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Volume 7, Issue 1 March-April 2018 Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h From the Pastor s Desk ~ When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear

1 Volume 7, Issue 1 March-April 2018 Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h From the Pastor s Desk ~ When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you (Philemon 1:4-7 NRSV) As Paul greeted Philemon, so I greet you. I am partial to the phrase, I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love For it is true that I have received much joy and encouragement. It is a gift I will carry with me always. What a blessing it is to be your Pastor. It is a blessing I will carry with me as I move on in June. As you will recall, at the October Charge Conference, the congregation voted to move to a part-time pastor. The church s finances could no longer support the salary and benefits of a full-time pastor. At that time my name was put before the Bishop and the Cabinet (all the District Superintendents) for consideration in other ministry settings. On Sunday, February 11 th it was announced that I will become the Pastor of Bensalem United Methodist Church as of July 1, There are still questions to which there are no answers. First, there is as yet no word on who will be appointed to Ackermanville. Dr. Cotto, our District Superintendent, assured Staff Parish that while there had been many conversations, nothing had been decided. Second, at this time, my last Sunday has not been determined. It will be either the second or third Sunday in June. Details are still being worked out. Third, we will manage this transition together with the grace of God. In the meantime, all will go on as usual. We ll worship together. We ll celebrate Holy Week and Easter together. Plans for VBS will begin. We will enjoy the Ladies Tea. While the details are being worked out I would ask that you continue to pray for SPRC, my family and me. My family and I have to begin packing and putting our lives in order in a different way. Staff Parish has work to do to help the Bishop and Cabinet in the appointment process. It can INSIDE: Community Meals 2 Acolyte 3 Anniversaries 3 Birthdays 3 Ushers 3 Cantata 3 Calendar 4 Liturgists 8 be a stressful time, but with all of us working on living in God s grace, it does not have to be overwhelming. I believe with all my heart that God is in the midst of this transition. With God s grace, all will turn out well. There will be plenty of time for us to say good-bye. As a favor to me, please don t rush on this. I ll have ample time to cry later. SPRC will keep you informed of events and announcements. If you have questions, please ask them. Call me or Sandy Collins (SPRC Chair). She and I want to be helpful. We are the ones you should bother with questions and concerns. As the waiting goes on, please keep all of this in your prayers. Blessings, Pastor Alice Ann

2 Page 2 Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter Easter is early this year. It is Sunday, April 1 st. The choir has begun working on the cantata for the 10:00 am worship service. Plans are underway for Palm/Passion Sunday where we will remember Jesus entry into Jerusalem and hear the words from Mark s Gospel of Jesus arrest and crucifixion. Holy Thursday (7:30 pm) will be observed differently this year. Instead of meeting in the sanctuary, we will meet in Young Hall and worship around the tables. This will be reminiscent of Jesus and the disciples meeting in the Upper Room. We will celebrate Holy Communion as we remember Jesus last supper with his friends. On Good Friday we will meet in the sanctuary for Tenebrae (8:00 pm). Tenebrae is a service of light and shadows. As the Passion is read candles and lights are extinguished until we sit in darkness to mourn Jesus death and ponder what it means for our lives. I invite you to attend all of the worship services from Palm Sunday through Easter and to invite others to join you. These worship services are an excellent time to invite those who don t usually attend worship. It is the time of year where we hear over and over the words that tell us how very much God loves us. God loves us enough to die on a cross on our behalf. Come, hear, and remember. The Cantata Choir will be performing "Praise the God of Resurrection" during the 10 am worship service on Easter morning, and again on Sunday night, April 8th at 7 pm. YOU are invited to sing in the cantata choir. Just let Del or Lauranette know. Cantata practices will be held Sunday's after worship and Wednesday nights after regular choir practice (approximately 7:50 pm). Hope to see you! Slate Belt Free Community Meals 1 st Sunday of every month: East Bangor United Methodist 4:00 pm 6:00 pm nd Sunday of every month: Crossroad Baptist S. 2 nd St., Bangor 4:00 pm 5:30 pm rd Sunday of every month: Ackermanville United Methodist 1410 Ackermanville Rd., Bangor 4:00 pm 6:00 pm th Sunday of every month: First United Methodist 3 rd St., Bangor 12:30 pm -? Last Saturday of every month Hospitality Luncheon: Faith United Presbyterian Church 218 W. Penna. Ave., Pen Argyl 11:30 am 1:30 pm Please share this information so that those who are in need can find a free meal. If there is any doubt, please call the respective churches. Dear Alice Ann and Church Family, It's been a year that Mom went to be with the Lord. My heart is still saddened but I also rejoice that she is free. I was so blessed to have her as a mother and friend! Her estate is settled and God layed on my heart to give some to her precious church family. Please use this gift how ever you feel the need for your church. Let's make Mom smile from heaven on her church family! Thanks and God bless you all, Doreen and Mike Thank you Doreen and Mike. Ackermanville UMC will cherish our memories of Dora Greenleaf and how she touched us in so many ways. Dear Ackermanville UMC Thank you for your faithful support of McCurdy Ministries through the Box Tops for Education programs. We are grateful for your support! Blessings, Pat B. December 22, 2017 THANK YOU. On behalf of everyone at Portland Upper Mt. Bethel Food Pantry, I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your generous help in making 135 children this year have a blessed and Merry Christmas. Without the love and compassion of my late sister Sherma Godshalk, all the many volunteers at PUMP and all of you, this mission would not be possible. Merry Christmas. In Christian Love, Sharon Sullivan of PUMP

Page 3 1 Walter Hopstetter 3 Christopher Hopstetter 4 Cheryl Grubb 10 Zaden Lutz Justin Bauder 12 Peter Nell Ruth Hahn 13 Justin Ott 14 Brooklynn Bauder 17 Wade Traviss 17 Jean Ackerman Greeters &

Jerry Kruszka April 29 Publicity If you have an event that you would like publicized, please contact Holly Sussick. E-Mail Change: holly.sussick@foxroach.

Johnson March Anniversaries 22 Viola & Jack Davies 24 Donna & Bill Bright March Counters March 4 Pete Nell & Kay Nell March 11 Pete Nell & Kay Nell March 18 Pete Nell & Nadine Hughes March 25 Pete

Old Prescription Glasses Toilet Paper Paper Towels Postage Stamps Birthday and Anniversary cards to be sent out 3 Trisha Roberts 5 Aubrey Tarr Pat Lessig 6 Justin Bright Lillian Rambo Debi D Alessio

3 Page 3 1 Walter Hopstetter 3 Christopher Hopstetter 4 Cheryl Grubb 10 Zaden Lutz Justin Bauder 12 Peter Nell Ruth Hahn 13 Justin Ott 14 Brooklynn Bauder 17 Wade Traviss 17 Jean Ackerman Greeters & Ushers March 4 Kay Young & Mia Herman March 11 Kay & Pete Nell March 18 March 25 Dan & Sarah Hawes April 1 April 8 Ruth Ann & Barry Mueller April 15 Nadine Hahn & Ann Scagliotta April 22 Sharon & Jerry Kruszka April 29 Publicity If you have an event that you would like publicized, please contact Holly Sussick. Change: holly.sussick@foxroach.com Phone: Keep Them Coming Ink Cartridges Weis Receipts Box Tops for Education March Birthdays 19 Bruce Ott 20 Pastor Alice Ann 21 Linda Pasko 26 Greg Martin 27 Jacob Gold 28 Evan Johnson March Anniversaries 22 Viola & Jack Davies 24 Donna & Bill Bright March Counters March 4 Pete Nell & Kay Nell March 11 Pete Nell & Kay Nell March 18 Pete Nell & Nadine Hughes March 25 Pete Nell & Nadine Hughes Lenten Lunches Trinity Lutheran Church 4th & Broadway, Bangor, PA Lunches begin at 12:00 noon and last about an hour. Lunches are held every Tuesday during Lent! Old Prescription Glasses Toilet Paper Paper Towels Postage Stamps Birthday and Anniversary cards to be sent out 3 Trisha Roberts 5 Aubrey Tarr Pat Lessig 6 Justin Bright Lillian Rambo Debi D Alessio 9 Heather Dugey 11 Shelly Lees 13 Winter Brandon 15 Maci Herman Brittany D Alessio 18 Tonia Overfield April Birthdays 19 Lauranette Grubb 24 Donald Rafferty Joan Forino 25 Thomas Ackerman April Anniversaries 8 Andrea & Dick Lane 12 Krista & Josh Yetter 14 Gisele & Sean Commins 15 Janice & Del Roberts 25 Linda & Jack Yetter 26 Dolores & Ken Reto April Counters April 1 Barry Young April 8 Karla Lane & Don Butz April 15 Tom Mutton & Shirt Williams April 22 Tom Mutton April 29 Tom Mutton Prayer Chain We are blessed here at AUMC with a prayer chain. You can submit prayer requests through Pastor Alice Ann and receive prayer requests through or phone. If you are not a part of the prayer chain and would like to be, please contact Pastor Alice Ann for the portion and Janice Roberts for the phone portion. Please join Ackermanville UMC on Easter Morning at 10:00 am or our reprise on April 8 at 7:00 pm as we present the Easter Cantata: Praise the God of Resurrection Upper Room The March-April Upper Rooms are now available in the Narthex. Please help yourself!

Page 4 MARCH 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 Sunday School 9:00 Cantata Practice SB Medical Center 2:15 5 6 Lenten Lunch AUMC to provide & serve food.

4 Page 4 MARCH 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Sunday School 9:00 Cantata Practice SB Medical Center 2: Lenten Lunch AUMC to provide & serve food. Trinity Lutheran Tools for Ministry First UMC, Schuylkill Haven 11 Sunday School 9:00 Hilltop planning meeting (tentative) Cantata Practice Lenten Lunch Trinity Lutheran AUMC Men s Breakfast at TK s followed by work at church 18 Sunday School 9:00 Cantata Practice Community Meal 4:00-6PM Lenten Lunch Trinity Lutheran Young Hall Rented 25 Palm Sunday Sunday School 9:00 Cantata Practice Lenten Lunch Trinity Lutheran Holy Thursday Service with Holy Communion 7:30 pm Young Hall 30 GOOD FRIDAY Tenebrae Service- 8:00 pm SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Easter 7:00 am-easter Sunrise service 8:00 am-breakfast 9:00 am-sunday School 10:00 -Worship/Cantata/ Holy Communion SB Medical 2:15 8 Sunday School 9:00 SPRC - after Worship Easter Egg Hunt 11:30 am Encore of Cantata 7 pm APRIL HILLTOP Men s Breakfast TK s 7:30 am Followed by work At church 15 Sunday School 9:00 Trustees - after worship 16 Administrative Council 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:00 Community Meal am-Noon 26 9:00am-Noon Sunday School 9:00 30 Easter 7:00 am-easter Sunrise service 8:00 am-breakfast 9:00 am-sunday School 10:00-Worship/Cantata/Holy Communion

Page 5 2018 Bangor Area Lenten Lunches Tuesdays at Noon Trinity Lutheran Church 404 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013 Luncheon Donation: $2.

United Evangelical Church March 20 Hosted by First United Methodist Church March 27 Hosted by Cross Road Baptist Church PONDERINGS:/IDEAS Some ideas were suggested at the last Administrative Council

5 Page Bangor Area Lenten Lunches Tuesdays at Noon Trinity Lutheran Church 404 Broadway, Bangor, PA Luncheon Donation: $2.00 February 20 Hosted by East Bangor United Methodist Church February 27 Hosted by Flicksville United Church of Christ March 6 Hosted by Ackermanville United Methodist Church March 13 Hosted by First United Evangelical Church March 20 Hosted by First United Methodist Church March 27 Hosted by Cross Road Baptist Church PONDERINGS:/IDEAS Some ideas were suggested at the last Administrative Council meeting, having to do with church services and also fun activities that could be held at AUMC. Please mull these over and if you think any of these are good suggestions, let us know. Services: In addition to Sunday, also have a Saturday worship service. Start Sunday School and Worship services later; 9:30 for Sunday School and 10:30 for Worship. Fun ideas: 1. Bowling Night 2. Newsboys Concert 3. Movie Night 4. Board Game Night 5. Life size game night 6. Game show night/minute to win it 7. Fall Festival (Pumpkin Chuck and Carving) 8. Mazezilla 9. Two T s Mini Golf 10. Knoebel s 11. Church Campout 12. Easter Egg Hunt 13. Caroling/ breakfast with santa/elves 14. Pool Party/slip and slide 15. Ice skating 16. Roller skating 17. Tubing 18. Judgement House- Immanuel Leidy s Church 19. Photo scavenger hunt 20. Theme nights 21. Cookie night hour famine 23. You laugh, you lose: dad jokes 24. Lights in the parkway 25. LOUD Summit (youth and young adult conferences) 26. Sight and Sound Theater 27. Speed Dating - 3 things about me (Themed questions- Stuff, Vacations, Holiday) 28. Family Feud If you have any ideas, write them down and put in the offering plate or hand to Pastor Alice Ann, or Del, or Barry... We need your input!! Thanks! Hygiene Kit Materials Ackermanville UMC is once again collecting items for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Hygiene Kits. Hygiene kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. All items must be new. Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used. Please deposit items in the collection containers in the church narthex or in Young Hall hallway. Thank you so very much. Please donate items exactly as they are described. Any other items will not be accepted. 1 hand towel 15 x 25 inches to 17 x 27 inches Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable 1 washcloth 1 comb Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6 inches long No pocket combs or picks please Rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable with a minimum of 6 inches of teeth 1 metal nail file or nail clippers No emery boards, please 1 bath-size soap 3 oz. and larger sizes only No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content Do not remove from original packaging 1 toothbrush Adult size only Do not remove from original packaging 6 adhesive bandages ¾ inch to 1 inch-size Common household Band-Aids 1 plastic bag One-gallon size sealable bag only ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please place items in label containers in Young Hall and in the library THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Page 6 WEIS Market It's happened again!!!! Because of your continued diligence and commitment in bringing in your Weis Markets receipts, the church has received another check for $500.71.

Looking Ahead HILLTOP AUCTION SALE Saturday, April 7, 2018 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED This is a wonderful opportunity for working together and fellowship. Mark your Calendars!

to Kay Young for arranging for/ collecting money for the Christmas Poinsettias and their display to Meagan Ackerman, Jeff Sandercock, and Cindy Doll for putting together our Sunday School Christmas

Thank you ladies. to Wade Traviss, Del Roberts, Dave Jones, Jeff Sandercock, Barry Young, and Lauranette Grubb for snow & ice removal.

to Janice Roberts for her work on membership and shepherds, and sending Valentine's Day boxes to students. to Jane Ruggiero for filling in as pianist. to everyone for their donations to PUMP.

6 Page 6 WEIS Market It's happened again!!!! Because of your continued diligence and commitment in bringing in your Weis Markets receipts, the church has received another check for $ Thank you for your continued support in the Weis receipts rebate program. And thank you Joan Mutton and Janet Crafa for collecting, tabulating, and sending them in. Looking Ahead HILLTOP AUCTION SALE Saturday, April 7, 2018 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED This is a wonderful opportunity for working together and fellowship. Mark your Calendars!! We will need help on Friday and Saturday. If you are interested in helping, please contact Del Roberts or Barry Mueller for more information. to Kay Young for arranging for/ collecting money for the Christmas Poinsettias and their display to Meagan Ackerman, Jeff Sandercock, and Cindy Doll for putting together our Sunday School Christmas program "Candy Cane Christmas" and to all the kids who participated. to Holly Sussick for making and selling the Grave Blankets. to Bev Hopstetter & Nadine Hughes for being the church auditors. Thank you ladies. to Wade Traviss, Del Roberts, Dave Jones, Jeff Sandercock, Barry Young, and Lauranette Grubb for snow & ice removal. to Cindy Doll, for her hard work bringing Soup Bowl Saturday together, and to everyone who helped and/or made soups and desserts. to Janice Roberts for her work on membership and shepherds, and sending Valentine's Day boxes to students. to Jane Ruggiero for filling in as pianist. to everyone for their donations to PUMP. to all who cook, help out and donate to our Community Meals. to everyone who baked, helped out, and supported our 4th Annual Cookie Walk. to Meagan Ackerman for a fine job in preaching on a number of Sundays. to Joan Mutton and Janet Crafa for tabulating the Weis Markets receipts. for all that the AUMC Men's group does. to our Altar Guild: Joan & Tom Mutton, Sherry Ott, Janet Crafa, and Linda & Bill Zellner. Holy Week Schedule Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday Please don t forget those in need of our prayers. We will have an updated list in the bulletins each Sunday. Prayer List Thursday, March 29 7:30 pm - Holy Thursday service with Holly Communion in Young Hall Friday, March 30 8:00 pm - Tenebrae service Sunday, April 1 - Easter Sunday 7:00 am - Easter Sunrise Service 8:00 am - Breakfast 9:00 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Easter worship service with Cantata and Holy Communion Please help us keep the prayer list, printed in the bulletin, up to date. If you would like someone to go on the prayer list, or removed from it, please use a prayer request card found in the pews or the church at Thank You Easter Flowers Orders must be in by Palm Sunday. Please give your money with your order to Kay Young. Your choice is a Mum Plant or Tulips. They will be placed in church for Easter Sunday. Cost Per Plant is $9.00 Orders can be given to Kay with your money and choice of flower or placed in the altar plates

Page 7 Something to Think About Prayer Wheel Many thanks to everyone who attended and helped out at Soup Bowl Saturday!

Mission Statement Growing in Faith by Sharing God s Love. As I was driving home one spring rush-hour, the traffic snarled to a halt.

That driver smiled warmly at me, nodding a greeting.

I use this as a prayer wheel,: she said, pointing to her steering wheel.

The very next time I got into a traffic jam I tried doing what that friendly driver had done.

The second time around my prayer wheel, I added a prayer for the driver in front of me, the one in back of me, and those to my right and left.

When traffic started moving again, I found that not only had the tension from driving eased, but I was a more courteous driver.

7 Page 7 Something to Think About Prayer Wheel Many thanks to everyone who attended and helped out at Soup Bowl Saturday! A special thank you to the businesses who generously donated toward the success of our event. Mission Statement Growing in Faith by Sharing God s Love. As I was driving home one spring rush-hour, the traffic snarled to a halt. Soon cars were honking and drivers were shouting at one another. Some of us just sat with scowling faces. All except the driver on my right. That driver smiled warmly at me, nodding a greeting. I called across to her, half-jokingly, What s the secret for staying serene in such a traffic jam? Prayer. I use this as a prayer wheel,: she said, pointing to her steering wheel. Then she explained how, as she fingered each ridge of her steering wheel, she would pray for someone. The very next time I got into a traffic jam I tried doing what that friendly driver had done. How quickly a brief prayer for a friend, relative or neighbor popped into mind each time I fingered a ridge on my steering wheel. The second time around my prayer wheel, I added a prayer for the driver in front of me, the one in back of me, and those to my right and left. Soon I d prayed for all the drivers in view. When traffic started moving again, I found that not only had the tension from driving eased, but I was a more courteous driver. How could I be otherwise? Praying for my fellow drivers had given me an extra measure of concern for them. This year's Ladies Tea is Saturday, May 12th, and the theme is "Lavender and Lace". More information to follow later CAMPBELLS (soup) LABELS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION The Campbell s Labels for Education program has just about come to an end. Since it is ending very soon, we are no longer collecting Campbell s labels. HOWEVER, we are still collecting BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION. Please put your box tops in the glass jar in Young Hall hallway. We will continue to send them to McCurdy Ministries/Mission/Schools in New Mexico. Thank you for your continuing support!!

Page 8 Join us on the web at: www.ackermanvilleumc.org Ackermanville United Methodist Church 1410 Ackermanville Road Bangor PA 18013 The Rev.

org Liturgists March 4 Meagan Ackerman March 11 Bill Ruggiero March 18 Lauranette Grubb March 25 Pete Nell April 1 Sharon Kruszka April 8 Jane Ruggiero April 15 Barry Young April 22 Jeff Sandercock

8 Page 8 Join us on the web at: Ackermanville United Methodist Church 1410 Ackermanville Road Bangor PA The Rev. Alice Ann Bonham Church Phone: Parsonage Phone: aabonham@gmail.com Liturgists March 4 Meagan Ackerman March 11 Bill Ruggiero March 18 Lauranette Grubb March 25 Pete Nell April 1 Sharon Kruszka April 8 Jane Ruggiero April 15 Barry Young April 22 Jeff Sandercock April 29 Sue Traviss Please contact someone on the list if you need to switch dates, and contact Lauranette with the change at lauranette@gmail.com or Remember our members in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities Ernest Bartholomew, Rm 135, 4100 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA Evelyn Jennings Apt. 414B Bethany House Room W. North Street, Nazareth, PA Lorraine LaBarre Alexandria Monor, Rm S. New St., Nazareth PA Clara Schweitzer Gracedale 2 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA Special Envelopes If you have a special offering/donation (Love Fund, Community Meal, Memorial Fund, etc.) please put it in an envelope (blue & white envelopes available in pews), and list your name and what you are donating to, on the envelope, so we can give you credit at the end of the year. Thank you. Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation On the first Sunday of the month, we offer worship at Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation at 2:15pm. We have been blessed by getting to know folks and develop relationships with them. Consider joining us to share the love of Christ with the folks at Slate Belt. Bulletin Information Weekly announcements for the worship bulletin can be sent to Lauranette at Lauranette@gmail.com. Thank You!!!! During worship, we have BLAST bags available for children in the sanctuary. These bags are changed regularly and coordinate with the sermon series. Please help your children see the connections! Please let Pastor Alice Ann know if you or a loved one is in the hospital. She would love to support you and your family with a visit. She depends on you to share the information of which hospital the loved one is in. Please also let Pastor Alice Ann know of any other pastoral needs. She is available in the Church Office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9am-noon. The church phone number is You can reach her by aabonham@gmail.com. The parsonage number is for pastoral emergencies. If you do not reach her, please leave a message. Thank you!

The Friendly Flyer. From the Pastor s Desk ~ Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h

The Friendly Flyer. From the Pastor s Desk ~ Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h Volume 6, Issue 4 September-October 2018 Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h From the Pastor s Desk ~ It has already been about two months since I came to Ackermanville and