Life at St. John Lutheran Church January 31 to February 6, 2021
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Life at St. John Lutheran Church
January 31 to February 6, 2021
Memorial Service: The memorial service for Don Parrish will be held at St. John on Saturday, 02/13.. Visitation will
begin at 10:00 a.m. with the service starting at 11:00 a.m. If you would like to send a condolence card, please call the
church office at 407-644-1783 for the family’s address.
Here is the Zoom meeting information:
Topic: New Member Class
Time: Feb 2, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Tue, until Feb 16, 2021, 3 occurrence(s)
Feb 2, 2021, 7:00 PM
Feb 9, 2021, 7:00 PM
Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM
Whether you live in the Central Florida area or
are part of the St. John community worshipping Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95823489550?pwd=amZCSC9mT1poTTZnRS9jMmxMNkxiUT09
through digital means from afar, we invite you to
become a member of St. John. Pastor Tom will Meeting ID: 958 2348 9550
be leading a new member class on Tuesday, Feb- Passcode: 397232
ruary 2 (on Zoom) and Tuesday, February 9 (on
Zoom) at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, February 16 at Dial by your location
7:00 p.m., Pastor Tom will have a tour of the 877 853 5247 US Toll-free
church facilities (both on Zoom and in person) 888 788 0099 US Toll-free
with new members received on Sunday, March 7. Meeting ID: 958 2348 9550
To sign up to attend, please Click here for Digital Passcode: 397232
Connection Card or email Jennifer Johnson, parish
life coordinator at parishlife@mysj.org
Lenten Bible series: On Monday, February 15 at
Our Lenten journey begins on February 17 with the 7:00 p.m., we will start a shared Bible study
Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. The service will (digitally and in person) using the new video series,
be open for in-person worship and also available on The Chosen. This will have a video presentation and
line. small group discussion alternating each week.
Wednesday mid-week Lenten services will be held on
February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17 and March More details for the new Bible Study, Ash Wednesday
24 at 7:00 p.m. on line and in person. and Wednesday Lenten services will be in next week’s
bulletin.
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First Communion class is for all 3rd graders and older students who have not gone through
instruction, along with their parents. During the class, we will learn about the Passover and
celebrate a Passover meal, learn about the Last Supper, and how we, as Lutheran Christians,
understand the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the many different ways Communion is
served to Lutheran congregations. While the instruction is aimed at the children, you as parents
are encouraged to come and participate. The time together will be one of learning and fun, so
we encourage all parents to attend. First Communion class will be held in person on Monday,
March 8 at 7:00 p.m. with First Communion on Passion Sunday, March 28.
To signup, Click here for Digital Connection Card, email parishlife@mysj.org or call the church office at 407-644-1783
Church Council Officers: At the January Council meeting, election of Council officers was held. The officers for 2021
are: President, Karen Goldsmith; Vice President, Ralph Menning; Secretary, Moriah Cunning; Treasurer, Martha Kuhn and
Financial Secretary, Bill Pohlad.
Thank you to Justin LeBlanc for serving as our Council secretary this past year and to Shirley Schepler, who served as our
Financial Secretary for four years.
Lay Readers: Volunteers to read the lessons during Sunday worship services are needed. If you would like to volunteer,
please note this on your Digital Connection Card or go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-digital
to sign up.
The Christian Service Center needs bags of individual hygiene and food items (separate bags) for male and female children
and adults. Below is the list of individual items needed. You can donate the individual items or you can donate gallon size
baggies containing all items from one of the lists. Drop off is in the green box under the stairwell by the back door of St. John
on weekdays and also on Sundays in the Narthex. To signup, Click here for Digital Connection Card.
One bar of bath soap One 4 oz. applesauce
One tube of toothpaste One 4 oz. juice box
One toothbrush One multigrain granola bar
One hand towel One 4 oz. mixed fruit package
One pocket sized pack of Kleenex tissues One 1 oz. box of cereal
One small deodorant One 5 oz. can of Vienna sausages
Two disposable razors One small pack of crackers
One small bottle of hand lotion One 1.5 oz. box of raisins
One small bottle of shampoo One disposable fork, spoon and napkin
One small hair comb or brush One bottle of water
Eddies Army Care Team Ministry: This ministry meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. If you are in-
terested in joining this ministry or have a family member who would benefit from someone checking in on them with a phone
call or if you know of someone who has been recently hospitalized, contact Karen Schneeberger at 407-234-5684.
Lutheran World Relief Quilts: The quilters will next meet on Thursday, February
11 at 9:00 a.m. There are plenty of opportunities to help with this ministry including
sewing, cutting material, pinning the pieces together and tying the quilts. Donations of
clean sheets for liners and thread are also appreciated. For more info, contact Anita at
407-299-4532/anitabornman@gmail.com
Sandwich Ministry at Meadow Apartments: On the 3rd Saturday of each month, lunch is served to the children
(next date 02/20/2021) living at the Meadows Apartments (a low-income family housing in Winter Park).
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Zoom (Fridays 10:30 am): BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL AGES!! Let’s have fun with
The Men’s Friday morning Bible the Bible with devotions, stories, scripture connections
Study on Zoom is studying the and relational teaching. Discussion questions with an
Book of Acts. Go to the signup ELCA info site, book, animation, coloring and puzzle pag-
genius https:/ es, music videos, and activity ideas for kids, youth and
www.signupgenius.go/5080849 adults. PDF downloads for your personal Faith Journal
a8ae2aa3fb6-mens for info on resources. You can view this any time on the St. John You
how to access the group on Tube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/
Zoom. stjohnlutheranchurch1600
Sunday Digital Gathering: 10:00 a.m. Morning Coffee Time/Bible Study with PT
Live Chat and Coffee Time; 10:10 a.m.
Announcements; 10:15 a.m. Prelude to Worship Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. on the St. John You
Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/
To give God praise, hear God’s Word, and around the one stjohnlutheranchurch1600 is Morning coffee with PT. This
Table, receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion to experi- is a live update with Pastor Tom Lyberg to find out what
ence the touch of the real Presence of Jesus in Bread and the latest news is from St. John, Bible study with reflec-
Wine so that we might be sent to love and serve in a social tions on faith life, and a concluding prayer time. So take
distancing world. https://www.youtube.com/c/ your morning coffee break and reconnect with your pastor
stjohnlutheranchurch1600 and the St. John family digitally Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Church Calendar: Did you know, you can view the St. John calendar on our website www.mysj.org or by clicking here:
Click for St. John calendar
Outreach Ministries:
Greeting Card Ministry: Contact Jane at janepohlad@gmail.com for more info.
Handbell Choir: Rehearses Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
LWR Quilters, NEXT DATE THURS., 02/11
Sandwich Ministry at Meadow Apartments, NEXT DATE SAT., 02/20
WP Police Department Food Pantry for the Elderly each month, place donations in the blue cart in the narthex or under the
stairwell by the back parking lot.
Sunday Worship Ministry: Ushers, Pastoral Assistant, Cantors, AV, Altar Guild, Acolytes
You can signup to serve using the signup genius link Click here
Altar Guild: Carla Lyberg, tlyberg@gmail.com
Audio/Visual: Marc Pohlad, media@mysj.org
Choir/Instrumentalist: Cassie Davidson, handbells@mysj.org
Usher, Acolytes, Pastoral or Communion Assistant: Ed Bornman, worshipd@mysj.org
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In Person Distribution of Communion: Communion for those attending worship in person is currently being
served after the closing hymn. Please wait for an usher to invite you to come forward. If you are a baptized Christian
who upon self-examination recognizes your need for forgiveness and who trusts that the Crucified and Risen Lord is pre-
sent in this meal, forgiving and gathering His people into a serving community, please join us.
• Holy Communion will be served in a continuous line.
• Communion is served by wafer and individual glass to minimize the chances of Covid transmission.
• Please maintain six foot distancing while waiting.
• Extend your hand to have a wafer dropped into your hand. A small glass of wine will be placed on a serving table by the
pastoral assistant for you to pick up.
• Communicants who require a gluten free wafer or do not want wine, please inform the pastor or the communion assistant.
• If for any reason you choose not receive Holy Communion, you are still invited to come forward, cross your arms across your
chest and you will receive a blessing.
• Children who have not received instruction for communion are invited to receive a noncontact blessing.
• For those unable to come forward, please remain in your pew and you will be served.
Singing in Worship: After consulting with the Reopening Team; evaluating current information, studies, and trends
regarding masked singing and spread; and conversation with the Church Council, masked and limited congregational sing-
ing in our worship service is allowed, using the following parameters:
• Everyone in the sanctuary (with the exception of the pastor and worship assistant for video purposes and organist for
directing) will remain masked at all times indoors and practice distancing as previously designated.
• Singing should only be done at speaking or humming level and with masks on.
• The pulpit side of the sanctuary will be reserved for those who wish to sing, the choir side for those who do not wish
to sing. Designated social distancing remains in effect.
• All hymns will continue to be two verses only. The liturgy will continue to be sung.
• The other expectations outlined in our Reopening Booklet remain in effect.
• We will continue to monitor trend reports and recommendations from the Orange County Health Department and local
medical agencies in case there is a need to change our current practices and gathering.
• Everyone needs to continue to monitor their own health and determine the acceptable risks regarding your in-person
participation in worship and congregational life at St. John, the same as your other daily activity choices.
• We will also provide encouragement to the congregation to continue in the recommended practices for healthy life-
style choices during this pandemic as a sign of the love of neighbor we are called to by Jesus.
Before coming to Sunday worship, please answer these prescreening questions, as well as take your temperature. If
you answer yes or have a temperature over 99.6, please do not come to church for worship.
1. Have you had signs or symptoms of respiratory infection in the last 14-days (this includes fever over 99.6, shortness of
breath, sore throat, chills, repeated shaking with chills, headache, new loss of taste or smell)?
2. Have you had atypical symptoms such as new or worsening malaise, dizziness, diarrhea?
3. Have you been infected with COVID-19 and have not had 2 consecutive negative results?
4. Have you had close contact with a person infected with COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
5. Have you had close contact with a person who has had possible exposure or symptoms?
6. Have you been in a community, other than the metro Orlando area where there is an identified high rate of COVID-19?
7. Have you been on a cruise ship or traveled internationally in the last 14 days?
8. Are you under quarantine for any reason?
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Give Plus App:
With many people turning to Amazon You can also use an
to do their shopping these past few app for donating. Go
months, here’s a great way you can to your Apple or
support St. John every time you shop Google App store and download the Give Plus Text app.
with Amazon. You will find the same Once downloaded, you will be prompted to enter either the
Amazon you know and love, with the church name (St. John Lutheran Church) or zip code (32789).
added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the price Select St. John Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Avenue,
of eligible purchases to St. John. To go directly to the St. Winter Park, FL 32789 and then you will be able to either
John Amazon account, click on create an account or click the Give Now button which allows
smile.amazon.com/ch/59-0900996 and follow the prompts. you to make a donation to the St. John Fund of your choos-
ing without creating an account. For more information, you
Text Giving: Did you know you can do- can contact Shirley Schepler, financial secretary, at sjcfin-
nate through text giving? It’s simple! Just secy@mysj.org or Marc Pohlad at media@mysj.org.
send a text to the St. John reserved phone
number 407-942-2269 and in the text
On-line Giving: You can make a one
message box type in your donation
time donation on-line or set up a recurring
amount (i.e.$25). If this is your first time
donation by going to the St. John website,
giving this way, you will receive a message on filling out a
www.mysj.org and clicking on the give
short form with your billing info. After the initial setup, giv-
button or click here: www.mysj.org/give7
ing is as easy as sending a text message.
Thrivent Members: Do you know of the programs Thrivent offers to help with your
ministries? You can direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to be distributed to St. John. The
Thrivent Choice® program is a charitable grant program that allows members to recom-
mend where Thrivent Financial distributes a portion of its charitable grant funds each year. It is a joint program of
Thrivent and its member chapters. Log into your Thrivent account, click on Thrivent Choice Dollars and search for St. John
Lutheran.
The second program is the Thrivent Action Team. Think about an unmet need in your community
and how you could help. Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity
or educational event that can be completed within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you will
receive a $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to purchase project supplies and
create promotional materials. St. John members have used their Impact Card in the past to provide
meals to Meadows Apartments, the WPPD Food Pantry for the elderly, to purchase school supplies
for Killarney Elementary, for seminars offered through St. John and more.
• Emergencies: Pastor Tom, pastortom@mysj.org, 567-208-6342; Jennifer Johnson parishlife@mysj.org.
• St. John App: Search for St. John Winter Park in your app store and download. You can access announcements, the
church calendar, sermons and other livestream options.
• Emails and Texts: Update your cell phone numbers and emails with Jennifer Johnson at parishlife@mysj.org.
• Website: Go the St. John website at www.mysj.org for information.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnLutheranChurchFL/
• St. John YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stjohnlutheranchurch1600
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