October 2015 Christ Chronicles SUNDAY SERVICES Two worship services every Sunday, 8:15am and 10:30am. SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays at 9:15am for ages 3 through adult. PRAYERS Please keep the following in your prayers - Fred and Hedy Dennis, Diane Reichert read more Like us on Facebook X Christ Lutheran Church FROM THE PASTOR S DESK I received the following text from a church parent: My son just told me that he finds Jesus miracles hard to believe but then he heard about a chicken that lived for 18 days with it s head chopped off. So he guesses they are possible. I love the way kids see the world! Sometimes faith just seems easier for them. Faith can be a tricky thing. But sometimes it is the use of the word that causes us problems. The word Faith, when we see it used in the early writings of the New Testament, referred to a loving relationship with God in Christ Jesus. It wasn t about what you believed, but who you loved. Putting your faith in Jesus, that he loves us and that we love him, trusting that he is with us always to the end of the age. But this quickly changed. In the later writings of the New Testament we can already see the word Faith changing to mean right belief. It changes from Faith simply being a relationship with the risen Christ, to faith in doctrines and theologies. Our faith is not in a set of beliefs, it is faith in the One who died and was resurrected for us. Faith in the One who came to bring us into the Love of God. This is the faith that carries us through the struggles of life, the faith that brings joy, love and peace to our hearts and minds. Certainly theology can help us understand God, but faith in a theology or a set of beliefs cannot bring us love and hope. That is only found in Christ. Go With God, Pastor John UPCOMING EVENTS November 13 - Faith-a-palooza...The Lutheran Youth Fellowship is such a great gift! This year s Faith-a-Palooza is sure to be a positive, faith filled and loving experience for all!...read more next page Christ Lutheran Church 189 Church Road Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 www.christlutheran-jt.org Office Hours Tue-Wed-Thu 9:00am - noon 570-325-3757 Pastor John Hassler 570-778-3898 1
back Christ Chronicles September 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Walk to End Alzheimer s is on Saturday, October 3rd. If interested in walking or supporting upcoming fundraisers for this worthy cause read more LAUGH, PLAY, LEARN Enjoy read more FOOD PANTRY Thank you to everyone who continues to support our food pantry! We appreciate any and all ongoing donations so we can continue to help local families in need. CHURCH COUNCIL Meeting was held Wednesday, September 23rd. Minutes are attached....read more CHRIST CHRONICLES Copies of the complete Christ Chronicles are available in the Narthex. ECLA SYNOD NEWS Ride against Cancer, Faith-a-palooza and cruising read more CREATION OF FUNERAL EXPENSE FUND...read more PENN KIDDER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Thanks you read more RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Family Promise Did you know, that Family Promise is based wholly on volunteers and donations? Please sign up to bring a meal, stay overnight, or simply fellowship during their stay at our church (next date is October 25). There is also a box in the Narthex in which to give monetary donations....read more Simply Giving...Rid yourself of weekly envelopes!...read more Baptisms...read more God s Work, Our Hands...On September 6, the children, youth and adults all got together and cleaned the roads around the church...read more VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE click here CALENDAR OF EVENTS REGULAR CALENDAR Worship - Sundays at 8:15am and 10:30am Sunday School - Sundays at 9:15am Confirmation Class - Sundays at 7:00pm Choir Practice - Wednesdays at 6:30pm Bible Study - Thursdays at 10:00am Council Meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the month Quilters - Wednesdays 9:00am-2:00pm AA - Sundays at 2:00pm Cub Scouts - Thursdays at 6:30pm Boy Scouts - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Girl Scouts - Tuesdays at 5:15pm UPCOMING EVENTS October 3 Walk to End Alzheimer s October 10 11 Family Promise Fundraiser October 25-31 Family Promise Host Week November 13-15 Faith-A-Palooza November 15 Congregational Meeting Our Mission: Establishing and strengthening faith and education within our congregation and community through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. 2
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God Hears Prayer Prayer Ministry - October 2015 The Lord is on my side, I will not fear. Psalm 118:6 Please pray for: Armed Services, Personnel & Families Family and Friends of the Recently Deceased People with Recent Concerns Robert Bell Bob Burns Sydney Clark (Sally Mann s (M) God-daughter) Fred and Hedy Dennis (M) Hank Ferrara Hugh Green Jane Heff Cheryl Kovolenko (M) Lisa Lacko Valeria Ligenza Judy Madea Carolyn McCormick Marie McKissick (M) Kelly Moore (M) Aunt Nina Agnes Poehler (Pat Fosdick s (M) mother) Diane Reichert (M) Mike Rossi & family (M) Sophie Sasser Michelle Smith Jada Tarnowski Andrew Warren Jane Wilding Barb Louse Marlene (M) = Member of Christ Lutheran Remember to list names weekly in the narthex and contact the church (at 570-325-3757) if you learn of a concern during the week. 4
Rise Up in Community When??? November 13-15, 2015 Where??? Kenbrook Bible Camp Lenbanon, PA Who can go??? For 9th-12th graders See Information in the Narthex register by October 15th 5
Join Us for the Carbon County Walk to End Alzheimer s Saturday, October 3rd 10 am at Mauch Chunk Lake Park Register to walk or donate on-line at www.alz.org/pa Contact Jill Tilney at 570-325-5438 or jillstilney@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to get involved! 6
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...back Council Meeting Highlights - September 23, 2015 Called to order at 7:08pm Devotion performed by Lois: Based on Acts 2:46 Congregational Visitor Shelia Davison and Laura Miller came and spoke about the C.A.R.E.S. Program. The organization provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavior health challenges. They are interested in renting a space in the downstairs of the church (Social Hall) with an area for a small office and would need access to the kitchen area, Monday Friday 7:30 3:30. Motion was made by Lois to review contracts and look further into the C.A.R.E.S. program becoming a tenant, 2 nd by Michele. Minutes of the last meeting - motion to approve Carl, 2 nd by Michele. Religious Health Over 100 people attended the September 20 th services. Attendance is up. Financials: Income and Expense Summary was approved by Carl, 2 nd by Dave. Discussion was had as to moving some finances into mutual funds using dividends to offset operating expenses. Michele will investigate further and report at future meeting. Motion made by Carl, 2 nd by Michele. Old Business: Mandatory background checks are beginning to come in from the Sunday School Teachers. Looking further into roll up carpet for the Social Hall. Model Constitution Members to review and vote to approve by next Council Meeting 4 Congregations Working on sharing ideas on future of 4 local churches. Youth gathering will be held Sunday, September 27 th at Beltzville State Park. Property Basement floor was polished. Parking lot drains were repaired by Papillion and Moyer at no charge. New Business: Door in the Choir room is in need of repair. 3 volunteers for Property Committee: Fred Koch, John Fosdick and Bob Shaffrick. Pastor John is working with them. Michele and Pastor John are working on the 2016 budget. New Council Members: Went over existing council members terms. Council is in need of 4 new members. Congregational meeting date: November 15, 2015 @ 6:00pm with desserts. Pastor John on vacation Monday, October 12 th Saturday, October 17 th Next Meeting with 4 congregations to be held on October 22 nd at Christ Lutheran Church. Next Council Meeting October 20 th. Meeting adjourned: 8:49pm. Motioned by Carl 2 nd by Michele Finance Committee Report 35 Weeks Through 8/31/15 Income & Expense Summary - Actual vs. Budget Actual Budget Actual vs Budget Income $66,049 $1,887/week Expenses $77,737 $2,221/week Net ($11,688) $334/week $74,923 $2,141/week $79,521 $2,272/week ($4,598) $131/week ($8,874) $254/week $1,784 $51/week ($7,090) $203/week 8
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Creation of A Funeral Expense Fund We are currently working to build a fund which will help families within our congregation with funeral expenses when either the life-insurance does not cover all the expenses, or a situation when there is no life-insurance. The fund will be called the Mike Rossi Fund in honor of one of our members. If you would like to donate toward this fund, please contact the church office, or make a donation to Christ Lutheran Church and note that it is for the Mike Rossi Fund. Losing a loved one is difficult experience. This fund will help us to support families who are already experiencing difficult times. Thank you for your support. 11
Volunteer Schedule - 8:15am Service Volunteer Schedule - 8:15am Service Volunteer Schedule - 8:15am Service back Volunteer Schedule - 8:15am Service Volunteer Schedule - 8:15am Service Volunteer Schedule - 8:15am Service Date Ushers Counters Acolyte Reader Guild From all of us; children, staff, helpers and ASP Board, we offer our sincerest thank you to all who donated snack items during our recent Thrivent supported fundraiser. With your generosity, we exceeded our goal of $250 dollars worth of donations, which qualified us for a Thrivent Match of $250. We have enough snacks to last to the end of December. Enrollment continues to grow. When the bus from L.B. Morris stops at Porter Rd. each afternoon, half of the children that get off come to the After-School Program. We now have three children from Penn-Kidder Campus and will be adding another very soon. We will need a minivan if the need continues to grow from Penn-Kidder Campus. So, if you know of anyone that has a minivan that they no longer need, please let us know. Please make your friends and neighbors aware of our Before-School Program. Working parents often have to leave the house before the bus comes. We are there each morning beginning at 6:00am to provide care and give them peace of mind that their child/children are safe. Through God s Grace, this Ministry is prospering. Again, thank you for your generosity. PKMASP 12
FAMILY PROMISE CLC HOST WEEK OCTOBER 25 31 Volunteers are the foundation of FAMILY PROMISE. There are many ways that you can help. Whether you provide a hot meal, arrange activities for the children, or stay overnight, you can make a difference in the lives of families who have suffered the ordeal of losing their home. The families we seek to help are receiving help beyond safe housing and warm meals. They are getting HELP for today and HOPE for the future. Please consider volunteering our next host week from October 25th to October 31st. Feel free to ask the volunteers about their experience during the host week or call Sally Mann at 570-732- 4015 or Betty Schaffrick at 570-325-2269. FAMILY PROMISE will be hosting an "Old Fashioned Fall Festival at the Weissport Canal on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th from 12-4 each day. We are looking for a few volunteers to man a booth at the festival for a two hour shift. 13
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Weekly Worship Volunteer Schedule Volunteer Schedule 8:15am Service Date Ushers Counters Acolyte Readers Commun Asst Prayers Alter Guild Oct 4 Cy & Danny Tara Makena B Sue Mike L & Ryan Sue Carl Oct 11 Paul & Carl Darlene & Bev Jason W Gabbi Cy & Jill Gabbi Carl Oct 18 Cy & Carl Manda Erik M Ethan Sue & Carl Ethan Carl Oct 25 Jim H & Darlene Darlene & Bev Paul O Mike L & Ryan Carl Nov 1 Cy & Danny Tara Kai M Sue Jill & Carl Sue Carl Nov 8 Paul & Carl Darlene & Bev Makena B Gabbi Mike L & Ryan Gabbi Carl Nov 15 Mike & Doris Manda Jason W Ethan Cy & Jill Ethan Carl Nov 22 Jim H & Darlene Tara Erik M Sue & Carl Carl Nov 29 Cy & Jill Jim Paul O Sue Mike L & Ryan Sue Carl Dec 6 Paul & Carl Darlene & Bev Kai M Gabbi Jill & Carl Gabbi Carl Dec 13 Jim & Jill Manda Makena B Ethan Mike L & Ryan Ethan Carl Dec 20 Jim H & Darlene Jim Jason W Cy & Jill Carl Dec 25 Cy & Danny Tara Erik M Sue Sue & Carl Sue Carl Volunteer Schedule 10:30am Service Oct 4 Jerry & Ilse Evelyn & Joyce Anthony John Lois & Paul Dave Evelyn Oct 11 Norm & Reiko Sue H Matt Dave Matt & John Paul Evelyn Oct 18 Lois & Ethel Evelyn & Joyce Ivy Lois Tracey & Melissa Tracey Evelyn Oct 25 Angel & Gabby Sue H Ehren Sally Lois & Paul Lois Evelyn Nov 1 Jerry & Ilse Evelyn & Joyce Anthony Melissa Matt & John Dave Pat Nov 8 Norm & Reiko Sue H Matt John Tracey & Melissa Paul Pat Nov 15 Lois & Ethel Evelyn & Joyce Ivy Dave Lois & Paul Tracey Pat Nov 22 Angel & Gabby Sue H Ehren Lois Matt & John Lois Pat Nov 29 Jerry & Ilse Evelyn & Joyce Anthony Sally Tracey & Melissa Dave Pat Dec 6 Norm & Reiko Sue H Matt Melissa Lois & Paul Paul Melissa Dec 13 Lois & Ethel Evelyn & Joyce Ivy John Matt & John Tracey Melissa Dec 20 Angel & Gabby Sue H Ehren Dave Tracey & Melissa Lois Melissa Dec 25 Jerry & Ilse Evelyn & Joyce Anthony Lois Lois & Paul Dave Melissa No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.. Please note that there are some changes. Please check carefully. If you are willing to help during the service, please contact Julie in the office. 570-325-3757 18
Staff Christ Lutheran Church Key Contact Info Church Office: 570-325-3757 email: 903clcoffice@gmail.com Rev. John P. Hassler Pastor office Cell Email 570-325-3757 570-778-3898 revjp@ptd.net Julie Rossi Church Secretary 570-325-3757 Leona Behrens Financial Secretary 570-325-4076 Pam Lesher Organist 570-669-6539 Susan Hand Choir Director / Organist 570-325-4888 Church Council Ned Balliet President / Property 570-582-8020 Carl Anello Vice President / Property 570-325-2096 Michele Bubar Treasurer / Finance / Outreach 570-688-6511 Clare Layden Youth 570-216-6965 Josiah Behrens IV TBD 570-325-4706 Lois Girer TBD 570-325-5578 Pastor John Hassler Worship 570-778-3898 Marcilla Jackson TBD 570-977-7017 David Repecki Christian Ed 570-401-7662 Jacqueline Uber Secretary 570-952-4406 The above list is not intended to supplant the members of our congregation that are leading these ministries. It is intended to allow Council to become active in these ministries and act as a liaison between the ministries and Council. Committee Chair Persons Christi Kuhn Mutual Ministry Committee 570-325-0210 Sue Woodman Christian Ed Director 570-325-2842 Sue Hand Worship & Music Committee 570-325-4888 Tracey Hassler Youth Advisor / Fellowship 570-778-2462 Michele Bubar Outreach 570-688-6511 19