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This Week at Holy Spirit
SUNDAY, 2/15/2015
MONDAY, 2/16/2015
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30, 8:45, 10:45 AM
HOLY HAPPENINGS
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
12:00
4:00
3:00
7:00
7:00
Transfiguration
of our Lord
7;00
TUESDAY, 2/17/2015
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Faith Formation for Adults: CFL (MPR)
CAT Club
Faith Formation for Children, Youth, Sr. Hi
Fellowship & Hospitality (117/119)
ELCA Youth Gathering Mtg (MPR)
THE STORY Bible Study (ASR)
Knitting in Faith (ASR)
Stephen Ministers (117/119, Choir Rm)
Finance Mission Team (Pr. Elliott’s Office)
PM THE STORY Bible Study (ASR)
9:00 AM Senior Group Intellectual Stim. (MPR)
11:00 AM Staff Meeting (117/119)
7:00 PM Congregation Council (117/119)
WEDNESDAY,
7:00 AM Ash Wednesday Worship
12:00
4:15
PM Ash Wednesday Worship
PM Rejoicing Ringers
7:00
8:00
PM Ash Wednesday Worship
PM Adult Choir
THURSDAY, 2/19/2015
7:15
PM CAT Class (ASR)
FRIDAY, 2/20/2015
6:30
PM Faith & Film (MPR)
SATURDAY, 2/21/2015
8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal
2/18/2015
First Sunday of Lent
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Faith Formation for Adults: CFL (MPR)
CAT Club
Faith Formation for Children, Youth, Sr. Hi
Fellowship & Hospitality (117/119)
Project Help Meeting (ASR)
Journey of New Member Connections
SYM Snow Tubing (Bear Creek Mtn Resort)
ASR=All Saints Room
L=Lobby
MR=Music Room
Center, MPR = Multi-Purpose Room
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.
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.
1:00 PM Valentine Tea Party (MPR)
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30, 8:45, 10:45 AM
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
11:45
12:00
3:00
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 joining our family of faith,
please talk with one of our Pastors or Jane Elliott, AIM.
Clipboards and Bible bags are available for children’s use during worship
and can be found at the main entrance to the worship area.
9:15 AM Spirit Ringers Rehearsal
SUNDAY, 2/22/2015
February 15, 2015
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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.
Hearing Assistance Units
are available at the Information Desk.
Large print worship materials are available at the Usher’s Stand.
SUNDAY MORNING FAITH FORMATION, 9:45am
This Week: New Paths: Christians Engaging Israel, Dr. Peter Pettit
Beyond peace and justice -- When even our most precious values have been
co-opted and politicized in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, how are Christians to
engage constructively and meaningfully with Israel? New Paths is a project of the
Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, in cooperation with Muhlenberg College,
to address exactly that challenge. Dr. Peter Pettit, co-director of the project, will
fill us in on its resources and show us how members of Holy Spirit could be involved.
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: Modern Judaism, Rabbi Melissa B. Simon, Jewish Chaplain
and Hillel Director at Muhlenberg College: Join Rabbi Simon for an exploration of Modern Judaism. Our morning of learning will focus on the Jewish calendar
and holy texts. Gain an understanding of how members of the Jewish community
observe and celebrate. Explore how the ancient stories inform practices today.
Three Year Olds:
Four Year Olds:
Kindergarten:
First Grade:
Second Grade:
Third Grade:
Fourth Grade:
Fifth Grade:
Faith Formation for Children
Jesus as the Shepherd
Jesus Calms the Storm
Zacchaeus
The Lord’s Prayer
The Ten Commandments
Learning to Use My Bible
Apostle’s Creed
Communion
THE OSCARS are coming to Holy Spirit! On Friday, Feb. 20 at 6:30pm, bring a dish
to share and a comfy chair as we watch Boyhood followed by some time of conversation. Sign up at the Event Sign-Up Center. Boyhood follows the life of a young man
from ages 5-18 and won the Golden Globe for best picture and is nominated for best
picture at the Oscars. The movie is Rated R for language including sexual references
and teen alcohol and drug use.
Come join us for a VALENTINE TEA PARTY on Saturday, February 21st
from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. Elementary age children are welcome to join us for a
Valentine Tea Party. We will begin with a light lunch. We will share tea and
cookies. We will make a Valentine themed craft and enjoy Valentine
bingo. We hope you can join us! Please feel free to bring a friend. Questions, contact Karin Kahler. TODAY IS THE LAST day to sign up at the Event Sign Up Center.
COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER: Cookie Dough is here! You can pick up
pre-ordered cookie dough in the lobby today. There are also additional rolls available
for purchase. All proceeds go towards sending a group from Holy Spirit to the
National Youth Gathering in Detroit this July.
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, Betty Buehrle, Irene Davies,
Phyllis Fenstermacher, Ray Karoly, Margaret Legenhausen, Christopher Limpar,
Betty Meckley, Mae Rhode, Joy Robinson, Geno Ruggiero, Rose Salter, Glenn and
Norine Shafer, Betty Sterner.
In Times of Illness for God’s healing….Stephanie Ashford, Joan and Richard
Beiler, Lea Bertha, Nathan Black, Rodger Black, Paul Brndjar, Jonathan Burmeister, Jan Emling, Ernst family, Carol Eroh, Glenn Fretz, Larry Gilbert, Doris Giles,
Lorraine Haas, Jack Harshey, Heather James, Carolyn Long, family of Tom
MacCabe, Sr., Joe McGara, Chris McGrath, Michael Miller, Mary Ellen Oberdorf,
Sheila Oetting, Jarmila Petrulova, Olivia and Logan Pile, Courtney Quinn, Kate
Reynolds, Jane Richmond-Lauffer, Lois Roberts, Geno Ruggerio, Andrew
Schaeffer, Pete Schneck, Heidi Slansky, Andrew Smith, Wilma Stewart, Charlene
Vavrina, Teresa Venter & Family, Karen Wilhelm, Pat Ziegler.
For support of our Lehigh Mission partners—San Martin de Porres,
Allentown, and the Rev. Nelson Quinones.
In times of comfort and support...for Sharon, Tom, Brad and Shannon MacCabe on the death this week of Tom’s father, Tom MacCabe, Sr.
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.
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.
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:
February 14/15—Pastor Becca Middeke-Conlin-203-915-7303
February 21/22—Pastor Jim Bowers-610-248-3949
February 28/March 1—Pastor Ric Elliott-610-304-7924
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
8:45
LENT BEGINS ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18th, with
Services of Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes at
7am, Noon, and 7pm. We hope you will join us for our Lenten
journey.
10:45
Worship Coordinator
Doreen Micheletti
Crucifer
Rick Doty
Acolytes
Emily Lamana, Eric Grazio
For our midweek Lenten gatherings we hope you will join
us on Wednesdays in Lent (Wednesday, Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25). You may
attend all three gatherings each evening or one or two of the gatherings each
evening. So we know how many to prepare for, please signup in the Event Signup
Center.
Assisting Minister
Tom Neel
Becky Neitz
Reader
Jack Worsley
Bob Stevens
Communion
Assistants
Ray and Jeannine Schumaker
Debbie and Jeff Hartman
Bob and Deb Stevens
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6:00-6:50 pm Dinner Church – with a meal and discussion in room 117/119
led by Pr. Becca.
Ushers
Rich Feulner, Irv Keister,
Betty and Fred Schlerf
Bruce, Emily, Nate Zimmerman
Yvonne Gilbert
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7:00-7:30 pm Worship using Holden Evening Prayer in the worship center/
nave led by our pastors & Sharon MacCabe.
Greeters
Edie Gliem
Jackie Tucker
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Nursery
Jean Baker
Jasmine Witkowski
7:30-8:30 pm ELCA Lenten Resource discussion in the All Saints Room led by
Pr. Ric: Claimed, Gathered, Sent: A Guide for Conversation. The five sessions
are framed around the themes:
Information Desk
Midge Mosser
Helen Breter
Flower Delivery
Adam Fermier
Praise Band: Bob Schuchart, Joe Tobey, Frank Mattes, Chris Kline, Justin Schaffer, Larry
Killingsworth
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2.
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We are church.
We are Lutheran.
We are church together.
We are church for the sake of the world.
Working with our global and ecumenical partnerships.
Altar Guild: Mary Jo Serfass, Cindy Hastings, Doris Carraher, Carol Eroh, Carol Wetherhold
George Kirchner, Worship Assistant, 1st Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Judith Brndjar, Worship Assistant, 3rd Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
RESOURCES TO GUIDE YOUR LENTEN JOURNEY can be picked up in
the lobby today: Lenten Practices Calendar for Families, Lenten Devotions, and The
40 Days of Lent: Counting and Sharing Activities (A Simple Way to Count Blessings).
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]
SNOW TUBING WITH SHARED YOUTH MINISTRY on Sunday February
22, we will be snow tubing at Bear Creek Mountain Resort from 3:30-6pm ($30 a
person). We have limited space available so sign up ASAP at tinyurl.com/symtubing
open to youth grades 6-12, younger siblings are welcome but only if a parents stays
with them.
Are you interested in becoming part of our Holy Spirit family? Save the dates for our
upcoming NEW MEMBER JOURNEY OF CONNECTIONS: Sunday, February
22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 at noon. For more info or to register by February 2, contact
Jane Elliott, AIM, [email protected].
FLY to ABE will be meeting on Monday, February 23 at 7 pm to discuss Book
of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu. Please sign up at the Event Sign-up Center in the
Lobby. We will meet in room 117/119.
For their LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT, the children will be preparing personal
care kits for donation to area shelters. We still need donations of 95 travel size
shampoos, and 60 new pairs of men’s tube socks. Donations can be placed in the
labeled bin in the lobby. Questions, contact Karin Kahler.
ANGEL NETWORK SPRING COLLECTION: We invite you to
share through the Emmaus High School Network. They serve high
school students and their families who are in need at EHS. As a
congregation we have been asked to supply 210 cans of green beans,
210 cans of corn and 140 bottles of liquid laundry detergent .
Donations will be accepted through Sunday, March 15th and can be
placed in the boxes in the Kuntzelman Wing, outside the MPR. Thank you for
your generous care of those in need.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS in the All Saints Room
Sunday, March 1, 8:15-8:45 and 9:45-10:00 am. Please stop in
and get “your numbers”!
PROJECT HELP 2015, July 31st through August 8, 2015 - Annual youth
and adult mission trip to Starks, Maine. Informational meetings for new
participants will be held on Sun 2/22 11:45am and Tues 2/24 7:00pm in the All
Saints Room. Plan to attend if you would like to find out more about this trip
and how you can help improve housing for folks in rural Maine. (Seasoned
participants need not attend.) For more information feel free to contact Chris
Carter, 610-392-4965, [email protected].
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.
Lord’s Day Layaway, 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!
Wednesday, February 18th
January 2015: Financial Results and
Discussion
Operating Performance: We got off to a
rather rocky start in January. Revenues
totaled $77,056 while expenses were
$86,427, resulting in a deficit of $9,371 for
the month. Operating undesignated revenue
was $7,000 short of budget, $5,000 due to pledge shortfall. We suspect
that bad weather had something to do with both attendance and the
revenue.
The extreme cold and frequent snow and ice storms also drove
expenses. Last year February was the month we were hit with heavy
building upkeep expense. This year electricity expense was $3,800,
$1,100 over last January, and plowing & salting expense was $2,160,
$1,000 over last January. However, the real killer was in building
maintenance. Sanctuary unbudgeted HVAC repairs totaled almost
$1,800, and a plumbing leak in the music/choir room cost $439.
Available Operating Cash: We ended January with an available cash
balance for operations of $54,555, down $8,937 from December yearend.
Available Capital Campaign Cash: Our available cash balance in the
capital campaign fund is $23,318, up $1,509 from December year-end.
Building Fund: We began the year with a balance of $35,509. The
balance is now $31,814, reflecting a $4,265 deposit paid for HVAC
compressor replacements in the sanctuary. The 50% balance will be due
in February. In February there also will be an $8,900 final payment due
on the classrooms HVAC project, which was funded by member
contributions.
Services of Holy Communion
with
The Imposition of Ashes
7am, Noon, 7pm
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Please check the church’s website for updated news on worship schedules. Current info will
be posted on Facebook. If weather conditions are severe, check WFMZ. The church’s phone
message will be updated to reflect any change in the worship schedule. If there is a heavy
snowstorm and roads are passable, there will be one service at 10:45 a.m. The church office
will follow the same schedule as the East Penn School District.