Welcome to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church

Every month we will be interviewing one person from the team that serves St. Jacob’s. Our prayer for this series is that it will allow everyone to get to know us deeper and open the door for conversations.

First up, our lovely Administrative Assistant, Sherry Floyd. We are so grateful for everything she does behind the scenes to serve St. Jacob’s!

What’s your favorite bible verse? Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

What movie do you never get tired of? Sleepless in Seattle or It’s a Wonderful Life

What’s your all-time favorite memory? The Christmas my Dad gave my Mom a diamond ring. Dad had placed it in a large box (beautiful red shiny paper) and no one could pick it up. When Mom opened the box, it was filled with fire wood and Dad told her to dig through the wood. Mom pulled out a wrapped shoe box filled with wood shavings and within that box was a smaller wrapped box. I will never forget the look on my Mom’s face when she saw the ring. (My Mom and Dad eloped at a very young age so all they had were their wedding bands. This very unexpected gift brought so much joy to Mom.)

 What role does prayer hold in your life? I could not live without prayer in my life. Prayer is my conversations with my Lord and Savior. It is such a comfort to know that I am able to go to him at any time or place about my hurts, thoughts, concerns, or struggles. I know that Christ is with me and hears my prayers.

What’s the thing you love most about St. Jacob’s? I feel like I’m family and everyone is so loving and kind. I couldn’t ask for anything better. I’m doing what makes me happy, and I enjoy being here to help support the ministry of St. Jacob’s for Christ.

Interested in the Bud and Lottie Sites $250 scholarship for the Spring semester? Application for the Bud and Lottie Sites Scholarship for the Spring Semester is due December 15th. Contact the Church Office for an application.

 What are the requirements for the $250 scholarships?  

• Must be a member of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church
• Must attend church services at a minimum 12 times a year. Students in college can also show proof of attendance to college campus ministry services or to other church services.  
• Must participate in a minimum of 4 church activities/events. Examples of these events include the following: Lay Reader, Crucifer, Communion Assistant, Cantor, Youth Event, VBS, LM, LW, Up and Going, Trashy Club, etc. Proof of community services or campus ministry activities will also be accepted.
• 3.0 Grade Average

Complete Application

• Name
• Address
• Documentation of church attendance for minimum of 12 times since January 1, 2019
• Documentation of participation in church activities for minimum of 4 times since January 1, 2019
• Proof of grade average
• Higher Education Plans – Name of Institution, Start Date

Our financial year ends on December 31st. If you have any bills, check requests, or receipts for the 2019 year, please submit them to Walt Shealy so he will be prepared to close our books. Please see Walt if you have any questions.

The Altar Guild is getting ready for 2020. As in the past, an altar flower sign-up sheet will be posted in the Narthex on Sunday December 1st and will remain until Sunday, December 29th. Many times, members wish to provide the altar flowers in memory of loved ones or in honor of anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions. If there is a particular Sunday YOU would like to furnish the altar flowers for the worship service, please indicate your choice by signing up for that Sunday. PLEASE NOTE: During Advent only one vase of flowers is needed. Also remember that artificial flowers are not used for altar flower arrangements.

Don’t forget our congregational meeting on December 1st to pick Council Representatives and approve the 2020 Budget.