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The GOOD NEWS GAZETTE December 2019 ‘Peace, Joy, Hope And Love, Through OUR savior, Jesus Christ!’ From the Pastor's Desk Pastor Bob Weidmayer There are a lot of holiday celebrations during this time of year. At those celebrations we often see the best dishes and stemware brought out. I remember as a child using mom's beautiful wine glasses as we celebrated. I always wondered what the adults had in their glasses. You see, we had grape juice or 7-UP and they had wine! Does it matter what's in your glass as you celebrate? The angel Gabriel visited a young mother to be, named Mary. Mary was told that she would conceive and bear a son. He would be the Savior of all the world! How blessed was Mary to be chosen as the one to carry, feed, nourish, raise this awesome gift of God! What an awesome blessing and awesome responsibility. We know the events, we've heard them so many times. "I am the Lord's servant", "may it happen to me as you have said!" The Holy Spirit dwelt within her causing to conceive and she indeed bore a Son, Jesus, the Christ,. Imagine what might of happened if she had said, I don't want that! I'm not going to be a vessel for that! As special as Mary was, and still is today we have that same joy and responsibility. That same Holy Spirit dwells within us. In our Baptism, God washed away our sin, and the Holy Spirit entered us, causing faith and new life to spring up and grow. We too have the privilege of saying with Mary, "I am the Lord's servant". We do have the ability to choose what's in our vessels. Will it be bitterness and sorrow? Will it be envy or jealousy? Will it be anger and resentment? Perhaps, like Mary we will simply say to our loving God, "Fill it up." Yes, indeed, fill me up with Your Son, Jesus. Fill me with love, joy,
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GOOD NEWS GAZETTEDecember 2019
‘Peace, Joy, Hope And Love, Through OUR savior, Jesus Christ!’
From the Pastor's DeskPastor Bob Weidmayer
There are a lot of holiday celebrations during this time of year. At those celebrations we often see the best dishes and stemware brought out. I remember as a child using mom's beautiful wine glasses as we celebrated. I always wondered what the adults had in their glasses. You see, we had grape juice or 7-UP and they had wine! Does it matter what's in your glass as you celebrate?
The angel Gabriel visited a young mother to be, named Mary. Mary was told that she would conceive and bear a son. He would be the Savior of all the world! How blessed was Mary to be chosen as the one to carry, feed, nourish, raise this awesome gift of God! What an awesome blessing and awesome responsibility. We know the events, we've heard them so many times. "I am the Lord's servant", "may it happen to me as you have said!" The Holy Spirit dwelt within her causing to conceive and she indeed bore a Son, Jesus, the Christ,. Imagine what might of happened if she had said, I don't want that! I'm not going to be a vessel for that!
As special as Mary was, and still is today we have that same joy and responsibility. That same Holy Spirit dwells within us. In our Baptism, God washed away our sin, and the Holy Spirit entered us, causing faith and new life to spring up and grow. We too have the privilege of saying with Mary, "I am the Lord's servant". We do have the ability to choose what's in our vessels. Will it be bitterness and sorrow? Will it be envy or jealousy? Will it be anger and resentment? Perhaps, like Mary we will simply say to our loving God, "Fill it up." Yes, indeed, fill me up with Your Son, Jesus. Fill me with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self control. Yes, Lord, may it be to me as You have said. I am Your servant, Your vessel!
What will you put in your cup this holiday season?
“I am the Lord's servant,” said Mary; “may it happen to me as you have said.”And the angel left her. Luke 1:38
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Christmas CarolingJen Barnes
Come join us as we go caroling on December 22nd. We will start at St John's after the late service visiting local nursing homes in the area before heading over to sing at Redeemer and going on to sing at nursing homes in that area. After completing singing we will return to Redeemer for pizza and fellowship. If you know anybody who likes to sing Christmas carols please invite them to join us. There is a sign-up sheet in the family room as we will also need to know who can drive. Any questions please see Jen Barnes.Please sign up for Christmas Caroling ! Sign -Up sheet near the coffee pot, Thank you!
Preschool NewsLynda Scribner
What a busy month for both classes! Our 3's have been talking about giving thanks for family, friends and food. They prepared soup, muffins and dessert for our Thanksgiving Feast, which they enjoyed with their parents and/or grandparents.
Our 4/Multiage class learned about dinosaurs and created some beautiful murals. They also made family trees and collages, while at the same time working on letters, numbers, and other academic activities. All this, and they still found time to create several dishes to serve their parents/grandparents at their Thanksgiving Feast.
Speaking of being thankful...we are so blessed with wonderful preschool families who volunteer to help out when needed and support their children by enthusiastically participating in special preschool events. Thank you so much!
The month of December is packed with special activities. We are looking forward to a meaningful holiday season as we prepare to celebrate the birthday of Jesus!
If you are interested in learning more about our Preschool or would like a personalized tour, please email me at [email protected] or call/text me at (585)298-1547. Thank You!
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To learn more about us, go to St. John's website-(www.pumkinhook.org) and click on the registration link. Also, to keep up with our latest activities, please "LIKE" us on Facebook at St. John's Christian Preschool. Blessings!
Financial ReportSteve Torkelson
Our Financial Health
October 2019 General Operating
Giving = $11,567
Expenses = $12,550
( $982)
YTD
Giving = $140,636
Expenses = $147,170
($ 6,533)
2019 Projected Giving (Based on current trend) $179,600
2019 Projected Expenses (Based on current trend) $179,778
2019 Approved Budget (Expenses) $184,832
2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
We want to thank God for the Blessings he has bestowed on us through the members of St. John’s. We still need your continued financial support and prayers. We trust and pray that we are on the path He has set before us.
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Keenagers Izzie Braun
Attention all Seniors:
The annual Christmas party for Seniors will be held on Sunday, January 5th at Otto Tomatoes! If you are interested, please sign up or contact Izzy Braun. We will let you know the details later.
On Dec. 1st, we will join Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark at noon, for their Sunday service. After service we will join some members from Redeemer and go out for lunch together at CrossPark Family Restaurant at:
1121 East Union St. (Rte. 31), Newark, NY 14513.
If there is anyone else in church that would like to join us please call me.
Please call Jean Heberle (585)397-8279 (after noon weekdays) or Izzie Braun 315-538-8725 with your suggestions about restaurants and gifts, or e-mail Izzie back with your ideas, thanks!
Ladies Circle Claudia Poh
My dear ladies of Ladies Circle and members of St. John’s,
The ladies circle made a craft for the holiday baskets at our November 20th meeting. We also talked about preparations for the upcoming holiday. The girls will be setting up for our community Thanksgiving dinner.
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December is a month of great joy! Well, our ladies will be celebrating Christmas with a party on Wednesday, December 18th. Everyone should bring a treat to share, along with a $10 gift.
Every lady in the church is welcome to join our group. There is great fun and fellowship to be had here!Choir Linda Braun
A Message from St. John’s Adult Choir…
Psalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
We hope that the congregation has enjoyed the pieces that we have sung during our worship services. I’d like to remind people that Evelyn will accompany our liturgical services on the first and third Sundays of each month. The adult choir looks forward to singing during the Advent and Christmas season. We look forward to singing during the Wednesday night service on 12/11. Lastly, we are working on some special music for Christmas Eve. The choir practices on Thursdays from 7-8PM, all are welcome. Questions? Contact Linda Braun at 585-355-9416
12/1: 10:30 - In the Valley Flows a River12/11: 7pm Wednesday - Be Still My Soul12/15: 8:15am In the Bleak MidwinterTuesday: 12/24 – Christmas Eve: Were You There on That Christmas
NightSunday: 1/5/20 10:30 – Alleluia – Bach
Notes from the Office Lance Eckler Pastoral Assistant
Please join us for the Children’s Christmas Pageant on December 15th at 10:30AM.
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As always, please do not hesitate to call the church office if you need any assistance. (315) 986-3045 Monday through Friday 8:30AM- 12:30PM
Church Attendance
Month: November Church Attendance (Sunday/Wednesday)
Week of 3rd 111/21 Week of 10th 94/18Week of 17th 101/16
TOTAL: services 306/55
Sign-Up Sheets in Family Room
Shoveling: both services through April.
Poinsettias: Red or white, due by Dec 17th.
Caroling: on December 22nd.
Angel Tree gifts: due by Dec 15th.
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Weather permitting, we will be having a family fun day during the winter break -- keep your eyes open for more information!
Holiday Services
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CHRISTMAS SERVICE:
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:December 22nd: Normal Sunday Worship-8:15&10;30AMChristmas Eve 24th:5:00PM–Service w/Holy Communion@ REDEEMER7:00PM – Candlelight service; includes Holy Communion11:00PM-Service w/Holy CommunionChristmas Day 25th: 10AM
And then please join us:New Years Eve: 7PM Service w/Holy CommunionNew Year’s Day: NO SERVICE- Happy New Year!
Updated December 2019 servant schedule
8:15 10:30
December 1Greeter Jack and Joyce Paterson Linda HillReader Jen Barnes Claudia PohUshers Dale and Cheryl Power Gerald Case, Al SchoenknectComm. Asst. Jen Barnes, Cindy Trullo Kathy Carpenter, Tamsyn Kuehnert
Acolyte Mikey Kirsch Payton Walters
December 8Greeter Linda Armstrong NEEDEDReader Linda Braun Tamsyn KuehnertUshers Jen and Howie Barnes Debbie and Phil BeiderbeckeComm. Asst. Linda Braun & NEEDED Sue Habberfield, Lisa MaierAcolyte NEEDED Laura Smith
December 15 (Christmas Pageant)Greeter Kevin and Jen Delehanty Alice DaskiewichReader Steve Holtz Laura SmithUshers Cheryl & Dale Power Trevor Jacobs, Mikey Kirsch
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Comm. Asst. Don Musfeldt, Kiel Hansen Lauree Meehan, Al SchoenknechtAcolyte Danny Kirsch Payton Walters
December 22Greeter Kevin and Jen Delehanty Cindy HotchkissReader Kevin Delehanty Linda ArmstrongUshers Nicky and Jake Kirsch Linda Armstrong, Claudia PohComm. Asst. Jen Barnes, Cheryl Power Lisa Maier, Sue HabberfieldAcolyte Morgan Baxter Laura Smith
December 29Greeter Candy Aldrich Alice DaskiewichReader Linda Braun Phil BeiderbeckeUshers Kim and Brian Baxter Don and Tamsyn KuehnertComm. Asst. Ed and Luann Holtz Kathy Carpenter, Jackie WeidmayerAcolyte Mikey Kirsch Payton Walters
SERVANTS FOR Dec 24th (Christmas Eve) and December 25th (Christmas)& Dec. 31st (New Year’s Eve)7PM TBD. Sign-Up sheets will be available in Family room soon.
January 2020 servant schedule 8:15 10:30
January 5Greeter Candy Aldrich Cindy HotchkissReader Kevin Delehanty Dave HeckmanUshers Steve Holtz, Ed Holtz Lynda and Gary ScribnerCommunion Asst. Jen Barnes, Cindy Trullo Lauree Meehan, Al SchoenknechtAcolyte Morgan Baxter Laura Smith
January 12Greeter Connie and Gary White Sharon JenkinsReader Howie Barnes Linda ArmstrongUshers Dave and Monica Mullens Steve Maier, Al SchoenknechtCommunion Asst. Ed and Luann Holtz Tamsyn Kuehnert, Lisa MaierAcolyte Danny Kirsch Payton Walters
January 19Greeter Connie and Gary White Sharon JenkinsReader Phoebe Eckler Debbie BeiderbeckeUshers Kim and Brian Baxter Don Kuehnert, Dave HeckmanCommunion Asst. Cindy Trullo, Kim Baxter Kathy Carpenter, Lauree MeehanAcolyte Mikey Kirsch Laura Smith
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January 26Greeter Vicky Payne Joyce CarrReader Al Plumb Claudia PohUshers Don Dulmage, Steve Holtz Gerald Case, Linda ArmstrongCommunion Asst. Ed and Luann Holtz Jackie Weidmayer, Sue HabberfieldAcolyte Morgan Baxter Payton Walters
President’s MessageHoward Barnes
From our family to yours, both here and abroad, we at St. Johns wish you a very happy and healthy Christmas season!
As we enter Advent and Christmas, take time to remember the reason for the season. That God sent his only son to walk among us, to eventually die for our sins.
This is one of two times during the year where Christians without home churches will look to find a church. So, ask and seek out families you can invite to service!
Reminder: our service schedule is a bit different this year, so please read on!
God Bless,
Howie
Endowment NotesDuring services on December 1st, we will officially vote on the bylaw amendment.
3 notes on it from the Voters Meeting:
1. The endowment will provide some long-range stability and will grow our funds at a quicker rate than the bank.
2. The endowment will allow us to accept real property, allow the church to be named as an insurance beneficiary, in a trust or in other planned giving.
3. It will allow St. Johns to use and execute memorial funds in a more efficient way. Gifts can be completed faster and smaller gifts become more meaningful.
Super Sunday is coming!
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During the month of December, we are going to collect information regarding members of the church family who have graduated high school but are not yet 25. They may be in college, the military and/or in the work force. We will be arranging a “Super Sunday” for them, look for more info in the Sunday bulletin.
Council Meeting HighlightsNovember 2019 Council Meeting Highlights:
Mission and Ministry: 25–30 families have asked for baskets; Angel tree – starting Dec 1st
Christian Ed: Christmas pageant Dec 15th--10:30am service
Old Business: Trunk and Treat- alot of preschool and boy scouts.
New Business: Thanksgiving Dinner – Nov 24th . Voters meeting went well. One open seat on Stewardship. Had a great turn out for it. Went well – people liked it was short. Caroling – Dec 22nd Crest Manor- Phyliss, Parkwood then Redeemer then Burt and Shirley Ford then Wayne County home then back to Newark for Pizza.
Missions and MinistryCandy Aldrich
Blood DriveThe annual St. John’s Veteran’s Day blood drive was once again a huge success. In spite of the weather and the temporary computer breakdown, 14 units of blood were collected. A huge thank you to the donors who waited it out and to Mary Zuege, who organized and supervised the event. Our next blood drive at St. John’s will be Veteran’s day 2020, observed on November 9.
Family Promise
Kathleen Wagner of FPOC (Family Promise of Ontario County) came to St. John’s on Sunday, November 17 and spoke with the adult Bible study group about the FPOC program and how it has developed after completing its first full year. She described the program operation and plans for the future and described some of the success stories of familes who have graduated from the program. We hope to have Kathleen return to give us more information at our Thanksgiving dinner.
The FPOC day center is now located on Main Street Canandaigua in the former rectory of the Episcopalian Church. Clients who are not working spend their daytime hours there doing job searches and receiving guidance from the staff. They can also shower and do laundry there, and the children and picked up and dropped off there by their school busses.
Volunteers for the evenings are always needed. Shifts are only two hours and our schedule to host
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with St. John’s Victor happens only four times a year. The Friends Meeting – which is just down the road from us – can always use volunteers as well. See Candy Aldrich if you would like more information about this.
As always, thank you!
Angel TreeCandy Aldrich
Angel Tree and Christmas Baskets
The Christmas season is here and with it comes the opportunity to share the joy of it with those in our community who are less fortunate. Every year we distribute letters to area families through the Victor and Pal/Mac school districts, offering a basket of food and gifts for the children. When a family replies, they tell us ages and preferences of the children, and we note that information on a paper angel for our “Angel Tree”. Also on the angel is an id number for each child and a family id letter so that gifts can be grouped by family for easy distribution. This year the Angel Tree will go up the week before Thanksgiving so that members of the church can have sufficient time to shop for and wrap presents. Gifts must be returned to church by Sunday, December 15. Pick-up by families will happen Saturday, December 21.
When you choose an angel from the tree please find the corresponding child number and family letter on the sign-up sheets and put your name and contact information next to the child(ren) you have chosen. This is so important as it will ensure that there are gifts for each child. Then purchase and wrap your gifts and leave them near the tree no later than Sunday, December 15.
Sometimes families will want to sponsor an entire family as part of their Christmas celebration. Bless you for this! If you want to do this, please note this on the sign-up sheet first, then try to find all of the angels that correspond to the sign-up. This way, duplication will be avoided.
Food will also be collected during this time. We combine contributions from the congregation with the food collected by our scouts. It will all be sorted and bagged one evening during the week of December 15. The exact day will be announced in church when the time gets closer. We welcome you to join us for this activity; last year we had great helpers and it went very smoothly and quickly.
The true angels in this activity are you, members of St. John’s, who are so generous and thoughtful in your giving. The families who receive these gifts are always overwhelmed and very grateful. One cannot miss seeing God’s love in action here.
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Long Term Prayer List December 2019:Bill Heltzel (Nancy Wints’ brother) Nadine Printup (friend of Meades’)D. Kuehnert (Don’s brother)Allen Hammerick (Laura’s son) Shirley Netzband (Jeff’s mother) Don Nugent (father of Chuck Thomas)Amy Gaesser (Laura Hammerick’s sister) Mildred O’Neil (Charlene Musfeldts’ sister)Noelle Henning (Roger’s daughter-in-law)Jackie Dippert (friend of Laura Hammerick)Kenneth Soscia (friend of Buckingham’s & Jenkins)Jane Barmaster,Autumn, & Emily ( Martha’s family)
Gail Knowlton (Friend of Mary Ballou)Will Schneeberger (Mary Ballous’s Nephew)Richard Almekinder (Karen Netzband’s father)Roger Carpenter Jeff & Peggy Coons & children (Pat Coons family)Gordon Hill Karen CareyDoug Snyder Charlene & Katie(Barmaster friends)Don Arnold Jack TalbotGlenn Bastian Mia HowieJon Santmyer (Preschool Dad) Wayne Grewe( brother of Sharon Jenkins)Kailee (Friend of Jean Heberle) Pastor Lou Jasper ( Redeemer, Newark) David Reamer( Jackie’s step-brother) Linda Wade (Mary Ballou’s friend) The Cole Family (Vicky Payne)Ashley Chand (Brian Maier’s fiancé) Karen ScofieldJohn Paul Braun (Izzie’s grandson) Betty Davis (D.Torkelson’s Mom)Military and their Families: Diane Lucey (Friend of Meyers) LCpl Bryan Podgorski (Carpenters Grandson) ET3 Adam Hopseeker (Friend of Barnes)
A1C Brian Heckman (Heckman family)
LT Paul Kuehnert (Don’s nephew) AE Rebekah Thorpe (Barnes Family) For additions or changes please call: Jean Heberle (585)397-8279
OR the church office (315)986-3045. Thank You.
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Sunday School NewsDebbie Beiderbecke
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2019: SUNDAY, December 18th, during the 10:30am Service.
Today is November 18th and we are already working on our Annual Christmas Pageant. Parts have been assigned and we are rehearsing diligently to prepare our “heavenly chorus.”
Our final run-through will be on Saturday, Dec 14th, time to be determined. We need a few volunteers from the congregation to give us a hand, especially on the 14th and on the day of the pageant. Please contact me directly (585 943 9583) or Lance Eckler at the church office (315 986 3045) if you have a few hours to share.
This year’s theme is JOY. Please invite your families and friends to share the JOY of Christmas presented by the children.
Also related to Christmas: the children are working on a mission project to share with other children. The Green Angels of Wayne County collects new and gently used toys for children who would otherwise go without this Christmas.
The children are bringing in toys (new or gently used) that they have outgrown or simply want to donate. The toys will be collected and taken to the Green Angels in time for Christmas. We have a display set up by the Family Room for our members to see the Sunday School children’s mission project (note: we are NOT asking for additional donations from the congregation).
2018 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT :
The annual Sunday School Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday December 15th during the 10:30AM church service. This is always a huge blessing to hear the children share the good news of Jesus’ birth! We are sure to need help with a last run through and getting the children dressed into their costumesPLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sunday, December 1st and 8th 9:30 AM Pageant practice and Sunday
School Saturday December 14th 9am – 10:30am Christmas Pageant Practice!
Sunday December 15th 10:00 children we will get dressed and ready for the pageant; 10:30 Christmas Pageant during the worship service.
Sunday December 22nd Christmas Caroling – sign up by the coffee pot.
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Messages to Pastor Jen BarnesJust a friendly reminder as we get into the busy Christmas season.... Many times we leave church, stop and tell Pastor something important and then nothing gets done with it and of course we get mad because we think -- we told him.. Pastor is extremely busy on Sunday mornings and is rushing from service to confirmation to service and then over to Redeemer! So to keep everyone happy and make sure we are all getting the correct information, please use the Green papers found on the outside of every pew in the church. There is a box at the back of the church for the notes to be put in. Thank you for understanding!
Board of Christian EducationJackie WeidmayerFrom the Board of Christian Ed
We (Lance and Phoebe) are working with the Sunday school kids on our Christmas Pageant. We have started working with the kids with the songs and also their individual parts of the pageant. The pageant will be at the 10:30 am service on December 15th. We hope everyone will come and see the pageant as the kids are very excited about it.
December 12 th 7PM @ Parkwood
All are welcome to hear Christmas Music performed by Phoebe and Lance Eckler @ Parkwood in the Skyline Room, 7 PM on Thursday December 12th.
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153 Church AvenueHamlet of Pumpkin Hook Farmington, NY 14425
St. John’s Lutheran ChurchThe Good News Gazette—December 2019
‘Focused On Growing Families In Faith’
‘Merry Christmas!’
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WORSHIPSundays
8:15 am & 10:30 amNoon-Redeemer Wednesdays
7pm
Come as you are
Pastor Robert Weidmayer
[email protected] Assistant Lance Eckler
Stjohns@ pumpkinhook.orgCouncil President Howie Barnes
[email protected] Director Linda Braun
[email protected] Director Lynda Scribner
315 ◦ 986 ◦3045 Office M-F 8:30-12:30pm
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