Welcome to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for October
• Homecoming Service and Lunch
• Recognition of Golden Agers
• Fall Festival
• Disaster Response: Donations and Volunteers

Pastor’s Report
• Pastor had bypass surgery Thursday, November 8th.
• There will be no Wednesday services for the remainder of 2024 with the exception of the Thanksgiving Eve Service on November 27th.
• Pastor plans to lead worship on Sunday, December 1st.

Ministry Teams
Staff Support: Susan Shealy
• Susan Shealy, Larry Shull and Bob Ziemer attended a meeting called HR Bootcamp. This was very informative and covered topics such as: Employee Manual/Child Safety/Facilities Use Agreement.

Safety: Robert Wessinger / Kevin Pharis
• The Safety Team will meet in November to review safety rules and procedures.
• Emergency phone numbers and the church address will be posted in the narthex.

Christian Education: Sherrie McTeer
• Women’s Bible Study meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
• Men’s Bible Study meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
• The Youth Bible Study will now meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Congregational Care: Billy McTeer / David Kibler
• Assisted with Disaster Relief deliveries to NC.
• Homecoming and Golden Agers Sunday, October 6th:

• Gifts for 39 Golden Agers.
• Provided meal for Homecoming.
• Will provide 300 slices of pound cake for the Hub for Thanksgiving.

Discipleship: Lynn Shealy / Julie Stuck
• A trailer load of food and supplies was delivered on October 11th to Glenwood Baptist Church in Marion, NC. Food, clothes, sleeping bags, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies were included.
• Delivered 13 Mercy Bags to We Care and 220 pounds of other cleaning supplies.

Property: Barry Rice
• Replacing two exit doors: one in the kitchen hallway and one in the fellowship hall.

Stewardship: Doug Sullivan
• Brandon Slice has agreed to work with Doug Sullivan on updating the St. Jacob’s website.

Worship and Music: Marie Slice
• Meeting with the Worship and Music committee to order purple paraments.

Old Business
• Parking Lot Update: Barry Rice

Danny Shealy has to get a certified engineered and bonded drawing for Lexington County. He should have this within a few weeks.
• Church Sanctuary: Susan Shealy / Julie Stuck

Initial plans are being made to determine flooring, wall color, and upholstery fabrics.
• 2025 Budget accepted.

New Business
December Congregational Meeting:
• Approve 2025 Budget.
• Elect Council Members.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for September

• Rally Day and Sunday School Breakfast. Thank you to all who helped with this event.
• Two baptisms.
• Women’s Spaghetti fundraiser dinner.
• Lutheran Men’s Sunday and David Kibler’s sermon.
• Catechism classes are going well.

Pastor’s Report

• We exist for the world around us—give them Jesus.
• Pastor David will be out of the pulpit for at least three Sundays in November due to heart bypass surgery.

Ministry Teams Safety: Robert Wessinger / Kevin Pharis

• Has requested funds in the 2025 budget for security cameras to be purchased and installed around the church facility and also for CPR and AED training for new Safety Team members.

Christian Education: Sherrie McTeer

• Sherrie and Kayla are in need of teachers to tag-team these classes with them or to be substitutes as needed.
• Women’s Bible Study meets monthly, usually on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.

Congregational Care: Billy McTeer / David Kibler

• Lay Communion Ministry teams visited and administered communion.
• Assisted family with various travel needs.
• Assisted Christian Education with Sunday School Breakfast and Rally Day.
• November – plan to provide 250 slices of pound cake for the Hub for Thanksgiving.

Discipleship: Lynn Shealy / Julie Stuck

• Mercy Bags and miscellaneous foods and cleaning products were donated to We Care. The need in our local community is great and St. Jacob’s continued support of this ministry is greatly appreciated!
• Flood buckets and hygiene kits were sent to NC – the Disaster Relief Shed is empty!
• Discipleship will set up an Angel Tree on November 3rd with gift tags of requested items for children in our local community as identified by We Care. The congregation will be informed and invited to participate in this ministry.

Property: Barry Rice

• The exterior doors in the fellowship hall will be replaced soon.
• Parking lot: still working on county permits.

Stewardship: Doug Sullivan

• Doug will place information in the bulletin again asking for people to assist with website development for St. Jacob’s.
• The Finance Committee sent a note of thanks to Council members for submitting budget requests in a timely manner to assist them in preparing a budget proposal/spending plan proposal for year 2025.

Worship and Music: Marie Slice

• Marie Slice and Tommy Faulk have completed an inventory of items in the sacristy.
• Worship and Music will meet to select and order new purple paraments.
• There is only one remaining set of paraments to purchase: blue. The goal is to purchase those in 2025 so that we have all new paraments by St. Jacob’s 250th Anniversary in 2026.

Old Business Church Sanctuary: Susan Shealy

• Julie Stuck and Susan Shealy plan to move forward with an Interior Designer to provide guidance for the church sanctuary renovation.

New Business

• 2025 Budget Proposal Sherrie reviewed the 2025 budget line-by-line to Council. The proposed budget has an increase in spending in the amount of $19,680.00 over the current 2024 budget. To date, our offerings are $10,000 less than the 2024 budget. Council to review and finalize at November meeting.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for August
• Started Confirmation classes with a large group of confirmands.
• The Journey Sunday school class continues to have good attendance.
• Fill material has been delivered for future use for the parking lot.
• The Youth Bible study continues to have a strong youth commitment to attending each Wednesday.
Ministry Teams
Staff Support: Susan
• Met with all staff for Annual Reviews in August.
Safety: Robert / Kevin
• Upcoming Plans: Begin the installation of interior and exterior cameras.
Christian Education: Sherrie
• Children’s Sunday school classes will be split K-5th grade (Kayla) and 6th grade and up (Sherrie).
• Sunday School Breakfast and Rally Day held on Sunday, September 15th at 9:00 AM. Congregational Care will assist with the meal.
• Council technology requests for three classrooms downstairs, for a computer and printer for the treasurer and for a new hard drive for Laurie’s computer.
Congregational Care: Billy / David
• Lay Communion Ministry teams visited and administered communion.
• Assisted family with various travel needs.
• The HUB asked St. Jacob’s to provide 250 slices of pound cake.
Discipleship: Lynn / Julie
• 18 Mercy Bags and 298 pounds of food were donated to We Care.
• 101 flood buckets have been donated.
• On October 12th there will be a Flood Bucket Day at Holy Trinity. SJLC will participate and a list of items needed from our congregation will be in the bulletin.
Property: Barry
• Will replace the exit door in the back of the fellowship hall and the exit door just outside the kitchen.
• Asphalt grinding has been placed in front of the church office to be used as fill for the new parking lot.
Worship and Music: Marie Slice
• Will place an order for new purple paraments. Only blue paraments remain to be purchased and the goal is to do this by the 250th anniversary of St. Jacob’s in 2026.

Old Business
Church Sanctuary: Susan
• Julie Stuck and Susan Shealy met with an interior designer and are waiting to receive the scope of work and cost for what she can do to assist with the sanctuary renovation.
Time and Talent Sheets: Sherrie
• Council approved the Time and Talent Sheet that will be distributed in the Sunday bulletin on October 13th and 20th.
Building Use Form: Pastor
• Council approved the Facility Request Form and Facility Use Form and it will eventually be available on the church website.

New Business
• The Temple Talk for September will be about the Spiritual Gifts Inventory.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for June
• Congregation Birthday Party!
• VBS – Thank you and great appreciation for all who volunteered to teach, provide meals, lead games/crafts/music!
• Lutheran Men BBQ!
• Three received their First Holy Communion: Chloe, Bella and Owen.
Staff Support
• Laurie is working out beautifully as our new administrative assistant.
• Bryan had the floors professionally cleaned in the fellowship hall and he also cleaned the carpets outside the fellowship hall.
Safety Team
• The SLED program on “How to deal with unwanted intruders” was held on Sunday, July 14th at 5:00 PM.
• CPR and First Aid training will be provided for two new safety team members.
Christian Education
• Kayla and Sherrie are co-teaching the children’s summer Sunday school. In June, 11-13 children attended Sunday school.
• VBS was a great success!
Congregational Care
• The Lay Communion Ministry team visited and administered communion to our homebound folks.
• Assisted family with various travel needs.
• Provides greeters for Sunday worship services.
Discipleship
• Continued support for the Mercy Bags ministry.
• Glenn Shealy is the manager for the Disaster Relief building inventory. Donna Fulmer is our Disaster Relief Coordinator.
New Business
• Brandon and Sherrie will be the two delegates for St. Jacob’s at the Mission Region Convocation which will meet virtually on August 9th.

Good Things at St. Jacobs:
• Welcomed Laurie Shacker to our Church Office Staff.
• Our Church sign has been updated showing our worship times.
• A new water fountain in the Fellowship Hall has been installed.
• The air conditioner/heat pump in the Fellowship Hall has been installed.
• Baptism of Chloe.
Ministry Teams:
Staff Support: Susan
• Filled the vacant Administrative Assistant position.
Safety: Robert
• The SLED program on “How to deal with unwanted intruders” will be held in July.
• Council recommends that the Safety Team contact a Security Company to obtain a proposal for security cameras.
Christian Education: Sherrie
• Kayla and Sherrie are co-teaching the children’s summer Sunday school. Plans are for movies, crafts and games focusing on Jesus’ miracles.
• Pastor David is holding first Communion class for 3 youth (Chloe, Bella and Owen).
• VBS begins June 24th.
• Chloe will be attending the Solid Rock Day Camp.
Congregational Care: Billy / David
• A Birthday Luncheon will follow worship on June 30th. Hamburgers from Quick Way will be served and provided for by the Congregational Care Team.
• The Congregational Care Team has received several travel requests from congregation members. The
• Team will decide how best to handle these needs from our church members.
• Congregational Care will work on providing greeters for Sunday worship services.
Discipleship: Lynn / Julie
• We Care / Mercy Bags: Provided 45 meals for distribution to rural communities as well as cleaning supplies.
• Glenn Shealy will manage our Disaster Relief building, which includes maintaining an inventory list of items on hand.
• A Coordinator is needed to coordinate our supplies with other disaster relief centers within our region.
• Kevin and Barry will assist with this task.
Property: Barry
• The Parking Lot Project is still being held up by Lexington County Permitting.
• Concerns with the TV in the nursery are being addressed.
• Several projects for the Fellowship Hall and the Disaster Relief Shed are being planned.
Stewardship: Doug Sullivan
• The Church Website is still under discussion/planning.
Worship and Music: Marie
• Keeping up with Communion Supplies.
• Pastor David has created a notebook with images showing the correct placement of the elements, chalice, flagon, etc. for communion.
• Acolyte training is needed.
Old Business
Church Sanctuary: Susan
• Seeking interior designer to assist with the renovation project.
• Currently looking at carpet, pew upholstery and paint color samples.
Historical Team: Susan / Tommy
• Church Photos and memorabilia will be shown to the Up and Going at a future meeting for their assistance identifying congregation members in the photos from years past.
• Ideas for the 250th Anniversary:
o Casual Sunday with a picnic following worship.
o Feature information about history and anniversary events in the Chapin News.
o A series of events that can occur throughout the year.

Pastor’s Report:
• March was a very busy month, lots of worship services.
• The Lent series was well received, especially Mark.
• Thanks to all who worked behind the scenes and participated in this Lent/Easter season.
• On line streaming of our worship services is appreciated by our members unable to attend worship. Streaming our worship services give us the ability to Outreach those outside of our church family.
• Pastor David has been invited to be guest preacher at Union Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC for their 250th Anniversary. Elders will lead worship on that Sunday.
• Pastor David will be out of town for his daughter’s wedding on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Elders will lead worship on that Sunday.
• Pastor David will be on the Congo Mission in July and will not be at church on the 14th and 21st, 2024. Pastor Gary Blobaum will lead worship service on those Sundays.
Report of Ministry Teams:
Safety/Security – Kevin Pharis / Robert Wessinger
• Cameras: SLED personnel will meet with the Safety Team to determine the best locations for cameras and a video monitor.
• A Temple Talk given by the Safety team is scheduled for April 28, 2024.
• Underground wiring plans for the Parking Lot Upgrade need to be reviewed to ensure proper locations for Security Surveillance equipment.
Christian Education – Sherry McTeer
• VBS Dates: Monday, June 24th – Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM with a meal at 5:45 PM.
• Teachers for music, Youth, Adults and kitchen staff have signed up. Still need staff for crafts, games, and the classes.
• Solid Rock Day Camp will be held June 9-14 at Holy Trinity and St. Peters. Camp is for K–5. Cost is $100 and the church will pay half of the cost for each of our St. Jacob’s campers using the youth fund.
• The Women’s Bible study has 17 women signed up to attend.
Congregational Care – Billy McTeer / David Kibler
• Lay Communion Ministry Team has visited and administered communion to our homebound folks.
• Visit/contact congregational members and families when notified by the Pastor.
• July: Invite a Friend Sunday/Birthday theme. More information will be provided!
Discipleship – Lynn Shealy / Julie Stuck
• Filled and delivered 21 Mercy Bags.
• Thankful to the Lutheran Women and several members of the congregation who have volunteered to assist with this ministry. Other volunteers will pack Mercy Bags when the Lutheran Women cannot.
• Cleaning products will be purchased for We Care in April in addition to the food items.
Property – Chad Lindler / Barry Rice
• Parking Lot Renovation: Danny Shealy is coordinating plans for an encroachment permit to SCDOT.
• The parts for the HVAC unit have been delivered. There is still a hold up on this project as the platform may need to be modified.
• A new water cooler for the fellowship has been purchased and will be installed by Gerald Lindler and Danny Shealy
• Two estimates were obtained for the church sign. The project will proceed ASAP.
Stewardship – Doug Sullivan
• The Finance Team made a recommendation to Council for funding the Parking Lot Upgrade.
• The Finance Team will submit quarterly budget information to be included in the newsletter to show where we are financially – income vs expense.
Worship & Music — Marie Slice
• Marie will get information for purchasing purple paraments.

Parking Lot Update:

• Council was pleased with the new rendering of the parking lot and determined that a Congregational Meeting would be held on Sunday March 17, 2024. Danny Shealy and Gerald Lindler were asked to present the plan to the congregation.

Pastors Report:

• Pastor David is pleased that worship attendance has increased and seeing some extended family members attending. Wednesday night worship attendance has increased and exceeds the last few years. There is concern that ministry teams are not active to their potential. Council is asked to pray for our congregation and to pray for our ministry teams.

Report of Ministry Teams:

Staff Support

• Celebrated Bryan birthday in February with a $50 monetary gift card from the congregation.
• Met with Jean for her annual review.

Safety/Security

• Cameras: Perform a study of area churches who utilize cameras both inside and outside of the church buildings.
• Area churches have shared copies of their safety plans.
• A Temple Talk given by the Safety team is scheduled for April 2024.

Christian Education – Sherry

• The Christian Ministry Team will meet Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 PM in the church office to discuss Sunday School, VBS dates and Summer Camp June 9-14.
• Excited that the children’s Sunday School has finally made it to the New Testament!

Congregational Care – David

• Lay Communion Ministry Team has visited and administered communion to our homebound folks.
• Plan to run the new ministry information in the April newsletter again as a reminder.

Discipleship – Lynn / Julie

• Filled and delivered 21 Mercy Bags.
• Thankful to the Lutheran Women and several members of the congregation who have volunteered to assist with this ministry.
• Discussed the possibility of a Flower Fund for Sundays when no one has signed up.

Property – Chad / Barry

• The parts for the HVAC unit have been delivered. There is still a hold up on this project as the platform may need to be modified.
• A new water cooler for the fellowship hall will be purchased and installed from Oasis, the cost will be less than $2,500 dollars.

Stewardship – Doug

• Twenty families signed up to participate in Prayer Partners ministry.
• Please remember to pray for your partners.

 

 

 

Good Things at Saint Jacob’s:

 

• Temple Talk from Congregational Care reminding the congregation to reach out to Billy McTeer or Lynn Shealy to provide any assistance needed.
• Lutheran Women will pack Mercy Bags on 3rd Sunday in February.
• So wonderful to watch the children participating in worship by playing their instruments while the choir sang. It is always a blessing when our youth participate in worship.

 

Special Report from the Property Committee regarding the parking lot – Danny Shealy.

 

• Danny has plans to meet with contractors to review proposals and costs.
• Danny will provide project scope and costs to council at the March meeting.

 

Pastor’s Report:

 

• Pastor is thankful to be back to his normal activities now post-surgery.

 

Report of Ministry:

 

• The Safety Team thanks the Lindler’s for donating an AED that is located in the hallway between the narthex and the fellowship hall. An automatic blood pressure cuff was also donated.
• Christian Education is getting excited about VBS and will begin ordering materials and determining a date for VBS.
• The Congregational Care Team had a joint meeting with the Discipleship Team and made plans for Home Communion through July, 2024, and also discussed providing visits/help with various needs of our members.
• Discipleship reports that 18 Mercy Bags and 140 pounds of food were delivered to We Care in January. A reminder that, We Care is also in need of hygiene items. Mercy Bags will be packed following worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
• Property Team reports that Buddy Bickley had four headstones repaired in the cemetery and that the HVAC equipment is here but the platform must be modified before installation can be completed.

 

Old Business:

 

• Time and Talent sheets have been distributed to Team Leaders and Council Liaisons. Everyone who wrote down that they would help with a ministry need at Saint Jacob’s will be contacted. Thank you!

 

New Business:

 

• The Annual Report Book is complete and has been emailed to the congregation with paper copies provided as requested. The congregation voted to approve the Annual Report Book on Sunday February 18th.
• Team Leader Training took place on Monday, February 19th at 6:30 PM.
• Prayer Partners will be signed up for and distributed on Sunday, February 11th. If anyone didn’t get a Prayer Partner or would still like to sign up, see Sherrie.

 

Good Things at St. Jacobs:
• Homecoming Service
• Pastor Andy Eargle named Pastor Emeritus
• Cleaning and organizing the Disaster Response Warehouse (Bus Shed)
• Children did a great job assisting with the Reformation Sunday Service

Report of Ministry Teams:
• Property Team met with the Terminix representative to discuss a new termite treatment plan. Council approved the new annual maintenance agreement with Terminix.
• Safety Team – Combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been installed.
• Congregational Care – Provided bereavement meal to Ann Slice’s family and AJ Peeple’s family.
• Discipleship – St. Jacob’s represented at Disaster Response Committee in North Carolina. 12 mercy bags (281 pounds of food) delivered to We Care.

Old Business:
• St. Jacobs will provide 250 slices of pound cake for Thanksgiving at the HUB.

New Business:
• Congregation Christmas Meal scheduled for December 3 immediately following the morning service. The Lutheran Men will pay for the meal. Congregation asked to bring a dessert.
• Council voted to have the Christmas Eve Service to begin at 5 PM

Good Things at St. Jacobs:
• Lutheran Men Sunday
• Church Wide Workday
Report of Ministry Teams:
• Staff Support – Establish more effective way for staff to communicate electronically.
• Congregational Care – Homecoming is October 15. Congregation will be asked to provide desserts.
• Safety and Security Team is working to research what kind and where to locate security cameras at the church.
• Discipleship – Ten Mercy Bags were delivered to We Care in September. Request for temple talk about We Care ministry.
Old Business:
• Golden Agers will be recognized at Homecoming. Pastor Eargle will also be recognized with a $200 gift card to The Palms Restaurant.

New Business:
• Results of Time and Talent Sheets will be given to Council at the November meeting for review.
• Thanksgiving at The Hub – St. Jacob’s will participate by providing desserts.
• 2024 Council Nominees will be presented at the November meeting.
• Council approved Trunk or Treat to be held on Sunday, October 29 from 4-6 PM by the Lutheran Women. Congregation is encouraged to participate.