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Fellowship Committee Update - The committee put together a bag of small items for our homebound members. Inside the pretty yellow bags were a spring bouquet of flowers, a tea bag and holder, the daily devotional and a hand written card. The bags were personally delivered, following Covid rules, to our homebound by committee members. In addition, Easter cards were sent to all of our homebound members. We did this in the hope of offering cheer and Easter greetings during these difficult times.
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Food Drive Update – Thank you to all who contributed to the Lenten Food Drive, organized by the church’s Worship and Music Committee. Donations provided 121 pounds of food for our neighboring Pfaff Elementary School’s “Backpack for Pumas” program, and another 90 pounds of “fill-in” items were purchased for the school with funds from the Social Ministry Committee. The program supplies food to students for whom meals are limited on the weekends. In addition, the food drive yielded 173.5 pounds of food for the Quakertown Food Pantry. These donations bring the total amount of food the church distributed in 2021 to 687.5 pounds.
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- Willing Workers Corner
Several members of the Willing Workers group, at the request of Church Council, delivered Annual Reports to church members who do not have internet access. We also delivered offering envelopes and mail from the church mailboxes.
Our Prayer Shawl and Baby Blanket ministries continue. If anyone has a need or knows of someone who could benefit from having one should contact Kathie Afflerbach or any Willing Workers member for assistance.
Prayer Patches are also available to anyone at the church office during Office Hours.
Please continue to reach out in friendship to our Church members and Homebound members.
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Leading Worship: Are you looking for a way to serve God and deepen your faith among the congregation? Consider helping out with our weekly worship services. We’re hoping to add more Communion Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, and Greeters to our rotation. Every member can help - young and old. Ask the pastor or a member of the Worship and Music Committee to learn more.
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Redner’s Save-a-Tape Receipts can be mailed to St. John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 120, Spinnerstown, PA 18968.
Save-a-Tape not only saves you money, but also benefits St. John’s in the form of cash rewards! If you are not already signed up, please consider doing so! Please note that if you forget to bring your card, you can give the cashier your phone number to receive credit! Thank you! |
2021 Church Council
Stephen Spry - President
Winnie Peterson - Vice President
Kathie Afflerbach - Secretary
Richard Krauss - Treasurer
Jerry Bassett
Colton Landes
Maureen Potsko
Stephen Spry - President
Winnie Peterson - Vice President
Kathie Afflerbach - Secretary
Richard Krauss - Treasurer
Jerry Bassett
Colton Landes
Maureen Potsko
Nursery update:
Unfortunately at this time, we are not able to offer Nursery care during worship.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to be able to offer it again in the future.
Unfortunately at this time, we are not able to offer Nursery care during worship.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to be able to offer it again in the future.
St. John’s Prayer List and Prayer Circle
Our Prayer List – Each week in our bulletin there appears a list of people for whom congregation members are asked to pray. The names are read during the “Prayers of Intercession.” The names are listed for four weeks and then removed, but they can be re-added every four weeks for as long as necessary. To add a name to the prayer list - or to renew a listing - please contact Church Secretary Jen Bara at 215-536-0734, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or send her an e-mail at stjohnsspinnerstown@ gmail.com. To assure a name will be included in the next bulletin, please contact her by 10 a.m. Thursday.
St. John’s Prayer Circle is ready and waiting for your requests. If you know someone in need of prayer – or if you would like to join the circle and expand our collective voice – please call Loretta Thorsen at 215-679-2356 or Joan Seiger at 215-257-7478.
Our Prayer List – Each week in our bulletin there appears a list of people for whom congregation members are asked to pray. The names are read during the “Prayers of Intercession.” The names are listed for four weeks and then removed, but they can be re-added every four weeks for as long as necessary. To add a name to the prayer list - or to renew a listing - please contact Church Secretary Jen Bara at 215-536-0734, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or send her an e-mail at stjohnsspinnerstown@ gmail.com. To assure a name will be included in the next bulletin, please contact her by 10 a.m. Thursday.
St. John’s Prayer Circle is ready and waiting for your requests. If you know someone in need of prayer – or if you would like to join the circle and expand our collective voice – please call Loretta Thorsen at 215-679-2356 or Joan Seiger at 215-257-7478.
Priority Parking: In response to the need for easier parking for some of our members, we've set up a few Priority Parking spaces (marked with yellow lines) to help people with limited mobility get into and out of their cars, and a shorter walk into the church.
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Narcotics Anonymous: After receiving a request from coordinators, prayerful deliberation by the council, and confirming good guidelines for building use, St. John's will begin to host an NA home group for the benefit of the community on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. All who struggle with addiction are welcome.
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2021 Stewards of the Month
March’s Stewards of the Month
are Steve & Betty Sinisko for their strong commitment to serve as volunteers
to prepare the meals and help in any way they can for
our Food for Friends and Loaves & Fishes social ministries.
The Steward of the Month for February
is Darcy McConahy for the extra effort
to make sure that ashes along with the soup packets
were put together for distribution to the congregation.
January's Steward of the Month
is Randy Felten in appreciation for all the work
he has done & continues to do for St. John's.
March’s Stewards of the Month
are Steve & Betty Sinisko for their strong commitment to serve as volunteers
to prepare the meals and help in any way they can for
our Food for Friends and Loaves & Fishes social ministries.
The Steward of the Month for February
is Darcy McConahy for the extra effort
to make sure that ashes along with the soup packets
were put together for distribution to the congregation.
January's Steward of the Month
is Randy Felten in appreciation for all the work
he has done & continues to do for St. John's.
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2020 Stewards of the Month
December’s Stewards of the Month are Dick Helm and Wayne McConahy for maintaining the grove. There are a lot of leaves & branches out there! Thank you both! The Steward of the Month for November is Ron Lausch for heading up our food donation program, as well as his willingness to always pitch in (even when no one asks him to!) October's Steward of the Month is Rob McConahy for his exceptional work on recording, editing, and posting the online services to make worship accessible to people at home every week. The Stewards of the Month for September are Steve & Maureen Potsko for all of their work in getting the grove ready for worship, stepping up with Altar Guild and SO much more. February’s Stewards of the Month are Bill & Mary Slotter for their willingness to defray the cost of a person hired to tend to the nursery. The Steward of the Month for January is Kathie Sensinger for her years of service as Council Secretary. |
2019 Stewards of the Month
Steward of the Month for December is Brenda Lausch in appreciation of her taking responsibility for coffee hour, her leadership within Willing Workers, and caring for church property November’s Stewards of the Month Russell & Denise Martin for multiple activities for the good of the Church October's Stewards of the Month are the members of the Handbell Choir for providing inspiring music during worship. The Steward of the Month for September is Marilyn Weikel for her years of dedicated service on the Altar Guild. The Stewards of the Month for April are the Willing Workers for all they do to help support the church, including making and selling over 7,000 chocolate covered coconut and peanut butter eggs! The Steward of the Month for March is Lillian Hinderliter. Instead of asking for gifts for her 9th birthday, Lillian asked for donations to the Peaceable Kingdom for the care of Bo the donkey. February’s Stewards of the Month are Becky Hinderliter, Tina Felten, and Jenna Everitt for their Facebook posts that led to hundreds of pounds of food for Pfaff Elementary's call for needed food for the Backpack for Pumas program. Dick Helm is January’s Steward of the Month for his years of dedication to maintaining the grounds and his management of the cemetery. |
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2018 Stewards of the Month
November’s Stewards of the Month are all the members who provided activities for Cameron Wakely, the 7 year old Pfaff student dealing with a serious illness. Steward of the Month for October For being the face of St. John’s at the Via clothing drive, Harvest Home and the church plant sales, we recognize Earl White as Steward of the month. Stewards of the Month for September We recognize and thank those members who contributed to the two requests for school supplies for under privileged children earlier in September. Thank you for sharing your treasures with those in need. The Steward of the Month for June is Ron Lausch for the amazing amount of work & commitment to feeding the less fortunate through the "Backpacks for Pumas" program at Pfaff Elementary and coordinating our giving to the Quakertown Food Bank. May’s Steward of the Month is Noel Brooke for her more than 5 decades of dedicated participation in our choir. The Steward of the Month for April is Giacinta Barndt for the outstanding fund raising event on behalf of Gary Small. We are saluting all of the time and effort this project demanded. March's Steward of the Month is Doug Thorsen for all his contributions to the church. The Stewards of the Month for February are all the Blood Drive volunteers and participants. January's Steward of the Month is Becky Hinderliter for her leadership as Council President, her dedication to Christian Education, and the coordination of Backpacks for Pumas. |
2017 Stewards of the Month
The Steward of the Month for December is Jen Burns, for her beautiful work on the bulletin and Spire covers. The nursery volunteers are November’s Stewards of the Month for answering a very important call which is essential to the growth of the church. Bob & Myrtle Boardman were elected as October's Stewards of the Month for their many years of service and dedication. Earl White was elected as Steward of the Month for September. Earl embodies everything a Christian and good Steward should strive to be. The Adult Choir, Bell Choir and Church Musicians were elected as May's Stewards of the Month for their talent and dedication. Joan Seiger was elected April’s Steward of the Month for all her "behind the scenes" contributions to the life of St. John's. The acolytes are elected March’s Stewards of the Month. The congregation thanks them for their dedicated work as acolytes and as good stewards. Ivyanna Barndt Anderson Everitt Lochlan Everitt Josh Felten Blake Hinderliter Brady Massinger Patti Sigmans was elected February’s Steward of the Month for her years of dedication as Church Treasurer. Darcy McConahy was elected January’s Steward of the Month for turning her job into a personal ministry that always enhances our services. |
Winter Storm Policy
In general, during any winter storm activity, the church should not be considered open until (4) four hours after the winter storm ceases. On week days, if there is a delayed school start, sidewalks will not be cleared before 10 a.m. If schools are closed or there is an early dismissal, the sidewalks will not be cleared until (4) four hours after the winter storm ceases or 10 a.m. the following morning. On Saturdays, the sidewalks will not be cleared until (4) four hours after the winter storm ceases. The church should be considered closed unless other arrangements are made. If the winter storm involves more than (2) two inches of snow and/or freezing rain, the coordinator for any event should contact the church to determine accessibility.
In general, during any winter storm activity, the church should not be considered open until (4) four hours after the winter storm ceases. On week days, if there is a delayed school start, sidewalks will not be cleared before 10 a.m. If schools are closed or there is an early dismissal, the sidewalks will not be cleared until (4) four hours after the winter storm ceases or 10 a.m. the following morning. On Saturdays, the sidewalks will not be cleared until (4) four hours after the winter storm ceases. The church should be considered closed unless other arrangements are made. If the winter storm involves more than (2) two inches of snow and/or freezing rain, the coordinator for any event should contact the church to determine accessibility.