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CENTRAL SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH, 2111 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 - 610-584-4480
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October 26, 2014
Welcome…we are glad you are here! If you are a visitor with young children, we have childcare available
during our worship services. For children 0-3 years of age we have a NURSERY. Youngsters 4-8 years of age
can go to the Beginners room when excused from the Worship Service. Both classrooms are in the main hall of the main floor.
For exact locations, please ask an usher who can direct you to the proper classroom.
Church News and Notes
The Flowers on the Altar are given to the
Glory of God and in Loving Honor and Memory of:
John Edward Fisher
Stephen Knapp
Those needing prayer: (*Discharged from medical facility)
Frank Davis – Paoli Hospital
Congratulations to Ryan and Amanda Gallagher on the
Dedication of their daughter, Kellan Gallagher, in today’s Informal
Worship Service.
Thank you – The Clothing Reruns Committee sends a big thank
you to all the members and friends of this congregation for
generously donating their clean and gently used clothing to the
Country Fair. We had a banner year. Not only did we have a good
sales year, but we supplied at least 12 local missions with clothing
and Liberty Ministries picked up the final leftovers.
Ladies and men – if you would like to help with this wonderful
mission next year, please call Sue Sproule, Fran Witte or Judy
Berger
Calendar of Events
Sunday, October 26~ Rev. Bill Kalajainen
Reformation Sunday
9:00 a.m.
10:10 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
Traditional Morning Worship Service
Sunday School for all ages
Informal Worship Service
Wired and Crave Eagles Party (CCC)
Dorian Choir (CCC)
Small Group – Ephesians (ACR)
Monday, October 27
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
United Choir Mtg. (CHAP)
United Choir (FH)
Chancel Bells (PP)
CSC Men’s Basketball League (CCC)
Tuesday, October 28
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Worship Band Practice (SANC)
North Pennsmen (FH)
Hebrew Christian Fellowship Small Group (BLUE)
Mission Board (PP)
Bethel Bible (BETH)
Wednesday, October 29
Please read today’s Bulletin insert for the dates still available
for November’s Inter-Faith Hospitality Network to see where
you can help. So far there is one family (a mom and a 15 year
old student) that will arrive here on Saturday.
Please
prayerfully consider where you can help.
Prayer for Church Life
Thank God for our Music Department. Ask for God’s blessing to
be upon Sally House, Ben Modica, Joanne Lepping-Irvine,
Patricia Simpson & Wayne Wurtz as they continue to plan and
develop inspiring music for our congregation.
Prayer for Missions
Remember in prayer the directors, staff and residents of
Advanced Living Communities**.
The mission of this
organization is to manifest the love of Jesus Christ by providing
affordable housing and services to senior citizens. Please pray
specifically for those facilities serving elderly and disabled persons
– Schwenckfeld Manor, Schwenckfeld Terrace & Derstine Run.
**supported by our Board of Missions
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Happy Days, Reserved (NARX)
Women’s Bible Study – Nehemiah (CCC)
LAMPS (FH)
Junior Choir (JR)
Genesis Bells, Grades 6-12 (PP)
Women’s Bible Study – Nehemiah (ACR)
AWANA Bonfire and Hayride (CCC)
363 Worship (CHAP)
Celebration Brass (FH)
Prayer Meeting (PRAY)
Brasswind (FH)
Chancel Choir (SANC)
Nominating Committee (QUILT)
Thursday, October 30
7:00 p.m.
Women at Risk (WAR) Planning Mtg. (ACR)
Friday, October 31
Saturday, November 1
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Work Project (STEEL)
NEXUS (AYS)
Daylight Savings ends. Remember to turn
your clocks back one hour when you go
to bed tonight.
Calendar of Events continued on next page……..
Sunday, November 2~ Rev. Dr. David McKinley
All Saints Sunday
9:00 a.m.
10:10 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
Traditional Morning Worship Service
Sunday School for all ages
Informal Worship Service
Lite Bites (FH)
Dorian Choir (CCC)
Wired and Crave (CCC/AYS)
Small Group – Ephesians (ACR)
Nominating Committee (BETHEL)
COUNTRY AUCTION
SEEKING DONATIONS
With the Country Auction just a few weeks away – on the
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evening of Saturday, November 15 – the committee is still
gathering donations for the Live and Silent Auctions. Some
of the most popular auction offerings have been handcrafted
items, art, antiques, and vacation or weekend get-aways.
Donations already include an overnight getaway to Ocean
City, NJ, including accommodations at The Flanders Hotel,
gift certificates for shore favorites like Manco & Manco pizza,
and a pound of Shriver’s salt water taffy…tickets to see
“Mary Poppins” at the Walnut Street Theatre…a framed
original watercolor by artist Bill Bourne…beautiful crocheted
blankets and quilted wall hangings…several custom-framed
counted cross-stitch pieces from Gladys Rittenhouse… a
unique wall-hung coat rack with shelf made of poplar and
cherry by Brad Smith…a hand-crafted Fraktur of the
“Serenity Prayer”…gift baskets filled with locally harvested
honey, wine (alcohol-free) and cheese, and movie snacks
with a Redbox gift card…as well as a set of hand-crafted
note cards.
Today is the deadline for the donation of auction items for
inclusion in the printed program. There will be a member of
the auction committee in Fellowship Hall following today’s
service, so feel free to stop by to ask any questions or let
them know of an auction item you will be donating. The
committee is also seeking volunteers to help at the event,
and dessert donations for the buffet table, so please let them
know if you can help.
The Country Auction will include a Silent Auction and
complimentary Dessert Buffet starting at 6:30 p.m., followed
by the Live Auction starting at 8:00 p.m. It should be a fun
evening, especially as it will conclude with the excitement of
the drawing of the winning “Stitches for Missions” ticket for a
beautiful quilt hand-stitched by our Quilters group. If you
would like to purchase “Stitches for Missions” tickets now, or
if you would like a packet of tickets to sell to friends and
coworkers, please contact Holly Sensenig at (610) 5840918. Tickets cost $2 each, or three for $5.
A new addition to this year’s auction activities will be
door prizes, and anyone in attendance will be eligible to
win! Remember, all proceeds from the Country Auction will
benefit Central’s missions!
YOUTH NEWS
WIRED & CRAVE EAGLES PARTY!
TONIGHT, October 26th @ 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. in the CCC!
Wired & Crave will be having pizza and snacks and enjoying
the Eagles fast-paced offense on multiple big screens while
having the run of the Community Center. Don’t Miss Out!
AWANA
Awana meets Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at
the Central Community Center. Because the weather did
not cooperate this past Wednesday, the Bonfire and Hayride
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is now rescheduled for this week, October 29 ! PLEASE
invite and bring friends! Awana is open throughout the year
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to kids in Kindergarten through 5 grade.
DONUTS!
Donut Day! Donuts will be available in the Middler Room
after class on the fourth Sunday of each month for any
current and former student. Please feel free to stop by after
class!
INFANT DEDICATION
Today we have the pleasure of dedicating Kellan Gallagher,
daughter to Ryan and Amanda Gallagher during the Informal
Worship Service.
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The next Infant Dedication will take place on November 9 in
the Traditional Service. If you would like to have your child
dedicated at that time, please contact Juli Apple in the
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church office by November 3 .
FIRST FRIDAY FUN NIGHT!
The next First Friday Fun Night at the Central Community
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Center will be November 7 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All
church members and their guests are invited to come and
enjoy the open gym and lounge for recreation, games, and
fellowship. All for FREE, no charge, zippo money! Hope to
see you there!
BOARD OF MISSIONS NEWS
Our two Inter-Faith Hospitality Network families will arrive at
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Central this Saturday, November 1 . There are still open
dates for overnights, meals, and morning and evening
transportation to the Day Center in Souderton.
(Transportation will definitely be needed as one family does
not have a car.) If you have not yet signed up for one of the
slots on the Missions Board in the main hallway, please
consider how YOU can help with this important community
outreach. Carolyn Channell and Trish Simpson will be
happy to answer your questions about any aspect of the
program. There is also an opening for Overnight
Coordinator. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Please sign up
today!
Today’s bulletin insert has more detailed
information.
STITCHES FOR MISSIONS TICKETS
AVAILABLE TODAY
Stop by Fellowship Hall today and get a look at the beautiful
“Stitches for Missions” quilt, “Country Lane,” which will be
raffled at the conclusion of the Country Auction on
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November 15 . Hand stitched by Central’s Quilters, the
design features appliquéd flowers and vines in the center,
and was crafted with an off-white background, with accents
of green, blue and burgundy. Tickets will be on sale in
Fellowship Hall today, and for the next two Sundays, at the
cost of $2 each, or three for $5.
WOMEN AT RISK (WAR)
PLANNING MEETING
Thursday, October 30th
Women at Risk, International is an organization that
rescues women and children from human traffickers here,
and around the world, providing them with safe shelter. A
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planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 30 at
7:00 p.m. in the Ander’s Conference Room to get ready for
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the Holiday Shopping Event which is December 5 and 6 .
Please, come out and learn more about WAR and help in
the planning of this event. Women of all ages are welcome
to come out and help with this worthy mission.
2nd ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT:
Jan. 15 – 16, 2015
The Men of Central and Board of Christian Education are
excited to announce our second annual Men’s Retreat. It
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will take place from January 15 – 16 , 2015. We will be
traveling to Spruce Lake retreat center in the Poconos
(about 30 minutes north of Stroudsburg).
This retreat is an annual event organized by Spruce Lake,
bringing together 200+ men from a number of churches.
The event will start with a steak dinner at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday and will end around 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Our time
may be relatively short, but we believe that it will still be an
impactful and uplifting event. Our teacher will be local pastor
Greg Lafferty.
Greg previously pastored at Saddleback
Church in California, where Rick Warren is the senior pastor.
There will also be time for worship, recreation (tomahawk
throwing?), and personal renewal. Worship will be led by
Mitch McVicker, who regularly toured with Rich Mullins.
The cost will be $109, which should cover all costs at the
retreat (food, lodging, speaker, etc). A deposit of $25 is due
at the time of registration. Good News: We have 50% off
discount coupons for the first 25 “first timers” who
register!
To ensure your spot, please register by Sunday, November
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30 . There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. You can
also register directly with Peter Colvin (267-664-5923,
[email protected]). Please make checks payable to
Central Schwenkfelder Church, with “Men’s Retreat” written
on the memo line. Checks can be placed in Peter’s mailbox.
Please note that this retreat is open to non-members (same
price). This is a PERFECT opportunity to connect your
family or friends with our church!
Please contact Peter for more information, and you can also
go online to:
http://www.sprucelake.org/events/calendar/mens-retreat/
We are praying that you will attend this retreat, which is sure
to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus.
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The WCF Nominating Committee’s slate of officers is as
follows: Barbara Bucher, President; Amelia Stetler, VicePresident; Wendy Kaminsky, Recording Secretary; Marilyn
Seipt, Corresponding Secretary; Carol Fryling, Treasurer.
These current officers have agreed to run for office for
another 2-year term.
The slate is now OPEN to all women in the congregation to
make other nominations. Anyone making a nomination
must first get the permission of the nominee before
submitting the name and that of the nominee. PLACE
NOMINATIONS in an ENVELOPE in Beverly O’Brien’s
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church mailbox by November 16 .
Nominating Committee: Wendy Kaminsky, Bev O’Brien,
Doris Plager, Pat Zambella
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
It’s not too late to join the project! Fill a box, leave items for
group “fill-ups”, or leave an envelope with a check to
Samaritan’s Purse (or cash for underwriting the group
activity) in the Buchanan mailbox.
The deadlines and locations for the Christmas Child Shoe
Box ingathering are set. For our boxes to join the caravans,
we need them under the Buchanan mailbox on or before
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NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 . Keep in mind that your
check will not clear until the boxes reach the North Carolina
packing center.
THE SOCIETY OF THE DESCENDANTS
OF THE SCHWENKFELDIAN EXILES
ANNUAL FALL MEETING
TODAY
2:00 p.m.
Annual Fall Meeting & Election of Officers
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Meeting Room, 1 Floor
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg, PA
2:30 p.m.
“Letters from a Montana Sheep Man”
Presented by Darlene Schneck
Darlene Schneck will be presenting the true, fascinating
story of her Schwenkfelder ancestor, Isaac S. Schultz of
Hereford, Pennsylvania. Born in 1851, Isaac was a scholar,
a pioneer in the Wild West, and a missing man for 44 years.
Isaac's tale will be told through letters, maps, photos, and
other historical documents from the 1880s and 1931 when
he was discovered.
Darlene will also share how his story came to light and then
became a book entitled “Letters From a Montana Sheep
Man.”
UNITED SCHWENKFELDER CHOIR
FUND DRIVE
The United Schwenkfelder Choir began its annual fundth
raising campaign on Monday, October 6 ! Our fundraiser
provides almost 60% of our revenue.
All contributions are recognized by printing the donor’s name
in our program. The Patron level requires a contribution of
$5.00 or more. The Contributor level requires a contribution
of $10.00 or more. Sponsor level requires a contribution of
$25.00 or more. The Business Card level requires a
contribution of $35.00 or more along with your business card
which will be slightly reduced and printed in our program.
Members of the choir will be in Fellowship Hall after both
services or any United Schwenkfelder Choir member will
accept your contribution at any time. Our fund drive will close
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on Monday, November 3 so that we have sufficient time to
compile and print all of the names in our program bulletin.
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This year is our 86 year of music ministry, and our concerts
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will be presented on Sunday, December 7 , at 2:30 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. here at Central.
PUBLIC INVITED / HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE /
REFRESHMENTS FOLLOW
Worship Service Leaders and
Full-Time Church Staff
Senior Minister
Associate Minister
Youth Pastor
Director of Music
Worship Team Coordinator
Church Organist
Cherub Choir Director
Bell Choir Director
Church Administrator
Pastoral Assistant/CCC
Head of Maintenance
Rev. Dr. David W. McKinley
Rev. William D. Kalajainen
Pastor Julian A. Scavetti
Sally L. House
Wayne C. Wurtz
Benedict Modica
Joanne E. Lepping-Irvine
Patricia J. Simpson
Leslie J. Reyburn-Shisler
Juli R. Apple
Edwin R. Sturm, Jr.
Church Leaders and Board Chairs
Moderator
Vice Moderator
Board of Christian Education
Vernon K. Seipt
Don L. Casey
Peter A. Colvin
Board of Deacons
Kathryn L. Casey
Board of Ministries
Carl B. Sensenig
Board of Missions
Patricia J. Simpson
Board of Trustees
Mark A. Singer
Garden of Memories President
Harris D. Gramm, III
Announcements and Connections information can be emailed to [email protected]. Please note that
information is due Wednesdays by 10:00 a.m. CD’s of the 9:00 a.m. worship service are available for a $1
donation and can be ordered through the church office. Sermons are posted on the church’s website under
“Central to Life”.