ReMarks From St. Mark’s Lutheran Church JULY/AUGUST 2014 81 Main Street ● Pennsburg, PA 18073 ● 215-679-9015 ● Charles E. Romanowski: Pastor SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: In July and August the Church Office will be closed on Monday and Fridays. You will find Kathy in the office Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Regular office hours will resume on September 2 nd . SUMMER WORSHIP REMINDER: In July and August we will have ONE worship service on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Holy Communion will be celebrated on July 6 th and August 3 rd . Our regular worship schedule, services at 8 & 10:15 AM, with Sunday School at 9:00 AM, will resume on September 7 th , with a service of Holy Communion. STAFF ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER: Pastor Chuck will be on vacation July 2-5; July 25 – July 31; August 28—September 1. Pastor Chuck & Judith Love (Director of Music) will be attending a workshop July 14- 16 in Baltimore Maryland. It’s titled: The Three Days- Singing Salvation History”. The “three days” are referencing Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and The Easter Vigil. These days are known as the “holiest days” on the church calendar. We have to gleam some ideas for St. Mark’s from the workshops we will be attending. The Church Office will be closed on Friday, July 4 th . There will be no Staff Retreat this year; although we are planning a breakfast staff meeting in July at a nearby restaurant; and, a dinner. LOOKING AHEAD: 1. September 6 th , Community Day 2. September 7 th , Services of Holy Communion, 8 & 10:15 AM; Sunday School, 9:00 AM. St. Mark’s Café returns, 9:00 AM 3. September 21 st , Harvest Home (more details in future church bulletins) 4. September 28 th , Church Picnic 5. October 4 th , Our second Annual Family Fall Festival CONFIRMATION ON PENTECOST: On Pentecost Sunday, June 8 th , eight of our youth were confirmed and made their first Holy Communion: Alyssa Jade Althouse Jacob Wayne Clutter Noah Christopher Fresa Trey Nicholas Livingstone Brandon David Martin Kathryn Mae Needs Jessica Lynn Pyne Alexis Kaylene Sloyer Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you have made these young people your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and finally increase in them your gifts of grace: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. (Prayer from Confirmation Service)
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ReMarks From
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
JULY/AUGUST 2014 81 Main Street ● Pennsburg, PA 18073 ● 215-679-9015 ● Charles E. Romanowski: Pastor
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: In July and August the Church Office will be closed on Monday and Fridays. You will find Kathy in the office Tuesday through
Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Regular office hours will resume on September 2
nd.
SUMMER WORSHIP REMINDER: In July and August we will have ONE worship service on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Holy Communion will be celebrated on July 6
th and August 3
rd.
Our regular worship schedule, services at 8 & 10:15 AM, with Sunday School at 9:00 AM, will resume on September 7
th, with a service of Holy
Communion. STAFF ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER:
Pastor Chuck will be on vacation July 2-5; July 25 – July 31; August 28—September 1.
Pastor Chuck & Judith Love (Director of Music) will be attending a workshop July 14-16 in Baltimore Maryland. It’s titled: The Three Days- Singing Salvation History”. The “three days” are referencing Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and The Easter Vigil. These days are known as the “holiest days” on the church calendar. We have to gleam some ideas for St. Mark’s from the workshops we will be attending.
The Church Office will be closed on Friday, July 4
th.
There will be no Staff Retreat this year; although we are planning a breakfast staff meeting in July at a nearby restaurant; and, a dinner.
LOOKING AHEAD: 1. September 6
th, Community
Day 2. September 7
th, Services of
Holy Communion, 8 & 10:15 AM; Sunday School, 9:00 AM. St. Mark’s Café returns, 9:00 AM
3. September 21st, Harvest Home (more details
in future church bulletins) 4. September 28
th, Church Picnic
5. October 4th, Our second Annual Family Fall
Festival CONFIRMATION ON PENTECOST: On Pentecost Sunday, June 8
th, eight of our
youth were confirmed and made their first Holy Communion:
Alyssa Jade Althouse Jacob Wayne Clutter
Noah Christopher Fresa Trey Nicholas Livingstone
Brandon David Martin Kathryn Mae Needs Jessica Lynn Pyne
Alexis Kaylene Sloyer
Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you have made these young people your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and finally increase in them your gifts of grace: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. (Prayer from Confirmation Service)
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May 4, 2014 ························· 163 ······························· $2,698.00 May 11, 2014 ························· 135 ······························· $2,161.00 May 18, 2014 ························ 150 ······························· $2,179.00 May 25, 2014 ························· 155 ······························· $2,230.00
Total general income for the month of April including mail-ins but not special gifts, was $16,045.51. Amounts budgeted are $22,495.00 a month; for a week $5,176.92.
MAY 2014 ATTENDANCE & GENERAL GIVING
ST. MARK’S RECEIVES GIFT OF $88,382.69
In May St. Mark’s received a very generous gift of over $88,300 from a member who wishes to remain anonymous. In conversation with this member we received permission to disburse the funds in the following manner, with the blessing of the Finance Committee and Church Council: 1. Tithe to Synod (sharing our blessing with them) $8,000 2. Augustus Trappe $10,000 3. Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary $10,000 4. Church Insurance $7,000 5. St. Mark’s Cemetery (sharing our blessing with them) $5,000 6. Organ Fund $3,000 7. Music Series (special concerts) $3,000 8. Mission Team $1,000 9. Summer Music Camp $1,000 10. Staff Continuing Education (Pastor, Dawn, & Judy- $1,000 each) $3,000 11. Outreach & Fellowship $3,000 12. Air Conditioning of Youth Room $15,000 13. Stair Treads (Smith Carpet) $3,000 14. Replace Outside Doors in Nursery & Stairwell (outside Social Room) $8,000 15. Replenish funds from Memorial Fund for refreshing Memorial Garden grounds $ 4,000 TOTAL: $84,000 BALANCE: $4,382.69 (will be deposited into our “Rainy Day Fund”, along with any extra from the “Contracted” jobs, number 12, 13 & 14, above).
Three Comments:
The member is allowing us to make some necessary Capital Improvements to our building: two stairwells, replacing four doors and air-conditioning another classroom, saves us from undertaking a Capital Campaign to have this work done. I’m sure we all can appreciate not having to make an appeal to the members for this.
How creative our benefactor has allowed us to be with this gift—sharing our blessing with another church, the synod, our church cemetery, programs of ministry at St. Mark’s and Capital Improvements to our building.
How grateful we are for this member’s generosity and thoughtfulness to St. Mark’s and the Church “at large.” JULY 10
TH! DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
Through our Endowment Fund, financial assistance is available to students who are active members of our congregation and who will be starting or continuing higher education in the fall of 2014. Scholarships are available to all active members no matter what your age, including adults who might find themselves needing to return to school for further education. “Active” means having made a record of contribution to the church and a record of communing. Failure to perform these two items will result in the application being denied. Scholarship applications may be picked up in the church office or the secretary’s mailbox in the library/lounge. The completed applications are to be returned to the church office no later than July 10
th.
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“The Only Thing That’s Constant is Change ” I’m sure you’ve heard of the above phrase before. You’ve probably said it yourself more than once when you see how the valley has changed over the years, how your place of employment has changed, how values of society have changed, how TV programs and movies have changed, how music has changed, how, well, how you have changed. Yes, “the only thing that remains constant is change.” Some changes are good, some, maybe not so good. Good or bad change is not my topic here, but the idea of change is. In this case, changes in church, specifically, St. Mark’s is what I’d like to share with you. After some discussion with our Worship and Outreach Committee, three changes were discussed and later approved by Church Council at their June 30
th meeting. They are, in no particular order:
1. Begin our summer worship schedule in June. Presently we begin our 9:00 AM worship hour the first Sunday in July. Beginning next year, 2015, we will tie our summer worship hour into the school year. Why? Well, we already end Sunday School the same time Upper Perk ends school. Our Children, Youth and Handbell Choirs end before the end of the school year. Senior Choir, by mid-June, is no longer rehearsing Thursday evenings, but on Sunday mornings before the service. We see a significant drop off in church attendance once school is “out”- some of our families depart for summer vacation that third week in June. With these reasons put forth, our summer worship schedule will change, it will tie in with the school year beginning 2015.
2. Our church newsletter, presently published 10 times a year, will now be published six times a year. Why? It has come to our attention in the church office (my attention and Kathy’s) that we spend a lot of our time gathering information, writing articles ourselves, and getting the newsletters out into your hands, the members. Believe me when I tell you, it seems like the tenth of the month deadline for our newsletter comes around mighty fast, too fast. We both felt that it was demanding too much of our time, time that could be spent elsewhere. A September newsletter will be published, after which we will change to publishing bi-monthly: October/November, December/January, February/March, April/May, June/July, August/September. 3. A new worship service to begin. After visiting one of our homebound members for communion, a family member asked me if we had a brief afternoon worship service. I replied, “No, but let me think about it.” Why? There are some of our members who cannot sit through a one hour or longer worship service- think services of Holy Communion. Some members cannot get up and begin moving in time to make a 9:00 AM summer worship service- their bodies just won’t allow them to do this any longer. With that in mind, the following change was made to our worship schedule: that one half hour service of Holy Communion be added on the first Sunday of the month. The service will include a call to worship, reading of scripture, prayers, a “thought for the day”, prelude and postlude music and an opening and closing hymn (Judy, Director of Music, has agreed to play for this service). The service will be at 2:30 in the afternoon. This half hour Service of Holy Communion will be offered on: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 14 (the first Sunday of the month, 12/7, has us hosting Hometown Christmas Parade), January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5
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Inspirations From Pastor Chuck
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I want to take this opportunity to THANK all of our children, youth, their families, and our Family Ministries staff for a wonderful 2013-2014 year! Below, please find the Enrollment Form for our WEIRD Animals Vacation Bible School, which will take place Sunday, July 20 – Thursday, July 24. I am looking forward to our 2014-2015 Family Ministries Year with excitement! Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Summer!
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 20 – July 24, 2014 Sunday Registration 9:00-9:15 AM - Sunday Program 9:15 – 11:00 AM
Monday –Thursday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Note: Children may leave earlier, if necessary, with a parent.
“WEIRD ANIMALS – Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind”
Children ages 3 to 6th grade are invited to participate.
Children age 3 or under must be accompanied by an adult. Donations of Hi-C fruit drinks, pre-sweetened Kool-Aid, pretzels, popcorn, sliced bread, M & M Candies, red “shoelace” licorice, sugar cookies, green jello, white & chocolate frosting, maraschino cherries, fruit snacks
and animal crackers are needed. Donations can be dropped off just before or during Vacation Bible School. Adults who would like to help out are always welcome! Children are urged to dress comfortably.
Please complete the attached Enrollment Form and return to St. Mark’s, attention Dawn Harris (215) 679-
I give my permission for ______________________ to attend St. Mark’s VBS, July 20-24, 2014. In the event of medical emergency I authorize VBS Staff to seek medical attention for my child, I will assume responsibility for any/all resultant expense. Every attempt will be made to notify the parent or emergency contact first.
__________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature & Date
Family Ministry Notes
Dawn
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“ST. MARK’S TRIVIA CORNER” So, how many answers did you know from last month’s Trivia Corner? Were there any you didn’t know or had absolutely NO clue
about? Hope you found them to be interesting and informative. And now we move on to several more. Since this newsletter is for both July and August, I am doubling your fun and hope you enjoy them. Remember: NO peeking at the answers ahead of time! Stay tuned for more to come. And once again, if any of these questions spark a trivia question or two from you or your family members, please let me know. It has been great hearing members’ experiences and documenting them to share with everyone! Many thanks to all of you who have made this a welcome addition to our newsletter. Happy Trivia & Happy Summertime!! Elaine E. Strimpel
TRIVIA QUESTIONS: #1 – TOPIC/Building: How old is the St. Mark’s Sunday School building?
#2 – TOPIC/Building: How many chandeliers are located in the ceiling of our church sanctuary? #3 – TOPIC/Cemetery: In what year was a Meditation Area provided at the St. Mark’s Cemetery, which was dedicated in memory of Peggy J. and Ruth E. Treffinger? #4 – TOPIC/People: Who served as President of WELCA in 2012? #5 – TOPIC/People: Who was the Lutheran Pastor who grew up attending St. Mark’s and became world-famous? A marker in his honor appears in front of the former Markley Pharmacy in Pennsburg, across the street from Pennsburg United Church of Christ, which is his birth place.
#6 – TOPIC/People: Where is Frank Nathan Daniel Buchman buried? #7 – TOPIC/Property: Who owned the original property on which our church now stands? #8 – TOPIC/Things: In what year did St. Mark’s begin having Sunrise Dawn Service at Easter time?
DID YOU HEAR? It has been reported on TV and in the newspapers that more and more people are subject to allergies today. They suffer allergies from
food, pollen, pet hair, flowers, almost anything. It has come to our attention in the church office that a few of our members are extremely allergic to cologne and perfume, so much so that it causes them trouble in breathing. Unfortunately, these members/allergy sufferers are experiencing these breathing symptoms whenever they come to church. If you are one who usually applies cologne or perfume before you come to church, would you kindly consider refraining from using it or minimize your use of it on Sunday mornings? You would do your allergy neighbors at church a huge favor, and they would be so appreciative of your kindness. – Thank you!
.Update from Women of the ELCA: The Bible Study for the month of
July will be Tuesday, July 8th at Augustus
L u t h e ra n , 7 1 7 W . Ma in S t r e e t , Trappe/Collegeville. The Bible Study for the month of August will be Tuesday, August 5th at St. John’s Lutheran, 3104 Main Street, Sumneytown. Please call Barbara Lutz 215-679-5423 or Diane Mohr 215-679-7154 if you are going to the Bible Study. We will meet at 9:00 am at the church parking lot. The next WELCA meeting is September 9, 2014 at the PC Pub. Have a wonderful summer!
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(Easter), May 3 and June 7. Change. We’re undergoing some changes in the near future. I hope you bear with us. Keep in mind that these changes are not only for us, St. Mark’s members, but for neighbors who might be thinking of coming to visit and worship with us. – Think about it.
Pastor Chuck
GOD’S WORK- OUR HANDS St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (the three Lutheran Churches of the valley) will join hands in
September with our sister congregations in the Southeastern Synod to help support a new effort of the Open Link. All three congregations will be collecting breakfast items in September for the recipients of the Meal on Wheels program. It has been brought to our attention that many of our neighbors who receive a hot meal for the middle of the day and a sandwich at night; might well be in need of something for breakfast the next morning. The three aforementioned Lutheran churches would like to see this happen in September. Therefore, on September 7, 14, 21 and 28 we will collect the following breakfast items:
Belvita Breakfast Biscuits
Individual Oatmeal/Grits packets
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars
Nutri -Grain Fruit Bars
Special L Pastry Crisps
Kashi Soft Baked Cereal Bars
Adult Cereals
Individual Tea/Coffee Bags
English Muffins
Bagels/Bagel Thins
Ensure
Carnation Breakfast Drink
Muffins, Sweet Breads, Danish
Any similar items of your choosing
The three churches will choose a mutual day and time to deliver the items to the former Senior Center in East Greenville, where they will be stored and later distributed, along with the Meals on Wheels. Why not begin shopping now for some of the above mentioned items and bring them to church some Sunday in September. – Thank you!
A LITTLE HUMOR: “DID YOU SEE?” One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy: Tommy, do you see the tree outside? TOMMY: Yes. TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside? TOMMY: Yes. TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see if you see the sky. TOMMY: Okay. (He returned a few minutes later.) Yes, I saw the sky. TEACHER: Did you see God? TOMMY: No. TEACHER: That’s my point. We can’t see God because he isn’t there. He doesn’t exist. A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions. The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy: Tommy, do you see the tree outside? TOMMY: Yes. LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the grass outside? TOMMY: Yessssss (getting tired of the questions by this time). LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the sky? TOMMY: Yessssss. LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the teacher? TOMMY: Yes. LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain? TOMMY: No. LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we were taught today in school, she must not have one!
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SUMMER MUSIC CAMP, 2014, is now over. What a glorious week it was. Our third Music Camp had 23 students enrolled (2013: 21; 2012: 11). They welcomed the opportunity to become more attuned to the
sounds of God’s voice in the musical flow of daily life and in the worship life of the faith community. They had chances to participate in International Folk Dance, Sacred Dance, Chorus, Drums, Orff Instruments, Handbells, Guitar, Brass and Strings. The week ended on Friday evening with a dinner for the students and their families and a great service of music by the youth, they showed their families what they had learned at Music Camp. A special “thank you” to the Staff: Janet Aldinger, Cindy Durrell, Shannon Engle, Dorothy Goda, Monica Hale, Bill Kirkner, Judith Love, Diane Mohr, Fred Moyer, Mark Thomas, Dan Tuck, Pastor William A. Fluck and Pastor Chuck. The staff truly had a great time in working with the youth…they were terrific! – Can’t wait until next year! Nuptials – Congratulations to Adam Sands and Jenna Hemperly who were married at St. Mark’s on May 25th. Although Adam and Jenna are not members of St. Mark’s, Jenna’s grandfather is Rudolph Mauer, and Jenna’s parents (Craig and Erica Mauer Hemperly) were wed at St. Mark’s in the 70’s. We also wish to congratulate Leon Edelman and Kaylyn Syvret. They tied the knot on Saturday, June 14
th at Calvary
Moravian Church in Allentown. Best wishes to Leon and Kaylyn as they begin their life of love. Baptisms – At the 10:15 service, on May 25
th,
we welcomed to our St. Mark’s Family through infant baptism, Spencer David Rippley. Spencer is the son of Christopher and Amanda (Fosbenner) Rippley.
New members: Douglas Kramer is the husband of Angela Kramer and father of Ashley and Kaitlyn.
The Kramer’s have been long time members of St. Mark’s. Doug enjoys hiking, walking, camping, horseback riding and traveling. His community interests include Relay for Life. OUR THANKS TO:
Dawn Harris for shopping, preparing and helping serve a wonderful breakfast for the confirmands and their families on Pentecost Sunday, June 8
th. Approximately sixty people
enjoyed a delicious meal before the Service of Confirmation. The eight youth who were confirmed also made their first Holy Communion.
Judith Love and Pastor Chuck, who on that very same day, June 8
th, hosted a luncheon
for the children and their families of the Children and Youth Choirs. Cold cuts, side salads and beverage were enjoyed by all—topped off with make your own ice-cream sundaes, with all the toppings.
Jill Haldeman, Dawn Harris and Diane Mohr for shopping, preparing and serving a great breakfast for Father’s Day, where we honored all dads and men who provide so much and “fatherly care” to loved ones. Over sixty people attended this free breakfast. The guest speaker was Mike Tannous, Executive Director of our local YMCA. Mike talked about the excitement over the new “Y” that is being built in the valley, the wonderful programs that are and will be offered by the “Y”—many of which have underlying Christian values, and what Father’s Day means to him.
Mark your calendar now for the fall meeting of the Altar Guild which will be held in the social room at 7PM on September 3rd. Plan to
attend. Any member of St. Mark’s is welcome to attend the meeting and find out what service we provide to the church. We always welcome new members. The time commitment is small and it is a good way to meet other members of your church family.
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THE HAPPY LUTHERANS (formerly- the The Bereavement Group) did not make a trip to the shore this year- for the first time in twelve years. Ah, but we will have an opportunity for yet
another day trip to The American Music Theater on Tuesday, September 16
th. We will get to
hear the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber, Music of the Night (Evita, Cats, JC Superstar, Phantom of the Opera and more). Costs are $27 per person (assuming we have a group of 15 or more—(no problem, right?). Deadline for ordering tickets will be Sunday, August 3
rd. We plan to stop for
lunch at Shady Maple (Lunch is “extra”). The schedule will look like this (times are approximate):
10 AM, depart from church parking lot
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Lunch (Shady Maple)
1:00 to 2:00 PM, shopping at nearby stores
2:00 PM, depart to American Music Theater
3:00 to 4:45 PM, Music of the Night
4:45 PM, (will offer two options, since we plan on car-pooling, option one will be to return home and get dinner there; or, option two, stay in the area for dinner and return home afterwards. Option one would get home by 7:00 PM. Option two will likely not get home until 8:30 PM. Folks will be asked which option they prefer before we depart so we can plan transportation accordingly.
This trip is “open” to anyone who wishes to go….not just members of “The Happy Lutherans”. All you need to do is order your tickets by August 3
rd, at $27 each. Checks
should be made payable to “St. Mark's Lutheran Church” and dropped off at the church office. Please DO NOT put your check for this event in the offering plate; again, bring it into the church office. And, remember, meals are “extra”. We are looking for volunteer drivers. If you’re able to drive, call the church office and let Pastor or Kathy know. Also, please say whether you plan to return home immediately after the show, or plan to have dinner somewhere in the area before you return home. – Thank you!
The Open Link – has many volunteer opportunities which include administrative support/front desk/data entry; meals on wheels packer and/or driver; community food cupboard; community services/education; special events/holiday programs – contact The Open Link for more information. DID YOU KNOW?
1. Psalm 118 is the middle chapter of the entire Bible?
2. Before Psalm 118, Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
3. After Psalm 118, Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible?
4. That there are 594 chapters before and following Psalm 118?
5. That if you add up all the chapters except Psalm 118, you get a total of 1188 chapters?
6. And incidentally, 1188 or Psalm 118 verse 8 also happens to be the middle verse of the Bible.
The central verse should have a fairly important message don’t you think?
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”
Vacation Bible School - is being held Sunday, July 20
th at
9:00 am and continue Monday through Thursday, July 21
st –
24th at 6:30 pm. The theme this year is “Weird Animals”. The committee is in need of the following: large, medium and small boxes; large flat pieces of cardboard; colorful paints; pool noodles, brown packing paper; styrofoam; plastic flower pot inserts and pipe cleaners (chenille stems).
Thank you to Barbara Thomas for coordinating the 8:00 am greeters the past
few years. It is always nice to have members step forth and volunteer here at St. Mark’s. We are in need of someone to fill this vacant spot. Please speak with Pastor Chuck or call the church office. Thank you.
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St. Mark’s Family Fall Festival St. Mark’s will be having their second annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The Fall Festival Committee held their
first meeting on January 15 and another on June 17, 2014. The next meeting is scheduled for Ju-ly 29
th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in helping
on the Committee is encouraged to attend. The day of the Festival will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the opening of the Yard Sale, Vendors and Crafters. The other festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and go until 3:00 p.m. Same as last year, there will be scarecrow making, pumpkin carving, games, bake sale, popcorn, Norm’s Toys, 50/50 drawing, DJ, food, drinks, crafts for children, storytelling time and hayrides. Added this year is Pastor Chuck’s Blessing of the Ani-mals, which will take place twice in the day, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There are some other special items in discussion to possibly add to the day. All this leads into a very busy day! We are asking for volunteers to help in a lot of differ-ent areas. Anyone interested in helping out on this very special day, please let a committee member know as soon as possible. A schedule of events and the day’s activities will be posted by the end of summer. Our first Fall Festival was a great success and we’re hoping to make it even bigger and better this year. More importantly the joy in working together as a Church Family! Thank you! The Fall Festival Committee: Jill Haldeman, Li-sa Sell, Joan Brunner, Angie Berger, Jen Pyne, Heather Schmitt, Reenie Edelman and Amy Ha-genbach Dear St. Mark’s: Thank you so much for the ser-vice and letting us get our son baptized at St. Mark’s. Bless you all, Amanda, Chris and Spen-cer Rippley.
Pastor Chuck: Thank you so much for perform-ing Jenna and Adam’s wedding ceremony. We appreciate all of your special effort on this joyous day. Kindest regards, Craig & Erika Hemperly
A special thank you goes out to Candace Reyn-olds for taking home the acolyte gowns for laun-dry and pressing. Thanks for such a generous voluntary act of thoughtfulness. Dear Pastor Chuck: Thank you for your visit to me in the hospital. Your prayers for me and all who were ill were a comfort to me. God bless you and keep you in his care as you care for his family. – Edith Golway Dear Prayer Shawl Ministry: Thank you for the prayer shawl you gave me. During my recent illness, your shawl kept me warm and thankful to be blessed by such wonderful Christians. – Edith Golway Dear Pastor Chuck, Reenie & Members of St. Mark’s: Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the church allowing us to have our meetings there! - Sheri on behalf of Relay for Life Hi Pastor Chuck: I saw my dad on Monday, lat-er in the afternoon, and he told me that you were there to visit him. He said he had an enjoyable time with you and it was a very nice visit. He re-ally appreciated the multi-colored prayer shawl he received from the ladies at church. He could make out the colors. Have a good day and thanks for visiting my dad – Ellen Leh (on behalf of Russell Thomas) And a thank you from Dolores Pennypacker that was misplaced by Kathy (so sorry Dolores) – Dear Pastor Chuck and Members of St. Mark’s: Thank you for your visits, prayers and cards while I was in the hospital and recuperating at home. Thank you again – Dolores Pennypacker
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 9:00 am
Macoby Run Golf Course, Green Lane, PA Competitive 5K and 5 Mile Race
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for the Kids! (10 & under) Timing by Pretzel City Sports
Course Description: Run through the winding cart paths of Macoby Run Golf Course, (no golfers, no traffic). Wheel measured. All events are entirely on macadam surfaces with the exception of 1 fairway cross-over on grass in the 5 mile. Includes a couple of challenging hills. Held rain, shine, or snow. No strollers in the 5 mile or 5K race. No bikes, rollerblades, skateboards or pets allowed. Strollers ARE welcome in the 1 mile fun run/walk In this race YOU decide if you want to stop at the 5-K mark OR continue and go for the 5 MILER. Same price, same shirt. You can also WALK the course, or run and walk, or walk and run. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin after the 5K and 5 mile races are completed. Approximate start time 10:15- 10:30. Parents and strollers are welcome to participate with their children. Goodie bag given to participants (10 & under). Awards: Awards for 5K and 5 mile run/walk only; other events are for FUN! Top Male & Female Overall plus top 3 males & females in the following age groups:
14 & under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 PLUS
New for Men in 2014: Clydesdale Division (235 lb. minimum). Awards will be given to the top 3 males in the 5K and 5 mile race. There are no age groups in this division and you must enter as a Clydesdale at registration; otherwise your award category will be based on your age & sex Registration: Registration from 7:45-8:50 a.m. Races start at 9:00 a.m. Fees: 5K and 5 Mile = $20.00 if post marked by Friday, 10/24/2014, includes T-shirt. After 10/24/2014, and up to race day, registration is $25.00 with shirt while they last, and $20.00 after they are gone. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk = $5.00 if postmarked by Friday 10/24/2014, includes small gift for kids. After 10/24/2014, and up to race day, registration is $7.00 with small gift while they last, and $5.00 after they are gone. Amenities: 2 water stops on the course, food & refreshments at finish, instant results at finish, results posted on www.pretzelcitysports.com , 24-48 hrs. after the event. Make check payable to Macoby Run Run & Mail to: D Hettrick 201 Old Mill Rd. Macungie, PA, 18062 Questions:Race Director: D. Hettrick (610) 845-8205 or Cheryl Pirri (267) 733-3487 [email protected] Optional Online Registration at www.pretzelcitysports.com Online registration closes midnight Wed. Nov. 5, 2014, (nominal service fee applies)
**** Please bring a non-perishable food item for The Open Line’s Community Food Cupboard ****
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DIRECTIONS:
From Rt. 422: Take Route 29 N (Collegeville exit) RT 29 thru Schwenksville. Stay on 29 North thru Green Lane. Stay LEFT at gas station. After passing Marlborough Elementary School on left, turn RIGHT onto McLean Station road. The golf course is one mile STRAIGHT ahead. From the PA Turnpike: Take the Quakertown exit. Upon exiting the toll area, turn RIGHT onto route 663 towards Pennsburg. Turn LEFT on to RT 29 South. In approximately 4 miles, turn LEFT onto McLean Station Road. The golf course is one mile STRAIGHT ahead. From Rt. 100: Turn onto RT 29 South in Hereford heading towards Green Lane. In approximately 8 miles, turn LEFT onto McLean Station road. The golf course is one mile STRAIGHT ahead MORE INFO: Please visit www.macobyrun.com
Any added donations are greatly appreciated! Our thanks for your time
and consideration in supporting these organizations.
Fun for the entire family – please join us! Entry Form: Detach Here ***************************************************************************************** Last Name_____________________________ First Name______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Race: Kids 1M 5K/ 5Mile Clydesdale Sex: M F Race Day Age: ____________ Date of Birth: ___ /___ /____ Shirt Size: S M L XL Telephone: ________________ AM PM BOTH E-Mail: ________________________________ Waiver: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run unless I am medically able & properly trained. I also know that there will be traffic, hazards, debris, and poor footing on the course and assume the risk for running on it. I also assume any or all other risks associated with running or attending the race including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, the conditions of the roads and getting lost, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release and discharge the Macoby Run Golf Course, all owners of the properties on which the race is run or held, all municipalities in which the event is held, the race committee, volunteers, all other organizations directly or indirectly associated with the race, any or all sponsors including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone acting on their behalf, or anyone else associated in any way with this race, from any or all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of , or in the course of, my participation in this event. This waiver extends to all claims of every kind of nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. By entering this race, I am granting permission to all parties affiliated with the race to use any pictures or likenesses of me secured at the event in any way they see fit without review, or restriction or compensation I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER: Date: ___________________
Print Participant Name: __________________________________ Race Entry Enclosed: $ _____________ Additional Donation: $ _____________ Signature: _____________________________________________ (Signature of parent or guardian if under 18) Total Enclosed: $ _____________
Trivia Answers: 1. 53 years old – it was dedicated in 1961 2. 2. 5 (4 large and 1 small) 3. In 1976
4. Barbara Lutz who served for 15 years, from 1998 to & including 2012.
5. Frank Nathan Daniel Buchman (1878-1961) 6. His funeral took place on August 6, 1961, at St.
John’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, PA when he was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Allentown.
It was stated that in his funeral procession there were 70 cars, the largest in the 200-year history of Allentown. 8. Dr. Henry Bobb/purchased for $2,800 @ 1896-97 & the cornerstone placed on the foundation in 1898. Property was previously owned by Henry Dotts. 9. Pastor William Fluck began holding Sunrise Dawn Services in 1976, and we still continue this tradition today.
PAGE 12 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS JULY/AUGUST 2014 CALENDAR FOR JULY July 04 Freedom Fest – New Goshenhoppen Park July 06 9:00 AM Worship Service Holy Communion July 09 9:00 AM Blankets July 12 9:00 AM Staff Breakfast (Planning Session) July 13 9:00 AM Worship Service July 14-16 Pastor Chuck/Judy Love Music Seminar July 15 7:00 PM Family Ministry July 17 9:30 AM Mom’s Club July 17 6:30 PM Staff Dinner July 20 9:00 AM Worship Service July 20 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School July 21-24 6:30 PM Vacation Bible School July 22 11.30 AM Happy Lutherans – PC Pub July 23 9:00 AM Blankets July 27 9:00 AM Worship Service July 27-Aug 1 Pastor Chuck Vacation July 28 7:00 PM Cemetery Committee Meeting July 29 7:00 PM Fall Festival Meeting
SUNDAY MORNING HELPER LIST FOR JULY Greeters July 06 Stanley & Joan Brunner July 13 Mark & Eileen Thomas July 20 Leroy & Maryann Kline July 27 Deb Long & Linda Reed Acolytes July 06 Keegan Fonder, Noel Fresa July 13 Brandon & Courtney Martin July 20 Jackson Gray, Ethan Harris July 27 Jenna Folk, Sylver Reynolds Ushers July 06 Church Council July 13 Bonnie Gillespie, Sally Wimmer, Dennis & Alverta Laubach July 20 Deb Long, Elaine Strimpel, Gilbert & Linda Ebright July 27 Bonnie Gillespie, Sally Wimmer, Bob & Renae Morris Lay Readers July 06 Noah Fresa July 13 Paul Hausmann July 20 Amy Hagenbuch July 27 Harold Hieter
JULY/AUGUST 2014 REMARKS FROM ST. MARKS PAGE 13 CALENDAR FOR AUGUST August 03 9:00 AM Worship Service Holy Communion August 03 1:00 PM NARC August 10 9:00 AM Worship Service August 11 7:00 PM Church Council August 13 9:00 AM Blankets August 15 7:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal August 16 2:30 PM Collins/Pringle Wedding August 17 9:00 AM Worship Service August 19 7:00 PM Family Ministry August 21 9:30 AM Mom’s Club August 24 9:00 AM Worship Service August 27 9:00 AM Blankets August 31 9:00 AM Worship Service LOOKING AHEAD Sept. 06 10:00 AM Community Days Sept. 07 8:00 & 10:15 AM Worship Service Holy Communion Sept. 07 9:00 AM – Sunday School Promotion Sunday SUNDAY MORNING HELPER LIST FOR AUGUST Greeters August 03 Alyssa Clutter, Carol May August 10 Terry & Kathy Romich August 17 Ken & Diane Mohr August 24 Kerwin & Ellen Leh August 31 Kathy Romich & Julie O’Donnell Acolytes August 03 Andrea & Jake Clutter August 10 Jacob Bardsley, Trey Livingstone August 17 Lindsey Henry, Kathryn Needs August 24 Morgan Fiorito, Keegan Fonder August 31 Jenna Folk, Sylver Reynolds Ushers August 03 Church Council August 10 Stanley & Joan Brunner, Terry & Kathy Romich August 17 Gary & Jill Haldeman, Ken & Diane Mohr August 24 George & Anne Althouse, Kerwin & Ellen Leh August 31 Bob & Renae Morris, Paul & Charlotte Moser Lay Readers August 03 Claudia Kulp August 10 David Lintvedt August 17 Carol May August 24 Charlotte Moser August 31 Kathy Romich
SERVING IN HARM’S WAY: Eric Cozzone & Andrew Kirkner – nephews of Bill & Debi Kirkner Darren Kern – son of Mark & Wendy Kern Douglas Needs – son of Jeffrey & Annette Needs Dane Obelcz – nephew of Lynne Theis David Rowland – friend of the Evans Family Alex Ruppert – friend of Carol, Gracie & Keegan
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the family of George Miller who passed away in Florida on June 22nd. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s on Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 am.
ST. MARK’S PRAYER LIST “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” ≈ Philippians 4:6
Beth Ann Alcaro Rose Alderfer Frances Bittenbender James Borchelt Pat Borneman Bill Cameron Christine Davis Florence Fosbenner Edith Golway Jane Hassanally George Keller Samantha Kern Ray Kramer Tom Mikolai Paige Moyer Joan Noon Joan Potter Father John Scarcia Rosie Seville Nicole Slotter Lena Wilson
Members, please help us update our Prayer List - Additions and those whose names can be removed – please notify the Church Office.
