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It is definitely wintertime. There is

no denying it. When you go

outside, it is extremely cold, and

most days we see a snowflake or

two. During this time of year, I

have a chill until around the

middle of April. Yet there are some things that come

into our lives that at least warm our hearts during this

time of year.

The other day I had the privilege of being able to go to

the youth outing at Wildwood Highlands for snow

tubing. We had 16 kids come to participate. The great

thing about it was that many of the kids that came

were friends of some of the youth of our congregation.

It warmed my heart to see how these kids not only

wanted to be at a church sponsored event, but that

they wanted to share this experience with others.

At the start of the New Year we had a new program

begin for our Senior High youth. It is called N.O.W.,

and it stands for No Ordinary Worship. The group

meets on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. and gives our

youth time to talk about their lives, have some fun, do

some homework, and think about their faith. It warms

my heart to know that we have many adults, for all

our different ages of youth, who are willing to take the

time to make church a welcoming place for our kids.

At the end of January we had a unique event for our

congregation where we were able to learn about how

another culture celebrates the New Year. One family in

our congregation has celebrated the Chinese New Year

in the past and offered to teach our youth and

members about their tradition. It warms my heart that

we have a church where we can celebrate the

wonderful diversity that we bring to the Body of Christ.

I could go on and on about all the things that warm

my heart during this time of year and throughout the

year when it comes to being the church together with

all of you. I thank you for your continued faithfulness

and all the ways that you enrich the ministry of St.

John’s!

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2011

“ ON EAGLES WINGS”

Points of Interest Inside:

Memorial

Garden News

Dip Sale

Attention:

Married

Couples

Candy Sale

WE NEED

NURSERY

Volunteers!!!

Get wired!

N.H.C.O.

Annual Citrus

Sale

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GRAPHIC DESIGNED BY SCOTT BRYTE

ST. JOHN’S STAFF MEMBERS: William B. Diehm & Kari B. Smail, Pastors

Donald D. Anderson,

D. D., Assoc. in Pastoral Care

Ron Baling, Dir. of Contemporary Music

Ryan Murphy, Organist /Choir Director

Mike Conti, Saturday Accompanist

Debbie Sandherr, Office Manager

Mary Lynne Martin,

Office Assistant & AR Clerk

Amy Beacha & Barb Eback, Office Volunteers

Pat Hartman, Dir. of St. John’s Preschool

Gene Kesner, Sexton

To Be Filled, Asst. Sexton

Dawn Andersson, Dir. of Volunteer Ministry

Linda Meyerdierks, Youth Ministry Coordinator

Christina Huffmyer, AP Clerk

Laura Coombs, CFO

STAFF COVENANT: We will partner to enhance each

other’s ministries, honor each person’s gifts, care for one another and

communicate God’s word and love.

THE GOLDEN

FRIENDS

Gather once

monthly for a meal

in our Fellowship

hall. We will meet

again in March,

please join us!

If you need a ride, call

Bob Robertson at

412-364-3151, We

hope to see you there!

RECYCLE

TO HELP

THE

BUILDING

FUND The senior high youth group is

continuing to collect cell phones,

along with Inkjet and laser

cartridges. So far we have earned

over $800. This project will

continue as long as members of the

church bring in items. Any

recyclable items can be brought to

the youth room or church office.

Thank you for all of your support.

Greetings from St. John's Literacy Mission to the World

Dr. Bill & Linda Kofmehl, Chris & Jennie Ebner, 412-364-3777 and a host of volunteers! www.christianliteracy.com

anwww.literacyempowers.com

A review of thirty-five years of service: Christian Literacy Associates and its model

program, Allegheny Co. Literacy Council, Inc. were founded in 1975 to test The Chris-

tian Literacy Series, a unique Bible-content basic reading program. Since then, more

that 5800 volunteer tutors have been trained locally to work with children and adults

who cannot read God’s Holy Word. Tutors have been trained to work in more than 60

areas around the US, through training for groups like the Salvation Army, Joni and

Friends International Disabilities Ministry, and the ELCA Headquarters in Chicago.

Basic reading primers were developed by CLA consultants in twenty different lan-

guages in third world countries for mission groups, national churches, and organiza-

tions like World Vision. Twenty-five thousand tutors were trained in Haiti to use the

Creole Primer and ten thousand students were taught to read (mostly women) in one

year in Malawi, Africa with the Chichewa Primer.

Today, in 2011, much of our effort is directed at ―Illiteracy Prevention‖ – training

volunteers and parents to help ―at-risk‖ elementary students improve their reading

skills so that they will not become the ―Illiterate adults of tomorrow‖. This is

accomplished by helping churches hold ―Summer Reading Camps‖ and after school

tutoring programs, and training parents and family members to work one-on-one

with their students. A new concept is being tested through the Oakland

Academy of Reading, where the professional services of a reading specialist are made

available at an affordable rate to inner-city families, with testing & training of parents.

Please keep this ministry in mind if any of your young children or grandchildren are

having trouble with basic reading skills (zero to 6th grade level). Call Dr. Bill at

412-364-377. Free training for parents is always available at our office.

The RECYCLING FOR READING PROGRAM continues to aid Christian

Literacy. Our thanks to those of you who are providing those ink jet cartridges, toner

cartridges, and used cell phones (drop them off at the church office, please). Is your child having problems with basic reading skills? Christian Literacy staff members will be

happy to discuss the situation with you. Call 412-364-3777 As always, training of tutors is free.

BIBLE

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101 Have you

always

wanted to

study the Bible but did not know

where to start? Were

you intimidated by it and

wondered what relevance it had to

your life? Come join us for a

hands-on study of John. Senior

High students are especially

encouraged to come. All are

welcome. Contact person:

Mary Pat Jackson at

412-367-1969 for questions.

THE NORTHERN ALLEGHENY LIONS CLUB will be having a Valentine Party at Wildwood Golf

Club on the 9th of February, 2011. Dinner selections

are: Filet Mignon, Stuffed Chicken Breast and

Salmon. Entertainment will be provided by the

―Golden Strolling Strings‖. Cost per person will be

$32. A cash bar will be available at 6 p.m. Dinner

will be served at 7 p.m. RESERVATIONS

ARE A MUST! If you are interested in attending,

please call Charlie Guca at 412-367-1990.

The DEADLINE IS FEBURARY 6, 2011.

Financially

Speaking thru

FEB. 2011

Income:

December Actual $ 62,057.58

December Budget $ 48,223.42

Short $ 13,834.16

YTD Actual $ 539,083.16

YTD Budget $ 506,681.00

Gain $ 32,402.16

We would like to thank the

congregation for their support in

keeping their pledges current.

RECYCLE TO

HELP CHILDREN

READ! The Christian Literacy

Associates office at St. John’s is

collecting used cell phones,

Laser Jet Cartridges and Inkjet

Cartridges. These will be recycled and

a donation will be obtained for our

Christian Literacy Ministry. Please

indicate the fund you want the items

donated to. Call Dr. Bill at

412-364-3777 if you

have any questions.

North Hills Community Outreach FEBRUARY 2011 NHCO is now on Facebook. Become a fan today!

NHCO’s ANNUAL CITRUS SALE

North Hills Community Outreach is holding its annual Citrus Sale fundraiser to benefit

local families in need. Select from temple oranges, ruby red grapefruit, and sampler

boxes that include navel oranges and pears. Prices range from $20-28. Order online at

www.nhco.org/fruit.cfm or call 412-487-6316, option 2, x 3210 to request an order

form. The deadline is February 10. Orders can be picked up and paid for March 5-6

from 1-4 PM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road in Hampton. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AT NHCO

North Hills Community Outreach will hold a one-hour orientation session for

prospective volunteers on February 10, 10 AM, at NHCO Millvale, 416 Lincoln

Avenue. Contact Jennifer Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2, x3210 for to sign up.

NHCO SUPPORT GROUPS AND LEGAL HELP February 3, 7 PM, at King’s Restaurant in Wexford – Young Widows/

Widowers. Call Harriet at 412-487-6316, option 2, for more information.

February 9, 7-9 PM, NHCO North Boroughs, 100 S. Jackson Avenue,

Bellevue – Ask the Attorney free legal consultations on noncriminal matters for

income-eligible individuals. Appointments are required. Call Harriet Gibbs at

412-487-6316, option 2.

CONTACT: Wendy Gordon, Director of Communications, North Hills Community

Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101—412-487-6316, option 1, ext. 3112—www.nhco.org Please consider sharing your experience as a supporter,

volunteer or service recipient by posting a review about N.H.C.O. on the Great Nonprofits website. Cumberland Kids

Is an afterschool program for 2nd—6th graders at

3:45-5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF

HIGHLAND, 311 CUMBERLAND ROAD;

McCANDLESS 15237. This program is open

to all 2nd through 6th graders. The program will

consist of recreation and activities in our new

gym and fellowship hall, help with homework, plus a meal. The suggested

donation per student is $1 per week. Register your child now! If you

would like to drive your child to the program, students may be dropped off at

St. John’s by car. Students may also walk to St. John’s from McKnight with

two volunteers from the church. In order for you to pick up your child at

school or have your child walk from school,

a note will need to be sent to your child’s homeroom teacher giving

permission for this to occur. If you have any questions,

call St. John’s at 412-364-1606.

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO COME!

ST. VALENTINES DAY CANDY SALE Thank you for supporting our youth as

we fundraise for our trip the National Youth Gathering for the ELCA and we thank

all of you that have recognized the importance of fellowship with other Lutheran

youth. When placing your candy orders, please put the order form and your cash/

check into a marked envelope, and put it into the offering plate. All orders are due

by February 9th and can be picked up on February 13th in the narthex of the church.

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Please mark the quantity next to each item that you would like.

White chocolates come in assorted white, pink, and red colors.

Name:_____________________________

Phone:_____________________________

(Make checks payable to St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland)

_____ White chocolate covered popcorn - 1 bag

_____ Milk chocolate covered popcorn - 1 bag

_____ White chocolate hearts -½ lb.

_____ Milk chocolate hearts - ½ lb.

_____ Assorted white and milk chocolate hearts - ½ lb.

_____ White chocolate long stem rose lollipops - ½ dz.

_____ Milk chocolate long stem rose lollipops - ½ dz.

_____ Assorted white and milk chocolate long stem rose lollipops - ½ dz.

_____ Peanut butter melt away squares - ½ lb.

_____ White chocolate covered Oreos - 1 dz.

_____ Milk chocolate covered Oreos - 1 dz.

Total number of orders_______ x $5.50 each = $______

For your convenience, we have placed our "Opening New Doors" special offering envelope

in the church pews. They replace the Step Forward in Faith envelopes for the purpose of

contributing to our 2009 Capital Campaign. You will see that these envelopes are marked

specifically for mortgage contributions. Our mortgage on the new addition is $11,000 per month. If you have not made a pledge, and

would like to contribute, every gift matters! Thank you for your ongoing stewardship & generosity.

OPENING NEW DOORS

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN

MEMORIAL GARDEN The work on the Memorial Garden in the Cemetery is

nearing completion. With the addition of landscaping by

Ron Seidel, the Garden is taking shape. By the time this

Newsletter goes to press, we will have received the Cross and

Cenotaph base, which are the last of the granite pieces to be

received. The benches and Cenotaph plaque are on hand. These items will be

installed when the weather permits. We have orders for 21 more memorial

bricks for the walk and more can be ordered now. We will execute the order

when the weather gets better so we can add these bricks. Donors are still needed

for some of the Pastors’ bricks already in place. The only items remaining to be

purchased are the brass inserts with the internment niches for the Cremorial II.

To be able to do this, we need to complete the pre-death sale of the individual

niches. We have seen much interest in cremation, and now is the time to

consider burial or cremation and make the necessary plans for whichever your

family chooses. We now offer three alternatives for internment: burial in a plot

in the Cemetery, cremation with the ashes placed in an individual niche in the

Cremorial II, or cremation and the ashes scattered in a common vault known as

an Ossuary. Those remains placed in the Ossuary will have their names

engraved on the Cenotaph Plaque. Additional stewardship opportunities exist

for donations for all or part of the cost of the Cross, Cenotaph plaque, and two

of the benches. The cost of the cross is $3000, the Cenotaph Plaque and base is

$5000, and each bench is $500. If desired, there is the option of a memorial

plaque to recognize the donor and/or memorialize a loved one. Contact a

member of the Cemetery Committee regarding any matter relating to the

garden. The members are: Sam Baling, Chairperson, Walt Treser, Nancy

Swanhart, Mary Lynne Martin, Jim Maxwell and Ellen Fowkes.

ATTENTION

MARRIED COUPLES:

Make 2011 the year you resolve to

make your marriage a more romantic,

intimate, joy-filled relationship! For 35

years Lutheran Marriage Encounter has

been enriching and revitalizing mar-

riages by presenting Weekends where

couples learn tools to make this hap-

pen. Weekends run from Friday night at 8 p.m. to Sunday at 5 p.m. and are

designed to enrich ALL marriages. There is a $45 per couple registration

fee, plus toward the end of the weekend you will be given an opportunity

to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you wish toward

continuation of the program. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and

all supplies are covered. The four 2011 Pennsylvania Lutheran Marriage

Encounter Weekends are: March 25-27--Toftrees Resort and Conference

Center, State College PA (peaceful resort nestled within 1500 wooded acres),

Apr. 29–May 1--The Mountain Laurel Resort, White Haven, PA (in the beautiful

Pocono Mountains just off Interstate 80 -- 2 hrs. north of Philadelphia),

September 16-18--Olmsted Mansion and Retreat Center, Ludlow, PA (a 1917

Manor with beautiful modern retreat center in the Allegheny National Forest -- 20

miles southeast of Warren, PA), and November 4-6--Radisson Hotel Sharon,

West Middlesex, PA (lovely hotel featuring king beds and in-room hot tubs--

1 hour north of Pittsburgh). Registrations are limited, so sign up today to ensure

that you can attend the weekend of your choice. Simply go to the website:

www.GodLovesMarriage.org and register using your credit card, or for questions,

or if you would like a brochure with registration form mailed to you, contact

Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber,

at 724-325-3166 or email: fjschamber@comcast.net.

The Priscilla Guild is hoping to expand our member

base. We are a group of women who assist the ministers by setting up for and cleaning up after our worship services.

We also are responsible for decorating the church during holidays. We meet once a month to touch base on what is

happening with respect to the worship schedule. Meetings are not mandatory for members.

The time commitment is fairly minimal as we work in teams to spread out the work. Obviously we spend a bit more time doing

things around the holidays than we do during the summer months. Our members help as much as they feel they can. We often have lunch together & enjoy each other's company.

If you have any questions or are interested in joining our group, please contact Ruth Mansfield (412-364-3855)

or Pastors Diehm or Smail (412-364-1606).

WE ARE ALWAYS UPDATING EMAIL

ADDRESSES! Do We have yours??? If not, please send it to

sjlutheran@verizon.net

Food Item-of

-the-Month The N.H.C.O.

Fishes Food Pantry

& North Boroughs

Food Pantry need our food

donations.

February’s item of the month

is Meal-In-A-Box.

Toilet Paper, Toothpaste,

Shampoo & Bar Soap are

always needed & appreciated.

Containers are in the coat room

in the Narthex.

St. John’s Stamper's will meet on

Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m.

until noon. Come and make a

special greeting for a special someone! As usual we will have pre-prepared projects

and lots of supplies to let your creativity blossom. If it’s February can spring be far

behind? There is a $5 fee for supplies. Join us for fun and fellowship.

Questions? Betsy Fackler 724 935-1321 or

pdfeaf@zoominternet.net

Candle & Flower Openings for FEBRUARY Please call the church office if you would like to have one of

these weeks. Remember: there are two openings for the

flowers each week @$15 per vase AND, there are three

openings for the candle each week @$2.50 each.

Candle Flower

Feb. 6—3 openings Feb. 6—2 openings

Feb. 13—3openings Feb. 13—1 opening

Feb. 20—3 openings Feb. 20—0 openings

Feb. 27—3 openings Feb. 27—2 openings

RECYCLE WITH ABITIBI: We have raised approximately $1,062 towards the building

fund and saved over 87 cubic yards in our local landfills! In June alone we recycled over 6,000 lbs. Keep up the good work!! You never know

what new life your recycled paper will experience. Used newspapers can be turned

into recycled newsprint, paperboard and other recycled products. Just bring your newspapers to the

green and yellow Abitibi Retriever®

WE ACCEPT ALL: Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, Mail, Envelopes, Folders, Fax & Copy Paper and Colored Paper.

NO ITEMS FROM THE BATHROOM or KITCHEN i.e., cereal

boxes, cardboard, milk cartons, soda cartons or food cartons.

NO CARDBOARD, PHONE BOOKS AND NO TRASH PLEASE!!

TRASH CAN CONTAMINATE THE WHOLE BIN! PLEASE

REMOVE ANY PLASTIC BAGS THAT YOU MAY BRING THE

PAPER IN; ANY TYPE OF PLASTIC BAG WILL RUIN THE

LOAD!! Thank you!

OUR ABITIBI PAPER RECYCLING DUMPSTER IS NOW

LOCATED IN THE BACK PARKING LOT OF THE CHURCH!

Thanks to all who donate!!

ATTENTION

COLLEGE

STUDENTS!!

We need your

contact information while you

are away at college. Please send

addresses, email addresses,

phone numbers, etc. to:

St. John’s Lutheran Church,

311 Cumberland Road,

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

OR

email to

sjlutheran@verizon.net

ANNUAL CITRUS SALE North Hills Community Outreach

is holding its annual Citrus sale

to benefit families in need and

St. Johns is participating. The

fruit arrives fresh and ready to eat.

Every piece is hand checked

by volunteers'. Order forms are

available from Shirley McIlvried

or at the church office.

The last day to order is Feb. 7. The fruit is scheduled to arrive

March 5th. and 6th.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

OF HIGHLAND

We are raising money to pay for a Memorial Walk in the Church’s Cemetery. The walk will be in the new Memorial Garden being built in the Cemetery to provide a place for disposition of cremated remains, and to honor the lives of our friends, families and the past and present Pastors of St. John’s. The bricks are priced at $50.00 for a 4x8 inch brick, and $100.00 for an 8x8 inch brick. This includes all engraving and painting of the lettering. Engraving will be done in capital letters unless otherwise specified. - - - - - - - - - - - Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows:

ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA or DASH) ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

4 x 8 Brick

8 x 8 Brick

EXAMPLE

Please return this form and your check payable to:

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Name: Phone:

Address:

City, State & Zip:

Email address: Amount Paid:

Donor Certificate $5.00 Donor Brick $25 Envelope #

If you have any questions, please call the Church Office or Jim Maxwell (412) 952-3891.

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The preschoolers are getting ready for Valentine’s Day. They are making or

choosing valentines for each classmate. They love to print their names on the cards

and stick hearts on the envelopes to decorate them. The party moms are planning fun

parties for the students.

The children are also wondering if Punxsutawny Phil will see his shadow.

Abraham Lincoln’s and George Washington’s birthdays will be celebrated and the

children will learn more about these famous American’s.

The 2 ½ year olds have started school without their moms and will learn more about

school; story book friends and school friends.

The 3 year olds are talking about weather, numbers and the letters of the alphabet.

The 4 year olds will be studying the letter P by having a pajama party at school.

The Pre-Kindergarten children are working on word families, beginning sounds and

learning to print smaller and on a line.

All the children had speech and hearing evaluations from Jill Eckert of Laughlin

Children’s Center and will have their eyesight checked by trained moms.

Our school Open House is Sunday, February 13, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. All are

welcome! Encourage friend and family to come and see us. Happy Valentines’ Day!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: PANDA MANIA (WHERE GOD IS WILD ABOUT YOU) IS

COMING JULY 11TH! SO MARK YOUR CALENDER!

National Youth Gathering/Work Camp DIP SALE

FUNDRAISER The Youth will be having a Dip Sale on

Super Bowl Sunday, February 6th. The money raised will

be used for the Youth going to the National Youth Gather-

ing in 2012 and Work Camp in July, 2011. Orders are

due by Thursday, February 3rd. Make checks payable to

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland. Any questions please call Linda

Meyerdierks 724-772-0024 or email @ lmmeyers@zoominternet.net.

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DIPS - 12oz serving - $5.00 each, please choose from the below:

Name

Mexican Fiesta Dip _____ Spinach Dip ______

Onion Cheese Dip _____ Black Bean Dip ______

Pumpkin Pie Dip _____ Toffee Dip ______

OPENING NEW DOORS

Utilization of Funds – Priority

1. Monthly Mortgage

Payment-$10,600.00

2. Monthly Utilities – Maintenance

& Insurance, $3,400.00

3. Replenish Debt Service Fund

Reserve to $65,000

4. Accelerate Payment of Mortgage

OPENING NEW DOORS

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN

OPPORTUNITIES FOR

SERVICE HERE AT ST. JOHNS WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for the

nursery on Sunday mornings. If

anyone is interested, please call the

church office at 412-364-1606 and

let Debbie or Mary Lynne know.

WE ARE IN NEED of some additional

communion deacon/lectors for our Saturday

evening service. If you are willing to read the first

and second lesson, read the prayers of the church,

and help distribute communion, and can make it to

a 5:30 p.m. Saturday night service, please call the

church office 412-364-1606. We also need some

additional ushers for Saturday night services.

Thank you for considering this call to ministry!

WANTED: Projectionists for Sunday Services.

No Experience needed. Contact Jeff Bost

412-379-7631. Thank you!

“QUOTE” of the Month

“People are funny; they want the front of the bus,

the middle of the road & the back of the church.”

Senior High (9th-12th grade) Youth News AS A REMINDER,

WE HAVE MANY GROUPS USING THE CHURCH,

PLEASE, KEEP IN MIND THE

SECURITY OF THE BUILDING.

ALWAYS LOCK THE DOORS, WHETHER OR

NOT YOU THINK SOMEONE IS IN THE BUILDING!

THANK YOU!

No Ordinary Worship (N.O.W.) - ATTENTION:

N.O.W. HAS CHANGED TO THURSDAY NIGHTS!!

NO ORDINARY WORSHIP (N.O.W.) - N.O.W. will

offer Senior High Youth, 9th-12th graders, the

opportunity to come and talk about their faith,

life, and what it all means to them. There will

also be opportunities to play games, use the

Arena, complete homework or just hang out.

Come join us, and feel free to bring your friends.

N.O.W. will be held every Thursday evening in the

Youth Room from 7-9 p.m. starting January 5th,

2011. THURSDAY nights will never be the same

again!!!!! If you have any questions or concerns,

please feel free to contact Vince Piekarski at

412-225-0287 or vpie8282@gmail.com

Holy K.O.W.S. (6th-8th grade) Youth News

GOD SQUAD event for February to be announced.

PLEASE WATCH BULLETIN

AND SUNDAY SCHOOL FLIERS FOR DETAILS!

God Squad (1st-5th grade) Youth

ATTENTION: HOLY K.O.W.S. & SENIOR HIGH 30 HOUR FAMINE

...is Friday, February 25th thru February 26th. Fasting starts after you have eaten your lunch on Friday, February 25th and will continue till 6pm. On

February 27th. We will meet at the church on Friday, 6pm. for a lock-in. Please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Watch bulletin and

fliers for more details. Any questions or concerns please email Linda Meyerdierks at lmmeyers@zoominternet.net.

Stewardship Stew

We think of the Autumn months of the year as the stewardship season of the church…a time when the Church Council and Finance Committee work to plan the mission and ministry for the coming year and we, the St. John’s family, affirm our giving intentions to support that mission. Throughout 2010 you saw an item called “Stewardship Sense” in our Sunday bulletin. It served as a reminder that God wants us to be good stewards of our time, our talent and our treasure. We can carry out more ministry together than we ever could as individuals. As we share our gifts, we are part of a mission and ministry that touches lives locally and around the world. Both children and adults are nurtured here and as we grow in faith, we come to understand that all we have comes from God. In thanksgiving for God’s gifts to us, we need to “pay it forward”. One very creative and t houghtful way we can do that is to remember St. John’s in our Will. We are surrounded with evidence of the good stewardship of those who have gone before us. It’s now our privilege to be a good example for those who follow us. Love and support St. John’s with all your heart and fill it with family, friends and neighbors. God’s work – our hands, what a wonderful partnership.

Thanks be to God…always!

Stephen Ministers Are Ready to Care

Our Stephen ministers are: People who will “be there” when someone has a need; Caring

Christian friends who listen, care, pray, support and encourage; Lay persons who have been carefully selected and who have received

special training in providing emotional and spiritual care; Children of God who walk beside a person who is hurting.

St. John’s has a number of trained Stephen ministers available to provided one-to-one confidential care to people who are experiencing any of life’s difficulties. Our Stephen ministers are: Dawn Andersson, Dianne Barbin, Carol Celin, Nancy Danklefsen, Betsy Fackler, Kristin Falkner, Lee Fischer, Shirley McIlvried, Jan McQuaid, Dave Richards,

Joyce Speckhals, and Jan Treser. Please talk to Pastor Diehm or Pastor Smail if you would like to know more about receiving care from a

Stephen minister. Also, every Sunday morning, from 9:15 to 10:15, one of our Stephen ministers will be available in the church balcony to listen, pray, and

lend support for the coming week. If you are hurting, worried, stressed, or just in need of a special prayer you are welcome to take advantage

of this one-to-one confidential ministry.

St. John’s “Wired” What’s new at www.stjohnslutheranchurch.com

Welcome to a new part of our monthly newsletter, ―St. John’s

Wired‖! Here, we’ll highlight a new way in which you can

connect with St. John’s online. For those of you who may not

have heard, we have just launched our brand new website. Our

website now makes it even easier to get current, up-to-date info

about what’s happening in our church.

Just go to www.stjohnslutheranchurch.com and click on the

welcome banner to learn more about what’s new and take the

guided tour. Our website is still a work in progress and we will

continue to improve it. If you notice any bugs or just have a

suggestion, please feel free to e-mail Nick Ross at

rossn@stjohnslutheranchurch.com.

FEBRUARY Assisting Schedule FEBRUARY Assisting Schedule

“FRIDGE FACTS” (This page made especially for placing on your refrigerator.)

CHILDRENS

CHURCH 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 6 —-

Feb. 13 Kaitlyn Fukas

Feb. 20 —-

Feb. 27 Linda Meyerdierks

NURSERY 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 6 Dawn Andersson

Feb. 13 Gina Milcoff

Feb. 20 Nick & Laura

Lankes

Feb. 27 Dawn Andersson,

Jean Martz

ACOLYTES 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 Zach Gibson Kaitlyn Fukas 2/5 Johnny Martin

Feb. 13 Tucker Fowkes Tori Hershberger 2/12 Mikey Emory

Feb. 20 Aaron Highton Sydney Rayer 2/19 Katie Jones

Feb. 27 Russell Ruffolo Nicolas Tusa 2/26 Mike Trauman

LECTORS 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 6 Drew Leister Carol Sperandeo

Feb. 13 Charlie Guca Laurie Volpe

Feb. 20 Curt Soergel Vince Piekarski

Feb. 27 Heidi Miller Doug Hull

GREETERS 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 6 Brian & Heidi Miller John & Andrea Miller

Feb. 13 Gail & Frank Bankowski Cathy Coudriet, Dottie Winner

Feb. 20 Dan & Rosina Maljak Matt Curran, Jim Cislon

Feb. 27 Doris Hodgkiss,

Mary Ethel Hague

Mary Ann Eppinger, Doug Hull

Alternates: Bill & Betty Jones Tim & Heather Semke

ASST. MIN. 8 a.m.

Feb. 6 Betsy Fackler

Feb. 13 Sue Diehm

Feb. 20 Drew Leister

Feb. 27 Barb Eback

USHERS 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 Bill Danklefsen,

Heather McElroy,

Bill & Betty Jones,

Mario DeIuliis

Jennifer Singelton,

Cathy Coudriet

2/5

Mary Lynne

Martin

Feb. 13 Brian & Bob Miller,

Gene Modic,

Jerry Cronenweth

Stephen & William

Tjader

2/12

Mary Jean

Voigt

Feb. 20 Tom & Bob Beilstein,

Curt Soergel,

Bill Crawford,

Harold Brandt

Mary & Wayne Haas 2/19

Curt Soergel

Feb. 27 Kent & Jim Bruggeman,

Sam Falck, Tom Nardina,

Jeremy Fowkes

Mac & Paula McIlvried 2/26

Bill Crawford

DEACONS 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 Dan Maljak,

Linda Falck

Chris Lindberg,

Pat Hartman

2/5

Elaine Teare

Feb. 13 Charlie Guca,

Tom Beilstein

Cathy Coudriet,

Mac McIlvried

2/12

Marcie Emory

Feb. 20 Matt Reiff,

Curt Soergel

John Miller,

Cheri Heeter

2/19

Laurie Volpe

Feb. 27 Howard McIlvried,

Eric Kofmehl

Mary Pat Jackson,

Doug Hull

2/26

Peggy Tusa

“FRIDGE FACTS” (This page made especially for placing on your refrigerator.)

This year,

Children’s Church

will be held

EVERY OTHER

Sunday.