er Grace Lutheran Church 1 W. Montgomery Street ~ Johnstown, NY 12095-2409 ‘The Rev. David Almleaf, Pastor ~ January 2018 —— Dear Members and Friends, On December 17° our young people blessed us with a great Christmas Pageant presenting the Christmas Story in a fun and fresh way The morning began with the congregation presenting me with your most generous gift. N. yand I wish (o thank everyone as profusely as we can in this letter for your generosity this Christmas, We have began to plan how we might use it for something for the house. Your gift opens up some sreat possibilities and we are excited by the prospect. Thank OT Asall of us at church prepare for the new year, we can be assured that what ever awaits us we can trust that God is with us through the good and the bad. Please plan to attend the annual meeting following worship on. January 28" to receive reports from 2017. Blessings in the Coming Year, feS) Vyarh Leaheol Pastor David Almleaf / VE ‘Alar 01/07 - OPEN 01/14 - Peggy and Ernie Niforos 01/21 - Linda Bumpus Jack & Helen Schreivogl 01/28 - Maryland Warner 02/04 - Naney Blanchard 02/11 - OPEN 02/18 - OPEN 02/25 - Marlene and George Slingerland Please note: The cost of altar flowers is $38.00 unless you share a Sunday then they would be $19.00 ‘each vase. Ifyou wish to place a “special arrangement” in the Sanctuary the cost would be whatever you would like to spend. Nancy Blanchard (762-4234) and Linda Bumpus (725-1927) are the Altar Flower coordinators. )FFERING For January/February (OUNTERS 01/07 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 01/14 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 01/21 - Naney Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 01/28 - Congregational Meeting 02/04 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf 02/11 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf 02/18 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 02/25 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie Vohentlor” Bread Bakers January/Feb1 ruary Jan 07-Cindy Walsh Jan 28 - Peggy Niforos Feb 04 - Peggy Niforos Feb 1] - Maryland Warner (Transfiguration) Feb 14 - Jackie Hollenbeck (Ash Wednesday) Feb 28 - Peggy Niforos Please find someone to replace you if you cannot bake bread the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell the church secretary so the bulletin can reflect the change. Thank you, Peggy Niforos Altar Guild (I) - Intinction Sunday (R) - Rail Sunday Jan 07(R)- Kathy VanValkenburgh Jan 14 (1)- Peggy Niforos Jan 21 (1)- Darleen Gaugler Jan 28 (R)- Bonnie Olendorf Feb 04(R)- Joan Longtfitz Feb 11 (R)- Nancy Demarest Feb 14(R)- Bonnie Olendorf Feb 18 (I) - Kathy VanValkenburgh Feb 25 (R)_- Peggy Niforos Please find someone to replace you if you cannot make the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell Bonnie so that the bulletin can reflect the change Peg Niforos, Altar Guild co-ordinator Prayer Chain Ministry Because the prayer chain has increased in volume we need to be better informed about the status of each person placed on the list. We know that prayer is very important in times of need, if you need someone to be placed on the list please call Nancy Demarest at 725-8704 or Bobbi Nigro at 725- 6781 or write the name on a piece of paper with your name included and whether it is to be confidential or not. From now on, the list will be revamped at the first of cach month, if someone needs to stay on the list, please let us know. Healingbe DO YOU HAVE é RETURNABLE BOTTLES AND CANS that are clogging up 4 space in your home? Do you hate Bottle the tought ot tking them to th Tye store to rewrn? Iso, just bring them to church and leave them in the box located in the comer of the parking lot. Someone from the Youth Group will return them to help defray the cost of their tr ‘ip to ‘Texas. in June 2018! ‘Thanks for supporting them! DON'T FORGET! If you are on Facebook, please like the Grace Lutheran Facebook page and check ‘out what we post each week. Thank you to our Sunday School students, their teachers and helpers, Darlene Pollak and Alison Martin for a most delightful Christmas program bringing us the good news of Jesus’ birth. « Ii hanks We would like to thank the council — Lfou and congregation for our z Christmas bonuses. itis by God’s grace and to His glory that we do the work we do. Happy New Year from your staff, Music Director ~ Darlene Pollak Secretary ~ Bonnie Olendorf Sexton ~ Roger Newkirk Thank you to everyone who brought hats and mittens this year. The box was full and ‘overflowing! Joan Longfritz delivered them to Glebe Street Elementary School, next year they will be delivered to Kingsboro Elementary School in Gloversville. Thanks again, and thanks to Joan for delivering them. Thank you to the entire Grace Lutheran Congregation for your generous donation. Your gift of hats, mittens and socks will keep lots of little children warm in the coming months! You have made our jab of caring for the children of Johnstown a little easier. Most Sincerely, Deb Ruggeri - Nurse, Glebe Health Office We were given 30 tags this year & from the Salvation Army for gifts for 2 various aged children. All of the & gifts were delivered to the Salvation ‘Army by Joan Longfritz and Mary Lou Zambella, thanks Joan and Mary Lou, and thank you to those of you who took tags to help make some child’s Christmas a more merry one. Giye a Gift Chet This year Joan Longfritz and isms Greta Davis delivered & ac <°'S baskets filled to over flowing to Shut-i+s gur Shut-ins. Thank you to al ‘of you for your contributions of food and money and to Joan and Greta for delivering them. Thank you so very much for the lovely red, white and blue bouquet you gave me while I was you) at the Gloversville Nursing Home. They were beautiful and did so much to brighten my day. Helene Keach ‘After the first of the year the Council of Churches Food Pantry at St. John’s Episcopal Church will be expanding to the entire 12095 zip code area.Mark your calendars. Sunday January 28" following worship - Congregational meeting Sunday February 4" - Inreach Commiltee - Tuesday February 13" Pancake Supper Once again our youth will be taking orders for subs in time for Super Bow Sunday, Your orders need to be in by ‘Thursday January 25". Your subs vill be ready for pick up on Sunday February 4", Watch for order forms to be in the narthex within the next couple of weeks. Please fill out one sub per order sheet. The cost per sub is $5.00. At our October congregational meeting it was voted on and approved to purchase a new copier for the church office as the one we had was old and in need of frequent repairs. The cost of the copier was to be $7,545 with a maintenance agreement of $593. It was discussed that donations will be accepted from the congregation with the balance of the money coming from the Jack Kobuskie Legacy Account. ‘The copier and its cost was included in the November newsletter in the council highligh hhe copier ended up costing a little more than we first thought, To date $575.00 has been given towards the copier. ‘Thank you to those of you who have contributed. Ifyou are able to contribute it would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to the church, please mark it for the copier. Thank you. Note: We could use some empty and washed gallon cardboard milk cartons, we use them to deliver the altar flowers in, 6a a li eI 20 ‘Minutes and Committee reports from November were read and approved, \ctic 2 + January 28 - Congregational Meeting after church - Coffee hour hosted by Council + February 4 - Movie Sunday will be presented by Inreach Committee + April 21 - Birthday Table Luncheon will be hosted by Inreach Commitee + 30 Salvation Army tags - were returned and gifts were delivered + New Copier is here and working well. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Ferenz, Council Secretary Storm Alert... In the event of a severe ‘snow or ice storm please ‘tune your radios to WENT 1340 am. for church closings. ‘Thank you to our Music Ministry whether you sing in the choirs TREINE. (children and Senior) or play the bells, or sometimes just sing a solo or present us with a recital. We have very dedicated members of all aspects of our music ministry. Most of all we need to thank Darlene Pollak for her dedication as our organist, choir director, bell director, and her help with the children's Programs. She is here sometimes late into the evenings practicing or choosing music. Thank you!CHURCH ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2018 WEDNESDAY 1 2 3 4 5 SUNDAY. MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 10:00 - Bible Study 6:00 - Bible Study {5:00 - Cable Chan, 1301 Noon - Communion 7:00 - Choir Rehearsal Luncheon ‘Commitoes are NOT meeting 7 8 ° 10 " 2 2 8.00 - Sunday Schoo! & 10:00 - Bible study confirmation 5.00 - Cable Chan 1301 7.00-Choir rehearsal | 6:00- Council Meeting | Horse Lovers 4-H Group 10:00 - 2:00 - uit Group 10:18 - Worship 11.00 - Council of churches att Joba's Episcopal Church 1” 6 6 ” 18 ” 2 '900- Sunday School & | 1:00 p.m.-Martin Luther | 10:00 - Bible study 6:00 - Bible Study Evening with the Bishop Confimation King Jr. Observance at Canajoharie here at Grace 7:00 - Choir rehearsal 1015- Worship 6:00 - Cable Chan 1301 —}- a 22 a m 2s 26 a 8.00 - Sunday Schoo! & 10:00 - Bible study Confimation| 5:00 - Cable Chan 1301 7.00 - Choir rehearsal Horse Lovers 4-H Group 10:00-2.00- uit Group 10:15 - Worship cy 2 20 4 February 1 Fobruaty 2 February 3 1900 - Sunday School & ‘Confirmation '5:00- Cable Chan 1301 | 10:00- Bible study 7:09. - Choir rehearsal 10:8 - Worship 11:30 - Congregational MeetingBi = qr: 13 - 14- 15- 16 - 18 - 19- at 23- 24- 25- 28 - 29- NEW YEAR'S DAY Peter Mitchell Greg Parillo Shane Ippolito ‘Matthew Starin Karsyn Pianelli Epiphany Colton Bobowski John Haberacker Linus Vosburgh Victor Ralbovsky Donovan Smith Irmgard Getzlaff Martin Luther King Jr. Day Caitlin Lawton Gary Fiorillo Heidi Ropeter Timothy Marten Olivia Ramsey Brian Albrecht James Hynd IIT Cassandra Hynd Sarah Slingerland Cassandra Hynd Lynn Shea ‘Amy Daniels Douglas Achzet Thaddeus Coody Ruth Welle Rosalind Acquilla Adrian Rubilotta Rodger Smith, Jr Shirley Smith 31- Katie HohlerSERVING SCHEDULE JANUARY 2018 Assisting Ministers - Acovyes Crucifer | Reader(s)-Greeters _| Ata Gud -BresdSakars assy katy Team #1 ALISON MARTIN VANVALKENBURGH | DON PHELPS \VANVALKENBURGH Marjand Wamer ew DONOVAN SMITH NaNcY DEMAREST | Paul Ligon ‘Communion PAUL LIGON ‘Stester ‘Bread Baker MARY LOUZAMBELLA | Chee Smith sos | Assistant MARY PHELPS ‘CINDY WALSH BONNIE OLENDORF | Samara Smith ALISON MARTIN ‘ctucfor BONA GOONRADT Deliver Flowers LINDA BUMPUS “ PEGGY NIFOROS AMBER PELLEGRINO | KAREN RYDER PEGGY NIFOROS | NANCY DEMAREST ew CcHRis DAVIS EMILY FRASIER MARY LOU ZAMBELLA Communion roster BONNIE OLENDORF Assistant cucifor ELLE WANDEL Deliver Flowors 10:15 | PEGGY NiFoRos BONNIE OLENDORF SHIRLEY BENOL a Team Youth DON PHELPS DARLEENGAUGLER | NANCY BLANCHARD | Grayson Isabela ew HOWIE PAXTON NOAH J CLO. DAVID ALMLEAR GRETA DAVIS ‘Mia Martin ‘Communion ZACHARY ROPETER | CARTER PETERSEN BONNIE OLENDORF | CarterPetorsen 0:15 | Assistant Deliver Flowors ‘Amelia Petersen ON PHELPS Stueifer Greeter NANCY DEMAREST LL THOMAS MaRTEN | EVELYN CLO 2 Missy BEDELL LW EMILY FRASIER DAVID ALMLEAF PAT VANSLYKE BONNIE OLENDORF | CONGREGATIONAL ‘Communion SCHUYLER CLAES MEETING Jean Longtitz 1015 | Assistant Grester MISSY BEDELL ‘Stuciter MARY PHELPS Deliver Flowers ‘CHRIS PETERSEN UNDA BUMPUS Feb JOAN LONGFRITZ Team 4 SAMARA SMITH NANCY BLANCHARD DARLEEN GAUGLER | Kar Blanchard ew BARB FREDERICK | NOAHJ CLO read Baker BONNIE OLENDORF | Hei Ropeter ‘Communion EMILY FRASIER PEGGY NIFOROS Zachary Ropeter 10:16 | Assistant roster DARLEEN GAUGLER ELLE WANDEL Deliver Flowers ruciter SHIRLEY BENDL | CLYDE SuirHT- 10- u- 12- 14- 15- 16 - 17- FEBRUARY vo Jacob Cerasuolo Emily Blood Ethan Blood Anna Ronquillo Elle Wandel Todd Mraz Todd Unislawski ‘Megan Elizabeth Frasier Louanne Van Nostrand Doris Sarr Thomas D'Onofrio Christopher Darling Amy Cole Ruth Brownell Naney Fraker Nicole Grandstaff Logan Calhoun Jacqueline Hollenbeck Victor Pellegrino Marilyn Warner Kate (Cromer) Dufel Katie Szumowski Collin Shea Josephine Dufel Adam Greene Diana Elmendorf Catherine Daniels Elizah Cole Kaylee Fiorillo Charles Humphrey Nancy Demarest Mitchell Jackson Flanger Dorothy Blake Nathan Van Slyke Justin Hulbert Dave Seward 18 - 19- 20- a1- 22- 22 - 24- 26- 27- 28 - Timothy Hohler Frederick Stortecky IIT Leland Achzet Karen Smith Christopher Lamonica Darleen Gaugler President's Day Nicole DiMaio Diane Wright Timmy Dorsey Bonnie Hollenbeck ‘Shannon Walsh Betty Antis ‘Amanda Lee Mrazz ‘Aaron Dorfman Katricia Morley Kelly Geraghy Paul Leach Jr. Hope Cerasuolo Alicia Sweet David Lamonica Emma Rose Di Pasquale ‘Mrs. Edward Robbins Barbara Insognia ‘Matthew Albrecht Shannon Warner Kohn Howard Paxton Deborah Hopkinsés The Lutheran HomesFoundation Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Reverend David Almleaf Grace Lutheran Church One West Montgomery Street Johnstown, NY 12095 Dear Pastor: Imagine the pleasant surprise when Grace Lutheran Church arrived with bags and bags filled with soft throws, afghans, quilts, jig saw puzzles, crossword puzzle books and more - we were overwhelmed! These gifts will be put into our holiday donations room to ensure that every resident on our campus has a very Merry Christmas this year. Your entire congregation truly deserves our gratitude and you may be assured that your generosity will be long remembered and treasured by all whom you've touched. Since 1919, LutheranCare has been making a positive difference in the lives of the people of our community in need of compassionate care and has relied on the generosity of our staunchest supporters to enable us to do so. With the continued compassion and encouragement of caring People like those of Grace Lutheran Church, together we can make the lives of the people who rely on us that much brighter. Once again, our sincerest appreciation for your very kind and generous donation to LutheranCare’s efforts to enhance the quality of life for the people we care for and care deeply about. Blessings to yop, all!! en Anne Ostinett Director of Funds & Volunteer Development 315.235.7104 kostinett@lutherancare.org 108 Utica Road, *Prayer Concerns January 2018 @ ests Remember our Shut-ins At Home Eleanor Achzet Prayer Concerns: Eileen Spawn Ron Bell Helene Keach Alex Grandstaff Shirley Frederick Morgan Sandmier Tina Aldonis sing Hom: Ronald Pedrick Kim Achzet Fulton Co. Health Brian Veeder Facility Angie Longfritz Ron Bell Arthur Davis Ernie Mrazz Robert Sweet Bobbi Nigro Nathan Littauer Judy Davis ‘Nursing Home Dottie Lupa Ruth Brownell Esther Weaver Linda Bumpus Sarah Jane Sanford Home Charlotte Petersen Willing Helpers Joanne Riccitiello Members Serving ur Country et All those who have served and for all those who are now serving in the armed forces. Especially: Brandon Caldwell Tony Clemente Brad Coody John Ferrara Kevin Funk Jordan Keeling Denise & Jacob Lockwood Victor Ralbovsky LCPL Bryant Hernandez (Serving in Afghanistan) PFC Dylan Lanza and for our enemies Please pray for NOAH, Friday's Table and the food pantries of Johnstown and Gloversville and for those in need of them. Please pray for the homeless and the homeless animals who are forced to be out in the winter weather.The Poinsettias which adorn our Sanctuary were given by: Rosalind Acquila ~ Bob & Sandi Jackson ~ Rick & Barb Rhodes in memory of parents, Marvin & Nettie Dickenson Shirley Bendl ~in memory of Edward M. Bendl, husband and siblings in honor of Marylou (Young) Burke, wonderful lomg time friend Linda & Dick Bumpus ~ in memory of parents, Marion and Richard Bumpus and Evelyn and Carlton Doster Norm & Doris Clo ~ in memory of Carolyn Smith and Martha Herting In honor of Doris Clo with love from her children and grandchildren In honor of Noah J Clo with love from Mom, Dad, & Evelyn In honor of Evelyn Clo with love from Mom, Dad and Noah J Naney Demarest & family ~ in loving memory of Cordon Demarest Husband, Father, and Grandfather Alvin & Helen Gage Waffle and William & Marie Demarest, parents Mr. & Mrs. Harry Fisenhauer, Jr.~ in loving memory of dear ones Bill & Joyce Haldeman ~ in memory of Parents, Raymond & Margaret Edwards and John & Emily Haldeman Bill & Joyce Haldeman ~ In memory of Edward Northover Sr. and Edward Northover Jr. Carol Hennessey ~ in memory of loved ones Dennis Hubley ~ in memory of his wife, Antoinette (Toni) Hubley. and Jim Green...Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck ~ in memory of loved ones Bob & Sandi Jackson ~ in memory of parents Earl & Frances Jackson Kay Joslyn ~ in memory of her husband, The Rev. Jack Joslyn Ruth Leach ~ in memory of her husband, Paul R. Leach Derrick McGuinness ~ in memory of Grandia Bunny Gaugler Peggy & Ernie Niforos ~ to the Glory of God and in memory of Marilyn and George Sorensen, Peggy's parents, Wes Powell, Peggy's step-dad, and Maria and Gus Niforos, Ernie's parents Alexis and Ronald Pedrick ~ in memory of Coreena Marie Pedrick and Mildred and Stewart Pedrick in honor of Marion Simonds and Patricia Peterson Larry & Carol Preston ~ in memory of loved ones Joanne Riccitiello ~ in memory of husband, Fred M. Riccitiello and Helen E. Weaver The Charles Schwab Family ~ in memory of Marion & Carl Schwab Dave & Debbie Seward ~ in memory of family and friends Marlene & George Slingerland ~ in memory of Marion C. & Frederick H, Ernst, Marlene’s parents, James F. Ernst, Marlene's brother and Majorie P. & George F. Slingerland, George's parents Maryland Warner ~ in memory of Mason Warner, husband, Kim Calhoun, granddaughter, Alan Walker Jr., son, Bruce Vrooman, brother, and Willard and Arbutus Vrooman, father and mother Pat Wilder ~ in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Brothers, mom and dad and husband, Richard Wilder Sr Phyllis Wricht ~ in lovine moGRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1 West Montgomery Street Johnstown, New York 12095 Phone and Fax 518-762-7924 e-mail address: office@gracelutheranjohnstown.org (no forwards please) website ~ gracelutheranjohnstown.org THE REV. L. DAVID ALMLEAF, PASTOR Bonnie Olendorf — Church Secretary Roger Newkirk - Sexton Darlene Pollak ~ Music Director SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES September — June 10:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. during the summer months (mid-June — 1° ‘Sunday after Labor Day) SUNDAY SCHOOL/CONFIRMATION 9:00 a.m. - September —June CABLE CHANNEL 1301 Mondays at 5 p.m. COMMUNION/DISH TO PASS. Noon — first Tuesday of the month ADULT BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m, - Tuesday Mornings 6:00 p.m. ~ 1" and 3° Wednesday CHOTR REHEARSAL 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday evenings QUILT GROUP 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - 2" & 4" Tuesdays CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday ~ Friday 9:00 a.m, ~ 1:00 p.m.