnal may be confusing in regard to its organization.  It is actually two volumes in one. The first part is resources for liturgical worship.   Numbering in this part of the book is at the bottom of each page, and red tabs on the outside edge of the pages divide the major sections.  The second part consists of resources for assembly song.  It begins with all 150 psalms and then has service music and hymns with some national songs appended at the end.   The numbering in this part of the book uses large numbers at the top of each item:  red numbers for the psalms and black numbers for the service music, hymns and songs.

The Liturgies in the hymnal are Grounded in Scripture 

Are you aware that much of the liturgy in our new hymnal is grounded in scripture?  A section called SCRIPTURE AND WORSHIP (pp. 1154-1159) lists key biblical passages that shape the whole of the language through which God’s people pray, sing and address both God and one another.  For example, in the liturgy of Holy Communion we sing “Glory to God” with angels from Luke’s gospel or “This is the Feast” using images and language from the Book of Revelation.  We sing psalms and pray the Lord’s Prayer which Jesus taught us.  We gather around the table remembering “the night in which he was betrayed”.  We share the peace of Christ and with that same peace we are sent to “share the good news”. Just as biblical preaching participates in the creating and transforming power of God’s own word, so biblical language, imagery, and action draw us into God’s saving story.

Daily Scripture ReadingOctober 16 Nehemiah 1:4-2:8October 17 1 Samuel 14:1-23October 18 Genesis 8:20-9:17October 19 Matthew 14:22-36October 20 Matthew 15:1-20October 21 Matthew 15:21-39October 22 Matthew 16:1-12October 23 Matthew 16:13-28October 24 Matthew 17:1-13October 25 Matthew 17:14-27October 26 Matthew 18:1-20October 27 Matthew 18:21-35October 28 Matthew 19:1-15October 29 Matthew 19:16-30October 30 Matthew 20:1-16October 31 Matthew 20:17-34November 1 Revelation 7:9-17November 2 Philippians 1:1-2

ELCA GOOD GIFTS CAMPAIGN & FISHING TOURNAMENT

Thank you to everyone who bought vegetables, fruit trees and garden tools for our campaign.We raised enough money to purchase a share of a community garden and tree seedlings!

A huge Thank You to everyone who donated items and helped with Fishing Tournament. When all the bills have been paid and silent auction money collected we will give a final profit figure. Social Ministry

Please keep in your prayers the family of Betty Wallace, who passed away October 7th, and the family of Dave Eisely, who passed away October 9th.

MEMBERS: Jane Galow; John Hendricks; Tom Hendricks; Judy Hoffman; Heidi Kerchoff; Esther Bartholomew; Holly Bedisky

PRAYER REQUEST: Don Propst; Troy Gallo; Jen Daddario; Romayne Bartholomew; Jack Hetrick; Betsy Smeltz; Lynn Lowery; Beulah Fanning; Jimmy Gordon; Jeff Fasold; Gary and Rita Lenig; George Groff; Misi Lucas; Woodrow Klinger; William Wagner; Karen Gerst; Joan Rebuck; Tina Reichenbach; Daniel Lyons; Beverly Windus; Betty Leitzel; Marlyn Deihl; Steve and Rose Brungard; Darvin Straub.

HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL PRAYERS : Arlet Hummel; Lorraine Weaver; Phyllis Gordon; Ruth Ramer; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Sally Mayer; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Kate Billman; Shirley Wolfe; Frances Rohrbach; Carol Diehl; Polly Hetrick; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Robyn Snyder; Dave Roush; Franklin Hoffman; Catherine Broome; Harold Billman; Sally Diehl; Julia Tiedman; Tina Pontius; Jan Albertson; June Seebold; John Kistner; Margaret Rantz; Joshua Gordon; Harold Reid; Joyce Shearer; Connie Lahr; Steve Lahr; Zachery Baker; Carol Wilks; Pauline Spigelmeyer; Jodi Graybill; Brittany Graybill.

Pray for our militaryLogan Brouse; Colton Brouse; Kale Gallo; Jeremy Hoffman; Wyatt Kohl.

Luther’s Evening Prayer

My Heavenly Father,I thank You, through Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, that You have protested me, by Your grace. Forgive, I pray, all my sins and the evil I have done. Protect me, by Your grace, tonight. I put myself in your care, body and soul and all that I have. Let You holy angels be with me, so that the evil enemywill not gain power over me.

Christmas will be here before we know it and we only have a few short weeks to order poinsettia flowers to adorn our sanctuary on Christmas Eve. Orders and money are due by Sunday, November 2 so we can submit our order to the supplier. Fill out the form below and along with payment it may be placed in the offering plate (using one of the pink envelopes, please mark it “Christmas Flowers”) or can be dropped off at the church office. Please make checks payable to: St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Orders must be received by 11/2/2014

$6.00 each – mini pot $10.50 each – 6” pot $18.50 – 2 Plants (4-5 mini blooms) (5-6 blooms) (10-12 blooms)

Qty _________ Red Qty _________ Red Qty _________ Red

Qty ________ White Qty ________ White Qty ________ White

Qty _________ Pink Qty _________ Pink Qty _________ Pink

Qty _________ Burgandy Qty _________ Burgandy Qty _________ Burgandy

Qty _________ Marble Qty _________ Marble Qty _________ Marble

Qty _________White Glitter Qty _________White Glitter Qty _________White Glitter

Amount Paid __________ Check# _____________ Cash _____

Given by: ______________________________________________________

In Memory of:

In Honor of ________________________________________________

To the Glory of God _______________________

Thursday, October 16 Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, October 18 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Kitchen reserved – soup prepSunday, October 19 Reservations due for Confirmation luncheonMonday, October 20 Kitchen reserved – soup makingTuesday, October 21 Kitchen reserved – soup makingWednesday, October 22 Kitchen reserved – soup making

Set up for Rummage Sale, 9:00 a.m.-?Thursday, October 23 Rummage, Soup & Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Friday, October 24 Rummage, Soup & Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday, October 25 Rummage, Soup & Bake Sale, 8:00 a.m.-Noon

Clean-up, noon-?Set for Confirmation luncheon

Sunday, October 26 Confirmation luncheon, following 10:15 serviceReservations due for History/Archive Day Tureen

Thursday, October 30 His Lighthouse Café, 4:30-6:00 p.m. – “Oktoberfest”Saturday, November 1 Set up Fellowship HallSunday, November 2 History/Archive Day & Tureen, following 10:15 service

Poinsettia flower orders and money due

Thursday, October 23 Ham Dinner, Grace Lutheran Church, 120 Spruce Street, Sunbury, $9 Adults, Children $4.50, under 5 eat freeHam, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, dessert & beverage

October 5, 20148:00 a.m. Service – 39 10:15 a.m. Service – 56

Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3462.00Offering received: $3134.00

October 12, 20148:00 a.m. Service – 10:15 a.m. Service –

Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3462.00Offering received: $3315.00

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ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER October 15, 2014 Volume 94, Issue 21 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 570-473-3770 sjelc300@ptd.net

This Sunday at St. John’sOctober 19, 2014

Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader

8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade

9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion

Next Sunday at St. John’sOctober 26, 2014

Reformation Sunday & Confirmation

Rev. Bruce Amme

8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade

9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion & Confirmation Luncheon

Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-Noon

PeriodicalsPostage PaidSunbury, PA

Address Label

Rev. Andrew Fitch, PastorWilliam J. Jacavage, Director of Music

November 1Allison HareDoris Mertz

November 2Stephen HaferMegan Campbell

November 3Shannon BrosiousRandy Persing

November 4C.J. DoeblerDebbie FeasterJohn Kohl, Sr.Connie LahrMarie Sledgen

November 5Pauline Spigelmeyer

November 6Katherine FioriRuth Eleanor McCorkill

November 7Margaret CampbellJacob Hare

November 9David Herbert

November 10Chase Vayda

November 11Joseph MillerNatalie RennSherri SmithCaitlin Walker

November 12Robert Drake

November 13Dawn BenferAlena Snyder

November 14Ronald Boyer, Jr.Flora Fulmer

November 15Lucas Dunkelberger

November 17Abigail ShirkBetty Yerg

November 18Katie DunkelbergerFrances Rohrbaugh

November 19Mary Daddario

November 20Sue KurtzMichael Miller

November 21Betty DuncanJoshua SmithScott Tanner

November 23Linda Krebs

November 24Donald Bucher

November 25Kay DeansStephanie Klock

November 26Chelsia Snyder

November 27Douglas Manning, Jr.Crystal SeesJoshua VanKirk

November 28Lisa BrouseKellie PersingKilee Showers

November 30Jan BowmanKenneth LitchardJeffrey MullVickery TannerAnn Varney

Service Assistants for November 2014 Date Lector Greeters Communion

AssistantsBread Ushers Crucifer Acolyte/

Torch-bearer

SoundSystem

November 28:00 AM

Judy DunkelbergerJamie Feaster Carol Diehl

November 210:15 AM

Diane Hoffman

Teresa & Lee Miller Nancy ErdleyMike Erdley

Carol DiehlBlaine ShafferGreg MortonPat PropstTom Propst

Kanen Bucher

Eryn Swanger

November 98:00 AM

Pat PropstTom Propst

Mary Siemsen

November 910:15 AM

Bob Berry Virginia ButlerPatricia Long

Dean SiemsenBlaine Shaffer

Mary SiemsenOwen Long

Trey CunninghamKobe Swanger

Derek Amerman

Rebekah Amerman

Hanna LongBob Berry

November 168:00 AM

Brenda HerbertDavid Herbert

Lori Bogovich

November1610:15 AM

Mary Siemsen

Pat & Tom Propst Caitlin CunninghamTrey Cunningham

Lori BogovichDoug ManningLou VanGilder

Franklin HoffmanFrank Hoffman

William Duncan

Kanen BucherMike Erdley

November 238:00 AM

Sue BillmanBill Troutman

Esther Bartholomew

November 2310:15 AM

Gail Lehman Bonnie & Bob Berry Virginia ButlerPatricia Long

Esther Bartholomew

Mike ErdleyGlen WeaverMack Fleming

Brian Cunningham

Hanna Long Ryan LatshaLou VanGilder

November 308:00 AM

Brenda HerbertDavid Herbert Teresa Miller

November 3010:15 AM Julie Shearer Sharon & Mack

FlemingBarb Moyer

Lou VanGilderTeresa Miller

Lee MillerKen Reigle

DavidMengesDerek Menges

Eryn Swanger William Duncan

Trey Cunningahm

NOVEMBER 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Fellowship Hall reserved

Daylight Saving Time EndsTurn Clock Back 1 Hour

2Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.History/Archive Day & Tureen following 10:15 service

3TOPS 5:15-6:45 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

4Blood Drive 1-6:00 p.m.Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

5Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.

6Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.Worship & Music 7:00 p.m.Scout Dis. Comm. 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

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9Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m. Congregation Meeting

10TOPS 5:15-6:45 p.m.Finance 7:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

11Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

12Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m.Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

13Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m

14 15Kathryn’s Kloset 9-11:15 a.m..

16 HARVEST HOME

Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

17TOPS 5:15-6:45 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.WELCA 7:00 p.m.

18Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

19Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.

20Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

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23Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

24TOPS 5:15-6:45 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

25Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

26Messenger Folding 9:30 a.m.Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.

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AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

28 OFFICE CLOSED

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30 Hanging of the GreensWorship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.