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Worship, Meetings, and Events

December 8th, Sunday
Second Sunday of Advent 10 AM Worship Pastor Donna Wright Preaching and Leading Worship 11:15 AM Coffee Hour Coffee Hour December 8th, 2013: Sue K & Steve Brown

December 8th December 10th, Tuesday December 15th, Sunday

11:300 PM 12: 00 PM

Council Meeting

First Reading Psalm

Ruth Circle Holiday Luncheon 7: 30 PM Choir Rehearsal 11: 30 PM 3rd Sunday of Advent Worship Preparing For Next Week : Isaiah 35:110 : Psalm 146:510

The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8) Second Reading The Gospel : : James 5:710 Matthew 11:211

When you have experienced a recent loss, it is hard to imagine celebrating Christmas. You are not alone. If you would like to talk about it, contact me.

Did you know that Pastor Donna says NEED to talk to the Pastor???
This is how to contact Pastor Donna Office: 215 635 3465, 215 635 2838 Home: 215 277 5744

We are invited to pray

For Healing, Health and a Connection with St. John's, family and friends
for those not able to join us for Worship including: Dolly Brehouse, Ed Breuninger, Doris Berlinger, Betty Ferrara, Barbara Nurney, Frieda McErlain, Betty Opp, Patricia Quinn, Dave Uhlmann, and Eleanor Bybel (recovering).

For Holistic Healing for Judith Hershey (Joan Seaders cousin); Brian Quinn
(Patricias son), Pete Kershner (son of Sue Kershner), Evelyn Reutemans son -inlaw, Carol Wheeler, Amy McDevitt, and Jerry Ranieri (friends of Louis Ley), Jayne Carie (Janet Leechs sister).

For those who suffer from addictions and emotional illnesses . For Effectiveness in service for all the missions supported by St. Johns :
Global Missions: El Salvador, Tanzania (SEKOMU University training professionals to work with persons with special needs; Companion Congregation: Makarora Parish), and the ELCA Anti-Malaria Campaign. Local Missions: Childrens Programs at Tabor Lutheran Church; Zones of Peace; donations in kind for several food banks, shelters for the homeless, and Thrift stores.

For David Lembo, as he continues his goal to become an ordained pastor through
serving 2 internship congregations.

For St. John's as we go through the transition process toward calling a settled pastor;
for the pastors who will consider serving God and God's people in this place.

Financial Giving Summary for Sunday, December 1st , 2013 --Envelopes for Operating Funds

2, 048. 00 901. 88 370. 00 3, 319. 00

Income from Rentals Special Appeals Total Receipts

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This amount does not include earnings from St. Johns endowment or monies taken from the principal of the endowment to meet expenses.

Good Causes
New Generation Fund for 2013 - to date we have collected $1990 in donations to the New Generation Fund. Please continue to remember and support the needs of our 2013 recipients: the ELCA's anti-malaria campaign and the children's programs at Tabor Lutheran Church. The children from Tabor Lutheran are our guests each year during our Thrivent sponsored summer picnic. The total amount of money raised by the end of the year will be divided equally between our local and global recipients. Thank you for your continued support! Norajean

End of Year Challenge

Lets get to our goal of $3,000 for the New Generation Fund! I have made at least one monetary gift to the New Generation Fund this year, but I am willing to do more if you do! For the first 10 givers who contribute at least $50, I will contribute $10 each. For the next 20 givers who contribute at least $25, I will contribute $5 each. Make me contribute $200 to the New Generation Fund! To benefit the ELCA [anti-] Malaria Fund and the Tabor Lutheran Church Child Development Center. God bless, Pr. Donna Wright

New dates for Transition events:

Jan. 26 -- leadership event for whole congregation Feb. 23 -- follow up on leadership event March 23 -- community needs panel discussion [April -- follow up on community needs and congregational surveys] May 18 -- mission voting

Upcoming Events
December 8th December 10th, Tuesday
th

11:300 PM 12:00 PM 7: 30 PM 11: 30 PM

Council Meeting Ruth Circle, Holiday Luncheon Choir Rehearsal 3rd Sunday of Advent Worship

December 15 , Sunday

Please reserve these dates on your calendar!

Please take a Hymnal

Hymnals that St. John's no longer uses are available for you to take home. The ones in the Hagan Room are the ones dedicated to various individuals; feel free to take one or more that has a name of one of your family members. The ones in the lobby/narthex have no dedication and may be taken by anyone. May you use the hymnal for singing and for praying and for inspiration.

More Announcements
Ruth Circle of Women of the ELCA invites all women to our Holiday Luncheon and Program on Tuesday Dec 10, 2013 12 Noon in the Hagan Room Come enjoy the Holiday Spirit

BOOK CLUB MEETS: JANUARY 12TH

11: 30 ADULT FORUM

Altar Flowers for December 8th, 2013

In memory of the Birthday of Bernice J. Goodchild by daughters Louise, Ellen Goodchild and Robin Stab

LEADERSHIP FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 8th, 2013

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC : CHUCK GRIFFIN JR. CHANCEL CHOIR Sabine Costa

ACCOLYTE WORSHIP ASSISTANT AND LECTOR COMMUNION ASSISTANTS :

Bert Glenn : Bert Glenn Johnny Bruno Carole Bruno Catherine Nold Tim Terry, Chris Suloff Bob Baetke, Paul Costa

USHERS

SOUND SYSTEM

JOSH PINNEL

Order Poinsettias to Adorn the Sanctuary for Christmas

Pl ase consider ordering a poinsettia to honor or remember someone special in

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your life, while beautifying the Sanctuary for Advent season at the same time. $8 for small and $15 for double. I am including an amount of $_______ for ________ plants. To order, complete the information below and put it in the offering plate, or return the form to the church office: St. Johns Lutheran Church, 1224 Melrose Avenue, Melrose Park PA 19027
Name of Donor: ______________________________ __________________________________________

Donors Phone: _______________________________

In memory of_________________________________

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