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Issue 10 October 2013
Greetings to you and our family,
This year I am very excited to share with you that I will be a grandmother. It is so very ex-citing to know that there is this tiny being in-side of my daughter’s body that is growing, kicking, and stretching. When a new baby is born, we become filled with hope and joy. We wonder if they will have curly hair, what type of personality, and ultimately what their pur-pose in life will be?
The gift from God the Father is that Jesus came into this world with his mission before Him. God’s will is very clear. Jesus declares that He is the way, the truth, and the life.
As we live out our life, do we see ourselves as if we are on a journey? Do we know the way that God is leading us? Do we choose to live out our baptismal promises? Jesus is the only way to connect the physical world to God’s king-dom. Jesus claims that he is the way, the truth, and the life. How do we know that He is the way? “As He had told them from the be-ginning, Jesus was again telling them (and us) “follow me.” There is no other path to heaven, no other way to the Father. Peter reiterated this same truth years later to the rulers in Je-rusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found
in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
How do we know that Jesus is the truth? In the words of St. John, (John 1:1) we hear that “Jesus, as the incarnate Word of God is the source of all truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. In fact, Jesus said that He came to fulfill the Law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17).
How do we know that Jesus is “the life”? Jesus worked hard to teach his disciples that his impending death was near. However, they just could not wrap their heads around His way and truth. But God provides the proof of Jesus being the life for us. In John 10:17–18, Jesus declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. He spoke of His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by the Father. In John 14:19, He gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” CONT PAGE 7 http://www.gotquestions.org/contact.html
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A monthly publ icat ion of St . John's Evangel ical Lutheran Church - Ridge Val ley St . John’s Evangel ical Lutheran Church, Ridge Val ley , 910 Allentown Road, Sel lersvi l le , PA 18960
Off ice Hours : Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 2pm Pastor—Rev. Amy Hotter Administ rat ive Assi s tant—Jennifer Nyce
Phone: 215-257-9643 E -Mail: s t johnsr idgeval ley@verizon.net Websi te: www.st johns -r idgeval ley .com Facebook: https//facebook.com/stjohnsr idgeval ley
Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 am–Tradit ional ; Sunday School -9:30 am (no summer) ; 10:15 am–Praise
Issue 12 A Word from the Pastor... December 2015
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December Scripture Schedule Date Principal Festivals First Reading Psalm Second Reading Gospel
9 Inclusions due for Council Agenda
13 Christmas Caroling
14 Council Agenda
16 Articles due for Newsletter
20 Hanging of the Greens Service
27 Children's Program
OFFICE CLOSED: DEC 24, 25, 31 & JAN 1
Read the Bible in a year! Go to: http://www.ewordtoday.com/year/msg/cjan01.htm and fol-low along with their suggested readings for each day or see below. You’ll be on your way to reading the Bible as it’s events occurred in real time! Dec 1: 1Cor 9-11
Dec 2: 1Cor 12-14
Dec 3: 1Cor 15-16
Dec 4: 2Cor 1-4
Dec 5: 2Cor 5-9
Dec 6: 2Cor 10-13
Dec 7: Acts 20:1-3; Rom 1-3
Dec 8: Rom 4-7
Dec 9: Rom 8-10
Dec 10: Rom 11-13
Dec 11: Rom 14-16
Dec 12: Acts 20:4-23:35
Dec 13: Acts 24-26
Dec 14: Acts 27-28
Dec 15: Colossians; Philemon
Dec 16: Ephesians
Dec 17: Philippians 1-4
Dec 18: 1 Timothy
Dec 19: Titus
Dec 20: 1 Peter
Dec 21: Heb 1-6
Dec 22: Heb 7-10
Dec 23: Heb 11-13
Dec 24: 2 Timothy
Dec 25: 2 Peter; Jude
Dec 26: 1 John
Dec 27: 2/3 John
Dec 28: Rev 1-5
Dec 29: Rev 6-11
Dec 30: Rev 12-18
Dec 31: Rev 19-22
LOOKAHEAD:ING
JAN 6—Inclusions due for Council Agenda
Jan 13—Council Meeting 7pm
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Altar Flowers Dec 6—In Memory of Josh Wall given by Mom,
Dad, and Diane
Dec 20th—In Memory of Benjamin given by Racheal and Mommy
Dec 24th—In honor of Luke Dixon’s Bday given by Grandmom and Grandpop
Bulletin Sponsors Dec 6—In Memory of Josh Wall given by The
Rogers
Candle Memorial In Memory of Josh Wall given by The Rogers
In Memory of Heather Rogers given by The Markley Family
Memorials for
December A memorial was received in loving memory of Dick & Bobbie
Warmkessel from the Warrington Rotary Club.
A memorial was received in loving memory of Donald Quinn
from Lucille Caruso.
A memorial was received in loving memory of Elmer & Ellen Huber from Harvey P. Huber.
Memorials were received in loving memory of Roy Haf-ler from Richard & Phyllis Snyder, Dale & Beverly Benner, Dan & Pat Traynor, Carl Knerr, William & Doris Clayton, Chris & Brenda Wall, Mark Bolton's Car-pentry Service, Edward & Barbara Wojciechowski, Robert & Linda Kober, William & Eileen Woehr, Myrna Reppert, Louise Bock, Jeff & Penny Markley, Nancy Esposito, Richard & Linda Nase, Asher & Nancy Nace
Our Members:
Shirley Schirk
Gene Davidheiser
Linda Marcinko
Steve Shutt
Neala Hopkins
Lynn Damm Wim-mer
Our Grieving Family:
The Warmkessel/Kehoe Family
The Fallows Family
The Clark Family
The Hafler Family
The Nase Family
Elizabeth Schmitt
Chuck Sannipoli
Darline Dotter
Dorothy Troxel
Sandy Driscoll
Laird Bourdon
Mary King
Our Homebound:
Francis Allem
Doris Barndt
Claude & Dorothy Barndt
Edna Barndt
Pauline Berndt
Helen Brensinger
Lucille Caruso
Ed Geiger
James Gotthardt
Willis & Lorraine
Heacock
Bob Kulp
Ruth & Charles Marx
Tom & Blanche Matczak
Elaine Turner
Paul & Pauline Brensinger
Harold & Gert Benner
Romaine Croissette
William Turner
Our Friends:
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Unemployment Support Group
Every Tuesday night at 7pm
St John’s Lutheran Church
Ridge Valley
215.257.9643
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS We recognize that many of the members of our congregation as well as friends of St. John's own, operate or are affiliated with a fam-ily business venture, and this can include baby sitting, dog walking, sitting, mowing of grass, etc.. Please feel free to post your busi-ness card, or a little memo with regard to what might be of interest to our congregation. "We are Family...Our Congregation and Me."
Yogini's Kid's Yoga Coming soon to St.John’s church & preschool!!
My name is Liz Page. I've been practicing yoga for eleven years- and teaching kid's yoga for the last two. I have three children: Emmy (4) Addie (6) and Ellie (16). Emmy is currently a preschool student here at the church, and Addie came here for preschool also. In the past I have worked as a substitute school teacher, and also as a one-on-one special education assistant. I am certified as a Child Light Yoga instructor and I also currently teach kid's yoga at Yoga Tree in Perkasie. I'm excited to announce that starting in December I will be teach-ing here too. A class will be offered for children ages three to five to introduce the basic poses and principles of yoga along with breathing techniques, songs and games. Class will start at 12 pm immediately following preschool on Wednesdays, and will go until 1 pm in the basement of the church. The cost is $10/child and each child will need a yoga mat and a water bot-tle. Studies show that introducing young children to yoga is an excellent way to help with stress management, exercise, bal-ance and so much more- putting them on a path to a healthy and peaceful lifestyle.
THANK YOU
I want to thank everyone for your prayers, calls, cards, kind words and remembrances on the sudden illness and passing of Roy.
A special thank you to Pastor Amy and Heidi for their visits to the hospital and for their sup-port. Another thank you to the choir for their participation in his service and to the ladies who served the luncheon.
Roy has been healed and gone home to the Lord. I’m sure that the gathering of his family and his church family to say goodbye made him smile.— Carolyn
You can see Roy’s obituary online at www.sadlersuessfuneralhome.net
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As we take time to reflect over the words of Jesus, “I am the way, truth, and life” may we be grateful. May we know that we have a God who provides all things. We recog-nize that God has a purpose for our lives, our children’s lives, and our grandchildren’s lives. Yet, I also recognize that without following the One who know the truth, way, and life, we will be deceived, lost, and not living to our full potential. Many people spend a great amount of time to decorate their houses and love to show off their beautiful lights yet they are in dark. In this Christmas season, please share the Word of God. Please read the stories of John’s the Baptist, Mary and Joseph, Eliza-beth, and the Child. (Luke:1) It is in the Words of God we find and follow Jesus and have our purpose.
A very merry Christmas to all of you. May the Peace of God fill your hearts.
In the love of Jesus,
Pr. Amy
Need a Gift? Try the recom-mended books and family movies below!
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Chrismons and Chrismon Patterns
Chrismons are Christmas decorations with Christian symbols on them. They help Christians to remem-ber that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birthday. They are often used on Christmas Trees in Churches and Christians homes.
They were first made by Frances Kipps Spencer at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Virginia, USA. She also thought of the word, Chrismon, which is a combination of Christ and monogram (meaning symbol). The idea quickly spread to other churches. It is traditional that Christian groups can make their own Chrismons with their favorite symbols on.
Each year a 20ft (6 meter) Christmas Tree is decorated in the Ascension Lutheran Church, as Mrs Spencer intended, and visitors come and the hear the story of Jesus explained through her original Chrismons and a few gifts from around the world.
Chrismons are traditionally colored white and gold. White is the liturgical (or Church) color for Christmas and symbolizes that Jesus was pure and perfect. Gold symbolizes His Majesty and Glory. Chrismons can be made from nearly anything, but paper and embroidered ones are the most widely used.
*Retrieved from www.whychristmas.com
Check out the beautiful Chrismons on our tree in the Sanctuary here at St. John’s!
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Fun Celebrations in Decem-ber
1 Eat a Red Apple Day
2 National Fritters Day
4 Wear Brown Shoes Day
6 St. Nicholas Day
7 International Civil Aviation Day
7 Letter Writing Day
7 Pearl Harbor Day
9 Christmas Card Day
10 Human Right’s Day
13 International Children’s Day
13 Violin Day
14 Roast Chestnuts Day
16 National Chocolate Cov-ered Anything Day
17 National Maple Syrup Day
18 Bake Cookies Day
19 Look for an Evergreen Day
20 Go Caroling Day
21 National Flashlight Day
24 National Chocolate Day
25 Jesus’ Birthday
Make Homemade Ornaments!
St. John’s Lutheran Church
910 Allentown Road
Sellersville, PA 18960
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 910 Allentown Road, Sellersville, PA Office Hours: Visiting Hours Monday through Friday, 9:00— 2:00 Phone: 215‐257‐9643 E‐Mail: stjohnsridgevalley@verizon.net
Website: stjohns‐ridgevalley.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsridgevalley
Worship Schedule: 8:30 am ‐ Traditional Service; 9:30 am ‐ Sunday School; 10:15 am ‐Praise Service
St. Johns Staff: The Rev. Amy Hotter, Pastor Mark Gottesfeld, Organist & Music Director Jennifer Nyce, Administrative Assistant Christine Nyce, Rick Rogers , Sextons
St. John’s Council Members: Don Graham Roy Hafler, Congregation/Council Vice President Barbara Klinger, Financial Secretary Dan Traynor, Treasurer Brenda Wall Nancy Esposito Cornell Hopkins, Congregation/Council Secretary Marianne Yeakel, Congregation/Council President Megan Yoder
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