The Lutheran Men will be making Country Sausage on Monday, November 20, 2023. If you would like to purchase BULK sausage at $5.00 per pound, please place your order in advance. See a member of the LM or contact Gerald on or before Sunday, November 12th. The sausage can be picked up between 3:00 and 6:00 pm on Monday, November 20th in the Fellowship Hall.
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Posted November 8, 2023 By adminUp And Going
Posted November 6, 2023 By adminThe Up and Going gathered in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 am on Oct 12, 2023, for devotions given by Team leader Helen Lindler. The devotions were based on Paul’s directive instructing us to be compassionate towards others and ended with a prayer. We then headed by cars to Shealy’s BBQ in Batesburg-Leesville for a delicious lunch as only Shealy’s can prepare. After a long, leisurely lunch with desserts, it was time to go shopping; And shop, we did. We only shopped at two stores; time permitted. An hour plus later, we headed for home. We were so blessed to have enjoyed the day with thirteen guests and members.
Our love and prayers go out to Mrs. Ann on the death of her son, Bert.
The Nov meeting will be our Thanksgiving Luncheon. A list will be posted. Please bring three items for the Mercy Bag Project.
NALC Disaster Response
Posted October 24, 2023 By adminSt. Jacob’s is still collecting donations of new unused hot pads and new unused dish towels for the Carolinas Mission Region Disaster Response Warehouse Kitchen Kit Project. This project is a great opportunity for congregations to partner together. Kitchen Kits will be assembled at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Troutman, NC on October 28th. St. Jacob’s will be collecting these hot pads and dish towels until October 22nd. We would also like as many members of St. Jacob’s as possible to volunteer in this activity. As always, it will be a time of fun and fellowship as we work together to share the compassion of Christ for those in need. The project is scheduled for Saturday, October 28th. Members of St. Jacob’s who attend may carpool together and make a day of it.
Lutheran Women
Posted October 20, 2023 By adminThe Lutheran Women would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of you for your support and contributions to our Congregational Fundraiser Luncheon on September 24th. It was a great success and we will be able to help those in need.
The Lutheran Women will be sponsoring a Halloween Trunk/Treat on Sunday afternoon October 29th from 4-6 pm. If anyone in the congregation would like to participate, please call Phyllis for details.
Mid-Week Bible Study
Posted October 14, 2023 By adminOur Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, October 18th at 9:30a.m. The Bible Study will meet in the newly renovated Church Office. The topic of study will be announced at least one week prior to the beginning. All are welcome to join in. Please invite others who may enjoy reading and learning more about the Scriptures while discussing them in fellowship with others. No special materials are needed, just you, your Bible, and a desire to meet with others while hearing of God’s promises and love for his people.
Up And Going – Annual Apple Run
Posted October 9, 2023 By adminSeptember 14th was a beautiful day as 21 members and quests loaded the vans for Hendersonville, NC. We started our day off with the Lord’s Prayer and headed off. Lunch was enjoyed at Harry’s BBQ and Miss Piggy’s Ice Cream Parlor. We continued our trip at Granddad’s where we selected apples, cider, cabbage, and apple fritters from the bakery. Special thanks to our drivers. The next meeting will be October 12th, we are going to Shealy’s BBQ for lunch.
Up and Going
Posted September 14, 2023 By admin4 Churches Annual
The annual 4 Churches, consisting of Holy Trinity, Mt Tabor, Macedonia and St. Jacob’s, meeting was held on August 10, 2023 hosted by the St. Jacob’s Up and Going.
The Fellowship Hall tables were so pretty decorated in beautiful bright colors, enhanced with coordinating colored center pieces and small gifts for each person attending. Mike and Linda greeted each guest as they signed in and received a name tag. Each person was given a numbered ticket to be used for the door prizes.
Helen L. Lindler, team leader, welcome the assembly and introduced The Chapin Chirpers, directed by Joan Marco. The Chirpers presented a vacation themed program entitled “On the Road Again”. The music with appropriate skits was so much fun. We laughed and sang the happy songs with the Chirpers. We all had the best time watching The Chirpers and laughing and clapping at their antics. Helen gave the Devotions emphasizing the fact that God is always with us, everywhere we go and whatever we are doing. She read from God’s Little Devotional Book For Women the following:
Our days are identical suitcase – All the same size but some people can pack more into them than others.
Devotional closed with prayer and the Blessing for our meal.
Everyone attending enjoyed a bountiful and delicious meal. Bar-Be-Que was provided by the Lutheran Men of St. Jacob’s. We certainly did enjoy it and appreciate the LM generosity. The fried chicken was provided by the Up and Going. Side dishes and desserts were provided by all attending.
Unique and beautifully crafted items, made especially for this occasion were given to the lucky ticket holders.
Helen then bid farewell to our guests. She ended with this quote given to the Up and Going in memory of Esther Lindler Frick (Jean Frick’s Mother-in-law).
I will Do More
I will do more than belong, I will Participate
I will do more than care, I will help
I will do more than believe, I will practice
I will do more than be fair, I will be Kind
I will do more than forgive, I will Love
I will do more than earn, I will enrich
I will do more than teach, I will serve
Special thanks to the Lutheran Men for providing BBQ and to Davis Brown for perfectly preparing it for our enjoyment. Thank you to Joan and The Chapin Chirpers for a delightful, feel good program.
Thank you to everyone for items provided, work performed before and after the meeting.
I thank God for each of you and your willingness to help with everything that needs to be done and for a beautiful day without storms and with pleasant temperatures.
Choir Notes
Posted September 11, 2023 By adminMusical Mondays
It’s hard to believe, but our musical Mondays are about to come to an end. Our youth handbell choir has worked hard this summer, building their music reading and bell playing skills.
We are celebrating our hard work with a trip to see the Raleigh Ringers in Albemarle, NC on August 27. We will leave the morning of August 26 and travel to Union Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC. We will have a handbell clinic with the youth handbell choir at Union on the Saturday, staying overnight at the church, and playing in worship on Sunday morning. After lunch Sunday we will head to Albemarle for a Raleigh Ringers concert. This is such an amazing opportunity for our youth ringers.
Thank you to everyone who provided meals this summer for Musical Mondays. Your help is so appreciated.
Chancel Choir
Chancel choir rehearsals will begin Wednesday August 30. Please check upcoming bulletins for more information. It is never too late to join the choir. Please come add your voice to ours as we sing praises to God. No prior experience needed!
Lutheran Women
Posted September 8, 2023 By adminThe Lutheran Women will have a brief meeting following the service on Sunday, September 3, in the fellowship hall. The next regular meeting will be on September 17th.
We will be sponsoring a Congregational Dinner Fund Raiser on Sunday, September 24 immediately following the church service. A LOVE offering of $8.00 for ages 11 and above, $5.00 ages 5-10 and 4 and under free. We will be serving spaghetti w/trimmings, drink and dessert. It will be eat in or take out and a sign-up sheet will be placed in the narthex so please sign up by Sunday Sept. 17th. The money raised will be used to help a Cancer patient that our group is helping with their medical bills and other expenses that may occur. Please come and enjoy some delicious food and fellowship. Thanking you in advance.
The Lutheran Women would like you to also consider experiencing a concert by our Organist, and Newberry College’s Dr. Sarah Masterson who presents a unique look at a long-forgotten composer’s piano music. Philippa Schuyler’s music transports listeners to far-flung locations in Asia, Africa, South America, and more. After extensive research, Masterson has revived Schuyler’s works for modern audiences to enjoy. The date is Sunday, September 17th at 3:00pm at the Newberry Opera House. Some of us have previously attended and it is unforgettable! We will get discounted group tickets if 10 or more are interested. Will advise later what time we will be meeting to go as a group.
Lutheran Men
Posted September 8, 2023 By adminThe Lutheran Men will have its next regular meeting on September 17th at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
