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Church Council News

Posted August 25, 2022 By admin

Good Things for July 2022
• Mercy boxes are still being received and delivered
• Columbia Fireflies baseball game for youth and families

Council Briefs for August 2022
• The Church has received $49,837.60 from the Addy Estate. This money has been placed in a separate designated estate funds account. There were no restrictions or specifications by the family as to how these funds should be used.
• The Church has spent 55% of the budget for 2022.
• The Council is considering 2 dates for Homecoming – October 2nd or October 9th, 2022. The date will be determined upon availability of a guest Pastor.
• The Council received the resignation of Sherry Floyd with her anticipated retirement of August 31, 2022. The Administrative Assistant job description was updated by the Staff Support Committee and has been reviewed and approved by the Council.
• The Finance Committee presented a recommendation to the Council to update the insurance on the Church buildings. The valuation by Brotherhood Mutual determined that St. Jacobs was underinsured on the Church Building by $852,250. The Finance Committee reviewed the content valuation of each building and made the necessary changes, as well as recommending additions to several areas of general liability. The premium will increase from $9,623 to $11,623. The Council approved these updates to the insurance coverage.
• The Stewardship Committee was asked by the Council to meet and prepare to distribute Time and Talent sheets.
• The Council has requested that Council liaisons meet with Team Leaders regarding their budget requests for 2023.
• The Up and Going presented plans for the annual apple orchard trip. It is scheduled for September 15, 2022.
• The Council received a thank-you note from Sherry Floyd in appreciation for her time of employment with St Jacobs. Her last day of employment is planned for August 31, 2022.

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We Care Needs for This Month

Posted August 20, 2022 By admin

Vienna sausages

Canned Fruit

Collard greens/turnip greens,

Chili beans

Boxed Pasta

Spaghetti noodles

Jello

Dry beans

ALWAYS need Laundry detergent, Paper products, and Personal toiletries.

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Lutheran Men

Posted August 15, 2022 By admin

We will have our monthly meeting on Sunday, August 21st at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Hope to see you all there.

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End of Summer Lock-In

Posted August 10, 2022 By admin

Pastor David and Matt are planning a lock-in for our youth in grades 5-12. We will enjoy plenty of games and activities as well as evening and midnight worship by candlelight. Please contact Pastor David or Matt to let them know that your child(ren) will be attending. A list of items children should bring with them will be published at least one week before the lock-in takes place. One activity during our lock-in will be to engage the mission of the Church by assembling Flood Buckets for the NALC Disaster Response Warehouse. Anyone who would like to donate items for the Flood Buckets may do so. A list will be published in the Mid-August Grace Notes and also included in the worship bulletins prior to the lock-in.

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Women’s Bible Study

Posted August 5, 2022 By admin

The Women’s Bible Study group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. We will begin a new study using the book written by Shannon Bream, The Women of the Bible Speak. The book can be purchased online, Hobby Lobby, Costco and other retailers for $15.99. Please join us as we study this exciting topic beginning on Thursday, August 18th. The group meets from 9-10:30 AM at the home of Susan. At each meeting, we ask that people try to bring canned goods or an item to be donated to We Care. Please let Susan know if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.

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Pastoral Devotion for August

Posted August 1, 2022 By admin

Show Us Your Ways
Once while on vacation, my wife and I were enjoying the scenic back roads of North Carolina. We planned our day using the road atlas I had owned for several years. The plan was to get from point “A” to point “B” in time for dinner. Unwittingly, we ran into a problem. The paved road we were traveling, marked on the map as a state road, gradually became a gravel trail leading deep into the woods. I had confidence in my outdated map, but it wasn’t long before we were faced with a decision; follow the map or listen to the voice inside our heads encouraging us to turn around.
Paul reminds the people of God that once dead in our sinfulness, all have traveled the road of disobedience and selfishness. It is a familiar road, and if left to ourselves, we would choose this road most often. Along this road the “prince of power in the air” strives to lead humanity away from God. All too often those who follow such a road are confident in their decisions and become convinced it is the right path.
Paul is clear; God rescued us from earthly powers through Christ. Through the teaching of the apostles, Christians are afforded the example of Christ like living. Jesus himself provided the example for all to follow. Turning to Scripture, which is our unfailing guide and never outdated, we can recognize the path of righteousness. Even as we find it difficult to follow such a path, God promises to strengthen us and lead us by the power of his Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Show us your ways, O God, and lead us on the path to righteousness. Amen.

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Up And Going

Posted July 28, 2022 By admin

Nineteen 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.

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Lutheran Women

Posted July 28, 2022 By admin

The Lutheran Women will host an “End of Summer” pizza party for St. Jacob’s Women on Sunday, August 14th at 4 PM at Zorba’s in Chapin. If you can join us, please let Judy know by Thursday, August 11th. We hope you will join us for food and fellowship!

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From the Director Of Youth And Family Ministries

Posted July 28, 2022 By admin

St. Jacobs Congregation,
Grace to you and peace from our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. I praise Him for all the blessing He has been in our Youth and Family Ministry over the past weeks. At the end of June, we had a wonderful VBS with our youth and the friends they invited! Over the week, we learned how much our Father loves us through His creation of each of us, the gracious work of the Son, and the empowering of the Holy Spirit. I can’t express how grateful I am to all the volunteers who cared for the kids’ physical and spiritual needs! Truly a testament to the Holy Spirit’s inward workings in the congregation’s lives.
We also had our first bi-monthly evangelism social gathering where the families of St. Jacob’s gathered to enjoy each other’s fellowship, eat ice cream, and support Pastor David’s Congo Ministry through the making of cross bracelets and necklaces with specific Bible verses written on them for the encouragement and lifting of our brothers and sisters in the Congo.
As our weekly family gatherings continue, I praise God for the growth He caused and the plan He has for it! Thank you for supporting this ministry through your words of encouragement and continual prayers.
Please continue to pray for the family ministry at St. Jacob’s. Blessings,
Matthew
matt@st-jacobs.org

Filed in LCY, Lutheran Church Youth, Youth and Family Ministries, Youth Director

Council Briefs

Posted July 28, 2022 By admin

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for June:
• Up & Going resumed regular meetings
• Lutheran Men BBQ
• Recognition of Graduates
• Vacation Bible School
Briefs for July 2022
• Pastor David will start his Mission Trip to the Congo on August 1st. He will be away from St. Jacobs from August 1st – August 19th, 2022. During this time, the Elders of the church will conduct Sunday Services.
• Pastor David will be starting First Communion classes beginning July 10, 2022. First Communion will be July 31, 2022 for those who complete the class.
• Treasurer’s Report: The Church has spent 45.47% of the annual budget.
• Discipleship: The Church has delivered 20 Mercy Boxes to We Care.
• Stewardship: The Council approved September 24, 2022 as the date for the Church Yard Sale.
• Worship & Music: The Worship & Music Committee will be meeting to plan the annual Church Homecoming event.
• The Council approved the sale of the Church bus. If anyone is interested in purchasing the bus, please contact Michael Corley at mcorley0814@icloud.com for additional information or to make an offer.
• The problems that had been reported with the sound system in the church seem to be resolved at this time. The reported issues were related to Radio Frequency (RF), not the microphones.
• Matt has provided a spending plan for the Youth & Family Ministry to the Council, which was approved at the July Council Meeting. He will be given a debit card to use for the approved expenses from the youth account.
• The Council is planning to meet with the Staff Support Committee to update job descriptions.
• The Council approved to relocate the Music Director’s office from the Choir Room to the Church Office Building.

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