Please join the congregation on January 7th at 4pm at Pastor David’s Installation Service and Reception.
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Up and Going in December
Posted December 26, 2017 By admin December 14th dawned a beautiful day, perfect for the Up and Going Christmas Celebration Meeting. The decorations were bright and pretty and put each in the mood to enjoy the celebration. We had 19 members and guest enjoy the festivities. Each member brought a dish of party finger food for lunch. The meal was bountiful and delicious. This comment was heard, “first time that I have enjoyed a FULL meal of just finger foods”. Bob Ziemer gave the devotions from the Advent Devotional, Waiting for the Lord 2017 by The Rev Dr Daniel M. Wendel. Bob and Gloria then led us in singing three Christmas Carols as they read a Christmas Story. A Chinese gift exchange followed. Everyone enjoyed this and the gifts were precious. Business was conducted. We were happy to have Pastor David and Sherry with us and hope that they will be able to join us each month. There was lots of laughter and happy comments as we cleaned up and put things back in order. The group departed filled with happy hearts and Christmas Spirit.
Also, a total of 90 pounds of food was collected for We Care. In November, we donated 45 pounds of food as well. I am SO proud of you for thinking of others in our community.
Our January meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday, January 11 at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall. We will make Hospice Bag Bows and enjoy our traditional Soup Pot for lunch. Each member is asked to bring an item for the soup, sandwiches or bread or a dessert. You are invited to come and be with us.
Love,
Helen
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Souper Bowl Time Again
Posted December 26, 2017 By adminCalling all Youth! We will gather on Sunday, January 21st at 5pm in the Church Office to plan “Souper Bowl of Caring” Sunday (February 5th) at St. Jacob’s, where the youth will be leading the worship service and collecting for We Care. Mark your calendars for both January 21st and February 5th.
Upcoming Choir Workshop
Posted December 26, 2017 By adminOn Saturday, January 27 from 9 AM – 12 PM, we will have a choir workshop to begin reading through and learning Lenten and Easter Music. We would love to have you come and join us. A luncheon will be provided following the workshop.
Lutheran Men January Meeting
Posted December 26, 2017 By adminOur next meeting will be Sunday, January 21 at 6 PM in the fellowship hall.
Lutheran Women January Meeting
Posted December 26, 2017 By adminOur next meeting will be Sunday, January 21 at 4:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
Gail has the devotions.
Read the Bible in One Year
Posted December 26, 2017 By adminBeginning January 1st, Pastor David invites everyone at St. Jacob’s to join him in a year long Bible reading program. Brochures with the reading plan are located in the church Narthex. From time to time we will have opportunity to share refreshments and talk about the things we have read. Pick up a brochure and let Pastor David know that you are “all in” for reading the Bible in one year!
Worship and Music News
Posted December 26, 2017 By admin Wow! I must have blinked because it sure seems like 2017 flew by. In this new year, I look forward with anticipation to working with Pastor David Nuotilla in our ministry together. I also look back on this last year and reflect on the trials & errors, the challenges & the successes, not only professionally but in my personal life as well. It is sometimes easy to see God at work … and sometimes much more difficult. The positive thing though, is that, in my heart and soul, I know that God is indeed at work in my life and in the life of the church, no matter what my eyes see, my ears hear and my mind thinks.
My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the musicians who participated in worship services this past year; you truly enhanced the services & brought joy to the congregation. And no mere words can convey how much the support of the congregation means to mean. Being a church musician without the guidance of a full-time pastor was one of the biggest challenges of the last year and I hope that you will forgive me if I failed to live up to expectations. The one desire I have for my church music ministry is that the music I choose for each worship service is thought-provoking and meaningful, and above all else, is true to Scripture.
With that being said, my preparations for the Lenten and Easter seasons are already underway (and as I write this, we aren’t even through Advent yet!). The choir workshop that was held in November to work on/review Advent, Christmas & Epiphany music was very successful; we will continue the seasonal workshops with one on Saturday, January 27, from 9 am to 12 pm. The purpose is to read through and start learning Lenten & Easter anthems. The workshop will be held in the Sanctuary with lunch provided afterwards. We, the choir members and I, cordially invite any singers in the congregation to join us for this workshop.
Happy 2018!
Soli Deo Gloria, Laurie
Attention all graduates from 2013-2017
Posted December 7, 2017 By adminThe Graduate Christmas Fellowship with Pastor Nuottila will be held on Sunday, December 17 following the service in the church office. We will enjoy pizza and fellowship during this time. Please notify Sherry in the church office if you plan to attend.
December Meeting
Posted December 7, 2017 By adminOn November 9th, 12 Up and Going members gathered in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy the “Thanksgiving of Giving” gathering. Each member brought a covered dish for the meal. This type of meal is always a surprise as to what will be served but everything is always delicious; a perfect meal. Frances gave the devotions, program and conducted the business portion.
Each member was asked to bring 2 or more items for We Care. There was a total of 40 pounds of food delivered to We Care. They were most thankful for this contribution. It helped others have food for Thanksgiving. Special thanks to each of you for caring and helping others.
The December Meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec 14 at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Please bring party foods for sharing and 2 or more items (in lieu of Christmas Gifts) for We Care. Our goal for We Care for December is 50 pounds.
Bob and Gloria will have devotions and program.
Thanks,
Helen
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