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Happenings For information on Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please scroll down.
Fastnacht -Mardi Gras Dinner 1:00PM February 14th, 2010 Come join the celebration before the solemn beginning of Lent. The menu for this covered dish dinner is meatloaf mashed potatoes and gravy. The Side dishes and dessert are up to you! Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling the church office at 570-735-8531 so we can plan accordingly.
Ash Wednesday: Feb.
17th, 2010 at 7:00PM with Pastor Rothrock ( St. John’s) Easter Celebrations
Easter Vigil - Saturday
April 3rd, at 7:00PM at (St. John’s)
Christian Education Classes Sunday at 10:30AM Following Worship! Join in the fun! Our Pastoral Leadership Pastor Michele Kaufman, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mountain Top is the designated pastor of Saint John's during our pastoral vacancy. Her phone number at the office is 570-474-6616. After hours or in case of emergency please call Dale at 570-902-9051, he will contact the pastor for you. Please call the church office at 570-735-8531 for non-emergencies. Rev. Lynn H. Rothrock will lead us in worship each Sunday. Simple steps to control illness: - Wash your hands often and well. Use soap and warm water, washing for 15 to 20 seconds. Say the Lord's Prayer while you're washing-you'll have the timing right and improve your prayer life! - Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. - Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. - If you're sick, stay home. Life Passages "Each day of our lives is shaped by this baptismal journey!" Baptism, Marriage and Funerals Baptisms at Saint John's Although a person is baptized once, the gift of baptism continues throughout a Christian's life. The ongoing nature of that faith is part of our congregation's ministries of formation, education, service and witness as we Grow in Faith Together.
"In holy baptism the triune God delivers us from the forces of evil, puts our sinful self to death, gives us new birth, adopts us as children and makes us members of the body of Christ, the church." Scheduling a baptism. The first step is a consultation with the pastor. Appointments to speak the the pastor can be made by calling Dale Zmijewski at 570-902-9051 or by calling the church office at 570-735-8531. Baptisms are congregational events which are most appropriately celebrated during the regular public services of the church. The Baptismal feasts of the church are most appropriated occasions for the sacrament. Special cases or baptisms in case of emergency should be directed to the Pastor. Weddings at Saint John's
Saint John's provides an ideal setting and support for Christian weddings. The beautiful Sanctuary can accommodate most wedding requirements. Our staff can offer special care to each and every wedding couple. We believe that entering into marriage and planning the wedding ceremony deserve the best and most careful preparation.Saint John's views a wedding service as a sacred ceremony within the context of a worship service. It is our intent that the music chosen for the wedding ceremony be supportive and consistent with the sacred nature of the service. Consequently, all music must be scripture based. Secular love songs do not meet with the criteria mentioned above. The musical selections can show a flexibility of style, an abundance of Christian music fits within the parameters set by the church. Selections should be submitted for approval two months before the wedding date.
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