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In this issue: Pastor’s Letter 1 Vicar’s Letter 2 Serving the Lord This Month 3 Church News 4-9 Director’s Cut 9 Treasure’s Report 10 Financial Statement 11 Special points of interest: Letters from the Pastor, Vicar, & CEL Director September Birthdays All the Latest CID News Some fun & service opportunities in the community. Children’s Activity Page St. John’s Lutheran Church of East Moline, IL September 2014 Volume 57, Issue 1 From Pastor’s Desk: Calendar 15 In last month's "Informer" I wrote about the grief I share with many of you over the peo- ple we love and have lost through death. I, then, directed you to the Gospel promises that see us through and allow us to grieve with hope. This month I would like to speak of another kind of grief that burdens me, as it may you. I struggle with intense sorrow over the many people who have fallen away from Christ, walked away from this congregation, and even wandered away from the faith. Many times when counseling with individuals in the aftermath of divorce, they have expressed a belief that their grief is even worse than when someone dies. The reason they give is that, rather than being taken away from them, their beloved chose to leave them. The person they love expressed in words and actions that they neither loved them, nor wanted to be with them any longer. In this case, not only does the one who is thus rejected have to deal going to places and hearing things that bring painful memories and a great sense of loss, they may have to deal with the very person who has caused them such grief and sorrow. As a shepherd who loves the sheep that the Lord has placed under my care I struggle with this almost every day. I see the empty pew where someone once sat in worship. I drive by the house of someone who used to be a close brother or sister in Christ. I see someone at the store who at one time faithfully listened to God's Word, confessed their faith, and sought the counsel and fellowship of this congregation and their pastor. Now, however, in words and actions they say I don't love you anymore. I don't want to be with you any longer. Believe me, it hurts. What is worse than the personal rejection that you and I may feel, however, is what some of these people we love are doing to themselves and to God. What they are doing to themselves is distancing themselves from the Church and from the Savior they need; something that puts their very salvation at risk. Jesus once said to His disciples, "The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects Him who sent me." (Luke 10:16) To reject fellow be- lievers, the Church's ministry, and the gifts which Christ gives us is to reject God, Himself. Statements like I don't need to go to Church to be a Christian or I am spiritual but not reli- gious or I don't believe in the organized Church are antithetical to the Gospel. They are a renunciation of God's own Word. Jesus offers a stern warning to those who reject His Church and do not acknowledge Him in this world when He says, "everyone who acknowl- edges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven, but whoever denies me before men. I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 10:32-33) My greatest sorrow is that I have failed some of these people I love and have left them to do this horrible thing to themselves. What also troubles me is what they are doing to God, through Christ. I am a sinful hu- man being. My grief and sorrow are not pure, but tainted by selfish pride and jealousy. But what about the grief their rejection and our own causes Christ. I am reminded of the disappointment He expressed when the crowds began to leave Him, and He said to His apostles, "Do you want to go away as well?" (John 6:67) It makes me think about how Jesus wept as He looked over Jerusalem and said, "How often would I have gathered your

Transcript of St. John’s Lutheran Church of East Moline, IL , Issue 1 Informer.pdfChildren’s Activity Page...

In this issue:

Pastor’s Letter 1

Vicar’s Letter 2

Serving the Lord This Month 3

Church News 4-9

Director’s Cut 9

Treasure’s Report 10

Financial Statement 11

Special points of interest:

Letters from the Pastor,

Vicar, & CEL Director

September Birthdays

All the Latest CID News

Some fun & service opportunities in the

community.

Children’s Activity Page

St. John’s Lutheran Church of East Moline, IL September 2014 Volume 57, Issue 1

From Pastor’s Desk:

Calendar 15

In last month's "Informer" I wrote about the grief I share with many of you over the peo-

ple we love and have lost through death. I, then, directed you to the Gospel promises that

see us through and allow us to grieve with hope.

This month I would like to speak of another kind of grief that burdens me, as it may you.

I struggle with intense sorrow over the many people who have fallen away from Christ,

walked away from this congregation, and even wandered away from the faith.

Many times when counseling with individuals in the aftermath of divorce, they have

expressed a belief that their grief is even worse than when someone dies. The reason they

give is that, rather than being taken away from them, their beloved chose to leave them.

The person they love expressed in words and actions that they neither loved them, nor

wanted to be with them any longer.

In this case, not only does the one who is thus rejected have to deal going to places and

hearing things that bring painful memories and a great sense of loss, they may have to deal

with the very person who has caused them such grief and sorrow.

As a shepherd who loves the sheep that the Lord has placed under my care I struggle

with this almost every day. I see the empty pew where someone once sat in worship. I

drive by the house of someone who used to be a close brother or sister in Christ. I see

someone at the store who at one time faithfully listened to God's Word, confessed their

faith, and sought the counsel and fellowship of this congregation and their pastor. Now,

however, in words and actions they say I don't love you anymore. I don't want to be with

you any longer. Believe me, it hurts.

What is worse than the personal rejection that you and I may feel, however, is what

some of these people we love are doing to themselves and to God.

What they are doing to themselves is distancing themselves from the Church and from

the Savior they need; something that puts their very salvation at risk. Jesus once said to

His disciples, "The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me,

and the one who rejects me rejects Him who sent me." (Luke 10:16) To reject fellow be-

lievers, the Church's ministry, and the gifts which Christ gives us is to reject God, Himself.

Statements like I don't need to go to Church to be a Christian or I am spiritual but not reli-

gious or I don't believe in the organized Church are antithetical to the Gospel. They are a

renunciation of God's own Word. Jesus offers a stern warning to those who reject His

Church and do not acknowledge Him in this world when He says, "everyone who acknowl-

edges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven, but whoever

denies me before men. I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven." (Matthew

10:32-33) My greatest sorrow is that I have failed some of these people I love and have

left them to do this horrible thing to themselves.

What also troubles me is what they are doing to God, through Christ. I am a sinful hu-

man being. My grief and sorrow are not pure, but tainted by selfish pride and jealousy.

But what about the grief their rejection and our own causes Christ. I am reminded of the

disappointment He expressed when the crowds began to leave Him, and He said to His

apostles, "Do you want to go away as well?" (John 6:67) It makes me think about how

Jesus wept as He looked over Jerusalem and said, "How often would I have gathered your

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From the Vicar

“The Truth!”

It is great to be here with all of you at St.John’s! We would like to thank all of you for the warm wel-

come we have received. Thank you to who helped us move in and for the great potluck lunch. It is truly a

blessing to be sharing God’s word with you this year.

My family’s journey to reach the “vicar status level” has been a wonderful journey. The past two years

that we have spent at Concordia Seminary has shaped us and formed us for this journey into my vocation of

Office of Holy Ministry. But the most exciting year of my formation is going to be my year spent with you at

St.John’s. I have come to share the Word with you and to learn from each and every one of you. I am here to

listen, laugh, love, and yes even cry with you. I want to share one of my favorite bible verses with you and

throughout the year please share yours with me. One of my favorite Psalms is 116. I will share with you a por-

tion of the Psalm: vs. 8-9: “For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stum-

bling; I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.”

“The Truth!” Jesus states in John 17:17-18: “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent

me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” This leads me to my mission for the year, to learn and

teach the Word with you. In today’s society the truth can be hard to decipher and you or your family members

could be seeking for the true Word. Fear not, under the leadership of Pastor Umbarger I hope to help each and

every one of you stay on the path of truth, (or help people find the path), that leads us to our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ, “The Real Truth”!

Yours In Christ!

Vicar Harriss

children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!" (Matthew 23:37) Do you sense the

grief and sorrow of our Lord?

As I share these thoughts with you I have a few requests. I ask, first of all, that you would pray for all those who have

chosen to leave or are even now beginning to wander away; let them know that you love them and want them to return. I

also ask that you would pray for me as I struggle with this sorrow, and comfort me with the comfort that you, yourselves

have received from God. And, finally, I ask you to respond to God's sorrow over you and any distance you have placed

between Him and you. By the power of the Holy Spirit give answer to Christ as He asks, "Do you want to go away as

well? Are you willing to let me gather you under my wings?" Let Him hear you say in word and action, "Lord, I still love

You and acknowledge You. Lord, I don't want to go away from You; You have the words of eternal life. Lord, I am will-

ing to be gathered with the rest of your children under your wings. Lord, I love the habitation of Your house, and the

place where your glory dwells." This will certainly turn His grief in to joy and bring about much rejoicing in heaven.

In Christ's love,

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Ushers

Saturday, Sept. 6: Norm Antolik, Chris

Chaffee, Vern Sletten Sunday, Sept. 7: Scott Park, Maxwell Park,

Bill Park, Susan Bowman &

Lee Copeland

Saturday, Sept. 13: Norm Antolik, Chris

Chaffee, Vern Sletten Sunday, Sept. 14: Scott Park, Max well Park,

Bill Park, Susan Bowman &

Lee Copeland

Saturday, Sept. 20: Norm Antolik, Chris

Chaffee, Vern Sletten Sunday, Sept. 21: Scott Park, Maxwell Park,

Bill Park, Susan Bowman &

Lee Copeland

Saturday, Sept. 27: Norm Antolik, Chris

Chaffee, Vern Sletten Sunday, Sept. 28: Scott Park, Maxwell Park,

Bill Park, Susan Bowman &

Lee Copeland

Greeters Sept. 6 - 6:30 Gail Massey & Darlene

Dopson

Sept. 7 - 9:00 Mary Miller, Elaine & Rex

Newman

Sept. 13- 6:30 Lou Ann DeRammelaere

& Judy Knudsen

Sept. 14 - 9:00 LaVera Bull, Kay Iwen &

Beth Stimes

Sept. 20 - 6:30 Joyce Hoffman & Lois

Kelly

Sept. 21- 9:00 Marsha Boarts, Hank &

Rhonda VanDamme

Sept. 27 - 6:30 Lou Ann De Rammelaere

& George Fellows

Sept. 28 - 9:00 LaVera Bull, Ann Cobb &

Lynn Suess

Acolytes

Sept. 6-Marissa Keogh

Sept. 7- Peyton Mattly

Sept. 13- Owen Hawkins

Sept. 14- Hannah Rossmiller

Sept. 20– Marissa Keogh

Sept. 21- Sam Nelson

Sept. 27- Allison Antolik

Sept. 28- Tyler Belan

Serving the Lord This Month:

Altar Guild

September Elaine Newman

Ramona Oltmann

Sunday Morning Coffee & Donuts

7- Available

14- Available

21- Available

28- Available

-Flower Chart

Sep 7– Shane & Susan Parvin Sep 14-Scott & Stacey Reed Sep 21– Karen Schmidt Sep 28– Open

Eternal Candle Sep 7– Gloria Burke & family Sep 14– Greg & Cindy Hart Sep 21-Belan family Sep 28– Betty Streeter

Fellowship Callers

September 7: Kevin Verschoore & Balli Guerrero

September 14:Bill & Doris Park

September 21:Ralph & Norma Groteleuschen

September 29: John & Kay Iwen

for your service, everyone!

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Church News

September 1 – Jan Hanson & Rhonda Van Damme

September 2 – Deborah Weidenbach

September 3– Adam Lack & Alyssa Shelton

September 5 – Larry Dodge

September 6 - Matthew Dosch

September 7– Hillary Ekin & Pamela Fisher

September 8 - Sheena Johnson

September 9- Brenda Hanerhoff

September 10– Nancy Cartwright & Dorothy Tribbett September 11– Keith Schnabel

September 12- Marilyn Kupresin

September 12– Thomas Weathers

September 13– Jim Beswick

September 14– Ann Engebrecht, Owen Hawkins, Rick Newlon & Demetrius Williams

September 15– Martha Merritt

September 16– Judith Versluis

September 17– Judith DeGraeve

September 18– Sharon Kirklin

September 21– Karen Schmidt

September 24 - Helen Heiland

September 25– Brian Hart, Thomas Hart, & Steve Lackey

September 27– Tara Hawkins

September 29-- Susan Busch & Carlie Schofield

September 30— Glen McMillin & Lori Smith

SHUT-IN’S with birthdays this month:

Lori Smith

325 2nd Street

Warren Towers #601

Silvis, IL 61282

Stewardship Article

Empowered by Grace for Faithful Stewardship

A young boy walks into a small drug store and asks the druggist, “May I use the telephone?” The druggist replies, “You certainly

may,” and shows him where the telephone is. The boy calls a grocery store and asks the man who answers the phone, “Is your gro-

cery store looking for someone to stock the shelves?” The man replies, “No, we already have a stock boy.” The boy suggests, “If he

isn’t doing a good job, maybe you need to get someone who will do a better job.” The man replies, “No, we are pleased with the

work the boy is doing,” so the boy hung up the telephone.

The druggist over-hears the conversation and says to the boy, “I’m sorry you didn’t get the job.” The boy says, “I don’t need a job,

because I am the stock boy. I was checking to see what they thought of my work.”

What if you could call God to ask Him how He saw your effort in fulfilling the purpose for which He created you? What kind of

marks would He give you for being His witness, or how you were doing in your service to others, or how you were doing in your

giving? What kind of response would you expect to hear? Would God see you as a person relying on the Holy Spirit to do His will

or working in your own strength and giving yourself credit for your successes? When God looks at you, does He see that you ac-

knowledge Him as the source of all that is good? Does He see you seeking to use His strength and wisdom? Would God tell you

that He is pleased with the ways you are using the time, talents, and money He has entrusted to you?

Unfortunately, we all fall well short of God’s standards, but, because of what Christ did for us on the Cross, we are forgiven for all

the times we have failed to honor God with our behavior and efforts to please Him. By His grace He molds and transforms us into

God-pleasing people who seek to please Him. In Christ, we can do God’s work well.

Starting on October 4th and 5th 2014, we are offering a stewardship emphasis titled “Empowered by Grace for Faithful Stewardship.”

We hope and pray that you will be participating in both worship services and Bible studies.

Birthdays

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Church News

Notes from the Balcony Golf Outing

LWML

St. John's LWML will meet Septermber 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Janssen rooms. Hostesses are Judi Umbarger and Marsha

Boarts. Devotions will be given by Judi Umbarger, The program will be decorating containers for Arrowhead Ranch resi-

dents. Please bring scissors, glue, old Christmas cards and any other items you might like for decorating the containers.

Ready, set, GO!!!!

Make time in your schedule NOW for choir rehearsals this

season. All groups begin within the next week.

If you have questions about any of these, please contact a

director:

Christine Engebrecht (309 787 2958) for Kids of the Kingdom

and Cherub Chimers begin Wednesday September 3 in the

Music Room (Education wing); KOK 5-6 pm, Chimers 6-6:30

pm.

Jane Hipple (309 755 2784) for Heavenly Ringers (adult or

experienced younger folks for handbells) begin Monday August

25 in the balcony at 6:30 pm

Lucille Perley (309 764 9079) for adult choir – high school and

upward – begin Wednesday September 3 in the balcony at 6:30

pm.

Rehearsal times are posted in the bulletin.

We work hard and have a good time, too. Expand your worship

experience by participating in another way.

St. John’s Ladies Aid met on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Volunteer leader Norma Grotelueschen welcomed everyone and then

led with the Common Table Prayer. Hostess’ for the meeting were Barbara Honert and Norma Grotelueschen. After returning

thanks, Norma Grotelueschen gave devotions. She read an article titled: “Measuring God’s Love” and then read Bible verses

from 1 John. Program for the meeting was musical entertainment from Christine and Caleb Engebrecht. Everyone enjoyed the

variety of songs they played. Minutes of the last meeting and the Treasurer’s report were read and approved. Committee reports

were given by individuals. Under unfinished business the monies taken in from a Lenten Supper was discussed and nothing was

decided as to where to use the monies. New ideas were brought up but nothing was decided. Under new business a motion was

made to give a monetary gift to Vicar Alexander and Rachael Lange as we had done in the past for other outgoing Vicars. Barb

Honert made a motion to do so and Ruby Pancrazio seconded it. Motion carried. The Birthday Song for members with birthday

in July, August and September was sung. At the closing of the business meeting members said the Ladies Aid Pledge followed

by the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

LouAnn DeRammelaere

Ladies Aid

The St. John’s family golf

tournament will be Sunday,

September 21st at Country

View Golf Course. Tee

times will be from 2:30 to

3:42 pm. This is intended as a family event

and prizes have been organized for youth

through senior citizens and in both the men’s

and ladies categories. Prizes range from Pro-

V golf balls to gift certificate to Johnnies

Steak House.

IF YOU CANT JOIN US FOR GOLF,

YOU ARE WELCOME TO

JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP IN

COUNTRY VIEW CLUB

HOUSE WHERE A GOOD

BRATS AND FIXINGS

DINNER IS SERVED.

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Church News

It’s that time of year again! Bible Studies are starting back up in September.

Sunday - 10:15 am- “ Back to the Bible” Beginning September 21st (Gym) In this class we will

discuss the proper way to read and apply the Bible as God’s Holy Word which was given to

ancient people to be used by His people in every age.

Monday - 6:30 pm -Great Women of the Bible” Beginning September 29th (Kyle room) In this four-session, small-group Bible

study series, participants will look at the lives of only the most familiar women in God's Word. From Eve, the first woman, to

those women who helped Jesus' apostles, participants will see God's grace in action as He calls and leads these women in their

daily lives. Through their God-given faith and their faith-filled deeds, you will be inspired by these great women of the

Bible. Session 1: Eve Session 2: Sarah Session 3: Rebekah Session 4: Leah and Rachel

Tuesday - 6:30 pm - The Formula of Concord” Beginning September 9th (Janssen Rooms) The Bible is our confession - every

thing we confess comes from there. The Formula of Concord, the last document in our Lutheran Confessions, takes many

passages from all over the Bible and puts them together in sections called “articles.” Come, join us in learning about some

of the important articles of our faith This will be the same lesson as on Wednesday morning. So if you can’t make it to the

Tuesday night, you could make it up on Wednesday.

Wednesday - 10:00 am - “The Formula of Concord” Beginning September 10th (Janssen Rooms) The Bible is our confession -

everything we confess comes from there. The Formula of Concord, the last document in our Lutheran Confessions, takes

many passages from all over the Bible and puts them together in sections called “articles.” Come, join us in learning about

some of the important articles of our faith. This will be the same lesson as on Tuesday night. So if you can’t make it to the

Wednesday morning class you could make it up on Tuesday night.

Thursday 9:00 am– “Book of Revelation” (Jans Room) Starting September 4th

To understand what can be determined by relation this book to the rest of the Holy Scripture, and by not forcing an

interpretation of those things not known, we are better able to live in, and confess to others, our assurance that God’s

promises are really and that heaven is our home. If able, please join us.

Saturday - 8:00am - “ Noah, the Man, the Ark, the Flood” Beginning September 6th. A five centuries-old man building a

huge boat on the startling news of coming flood-waters - sounds like the making of one remarkable story. It is. Jump

in and get your feet wet with Noah: the Man, The Ark, The Flood, the latest Bible study from the Men’s NetWork.

LYF September Activities

September 6 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Youth Group @ Heinecke’s 510 23rd Avenue, East

Moline - Cookout & Games

September 19 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm CYF Lock -up

September 19 - 7:00pm - 7:00am LYF Lock-in

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Church News

Weekly Attendance & Offerings DATE THIS YEAR LAST YEAR SUN. SCHOOL RECEIVED

7/27/14 242 246 no Sunday school $4,662

8/3/14 244 225 11 $5,959

8/10/14 217 252 13 $9,145

8/17/14 270 236 no Sunday school $11,524

8/25/13 257 205 no Sunday school $6,224

Average monthly attendance of St. John’s membership 33% July simply giving $1,860

Adult Confirmation Child Baptism

7/18/14 7/18/14

Desyree Weakley Jonathan & Evelyn Weakley

Jim Weakley

Address Changes

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Braddy Williams Myers Rick and Sylvia Fauser Annmarie McCollum

2924 27th Ave A 1905 16th St Apt C P.O. Box 116 3025 18th Street

Moline, IL 61265 Silvis, IL 61282 Carbon Cliff, IL 61239 Moline, IL 61265

Hans VanRycke Pam Fisher Stacie (Vrban) Greene Mr.. & Mrs. Clinton Merritt

710 12th Ave 728 10th Ave. Ct 614 North Aldrich Street 2377 28TH Street

Orion, IL 61273 ` Hampton, IL 61256 Geneseo, IL 61256 Moline, IL 61265

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sellers

2412 10th street

Silvis, IL 61282

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Church News

Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Cristo Rey

Christ the King Lutheran Church

1301-19th

Street, East Moline, IL 61244

E-mail: [email protected]

Ph. (309) 755-4757

Pastor Pablo Domínguez

Cristo Rey News

August 2014

Last month was a month of changes and replacements for me. These changes included new tires and air

conditioner for my car, new strings in my guitar, new paint in some rooms, a new roof on the parsonage, etc. I

made some of these changes by myself, and on some others did the work. Perhaps you have in mind to make

changes or replacements in your home, work, etc. You are able to agree with me then that we live in a world

where changes and replacements happen every day such as the weather, scientific technology, society, family

relationships, etc. Some of them are good and positive changes, but others aren’t. Men may say: “We have

the technology to make this world better”. They believe in their knowledge even as they destroy wild animals

and change the environment where plants and animals live. Do we experience changes in the spiritual field? I

read recently that, according to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world. This makes me

want to say: Wow! In this diversity of religions, only one tells me: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and

today and forever”. Hebrews 13:8 God never changes. I’m grateful for this. In this vast array of religions

just one points me to the fact that I do not do anything to save myself. Jesus Christ paid the price for my sal-

vation and for all human beings. 1 Peter 1:18-19 states, “knowing that you were ransomed from the futile

ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the

precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” God has changed (rescued) my

heart. This is by far the best change made in my life! How about yours?

Vacation Bible School: VBS is an exciting activity and a tremendous opportunity to reach out to children

and teach Bible stories. We invited Hispanic children, ages 4-12 to attend our bilingual VBS, July 30, 31 and

August 1, from 4:00-6:30 P.M. VBS is an unknown concept to Hispanics, at least in this area. Did you know

our first VBS was held in the parsonage garage with two children participating? We are glad to announce 12

children came to Cristo Rey. They now know about Jesus, their Savior! Praise God! Thank you, volunteers!

We need your help: Cristo Rey will be collecting aluminum

cans to help with the cost of the new fellowship building. If you are able to help us collect cans, that will

be great! Gracias amigos! (Thank you, friends!) When you have cans collected, just drop them off at

the church, 1301 19th. St., East Moline.

Gracias (thank you), LWML Rock Island Zone, for submitting the new, proposed fellowship building at

Cristo Rey as a mite grant proposal for the Des Moines Convention in 2015! We pray that God’s will be done

and His plans fulfilled concerning the building and grant.

Thank you so very much, dear friends, for your loyal support of the Hispanic ministry at Cristo Rey

with prayers, donations and monetary gifts!

Be assured that our Almighty God is at work at Cristo Rey!

He is saving souls and building His church! All praise be to Him!

A C.E.L. Production

We are happy to announce we have 40 students registered so far and a full staff ready to go! Classes begin September 2nd, so please say a prayer for

all of our students and staff wonderful year.

Look for more information on fall fundraisers and family events next month and in your bulletins.

We wish everyone headed to class a blessed year!

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Children, Youth & Family News

RALLY DAY!

SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2014

AFTER WORSHIP IN THE GYM

Games & Grub

How well do you know your past Vicars?

How about your Sunday School Songs?

WE WILL PROVIDE TREAT AND DRINKS

OPEN TO EVERYONE

FUN FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Practical Tips for Caregivers Jerry Schroeder, MSW, Program Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association will be at our Lutheran Home

Thursday, October 16th at 1:00 and 2:00 pm to present, Practical Tips for Caregivers. Mr. Schroeder has more

than 25 years’ experience in the field of senior services, has been with the Alzheimer’s Association for nine

years, and is a frequent lecturer and presenter on this topic. In this discussion, Jerry will offer helpful sugges-

tions for caregivers devoted to the daily struggles of caring for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a re-

lated disease, based on principles outlined in Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

These sessions are free and open to everyone, everywhere! Please share this invitation with anyone you may

know who has a loved one living with any form of dementia. Please call Becky with any questions, at 563-391

-5342. Thank you!

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Treasure’s Report

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Financial Secretary Report

HOW TO USE THE COMPUTER CATALOG FROM YOUR HOME

COMPUTER Enter your search for a specific title, author, or series in “Search this Library” at the upper right (not “Search site”). Do not use commas or quotations marks in the search. After you have found the book you want, click on the middle symbol to the right, the

“detail page.” Scroll down to “Dewey” to find the classification or location number in our library. Click on “Our Library Catalogue” at the bottom right of our website (stjohnsem.org) Examples: The search for a title, The Tabernacle, has two results. If you choose the book by William Brown, click on the “detail page” to find its location in our library. Scroll down to “Dewey” to find the classification or location number, which is 220.93 B7t. Ignore any other classification numbers that may appear on the first page. The search for an author, Beverly Lewis, results in a screen showing all of her books in our library. Find the book you want, click on the detail page, go to “Dewey,” and find the location number, Fic Lew. The search for the series, Arch books, results in more than 200 titles. Click on the book you want and find the location number in “Dewey” on the detail page. Then locate the book in the church library and check it out. Because this is such a large series, an author, title, or subject search may be a better search strategy. To find books on a specific subject, click on “Tags” on the toolbar and scroll through the various tags to find the subject you want. Click on the tag and bring up all books in our library on that subject. Series can also be found under “Tags.” Examples: “Church architecture” or “Good Samaritan – Juv lit” result in more than one book. Choose the correct book and find its location on the “detail page” under “Dewey.”The catalog can also be accessed from the computer in the church library.

HOW TO CHECK OUT A BOOK

When you find the book on the shelf, locate the book card in the pocket at the back of the book. Sign your name on the book card and include the date on which you are borrowing the book. You may also add the date to the date due slip at the back of the book as a reminder of the date the book was borrowed. Place the book card in the Library box on the counter. Please return the book when you have finished with it. The book return slot is under the computer. We do not have a specific loan period and do not charge fines. Please return the

books within a reasonable time period.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church

of East Moline, IL

1450-30th Avenue

East Moline, IL 61244

Tel: 309-792-0755

Fax: 309-792-0776

E-mail: [email protected]

Walking in the Light of Christ!

We’re On the Web!! www.stjohnsem.org

Office Hours

NORMAL OFFICE HOURS RESUME SEPTEMBER 2ND

FOLLOWING LABOR DAY

MONDAY –THURSDAY 8:30-NOON, 1:00-4:30

8:30-12:00 FRIDAY (PRESCHOOL OFFICE ONLY)

Worship Times

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

Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

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

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