November 2015 - St. John`s Lutheran Church

November 2015
Volume 20
To sing the Praises of God, to Live the Grace of Jesus, to Share the Gift of the Spirit.
Fall Schedule
NOVEMBER
AT A GLANCE
Sunday Nov. 1
All Saints Sunday
Issue 9
A Message from Pastor Kristin
“Oh When the Saints…”
Sunday, November 1, is All Saints Sunday and we
remember all of the saints who have gone on before
us and now rest from their earthly labors. We will
especially remember our members who have died
since last All Saints Sunday – Mary Brehm, Carl
Harris, Regina Linder, Wilbur Linthicum, and Karl
Reichlin. May the peace and comfort of God
continue to surround all who mourn.
On Sunday,
November 15, there will be a
congregational meeting after the
10:30 a.m. service. All members of
the church are encouraged to attend.
The next issue
Sunday, Nov. 8
Women of the Church
Thankoffering Sunday
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Dec/Jan Newsletter Content Due
Sunday, Nov. 15
Congregational Meeting
11:45 a.m.
Friday, Nov 20
Christian Singles
6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 21
Blood Drive
7:30-12:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Christ the King Sunday
Congregational Thanksgiving Dinner &
Service
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day &
Friday, Nov 27
Office Closed
Sunday, Nov. 29
Advent 1
“Have patience. Have patience. Don’t be in such a
hurry. When you get impatient you only start to
worry. Remember, Remember that God is patient,
too, so think of all the times that others had to wait
for you.” From “Music Machine” Musical Dedication planned for Sunday, November 1 –
Postponed. (Watch your mailbox for more
details.
Due to some construction delays, our dedication has
been postponed. We know it is disappointing and
we know it’s been a long time and we are eager to
get back to worshipping in our sanctuary. We wait
with great anticipation, as we will begin the season
of Advent at the end of the month.
Please stop by and take a look at the progress that
has been made inside and out.
God’s Peace-
Pastor Kristin Dubsky
The next issue of the Epistle is a
double issue! Think December,
January and February, and get
your information to Frances by
November 10!
Thanks!
CONTENT
Fall is always
Birthdays
.....................
an12
exciting time at
Church
Calendar
.........
church
as we
re-13
sume our
Council
Member
List .. 15
“regularly
scheduled programming”
Financial Report.......... 15
that has taken a
break over the
Prayer List................... 13
summer. It is even
more exciting as
Thanks/Notes .............. 14
we see the new
entry
way getting
What’s Happening ...... 2
closer to completion
each
day!
Worship
Leaders
......... 13
If you haven’t seen
Youth News ................ 4
the new construction turn to page 4
HAPPENING AROUND THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. Sunday, November 15, following the 10:30 a.m. service, we will hold a
congregational meeting. On the agenda: 2016 Spending Plan, New Council Members, Construction Update,
Musician search update and Audit committee. All St. John’s members are encouraged to attend.
SUNSHINE CIRCLE.
The Sunshine Circle will hold their monthly meeting November 4th at 6:30pm in the Sunday School
Auditorium. Lois Bankert has devotions, Pat Heath is in charge of Thanksgiving Favors. The hostess
is Lois Bankert. REMINDER MEMBERS--We will also be doing Seafarer's boxes also so please
remember to bring the items you signed up for. All ladies of the church are invited. For questions call
Audrey Byrd 410-848-1995.
The Sunshine Circle will also be collecting the following used magazines and books from October 4
to November 8 (Thankoffering Sunday). These will be given to the Seafarer's Project at the Port of
Baltimore. There will be a box in the Caring center in the Sunday School Auditorium to place the items.
Time/Newsweek or news periodicals (up to 3 months old) , Reader’s Digest (up to 2 years old), Sports
Illustrated/People Magazine (up to 6 months old), Books about the United States, Magazines on cars,
computers, Consumer Information and Action/Adventure DVDs
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH. During the Advent season, The Christian Outreach Committee is having a “Baby
Shower For Mary.” The committee will be collecting baby items (new & lightly used baby clothes, booties, hats,
sweaters, lotions, powder, shampoo, etc.) for Tender Care Pregnancy Center in Westminster. The collection
drive will be November 29th through December 20th. Please bring in your donations and placed them in the blue
bins marked “Baby Shower For Mary.”St.
SOUP KITCHEN. St. John’s Soup Kitchen Committee will work at The Shepherd’s Table on Friday, December
4th, 10:30 a.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church. The committee will serve a Christmas theme meal and we
will need 4 cakes and candy canes. If you can donate a cake, candy canes or would like to volunteer to help with
this meal, please contact Linda Sterner at 410-596-3921 or email her at [email protected]. During this
Advent and Christmas season, let’s take time to help God’s people in need.
CHRISTIAN SINGLES. Thanksgiving will be celebrated by the Singles Group on Friday, November 20, at 6:30
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Celebration will begin with a covered dish dinner followed by a time of sharing
and fellowship. Please bring a covered dish, something to share with the Group and a food item for Carroll County
Food Sunday. All adult singles are invited to attend.
THE SHEPHERD’S STAFF NEWSLETTER TEAM will assemble the newsletter from
November 2—5 (Monday through Wednesday, Thursday if necessary) from 9:30-2:00
p.m. on Monday, 9:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday and Thursday.
COMMUNIOWARE REFURBISHED. The gold set of Communion Ware has been refurbished and will be used
for the first time when we once again are able to worship in the Sanctuary. The Flagon and two chalices were
refurbished in memory of all who have assisted in planning, organizing, and carrying out the Semi-annual Yard and
Rummage Sales over the years. Members of the Adult Bible Class had determined this action and utilized some of
the profits from the recent sales to do so.
We are reminded as we view and use these vessels that Christ shed His blood for the redemption of all of us. His
love is constantly given to us and we must in turn show our love to others by showing our care and concerns for
others. And so we will as we commune with Him and with the whole Body of Christ.
ANNUAL FALL BLOOD DRIVE. The annual fall blood drive will be here at St. John’s on Saturday, November 21st
from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. To schedule a donation time, please call Audrey Byrd at 410-848-1995. You must be at
least 17 years old to donate to the general blood supply, or 16 years old with parental/guardian consent. Remember to
bring a picture ID.
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HAPPENING AROUND THE CHURCH
CHORAL CANTATA TO BE HELD DECEMBER 20th. The seasonal Cantata,
“Prince of Peace,” will be prepared and shared during the Advent Season on Sunday,
December 20, during the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Services. Rehearsals for the cantata
will be held on Wednesday evenings, beginning on November 4th. Rehearsal time will
be 8:00 PM. One exception will be on Thursday, December 3rd instead of Wednesday,
December 2.
All persons who would enjoy participating in this musical event are encouraged to come and join their
voices in song as we proclaim the birth of Our Prince of Peace!
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE. November, the month of Thanksgiving, we encourage you to find ways to
use your gifts for good in Christ’s Kingdom. “Lord, help each of us to be thankful, as we discover our special
abilities and use them in your service. Amen.”
 Eyeglass Collection: We need your help to reach our 2015 goal of collecting 100 pairs of used
eyeglasses for our needy friends. Since 2006, along with the Carrollton 4-H club, we have donated
11,709 pairs of eyeglasses. Together, let us recycle 100 more. We can do it! Place them in the box
found in the Fellowship Hall.
 Helping: It was fun baking for the Rummage Sale and bringing our treasures to be sold.
 Workshop Meeting: We are preparing surprise bags to be delivered for the Fall Harvest visit. Everyone
is welcome to attend.
 Please Help: We need to update our military addresses today. If you want the committee to send
Holiday greetings, call or email Frances, the office manager, to give her the address where mail can be
received in December 2015. We will send thank you notes to our military folks serving away from
home.
This month of November, let us pause and reflect on all that God has done and is doing for us in our lives.
Please consider the ways you can offer your gifts, your talents and your treasures in response to God’s love for
us! May the peace of the Lord abide in your heats and lives. May the joy of our Lord be revealed in all that
your think, say and do! Peace. Loretta Basler 410-374-6436
THANKOFFERING SUNDAY. Sunday, November 8 is Thankoffering Service Sunday, when the ladies of
the church will lead the service. The Special Speaker will be Brenda Meadows, Executive Director of
Shepherd’s Staff.. Our church supports this organization, so please join us and learn how you can help those
less fortunate.
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MEAL AND SERVICE
The annual Thanksgiving meal for the Congregation will be on
Sunday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m. Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing,
gravy, a vegetable, rolls and drinks will be provided by the Fellowship
Committee. Each family is asked to bring a salad or dessert and/or make
a cash donation to cover the cost of the meal. We will close the evening
with a brief Thanksgiving service around the tables. Please join us as we
give thanks to God for all God has done, is doing and will do in our lives,
the life of our congregation and the life of the world!
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MEN OF THE CONGREGATION
News from the Men of the Congregation
PAST NEWS
October 10: The monthly breakfast meeting was held on October 10. The topic was,
“Patience,” with a reflection on two verses of Scripture as written by Paul.
October 26: Fourteen men from the congregation attended the Westminster Conference Fall
Dinner Meeting on October 26. The next Conference Dinner will be in the spring. Details will be
announced later.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Nov. 2015 thru Feb. 2016)
November 14: The regularly scheduled breakfast meeting will be Saturday, November 14, 8:00 AM,
at the Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren.
December 12: The regularly scheduled breakfast meeting will be held Saturday, December 12,
8:00 AM, at the Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren. The topic will be, “Gifts.”
January 9: Regular meeting will be at the church on Saturday, January 9, at 8:00 AM.
Participants in the Work Camp will be preparing breakfast that morning.
February 9: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.
February 13: Regular meeting will be at the church on Saturday, February 13, at 8:00 AM.
Participants in the Work Camp will again be preparing breakfast that morning.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEWS!
The confirmation youth will be on retreat at Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp, November 20-22. Please pray for them as
they grow in faith this weekend.
All Confirmation Youth - YouthQuake - January 15-17, 2016, Hunt Valley Marriott - This is a fun event
with great music, speakers and learning, too! You can go to youthencounter.org - Baltimore Quake to learn
more about the details. $90/ youth (does not include meals). You can choose to pay a non-refundable $60 fee
by November 15 and $30 before January 15 or pay all $90 by November 15. If you want more information,
talk to Pastor Kristin.
All 9th-12th Grade Youth - Roadtrip - Ocean City, MD, January 22-24, 2016.
$90 - non-refundable fee, due in by November 29. Bring your High School youth for a weekend of service
projects, faith-filled discussions, and relationship-building in small groups. RoadTrip includes workshops and
networking for adults, as well as opportunities to worship with brothers and sisters in Christ from throughout
our Synod. Come make new friends and renew friendships with attendees from throughout our synod! You’re
invited to learn how God is speaking to and through you – to the world.
Are You Ready For A Paintball Adventure? We have made reservations for Sunday, November 8th from
2PM-4PM (rain or shine). You must be at least 10 years old to play (sorry no exceptions!). Cost is $25 per
person and includes the paintball gun, facemask and 300 rounds of paintballs per person, a slice of pizza and a
soda. Our group will plan to leave the church parking lot no later than 1PM. All participants must sign a
waiver! Parents: transportation help may be needed!! Location of the activity is: 3939 Old Taneytown Rd
Taneytown, MD, 21787. If you are planning to join us, please contact Genny Resch at 443-789-3913 no later
than November 1st.
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UPCOMING DATES
Sunday, November 1, All Saints’ Sunday – Time Change – Don’t forget to “fall back” your
clocks.
Sunday, November 8 – Thank Offering Sunday (Led by the women of the church.)
Sunday, November 15 - Congregation Meeting at 11:45am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday, November 22 – Congregation Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 29 – Advent begins
Church & Village: Partners in Ministry
October 2015
Fall Classes for Older Adults Now Forming
Art History Series – October 6, 1:00 p.m. Susan Williamson from the Carroll Arts Center focuses on impressionist
Paul Gauguin. Cost is $8 for CLV residents and Arts Center members, $10 for non-members.
Boost Your Brain & Memory – Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 11:00 a.m. Learn how to remember better,
become more organized and pay closer attention to and regulate emotions. Program is free.
Human Dignity in the Midst of Tragedy – Wednesdays, October 7 – 28, 2:00 p.m. explore and discuss the meaning
of being human in a world in which people mistreat each other. Cost is $40 per adult.
Bone Builders Club- October 23, 1:30 p.m. This free osteoporosis support group focuses on bone health. Featured
speaker this quarter is Amy O. Michaels, MS, RD, LDN, CDE. Program is free.
Climate – October 27 & November 10, 12:30 p.m. Climate and climate change is a hot button issue globally – learn
more about it at these informative sessions. Cost is $20 per adult.
Please register in advance for all courses at 443-605-1070 or [email protected]. A complete list of
offerings is available at www.clvillage.org/lifelong-learning or by calling 443-605-1070. Lifelong Learning Series courses are
open to all older adults in the community.
Carroll’s Best Results
Thank you! Carroll Lutheran Village was voted Best Retirement Community, Best Assisted Living Facility, and Best
Nursing Home by the readers of the Carroll County Times. The winners were announced in late September. Thank you to
everyone who voted for CLV and have supported us over the years – we couldn’t do it without you!
New CLV Resident Leadership in Place
The Carroll Lutheran Village Residents Association elected new leadership at its annual meeting on September 2. The newly
elected officers include Judy Piel, president; Ann Wickersham, vice-president; Ken Plante, treasurer; and Martha Slay,
secretary. All residents of Carroll Lutheran Village are members of the Residents Association.
Scholarships and Tuition Support Available for Students and Adults at CLV
Did you know that Carroll Lutheran Village offers scholarships to student employees and tuition reimbursement to adult
employees? Student employees who work 1,000 or more are eligible for $500 per term for up to eight terms. Adult
employees who wish continue their professional development or pursue clinical licensure/certification can qualify for up to
$3,000 or $6,000 per year respectively. Positions are available now. Visit www.clvillage.org/careers for current
opportunities and to apply online.
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HAPPENING AROUND TOWN
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Attention: Runners and Walkers!
St. Benjamin’s - Christmas Camel Canter 5k
St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church, 700 Kriders Cemetery Road, Westminster, MD 21158
Registration: http://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Westminster/ChristmasCamelCanter
Race details: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 - pre-registration via the runsignup website.
Check-In: Check-in the day the race as well as the day of registration.
5k race begins at 8:30 a.m. One mile fun run is at 8:45 a.m. This is a charity event, helping the HOLIDAY
HOPE PROGRAM recipients through the Carroll County Times. Last year we were blessed to be a
blessing and give over $800 total to four charities.
Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you and better yet having you register
DAVID S. SCHAFER
Pastor, St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church
410-848-3311 443-789-1271
Operation Christmas Child – Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box Time
The members of the Sunday School will be participating in the Operation
Christmas Child program. The mission of OCC is to demonstrate God's love in a
tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local
church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. For information and a
box to fill, please pick them up from the corner display tables in the Fellowship
Hall. There are lots of extra goodies to fill your boxes! (Thank You Thrivent
Financial!) Just a reminder that each box needs a donation of $7.00 (made payable
to Samaritan’s Purse) to help cover the shipping costs. Donate online, get a
special mailing label and follow your box to its final destination! Visit
www.samaritanspurse.org. Please return all completed boxes to the corner
display tables in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, November 22, 2015 (Sorry but no
boxes can be accepted after this date!) Any Questions, contact Bonnie 410-8578756 or [email protected]. Thank You!!!
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Advent Family Gathering
Sunday, December 6
1-4 pm
Bring your family and friends and start a new tradition! Enjoy the warmth of our
woodstoves and campfires, create some holiday crafts for your home, make a
beautiful wreath with greens from the property and fellowship over a delicious meal
in Agape Hall at Mar-Lu Ridge.
$7/adult - $3/youth ages 3-11 - Children under 3 are free
Please RSVP by December 1: [email protected] 800.238.9974
Note: Please bring your own wire and wire wreath frames, all other supplies included in the cost.
November 15 – December 6, 2015
Holiday gifts, personal cookware, pantry items
Whether you are shopping for yourself, a friend or family, we are sure you
will enjoy this special fundraiser to help support our youth’s 2016 Work
Camp trip to Virginia Beach. Your order is appreciated!
Catalogs will be available after both services November 15th – December 6th.
Final orders must be received no later than Sunday, December 6th.
Contact Bonnie Konsen 410-857-8756 or Genny Resch 443-789-3913 for
your Catalog or shop online at www.pamperedchef.biz/leeannbrothers.
Simply find “St. John’s Fundraiser” to place your order.
A one-on-one demo of selected Pampered Chef items with snacks and
drinks will be available on December 6th. Feel free to stop by for
refreshments!
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We are continuing the tradition of decorating the sanctuary with beautiful red
poinsettias for Christmas Eve. We invite you to remember or honor a
loved one by ordering a poinsettia! THANKS!
Deadline for ordering:
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Cost per plant:
$10.00
Make check payable to:
St. John’s Lutheran Church (please write “Poinsettias” in
memo portion of check)
Please give check &
Genny Resch: [email protected] / 443-789-3913
order form to:
or
Roxanne Malbrough : [email protected] / 410-404-0977
Envelopes & pens will be available.
PLACE ORDERS IN BOXES AT EXITS
Total poinsettias plants: ___ x $10.00 = _______________________
Your Name:________________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________
(You will be contacted at this number if there are any questions
about the information below.)
IMPORTANT: The information you fill in below is what will appear in the special Poinsettia
Bulletin on Christmas Eve. Please PRINT clearly. “Sections” 1 and 2 must be filled out!
1) The Poinsettia(s) is (are) given:
___ in memory of ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
___ in honor of _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
___ to the glory of God
2) By:_____________________________________________________
Feel free to retrieve your purchased poinsettia(s) after Christmas Eve service. All poinsettias not
retrieved by Sunday, December 27 will be given to a shut-in. Call the office at 410-848-6402 with
questions.
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JACOB ARMACOST FOUNDATION
Donations of Baked Goods (pie, cake, brownies, cookies, etc.) are needed for the
Jacob Armacost Benefit being held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Arcadia Fire
Company. They can be brought to the church by 12 Noon that day.
Also needed are individuals to help serve food (“cafeteria style”) during the event at
Arcadia Fire Hall. The Benefit begins at 6:00 P.M. so individuals would need to be at
the Fire Company by 5:30 P.M.
If you would be able to help to serve or provide a baked item, please contact
Karen Siegman at 443-506-2469 or [email protected].
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PIG ROAST AND SILENT AUCTION
Jacob Armacost Foundation
c/o Chris Cavey
P.O. Box 430
Hampstead, MD 21074
501c3 Tax ID: 52-2064630
Jacob Armacost
In June 1997, our son Jacob suffered a near-drowning accident at the age of 16 months. Due to this accident,
Jacob is severely brain damaged. He has lost the ability to walk, talk and eat. We are not sure how much he sees. The
doctors told us this is the worst they have ever seen. Although I believe they did the best they knew how, they gave us
little hope. We brought Jake home and did our best to keep him comfortable. This was a momentous job, as his brain
was always sending the wrong messages to his body, making him stiff as a board, making it very difficult to take care of
his daily needs. He had a Baclofen pump surgically inserted in his abdomen which pumped medicine into his spinal
nerves to help deaden the messages from his brain. Initially, this helped a lot.
About three years after Jake’s accident, we were at a follow-up appointment with the rehabilitation team. They
were impressed that his skin looked nice and he didn’t have any bedsores. They said I was doing a great job and to take
him home. When I left that appointment, I rode home thinking, “This can’t be it. There must be more. Someone needs
to tell me what to do next to make his life better.”
I began researching alternative therapies. I found Hyperbaric Oxygen. We started treatments and Jake became
much more calm and alert, and began swallowing. I was able to take him off most of his medications and we started
reducing the medication in his internal pump. We were able to remove the pump in February 2007! I also found a
sensory stimulation program out of England called Brain-Net. It consists of an exercise routine that we do with Jake
every day. He smiles a lot now and laughs out loud. He enjoys riddles and rhymes and being read to. He vocalizes more
and seems to be speaking to us in his own language. Recently Jake has been receiving Feldenkrais therapy and
acupuncture. It seems to be a great combination. His vision also continues to improve. We visited the Amen Clinic in
Reston, VA where we were told there is a lot of Jake’s brain that works really well. We are trying some supplements to
aid in the production of new neural cells.
We have tried many other therapies. The ones that work we continue and the ones that don’t we chalk up to life
experience. I know that God had a reason to give this boy back to us. The road ahead of us is long and sometimes
lonely but Jake is our miracle. To see how he touches lives is a priceless gift. Without speaking, he can cross barriers
and melt hearts. He has come a long way for a boy who “probably would not make it through the night and if he did
would be a vegetable.” Jake has shown us how fragile life is and how we need to value it. Deep in my heart I know he
will get his life back! He is a fighter!
Jake’s therapies are very expensive and are not covered by insurance. Jake has a fund that was started by friends
and family when his accident happened. We need your help to continue the therapies that have helped Jake so much.
Sincerely,
Doug and Donna Armacost
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November
Sun
Mon
Tue
3
1 All Saints’ Sunday
2
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
9:30-2:00 p.m. 9:00—2:00 p.m.
Shepherd’s Staff
Newsletter
Assembly
Altar Flowers: Lavena Basler
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8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Altar Flowers: Lois & Larry Bankert
10
4
5
Dec/Jan Newsletter
Input Due Today
16
17
Fri
Sat
7
6
9:00-2:00 p.m.
11
9:30 a.m.
World Community
Day
12
3:00-6:30 p.m.
4-H Making
Subs
2:00 p.m. Paintball
15
Thu
6:30 p.m.
Sunshine Circle
7:30 p.m.
Adult Choir
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4-H
8 Thankoffering Sunday
Wed
14
8:00 a.m.
Men of the Congregation Breakfast Meadow Branch
Church of the
Brethren.
13
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Evangelism
7:30 p.m.
Adult Choir
18
ALL DAY
Scrapbooking
19
21
20
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Blood Drive
Newsletter Volunteers
Altar Flowers: Holly Grothe
Congregational Meeting
11:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m. Christian
Singles
7:30 p.m.
Adult Choir
Confirmation Retreat
(through Sunday)
22 Christ the King Sunday
23
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
24
5:30 p.m. Congregational
Thanksgiving Dinner & Service
29 Advent 1
26
27
28
OFFICE IS CLOSED
7:30 p.m.
Adult Choir
Altar Flowers: Bonnie Wilson
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
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OFFICE IS CLOSED
30
Altar Flowers: Julia Wolfe
11:30 a.m. Christian Education & Youth
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11/01
Robert Kriel
11/11
Jenny Parsley
11/20
Sylvia Moklak
11/01
Kristin Scherbarth
11/12
Sarah LeDuc
11/23
Paul LeDuc
11/01
Heidi Tompkins
11/13
Thomas Kriel
11/26
Brett Peregoy
11/05
Betty Blauvelt
11/14
Nadia Grothe
11/27
Bradlee Lang
11/05
Lara Findeisen
11/16
Mark Howard
11/27
Dolly Long
11/05
Abigail Schindler
11/17
Robert Braman
11/28
Lindsay Dell
11/06
Betty Boone
11/17
Deborah Brehm
11/28
David Resch
11/07
Dennis Seymer
11/18
Marsha Herbert
11/28
Stewart Sterner
11/07
Bryan Yeager
11/19
Charles Brehm
11/29
Adelaide Sies
11/08
Mason Dean
11/19
Shannon Leister
11/30
Jimmy Bean
11/10
William Brehm
11/20
Garrett Dell
11/30
Kathleen Blum
11/08
Carole Brothers
11/20
Sylvia Moklak
11/10
Teresa McCulloh
11/23
Paul LeDuc
11/10
Bonnie Null
11/26
Brett Peregoy
If you know of a St. John’s member whose birthday we missed above, please let us know at the office!
NOVEMBER 2015 WORSHIP LEADER CALENDAR
DATE
SERVICE
8:00 a.m.
MINISTER
Jack Joiner
USHERS/
OFFERING
ACOLYTE
ASSISTANT
LECTOR
(10:30 A.M.
GREETERS
NURSERY
SERVICE
SERVICE ONLY)
Marion &
George Fleming
Carol Blubaugh
& family
11/01
Pat Heath
Austin Leister
8:00 a.m.
Tracey Sanford
WELCA
10:30 a.m.
Jeanne Joiner
WELCA
Ashley Leister
8:00 a.m.
Carl Rebert
Carl Rebert
10:30 a.m.
Doris Zepp
Amber
Blubaugh
8:00 a.m.
Paul LeDuc
Paul LeDuc
10:30 a.m.
Don Heath
Holly Grothe
8:00 a.m.
Julia Wolfe
Julia Wolfe
Mary West
11/29
10:30 a.m.
John Bucacink
Lori Bucacink
Dolly Long &
Gloria Kniss
Jackie &
Olivia Leister
Nancy & Tom
Tracey
11/15
11/22
Melanie
Martindale
Nancy Boone
11/08
Tate Gavin
Barbara &
Richard Smith
Teresa
Schultz
Phyllis & Jim
Menchey
Lily Gavin
Claire Null
Bonnie Null
Barbara &
Richard
Smith
Lois & Phil
Short
Pat Heath
Don Heath
Holly Grothe
WELCA
Michael
Schaefer
WELCA
Deb Schaefer
Bill &
Nancy
Squires
Dale Miller
Christine
Brehm
Pat Brehm
Carl Rebert
Sarah LeDuc
NOT
STAFFED
Gloria
Kniss
Paul LeDuc
Roxanne Sabo
Lois & Larry
Bankert
Spencer Goodson
COUNT TEAM
(AFTRER
SERVICES)
ONLY)
Jack Joiner
10:30 a.m.
(10:30) A.M.
Joan Phillips
Bonnie
Konsen
Genny
Resch
Jean Seitz
Ken Seitz
For the month of November, the Altar Guild is Dale Miller (8:00 a.m.) and Deb Schaefer and family (10:30 a.m.)
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
PRAY. MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S: Jacob Armacost, Gloria Barnes, Dave & Loretta
Basler, Bob Blauvelt, Frank Blauvelt, Amber Blubaugh, John & Betty Boone, Bob
Braman, Charles & Zadie Brehm, Pat Brehm, Bobbi Corun, Beverly Dutterer, Eileen
Gill, the family of Carl Harris, Donald & Pat Heath, Nancy and Harry Jones, Betty
Knisley, Paul LeDuc, family of Jean Linder, Edith Linthicum, the family of Karl
Reichlin, Nancy Reichlin, Muriel Sabo, Adelaide Sies, Richard Smith, Craig Spicer,
Emily Van Horn, Milton Zepp and Charles Zincon.
FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN’S: Family of Bob Ambrose, Carole Arrieto, family of John Beilfuss, Ronald Boone, the Boone
family, the Bordenski family, Congregations of the Delaware/Maryland Synod, family of Renee Callahan, Chad Carey
family, Jim Coolsen, Ashley and Andrew Davis, Sarah Egan, the family of Craig Feaser, Nancy Ferster, Jenn Freed and
family Peggy Forbes, Butch Gerringer, Seth Goldsmith, Matthew Gordon, Gary & Lee Gray, Chuck Gyory, Marilyn
Habicht, Mark Habicht, Natalie Halpin, Jeremiah Harlan, Ellwood Hawes, Sr., Governor Larry Hogan, Nancy
Hollingsworth , Paula Holmes, Eila Howe, Family of Audrey Johnson, Gerri and Don Kadonoff, Dennis Keirle, Marty &
Harriett Keirle, Catherine Keller, Mamie Koontz, the Jim Kroneberger Family, Dave & Rachel Lal, Family and Friends
of Tommy Lambert and Tom Lambert, Richard LeDuc, Jeannie Leister, Gerry Long, Don & Charlotte Ludwig, Paula
Martin, Marge Messersmith, Maria Malbrough, Sue Mencer, Katie Miller, Wyatt Miller, the Morrill family, Robyn
Moses-Harney, Jeanne Mueller, Erin Murphy & the Haitian Timoun Foundation, June Murphy, family & friends of
Patrick Murphy, Donald and May Nelson, Jackie Nelson, Mark Nelson, Albert Parrish, the Pyle family, Fred & Kathi
Polanco, Eric Redilius, family of Gina Resch, Joanne Rhoten, Beverly & Jack Rose, Sue Schildwachter, Connor
Schlude, Zella Sherman, Wilda Simpson, Elijah, Joshua, David, & Debbie Smith, Roger J. Stewart, Sharon Stoddard &
family, Bikiltu Wakgari Wakjira, and Paul Yeager.
This prayer list was updated on October 26 , 2015. Please help keep this list current and accurate. Contact the office at 410-8486402 or [email protected] with changes (changes include updates, corrections, deletions, new names.)
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THANK YOU NOTES
THANK YOU!
The Christian Outreach Committee would
like to thank St. John’s congregation for
your generous support to our recent Carroll
Food Sunday collection drive. Your
generosity was greatly appreciated.
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped
with the Adult Bible Class Rummage Sale. It
was the week where “if it could go wrong, it
did go wrong.” Even with all the RAIN, and
thanks to everyone helping out, it was a BIG
SUCCESS!
For all of those who:
Dear Levi Blubaugh,
The card you made us in Sunday School made
us very H-A-P-P-Y. It cheered us up
tremendously!
Love, Dave & Loretta Basler
Dear Church Family,
We truly appreciate the many kindnesses
your have shown us both since Easter. Your
prayers, calls, emails, visits, cards, canes,
walkers, soup, food, mowing, planting,
gardening, picking tomatoes, painting our
new ramps, flowers and the list of

Donated items – baked goods – THEIR
TIME!!!

Helped to set up tables, racks and unload
the shed on Sunday before the sale.
in and out of our car has been appreciated.

Priced and put out items for display
during the week.
have felt encouraged and surrounded by

Helped to clean, mop and dry out the floor
from the flood on Wednesday.

Helped to clean out the refrigerator and
freezer on Thursday – and figured out
which switch needed to be turned back on.

Helped to prepare food to sell.

Helped to wait on our Rummage Sale
customers.

Helped to serve the food.

Helped to clean up on Saturday after the
sale and set up for Sunday Church
services.
Without the support of the entire
congregation, this event could not be held.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Profit - $3,700.00
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THANK YOU!
kindnesses goes on and on. Helping us to get
You have shown us love in so many ways. We
your love.
Sincere Thanks, Dave & Loretta Basler
Thank you, St. John’s congregation, for your
generous support to our recent Carroll Food
Sunday collection drive. Your generosity was
greatly appreciated.
The Christian Outreach Committee
FINANCIAL NEWS
2015 Council Members
Paul LeDuc, President
JANUARY - JULY 2015
Total Income
100,632
Total Expense
113,271
Net Income (Deficit)
(12,639)
Improvement Fund Income
3,603
Keeping You Current
We would like to keep
everyone current on
our Spending Plan.
Every Sunday in the
bulletin, we publish
offering. The average
6,718
weekly current
offerings needed to
Benevolence Income
7,507
meet our 2015
Building Income
2,804
Spending Plan are
$3,580 per week and
the average weekly benevolence offering needs to be
$405.00.
Improvement Fund Expenses
Thank Offering Fund
Our Thank Offering Fund has had a great kick-off. On behalf
410-751-8925
[email protected]
Council Rep for Property Committee
Sylvia Moklak, Vice President
609-923-0212
[email protected]
Council Rep for Fellowship Committee
Muriel Sabo, Secretary
410-848-1138
[email protected]
Council Rep for Worship & Music Committee
Darry Gross, Treasurer
410-848-1797
[email protected]
Council Rep for Finance Committee
Steve Findeisen
410-848-6069
[email protected]
Council Rep for Christian Education
Dale Miller
443-605-9399
Council Rep for Cemetery Committee
Dennis Kniss
717-359-7681
[email protected]
Council Rep for Stewardship
Deb Schaefer
410-848-0342
[email protected]
Council Rep for Christian Outreach Committee
hope this fund can help our church mission go forward
without many of the financial problems and needs that
confront other congregations. Remember the creation of this
fund is being used in the future to help balance a yearly
budget or for other missions of the church that the Finance
Committee and Church Council approve. This will be an
ongoing fund that a member can contribute to at any time by
writing their request through church envelopes, E-giving or
any of the other options suggested.
Ways that you can contribute to the ongoing spirit of
Christ in our church! Donation of cash or by check;
Appreciated Securities; Real Estate; Bequests (Wills & Trusts);
Life Insurance; Qualified Retirement Plans.
Bill Squires
410-756-1850
[email protected]
Council Rep for Evangelism Committee
Pastor Kristin Dubsky
410-299-4853
2015 Committee Chairs
Cemetery ............................... Ken Seitz
Christian Education &
Youth..................................... Bonnie Konsen
Evangelism ............................ Loretta Basler
Fellowship ............................. Karen Siegman
Stewardship ........................... Carl Rebert
Property ................................. Michael Grothe
Worship & Music .................. Dennis Kniss
Christian Outreach ................ Linda Sterner
Finance .................................. Janet Gross
John Bucacink
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827 Leister’s Church Road, Westminster, MD 21157 ۰ 410-848-6402 ۰ www.stjohnswestminster.org
Pastor: The Rev. Kristin Dubsky ۰ [email protected]
Interim Office Manager: Frances DeBruyn ۰ [email protected]
Office Hours
Tuesday— Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Worship Schedule
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service
9:15 Sunday School (Ages 3-Adult)
10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service
Please contact the church office….
… if you move to a new address or your telephone number or email address changes.
… if you or a member of your family is admitted to the hospital so the pastor may schedule a hospital visit.
… when a member of your family leaves home for college.
… when your committee or group plans a meeting or an activity—the date needs to be cleared and the church
calendar noted.
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Westminster, MD 21157
827 Leister’s Church Rd.
Westminster, MD
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Organization
Non-Profit
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