The Cent-I-Gram Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kimberton, PA 19442 July 2016 Vol. 20, No. 7 Vacation Bible School A Pow Wow with Jesus July 11, 13, 15 (see page 4) Kimberton Fair July 25-30 Sign up to sell water & soda at our 2 booths
2 The Cent-I-Gram July 2016 Centennial Lutheran Phone: 610-933-1528 - www.centenniallutheran.org July 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sundays Worship Service at 9:30 AM Adult Forum 10:30 AM 1 7:30 PM - AA 2 3 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Adult Forum 4 7 PM-AA 5 9 AM-Exercise 10 AM-La Leche League 7 PM Bear Den 7 PM Tiger Den 7 PM Wolf Den 7 PM - AA 6 10:30 AM Bible Study 7 9 AM-Exercise 7 PM Pack 170 Exec Mtg 8 PM - Hist. Soc. 8 7:30 PM - AA 9 10 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Adult Forum 7 PM Boy Scouts #158 Leaders Mtg 11 6 PM VBS 7 PM-AA 12 9 AM-Exercise 1 PM-Grange 7 PM Bear Den 7 PM Tiger Den 7 PM Wolf Den 7 PM - AA 7 PM-Executive Committee 13 6 PM VBS 10:30 AM Bible Study 14 9 AM-Exercise 15 6 PM VBS 7:30 PM - AA 16 17 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Adult Forum Deadline for Aug. Cent-I-Gram 18 6:45 PM - Boy Scout Troop #158 7 PM Webelos 1&2 7 PM-AA 19 9 AM-Exercise 7 PM - AA 20 10:30 AM Bible Study 21 9 AM-Exercise 22 7:30 PM - AA 23 24 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 Forum 31 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Adult Forum 25 6:45 PM - Boy Scout Troop #158 7 PM-AA 26 9 AM-Exercise 7 PM - AA 7 PM-Church Council 27 10:30 AM Bible Study 28 9 AM-Exercise -Our booth at the Kimberton Fair - 29 7:30 PM - AA 30
July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 3 July 1, 2016 Blessings in the name of Christ, It s hard to believe that it s July already. We re halfway through 2016. There are plenty of things happening in the world to attract our attention. Shootings and terror, political campaigns, and now the people of Great Britain have voted to leave the European Union. Immigration, gun laws, a populist movement sweeping across many nations including our own. Where will it all end? The second half of this year, with our national elections coming up in November, promises to be anything but dull. And here at Centennial, we ve also had our share of excitement. Who knew when the year began that we would be receiving resignations from both of our musicians? We re happy for Brad and Marcella. They are both pursuing their dreams in new places, and we wish them well. Yet it s only natural for people to feel a bit uneasy with these personnel changes coming so close to one another. And when you think of all the changes that have occurred at Centennial over the past several years, it s easy to find yourself wondering about the future of our congregation. There is, however, much to celebrate! Our worship life together is very strong, and with some fine musicians stepping in while we search for a new Music Director, the remainder of our summer worship promises to be faith-filled and life-giving. Vacation Bible School will soon happen, and I ve been enjoying the enthusiasm of those who are planning for it. Our relationship with the people of St. Peter s Lutheran in Chester Springs is very strong, and it s a pleasure to share ministry with them. I also celebrate the fine leaders that we have. We re moving forward with some of the projects that we planned in the beginning of the year. The pictorial directory should be out shortly, and we thank those who helped to put that together. Barbara Ray, Lois Moore and Marge Gabrill put a lot of time and effort into the directory, and our fine administrative assistant Rebecca Benecke has done a wonderful job of finalizing the details. We continue to explore the possibility of a new sign, and we ll begin using new worship resources this fall. Our music resignations have also given us an opportunity to reconsider our professional staffing. At the June council meeting, we discussed the creation of a new part-time position: Coordinator of Faith Development. This is someone who will help us engage our members more fully in worship, youth activities and Christian Education opportunities for people of all ages. Initial funding for this position will be from the savings we experience by having one musician instead of two. Look for more information soon about this exciting new ministry. Finally, know that with all the changes that life throws at us, our future is in the hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ! He is our Great Redeemer, saving us from the powers of evil in this world, restoring us to a right relationship with God, and leading us always into eternal life with him. Moving forward in faith, Pastor Tancredi
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July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 5 Recent Baptisms Celebrated Lena Nikol Nuse, daughter of Casey and AJ Nuse, was baptized on May 29. She is the greatgranddaughter of Carole and Joe McCann. On June 19, Bret Owen Wade III and Fiona Sue Wade were baptized. Their parents are Valerie & Bret Wade.
6 The Cent-I-Gram July 2016 See page 7 for a list of supplies being collected
July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 7 Organ Recital Many thanks to Vince Ryan, Minister of Music at Advent Lutheran Church in Harleysville, who presented a wonderful organ recital at Centennial on Sunday, June 5. Everyone enjoyed Vince's musical talents as well as his explanations of musical selections. We wish Vince the best as he embarks on an organ concert tour in several cities in Germany later this year. Coming Events Coming Events is a weekly publication listing the calendar for the week and telling you about anything special coming up along with general church announcements. Coming Events is posted to the website (usually by Tuesday afternoons) and a link is emailed to everyone on our church-wide email list. If you are not on this email list and would like to be, please email rebecca@centenniallutheran.org. You can also access the Coming Events publication on the website at www.centenniallutheran.org under the Coming Events tab. Prepaid Giant Cards Purchase a $25 or $50 pre-paid Giant grocery card! Available every Sunday. Contact Beth Wise (610-935-1727) or contact the church office to buy a $25 or $50 pre-paid grocery card redeemable at any Giant Food Store. Giant will donate 5% of the proceeds to support the youth. Summer Project We are collecting school supplies for the Navajo Lutheran Mission School in Rock Point, Arizona. Suggested items to donate include: pencils colored pencils markers crayons loose-leaf notebooks small glue glue sticks individual hand sanitizers construction paper children s scissors pencil cases Collection box is in the Narthex.
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July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 9 Fall Marriage Retreats Fall is the perfect time to fall in love with your. spouse all over again at one of the beautiful retreat centers where Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends are scheduled this fall. NOW is the time to sign up for the one of your choice while there are still openings. The fall Weekends are: September 16-18, 2016 at Spruce Lake Retreat Center, Canadensis, PA, a new, hotel -style facility on Spruce Lake in the heart of the Pocono Mountains an hour north of Allentown. October 21-23, 2016 at the Olmsted Retreat Center in Ludlow, PA a lovely, hotel-style retreat center perched on a hillside in the Allegheny National Forest, a couple hours north of Pittsburgh. Weekends run from Friday at 8 PM to Sunday around 3 PM and are designed to help you make your marriage a more intimate, loving, Christian union. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included with your registration fee of $100, plus a contribution of whatever amount you wish toward the continuation of the program. Registrations are limited, so sign up today by going to the website: www.godlovesmarriage.org, filling out the form, and paying the registration fee with a credit card, or mark the option to mail a check. For questions, contact Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at fjschamber@comcast.net or 724-325-3166. Keep saving your pennies Penny Sunday is coming in September. Money collected goes to support the Navajo School in Rock Point, Arizona WHO: All Choir members (Chancel Choir, Handbells, Praise Team) WHEN: Saturday, August 6 at 2:00 PM WHERE: Home of John & Nancy Miller (2047 Kimberton Rd.) Main dish and beverages provided Please bring a salad or dessert to share Christmas in July? The months are flying by and we are already thinking about our 23rd Annual Christmas Crafts Festival on Saturday, November 14 from 9 AM until 2 PM. Grandma needs a new supply of items in good, sell-able condition for her attic so if you do any sorting or cleaning out at your house, remember Grandma and put aside things that we can sell in November. Popular items are jewelry, purses, accessories, toys, dolls, dishes, kitchen items, knickknacks, videos, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, books, games, lamps and all kinds of collectibles in good condition and mostly small enough to fit on a table. We have sold curtains, tablecloths and sheets in excellent condition. There are also registration forms in the church office if you are interested in renting a table. Email rebecca@centenniallutheran.org or call the church office at 610-933-1528.
10 The Cent-I-Gram July 2016 House Dedication Good Samaritan Shelter in Phoenixville hosted a dedication of the Paul and Helen Breitegam House on Thursday, June 16. Guests of Paul and Helen and the Shelter attended the ceremony and enjoyed refreshments afterward. The 12-room home donated by Paul and Helen has been host to many in Phoenixville over the years and will continue doing so, providing affordable housing as part of the Good Samaritan Shelter program. The Good Samaritan Shelter now has six homes where they can provide case management, shelter, and short-term housing to local men experiencing homelessness, serving up to 35 men in the Phoenixville community every day. Above left: Paul and Helen with Deacon Dennis Coleman, Chaplain at Good Samaritan Shelter Below left: Paul and Helen with Council President, Dave Winning, and Pastor Jerry as they were recognized at worship on Sunday, June 19. We would like to thank Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' (SM) and those people who have designated Choice Dollars via the Thrivent Choice(R) program. This month we gratefully acknowledge gifts designated by the following people: Peg Ferree Randy Ferree If you have any questions about Choice Dollars or how to designate them to our church, please contact thrivent@centenniallutheran.org.
July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 11 Assisting Ministers for July July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 Greeters Judy Ryberg Randy Ferree John Miller Reggie Ryberg Peg Ferree Nancy Miller Deacon Dave Winning Chris Hincks Makinzie Ackroyd Larry Shumaker Ushers Chuck Cantwell Chuck Cantwell Deanna Kalmbach Deanna Kalmbach Randy Mull Randy Mull Ed Kalmbach Ed Kalmbach Acolyte Evelyn Capobianco Makinzie Ackroyd Darian Capobianco Evelyn Capobianco Lector Larry Shumaker Karen Winning Helen Breitegam Darian Capobianco Altar Guild Patt Shumaker Patt Shumaker Patt Shumaker Patt Shumaker Nancy Fowler Nancy Fowler Nancy Fowler Nancy Fowler Counters Volunteers Randy Ferree Jean Mull Kathy Geiger Peg Ferree Randy Mull Carole McCann Hospitality Sue Nizio Marjorie Gabrill Patt Shumaker Karen Winning Helen Breitegam Donna Anderson July 31 July 31 Greeters Patt Shumaker Larry Shumaker Altar Guild Patt Shumaker Nancy Fowler Deacon Ushers Fred Stoudt Counters Hospitality Ron Allen Acolyte Makinzie Ackroyd Lector Ginny Graham If you are unable to be here on your Sunday, please switch with someone or call John Miller at 610-933-8523.
12 The Cent-I-Gram July 2016 Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC) Church Council Minutes May 24, 2016 Present: Pastor Jerry Tancredi, Council members Chuck Cantwell, Kathy Geiger, Jeff Hincks, Christine Holmes, Ed Kalmbach, Betsy Miller, John Miller, Diana Moffett, Judy Ryberg, Beth Wise, Dave Winning, and Karen Winning. Also, Joanne Cantwell. Excused: Susan Nizio. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with devotions. Council Administration The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00pm. Correspondence: Marcella Curtiss s resignation letter was discussed. Pastor s Report Pastor reported on the Synod Assembly that he and two Centennial members attended in May. Centennial does have a responsibility to the larger church. Pastor confirmed that Ken Brown has agreed to serve as organist at Centennial for four weeks ending June 12 and Jim Bustard (who has substituted for us in the past) will be available as organist for us from June 19 through the end of November. Pastor conducted a funeral for Ernest Whitehead on May 25. Team Reports: Finance: Kathy issued written financial reports and discussions ensued. Property: The ramp door has been adjusted but a total replacement is being sourced. An assessment of Centennial s property value is in process to ensure appropriate insurance coverage. Stewardship: The new MAP (Membership Assistance Program) was lightly discussed, letters were issued, and it will be further presented to the congregation after the 9:30am service on June 5. Evangelism: the pictorial directory project is moving along well.. Christian Education: Team will meet on May 31 to discuss the VBS program which will be held in conjunction with St. Peter s. Francis Warren and Dorey Frain are co-chairs for this activity. Sunday School has finished for the current school year. The team will meet during the summer to assess the Sunday School program. Mutual Ministry: Met and had a productive meeting. Pikeland Parish: Centennial and St. Peters will hold a combined picnic/bingo party on Sunday, August 14 at the new Charlestown Park from 12:00 3:30PM. (continued on page 13)
July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 13 (continued from page 12). Congregational Life: Christine Holmes will coordinate refreshments for the Vince Ryan Organ Recital on June 5. Endowment: A balance of $57,300 was reported in this account. OLD BUSINESS: Signage: Christine offered to help assess signage needs, working with Randy Ferree and Barbara Ray as Historical Society representative. Parking: In response to congregational needs, Beth moved that we increase the handicapped parking spaces by (2) as soon as possible. Seconded by Jeff. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Lutheran Youth Conference 2018: A motion was made by Ed Kalmbach, seconded by Judy Ryberg, that Council expresses its support for the youth planning to attend the national conference in Houston, TX from June 27 - July 3, 2018. Motion carried. Within the next two months commitments must be made and fund raising plans will begin. Youth from 9 th grade through high school are eligible to attend. Music Ministry: Council members considered some of the options for our music ministry program and will leave it up to a Search Team to make a recommendation to the Personnel Committee and then to Council for review and identify a path to proceed. A motion was made by Ed Kalmbach, seconded by Di Moffett, to approve the following as Search team members for the music ministry: Valerie Griffiths, John Miller, Judy Ryberg, Patt Shumaker and Karen Winning. Motion carried. This topic will be further reviewed on June 28. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer at 9:00PM. Respectfully submitted, Joanne Cantwell, Recording Secretary
Answer: D (See 2 Samuel 12:13.) 14 The Cent-I-Gram July 2016 1 Donna Anderson 4 Mason Sensenich 5 Betty Lou Shadle 8 Christopher Hincks 13 Joseph Mahan 15 Lindsay Meekins 16 Allan Mauger 19 Ken Fleck 19 Chelsea Brown 22 Peg Ferree 23 Anthony Dinardo 24 Chelsea Kryder 26 Alicia Ryberg Wednesday Morning Bible Study continues Come join Pastor Jerry at the church for a time of studying the scripture lessons for the upcoming Sunday on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM. All are welcome! If you have any questions please contact Pastor Jerry at the church office or by e-mail. Church office: 610-933-1528 Email: pastorjt@centenniallutheran.org This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Do you notice any missing birthdays? We want to be sure to include everyone on our birthday list. If you notice that a birthday is missing from our list, please take a moment to let the office know. You can leave a note in the office or sent an email to Rebecca @centenniallutheran.org. Thank you! Bible Quiz Who said to the prophet Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD? A. Reuben, for selling Joseph into slavery B. Jacob, for deceiving Isaac and stealing his brother s birthright C. Rahab, a prostitute D. David, considered Israel s greatest king July 25-30 Sign up to help sell water bottles and sodas at our 2 booths
July 2016 The Cent-I-Gram 15 MINISTRY LEADERS Church Council Members Dave Winning (President) dsw43@aol.com Beth Wise (Vice President) bswise1212@msn.com Kathy Geiger (Treasurer) kgeiger0507@gmail.com Christine Holmes (Corp. Secretary) cholmes337@gmail.com Chuck Cantwell jmccrc@yahoo.com Jeff Hincks hincksj@aol.com Ed Kalmbach kalm219@msn.com Betsy Miller emiller26@gmail.com John Miller jr_nsmiller@verizon.net Diana Moffett dimof28@gmail.com Sue Nizio ejn.swn@gmail.com Judy Ryberg judy.ryberg@gmail.com Karen Winning kwinning11@aol.com Pastor Jerry pastorjt@centenniallutheran.org Joanne Cantwell jmccrc@yahoo.com (Recording Secretary of Council Minutes) Team Leaders Property Team Leader: Randy Ferree Finance Team Leader: Financial Secretary: Denise Ackroyd Asst. Treasurer: Patt Shumaker Personnel Committee Team Chair: Ron Allen Worship Team Leader: John Miller Director of Music Ministries: Altar Guild Leader: Frances Warren Christian Education Team Leaders: Social Ministry Team Leader: Global Missions Team Leader: Nancy Miller Care Team Leaders: Diana Moffett Deanna Kalmbach Hospitality Team Leader: Sue Nizio Stewardship Team Leader: Dave Winning Prayer Chain Coordinators: Joanne Cantwell, Jerene Gladfelter randy.ferree@verizon.net dyack@hotmail.com ron@allenrenninger.com jr_nsmiller@verizon.net franceswarren@verizon.net jr_nsmiller@verizon.net dimof28@gmail.com gee310@msn.com ejm.swn@gmail.com dsw43@aol.com prayers@centenniallutheran.org
The Cent-I-Gram is published by Centennial: A Church for the Entire Community Our Purpose Is To Know Christ and To Make Him Known Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1330 Hare s Hill Road, Kimberton PA 19442 Sunday Worship 9:30 A.M., Adult Forum 10:30 A.M. 610-933-1528 Fax 484-204-9513 - The Rev. Gerald Tancredi, Pastor - Rebecca Benecke, Editor e-mail: Info@CentennialLutheran.Org webpage at: http://www.centenniallutheran.org If you have a need for emergency pastoral care, please call Pastor Jerry on his cell phone at 215-260-9755. You may also call the church office Tuesday-Thursday (between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM) at 610-933-1528 to schedule a visit. At the Center of it All Psalm 118:8, the verse that falls in the middle of the Protestant Bible, reads, It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans (NIV). The center of God s Word reminds us to make God the center of our lives! No other person or possession can fulfill or save us. Only God is a safe, certain refuge, and we grow closer to him by grounding ourselves in his Word and his will. July 2016 In this issue... July calendar Pastor s Page VBS is coming! Baptisms Summer Project Vince Ryan recital / Coming events / Giant cards Pikeland Parish picnic and bingo party Choir picnic / Fall marriage retreats / Grandma s Attic / Penny Sunday Breitegam house dedication / Thrivent giving July assisting ministers schedule Church Council minutes July birthdays / Kimberton fair / Quiz Ministry leaders 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15