On Sunday, October 23rd, St. Jacob’s will celebrate the gifts and faithfulness of our Golden Agers. St. Jacob’s church family members who are 80 years and older will be our guests of honor. A congregational meal will immediately follow our service of worship. Join us on this special day when we give thanks to God for the wisdom, knowledge, and love our Golden Agers have shared for so long.
Joining with several local congregations, St. Jacob’s will participate in this year’s Operation Christmas Child. Please see the bulletin insert included this week for all details on how you can participate. Our goal is to supply 50 completed boxes.
All children of St, Jacob’s and their families are invited to a Halloween Party following our Trunk-or-Treat from 7:30-9:00PM on October 28th. The Halloween Party will be a time of fun and games for all. Following the Halloween Party, there will be a Lock-In for St. Jacob’s youth and their friends in 5th grade and up. Parents, please let Matt Burt know if your youth members will be attending.
Please let Matt or Pastor David know if you will be decorating your vehicle and participating in this year’s Trunk-or-Treat. We look forward to having a great time of fun and fellowship as we welcome our costumed children and youth. Trunk-or-Treat will be held from 5-7PM on Friday, October 28th .
Due to response to Hurricane Ian, both Carolinas Disaster Response Warehouses are empty and in great need. As such, St. Jacob’s is collecting blankets and assembling Health Kits. A list of items for health kits is provided below. Men, women, and youth members of St, Jacob’s are encouraged to participate in the assembly of health kits on Sunday, November 6th in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:00PM. Our Chili Cook-Off will immediately follow.
Disaster Response Health Kit Contents
1 bath towel, 1 wash cloth, 1 travel size shampoo (3 oz), 1 bar bath soap, 1 toothbrush, 1 tube toothpaste (2 if travel size), 1 comb, 1 hairbrush, 1 deodorant, 1 nail clippers (optional), 1 dental floss We will also collect disposable diapers and disposable adult under garments. Blankets and these other items may be dropped off on the stage in the fellowship hall.
Who is the champion chef at St. Jacob’s? We will find the answer to that question as we enjoy a Chili Cook-off at 5:00PM on November 6th after we finish assembling health kits for the NALC Disaster Response Warehouse. Anyone may enter their best pot of Chili, (with beans or without). Matt Burt and his select panel of Judges will crown the 2022 St. Jacob’s Chili Champion. Come be a part of the fun and fellowship.
On 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.
Our St. Jacob’s Lutheran Men welcomed Travis Bennet, Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, who gave a very interesting presentation on the various species of wildlife found in South Carolina.
Covering animals ranging from turtles to black bears, Travis provided information on the challenges concerning protection of wildlife in our state. As many would guess, the biggest challenge to numbers of many animals is the loss of their natural habitat due to development.
Prior to Mr. Bennett’s presentation, the men enjoyed a delicious meal of lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Thank you to all who helped prepare our meal and thank you especially to Travis for his very informative program.
Our Wednesday morning Bible study is in full swing with a study of the Parables of Jesus. Everyone who is able is invited to join the group. We have wonderful conversations while exploring the richness of God’s mercy and grace. Come be a part of our learning and fellowship. Mid-week Bible study meets at 9:30 A.M. in the fellowship Hall each Wednesday Morning.
The days are cooling, everything pumpkin spice is on the menu and that means all our choirs are back in practice. This year there are a few changes to our St. Jacob’s choirs. Our youth in grades 4 and above are rehearsing hand bells each Sunday afternoon at 4 pm. We have started a new choir for our youngest St. Jacobs family members. Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade are meeting at 3 pm on Sunday afternoons for Children’s Choir. There are even changes for our adult choir. The Wednesday evening service will be held at 6:30 each Wednesday starting the first of October which allows our adult choir to practice from 7-8 pm starting immediately following the service. Please come and join us.
I’ve seen Christmas merchandise being put on the shelves in stores, so it is not too soon to be thinking about our Christmas music. If you would be willing to participate in special Christmas music for the season, please let me know. I would love to have a small hand bell group, and this would be a great time for you to participate in choir on a limited basis. Come learn the music for Christmas with us.
