Kids Feeding Kids - May 17th - August
23rd
Plans are underway to open a bit earlier than normal this year. We
are going to open Sunday, May 17th. In light of the current Stay at
Home order, we have revamped how we are going to operate this year’s
program in order to provide the safest distribution of food for
families, as well as, our volunteers. To that end, we have developed
a contactless system.
1. We are registering children in advance. Along with the Family
registration form, families will be given a checklist for each
child. The checklist contains an extensive list of breakfast, lunch,
snack, and beverage items to choose from. They will be asked to
check off every item the child likes and add any we may have missed.
We will use this list every week to put together customized bags for
each child.
2. Each Sunday, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, we will distribute a
pre-filled bag for each registered child curb-side in our parking
lot utilizing the youth lounge. Families will not need to bring the
children with them since they will not be shopping themselves.
3. Our volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves at all times. We
will limit the number of volunteers to no more than 5 at any given
packing or distribution.
4. When Families arrive, they will pull into the circle where the
youth lounge door is. We will bring the bags out one vehicle at a
time. A volunteer will go to the passenger side window to ask the
names of the children so that their bags can be brought out.
Families will be asked to have their trunk open so that our
volunteers can place the bags in their trunk.
If you know any families who are financially struggling due to the
Stay at Home order, please have them call the office (717-235-2315)
to register for this program.
What we need:
Volunteers
We need volunteers on Thursday and Friday mornings (9am – 11am) to
help put together customized bags.
We need volunteers on Sunday (5:15pm - 6:30pm) to help with
curbside distribution.
This is a great opportunity for our youth to get involved. Call the
church office (717-235-2315) to sign up for volunteer slots.
Donations
We are
currently looking for the following donations:
- Uncrustables (all types)
- Individual cheese or pepperoni pizzas
- Granola bars (smores)
- Chocolate pudding cups
Donations can be dropped off to the church office Monday through
Friday, 9am to Noon.
Bulletins and Flowers
The 2020 bulletin and flowers sign-up
calendars are posted in the narthex. Please consider donating
flowers and/or bulletins in honor of loved ones or special family
events.
Worship Assistants Serving this Sunday
Will be revised shortly
Full monthly schedule:
For Assisting Minister, Crucifer, Acolyte, Communion
Basket, Lector, Greeters, Ushers, Communion Assistant, and Communion
Preparation
Click here
Special Envelopes
The May Special Giving envelopes are designated for
Camperships
Pastor's 2020 Thursday Noontime Discussions
Will be rescheduled
The Journey from Death to New Life in Christ
Noon discussion will continue the six unit/yearlong pilgrimage
from death to new life in Christ. The noontime discussion will begin
with brief overview of the material and will conclude with an
opportunity for questions, comments, and hearty discussion. Participants
are encouraged to use their Bibles for reference.
Module II - Captivity and Restoration
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See the full 2020
schedule here
The Lord's Lunch
In
accordance with the public health authority’s ban on public gatherings,
The Lord’s Lunch is currently not serving lunch on Saturdays. Instead,
we are currently focusing our efforts on our various food distributions.
Here at The Lord’s Lunch, we are continuing to work
hard to assist those in need in Southern York County in as safe a manner
as possible. For this reason, all our volunteers are gloved and masked
at all times. Our current food distributions are as follows:
Good Food Box
Every other Tuesday morning we receive a delivery from the
Central PA Food Bank. Deliveries have been averaging 3,000 pounds of
food. A group of volunteers sort and bag produce, box eggs, put dairy
products in refrigerator, and sort and store meat. Non perishable items
not being given out are put away in our supply closet. Pre-ordered boxes
are then filled with non-perishable items and produce.
Around 4pm, another group of volunteers come in to finish filling boxes
with all perishable items. From 4:30pm to 5:30pm we distribute boxes via
a curbside pick-up. One person checks cars in and others take the boxes
out to the cars, placing them in the trunk. We encourage only one person
per household to come to pick up food.
For those households unable to get out, we have volunteers delivering
boxes of food to their doorsteps.
Swanson Family in Tanzania - Newsletter
We have received a new Newsletter from
our Missionary Family in Tanzania dated May 2018.
Click here to read.
Southern York County Food Pantry
The pantry is looking for donations of Canned Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Red
Beets, Carrots, Beans (any kind) .
Gift cards to local grocery stores and monetary
donations are always welcome also.
Donations can be made payable to “SYC Pantry” and
mailed to PO Box 8, Shrewsbury, PA 17361. The Pantry benefits the
communities of Southern York County. Thank you for all your past help. Please place all
donations in the donation bin located in the Narthex.
Please remember that the 2nd Sunday of the month for the
Pantry. The Pantry benefits the communities of
Southern York County. Thank you for all your past help.
York County Pantry is a volunteer driven organization. Whether
you are a student, retiree, or looking for a volunteer commitment,
volunteers of any age (volunteers 10 and under will need adult
supervision) can help in a number of ways, including: Assist in stocking
the pantry, Assist in packing groceries, Assist in off-loading
deliveries, Pick up food donations from local businesses, Help in
harvesting produce from local farms, Deliver to those clients who cannot
pick up food, Answer the Pantry phone, and schedule deliveries or pick
ups.
If you would like to know how you can help, Contact our Volunteer
Coordinator, Janice Elsen at
feedthehungrysycfp@gmail.com .....
Click here to go to their website.
We all know about the continued work of the Lord's Lunch ministry, but
did you know about The Good Food Box, our other hunger ministry? The
Good Food Box unloads, packages and distributes 1,500 pounds of fresh
food and meat from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank every other
Tuesday. Check
with the church office regarding when the
delivery truck will arrive on a perticular Tuesday, since its schedlue
changes from delivery to delivery
(717-235-2315). At that time we help
unload bulk packaged fresh food and repack orders into individual boxes.
Then at 5.30pm we distribute them to
individuals and families. We generally feed 38 families per week. During
2014 we distributed 792 food boxes to local families. If you would like
to be a part of this vibrant and growing hunger ministry, please call
the church office (717-235-2315).
Solicitations Reminder
ALL solicitations presented on church
property, ranging from group requests presented to the congregation in
church to individual requests, must be
presented to and approved by the Stewardship/Finance Committee
Thrivent members may soon be
receiving
notifications that
they have Choice Dollars that they can designate
toward charities of their choice. Please consider directing those
Choice Dollars to St. John Lutheran Church. If you do not
know how to direct those funds, please contact the parish office,
and we will walk you through the process.
Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9am to Noon.
You are invited to join us on Sunday mornings at 11am for a virtual coffee hour via Zoom teleconference. You will be asked to enter the Meeting ID (836 9867 4490) and the Password (646817).
Or you can dial in by telephone using one of the following numbers: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US
Online Bible Study
You are invited to join us on Thursdays at noon for a Bible study teleconference via Zoom.
You will be asked to enter the Meeting ID (868 5158 2463) and the Password (734372).
Or you can dial in by telephone using one of the following numbers: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US The Lord's Lunch
In accordance with the public health authority’s ban on public gatherings, The Lord’s Lunch is currently not serving lunch on Saturdays. Instead, we are currently focusing our efforts on our various food distributions.
Here at The Lord’s Lunch, we are continuing to work hard to assist those in need in Southern York County in as safe a manner as possible. For this reason, all our volunteers are gloved and masked at all times.
Donations currently needed
We are currently in need of the following items:
- Canned vegetables
- Boxed potatoes
- Canned Tuna
- Pasta
- Hamburger helper
- Tuna helper
- Canned baked beans
Donations can be dropped off to the church office Monday through
Friday, 9am to Noon.
Click here to see the current Donations Update. Special Roof Appeal envelopes are now in the pew racks.
Vacation Bible School is Cancelled!
Feeding America
We are open for food distributions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30am to 12:30 pm. This is a drive-up distribution only, so people should remain in their car and have their trunk open. We encourage only one person per household to come to pick up food.
All boxes are prepacked with perishable and non-perishable items by volunteers. Boxes are packed based on what comes in through our Feeding America supplier and supplemented by items purchased through the
Central PA Food Bank or other sources. Every Wednesday, we make soup to distribute with the boxes.
Purpose Statement and Guiding Principles
As part of our 150 Anniversary celebration, the congregational leadership used scripture to prayerfully discern both a Purpose Statement and a set of Guiding Principles to guide our shared ministry into the future.
Purpose Statement:
Our purpose is to share God’s love with one another and the world around us.
Guiding Principles
We will:
• Have faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Listen to God and one another.
• Support one another in faithful living.
• Seek to share the Love of Christ with others.
• Be intentional and productive in the stewardship of our ministry.
The Adult Sunday School Currently Cancelled
The
Adult Sunday School class that meets in room 3 ” All are welcome! Come join us!
Christian Education - Sunday School Currently Cancelled
See the Sunday School Page here
St. John Lutheran Quilting Ministry
Our quilting ministry at St. John Lutheran Church meets the first Thursday of each month at 9.30am. Every year Lutheran World relief distributes many quilts worldwide. In 2014 a total of 408,245 quilts were distributed to people in 21 different countries. The Women of the ELCA actively support this ministry through the giving of their time, talents and prayers. Our quilting ministry is currently in need of material and batting, as well as people who are willing to assemble quilts for LWR. If you have any questions, or would like to par'ticipate in this ministry, please contact Gardenia Wallace (717.235.2274) or Barbara Spink (717.235.5785). Our quilting ministry is a great opportunity to fellowship and serve with others!
Lunch Bunch
Currently Cancelled
Life’s Thread Quilters Currently Cancelled
The Life’s Thread Quilters meets in the Hoshall Family Life Center.
The Daytime Knitting and Crocheting Group meets at 11am in the Youth Lounge. If you have any questions, contact Barb Spink.
Adult Zumba®
Adult Zumba® classes are held on Monday
evenings in the Hoshall Family Life Center from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Classes are strictly pay-as-you-go. The cost per class is $5.
Men over 35 Basketball Group Currently Cancelled
Our men over 35 basketball group has started up again. This year they meet in the Family Life Center, 8:00-10pm ever Monday.and Wednesday There is no pre-registration for this, it is strictly pay-as-you-go. The cost per week is $2. Come one week or come when it fits your schedule! If you have any questions, please contact John Simpson.
If you have increased your pledge in 2014, please remember to submit an amended Simply Giving Authorization form to the parish office. You may find a copy of the Simply Giving Authorization Form here. Authorization Form