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1 V O L U M E 1 0, I S S U E 9 S E P T E M B E R F A I T H A L I V E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H PRAISE GOD As Seasons Change And He Remains LORD of ALL! I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : P A S T O R S M E S S A G E C H U R C H N E W S A N D M I N I S T R I E S M I C A H S B A C K P A C K U P C O M I N G E V E N T S C A L E N D A R 7 M I S S I O N O F T H E M O N T H C H U R C H O F F I C E E - M A I L F A I T H A L P T D. N E T To contact us: Phone: Pastor s fapastor@ptd.net Church Administrator s faadmin@ptd.net O U R I D E N T I T Y Faith Alive Church.. Growing Up, Growing Together, Going Out, In Jesus Name! Summer is fading into the Fall and our Church calendar is full of abundant opportunities this September and following! How will YOU be part of God s plans and purposes in this new season upcoming? We are learning from Daniel these Sunday mornings, and I love his prayer and praise recorded in chapter 2 for all of us to hear and say our A-mens! Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His! He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him! I thank and praise You oh God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, You have made known to me what we asked of You, You have made known to us the dream of the king! [Daniel 2:20-23] Please take a few minutes to read through this newsletter and highlight the areas you can respond and participate this coming month as part of Faith Alive U.M. Church. We need each and every person of all ages and abilities to come and share in the life of our Church if we are to fulfill OUR mission and help YOU to fulfill your God-given purposes! One thing I want to point out to everyone is our Fall Open House coming up soon on Sunday Sept. 9 th. Please join us in worship celebrations at our regular times [8:30am Contemporary and 10:45am Traditional] in our Sanctuary and invited others to come join us here as well! During the Sunday School hour we will all be together that day to sing and celebrate with our children as the teachers present awards and some kids move up to new classes! That will be the first 15 minutes or so in the Sanctuary, then we will move to Leah s Room for fellowship and food to share together as one group. We also ask you to take a look at the displays for our Fall Small Groups and Classes upcoming so we can get everyone into groups that will help them grow in Discipleship this season! Also, please note that Sounds of Faith [our Praise Band] and I will be leading a community worship time in the Palmerton Park Sat. Sept 8th. What a great opportunity during the Community Festival to lift up the Lord and share His Holy Word with so many who will be out to enjoy that fun setting together! Please come out, invite others, and pray that God will use that time for His glory! Thank you SO MUCH, for ALL the ways that you help us live out our FAITH in Jesus, abundantly ALIVE and growing up in Christ every single day that we live and breathe! In Jesus perfect love [truth and grace] -Pastor Rob Timlin

2 L I V I N G F A I T H Page 2 Volunteers Needed Sound Techs and Video Projection Contact the church office Safe Sanctuary Monitors Contact Tami Puppeteers for God Squad Sign up sheet in the Lobby or contact Rose Church Librarian Contact the church office TRUSTEE ON CALL To obtain mechanical service within our church facility, please contact the following Trustee in the event of an emergency: Aug Sept. 1, 2018 Donna Bottcher Sept. 2-8, 2018 Leonard Swatt or cell Sept. 9-15, 2018 Nick Bedio or cell Sept , 2018 Jim Sandt or cell Sept , 2018 Rick Green Sept Oct. 6, 2018 Dick Snell or cell The Adult Bible Study Group will meet September 13th & 2:00 PM in the Library. We are studying the book of Hebrews. Join Us! FMI contact Lee Join us Wednesday evenings at for a time of prayer and reading/learning God s Word. Impact Youth Ministry will meet in September. Watch the bulletin for meeting dates. All youth from 12 years of age to 12th grade are welcome! FMI contact Chuck TREASURER S REPORT July 2018 INCOME $34, General Account $32, Fund Account $1, EXPENSES $46, General Account $32, Pre-Pay Fuel $12, Fund Account $1, Sundays Average Attendance 211 Doris I. Serfass, Treasurer The Homebound Ministry will be visiting our shut ins on Wednesday, September 5th & 19th. If you are interest in joining them, contact Lilly for a meeting time.

3 L I V I N G F A I T H Page 3 MICAH S BACKPACK PROGRAM Complete Shopping List School Year REVISED JULY 2018 PEANUT/NUT FREE POLICY at schools request: Check ingredient list for peanuts, peanut oil, or any nuts; and statements such as made in facility that handles peanuts/nuts. ITEM: DESCRIPTION: CEREAL individual boxes JUICE individual boxes or pouches MAC n CHEESE Kraft Easy Mac; pouches not cups CHICKEN KITS, HAM KITS SALTINES or RITZ Crackers.. 8 sleeves per box Any PASTA w/sauce oz microwave cup RAMAN NOODLES packs Maruchan brand yes; Nissin brand no COMPLEATS MEALS VEGETABLES microwave cup corn, green beans, carrots, peas APPLESAUCE individual cups non-refrigerated FRUIT CUPS individual cups non-refrigerated PUDDING individual cups non-refrigerated GELATIN (with or w/out fruit) individual cups non-refrigerated MICROWAVE POPCORN CEREAL BARS FRUIT SNACKS HERE S HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1) Check Micah s Display Cart in Lobby for: Currently Needed List; Complete Shopping List; Donation Envelopes 2) Check weekly bulletin for Currently Needed List 3) Check monthly newsletter for Complete Shopping List 4) Drop off your food donations at our cart. 5) Place Donation Envelopes in the offering plate. We ll use monetary donations to purchase additional food items. Micah Backpack A NEW SCHOOL YEAR! We serve students in the S. S. Palmer, Parkside, and Towamensing Elementary Schools in the Palmerton Area School District. We served 24 students this past school year; providing a total of over 18,000 food items. This year we hope to increase to 28 students. During our past six years of this program, we have served a total of 84 students; providing a total of over 67,000 food items. It is time to restock our shelves for our 7th school year. Please check the information at the Micah Display in the Lobby along with the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters. Thank you, Micah Backpack Committee The Micah Backpack Program is named for Micah 6:8 He has showed you. O Man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Our DREAM when we started this program seven years ago was two-fold: 1. Provide for all Palmerton school children in need grades K to 6. We are getting closer every year! 2. Share our program so other churches and school districts will start their own program. A church in the Northwestern School District ran a program during the summer! A church in the Pleasant Valley School district is starting a program this fall! A church in the Lehighton School District is looking into starting a program this fall! Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

4 L I V I N G F A I T H Page 4 Sunday September 9th 9:45 AM [in the Sanctuary] Special Music Refreshments [in Leah s Room] All are invited! Photo Dates: October 1st, 2nd, 11th, 12th, & 13th There are sign-up sheets in the Lobby. Pick your date! PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Interest has been shown in starting a prayer shawl ministry at Faith Alive. If you crochet or knit, or want to learn, and have a desire to join such a group; sign up in the Lobby. For more info contact We will be offering two Bible Studies to learn about our membership with WCA. Each class will provide information, discussions and core beliefs, while using the Bible Study book, A Firm Foundation. Join us either Wednesdays or Sundays, beginning Wed., Sept.5th at 7 PM in the sanctuary, as Rob Moyer leads the class, or Sun., Sept.16th at 9:45 AM, in Leah s Room, as Lee Smith leads the class. These Bible Studies will run for several weeks. STICKY BUN COFFEECAKE Cake 1-1/2 c sugar 2 - c flour 1 tsp baking soda Pinch salt 2 - lg eggs 1-20 oz. crushed pineapple Splash vanilla extract Pinch - cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice 2nd Layer 1 - c light brown sugar 1 - c shredded coconut 1 - c mixed nuts [pecans & walnuts] Icing 1 - can evaporated milk 1 - stick butter [ no margarine] 1 - tsp vanilla extract Pinch cinnamon Directions Preheat 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 baking pan with oil. In large bowl add all cake ingredients. Pour into greased pan then top with the 2nd layer; brown sugar first, then coconut, then nuts. [chopped fine] Bake for minutes until knife comes out clean. Icing: while cake is baking put icing ingredients in a medium sauce pan and whisk until it comes to a boil. Turn off heat, whisking constantly. When cake is done, poke holes in cake with a knife. Take a small ladle and slowly pour icing over the cake. Let it absorb into the cake. Cool completely. Enjoy! Serves: Approx

5 L I V I N G F A I T H Page 5 Saturday, September 8th 1:00 PM We need people to help move furniture in the Sunday School class rooms. If you can help, please contact Sue SAVE THE DATE YES! September Saturday, December 1st ~ Church Christmas Party with special guests Witness has 5 Sundays! On September 30th all Sunday School classes are asked to come to Leah s Room at 9:45 am. Regular class will begin at 10:00 am. CACPAC Reminder Christian Action Council of Palmerton Area Churches CACPAC collects food for the Palmerton food pantry every month. We are in need of donations! Some items needed are peanut butter, cereal, canned goods (including canned meats) and condiments. Also needed are personal care items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tissues, toilet paper and paper towels. Donations can be placed in the plastic bin located under the coat rack in the Lobby. For questions or for further information, contact Beverly Faith Alive Choir 2018 Christmas Cantata INVITATION TO A MIRACLE Rehearsals for the 2018 Christmas Cantata will begin September 14th and are open to anyone desiring to sing with the choir. You do not have to be a current choir member to participate. Rehearsals are Thursdays as follows: Choir Rehearsal - ~ Christmas Cantata Rehearsal - 7:10 PM FMI contact Eileen Sharing our Faith: Evangelism thoughts Pastor Deb McLean Revelation 14:6-7 NKJV Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.' This end time s revelation is another important step in the closing of the age. The angel will be proclaiming the gospel, just as God instructed his believers to share with every nation, tribe, language and people in the world. preach to those who dwell on the earth SOUP SOCIAL October 27th 5:00 PM Sunday, October 14th 1:30 PM In the Sanctuary

6 L I V I N G F A I T H Page 6 Women s Evening Bible Study Be Mature by Warren Wiersbe Begins Tuesday, September 11th [Leah s Room] 10 week study Sign up in the Lobby ~ Cost of book - $9.00 FMI contact Jenell or jenellmertz@ymail.com Men s Evening Bible Study That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan Begins Tuesday September 11th ~ Room 113 DVD & Discussion No sign up necessary Women s Morning Bible Study A Life Beyond Amazing by David Jeremiah Begins Tuesday, September 18th 9:30 AM [Leah s Room] 11 week - DVD Study Sign up in the Lobby by Sept. 2 [to order books] Cost of book - under $10.00 FMI contact Dottie Saturday September 8th 10:00 AM Palmerton Park Gazebo Message by Pastor Rob Music by Sounds of Faith Join Us! Invite Others!

7 F A I T H A L I V E C A L E N D A R Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Sunday School for all Ages 9:45 AM [Leah s Rm] Worship 10:45 AM Holy Communion 3 *OFFICE CLOSED* 4 Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen 6:00 PM 5 AA Group 10:30 AM Homebound Ministry Prayer & Teaching 6 Choir Practice 7 8 Worship in the Park 10 am Emmaus Walk 8 AM-4 PM [F. Hall/Kitchen/] Rm Church Open House 9:45 AM [Sanctuary] Worship 10:45 AM 10 Faithful Believers 9:00 AM Church Council 11 Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen 6:00 PM Men s Study Women s Study 12 AA Group 10:30 AM Prayer & Teaching 13 Adult Bible Study 2:00 PM Choir Practice Cantata Practice 7:10 PM Emmaus Walk 2-6 PM [Rm 113] 6-9 PM [Sanctuary] Fire Pit/Movie Night 5 PM 16 Sunday School for all Ages 9:45 AM Worship 10:45 AM Women s Study 9:30 AM Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen 6:00 PM Men s Study Women s Study 19 AA Group 10:30 AM Homebound Ministry Girl Scouts Prayer & Teaching 20 Choir Practice Cantata Practice 7:10 PM Ladies Luncheon 10:30-12:30 PM [Sanctuary/F. Hall} 23 Sunday School for all Ages 9:45 AM Worship 10:45 AM Sunday School for all Ages 9:45 AM Worship 10:45 AM 24 Trustees 25 Women s Study 9:30 AM Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen 6:00 PM Men s Study Women s Study 26 AA Group Girl Scouts 10:30 AM Prayer & Teaching 27 Adult Bible Study 2:00 PM Choir Practice Cantata Practice 7:10 PM 28 29

8 Faith Alive United Methodist Church 678 Pine St Palmerton, PA Address Service Requested DATED MATERIAL ENCLOSED Join Faith Alive UMC 678 Pine St, Palmerton, PA (Located in Bowmanstown) We re on the Web! Phone: Fax: faithalv@ptd.net SEPTEMBER MISSION Urgent Need We have been informed by the District that there is an URGENT NEED for FLOOD BUCKETS due to the flooding in Central Pennsylvania. We will be collecting cleaning items [lists will be in the Lobby] or you may give a monetary donation in a Missions envelope. FMI contact Rob The United Methodist Committee on Relief [UMCOR] is the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, which strengthens and transforms people and communities. UMCOR works globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing. Thank you for your help! The Missions Committee Urgent Need