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October 2018 Updates - Mark Your Calendar

9/17/2018

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. - Joint Stewardship meeting at Gravel Springs

Sunday, October 7, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion

Sunday, October 7, 2018 – 12:15 p.m. - Confirmation Class after worship at St. John’s

Sunday, October 7, 2018 – 3:00 p.m. - Gathering with Bishop Humphrey at Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia - All are welcome to attend. Please contact Pastor Sonya with any questions you may have.

Monday, October 8, 2018 - NVC rostered leaders (Pastor Sonya) meeting with Bishop Humphrey

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. - Outreach Team meeting at St. John’s

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. - Bible Study at St. John's

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. - St. John's Youth Group Meeting - We will be continuing our study of the Be-attitudes. ALL youth are welcome to attend

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - Mocha and a Message - “I believe in God, the Father almighty…” We say it each and every Sunday in the creeds. What exactly do you profess each Sunday in the creed? Come and find out more about the Apostles Creed and hear George Strait’s song “A Father’s Love.” Hope to see you there! Bingo to follow. Hope to see you there!

St. John's Lutheran Church's Silent Auction to Benefit Steeple Fund - 2018

Our silent auction to benefit the St. John’s steeple fund began July 29, 2018 and ran through September 15, 2018. St. John’s Silent Auction team would like to thank everyone who donated and helped with the first auction to benefit the steeple fund. It was an incredible effort by the team and the congregation and all donations were greatly appreciated. Approximately $4,100 was raised for the steeple. Thanks for your generous support!

ELCA Disaster Relief

With Hurricane Florence hitting the East Coast, please consider giving to Lutheran Disaster Response today. Your gifts ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those whose homes have been devastated or who have been otherwise affected by hurricanes for years to come. 100 percent of your gift goes directly to those in need. Checks may be made payable to “St. John’s Lutheran Church” with “disaster relief” in the memo line. Thank you for your support!

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September 2018 - Outreach Project

9/4/2018

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Our Outreach for the month of September is collecting needed items for the Winchester, Frederick and Clarke SPCA. We’ll be collecting kitty litter, cat treats, cat toys, kitten food, dog treats, dog toys, rope toys, paper towels, laundry detergent, Lysol, bleach, Windex, dish soap, scrubber sponges, towels, blankets and bath mats (these three latter items may be gently used). Please bring your item(s) for the SPCA and place in the dog food can! Please see or email Doug Williams, Tina Clutter or Pastor Sonya with any questions you may have.

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September 2018 Updates - Mark Your Calendar

8/20/2018

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Sunday, September 2, 2018 – 10:30 a.m. Joint worship with Holy Communion and picnic at Gravel Springs pavilion. Wear your GLOW t-shirts. There will be NO Sunday School at Gravel Springs or St. John’s and there will be no 11:00 a.m. worship service at St. John's. Please bring a covered dish to share.

Sunday, September 2, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. - Joint Council meeting after picnic at Gravel Springs

Saturday, September 8, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. - Fall Festival setup

Saturday, September 8, 2018 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Fall Festival at St. John’s This is our annual fundraiser for our Youth Scholarship Fund and this year Thrivent Financial is supporting with a $250 grant! All proceeds will benefit our Youth Scholarship Fund!

Bring a lawn chair or two to enjoy God's beautiful creation and hear live music by Rich Giersch and Fred Pollard (A Regional Contestant for "The Voice")
There will be food - hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, popcorn and drinks
There will be baked goods and handmade items for sale
There will be children's crafts and face painting
There will be a bounce house for the children
Hay wagon rides will be provided by Casey Wine

Sunday, September 9, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Blessing of the Animals worship - Service will be held outdoors. Please bring your pets and critters to be blessed. All are welcome. Please bring a donation for the animal shelters. Donations will be accepted the entire month of September (See the September Outreach Project post for the items needed). Thank you! All God’s critters got a place in the choir! Pet treats will be provided.

Sunday, September 9, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. - Special Called Congregational Meeting at St. John’s immediately following worship to discuss trees.

Sunday, September 9, 2018 – 12:30 p.m. – St. John’s Council meeting immediately following congregational meeting.

Saturday September 15, 2018 – 4:30 p.m. - Bible Study at St. John’s

Saturday, Saturday September 15, 2018 – St. John’s Youth Group Meeting has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. (See below)

Saturday, September 15, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. - Mocha and a Message - “For God so loved the world…” is a familiar verse to every believer. How does this verse depict law and gospel? What do Lutherans believe about law and gospel? Come and find out. The theme song is “What Faith Can Do” by Kutless. Please Note: There will be No Bingo.

Saturday September 15, 2018 – St. John’s silent auction ends on or about 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 16, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. – Worship

Sunday, September 16, 2018 – Fire & Rescue Appreciation Sunday - Please invite any and all Fire and Rescue folks so we can show them our appreciation. A reception will follow the service. If you would like to make a donation to our local fire department, You can write a check payable to St. John's and write "North Mountain Fire and Rescue" in the memo line.

Sunday, September 16, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. St. John’s Youth Group Meeting immediately following worship and reception. We will be building nesting boxes for Blue Ridge Animal Rescue.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. - Mutual Ministry meeting at Gravel Springs

Friday, September 21, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. - NVC Pastor’s get together

Sunday, September 23, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. - Worship

Monday, September 24, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Pastor Sonya attending continuing education class re: poverty

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Pastor Sonya attending continuing education course all day

Sunday, September 30, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. – Worship - Homecoming Sunday at St. John’s with a luncheon immediately following worship. Please bring a covered dish.

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St. John’s Homecoming Slideshow

8/13/2018

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If you have any pictures that you’d like to include in our annual Homecoming slideshow, please get them to Amy Maphis (click on her name to email them to her) by Sunday, September 9, 2018! Homecoming is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, 2018! If you’re providing printed copies of your picture(s), please provide your names so she may return them. Thank you Amy for your time and talent on this project!

Don't forget, Confirmation Classes will begin during the Fall of 2018. For additional information, click here .

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St. John's Community Day(s) of Service Friday, August 24, 2018 and Saturday, August 25, 2018

8/10/2018

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For our community Day of Service, we are helping North Mountain Fire and Rescue with their Yard Party on August 25, 2018. This is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. For Specifics, see flier below or contact Doug Williams for details on what is needed.

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St. John's Community Day(s) of Service Friday, August 24, 2018 and Saturday, August 25, 2018

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