Flowers for Sunday, January 19, 2020

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of all their loved ones by Albert & Dawn Langis.


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.

Lessons for Sunday, January 19, 2020
Isaiah 49:1-7 pg. 895
Psalm 40:1-11 ELW# 574 “Here I Am, Lord“
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 pg. 222
John 1:29-42 pg. 125

Worship Assistants Serving this Sunday
Full monthly schedule: For Assisting Minister, Crucifer, Acolyte, Communion Basket, Lector, Greeters, Ushers, Communion Assistant, and Communion Preparation Click here
 
Special Envelopes
The January Special Giving envelopes are designated for the House of Hope.

Pastor's 2020 Thursday Noontime Discussions
The Journey from Death to New Life in Christ 2020’s noontime discussion will continue a six unit/yearlong pilgrimage from death to new life in Christ. Participants will be encouraged to read the discussion texts prior to meeting for discussion. 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 I  -  The Beginning of the People of God
      January 23rd – Hear O Israel Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9
      January 30th – David Anointed King 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5 and Psalm 150

-- See the full 2020 schedule here

Music for Sunday, January 19, 2020
Prelude: “Come and See” Instrumental
Hymn of the Day: ELW #336 - “Lamb of God”
Offering: “Here I Am to Worship” by Tim Hughes
Communion: Instrumental “Blessing, Honor, and Glory’, “Drawn to the Light”

The Lord's Lunch
The Lord’s Lunch will hold its Annual Meeting in the Hoshall Family Life Center on Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 pm.

Check "This Week's Calendar - Saturday" on the Home Page for the next scheduled Lord's Lunch. All are welcome to join us for a free hearty meal.
IIn December, we are looking for donations of candy canes, stuffing mix, box potatoes, canned soup and vegetables.
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. We are in particular need of assistance from 11:30am to approximately 1:30pm to help with running the dishwasher and cleanup duties.

We also need volunteers for the Good Food Box every other Tuesday at 4:45pm. Dates are listed in the upcoming activities. For more information, please contact the church office (235-2315).

Good Food Box
The next distribution dates for the Good Food Box is January 21st.

Upcoming Conference Event
The South York Conference is hosting an educational event at St. Paul Lutheran Church (11894 Susquehanna Trail South, Glen Rock, PA 17327 ) on Saturday, February 8th with a snow date of Saturday, February 15th. The first part of the event begins at 9.00am and deals with cooperative ministry in an answer and question seminar. Participants will be able to communicate directly with the pastoral staff and lay people of Pittsburgh Lutheran United Ministry via Skype. The second part of the event begins at 10.15am and will focus on stewardship in our congregations. There is no need to pre-register, but if you have any questions, please contact Rev. Doug DeStephano at 717.424.8749 or at pastor_douglas@juno.com .


We are looking for teams of people to volunteer to host coffee hour once a year. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex with the dates for 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Spink.

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 laundry detergent, dish detergent, toothpaste, and toilet paper.

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.

Volunteer Opportunities
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).

Lifeline Screening
There is a simple, convenient way for you to get preventive health screenings and learn your risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions. These painless screenings go beyond your regular checkup to identify dangerous plaque buildup or blockage, a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease. The screenings are accurate, affordable and will give you valuable information about your health that you can share with your doctor. We are pleased to host Life Line Screening, who will be on site on Friday, February 21st at St. John Lutheran Church to conduct these valuable screenings. These 5 vital screenings are offered for only $149 and take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. If you register today, you will receive a $10 discount. Register by calling toll free 1-888-653-6441, visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle, or text the word "circle" to 797979

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

Choice Dollars
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.

The Simply Giving Program
By participating in the Simply Giving Program (preauthorized automatic electronic donations), members insure that St John Lutheran Church is able to meet its financial obligations even during times of the year when members are typically on vacation.  This authorization carries no risk to the donor.**  If you wish to cancel, change, or even reverse a transaction, this can be accomplished with a phone call to the church or the Financial Secretary.  In this circumstance, please contact the church at least 3 days before the scheduled withdrawal. Members who wish to participate in the offering collection during the worship service can write “Simply Giving” on their envelope and put it (empty) into the collection plate.   Please click here to print the Authorization Form
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