ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH MAY 2014 ISSUE OF THE CHIMES

From Pastor Mark's Desk:

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! You can always tell that Easter has arrived when you hear these words. I am writing this with the

memory of the celebration of this past Easter Sunday fresh in my mind. I always feel an electric thrill run through me on hearing these words, and what a grand and glorious celebration we shared! For me, the miracle of the resurrection has always been an amazing display of how much God loves us. I hope that this particular Easter is giving us all a renewed sense of the wonder that is found in the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Now, I say all that as I begin to think ahead to what will be happening in congregations all over the world this coming Sunday. We pastors all know the truth that this coming Sunday is one of notoriously low attendance. So many of us will lament the reality of seemingly fair weather Christians. (I often call them Chreasters - for Christmas and Easter attenders.) The problem with this reality is that so many people who profess to be Christian are not really on fire for what God calls us to be and do.

It really is a question of spirituality. One of the things that our council has undertaken in the past is to examine our congregation and look at what we do and how we do it. We did a survey and found that one of our weakest factors is passionate spirituality. Christian Schwarz, in his book, Natural Church Development, defines passionate spirituality this way: "Are the Christians in this church ' on fire?' Do they live committed lives and practice their faith with joy and enthusiasm?"

I really believe that when the answer is no, then that is how we get Chreasters! We are constantly challenged by the world around us, and it is just not chic to be all Christian.

I also know that we Lutherans have a great deal of trouble with this kind of talk. After all, with our German and Scandinavian roots, we know that you are not ever really supposed to be excited. We have been trained that we are not supposed to show our emotions, no matter what.

But the Bible calls us to something completely different. St. Paul, in his letter to the church in Rome, says this about the marks of Christians:

.. . love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. (Romans 12:10-12, NRSV)

It is true that we do very well with parts of this passage. I am always amazed at how this congregation responds when someone is in need. I am thrilled to see how much care you hold for each other - providing meals and assistance in times of life crises.

However, I am forced to ask some questions. How do we do in terms of zeal? Are we ardent in spirit? Are we rejoicing in hope? I know that these questions are not easy to answer. So let me see if I can ask it another way. Are we excited about the things that happen within and through our congregation?

I know this is not true, but there are times when it seems that hardly any of us are excited about our church. Which leads to the question of what are we going to do about it? The answer to that question is really pretty straightforward. It is the challenge ofliving out what St. Paul says in the quote from Romans. Don't be afraid to let the light of Christ show through you to the world.

You never know, but I am fairly certain that many of us will be surprised by how some things happen to bring glory to God. We may even find ourselves proclaiming with joy that Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! And what is really amazing is when we get to experience hos that kind of zeal is contagious! Until next time.

See you in church, '-'1 ~ J /~~

ST. JOHN'S R£.MEMB£RS OUR SOLDIERS

• Mike Tandy, US Navy, 1938-2001 ; Brother of Jane Bates

• Sgt. Thomas D. Kullman, SR, US Army, 09/2411918-03/28/2013; Member & Husband to Bette Kullman

• Donald Sid Sherrard, T-4, US Army, (Pearl Harbor Survivor) 1917-1999; Father Linda Hollingsworth

• Beecher Tandy, US Navy, 1928-2007; Brother of Jane Bates

• Bill Tandy, US Navy, 1918-1982; Brother of Jane Bates

• Albert Allen, US Navy, 12/ 1/1930-9/ 19/2011; Father of Linda Robinson

• Charles "Chuck" Vonada E-5, US Navy, 5/511941-11/21/2011; Husband of Ellen Vonada

• Robert E. "Bob" Grandstaff Jr., US Navy, 10/7 /1949-8/29/2011; Husband of Sara Flick-Grandstaff

• Mark Jay Combs T. Sgt, US Army, 7 / 1311914-3/16/1994; Uncle of Sonie Rath

• William Combs, Sgt, US Army AF, 11/ 13/ 1918-4/2411998; Uncle of Sonie Rath

• Keith Morrow, SP4 class, US Army, 10/11/1910-3/611997; Uncle of Chuck Rath

• Karl Patterson, PFC, US Army, 2/23/1907-8/30/1978; Uncle of Chuck Rath

• Cpl. George R. Harlan, Army Air Corp, 10/ 18/1921-2/2/1995; Father of David Harlan

• PFC Roy A Kimpel, US Army; 9/10/1920-12/20/2000; Father of Linda Harlan

• 2nd Lt. Kenneth M. Gookins, US Army Air Force-WWII, 8/8/1920-12/711971 ; Father of Aleta Jane Smidt

• SFC Robert A. (Al) Leslie, Army-Korean Theater, 10/ 12/ 1930-5//2/2009; Member & Husband to Ellen Leslie

• Col. Anthony D. Shaffer, US Army, 2/1511963-7/10/2012; Brother in Law, Chris Olney

• Private Charles G. Farley, Jr., 82nd Airborne Division M e m 0 r 1· a I US Army-WWII; 10/ 10/ 1924-10/05/2005, Father of Jeanie Greegor

• S/Sgt Bryce A. Vinsel, U.S Army Air Force; 7/4/1925-2/2/2014; Husband of Bonnie Vinsel

• PFC Robert Lee Garrett, Marines; 11/ 1011 948-10/2211968; Brother of Deborah Templin

• CMl Earl Showers, US Navy WWII; 3/1 0/1920-12/111973; Father of Jeff Showers

175m !T JOllN! ANNIYIR!AIY DID YOU KNOW? In 1944 Dr Hackenberg observed the 4oth anniversary of his

ordination. The congregation surprised Dr. Hackenberg with the announcement that the congregation was free of debt

having raised s 24,ooo in the previous 3 months.

Missionary, The Rev. John S. Lunn He will be visiting July 6

Greetings to my sponsoring churches! Thank you for your response to my home assignment visits! The schedule is taking shape and I am looking forward to seeing some of you this summer. I still have some openings in July and August - especially if I can visit you midweek.

When I wrote last month, I was in Vellore, India, and still leading a restricted life after surgery to straighten two toes. Toes seem pretty small in the grand scheme of things, but they have surely been dictating my life lately! I was released from house arrest and was able to run errands and visit with the Palliative Care Team and other people that I felt might be willing to do some volunteering in the future. Thank God for com­puters, email and cell phones! A.k.a - Office!

I got to preach in the hospital chapel on the second Sunday of Lent after what seemed to me to be a very long absence from the pulpit. The Gospel that week was John 3: 1-17 and I focused on verses 16 and 17: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. ' The department being remembered in prayer that week were the various pediatric units. I talked about how an American toddler hears the word "No!" 400 times a day. Imag­ine that! I couldn't find out how many times they hear "Yes" but you can imagine it would be far less. I said that based on John 3:16-17, we can be assured that God is continually saying "Yes!" to us all. When all you hear is "no," that is the one you learn, but if you hear "yes" that will affect the way we treat each other.

It was hot in Vellore and getting hotter. It was over I 00 degrees most days and didn't cool off much at night. Combine that with power cuts and it makes for some uncomfortable hours. And it wasn't even summer yet!

The hottest weather isn't until May. I wanted to get a thank-you gift for the Sisters who work in the hospice unit at Sneha Deepam. They gave me breakfast every morning during my stay there. A friend found a used laptop - bright red - that I could afford and I'm sure they will find it useful.

I learned that the Northeast Minnesota Synod ofWELCA has a project involving Phebe Hospital in Liberia where I spend time each year. They are raising funds to provide the hospital with solar panels so that there will be an alternate daytime source of power for the hospital. I am happy to hear this and will pray for their success. My plan is to be in Liberia in May, but there have been some cases of Ebola in Lofa County where Curran Hospital is located and my travel plans may have to be adjusted. Already, the May ELNEC workshops in Liberia have been postponed until November.

Mango season began in Vellore, but just a few days before I left for Tanzania a week ago. It's fall, go­ing into winter in Tanzania, so no mangoes here. I am going to have to start planning my travel so that I am around for mango season wherever I go! My trip was uneventful except for when I got busted for an over­weight carry-on bag. I tried a song and dance that has worked before, but this guy wouldn't budge so I had to put 7 kg of my stuff in a box to be checked. Guess I'll have to do some different planning - like not carrying two laptop computers! I flew from Chennai to Doha, Qatar, to Kilimanjaro and was met by a taxi there and driven to Arusha and my apartment.

My toes are acting up a bit and have to limit my activity, but I will be preaching on Easter and the Sunday after, and I will be ready for my home assignment which begins in June. Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I keep you in mine. Please pray for the people of Liberia and the medical community that cares for them as they face Ebola and the fear that it brings with it. Peace, John

Our Congregation has had the opportunity to participate in directing Choice Dollars since June 2012. If you are a Thrivent member you should occasionally receive Choice Dollars. Thrivent should notify you by a post to their web site. You have a choice in where those dol­lars go, including to St. John's.

Since June 2012, a committee has met periodically to decide how to use money that has been directed to St. John's. Your Choice Dollars have helped support: Klothes for Kids, Hospitali­ty Ministry, purchase of couches for Vicar's office, Amazing Grace Day Camp and the parlor fund. If you wish to designate how your dollars are directed for St. John's you should contact Barb Stoneburner. If you would rather the committee choose how the dollars are directed, you need to do nothing more than contact Thrivent and direct your Choice Dollars to St. John's.

*** Currently Thrivent is offering additional support to congregations. During their "Direct Now . .. and add $20!" campaign from April 1 to May 31, 2014, Thrivent will give an extra $20 for each member who chooses to direct Choice Dollars to our congregation first.

Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars

Online: Step I- Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice

Step 2-Click on "log in" at the top right of your screen and enter your MyThrivent user ID and password. (If you haven't registered on Thrivent.com click on "register now" to register for full access.)

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Step 3- Look for your designated Choice Dollars amount on the right side of the screen.

Step 4--Click on "Direct Choice Dollars" in the Thrivent Choice box on your MyThrivent page.

Step 5- Search the catalog of organizations to find your choice.

Step 6-Click on "Direct Choice Dollars Now" to direct your designated Choice Dollars to benefit that or­ganization.

By phone: Step I- Call 1-800-847-4836 and when prompted, say "Thivent Choice"

Step 2- When prompted, say, "Choice Dollars."

Step 3- Say or enter your Social Security number

Step 4-Press 1 to direct Choice Dollars or press 2 to hear the Thrivent Choice program terms and condi­tions.

Step 5- A representative will then work with you to direct Choice Dollars.

Help choose where Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gives back!

LET'S THRIVE!!!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Lenten dinners on Wednesday evening at St. John' s. Your help in providing food, serving and cleaning up after the meals was greatly appreciated!

To the Members of St. John's: Thank you for the beautiful hyacinth plant I received. Purple is my favorite color. I also appreciated the card and the special card made by Alexander Combs. What a pleasant visit I had with the person who brought them-Doris Hina. God be kind to all. Doris E. Baker.

Thank You so much for the carnations for St. Patrick's Day that Mrs. Bridwell brought. It put a bright spot in a dark and gloomy day. We appreciate your kindness. Donna Miller and Carol Mix.

Dear Friends at St. John's, I want to thank you for the beautiful pink plant you brought me. It is very pretty and I want to try to keep it alive for awhile. I really want to thank you so much for thinking of me. Your thoughtfulness is very nice. Thanks again, Winnie Stiers

The Sunday School Scoop for May

Three adult Sunday School classes meet weekly from 9: J 5am - 10: J 5am.

Think about joining one! New people are always welcome!

We hope to see you there!

=> Greg Zink's class meets in the social hall. They study and discuss the Gospel lessons for each Sunday. => The "Pairs and Spares" group meets on the stage. They study and discuss the 2nd reading from our weekly

Sunday worship service. => The "Young at Heart" class meets in the parlor. They will continue their discussion of the book, "You'll

Get Through This" by Max Lucado. => Vicar Amanda leads our parent small group that meets in the Chapel. They will begin a discussion about

the Lutheran liturgy that we use during Sunday morning worship. => Our Children's Sunday School classes, grades K-6th grade, will be learning about, "The Road to Em­

maus" the early believers and the promise of the Holy Spirit. => The 7tli. - gth grade class is our Confirmation class. They meet during the Sunday School hour with Sue

Dembsk.i and Pastor Mark. => The high school students - Soulfire - meet with Doug Smith upstairs in the Soulfire room. They will con­

tinue their discussion of the book of Genesis.

*** Our last Sunday School Class for the year will be May 25th! We will assem-

MISSING: EXTENSION STICK FOR CHANGING LIGHTBULBS PLEASE RETURN TO CHURCH OFFICE WHEN FOUND

Endowment Fund Outreach Ministry Nominees

Amazing Grace Task Force: The Southern Ohio Synod funds the Amazing Grace Day Camps all over the synod area. They need our help to pay for the training, supplies and the counselors for the camps.

The Restoration: Is a local evangelism event that is hosted by New Hope Full Gospel Church. They reach over 1000 area youth including our own with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is held at Secrest Auditorium and done very pro­fessionally with Adam King as the main speaker and nationally known speakers and Christian musical artists.

Military Families Group: They send care packages to our troops, have assist­ed in fundraisers for injured troops, backed Eagle Scout improvements to Veter­an's Memorial Garden in Woodlawn Cemetery, and in anyway honor those who have served and are still serving.

Lomo Camperships: Providing children who may not be able to afford camp some financial help so they too can be inspired from the camp's rich spiritual life.

Christ Table Kitchen Project: Christ's Table began right here in St. John's many years ago. They have received some much needed equipment for their kitchen. This equipment will save them some money as they go to a gas stove and update their facility. $5,000.00 will take care of the updates necessary.

First Church of the Nazarene Roof Project: The church has a leaking roof. Much of their money is tied up in litigation over the shingles a contractor used on the roof. Meanwhile, they try to raise the money to fix the roof properly.

Eastside Community Center: No Specific Project

Your vote will determine the allocation of the outreach distribution from the Endowment fund. Please return your completed and signed ballot to the church by MAY 29, 2014.

Please indicate your apportionment of the distribution to the outreach nominees by dividing a dollar and listing the amounts in the voting column. The example shows the amount you would designate if you were giving an equal amount to each program. Remember, your total cannot exceed one dollar. Additional information on each of the nominees can be found on the prev10us page.

Please print your name:

Signature:

Nominee Example Voting

Column Column Amazing Grace Task Force $.30

The Restoration $.10

Christ Table Kitchen Project $.20

Military Families Group $.10

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Ohio-Campership Fund $.10

First Church of the Nazarene Roof Project $.10

Eastside Community Center $.10

Your total must be equal to or less $1.00

than one dollar

SIX FAITH PRACTICES OF

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PRAY Daily

WORSHIP Weekly

READ the Bible

SER VE At & Beyond

St. John's

Be in RELA TIONSHIP with Jesus Christ and the Body of

Believers

GIVE of my Time, Talents and Resources

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BASKETS OF PROMISE On Easter, we celebrate the joy and hope of Christ's resurrection. We respond to this gift of new life

by answering the call to "care for the orphans & widows" (James 1 :27 NRSV) - those living in poverty and marginalization throughout the world.

Throughout this Easter season, St. John's will be participating in reaching out to our brothers and sis­ters in need by joining Lutheran World Relief's Baskets of Promise Easter appeal. Towels, toothbrushes, nail clippers, large tooth combs, and soap for the Personal Care Kits will be collected each Sunday beginning April 27 thru May 25. Kits will be assembled during the Sunday School hour on May 25.

Each week the following items will be collected to assemble the Personal Care Kits that give people around the world tools to stay healthy in life's most challenging situations:

April 27, 2014 May 18, 2014

Bars of Soap Combs

4 to S oz, any brand, in original wrappers Large tooth Combs

May 4, 2014 May 25, 2014

Towels Nau Otppers

Metal, attached file optional ~ Bath size light weight, max 52" x 27" dark color

May 11, 2014 May 25, 2014

Toothbrushes Personal Care Kits

Adult size, in original packaging Will be assembled during Sunday School

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN OF ST. JOHNS

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF ITEMS NEEDED

MAY &JUNE

PERSONAL CARE KITS

ITEMS NEEDED

One light-weight bath-size towel (approx. 52" x 27") dark color recommended

One Metal Nail Clippers (attached file optional) remove packaging

Two bath-size soaps ( 4to 5 oz) any brand, in original wrapping

One Sturdy Comb

One Adult-Size Toothbrush (original wrapping or sealed business envelope)

For More Information, Please Contact Mary Dunn.

You can Contribute One or More Items from the List.

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Leet or

Lay Assistant

Greeters

Acolyte

Cruel fer

Nursery

Sound

Lector

Lay Assistant

Greeters

Acolyte

Crucifer

Nursery

Sound

Lector

Lay Assistant

Greeters

Acolyte

Crucifer

Nursery

Sound

Leet or

Lay Assistant

Greeters

Acolyte

Crucifer

Nursery

Sound

Deacon

Ushers

MAY4

***no 8:00 am Service***

I 0:30 SUE DEMBSKI

10:30 SUE DEMBSKI, SEANNE FOSTER

10:30 JEFF & KAREN SHOWERS

10:30 KEAGAN BUMPUS

I 0:30 KAYLA DODSON

I 0:30 KARA AND SAMANTHA GREEN

10:30 JIM RUDLOFF

MAYll

8:00 CARLY DIN GEY 10:30 WAYNETTE BRJDWELL

8:00 GREG ZINK 10:30 KIM BUMPUS, JEANIE GREEGOR

8:00 BILL & REBECCA CALLIHAN 10:30 BILL & TORJ GABLE

8:00 10:30 CORA WILKINS

8:00 10:30 PRESTON FRJCK

8:00 10:30 MARY AND KAYLA DODSON

8:00 10:30 RANDY FOSTER

MAY18

8:00 REBECCA CALLIHAN 10:30 KAREN SHOWERS

8:00 GREG ZINK 10:30 JESSICA ROCKEY, MARY SIMS

8:00 LEONARD & PEGGY GLAUB 10:30 JIM & JOANNE WOOD

8:00 10:30 AlDYN GABLE

8:00 10:30 JENNA BERRY

8:00 10:30 KIM & KEEGAN BUMPUS

8:00 10:30 DOUG SMITH

MAY25

8:00 JENNIFER STOTTS 10:30 BILL BAKER

8:00 GREG ZINK 10:30 WA YNETTE BRJDWELL, DEBORAH WALSTON

8:00 DENNIS & JENNIFER STOTTS 10:30 CLAY & NICOLE WILKINS

8:00 10:30 CONNOR MOORE

8:00 10:30 SAMANTHA GREEN

8:00 10:30 NICOLE WILKINS & GLORJA BAJLEY

8:00 10:30 KC FRJCK

MARY DODSON, JEFF MOORE

ROD HOLLINGSWORTH, WAYNE CUNNINGHAM, JEFF MOORE

Sunday I Monday Tuesday

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AMAZING GRACE JULY 13·17 DAY CAMP

IMMANUEL UCC JULY 27-AUGUST 1

4 5 6 8:00 Worship/Communion

9:15 Sunday School/ Soulfire

10:30 Worship/Communion

DCYF 5:45-8:00p Fishing Night 6:00 Finance Ministry

at Zane State Natural Resource Center 7:00 Finance Future Planning

11 12 13 8:00 Worship/Communion

9:15 Sunday School/ Soulfire 2:00 Circle 5 will meet at Barb Stoneburner's

10:30 Worship/Communion

7:00 Church Council

7:00 Military Families Support-Parlor

18 19 20 8:00 Worship/Communion CHIMES DEADLINE

9:15 Sunday School/ Soulfire

10:30 Worship/Communion

12:15-2:30p DCYF Frisbee Golf at Dillon Park

7:00 Property

25 26 27 8:00 Worship/Communion

9: 15 Sunday School / Soulfire

10:30 Worship/Communion

6:30 Theology on Tap

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 2:00 Bible Study

Talent Show

7 8 9 10 9:00 Quilters 2:00 Bible Study

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

14 15 16 17 9:00 Quilters 2:00 Bible Study

10:00 Pastors ' Pericope Study

6:00 Handbells 5:00 Worship 6:30 Piano Recital-Troendly

7:00 Choir

21 22 23 24 9:00 Quilters 2:00 Bible Study

10:00 Pastors' Pericope Study

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

28 29 30 31 9:00 Quilters 2:00 Bible Study

10:00 Pastors' Pericope Study ENDOWMENT DEADLINE

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

MAY BIRTHDAYS

HAROLD ISRAEL

BETTE KULLMAN

4 GREG BAILEY

4 JESSICA ROCKEY

5 RANDY FOSTER

5 LAUREN KOMAROMY

6 SUE HAMILTON

7 ELIZABETH BURRIER

8 ALETA SMIDT

8 ANDREW SMITH

9 KELSIE SHIRER

10 ABBY ZINK

12 SONIERATH

12 SHERRY RYAN

14 HELEN BUNTING

14 TOM CORDER

14 JUDY DIAMOND

14 ELAINA WAHL

19 SHERRY PATTISON

23 RAYNA WILLIAMS

25 FRANCIS WARNE

26 MATTHEW COMBS

27 JON BOOTH

31 ANGELA PHILLIPS

URSULA KATHARINA (BENDER) BLACKSTONE

The Lutheran Church is where I was brought up since I was born in Frankfurt Hoechst, Germany. I felt I

----------------uwanted to continue this when I came to America.

MAY ANNIVERSARIES

4 JEFF & CHERYL MARANSKY

29 CLAY & NICOLE WILKINS

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30 ED & DEBBY TEMPLIN

There will be a Free Fresh Produce Market for low income

households on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Eastside Community Ministry

from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help set up and distribute produce. If interested in volun­

teering, please contact Linda Hollingsworth, 454-3930 or

rhollingsworth87689@roadrunner.com

Regarding my faith journey, I had a history of seeing my grandfather in Germany hiding Jews in his barn during the war. It was similar to America's Under­ground Railroad, and carried the risk of death if he had been caught doing this!

Also, for me when I first started coming to St. John's, the pastor at that time, Pastor Haner, would come to my home and talk with me to help me through my transition to America from Germany. This was a big memory of faith for me at that time.

Amazin9 &raet Day Camp 2014: LM11g i11 God~ riM8

"For tvtrytlting tfltrt is a season, and a timt for t.vt.ry matttr undt.r lttavtn." Eecltsiastts 3.1

Date: July 27 - August 1

Time: 9a-3p (Mon- Fri)

Cost: Free of charge!

For all children who've completed kindergarten through age 12.

Registration forms are available at the church office June 1.

Amazing Grace is just around the corner and, as always, we cannot participate in this grace-filled ministry without your help! For those who might be new to AG, this is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience Jesus' Gospel oflove, hope and new life. It likewise provides a camping ex­perience for children who may not be able to attend a resident camp.

Amazing Grace is truly a team effort; many hands are needed so that it might flourish. Please prayer­fully consider volunteering whether you're available the entire week, a few days, or just a few hours. Volun­teer roles and tasks are listed below.

Please also note that, for the safety of our campers, all volunteers will be asked to sign a Voluntary Disclosure Statement, which will then be cross-referenced with the National Sex Offender Public Registry. A member of St. John's professional staff will review the information and your confidentiality will be protect­ed.

All volunteers are also required this year to attend a volunteer training session led by Vicar Amanda Highben. Several dates and times will be available to accommodate personal schedules. Please stay posted for more information.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Council Vice President Doug Smith (zhstrainer@aim.com), Vicar Amanda Highben (vicarstjohns@att.net) or Parish Administrator Renee Thorn (reneethom@hotmail.com). We may also be reached by calling the church office: 740.452.7569.

Thank you in advance for your support and help. May God bless us with another transformative week of Amazing Grace! Your AG Co-Coordinators: Doug, Renee and Amanda

Volunteer Roles

Sunday set-up: Lunch and/or Snack Prep:

Serving Lunch and/or Snack: Registration and/or Checkout Table:

Housing LOMO counselors: Thurs. night potluck prep and/or clean-up:

Photographer: Help with games, crafts, etc:

Friday tear-down:

Please contact one of the co-coordinators if you have questions about the tasks involved with various roles or the re­quired time commitment of each.

Monetary donation: Please make checks payable to St. John's Lutheran Church with Amazing Grace in the memo line.

Food donations: Please contact the church office for a list of items needed.

St. John's Lutheran Church Financial Report- January thru March 2014

Thanks be to God for our wonderful Easter celebration and, especially, the reason that we celebrate!

For the first quarter of 2014 (months of January through March), our total YTD (year-to-date) General Fund income from all sources was $48,115.72 (compared with $50,881 .17 for the same period in 2013). This included General Fund giving from members totaling $48,102.14 (v. $45,588.62 in 2013), which is a 5.55% increase over last year! Unfortunately, income from charitable trusts and investments totaled only $13.58 (v. $5,292.55 in 2013). The first quarter charitable trust and investment income was much less than last year because of an unusually large distribution from the Ruth Young Trust right at the end of 2013.

Operating expenses totaled $67, 129.82, which were $846.24 less than the YTD budget of $67,976.06. Approved expenditures from other funds offset $14,918.33 of our YTD expenses, leaving a defi­cit of $4,942.00. So, although we are spending at a rate slightly less than budgeted expenses, there are two factors of concern that merit our prayerful consideration and response:

• Spending for the rest of the year will be at a higher rate as we pay for annual support of local social ministries and fund important youth programs including Amazing Grace Day Camp.

• General Fund income must increase in order to fund our budget for 2014.

Our ministries are active and need our ongoing involvement and support. Programs and ministries for all ages are active. If you haven't visited our website www.stjohnszanesville.org or our Facebook page lately, you are missing a lot of good information. You can see all the events and ministries that are happening, check out the calendar, and much more. Our website is first class and it provides a great "window" for visitors and prospective members to see what is going on at St. Johns and to get to know us better. The same holds true for current members, I might add.

We are blessed with the musical gifts of Mark Pinnick, who joined us as organist and choir director at the beginning of January. Our choirs and instrumentalists have provided beautiful music as they lead us in worship each Sunday.

We welcomed a number of new members earlier this year and we are excited about what we can accomplish at St. John's. Our 1751

h anniversary approaches on May 4. We will celebrate with a special service, luncheon, a talent show, a concert by the Waldorf College choir and other special events. A new church history has been written, documenting the rich heritage of St. John's Lutheran Church and providing a virtual tour of our magnificent building. The title is a statement of St. John's vision: Learning, Living, Growing; With Christ As Our Leader/

It takes all our help, all our involvement, all of our prayers, and all of our stewardship of time, talent and treasure to carry out the mission that God has given us. Together, we can accomplish what God exhorts us to do in this place, just as our predecessors did for nearly two centuries before us!

Let us move forward with joy, excitement and thanksgiving for God's grace! I encourage each mem­ber to take that joy and enthusiasm into your regular stewardship as we answer God's call to return a propor­tionate share of what He has first given us!

To the glory of God in Christ,

W. Norman Shade

On Behalf of the Finance Ministry

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Gene,.I Fund Other Fund ~ 1!1!!1111111!!1! l!llm. Accoun1 Aec:ount Item Mmll MIGll lll!lal FYBuclaet

5.05.51 .01 '"""" $ . $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 1800.00 5.55.51.02 Piano $ 53.00 $ 87.50 s 34.50 s 350.00

5.05.51.03 5.55.51.03 Copynghtle ... $ . $ 250.00 s 250.00 $ 1000.00 5.05.51.05 Candles $ (64.25 $ 131.25 $ 195.50 $ 525.00 5.05.51.07 Communion~ ....... $ 175.62 $ 81.25 s 156.87 $ 325.00 5.05.51.08 Committee $ . $ 62.50 $ 62.50 $ 250.00

5.55.51.10 Soecial Music $ $ . s . s . 5.05.51 .13 Water Cooler s 149.05 $ . s 1149.05 $ 5.05.51 .14 Baotism s $ 12.50 s 12.50 s 50.00 5 .05.51 .15 5.55.51.15 Music '"•nonse $ . $ 175.00 $ 175.00 s 700.00 5.05.51 .16 5.55.51.16 BalCholr I 81.27 s 125.00 $ 43.73 $ 500.00

Worship llllnlatry Toal $ 143.45 $ 1,375.00 s 1,231.55 s 5,500.00 5.06.52.01 Sundav School $ 275.71 $ 325.00 s 49.29 $ 1300.00 5.06.52.02 Vacation Bible School $ . $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 200.00 5.06.52.03 First Communion $ . $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 100.00 5.06.52.05 Contin•""" Education - Lav $ $ 62.50 $ 62.50 $ 250.00 5.06.52.06 Pastor's Publications & Media $ 103.92 s 50.00 $ 153.92 $ 200.00 5.06.52.13 Miscelaneous Supplies $ 21 .95 $ 125.00 $ 103.05 $ 500.00

Leaming M111m1Y Total $ 401.58 $ 637.50 $ 235.92 $ 2,550.00 5 .04.50.01 PaoerProducU $ 127.20 $ 125.00 $ 12.20 $ 500.00 5.04.50.05 Exterminator $ $ 162.50 $ 162.50 $ 650.00 5.04.50.09 lnsoections s $ 81.25 $ 81.25 $ 325.00 5.04.50.12 Ga• $ 4 590.00 $ 4 ,375.00 $ 1215.00 $ 17 500.00 5.04.50.11 Electric $ 28n.92 $ 2,625.00 s 1252.92 s 10500.00 5.04.55.12 Water / S-r I Trash $ 158.35 s 195.00 s 36.65 $ 780.00 5.04.50.13 Basic Phone $ 456.16 $ 450.00 $ 16.16 $ 1800.00 5.04.55.13 Internet Sarvice $ $ 153.00 $ 153.00 $ 612.00

5.52.06.31 t"'.nnktr lease $ 958.80 $ 555.00 $ 1403.80 $ 2220.00 5.04.01.14 :nnM:i.r Maintenance $ 1 040.90 $ 1,353.25 $ 312.35 $ 5,413.00 5.04.01.15 Oflice Machine RllttWr $ $ 62.50 s 62.50 $ 250.00 5.04.50.14 Phone • Lnnn Distance s $ $ . $ . 5.04.50.15 Buiklina Insurance $ 1,706.00 $ 2,054.00 s 348.00 $ 8,216.00 5.04.80.02 Transportation Expense $ 170.29 $ 250.00 $ 79.71 $ 1 000.00

Prono.tv Mlnlstrv Total $ 12,085.62 $ 12,441.50 $ 355.88 s 49,766.00 5.57.53.01 Homebound Prooram s s 75.00 s 75.00 $ 300.00 5 .57.53.02 Youth P~m I Youth Scholarshtos s $ . $ . $

5.07.53.05 5.57.53.05 Eastside MilllSIN s s 175.00 s 175.00 s 700.00 5.07.53.11 5.57.53.11 LW-Ministries s . $ 175.00 s 175.00 s 700.00 5.07.53.08 5.57.53.08 Transitions s $ 175.00 s 175.00 $ 700.00 5.07.53.09 5.57.53.09 Christ Table s . $ 175.00 s 175.00 $ 700.00

5.57.53.10 '""''""'Bowl $ . s 50.00 s 50.00 $ 200.00 5.57.53.06 Salvation Anny s . $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 700.00

Communav Carina Total $ . $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00 5.08.54.01 --- $ 653.50 $ 250.00 $ 1403.501 $ 1 000.00 5.08.54.02 MembershiPS $ $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $ 30.00 5.08.54.05 Boole$ & Material$ $ . $ . $ . $ . 5.08.54.07 MiscaManaous s $ . s . $ 5 .08.54.12 Svnod Assembly Oeleqates s $ 125.00 $ 125.00 s 500.00 5.08.54.13 Portals of Prsver s 1213.75} s 75.00 s 288.75 s 300.00 5.08.54.11 Welcome Center s . $ 100.00 $ 100.00 s 400.00 5.04.08.00 Hospitality $ 272.59 $ 100.00 $ 1172.59 $ 400.00

WJ1n111 Mlnlstrv Total s 712.34 $ 657.50 s 154.84 s 2,630.00 5.09.55.01 Benevolence $ 3 825.00 $ 3825.00 $ $ 15,300.00 5.09.55.02 Relumed Checi<s $ . $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 100.00 5.09.55,03 p...,..r $ 245.43 $ 337.50 $ 92.07 $ 1350.00 5.09.55.04 p.,..,.,,. $ 713.85 $ 500.00 $ 1213.85 $ 2,000.00 5.09.55.07 Of'lerWla Enveinnas $ 139.96 $ 200.00 $ 60.04 $ 800.00 5.09.55.08 Celliftcatea $ . s . s s 5.09.55.09 Office Sun"""s $ 1 240.27 s 800.00 s 1440.27 s 3,200.00 5.09.55.15 Bank Charnes $ 1.20 $ 2 .50 $ 1.30 s 10.00 5.09.55.18 Bookkeeping Service $ 1125.00 $ 1125.00 $ . s 4,500.00

5 .60.56.21 Youth & Parish Program.~nses s $ 350.00 $ 350.00 $ 1,400.00 Finance Ministry Total $ 7.290.71 $ 7,165.00 $ 1125.71 $ 28,660.00

5.16.01.00 5 .66.01 .00 Mission Trio & NYG $ $ . s . $ 5.16.01.01 Faith Trek $ $ 125.00 $ 125.00 s 500.00 5.16.01.03 Youth Pl'OQramo $ 436.72 $ 750.00 $ 313.28 $ 3000.00 5.16.01.04 5.66.01.04 Amazing Grace DC s s 750.00 $ 750.00 s 3,000.00

Youth Ministry Total $ 436.72 s 1,625.00 $ 1,188.28 $ 6,500.00 5.14 .43.00 st-rdlhip s $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 500.00

St ......... IP Ministry Total $ $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 500.00 5.10.56.01 Pastor Salary $ 11100.09 $ 11203.75 $ 103.66 $ 44 815.00 5.10.56.02 Pastor FICA Allowance $ 2 518.81 $ 2 341.63 $ 1177.18 $ 9366.51 5.10.56.03 Pastor Housina Allowance s 5,367.73 $ 4101.00 $ 11266.73 $ 16404.00 5.10.56.04 Pastor Auto AIOW8nce $ 1324.61 $ 1,230.00 $ (94.61 $ 4 920.00 5.10.56.05 Pastor PmlHslonal Fvnanse $ . s 187.50 $ 187.50 $ 750.00 5.10.56.06 Pastor Penslon.llnsurance $ 4,670.76 $ 4,670.75 $ 10.011 $ 18683.00 5.10.56.07 Su"""' Pastor sawv $ $ $ . s . 5.10.56.08 Sunniv Pastor M~eaae $ . $ $ . $ . 5 .10.56.10 Parish Administrator Salarv s 7 344.56 $ 6,180.00 $ 11164.56 $ 24 720.00 5.10.56.12 5 .60.56.12 Sexton Salary $ 2 276.28 $ 2,600.00 $ 323.72 s 10400.00

5.60.56.13 Bel Choir Director """"~ $ 552.00 $ 552.00 $ . s 2.208.00 5.10.56.14 Music Director Salarv $ 3 461.52 $ 2.962.00 $ 1499.521 $ 11848.00

5.60.56.19 .xoanist Substitute S"""" $ $ . $ . s 5.10.56.17 StatfFICA $ 1444.71 $ 1,313.43 $ 1131.28 $ 5,253.71 5.10.56.18 Worker's :.rvn.rwr.nsation $ 257.89 $ 157.50 $ 1100.39 $ 630.00 5.10.56.21 Vicar Phone & Travel Allowance s 490.44 $ 450.00 $ f40.44 s 1,800.00 5.10.56.20 5.60.56.20 Dir. Youth and Parish Minla11V s 5250.00 $ 4 875.00 $ 1375.00 $ 19,500.00 5.10.56.22 Vicar Training $ $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 500.00

p......,net Ministry Total $ 46,059.40 $ 42,949.56 $ (3,109.85 $ 171, 798.22

T- $ 67,129.82 $ 67,976.06 $ 846.24 $ 271 ,904.22

WALL OF FOOD Once again we will be building a ··wall of Food" during the month of May. The money will be given to Eastside Ministry to purchase the food needed. We hope we can count on your help to build the biggest wall we have ever had. Below Is a list of food that is needed. Thanks!! Community Caring Ministry.

(Checks made payable to St. John's Lutheran Church and marked "Wall of Food'1

NAME: -------------------------Circle items purchased. Total money enclosed __________ _

ITEMS PRICE PER CASE

Chicken Noodle Soup $11. 76

Tomato Soup $11.76

Peanut Butter $33.36

Jelly $28.56

Spaghetti $40.56

Spaghetti Sauce $23. 76

Beef Stew $40.56

Pork & Beans $11. 76

Tuna $14.88

Canned Fruit $21.36

TOTAL $238.32

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In honor of all caregivers, there will be a caregiver walk the morning of the

Extravaganza. For more information, call Missy @(740) 453-1745

- The Columbus Zoo will be on hand with exotic animals from

1-2pm

Need local transportation to this event? . '. Contact the Guernsey Co Senior ,

Center at (740) 439-6681

The Blood Mobile will be on hand all Day. Give the gift of hfe! To schedule an appointment, call Laurel @ 435-4719

Pound Partners will have ~~9 cuddly animals for you to pet.

~~ ....

and adopt!!!

The Fun Factor Photo Booth will be

available for FREE pictures so you can remember this day forever!!!!

Bill & Barb Marling will again be Entertaining in the theater! Go on in, sit down and enjoy the music!

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Norlhside Pharmacy will be doing screenings throughout the day.

-\ Cholesterol screening - $25.001

Bone density -$20.00! both for $30.001

Walk-ins will be accepted as space is available.

To schedule an appointment contact: Megan @(740) 454-5666 ext. 8405

May 14, 2014 Time: 1 O:OOam-2:00 m

Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center

7033 Glen Highway

Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Jacqueline Day Spa will be providing free mini-massages!

Dr. Perry w ill be doing free foot screenings I] from 10am-12noon. Call 439-4600 to make an appointment. Make sure you tell

them it' s for the Extravaganza.

ponsored by:

Area Agency on Aging; Ohio Dept. of Ins.; Guer. Co.

Senior Ctr.; Interim HealthCare; Fosterbridge, Inc; Medi-Wise Pharmacy; M.C. Mobility Systems, Inc.; Southeastern Med; Northside Pharmacy/Oxygen &

Medical; Ten Lakes Center; Summit Acres, Inc; Avada;

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Red Carpet Health Care; ResCare; Meridian at Cam- ~~~ bridge; Quanex

Additional exhibitors: Ohio Department of Aging; Ca resource; Coshocton Health &

Rehab; Cambridge YMCA; Guardian Medial Monitoring; Gene­

sis Trauma Services;; Genesis Black Lung & Respiratory health ~~!::

Clinic; Zandex; Sterling Suites; Alzheimer's Assoc.; Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehab; Stubbins, Watson & Bryan Co. LPA;

Mayor Estates; Maple Heights; Walton Retirement Home;

Seeing Hand Association; Pathways Home Health Care; Braden Med Services; Affordable Health Care; Carriage Inn of

Cadiz/Sunnyslope; Hospice of Guernsey; Rambo Memorial Health Ctr; Davis Drug; Medi Gold; Cambridge Heights Apart­

ments; Health Plan of Ohio Valley; Guernsey Co. Children's Services; Genesis HealthCare System; Amy's Helping Hands;

Pro Seniors; Adult Protective Services ; Ohio State Hwy Patrol; Southeastern Home Care ; Lifeline of Oho; EORH Rest. Clinic;

THIEL C 0 L L E G E

April 7, 2014

Dear Pastor Mark, Renee Thom and the St. John' s Lutheran Church congregation of Zanesville,

I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for helping to organize our first visit to St. John's Lutheran Church in Zanesville. I appreciate the hard work that goes into publicity and all the details surrounding our visit. The setting in your sanctuary for our concert on tour was extremely rewarding. Our new connection with the St. John's Lutheran congregation, the Thiel choir alumni who came, and the church families in attendance made us feel very welcome. Please accept my personal thanks to you, to those who worked so very hard to find host families and provide a great meal, and the congregation for their wann hospitality.

It is always very special for me to perform for a congregation we have never visited before. It is also good for my students to view firsthand the life of the congregation as they extend the hand of fellowship to strangers like us. Performing that Thursday evening was rewarding for me because I am very proud of those kids and the music they are able to create without the music major most institutions enjoy, a dynamic I know you can appreciate. The maturing process which transforms the choir during concert tours is a source of great satisfaction to me personally. Beyond the music, however, I treasure lasting memories, renewing old friendships and the many friendships newly established.

With each new church on tour that we visited, the choir continued to grow musically and personally. Our home concert following tour on Sunday, March 16th was a huge success and we are two weeks away from our spring concert. Your kindness made a huge difference in the lives of the Thiel Choir and you helped to create a once-in-a­lifetime experience.

I look forward to renewing our friendship in the near future. Please accept my heartfelt thanks. May God bless and keep you till we meet again.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael R. ay, cha·;..=~~

Performing Arts Department 724-589-2149 mbray@thiel.edu

P.S. I will send an electronic copy ofthis letter in hopes you will include it in your next edition of the church newsletter or church bulletin.

75 College Avenue • Greenville, Pennsy lvania 16125-2181 • Phone 724-589-2000 • Fax 724-589-2860 WWW. thi.cl.cdu

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH. COUNCIL MINUTES. MARCH 11

• David Dembski called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm. • Council Members Present: Pastor Mark Combs, David Dembski, SeAnne Foster, Jeanie Greegor, Mary

Sims, Deb Walston and Greg Zink. Council Members Not Present: Bill Gable and Doug Smith. • Council accepted the February Council Meeting Minutes. • Pastor led devotions discussing I Corinthians 1 :20 and Mark 1: 16. • Pastor' s Report: Pastor discussed upcoming events, including Pastor's vacation dates: May 9-11 , June 5-

12 and July 3-10. The baptized membership for 2013 was 261. The average weekly attendance in 2013 was 107.

• The Council continues its reading of the book, What Every Pastor Should Know, by Gary Mcintosh and Charles Am.

• Treasurer' s Report: Jeanie discussed the Finance Ministry Report for February and the February Financial Report. The Finance Ministry recommends that $94,000 from the Ruth Young Special Distribution be put in the Benevolence Fund until the market stabilizes, except for $1 ,200 for the Bus Ministry. Pastor met with the Finance Ministry to discuss better ways of communicating changes to Pastor's salary or benefits. The Christmas trees will be replaced.

• Other ministry reports were discussed. • Wows: To the Thiel Choir for their visit, to Renee for her help with the Thiel Choir visit, to the Pancake

Breakfast and to Ash Wednesday attendance. • Pastor moved to adjourn at 8:04 pm, seconded by Dave and unanimously approved. • The next Council Meeting is 7 pm Tuesday, April 8.

Respectfully submitted, Deb Walston, Council Secretary

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH. COUNCIL MINUTES. APRIL 14

• David Dembski called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.

• Council Members Present: Pastor Mark Combs, David Dembski, Jeanie Greegor, Mary Sims, Doug Smith, Deb Walston and Greg Zink. Council Members Not Present: SeAnne Foster and Bill Gable.

• Council accepted the March Council Meeting Minutes.

• Greg led devotions discussing Judges 6: 11.

• Pastor' s Report: Pastor discussed his upcoming schedule. On Monday May 12 at 7 pm at St. Luke, there will be a Meeting for Congregation Officers and Pastors to discuss future plans for the ELCA in this area. The 175th Anniversary Service will be held on May 4 at I 0:30 am (one service only that day), with Pastor Jeff Wick preaching and a luncheon to follow. We need one male and one female representative for the Synod Assembly on June 7.

• The Council continues its reading of the book, What Every Pastor Should Know, by Gary Mcintosh and Charles Am.

• Treasurer' s Report: Jeanie discussed the Finance Ministry Report for April and the March Financial Re­port.

• Other ministry reports were discussed.

• Wows: To the attendance at the 10:30 am service on April 6, to the return of the snowbirds, for the differ­ent way ofreading of the Gospel at the 10:30 am service on April 6 and to the Lenten Services' attend­ance.

• Pastor moved to adjourn at 8: 15 pm, seconded by David and unanimously approved.

• The next Council Meeting is 7 pm Tuesday, May 13.

Respectfully submitted, Deb Walston, Council Secretary

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH MAY 2014 ISSUE OF THE CHIMES

116 N 7IB STREET ZANESVILLE OH 43701

reneestjohns@att.net Office Hows Mon-Tums 9:00-2:00

CLOSED FRIDA y

Phone: 740-452-7569 Fax:740-452-4743

Serving Christ with You to the Glory of God

The Reverend Mark A Combs, Pastor

Rastorstjohns@att.net

The Rev. Sem. Amanda Highben, Vicar

vicarstjohns@att.net

Parish Administrator/Financial Secretary, Renee Thom

reneethom@hotmail.com

Sexton, Colleena Johnson

Accountant, Taffy Tippett

Music Director, Mark Pinnick

Handbell Choir Director, Chuck Archer

Missionary, The Rev. John S. Lunn

NON-PROFIT

US POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT 1259

ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

Summer 2014 Vacation Bible School: Agency D3 Discover. Decide. Defend

St. John's, together with Grace United Methodist and Immanuel United Church of Christ, is excited to announce our plans for Vacation Bible School this summer. Scheduled for July 13 - 17 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Immanuel (105 S 7th Street), the VBS theme this year is Agency D3: Discover. Decide. Defend, where children (ages preschool - 6th grade) will leam more about Jesus. "Agency 03 is an organization comprised of highly skilled operatives -the best of the best - dedicated to discovering, deciding and defending the truth of Jesus. Cadets will be trained to answer the most important question, 'Who is Jesus?' They'll use evidence kits to follow eyewitness reports, physical proof and biblical accounts to collect and log evidence about Jesus." It will be a fun week that we hope many of you will be able to attend!

Theme verse: But honor the Messiah as Lord in your ~ ~ . rt!},_, 5'~' hearts. Always be ready to give a defense t~ ~nyone ~@,;81/lJCJ;f/{?. r

who asks you for a reason for the hope that 1s m , ~~ oea.oe DEFE3ND ·~ 'lllG ~ you. 1Peter3:15 ... - - -- -- - - - -2.