ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Charlie Johns, Vicki McConnell and JoNan Shirk Youth Leaders
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
10:30 am
THE ALTAR FLOWERS
…are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my wife JoAnn.
By Richard Houseal
THE BULLETINS
…are given to the Glory of God and in Thanksgiving to the wonderful Junior and Senior choirs, and musicians who filled our church with glorious music last Sunday, thank you! By Rose Leas
NEXT SUNDAY
…we will welcome, again, to our pulpit, Pastor Bill Martin, a retired Lutheran minister, now living near Penryn and Manheim. Come and hear him preach again!
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION
…is extended to the Mohr-Demmy family, who experienced two deaths last week. Chris Demmy’s Grandmother Demmy and Janie Mohr’s great uncle, Dick Engle, both died. May Easter peace enfold all who grieve.
WASHINGTON CATECHETICAL TRIP PREP MEETING
After the church service, next Sunday, the 17 people who committed themselves to participate in the April 4-6 pre-confirmation trip to Washington are asked to assemble in the parlor for a brief orientation meeting.
Today 9:15 am Sunday School and Catechetics
10:30 am Contemporary Communion Service
11:45 am Washington Catechetical trip meeting
in the parlor
Tuesday 7:30 pm Bible Study on Acts in the Parlor
Wednesday 10:00 am Bible Study at Longwood
6:45 pm Junior Choir Practice
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Friday 9:00 am Pre-Confirmation field trip to
Washington, DC leaves
11:30 am Trip arrives in Washington at host
church
7:00 pm Knitting and Crocheting in the parlor
Saturday 7:00 am Church/Historical Society benefit
breakfast in the social hall
10:00 am Breakfast concludes
Next Sunday 9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Service of Holy Communion with guest
Pastor Bill Martin from Manheim
(the one you really like!)
6:00 pm Likely arrival time of returning
catechetical group from DC
CONGRATS, AMANDA!
Our Seminarian, Amanda McConnell, the daughter of George and Vicki, recently became engaged to her boyfriend Chris, and also received word that her internship (“vicarage”) year will be spent at Luther Valley Lutheran Church in Beloit, Wisconsin. Blessings to Amanda as she moves toward her future.
BIBLE
STUDY
…will be meeting Tuesday, April 1st, at 7:30 pm in the parlor, please read chapters 27 and 28 to finish the Book of Acts....we will be starting the Book of James April 8th. Come each Tuesday to be enlightened and inspired.
Lector – Karen Sweitzer
Head Usher – Dick Shirk
Altar Care – The Vogels
Altar Flowers – Richard Houseal
Bulletins – Rose Leas
Greeter – Ruth Sweitzer
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Denny Weller,
and Jan Shelly
FINAL
SOAP PROJECT REPORT
The total bars of soap donated by the congregation during this year’s Lenten drive was 1,043. That exceeded our goal of 1,000! Thanks for your support! On Monday, April 28th, at 10 am, Pastor will drive the van, loaded with the soap and some WELCA quilts down to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, MD. If you’d like to join him and several ladies from church, for a nice luncheon outing please do so!...we will continue to receive donations of soap up until April 27th.
ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING ST. JOHN’S AS A MEMBER
…should let Pastor know of your desire. A class on Lutheran Christianity, which is a requirement for those who do not come from Lutheran backgrounds, will be offered in April and May, if the need exists. Persons transferring to St. John’s from other Lutheran congregations and those confirmed and raised in such churches need not attend the class, but are welcome to do so.
AN URGENT NEED
…exists for people to serve as Head Ushers. Please sign up TODAY. Head ushers enlist 3 or 4 others to usher at each of the Sundays in the month. Charlie Johns is the resource person/supervisor of the program. Questions may be addressed to him.
…to Vicki and Dan McConnell and Sheri Hafer, for cleaning out and reorganizing the Sunday School closet.
…to everyone who contributed their time, talent, and treasure to our busy Holy Week schedule.
…to Judith Faunce, for the loan of her van for our Washington Trip! Judith is the owner of the Maytown Bed and Breakfast and she often worships with us and attends our other events.
Lector – Joyce Boyer
Acolyte – Kristen Sipling and Gabrielle Thomas
Crucifer – Ben Ross
Head Usher – Derek Boccagno
Altar Care –
Flowers – Louise Baker
Bulletins – Ginny and Frank Zimmerman
Greeter – Rose and Alice Leas
Offering Counters – Cliff Hafer, Carol Bachert & Jamie Sine
ANYONE INTERESTED
…in helping Maytown celebrate our 250th Birthday in 2010 is urged to speak with Pastor as soon as possible. There is a special need for people to join a finance/development committee so that the event can be funded, but other committees needing staff are program, historical, decorations, souvenirs, arrangements, hospitality/invitations, food, and publicity. On May 1st, a decision will be made to go ahead with the celebration or not, based upon volunteer support. Fifty people have signed up so far, but only five have agreed to serve on the finance committee, and that must increase if we are to have the event.
KNITTING
AND CROCHETING
…we will be meeting this Friday, in the parlor at 7:00 pm. Please join us, we knit, crochet, talk and talk some more and enjoy each other’s company and of course make all sorts of items for good causes. These are projects you can work on while watching TV or riding in the car or waiting for an appointment. If you’re new to knitting or crocheting or a little rusty…we’ll help you get started…see ya Friday!!
ALL YOUTH AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN DAY APRIL 12, 2008
Today, March 30th DEADLINE - for sign up for Lutheran Youth Day at Susquehanna University on April 12th. Check youth room for more information or call Charlie at 330-8895. Sign up sheets are on all three bulletin boards.
Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Juice and Coffee
Saturday, April 5th 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Tickets are $4.50
Tickets may be purchased before the breakfast from either Sue Nell or Diane Leonard. The proceeds will be divided equally between both the Historical Society and St. John’s. Anyone wishing to contribute baked goods are welcome to do so. A sign-up sheet is in the tower…where most other sign-up sheets can be found.
Sponsored by the Maytown Historical Society
& St. John’s Lutheran Church
A NICE WAY OF HELPING OUR CHURCH
…face the cost of repairing our historic belfry came from a lay member of St. John’s. They suggested that everyone who will receive a payment from the Government to “jump start” the economy be encouraged to give a portion of those un-planned-for-funds to the church’s Building Fund. Think about it, please.
CAPE COD CONGREGATIONAL TRIP
We
need 57 to fill the bus. So far, 39 people have signed-up for our September
18-21 bus trip to Cape Cod.
The deadline for signing-up is May 11, 2008. When you sign-up, a $75 deposit
should be given to either Jan Shelly, Connie Longenecker or Pastor. The balance
of $314 is due August 3, 2008. See details on the tower sheet or talk to a
Fellowship Committee member.
HOLY WEEK STATS
Attendance at Maundy Thursday 6:00 am 9
People who ate breakfast afterwards 2
Attendance at Maundy Thursday 7:30 pm 66
(46 of us, 20 of Zion)
Attendance at Good Friday 58
Attendance at Easter Sunday School 18
Attendance at Easter Service 148
Offering for all the weeks’ services $4,811
Number of children at the Easter Egg Hunt 20
LOOKING AHEAD - IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, April 7 1:30 pm Social Ministry’s Bingo party at Cherry Street Home in Columbia
Sunday, April 13 newsletter distribution
Monday, April 28 10:00 am New Windsor luncheon trip to LWR warehouse and “Maggie’s”
Sunday, May 4 9:15 am Last Catechetical class
Saturday, May 10 10:00 am Rehearsal for Confirmation…followed by Pizza Hut luncheon
Sunday, May 11 10:30 am Pentecost/Mother’s Day with Confirmation and post-service reception.
(Saturday April 5th to Wednesday April 9th - Diane will be on vacation)