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The Eagle St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 3220 Columbus St., Grove City, Ohio

November 2019 www.stjohnsgc.org 614/875-2314

Dear Disciples of Jesus,

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The leaves turn splendid colors, and the air turns crisp. Flowers have gone to seed in preparation for another season of growth and life and fruitfulness. Crops have been harvested and fields have been plowed under, and a time for waiting will soon begin. Clocks will be turned back to “save some day- light”, and with the advent of longer nights and shorter days, we slow down just a bit, rest some, and prepare for – what exactly?

Digging deeper into Scripture gives us a great clue. The Word of God is full of passages that talk about thanksgiving, but Ephesians 5:20 says it best when Paul says we should be “…giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Thankfulness was central to Paul’s entire ministry. It permeates his writings. In Colossians 1:11-12 he writes, “May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father…” And to the Thessalonians he writes, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:16-18).

And he practices what he preaches, beginning most of his letters with words of thanks. “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you.” (Rom. 1:8) “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Cor. 1:4) “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Eph. 1:16)

Paul understands thankfulness as THE virtue that characterizes the Christian faith. He says it isn’t pride or greed or lust, but ungratefulness that has caused so much confusion and despair in their lives. “For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.” (Rom. 1:21)

Paul’s thanksgiving in Ephesians isn’t some silver-lining, cup is half-full, thanksgiving that depends solely on your will power to keep it up. Paul’s thanks is a “giving thanks always and for everything.” But the truth of the matter is, there are days when we just don’t have the energy to count our blessings. There are stretches of time when we’d like to be thankful, really we would, but frankly, we just don’t give a rip. Be thankful always? Is he kidding? Give thanks when I wake up, even if I’m not a morning person? (you woke up didn’t ya?) Give thanks when you’re on your way to a job you despise? (you have a job, don’t ya?). Give thanks for everything? Even for my spouse, or kids, or roommates when they are driving me crazy? (you have loved ones to do just that, don’t ya?) Thankful always and for everything? That would take a miracle! Which is why he adds “…in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…” Because it sums up our Christian life perfectly.

To give thanks in the name of Jesus Christ recognizes that we simply cannot thank God in a manner worthy of His love. To give thanks in the name of Jesus means not only to say thanks, but more importantly to live it. He is the ground of our thanksgiving. He is the reason all creation shouts for joy. (Psalm 65)

May this season of gratitude be rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ, so that we can always and for everything give thanks.

Looking forward in Faith,

Pastor Patti

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF Baptism:

Seth Jersild, Senior Pastor 614-875-2314 Congratulations to David [email protected] 217-255-2118 and Kathryn Shrum on the baptism of their daughter, Patricia A. Morlock, Assoc. Pastor 614-875-2314 Naomi Lark, at the 11am [email protected] 740-405-1548 Contemporary Service on th Dirk Ahlgrim, Sat. Night Organist 614-875-2314 Sept. 29 .

Elaine Bennett, Dir. of Lay Ministries 614-446-0148 [email protected] WEDDING CONGRATULA- Michael Esposito, Business Manager 614- 875-2256 TIONS [email protected] Christopher Albert and Evelyn

Nick Grossman, Contemporary Worship Leader 614-875-2314 Jenkins were married at St. John’s on Saturday, Oct.12. Diana Imbrock, Youth Director grades 7-12 614-271-5775 May God bless your [email protected] new life together.

Doug Jones, Custodian 614-875-2314

Susan Abbott Locey, Bell Choir Director 614-208-8215

Janice Miller, Recorder 614-875-2314 [email protected]

Gary Pecuch, Youth Ministry Coord./Confirmation614-620-2659 [email protected] OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS Laurie Pecuch, Youth Director grades K-12 614-620-2669 EXTENDED TO: [email protected] Lesa Corbin and family on the death of her mother, Jospehine Fleshman, on Sept. 9th. John Schuder, Minister of Music 614-254-3310 [email protected] Barb Hill, on the passing of her aunt, Irene Hager, David Shrum, Contemporary Music Leader 614-875-2314 who was 103 years old.

Karen Whyte, Librarian 614-878-9392 [email protected] Mike Esposito on the passing of his uncle, Wayne Sampson, on Oct. 15th.

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL All who mourn are in our prayers.

Officers: Neva Warren, President; Teresa Orahood, Vice President; Melissa Butsko, Secretary; Dan Yeater, Treasurer. Members-At-Large: Brad Wahl, Aaron Clark, Cindy Henricksen, Jim Jones, Warren Althoff, Jeff Dardinger, Richard Werner, Kevin Stenerson.

Church Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. SERVICE OF COMFORT AND REMEMBRANCE DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT 2PM

A special service of Comfort and Remembrance will

The deadline for the DECEMBER Eagle be held on Sunday, Dec. 1st at 2pm in the Sanctu- is November 11th. ary. This is a special worship service set aside for Email announcements & articles to family and friends who have had loved ones pass [email protected] or leave a handwritten copy in away this past year. Watch the News Notes for the church office. more information in the coming weeks.

COME ONE! COME ALL! To the annual Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction on Sunday, November 24th, right after the late service. We will be tasting chili and voting on the best St. John’s recipe. Bid on some amazing desserts created by the incredible bakers right here in our midst. It’s a perfect time to get those much needed Thanksgiv- ing treats without all the work! All donations and auction monies will go to support short-term missions. If you would like to enter your award- winning chili in the contest or create a dessert for the auction, please contact Diana at [email protected]. Come join us for a fun-filled, tummy-filled afternoon!

The 20-somethingst Annual Bike Project! For the 20-somethingst year, St. John’s is again pairing up with The Buckeye Ranch to supply bikes for the children in need of Central Ohio. And, once again, two high-schoolers, Julia Patterson and Arica Dougherty, are heading up the project. If you would like to partner with us in this endeavor, we would love to have you be the hands and feet of Jesus with us. You may sponsor a fourth of a bike for $25, a half of a bike for $50, a full bike for $100, or help purchase a helmet for $10. Just pick up the appropriate envelope at the church entrances, put in cash or a check made out to St. John’s, and put the envelope in the offering plate or drop it off at the church office. Thank you for giving some excited children cool rides this Christmas!

The Mitten Trees have returned to the North Entrance and the Link! Please help fill the trees with new mittens, gloves, warm hats, earmuffs, scarves and socks for all ages. The trees will be up until December 8th, after which the items will be taken to the LSS Champion Food Pantry, where they will be dis- tributed to anyone in need. Please contact Ellen Previts with any questions at 614-851-8665. Thank you for helping our neighbors stay warm!

Prayers and Pins – 2020 St John’s Bowling Club The club will bowl at 6:00 PM on Fridays beginning January 3 and ending March 27—total of 10 weeks. Cost is $14 per person and should be paid weekly. If you are not present, you may pay the following week. $7 will go to our mission funds and $7 to WWCB. We will bowl 2 games each week. Teams will consist of 4 players and substitutes are welcome. Plan to have a great time – no worries if you are a rookie – it’s all about fun! Contact Jo Dimond @ 614-270-3291, 614-237-3716 or [email protected] or Dave and Karen Grossman at 614-579-8037

Veterans Dinner Save the Date All veterans in our congregation and their spouse/guest are invited to join us for a very special luncheon on Sunday, November 10th at 12:15 pm in the Family Life Center. Please be sure to save this date so we can honor you and thank you for your service to our country. Please make your reservation by calling (614-875-2314) or e-mailing ([email protected]) the church office.

MAX AND ERMA’S—Nov. 18th Come out and support your mission teams to Mexico and Alaska! Enjoy a great meal and ...warm chocolate chip cookies! Max & Erma's Hilliard 4279 Cemetery Rd Hilliard, OH 43026 614-771-0455

SJC SPOTLIGHT ON SCOUTING The mission of The Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 392 founded on May 1, 1950 and is a multi-denominational troop. Our membership is made up of youth from all around the Grove City and Southwestern Columbus metro area. We welcome any boy 11 through 17 or age 10 if completed the 5th grade or has completed the Cub Scout Arrow of Light. We are part of the Ohio Valley District in the Simon Kenton Council (www.skcscouts.org). BSA Troop 392 is a growing, boy-led troop. The primary focus of the troop is to work on scouting advancement through Merit Badges while having tons of fun at the same time. We do a lot of camping, hiking, and other outdoor events. The boys are very active in local Camporees and other Council activities. They assist the community with many local service projects. This fall they cleaned the section of Republican Run Creek that flows behind our church. The scouts managed to remove about 15 bags of trash along with 2 tires, a large metal pot and part of a crock pot, and a 5 gallon bucket that had concrete in it. Wow! Interested youth and parents are always welcome and invited to visit during our meetings. Due to our varied programs and activities, meeting times and locations could change from time to time. Our meetings are held on Tuesday nights year-round from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Check out our troop calendar at http://www.grovecitytroop392.com/Troop-392-Calendar. Questions? Email Scoutmaster Andy Smith at [email protected] or call 614-859-2665. Once a Scout, always a Scout: Are you an alumnus of BSA Troop 392? As opportunities arise to connect current Scouts with alumnus Scouts, we may contact you. Email your name, address, email address, phone number and high- est Scout Rank to Kristina Little at [email protected] or by phone at 614-738-6979.

A great place to make Holy Communion Workshop friends, deepen your faith web, have fun, If you have a student who hasn’t taken communion yet but would like to, please contact the church office at and grow in faith. 614-875-2314.

Adventure Club (grades There is a workshop for interested students and K—4) and Faith Trek (grades 5—6) meet on Thurs- parents on Sunday, November 3rd, after late worship. days from 5:45—7:15pm. Lunch is provided.

The greeter’s table and gym open at 5:30pm. Cost is $2 Typically, students take communion at St. John’s (or a donation) for a light meal. There is a class for when they are in the fifth grade, although younger and ages 4 and 5 whose siblings come to Adventure Club or older grades have attended the class! parents/grandparents who help with Club. Please come inside the building to drop children off and to pick them For more information, talk to Pastor Seth. up. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Explorers (grades 7—8) and Energizers (grades 9— 12) meet on Wednesdays, from 7—8:30pm. Each group has its own unique programming. HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY, Questions about any of the youth groups, please meets Sundays, 12:30-2:30pm. contact Laurie Pecuch at [email protected] or 614 -620-2669. Lunch provided. Talk to Diana Imbrock. Youth Groups will not meet the week of Thanksgiving or the month of December. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

****************************************************** SUPPORT THE YOUTH PROGRAMS!

Join the Kroger Community Rewards Program. https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards. The num- CHILDREN’S CHOIR meets on ber for St. John’s is EY530. The Kroger Community Thursdays, 5—5:30pm, in the Rewards Program is easy to join and it costs you sanctuary with Karl Eiginger. nothing! Karl is our new children’s choir director. He was confirmed at St. Another way to help support the youth ministries at St. John’s, has been an active mem- John’s is to purchase Scrip gift cards. Scrip has cards ber, and recently graduated for everything from i-tunes, to gas cards, to the major from Miami University with a de- stores, to your favorite restaurants. Obtain an order gree in music. form from the youth office door (top slot). Return Scrip forms and payment to the church office or a paid youth staff person. Scrip orders are placed on the first Tuesday of the month and orders arrive within the week. ***************************************************** Or you can order SCRIP on-line! Talk to Pam Service Opportunities for Middle School Wittenberg at 614-579-7285 on how to order on-line and High School Youth: and/or put more monies on an existing SCRIP card.

 Veteran’s Meal—November 11th. Finally, link your Amazon orders to St. John’s. The  Thanks-N-Giving event—November 14th. church will receive .05% of what you order on selected  Operation Christmas Child—putting boxes together, Amazon items. November 13th.  Making Cards for Christmas Caroling, November You can do this directly through your Amazon account 20th. or set up an AmazonSmile account using your Ama- zon password and log-in at https://smile.amazon.com/.  Christmas Caroling on Sunday, Dec. 8th. Contact Gary at [email protected] if you need

help setting it up. Talk to Gary, Laurie, or Diana!

Mexico Musings… About two years ago, my mom and I made the decision that we wanted to go on the Mexico Mission Trip. So we started going to the beginning meetings where we learned about the trip. We talked lots about what kind of things we would be doing on the trip and how to do those things. After four meetings of twelve hours of training, it was time for the trip. On Sunday, July 19th, we flew to San Diego. We stayed two nights there. Every night we did devotions to prepare our hearts. I loved this time of day. We would write down things like where we saw God and something that impacted our day. Let’s move onto my favorite part of the trip. Finally we got to camp on Sunday evening, spent the night, and the kids came Monday morning. I was assigned three niños: Victor, Alejandro, and Gabriel. They were all very shy at first. It is very sad; they just don’t know who to trust in their lives. It’s crazy to think about. But all the kids came out of their shells. Victor was the lover of the group. He was always giving hugs that filled your heart. Alejandro, on the other hand, was a fun, outgoing, crazy type of guy. Gabriel was an active guy who loved to play. These kids changed my life; and not just by hanging out with them. When you change your lifestyle for a full week, it makes you think a lot more. I’m a very picky eater and I personally didn’t like the food. But for the kids, any food was good food. I started to reflect on the little things like that. We aren’t anything special; we are the same as the niños, but they are grateful for everything they get. We also had work days where we built things, dug holes, planted trees and cacti, took down fences, etc. In the United States, we would look at this camp and think that it was out-of-date. Parents would look at the playground and think that it would be unsafe for their kids. But my niños loved every bit of it. I could see God in all of their hearts. God showed me the path that I needed to follow. It was truly a great experience. It was very sad to say my goodbyes, but I now know that I can spread God’s love in many ways. Philippians 4: 4-5 “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again, rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Re- member the Lord is coming soon.” David Haack

Do you have a heart for the children of Mexico and sharing the Good News with our brothers and sisters in Christ? Sign up to join the Mexico Mission Family 2020! Mission dates are July 24th through August 3rd, 2020. Contact Diana Imbrock with questions or to sign up.

NOTES OF THANKS: “Many thanks to my church family for all the beautiful sympathy cards and kind words after the passing of my mom, Marilyn Roth. Thanks for the beautiful cookie plates and prayer shawls for my dad and sisters. Thanks to Pastor Patti for coming to the hospital and for officiating Mom’s funeral. Everything was greatly appreciated.” – Susan Koeh- ler, Walter Roth, and family

“I would like to thank each and every one of you who sent cards, called, brought meals, and prayed for my surgery. God answered all of your prayers. I am doing very well and appreciate each and every one of you. God bless you all. I would also like to thank Pastor for being there and praying with me before my surgery.” –Barb Armentrout

Thank to Myers Machinery Movers, Inc., 2210 Hardy Parkway Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123; for finding, purchasing, delivering, and donating half of the cost for a battery-powered single man lift that we have needed for the past 17 years. This lift will allow us access to all of the equipment in the Family Life Center ceiling as well as have access to outside issues that come up.

Ron and Neva Warren thank everyone for their prayers and concerns during Ron’s recent hospital stay. His proce- dure was successful and he is now at home.

“I would like to thank my St. John’s family for all their prayers, cards, visits, and kind words while my Aunt Irene was hospitalized, and sympathy since her death on October 1st. She was 103 years old, a devoted Christian, and a serv- ant to God every day of her life. It’s amazing to belong to a church with so much out-pouring of love. Thank you all very much.” -Barb Hill

Save the Date! Christmas Cookie Sale coming! Do you love to bake? Do you have a favorite cookie recipe you’d love to share? Your tal- ents are needed! Once again we will be having our Christmas Cookie and other Goodies Sale on Saturday, December 14th. This sale will also be open to the community.

We will need dozens of cookies and goodies. We are asking for homemade items ONLY.

If you don’t want to bake but want to help in another way, you can donate 10 ¼” green & red plates or make a monetary donation.

Please watch for our salmon bulletin insert to sign up to make cookies or donate plates. Any questions, please call Sue Sutton 539-9544 or Suzie Brace 871-3201.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD St John’s Evangelical Church has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse again this year to participate in Operation Christmas Child (OCC). OCC demonstrates God’s love to hurting children in a tangible way by partnering with churches worldwide to deliver gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of Jesus Christ.

An OCC volunteer in Haiti writes: “One of the greatest testimonies we have is the evangelism of 65 children. These kids are a few of a wide number of other children who have never heard of Jesus in this area. Through OCC, all 65 received shoebox gifts and even more attended the 12 lessons of The Greatest Journey. Fifty graduated. All of these, along with several parents, will continue to hear the Gospel with services every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Monday night. OCC makes a great impact and can be a means of transformation and change in the area.”

Here is how you can participate: Get a prepared shoe box from the church entrance or Link. The instructions for packing your box are included. Fill your box with some of the recommended gift items. Return your filled shoe box to the church entrance or Link by November 10.

Suggested gift items: small cars, balls, dolls, new short-sleeved shirts (no writing), small flashlight with batteries, soap AND plastic covered soap dish, toothbrush in a toothbrush holder, pencils, erasers, colored pencils, pens.

For those who are unable to pack a shoe box, please consider supporting this worthy cause by donating monetarily or with gift items. 100% of the donations will be allocated to the operation. Donation drop-off locations are also found in the church entrance and Link. Please contact Melissa Butsko for any questions 614.205.3239.

“Pack your shoe box with love, send it with prayer and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with a hurting child. That’s the power of a simple gift.” Franklin Graham, President, Samaritan's Purse

CHRISTMAS CAROLING TO OUR HOME- BOUND MEMBERS AND FRIENDS will be Sunday, Dec. 8th. Meet us in the Family Life Center at 2pm. We’ll divide into groups and then go share songs and a small gift to our homebound members and friends. CORNUCOPIA For the bountiful harvest of the Fall If you know of a person (they do not have to be home- Let us thank our provider, one and all. bound) that would enjoy a short visit from us, please For fruits in the orchard, fields of grain contact the church office by Wednesday, No- Growing to perfection in sun and rain, vember 27th, leaving their name, address, and tele- For cows in the pasture, sheep in the fold, phone number with the church office or All the riches of the earth that we can hold, [email protected]. For the fruit of the spirit that satisfies the soul, For the faith, hope and love that make us whole, If you are able to drive for this event, please connect with For the cornucopia of the land, Laurie Pecuch. All the blessings bestowed by God’s hand. Ada Weygandt

WRAPPED IN PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Saturday, November 9th in Rooms 103 & 104 from 9:00am-11:00am. Everyone is Welcome Bring your knitting/crochet materials and any completed shawls to be blessed with prayer. We would be happy to teach anyone interested to knit or crochet. Please join us! For more information call Glenda Allman at 614-352-5955 or Diana Imbrock at 614-271-5775.

DO YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE BLESSED BY RECEIVING A PRAYER SHAWL? Please call Nancy Kinman at 614-875-8155.

BEACONS and QUILTERS NEWS . Thanks to you, our collection of candy for the Christmas bags is growing. You may donate any leftover, wrapped Halloween candy. We need at least two tables full of candy to fill the 100 Christmas bags our church donates to the Champion LSS Food Pantry. We still need sturdy combs to add to the bags. Please place your donation in the Beacons-Quilters’ cabinet in the Link. Thanks for donating the 100 boxes of crayons and small stuffed toys. The bags will be filled and delivered on December 10, 2019. The Christmas bags will be given to children as a gift of Christian love and compassion. The Grove City Family Dentistry on Columbus Street once again generously donated 100 toothbrushes and 100 toothpaste tubes for the Christmas bags. We thank them for their concern for the needy children. We thank Jane Stenerson for donating her collection of 70 beloved Beanie Babies for the bags. We know the children will be pleased to receive them. The Mitten Trees will once again be set up for you to help decorate with warm items for the needy. With downsizing, the Beacons asked the youth of the church to take over and lead this ministry. Ellen Previts bravely took leadership of this service project. Help warm cold hands, heads and feet by bringing in mittens, gloves, warm hats, ear muffs, leg warmers, scarves, socks and more. On November 10, 2019, a mitten tree will be placed in the north entrance of the church and a second one in the Link. Please decorate the trees with your donations. On December 1, 2019, Ellen will take down mitten trees and prepare the donations for the Champion LSS Food Pantry. The mitten tree items will give the people in need a bit of warmth. The Christmas Quilt Sale is coming! It will be in the Link on December 14, 2019 from 9AM-noon and after each church service on the December 15, 2019. We have hand-knotted quilts of various colors and siz- es. The proceeds will be given to St. John’s and the Grove City area’s worthy causes. The unsold quilts will be given to Franklin County Children’s Services. The Christmas Cookie Sale will be held at these times, also. Would you like to learn the art of hand quilting? We have chairs and friendship waiting for you. The Grove City Methodist Purple Door Free Store and other charities are places to donate your used clothing. Faith Mission and the shelters accept only new clothing because of pest problems, limited storage and limited help with the sorting. St. John’s no longer donates used clothing to the shelters. However, Faith Mission does accept used towels. Please note the following date changes for the Beacons-Quilters during November and December, 2019. There will not be a Quilters’ meeting on November 26, 2019, December 24, 2019, and December 31, 2019. The December Beacons’ meeting will move up one week to December 10, 2019. This Thanksgiving, we are truly thankful for your support of our ministries. You respond to our many re- quests for donations. The Beacons and Quilters thank you for you and your concern and understanding for others. We wish you a blessed Thanksgiving.

OWLS EVENT – NOVEMBER 15, 2019 When you were a child did you like to go ice skating on the neighbor’s pond? Or maybe a “real” ice rink? Does it bring back good memories of your childhood? Well, even if you were not fortunate enough to have en- joyed ice skating as a child, we hope you will join us at our November 15th meeting to hear Russ Herner share his stories about the history of ice skates. Over the years Russ has collected over 300 pair of skates! You might remember Russ from a previous visit to the OWLS before to share his book “Cathedrals of Europe” with us. Friends, members and guests are always welcome!!!

Historians generally agree that ice skating, what we also today call figure skating, originated in Europe several millennia ago. Archaeologists have been discovering ice skates made from bone throughout Northern Europe and Russia for years, leading scientists to believe that this method of transport was at one point not so much an activity as a necessity. A pair pulled from the bottom of a lake in Switzerland, dated back to about 3000 B.C., are considered to be one of the oldest skates ever found. They are made from the leg bones of large animals, with holes bored into each end of the bone into which leather straps were inserted and used to tie the skates to the foot. It is interesting to note that the old Dutch word for skate is schenkel, which means "leg bone." However, a 2008 study of Northern European geography and terrain concluded that ice skates likely appeared first in Fin- land over 4000 years ago. Come join us and hear much more!

Please try to arrive around 11:15 am - this will give the committee time to finish their preparations for the potluck lunch. Fried chicken, meat loaf, iced tea, coffee and lemonade will be provided but you are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Our meeting starts at 11:30 with announcements. The program will follow lunch.

Reservations are required. Please use the salmon insert to make your reservation or call the church office. If you make a reservation and your plans change (even the morning of the event) please call either Bonnie Swanson (614-562-8002) or the church office (614-875-2314). Invite a friend! Hope to see you there!

OWLS SPECIAL EVENT – NOVEMBER 1, 2019 - Veterans Day is November 11th and we have an outing planned to visit the new Central Ohio Military Museum in Harrisburg (1010 High St.) on Friday November 1st. The Museum is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to pre- serving the honor and sacrifice of our armed forces veterans, through the preservation of their oral and written histories and their personal artifacts. If you’d like more information, check out their website at www.the comm.org. Admission is free but donations are appreciated and will be used to help the museum honor our veterans.

We will carpool from the church. If you need a ride or if you could take a few friends with you, meet us at the church at 9:45 am. Or you are welcome to meet us at the museum. We will depart at 10:00 and our tour is set for 10:30. Hot coffee and yummy doughnuts will be waiting for us in Harrisburg. After the tour, everyone is invited to meet for lunch at Sunny Street Café on 665.

For more information contact Bonnie Swanson at 614-562-8002. Don’t forget to sign up on the salmon insert.

MEMORIAL GIFTS GIVEN AS OF OCT. 20 2019 Memorial Fund Given in memory of Alma Bobb by Glenn Bobb. Given in memory of Virginia Koehler by Carol Shelton.

Organ Debt Reduction Fund Given in memory of Juanita Kaufman by Barbara Armentrout. Given in memory of Virginia Koehler by Dellno and Betty Lewis. Given in honor of Barbara Burkhart’s birthday by Beth Katterhenrich. Given in memory of Sharon Koehler’s mother by Beth Katterhenrich.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Given in memory of Marilyn Roth by Susan Koehler.

Bereavement Team Ministry Given in memory of Marilyn Roth by Susan Koehler.

Memorial Fund, OWLS Given in memory of Juanita Kaufman by Dellno and Betty Lewis.

Current Fund, Contemporary Service Given in memory of Cindy Fritz, aunt of Nick Grossman, by Beth Katterhenrich.

Youth Memorial Fund Given in honor of the baptism of Naomi Lark Shrum by Beth Katterhenrich

Altar Guild Given in memory of Ed Taylor by Connie Taylor. THOUGHTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS WHILE DEALING WITH GRIEF

PLAN AHEAD. Bereaved individuals who experience the most difficulty with the holiday season are those who have given little thought to the challenges they will encounter. Consider ahead of time what may be expected of you, both socially and emotionally, as well as your own preferences.

ACCEPT YOUR LIMITATIONS. Grief consumes most of our available energy no matter what the season. The holidays place additional demands on your time and emotions. Plan to lower your expectations to accommodate current needs.

MAKE CHANGES. Your circumstances have changed. Expect to make necessary alterations in holiday plans to accommodate those changes. Consider changing your surroundings, rituals and/or traditions to diminish stress. Serve notice on family and friends that this year things may be somewhat different.

TRIM DOWN TO ESSENTIALS. Limit social and family commitments to suit your available energy. Shop early or use catalog sales. Re-evaluate priorities and for-go unnecessary activities and obligation.

ASK FOR AND ACCEPT HELP. Accept offers for assistance with holiday shopping, decorating, clean- ing, cooking, etc. Chances are loved ones are looking for ways to lessen your burden at this time of year. Allow those who care about you to offer their support in concrete ways.

INFORM OTHERS OF YOUR NEEDS. Give family and friends the tools they need to help you through the holidays. Be specific with them about your preferences and desires, and keep them up-to-date when those needs change.

BUILD IN FLEXIBILITY. Learn to “play it by ear.” There is no concrete formula for learning to deal with loss. You are the foremost authority on what is best for you, and your needs may legitimately change from day to day. Accept the fluctuations that must occur when walking in unknown territory. And learn to take each moment as it comes.

GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION “TO BE”. Allow breathing space and expect fluctuations in mood and perspective. The bereaved work overtime. Not only is life more complicated but all energy is siphoned into mental and emotional resolution. Grieving is nature’s way of healing the mind and heart from the greatest injury of all. Allow yourself the privilege of limping until your wounds have healed and you can learn to run again.

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7am Keepers Promise ThanksgivingDay

7 14 21 28 Adventure Club/Faith Trek Trek Club/Faith Adventure 5:45pm 5:45pm 7am Keepers Promise 1pm SmallGroup 5pm Choir Children’s 5:45pm 6:15pm Ringers Celebration 7pm Dartball 7pm Worship Rehearsal Cont. 7am Keepers Promise 1pm SmallGroup 5pm Choir Children’s Trek Club/Faith Adventure 6:15pm Ringers Celebration (away) 7pm Dartball 7pm Worship Rehearsal Cont. 8am SmallGroup Mailling Eagle 9:30am 10am Ministry Card 1pm SmallGroup 5pm Choir Children’s Trek Club/Faith Adventure 6:15pm Ringers Celebration (away) 7pm Dartball 7pm Worship Rehearsal Cont. 10am Worship Officesclosed today.

Wed

6 6 13 20 27 Small Group 6:30pm Group Small 7pm Choir Chancel BSF9:30am 12:30pm Plng OWLS 6:15pm Chorale Women’s 7pm Energizers/Explorers Choir 7pm Chancel BSF9:30am 6:15pm Chorale Women’s 6:30pm SmallGroup 7pm Explorers/Energizers BSF9:30am 6:15pm Chorale Women’s 6:30pm SmallGroup 7pm Explorers/Energizers Choir 7pm Chancel BSF9:30am 6:15pm Chorale Women’s 6:30pm SmallGroup 7pm Explorers/Energizers Choir 7pm Chancel

Tue

ElectionDay

5 12 19 26 Small Group 2pm Group Small 6pm Scouts Cub 7:30pm Anon Al Words Healing ORDER DEADLINE SCRIP 9am Quilters 9am Exercise Refit 6pm Scouts Cub 7pm Soc. Historical SW 7pm 392 BSA 7:30pm Words Al Anon Healing 9am Beacons/Quilters 9:30am Exercise Refit 2pm SmallGroup Quilt Guild 5pm FatQrtrs 7pm 392 BSA 7:30pm Words Al Anon Healing 9am Beacons/Quilters 9:30am Exercise Refit 2pm SmallGroup 6pm Scouts Cub 6:30pm Mom2Mom 7pm 392 BSA 9am Exercise Refit Drive10:30am Cross Blood Red 2pm SmallGroup 6pm Scouts Cub 7pm 392 BSA 7:30pm Words Al Anon Healing

Mon

NOVEMBER2019

Anon 7pm Anon 7pm Anon 7pm Anon

Eagle Deadline Eagle

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4 4 11 18 25 Elizabeth Circle 6:30pm Circle Elizabeth 7pm AA Reprieve Daily 7pm AA Reprieve Daily 7pm Puppets 9am BSFLeaders Group AA Lunchtime 12pm 7pm AA DailyReprieve 7pm Puppets Nar 9am BSFLeaders Group AA Lunchtime 12pm 4H 6pm Expect. Great Study 7pm Prayer/Bible 7pm FinanceTeam 7pm Puppets 9am BSFLeaders Group AA Lunchtime 12pm 7pm Council Team Life 7pm Respect 7pm Puppets Nar 9am BSFLeaders Group AA Lunchtime 12pm 7pm AA DailyReprieve Nar 7pm Circle Sarah

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Sun

off 12pm off

Operation Christmas Child Child Christmas Operation 8:15am Worship Trad

3 10 17 24

Trad Worship 8:15am Worship Trad 9:30am School Sunday 9:45am Chorale Men’s 11am Worship Contemp. 11:00am Worship Trad 11:15am Church Children’s 12:15pm Class Communion 1st 12:30pm Study HSBible 12:30pm 1826 GSTroop (off 5pm Basketball Adult 5pm Leaders 392 BSA today collected Boxes 8:15am Worship Trad. 9:30am School Sunday 9:45am Chorale Men’s 11am Worship Trad. 11am Worship Contemporary 11:15AM Church Children’s 12:15pm Luncheon Veteran’s 12:30pm Study HSBible 8:15am Worship Trad 9:30am School Sunday 9:45am Chorale Men’s 11am Worship Contemp. 11am Worship Trad. 11:15am Church Children’s 12pm Recep. Member New 12:30pm Study HSBible 12:30pm 1826 GSTroop 5pm Basketball Adult 9:30am School Sunday 9:45am Chorale Men’s 11am Worship Contemp. 11am Worship Trad. 11:15am Church Children’s Cook Chili 12:30pm Study HSBible 5pm Basketball Adult 5pm 4H Such ‘n Saddles

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church NON-PROFIT 3220 Columbus Street ORGANIZATION Grove City, Ohio 43123-3297 U.S. Postage PAID 614-875-2314 Permit No. 10 Grove City, Ohio 43123-3297 DATED MATERIALS November 2019 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

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Traditional Service: Saturdays at 4:00pm, The Eagle Sundays at 8:15am & 11am Contemporary Service: Sundays at 11am November 2019 Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30am