Members of our Up & Going gathered on April 23rd to pack flood buckets to be delivered to the NALC Disaster Response warehouse in Kings Mountain, NC. With donations from the congregation, St. Jacob’s was able to provide forty-four flood buckets, three cases of Bibles and several gift cards from Home Depot. Thanks to all who donated and those who helped assemble the buckets.
Fellowship Archive
PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminVACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminIf you are making your summer plans, don’t forget to leave the dates of June 17th-20th open for VBS. Continue to watch your worship folder for more details and how you can help this year.
Up and Going News
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminApril 11th was a bright and beautiful Spring Day. Eighteen Up and Going members and guests gathered for a busy meeting. The tables were beautiful with bright green table cloths and white Easter Lilies, compliments of Joan and Gary. Helen conducted the business session. A gift of $60 for the Flood Mission Project was received by donations. Helen gave devotions, reading from Luke 24:50-53 and the story behind the hymn, The Old Rugged Cross. We sang together the first verse and refrain and verses 2, 3 & 4 were read. Prayer and the Blessing for lunch was given. Everyone contributed to our Easter Brunch and the food was delicious and the fellowship was a treasure. Hospice Easter Bags where prepared as Joan gave directions and each person took their place in the assembly line and work began. Cello bags were opened, stuffed with Easter grass, candy, nuts, more candy and more candy. When filled the bags were tied with beautiful bows attached to handwritten notes. Bags were then placed in carry-bags for distribution. Joan and Gary delivered 80 bags to PRISMA Hospice, 65 bags to Lutheran Hospice and 5 bags were hand delivered to Hospice Friends for a total of 150 bags. This was a wonderfully blessed Up and Going Easter Meeting. Special thank you to each of you for your contributions.
The May Up and Going Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be a covered dish meal so bring your favorite dish to share. Nicki will be here to teach us Art Appreciation. Please bring an old shirt, smock or apron that you don’t mind getting dirty.
THANK YOU FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminIt is with a grateful heart and sharing in the joy of Easter that I wish to say thank you to all the volunteers who assisted during Lent and Holy Week. From the food we shared, to the dramatic readings we heard, and the music that filled our sanctuary, our journey to the cross was reflective and faithful. God bless you all for sharing your gifts. And may God continue to bless the family of St. Jacob’s as we strive to do God’s work in this place.
In Christ, Pastor David Nuottila
LUTHERAN WOMEN CONGREGATIONAL MEAL FOR CONGO MISSIONS
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminPlease make plans to attend our congregational meal after the church service on Sunday, May 5th in the fellowship hall. All proceeds will go to Congo Missions. The meal will be grilled chicken, baked potato, salad, dessert and drink. The cost will be $8 a plate and children 3 and under are free.
Sign-up sheet is now available in the Narthex.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR MUSICAL FUNDRAISER
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminPrepare to set sail with the children’s choir on Sunday, May 19th. The children’s choir is ready for choir robes so we are holding a fundraiser spaghetti dinner on May 19th beginning at 5:30 PM. We are asking for donations at the door to cover the cost of the dinner but most especially to allow us to buy choir robes.
As entertainment for the dinner, our children have been working hard preparing to present the story of Noah, from a musical written by Tom Long and Allen Pote, The Sailor’s Bible.
Please come help us celebrate the end of our first choir season and help the children raise money to purchase their choir robes. It’s sure to be a great evening.
Blessings, Angela
VBS
Posted March 28, 2019 By adminAre you making Summer plans? All of us need time away from our routine to refresh and recharge! It is the same for our faith life! Doing more than the routine can really ignite our spiritual walk with the Lord, especially with the young Christians.
Plans for Vacation Bible School at St. Jacob’s will soon be underway.
Please do the following in preparation of this year’s event:
1) Pray for the attendees and leaders
2) Prayfully consider serving as part of this year’s VBS team
3) Go ahead and mark your calendars for June 17th—June 20th
4) Watch upcoming worship folders for more detailed information.
Congo Missions Congregational Meal
Posted March 28, 2019 By adminMake plans to attend our congregational meal after church services on Sunday, May 5th.
All proceeds will go to Congo Missions.
Meal: Grilled Chicken, Baked Potato, Salad, Dessert and Drink
Cost: $8 a plate (Children 3 and under eat free)
Watch the worship folder for more details and when to sign up.
Lutheran Men And Lutheran Women News
Posted March 28, 2019 By adminThe Lutheran Men and Lutheran Women will not have a meeting in April due to their scheduled date falling on Easter Sunday.
The Lutheran Women will be conducting the service on Sunday, April 28th. Make your plans to attend.
Easter Egg Hunt!!!
Posted March 28, 2019 By adminPlease note the change in the date for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Date: Saturday, April 13th (Saturday before Palm Sunday)
Time: 10 AM
Ages for Egg Hunt: 12 years and under
Where: Fellowship Hall
There will be crafts, egg hunts, and snacks! Bring a basket and a friend! Come join the fun!
