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ST. JOHN’S HERALD Newsletter | February 2018

Pastor’s Paragraphs

“This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, so that you can be generous in every way, producing with us great praise to God.” 2 Corinthians 9: 9-11

Have you ever thought about the meaning of generous? Merriam Webster defines generous as providing more than the amount that is needed or normal, abundant or ample, showing kindness and concern for others. When I think about Biblical images of generosity, I think of the widow and her two mites. She gave all she had. She didn’t wonder from where her next meal would come. She trusted and she gave generously.

The utmost example of generosity, of course, is our Lord and Savior. Jesus gave up his life for us, so that we might have life eternal. He didn’t do it because he would gain anything. He didn’t do it because he owed someone or something. He generously gave up his life out of love for us.

Who are your examples in your life for living life generously? What makes you want to be generous? What are things that stand in your way of living your life generously? What have we been taught about generosity? How would our lives be different if we lived out of God’s generous abundance?

These are all questions that throughout this year, St. John’s will be thinking about. 2018, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, will be a focus on Generosity. We will start, of course, with God’s generosity to us, remembering together of God’s

In this issue…

Pastor’s Paragraphs ….…… 1-2

First Communion…………….4

Upcoming…….…….…….…10

News…………………..…..…11

Easter Plants…………………12

Schedules

Lector/CA……………………..2

Lenten & Holy Week…………3

Acolytes/AV………….………..5

Ushers………………….….…..6

Monthly Calendar..…………..8

Special February days

Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and baptismal anniversaries………….…..… 7

St. John’s Lutheran Church8808 Harford Road Parkville, MD 21234

410-665-1234stjohnsparkville.org

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generosity to us individually and also to us as a part of God’s people at St. John’s Lutheran Church. We will then look at ways that we can model God’s generosity for others.

God has been incredibly generous to us as a faith community these many years. God continues to provide resources so that we may do God’s work, with our hands. How do we use that generosity to benefit others? How do we give thanks for that continuing generosity? How do we respond with our own generosity?

I look forward to our journey this year as we discover new ways that we have been blessed by God’s generosity and new ways that we can share God’s generosity with others.

God’s peace and my prayers,

Pastor Lesley

Date 8:15 11:00

2/4 L Milt Dutcher CA Milt D. & Karen Ermer

L Mike McDonough CA Mike M. & Ed Ford

2/11 L Joan Kraft CA Joan K. & Barb Berner

L Julie Hastings CA Bob Hastings & Sharon Carletti

2/14 Ash Wednesday

12:00 L Claire Miller CA Charles Bender

7:00 L Judy Jasinski CA Tony Jasinski

2/18 L Jim Morrow CA Jim M. & JoAnn Weiland

L Donna McDonough CA Donna M. & Vicki Jasinski

2/25 L Lee Smith CA Lee S. & Karen Merrey

L Amanda Portera CA Amanda P. & Nancy Ford

Lector & Communion Assistant Schedule

If you cannot serve on your designated date, contact Sheila Bender (410-592-3084).

The Office will send out your reading. If you do not receive them, contact the Church Office (410-665-1234).

*Communion Assistant who did not lector- It’s requested that you commune the ministers at the conclusion of communion.

This schedule is posted monthly on the bulletin board in the Vestry where you robe.

Thank you,Sheila Bender Lector/Communion Assistant Coordinator

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St. John’s Lenten & Holy Week Schedule

ShroveTuesdayPancakeSupper,February13th

A Meal in Preparation for Lent . . . sponsored by St. John’s Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

AshWednesday,February14th

Service of Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes Services at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.

WednesdayLentenWorship **February 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th, 21st **

12:00 noon Taizé Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Soup & Salad (Fellowship Hall)

7:15 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer Service

(Please note: Adult Choir practice will begin following the prayer service.)

Palm/PassionSunday,March25th

8:15 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (First Communion will be celebrated at both services.)

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

MaundyThursday,March29th

The Stripping of the Altar will follow each service. 12:00 noon Traditional Service with Holy Communion 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Dinner Theater

GoodFriday,March30th

12:00 noon Procession & Ecumenical Stations of the Cross(Please note: The Ecumenical Procession begins at St. Ursula Catholic Church.)

7:30 p.m. Good Friday Service at with Cantata

EasterSunday,April1st Services of Holy Communion:

8:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

8808 Harford Road v Parkville, MD 21234 410-665-1234 v office@stjohnsparkville.org

www.stjohnsparkville.org v www.facebook.com/stjohnsparkville

January18,2018DearParents,IthasbeenthetraditionatSt.John’stoofferFirstCommuniontrainingforchildrenwhoenteredsecondgradethispastfall.MyunderstandingisthatyouhaveachildofFirstCommuniontrainingage.IamalsoopentotalkingwithanyparentsthatbelievetheirchildofanyageisreadytolearnaboutthesacramentofHolyCommunionwiththehopethattheythenwouldparticipateinthetheirFirstCommunionafterthetraining.FirstCommunionwillbeonPalmSunday,March25,2018atthe11:00amservice.TheFirstCommunionWorkshopwillbeSaturday,March17thfrom10:00amto1:00pm.Attheworkshop,thechildrenwillreenactthePassoverstory,learnabouttheSacramentofHolyCommunionandbakethecommunionbreadthatwillbeusedonPalmSundayandmore.WewillalsosendsomeactivitieshomethatthewholefamilycanusetotalktogetheraboutwhatitmeanstoreceiveHolyCommunion.Pleaseemailmeatpastorlesley@stjohnsparkville.orgorcallmeat410-665-1234toletmeknowifyourchildwillbeparticipatingintheFirstCommuniontraining.Also,ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutFirstCommunionforyourchild,pleaseemailorcallme.ThankyouforyourpartnershipinhelpingyourchildrengrowintheirfaithandintheirwalkasdisciplesofJesusChrist.God’speaceandmyprayers,Pastor Lesley PastorLesleyM.Radius

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Date 8:15 11:00

2/4 Molly Cummings (C) John Meyers

Noah Jones (C) Garrett Morgan Hanna Gray

2/11 Marissa Evans (C) Julianna Johnson

Michael Rash (C) Sophia ShullMorgan Perzan

2/14 Ash Wednesday at 7:00 pm: Joshua Hills

2/18 Gigi Tilton (C) Kayla Tilton

Corinne Brock (C) Emily Brock

2/25 Andrea Nufea (C) Autumn Winterling

Kate Schwartz-Mitchell (C) Julianna Johnson

Acolyte Schedule

If you are unable to keep your scheduled time, please use the Acolyte List to find a replacement. Contact Rachel Hills at 410-592-3587 with any schedule changes as soon as possible. Thank you!

2/4 (11:00 am) Julianna Johnson

2/11 (11:00 am) Kate Schwartz-Mitchell

2/18 (11:00 am) Garrett Morgan

2/25 (11:00 am) Sophia Shull

You have been assigned to record the service and work the sound system. If you have questions, please let us know.

Rachel & Josh Hills

AV Schedule

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Please remember the following individuals in your prayers: For health & healing Gerry Steg, Betty Kiima, Lynda Gehrig, Amy Schindler, Gerry Stipek, Bunny Kucharski, Ann Oakes, Mary Sigmon, Audrey Lentz, Pat Becker, Richard & Alma Arnold, Bob Murphy, Erin Scarborough, Mark Vaught, Debbie Miller   For family & friends Pat Turkin, Debbie Tello, Stephen Reisinger, Coralee, Ed Steffe, Claire Sigwart, Shirley Merritt, Louise Strausburg, Ron Hall, Carnahan Family, Bill Morrow, Maynard Geisler, Sharon Flor, John Miner, Steve Schultz, Charlotte Hinkins, Ann Ermer, Ben Hicks, James Busby, Doug Kniffen, Angelo Connors, Glenn Koch, Kelli Frye, Karen Ehrenberg, Norma Weber, Jim Hall, Brian McCauley, Ernest Huber, Sr., David Mueller, John Bielat, Brenda Shipman, Pastor Russell Fink

For the military and their families Darrell Owens, Brandan Hartmann, Capt. Christopher H. Hall, Brian Hedges, Chaplain Chris Frigm … and all those in harm’s way. Homebound members Trudy Anderson, Richard & Alma Arnold, Mil Baxter, Alice Belth, Agatha Biensach-Daniels, George Cooper, Mary Curnoles, Norma DeMarino, Margaret Eubert, Ronald & Jane Gibson, Betty Glassband, Paul Huber, Paul Insley, Eddie Kempske, Betty Kiima, Bunny Kucharski, Audrey Lentz, John Lotterer , Evelyn McGuire, Jerry Mead, Estelle Nelson, Ann Oakes, Patrick O’Connell, Edie Petr, Virginia Randall, Mary Ann Reek, Mary Sigmon, Gerry Stipek, Cass Tracey, Helen Vaccarino, Emma Volz, Doris Warfield, Clara Westphal

How do I add someone to our congregation’s prayer list? Write their name and information on the “Sunday Secretary” sheet in the narthex/lobby adjacent to the back doors of the Sanctuary OR email the church office at office@stjohnsparkville.org

Please note: Names on the “family and friends” and “those grieving” lists are removed after six weeks unless you update the pastor or the church office. You may always request that someone’s name be added if special prayers are needed. Please be sure to get permission from your family/friends to add their names. Remember that not everyone is comfortable sharing prayer concerns publicly. Thank you!

February Ushers

8:15- Keith & Lisa Duerling, Wayne Byer 11:00- Tony & Judy Jasinski, Sue Addison, Laurie Kreiger, Bonnie Spellman

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02/01 Aubree Liller 02/01 Cynthia Weeks 02/02 Corinne Brock 02/02 Brooke Dougherty 02/02 Beth Gray 02/02 Sophia Shull 02/03 Marissa Evans 02/03 John McLaughlin 02/03 Susan Straw 02/04 Rebecca Page 02/04 Kay Whitehead 02/05 Shirley Kreh 02/07 Cathy Crites 02/07 Leroy Hohne (91!) 02/08 Michelle Alkire 02/09 Anthony Jasinski, Jr. 02/10 Lynda Gehrig 02/11 Michael Wisniewski 02/13 Emma Nicholson 02/13 Patrick O’Connell (85!) 02/15 Jeffrey Alkire 02/15 Bob Murphy 02/15 Katie Neal 02/15 Chad Votta, Sr. 02/15 Autumn Winterling 02/16 Wayne Byers

02/16 Jeffrey Ring 02/16 Kerri Smith 02/17 Raquel Baker 02/17 Oliver Blazakis 02/17 Catherine Carroll 02/20 Michael Rash 02/20 Brooke Retkowski 02/21 Emily Lipka 02/21 Judy Neal 02/21 Natalie Wager 02/22 Patricia Rozankowski 02/24 Steven Dawson 02/25 Ryan Cummings 02/25 Nancy Gross 02/25 Archie Saby 02/26 Patrick Merrey 02/26 Danny Toner 02/27 Mary Hohne 02/27 Michele Kellner 02/28 Richard Baker 02/28 Nicole Johnson 02/28 Isabella Kirby 02/28 William Ortloff, Jr. (85!) 02/28 Brynn Snyder-Mitchell

February Birthdays

February Wedding Anniversaries2/14/1987 Bob & Sandy Scott 2/22/1975 Anne & Robert Suznick

2/22/1992 Arlene & Jack Meyers, Jr. 2/24/1967 Dale & Joyce Pickett, Sr.

02/00 Bonnie Spellman 02/00 Linda Wiley 02/00 Robert Gray 02/00 Mandy Gray 02/00 Jessica Merrey 02/01 Lesley Radius 02/02 Ruth Skarda 02/02 Noah Gamber 02/04 Rebecca Page

02/06 Kelly Sanford 02/07 Oliver Snapp 02/10 Allison Smith 02/17 Nicole Collins 02/17 Austin Flagle 02/18 Jerome Mead 02/18 Linda Watts 02/19 Katherine Schwartz-Mitchell

02/20 Michael Rash 02/23 Shelby Kirby 02/23 Joshua Hills 02/24 Ava Buddenbohn 02/24 Gabrielle Gray 02/25 Ethan Sommer 02/26 Megan Schoenfliess

February Baptismal Anniversaries

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Introducing Doughnut Time Sponsorship

Interesting Doughnut Facts

1) Boston has the most doughnut shops per population…1 shop for

every 2480 people.

2) 10 Billion doughnuts are made every year in the U.S.

3) By 2011, 10 people had the last name of Doughnut or Donut

4) You can now sponsor St. John’s Doughnut Time for $50.

Each week, doughnuts, coffee and juice are provided during the fellowship time. It costs about $50 per week to make this fellowship treat happen. This includes the cost of the doughnuts, coffee, juice, paper plates, etc.

We now will have the opportunity to sponsor the doughnut time, just like we sponsor altar flowers. Your name will be in the bulletin and at the doughnut table. You can take home the leftover doughnuts (if there are any). Just write the check for $50 to St. John’s, with Doughnut Time in the subject line and let Carol, our church secretary, know what you want your dedication line to say.

Think about this sponsorship for someone’s birthday, to honor someone at church or to just say thank you to someone for their hard work. This sponsorship can be shared by families, ministry teams or whatever other creative way you might have.

Sponsoring the Doughnut Time is a way to honor people as well as helping provide a tasty treat for folks. Thank you for your support of this fellowship ministry.

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St. John’s Youth Presents

St. John’s 1st Annual

Bull and Shrimp Roast

Friday, March 16th 6:30PM – 10:30PM

Columbus Gardens 4301 Klosterman Ave

50/50 Raffle Silent Auction Wheel of Chance DJ Dancing

Tickets are $45 Contact Tony Jasinski at 443-474-2727 or the church office at 410-665-1234 to purchase your tickets or reserve a table of ten.

All proceeds benefit St. John’s Youth.

Buffet Menu

From the pit- Choice Top Round of Beef, Virginia Baked Ham, Seasoned Turkey Breast, Steamed Shrimp, Maryland Crab Soup, Taco Bar, Salad Bar

Hot Buffet- Shrimp Creole with Rice, Hot & Mild Sausage,

Breaded Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Yellow Corn, Baked Ziti

Cold Buffet- Sliced Cold Cuts, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Macaroni

Salad, Rye, Wheat, White Bread and Dinner Rolls. Drinks- Soda, Beer, Wine and Cash Bar

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Men-in-Mission The Men-in-Mission meetings continue to take place on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.in the Youth Room.

We will meet for breakfast on Saturday, February 10th at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Dave Ermer promises that it will be a breakfast to remember!

Pray for an early Spring!

Keith Duerling

Thank you for your prayers, concerns and cards during Richard's (Dick's) illness. He always loved receiving them. Thank you also for your support and sympathy at his passing. Our heartfelt thanks for allowing us to have his memorial service and luncheon at St. John's, and a special thank you to Pastor Lesley for her visits and help in planning the service.

God Bless You All,

Lois Manning and family

Sunday School News During the Sunday School hour on February 11th, we will be having our second intergenerational event, which will focus on Lent. Everyone is invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for this fun activity!

Please continue to support the Food for Thought program. A list of needed items is included in the weekly church email.

Thank you,

Rachel Hills

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Easter Plants

Tulips or Mums: $10.00 per plant.

All orders must be put into an envelope marked ALTAR GUILD and placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church office. Checks should be made payable to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SUNDAY, March 4, 2018

Plants on loan may be picked up at the end of the last service on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. If not claimed by that time, they will be considered donated. Please remember to pick up only the flowers that you have ordered. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wish to lend _____Tulip _____Mum (Please indicate number of plants.) I wish to donate ____Tulip _____Mum (Please indicate number of plants.) In memory of______________________________________________________ In honor of________________________________________________________ To the Glory of God________________________________________________ Name of donor_____________________________________________________ Telephone number__________________________________________________ Amount enclosed______________________________