St. John’s Weekly Happenings July 21, 2021

St. John's UCC (717) 865-4453 www.jonestownucc.com www.facebook.com/jonestownucc Rev. Roben Roof, Pastor Barbara Koons, Secretary

Worship Volunteer Opportunities   We need scripture readers and greeters for August. We are seeking volunteers to serve as scripture readers, greeters, and ushers. If you are interested in serving St. John’s in this way, please click on the link below. https://www.timetosignup.com/stjohnsucc/sheet/1315303/  Save this on your phone as reminders to your selected volunteer choices.

Don't miss out on the joy of giving unto the Lord. Your giving can make a difference in a person's life.

Thank you for your prayers while I was away at my mothers funeral and for your many cards and thoughtfulness. A big thank you to all of those who have filled in the gap helping with secretarial items. Here is an inspirational scripture passage for the week. Psalm 100:3-5 New International Version 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving     and his courts with praise;     give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;     his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Prayer Requests

Continuing Requests:

Nursing Home: Beatrice Warlow Florence Rhan Fay Krumbine Shirley Haldeman Joan Cousins

Members: Mary Young Barbara Stahl John Snavely Tyler Haag  Heather Innes Larry Miller Wendy's nephew Owen Wendy's brother-in-law cancer surgery

Family & Friends: Wyatt Wentsler Frank Brown Brenda Marinkov Vanessa, Christie’s friend Pastor Roben’s family Pam, Pastor Roben’s friend Josh and Ana Hertzog John Snavely is home from rehab - please keep him in your prayers.

Military: Jason Galloway, Army, Walter Reed Hospital Dakota Strouphar, Great Lakes Navy Training Center Maj. Kevin White has returned home from Kuwait - thank you for your service! Donna Wauthier and Carlos Patinoquiroz, have returned home from Afghanistan

New Request: Remember the Margaret Mauer Family especially Jennifer with the loss of her mother Margaret. Funeral Services are at Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home on Thursday, July 15 with visitation 6:00-7:00 and Service at 7:00PM. You may send sympathy cards to Jennifer Mauer at 4041 Lexington St. Harrisburg, PA 17109.

Nar-Anon Meetings Thursday, June 8th at 6:30 pm   We are resuming live meetings in the church’s social hall!!!  For information about this program, please contact Denise Eiceman at eicemand@aol.com

Opportunity to Serve…

We are looking for a few members to volunteer to provide transportation to and from Sunday worship services for those who need it. Please contact the church office if you are willing to serve in this way.   Ph:717-865-4453 Email: secretary@jonestownucc.org

Altar Flowers and Bulletin Sponsors

Everyone has an opportunity to sponsor Altar Flowers and/or the Weekly Bulletin for each Sunday.  Sponsor Forms are available on the table in the church lobby. The cost for altar flowers is $15 and you can choose from available silk arrangements. The cost to sponsor the weekly bulletin is $10.   Simply fill out the form and mail it with your check for payment to St. John’s UCC, PO Box 688, Jonestown, PA 17038.  This is one small way you can help St. John’s and celebrate a special day or memory.  Thank you in advance for signing up.

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SERMONS July 25 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: LOVE” August 1 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: JOY Communion Sunday August 8 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: PEACE” August 15 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: FORBEARANCE” August 22 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: KINDNESS” August 29 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: GOODNESS” September 5 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: FAITHFULNESS” September 12 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: GENTLENESS” September 19 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: SELF- CONTROL” September 26 Pastor Roben “Fruits of the Spirit: The Whole Basket”  October 3 Pastor Roben “The Door of Opportunity: Standing at the Door” World Communion Sunday October 10 Pastor Roben “The Door of Opportunity: Standing in the Threshold” October 17 Pastor Roben “The Door of Opportunity: The Other Side” October 24  Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Carrie Call, Conference President, Penn Central Conference of the UCC St. John’s Celebration: "Christ's Presence Re-imagined"

St. John's UCC (717) 865-4453      www.jonestownucc.org  https://www.facebook.com/jonestownucc  Rev. Roben Roof, Pastor