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P H O N E : 8 1 4 - 9 4 4 - 6 8 3 5

Mission Statement:

To make disciples of Jesus Christ through Word and

Sacrament by the Holy Spirit.

Kirchenblatt August 2017 (Parish Newsletter)

Join us for Worship Sundays at 10:45 am

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church

1407 Eighth Avenue

Altoona, PA 16602

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Pastors Corner 2-3

Council Notes 4-5

Financials 6

Flower Chart 6

Birthdays 6

From the Bishop 7

Prayer List 7

WELCA 8

Marriage Encounter 9

In the event of a Pastoral Emergency, please contact Pastors Scott & Carol Custead

Phone: 814-254-3072 Email: scustead@atlanticbb.net or ccustead@atlanticbb.net

St. James 10

Daily Readings 11-13

Upcoming Events 14-16

Committee List 18

PASTOR’S LETTER FOR

August 2017

It is difficult for me to sit in the calm before the storm. I am impatient to get things going. I am like a dog that hears someone say the word “walk”. My mind starts racing and I want things happening now! It is very stressful for me to do nothing and wait. We are in a calm before the storm. By the end of August our new home will be built and ready for us to take possession. We have purchased a duplex at Deer Meadows, which is just outside of Hollidaysburg. We will spend the month of September getting the flooring installed, the painting done, new furniture delivered, downsizing our belongings again and moving. We will also be preparing to provide four days a week day care for our new grandson from October through December. This means there will be much to do. We will be dealing with contractors, taking delivers, packing boxes, and preparing for babysitting. It will be busy, busy, busy. However, the point is that it WILL be a storm that has not yet ar-rived. Packing is premature. Painters and floor layers are already on the schedule. We really don’t want any new furniture delivered for 10 weeks. Actually, we have done what can be done, and right now the task is to let “each day’s troubles (tasks?) be sufficient for the day”. “For everything there is a season” and the storm of moving and baby preparations season is not here yet. I wake up at three in the morning anxious about getting to things that really cannot be gotten to.

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PASTOR’S LETTER FOR

August 2017

Does this ring true for anyone else? I have never been much of a procrastinator. I guess that is good, but on the other hand I have never been much good at waiting. God has given me this day to live in His presence and purpose. I can get so focused on tomorrow that I fail to notice the tasks and opportunities God has placed before me this day. If you see me with a distant gaze in my eyes for the over the next few weeks, nudge me. Remind me that today is today, tomorrow is tomorrow, and God meets us in the present. “This is the day the Lord has made”. Remind me to not miss it by being consumed by the tasks and trials of tomorrow.

Pastor Scott Custead

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News and Notes from Council

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

July 11, 2017 AT 6:00PM

Church Minutes: Minutes from May 9, 2017 were reviewed. Motion to accept made by

Betty. Seconded by Donna Wilt. Motion carried.

Pastor’s Report: Sunday, July 30th, will be Lutheran Day at the Curve. Call the Synod office

to be able to obtain a ticket to the game. Pastor Carol explained and passed around the schedule

they have for visitations and communion for members of St. James. Pastor counseling was done

recently. Mila Michele Barr was baptized on May 14. She is the daughter of Joseph Barr, Jr.

and Amber Mobley. Robert (Jake) Leonard passed away on May 27, 2017. No funeral was held

at Jake’s request. But the pastor was able to get into the hospital to do the “Commendation of

the Dying” with him shortly before he died. A motion to accept was made by Donna Foster.

Seconded by Evelyn. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Ralph gave us all the information and details from his repor t. A

motion to accept was made by Carolyn, and seconded by Donna Foster. Motion carried.

Finance: The audit will be done on July 25th at 9:00 am in the Sunday school room.

Members of this committee are Joe Yanke, Betty Boslet, Ralph Grove, and Dana Detwiler.

Christian Education/ Social Ministry: The Church Picnic at Highland Park went well.

July 23 is the Feast Day of St James. There will be communion on this Sunday.

August 6 Sweets and Treats

August 13 Pot Luck Dinner

Property Committee: Bill Wilt read the estimate of $650 for the job of painting the doors

of the church. The front doors will be scraped and sanded. The side door and handicapped

door will also be painted. A motion was made by Bill to have this work done. Seconded by

Sylvia. Motion carried.

The Renovation fund will cover the cost..

Stewardship/Evangelism: No report.

Worship and Music: No report.

Mutual Ministry: No report.

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

July 11, 2017 AT 6:00PM

By-Laws Committee: No report.

Old Business: Betty and her grandsons helped Ear l with some cleaning. Jacob is working on

earning Community service hours.

Updating Revelations continues.

New Business: The Synod has asked to use the Sunday school room on August 26 for a

catered lunch. September 14 a revival service will be held in the sanctuary . Donna Wilt was

contacted by Sandy Harteis, the director of the Hollidaysburg Community Chorus, to find out if we

would be interested in having them here to entertain. Pastor Scott presented Strategic Possibilities

for St James Lutheran Church. We read over all the points as he explained them, and we will

prayerfully consider all the information until the next meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS: Allegheny Chorale sent a thank you note to St James with a $100

donation.

Evelyn Holsinger made a motion, second from Carolyn, motion carried, and the meeting was

adjourned.

Pastor Carol said a prayer and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

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INCOME & EXPENSE SUMMARY

May 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017

INCOME

Bank Interest $.09

Contributions

General $1,545.00

Designated $70.00

Special $0.00

Other Income $50.00

$1,665.09

EXPENSES

Pastoral Administration $1,555.79

Worship & Music $873.92

Office $1,407.50

Custodial & Property $1,462.63

Uncategorized .$959.87

$6,259.71

August Flower Chart and

Bulletin’s

Altar:

6

13

20

27

Bulletins:

6

13

20

27 IHO Bill and Donna Wilt’s

Anniversary

*Flowers will now be supplied by

Warner’s Florist. Cost $40

August Birthdays

Herbert Badorrek 8/21

Judie Harrison 8/31

Trenten Hartman 8/8

Deacen Hartman 8/5

Douglas Kauffman 8/8

Deborah Manbeck 8/6

David Manbeck 8/18

Richard Potter 8/7

April Silva 8/4

John Wiederkehr 8/2

Contribution & Attendance Summary

May 2016

Contributions $2,579.00 Average Weekly Attendance: 25

May 2017

Contributions $1,615.00 Average Weekly Attendance: 28

Almighty God, giver of every good gift; look upon this congregation with grace.

Guide the minds of our Call Committee members as they discern which of your

servants will be our next pastor. Please grant that we might receive a faithful

shepherd who will care for us and continue to equip us for ministry in this place.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Our Prayer List:

Tim Surkovich John Wiederkehr

David Bickel

(Names for inclusion on our

parish prayer list can be

submitted to the church office.

The name will remain on the list for one

month. At the end of that period please

advise the church office, if you would like

the name to be continue for another month.)

Those serving in our military

Homewood of Altoona:

Dick Potter

Graystone Manor//Bellmeade

Robert Civils

Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg:

Charlie Green

Patti Green

In their own homes:

Deborah Manbeck

John Wiederkehr

Glenn Dell

Marlene Leonard

♦If anyone would like to join the prayer chain

or knows of someone needing prayer, contact

Janet Kauffman or the church office.

THE VISITATION TEAM ASKS

if anyone would like to be added to the

Visitation List or knows of anyone who would

like to be added, please call the church office to

notify us. Also, please call the office if anyone is

hospitalized so that the visitation team and prayer

chain can be notified. These requests can also be

emailed to

stjamesaltoona@gmail.com

From the Office of the Bishop….

Remember In Your Prayers

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WELCA EVENTS

No WELCA MEETINGS in July or August. September's meeting will be September 8th (Friday) our bus trip to Camp Sequanota. All are welcome. More info on this trip will be upcoming soon. Next scheduled meeting for WELCA will be October 14th (Saturday) at 9:00a.m. at St. James.

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ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: If you haven’t already signed up for your Fall Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend, don’t delay. Sign up today! The September Weekend (September 15-17 Weekend at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in the Poconos) has only a very few openings remaining. The October 6-8 Weekend is to be held at a beautiful location in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains overlooking a lake--the Black Swan Inn in Lee, Massachusetts--and we do currently have openings for this one. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included with your $100 per couple registration fee, plus toward the end of the weekend you will be given an opportunity to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you wish toward the continuation of the program. Sign up today by going to the website: www.GodLovesMarriage.org and paying the registration fee with your credit card, or marking the option to mail a check. For questions, or if you would like a brochure with registration form mailed to you, contact Northeast US Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie

Schamber, at: fjschamber@comcast.net or 724-325-3166.

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Sunday, July 23, 2017 We honor St. James, Apostle

(His saint day is July 25) James, son of Zebedee was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and traditionally considered the first apostle to be martyred. He was a son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle. He is also called James the Greater or James the Great to distinguish him from James, son of Alphaeus and James the Just. James the Greater is the patron saint of Spain, and as such is often identified as Santiago.

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Aug 1—1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 34 Lord, thank You for Your amazing grace Amen

Aug 2—Jeremiah 31:33-34, Psalm 38 Lord, forgive me in the name of Jesus. Amen

Aug 3—Matthew 19:16-30, Psalm 49 Lord God, thank You for sending Your Son so that we may have eternal life. Amen

Aug 4—Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 22:19-31 Lord God, master of the banquet, may we forever delight in what You have prepared for us. Amen

Aug 5—Galatians 1:6-12, Psalm 5 Dear Father, may we forever seek You through Your Holy Word. Amen

Aug 6—Matthew 14:13-21, Psalm 81 Feed Thy children, God most holy; Comfort sinners poor and lowly. Amen

Aug 7—Romans 3:9-20, Psalm 51:1-5 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice! Amen

Aug 8—Romans 3:21-30, Psalm 51:6-19 For the sake of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, forgive the sins of Your servant. Amen

Aug 9—Revelations 6:9-11, Psalm 3 Lord, hear the cries of Your people, and comfort the oppressed. Amen

Aug 10—Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 119:169-176 Lord, give me eyes to see the opportunities You place in my way each day. Guide me to share Your Gospel. Amen

Aug 11—Job 38:1-30, Psalm 29 Lord, remind us of Your eternal sovereignty in all things. Amen

Aug 12—Romans 10:9-17, Psalm 31 Thank You for those who brought me the Good News. Show me where I may share it with others. Amen

Aug 13—Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 89:1-9 Jesus, Savior, pilot me! Amen

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Aug 14—1 Kings 19:1-18, Psalm 74 Lord, strengthen and preserve us in the one true faith. Amen

Aug 15—Luke 2:21-35, Psalm 22:1-18 My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Amen

Aug 16—Genesis 22:1-19, Psalm 66 Lord, as we remember Isaac, we thank You for the promise given through him. Amen

Aug 17—Romans 2:12-16, Psalm 119:97-104 Gather, may Your Law forever remain on my heart and forever show me the need for a Savior Amen

Aug 18—John 11:11-36, Psalm 6 Lord God, who shares our pain and grief, comfort us in our times of need. Amen

Aug 19—Hebrews 12:1-13, Psalm 119:65-72 Jesus, founder and perfecter of our faith, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us; through Your grace, may we see You at the finish line Amen

Aug 20—1 Samuel 1, Psalm 99 Lord, keep us in service to You. Amen

Aug 21—Luke 22:31-34, Psalm 143 Lord, continue to sustain us in the one true faith. Amen

Aug 22—Luke 11:5-13, Psalm 85:7-13 Holy Spirit, joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Yield a sacred, settled peace, Let it grow and still increase. Amen

Aug 23—Jonah 3-4, Psalm 107:1-15 Lord, thank You for Your perfect Word. Amen

Aug 24—2 Timothy 3:12-17, Psalm 14 Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word. Amen

Aug 25—2 Timothy 4:1-8, Psalm 12 Lord, keep us forever in the truth. Amen

Aug 26—Mark 7:1-23, Psalm 119:29-40 Lord, we know we are helpless in the face of the Law. Thank You for sending our Savior. Amen

Aug 27—Matthew 16:13-20, Psalm 122 In the name of Christ, the son of the living God, continue to pour Your Holy Spirit upon us. Amen

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Aug 29—Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 119:46-48 Lord, keep us ever faithful, and may we ever be encouraged by and continue to learn from the stories of Your faithful saints. Amen

Aug 30—Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, Psalm 33:8-22 Lord, let us draw comfort from You alone. Amen

Aug 31—John 10:1-18, Psalm 23 Savior, like a shepherd lead us; Much we need Your tender care. In Your pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Your fold prepare. Amen

Jun 30—Matthew 7:7-11, Psalm 61 Father, thank You for the gifts both great and small with which You have blessed my life. Amen

DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF THE

KIRCHENBLATT IS, SATURDAY, JULY 15.

Announcements and

Upcoming Events

SWEETS AND TREATS AUG 6 10AM COUNCIL MEETING AUG 8 6PM POT LUCK DINNER AUG 13 12PM WELCA TRIP TO CAMP SEQUANOTA SEP 8 WELCA MEETING OCT 14 9AM

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Announcements and

Upcoming Events

SCHEDULE:

We will be off May—August. Practices will start back in September

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SWEETS AND TREATS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.

The next Sweets and Treats is August 6!

Announcements and

Upcoming Events IN THE CASE OF A PASTORAL EMERGENCY, please contact Pastor s Scott & Carol Custead at

Phone: 814-254-3072 Email: scustead@atlanticbb.net or ccustead@atlanticbb.net The church office email is stjamesaltoona@gmail.com The church’s website is www.stjamesaltoona.org

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REMINDER AND IMPORTANT BULLETIN ADDITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN TUESDAY AT 10:30 AM. For corrections, please contact the church office secretary Tim Surkovich, I’m in the office Monday-Thursday 9-1.

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YOUR PLEDGE FOR ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

ALTOONA, PA

I will talk positively about my church. I will invite others to come and share in our ministry. I will attend services regularly. I will share that God lives through us - - - and smile

regularly. I will give thanks to God every day for the blessings of my

church family.

Church Council Members Mark Hoover—President

Shirley Manbeck—Vice President

Dana Detwiler—Secretary Ralph Grove—Treasurer

Betty Boslet Carolyn Feather

Donna Foster

Evelyn Holsinger Sylvia Malsatzki

David Manbeck Debra Morgan

Bill Wilt Donna Wilt

Pastors Carol & Scott Custead

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Staff

Pastors– Revs. Scott & Carol Custead, Intentional

Interim Pastors

Church Administrative Assistant - Tim Surkovich

Organist & Choir Director - Pat McConnell

Financial Secretary/Bookkeeper - Ralph Grove

Custodian—Earl Walters

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Mutual Ministry *Donna Foster *Evelyn Holsinger Joe Yanke *Dana Detwiler *Donna Wilt Christian Education/ Social Ministry *Evelyn Holsinger

*Carolyn Feather Janet Kauffman *Sylvia Malsatzki *Debra Morgan *Donna Wilt *Shirley Manbeck *David Manbeck

Worship & Music *Dana Detwiler *Donna Foster *Mark Hoover *Sylvia Malsatzki Pat McConnell Phyllis Spinazzola Finance

*Mark Hoover *Betty Boslet *Donna Wilt *Bill Wilt Ralph Grove Stewardship/Evangelism *Donna Wilt

By-Laws *Mark Hoover *Betty Boslet *Carolyn Feather *Debra Morgan Edith Trinks Property Bob Holsinger Bill Dambeck *Evelyn Holsinger *David Manbeck *Shirley Manbeck *Bill Wilt Earl Walters Mike Savino

*Dana Detwiler *Carolyn Feather Janet Kauffman

* Denotes Council Member Thrivent Rep-Robin Kessler A.L.S.M. Rep—?

Chairpersons are listed in bold at the top of each committee.

BELOW YOU WILL FIND THE COMMITTEES AS OF THIS DATE. PLEASE NOTIFY

EITHER THE CHAIRMAN OR CHURCH OFFICE IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR

WHERE IT SHOULD OR APPEARS WHERE IT SHOULDN’T. ALSO, PLEASE NOTIFY US IF

YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE ON ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES.