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FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

DECEMBER/JANUARY

NEWSLETTER 2019/2020

The Rev. Manuel Stivers (610) 509-2554

The Rev. Don Hayn

(610) 657-8451

Mr. Michael Miller President, Church Council

484-863-4994 [email protected]

Mrs. Linda Eberhart Organist

(610) 264-0476

Mrs. Jennifer Kishbaugh Director of Music

(610) 451-8660

Mrs. Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki Director of Christian Ed

(610) 434-7844 [email protected]

3355 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052

[email protected] www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org

(610) 435-0451 Fax (610) 437-6591

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org/

Social media and constant communication on cell phones spreads information very quickly and sometimes the information is distorted. The following communication was sent via Constant Contact on November 20. It also was in the bulletin on November 24. The article is self-explanatory. When the situation of people venting without knowing the facts arises, we ask that you use the information below to support YOUR CHURCH. For reasons given, the decision was the best decision for Faith Whitehall. Unfortunately, as stated, the decision was very detrimental to teachers and parents who were counting on Growing Hearts opening and for that we are very sorry.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FAITH WHITEHALL: GROWING HEARTS LEARNING CENTER

With the closing of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Catasauqua, the Day Care Center housed there for over 30 years was without a home. Faith Whitehall opted to utilize their facilities to partner with the Day Care to provide ongoing care for the children. This decision was driven by following the church’s Mission Statement, “We are an open and caring community” and Church Council’s desire to bring young families to Faith which may infuse new younger members. There have been many hurdles to clear to achieve this transition - Whitehall Township approvals, clearing space, moving a truckload of items from St. Paul’s, development of a new identity and establishing upgraded goals to provide a quality learning environment. After seven months of tirelessly working to achieve the quality standards sought by Faith Whitehall, we feel that the goals desired cannot be achieved in a timely basis. The time it has taken from the closing of St. Pauls to complete the opening at Faith has significantly eroded enrollment. As a result, the duration of time to achieve breakeven financially may be two years or more. Further, this is also a time of significant transition at Faith Whitehall as the Call Committee works diligently with the synod to search for a new pastor. Therefore, Church Council has taken the decision to not proceed with opening Growing Hearts Learning Center at this time. We are truly sorry that so many Faith members have worked diligently to open a quality Learning Center only to disappoint numerous families as they waited for the transition to be fulfilled. We wish them well as they seek new facilities for their children.

Further, we thank the staff and teachers, who have worked side by side with us in this transitional phase. Since notifying the staff, teachers and parents last night and today, Faith Whitehall is receiving some negative comments on social media and telephone conversations. While we understand the frustrations with the decision, the decision was made with the best interests of Faith in our minds and hearts. We ask and pray for your support as mutual members at Faith. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CONGREGATION MEETING Sunday, December 15, 2019

The congregation meeting to elect Church Council members and approve the 2020 church budget will be held on Sunday, December 15 at 9:15 am in Blacker Hall. A light continental breakfast will be served. This will allow those attending the 8:00 am service time to move downstairs and enjoy some refreshments. Those attending the 10:30 service can come early have refreshments and attend the meeting before church. This is an important meeting as we elect leaders of the church for the next three years under the leadership of a new pastor. Further, the budget provides parameters for income and expenses for 2020. So, we ask that YOU make every effort to attend, vote, provide input or ask questions for YOUR CHURCH.

We will have two worship services

8:00 am & 10:30 am

9:15 Congregational Meeting

Yours in Christ, Mike Miller

Church Council President

December and January Call Committee Update

The Call Committee is finalizing the information on the Ministry Site Profile with the help of Synod. The responses from our 5 question questionnaire are being entered, the Vitality Survey data is electronically tabulated and also included in the profile. Our hope is that possible candidates will be able to access Faith’s Parish Study Guide before the beginning of the new year. We are looking forward to a visit from the Bishop to explain the next steps in the process. We hope to have the date of that meeting as soon as possible.

We wanted to share seven new questions added to the profile by Synod last month for all Call Committees to answer. They summarize the major themes that will help a candidate decide if they would like to apply to FELC to lead us into the new decade. Please take a few minutes and review the questions. The focus on our ministry, missions, community involvement, and ability to work together as a congregation are major areas the Parish Study Guide covers for candidates.

Seven Reflections on Ministry and Context for the Ministry Site Profile

1. What key issues or concerns of our church and society are reflected in the ministry that is centered in your congregation or organization?

2. How do the stewardship practices and allocation of financial resources of the congregation or organization reflect your priorities for mission?

3. In what ways is the membership of your congregation or organization similar or different from the people of the neighborhood in which you are located?

4. Identify the three most significant or formative events in the history of your congregation or organization.

5. Describe the way the congregation or organization is currently involved in community and ecumenical partnerships.

6. Has your congregation or organization had significant conflict in recent history and, if so, what have you learned from that experience?

7. Describe your physical facilities: construction date, purpose, capacity, date of last renovation, any deferred maintenance, and any plans for upgrading.

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Lucas at: [email protected] or 201-370-4606.

Thank you for your prayers and support – Yours in Faith - The Call Committee


CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday, December 24, 2019

4:00 PM - No Choir

Music at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM 7:00 PM - Traditional Service of Carols

and Candles Choir will provide special music

10:00 PM - Candlelight Service No Choir

December 29, 2019 Regular worship services

Join us for Mid-Week Communion

and remember Jesus'

sacrifice of love, forgiveness and salvation.

December 3rd, 2019 and January 7th, 2020 at

1:00 pm.

The Gathering Place. Warmest wishes for a wonderful and

blessed Christmas and a safe and

healthy New Year!

From Pastor Stivers, Pastor Don

and the Church Staff

The December & January Newsletter is sponsored in honor of my children, Stacey, Mark and

Kevin and grandchildren, Ian, Kyleigh, Makenna and Mason

by Chris Gartner.

CHRISTIAN ED NEWS

December 15, at the 10:30 worship service our youth will be presenting Christmas Music.

On Sunday, December 22nd at 9:15 am the children will be having birthday cake in honor of

Jesus’ birthday.

On Christmas Eve, at the 7:00 pm worship service, youth will be participating in the

live nativity. Participants are needed for Mary, Joseph, angel, shepherd, and wise men. There are no speaking parts. Youth are fitted with costumes. Anyone interested in participating, please see Joanne.

Personalized Advent Calendar Are you looking for an Advent idea to do with your family? Each day in December beginning with December 1st, you add a food item to a box. On December 24th you

take it to a food bank or bring it to Faith Lutheran and we will see it gets to the food bank.

December 1 - box of cereal, 2nd - peanut butter, 3rd - stuffing mix, 4th - boxed

potatoes, 5th - macaroni and cheese, 6th - canned fruit, 7th - canned tomatoes, 8th - canned tuna, 9th - dessert mix, 10th - jar of applesauce, 11th - canned sweet

potatoes, 12th - cranberry sauce, 13th - canned beans, 14th - box of crackers, 15th - package of rice, 16th - package of oatmeal, 17th - package of pasta, 18th -

spaghetti sauce, 19th - chicken noodle soup, 20th - tomato soup, 21st - canned corn, 22nd - canned mix vegetables, 23rd - canned carrots, 24th - canned green

beans.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ON December 29, 2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Christian Education Team

INCLEMENT WEATHER ADVISORY

You get up on a Sunday morning, look out the window and see nothing but white, or your street is a sheet of ice … you wonder if Sunday School and/or the Worship Service has been cancelled … To find out for sure, check out our website www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org or Ch69 WFMZ-TV.

If a decision is made to cancel Sunday School and/or the Worship Service the notice of cancellation will be posted by 8:00 am that day.

THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES Thanks again, to everyone who contributed to the 30 food boxes that

were prepared by Faith Lutheran. You helped a lot of families to have a better Thanksgiving. Thank you also to the Boy Scouts for all their

donations. Special thanks to Mel and Rosemarie Haffner and

Linda Eberhart for all their work.

As usual, when we approach the holiday season . . . TIME IS FLYING!!!

Hopefully you noted in last month’s newsletter that we are again asking for your support with the Giving Tree Project. As I write this, we are finalizing names and wish lists! The Giving Tree will be/was placed in the Narthex on Sunday, November 24th, noting children’s ages and wish lists just in time for Black Friday shopping on November 29th!

It is very important to remember to record the selected child on the sign up sheet on the table by the tree so we know who to contact if necessary. Come on Santas!! Check out who’s been Naughty and Nice and let’s go shopping! If you missed church on the 24th please call me to check the status of our list! All gifts are to be brought to the church no later than SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th! Contact Jackie Daniel at (610) 434-5841 with any questions – leave your name and phone number as necessary.

http://www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org/

Church News

Church Council Meetings December 2, 2019

January 6, 2020

Our 2020 Church Envelopes Due to the many contribution envelopes that are wasted

each year, an alternate suggestion was followed and we

will be using American Church envelopes by mail.

Beginning in January, you will receive a 2 month supply, mailed directly to your home. Every two

months your envelopes will arrive, and if you have any address/name changes, it is important that

you notify the church office of the change.

God's blessings and our best wishes to all those

celebrating a special day in

December and January.

Christmas Food Boxes - If you know someone in need of a Christmas food box, please contact the church office with their information. The items for the Christmas boxes will be the same as the Thanksgiving boxes, which include turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans and corn, cake mixes and icing. All items can be dropped off at the church between the hours of 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and no later than December 13th. Dear Faith Family;

Many thanks to all our friends at Faith for the cards, phone calls, food and offers of help we received due to Fred's recent hospitalization. Your prayers and encouragement are greatly appreciated. God bless you all! Fred & Pat Walschburger

Dear Church Family; We want to thank our Tuesday Prayer Group and church members for their prayers. It's been a difficult seven months for Leona. She is pain free. R.I.P.

Catherine Bogarosh Linda Marucci

A TRIBUTE TO OUR WONDERFUL PASTOR

Pastor Michael Bodnyk became our new pastor on February 2, 1995 (on Groundhog Day). We had been without a permanent pastor since December of 1993 when Pastor George entered his eternal home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Pastor Roy Meck graciously led us through some very difficult times during the next year until Pastor Bodnyk was selected as our new shepherd. Pastor Bodnyk was not a stranger to our congregation since some of his relatives had been members. We were very happy Pastor Mike accepted the call to Faith and that he Sandy and Michael John would be joining us.

At first, I think it was a bit of an adjustment for both Pastor Bodnyk and me since he was not used to working with an office staff and here

we were with our bulletin and newsletter deadlines, etc. because we had ladies coming in on Friday mornings at 9:00 am to fold the bulletins. I understand that sometimes when he was Pastor at Dinkey Memorial the Sunday bulletin didn’t get done until Saturday night – because he did it himself “when the spirit moved him”. We did have to work on the “deadline” issue.

Pastor Mike had a great sense of humor which helped to make our days brighter. When he first joined us we had an intercom system between our offices, but he found that with his booming voice it was faster to yell over to us. About 2 years later, a new state of the art intercom system was installed that could be heard throughout the whole church and the basement area. Pastor Mike loved that. He could contact us no matter where we were AT ANY TIME, just at the push of a button – and sometimes at the most inopportune time for us. We also learned he enjoyed country music when he played his CD’s through the sound system.

As we all know, Pastor Mike was a very loving, caring, compassionate person that was blessed with many gifts he willingly shared with not only members of his congregation but with anyone who’d come to him with any kind of problem. If an emergency arose we could contact him any hour, day or night. There are so many times people would come in off the street to the church for help, and Pastor was not one to turn them away. Jackie, Sue, and I all witnessed how he helped others in many different ways – counseling, guiding them by connecting them to agencies where they could get ongoing help, giving food we had at the church, giving vouchers for lodging, gas, or transportation, and the list goes on and on.

In August, of 1996 Pastor Bodnyk along with three of our members attended a three day leadership conference in Philadelphia. One of the workshops was on the importance of prayer in every decision that is made at Faith and in our lives, which we took to heart, and on March 4, 1997 a Prayer Group was started which has been meeting every Tuesday morning to this day. Pastor Bodnyk made it a priority, and was with us most of the time when his schedule allowed. We always looked forward to him being with us and he has been sorely missed since his illness no longer allowed him to attend. We shared many happy times together and learned a lot from him.

Pastor Bodnyk initiated the Vicar Program at Faith and was a mentor for twelve vicars, each of them being under his guidance for a year on their way to becoming ordained ministers. We can only imagine how many lives were affected after all these vicars were ordained and moved on with their ministries.

There were many changes here at Faith during Pastor’s ministry with us. In the church office he gently pushed us farther into the computer age with the introduction of new programs and help from many IT people through the years. He enjoyed the ability to reach out to the congregation through e-mail and “Constant Contact”. He wanted to be in touch with his people. Physical changes included an elevator, a huge addition to the church office, addition of The Gathering Place, and the addition of a Memorial Garden. These changes required a lot of time, planning, patience on the part of Pastor and so many others.

Pastor enjoyed being part of so many ministries at Faith. He loved to cook and bake and he and Sandy were the driving force behind the food and refreshments prepared for the craft fairs each year. They had lots of experience coming from Dinkey Memorial where they were involved with preparing food for the fairs in which they participated. Pastor was known for his coconut custards, which, many times, he would come to the church to bake the night before. He was always with us, ready to “pitch in” wherever needed and we had so much fun working together.

Pastor Bodnyk was a very good leader and encouraged Team Ministry (both young and old) to reach out and cultivate the skills God has given each one of us. Through his sermons and in other ways he wanted each one of us to be a Partner in Ministry, work together, and expand our horizons. So, we must remember this as we go forward in the days and years to come.

We can’t thank you enough, Pastor Bodnyk, for all you have done for us! We know you are at peace with the Lord and have received a “Well done, you good and faithful servant” when you were greeted in heaven. We all love you and miss you!

Pat Walschburger Office Manager working

With Pastor Bodnyk 1995-May, 2006

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Faith Lutheran Church

Income & Expense

Oct 19 Budget Jan - Oct 19 YTD Budget

Annual Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Faith Luth Growing Hearts DC 200.00 200.00

Current & Benevolence 15,793.25 17,605.80 160,924.40 177,308.00 212,519.60

Rental Income 1,201.00 1,208.32 13,595.00 10,733.20 13,149.84

Special Quarterly 320.00 150.00 6,050.25 5,600.00 10,900.00

Sunday School 174.57 155.55 1,233.29 1,088.85 1,399.95

Total Income 17,688.82 19,119.67 182,002.94 194,730.05 237,969.39

Expense

Faith Luth Growing Hearts Dcare 5,128.58 6,503.58

Administration Salaries 3,311.01 3,178.32 31,255.02 31,783.32 38,140.00

Christian Education Salaries 868.76 868.75 8,687.60 8,687.50 10,425.00

Benevolence 1,900.00 1,950.00 21,000.00 21,600.00 27,500.00

Maintenance 5,027.82 8,699.97 69,172.64 68,699.70 81,599.64

Misc. 651.10 1,904.13 14,505.99 19,041.30 22,849.56

Music Ministries 2,037.50 2,054.16 20,500.00 20,541.60 24,649.92

Office Expense 635.69 1,220.82 12,093.29 12,208.20 14,649.84

Pastoral Ministries 4,614.60 7,116.65 67,599.80 71,166.56 85,399.88

Total Expense 24,175.06 26,992.80 251,317.92 253,728.18 305,213.84

Net Ordinary Income (6,486.24) (7,873.13) (69,314.98) (58,998.13) (67,244.45)

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Capital Improvement 245.00 2,913.00

Non Budget Income 7,101.75 8,920.82 162,407.50 73,208.20 87,549.84

Total Other Income 7,346.75 8,920.82 165,320.50 73,208.20 87,549.84

Other Expense

Intern Program Expense 153.00 750.00 14,320.45 11,875.00 13,375.00

Non Budget Expense 4,642.38 2,174.98 30,159.03 19,249.86 22,799.84

Other Expenses 0.00 6,166.66 39,337.50 61,666.66 74,000.00

Total Other Expense 4,795.38 9,091.64 83,816.98 92,791.52 110,174.84

Net Other Income 2,551.37 (170.82) 81,503.52 (19,583.32) (22,625.00)

Net Income (3,934.87) (8,043.95) 12,188.54 (78,581.45) (89,869.45)

ALL ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE AS SOON AS YOUR DECEMBER BUSINESS IS COMPLETED

Calling all Staff Members, Committee Chairpersons, and Heads of Organizations Meeting in Faith Lutheran Church! Please prepare your report on the computer using Word. Submit it to the church

office via email to Sue Bellucci at [email protected], along with a signed hard copy. If you do not have a computer, please submit your report in writing. Reports should include highlights from the past year’s activities. Remember that many of our members are not familiar with the various committees and their functions and responsibilities. Please carefully explain that in your report - do not assume that other members know about your ministry. These reports are evangelistic in nature; they witness to your ministry and will hopefully help to bring more of our members onto these committees. Thank you for your cooperation.

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THE 2019 CHURCH FINANCIAL RECORDS Close December 31st

Any offerings to be credited to your 2019 giving must be in the church office or post marked no later than Monday, December 30th. Offerings received after that time will be credited to 2020 giving. By the end of January, you will be receiving a financial statement, showing your 2019 giving (suitable for use with the IRS). If you need a statement earlier, call the church office (610) 435-0451.

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POINSETTIA ORDER OR FOOD BANK DONATION

The cost for a poinsettia will be $10.00 for a six-inch pot or you may make a monetary donation to the food bank. Checks should be made out to “Faith Lutheran Church”. The poinsettia you purchase will be used to beautify the Christmas Eve Services in our church. Deadline for ordering: MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

I wish to purchase ______ Poinsettia(s) at $10.00 I wish to donate ______to the Food Bank.

In honor of: ______________________________________________by_____________________

In memory of: ____________________________________________by______________________

Ordered by: ______________________________________________________________________

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The Annual Basket Social Saturday, March 7, 2020, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 8, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, drawing at 1:30 pm. Everyone’s help is needed to make this a successful event. The committee is asking for theme baskets, merchandise to make theme baskets, financial donations to shop and make theme baskets. Beginning in January, there will be a display in the vestibule with more information forthcoming. If you have never volunteered for this event and would like more information, contact Stacy Kemmerer at 484-375-8160. Thank you.


Nominees for 2019 Judy Ehret I am a Penn State Grad, married to my best friend for 43 years and we have two grown children and multiple furry grand babies. I was lucky enough to work in the HR field for the

last 14 years prior to retirement and enjoyed the many aspects of that job. I have been on Church Council for the last three years, serving as secretary. During this time, I have seen

a lot of change, both good and sad. I am blessed to be involved with our FELC Blood Drives, choir, hand bells, the HR committee, Meals on Wheels, Whitehall Food Pantry and the CTC-Whitehall Food Initiative Community Meals. Faith Lutheran has been my home

church for the last 45 years. When Shel and I met, we were both transplants from other areas, and Faith has truly been our family that we chose. Everyone has embraced our family; watching our children grow up and Shel and I grow old(er). It is my wish to share

that sense of God’s love and commitment that this church represents.

Carl France I serve our church as an usher and a member of the Call Committee. You will find Carl

wearing a white shirt and tie in the front pews during early worship. Lehigh Valley SCORE at Lehigh Carbon Community College is where I volunteer as a mentor. With my

advertising background I teach marketing and small business. I was in the military for 20 years with the Air Force. Through the Air Force I attended a leadership school at Regis University. At Western New England College I studied business administration. I have a

daughter who resides in North Carolina and a stepson Blaise in Tennessee.

Dan Herzog I've been a member of Faith Lutheran with my wife Gail since 2004. Currently a member of

Church Council, seeking re-election for my second term. Member of Property Committee, Music and Worship, also volunteer for Car Show, Basket Social, Craft Fair, Bingo and anywhere else needed.

Nominees for 2019 continued:

Brian Holobusky

I have been a lifetime member here at FELC. I served several times on church council and various committees over the years, also I was on the board for the Lehigh Valley Lutheran School. I currently serve on the property committee and as an usher. I’ve been actively

involved in several of church renovation projects. I was part of the electrical portion of Blacker and Parker Hall projects. I assisted in upgrading much of our outdoor, hall and classroom lighting to energy efficient LED. I am member the safety team and involved with

the installation of the security cameras. Also I am part of the audio/visual team and assisted with our recent upgrade in the sanctuary. I am a liaison between property

committee and Faith Lutheran’s Growing Hearts Early Learning Center. Along with that, I support the fire alarm and telephone systems. I previously worked many years in general contracting and electrical contracting. I am married to my wife Cindy who is also a member

here at Faith. We reside in Walnutport, PA. In my free time, I enjoy projects around my house and my church.

Patrick Ladd Patrick Ladd has been a member of Faith Lutheran since July 2017. Previously he and his

wife, Emily, were members at Messiah Lutheran Church in Bethlehem where they were married and had their first son, Weston baptized. Since then the Ladd family has grown to include Elena and Lincoln, who have completed their family, and kept them very busy at

the same time! Patrick spends his days as a Business Account Manager for AT&T where he works closely with his customers to understand their needs and offer solutions. In his

spare time, he enjoys cycling and in the past three and half years has logged 13,000 miles ridden. At Faith Lutheran Church he has been a member of the Church Council for the past year and is a member of the newly created Alternative Worship Committee.

Tom Smykowski I have been a member of Faith Lutheran Church for the past 20 years. I have been married

to my wife Deanna for 27 years. We have 1 daughter Kaitlyn who is a sophomore in collage at LaSalle University. During my time at Faith I have been Chairman of the Picnic

Committee for the past 15 years, served on the Audit Committee and completed 3 terms on Church Council. I have been in the pharmaceutical industry for the past 30 years, mostly in a sales role selling specialty medications. Currently, I am employed by Regeneron

Pharmaceuticals as a Field Access Specialist covering 7 states. I am an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. I also enjoy golfing and working out.

Deb Whittaker Deb Whittaker has been a member of Faith Lutheran Church for 23 years with her

husband Harold and children Christopher, Jonathan, and Sarah. She currently is a lector at the 10:30am service, is a member of the Scholarship Committee, and served several years ago on the church council. Deb is a nurse who completed her Doctoral degree in

Education and is the Chair of the Undergraduate Nursing Programs at DeSales University. She loves to teach nursing and when she and Harold are not visiting one of their three

children in Dallas, Boston, or NYC, she can be found outdoors with her golden retriever Dexter or kayaking with Harold on Lake Wallenpaupack. Deb would be happy to join the church council to serve the members of the church once again in this role.

SCHEDULE FOR VOLUNTEERS December 1 through December 29 - 2019

December 1 1st Sunday of Advent

December 8 & 2nd Sunday of Advent

December 15 Congregational Meeting

3rd Sunday of Advent

December 22 4th Sunday of Advent

December 29 First Sunday of

Christmas

Liturgists E - Norma Hrozencik

L - Kathy Schaeffer

E - Shiryl Decker

L - Chris Schmidt

E - Norma Hrozencik L - Tom Colburn

E - Pat Wotring L - Jackie Daniel

E - Ashley Ziegenfuss

L - Barb Kotsch

Communion Assistants

E - Norma Hrozencik Fred Scheirer

L - Barb Farrell Barb Kotsch

None Needed None Needed None Needed None Needed

Altar Guild

E - Cathy Haller L - Beckie Ward

Rosemarie Haffner

E - Kris Eichelberger L - Nancy Buskirk

Sara Laub

E - Diane Batza L - Rosemarie Haffner

Kathy Stofflet

E - Donna Ziegenfuss

L - Sara Laub Rebecca Ward

E- Cathy Haller L - Kathy Stofflet

Rosemarie Haffner

Acolytes/Crucifers

E - Ava Keenan Summer Jean

L - Ethan Ringenberger

Makenzie Wechsler

E - Alanah Kemmerer Brandon Rummel

L - Lauren Weaver Devin Silva

E - Jillian Geroulo Gianna Anfuso

L - Aurora Kishbaugh Kaitlin Mackaravitz

E - Sarah Schweyer Mikayla Jean

L - Ryley Colburn Max Euculano

E - Alanah Kemmerer

Brandon Rummel

L - Ryley Colburn Kaitlin Mackaravitz

Lectors E - Norma Hrozencik

L - Lois Hower

E - Don Jackson

L - Tom Colburn

E - Norma Hrozencik

L - Sara John E- Pat Wotring

L - Michael Lance E - Pat Himmelwright

L- Stacey Cave

Narthex Greeters

E - Fred & Linda Scheirer

L - Roger & Lucille Reichard

E - Erie & Clarice Miller

L - Dennis & Lois Hower

E - Dean & Pat Wotring

L - Bob & Sue Stahler

E - Gary & Roxanne

Hausman L - Tara Miller & Sons

E- Erich & Rena

Berg L - Chery Endy &

Girls

Ushers E- Team 4 L- Team 7

E - Team 1 L - Team 8

E - Team 2 L - Team 9

E - Team 3

L - Team 5

E- Team 4

L - Team 6

Flower Sponsors & Bulletin Sponsors

F - Sandy Bodnyk B - Open

F - Open B - Open

F - Open B - Open

F - Open B - Open

F & B Norma Hrozencik

December 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service

9:15 AM Sunday School & Confirmation Class

11:30 AM Fellowship Committee

4:00 PM E.F.O.D. Worship Service

8:00 PM AA Meeting

2 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies

6:00 PM Cub Scout

Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Daisy's

7:00 PM Church Council

3 10:00 AM Prayer Group

1:00 PM Mid-Week

Communion

5:00 PM Weight Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

4 9:30 AM Advent Bible

Study

6:30 PM Girl Scouts

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

E.F.O.D. Bible Study

5 6:00 PM Cub Scouts

6:15 PM Bell Choir

7:30 PM Senior Choir

6 10:00 AM Cemetery

Meeting

3:00 PM Christmas Tea

Set Up

7 Christmas Tea Set Up



11:30 AM Worship & Music Committee

2:00 PM Christmas Tea


8:00 PM AA Meeting

9 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies




6:30 PM Whitehall Chorale

Rehearsal

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM HR Committee

7:00 PM Zumba


Study

5:15 PM Community

Justice

6:15 PM Bell Choir

6:30 PM Girl Scouts

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM




7:00 PM Whitehall HS

Chorale Concert

13 14


9:15 AM Congregational Meeting



8:00 PM AA Meeting

16 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies




7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba


Study

6:30 PM Girl Scouts

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM



6:15 PM Bell Choir


20 21


9:15 AM Jesus Birthday Party



8:00 PM AA Meeting

23 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies


24 4:00 PM Christmas Eve

Worship

7:00 PM Christmas Eve

Worship

10:00 PM Christmas Eve

Worship

25

Merry Christmas

Office Closed

26 27 28



8:00 PM AA Meeting

30 31 New Year's Eve Office Closed

SCHEDULE FOR VOLUNTEERS January 5 through January 26 - 2020

January 5 January 12 January 19 January 26

Liturgists E - Norma Hrozencik L - Jordan Euculano

E - Shiryl Decker

L - Grace Kemmerer

E - Norma Hrozencik L - Kim Kneller

E - Pat Wotring L - Barb Kotsch

Communion Assistants

E- Fred Scheirer Pat Wotring

L - Jackie Daniel Bob Stahler

None Needed None Needed None Needed

Altar Guild E - Kris Eichelberger

L - Sara Laub Shay Lucas

E - Diane Batza

L - Nancy Buskirk Kathy Stofflet

E - Donna Ziegenfuss L - Rosemarie Haffner

Becky Ward

E - Cathy Haller L - Sara Laub Nancy Buckirk

Acolytes/Crucifers

E - Jillian Geroulo Gianna Anfuso

L - Aydan Leighton Max Euculano

E - Sarah Schweyer Mikayla Jean

L - Ethan Ringenberger Makenzie Wechsler

E - Ava Keenan

Summer Jean

L - Lauren Weaver

Devin Silva

E - Alanah Kemmerer Brandon Rummel

L - Aurora Kishbaugh Colton Miller

Lectors E - Heidi Carr

L - Phyllis Brader

E - Rachael Carr

L - Dorothy Bretz

E - Kris Eichelberger L - Stacey Cave

E - Paul Eichelberger L - Evan Colburn

Narthex Greeters

E - Dwayne & Theresa Christman

L - Dan & Gail Herzog

E - Irvin & Charlotte McFarland

L - Nancy Buskirk

E - Don & Diane Miller L - Ron Golley

E - Al Thomas L - Jane Ramer

Ushers E- Team # 1 L- Team # 7

E - Team # 2 L - Team # 8

E - Team # 3 L - Team # 9

E - Team # 4

L - Team # 5

Flower Sponsors & Bulletin Sponsors

Open Open Open Open

January 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 New Year's Day - Office

Closed

2 6:15 PM Bell Choir

6:30 PM Cub Scouts


3 6:30 PM Girl Scouts

Function Set Up

4 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Girl

Scout Annual Family Event




8:00 PM AA Meeting

6 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies


7:00 PM Church Council


1:00 PM Mid-Week

Communion


7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

8 5:15 PM Community

Justice

6:30 PM Girl Scouts

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM



6:15 PM Bell Choir


10 11 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM More

Than Music



11:30 AM Worship & Music Committee


8:00 PM AA Meeting

13 1:00 PM Pieceworkers

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies




7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM HR Committee

7:00 PM Zumba


7:00 PM - 9:00 PM



6:15 PM Bell Choir


17 8:00 AM CTC

18 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM More

Than Music



1:00 PM Dream Weavers


8:00 PM AA Meeting


6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies




7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

22 5:15 PM Community

Justice

6:30 PM Girl Scouts

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM



6:15 PM Bell Choir


24 25 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM More

Than Music




8:00 PM AA Meeting


6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brownies



11:00 AM Hunger Initiative


7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Property Comm.

7:00 PM Zumba


7:00 PM - 9:00 PM



6:15 PM Bell Choir


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