St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Mundy’s Corner PA

MAY 2018

The CommunicantMay 2018

COMMUNICAN

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church3328 William Penn Ave.

Johnstown, PA 15909814-322-1307 (office)

Email: stpaulsmc@atlanticbbn.netwww.stpaulsevluth-mc.com

The Rev. Kevin McNamara

Worship Services:Saturday 5:30 p.m.Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Your St. Paul’s Council:

PresidentDavid Kivito

Vice PresidentDavid Cobaugh

TreasurerSteve Kauffman

SecretaryJoyce Long

Nora AlbrightSandy AlbrightVirginia Ankeny

Deanna DeetscreekJamie Kmett

Carol FoxMichael Gaunt

Shelby LivingstonCathy Tompkins

Tiffany Jones Missy Myers

Josh DickertPastor Kevin McNamara

Call if you have questions or concerns for them to consider. Next Council Meeting will be May 7 at 7:00 p.m.

“BY GOD’S GRACE WE GROW IN FAITH, SHARE JESUS CHRIST, AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE!”

Weekly Worship and Lectionary Bible Study

Sixth Sunday of EasterMay 2nd

9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible StudyMay 5th

5:30 p.m. Holy Communion WorshipMay 6th

9:00 a.m. Rogate Sunday

Seventh Sunday of EasterMay 9th

9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study

May 12th 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship

May 13th900 a.m. Holy Communion Worship

Day of PentecostMay 16th

9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study

May 19th 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship

May 20th 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship

Holy Trinity SundayMay 23rd

9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study

May 26th 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship

May 27th 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship

Second Sunday of PentecostMay 30th

9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study

June 2nd 5:30 P.M. Holy Communion Worship

June 3rd 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship

Pastor’s Page May 2018

Rogation Sunday: May 6th, 2018

The word “rogation” is from the Latin rogare, “to ask.” Rogation Sunday is the day when the Church has traditionally offered prayer for God’s blessings on the fruits of the earth and the labors of those who produce our food. 

Rogation Sunday was a church tradition from the old country, where a good percentage of our ancestors were farmers. This tradition came to America with them. Historically, the Rogation Days (the three days before Ascension Day) were a period of fasting and abstinence, beseeching God’s blessing on the crops for a bountiful harvest.  However, in our more industrialized society, the tradition of observing a Rogation Sunday and the Rogation days have mostly fallen away.

We here in Mundy’s Corner are surrounded by farms and fields. Many of us today directly derive our livelihood from the production of food. Or we might plant a garden and raise our own vegetables to supplement our food supply. Observing a Rogation Sunday is good; it reminds us all of God’s provident care in supplying food to our table. It also reminds us of our responsibility for the environment around us.

There were two traditions associated with Rogation Sunday. First, to begin worship, the pastor, dressed in purple, would lead the congregation around the perimeter of the church property. The cross would be lifted up in procession, and the congregation would stop and pray for all who worship in that place for the year.

The second tradition was to invite the pastor to your farm, to bless the fields. Please do invite me—I would welcome the chance to walk the fields with you and bless your farm!

Weather permitting; we will observe Rogation Sunday and worship outdoors in the prayer garden on Sunday May 6th at 9 a.m. In this worship service, we will bless the soil, the seeds, the air, and the rainfall/water.

We will pray for a good harvest; that God blesses us this year with abundance. We will pray for our environment—that it be healthy. We will pray for farmers and their families. We will pray for those who raise their own food.

I am looking forward to worshipping outdoors with you on May 6 th, Rogation Sunday at St. Paul’s!

One other note of great joy and incredible importance this month:

Kailee Ribblett will be confirmed on Sunday May 20th! Congratulations, Kailee!

Please plan to come to worship that day and celebrate with Kailee and the Ribblett family!!

Pastor Kevin

FOOD PANTRY

The direct phone number for the food pantry is

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY

814-243-8184Phone calls will be returned so

please leave your number.

NEXT DISTRIBUTION:

Saturday, May 26th, 2018

from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at

St. John Vianney’s Catholic Church

FOOD COLLECTION ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Item of the Month!

MAYSoup / Spaghetti Sauce

Pantry supplies of the following items are at a low right now. All of these items would be

appreciated. Thank you!

Canned Fruit; Soup; Cereal; Peanut Butter and Jelly; Pancake mix & Syrup; (no glass please)

Thank You.... for all your prayers, phone calls, cards and food as I am recovering from surgery. I had a total knee replacement on February 14, 2018. Donna Amigh

Remember!

Relay for Life June 10 - 11, 2018.

RELAY FOR LIFEThanks to all that continue to support Relay for

Life by participating in the dinner events at Applebee’s and Hoss’s. We enjoyed some good

lunches and dinners and at the same time, raised 15% of each tab for Relay for Life! Watch for the notice our next Dinner event and hopefully we’ll

see you there!

Hospital notes…

Blake continues to be a patient and will continue to look forward to your cards. Thank you to all that remember Blake in your prayers too! We greatly appreciate it! It is our hope that Blake will respond to his treatment and

we ask that you continue your prayers for all of us!

Michele & Bob

ST PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHPRESCHOOL MAY HAPPENINGS

Transportation dayTuesday May 8th 10-11:30 a.m.

preschool celebration night

Wednesday May 16th, 7:00 p.m.

Please donate items forSt. Paul's Youth Group

Annual Yard Saleon

Saturday, May 19

8 AM to 1 PMLuther Hall

Please bring donated items anytime on Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May

18to Luther Hall.

As an additional fundraiser, a Goodwill truck will be in the parking lot on Saturday, the day of the yard sale, from 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept bags of clothing. The Youth Group will receive 10¢ per pound for the items listed on the flyer

attached below.

Eligible Donation Items: clothing, linens, housewares, shoes, purses, toys, glassware, cooking accessories, pictures, tools, sports equipment (no weights or exercise equipment), small musical instruments, electronics (no TVs),jewelry, knick-knacks, and light furniture items (kitchen chairs, small tables) all in resellable condition.

Testimonials of those who have attended an ELCA YOUTH GATHERING! “The magnitude and just the sheer volume of people, and it’s just an incredible experience that, really, I don’t know where I or anyone else could get that experience anywhere else.”--Ella Dekunder, Bellaire, Tx 

“I really did see God in new ways because when you’re with 30,000 people, it’s a powerful feeling.” --Kyle Langenfelder, Towson, MD

“Simultaneously challenged your faith, and reassured your faith.” --Adam Fairchild, Westminster, MD

“I think one of the biggest things I took away from the gathering was the realization that you are making a difference.” --Luisa Ruge-Jones, Champaign, IL

“What really impacted me, and made me stop and gaze in wonder was seeing 30,000 other teenagers just like me.”--Tin-Tin Lee, Tacoma, WA

“You get to understand more of what it means to be Lutheran.” --Lance Cooper, Baltimore, MD

"I think for me in both places was this idea of accompaniment lived out. People would ask 'Well why are you here, what are you doing here?' And just the opportunity that that provides to engage in the communities that are welcoming us.”--Kayla Koterwski, Sioux Falls, SD

“One of the absolute best experiences of my life. Basically, a week long God party with 30,000 of my closest friends? Yes, please.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015

“It was very inspirational. I had the opportunity to meet new people who shared my love for Christ. I had the opportunity to serve others.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015“It was amazing! I loved how excited everyone was to praise God and serve the community. It was a positive and uplifting experience!”

--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015

“My youth gathering experience was the best and most inspiring thing ever. I can't wait to get to Texas.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015

“Experiencing God in a whole new way with 30,000 of my closest friends!”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015

“I absolutely loved it! It gave me a lot of confidence and helped me grow in my faith! I will definitely be volunteering in Houston.”--Youth Participant, Rise Up Together 2015

Vacation Bible School needs YOU!!

Plans are well under way for this year’s Vacation Bible School. We have a wonderful program this year filled with interesting Bible stories, lots of

fun games to play, great arts and crafts projects, exciting songs to sing, and of course lots and lots of cookies!

Now, the most important part of preparing for Vacation Bible School is recruiting a staff. I’d like ALL the members of St. Paul’s to prayerfully

consider volunteering to help at VBS and encouraging others to volunteer too. We need people of all ages, both men and women, to help share God’s Word with the children at VBS.

There are two important goals of Bible School: education and witness. Bible school gives our St. Paul’s kids 12 ½ hours of time spent learning more about their faith. And they learn this in a very relaxed atmosphere. They get to play outside, do crafts inside and sing songs that reinforce the Bible lessons they’re learning.

The second goal – witnessing - is really important, especially in today’s world. Children from all around the area attend our Vacation Bible School. Some of them may not attend church on a regular basis. Often it’s easier to witness to children than adults. They can be so open to hearing about God and his role in their lives. You never know what you may say that will help them as they grow up. VBS also gives our kids a chance to witness when they invite their friends to come with them.

Now, speaking of kids, if you’ve ever been around 1, 2 or 3 kids, you know how overwhelming it can be. But think about working with 30, 40 or more kids during Vacation Bible School. The more helpers we have, the easier it will be for all of us.

Our goal is to have 25 to 30 volunteers for the week of Vacation Bible School. Remember, we can have the most fabulous crafts planned, the most interesting Bible lessons prepared, the most amazing games organized, the most fantastic songs ready to sing, and the most delicious snacks bought, BUT, if we don’t have enough volunteers who are willing to share the Word of God with the children who come through our doors…Vacation Bible School won’t be able to happen!!

So, whether you always volunteer at Vacation Bible School, whether it’s been a while since you’ve volunteered, or even if you have never, ever helped at Vacation Bible School, there is a place for you. We promise that It will be a worthwhile experience.

There is a list on the hall bulletin board explaining the various roles we need to fill. There is also a signup sheet, so that you can add your name to our list of volunteers.

MAYGREETERS6 - Sara Williamson/ Laverne Reffner

13 - Ed & Quinten Vorhauer20 - John & Lori Sturey27 - Brittany & Kailee Ribblett

USHERS6 - Jim & Elizabeth Penna

13 - Ashley Deetscreek / Clara Myers20 - Brayden & Melanie Grecek27 - Amanda & Ryan Donoughe

LECTORS6 - Andrea Mulligan

13 - Michele Jones20 - Eric Grecek27 - Bob Mikesell

ACOLYTES6 - Lindsay Hodge / Lakelyn Campbell

13 - Sam & Joe Penna20 - Quinten Vorhauer / Lakelyn Campbell27 - Maddison Tompkins / Bella Grecek

ALTAR GUILDBonnie Leibfreid / Virginia Ankeny

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

David ShoemakerCOMMUNION ASSISTANT

Kate Griffith

HEAD USHERS

Dave & June Cobaugh

JUNEGREETERS3 - Amanda & Ryan Donoughe

10 - The Hockensmith Family17 - Nora & Sandy Albright24 - Woodrow Gay/Walter Ditchcreek

USHERS3 - Brittany & Kailee Ribblett

10 - Steve & Sue Kauffman17 - John Schmidt/ Bud Deetscreek24 - David & Theresa Shoemaker

LECTORS3 - Barb Bolton

10 - Jim Hockensmith17 - Deb Deetscreek24 - Sue Frear

ACOLYTES3 - Quinten Vorhauer / Carter Martin

10 - Lindsay Hodge / Bella Grecek17 - Sam & Joe Penna24 - Maddison Tompkins / Makenzie Campbell

ALTAR GUILDJeannette Vorhauer / Lois Graham / LaVerne Reffner

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

Scott GriffithCOMMUNION ASSISTANT

Jamie KmettHEAD USHERS

Marlin Plymette / Ed Vorhauer

*** Please note: The volunteers listed above for each Sunday are scheduled randomly. If it is a problem for you on a

particular Sunday, please let me know and I will gladly reschedule you. If something comes up on short notice and you can’t be here, don’t worry about it, someone will cover for you. Thanks. Debbie

MAY BIRTHDAYS1st Aundrea Gabor

3rd Dawn Shoemaker Hoffman4th Dennis Frombach6th Natalie Ann7th Eric Deetscreek8th Lois Graham

Dan DeckerIan McGhee

Sam DitchcreekRay Urbassik Sr.

9th Regina Vorhauer10th Steven Mazeika

11th Justen Vorhauer12th Michael Shoemaker13th Carol Letizia14th Sandra Spisak

Jacob Myers

Carter Martin

16th Michele JonesDevin Mazeika

17th Eric Gracek

18th Cheryl VorhauerMarlin Plymette

19th Rylan Shoemaker

22nd Jim Myers23rd Ed Vorhauer25th Allyson Deetscreek26th Blake Furman

Brooklyn Furman

27th Christopher MyersJessica Williams

29th Fran DeckerTracy( Frombach) Gallus

30th Lynette Gabor31st Cindy Gerber

MAY ANNIVERSARIES9th Bernard & Carole Frick

Mike & Tracy Kress10th August & Deb Rodkey12th Darell & Sue Bowman

Jeff & Annette Gerber21st Allen & Regina Vorhauer23rd Rodger & Dee Lanzendorfer25th Benjamin & Lynnette Little

FEBRUARYDebbi RagerBenAaronGerald WholeslagleBill BerresfordJanet KauffmanLaVerneShelbyCharley HaldermanAtticus GreyKeaton FurryMarilyn ZatalalavaNorma AshmoreIsaac CameronDaraPaul TomsDave Rager

MarchStephen GriffithBraydon WinklemanJake RichardsSteve SelmanLinda HendersonBobbyAnthony ArendasArianna BergerKevinDarlene MarkovichMike RosmusDiane CusterAnna LeverknightSarah MurphyJoy StarvisDawn Maslo

AprilDorothy Dawson

JohnRick HaldermanMinnieSandyLindaBob BombachSarah KostanLois HofeckerBonnieCherylGwen KenMark BIvy WilliamsonJames WilliamsonMia O’SullivanDave Albright

Individuals placed on the pray list remain in the Communicant a total of 3 months.

ST. PAUL’S HOMEBOUNDHelen Mott Anastasia GroveChris Amos Ollie Hofecker Norma &Shelly Keyser Betty Lou Shoup

Military deployed:(Remember to pray for our service men/women who are serving abroad every night at 9:00 p.m.) Derek Zarnesky Anna BeltowskiJeremy Solnosky Richard JamesJacob Hessler Thomas R KeyserJohn Shoemaker Justin MooreDavid Ledwitch Eric Jakoby

Welcome Home: Thomas R Keyser

Eric Jakoby

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANSt. Paul’s Preschool

stpaulsmc@atlanticbbn.net Tuesday and Wednesdaywww.stpaulsevluth-mc.com 9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.(814) 322-1307

May 20181 2

Preschool 9-11:309:30 Liturgy Bible Study

3 4 58:00 am LMM

5:30 Worship

69am Worship10am Fellowship10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum11:30 Choir6 Easter

77pm Council Mtg

8Preschool 9-11:30Transportation Day from 10- 11:30 for Preschool

9Preschool 9-11:309:30 Liturgy Bible Study

10 11 12

5:30 Worship

139am Worship10am Fellowship10:30 Sunday School, Confirmation and Adult Forum11:30 Choir

7 Easter

14 15Preschool 9-11:30

16Preschool 9-11:309:30 Liturgy Bible Study7pm Preschool Celebration Night

17Drop off Donations for Youth Yard Sale

18Drop off Donations for Youth Yard Sale

19

Youth Yard Sale/Goodwill Truck

5:30 Worship

209am Worship10am Fellowship10:30 Sunday School, Adult Forum11:30 Choir

Pentecost

21 22 239:30 Liturgy Bible Study

24 25 26

5:30 Worship

279am Worship10am Fellowship

28 29 309:30 Liturgy Bible Study

31

Holy Trinity