This needs to be announced to the congregation for two weeks. A special
Voter’s Meeting will be set
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed.
The assembly read “Close of the Day” from the Hymnal Supplement and joined in
singing “Go, My Children, With My Bless
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Nelson, Secretary
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SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
June 1, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Mark Jerndt at the request of Chairman
Chuck Link who was not available. Pastor Koch opened with prayer.
A motion was made by Annette Williams that a call be extended to Dave
Hoeppner to teach 5th grade at a salary of $50,290.66 (including
benefits) and to Beth Hoeppner to teach 2nd grade at a salary of
$48,281.01 (including benefits). The motion was seconded. Following a discussion
the motion was passed. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to cast a
unanimous vote for these calls.
The meeting was adjourned and closed with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Nelson, Secretary
PARISH EDUCATION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
This summer’s VBS, “The Jesus Expedition” will take place
from Monday July 28th through Friday August 1st. We will travel around the
world, from the depths of the sea to the heights of Mt. Everest—the miracles of
Jesus are everywhere! Join us and bring your friends! If you would like to help
in any capacity, whether for a day, part of the week, or the full week, contact
Sue Rosselli at 324-8362 or fr.jim@csinet.net.
HEARING IMPAIRED MINISTRY
St. John’s offers worship and Bible study for Hearing
Impaired members of our congregation and the surrounding communities. On the
2nd Saturday of each month we have a CITI (Church Interpreter Training
Institute at Ft Wayne Seminary) certified Interpreter for the Deaf signing at
the 7 p.m. worship service.
On the 4th Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. we have a Bible Study with an
Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired in the School Ladies Lounge. Both
hearing and Deaf members are invited to attend this study by Indiana Missionary
for the Deaf, Rev. Jerry Munz. We are currently studying the book of Genesis.
Our group size is now up to an average of 7 to 8 participants! PRAISE THE
LORD for the growth of this ministry!
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES GIVING RESULTS & PEORIA, ILL EVENT IN JULY
St. John's Lutheran Church raised $88 for Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM)
programs at our last Mission Sunday appeal in April. Giving is down across the
United States, causing LHM to make some cutbacks.
Lutheran Hour Ministries announced in May that it is eliminating 25 of 166
staff positions at its St. Louis County headquarters, closing 18 offices
affecting an additional 60 of its 296 full- and part-time international staff,
and discontinuing production of its “On Main Street” television and “Woman to
Woman” radio programs.
“Lutheran Hour Ministries” is the name used by the Int’l Lutheran Laymen’s
League (Int’l LLL), a Synod auxiliary, in its outreach efforts.
At the same time it announced the cutbacks, LHM began the rollout of a
five-pronged restructuring strategy aimed at Gospel-outreach ministry appealing
to a broad base of people.
The decision resulted in a number of changes, including the cancellation of
new television and radio shows, although they will continue to be aired in
syndication wherever possible, said Telle. He added that “The Lutheran Hour,”
LHM’s flagship program, will continue radio- and Internet-based programming.
Also, LHM’s animated family-oriented programs will continue to be available.
As part of the restructuring, 16 employees accepted early-retirement packages.
The remaining employees were laid off beginning May 12.Worldwide, the office
closings will reduce the number of countries in which LHM operates from 54 to
39.
According to Telle, the list of nations in which LHM will cease operations
will be available at a later date. It is not being distributed at this time
since not all offices scheduled to be closed have been notified.
Notification is expected to be completed by July 17, opening day for LHM’s
three-day “2003 Outreach Expo and Convention” in Peoria, Ill.
The event is a departure from the organization’s usual, four-day annual
convention which, in the past, has concentrated mostly on business meetings,
delegate voting and worship services. While those events will still take place,
a separate “track,” one incorporating events meant to interest families and a
younger demographic segment, will simultaneously take place, said Telle.
Included in that track are family seminars, nine servant events, a
Christian-comedy/music concert, motivational speakers and worship.
If you are interested in attending the Peoria, Illinois event, even for just
Saturday, please contact St. John's LHM Ambassador, Debra Trowbridge for more
information or to car pool.
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES
Weekly Outreach Programming
St. John’s local Lutheran Hour Ministries Group #20-06-101 sponsors the
following weekly programs on Sunday morning:
7:30 a.m.—”Woman to Woman” broadcast on La Porte radio WLOI 1540
AM—featuring Phyllis Wallace on current topics for women (men can listen, too!)
of the general public.
10:30 a.m.—”The Lutheran Hour” broadcast right before our St. John’s
Worship Service broadcast at 11 am on La Porte radio WLOI 1540 AM—featuring
the Reverend Ken Klaus with a weekly sermon.
Noon- “On Main Street” Broadcast on La Porte Cable Channel #43—featuring
the Reverend Dale Meyer on current topics for the general public.
We also sponsor the “Project Connect” booklet rack found in the School
hallway and the Church lobby. Please tune in to these programs, pray for our
ministries, and help support then with your pew envelopes donations labeled “St.
John’s Lutheran Hour Ministries.” For more information contact LHM Ambassador
Debra Trowbridge, or Assistant Ambassadors Ellie Heidel and Bill Trowbridge.
Thank you!
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BOARD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Business Directory
The Board of Public Relations wants to offer a business directory to our
members listing other members services or businesses. If you would like to
advertise your service or business, (i.e. childcare, doctor, home sitter,
computer service, handyman, pet care, accountant, etc.) call any Public
Relations member for information. Peg Droege 325-0011; Dolores Keller 362-8778;
Pauletta Schuster 362-1605; Lorraine Stupar 362-3800; and Marlene Will 362-8837.
Cost is $25 for business card ad and listing or $10 for a listing. The booklets
will be available free of charge to our members.
Copies of the church directory
The following list of names still have a free copy of our new directory
waiting for them to pick up in the church office: (The sign out book was missing
for awhile and some of these names may have already picked them up) Carla Antos,
Charles Bowker, Dawn Cauffman, Russell Cavinder, Mark Chapman, Darlene
Contreras, Janis Euler, Jon Farrell, Erika Figolah, Mark Fischer, James
Fogelsong, Pete Ford, Charles Gauger, Mark Grant, Richard Grenda, Stevan Gropp,
Jim
Hagenow, Myrtle Hartwick, Julie Hansen, Kevin Jerndt, Peter Kalita, Joseph
Kalsow, Donna Koehn, Sally Krenzke, Edith Lange, William Lange, Jackie Lee,
Charles Link Jr., Henry Marsh, Cindy Pointon, Nolan Presley, Dennis Proud, Don
Resses, Mary Ann Scholz, Betha Schoof, Kimberly Small, Erika Smith, Waswe
Warner, Sharon Wilson, and Raymond Yarbrough.
BOARD OF MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
Ten years ago, Pregnancy Assistance Center opened its doors in a tiny rented
basement space. Its mission was to help young women and girls struggling with
problem pregnancies to choose life for their developing babies.
With the support of the religious community as well as the community at large
the Center has grown to serve one of every six pregnant women in La Porte
County.
Earlier this year the Center was facing the possibility of closing for lack
of funds. But God had other plans. Because of a merger with Women’s Care Center
of South Bend, there will be a expansion of facilities and services. The
first step is the purchase of a permanent location on Maple Ave. The
Center is seeking gifts over a three year period from individuals, families,
churches and service groups. Rooms will be dedicated for leadership gifts as
follows:
The Budget
Home Purchase $100,000 Education/waiting (2) $12,000
Renovation donated Baby store $9,000
Furniture (after donation) $7,000 Counselor/Reception $9,000
Lighted Signage $2,700 Counseling room (2) $7,500
Used clothing room $6,000 Kitchen $6,000
Office $4,500
All gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized on the Tree of Life at the
Center.
The new Center will be a warm comfortable place for women to talk and
listen...to cry and console...to embrace life for their growing babies.
BOARD OF SOCIAL MINISTRY
A Special “THANK YOU” to each and every one of you, Church and School,
who donates food to our food pantry. It is because of your caring and generosity
that we, as a Church/School family, are able to help those in need in our
congregation. May the Lord continue to bless this ministry.
St. John’s Lutheran Church & School
111 Kingsbury Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350
Church—(219) 362-3726 (voice mail) School
(219)362-6692 (voice mail)
FAX—(219) 362-2237 TDD (for hearing impaired) (219)
362-4742
Web site: www.stjohns-lpin.org General E-mail:stjohns@stjohns-lpin.org
Church Staff
Administrative Pastor—Rev. David Young
Visitation Pastor—Rev. James Beversdorf - (219) 465-3921
(home)
or email: jim42bon@aalweb.net
Office Manager - Mrs. Emily Miner
e-mail: churchoffice@stjohns-lpin.org
Bookkeeper - Mrs. Stacy Tharp
Director of Music Ministries—Mr. Matt Nelson - (219) 326-6999
(home)
Organist—Mrs. Susan Rosselli - (219) 324-8364 (home)
Head Custodian—Mr. Barry Siddall - (219) 325-2956 (pager)
Assistant Custodian - Mrs. Joanne Lisak
School Staff
School Principal—Mr. David Wippich (219) 362-9288 (home)
Ms. Mary Rooney (Admin. Asst.), Mrs. Rio Light (Daycare/
Pre-school), Mrs. Karla Eigenmann (Kindergarten),
Mrs. Marlene Will (1st Grade), Mrs. Sally Foglesong (2nd
Grade), Mrs. Lois Krider (3rd Grade),
Mrs. Jan Martinsen (4th Grade), Mrs. Jennifer Van’t Hof (5th
Grade),
Mrs. Mindy Bremer (6th Grade), Mrs. Cheryl Hoard (7th Grade) ,
Miss Julie Stelter (8th Grade).
Congregation Officers & Board Chairmen:
President—Mr. Chuck Link, Jr.
Vice President—Mr. James Crum
Treasurer—Mr. Jeff Scherer
Secretary—Mrs. Penny Nelson
Elders—Mr. Bill Trowbridge
Trustees—Mr. Mark Hill
School Board—Mrs. Annette Williams
Missions & Evangelism—Elyse Heidel
Parish Education—Mrs. Christel Bublitz
Parish Fellowship—Mrs. Jeanette Darby
Public Relations—Mrs. Delores Keller
Social Ministry—Mrs. Sherrill Lee
Stewardship—Mr. Dwayne Rogers
Youth Board
