~July/August 2013~

Palmyra Moravian Church Worship 9:30 AM

1921 Cinnaminson Avenue, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

(856)829-2886 ~ Email: palmyramoravian@verizon.net

Pastor Andy Kilps

“Our mission is to: Grow in Faith, Live in Love, Share the Hope, as we Journey with Jesus.”

Gardening in the “Garden State”!

The Kilps family finally has a garden in the “Garden State.” Of

course, many think that because I grew up in Wisconsin that I must

have spent time on the farm and milked cows, etc. Well I didn’t

grow up on a farm and never had a garden. I guess it took coming

to New Jersey to get closer to the earth that God made. Who

figured, right?

We have two raised-beds that are each 4’ by 10’and we have

tomatoes, onions, strawberries, cucumber, string beans, red bell

peppers and jalapeno peppers! We have them in between the CE

building and the Dunkin Donuts property right along the fence line.

It has been a lot of fun and the whole family is involved.

The most enjoyable part

is watching the garden

grow! There is a great

song at the end of the movie “The Lorax.” Beholding the last

Trufulla seed all the people join in singing “let it grow”!

That got me thinking – this is what God wants – things that grow!

And most important of all – God wants US to GROW! We are not

just to grow up physically, but are to grow up and mature spiritually.

Physical strength is good, but spiritual strength through God our

creator is even better.

This Summer will you GROW? God doesn’t want you to stay the

same, or even worse, to go backward in your spiritual life – no, God

wants you to go onward and upward! Keep on the Journey with

Jesus, one step at a time. Read a daily devotional, open you Bible,

talk to God in prayer – and even if you are on the shore or away on

vacation try worship in another church to get spiritual nourishment!

(but then you can’t come back and tell me how many other pastors preach better than I do! )

Ephesians 4:15….. speaking the truth in love, we must

GROW up in EVERY WAY into him who is the head, into

CHRIST…”

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We must always give thanks to God for

you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your FAITH is

GROWING abundantly…”

Growing Together,

Pastor Andy

“Grow in Faith”

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SonWest Roundup VBS

Palmyra Moravian Church

July 15-19, 2013 9:00 –11:45 am

Register Online or our Church Website: www.palmyramoravian.org

Monday morning registration will begin at 8:30am.

Parents Night –Thursday July 18 @ 7:00PM

HELP NEEDED: Please sign up in the Church! Please speak to Kristie Figiel if you can help on Monday morning for getting children registered or if you can help during the week.

Thanks!!

Christian Education Information and Activities

RALLY DAY September 22nd, 2013

All Sunday School Classes resume September 29th

Palmyra Youth at CAMP HOPE!

We are so proud of the youth of Palmyra Moravian who are taking a step of courage

and faith in going to CAMP HOPE this Summer!

Pre-Primary – Isabella Kilps and Carly Burke

Primary – Brett Boyle

Middler – Brian Boyle and Madison Figiel

Sr. High – Brooke Figiel and Jamie Meller

That’s right – 7 youth from Palmyra Moravian heading off to Camp!

Way to go! Remember that God loves you and so do we!

-Pastor Andy and your Church Family

“Live in Love”

Peach Festival

Friday, August 16, 5:00-7:30 PM

Anyone wishing to help with preparing peaches (9:00 am), serving (5:00-6:15, 6:15-7:30 pm), or cleaning up (7:30 pm) can sign up in the church. All help is much appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Charlie Conyers 829-4639.

We look forward to seeing you there-and remember to invite neighbors, co-workers, family and friends!

From the Social Action Committee

Social Action Collection to support our two internationally-sponsored children will be taken

on July 28th

and August 25th.

Please continue to pray for our two internationally sponsored girls, Rosemary and Aurare,

and please give generously to our Social Action Collection the last Sunday of each month

which directly supports them and other individuals in need.

July Servants

Greeters 7/7 John & Barbara Hoenig 7/14 Charlie & Ruth Conyers 7/21 John & Debbie D’Autrechy 7/28 Lynn Boyle & Kristie Figiel

Lay Readers

7/7 Carole Stamets 7/14 Ruth Conyers 7/21 John Meller 7/28 Chris Pfieffer

July Birthdays 7/1 Leann Binkley 7/17 Hayden Conyers Natalie Stein 7/18 Kathy Ladany 7/3 Joel Parks 7/21 Patrick Obuchowski 7/4 John Chambley 7/22 Brianna Rorhback 7/5 Shirley Hentz 7/25 B.J. Burger 7/9 John Hoenig 7/26 John Williams 7/11 Cindy Meller 7/31 Norma Choyce 7/15 Russell Phelps Mikel Binkley Rylie Pfeiffer Linda Parks

July Anniversaries 7/2 Kathy & Lou Ladany 7/6 Marcey & Jack Healey 7/21 George & June Williams

August Birthdays 8/5 Kyle Lingo 8/17 Janelle Conyers 8/6 Kristie Figiel Kimberly Ingling 8/7 Brian Obuchowski 8/20 Wade Stein 8/13 Alice Chambley 8/21 Karen Kilps 8/14 Sane Dougherty 8/24 Kristin Neely 8/15 Zachary Binkley 8/31 Chris Pfeiffer

August Anniversaries 8/9 Frank & Lorraine Cianfrani 8/10 Erich & Ellen Veitenheimer 8/18 Terri & Bob Coles 8/25 Ruth & Russ Phelps

August Servants

Greeters

8/4 Bob & Terri Coles 8/11 Jane Miles & Nancy Houser 8/18 Ellen Ingram & Sue Druss 8/25 Joann Cross & Linda Perkins

Lay Readers 8/4 Rex Knowlton 8/11 Charlie Conyers 8/18 Open – Youth Reader

8/25 John Hoenig

“Share the Hope”

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Joyful Noise Offering- will

be held on July 21th

to the benefit

Urban Promise and August 18th

to

benefit Bread of Life Food Pantry.

Bread of Life Food Pantry

Where: Epworth United Methodist Church

(501 Morgan Ave., Palmyra)

856-829-1908

**The food pantry will be open the 3rd

Saturday of

every month**

10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

We have been asked to collect these items:

Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cookies, Crackers,

Kool-Aid, Rice Krispies Treats, Goldfish

Cheez-its, Popcorn, Pudding and Jello.

All other food items are welcome as well

Please place your donations in the basket inside

the church vestibule.

For more info please contact Delores Lundy

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!

Food on the First! July 7

August 4

Our church will bring food on the First Sunday of

the month

Place food items in the food basket up front in the

sanctuary.

All of the food will go to the Bread of Life Food

Pantry (Located at Epworth United Methodist in

Palmyra) and will provide for families in the Tri-

Boro.

In Our Prayers…All working toward healing:

In Our Prayers… All working toward healing: Chris Gallo, John Hoenig, Joseph Tymash, Sandy Burger, Aidan Conover, Bernie & Artie Winner, Dean Powell, Kenny Frank , Jim Dougherty, Zennah Jones, Tom Seagraves, Donna Gearheart, Debbie Brison, Stephen Hatrack, Dennis Hall, Pastor Dave Confer, Carol Taylor,For all troops and those from our congregation: Matt Ormsby & John Christ. The international children we sponsor: Rosemary Rana (India) and Aurare ProvideUmuhoza(Rwanda).

**If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please write the

persons’ name and pertinent information (with their consent) on one of the comment cards in the pews and place it in the offering plate.* *

**If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please write the persons’ name and pertinent information

(with their consent) on one of the comment cards in the pews and place it in the offering plate.**

The 24th Moravian Music Festival July 14 – 20, 2013

Central Moravian Church and Moravian College Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Come to the Moravian Music Festival Concerts!

Sunday, July 14, 7:30p.m. Opening lovefeast Monday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. Organ recital, Rebecca K. Owens Tuesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Tim Zimmerman & the King’s Brass Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Festival Chorus & Orchestra: Easter Cantata by E. W. Wolf Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Festival Band concert Friday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. Festival Children’s Musical Friday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. Festival Soloists, Chorus, & Orchestra Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. Closing Festival Singstunde,

Featuring the Festival Trombone Choir, Festival hand bell Choir, and chamber ensembles.

All concerts are preceded by a half-hour prelude of chorales. Admission is free to all concerts

with the exception of the Tuesday evening King’s Brass concert: tickets are available separately from Central Moravian Church for this concert. All concerts will be held in Central Moravian

Church except for Thursday evening and Friday afternoon band concert, in Foy Auditorium.

The Joint Board of Palmyra Moravian Church

Elders Pastor Andy (Chair), Karen Poppert (Vice-Chair)(2nd Term – 2016) Jane Miles (1st Term – 2016) Lauren Dougherty (1st Term – 2015) John Meller (Serving unexpired Term – 2015) Carole Stamets (1st Term – 2014)

Trustees Charlie Conyers (President)(1st Term – 2015) Bob Poppert(Vice Pres.)(1st Term – 2016) BJ Burger (1st Term – 2014) Chris Pfeiffer (Serving unexpired Term – 2014) Steve Figiel (1st Term – 2015)

May it be known in the congregation that after years of faithful service Sister Barbara Hoenig needed to

step down from the Board of Elders and Sister Joann Cross needed to step down from the Board of

Trustees. Brother John Meller is serving Barbara’s unexpired term and Brother Chris Pfeiffer is coming

on the Board for the first time as our newest Trustee to fulfill Joann’s unexpired term. We are grateful

for your devotion and service to God!

Office Hours

Pastor Andy is available by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. Please know that the pastor is available at all times if there is an emergency or an unexpected need that calls for a pastoral visit. If you are unable to reach Pastor Andy through the Church number – 856-829-2886 – then promptly notify any of our Elders for assistance Karen Poppert, Lauren Dougherty, Jane Miles, John Meller or Carole Stamets.

Secretary’s hours are:

Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

The Sept/Oct. Beacon Deadline is

August 21th.

YOU SHOP – CAMP WINS!!

A new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause – Camp Hope! Hundreds of great stores including I-Tunes, Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop.com and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting Camp Hope.

Go to: www.GoodShop.com and enter Hope Moravian Camp and Conference Center… then start shopping.

Donate your used Ink Cartridges

Staples gives a $2 rebate for every cartridge we

recycle. Help the church offset its office expenses

by donating your used ink cartridges. They can be

dropped off at church on Sundays. This is a

perfect way to help the environment and the

church.

Treasurer’s Report Sisters and Brothers we continue to be blessed with strong envelope giving and a favorable market thus far this year producing a modest net surplus! In addition this year we celebrated our 150th which produced stronger than normal giving for our Anniversary event. We are, however, entering summertime which historically has been a low point in giving for the congregation. Please endeavor to keep up your weekly giving throughout the summer which will assure a stronger cash flow position as we meet our recurring expenses, which don’t take a break for the summer. Enjoy the summer and I’ll produce a report that contrast our giving to date compared to our budgeted giving to date for our next update. Brother Rex

ShopRite Grocery Card Program

ATTENTION: We will be discontinuing this program. We have a good amount of cards still available – so please help to get cards if you need them.

5% of all cards purchased will go directly to Social Action in order to support our two internationally sponsored girls and others with need in our local community.

Grocery cards are accepted at all Shoprite locations!

Cards may be purchased with cash or By check payable to Palmyra Moravian Church

….On the Journey with Jesus!

Moravian Men

Join us for Breakfast at Jim’s Harbor Deli,

75 River Dr., Delran, ½ mi. north of Taylor Ln.

July 13and August 10

All are welcome!