October 11-12, 2014 St. Francis Sharing & Caring food items for the month of October-cereal, oatmeal & canned vegetables. Donations may be placed in the basket in the narthex. Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9 AM-3 PM Hospital visitors this week are Wayne & Carol Kauffman (10/16). DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS IS MONDAY Attendance for 5:30 PM -20; 8 AM- 59 & 10:30 AM-92 for a total of 171. Sunday school attendance was 22. Offering included the following designated amounts: Unified $3,909.00; Unified (Local Only) $110.00; Sunday School $25.00; Endowment Fund $100.00; Renovation $135.00; Food Pantry $40.00; Overtime $245.00; Mission Support $10.00; Blanket Sunday $541.00. Altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God in honor of Sanford & Jean Gindlesperger 63rd Anniversary. Part one of the St. David’s annual meetings will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2014 between services. The purpose of part one shall be to present the nominees for Congregational Council to the congregation and to allow for additional floor nominations. Additionally the proposed annual budget will be presented and discussed. Part two of the St. David’s annual meeting will be held on Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9, 2014. The purpose of part two shall be to elect members to the Congregation Council and to vote on the annual budget. Voting will take place after each service. Laps of Light Benefit Walk For Camp PARC Sunday, October 12th Doors open at 3:30pm Jennerstown Speedway First Lutheran Church Singles Ministry The singles gathering for the month of October will take place on Friday, October 17th at 5:30 PM at Hoss’s (in Richland), Theatre Drive, Johnstown. To make a reservation please call Jean Walker at 536-8135. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship! The youth will be making apple dumplings on Saturday, October 25th, starting at 8 AM. Please plan to attend and join in the fun. Volunteers are needed; please see Pastor Greg or Sis Barabas. Apple dumpling will then be for sale following worship on Saturday & Sunday. St. David’s Council Members 2014 Melanie Byer - Gail Berkebile -Patty Rullo 2015 Marvin Gindlesperger-Steve Lindberg Angela McKool-Craig Sprock 2016 Michael Grose-Doug Shrader Ron Tessari-Sarah Worst Invitation to moms and dads: We had a fantastic group of parents that met September 14th and were introduced to the books "Bringing up Girls" and "Bringing up Boys" by Dr. James Dobson. We briefly discussed concerns with raising kids today and the importance of our life work as parents to provide a strong, stable, faithful family life and community. Next time we will review the specific differences between girls and boys and why they act and react certain ways. All are welcome - please join us because we have only just begun! We will be meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month during Sunday School --next one is October 12th at 9:15am! See you there! Contact Beth Hunsberger or Erin Sotosky with any questions. Copies of the Council Minutes can be picked up from the bulletin board across from church office. St. David’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Staff Members & Emails The Rev. N. Gregory Van Dyke, Pastor [email protected] Michael Busija, Minister of Music [email protected] Brian Byer, Financial Secretary [email protected] Jessica Brewer, Office Secretary [email protected] Don Eppley, Custodian Adopt a Soldier The second Sunday of each month St. David’s will be accepting donations for the Somerset County Military Family Support Group. A list of items can be picked up in the narthex, or monetary donation can be made and items will be purchased. Please make checks payable to Somerset Military Family Support Group. The Red Cross bloodmobile will be held on Monday, October 13th, from 12-6:00 PM at St. David’s Lutheran Church in the fellowship.hall. is a great community outreach program which provides a safe, fun, and food filled environment to students 7th thru 12th grade in the church fellowship hall from 9pm to 11pm after every Conemaugh Township home senior football game (October 17). The program is going on its 7th year and has grown every year with last year’s average student count topping 180 kids per game. WE NEED YOUR HELP. If you want to VOLUNTEER, see the sign- up sheets or report to the fellowship hall at 8pm on Friday night senior home games. This year we are going to change things up, we are asking for monetary donations so we can purchase the appropriate amount of supplies to reduce waste. We also need you to PRAY for us to positively impact the students in our care during each game. GOD is calling you, what’s your answer? We Need Your Help! When someone goes to the hospital or is in need of pastoral care, please don’t assume that the Pastor or church office automatically know about it. In many situations our local hospitals do not call us to inform us of a person from St. David’s Lutheran being hospitalized. In a similar way, if you read something of concern in the newspaper (the death of a relative of a member) call us 479-4110. We rather hear about it too many times than not at all. DON’T DODGE THE FUN…. HAVE A BALL!!!!! UNITY YOUTH DODGEBALL: Just for the fun of it and to share our Unity in Christ Jesus! Resurrection Parish Ladies Auxiliary will be sponsoring a Basket Party on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Christ the Savior Reception Hall, 307 Garfield Street. The doors will open at 12:30 PM the cost is $10.00 which will include lunch, 25 changes and eligibly for door prizes. For tickets call the Resurrection parish office at 539-5788. 6th -12th Grade Students from East Hills, Johnstown area churches (5 Co-ed Team Players) SO BRING YOUR YOUTH AND JOIN US! Sunday, November 2, 5:00 – 7:00pm Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Gymnasium 1000 Scalp Ave. in Richland Cost: $2 per person (includes pizza, drink, and prizes for the winning team) Schedule of Upcoming Events in the Parish Saturday 10/11: Sunday 10/12: Monday 10/13: Thursday 10/16: Friday 10/17: Saturday 10/18: Sunday 10/19: 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 8 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM 2 PM 12 PM 6:30 PM Worship/Communion Service October Fall Festival (FH) Worship/Communion Service Sunday School/Catechism Worship/Communion Service Council Meeting ACA Rehearsal (S) Bloodmobile (FH) Bible Study November Messenger Deadline 10:30 AM ThUMBS (JR) 7 PM 9 PM 1 PM 5:30 PM 8 AM 9:15 AM JSO Community Strings (FH) Overtime (FH) K Marisa (FH) Worship/Communion Service Worship/Communion Service Sunday School/Catechism 10:30 AM 2 PM Worship/Communion Service ACA Rehearsals  October 12 (I) Acolytes- Hannah Telenko (8); Connor Adams (10:30) Altar-Joe & Sue Risch (8); Lois Tessari, Pam & Morgan Sleek (10:30) Communion Assts-Emil & Jan Bolha (8); Judy Brotz & Jane Helmers (10:30) Lectors-Melanie Byer (8); Marvin Gindlesperger (10:30) Greeters- Bryan Rabbitt (8); Wayne Adams (10:30) Ushers- Bryan & Kristin Rabbitt (8); Tim Telenko, Deb Gindlesperger, Wayne & Carol Kauffman (10:30) Worship Captain- Buck Sleek II(10:30) Counters: Team 4-Doug & Linda Shrader, Joyce Gindlesperger, Katie Naugle, Mike & Melissa Grose October 26th Cantata The planning for the Grand Concert Event of the 175th Anniversary Celebration of St. David’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is underway. The Cantata entitled “God’s Holy Church Triumphant” was commissioned by the ACA@StDavid’s and written by local composer Terry Osman to commemorate this monumental event and to honor all those who comprise the many ministries of St. David’s both past and present. This is the place to be on Sunday October 26 th as it will be the premiere performance of this beautiful piece. On October 26th a social gathering and meal is planned in Fellowship Hall with hors d'oeuvres starting at 4 pm; the meal will be served at 5 pm and the cantata will be performed in the Nave at 7:00 PM. “Pink and his crew” are going with an Octoberfest theme; our youth will be preparing the dessert; and we are asking the congregation to prepare Hors d’oeuvres of your choice. (Dips, chips, veggies, cheese, hot, cold, anything you would like to share during the fellowship before for the meal) We hope you will mark your calendar and plan to join us in our 175th Anniversary Celebration Cantata. It is an event that will be one of a kind. Reservations may be necessary for the meal please stay tuned as the date approaches for more details. A suggested ticket donation of $10 for Adults and $5 for Students benefits the ACA@StDavid’s Jackie Young-Flack Concert Series. Please Contact the [email protected] or call 724-388-2273 for ticket reservations. If there is a need for complementary tickets please contact us. We are hopeful that many will want to attend as it is a concert honoring.. YOU!!!