VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5 MAY 2018 Share in Christian Fellowship Sunday services at 10:00 AM Youth Group Choir Sunday School Vacation Bible School Bible Study Adult Education Hour Social Ministry Outreach Half Century Group INSIDE THIS ISSUE: CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2 PASTOR S MESSAGE 3 COMMITTEE NEWS 4-9 PARISH NOTES 10-11 www.immanuelnorwood.org
PAGE 2 MAY 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat The Calendar reflects Church events only. For information in regard to Use of Building by outside groups, please see the church calendar in the church office, or contact Vi Mayberry or Fred Warner. 1 2 3 National Day of Prayer 4 Synod Assembly 5 Synod Assembly 6 9:00 AM Education Hr. W&M Mtg. 11:00 AM Christian Ed Mtg 7 6:30 PM Bereavement Group 7:00 PM Yoga 8 6:00 PM Resource Mtg. 9 10 11 12 13 9:00 AM Education Hr 11:00 AM Outreach Mtg 14 6:30 PM Bereavement Group 7:00 PM Yoga 15 16 17 12:00 PM Half Century 18 19 20 Pentecost Last day SCS 9:00 AM Education Hr. 11:00 AM Council Mtg. 7:00 PM Youth Group 21 6:30 PM Bereavement Group 7:00 PM Yoga 22 23 24 25 26 27 9:00 AM Education Hr. 28 Memorial Day 29 30 31 June 1 Office Closed June 2 2
VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5 PAGE 3 VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5 MAY 2018 PASTOR S PEN During the Easter season we use the word Paschal often in our liturgy. It is a Greek word that means to pass over. It is obvious that there is a connection with the Jewish Passover feast, which Jesus was celebrating with his disciples as we remembered on Maundy Thursday. When we look at the Paschal Mystery in general terms, without any religious lingo, the Paschal Mystery is basically the process of dying and rising, death and new life. Indeed, life and death have a symbiotic relationship. The Paschal Mystery in the context of our religious beliefs and the life of Jesus Christ, we come to a deeper meaning of dying and rising. Jesus Christ s passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension are the ultimate event of dying and rising, of death and new life. We learn from Jesus that new life can come from death, that we can find meaning in tough times, that there really is light in the darkness. We learn that all life has this rhythm of dying and rising and that God is with us in good times and in bad. Christ s experience of suffering, death, and new life has forever changed us and given us a different way of living. Death no longer has the last word. Plus, when we encounter tough times, we have the comfort of knowing that God has been there, done that and the power of hope that new life will come from death. Becoming conscious of our own dying and rising helps us have a greater sense of compassion for others and a greater willingness to reach out. Think about your own life. What is a dying or rising that you have experienced today, this week, this year? Reflect on that experience in light of the event of Jesus Christ s passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Peace and Blessings, Pastor Lee CHURCH STAFF Pastor The Rev. Scott R. Lee Secretary Vi Mayberry Director of Music Jonathan Wald CHURCH COUNCIL Tom Graham Marylyn Horne-Onimus Colleen Kelly Joe Kintsche Frank Martinsen Vice President Joyce Morrison - Secretary Alex Narcavage Emily Narcavage - Jr. Council Tom Neher - President Vicki Slotterback Jeanne Warner - Treasurer Don Watts Robin Woodrow 3
PAGE 4 WORSHIP & MUSIC VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE MAY MAY 6 MAY 13 MAY 20 MAY 27 LITURGIST D. Watts K. McClellan D. Watts D. Watts LECTOR D. Watts H. Eberle D. McClellan J. Fitzpatrick USHERS J. Warner H. Eberle D. McClellan J. Warner LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES Help support Synod youth programs and enjoy a Friday night at the ballpark when the Phillies take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05 p.m. on June 8, for the annual Lutheran Night at the Phillies. Tickets make a great gift for that sports fan in your life, and proceeds will benefit SEPA youth programs. The church that sells the most tickets will win 4 tickets to the game in the Diamond Club with a parking pass included. To order tickets, go to http://www.phillies.com/lutheran, and use the promo code LUTHERAN. April is here and we are all patiently waiting for the blooming of the flowers and trees, patiently waiting to enjoy the outdoors beauty. We wish to thank everyone who placed a candy order this year. This continues to be one of Immanuel s money makers to keep us going. A special thank you to Amy Graham and Jeanie Warner for their extra help in creating these delicious candies. We look forward to celebrating all our wonderful mothers after service on May 13 th. Let us hope Spring has sprung by then. May everyone stay healthy, happy and safe. May everyone have a Blessed day with the Lord watching over us all. 4
PAGE 5 RESOURCE It is the committee's privilege and responsibility to manage the finances of the church. As Christians it is the privilege and responsibility of all members to support the work of Immanuel Lutheran, our church home. God gives us the opportunity to serve our community, and to demonstrate that we are a congregation that is transformed by the grace, faith and love that we experience through Christ our Lord. As stated at the Annual Meeting, based on our estimated income for this year vs our estimated expenses for the coming year we will have a $14,000 deficit which will have to come from our investments. As you know from your home finances, it is not good financial management to use our emergency savings fund to pay day to day expenses. If 50 givers increased their offering by $5/week then we would make up $13,000 of that deficit just $5.00/week. Can you? Have You? Our Income consists of Offerings (the largest single source of funds) Cell Tower Rent Acme/Giant/ShopRite Certificates Xmas Bazaar Building Rental Oil/Insurance Board Thrivent Choice Amazon Smile Simply Giving (a way to have your offering come directly from your bank account on a scheduled day) allows the church to have a consistent giving when you are away on vacation or if weather prevents you from coming to church. See Jeanne Warner if you have questions or want to see the withdrawal form. Supporting Social Ministry with the Christmas Bazaar and other events helps us raise money. Giving of your time and talents complements the monetary gifts and demonstrates your commitment to this congregation of believers. See any Church Council member if you would like to serve on a committee. (Continued) 5
PAGE 6 RESOURCE (CONTINUED) Last year our members supported the LED Light Replacement and the purchase of our Chair Lift This was Great! We want to keep moving forward at Immanuel, but in order to do that we need to be able to keep current on our monthly bills. In March we didn't have sufficient operating income so we did use money from our investment account to cover the quarterly insurance bill. We did ask for your help and we did get a response instead of being $2500.00 short we ll be about $700. So that is progress and shows how close we are? Thank you Please prayerfully consider how you can be a part of Immanuel s future how you are transformed through Grace, Faith and Love to support our faith community. Respectfully, Resource Committee HELP YOUR CHURCH WHILE YOU EAT!! WE SELL ACME/GIANT/SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS!!! NOW AVAILABLE IN $10 AND HIGHER DENOMINATIONS!! FOR EVERY GIFT CARD WE SELL, AND YOU USE, WE GET 5%!! IT REALLY ADDS UP!! Please see Alex Narcavage on Sundays to purchase gift cards. Cash or checks are welcome! IT S TIME TO EAT AND HELP YOUR CHURCH TOO! WE NEED TO GET EVERYONE ON BOARD! IT S THAT EASY! PLEASE BUY THE GIFT CARDS AND HELP OUT IMMANUEL! 6
PAGE 7 ACOLYTE: Lights the candles prior to service, hand the offering plates to the ushers and collects the plates, and assist with Communion when needed; minimum age 10 years old (but no age limit adults may also apply). Worship & Music. ALTAR GUILD MEMBER: Well suited for someone who likes to work alone and would enjoy preparing the Altar for worship, and be spiritually rewarded by having oneon-one time in our Lord s House. Set-up on Saturday (about 20-30 minutes) and putaway on Sunday. Training and an instructional binder provided. Altar Guild LITURGIST: Worship assistant aiding the Pastor in the Liturgical section of the service; assist with Communion. Liturgy can be spoken if you don t want to sing. Brief training required high school age or above. Worship & Music. LECTOR: An individual who stands at the lectern and reads the first and second lesson and the Psalm during service requirement ability to read aloud. Worship & Music. USHER: Someone who passes the offering plates and brings the Communion accoutrements to Pastor (when needed). Worship & Music. 7
PAGE 8 Heating Oil - End Of Season Update First: Your Resource Committee wants to say Thank You to Immanuel for your support of our Thank You Board program has helped us raise money toward paying our Heating Oil bills through the 11 month budget process. Second: By the time you are reading this we all hope and pray it has finally stopped snowing and it is warming up!! Third: As we all know we did have quite a bit of cold weather this season. This means we have used more oil than what we budgeted for so at the end of the 11 month budget we have to make up the deficit. As of this time we are sending more per month to close the gap but we predict we ll still be between $1000.00 and $2000.00 short. Forth: We ask everyone to prayerfully consider what you may be able to do to help us with this. Every little bit helps! Please do whatever you can! Thank You! Please take an envelope off the Thank you board which will be located in the Hospitality Area. There is a new envelope there each month. Donate what you can, write your envelope number on it and place them in the offering plate. Thank you Immanuel! Sincerely, Your Resource Committee 8
PAGE 9 Join the DELAWARE COUNTY NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER CELEBRATION Rose Tree Park in Media, PA (Rt 252 & Rt 1) 11:30 AM Thursday May 3, 2018 Bring a chair for comfort. Picnic lunches welcome! Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. The program usually runs until 2:30PM. 9
PAGE 10 ORDER YOUR GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST We will be ordering Geraniums to adorn our Altar area on Pentecost Sunday. If you would like to place a plant (s) in the Sanctuary, please see one of the Altar Guild members through Sunday, May 6th. The price per plant this year will be $2.25. Please use the envelope provided by the Altar Guild members for the completion of your order. THE POWER OF PRAYER Judy Green Don McGrogan Lori Craig Leni Mullen Robert Krummert Steven Mistalski Jack Larson Roger Noel George Koch Michael Onori Bob Weaver Paul McCandless Sharon Duris Sandy Salveter Eleanor Schroeder Amnie Dingus Mike & Mary Mullens Brian Hamilton John Romanelli Kathie Krakowski Marcos Waserstrom Adele Malloy Nancy Wald Roy Russell MEN S BREAKFAST MINISTRY Men s Breakfast Ministry has been cancelled for May 28th due to the Memorial Day Weekend. Our next Men s Ministry date is Saturday, June 23rd. Breakfast fellowship starts at 8:00 and then we putt around the church taking care of the little things that need doing. Please join us! For more on this event see Joe Kintsche or Frank Martinsen. MARCH CONGREGATION STATISTICS Members Removed Members Added Avg. Weekly Attendance Avg. YTD Attendance March 0 0 52 48 10
PAGE 11 Our prayers include the following persons as they recall their Baptism in May and promises made to God and by God: Michael Duris Joseph Hager, Sr Susan Stevenson Carly Daly Joseph Hager, Jr Paul Warner Lily Eiserman Lauren Hanly Betty Wharton Carolyn Campbell Keira Lee Diane Weatherill Richard Guzik Dolores Luty Faith White David Guzik Vincent Milbert Robin Woodrow Kevin Narcavage GRADUATIONS? Graduations? Anyone graduating from High School, College or Graduate School? Immanuel would like to know about it. Notify the church office at 610.586.5860 or email us at secretary.immanuel@verizon.net to send us the details. Sponsor Altar Flowers! Call Fran Fisher at 610.586.3095 with the details of when you would like to sponsor the altar flowers, and the wording of the dedication you would like to appear in the Sunday bulletin for that day. Spruce up the Altar!! Flowers are $35. VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED The office needs help folding bulletins for the months of May through September. It involves coming in once a week, on a Thursday or Friday morning before noon to fold the Sunday bulletins. It only takes about an hour a week. Please contact Vi, Monday thru Friday from 9:00AM-1:00PM if this sounds like a volunteer opportunity for you. 11
501 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA 19074 Phone: 610-586-5860 E-mail: Pastor.immanuelnorwood@gmail.com Secretary.immanuel@verizon.net Remember our soldiers this memorial day The Rev. Scott R. Lee, Pastor Church Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -1:00 PM MAY 2018 For Whom: ALTAR FLOWERS AND BULLETINS Prices and Ordering Information ALTAR FLOWERS In Honor of In Memory of In Celebration of BULLETINS In Honor of In Memory of In Celebration of Altar Flowers: $35.00 Contact Fran Fisher (610.586.3095) Bulletins/Celebrates: Bulletins: $10.00 each or $20.00 for both $20.00 Contact the Church Office for available dates. Contact the Church Office for available dates. DETAILS: ANNIVERSARY Name of Sponsor(s): How it will appear in Service Bulletin GRADUATION BIRTHDAY LOVED ONES Envelope No: BAPTISM OTHER Phone 12