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Have you missed out on Lent?
Well you still have one month left
to experience a Lenten discipline.
Start today. Take on a caring project for another.
Forge ahead with a health break.
(diet and exercise…you can do it!)
Come to the various weekly options for
learning, fellowship and worship.
We do these things at church with you in mind!
Then come April 1 you will be able to say
“Christ is risen indeed!” with a sense of participation
in the life of Christ in a new way.
Here is the Holy Week schedule,
the culmination of our Lenten fast:
Holy Thursday worship Noon and 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday children’s program at 9:30 a.m.
Worship at Noon and 7:30 p.m.
The Easter Vigil Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Easter Morning breakfast 7:30 a.m.
Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Blessings to you in this great season of the church
year where “returning to the Lord” is more than a
formula, it is a way of life!
In Christ,
Pastor Bill
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Table of Contents
Page 1
Lenten Information
Page 2
Easter Breakfast
Easter Flowers
Page 3
Holy Week Worship
& Service Assistants
Page 4
Children’s Good Friday
& Service Assistants
Page 5
Financially Speaking
Page 6
St. John’s Staff
Candle & Flower Avail.
Pages 7 & 8
Youth News
Page 9
Stampers
Preschool Panorama
Page 10
Healing Service
New Member Class
Page 11
Thank you
Page 12
Stewardship Stew
Page 13
Christian Literacy
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NCHO & Other Events
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Join us for breakfast in Highland Hall Easter Morning.
The Fellowship Committee will be serving egg casseroles, fresh
fruit, pastries, cereal, juice and hot beverages.
Serving time will be from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
We will have a free will offering.
EASTER FLOWERS
The Priscilla Guild will decorate the church with flowers
For Easter Sunday. These flowers are donated to honor
or memorialize loved ones. The cost is $13.00.
Please return the tear-off to the office with a separate check. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
EASTER FLOWERS – DUE MONDAY, MARCH 19TH
Name
In honor of
______________________________________________________________
In memory of
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Amount Enclosed $
They will be available in the Narthex throughout the Season of Lent.
Every penny, nickel, dime, and quarters add up quickly!
The Family Emergency Fund is a Pastors discretionary fund used
to offer aide to families and individuals who encounter
sudden and unexpected financial burdens.
Our 2018 Lenten Our 2018 Lenten Our 2018 Lenten
Coin Collection Coin Collection Coin Collection
Boxes will benefit Boxes will benefit Boxes will benefit
our St. John’s our St. John’s our St. John’s
Family Family Family
Emergency FundEmergency FundEmergency Fund
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Children’s Good Friday Program March 30, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Hear the Story of the Passion—Make a Craft
Have a Snack—Finish with an Easter egg hunt
Ages 3 through 3rd grade, Parents
are welcome to stay.
Registration is required—by March 26, 2018 *************************************************************
Child’s Name ________________________Age _______
Child’s Name ________________________Age _______
Child’s Name ________________________Age _______
Child’s Name ________________________Age _______
Parents Name ________________________Phone # _____________
Allergies/Special Needs:
________________________________________________ (Contact the church office for directions or questions 412-364-1606.)
Holy Week WorshipHoly Week WorshipHoly Week Worship
March 29 - Maundy Thursday Holy Communion: Noon & 7:30 p.m.
March 30 – Good Friday Children’s Program: 9:30 a.m. Good Friday Liturgy/ Reading of the St. John’s Passion: Noon Tenebrae Liturgy: 7:30 p.m.
March 31 – Easter Vigil Candlelight Holy Communion: 7:30 p.m.
April 1 – Festival of the Resurrection of Our Lord Easter Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Festive Holy Communion: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Holy Communion: 10:30 a.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
8:30 AM 10:30 AM
Acolyte Dylan Ward Julia Jusino
Usher Bob & Brian Miller, Jerry
Cronenweth, Gene Modic
Steve & Garrett
Hrvoich
Lector Cindy Kelly John Miller
Communion
Deacon
Tom Beilstein,
Eric Kofmehl
Janice Bukambu,
John Miller
Assistant
Minister Barb Eback
Greeters Lee & Beth Fischer Nancy Swanhart,
Mille Haas
Maundy
Thursday Acolyte Usher Lector
Communion
Deacon Psalm Reader
Noon Bob Miller,
Eric Kofmehl
Linda
Falck Linda Falck
7:30 PM Drew
Sheleheda Sam Falck Jeff Maltz
Margie Miller,
Mary Pat Jackson
Volunteers
Needed
Good Friday Usher Lector Communion Deacon
Noon Bob Miller John Angel Linda Falck
7:30 PM John Miller Jean Martz Margie Miller,
Mary Pat Jackson
Easter Vigil Acolyte Usher Communion
Deacon
7:30 PM Hannah Smail Ted Oczypok John Angel,
Jody Removchik
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
ST. JOHN’S STAFF MEMBERS William B. Diehm, Senior Pastor Kari B. Smail, Associate Pastor Ron Baling, Dir. of Contemporary Music Joseph Tuttle Organist & Director of Choirs Mary Lynne Martin, Office Administrator Barb Eback, Office Assistant & Accounts P/R Clerk Laura Coombs, Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Bolinda, Director of St. John’s Preschool Dawn Andersson, Director of Volunteer Ministry Linda Meyerdierks, Youth Ministry Coordinator Gene Kesner, Sexton Clyde Wolfe, Assistant Sexton STAFF COVENANT: We will partner to enhance each other’s ministries, honor each person’s gifts, care for one another and communicate God’s word and love.
Candle Flower
March 4 1 opening March 4 1 opening
March 11 2 openings March 11 0 openings
March 18 1 opening March 18 0 openings
March 25 3 openings March 25 0 openings
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Financially Speaking as of January 2018
General Fund Income
January Actual $ 53,870.31 January Budget $ 61,454.17
Gain (Short Fall) ($ 7,583.86)
YTD Actual $ 53,870.31 YTD Budget $ 61,454.17
Gain (Short Fall) ($ 7,583.86)
YTD Income $ 53,870.31 YTD Expenses $ 55,610.68 Income (Loss) ($ 1,740.37)
BUILDING FUND:
YTD Actual $ 6,861.00 YTD Budget $ 7,039.00
Gain (Short Fall) ($ 178.00)
We would like to thank the congregation for their support, in
helping to end the year on a positive note.
SAY YES!
Currently our mortgage has a balance of $947,610.40 with a
monthly payment of $7,039.00
There are three ways to contribute to the building fund:
Use a Building Fund envelope from your monthly envelope packet
Use the Opening New Doors envelope found in the pews.
Use the “Say Yes!” pledge card for 2018
EVERY GIFT MATTERS! Thank you for your ongoing stewardship and generosity!
Candle & Flower Openings for March Call the office if you want to reserve a candle/flower at 412-364-1606.
Remember:
2 openings for flowers weekly @ $15 each
3 openings for candles weekly @ $3 each
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Teen Board Game NightTeen Board Game NightTeen Board Game Night
at St John's Lutheran Church of Highland
Saturday March 3, 2018Saturday March 3, 2018Saturday March 3, 2018
6:30 pm to 10 pm
Join us for a fun evening of board games and Pizza
in Highland Hall and bring your friends.
Open to teens from 6th grade to 12th grade.
Different board games will be set up and
there will also be organized group games.
Please RSVP to [email protected] or
with your name and age.
Please bring $4 to help cover
the cost of pizza and snacks.
Holy K.O.W.S. (6th– 8th grades)
& Senior Youth (9th—12th grades)
Watch the bulletin and
Sunday School fliers for
our next upcoming Event......
Coming This Summer……...
Vacation Bible School
Shipwrecked - Rescued By Jesus
July 9th - July 13th
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St. John's Stampers
The St. John’s Stampers will not be getting
together in March but will be back April 14th
so mark your calendars! All are welcome.
There is a charge of $5/ person to help cover the cost
of materials , but you will go home with 5 or 6 cards.
Try it, you may like it!
Preschool Panorama
March is quite a busy month for
St. John’s Preschool this year!
During the month of March, the preschool children will
be eagerly waiting for spring to arrive! We will learn about
springtime and watch as the spring flowers bloom!
Hopefully we will get to use the playground again.
We sure love playing outside!
The preschool children will be looking forward to
St. Patrick’s Day with many leprechaun tricks, learning
about the Irish, and wearing green!
They might even discover a little gold…
The children are looking forward to celebrating Easter with
their classmates as they have their classroom parties at
the end of the month. We will be decorating Easter eggs
and going on an egg hunt. In gym class you might see the
children hopping down the bunny trail!
As always we thank you for your support!
Happy Easter to all of you!
This month’s Saturday worship with
Prayers for Healing will be on March 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
(instead of the 5th Saturday, due to our Easter Vigil on the 31st at 7:30 p.m.)
We will include liturgy, a service of healing
which includes the option of laying on of
hands and anointing with oil.
The service will continue our usual format of song, word
and Holy Communion, and emphasis will be placed on God’s
desire to make us whole as we gather and as we live our lives
New Member Class:New Member Class:New Member Class:
We will be holding a new
member’s class on
Sunday, March 18th, from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in Highland Hall.
If you are interested in becoming a formal part
of our congregation, please contact
Pastor Bill, Pastor Kari, or
the church office at (412)364-1606.
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My Family and I extend our heartfelt thanks to St. John’s
congregation and especially Pastor Kari and Pastor Bill for the
prayers, visits and support during Chick’s battle with Alzheimer's.
Our love to each of you. Marge Davis
On behalf of the Honduras Medical Mission team,
Margie Miller would like to thank the congregation for its
outstanding support of the team’s recent trip. The team provided
medical and dental care for over 2500 individuals and distributed
250 water filters and 200 mosquito nets, along with parasite medica-
tions for all. For some of the people in these small mountain villag-
es, it was the first medical/dental care they’ve ever received.
Thank you for supporting us with your financial contributions,
orthopedic brace donations and for your prayers.
Margie Miller
The Leister family would like to thank our St. John’s family for all the prayers, cards, concerns, donations, support, and hugs extended to us upon the passing of Elwood. We have found out that he touched and influenced the lives of so many in spiritual, kind, and caring ways – much more than we knew. Hearing stories of how he helped others through his work has
made it a bit easier to deal with his passing. It has been very helpful and comforting to our family to know he had a life well lived, and the relation-
ships made and the time he was here at St. John’s are a big part of his life. Elwood was described as being caring, calm, patient, kind, compassionate
and thoughtful, to name some characteristics, and we miss him dearly. But now we find comfort knowing he is watching over us providing help
and guidance in the next phase of his journey through Christ.
David Richards would like
to thank Pastor Kari and
Pastor Bill for their visits,
prayers, and concerns dur-
ing his recent hospitalization
and recovery at Manor Care.
Thanks to our St. John’s
family; especially,
Cumberland Kids for the
Valentine’s Day card
sending their love.
WITH MUCH APPRECIATION…………………..
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STEWARDSHIP STEW
It’s very enlightening look at God’s stewardship of His
Creation. One may observe God’s accuracy in the hatching of eggs…
—those of the canary in 14 days —those of the barnyard hen in 21 days
—eggs of ducks and geese in 28 days —those of mallard in 35 days
—eggs of parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 days.
(notice, they are all divisible by seven, the number of days in a week!)
Look at God’s wisdom in the making of an elephant...the four legs
of this great beast all bend forward in the same direction. No other
quadruped is so made, God planned that this animal would have a
huge body...too large to live on two legs. For this reason He gave it
four fulcrums so that it can rise from the ground easily.
The horse rises from the ground on its two front legs first.
A cow rises from the ground with its two hind legs first.
How wise the Lord is in all His works of creation...each watermelon
has an even number of stripes on the rind...each orange has an even
number of segments...each ear of corn has an even number rows.
Each stalk of wheat has an even number of grains. Every bunch
of bananas has on its lowest row and even number of bananas and
each row decreases by one...so that one row has an even number and
the next row and odd number.
Amazing! There’s more… The waives of the sea roll in on shore
twenty-six to the minute in all kinds of weather. All grains are found
in even numbers of the stalk. God has caused the flowers
to blossom at certain times during the day.
The lives of each of us may be ordered by the Lord in a beautiful way
for His glory, if we will only entrust Him with our lives.
When God solves our problems, we have faith in His abilities.
When God doesn’t solve our problems, He has faith in our abilities.
At our lowest, God is our hope; at our saddest, God is our comforter.
At our darkest, God is our light: at our weakest, God is our strength.
Now THAT is stewardship!
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CHRISTIAN LITERACY JANUARY 2018
Individually scheduled training workshops held at St. John’s of Highland in
Pittsburgh are available for the remainder of the year to
accommodate Christian Literacy’s seasonal commitments.
“If you have given up trying to open something,
tell a four-year-old not to touch it.” Often holidays seem more entertaining with young ones’ inquisitive minds.
“Mommy, is Green Eggs and Ham a St. Patrick’s Day story?” “Daddy, how come we
can fib to Grandma on April Fool’s Day and not the rest of the year?” “Grandpa,
was freeze tag invented at Easter time- you know, the Roman soldiers were
frozen in fear near Jesus’ open tomb?”
Celebrations continue with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and then
summer arrives when, besides training and equipping other organizations and
families to use The Christian Literacy Series to teach basic reading skills to
children and youth, Christian Literacy’s model program will be holding BLOOM
Summer Reading Camps. BLOOM (Basic Literacy Outreach Opening Minds)
Camps focus on completed pre-K thru completed Kindergarten students.
We desire to equip our community’s next generation with a strong foundation in
basic literacy skills, as well as provide exposure and encouragement from God’s
Word. If you have someone in mind who could benefit from this program, please
call for more information and pre-registration at 412-364-3777 or email us at
If you would like to sponsor a camper in need of assistance, a $50
contribution would cover the tuition for the basic reading camp. Monies toward
camp scholarships should be noted as such on the check and made payable to
Christian Literacy Associates and mailed to 541 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA
15229. Your tax-deductible donation of $50 would provide the student with 10+
hours of professional basic reading instruction. Donations are also accepted by
credit card in support of our children’s programs on our secure Square online
store; www.christianliteracy.org has the Square online store’s link.
BLOOM Summer Reading Camps, 9:30-11:30 a.m.:
June 25-29, 2018 held in Butler, PA 16001
July 23-27, 2018 held at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland 15237
Also, if you are interested in becoming a basic reading tutor for an adult or
child, join us on Saturday, March 17th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. John’s of
Highland for a Community Literacy Training Workshop. Pre-registration
(412-364-3777) is required; a light lunch is provided.
Any questions regarding Christian Literacy Associates and its programs, call and talk with Christopher Ebner at 412-364-3777 or email us at
[email protected] today. Thank you for your support of our local, national, and international work with adults and children!
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North Hills Community Outreach—MARCH 2018 N.H.C.O. is now on Facebook. Become a fan today!
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Tickets are on sale now for NHCO’s Neighborhood Block Party North Hills Community Outreach’s Neighborhood Block Party is 5:30-8:30 pm,
Thursday, April 26 in The Chadwick in McCandless (Wexford). The whole
family is welcome at this all-ages event, which includes multiple food stations,
live music by members of Under the Covers and Juniper Six,
princess and superhero visits, games, kids’ activities, a silent auction and much
more. Tickets are all-inclusive. Early bird tickets through March 31 are $28 for
adults, $12 for children. Tickets April 1 through 21 are $30 and $13. Proceeds
support NHCO’s many programs that help local families in need. Purchase
tickets online at https://nhco.org/2018-neighborhood-block-party/ or by calling
Cheryl at 412-487-6316 opt 1.
NHCO collecting Spring Dinner items North Hills Community Outreach is collecting items through March 9 to
provide a complete Spring Dinner for each family that uses our food pantry.
This collection replaces the former Spring Basket collection. Items needed
include jar of applesauce, can of pineapple or fruit cocktail, box of mashed
or scalloped potatoes, package of dinner rolls or biscuit mix, and butter or
margarine. (Families will also receive vegetables and a gift card to purchase
a ham or other item to round out the meal.) Financial donations to NHCO are
also appreciated. Please donate Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm at NHCO
Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton, or NHCO North Boroughs, AGH
-Suburban Campus, 100 S. Jackson Avenue, Bellevue, or call
412-487-6316 option 1 to make other arrangements.
Employment help is available at NHCO North Hills Community Outreach offers multiple programs aimed at helping
people attain self-sufficiency, including employment help. Those seeking
help with career counseling, updating a resume, job search techniques and more
can contact NHCO Resource Coordinator Jackie Boggs at [email protected]
or 412-408-3830 x 3217.
Walk for NHCO in the Highmark Walk Join North Hills Community Outreach in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy
Community May 12! When you register to walk, and /or fundraise for NHCO,
100% of the proceeds support NHCO’s programs to help local families in need.
Registration is now open at http://hcf.convio.net/nhco. This is a great family
activity. Dogs are welcome! For more information, please contact
Maria at [email protected] or 412-408-3830.
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DEACONS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 p.m.
March 4 Tom Beilstein,
Eric Kofmehl
Mike & Nancy
Sheleheda Marcie Emory
March 11 Bob & Margie
Miller
Mac McIlvried,
John Miller Janice Bukambu
March 18 Linda Falck,
Kim Jusino
Cathy Coudriet,
Mary Pat Jackson Elaine Teare
March 25 Scott & Lee
Fischer
Chris Lindberg,
Jeff Maltz Jeff Maltz
ASSISTANT
MINISTER 8:00 AM
March 4 Betsy Fackler
March 11 Sue Diehm
March 18 Drew Leister
March 25 Paul Krepps
ACOLYTES 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 p.m.
March 4 Elizabeth Beilstein Lilly Earnest March 3
Bridgit Murphy
March 11 Tyler Eyerman Emma Gruener March 10
Ryland Murphy
March 18 Jacob Kennedy Riley Roehlich March 17
Dane McDermot
March 25 Aidan Ward Marina Bolinda March 24
Maria Mance
LECTORS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM
March 4 Ellen Fowkes Mike Sheleheda
March 11 Carletta Nichols John Fullerton (or Youth)
March 18 Calvin Slegal Paul Krepps (or Youth)
March 25 Sarah Slegal Mary Pat Jackson
KIDS
CORNER 10:30 AM
March 4 Mindy Bramer & Youth
March 11 Laura & Nick Lankes
March 18 Joumana & Thalia Driscoll
March 25 Amy Wehrspann & Youth
USHERS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 p.m.
March 4 Bob & Brian Miller,
Jerry Cronenweth, Gene Modic
Steve & Garrett
Hrvoich March 3
Ted Oczypok
March 11 Tom Beilstein, Harold Brandt,
Heather McElroy
Mike Sheleheda,
Cathy Coudriet March 10
Jody Removchik
March 18 Gail Polosky, Eric Kofmehl,
Harold Brandt, Sam Falck Roger McQuaid,
Bill Tjader
March 17
Jennifer Singleton
March 25 Kent & Jim Bruggeman,
Harold Brandt, Sam Falck
Mac & Paula
McIlvried March 24
Mary Jean Voigt
Kids Corner is offered
at the second service
on Sunday mornings
for children up to
First Grade
In the daycare room.
GREETERS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM
March 4 Bill & Betty Jones Susanne Carr,
Bill Medovitch
March 11 Lee & Beth Fischer Jack & Donna Hubert
March 18 Debbie & Emmett Brown Joumana & Thalia
Driscoll
March 25 Brian & Heidi Miller John & Andrea Miller
MARCH 2018 Assisting Schedule
PLEASE SEE PAGE FOR HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
MARCH 2018 Assisting Schedule
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