MAY / JUNE / JULY 2022
From The Pastor...
Is it spring yet? Please? I am in need of some warmth in my bones - NOW! I am also in need of some renewal - some signs of life in God's creation as a reminder that God is constantly renewing you and renewing me. This winter has been hard, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We look forward to some away time and some vacation time.
Please remember to continue your amazing support for your congregation as we move through the summer. Inflation and gas prices influence your ability to support your church, and some will be hit harder than others. So if you are struggling to offer support to your church right now, don't worry.
God love you. God loves you. Your church friends love you.
If you are blessed with "enough" right now, please consider additional support for your church to help those who are struggling. St. John's and St. Mark's have journeyed through feast and famine, joys and struggles, and everything in between. We will continue to serve our communities with vibrancy and hope because we know that we are BLESSED and we will continue to share those blessings as best we can.
I think I see some flowers now...
Blessings,
Pastor Kevin
Upcoming Services & Events…
MAY
01 – Holy Communion Service, 9:00AM
08 – MOTHER'S DAY
Coffee & Conversation, 8:30AM
Worship Service, 9:00AM
15 – Worship Service & Pulpit Exchange, 9:00AM
21 – Church Yard Sale, 8:00AM-Noon
22 – Worship Service, 9:00AM
29 – Worship Service & Sacrament of Baptism, 9:00AM
31 – Consistory Meeting, 6:00PM
JUNE
05 – PENTECOST SUNDAY / MUSIC SUNDAY
Holy Communion Service with Rev. Karl Jones, 9:00AM
12 – TRINITY SUNDAY
Worship Service, 9:00AM
19 – FATHER'S DAY
Coffee & Conversation, 8:30AM
Worship Service, 9:00AM
26 – Worship Service, 9:00AM
31 – Consistory Meeting, 6:00PM
JULY
03 – Holy Communion Service, 9:00AM
10 – Worship Service, 9:00AM
17 – Worship Service, 9:00AM
24 – Worship Service, 9:00AM
26 – Consistory Meeting, 6:00PM
Church News…
COFFEE & CONVERSATION – Please join us again on Sunday, May 8 @ 8:30AM in the Conference Room for our next “coffee & conversation” as we celebrate Mother's Day. We will also enjoy "coffee & conversation" in the Chapel on Sunday, June 19 as we celebrate Father's Day.
NEW RENTAL POLICY – A new rental policy is now in place for use of Bittle Hall. If you or someone you know would like to rent Bittle Hall for an activity or event please contact the church office or download the BITTLE RENTAL AGREEMENT & GUIDELINES.
Mission & Outreach…
The Mission & Outreach Team has had a busy few months.
SPCA COLLECTION – We had a very successful collection for the SPCA. We would like to thank everyone for their generosity, especially Linda and Jerry Ensign for delivering a car full of supplies to the SPCA
40 DAYS OF LENT – Our annual collection was a great success. Thanks to everyone who donated food items, we collected 579 items that were given to the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry! Thanks to Fiona & Scott Jacoby for delivering our donations
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY – This was our most successful giveaway yet! We had lots of wonderful men's, women's, and kids clothing to give away. The people who came were so appreciative of the clothing available to them. We look forward to our next Winter Clothing Giveaway in October. We are so blessed at St. John's to have such a generous and caring congregation.
MAY MISSION FOCUS – Phoebe Ministries
Charitable giving is essential to keeping Phoebe on course and true to its mission. Phoebe is experiencing an increasing need for charitable care. In 2021, Phoebe provided over $15 million in charitable care for our residents who have exhausted their own resources to play for their care. Your contribution can have an incredible impact on the people we serve. With God's grace, Phoebe will stay true to the course that was set by its founders in 1903.
JUNE MISSION FOCUS – Cloud Home
The Cloud Home is located in Pottsville, operating under the umbrella of Friendship House. It is a structured community living setting for at-risk males ages 9-18. The Cloud Home works with these boys correcting their behavioral issues.
JULY MISSION FOCUS – Avenues
Avenues is a non-profit organization providing services to individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities. Formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy, Avenues has been serving Schuylkill County and the surrounding area since 1952. Your contribution supports the continuation of a wide variety of programs that reach people of all ages.