No worship here at Grace s building this day
|
|
- Eustace Morton
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 33 S. 11th Street, Reading, PA God s Responsive people Acting out our faith by Committing ourselves to reach out to Each and Everyone in God s vast creation. *********** EPISTLE OF GRACE *********** September 2017 JOIN US EACH SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 11:00 A.M. We gather with our sisters and brothers of the Reading Lutheran Parish (RLP) at Stonecliff Recreation Area, 1200 Monroe Street, Reading for Worship and a Picnic. No worship here at Grace s building this day FALL SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17 Sunday school for all ages: 9:00 a.m. Third Sunday of the month, breakfast : 8:45 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. See pages 7 9 for details.
2 Pastoral Reflection September 2017 For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ! Change is in the air at Grace. You can you see it, you feel it deep in your hearts, don t you? Changes in staff are the most obvious part of this change right now. With Pastor Marsha Anderson s departure, you have lost some of the routine you had established with your pastor. Now things seem uncertain and in flux. Your organist Jane Battaglieri is recovering from unexpected surgery, which brings along other, yet thankfully only temporary changes. Often, we seek our church to be the haven of stability and peace in our lives. Yet, right now, here at Grace, change is in the air. Change, however, is not only what we lose, yet, also what we gain. Pastor Katie and I are excited to be your pastors in a transition period until the end of this year, so that we all together, members from Grace, Christ and St. John s, can discern God s call for us as we look into the future. When we are alone, the future might seem uncertain or scary, yet, together, I start sensing excitement. Look what we can do! Together with your brothers and sisters from St. John s and Christ Lutheran Churches, you have been engaging in an exciting 2
3 summer program. A lot of what we can do together, we would not be able to do alone. Sharing in worship services, even as this means leaving our own church building behind at times, is an opportunity to engage in these vital relationships and to experience a larger worshiping community. This requires some courage, yet, I believe those of you who have been part of it, have been able to see the blessings that come with it. Yet, change indeed IS scary, too. There are changes we don t want, but often life does not ask what we want. This can leave us with a feeling of helplessness. Whenever fear seems to take over my heart in regard to the changes I face in life, I have to think of the above verse from Isaiah. Here, God acknowledges the reality of change clearly, including the feeling of fear it may cause. The mountains may depart, and the hills be removed, God says through the words of Isaiah. Isaiah speaks of nothing less than Israel s exile. Yet, there is hope: But my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. In other words: You might be feeling like the whole world is crumbling around you. You might be feeling like you are in the midst of a big earthquake that shakes you to the core. But God is steadfast, God does not shake, God s covenant remains with us, God s love and peace carry us through. My ordaining Bishop in Germany blessed me with this verse on my ordination day. He knew I was preparing to move to the United States, where my first call was waiting for me. He knew that I was leaving an entire continent behind for that call. He sensed that my world was shaking and that it took all my courage to trust that God was guiding me on my way. The verse fit perfectly and has guided me ever since. (Continued) 3
4 Yet, this verse also offers a way to get excited. If God is our stronghold in all this change, maybe we can become bold in embracing change. We can look for opportunities, where we have choices, where we get to make decisions, prayerful decisions, into which direction we think God may want to guide us. This is the beauty of change: It is witness to a people much alive, a people on the move, following the guidance of the God who promises: Mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed. You know why? Because I, your God, have compassion on you. May God s blessings be with Pastor Marsha, as she engages in a new call in North Carolina, may God s blessings be with Jane, as she heals from surgery, may God s blessings be with Grace, Christ, and St. John s, may God bless you, now, even in the midst of change. Your sister in Christ, Pastor Sonja <>< So, who is Pastor Sonja Ware? A few things about me: A native German, I grew up in Bad Homburg, a town just about 15 miles north of Frankfurt. I studied Protestant Theology at the Universities of Mainz and Munich. In the year 1999/2000, I went to the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA, where I met my husband Michael. After returning back to Germany, I did a 2 ½ year internship in two small congregations close to Wiesbaden, combined with classes at the Theological Seminary in Herborn. 4
5 I received basic training in Clinical Pastoral Education at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC and worked as a chaplain for 7 months at one of Germany s largest prisons in Munich. I also received training in pastoral care in emergency cases. I was ordained in July From 2005 to 2010, I served together with my husband Michael in a 4-church-cooperative, which we helped to create between 4 small congregations in the Upper Susquehanna Synod. From 2011 to 2013, I served as Intentional Interim Pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Temple. My husband Michael has been the Senior Pastor at Robeson Lutheran Church in Plowville since the end of Our eight-year old daughter Seraphina is our everyday joy. She grows up bilingually, speaking English and German. Some of my passions in ministry are pastoral care and counseling, yet also developing new and exciting visions for the future. I enjoy teaching the scriptures and preaching the Good News. I am trained in Intentional Interim Ministry, Church Consulting, and Coaching, and I hope that this training could be helpful to discern together with you, where God is leading the people of Grace Lutheran Church. In my free time, I love spending time with my family. I enjoy swimming and being outdoors with my dogs. In my down time, I love to read. I am grateful for the opportunity to engage in ministry with you together with my colleague Pastor Katie Lyon as your designated pastor until the end of this year, while our three congregations engage in conversation with each other discerning where God may lead us, and what steps would be most supportive on the way. I regret that Pastor Katie and I cannot be with you on Sundays on a regular basis, and therefore urge you to join our shared worship services each month, as they are a valuable time for us to connect with each other. Another great opportunity to catch up with Pastor Katie and me are our office hours at Grace, which are posted in this newsletter as well as on the door of the pastor s office. May God bless you and our ministry together. Your sister in Christ, Pastor Sonja Ware <>< 5
6 A little about Pastor Katie... I grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts, a small city very similar to Reading but on the coast. I attended college at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. I then went to Seminary at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. I graduated with concentrations in Urban and Latino Ministries as I have always felt called to city ministry with and among Latinos. St. Mark's at 10th and Windsor in Reading was my first congregation and I served there from I was only 25 years old when I began my ministry there. Soon after starting at St. Mark's I met my husband, Anthony, a native of Peru, and we made Reading our home. We now live in Wernersville and have two daughters, Sofia, 10 and Kaia, 8. Anthony works at Penske as a Manager in the IT department. Spanish is our primary language at home. We enjoy traveling to Peru to see family as often as we can. During Seminary I did a year long internship in Argentina where I became fully bilingual. I have been at Christ as a member since 2009 when Kaia was baptized there and the called Pastor since We were in a Parish Agreement with St. Luke's for many years so I am accustomed to working with more than one church at a time. We are indeed stronger when we work together! I love walking the neighborhood where I pastor and look forward to getting to know the streets around Grace a little better. Pastor Sonja and I already discovered the new Jamaican restaurant just down from Grace on Penn St. I highly recommend stopping in and giving it a try! I look forward to continue working with you as we try and listen to where God is calling us. Peace to you, (La paz sea contigo) Pastor Katie 6
7 Pastors Office Hours Pastor Sonja and Pastor Katie have dedicated time each week at Grace when you can count on reaching them to address pastoral care concerns, planning, and other topics of discussion. Thursday, September 7, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pastor Sonja Thursday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pastor Sonja Thursday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pastor Katie Thursday, September 28, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pastor Sonja If you have a pastoral emergency requiring immediate pastoral care outside of office hours, call Pastor Sonja at or Pastor Katie at Sunday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. RLP Worship and Picnic Gather with congregations of the Reading Lutheran Parish At Stonecliff Recreation Area 1200 Monroe Street, Reading The picnic will be held immediately following worship. Bring a lawn chair from home if possible. Lunch will be provided by congregations of the RLP. In case of rain, worship and the picnic will be held at St. Luke s Lutheran Church, 449 North 9th Street, Reading. There will be no worship here at Grace Church this day 7
8 Sunday Mornings This Fall On Sunday, September 17, we return to our fall schedule. Since it is the third Sunday of the month, we will begin with a delicious breakfast at 8:45 a.m. followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Come, Join Us for Sunday School: A Shared Endeavor of Christ, Grace, and St. John's Sunday school classes for people of all ages will be held at 9:00 a.m. as follows: Children's Sunday School, taught by Scott Hoh and Susan Borelli from St. John's Youth Sunday School and Catechism Class, taught by Diane Ohlinger from Grace Adult Sunday School Class, taught by Pastor Katie and Pastor Sonja The Schedule for September and October September 24 9:00 a.m. at St. John's October 1 9:00 a.m. at St. John's October 8 No Sunday School October 15 8:45 a.m. Breakfast at Grace October 22 9:00 a.m. at St. John's October 29 9:00 a.m. at Grace Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen Hebrews 11:1 St. John s is located at 521 Walnut Street in Reading. Parking is available in the lot of Henninger Funeral Home, 229 North 5th Street. 8
9 Adult Sunday School Program Owning our Faith: Conversations with Martin Luther's Small Catechism Come with some knowledge or no knowledge at all, and bring all your questions. In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, let us grow in our understanding about the foundations of our faith. "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Martin Luther might have been thinking something along those lines when he looked back on the year 1529, the year he wrote the Small Catechism. Luther certainly lived in interesting times - thanks, in part, to Luther. It was a time of rediscovery of God's unconditional mercy and the old ways of human merit; it was an age of excitement about the gospel and complete ignorance of the basics of Christianity. And Martin Luther was in the middle of it all." Calling All Children and Youth Who Have Not Yet Had First Communion Join us for a fun class, taught by Scott Hoh and Susan Borelli during the Sunday School hour on October 1, October 22, and October 29. Then receive First Communion and a certificate during worship at Grace on October 29. To sign up for this class, please call Kathy at the church office,
10 September Worship Assistants Greeters Lector Communion Assistants September 3 13th Sunday after Pentecost Louise McCloughan Lois Miller Bonnie Brennan Dennis Spolski Elaine Bachman September 10 14th Sunday after Pentecost Worship and Picnic with the Reading Lutheran Parish (RLP) at Stonecliff Recreation Area. September 17 15th Sunday after Pentecost September 24 16th Sunday after Pentecost Mae Quire Maryellen Hoover Scott Reeser Claire Ruth Dan Tranovich Lisa Ricci If you would like to be a greeter, lector, or Communion assistant, please contact the church office. We would love to include you in our rotation. Lectors and greeters are scheduled once every two months, Communion assistants less frequently. Our Apple Dumpling Sale Is Happening Now! These tasty treats will be available for pick-up on Sunday, October 15 by noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance to place your order. Deadline for purchasing tickets is October 1. Cost is $3.00 each. Payment is due at time of ordering. Apple dumplings may be ordered from any member of the apple dumpling gang: Janet Bampton, Claire Ruth, Elaine Bachman, Louise McCloughan, Pat Tranovich, and Diane Ohlinger. They will be wearing apple badges on Sunday mornings! Dumplings may also be ordered by contacting the church office,
11 Sponsors Needed Will you sponsor the altar flowers, sanctuary lamp, and/or bulletins? A sponsorship is a wonderful way to remember or acknowledge a family member or friend. There are a few sponsorships still available in September and more in the remaining months of 2017: Flowers, 1 vase: September 17 2 vases: September 24 Sanctuary Lamp: Completely booked for September Bulletins: September 17 and 24 Cost for sponsoring a vase of flowers, lamp, or bulletin is $15 each. Sponsor sheets are available in the back of the nave or by calling the church office. Forms should be returned to Louise McCloughan. Together in Hope: A Reconciling Reformation 11 Sunday, October 22 3:00 p.m. St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church 2810 St. Alban s Drive, Sinking Spring Plan now to be part of a special Worship Service of Word and Music for the commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Leaders from the Roman Catholic, Methodist, UCC/Reformed, Episcopal, and Lutheran traditions have joined together to plan this special service and invite all to attend. Music will play a large part in worship and there will be a festival choir comprised of people from many congregations, including Grace! The liturgy is built around the words of reformers from different denominations, celebrating our common faith in a loving and reconciling God. We hope you will join us!
12 Be a Tutor! Will you give a few hours of your time each Tuesday to help a child Grow in Grace? Every Tuesday after school, elementary-age children from both Amanda Stout and 10 th & Penn Elementary Schools will come to Grace eager to learn but even more eager for the comforting reassurance of a constant and caring person reaching out to help them. Volunteers are needed to tutor these children each Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grow in Grace Tutoring Program is a wonderful, positive force in the lives of many children. Volunteers work and play with elementary school children while helping to brighten their journey through life and learning. Training for volunteers Tuesday, September 19, 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall If interested in reaching out to a child, please contact Diane Ohlinger, Grace Church Site Director, at or dlo555@verizon.net prior to training. We need the help of many people to provide for the children. The tutoring program will begin on Tuesday, September 26, and continue into May
13 Harvest Home Celebration Sunday, October 15 Join us as we gather to celebrate the fall harvest and the many blessings that God showers upon us. Chrysanthemum plants will decorate the nave during worship this day. Please use this form to order chrysanthemum plants. The plants may be taken home following 10:30 a.m. worship. Cost is $8.00 per plant. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, October 1. Payment must accompany order. Please return order form to Janet Bampton or the church office NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: # of chrysanthemum plants X $8.00 /each = $ IN LOVING MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY: IN LOVING MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY: IN LOVING MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY: IN LOVING HONOR OF: GIVEN BY: IN LOVING HONOR OF: GIVEN BY: IN LOVING HONOR OF: GIVEN BY: 13
14 Holiday Bazaar Saturday, October 28 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. It is time to get excited for the Holiday Marketplace and start your holiday shopping early! There are many ways you can be involved. We are seeking donations of: Baked goods, especially pumpkin/fall/holiday specialty items Side dishes Homemade soups Holiday items and holiday gifts White elephant items only fall/christmas Books Baskets for the raffle (If you are able to solicit donations from local businesses, see Barb Seidel or Pat Tranovich for instructions and a form.) Volunteers are also needed on the day of the event. If you would like to help, see Barb or Pat. We will also have tables of vendors and crafts to provide gift-giving ideas. If you would like to host a table, please let Barb know by October 1. Her address is bseidel3523@comcast.net. These tables are for at-home-sales items or handmade crafts only. Please no flea market items here. Thank you! We hope to see you at the Holiday Marketplace! 14
15 Sign-up to help our event be a success! Holiday Bazaar Name Phone # I will provide the following donations. Please specify below the items that you will donate. Baked goods, especially pumpkin/fall/holiday specialty items: Side dishes: Homemade soups: Raffle prizes/baskets: () I will help at the marketplace () I will host a table of new crafts or at-home-sales items. We must know by October 1 to finalize space plans. Questions? For the overall event & raffles, contact: Barb Seidel at cell / bseidel3523@comcast.net OR Pat Tranovich at cell / pattran@live.com. For baked goods, contact Ann White by text / phone / annwhitecpa@comcast.net Return completed form to Barb Seidel, Pat Tranovich, or church office. 15
16 Will You Help sell Friends Helping Friends shopping passes to Boscov s stores? Each shopping pass that you sell for $5 provides Grace Church with $5 to use for ministry. We need people to sell passes to their family, friends, and neighbors beyond the congregation. See Diane Ohlinger for more information on how you can help. Here is how people benefit from having a shopping pass: Shopping passes are also available from Louise McCloughan and Janet Bampton. 16
17 September Birthdays 1 Charles Acosta, Ann White 2 Emily Ortiz 4 Alexis Kerscher 8 David Newmoyer 13 Lori Neider 17 Joshua Ortiz 19 Rita Wilk 22 Richard Sherry 24 Emily Reynolds 27 Jason Denunzio, Woody Turner 28 Keith Allison, Isabella Appling, Dennis Spolski 29 Marion Latshaw, Sean McCullough 30 Julie Reynolds If you would like to add your birthday to our birthday list, which is published in the newsletter each month, please contact the church office at or office@readinggrace.org. 17
18 Church Council Meetings The date for our Church Council meetings is changing to the third Tuesday of the month. Our next Church Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline Deadline for submitting articles for the October newsletter is Monday, September 18. Feeling Ill? Going to the Hospital? Please call the church office at This is the only way to be sure that the pastors will know. Transportation for Sunday Worship! If you are in need of a ride to church on Sunday mornings, make a reservation by calling the church office at between 9:00 a.m. and noon, Monday - Friday. There is never a need to call a taxi or ride the bus to join us for Sunday worship. The van drivers are more than happy to pick you up and take you home each week. Please Note: All calls to the church must be made before Friday noon in order to request the van for Sunday. Messages are not checked between Friday noon and Sunday morning. 18
19 Affirmation of Welcome Statement The people of Grace ELC embrace and seek to celebrate the beautiful, amazing diversity of God s creation and affirm the dignity and worth of every person created in the image of God. We believe God loves us all and calls us into community to share the good news of God s love. In covenant, as members of Christ s Church, we celebrate God s love for people of every race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, faith, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, and physical, mental, and emotional ability. We believe it is time for our church to open its doors to the movement of God s Holy Spirit and to be open and affirming of all people, wherever they find themselves in the journey of life. At the same time, we recognize that there remain differences of opinion among us. We do not seek to erase our differences. We welcome all in our journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 19
20 Church Staff Rev. Sonja Ware and Rev. Katie Lyon, Designated Pastors Kathy Yenser, Church Administrator Jane Battaglieri, Organist/Choir Director Woody Turner, Sexton Diane Ohlinger, Site Director for Grow in Grace Tutoring Office Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM Noon Telephone number: Fax Number: Web Site: or For Pastoral Emergencies, Call Pastor Sonja at or Pastor Katie at Like us on Facebook! A Member of The Reading Lutheran Parish 20
Join Us Each Sunday in Advent As We Prepare for the Coming of Our Lord
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 33 S. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19602 God s Responsive people Acting out our faith by Committing ourselves to reach out to Each and Everyone in God s vast creation. ***********
More informationJourney with Us Through
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 33 S. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19602 God s Responsive people Acting out our faith by Committing ourselves to reach out to Each and Everyone in God s vast creation. ***********
More informationAll proceeds benefit the community
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 33 S. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19602 God s Responsive people Acting out our faith by Committing ourselves to reach out to Each and Everyone in God s vast creation. ***********
More informationThe Living Reminder God's Purpose for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is to joyfully share God's love with all.
The Living Reminder God's Purpose for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is to joyfully share God's love with all. Volume 19 Issue 1 January 2019 Dear Friends, Happy New Year and Blessed Epiphany to you all,
More informationFirst Congregational United Church of Christ. 314 West Maumee Angola, Indiana May Cahoots campaign needs you!
The Good News First Congregational United Church of Christ 314 West Maumee Angola, Indiana May 2015 Cahoots campaign needs you! Cahoots has until June to raise $20,000 that will be matched, dollar-for-dollar
More informationCHRIST CALLING (June, July & August) Summer 2018
CHRIST CALLING (June, July & August) Summer 2018 CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 445 Anndale Road, Waterloo, ON N2K 2E3 Phone: (519) 885-4050 Website: www.christwaterloo.ca Christ Lutheran Church is
More informationForest Hill United Church An Affirming Congregation 'open doors, open hearts, open minds'
Forest Hill United Church An Affirming Congregation 'open doors, open hearts, open minds' www.foresthillunited.com 24 nd Day after Pentecost November 19, 2017 at 10 am WELCOME to worship! It is good that
More informationReconciling in Christ Synods a Synod s guide to RIC
Reconciling in Christ Synods a Synod s guide to RIC ReconcilingWorks believes that God values and embraces each person as a beloved child, that the Spirit gives a diversity of gifts for the common good,
More informationMemorial Messenger. God s Amazing Canvas. Volume 76 February As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. John 15:9.
Memorial Messenger Greetings, Volume 76 February 2018 God s Amazing Canvas I m thrilled that Memorial Baptist Church is going to have 5 new deacons join our deacon body in the coming weeks. You affirmed
More informationPREFACE. Let us hear the Word of God as it speaks to us as individuals and as the Unity of the faithful:
PREFACE The lectionary which follows contains much that is old and much that is new, much that reflects the collective wisdom of the church universal, and much that flows from our particular spiritual
More informationThe Epiphany Star February 2018
The Epiphany Star February 2018 Newsletter of Epiphany Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church, On February 14 (yes I know it is Valentine s Day) we begin the Season of Lent with
More informationTHE SPIRE. Love God! Love Others! November 2017
THE SPIRE Love God! Love Others! November 2017 Upland Baptist Church 325 Main Street, Upland, PA 19015 610-874-7474 Email: uplandbaptist@verizon.net Website: www.uplandbaptist.org Gratitude November is
More informationdescriptive budget Pour Out your Spirit THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN BEVERLY HILLS
2017 descriptive budget Pour Out your Spirit THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN BEVERLY HILLS All Saints Parish introduction 2017 ALL SAINTS BEVERLY HILLS IS A SPECIAL PLACE. We are a welcoming, inclusive, dynamic
More informationSt. John Lutheran Church
otm November 2017 St. John Lutheran Church St. John Lutheran Church Web site: www.stjohnchurchmars.org PO Box 411 Church Office:(724) 625-1830 420 Beaver Street Office email: office@stjohnchurchmars.org
More informationSt. Joseph s Church Newsletter
October, November, December 2018 Volume 5, Issue 4 St. Joseph s Church Newsletter Dear Sisters and Brothers: From the Pastor s Desk Reverend Peter D. Russo, Pastor We give thanks to God always for all
More informationThe Caller. M a y 1 7, C h r is t ia n Co mmunit y Presbyte r ia n C h u rc h N e w s le tt e r
The Caller C h r is t ia n Co mmunit y Presbyte r ia n C h u rc h N e w s le tt e r M a y 1 7, 2 0 1 6 O ne of the outcomes of the Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) was that many in the congregation
More informationMINISTRY GUIDE ST. SYLVESTER R.C. CHURCH ~ 68 OHIO AVENUE, MEDFORD, NY PARISH PHONE NUMBER: (631)
MINISTRY GUIDE ST. SYLVESTER R.C. CHURCH ~ 68 OHIO AVENUE, MEDFORD, NY 11763 PARISH PHONE NUMBER: (631) 475-4506 WEBSITE: WWW.STSYLVESTERLI.ORG Please use this Guide to help you choose the Ministries that
More informationWesley Grove Messenger
Wesley Grove Messenger November 2018 From Pastor John s Pulpit Put Your Faith Into Action So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God... (Romans 10:17) From the honest responses given
More informationThe calling of Lutherans and of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in education is closely tied to a Lutheran understanding of vocation.
THE DOVE The Dove: Sharing the Good News at CALC September 2018 From the Pastor The calling of Lutherans and of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in education is closely tied to a Lutheran understanding
More informationVol Issues 8 & Childcare available at all services. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.
Aug & Sep 2017 CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Cecilia Baxter Interim Pastor: Rev. John Kunkel Interim Director of Music: Anthony Newett Director of Children and Youth Ministry: Janet Newett Nursery: Bobbie
More informationThe Mustard Seed Newsletter
Faith s reason for being is to know Christ and to make Christ known The Mustard Seed Newsletter May 2018 Faith Episcopal Church 20295 Little Valley Road P. O. Box 1362 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 471-7522
More informationFor More R E T I R E M E N T D I N N E R J U N E 2 N D M AY, P A S T O R A L T R A N S I T I O N
F A I T H L U T H E R A N C H U R C H M AY, 2 0 1 8 For More Discover the many things God is doing at FLC on our website at: www.faithsd.net Subscribe to our free weekly E-pistle Ezine, and be a part of
More informationGabriele L. Parks EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, State College, PA, 16801 since 8/15/2015 Senior Minister, supervisor of staff and consultant to the lay leadership; engaged
More informationStudy guide. Unity in diversity. By Robert C. Blezard
Study guide Unity in diversity The 20th anniversary of the Formula of Agreement By Robert C. Blezard In a time when it seems fragmentation and rancor are the world s orders of the day, ELCA Lutherans and
More informationFifth Avenue United Methodist Church Family Connections
Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church Family Connections Volume 21 No. 8 August 2016 Our Mission: We are a welcoming Christian Community where all can experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ. We are
More informationThe Messenger. Close to Home. July/August Because Need Doesn t Take a Vacation
The Messenger July/August 2015 215-723-7404 www.littlezion.org Rev. Erika Wesch pastor@littlezion.org Church Council Barry Bowman Mike Famularo Donna Haskins Monica Hoover Jan Johnson Nina Jones Jane Kershaw
More informationTHE FLAT ROCK PEBBLES
Flat Rock United Methodist Church THE FLAT ROCK PEBBLES June 2016 From the Pastor s Pen Ecclesiastes 3:1 say, For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. I have enjoyed four
More informationFor over 30 years, GBOD has been on the
A B O U T G B O D For over 30 years, GBOD has been on the journey of making disciples for Jesus Christ. An agency of The United Methodist Church, GBOD helps local church, district, and conference leaders
More informationThe TRUMPET. Leadership Panel Update
DECEMBER 2014 volume 7 number 3 What s INSIDE Welcoming, Inclusive, Joyful, Serving the Community. Thanksgiving Lutheran 1 Leadership Update 2 Who s Who 3 Group News 4 Financial News and Leadership Panel
More informationKirkwood United Church of Christ
KUCC Newsletter December 2018 Page 1 Kirkwood United Church of Christ Our Welcoming Covenant Kirkwood United Church of Christ is called by God to be an open, diverse and caring community of Jesus disciples.
More informationGreat Milwaukee Synod Interim Ministry Task Force Manual for Congregations in Transition Interim Ministry
Great Milwaukee Synod Interim Ministry Task Force Manual for Congregations in Transition Interim Ministry Life is a series of transitions from birth to death. At best, transition, though painful, can provide
More informationTogether on the Journey
Together on the Journey Fairport United Methodist Church 31 W Church St., Fairport, NY 14450 585.223.9560 www.fairportumc.org 7 th Sunday of Easter May 28, 2017 To nurture ALL people on their life journeys
More informationMay Enlightener
Emanuel Lutheran Church May 2018 Enlightener 1910-1919 Church life during this decade included Sunday School, Confirmation Classes (taught in both Swedish and English), Men's Brotherhood, and Luther League.
More informationSpirit of Grace. A Lutheran-Methodist Cooperative Church
Spirit of Grace A Lutheran-Methodist Cooperative Church December 2016 Inside this issue: Christmas Services 2 Advent candles made at a recent Youth Group gathering. Each person got to make & take a set
More informationFirst English Lutheran Church
September 17, 2017 First English Lutheran Church This Week in Our Parish Today Confirmand Reception Fellowship Ministers: Every Disciple Pastor: James M. Hallaway Parish Website: www.firstenglishbethany.org
More informationJANUARY 2017 VOLUME 43 NO. 1. St. John s Lutheran Church 44 West Main St Shiremanstown, PA 17011
JANUARY 2017 VOLUME 43 NO. 1 St. John s Lutheran Church 44 West Main St Shiremanstown, PA 17011 1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Our Pastors Thoughts...3-4 Communion Schedule...2 Team Schedule...5 Team News...5 8 This
More informationThe Informer. The Rock Hill District United Methodist Women Sandra Jeter President June EXECUTIVE TEAM
The Informer The Rock Hill District United Methodist Women Sandra Jeter President June 2017 2017 EXECUTIVE TEAM President Sandra Jeter swjeter@yahoo.com Mission U July 27-29 Spartanburg, SC -- NEW Deadline
More informationNorthbrook Presbyterian Church January 17, 2016
Welcome to Northbrook Presbyterian Church January 17, 2016 We are glad you re here and thankful for the opportunity to worship with you and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We seek to be an open,
More informationThe UU Society for Community Ministries Code of Professional Practice Adopted December 31, 2004 Revised September 1, 2010
PREAMBLE We, the members of (also known as UUSCM), do affirm this as our standard of ethical commitment for the practice of community ministry. We envision and urge that this Code be adhered to by all
More informationUnited Proclamation of the Gospel PEW NEWS
United Proclamation of the Gospel PEW NEWS A weekly publication for God s children who gather at Light of Christ Lutheran Church and St. Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church June 16 and 17, 2018 UPG 2018
More informationwhen September comes and we get to greet one another as we start returning from our summer to claim our divinity; to honor
As I sit down to write this article, it is still raining down in Texas and the flood waters are still rising. Our prayers go out to all whose lives are being affected by this massive weather event, including
More informationJuly 1, 2018 St. Peter Parish, Douglas 10:30 a.m.
1 July 1, 2018 St. Peter Parish, Douglas 10:30 a.m. 80 th Anniversary of Parish/60 th Anniversary of Church (Special Readings: Is. 56: 1,6-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; Jn.4:19-24) Praised be Jesus Christ! What a
More informationNATIVITY NEWS MARCH 2018
NATIVITY NEWS MARCH 2018 HARBOR HOUSE GATHERING Nativity s annual spring party for Harbor House is set for Sat., March 24 th from ten to one. Join their ladies for a morning of fellowship and crafts followed
More informationSONSHINE NEWSLETTER. April Sharing, Preparing and Caring in Jesus Name
Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church 321 Rocky Grove Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 SONSHINE NEWSLETTER April 2019 A Publication of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church Sharing, Preparing and Caring in
More informationFarmville United Methodist Church
Farmville UMC P O Box 64 212 High Street Farmville, VA 23901 Return Service Requested Farmville United Methodist Church Worship with us at 8:30 & 11AM each Sunday! Sunday School for all ages at 9:45AM
More informationRICH'S RITINGS JANUARY 2019
RICH'S RITINGS JANUARY 2019 Every year most of us start off the New Year with "resolutions." We make a list of things we want to do, such as lose weight, exercise more, take a trip to a certain location
More informationPious Press. October & November, Hope, Healing & Hospitality. Sunday 9 a.m. - Holy Communion with Hymns
St. John s Episcopal Church P.O. Box 28 Wilson, NY 14172 www.stjohnswilson.org Pious Press FYI: Your Pious Press Committee Members are: Pastor Randi Hicks Rowe Jennifer Farwell-Puskas Priscilla Moot Millie
More informationThe Chimes of The Hebron United Methodist Church
The Mission of Hebron UMC is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Chimes of The Hebron United Methodist Church These past four weeks have been such a meaningful time
More informationSt. Paul Lutheran Church 721 Twelfth Ave. Huntington, WV The Rev. Jennifer Obermueller, Pastor October 2013
St. Paul Lutheran Church 721 Twelfth Ave. Huntington, WV 25701 The Rev. Jennifer Obermueller, Pastor October 2013 The Mission of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is to celebrate and proclaim to all
More informationYouth Mission Co College Internships - Summer 2018
Youth Mission Co College Internships - Summer 2018 Come change the lives of young people as you lead them into the margins. Summer at YMCo: Transforming youth, the community, and your life! Youth Mission
More informationHere s Your Stewardship Toolkit for October 2017!
Here s Your Stewardship Toolkit for October 2017! Rev. Rob Blezard Lower Susquehanna Synod rblezard@lss-elca.org Good, thoughtful, consistent communication, education and action will help develop a healthy
More informationTogether on the Journey
Together on the Journey Fairport United Methodist Church 31 W Church St., Fairport, NY 14450 585.223.9560 www.fairportumc.org 4 th Sunday after Pentecost July 2, 2017 To nurture ALL people on their life
More informationThe Diocese of New Jersey. Youth Events September June NewJerseyYouth.org
The Diocese of New Jersey Youth Events September 2015 - June 2016 NewJerseyYouth.org Dear Friends, Every teenager needs at least five adults not counting their mother and father to positively impact their
More informationLET S CONNECT! St. Margaret s EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORSHIP NURTURE OUTREACH ST. MARGARET S MISSION: Outreach (Hope) Worship (Faith) Nurture (Love)
ST. MARGARET S MISSION: TO SERVE GOD, we the people of St. Margaret's Church, located in Northeast San Antonio, empowered by the Holy Spirit, come together to reach out in faith and love to all people
More informationAugust Newsletter 2018 Our mission is to be the helping hands of God, reaching out to all people with the love of Christ
August Newsletter 2018 Our mission is to be the helping hands of God, reaching out to all people with the love of Christ From the Pastor... You may have heard the old saying, One person s trash is another
More informationThe Epiphany Star March 2018
The Epiphany Star March 2018 Newsletter of Epiphany Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
More informationHigh Holy Day Services. Services. Late Registration for Religious and Hebrew School Registration for the 2014/2015 School Year. Volunteers Needed for
Bethesda Chevy Chase-Jewish Community Group Web Site: http://www.bccjcg.org E-mail: bccjcg@yahoo.com September/October 2014 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852, (301) 348-3763 Please join us for High
More informationth Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND A Heritage of God s Grace Since 1910
The Messenger 715 24 th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND www.stmarksgf.org 701-772-4807 A Heritage of God s Grace Since 1910 January 2019 The Annual Meeting of St. Mark s Evangelical Lutheran Church will
More informationApril 2016 Newsletter
April 2016 Newsletter Living our faith with hope, we share God s unconditional love with all. A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither the one who plants
More informationthe Torch Round Lake United Methodist Church Dedicated 1894 Celebrating our 118 th year July/August 2012
the Torch Round Lake United Methodist Church Dedicated 1894 Celebrating our 118 th year July/August 2012 Pastoral Ponderings I regularly read Christian Century, a magazine that covers religious news and
More informationWorship and Music Committee Minutes Wed. Jan. 15, :00 PM
Worship and Music Committee Minutes Wed. Jan. 15, 2014 Attendance: Janet Filchner, Karen Koplin, Pastor Paulette, Pastor Jami, Bruce Schnabel, Vicki Steiner, David Ziegler Absent: Linda Mery and Ann Sassaman
More informationThe Herald. Janet. January 2018
The Herald January 2018 St. Paul s United Methodist Church 2131 Palomino Drive Warrington, PA 215.343.0230 stpaulsumcwarrington.org Janet L. Saddel, Pastor Nancy Mongelli, Office Admin. Doug Tester, Organist/Choir
More informationFrom the Pastor. The letters of Paul to Timothy give us great advice for Christian leaders, or for anyone involved in Calendar
Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend From the Pastor The letters of Paul to Timothy give us great advice for Christian leaders, or for anyone involved in Calendar Wednesday Schedules:
More informationTHE MESSENGER APRIL 2016
Christ the Victor Lutheran Church 15700 W Coffee Road New Berlin, WI 53151 CHANGE SERVICE REQUEST CTV MISSION STATEMENT Unite in the Victory of Christ - Serve the Community - Grow Strong Families Through
More informationThe Mid-Week Messenger Jonesville United Methodist Church June 1, 2016
The Mid-Week Messenger Jonesville United Methodist Church June 1, 2016 Most of the time we get along very well thinking of our church as - Jonesville Church. But from time to time, we are reminded that
More informationNOVEMBER 2017 PIFER-FOOTE NOTES.
PIFER-FOOTE NOTES. NOVEMBER 2017 What incredible courage they must have had, those 102 brave souls who boarded the Mayflower and landed on the shores of New England on November 11, 1620! They had left
More informationUnited Proclamation of the Gospel PEW NEWS
United Proclamation of the Gospel PEW NEWS A weekly publication for God s children who gather at Light of Christ Lutheran Church and St. Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church May 19 and 20, 2018 Introducing
More informationFifth Avenue United Methodist Church Family Connections
Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church Family Connections Volume 22 No. 4 April 2017 Our Mission: We are a welcoming Christian Community where all can experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ. We are
More informationThere are three essential questions that guide my faith journey. I encourage you to ask them of your life as well.
SACRED TEXT AND THE SUSPENSION OF ENDING A Sermon by Reverend Lynn Strauss There are three essential questions that guide my faith journey. I encourage you to ask them of your life as well. Who are you?
More informationCALVARY CALLER June 2018
CALVARY CALLER June 2018 Church Office 920-793-3917 Office hours 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. contactus@calvarytr.org Council Commentary The focus of this month s Council meeting was on preparing for the events
More informationShepherd s Voice A Weekly Publication of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Shepherd s Voice A Weekly Publication of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 2650 NW Highland Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330 541-753-2816, svlc-corvallis.org, svlc.corvallis@gmail.com Rev. Joseph Hughes,
More informationThe Epiphany Star February 2019
The Epiphany Star February 2019 Newsletter of Epiphany Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church, For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a
More informationSouth Dakota Synod ELCA
South Dakota Synod ELCA Manual for Congregations in Transition (August 2009) The Need for Interim Ministry Life is a series of transitions from birth to death. At best, transition, though painful, can
More informationThe Christian Home Month resource is for family ministry leaders,
2016 Families: Many Forms, Common Faith! Called to Hope The Christian Home Month resource is for family ministry leaders, ministry teams, and council chairpersons/coordinators in local congregations. It
More informationDiscernment Information Packet for the Diaconate
Discernment Information Packet for the Diaconate The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Table of Contents Report from the Bishops Task for on the Diaconate 3 Commission on Ministry: What we see in a Deacon 8
More informationUNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SPECIAL SUNDAYS OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Special Sundays in The United Methodist Church are intended to be illustrative of the nature and calling of the church and are celebrated annually. The
More informationCONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Approved by congregational vote 10/22/17)
CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Approved by congregational vote 10/22/17) ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this church shall be the Mount Sinai Congregational Church located
More information7 Steps to Spiritual Fitness Life ApplicationGuide
7 Steps to Spiritual Fitness Life ApplicationGuide Lesson 4 By Susan Scott www.susanscottonline.com 2 NOTICE: You Do Not Have the Right to Reprint this Ebook, share the digital file or otherwise transmit
More informationA Beautiful Expression
NOVEMBER 2016 volume 18 number 9 What s INSIDE 1 The Pastor s Pen 2 Church Council News 2 Mission Statement 2 Finance Report 2 Stewardship 3 Worship times 3 Kindschy Greetings 4 Social Concerns 4 News
More informationEvangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Congregational Mission Profile
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Congregational Mission Profile Part I Congregation Information 1. Congregation Congregation ID Number: Date Submitted: Congregation Name: Address: City: Postal Code:
More informationThe Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ May 29, St. Blaise Parish
St. Blaise Parish Parish Resources 1158 South Main St. Bellingham, MA 02019 508-966-1258 Fax 508-966-0310 www.saintblaise.org Reverend Albert M. Faretra, Pastor Fatherfaretra@saintblaise.org Faith Formation
More informationFrequently asked questions Word and Service Entrance Rite Discernment Group January 2018
Frequently asked questions Word and Service Entrance Rite Discernment Group January 2018 1. Why and how do we set people apart for public ministry, and what does that setting apart mean for the priesthood
More informationSt. John Lutheran Church
otm 2018 St. John Lutheran Church St. John Lutheran Church Web site: www.stjohnchurchmars.org PO Box 411 Church Office: (724) 625-1830 420 Beaver Street Office email: office@stjohnchurchmars.org Mars,
More informationTHE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A Newsletter of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A Newsletter of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church OOccttoobbeerr 22001111 IN THIS ISSUE_ Pastor s Note--1 Small Groups --2 Serving Others--2 Get to Know You--3 Promise Sunday--4
More informationSONSHINE NEWSLETTER. January Sharing, Preparing and Caring in Jesus Name
Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church 321 Rocky Grove Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 SONSHINE NEWSLETTER January 2019 A Publication of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church Sharing, Preparing and Caring in
More informationHoly Spirit's Staff. Phone: Ext
Holy Spirit's Staff Pastor Ric Elliott Phone: 610-967-2220 Ext.111 Email: prelliott@holyspirit-emmaus.org Pastor Elliott is the Senior Pastor and serves as head of the church staff. In addition to preaching,
More information31 West Church St., Fairport, NY Website:
31 West Church St., Fairport, NY 14450 585.223.9560 Website: www.fairportumc.org Email: fumc@fairportumc.org Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 To nurture ALL people on their life journeys and to bring
More informationPan African Orthodox Christian Church
Introduction Pan African Orthodox Christian Church Greetings, Hope and trust all is well! We are writing to share with you and request your support with a new church initiative. As we prepare for our 60th
More informationThe Messenger St. Mark s Lutheran Church 1900 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218
The Messenger St. Mark s Lutheran Church 1900 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone 410.752.5804 www.stmarksbaltimore.org JUNE 2015 St. Mark s Lutheran Church Staff Pastor... The Rev. Dale W. Dusman
More informationLutherans Live Forgiven
Lutherans Live Forgiven Grace as in the famous American hymn Amazing Grace is the most beloved Lutheran word. Grace, Lutherans believe, means that God loves us, even when we aren t particularly lovable.
More informationThe Messenger St. Mark s Lutheran Church 1900 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218
The Messenger St. Mark s Lutheran Church 1900 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone 410.752.5804 www.stmarksbaltimore.org JUNE 2016 Meeting of the Congregation St. Mark s Lutheran Church Staff Pastor...
More informationRummage Sale Info. No organs, piano s, T.V. s or computer equipment will be accepted.
May the Lord Mighty God May the Lord Mighty God Bless and keep you forever. Give you peace, perfect peace; Strength in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and behold his grace And His strength forever. May
More informationThe Parishioner. Lutheran Week in Denver The Holy Spirit. Volume 23, Issue 8 A Publication of St. Mark s Evangelical Lutheran Church August 2018
The Parishioner Volume 23, Issue 8 A Publication of St. Mark s Evangelical Lutheran Church August 2018 Lutheran Week in Denver The Holy Spirit I am looking forward to representing you along with Bob Niggel,
More informationST. MARK S MESSENGER. from the Pastor
ST. MARK S MESSENGER from the Pastor August 2018 Valley, Nebraska www.stmarksvalleyne.com 402.359.2315 I write this as we have just celebrated the rededication of our Sanctuary. It was a day of culmination
More informationLinden Letter Linden Heights United Methodist Church
Linden Letter Linden Heights United Methodist Church December Mark 4: 14-15 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and
More informationScripture Acts 2: 1-4, and 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13
June 8, 2014 MESSAGE By Water AND the Spirit Scripture Acts 2: 1-4, 12-18 and 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13 Question #1: What do you remember about your Confirmation class or your first experience as a member
More informationUnited Proclamation of the Gospel PEW NEWS
United Proclamation of the Gospel PEW NEWS A weekly publication for God s children who gather at Light of Christ Lutheran Church and St. Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church June 9 and 10, 2018 A warm UPG
More informationAbide in me as I abide in you. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:4, 9.
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity Volume 2018, Issue 2 THE MESSENGER Abide in me as I abide in you. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:4, 9. I ve often thought
More informationOur Church cares very much about your needs
Announcements Our Church cares very much about your needs Our church cares very much about your needs. If we can be of help to you or someone you know, please call the church office (608-934-5398) or Pastor
More informationOakley Christian Church emessenger
June 2014 Oakley Christian Church emessenger The Whytes Have Arrived!! Join us in welcoming Jason, Heidi, Karsten, & Chloe Whyte Jason s first Sunday preaching as Lead Pastor of OCC will be June 15th!
More information