Welcome to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for January:
• Sunday attendance was up
• Bill Nuottila funeral service was beautiful
• Visitors from out of Chapin
• Record high of 16 views for on-line service

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for December:
• The Church decorations for Advent and Christmas were beautiful.
• Christmas caroling was enjoyed by all participants…those singing and those listening.
• There was good attendance for the children’s Christmas program; the program was wonderful.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for November:
• Don & Leon took the water and flood-bucket supplies to Disaster Center in Kings Mountain, NC.
• Gerald & Robert (Lindler Plumbing) repaired the water lines for the church and office and supplied a much-needed cut-off valve.
• Received three new members this month, Ken and Linda Mostiler by transfer, and

• Tessa Monts by Holy Baptism.
• Thanksgiving celebration.
• New Advent Wreath made by Danny Shealy.

Council Briefs:
• Lutheran Women and Lutheran Men are resuming regular meetings.
• The Discipleship Team is working on the “Mercy Buckets” program – watch for coming news.
• Council approved re-opening the position for Choir Director.
• Worship & Music to purchase new Chrismon trees.
• Pastor will hold two training sessions in December for the Elders.
• New Finance Procedures approved for Policy and Procedures Manual.
• There will be a special called Meeting of the Congregation on January 9, 2022 to ratify the NALC Constitution changes.
• Council Retreat to be held on January 14th & 15th, 2022 at St. Jacob’s.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for October:
• The G.I.F.T. Class had good attendance.
• Caroling on Homecoming went well and was very well received.
Council Briefs:
• We need at least TWO additional candidates for Council for year 2022. Please prayerfully consider offering your talents in service to our Lord and to St. Jacob’s.
• Worship and Music Team needs volunteers to help with putting up the Chrismon Trees on November 27th .
• The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 5th .
• The Discipleship Team is preparing for a new benevolence program in the Chapin Community through WE CARE called “Mercy Buckets” to help feed those who need help.
• Pastor has chosen several people from our church family to be “Elders” who will be trained in the communion liturgy; when pastor is away and no supply pastor is available these Elders will preside over the service of Word and Sacrament.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for September:
• Dr. Eric Riesen, President of the NALS visited with St. Jacob’s Sept.26th.
• Good attendance at the first G.I.F.T. Sunday School Class. (Actually, Oct. 3rd.)
• Ladies Bible Study (that Rachel started) is going well.

Council Briefs:
• Robert L. Ziemer has accepted the position of Treasurer for St. Jacob’s and approved by Council.
• Pastor announced that the NALC has approved reinstituting the position of “Elder” in our congregations. At least three individuals at St. Jacob’s will be chosen by the pastor and trained to preside at table in the pastor’s absence.
• We have only three candidates for 2022 Council WE NEED AT LEAST TWO MORE volunteers!

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for August:
• Carroll and Sherrie did a great job filling in for Pastor
• Good attendance at the “farewell reception” for Rachel
• Good to have choir back in the service, welcome to new member Tommy

Council Briefs:
• Building Team received the final drawings on the Parking Lot Project along with estimate of cost increases, and recommends that Council bring the new estimated costs to the congregation.
• New Confirmation Class begins Sept. 12th, 2021 with two confirmands.
• Carolinas Mission Region Annual Convocation will be September 24th -25th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia, NC.
• Rev. Dr. Eric Riesen, President of NALS ,will be visiting with us and will preach on Sunday, September 26th. He will lead a discussion in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School hour.
• Homecoming Sunday is October 10th, with Pastor Marty Ramey as our guest preacher. There will be NO meal on Homecoming Sunday.
• Pastor Nuottila will be on vacation October 11th through October 25th.
• On Sunday, October 3rd, there will be one Sunday School class for all ages in the Fellowship Hall.
• There will be only one usher on Sundays, and the offering plate will be placed on the table at the entrance of the Sanctuary.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for July:
• A member returned to St. Jacobs, welcome to Tommy Faulk.
• VBS was a huge success!
• The disaster relief collection was quite successful.
• A lot of members were on hand to congratulate the graduates at the reception following the service.

Council Briefs:
• New Sunday Services Schedule: Sunday School at 9:00 AM and Worship at 10:00 AM.
• Saint Jacob’s Homecoming date set for October 10th .
• We regretfully accepted the resignation of Walt Shealy as Treasurer, effective the end of July.
• We are in the process of seeking someone to accept the duties of Treasurer for St. Jacob’s.
• Team Leaders – we need your budget requests for year 2022 in order to begin preparing the new spending plan.
The Nominating Committee is now seeking nominations for Council for year 2022.

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for May.
• Tape is off the pews!
• It is good to stand and sing again.
• Our services feel more like normal (good!)

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS.
• St. Jacob’s Church Council will be preparing and serving the meal for VBS on Wednesday evening, June 23rd.
• The Building Team has been delayed due to get-ting certified drawings completed. There are some small changes being made now and the Team will hopefully have finalized drawings in hand soon and can put them out for bids.

1. Attendance is up.
2. Easter gatherings were joyful and well attended.
3. Pews opened up (less restrictions).