Pastor: Rev. Carolyn S. DeStephano
Admin Assistant: Linda Norman
Choir Director: Pam Brandt
Organist: Ken Walker
Children’s Choir Director:
DeLeigh Wilson
Children’s Choir Organist:
Youth Minister: Todd & Sandy Lewis
Church Keepers: Kevin & Sue Mellott
Mission Statement: We are made members of the Church of Jesus Christ
through Baptism and are called to be His Disciples. As St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, we proclaim God by serving others within our congregation,
the community, and the world.
BIRTHDAYS
Kailee Shotto, December 18
Regina Sproch, December 20
Danielle Marsh, December 20
Alicia Marsh, December 20
Anna Wenger, December 21
Eric Knapp, December 21
MEMBERS IN NEED OF OUR PRAYER
Dear Lord Jesus, when you walked upon this earth, You healed the sick, gave sight
to the blind, caused the lame to walk, and raised the dead. Now we come to You in
behalf of those who are in need today and pray that You would send them your
healing power. Hear our prayer for Your name’s sake. Amen.
REMEMBER ST. JOHN MEMBERS IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS IN YOUR
PRAYERS
Ethel Carothers, Thornwald Home, Carlisle, Mailing address:
442 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 (Room D-1)
Dr. Robert Davis, Messiah Village, Laurel Unit, Rm. 452,
Mechanicsburg, 17055
Louise Wise, East Gate Apts, Apt#300, 35 East Gate Drive, Carlisle 17015
Mary Shughart, 1469 Shughart RD, Carlisle, PA 17015
Neala Eyler, Messiah Village (Send cards to Annette McAlister
702 Genevieve Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055)
Merrill & Helen Bivens, Cumberland Crossings, Assisted
Living, Apt 30, Carlisle, PA 17015-7623
INCLUDED IN THE PRAYERS TODAY: Jaime Fry, Pat Overcash, Trey Fry
(Garman Family).
PLEASE REMEMBER IN DAILY PRAYER ) Lea Robbins, Neala Eyler,
Donna Mellott, Luke Fesler, Merrill Bivens and his family ), Kris Zwemer and her
family, Ginny Murphy, Deanna Mahan, Bernice Janashak, Chet & Ellie Swank,
Gerry Ronan, John Anderson, Pauline Anderson, Joanne Lee, Dick Lee, Jane
Weaver.
Family and Friends of St. John Members: ) Wendy Witmer (Pam Brandt’s stepdaughter), Morgan Lawrence, Rick Vensel (business manager at BSHS), Cindy
Wright, Darlene Diebler (friend of Ellie Swank), Jackie Lithgow (father school
teacher Boiling Springs), Milly Sloan (friend of the Overcash’s),Denise Cook
(cousin of the Overcash’s), Arlene (Jean Line’s sister), Ann Fry (Rick Fry’s
Mother), Debbie Kuhn, Mary Ann Gaffney (friend of Dale & Jane Weaver),Nancy
Eldridge (co-worker Sharon Monn), Stephie Bailes and her family, Jennifer Grove
(Youth Minister Otterbein), Jeff Swift (Ed Graham), George DeMers (Ed Graham),
Donna Crocker (John Monn), South Middleton School District administrators and
students. Ralph Gutshall (Tina’s Dad) victims of Ebola outbreak, victims of
violence and natural disaster.
All serving in the Armed Force and their families:
LCP Christopher Largent; CPT Patrick Line; LTC Michael Koehler; COL Troy D.
Otto; SFC Douglas Kuhn, Sr; Rick Barber
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
ACTIVITIES
WORSHIP SERVICES 8:15 & 10:45AM
3 Advent
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Adult Choir Practice 9:30 AM
Children’s Choir Practice 10:30 AM
Council 6:00 PM
Sewing Group 9:00 AM
Book Forum 6:30-8 PM (Parlor)
Confirmation 6:30-8:00 PM
SJ Kids 6:30-7:30 PM
Bible Study 10:45-Noon
Worship Committee decorating
Christmas Tree 8:00 AM, you all are invited to help
LYO Depart Church at 8:00 AM for Project Share
SJ Kids Bake Cookies 6:00-8:00 PM
SUNDAY
LYO All Night Bake Cookies
WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 AM
Hanging of the Greens & the Children’s Program
Brunch in Fellowship Hall
LYO Lights Luminaries Boiling Springs Lake at 4:00 PM
HELPERS December 14
Altar Attendants
Charles/Patty Kuhn/Jody Zipperer
Flower Attendant
Jody Rebuck Zipperer
Lay Assistants
8:15 Connor Fry
10:45 Chuck Zwemer
Acolyte/Crucifer
8:15 Jack/Julia Coulston
10:45 Gordie/Lindsay Zwemer
Communion Assist
8:15 Mindy Fesler/Robert DeStephano
10:45 Pam Brandt
Communion Bread
Jeanette Eltringham
Communion Wine
Al/Iris Alinio
Ushers
8:15 Al Brocious, Dean Alves, Alan Starr, Creedin
Cornman
10:45 Richard Myers, Chuck Carothers, Kelly Carothers,
Dave Overcash
Greeters
8:15 The Fesler Family
10:45 Mona Graham/Jane Gillwood
Offering Verifiers
8:15 Wally/Ginny Haulik
10:45 Wally/Ginny Haulik
Home Communion
John Monn/Jaime Fry
Light Advent Candle
8:15 Keith, Melinda, Brandon, and
Matthew Pannebaker
10:45 Steve/Debbie Cornman
HELPERS December 21
Hanging of the Greens & Children’s Program 9:30 AM
Altar Attendants
Al/Linda Brocious
Flower Attendant
Mindy Fesler
Lay Assistants
Hanging of the Greens
Acolyte/Crucifer
Hanging of the Greens (none assigned)
Ushers
Al Brocious, Dean Alves, Alan Starr, Creedin Cornman
Greeters
The Tim Knopp Family
Offering Verifiers
Russ Alves/Kayton Wilson (one service)
Home Communion
John Monn/Jaime Fry
Light Advent Candle
Youth Group
WELCA MITTEN TREE: Will be placed in the back of the sanctuary starting
November 30 through December 14th. Please donate and hang on the tree gloves,
hats, scarves, and mittens. Donations will benefit the Salvation Army.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE: Coffee is in the kitchen for pickup
SPIRITUAL GIFTS OFFERING: We are approaching that time of year when
we are asked to review our gifts from God and put them to use of his church.
Please return your sheets promptly.
PROJECT LOVE SOUTH MIDDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT: In need of
personal care items for students in need--Shampoo, Deodorant (girls/boys),
Conditioner, Dental Floss, Body Wash, Toothbrush, Bar Soap, Toothpaste,
Kotex,Tampons. Also needed are boy’s gym shorts and shirts in assorted sizes….
(12-14) - (16-18). There is now a container in the back of the sanctuary for your
contributions. If you have questions about the outreach program please contact
Elaine Ludt.
WEATHER CLOSURES: Will be announced on WGAL Channel 8, and WHTM
Channel 27. If South Middleton School District is closed due to bad weather,
activities at the church will be cancelled.
COMMUNION CARDS: If you have not turned one in this year, you need to do
this to remain a voting member of the church. Appreciate your support
HOME COMMUNION: If you are unable to attend services and would like to
receive communion at home, please contact the Pastor 258-3559.
BOOK FORUM: Next meeting on Daring Greatly is December 16th at 6:30-8:00
PM in the church parlor.
HANGING OF THE GREENS & THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM: Dec 21st at 9:30 AM with Brunch to follow. There is only one
service.
HELPERS DECEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS EVE WILL BE POSTED LATER
ALTAR ATTENDANTS
12/7 Sue Wenger/Judi Wenger
12/14
Charles/Patty Kuhn/Jody Rebuck Zipperer
12/21 Al/Linda Brocious
12/28 Ginny Haulik/Janet Hetrick
LAY ASSISTANT
8:15
12/7 Noah Eltringham
12/14 Connor Fry
12/21 Hanging of the Greens 9:30
12/28 One Service at 9:30: John Monn
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
8:15
12/7 Scott/Lisa McDowell
12/14 Mindy Fesler/Robert DeStephano
12/21 Hanging of the Greens 9:30:
12/28 One Service at 9:30:
10:45
Justin Lewis
Vanessa Shenk
10:45
Jane Gillwood
Chuck Zwemer
No Communion
Janet Hetrick/Sue Wenger
ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER
8:15
10:45
12/7 Jada Barber/Alayna Knapp
Jeremy/Justine Filburn
12/14 Jack/Julia Coulston
Gordie/Lindsay Zwemer
12/21 Hanging of the Greens 9:30 (none assigned)
12/28 One Service 9:30: Brandon/Matthew Pannebaker
USHERS
8:15: Al Brocious, Dean Alves, Alan Starr, Creedin Cornman/9:30 December
21
10:45: Richard Myers, Chuck/Kelly Carothers, Dave Overcash/9:30
December 28
HOME COMMUNION
John Monn/Jaime Fry
OFFERING VERIFIERS
8;15
10;45
12/7 J. Hetrick, M. Pannebaker, McDowells
Linda Norman/S. BeckLaterra
12/14 Wally/Ginny Haulik
Wally/Ginny Haulik
12/21 One Service 9:30: Russ Alves, Kayton Wilson
12/28 One Service 9:30: J. Hetrick, M. Pannebaker, McDowells
DELIVER FLOWERS
12/7 Robert DeStephano
12/14 Jody Rebuck Zipperer
12/21 Mindy Fesler
12/28 Kathy Bixler/Laurie Smith
COMMUNION BREAD
COMMUNION WINE
12/7 Paul Clark
Elizabeth Agar
12/14 Jeanette Eltringham
Al/Iris Alinio
12/21 Hanging of the Greens no Communion
12/28 Mindy Fesler
Kathy Bixler
LIGHT ADVENT WREATH
12/7 8:15: Eric/ Cris/ Alayna/ Walker/Sawyer Knapp
10:45: Sal/Sherri Beck-Laterra
12/14
8:15: Keith/ Melinda/ Brandon/ Matthew Pannebaker
10:45: Steve/Debbie Cornman
12/21 9:30: Youth Group
Order form for
Christmas Poinsettias
& Window Wreaths
Christmas Poinsettias
$8.00 each
Name:_______________________________________
Number of Plants:_____________________________
Given to the glory of God and in Memory or Honor of.
Window Wreaths $8.00 each
Name:_______________________________________
Number of Wreaths:_____________________________
Given to the glory of God and in Memory or Honor of.
In addition to or in place of a poinsettia or wreath you may make a
contribution for a “Living Memorial to World Hunger” in memory or honor
of loved ones. Please include names & information to be listed.
Return order form no later than December 15th