Diakon Benefactors Dinner
May 15, 2008
John Tesh will perform live at the 20th Anniversary Diakon Benefactors Dinner, Thursday, May 15, at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading, Pa. A new dining station celebration will honor the event’s founders, Col. Harry Yoder and Mr. Bill Deibert at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Tesh performance in the theater at 7:15 p.m. All proceeds benefit Diakon Adoption & Foster Care and the charitable care provided to our residents at The Lutheran Home at Topton.
To find out how you can join us for either the dinner and the show ($200) or just the show ($55), please call Dawna Trump, toll-free at: 1-877-DIAKON-7, option 2, ext. 50464 or visit us online at www.diakon.org/benefactors . Save by purchasing tickets Jan. 28 - Mar. 31 before Ticketmaster sales begin April 1.
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Golden Age Club
School Group |
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Yard Sale and Hoagie Sale
Saturday, May 24 from 7 am to 2 pm
St. John’s Youth and Family Ministry is combining a yard sale and hoagie sale on Saturday May 24 from 7 am to 2 pm. Hoagies can be ordered in advance by Sunday May 18. We will have some hoagies for sale at the yard sale. The time to pick up your hoagies is from 10- 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
So clean out your attics, basements closets and kids room and drop off your unwanted items in the Youth Room between Sunday, May 18 and Thursday, May 23. Boxes will be assembled and pre-marked with prices for you to place your donations.
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly will gather at Spring Rock Lodge May 29 to 31. The main business of the assembly will be to elect a synodical bishop who will succeed Bishop David Strobel who has announced that he will not seek a new term. Election of a Bishop is by ecclestical ballot. On the first ballot any ordained pastor of the ELCA can be nominated and 75% is required for election. Subsequent ballots limit the number of candidates until election of a bishop, usually on the 5th ballot. Hold the voting members of the assembly in your prayers as they make this important decision. Attending from St. John’s will include: Cindy & Bob Harris, Diane & Bob McElwee and Oscar Smith. Sister Millicent, Pastor Angstadt and Pastor Pearson will attend as well.
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Miller-Keystone Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 3 2:00 - 7:00 PM
in the Fellowship Hall |
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Catechetical Retreat for (2nd year students)
June 6 – 8, 2008 at Mensch Mill Conference & Resort Center
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Reading Phillies
Friday, June 13th
Save this date. Fireworks after the game. More details to follow. |
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CPR Class: Heartsaver / AED
June 14, 2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Chapel
Initial certification or re-certification.
Funding has been requested.
To register, call Nan Moyer 610.369.1024. |
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Vacation Church School
Save the dates for Vacation Church School: June 17, 18, 19 and 24, 25, and 26. Watch the bulletin for details and registration information.
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Golden Age Club
Picnic - Kathy Long, Storyteller |
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CHURCH PICNIC
The 2008 Church Picnic will be held Saturday June 21st from 12-7 @ the Bechtelsville Park please mark your calendars now for this fun Fellowship event. |
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ACS Relay for Life of Boyertown
Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28 noon to noon
The American cancer Society’s 24 hour Relay for Life is a unique, fun way to increase cancer awareness in the area, while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Often teams are formed to rally in support of a co-worker or a loved one who is fighting or has lost the battle with cancer. Relay is a time of healing.
Victory Lap Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
is walked by cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Luminaria Ceremony Saturday 9:00 p.m.
is a most sacred event. Bagged votives are purchased weeks prior to relay. The votives burn throughout the night in honor of survivors, and in memorial of those who lost their battle.
For information on Team J-Walkers contact:
Jim Davidheiser 610-367-5215
jhdcom@comcast.net
Diane Davidheiser 610-367-5215 diane.davidheiser@susquehanna.net
Nan Moyer 610-369-1024 nmoyer@stjohnsboyertown.org
Doreen 610-754-9102
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“Women of Faith” Conference (Phila.)
September 13, 2008
- Women of Faith Bus Trip to Philadelphia Saturday, September 13th (one day only)
- Cost will be $40 (includes transportation by chartered bus, admission to conference, and a T-shirt)
- Leaving St. John’s parking lot (rear) at 6:00 am and returning approximately 9:00 pm
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Adult Fall Retreat at Tuscarora Inn
November 14-16
More details to follow. |
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Miller-Keystone Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 2 2:00 - 7:00 PM
in the Fellowship Hall |