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Lutheran Women

Posted September 8, 2023 By admin

The 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.

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Lutheran Men

Posted September 8, 2023 By admin

The Lutheran Men will have its next regular meeting on September 17th at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

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NALC Disaster Response

Posted September 7, 2023 By admin

The Carolinas Mission Region will host another opportunity for congregations to engage the mission of Disaster Response. This opportunity will see congregations partnering together to assemble “Kitchen Kits.” In many areas of recovering from floods or hurricanes, families often need to replace simple, basic kitchen supplies. NALC Disaster Response has put together a list of items to be included in disaster response “Kitchen Kits” to assist families in their recovery.
Beginning on Sunday, September 3th, St. Jacob’s will Be collecting kitchen hot pads and dish towels. We will collect these items until Sunday, October 22 and will deliver them to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Troutman, NC, where the kits will be assembled. 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.

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COUNCIL BRIEFS FOR AUGUST MEETING

Posted September 6, 2023 By admin

Good Things at St. Jacobs:
• Office Renovations Completed
• Sunday Visits to Generations is a special time for residents and St. Jacob’s members
Pastor’s Report – Pastor gave recap of Congo trip. An estimated 600 children were fed on this trip.
Report of Ministry Teams:
• Staff Support – Annual reviews of staff will be done the month of August.
• Congregation Care – Homecoming is October 15.
• Building & Property – Church Office renovations are complete. Plans continue for the parking lot renovations.
• Worship & Music – Youth handbell retreat to Salisbury NC is August 26. Choir rehearsals will resume August 30.
Old Business:
• NALC Disaster Relief – St. Jacob’s approved to move forward with plans to use the bus shed to store supplies for the NALC Disaster Relief Program.
New Business:
• There will be a church wide workday on September 30. More details to follow.

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Mid-Week Bible Study

Posted September 6, 2023 By admin

Our Wednesday Morning Bible study met on Wednesday, August 23 at 9:30a.m. The Bible study will meet in the newly renovated Church Office.
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.

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Pastoral Devotion for September – Disciples Follow

Posted September 6, 2023 By admin

Read: Matthew 4:17-22

What was it that Jesus noticed about Simon and his brother Andrew? They were merely simple fishermen casting their nets. The same might be asked of James and John. They were not doing anything out of the ordinary. They were going about the work of fishermen also, mending their nets. Why did Jesus choose these four out of the crowd? We can only speculate, but Jesus surely knew more about their character than we, or they ever could have known.
Upon hearing Jesus’s call, Simon and Andrew, and James and John immediately left their nets and their lives behind. Following Jesus, they learned from their teacher what it means to love God and to love their neighbor. They followed Jesus doing the things he taught them in the way he showed them.
Jesus continues to call ordinary people into his service. In fact, Jesus calls all Christians to be his disciples. He calls Christians to follow him, learn from him, and do the things as he has shown them to do. What has Jesus noticed about you? Why did he choose you out of the crowd? The truth remains, if you are a baptized follower of Christ, he has called you, an ordinary person, to follow him and be his disciple. How will you respond?
Prayer: Give me the will and desire to follow you, Lord Jesus, that I may be your disciple. Amen.

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Celebrating Holy Baptism

Posted September 6, 2023 By admin

During our service of worship on August 13, 2023, MacKenzie and Owen were Baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit receiving the full measure of God’s grace that come through the waters of Holy Baptism.
We rejoice that God has made them members of His family of faith and inheritors of His kingdom. We rejoice also that, through their Baptism, they have become members of our St. Jacob’s church family. Congratulations and welcome MacKenzie and Owen!

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Choir Notes

Posted August 23, 2023 By admin

Musical 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!

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LUTHERAN MEN

Posted August 14, 2023 By admin

The Lutheran Men will resume its regular meeting on August 20th at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

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LUTHERAN WOMEN

Posted August 14, 2023 By admin

We will be having an important meeting on August 20th at 4:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hope all of you will be able to attend this meeting. All ladies of the church are welcome!

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