1. family and parenting
2. children

This Week at Holy Spirit
SUNDAY, 11/16/2014
HOLY HAPPENINGS
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30, 8:45, 10:45 AM
9:45 AM Faith Formation for Children, Youth & Sr.
9:45 AM Holy Hospitality (Gather in MPR Lobby)
9:45 AM Fellowship & Hospitality (117/119)
10:00 AM New Facility Dedication
12:00 PM Youth Ministry Team Meeting (117/119)
4:00 PM THE STORY Bible Study (ASR)
6:30 PM New Member Journey of Connections
MONDAY, 11/17/2014
3:00 PM Knitting in Faith (ASR)
7:00 PM Stephen Ministers (117/119, Choir Room)
7:00 PM Finance Mission Team (Pr. Elliott’s Office)
7:00 PM THE STORY Bible Study (ASR)
TUESDAY, 11/18/2014
9:00 AM Sr. Group Intellectual Stimulation (117/119)
11:00 AM Staff Meeting (117/119
7:00 PM Congregation Council Meeting (117/119)
WEDNESDAY,
9:00 AM Senior Group Breakfast (117/119)
11/19/2014
4:15 PM Rejoicing Ringers
6:15 PM Children’s Chime Choir (WC)
6:45 AM God’s Voices (WC)
7:15 PM Spirit Ringers (WC)
THURSDAY, 11/20/2014
9:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal (WC)
12:00 PM Tree Decorating (MPR)
SUNDAY, 11/23/2014
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30, 8:45, 10:45 AM
9:45 AM Faith Formation for Children, Youth, Sr.
9:45 AM Faith Formation for Adults: CFL (MPR)
9:45 AM Fellowship & Hospitality (117/119)
4:00 PM Family Christmas Portraits (MPR)
6:30 PM G.I.F.T. Scavenger Hunt (MPR)
ASR=All Saints Room
L=Lobby
MR=Music Room
November 16, 2014
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610-967-2220
We welcome all who worship with us today. Visitors are invited to sign
the guest register in the Lobby. People at the Information Desk would like a
chance to welcome guests. If you are interested in membership, please talk
with one of our Pastors or Jane Elliott, AIM.
Today’s flowers are given to the Glory of God by John and Elsie Guignet in
honor of their 64th wedding anniversary, and by Dolores Carl and family in
loving memory of Eugene Carl.
Children aren't just welcome, they are embraced. We know kids are in
worship and make noise. The psalmist David said, “make a joyful noise to the
Lord!” It’s great to hear all people respond during worship.
If your child
should need a break, there is child care available in room 110. Parents are always welcome to stay with their children there. Parents must sign children in
and out of nursery care.
Clipboards and Bible bags are available for children’s use during worship
and can be found at the main entrance to the worship area.
7:15 PM Adult Choir (WC)
FRIDAY, 11/21/2014
SATURDAY, 11/22/2014
23rd Sunday
After Pentecost
WC=Worship Center
Members and guests are invited to sign the Friendship Register, pass it down
the row for other worshippers to sign, and introduce yourself to those worshipping around you.
Let your friends know about Holy Spirit by tweeting, checking in, Instagraming, etc. that you are here. Our congregation's hashtag is #LCHolySpirit. While
you are on your phone or tablet, please make sure it is on silent so you do not
disrupt our worship time together.
Prayer cards are available at the Information Desk should you need to
request special prayer. Completed prayer cards may be given to a pastor for
inclusion in the morning prayers. During the week, please notify the church
office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized.
SUNDAY MORNING FAITH FORMATION, 9:45am
This Week: “Holy Hospitality” Dedication and Open House: Dedication
of the “All Are Welcome” Capital Campaign Additions and Renovations is a
special Worship Opportunity to dedicate and bless our new restrooms,
entrance, renovated kitchen and storage spaces. The Rite of Dedication, celebrating God’s faithfulness in helping us plan, finance and construct the new and
renewed facilities, will begin at 10am (gather in MPR at 9:45) and will be followed
by an “open house”. Our contractors, architects and all of you who have
helped make these building changes possible are invited to come and celebrate!
FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY...in Room 117/119. Meet and greet
sisters and brothers in Christ. Take time to relax and connect with your church
family. All are welcome.
Next Week: The ELCA: Who We Are, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth
Eaton. Let’s explore what it is to be the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America in today’s world. We’ll use a brief video from ELCA Bishop Eaton to
kick-start a discussion on being an effective “face” of Christianity in Lehigh
County, the USA, and the world.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Remember these members and friends of Holy Spirit in your prayers.
Shut In/Homebound—prayers for God’s presence...
Andy Beible, Dottie Blomster, Doris Boehmer, Irene Davies, Phyllis Fenstermacher, David Gearhart, Dolly Gyory, Ray Karoly, Margaret Legenhausen,
Christopher Limpar, Betty Meckley, Mae Rhode, Clo Minner, Joy Robinson,
Geno Ruggiero, Rose Salter, Glenn and Norine Shafer, Betty & Russ Sterner.
In Times of Illness for God’s healing…Ruth and LeRoy Aden, Joan Beiler,
Rodger Black, John Brndjar, Sr., Betty Buehrle, Jonathan Burmeister, Jan Emling,
Ernst family, Carol Eroh, Glenn Fretz, Larry Gilbert, Doris Giles, Warren Gross,
Lorraine Haas, Dan Hazekamp, Vicki Hines, Heather James, Carolyn Long,
Franklin Marstellar, Joe McGara, Chris McGrath, Elizabeth Moessner, Janet
Newill, Mary Ellen Oberdorf, family of Savannah Parrish, Pr. Jarmila Petrulova, Austin Portz, Courtney Quinn, Kate Reynolds, Jane Richmond-Lauffer,
Betty Roeder, Jennifer Day Roth, family of Jim Sandum, Andrew Schaeffer,
Heidi Slansky, Andrew Smith, Leona Smith, Wilma Stewart, Lynda Swartz,
Charlene Vavrina, Teresa Venter & Family, Jane Warmkessel, Millie Whitmore,
Karen Wilhelm, Pat Ziegler.
Faith Formation for Children and Youth
Three Year Olds:
An Angel Comes to Mary
Four Year Olds:
David and Goliath
Kindergarten:
David and Goliath
First Grade:
Moses
Second Grade:
Parable of the Talents
Third & Fourth Grade: Parable of the Talents
Fifth Grade:
Luke
For support of our Lehigh Mission partners—St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Nativity and the Rev. John Minnich, the Rev. Richard H.
Stough, Sr.
THE QUILTS BEING BLESSED TODAY will be given to
Lutheran Congregational Services (for refugees), the Salvation Army,
the Lehigh Valley Conference of Churches, and the Sixth Street
Shelter. Thank you again to the Sunday School and the members of
the congregation who have donated money and fabric to the Stitch ’n
Chat group so that they can continue their ministry to the community.
In the Event of a Pastoral Emergency
If, at any time, you find you are in emergency need of having a pastor contact
you, please follow these steps: Call the office at 610-967-2220 and press #3
after the general announcement.
HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL is HERE! Join high school students
for a time of sharing, reading, discussing and praying together during the education hour each week.
I AM THANKFUL FOR...Please take a moment to select a leaf
from the basket in the lobby and write what you are thankful for as
we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Hang your leaf
on the tree and share your thankfulness.
The Prayer Chain is for the use and support of ALL people at Holy Spirit. If
you have a prayer concern or you would like others to join you in prayer, please
email the church office at [email protected] and your concern
will be shared with members of the prayer chain. If you would like to join the
prayer chain to pray for others, please contact the church office.
If you, or a member of your family, are ever hospitalized, please let the
pastors know by contacting the church office at 610-967-2220. The hospitals no
longer notify the church due to HIPAA laws.
Weekend On-Call Schedule:
November 15/16—Pastor Ric Elliott-610-304-7924
November 22/23—Pastor Becca Middeke-Conlin-203-915-7303
November 29/30—Pastor Ric Elliott-610-304-7924
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
8:45
10:45
Worship Coordinator
Doreen Micheletti
Crucifer
Rick Doty
Acolytes
Rachael Tobey, Zac Olszewski
Assisting Minister
Doreen Micheletti
Alice Mudge
Reader
Jeff Gross
Marian Snyder
Communion
Assistants
Charla Grim, Erika Keating
Becky Neitz, Bob Neitz
Dave Rishel, Angie Tobey
Ushers
Marian and Pete Schneck
Betty and Fred Schlerf
Rick and Nancy Slimmer
Jim and Diane McMenamin
Greeters
Walt and Melanie Roetting
Susann Madara
Nursery
Kelby McNally
Dianna Olszewski
Information Desk
Flower Delivery
Helen Breter
Patricia Tachayapong
Praise Band: Bob Schuchart, Joe Tobey, Frank Mattes, Chris Kline, Justin Schaffer, Larry
Killingsworth
Altar Guild: Gloria Boyer, Robbie Flynn, Carol McKee, Kathy Schuessler, Betty Slaby ,
MaryAnn Keating
George Kirchner, Worship Assistant, 1st Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Judith Brndjar, Worship Assistant, 3rd Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Pastor Ric Elliott
[email protected] (ext. 111)
Pastor Becca Middeke-Conlin [email protected] (ext. 109)
Pastor Jim Bowers
[email protected] (ext. 112)
Jane Elliott, AIM
[email protected] (ext. 108)
Dick Giles
[email protected] (ext. 105)
Edie Gliem
[email protected] (ext. 102)
Karin Kahler
[email protected] (ext. 107)
Diane Keister
[email protected] (ext. 120)
Sharon MacCabe
[email protected] (ext. 110)
Alice Mudge
[email protected] (ext. 101)
Michael Roeder
[email protected]
Bob Schuchart
[email protected] (ext. 104)
Financial Secretary
[email protected]
THE STORY: Bible study continues TODAY at 4:00 pm and 11/17 at 7pm. Four
sessions will be held in the winter and then four in the spring. Books ($5).
Questions, please contact Jane Elliott, AIM.
NEW MEMBER JOURNEY OF CONNECTIONS continues today at 6:30 pm in
Room 117/119. Come welcome them next week for Meet and Greet at 9:45am.
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT: Children of all ages and their families are
welcome to come and participate in our Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, November
23rd. We will meet at 6:30 pm in the MPR. We can’t wait to see which team
completes the list first! Join us for an evening of teamwork and surprises!
CHRISTMAS INGATHERING REMINDER: Wrapped and labeled gifts for
the children at Topton Home should be placed in the box in the Narthex no later
than NEXT Sunday 11/23. Unwrapped gifts can still be donated through November
30th. Volunteers are also needed to sort and pack Wed. 12/3 from 10:00am to
12:30pm. Please contact Diane McMenamin at 610-776-1416 if you are able to
help.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS: Professional family
Christmas portraits will be taken Sunday, November 23rd
beginning at 4 p.m. in the MPR. If you would like a family portrait
for this year’s Christmas card, please join Ryan Olszewski
(photographer) for your family’s sitting. You can sign up for a
specific portrait time at tinyurl.com/oyk3jl2 or at the Events Sign
Up Center wall. Donations of any amount are accepted; a suggested donation is
$25. All donations go to support the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering.
FLY to ABE will be meeting on Monday, November 24 at 7 pm to discuss Mrs.
Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini in room 117/119. Join us on Monday,
January 26 at 7 pm to discuss Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu. Please sign up at
the Event Sign-up Center in the Lobby.
COLLEGE & CAREER KIDS REUNION & PIE FEAST: All 18-25ish yearolds are invited on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday November 26 at 8pm in
the MPR to reconnect with old friends and eat a lot of pie.
LORD’S DAY LAYAWAY: A Faith Formation resourcing event for all ages
will be held on Sunday, November 30 from 8 am - noon. A variety of resources for
children through adults will be available to help you and your family grow in your
faith. The hope would be that families would consider giving a faith related
Christmas gift to their children, spouse and/or grandchildren. Any financial
proceeds or profits would be designated toward supporting those attending the
2015 ELCA Youth Gathering.
ORDERS FOR POINSETTIAS to decorate the church on
Christmas Eve are now being accepted. The cost is $9. Flower
envelopes can be found at the Information Desk. The deadline
for ordering is December 7th.
ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT – Come join us on
Sunday, December 7th as we prepare for the birth of
Jesus. The evening will begin with dinner being served
at 5:15 pm in the MPR. Donations of desserts and
beverages would be greatly appreciated. From 6:00 –
7:00 pm, we will be making crafts, cards for shut-ins
and Advent chains. The evening will conclude with
the youth presenting a mini-drama of the Christmas story at 7:00 pm in the
Worship Center. Please sign up at the Event Sign Up Center so that we can
plan for food and supplies. ALL are welcome! Any questions, please contact
Karin Kahler.
ST. OLAF COLLEGE CHOIR will give a concert on Sunday, February 8, 2015
at 4:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale. Signup for tickets at the Event
Sign-up Center in the Lobby. Cost is $30/ticket. Payment is due by 12/15,
payable to LCHS and given to Jane Elliott, AIM.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS OF THANKSGIVING AND
CHRISTMAS, we invite you to share through the Emmaus High
School Angel Network with families in need at Emmaus High School.
As a congregation we have been asked to collect cans of corn, green
beans and bottles of liquid laundry detergent. Please be sure to check
that the food will not expire in the next three months Coats are also
being collected: large youth sizes and adult sizes are needed. Donations will
be accepted yet TODAY and can be placed in the boxes in the Lobby outside
the MPR. Thank you for your generous care of those in need.
THE REJOICING SPIRITS TEAM invites you to
support their Christmas Gifts for Rejoicers program. We
are requesting a $10 donation to cover the cost of the
Rejoicer gifts. Please see the poster in the narthex with
instructions for making a donation. Thank you for your
generous support of this project and the Rejoicing Spirits
ministry here at Holy Spirit. The Rejoicing Spirit team
invites you to the Annual Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 14th at
2:30 p.m. followed by a Christmas Party with great food and Karaoke. We
hope you will join us for this special day.
October 2014 Financial Results and Discussion: Operating Performance:
October was a decent month for us in the sense that there were no major financial
surprises. We projected to have a deficit of $13,088 and our actual deficit was
$13,689, $601 or 4.6% short of our goal. Revenues were $59,491 and expenses
were $73,180. Overall revenue was ahead of budget by over $1,100, but expenses
were up $1,700 to budget.
Expenses were slightly up and down across the board, essentially cancelling each
other out. Building maintenance, service contracts, and electricity were all very
slightly over budget ($550 total) for the month. Two other mission areas were a
combined $1,500 over budget for the month, but that was all due to timing. Both of
these areas are still under budget through 10 months.
Year to date: Revenues are $695,600 and expenses are $689,453, giving us a
surplus of $6,147 through October, $16,786 better than our plan to this point.
Available Operating Cash: Due to October’s deficit noted above, operating cash
declined to $61,792.
Capital Campaign Line of Credit: The balance in the line of credit remains at
$90,000, pending the receipt in November of the fifth invoice from Serfass
Construction and the final invoice from the architect. An additional and final draw
on the line will be necessary in November to cover these charges.
Available Capital Campaign Cash: The fourth construction progress payment of
$186,791 was made in early October. Taking into account other October project
expenses and the draw on our line of credit, the balance in the account at the end of
October netted out to $22,052. It is our hope that capital pledge contributions will
at least stay current so that we can keep to the final draw on the line as small as
possible.
Building Fund: The building fund balance is now $35,508. We began the year with
a balance of $23,354. $8,900 of the $17,000 raised to install HVAC in the remaining
classrooms upstairs has been advanced to the contractor so that work may begin
later this month.
HOLY SPIRIT’S GIVING KIOSK is in the Lobby. If you would like to do your
giving or make a donation via a credit/debit card please feel free to use the kiosk in
the Lobby. The kiosk is set up to receive credit/debit card payments e.g. All Saints
Concert, Nursery School. If you register thereafter you will be able to log in using
your phone number. Your giving will be recorded and a receipt sent to your e-mail
address. You may also make an anonymous donation. Instructions for using the
kiosk may be found at the kiosk. For additional information contact Bob Schuchart,
Lorie Stout Sherman, or Pam Harshey. Thank you for giving!