THE STAR AUGUST 2019 Generosity Sightings The flowers are watered. The lawn is mowed. The walls are painted. The pulpit Bible is marked. The bookshelves are cleaned off. The recycling is recycled. The weeds are pulled. The hole is dug; the tree is planted. The shrubs are trimmed. The special music is rehearsed. The visits are made. The lightbulb is changed. The ants are trapped. The prayers are prayed. The cake is baked. The birthday phone calls are made. The Sunday School lessons are planned. The floor is swept. The minutes are typed. The tree limbs are cut. The meetings are held. The checks are written. The supplies are purchased. The helpers are organized and reminded. . . . . . . . . . Somewhere along the way, I was taught two things: Never use a lot of different fonts on one page! And avoid using the passive voice whenever possible! Now that I have your attention, I hope you’ll note the long list I’ve made. I also hope you’ll note that this list could go on and on and on. Perhaps you find yourself somewhere in these words. I hope so! If not, it’s probably just because the list couldn’t be exhaustive. There are so many generous souls, often working behind the scenes, to make our congregation and its facility the best that it can be. For the love of God and neighbor, for the sake of ministry, so many of you dedicate your time, money, and energy. This usually happens without special thanks or public acknowledgement, but I want you to know that it is noticed! YOU are noticed! Thank you. Working together with a common purpose is what ministry is all about. I look forward to what the future holds for us. Blessings, Pastor Missy
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THE STAR AUGUST 2019
Generosity Sightings The flowers are watered. The lawn is mowed. The walls are painted. The
pulpit Bible is marked. The bookshelves are cleaned off. The recycling is recycled. The weeds are pulled. The hole is dug; the tree is planted. The
shrubs are trimmed. The special music is rehearsed. The visits are made.
The lightbulb is changed. The ants are trapped. The prayers are prayed. The
cake is baked. The birthday phone calls are made. The Sunday School
lessons are planned. The floor is swept. The minutes are typed. The tree
limbs are cut. The meetings are held. The checks are written. The supplies are purchased. The helpers are organized and reminded. . . . . . . . . .
Somewhere along the way, I was taught two things: Never use a lot of different fonts on one page! And avoid using the passive voice whenever possible! 😊😊 Now that I have your attention, I hope you’ll note the long list I’ve made. I also hope you’ll note that this list could go on and on and on. Perhaps you find yourself somewhere in these words. I hope so! If not, it’s probably just because the list couldn’t be exhaustive. There are so many generous souls, often working behind the scenes, to make our congregation and its facility the best that it can be. For the love of God and neighbor, for the sake of ministry, so many of you dedicate your time, money, and energy. This usually happens without special thanks or public acknowledgement, but I want you to know that it is noticed! YOU are noticed! Thank you. Working together with a common purpose is what ministry is all about. I look forward to what the future holds for us.
Blessings, Pastor Missy
AUGUST WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE 2nd Mile Offering – Provincial Day of Service (stays in-house for Local First Responders)
August 4 Birthday Sunday – Worship at 10:15 Greeter(s) – Joan Gordon
Ushers – Carolyn Dancs, Steve & Alecia Weida, Shirley Chiles, Charly Ribau, Anthony Ribau, Jack Boyd
Nursery – Julie/Sara Bright, Gail Brown Counters – Susan Engler, Sharon Donchez, Jeff Kessler
August 11 Communion – Worship at 10:15 Greeter(s) – Shirley Chiles
Ushers – Dan Moser, Brenda Kramer, Ruth Chupella, Lorelei Moser Nursery – Wendy Leap, Barb Egerton Counters – Brenda Dorward, Chuck Ludivico, Evelyn Hayes
August 18 Hymn Sing - Worship at 10:15 Greeter(s) – Pat Sporka
Financial Update Q2 2019 For the period January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019; total offerings received was $87,574 vs. a total of $76,740 received over the same period in 2018. Total envelope offering for the first half of 2019 was $82,763, a total of $10,251 over the same period in 2018. Total expenses for the first half of 2019 were $115,103. Our total current assets as of 6/30/2019 were $167,223.25. There are a couple of important footnotes to our financial position through the first six months. Our investment portfolio has performed well and we are only paying 50% of our denominational obligations this year leaving more in our operating cash account to cover our expenses. The Board of Trustees wishes to thank everyone for their generous giving through the first half of 2019.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 1 David Owens 2 James and Karen Broughal Clara Floyd 10 Leonard and Gladys Anthony 2 Robert Floyd 11 Michael and Marsha Venanzi 3 Keith German Stephen and Julie Bright 4 Jeff Kessler 15 Gerald and Erika Still 7 Lorelei Moser 16 Donald and Mary Harris 8 Ricky Santee 18 Manassi and Melodie Antonis Jack Boyd 21 Richard and Mollie Santee Courtney Weida 25 Evans and Eleen Oliech Abbey Boyd 29 Drew and Jayme Woodward 9 Jesse Chupella Stephen and Roberta Farkas 11 Alexander Fattore 30 Kyle and Amanda Fatzinger 12 Georgene Dooley 13 Jane Ferenczy
Corinne Hayes 19 Karen Fattore 20 Deborah Weirbach 21 Douglas Dooley 23 Stephen Salvesen 24 Patricia Sporka 26 Hunter Stom 28 Debra Fritz CHILDREN: 4 Anthony Ribau 7 Shaun Klinicki 9 Carli Markle 29 Blake Hallbauer
The July 2nd Mile Offering will be given to Angels in August. The total as of July21st is $395.
The August 2nd Mile Offering will benefit Local First Responders.
ALL THINGS ADVENT MORAVIAN
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, 2019 for an Indoor Rummage and Bake Sale.
This time it will be for table rentals only @$20/table for individuals, families, small vendors and crafters. We will not be accepting donations for a general sale this time. Women’s Fellowship will sponsor a bake sale like we did in May.
Summer Outdoor Worship Join us for an additional worship opportunity
Sunday, August 25th
8:30 a.m.
Near the Labyrinth
Bring a chair and enjoy
In case of excessive heat or rain, we will gather in Christmas Hall
Singers for Moravian Hall Square Communion Service
Advent’s pastor and choir have volunteered to participate in Moravian Hall Square’s communion service on Sunday, August 4, at 2:30 pm. Any interested singer is invited to join us. We will provide music during the serving of communion.
There will be a rehearsal on August 4 after our 10:15 am worship service; approximately 11:15 – 12:00. We will then meet at Moravian Hall Square at 2 pm.
PLAN AHEAD
We have 20 seats reserved for the Saturday, May 2, 2020, 2:00PM matinee of The Sound of Music at DeSales University. Contact Kathy Rohmann (610-392-1261 – cell#) to reserve your seats.
ALL THINGS MORAVIAN AND BEYOND
Save The Date – Annual BAM Picnic
We hope that you can join us on Sunday, September 8 from 4-7 p.m. at Advent Moravian Church (3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem) for our annual BAM picnic. We will have lots of opportunity to enjoy delicious food, conversation, and spend time getting to know many of our Moravian brothers and sisters from our Bethlehem Area Moravian Churches. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Save The Date
Moravian Women Northern Province Saturday, September 28th, 2019
10:00 a.m. 65th Anniversary
Thanksgiving Service Central Moravian Church
Bethlehem, PA
We went to Mars and Beyond!
In June, the Advent, Central, and East Hills congregations joined together for Vacation Bible School. There were over 40 campers and lots of helpers making the week a wonderful success. Thanks so much to our Advent volunteers – Shirley Chiles (group leader), Sue Wisnoski & Claudia Carr (nurses), and Morgen Johnson (science assistant).
