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The GOOD NEWS GAZETTE July/August 2019 ‘In God We Trust!’ From the Pastor's Desk Pastor Bob Weidmayer “9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV One of Aesop’s Fables ‘The Bundle of Sticks’ reads as thus: “A man, who had a quarrelsome family, after having tried in vain to reconcile them by words, thought he might more readily prevail by an example. So he called his sons and bade them lay a bundle of sticks before him. Then having tied them into a bundle, he told the lads, one after the other, to take it up and break it. They all tried, but tried in vain. Then untying the bundle, he gave them the sticks to break one by one. This they did with the greatest ease. Then said the father, "Thus you, my sons, as long as you remain united, are a match for all your enemies; but differ and separate, and you are undone."
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GOOD NEWS GAZETTEJuly/August 2019
‘In God We Trust!’
From the Pastor's DeskPastor Bob Weidmayer
“9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV
One of Aesop’s Fables ‘The Bundle of Sticks’ reads as thus:“A man, who had a quarrelsome family, after having tried in vain to reconcile them by words, thought he might more readily prevail by an example. So he called his sons and bade them lay a bundle of sticks before him. Then having tied them into a bundle, he told the lads, one after the other, to take it up and break it. They all tried, but tried in vain.Then untying the bundle, he gave them the sticks to break one by one. This they did with the greatest ease. Then said the father, "Thus you, my sons, as long as you remain united, are a match for all your enemies; but differ and separate, and you are undone."
On Saturday, April 20 Rev. Jasper of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark fell. As a result of that fall he has a broken leg and is unable to walk.He has been admitted to DeMay Rehabilitation where he is doing well. Redeemer has been without consistent pastoral assistance since that date. Since Pastor Jasper’s recovery will be lengthy and most likely render him wheel chair bound for a significant amount of time. He has decided that he will not return to active ministry at Redeemer. The members at Redeemer have requested assistance from St. John’s. Their request is focused upon:
Presiding over communion services (1st & 3rd Sundays each month). They have a lay person who is willing and able to lead service on the 2nd & 4th& occasional
5th Sunday. Assist with handling any emergency calls from church members.
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Assist visiting any shut-ins they may have.Redeemer currently has one service per week on Sunday’s at 10:45 a.m. They have no active Bible Study. They have no active Sunday School program. They have no active VBS program.
The council at Redeemer and St. John’s have discussed the following adjustments in order to facilitate assistance to them:
Our service times would begin the summer schedule on June 16 with worship at 9:15 a.m. The service schedule will be evaluated in August with a mutual agreement for fall.
Redeemer would move their service time from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays Pastor Bob would lead their service and Communion each month.
On the 2nd, 4th and occasional 5th Sundays Redeemer would be led by a lay person guided by Pastor Bob.
As we heard in both the Scripture reading from Ecclesiastes and the fable, we can stand together and find strength, or we can remain separate. It is very important to note that our assistance to Redeemer will have no financial burden upon St. John’s.We are asking you to prayerfully consider our assistance with Redeemer. Feel free to share any thoughts or concerns and ask any questions with Pastor Bob, or one of the Elders. We will be asking for a congregational decision on June 9th.
“A cord of 3 strands is not easily broken” Ecclesiastes 4:12
Serving Christ with you!Pastor Bob Weidmayer +++
Preschool NewsLynda Scribner The school year has flown by! The closing ceremony for the 3's was on Thursday, May 23rd. The 4's/Multiage class celebrated on Wednesday May 29th.
May was a busy month. Our 3's hosted a fabulous Mother's Day Tea for their moms, grandmas and friends. Our 4's took a ride on a Victor school bus, learned about bus safety and toured the Victor Early Childhood Education Center. They also had a visit from the Wildlife Rock Stars, toured Farmington Fire Station #1 and raised baby chicks. A hectic, but fun, schedule indeed!
As this, our 50th year of service to St. John's and the Farmington community winds down, I would like to thank God for the many blessings we have received from Him...too many to count.
* Cheryl Power and Tari Orsburn, are a team teaching match made in heaven. Their dedication, creativity, hard work and love for our children are the reasons our program is so successful.
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* Pastor Bob supports us with daily greetings, parent contacts and twice monthly Chapel Times. He also lends a hand at special events.
* Lance Eckler is always available to support us throughout the school day in ways too numerous to count.
* And lastly, a huge THANK YOU to Paulette Kuehnert for her work as our treasurer over the last many years, especially the last two. Patience is one of her strong points, believe me!
Thank you all for your continued support of our preschool. We know that we are doing God's work with these little souls and are so grateful to have this opportunity!
Don't forget to follow our adventures on Facebook. Please spread the word that we continue to accept registrations for Fall in both the 3's and 4's/Multiage classes. Contact Lynda Scribner for more information.
Questions? Please contact Lynda Scribner (585)298-1547, Cheryl Power, or email [email protected]. We LOVE to talk about our program! If you want a "hands on" experience, contact Lynda to set up a personal tour. Thank you!
Financial SecretarySteve TorkelsonOur Financial Health
April 2019 General Operating
Giving = $16,822
Expenses = $12,835
$ 3,987
YTD
Giving = $63,175
Expenses = $56,281
$ 6,894
2018 Approved Budget (Expenses) $184,832
2018 Projected Giving (Based on current trend) $181,746
(-$3,086)
2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
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We want to thank God for the Blessings he has bestowed on us through the members of St. John’s. We trust and pray that we are on the path He has set before us.
Keenagers Izzie Braun & Jean Heberle
A very special thank you to Claudia Poh & the Ladies Circle for a delicious lunch at this year’s ‘Spring Fling’. Also, a big thanks to all the musical entertainment. I am sure all enjoyed it! One special comment; all the food provided was outstanding, but the culinary senior who made the PB & J sandwiches deserves a special ribbon & thanks :) All mature and responsible members of St. John’s are welcome to attend our Keenager activities and meetings.
Sunday, June 23: Lunch (location TBD)
Sunday, July 21: Tour of Rochester (all members invited)
Tuesday, August 27: Merry Go Round, South Pacific (all members invited)
Any questions? please call:
Jean Heberle 585-654-6291 after 11:30AM please or
Izzie Braun 315-538-8725
Ladies Circle Claudia Poh
May 19th was our ‘Spring Fling’ held together with the Keenagers. I want to thank everyone for contributing to our success. A special “thank you” to all of those who performed after the lunch and shared their talents. What a great opportunity for fun, fellowship, and food as well!
The Ladies will be ending their meetings for the Summer and all ladies are invited to join us for a brunch and tour. This will be happening at the Alling Coverlet Museum on Williams Street in Palmyra on June 19th at 10AM. The cost is 15 dollars and is payable in cash to either Barb Leisten or Cindy Hotchkiss by June 9th. We look forward to seeing you there, thank you.
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President’s Message
Howard G Barnes
Last month I talked about gratitude and thanks for those who got us to where we are today. This month I want to talk about our present... Now with that said I am going to forget or miss someone in this process, so I am going to apologize in advance.
St John’s is where it is because of our faith and dedication to worship in a meaningful way. The board for Worship Music & the Arts is responsible for orchestrating and planning all forms of our worship life. Part of that is we are blessed with extraordinary musical talent. A 4 part choir and director from within the congregation. A praise team that can play in at least 5 different configurations and can play many formats of music. Let's also take a moment to recognize a group of servant leaders who work to make sure every service goes off without a hitch. Ushers, communion assistants, readers, altar guild, banners, bulletin folders, GNG assembly and others who work sound and record services. We are blessed to have people so invested in our worship.
St John’s is a caring congregation reaching out to all. We have many who contribute in small ways.. everyone who has donated a can of food, a gift, a dollar for a food basket, the angel tree, the food pantry, coupons, or a prayer shawl and all those who organize these drives we thank you. Four times a year we work with St. John’s Victor supporting Ontario County Family Promise. Whether you cooked a meal or spent an evening chatting or playing a game, it makes a difference to those we serve. We reach out to those who need us.
St. Johns is focused on family, the family that is St John's. Those who develop the climate and culture of church. If you are a part of Ladies Aid, Family Circle, Keenagers or another social group or you teach a Sunday school class or VBS or Preschool, each of you are what we are. From the formal greeters each Sunday to the informal matriarchs who make everyone feel welcome.
I would be remiss if did call out our operation teams. The folks who take care of the actual building and property. Whether they are cleaning, fixing, planting, trimming, mowing, rearranging or organizing some here at or in the church. Our building is a gem and blessing we richly share with our families and community. Those also who are responsible for our treasure. From those who faithly give, those who count each week, or who handle a budget or made a donation. All of these are needed to ensure the mission Christ gave to us.
So, there is one more group to thank, the formal board members and leaders of the church. But I think I will save that for another monthly. Lastly I want to make note of my interesting formatting of this article... each of the opportunities to serve St John's is bolded, I hope you find yourself among one of the groups, however I would challenge you to find one you are not a part of and try it... with you, we are who Christ needs us to be!
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Mission Trip?Yes, Summer if fast approaching but we are hoping that we can put together a local mission trip for teens and families to do. We are looking at the weekend of July 12 to the 14th. Ideas for the weekend would be spending Friday and Sat. night camping at a local place, volunteering at Food link Friday from 1 to 4pm, doing an evening activity, volunteering at Montezuma Saturday, helping to do a clean- up Sat. afternoon, and then attending the church picnic on Sunday. If you are interested please sign up as soon as possible in the family room. For more Information talk to Jen or Howie Barnes.
Church Directory
Please pick up a church directory payment envelop in the family room and place in Lance’s mailbox. Also, if there is any information you do not want in the directory (address, birthdate, phone #, etc.) Please let Lance know. Thank you!
FPOC
Rev those engines ... COMING JULY 27, 2019!
The 3rd AnnualThe Bed Race is FPOCs major fundraising event. Teams of five (one rider and four runners) from local schools, businesses, the faith communities, etc., construct an actual bed on wheels and decorate it with the theme of their choice. Teams enter the competition and race their beds (using manpower only) against other teams for awards and prizes. Each team raises money to support FPOC in helping homeless children and their families in Ontario County.
Awards are given for the most money raised by a team, the fastest beds, and the best theme. Additionally, the Most Spirited team and the "Crowd Favorite" also win awards!
The Bed Race has a been tremendous success! Join in the fun! Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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Church Work DayBrian Baxter
On 6/9 following the 11am service, we will be planting and weeding the gardens. We will also tackle some church repairs. Any and all help is needed and welcome. We will only work for a couple hours. Thank you!
Notes from the Office Lance Eckler Pastoral Assistant
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day surrounded by family and friends! I’m looking forward to a service coming up on June 16th for Father’s Day when the children of St. John’s will be singing a special song for their Dads. Please join us!
As always, please do not hesitate to call the church office if you need any assistance.
(315) 986-3045 Monday through Friday 8:30AM- 12:30PM
Church Attendance
Month: May Church Attendance (Sunday/Wednesday)
Week of 5th 97/21 Week of 12th 104/16Week of 19st 99/15Week of 26th 110/27
TOTAL: services 507/79: 586
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Family Room:South Pacific: 8/27 12:30PM @ Merry-Go-Round Theater.
Extreme Couponing: coupons/donations for Food Pantry.
Ontario County Office of the Aging: free pamphlets.
Directory Payment Envelopes: available in Family Room.
Tai Chi: Every Mon. & Thurs. in June, here at St. Johns @ 10AM
Upcoming Events:June 9th: Newark decision/discussionJune 9th: Church property Work-Day Noon-2PM.
June 10th: Church COUNCIL
June 21stth: Card Night/Euchre 7PM.
June 24th: Youth task force Meeting 7PM
Choir DirectorLinda BraunAdult Choir: Thank you to the talented members of St. John’s who help to provide music during our worship services. June 16 will be our last time to sing, until the fall. If you are interested in providing music during the summer, please see Linda Braun.
Upcoming Choir pieces:
6/2 – 8:30 We are Surrounded6/16 – Make Me Humble Lord
Reminder! Thrivent Choice dollarsThrough Thrivent Choice®, enrolled organizations can receive funding to help support their important work. Don't miss your chance to recommend where Thrivent donates some of its charitable giving. By directing Choice Dollars, your action makes a difference! Just go to https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/
If you need assistance in doing this please contact Jen Barnes, thank you!
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The Family Circus is multi-generational approach to programming and ministry. With the support of staff, caring volunteers, and parents, we strive to provide intentional relational opportunities for youth to experience God's love and grace in today's world and to equip adults to share their faith with young people
FridayJune 14th
7pm
FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHT @ Sky ZoneFriday night from 8pm - 10pm.
$1 Pizza Slices and Fountain Drinks | 1/2 off all $5 Game Cards | Games, Contests, and PrizesAdult Fellowship to occur.
Host Needed
Sign up Required
Friday 21st 7:00 pm
Euchre Night It seems that us Euchre lovers can’t get enough!! … and we have a ton of players at church. Bring a deck a cards and a partner and let play
Host Needed
Sunday June 23th
4:30pm
Time to celebrate Pop…popcorn, bubbles, pop, bubble wrapWe will Have kids movies in the teen room AND Case for Christ in the family room
Jen Barnes
JULYWednesday Service & Fireworks
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July 37pm & Dusk
Join us for Wednesday night service then carpool over to Farmington Town park for fireworks at dusk. If you are not carpooling join us at the Town Park sign behind the intersection sign
SaturdayJuly 139am – 1pm
Venturing Day of ServiceMontezuma Audubon CenterWorking in pairs using canoes and tools remove invasive species. Youth 14-23 and adults welcome. Plenty of land work to do if not comfortable on water
Free lunch for all who register by July 3
VentureCrew 313
FridayJuly 197pm
Euchre Night It seems that us Euchre lovers can’t get enough!! … and we have a ton of players at church. Bring a deck a cards and a partner and let playChildren’s Game Night Bring your favorite games and some friends! Or just show up! Learn new games and make some new friends!
Howie Barnes
Needed
SundayJuly 21st
4:30
Lights, Camera, Action! Kids, bring a blanket, pillow and a friend. Sack out at church and watch Vote on the movie in the family room
Host Needed
TuesdayJul 237:05 PM
Red Wing Base BallThurman Thomas Autograph AppearanceThe Bills Hall of Fame running back will sign FREE autographs from 6-6:45 pm.
Get four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and a Red Wings yearbook for $44 in advance of the game ($48 day of game).
Kim Baxter
Sign up Required By July 10
SaturdayJuly 279:30
The Bed Race is FPOCs major fundraising event. Come and run or support the the team as we defend our 2nd place championship. We would like to have a youth and an adult team!
Sunday July 28th 4:30pm
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Lights, Camera, Action! Join us for a Christian movie and fellowship.
A Matter of FaithA Christian girl goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular Biology professor who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When her father suspects something happening, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers completely catches him off guard. Now very concerned about his daughter drifting away from the faith, he tries to do something about it.
Jen Barnes
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AUGUST
Friday Aug 2nd 6pm Party
7pm Parade
Pumpkin Hook CarnivalParade Pre PartyGames for the Entire Family
• Giant Jenga• Plinko • Yard Yahtzee• Bean Bag Toss…And More
Aug 5th – 9th 9am - Noon
Vacation Bible schoolChildren in preschool-5th gradeProgram 9 AM-12:00 PMInteractive and entertaining skits and songs dailySnacks each day
Volunteers Needed!!!
Sponsored by BCE
Sign up Required
Fri, Aug 9, 5:30 – 9 PM
Parents Night out – Zoo Brew From Senecaparkzoo.org: Drink Beer, Save Elephants. ZooBrew is the only happy hour in town where you help save elephants from extinction just by attending!
Host Needed
Fri, Aug 16th 7 – 9 PM
Euchre Night It seems that us Euchre lovers can’t get enough!! … and we have a ton of players at church. Bring a deck a cards and a partner and let play
Howie Barnes
Sun, Aug 18th 4:30 – 6:30PM
Lights, Camera, Action! Kids, bring a blanket, pillow and a friend. Sack out at church and watch Vote on the movie in the family room
Host Needed
SundayAugust 25th
4:30pm
Lights, Camera, Action! Join us for a Christian movie and fellowship.
A Question of FaithA judge remands Maria to a juvenile detention center after the teen strikes 12-year-old Eric with her car while texting. Joining Eric in the hospital is Michelle, a young singer who collapses while auditioning for a major record label. As their respective parents begin to question their faith, a chain of events unknowingly brings all three families together in unexpected ways.
Jen Barnes
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Board for Christian EducationJackie Weidmayer It is now time to start thinking about how each of you in our congregation can help with VBS 2019. We are looking forward to a fun filled year.
If you are interested in any capacity whether it be volunteering to supply items needed, volunteering during VBS, etc. please see anyone on the BCE.
We are also looking for Thrivent funds to help this year as well.
Thank you for all your help!
Sunday School Director NeededVolunteer Sunday School Director Responsibilities:
Objective: St. John's will provide high quality educational and outreach opportunities so that children and their families can learn the word of God and become active disciples, fulfilling our mission of being a caring congregation reaching out to all.
Support: The director will provide direction, guidance and support from the church as a whole, Pastor, Board of Christian Education and volunteers.
Responsibilities: Will be responsible for coordinating educational and outreach opportunities for children in preschool through high school during the school year. Tracking attendance (using excel), distribution of Sunday school offerings. Selecting and ordering curriculum and supplies. Provide training, coordinate special events (eg. Rally Day, Christmas Pageant, Closing Ceremony, etc). Ensuring communication to Board of Christian Ed, Church Body, and Sunday school Families is carried out in a high quality, consistent fashion. Tasks include the monthly Good News Gazette, and recognition of birthdays and baptisms. Be visible during the Sunday school hour. Report to the Board of Christian Education and attend monthly meetings.
Combined Movie night - June 23rd
We are trying something new this month! The kids movie and the adult movie will be hosted at the same time! Kids will be in the teen room and adults will be in the family room! We are hoping this will get more of you to attend! The kids movie is yet to be decided so please look for the voting box to make your selection!The adult movie will be " Case for Christ" ‘Have you ever talked to someone who was sure that Christ was a hoax, who argued with you that there is no way Christ rose from the dead?- well that is what a journalist thought and set out to prove he was right but he ended up proving the opposite!’ Come join us and watch " Case for Christ" June 23rd 4:30pm!
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But the weather is so nice! How many times do we wake up on a Sunday and think ‘well I really should go to church but the sun is shining and I really have so much yard work to do and today is the only day I have off this week?!’ We all do it and God does understand but the problem is once we skip church because its nice out, we skip because of some other reason and guess what pretty soon we get in a mind- set that church isn't that important -we think ‘ God knows we love him and believe in him so what's the big deal if we make it to church?’ The thing is, church is important! It is the time God has asked us to spend with Him, to spend listening with His word and receiving His sacrament. It is ALSO just as important that the body of Christ come together to build one another up. We get something from one another and provide an extremely valuable gift to someone else. It's both a vertical and a horizontal relationship. Hebrews 10:25 God speaks to us about this! In doing this we keep the most important thing first! God! So, the next time the weather is nice and you are looking at the lawn thinking it really needs to be mowed- consider, is your lawn that important? Or does God have a message that you need to hear when you are at church? My guess is if you go to church, God has a message that you may have missed if you were busy mowing your lawn!
June 2019 Servant List ( altar guild-8:30am -S.Habberfield, 11am- Lisa Maier)
Date 8:30 AM 11 AM
June 2 Greeter Delehantys Jean Heberle
Reader Jen Barnes Debbie Biederbecke
Usher D.Dulmage&Ed Holtz Steve Maier&Al Schoenknecht
Communion L. Holtz & C. Trullo Linda Braun & S.Habberfield
Acolyte Mike Kirsch Laura Smith
8:30 AM 11 AM
June 9 Greeter Candy Aldrich Sandy Bastian
Reader Kevin Delehanty Linda Braun
Ushers Ed Holtz Gerald Case
Ushers Luann Holtz D. Kuehnert
Communion Assistant Cindy Trullo/J. Barnes A.Schoenknecht&S.Habberfield
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Acolyte Payton Walters Laura Smith
June 16 Greeter Heidi VanAken Marty Barmaster
Reader Linda Braun Al Schoenknecht
Usher Dale Power Gary Scribner
Usher Cheryl Power Lynda Scribner
Communion Assistant D. Dulmage Lauree Meehan
Communion Assistant Jen Barnes Al Schoenknecht
Acolyte Mike Kirsch Payton Walters
June 23 Greeter Kirsch family Jack&Joyce Paterson
Reader Nicky Kirsch Phil Beiderbeck
Usher Dale&Cheryl Power L. Armstrong &G. Case
Communion D.Musfeldt&L.Braun L.Maier &K. Carpenter
Acolyte Mike Kirsch Laura Smith
June 30 Greeter Barnes Family Sue Habberfield
Reader Howie Barnes Phoebe Eckler
Usher D.Dulmage&Linda Armstrong GaryScribner/Lynda Scribner
Communion Jen Barnes & C. Trullo Lauree Meehan & S.Habberfield
Acolyte Payton Walters Laura Smith
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Long Term Prayer List June 2019:Bill Heltzel (Nancy Wints’ brother) Nadine Printup (friend of Meades’)D. Kuehnert (Don’s brother)Allen Hammerick (Laura’s son) Shirley Netzband (Jeff’s mother) Don Nugent (father of Chuck Thomas)Lindsey Trullo (Cindy’s daughter)Amy Gaesser (Laura Hammerick’s sister) Mildred O’Neil (Charlene Musfeldts’ sister)Noelle Henning (Roger’s daughter-in-law)Jackie Dippert (friend of Laura Hammerick)Kenneth Soscia (friend of Buckingham’s & Jenkins)Jane Barmaster,Autumn, & Emily ( Martha’s family)
Steve Preston (Carpenters’ friend) Richard Almekinder (Karen Netzband’s father)Roger Carpenter
Jeff & Peggy Coons & children (Pat Coons family)Gordon Hill Karen CareyDoug Snyder Charlene & Katie(Barmaster friends)Don Arnold Jack TalbotGlenn Bastian Mia HowieJon Santmyer (Preschool Dad) Wayne Grewe( brother of Sharon Jenkins)Kailee (Friend of Jean Heberle) Pastor Lou Jasper ( Redeemer, Newark) Mary Frederes (Ann King’s Mother) David Reamer( Jackie’s step-brother)Linda Wade (Mary Ballou’s friend) The Cole Famil (Vicky Payne)Ashley Chand (Brian Maier’s fiancé) Karen ScofieldJohn Paul Braun (Izzie’s grandson) Betty Davis ( Deb Torkelson’s Mother)
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Military and their Families:
LCpl Bryan Podgorski (Carpenters Grandson) ET3 Adam Hopseeker (Friend of Barnes)
A1C Brian Heckman (Heckman family)
LT Paul Kuehnert (Don’s nephew) AEAA Rebekah Thorpe (Barnes Family) For additions or changes please call: Jean Heberle (585)654-6291OR the church office (315)986-3045.Thank You.
Sunday School News
Linda Braun
June 2019
It’s hard to believe that our school year is coming to an end. I wanted to remind you of some of our year-end events that are coming up. I want to thank St. John’s for allowing me to direct the Sunday School program for several years. I look forward to working with whomever is chosen to take over.
June 16 –Sunday School Closing Celebration. Please join us in the sanctuary at 9:45, as we recognize our children, and Sunday School staff. We will also announce our distribution of our mission monies. A reception will follow. Please feel free to bring some goodies for our reception.
June 16 – Family Promise Banner: During both worship services, we will dedicate the banner created by our teens in honor of Family Promise of Ontario County. A donation of $100 will be made at that time.
Summer Bible Studies will be announced in our July-August Newsletter. Please be on the look-out for this information.
Thank you for bringing your children to St. John’s. As we end our school year, we also look forward to 2019-2020. If you are interested in helping out; especially as a teacher, please let me know. I can be reached at [email protected], or by phone at (585) 355-9416.
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Perfect Attendance for April:
Aaron and Morgan Baxter, Ryder, Jennifer, Lia and Kyle Holtz, Danny Kirsch
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Sunday School Singers will be singing June 16th at the 9:15AM service (first week of having one service) for Father’s Day. They have a very special song & movements prepared for their Dads!
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Sunday School Attendance:
4/7 4/14 4/21 4/28 Avg./TotalK-8 18 17 Easte
r 17 17
Teens 1 2 0 4 2Adults 15 11 0 11 12Totals 34 30 0 32 32
$21 $40 0 $17 $78
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153 Church AvenueHamlet of Pumpkin Hook Farmington, NY 14425
St. John’s Lutheran Church The Good News Gazette—June 2019
‘Focused On Growing Families In Faith’
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WORSHIPSundays
8:30 am & 11 am
Wednesdays 7pm
Come as you
are
Pastor Robert Weidmayer
Pastoral Assistant Lance EcklerStjohns@
pumpkinhook.org
Council President Howie Barnes
[email protected] Director Linda Braun [email protected]
‘Blooming in Christ!’ 315 ◦ 986 ◦3045 Office M-F 8:30-12:30pmwww.PumpkinHook.org
Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE
PAID Macedon, NYPermit # 13
193746
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