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1 Epistle from St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship takes work! February 2015 Volume 20, Issue 2 Sharing our faith by sharing God s love! As most of you know, one of my favorite things to do on a day off is to go flying. Although I ve been doing it for more than half a century, I ve never ceased to enjoy the experience. Flying is fun! But flying also requires work. Before I even think about heading to the airport, I go online to check the current and forecast weather and winds. Then, in today s post 911 world, I go to a different website and make sure the President hasn t decided to visit our area unexpectedly. When that happens, large blocks of airspace are restricted as no fly zones. After I arrive at the airport and pull the plane out of the hangar, I have to take time to inspect it. Is there oil leaking anywhere? Do I have enough fuel for the flight? Have any birdies decided to build a nest on the engine? And then, before actually departing, I take time to clear my head. I need to give full attention to the instruments, to the sound of the engine, and to other air traffic that may be in the area. Now, at last, I am ready to go have fun! Worship can be inspirational; it can strengthen and uplift you. At worship, God reaches out to you in Word and in the Lord s Supper. At worship you find support and caring among the members of God s family. At worship, you gain strength for next week s journey through life. But like flying, worship also requires work. In fact, the word liturgy means public work or service. The most basic step is to leave behind whatever stresses and demands life may be imposing on you right now, and come to church. But as you know, that s easier said than done. For some people, Sunday is the only day with time to get at those demands. If you do make it to the church, you still need to take time to clear your head. Your body may be here, but your mind still is captive to those same stresses and demands. That s why we have a Prelude prior to starting the service. And worship is not entertainment. To receive the benefits God offers, you need to engage in the service through singing, praying, and actively listening to the Word of God. Worship can be a powerful and uplifting experience. But worship takes work! St. Timothy Mission Statement Nurtured and sustained by God s love, we are called and inspired to share His love with our neighbor, to make God s story known, and to help our neighbors near and far so that all may experience God s love.

2 Page 2 February 2015 Worship Calendar Sunday Morning Services 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Date Day Special Events Readings Feb. 1 Sunday 4th Sunday after Epiphany Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service, Scout Sunday, Souper Bowl Sunday Feb. 8 Sunday Epiphany 5 Isaiah 40: 21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 10:30 a.m. Children Sing 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39 Guest Pastor Rev. Glenn Simmons Feb. 15 Sunday Transfiguration of our Lord 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; 10:30 a.m. Bell Choir Mark 9:2-9 Rite for Wholeness Feb. 18 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Joel 2:1-2, or Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 7:30 p.m. 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, Feb. 22 Sunday Lent 1 Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; 10:30 a.m. Guest Pr. Rev. Gerald Rounds Mark 1:9-15 NE PA SYNOD WEB SITE or for information about our synod Moving? New ? Change Your Phone No.? We constantly struggle in this mobile society we live in to keep up with everyone s current mailing and contact information. We are asking everyone to make sure the information we have is up-to-date by completing the form below and either mail it to the church secretary or drop it in the offering plate. Name Address City State Zip Code Cell Phone (optional) Work Phone (optional) Please send my copy of the newsletter to me via: M include in Directory M omit from Directory M include in Directory M omit from Directory M include in Directory M omit from Directory M include in Directory M omit from Directory M Mail (Post Office) M PLEASE PLACE COMPLETED FORM IN OFFERING PLATE OR DROP IN THE MAIL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!! ELCA WEB SITE for information about our national church DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that you can keep up-to-date with what s happening at St. Timothy by checking our website? Just go to Click on News & Events in the menu bar near the top or left side of the page and you won t miss a thing! ST. TIMOTHY s office@sttimothylc.org ADDITIONAL ADDRESSES AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT: EPISTLE FROM ST. TIMOTHY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH is a publication of St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA). EPISTLE FROM ST. TIMOTHY EVANGLICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. Published monthly except August by St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Questions or comments may be directed to the Editor, Epistle from St. Timothy, St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania

3 February 2015 Page 3 February is heart month. February 6 is Wear Red Day for women. Know the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of cardiac disease to reduce your risk of a cardiac event. Signs of a Heart Attack: Chest discomfort Discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back should not be ignored. Words used to describe the discomfort are squeezing, fullness, vice-like, heavy pressure, knife like, and intense pain. Discomfort in other areas Heart attack discomfort may also occur in one or both arms, the jaw, neck, back or stomach. Shortness of breath may occur with or without chest discomfort. Other signs and symptoms may include a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness. If someone experiences theses signs and symptoms, call 911 for transport to a hospital. DO NOT take the person in a car. The sooner advanced medical treatment is given to the person, the better the outcome. Major Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease: Those that cannot be changed: Increasing age, being of the male sex, and heredity. Those that can be changed: Smoking The risk for a smoker is 2-4 times that of a non-smoker. Heart Month Increased cholesterol Maintain your cholesterol below 180. Increasing blood pressure As the blood pressure increases, the workload of the heart increases, causing the heart muscle to become thicker and stiffer resulting in the heart not working properly. Physical activity Moderate intensity activity done on a regular basis offers a great benefit. Obesity/over weight leading to excess body fat, especially around the waist can be reduced to lower the workload of the heart. Minimize stress. Alcohol Drinking in excess can lead to an increase in blood pressure, triglycerides, an irregular heartbeat, and obesity. Diet and nutrition have a great impact on risk factors that can be changed. Maintain a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruit, increased fiber, fish, lean protein, and fat free or low fat dairy. Coordinate your diet and activity/exercise on a daily basis to use up as many calories as taken it. Remember, weight control is based on calories in versus calories out. The majority of risk factors can be controlled. Do your part to minimize your risk of cardiovascular disease. Adapted from the American Heart Association DEADLINE for the MARCH NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 15!

4 Page 4 February 2015 Endowment Fund Update The St. Timothy Endowment Fund balance as of December 31, 2014 was $52, This was a gain of $4, for The dividends for 2014 were $1, The committee awarded a total of $1, in grants during Questions regarding the Endowment Fund should be directed to one of the committee members: Lorna Meyer, Lucille Stephens, Anne Ritter, Charlotte Cruse or Dick Cruse. Note: The above information was not included in the Annual Report because of the deadline requirement. Nave Window Treatments The first meeting of the Nave Window Treatment Committee was held on Sunday, November 23, Numerous suggestions regarding possible window treatments were made. These included: installing Plexiglas panels covered with colored contact paper, painting the windows with various colors of acrylic paint, installing new curtains, covering the windows with thermo colored film and using a combination of colored panels and curtains. Each of the suggestions will be investigated further at future meetings. Committee members include: Dick Cruse (Chair), Sue Koehler, Ray Strickradt, Marylou Parry, Chet Conrad, Marilyn Mazsa, Rick Coleman, Jonathan Mosebach, Nancy Fennell and George Fennell. We pray weekly for our members at home. Every month we highlight a portion our list of homebound members so that you can send cards, and perhaps visit! Here is this month s list (birthday in italics): Dorothy Brunone, Country Meadows, 420 Krocks Rd., Bldg. #2, #278, Allentown, PA (October 10) Sharon Clark, Good Shepherd Home, Raker #216, 543 St. John St., Allentown, PA (February 5) Reds McEllroy, Cedarbrook, 350 S. Cedarbrook Rd., D-4 Unit, Rm. #417, Allentown, PA (July 31) Maryanne Dedekind and Steven Hader, Lehigh Commons, 1680 Spring Creed Rd., Allentown, PA (Maryanne November 14) February birthdays include: Sharon Clark (February 5) (see above). Dear Friends, On behalf of the Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank, we would like to thank you for your donation of 25 bags of food (10/29) and 16 bags of food (12/31). Because of your caring and sharing, we are able to feed those less fortunate in our community. We are currently serving between 200 and 250 families per week. Again, thank you for your donation. Sincerely, AAEFB

5 Key: = Fellowship Hall [L] = Lounge [P] = Pastor s Office [NV] = Nave [N] = Nursery [LB] = Library [YR] = Youth Room [LP] = Land of Promise SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 EPIPHANY 4 9 am Adult Forum [L] 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Praise Worship Service Scout Sunday Souper Bowl Sunday ~12 pm Blood Pressure Screening [L] 8 EPIPHANY 5 9 am Adult Forum [L] 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Children Sing Guest Pastor Rev. Glenn Simmons Installation of Council & Ministries 12-6 pm Cub Scout Pinewood Derby 15 TRANSFIGURATION 6:30 am St. Paul s Mission Team 9 am Adult Forum [L] 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Bell Choir Rite for Wholeness 12 pm Mardi Gras (following worship) DEADLINE FOR MARCH NEWSLETTER 22 LENT 1 9 am Adult Forum [L] 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Guest Pastor-Rev. Jerry Rounds 12 pm Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet 2 OFFICE CLOSED After Care 7 pm Boy Scouts 9 OFFICE CLOSED 9 am Property Committee [L] After Care 7 pm Boy Scouts 16 PRESIDENT S DAY OFFICE CLOSED 7 pm Boy Scouts 23 OFFICE CLOSED After Care 7 pm Boy Scouts 3 9 am Quilters [L] After Care 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 10 After Care 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 7:30 pm Council Meeting [L] 17 9 am Quilters [L] After Care 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 24 After Care 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 4 After Care 6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal [NV] 7 pm Allentoen Hiking Club 7:30 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal [NV] 7:30 pm Venture Crew 11 After Care 6:30 pm Hamilton Park Crime Watch 6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal [NV] 7:30 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal [NV] 18 ASH WEDNESDAY 9 am Quilters [L] After Care 7:30 pm Worship 7:30 pm Venture Crew AARP in Parking Lot 25 After Care 5:30 pm Simple soup meal followed by St. Timothy 7 pm AA [L] 7:30 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal [NV] 5 6:45-7:15 am Pickup in Parking Lot 10 am-3 pm AARP After Care 4 pm Worship & Music Committee [L] 12 2 pm Daybreak Mission Team After Care 7-9 pm 3D [L] 19 After Care 26 After Care 7-9 pm 3D [L] 6 6:45-7:15 am Pickup in Parking Lot After Care 6:30-11 pm Chess Club [L] 13 6:30-11 pm Chess Club [L] 20 6:45-7:15 am Pickup in Parking Lot After Care 6:30-11 pm Chess Club [L] 27 6:45-7:15 am Pickup in Parking Lot After Care 6-7 pm Word Fellowship 6:30-11 pm Chess Club [L] 7 9 am-12 pm Hamilton Park Baseball Sign-ups 10 am-5 pm Setup for Cub Scout Pinewood Derby 14 VALENTINE S DAY 9 am-12 pm Hamilton Park Baseball Signups SNOW DATE 10 am Setup & Decorate for Mardi Gras am-5 pm Setup Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet 28

6 Volume 23, Issue 2 February 2015! SYNOD NEWS Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA Christmas Miracles St. Luke, Allentown One morning in December a well-dressed gentleman showed up at the office. He handed the parish administrator a check for $500 to continue the work you are doing in the neighborhood. He refused to give his name. After he left, the administrator and a council member who was present looked outside to see where he headed, but he was gone. St. Luke plans to use the gift to help fund a computer lab used for ESL, job searches, and other services for Spanish speaking people in the neighborhood. Prince of Peace, Johnsonville Each year members of the congregation purchase Christmas gifts for children serviced by the Portland Upper Mount Bethel Pantry (PUMP). This December PUMP s director came to a service to thank the congregation for their support. She lamented that although they served over 300 Thanksgiving meals, PUMP had no funds for Christmas meals this year. The pastor and council challenged the members to raise $2,000. One member offered to match dollars up to $1,000; and over the next weeks they raised $3,700. Thanks to Prince of Peace, PUMP was again able to offer meals on Christmas Day. Reclaiming Jubilee This December, six youth traveled to Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA. The youth were able to experience the history, art, and culture of the city as they worked to understand the need for justice in the community, particularly around the issue of homelessness. Estella Wagner observed, Even the nice and pretty towns need help. God calls us to give and care everywhere. Brian Talley says that because of the experience, I have changed my outlook on life for the better. I see now that there are people out there on the streets that need our help with mostly everything. In the end my faith has changed for the better and stronger. The main service event was with an ecumenical emergency sheltering program to give food and shelter to the homeless in the coldest months of the year. Paul Reily observed, Working at the shelter really impacted my faith because it made me realize how much the churches in Bethlehem put into the shelters. Rachel Fenstermacher echoed Paul s thoughts. I really found that volunteering in the sheltering program showed me that people s lives are not always happy and fair. They push through hard stuff with the help of churches and volunteers. Kayla took notice that the saying, God will provide for us, is really true. It s truly amazing. In the end the question Isabel Stoeckly asks is one we should all think about as we work together for justice and jubilee: What if everyone helped in a small way?

7 Changes to Synod Staff Bishop Zeiser has announced staff changes following the retirement of Pastors Glenn Simmons and Gene Handwerk. Pastor Kurt Garbe will assume responsibility for the Lehigh Mission District, Bear Creek Camp, and planning for synod assemblies and Bishop's Conferences. He will be liaison to the Worship Ministry Team, to rostered leaders in word and service ministries, and to retired rostered leaders, in addition to the Leadership Development Ministry Team and Global Companion relationships. Pastor Peter Kuritz, pastor of Good Shepherd and St. John Churches in Wilkes-Barre, and dean of the Scranton/Wilkes- Barre Mission District, will join the synod staff as liaison to that mission district. He will continue to serve Good Shepherd and St. John, but step down as dean. Pastor Fred Crawford, retired and under contract at Christ Church in Mahanoy City, will join the synod staff as liaison to the Hazleton/ Lehighton Mission District. He will continue to serve Christ Church. Pastor Lori Kochanski, interim pastor at Salem and Holy Trinity Churches in Bethlehem, joins the synod as an associate of the bishop. She will be liaison to the Northern Lehigh Mission District, the Spirituality Ministry Team, (continued in the next column) Community Labyrinth In May of 2011 the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod presented a series of synod-wide events under the broad heading of Do What Matters. The phrase, Doing What Matters to God, reminded the people of St. Paul, Tower City that God calls the church to be intentional about its purpose. In an attempt to step outside of the proverbial box, the congregation formed a Do What Matters Committee. They had a vision to construct a Labyrinth in the field adjacent to the church and to make it available to the whole community. The Labyrinth was completely funded by contributions made each Sunday and from local community organizations. In October 2014 the Labyrinth was ready to be walked. Bishop Zeiser and the Committee gathered on the 12th of October to dedicate this site. God s Work Our Hands describes beautifully the dedication and perseverance of the congregation and Committee in making this labyrinth a reality. The Labyrinth is for use by the public, and walks are free of charge. The labyrinth is open dawn to dusk each day. If you are in the area, come and experience the peace of walking a labyrinth; and meet God where you are. (continued from the previous column) the Interim Ministry Committee, and rostered leaders serving as chaplains at various facilities. She will continue to serve Salem and Holy Trinity Churches until their pastoral transition is complete. Synod News is published monthly by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA 2354 Grove Road, Allentown PA 18109; nepsinfo1988@gmail.com;

8 February 2015 LMD website: Volume 20, No. 2 The Rev. Jerel W. Gade, Dean Mr. Joshua Fink, Mission District Chair The Rev. Kurt E. Garbe, Assoc. of the Bishop Mrs. Linda Smith, Newsletter Editor March 2015 LMD NL news will be due February 11th. any information to me at lmd.newslettereditor@gmail.com. Let s try going green; to do this you need to have a church website. If you do and you have your church newsletter advertised, why not add the LMD Newsletter? While researching this I found a few church websites that already include the LMD Newsletter and that is awesome. Yes you may still need to print a few for those without computers. Any questions please call or me lmd.newslettereditor@gmail.com Free to Any Church: Parament Storage Cabinet (no longer needed after church renovations.) Beautiful cabinet to store paraments and banners on seven rods. Height = 37"; Length = 98"; Depth = 25". Grace Lutheran Church 28 W Main St, Macungie. Call or GraceMacungie@verizon.net For Sale: Allen Digital Classic Organ - circa Church model with two keyboards and full 32 note AGO style pedalboard, used in music room for rehearsals. Case is in great shape. Includes self-contained speaker system and would be best suited for a home practice instrument or Hauptwerk project. Includes a full transposer for adjusting performance keys. There are 5 factoryset combination action buttons to recall combinations. Organ is being sold 'as is'. Best offer. Grace Lutheran Church 28 W. Main St, Macungie. Call or GraceMacungie@verizon.net. Muhlenberg College Chapel invites you to Gospel Weekend! We host Edward "Chief" Menifee, the musician at Morehouse College Chapel in Atlanta, for a spirited weekend of Gospel music. Rehearsals (open to the public) will be Fri evening, Jan 23, 2015 and Sat morning, Jan 24, 2015 with a concert Sat afternoon, Jan 24, Contact Chaplain Callista Isabelle for more specific timing and to sign-up to take part in Gospel weekend: cisabelle@muhlenberg.edu or Ministry with Our Elders (Senior Adults): For Clergy, Parish Nurses, Secretaries of Congregations, Pastoral Care Visitors, and Other Caregivers Luther Crest (800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104) will host a Moravian Theological Seminary course on Mons, Jan 26 through Mar 2, 1:30-4:30 p.m. This six-week course is designed for clergy and laity who want to become more effective in ministry with the senior adults with whom they serve. Participants will have an opportunity to improve their skills of communication with older adults, as well as gain an understanding of the life issues that confront them. The course will cover the following topics: grief, dynamics and issues of dementia and aging, caring for the caregiver, life review, spirituality and faith, visitation and communication skills, effects of aging on family systems, and community resources. Cost for this 1.8 CEU course is $60 (payable to Moravian Theological Seminary, 1220 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA ); early bird registration is $50 (by Jan 19). For more information, please contact Luther Crest s Chaplain Dianne Kareha or go to Dr. Bahmann s Presentations at Luther Crest: The public is cordially invited to attend Rev. Dr. Manfred Bahmann s presentations at 2:30 p.m. in Crest Hall of Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA Tues, Feb 10: Islamic Imperialism - Tues, Mar 17: "A God of Mercy or a God of Grace? Jewish and Christian Perspectives" - Tues, April 21: "Two Different Promises: A Christian View of Jewish Worship". For more information, please contact Luther Crest s Chaplain Dianne Kareha A Valentine s Day Special at Luther Crest - You are cordially invited to reaffirm your marriage vows or to celebrate with others who are reaffirming their marriage vows on Sat, Feb 14, 2014, 2 p.m. in Crest Hall of Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA Refreshments following the service. For more information, please contact Luther Crest s Chaplain Dianne Kareha LCS will hold a Marriage Preparedness Series at St. Peter s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown on Mar 1 & 8, from 2-5 p.m. To register, please call Kathy Reyher at or register on line at Luther Crest to Host Model Passover Seder Dinner - Would you like to experience the beautiful traditions and the distinctive foods of a Passover Seder? (As you may know, Passover is a Jewish commemoration of deliverance from bondage. According to the gospels, the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples occurred around the time of the celebration of Passover). On Wed, Mar 25, 3:30 5:30 p.m. in Crest Hall of Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown. Katyah Gohr will lead a model Seder service, which will include a full, buffet-style meal. Cost is $ For reservations or questions, please contact Rev. Dianne Kareha, Diakon Chaplain for Luther Crest by Wed, Mar 18. LCS s Refugee Resettlement case workers would like to thank everyone for their generous donations. At this time, we are in dire need of the following items: bathroom boxes (from Welcome Box list), pillows, mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, twin sheet sets, twin blankets, full sheet sets, full size blankets, bathroom and kitchen waste cans, alarm clocks, and microwaves. Items can be dropped off at our office Mon through Thurs between 8-12 and 1-4. We are also in need of apartment sized furniture such as chests of drawers/dressers, kitchen tables and chairs, living room small sofas/loveseats/chairs, end tables, etc. (NO BEDS). Please call Ammar at to arrange for pickup of items. Muhlenberg College Chapel invites you to join us for worship any Sunday evening during the academic year. Worship is at 5:30 p.m. in Egner Chapel, followed by dinner in the Hoffman House at Muhlenberg. If you are interested in bringing your confirmation students or high school youth to join us for worship, and/or your congregation would be willing to provide a Sunday dinner for Muhlenberg students, please contact Chaplain Callista Isabelle for scheduling and more information: cisabelle@muhlenberg.edu. Speakers Available: Luther Crest has a variety of speakers available to speak to congregations, adult Sunday school classes, organizations such as women s and men s groups, Bible studies, seniors groups, and youth groups. Topics include: Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia, Depression, Elder Care, and Caring for the Caregiver, Senior Housing Options, and Continuum of Care, Living with Loss/Grief Support, Communicating during Times of Conflict, Prayer, and Scripture Studies. For more information or to schedule a speaker, please contact Rev. Dianne Kareha, Diakon Chaplain for Luther Crest

9 Operation Sunshine!! Operation Sunshine is an outreach ministry of fellowship through travel provided by the Lehigh Mission District. This ministry began over 25 years ago by a group of forward thinkers who realized that as we age, our desire to be social and mobile does not diminish. But, our abilities and opportunities to do so may not be as available. Along came the idea of Operation Sunshine, which helps seniors fulfill their need to experience fellowship among others who are of like mind. The trips allow people to socialize, experience the arts, enjoy good food and feel safe and secure as they travel. Every effort is made to accommodate and assist those with physical difficulties so that they feel included and a part of a caring ministry. Laughter and good-natured kidding are always a part of the trips as the travelers reach out to each other in a loving, Christian manner. Information about current travel opportunities can be found in the monthly Lehigh Mission District Newsletter, the biannual Operation Sunshine Newsletter, joining our distribution list at LMDopsunshine@aol.com or through our new web site at which offers you the ability to register right on line. To register or obtain more detailed information about a trip, you may call the office at to speak to one of the volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. If you can t reach a volunteer, please feel free to leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Thanks to the generosity of their congregations, all day trips depart from St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott Street, Allentown, PA., whereas, the multi-day trips depart from Cedar Church, 3419 Broadway, Allentown, PA. Both locations offer plenty of off-street parking. We invite all to join us in fellowship and fun as we share experiences and care for one another through travel. Paula and Dick Skelly Co-Trip Coordinators OPERATION SUNSHINE 36 S. 8 th St, Allentown, PA Mon 11-3 Wed LMDopsunshine@aol.com Phone: NEW WEB SITE: Paula & Dick Skelly Co-Trip Coordinators Day of Trip Emergency Number Operation Sunshine is a non-profit fellowship opportunity within our Mission District, run solely by volunteers. Please join us and invite your friends as we enjoy a variety of venues together. ***************** March 19 (Thurs) Hunterdon Hills Playhouse ABIE'S IRISH ROSE Celebrate a belated St. Patrick s Day with Operation Sunshine at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Enjoy a delicious sit-down luncheon with a dessert buffet before watching Anne Nichol's Hilarious comedy classic, Abie's Irish Rose. Watch as young Abraham Levy tries to fool his strict Jewish father by introducing his new bride, Rosemary Murphy, as Rosie Murphyski. The plan actually seems to work at first until Rosemary's strict Irish-Catholic father arrives on the scene and a hilarious tug-of-war erupts! Bus leaves St. Timothy's at 10:00am and will return approximately 4:30pm Cost $ 85 Payment Deadline: Tue., Mar. 10 April 1 (Wed.) Fulton Theatre, Lancaster- THE PRODUCERS - FIRST FLOOR SEATING. The Producers is a madcap romp that features scene after scene of delicious, laugh-out-loud comedy, 16 wickedly witty new songs, and some of the most gloriously outrageous dance numbers to ever grace the Fulton stage. It s the winner of the most Tony Awards in Broadway history. Orchestra seating on the first level of the theatre Rows C, D and E! Sit down lunch at the Pressroom included. We realize that this is Holy Week, but in order to get first floor seating for this very popular production, this was our only option. Bus leaves St. Timothy's at 9:30 AM and will return approximately 6:00 PM Cost $98 Payment Deadline: Thur Feb 26 April 22 (Wed.) - Media Theatre, Media, PA - HELLO DOLLY Starring Andrea McArdle (the original star of Annie on Broadway), Hello Dolly is the story of sassy and brassy Dolly Levi who travels to Yonkers searching for Horace Vandergelder. She stirs up the lives of his niece and his two store clerks as she manipulates the proceedings. Songs include "Before the Parade Passes By", "It Takes A Woman", "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" and the familiar trumpet-laced title tune. Lunch at the Rose Tree Restaurant included. Bus leaves St. Timothy's at 9:30 AM and will return approximately 6:00 PM Cost $84.00 Payment Deadline: Mon., Mar. 9 BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEB SITE