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Emmanuel’s Informer

October 2016, Volume 48, Number 10

Blood Drive: Saturday - October 8 in the Fellowship Hall

A great opportunity to reach out with the gift of life by giving blood. Please sign up at church or call Kathy at 610- 837-1741. Miller-Keystone will be here from 8:00am - 12:00pm in the fellowship hall. Thanks!

Blessing of the Animals: October 9

Come and have your pets blessed! Our annual blessing for animals will be on Sunday, October 9 at 4:00pm in the pavilion. We invite you to bring your pets.

It is at this time of the year that we remember St. Francis of Assisi and his love for animals of all kinds. We know that pets are often a blessing to our families, and on this day we pause to give thanks to God as we ask God's blessing on them.

We ask you to leash your pet(s) or to bring them in a cage or crate. Please invite neighbors and friends. This is a community activity that is open to any who would like to have their pets blessed.

Favorite Hymn: Sunday - October 16

Sign up to choose your favorite hymn! On Sunday, October 16 we will sing your favorite hymns and hear some of the history and meaning of these songs that shape our faith and our discipleship. A sign-up sheet will be in the gathering area for you to list your favorite hymn.

Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner and Silent Basket Auction - October 21

Join us on Friday, October 21 from 6–8 pm for a pork and sauerkraut dinner. Please sign up if you wish to attend the dinner. At 7:30pm, a silent basket auction will

be held in the new Fellowship Hall. All proceeds from the dinner and basket auction will go towards the 2018 National Youth Gathering

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Miller Blood Bank Drive

There will be a blood drive at Emmanuel’s in the Fel-lowship Hall on Saturday, October 8th from 8:00am - 12:00pm. There is only one sign-up sheet, so it will be traveling back and forth each Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Frey at 610-262-1187 When donating blood at Miller Keystone Blood Bank please say Em-manuel’s Bath and the code is 0656. Hopefully this will help solve the problem and we will receive credit for your donation.

October - Bath Food Bank

During the month of October, Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church will help the Bath Area Food Bank by collect-ing boxed mac & cheese, toilet paper and paper tow-els.

The food bank is no longer accepting tomato soup, Jell-o or pudding!

Grocery gift cards (preferably Ahart’s) are needed for emergencies. Please drop all gift cards in an envelope marked “Food Bank” on the church secretary’s desk or please give it to one of the Pastors.

The Bath Area Food Bank is also in need of monetary donations which stretch farther than any amount of food that we can give.

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Food Bank

Sunday, October 30th at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 206 East Main St., Bath, PA. Doors open at 3:00pm. Meal will be served from 4-7pm. All proceeds will benefit the Bath Area Food Bank. No tickets/reservations required. Just walk in.

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Emmanuel's Meals From the Heart

What is this? This is a new ministry beginning here at Emmanuel' s where we provide meals to anyone from the congregation in times of need. Meals might be needed after the birth of a baby, after surgery or hospitalization, or during a time of crisis. How will it work? Contact the church secretary or one of the Pastors if you have a need, who will in turn notify the meals ministry Coordina-tor and then volunteers will be contacted to provide a meal, either home cooked or purchased, and then delivered to the recipient. How do I sign up? Please email Michele Geiger at mlgeiger520@gmail.com or call 610-442-7680 and leave a message with your name and phone number if you'd like to be part of a list of volunteers willing to pro-vide meals to those in need. When we receive a request, you will receive an email with the link for the online scheduling tool. We will also put announcements in the bulletin and make an-nouncements during church services.

Bibles Received

The following third graders received their Bibles on Sunday, September 18, 2016 prior to the 9:30 Celebration Service in the Fellowship Hall: Matthew Armstrong, Emma Beil, Caden Dempsey, Hannah Duerr, Mason Graver-Corona, Hannah Hemak and Richard Nemeth.

Reminder ... Turn your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday, November 5th and don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

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October Flowers ($25.00 per vase)

October 2 - Open

Contemporary - In honor of the bir thday of Cayden Armstrong by Grammy Armstrong.

October 9 - In honor of the wedding anniversary of Karl and Sue Monroe.

Contemporary - In honor of the wedding anniversary of Pete and Sandy Long. In honor of the wedding anniver-sary of Greg and Donna Kubat.

October 16 - In honor of the wedding anniversary of Liz and Jess Hahn.

Contemporary - Open

October 23 - In memory of parents, John and Joyce Dornbach by Theresa Schafer.

Contemporary - In memory of Marvin Smith by Cindy and Zach Melchior and Joyce Smith. In memory of father, Warren Beil and in honor of J.T.’s birthday by Barry and Carol Moyer.

October 30 - In honor of the 55th wedding anniversary of Marlyn and Doris Hall. In memory of mom, Eva Schafer by Marlyn and Doris Hall. In memory of the birthday of mom, Shirley Reph by daughter Cheryl and Walter Haas, Sr.. In memory of the birthday of great-grandmother, Shirley Reph by Walter, III, Ezra and Leah Haas.

Contemporary - Open

Deadline for November Informer articles is Monday, October 17th.

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October Choir Rehearsal Dates

Senior Choir ………. Beginning Wednesday, October 12th at 7:30pm Cantata Choir ……… Beginning Wednesday, October 12 at 8:15pm Middler Choir …….. Saturday, October 8th at 9:00am Saturday, October 22nd at 9:00am Kid’s Choir ………… Saturday, October 8th at 9:30am Saturday, October 22nd at 9:30am

WOMENS’ GROUP OF EMMANUEL’S –

The next meeting of this evolving group will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00pm in the Old Fel-lowship Hall. We’ll start with devotions/Bible study and move into our activity: making knotted fleece blankets for Camp Noah, a nationally-known pro-

gram for children whose communities have been impacted by disaster and/or crisis (see www.lssmn.org/camp_noah/). Bring your sewing scissors and an adventurous spirit as we begin this new project.

On Tuesday, November 15 (7:00pm again) – we will be making gift bags and cards to share with the people on Emmanuel’s shut-in list when we go Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 11 (at 2:00 pm) – ending with a cookie sampling/exchange at the church afterwards. Anyone in the congregation is invited to sing and visit along with us! Catch the Spirit, join the fun!

Christmas Cantata Choir

We would like to invite anyone who has an interest in singing to join our Christmas Cantata Choir. This year our Christmas program will take place on Sun-day, December 18th at 2:00pm. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, October 12th at 8:15pm in the church sanctuary.

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Collecting can tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia

Look for the green buckets (big ones, actually!) in the fellowship hall and the gathering area (foyer) for collecting tabs from tin cans (soda cans, and the like).

The proceeds from the recycling will be sent to the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia to help families of seriously ill children who are hospitalized. We are helping another local church in the area with this project.

Email Addresses

To help communication work more effectively, the church would greatly appreciate it if you would notify us of any email address changes.

J-Walkers

Join us at J-Walkers. All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome! Meetings are every other week at 6:00pm. Any questions call or text Chris (610) 554-0140 or Samantha Wolf (484) 330-9864. Listed are our meeting dates: October 9: (Meeting) Black-out scavenger hunt October 22-23: (Event) Fall Trip: (Tentative) Baltimore Aquarium November 6: (Meeting) to be determined November 20: No meeting December 4: (Event is tentative) Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia December 18: (Meeting) Christmas Party

Don’t forget … Koinonia Winter Retreat! - February 10-12th

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Volunteers, please check to see if your name is listed below. If you are unable to be present, please find a substitute and contact the secretary at 610-837-1741 with the changes by Wednesday. As always, thank you for all your help in serving our Lord.

October Bulletins ($6.00)

October 2 - In memory of George Voorhees by wife, Lois and Family.

October 9 - In memory of George Voorhees by wife, Lois and Family. In memory of Fred Borger by his Family.

October 16 - In honor of Pastors Bar ry and Elizabeth.

October 23 - In honor of the wedding anniversary of Kur t and Michele Geiger. October 30 - In memory of the birthday of grandmother, Shirley Reph by Franklin and Walter Haas, Jr.

Bread Provider: - - -

October 2

October 9

October 16

October 23

October 30

Ushers: 8:00am

Sue

Derhammer

Deena Ruth

Chris Baylor

Nancy Marsh

Susan

Chenski

Doris Hall

Sally

Leabold

David Getz

Sandy Frey

Jessie Hnatow

Denise

Druckenmiller

Sue Getz

Dean

Chenski

Susan Chenski

Sally

Leabold

Sue Theoret

Paulette

Fritz

Doris Hall

Nancy Marsh

Chris Baylor

10:45am

Clint

Easton

Linda Steiner

Helen Smith

Paul

Honett

Jane Fried

Barbara Fehnel

Cindy

O’Brien

Gary O’Brien

Win

Miller

Barbara Bennett

Bob

Bennett

Sally Leabold

Clint

Easton

June Walker

Helen Smith

Paul

Honett

Linda

Steiner

June Walker

Jane Fried

Barbara Fehnel

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Volunteers, please check to see if your name is listed below. If you are unable to be present, please find a substitute and contact the secretary at 610-837-1741 with the changes by Wednesday. As always, thank you for all your help in serving our

October 2

October 9

October 16

October 23

October 30

Acolytes: 8:00am

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

10:45am

Andrea

Davidson

Zachary Gadow

Abby Beil

Andrea

Davidson

Brandon

Rosenberger

Altar Care: 8:00

10:45

Karl & Sue Monroe

Jane Fried

Dee Orris

Cindy O’Brien

Vernell Meyers

For instructions or volunteering contact Denise Druckenmiller 610-837-1369

Comm. Assts:

8:00am

Denise

Druckenmiller

Sue Theoret

Win

Miller

Dean Chenski

Nancy Marsh

Theresa Schafer

Theresa Schafer

Paulette

Fritz

Jessie

Hnatow

Sue Getz

10:45am

Cindy Slaton

Jim

Slaton

Jane Fried

Angela Mitchell

June

Walker

Sandy Turtzo

Gary

O’Brien

Cindy O’Brien

Barbara Bennett

Bob

Bennett

Confirmed members interested in serving, call Barbara Bennett for training (610-262-9576)

Greeters: 8:00am

Denise

Druckenmiller

David Getz

Robert & Clara

Miller

Win

Miller

Paulette

Fritz

10:45am

Carol Farole

Barbara Fehnel

Dee Orris

Gary & Cindy

O’Brien

Savanna Schmidt

Prayer & Reader 8:00am

Cheryl Haas

Sue Getz

Jessie

Hnatow

Win

Miller

Paulette

Fritz

10:45am

Cindy Slaton

Angela Mitchell

Win

Miller

Kristin Butz

Lynne

Ambrose

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Please remember to turn in your Redner’s receipts. All receipts are totaled and submit-ted to Redner’s. A check will come to the church and be deposited into the Youth Group account. If you have any questions, please contact: Cheryl Reeser at 610-759- 6492.

Church Office Hours

The church office will be closed for secretary’s vacation days on:

Friday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28

First Communion Invitation

Our first communion classes will be offered on Thurs-day, October 20th & 27th from 7-8pm in the DP.

Students will receive their first communion on Sun-day, October 30th and are welcome to worship with their families at whatever service the family chooses. We will recognize all of the students by sharing their names at all of our services.

We will open the class to students from first grade on up whose parents have decided that they are ready to receive the sacrament.

In the past, we have followed a suggestion made by the Lutheran Church in America more than 30 years ago to have students wait until they are in the fifth grade or about 10 years old.

The ELCA is now leaving this decision up to individual congregations and their pastors. Communion is a gift given to us by Christ. We hope that gift will be cherished and understood as a gift from God.

We have decided at this time to let parents work with the pastors to de-cide when is the best time for their children to begin receiving commun-ion.

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EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES

Thursday, July 28, 2016 @ 6:30 PM, Fellowship Hall

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Bob R. Prayer was led by Pastor B. Review/Approval of Minutes: Michele G. moved to accept the June minutes as presented, with a 2nd by Sandy H., motion carried. Financial Secretary Report: Repor t submitted by Bob B. Treasurer Report: Report submitted by Bob S. Old Business: All background checks have not yet been completed. Bart Palamaro has provided monthly updates with no issues noted; re-view is set for August 29th. The new office computer will be purchased soon. Staff Replacement job descriptions for the music director are in the fi-nal stages of being drafted. The Search Committee presented their find-ings on this position. The church secretary position is the next job de-scription to be drafted. A motion was made by Brian B. and seconded by Brenda S. to place ads and online posting for each job replacement once the descriptions and details are set. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Memorial None Property Quotes are being obtained for replacing the air conditioner unit for the sanctuary and parlor. The quotes will also include future service and maintenance for all units. Brian B. will draft communication to the congregation regarding the ceiling in the sanctuary. There were reports of field mice in the gutters, which will be passed along to Orkin.

Sandy Howell Pastor Elizabeth Mitchell John Hemak Brenda Smith Pastor Barry Mitchell Kristen Butz Michele Geiger Weston Mousley* David Getz Marilyn Angst Bob Radaker Brian Silfies* Brian Baylor Nancy Armstrong *denotes not in attendance

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Treasurer’s Report as of July, 2016

Total General Fund Income ……………... $ 220,785 Total General Fund Expenses …………… $ 226,829 Expenses over Income... ……..….……..... $ 6,044

Monthly Attendance for August2016

Sunday School

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202

Outdoor Worship w/Baptism

188

Aug. 14

6

65

115

186

Aug. 21

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71

96

167

Aug. 28

7

60

118

185

Totals:

27

264

449

740

Average worship attendance: 185

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EMMANUEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES (Continued)

Youth Knoebels trip is scheduled to begin this Sunday following ser-vice. Holy Cross Lutheran Church's Youth Group will participate with Em-manuel's Youth Group in some joint events for the remainder of the year. Worship and Music None Christian Ed Sunday School will be on same schedule as prior year. Outreach "God's Work, Our Hands" will be September 11 and will in-clude washing the Moore Township Police cars and packing care kits. Church picnic to immediately follow and the Moore Township Police and their families are invited. HR A committee chair is still needed. Reviews to be completed by October. Cemetery The local Eagle Scout Troop may be interested in building a memorial garden in the back cemetery. Financial None Rental House None New Business: Bobby Siegfr ied will be leaving Emmanuel's to ac-cept a position at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. Discussions were had regarding a celebration for the retirees. Next Meeting: Thursday September 8, 2016 at 7:00pm Fellowship Hall John H. moved to adjourn, followed by a 2nd from Kristen B., motion carried, and closed in prayer led by Pastor B. Respectfully submitted, John E. Hemak, Council Secretary

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Communion and Giving Record Reminder

In order to remain an active member on the church’s rolls, a person must commune and give a contribution of record at least once in a cal-endar year.

Please fill out a communion card for 2016. One time and you are done.

Also when contributing to the church, please use your offering enve-lopes or write a check or place money in an envelope with your name and/or church envelope number on it. Thank you for making it easier to keep our church records accurate.

Simply Giving

It is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our worship services. Many of you already support the congregation with your time, talents and financial contributions … but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program (Simply Giving). It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for the church. Please contact Bob Bennett or call the church office (610-837-1741) for details.

Thank You Cards Received

Dear members of Emmanuel’s and Pastors,

Thank you so much for your cards and phone calls while I was in the hospital and at Gracedale. They meant so much to me. Thank you and God Bless.

Jeanette Barrall

Dear Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church,

On behalf of the Moore Township Lioness Club, I have enclosed a do-nation of $100.00 as a thank you for allowing our club to use your fa-cilities for our meeting. Thank you again,

Sincerely, Lioness Yvonne Transue, Treasurer

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Angst, Marilyn 610-440-0817 * © 484-903-8466

Armstrong, Nancy artichoke75@verizon.net 610-837-4994 * © 484-515-5808

Baylor, Brian brianebaylor@gmail.com © 484-330-9887

Bennett, Bob (Financial Sec.) bob21645@aol.com 610-262-9576 * © 610-216-2358

Butz, Kristin scrapqueen755@verizon.net 484-241-8285

Geiger, Michele (Vice-President) mlgeiger520@gmail.com 610-767-8657 * © 610-442-7680

Getz, David getzs1@verizon.net 610-759-2526

Hemak, John (Secretary) johnhemak04@aol.com 610-837-0921 * © 267-408-6442

Howell, Sandy mamahowell48@gmail.com © 610-360-5803 *

Mitchell, Barry pastorbarrymitchell@gmail.com 610-837-1741 * 610-837-9024

Mitchell, Elizabeth pastorbarrymitchell@gmail.com 610-837-1741 * 610-837-9024

Mousley, Weston westonmousley@gmail.com 610-435-1281

Radaker, Robert (President) bradaker1@rcn.com 610-760-0608 * © 610-442-4428

Siegfried, Bob (Treasurer) rs08@lehigh.edu 610-837-9409 * © 610-597-0241

Silfies, Brian sparks66@gmail.com 610-837-4779 © 484-239-3911 * Smith, Brenda brownie19522004@yahoo.com 610-837-8034

* preferred contact #

2016 Council Members

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