The Swan – November 2025
The Swan – November 2025
Jerusalem Lutheran Church
November brings remembrance, gratitude, fellowship, and preparation for the Advent season. Here’s everything happening at Jerusalem this month.
Featured Announcements
Signed Prints of Jerusalem
The church has several signed prints available, hand signed by artist Peggy Cone.
Regular price: $50
Christmas Special: Now $30
These prints make wonderful Christmas gifts. Please see Patsy if you are interested.
All Saints Sunday
Sunday, November 2
All Saints Sunday is a time to remember those who have gone before us in faith. If you have family or friends who have passed away since last All Saints Sunday, please provide their names to the church office so they may be remembered during worship.
Men’s Group Fellowship
Wednesday, November 19
6:00 PM (Dinner at 6:30 PM)
Fellowship Hall
All JLC men are invited. No need to bring anything — just your appetite and a desire for good conversation.
Congregational Meeting & Council Elections
It’s that time of year again — council member elections.
Lisa Repasy, Sarah Chumley, and Carlene Coleman are completing their terms, and three new council members will be elected.
If you are interested in serving, please speak with Lisa, Sarah, or Carlene.
Part 1 of the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held after worship on
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Christmas at Ebenezer (Coming Soon!)
2966 Ebenezer Road, Rincon, GA
Saturday, December 6
Marketplatz: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Entertainment under the pavilion: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Christmas Tea in the Parsonage
Cost: $25 donation (supports amphitheater repairs)
1st Seating – 11:00 AM
2nd Seating – 1:30 PM
Reservations required.
Contact Patsy Zeigler: 912-655-4555
Stewardship Corner
“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and … your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” – 2 Corinthians 9:11
November is a month of gratitude. We often speak of having “an attitude of gratitude” — living with joy, peace, and generosity. While the world tells us happiness is one purchase away, true joy comes from reflecting on the blessings God has already given us.
As Thanksgiving approaches, may we wrap ourselves in appreciation for family, friends, and faith — and remember stewardship is not seasonal, but a year-round journey.
Live generously, my friends.
In Our Prayers
Members
Chip Lingle
Dianne Exley
Ed Lee
Fletcher Waldhour
Helen Gnann
Isabelle Shearouse
Johnnie Jordan
Marty Hendrix
Nell Kessler
Tom Coleman
Virginia Spano
Friends & Family
Ambra Metzger
Becky Malcolm
Beverly Mullen
Bob Hynes
Brett Allen
Emery Fennell
Hank Heller
Krista Seckinger
Linda Arnsdorff Murray
Merry Bentley
Peggy Exley Anderson
Richard Porter
Robert Peavy
Stefanie Cole
Susan Exley
Susan Waldhour
Tony Plummer
Serving in the military and emergency response:
Christopher Zeigler, Jack Thain, Kyle McCord, Morgan Milbrandt, Patrick Wheble, Thomas Smith.
Please notify Sandy if someone should be added or removed.
Ministry & Committee Updates
WELCA News
The women of the church will meet on November 13 at Jane Zeigler’s house. Hostesses: Jane and Patsy.
They will prepare Thanksgiving bags for shut-ins. Please bring non-perishable items such as:
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Packaged crackers or cookies
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Kleenex packs
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Candy
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Pens or pencils
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Notepads
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Travel-size lotions
Be creative!
A Homespun Christmas
Annual WELCA Christmas Dinner
Monday, December 1
6:30 PM
$20 per person
RSVP by Sunday, November 23
912-754-3915 or jerusalemlc@gmail.com
Worship & Music
Worship and Music continues planning for Advent and Christmas:
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Advent/Christmas events brochure in progress
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Choir and Bells preparing anthems and cantata
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Lakeview worship service and hymn sing on the 4th Tuesday of each month
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Stay tuned for information on funeral planning resources
Thank you to Pastor Dave Hendrix for serving as supply pastor on November 2, 9, 16, and 23.
Evangelism
October was busy!
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New brochures with QR codes ordered
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Church Fair booth won second place
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Float entered in Fair parade
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LifeLine Screening being contacted to host a future event
Thank you to everyone who helped decorate, donate, transport, and participate.
New ideas are always welcome!
— Kathleen
Property
Thank you to everyone who helps keep the church grounds neat and tidy.
Supporting Manna House
Contact:
(912) 826-2037
mannahouserincon@gmail.com
mannahouserincon.org
For every dollar spent at the Manna House Thrift Store, they can buy 10 pounds of food.
November Birthdays
Trellene Metzger – 11/2
Amy Schnobrich – 11/4
Hollie Milbrandt – 11/7
Deanna Chaples – 11/7
Dave Hendrix – 11/16
Blake Metzger – 11/19
Michelle Smith – 11/23
Nell Kessler – 11/23
Trevor Register – 11/27
Happy Anniversary
Dawn & Rob Snipes – 11/17
Altar Flowers for November
November 2 – In memory of loved ones in heaven (Carlene & Tom Coleman)
November 9 – In celebration of Eliza White’s 4th birthday (Mary & Tim Filipowski)
November 16 – In celebration of Dawn & Rob Snipes’ anniversary (Jane & Ray Zeigler)
November 23 – In celebration of Michelle Smith’s birthday (Sandy Gibson)
November 30 – In memory of Byron Cannaday (Wendy Herndon)
Support Jerusalem Online
Please continue supporting Jerusalem’s ministries while you are away.
Give online:
https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZWM0
If you need assistance, contact the church office or Stewardship Committee.