The Up and Going began the new year of 2023 on January 12th at 11:00AM in the Fellowship Hall. Decorations of snowmen greeted thirteen members and guests. Lunch was the Soup Pot, served by Ann Lindler and filled with delicious vegetables and beef, Appropriate side items and wonderful desserts, all provided by attendees.
Team Leader, Helen L. Lindler welcomed everyone and gave a devotion from the book, Faith Alone, by Martin Luther. Devotions ended with prayer. The treasurer’s report was given by Gary. Business was conducted and prayer was requested for the sick, our church and church family.
We were honored to have Administrative Assistant Jean join us for lunch. During lunch, we discovered that Jean is kin to a large number of our Up and Going members.
After lunch, Joan and Gary hosted Bingo, gifts were provided by those attending. Bingo was fun and opening and choosing gifts was a hard decision. The laughter and comments were the highlight of the day. All agreed that the Soup Pot lunch was especially delicious, and the Bingo games were a tremendous hit. A motion was made and an affirmative vote was taken that every January meeting will consist of a Soup Pot lunch and Bingo games. Members and guests will provide items for the Soup Pot and prizes for Bingo.
We decided to once again prepare and provide Easter bags for hospice patients. See Joan Marco for items needed. This is a project especially dear to the Up and Going and we look forward to providing these Easter bags for our hospice friends. God richly blessed our meeting.
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News from Up and Going
Posted February 1, 2023 By adminNews from St. Jacob’s Up and Going‘s
Posted December 5, 2022 By adminOn a bright and sun shining November 17, 2022, twenty-two Up and Going members and guests gathered to enjoy an Old Timey Thanksgiving Meal together. The weather was cold, but the Fellowship Hall was warm and toasty, inviting all into the cheerfully decorated space. Fall items filled the room with color. Everyone was welcomed and encouraged to participate with others. Devotions given by Helen were from the book “Redeemer” entitled “Our Daily Bread” closing with praying together The Lord’s Prayer.
Business was conducted before we enjoyed a bountiful and delicious traditional Dutch Fork Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving memories were shared. Before leaving each member was given an Up and Going Cookbook. Hope you enjoy your Cookbook. Food stuff was collected to be taken to We Care. Thank you for helping with this project.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11am in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring finger food for sharing and 3 pairs of men’s socks that will go to the Oliver Gospel Mission. Have a Blessed and wonderful Holiday Season…Remember: Jesus is the reason for the season.
Up and Going‘s Trip to Newberry
Posted November 5, 2022 By adminSixteen members and guests of the Up and Going gathered in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 at 9AM for the October Meeting. Devotions were given by Helen and the business session followed. At 9:30 AM, we departed for our visit to The Newberry Museum. We were warmly greeted and welcomed by our tour guides, Mr. Steven Knapp and Ms. Denise Reid. The Museum’s special exhibit was “Celebrating the 100th Homecoming Anniversary at Newberry College”. We were amazed at the important history of Newberry College and it’s importance to the Lutheran Church. Our guides were so informed and presented the facts with such expertise that you didn’t want to miss not one word. They were wonderful guides.
As we exited the Museum, the weather was fabulous, so we decided to walk to the restaurant, “The Grill on Main” for lunch. The food was delicious. We enjoyed chatting and visiting during our lunch time. Next, a leisurely stroll up and down Main Street as we reminisced about the changes on Main Street and the enjoyment of shopping there over the years. Time to head home. This day trip was so much fun and a real learning experience. Visit The Newberry Museum at 1300 Friendly Street if you possibly can. It is well worth your time.
Our next meeting is Thursday, Nov 17th, (the 3rd Thursday) in the Fellowship Hall at 11:00am. We are having an “Old Fashioned Thanksgiving” so, bring a covered dish or dessert from your Mama or Grand[1]mama’s Receipts. The turkey will be provided. A signup sheet will be posted. Please bring 3 cans of food for We Care. Mark your calendar, our December Christmas Party is scheduled for December 1st (1st THURSDAY) 11am in the Fellowship Hall.
Time and Talent
Posted November 4, 2022 By adminHow might you participate in the life and ministry of St. Jacob’s? It is the time of year when all church family members are asked to ponder this very question. As you consider ways in which you might become or continue to be involved, please be sure to fill out the Time and Talent Sheet for 2023. Every member of St. Jacob’s (all ages) is encouraged to fill out a time and talent sheet.
Blank sheets will be included as an insert to the worship bulletin each Sunday through November 13th. Begin with prayer and then check the ways in which you are willing and able to serve our Lord and his church.
Up and Going Apple Run
Posted October 10, 2022 By adminOn Thursday, September 15, the Up and Going got up and going to the mountains in Hendersonville, NC. We shared a very nice lunch at Harry’s BBQ and Grille before heading out to Granddad’s Apple Orchard. Several of our members enjoyed fried apple pies and apple cider slushies while stocking up on delicious apples. Thank you to our van drivers, Davis, and Michael. A splendid time of fellowship was certainly enjoyed by all.
Up And Going News
Posted August 26, 2022 By adminOn a beautiful Thursday Morning, Sept 18th, nineteen members and guests of St. Jacob’s Up and Going gathered at Macedonia Lutheran Church (Church on the Lake) to enjoy the 4 Churches Annual Meeting hosted by the Macedonia Goldies.
Upon arrival each person signed in and received a beautiful handcrafted bulletin with a prize ticket attached. We then gathered in the Sanctuary for the Program. Sandy Bennett, president of the Goldies, warmly welcomed us to Macedonia.
She invited each of us to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Terry Hundley then opened with prayer. Pastor then gave a short program on the Blessings of Every Day with Christ. He encouraged us to enjoy each day with Christ and not worry about yesterday or tomorrow but to concentrate on our work for Christ today. He encouraged us to read the book “Win The Day” for more on this subject.
Ms. Michelle Hancock entertained with beautiful songs that she had selected to sing for our enjoyment. Her singing was so beautiful and touched our hearts. Pastor Terry then gave the Blessing for our meal. We then gathered in the Fellowship Hall for our Meal and prize drawings.
The meal was so, so delicious. There was such a selection to choose from. Much more than you could get a taste of everything …your plate just wouldn’t hold it.
After the meal, we excitedly enjoyed the drawings for prizes. Beautiful handmade items made by the Goldies members were given out as prizes. There were aloe plants potted in precious tea and coffee cups. These were for everyone to have one.
We then visited with old friends, near and dear to our hearts. This was the first time that we had met since COVID. What a pleasure to see our friends from Holy Trinity, Mount Tabor, Macedonia and St. Jacob’s gathered together for fellowship and fun.
St. Jacob’s will host the next 4 Churches Meeting in August of 2023.
The next Up and Going Meeting will be the Annual Apple Run on Thursday September 15rh. Please let Helen or Ann know by September 1st if you plan to go. We will enjoy lunch in Hendersonville, NC. Seats are limited so notify one of them soon.
Up And Going
Posted July 28, 2022 By adminNineteen Up and Going members and guests gathered in the Fellowship Hall for the July meeting.
Welcome and announcements were given by Helen. Get Well cards were signed to send to Ola Mae and Miriam.
Treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Gary. Devotions entitled “Thy Rod and Thy Staff” from the book Devotions by Martin Luther was given by Helen.
Pastor David gave a most interesting and encouraging program on the value of older and experienced Lutherans. We may be older but there is still ample opportunities for service in our Church and Faith Community. When asked to serve, please open yourself to new growth and learning. Matt gave the meal blessing and we all enjoyed a cool and delicious picnic meal.
The next Up and Going meeting will be The 4 Churches Meeting at Macedonia Lutheran Church, Prosperity on August 18th at 11 AM. If you have not signed up to attend, please contact Helen or Ann.
If you need a ride, please let us know and arrangements will be made. Everyone is asked to provide a covered dish or dessert to share. Meat and beverages will be provided.
Up and Going
Posted July 9, 2022 By adminThe June Up and Going Meeting was held in the Fellowship Hall on June 9 at 11 AM with 21 members and guests attending. Announcements were given and business was conducted. A Father’s Day devotion with all praying together The Lord’s Prayer was given by Helen. Matt, St.Jacob’s Director of Youth and Family Ministries gave the program, Matt shared with us his life history and his Faith Journey. St. Jacob’s has been chosen and blessed to be a part of Matt’s continuing Faith Journey. Up and Going appreciates Matt sharing his life experiences and Faith Journey with us. We hope that Matt will continue to be a part of Up and Going activities.
A delicious covered dish meal with desserts was enjoyed by all.
The next Up and Going meeting is scheduled for Thursday July14 at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite picnic items for lunch together. Pastor David will present the program.
Hope to see you then. Hope to see you then.
Up And Going
Posted May 25, 2022 By adminOn a beautiful May 2nd, Monday morning, 48 Up and Going members and guests gathered in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a May Day Gathering. A Traditional May Day Pole was on display to help us get into the May Day Spirit and everyone was dressed in Spring attire.
The Chapin Chirpers provided entertaining music and a delightful musical program entitled “Calendar Girl”. The room was filled with singing, clapping and laughter. Our thanks to the Chapin Chirpers for honoring us with their music that filled our faces with smiles and our hearts with happiness.
Then we enjoyed a bountiful lunch of different sandwiches, chips, vegetable trays and dips, pickles, topped off with cherry or apple dump cake with whipped topping and cookies. Tea and water were served for our enjoyment. Thank you to Joan and Gary Marco for coordinating the lunch for us.
What a wonderful day of hugs, laughter, food, fun and fellowship enjoyed by all! We departed with happy spirits, so thankful to God to be together in person again. We have missed each other’s company.
The next meeting of the Up and Going will be Thursday June 9th at 11AM. This is a covered dish meal and Pastor David will present the program on St. Jacob’s Treasure–Older, Wiser Lutherans. Hope to see you there.
Up And Going Needs a Group Leader
Posted April 29, 2022 By adminSt. Jacob’s senior’s group, Up and Going, is in need of a new group leader. Helen Linder has served in this position for a number of years and is planning to step down from the role. Anyone who is interested in stepping up should contact Helen for a description of what it means to be the leader for Up and Going. Pastor David is also willing to lend any assistance necessary.
Up and Going will be getting together on May 1st at 11:30 AM for May Day. Meal is provided so all you need to do is show up in your May Day outfit and plan to enjoy an awesome time of fellowship.
