On Sunday, June 3, Pastor David will begin a summer sermon series based on the Ten Commandments. Join us for worship this summer as we take a close look upon God’s expectations for His people, and the commandments that define God’s relationship with those who are saved by grace through faith in Christ.
Archive for May, 2018
Summer Sermon Series
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminFrom the Pastor
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminOne of the things I enjoy most about being at St. Jacob’s is that our congregation has a very high regard for the sacraments. Holy Baptism and Holy Communion are the means through which God personally, physically and spiritually imparts His grace upon us. I am a bit concerned; however, at the amount of consecrated wine that seems to be wasted each week. Most members probably don’t realize it, but the majority of wine used each week is poured out, especially on days we serve by intinction. This is due to the size and shape of our chalices. But even on days we serve by individual cups, there is still too much wine left over.
Jesus says of the bread and wine, “This is my body…this is my blood.” Therefore, we are bound by faith to handle these elements with the utmost care and reverence. I have been working with members of the Altar Guild to address the problem of wastefulness. We have discussed simple modifications to the way we dispense the bread and wine. I believe that soon we should be practicing better stewardship of the communion elements.
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Save the Date – October 13
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminThe Stewardship Team is planning a Yard Sale again this year. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. I’m sure you’ve heard that before, so ask yourself: “Have I cooked with it, worn it, displayed it, used it or read it within the last year?” If your answer is NO and the item is still in pretty good condition, then donate it to our yard sale.
Begin your spring cleaning now and donate those gently used items for our sale: clothing, books, house wares, dishes, glassware, furniture, and operable lawn equipment, but PLEASE no televisions, computers, printers or computer related items.
You may bring your items to the church and place them in the office garage.
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Up and Going News
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminOn Thursday, May 10th, twenty-one members and guests boarded the St. Jacob’s Express and headed for a day in Charleston. Ray Seay gave the devotions based on daily opportunities given by God for us to acknowledge God’s presence in our lives. He ended with prayer and asked God’s blessings on our trip. We arrived at Gilligan’s and enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch. We then headed to Wadmalaw Island for a tour of the Charleston Tea Plantation. We took the trolley ride tour through the tea fields, stopping at the greenhouse and other points of interest. The trolley driver gave a wonderfully informative commentary on the workings of the tea plantation. We got to see Steve, the expert tea blender and taster at work in the greenhouse and in the field. Our trolley was equipped with speakers so that we could enjoy a narrated tour by William Barclay Hall, founder of American Classic Tea and world renowned tea taster. We went on the Factory Tour, using flat screen TV, you could see the production process while overlooking the factory. Both were great tours! We enjoyed tea tasting and making purchases in the gift shop.
Then it was time to move on to the Angel Tree, the oldest Evergreen Oak tree in the country. Impressive and so beautiful. Then it was time to go home….
Thank you to Gerald for driving for us and being patient and helpful. We had a great time on our Charleston adventure.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 21. We will be going to Saluda, NC and having lunch in Hendersonville. Continue to watch your worship folder for more information.
Thanks, Helen
Lutheran Men News
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminThe Lutheran Men are planning for their annual pork BBQ and Hash fundraiser. The cost is $8.00 for a pound of BBQ and $8.00 for a Quart of Hash. As in the past, orders can be picked up in the church fellowship hall on Friday, June 29 between 3:00 and 6:00 PM and on Saturday, June 30 between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Please see a member of the Lutheran Men place an order or contact Robert (cell, 206-5056) by Wednesday, June 20, to place your order.
We will meet June 24 at 6 PM in the fellowship hall because of Father’s Day. Bob has devotions. Cooks are Davis, Barry, Bob.
Lutheran Women News
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminWe would like to thank everyone for their support for our Congregational Luncheon Fundraiser on May 6. It was a big success. We had a total of 90 that enjoyed our meal of spaghetti and trimmings and delicious desserts.
We will be helping those in need in our congregation and community.
Our Ladies Brunch will be held on June 23 at 11 AM. Brunch will include quiche, fruit, strawberry spinach salad, cheese cake squares, brownies, and croissants drizzled in honey butter along with peach and regular tea. Tickets go on sale, Sunday, June 3 following church service in the fellowship hall and will be $5 per person, children 3 years and under are free. There will be door prizes and each lady will receive a special gift. There will be musical entertainment.
Please don’t forget your items for We Care. School will soon be out and the need will be greater in our community. Your help is greatly appreciated.
No meeting will be held in June.
Phyllis, Leader
Filed in Lutheran Women, Outreach
Council Briefs
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminCouncil noted Good Things at St. Jacob’s this past month: youth confirmation classes are going well, Easter services and Sunrise service attendance were both up from previous years and the children’s choir did an excellent job singing on Easter Sunday. A special thank you to Frances Slice for taking care of the church office duties while Sherry Floyd enjoyed a vacation.
Ministry Teams – Thank you to those that submitted monthly reports. A few highlights of the monthly reports are included below:
• Staff Support – Sherry Floyd was recognized on Administrative Assistant Day. The deadline has been extended for accepting applications for a Director of Christian Education/Youth Minister.
• Spiritual Life – The Worship Planning Team is scheduled to meet with Pastor David on May 1, 2018. Volunteers are needed to assist with children’s choir.
• Short Term – Modifications are still being made to the church constitution. The church audit was completed on May 4, 2018.
• Witness – The Lutheran Women fundraiser meal was written up in The Chapin Times for two consecutive weeks.
• Parish Life –
• Up and Going – A total of 19 St. Jacob’s Church members and guests attended a fun-filled day ofwonderful fellowship. They enjoyed a BBQ lunch at the Schoolhouse Restaurant in Scranton, SC. After lunch the group traveled to the “Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden” in Bishopville, SC. Mr. Pearl Fryar and his garden are internationally recognized. The garden draws visitors from around the globe. Davis Brown provided the devotion for the group. A special thank you to Gerald Lindler for graciously driving the St. Jacob’s bus!
• Lutheran Women are making preparations for the Ladies Brunch on June 23, 2018 at 11 am. Lutheran Women’s Sunday went well and June Lindler did an outstanding job presenting the sermon.
• The Youth Group was not able to attend the zoo trip due to bad weather. They did enjoy a Bible study on April 15th at Sonic.
• Support of Ministries – Technology Team has updated the St. Jacob’s website and the Communication Team reports the total church membership is 360.
Old Business – Defibrillator pads have been ordered. Additional copies of the cemetery layout are being created for the church. Larry will attend the Carolinas Convocation in May and also the NALC convocation in August. A list of the ministry teams and members was presented and reviewed by council.
New Business – Applications are still being accepted by St. Jacob’s for a Christian Education Director/Youth Minister.
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Invite your first
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminA study done several years ago of Christians and evangelism found that Christians who attend worship regularly within main line denominational churches seldom invite others to worship with them. Some surveys indicate the average Lutheran Church member invites only 1.2 people to worship in their lifetime.
One of the Core Values of the North American Lutheran Church is to be a mission driven church. Being mission driven means many things. One of these is that we are a church committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do this is to invite friends and neighbors to worship with us.
During the summer months, Pastor David is challenging each church family member to invite at least one person per month to worship with us. It can be someone you have known for a long time, someone you recently met, or perhaps even a stranger who was in line ahead of you at the market. Whoever it is, invite them. But don’t be discouraged if they don’t come, just keep inviting. Invite your one, and share the good news!
Filed in Outreach
Vacation Bible School
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminGAME ON is scheduled for July 15-19. We invite your kids to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drum line, your players, cheerleaders, and band members will realize God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Get in the spirit with Game On – Gearing Up for Life’s Big Game!
(2 Peter 1:3) Adults don’t forget we will also be having classes for you too, so Game On.
Noisy offering in June
Posted May 30, 2018 By adminDuring the children’s sermon each Sunday in June we will have a noisy offering to repair the roof at the Lutheran church in Boma, Congo. All you need to do is bring plenty of change and throw it in the buckets as the kids come to collect it from you.
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