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Beginning June 10, we will begin our summer schedule. This includes our two regular liturgies

with a wrinkle in the starting times. The first liturgy is at 8 a.m., and the second liturgy begins at 9:30 ‘ish. One of the features of

summertime is our fellowship half hour on the front patio of the church at 9:00 am. This is

the opportunity to mix and mingle with friends between services that you may have not seen

for a while. There will be lots of good refreshments and time to visit.

I am extending to you this invitation for ministry. Consider making an introduction

of yourself to four or five people each week that you may not have previously met. A privilege

of being a part of a growing family is to extend your fellowship to others. If you are not

accustomed to doing this, you may be surprised to discover something not only about the people

you meet, but also about yourself. Most assuredly you will experience the body of

Christ in a special way.

I would be very interested in your feedback from this experience. The Pentecost season is a time to grow in grace. May the spirit move you!

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“ON EAGLES WINGS”

Points of Interest Inside

Pancake

Breakfast

GARAGE

SALE!!

First

Communion &

Confirmation

Congregational

Meeting

V.B.S. info

Worship

Schedule &

office hour

changes to

Summer hours

Food Drive

Remember-A-

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Father’s Day

July/August

Newsletter

reminder

Golf League ‘12

Fifth Saturday

Healing

Worship

ST. JOHN’S STAFF MEMBERS: William B. Diehm, Senior Pastor Kari B. Smail, Associate Pastor Donald D. Anderson, D. D., Associate in Pastoral Care Ron Baling, Dir. of Contemporary Music Ryan Murphy, Organist /Choir Director Mike Conti, Saturday Accompanist Debbie Sandherr, Office Manager Barb Eback, Office Assistant & Accounts Receivable Clerk Amy Beacha, Office Assistant Pat Hartman, Director of St. John’s Preschool Gene Kesner, Sexton Dawn Andersson, Director of Volunteer Ministry Linda Meyerdierks, Youth Ministry Coordinator Christina Huffmyer, Accounts Payable Clerk Laura Coombs, Chief Financial Officer Nick Ross, Media & Technology Volunteer

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.

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 recycla-

ble items can be brought to

the youth room or church

office. Thank you for all of

your support.

RECYCLE WITH ABITIBI: We have raised approximately $1,316 towards the building fund

and saved over 134 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!!

St. John’s Stampers St. John’s Stampers will be getting

together to “do our thing” on Saturday, June 9th from 9 a.m. until Noon. There will be several projects ready to go

and lots of supplies and ideas to share. Beginners are welcome or just come and see what stamping

is all about. Cost is $5/person to help cover the cost of materials. Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Betsy at 724-935-1321 or

pdfeaf@zoominternet.net

WE ARE ALWAYS

UPDATING EMAIL

ADDRESSES! Do We have

yours??? If not, please

send it to sjlutheran@ verizon.net

Financially Speaking

JUNE 2012

Income:

March Actual $ 56,858.19

March Budget $ 47,444.50

Gain $ 9,413.69

YTD Actual $ 176,403.36

YTD Budget $ 185,278.00

Short Fall ($ 8,874.64)

We would like to thank

the congregation for their

support in keeping their

pledges current.

RECYCLE=READING 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.

Call 412-364-3777

if you have any questions.

North Hills Community Outreach JUNE 2012

N.H.C.O. is now on Facebook. Become a fan today!

St. Paul’s Players Present “The Ransom of Miss Elverna The St. Paul’s Players will present Laurie Bryant’s comedy “The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower” on June 12 to 16 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1965 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. June 13 and 14 performances will benefit N.H.C.O. Tickets are $22 and include admission, an endless dessert, cheese and fruit buffet and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, contact Cheryl at 412-487-6316, opt. 1. Visit www.nhco.org for more information. Free Financial Literacy Workshop Former Shaler Area High School Family & Consumer Science teacher Aileen Drosendahl will present budgeting and financial tips during “Practical Money Man-agement,” a free financial literacy workshop on May 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited and registration is due by May 12. Contact Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, opt. 2 ext. 3217 to RSVP or for more information.

Open Volunteer Hours Slated for NHCO Garden North Hills Community Outreach’s organic, community garden at 119 Davis Ave in Bellevue is open to volunteers of all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, contact Dave at 412-487-6316, opt. 2.

NHCO Collecting School Supplies for Families in Need North Hills Community Outreach is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for distribution to low-income children in all grades including college through July 31. Items needed include new backpacks including larger ones for older children, pencils, rulers, scissors, crayons, markers, colored pencils, notebooks and folders. For more information, contact Vicki at 412-487-6316, opt. 1.

NHCO Seeking Volunteer Financial and Employment Coaches North Hills Community Outreach is seeking financial coaches to work one-on-one with individuals to develop and improve financial management and behaviors and employment coaches to meet with individuals to guide their job searches by provid-ing help with job search techniques, resume writing and interview preparation. For more information, call Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, opt. 2.

Volunteer Opportunities at NHCO North Hills Community Outreach is in need of volunteer computer trainers. Volun-teers can use computer knowledge to help individuals build their computer literacy skills, increasing their employment prospects. Trainers must be empathetic, have good interpersonal skills and be proficient in Windows as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Contact Linda Robins at 412-487-6316, opt. 2 for more infor-mation. North Hills Community Outreach will hold a one-hour orientation session for prospective volunteers on 10 a.m. on June 14 at NHCO at 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. Contact Linda Robins at 412-487-6316, opt. 2 for more information.

NHCO Legal Help June 13, 7 to 9 p.m., NHCO North Boroughs at AGH Suburban General, 100 S. Jackson Ave. 2 South in Bellevue – Ask the Attorney free legal consultations on noncriminal matters for income-eligible individuals. Appointments are required. Call Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, opt. 2. Contact: Amanda Hartle, Director of Communications, 412-487-6316 or asfhartle@NHCO.org

N.H.C.O., 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101 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.

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

weeks. Remember: there are 2 openings for the flowers each week

@$15 per vase & 3 openings for the candle each week @$2.50 each.

Candle Flower

June 3—3 openings June 3—1 opening

June 10—2 openings June 10—1 opening

June 17—2 openings June 17—0 openings

June 24—2 openings June 24—0 openings

Ready for fun, food, and fellowship? Come and join the St. John’s golf league. We meet every Monday, at 4:45 pm at Pittsburgh North golf

course. All are invited to come as often as you can. We have golfers of varied skill levels, and

our goal is to have a good time. For further information, contact Walt Treser,

724-687-0545, wtreser@zoominternet.net.

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

n 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, a

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

OPENING NEW DOORS

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN

St. John's Garden Group We have received several

requests for a layout of the flower beds

near the front entrance from last year.

Please contact Debbie in the office for your own, larger copy

of the layout of the garden (OR SEE BELOW)

and thank you for your interest!!

DON’T FORGET... on June 10th, we begin our

Summer Worship schedule

with the Late Worship

service beginning at

9:30 a.m. instead

of 10:30 a.m.

Also, the office will close

at Noon on Fridays

beginning June 1st.

A REMINDER

for July & August newsletters

we will combine the months of July &

August into one newsletter being delivered

in time, like a normal July newsletter,

BUT please remember to include what you

want for both July & August when

you get your reminders! We will also post

an ONLINE ONLY newsletter for August in

case we miss anything! ~Thank you, Debbie S.

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. JOHN’S

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for all of the worship

assisting positions.

We need ushers, greeters,

lectors, deacons,

assistant ministers &

kid’s corner staff!! Please call 412-364-1606 if you

are interested. Thank you for

considering this call to ministry!

“QUOTE” of the Month

“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”

~ Anonymous

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!

Volunteers needed for V.B.S.

July 9th -13th (See registration table for forms, located in the back of the Church.)

Upcoming event: Men's Shelter meal is

scheduled for August 22nd.

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

God Squad will resume in September!

We’ll see you then!!

God Squad (1st-5th grade) Youth News

AND

NOTICE OF: Semi-Annual Congregational

Meeting on June 24th at 9 a.m.

following 8 a.m. Worship.

Council Nominee bio’s will be

available on June 17th. We will choose

our new council members at this

congregational meeting.

JUNE 2012 Assisting Schedule JUNE 2012 Assisting Schedule

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

KIDS

CORNER

10:30 a.m.

June 3 Jean Martz, Youth

June 10 BEGIN 9:30 A.M.,

Laura & Nick Lankes, Youth

June 17 Nolan Boyle, Youth

June 24 Dawn Andersson, Youth

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

June 3 Tucker Fowkes Emily Bovan 6/2 Mikey Emory

June 10 Aaron Highton BEGIN 9:30 A.M. Sydney Hanna

6/9 Sara Funderlich

June 17 Zach Gibson Melody Hull 6/16 Hunter

McDermot

June 24 Tucker Fowkes Lauren Partridge 6/23 Mikey Emory

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

June 3 Stefen Boehringer Carol Sperandeo

June 10 Matt Reiff BEGIN 9:30 A.M. Laurie Volpe

June 17 Tucker Fowkes Matt Reiff

June 24 Brian Miller Nick Tusa

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

June 3 Doris Hodgkiss, Shirley Brunner Jack & Donna Hubert

June 10 Bill & Nancy Danklefsen BEGIN 9:30A.M. John & Andrea Miller

June 17 Lee & Beth Fischer Dawn Andersson, Carol Sperandeo

June 24 Brian & Heidi Miller Dottie Winner, Matt Curran

Alternates: Bill & Betty Jones Jim Cislon, Mary Ann Eppinger

ASST. MIN. 8 a.m.

June 3 Drew Leister

June 10 Barb Eback

June 17 Sam Baling

June 24 Betsy Fackler

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

June 3 Kent & Jim Bruggeman,

Tom Nardina,

Sam Falck, Jeremy Fowkes

Roger McQuaid,

Ted Oczypok 6/2

Jennifer Singleton

June 10 Gail Polosky,

Eric Kofmehl,

Joseph Ulomi

BEGIN 9:30 A.M. Jennifer Singleton,

Cathy Coudriet

6/9 Bill Crawford

June 17 Tom Beilstein, Curt Soergel,

Bill Crawford,

Harold Brandt

Ron & Laura Coombs 6/16

Mary Jean Voigt

June 24 Bill Danklefsen,

Heather McElroy,

Bill & Betty Jones,

Mario DeIuliis

Stephen & William

Tjader 6/23 Curt Soergel

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

June 3 Dan Maljak,

Tom Beilstein

Matt Reiff,

Mac McIlvried

6/2 Marcie Emory

June 10 Curt Soergel,

Howard McIlvried BEGIN 9:30 A.M.

John Miller,

Cheri Heeter

6/9

Bill Diehm Sr.

June 17 Beth & Lee Fischer Mary Pat Jackson,

Doug Hull

6/16 Stefen

Boehringer

June 24 Bob & Margie Miller Chris Lindberg,

Pat Hartman

6/23 Marcie Emory

Kids Corner is

offered at the

second service on

Sunday mornings

for children up to

First Grade in the

daycare room.

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

Food Item

Of the Month The N.H.C.O. Fishes

Food Pantry & North

Boroughs Food Pantry

need our food donations.

June’s item of

the month is

Canned pasta

(Spaghetti-O’s, etc.)

Toilet Paper, Toothpaste,

Shampoo & Bar Soap are

always needed &

appreciated. Containers

are in the coat room in

the Narthex.

REMEMBER A

DAD

This Father’s Day, consider

remembering or honoring the special father or father figure in your life, by contributing to Pleasant Valley Men’s Shelter. Pleasant Valley is a

shelter for homeless men on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Any donation will certainly be appreciated and

recognized in the Father’s Day church bulletin on June 17th. Please use the tear-off below and return

to the church office by Sunday, June 11h. Please make your checks payable to St. John’s.

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5th Saturday worship with

Prayers for Healing Join Us every “5th Saturday” in 2012!

The next date is June 30, 2012 We will include within our 5:30 p.m. liturgy,

a service of healing which includes the option of laying on of hands and anointing with oil.

The service will continue our usual format of song, word and Holy Communion, and emphasis will be placed on God’s desire to make us whole as we gather and as we live our

lives at home and in the world.

It is time for our semi-annual food drive for North Side Common

Ministry Food Bank which serves 900+ people a month. The bags with

suggested food items will be distributed on June 10 and 17 and

are to be returned by June 24.

AED REMINDER

In April, 15 people were trained in CPR and in the use of an AED, it became apparent that not everyone knows the location

of our AEDs.

IT IS TIME FOR A REMINDER!!!!!!

1. The cabinet containing the AED on the main level is located just outside

the sanctuary door which is to the right of the pulpit (in the rear main entrance

hallway).

2. The cabinet containing the AED on the lower level is in the hallway above the gym. It is across from the elevator.

OUR HELPING MINISTRIES St. John’s has many helping ministries – your help is needed!

Family Emergency Fund This fund is maintained for two purposes: to provide confidential financial help to

families in crisis, and to serve as an ongoing fund for funeral lunches. Helping Hands Fund This fund has a current balance

of over $4,000 and was established to assist in community emergencies or disasters. The intent is that Council or our Pastors

would have ready access to these monies for quick distribution, and then the congregation would be asked to replenish the fund.

Heart of St. John’s This helping ministry provides non-financial services for those in need, such as meals or rides to doctor’s

appointments. It is run by the Social Ministry committee. There is always a need for volunteers to provide these ongoing services for our

members. Please contact Shirley McIlvried if you are interested. Deborah Ministry This ministry provides a welcoming gift & a meal to families with new babies. Barb Harris & Dawn Andersson handle this

joyful work. If you know of a family with a recent new addition, please contact the church office. We don’t like to miss anyone!

STEWARDSHIP STEW

After a shaky Spring with extreme variants in temperature, we are on the cusp of a beautiful summer. The masses are heading to yards and gardens with

trowel in hand and a pocket full of seed packets. Yup, ‘tis the season of wishes and dreams and sun damage!

The media is full of warnings about taking precautions to avoid sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. One of the most

heartfelt pleas came from Bill Cowher, former Steelers coach, whose wife died from melanoma, in 2010, at age 54. Coach

Cowher has helped launch “Melanoma Exposed” an educational campaign to encourage more people to get screened for the

deadly form of skin cancer, which annually causes 5,800 deaths among men and 3,000 among women in the United States.

Now Cowher and his three daughters are diligent about taking precautions to protect against melanoma. That means using sunscreen, wearing hats, conducting self-examinations, and,

perhaps most importantly, getting a visual screening. Every year about 70,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma. If caught early it is very treatable, but once it is in the lymph nodes, cure

rates drop dramatically.

The key to preventing deaths from melanoma is to encourage people, especially those with risk factors such as light skin, family history, moles or previous cases of sunburn, to examine their own

skin and that of their loved ones for melanomas. An annual examination by a dermatologist is also an excellent idea,

especially for those with risk factors.

Enjoy the summer and enjoy the sun, but be well and be safe.

You are loved!!!

WE ARE BLESSED to have many new faces in

our St. John’s family. Since our last church

directory is four years old, it seems like a good

time to plan for a new updated pictorial of the

people and activities that make St. John’s a special

place. Lifetouch Studios, who did our last

directory, has joined forces with Olan Mills Studio and we have

engaged them to prepare our new directory. We will be setting up

appointments for early fall, to include dates in August and

September. This timetable will accommodate those who wish to be

photographed after they are home from summer vacations as well as

families who want to have students home before they head back to

college included in their family portrait. Watch

for more details as the time for photographing

gets closer. A church directory is a great way to

put names to the smiles we have become

accustomed to seeing each Sunday. We want to

be sure your smile is included.

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! (In 37th year of service--beginning Nov.1, 1975.)

www.christianliteracy.com www.literacyempowers.com "Come up and see us sometime" in the second floor "apartment" headquarters.

SUMMER READING CAMPS ARE COMING—June 11-21st at St. John’s of High-

land. Christian Literacy BLOOM Program to assist children entering or completing Kin-

dergarten (ages 5-7) in acquiring basic reading skills. Call Dr. Bill (412-363-3777) for

details

immediately! CAMP AGAPE, the Lutheran Camp in Hickory PA will hold another series

of Reading Camps (two live-in and one day camp) using the Christian Literacy materials.

See www.campagape.org for complete information. Call (724) 356-2308. This program

has been successfully operating for five years. They also have a Math Camp and an Art

and Science Camp. These camps are very affordable. Other local summer reading

efforts will be held in Washington, PA (Lemoyne Community Center), Resurrection

Lutheran in Weirton, WV, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Moon TWP., Bethany Baptist in

Homewood-Brushton, Trinity Luth. in East Pittsburgh & of course, CLA’s Oakland

Academy of Reading.

THE BIBLE BELT OF CALIFORNIA (?!?!) (Yes, according to a caller, there is one

located 3 hours north of Los Angeles and two hours south of San Francisco, in the

agricultural country.) A church there has been holding summer reading programs for

75-100 youngsters for the past three years. The caller was very excited to discover our

CHRISTIAN Literacy materials on the internet and immediately ordered a set

to try before summer.

CAMBODIA TO SEE CHRISTIAN LITERACY MATERIALS: The Alliance Church

in Allegheny Center will be taking Christian Literacy materials on its regular mission trips

to Cambodia --- after being convinced that they are just what is needed to be a part of their

English as a Second Language program for university students there.

GOODBYE TO “JACK” After almost a year and a half of twice-weekly English and

mentoring efforts, Dr. Bill must say goodbye to his friend “Jack”, the Korean Customs

Officer, and his family. “Jack” has just completed his Master’s degree at Pitt and will

return to his normal duties in Korea in early June. Dr. Bill will miss the many hours

of discussion of 5,000 years of Korean history and customs (including “the nine-tailed

fox”), American customs and politics, and, of course, a great deal of explanation of

Christianity (to a “searching Buddhist). There will never be another “Jack”.

We will miss him, and we pray that his "searching" will continue as God leads. RECYCLE FOR READING PROJECT. Please continue to donate used printer toner

cartridges and cell phones to help the Children’s Literacy Ministry. The very kind church

office staff will pass the donations on to us. Because of your “recycling” and that of other

churches, over $1000 has been provided in the past twelve months.

Is your child having problems with basic reading skills? Christian Literacy staff

members will be happy to discuss the situation with you. Want to be trained to work with

your own child in improving basic reading skills? Call 412-364-3777 and talk to Dr.

Bill. As always, training of tutors is free.

Your help is needed to make more individuals, churches, and agencies aware of our existence and services. If you know of anyone, anywhere in the world (literally) who might

find CLA of interest, please provide them with our website (www.christianliteracy.com)

Urban Garden Tour formerly the NCM Shelter Walk & celebration in the park

Saturday, June 30th Northside Common Ministries, 1601 Brighton Road. Parking

available at the former Columbus middle school. Registration

starts at 9am and walkers kick off at 10 a.m. Urban Garden

Walkers contributing a minimum of $30 in collected pledges will receive

an Urban Garden Tour t-shirt (while supplies last.) Choose between a

1K, 3K or 5K walk/tour.

Refreshments & entertainment in the park

Music: The Whiskey Holler

PLAYING AT NOON

Meet KDKA radios garden guru—Mrs. Know It All Make checks payable to Northside Common Ministries

For more information call 412 323 1163 or email jay.poliziani@ncmin.org Northside Common Ministries is an affiliate unit of Goodwill of Southwestern PA.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Youth will be hosting a

PANCAKE BREAKFAST,

to help support their trip to THE

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING in July. The Pancake Breakfast will be

held on June 3rd in Highland Hall start-

ing at 9 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes

pancakes, sausage, fruit, cereal, coffee, tea, and juice. $6-adults & $4 -children (5 & younger), age 2 & younger eat free.

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Pancake Breakfast - June 3rd $6-adults & $4 -children

(5 & younger), age 2 & younger eat free. Return the tear off to the church office by June 1th. Please make checks

payable to St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland.

Name_______________________________________

#Of adults___________ #of children____________

Amount enclosed_________________

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS 2012

The following students affirmed their baptism

on Sunday, May 20th at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Aimee Adams Madeleine Birmingham Nolan Boyle Joseph Caulkins Kristofer Eichner Michael Emory Samuel Fowkes Sara Funderlich Aaron Highton Samantha Kott Nicolas Lankes Delaney Martin Griffin Martin Russell Ruffolo Maxwell Skirpan Luke Slotterback

Please support them in their lives as they

become adult members of our congregation!

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS

The following students Received the Holy Sacrament for the first time

on May 13, 2012: Patrick Birmingham

Kailey Burke Hailey Jusino

Devon Krakosky Aidan McNally

Emma McWilliams Bailey Ritchey Clay Sheleheda & Taylor Tusa

We welcome them to the Lords table!

BAKERS FOR

MEALS ON WHEELS

It’s that time again – we will be baking for

West View MOW for the month of JUNE.

They are already looking forward to our

donations. Choose from the following: 2-3 dozen cupcakes,

cookies, brownies, angel food, pound or coffee cake or you may

buy your donation. Please take your baked goods to the down-

stairs kitchen on or before your date. If you want to deliver

during the week, please put in freezer. MARK ALL

BAKED GOODS “MEALS ON WHEELS”. If there is time,

please wrap goods individually, this saves the West View staff

a lot of time., but is not a must. If the Sunday assigned to you

is not convenient, feel free to choose another Sunday. Please

call Jean Guca at 412-367-1990 if you have any questions.

Thanks so much for your kindness in helping. It is truly

appreciated. We are scheduled to bake again in October.

NEW BAKERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME!

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland

V.B.S. Registration Form

Please fill out one form per child.

If you have any questions, please e-mail or call

lmmeyers@zoominternet.net

OR 724-772-0024.

Thank you, Linda Meyerdierks - Youth Ministry Coordinator

Name:

Street Address:

City: Zip:

Home Phone:

Date of Birth: Grade beginning in the fall:

Emergency Contact Information:

Mother’s name: Father’s name:

Mother’s cell: Father’s cell:

Other contact (name & phone #):

Allergies:

Medical Conditions:

Please Circle One: Member of church Visitor

If you are a visitor, now did you hear about us?

T-shirt size (please circle one): Child- S M L Adult- S M L

Name of one friend to be in your child’s group (optional):

# of people for picnic (Indicate on only one form per family please):

SAINT JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH GIANT GARAGE SALE

The sale will be held this year on June 2, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. until Noon.

What is needed: Contribution of your unwanted, but still useful and functioning items: Children’s toys and accessories (no

clothing please); Household items such as: furniture, vintage items, Christmas decorations, Crafts & Supplies, books,

magazines, music, live plants, sports equipment, hardware tools, PLEASE no Exer-cycles, Christmas trees or plastic mugs -experience has shown that these items do not sell. Donations can be dropped off, starting SAT., MAY 19th,

downstairs in the back hall of the lower west wing. All items should be clean and in good working order.

Call the church office if you need someone to pick up your items. need workers in ALL areas the morning of the event, but a large part of the work happens the week leading up to the sale. From Tuesday, May 29th until Friday, June 1st, sorting, organizing and pricing items

will take place. You can come and go at the convenience of your schedule….all helping hands are welcomed! If you can help, please

check the appropriate boxes and return the tear-off slip to the church office. -------------------------------------------------- I can help with the Garage Sale (please check one)

________Pricing & Set up ______Work on day of sale ______Clean-Up

Name & Phone Number________________________________________

V.B.S VOLUNTEER FORM V.B.S. dates are July 9-13

from 5:15 - 8:45 p.m. Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________

T-shirt Size (please circle one): S M L XL

I have _____ children under the age of 3 that

will require child care.

Positions you are interested in:

Choice One ________________________________

Choice Two ________________________________

Choice Three ______________________________

Volunteers are needed in the following areas: - UP & Away Sing & Play (Music and acting for opening and closing)

- Wild Blue Bible Adventures (Act out the day’s Bible story)

- Sky-Dive Diner (Snack time prep and clean-up)

- All-Star Games (Not recommended if you like staying dry)

- Imagination Station (Crafts)

- Sky High Movie & Missions (Run the day’s video and discussion)

- Crew Leader (Take 5 kids to their stations - no prep work - lots of fun)

- Childcare (If any volunteers have children under age three)

****If you are signing up to work at one of the stations,

there may be practices/set-up help needed prior to V.B.S.***

If you have any questions, e-mail or call lmmeyers@zoominternet.net or 724-772-0024.

Thank you, Linda Meyerdierks-Youth Ministry Coordinator

We are recruiting Volunteers to help with V.B.S. - SKY!

July 9th - 13th, see registration table located in the back

of the Church for volunteer forms.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland

V.B.S. Information

When: July 9 - 13 ~ 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade

Cost: $25 per child - Please pay by June 30th

(After June 30th $30 per child)

Make checks payable to St. John’s Lutheran Church

Cost Includes: T-shirt, Bible buddies, crafts, snack

and 1 CD of V.B.S. music per family.

Family Picnic Each night we offer a family picnic.

The meals are well-balanced and child-friendly.

It is a nice time to eat inexpensively as a family, and without

having to cook or clean!!

Time: 5 p.m. Cost for all 5 nights: $10 per person

*Registrations forms are on the V.B.S.

display table at the back of the church.