no. 9 october 2013 happy birthday to our seniors! the parish...
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Happy Birthday to our Seniors! OCTOBER: Annabelle Fancher—Oct. 3 Barbara Rivers—Oct. 14 Marion Kachel—Oct. 17 Helen Shupp—Oct. 17 Marie Verville—Oct. 17 Elsie Trout—Oct. 19 George Grubb—Oct. 23 John Schrock—Oct. 29 Betty Sotzin—Oct. 31 NOVEMBER: Elaine Gordon—Nov. 4 Buddie Bannon—Nov. 10 Bertha Rhode—Nov. 13 Did we miss anyone? If you are a “Senior” Member over age 55 and wish to be included on the birthday list, please call the church office at 610-856-7242.
PARISH REGISTER Membership Loss:
9/12/13—Kaitlin Fox, removed at own request to join Conestoga
Mennonite Church
OCTOBER 2013
The Parish Digest
From the Pastor: “
1Now concerning the collection
for the saints: you should follow
the directions I gave to the churches of Gala-
tia. 2On the first day of every week, each of
you is to put aside and save whatever extra
you earn, so that collections need not be taken
when I come. 3And when I arrive, I will send
any whom you approve with letters to take
your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it seems advisable
that I should go also, they will accompany
me. (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)
When we recognize that a better word for
Fundraising is “friend raising,” we open lim-
itless doors to creativity in support of our
causes.
- Sue Vineyard
Fundraising as a Moral Imperative
or
Helping the community to help the church
to help the community.
by
Rev. Michael Ware
October is often stewardship month
and at such times typically pastors will write
newsletter articles encouraging deeper com-
mitment and increased giving by the mem-
bers of the church. Since I have already writ-
ten several articles about congregational giv-
ing this year so far, I want to take a slightly
different approach for this month, and focus
on how we might better access and increase
the act of generous (continued on page 4)
HIGHLIGHTS IN
THIS ISSUE:
Page 2—Office &
Leadership Infor-
mation
Page 3– October
Services and Events
Page 4-6—Pastor’s
Letter
Page 7— Bible Study;
First Communion
Class; 3rd Graders to
receive Bibles
Page 8— Oktober-
fest; Affordable
Health care Meeting
Page 9—Chicken
Barbecue; Music Min-
isty Page 10—Halloween
Party
Page 11—November
Wed. Church Night–
Murder Mystery
Page 12—Church
Bazaar
Page 13-14—Raffle
Baskets—your help is
needed!
Page 14—Operation
Christmas Child
Page 15—Preschool;
Sr. Youth Page
Page 16—This & That
Page 17—Men’s
Group; Robeson Rob-
ins; Redner Tape
fundraiser
Page 18—Ministering
to Seniors
Page 19—Treasurer’s
Report
Page 20-22—You are
Invited
Page 23—South Mtn.
YMCA fall activities
for the whole family
Page 24—Parish Reg-
ister and Senior’s
Birthdays
Vol. XXXXII
No. 9
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A mailbox is located outside the church office for anyone who has
written information for staff, chairpersons, preschool, or other
leaders.
Rev. Michael Ware, Pastor
Home: 610-875-0015 Office: 610-856-7242
Office hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:00;
Day off: Monday; Email address: [email protected]
Rev. Luther Routte’, Associate Pastor
Home: 610-372-0536 Office: 610-856-7242
Email address: [email protected]
Susan J. Creed, Minister of Christian Ed. —Home 610-779-0179
Office Hours: M-TH 1:00-4:00 610-856-7242
Email address: [email protected]
Mark Lauer, Youth Ministry Leader—Home 610-286-0800
Office Hours: T & TH 10:00-1:00 610-856-7242
Email address: [email protected]
Meghan Brown, Minister of Music—Phone: 610-207-4587
Email address: [email protected]
Debbie DeMarco, Parish Secretary
Home: 610-856-7386 Office: 610-856-7242
Office Hours: M-TH 9-4; Friday 9-12:00
Email address: [email protected]
Linell McCormick, Office Assistant
Home: 610-775-2571 Email: [email protected]
Dale Creed, Maintenance Supervisor—M-Th mornings
Robin Werner, Sexton—Phone: 610-698-0688
Email: [email protected]
Kristen Davis, Preschool Director
610-856-7613
Council Officers:
Diane Morlock, President Jane Meyers, Vice President
Craig Eppright, Secretary Dorothy Martin, Treasurer
Kay Good, Treasurer Special Funds
Lori Sifford, Financial Secretary
Other Council Members: Maggie Lauer (youth)
Roger Mauchline Susan Babyak Bill Haney Tyler Werner
Joy O’Donnell
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA has some great fall
activities planned: (located at 201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565)
RIDING LESSONS: on-going fall through winter months,
weather permitting. Lessons can be private or group and are
appropriate for adults and children. For more information and
scheduling, call Sue Williams at 610-670-2267.
FIRST RESPONDER FAMLY FUN DAY, October 20, 2-4
In appreciation of our local police, fire and emergency profes-
sionals, we are offering a Family Fun Day just for them. Come
to the mountain for hayrides, archery, rock climbing and more.
THE MOUNTAIN BY MOONLIGHT: FAMILY HAYRIDE
(Haunted and Not)
This year we will be offering family-friendly activities geared
to pre-K, elementary and middle-school students on October
18, 19, 25, and 26, running from 6-10 p.m. Programs will in-
clude: Family Night Hikes and Nature Programs, Pony Rides
by Moonlight, Carnival Games, GlowZorbing, Glow Stick
Ziplining, Haunted and Not Haunted Hayrides, and much
more. Each program will cost a certain amount of tickets (ie 5
tickets for the Haunted Hayride). Tickets will be on sale at the
event: 1 for $1, 12 for $10, and 25 for $20. Call 610-670-
2267 for more information.
FALL HARVEST FAMILY CAMP, October 25-27
Grab your sweatshirts and head to the mountain for a weekend
packed with fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy your own
heated cabin, hayrides, cider pressing, pumpkin carving and a
“Spooktacular” party. The event will begin Friday night and
end Sundy with lunch. Call Mike Indorato at 610-670-2267 to
register or for more information.
FALL FESTIVAL, October 27, 2-4 p.m. Bring your whole
family and experience the magic of our mountain as you climb
the tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the
wagon and more. This event is free!
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RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES:
HELP YOUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY:
Please bring in your used ink cartridges (any kind)
and we will recycle them at Staples earning $2 each
for the church.
Cell phones, eyeglasses, good used clothing also
continue to be collected for local ministries.
Paper Recycling Bins are located at the rear of Hoeffer Hall to
accept your newspaper, magazines, office paper, “junk”
mail, etc. Please no phone books, “trash” or cardboard. And
please no plastic; take your paper out of the plastic bags before
you throw it in the bin. Thanks for your help!
COMMUNITY NEWS:
BREAKFASTS: Geigertown Fire Company—First Sunday;
Brecknock Fire Company—Second Sunday; St. Benedict
R.C.Church—Third Sunday; Joanna Furnace—Third Saturday,
7-11 a.m.; Union Lodge in Birdsboro Third Sunday, 7:30–11.
COMMON GROUND RECOVERY MINISTRY
SPEAKER’S SERIES PRESENTS
Nadia Bolz-Weber Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran
Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing PA 19610
The Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, pastor of House for All Sinners
and Saints in Denver, CO and author of the recently released
memoir, Pastrix, will be the guest speaker. Nadia will speak
about “Truth Telling and What AA Has to Teach the World.”
This is the Fifth Anniversary of the Healing Power of 12-Step
Spirituality Speaker Series hosted by Common Ground and Ca-
ron Treatment Centers. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is a free
event and all are welcome.
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OCTOBER SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS
OCT 5—5:30 p.m. Saturday Evening
Communion
OCT 6—7:45 & 10:15 a.m.
Holy Communion
9:00 SCS
.
OCT 13—7:45 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:00 SCS
October 13—OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Shoebox
Kick-off: Boxes and lists will be ready for pick-up on this Sun-
day.
OCT 20— 7:45 & 10:15 a.m. Worship Ser-
vices
GOLDEN AGE SUNDAY. All Golden Agers
(over 70) will be given a lapel flower and the
oldest member or guest will receive a plant.
A Chicken Barbecue will be held after the ser-
vice. Dinners will be available from 11:30 a.m. until they are
sold out.
FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION for
youth in grade 3 or above will be held immedi-
ately after the 10:15 service.
OCT 27—REFORMATION SUNDAY
7:45 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion;
Bibles for 3rd graders 9:00 SCS;
11:40 Healing Service
SPECIAL OCTOBER EVENTS:
OKTOBERFEST—Wednesday, October
2, 6:00 p.m.—see special article on page 8 CHICKEN BARBECUE—Sunday, Octo-ber 20, 11:30 a.m.-? HALLOWEEN PARTY—Wednesday,
October 23, 6:00 p.m.
(see special article on page 10 )
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stewardship in our area community. With that in mind, I want
to talk about fundraisers in the church.
Now, I was given the impression that in the past here at
Robeson, some pastors, and perhaps some laity too, were very
much against the opportunity of doing fundraising in the
church. And I suppose there were some very solid reasons for
such negative feelings towards fundraisers. For instance, most
folks would likely point to Jesus actions in the cleansing of the
Jerusalem Temple as grounds for their rejecting of any fundrais-
ing (buying or selling) activity in the church or on its grounds.
(Mark 11:15-19, Matthew 21:12-17, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-
16)
Well, I can appreciate that perspective, but at the same
time would certainly question if we are not comparing apples to
oranges when we cite the Temple cleansing as a command
against church fundraisers.
After all, consider this: the Temple in Jerusalem was a
multi-faceted, multi-level complex where the primary role of
the marketplace within was to facilitate the people’s worship by
offering two particular services; money-changing, and animals
for sacrifice.
Both of these services offered opportunities for corrup-
tion, however money-changing was often the centerpiece of cor-
ruption at the Temple. This is due to the fact that when Jews
came to Jerusalem to pay their Temple tax, they could only pay
it with a half-shekel, as it was the only coin at that time which
was without the image of the Emperor, and therefore to the
Jews it was the only coin acceptable to God. (Interestingly
enough, the half shekel did have the image of the pagan god
Melqarth-Herakles on it, but the Rabbi’s somehow excused this
since the weight and purity of the coin was very acceptable to
them.)
Of course, the money changers had the market when it
came to the half-shekel coin, and so they could raise the trading
price of the coin to whatever the market (continued on page 5)
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Living with Loss: When someone we love dies, we often
feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, and lonely. Sharing our
thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced a loss
can help alleviate our sense of aloneness and can give us
needed encouragement.
Diakon Family Life Services offers professionally led Living
with Loss grief support groups that offer opportunities to
share experiences and coping strategies. Choose the location
and dates that are best for you:
Mon. evenings, 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 7, 14, & 21, at Grace Lu-
theran Church, 30 Liberty St., Shillington, PA. Sponsored by
Bean Funeral Homes.
While these groups are free, advanced registration is re-
quired. For more information or to register, please call Dia-
kon Family Life Services at 1-888-499-2699 (toll free).
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing invites you:
Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m.
Anne Shuman Urban, who grew up in Wy-
omissing, returns to present a vocal recital
featuring music by Lauridsen, Barber,
Strauss, Porter, and Bolcom. Her accom-
panist, Andre’ Vermeulen, is originally
from South Africa and currently serves as collaborative ac-
companist with the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware, where
Anne is a frequent soloist.
The program is free and open to the public. A free will offer-
ing will be received to benefit Atonement’s Arts Ministry.
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Our Bishop invites you to come and learn…
Why Is It Good To Be A Lutheran? St. John Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring, PA
The Wednesdays in October, 2013, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Bishop Emeritus David R. Strobel will lead a five-session dis-
cussion of Lutheran history, theology, spirituality, worship,
institutional structure and mission in this second decade of the
21st Century. While these forums will include substantial
teaching input, they will be designed primarily to promote
thoughtful and helpful discussion. A schedule outline follows:
* October 2: Origins - Martin Luther in his historical context.
* October 9: Lutheran distinctives I - How do we read the Bi-
ble, and what does it say to us?
* October 16: Lutheran distinctives II - How do we read the
Bible, and what is most important in it?
* October 23: Lutherans sing, pray and worship - What are the
contours of Lutheran spirituality, or was it accidental that Bach
was a Lutheran?
* October 30: Lutherans organize themselves - evolving insti-
tutions to proclaim the gospel in our multicultural, secular age.
MAGIC SHOW: Creating Miracles Brick by Brick
6th annual Abracadabra Magic and Variety Show
To benefit Habitat for Humanity
Music, Juggling, Magic, Balloons, Refreshments, more
Saturday, October 19, 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $5.00 each
Mt. Penn Primary Center, 201 N. 25th St. Reading 19606
Special guest: Bishop Samuel Zeiser, NEPS
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could bear, and using the monopoly they had on these coins, they
made exorbitant profits, forcing the Jews to pay whatever the
money changers demanded.
This is of course what leads to Jesus ultimately overturning
their tables and decrying how they turned God’s house of prayer
into a den of thieves.
So, with this in mind, perhaps you can see why I feel it is
quite a stretch of the imagination to compare this situation in the
Jerusalem Temple to that of us today when we look to have a one-
day fundraising event such as a church bazaar for our missionaries
or a spaghetti supper for the youth group?
Actually, the fact is, fundraising was practiced in the early
church as leaders sought out extra funds for various community
and church projects (I.E. Paul collecting for the needy of Jerusa-
lem) and it has continued down to us through the ages of the
church as a means for meeting a variety of needs.
For this reason, we at Robeson would be somewhat fool-
ish, if not irresponsible, to not take the opportunities provided to
us by the size and accessibility of our facility to have a fundraiser
now and again for the various ministries and projects we do. Min-
istries and projects which, I would remind you, go out into the lo-
cal community and larger world to provide care for God’s people
such as area food banks, world hunger, compassion child, our mis-
sionaries, Lutheran disaster relief, etc…
Besides raising money for some great causes, fundraisers
can also provide so much more such as:
1. The opportunity to evangelize, and introduce to the church,
people from the area community who come to one of our
events.
2. An extra occasion for fellowship and joy amongst church
members working together towards a goal.
3. Finding the joy which only comes from practicing generos-
ity, basking in the good feelings that come from helping
another. (continued on page 6)
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Practiced properly, fundraisers can be a win-win-win sce-
nario for everyone involved, and to that end, here are some
things we must and will consider as we look to further future
fundraising events here at Robeson:
1. Fundraising is never a replacement for our membership’s
regular giving. (We are not hitting up the community for
money for our electric bills, but rather offer the commu-
nity a chance to support our various ministries.)
2. We will always be open and up front about what the
money is ultimately to be used for, and we will see to it
that funds go only towards the stated purpose for which
they were raised.
3. Fundraisers that involve any games of chance (bingo, raf-
fles, or otherwise) should be limited in scope of what can
be risked or gambled. (We should not allow people easy
opportunity to break their wallets.)
4. All fundraiser projects will be grounded in prayerful con-
sideration of purpose, honorable treatment of people, and
proper stewardship of funds.
May God bless us in our ministries, and inspire us all to
greater acts of charity and personal stewardship as we seek to
reach out into the world with God’s love, and continue to wel-
come His people into our lives, our hearts, and our church.
Your brother in Christ,
Pastor Michael
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TREASURER’S REPORT:
Income for August: $14,769.50
Other Income: $ 590.46 (in/out)
Transfer from Gifts & Bequests Fund 15,000.00
Checks issued for August: $25,604.07
Checking balance brought forth: $ 3,032.33
Checking balance as of 8/31/2013 $ 7,788.22
Unpaid Bills: none
I/O Accounts $ 248.00
Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Martin, Treasurer
SPECIAL FUNDS REPORT: TOTAL ASSETS: 7/31/13 $49,025.43 Special funds received in August: 237.00
OUTFLOW:
Charitable Outreach $ 250.00
Carillon Fund 99.00
Reserved Special Funds (audit) $ 850.00
BALANCES:
Checking Account balance 8/31/13 $ 7,329.84
Mission Investment Fund CD 35,000.00
National Penn Money Market $ 5,731.59
TOTAL ASSETS: 8/31/13 $48,061.43
-Kay Good, Treas. Spec. Funds
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS: Our thanks to those members/
friends of the congregation who have designated Robeson Luther-
an Church as the charity of choice for their Thrivent Choice Dol-
lars. If you have received a letter from Thrivent indicating that you
are eligible for this plan, please consider our congregation as you
help direct Thrivent Financial’s charitable funds. Gifts received
during August totaled $160.00. Thanks to:
Gregory Gehman Harvey Martin David Onushko
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HELP FOR ALL THOSE 60 AND OVER!! Where: Robeson Lutheran Church
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11-3 (please note new
day and time to coordinate with our Robeson Robins meeting)
The Berks County Area Agency on Aging will have a staff
member at Robeson Lutheran Church, 3520 Plow Road,
Mohnton, PA 19540 every 3rd Tuesday from 11AM –3PM.
Our Staff member will be able to explain available services,
answer questions and provide information on programs and
community resources for you, family members or anyone you
know who is 60 years of age and older. No appointment neces-
sary. We look forward to talking with you.
MINISTRIES AVAILABLE TO OUR SENIORS, SHUT-INS,
SICK, ETC.:
CD Ministry—CD’s of the weekly services are being mailed
out to all those senior, sick or and shut-in members who cannot
attend church services.
Large Print Devotionals—these are the same as our small, dai-
ly devotionals but have larger print for those needing it.
Prayer Shawls—These are available for sick, hospitalized, shut
-in or senior members who would like one. They are very com-
forting to those who have received them. Recipients do not
need to be a member of Robeson so please take them for others
who would like them.
Robeson Hammers—Helping members in need with minor
repairs at home, mainly small projects that would make their
homes more safe or comfortable.
Home Visits—Our visitation team is visiting a number of our
seniors and would be more than happy to visit others if invited.
If you would appreciate a visit please call the church office.
If you have a need or request for any of the above ministries,
please call the church office and we will be happy to help you.
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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
What does the Bible really say
about the Devil? Be sure to join Pastor Michael for
an in depth study of scripture as he
will lead the October Bible study
with a focus on this most feared and
mysterious character. This Look at Lucifer, this Meditation on
Mephistopheles, this Study on Satan, will be held every
Wednesday beginning at 1pm. Light refreshments and snacks
(maybe some Devil's food!) will be provided. See you
there...or else!
ALTAR GUILD: Altar care volunteers needed for the com-
ing year. If you are willing to serve on altar care for a month
with at least one other volunteer please call Marion Kachel
(610-856-1683) or the church office.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS for anyone in 3rd grade and
above who has not had this instruction will be held on Sun-
day, October 22 following the 10:15 worship service. A par-
ent or parents are asked to accompany children. These young
people will receive their first communion the following week
on Reformation Sunday, October 29. Please call the church
office (610-856-7242) to register so we can prepare enough
material.
THIRD GRADE STUDENTS will receive an age-appropriate
New Revised Standard Version Bible from the church on
Sunday, October 29. This is the official translation of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and so it is the hope
of the Christian Education committee that each student will
use this Bible faithfully throughout his/her years up to and
including confirmation. This translation has been shown to be
the closest to the original writings that have been found in an-
cient scripts. If you are the parent of a 3rd grade and older
child who has not received a NRSV bible from the church
please contact Sue Creed or call the church office.
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Wednesday, October 2 6:00 p.m.—Dinner—Chicken
and sides; please bring a Des-
sert or German Potato Salad to
share
6:30 p.m.—Entertainment—
The Auerhahn Schuhplatter
Verein will dance to traditional
German music. Along with the dancing, we will be en-
tertained by Mickey Zahorik playing the accordian and
singing. Invite your friends and neighbors!
We will have bracelet making on the Rainbow Looms
following dinner in the old hall for any children who
are interested.
A free-will offering will be taken to help defray costs of enter-
tainment and food.
INSURANCE INFORMATION MEETING—No sales
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
for people under 65 Wednesday , October 16 at 7:00p.m. in
Hoeffer Hall. There will be new choices in the area of health
insurance which will take effect January 1, 2014. People who
are under 65 will be affected by this act, NOT PEOPLE CUR-
RENTLY ON MEDICARE. Dot Hartman from Berks Encore
will speak on how to find coverage that fits our budget and
meets our current needs. Whether you are insured or just want
to explore your choices, please join us and invite friends and
neighbors to here this important information. There will also be
time for questions. The presentation is about 45 minutes in
length. If you plan to attend please call the church office so that
sufficient seating will be available.
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Men’s Group The men of Robeson Lutheran Church continue to
meet for breakfast and fellowship on the second
Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. here in our
own Hoeffer Hall. This is a great opportunity to
get to know your brothers in Christ and learn more
about your faith through brief bible study and mu-
tual conversation. Come and see how the men of
Robeson live out their discipleship. The next
Men's Breakfast is scheduled for October 12.
Robeson Robins Senior Group
THE ROBESON ROBINS will be having their
next regular meeting on October 15 beginning
at 12 noon in Hoeffer Hall. Entertainment will
be provided by the Happy Boomadeers. For
more information about the Robins, contact
Billie at (610-401-8496).
REDNER’S TAPES FUNDRAISER:
Robeson Lutheran Church has started an ongoing fundraiser
and we’re asking our members, friends and neighbors to help
by saving your Redner’s receipts and bringing them to the
church at your convenience. Boxes are located in the narthex
and foyer. Please make sure you use your Redner’s gas card
when you make your purchase and then bring in your receipt—
it’s that easy! And you’ll be helping your church.
(If you shop at Redners but don’t have a gas card, just ask for
one. It’s free!)
Seniors and shut-ins: just send your receipts with Pastor Routte
or any member of the visitation team. Thank you!!!
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THIS AND THAT AT ROBESON LUTHERAN:
VISITORS NEEDED: If you enjoy visiting why not join our
visitation teams which visit our sick and shut-in and/or elder-
ly members. The teams meet once a month on the second
Thursday at 10 a.m. If you would like to find out more about
this important ministry please contact Pastor Michael or Pas-
tor Routte or stop by the next meeting on October 10.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We have posted volunteer
sheets on the white board in the new foyer. If you are will-
ing to help during any of the services please sign up on this
board. There are lists for acolytes, lectors, ushers, greeters,
sound technicians, nursery attendants, worship assistants, and
communion servers. We appreciate and need our volunteers!
REMINDERS:
Committee reports are due in the church office on the first
Thursday of the month for the council meeting which will be
held on the 2nd Thursday.
All Property concerns and requests should be brought to the
attention of Dale Creed or the church office. Please do not
take concerns directly to the Property Committee. Thanks for
your help with this.
PARISH DIGEST DEADLINE: Articles for the next news-
letter are due in the office by October 15th for the November
Digest.
ALTAR FLOWERS and BULLETIN SPONSOR openings
are coming up in future months so if you are interested please
call the church office. Reminder: Altar flowers cost is $33
and bulletins are $25.
IMPORTANT: Any group or individual sponsoring special
projects, collections, etc. please contact Bill Haney (Social
Ministry) for coordination purposes and especially Debbie at
the church office for advertising these events and projects.
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ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE will be held on October 20 at 11:30 a.m.
The chicken will be made right
here on church grounds. It has
been taste tested by our Outreach
committee who agree that it is de-
licious.
Cost is only $8.00 and includes a
baked potato, applesauce, roll
and butter.
Baked goods will be on sale and
we would appreciate anyone who
would be willing to bake for this event.
All proceeds will go to our missionaries. Thrivent Financial
has approved this project for matching Care in the Communi-
ty funds.
For tickets please see Marion, Judy or any member of the
outreach committee or Debbie in the church office.
MEGHAN BROWN, our Director of
Music, has some exciting events being
planned for Robeson!
October 11—Family Music Night beginning at
6 p.m. This is for all youth in grades K-6 and
their families. Meghan will be making drums with the chil-
dren and leading some family music activities that can be
continued at home. Join her for the experience of music ther-
apy!
A Coffee House aimed at all ages is also being planned—
date to be announced.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY October 23, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Get out the pumpkin carving knives and costume ideas! Our annual Halloween party is just around the corner! We’ll have lots of fun games to play, a chance to show off
the hard work you put into getting your costume together, a haunted house featuring our senior youth, a pumpkin carving contest, and lots more. We are looking for people
to donate some tasty fall time treats, so please don’t hesitate.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY DONATIONS
For Wednesday, October 23, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
I/We will donate:
_____ dozen cupcakes _____ dozen doughnuts
_____ dozen cookies _____ brownies
_____ drink (please specify) ________________________
Name: ___________________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Monetary donations to help defray cost of candy would also
be greatly appreciated. Amount donated: _____________
Please place form in the offering plate or drop it off at the church
office .
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ROBESON LUTHERAN
PRESCHOOL has started classes
for the 2013-2014 school year.
Most classes are full but there are
still a few openings for Toddlers
and 3-year-olds so if you’d like
more information please call the
preschool office (610-856-7613).
ROBESON SENIOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES:
The youth have been busy painting the
youth room at their youth meetings
which are being held on the
third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. October’s
meeting (Oct. 20th) will be spent get-
ting the Haunted House ready for the Halloween Party fol-
lowed by an evening Corn Maze which should be lots of
fun!
The youth will be holding sandwich sales following the late
service on the first Sunday of the month in November, Janu-
ary, March and May. They are fundraising in preparation for
their attendance at the Youth Gathering 2015 which will be
held in Detroit, Michigan. Any youth 14-18 years of age
who might be interested in going or would like more infor-
mation should see Mark.
As part of their service projects the youth will be serving in
various positions on Youth Sunday, Sept 29, and helping
with the Halloween Party and Operation Christmas Child
shoe boxes again this month. We thank them for their con-
tinued efforts in these areas.
Any adults or youth in grades 7-12 who would like to be a
member of the youth committee which meets the
3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. should contact
Mark. This group works hard to plan and carry out events
and could use your help.
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Tea Basket Various
Teas
Teapot and Cups or
Mugs
Cake or Cookies (small indi-
vidually wrapped)
Napkins and Paper Plates
Pet Basket Cat and dog toys,
food, and treats
Any other suggestions
Christmas Basket Candle
Ornament
Christmas balls
Candy
Operation Christmas Child
We are looking for people to
collect and donate gift-filled
shoe boxes for Operation
Christmas Child. Our kick-
off date will be October 13th
and we will continue collect-
ing boxes up until our dead-
line on November 17th. Some
ideas for the kinds of gifts to
fill the shoe boxes with are
small toys, schools supplies,
hygiene products, socks and hats, or a hand written letter.
Please leave out food, war related items, liquids, and items
that could easily break.
Car Care Sponge
Car polish or wax
Car soap
Bucket for contents
of this basket
Chamois
Towels for drying
Baby Basket Diaper Bag
Baby Wipes
Shampoo
Lotion
Pacifier
Baby Toy
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W e d n e s d a y C h u r c h N i g h t
N o v e m b e r 6 , 2 0 1 3
W h a t H a p p e n e d t o S a m D i s n e y ?
I t ’ s a M y s t e r y !
You’ve won the Lottery – sort of. Eccentric, reclusive million-aire, Sam Disney, wants to give you some of his millions. But you gotta be at the Gotham City Lottery Party to get it. Sound too good to be true? Show up and find out. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a mys-tery.
Are you up to the challenge?
The Prime Suspects in “What Happened to Sam Disney?”:
Sam Disney: The mysterious, eccentric millionaire.
Flora Fauna: A homeless woman who’d do anything to get off the streets of Gotham City.
Cain Able: The cash-strapped Hollywood director who’s on the brink of becoming a Has-Been in Tinsel-town.
Mamie-Eve Dempsey: A literary agent who also claims to be a psychic.
Rebel McGreggor: Mamie-Eve’s new boyfriend.
Mayor Horace Tabbeyville: He’s running for re-election and desperately wants to win but his campaign war chest needs some major replenishing.
Detective Mattie Jiggs: She’ll only be called in if something evil and dangerous happens.
CHARACTERS WANTED! We need a handful of adults to portray
the suspects in the “who-done-it” game. If you are interested or have
any questions, please contact Wendy Yost 610-286-0827 or
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ANNUAL BAZAAR
NOVEMBER 2, 7:30-2:00
We are asking for the support of all our
members to make this year’s bazaar a suc-
cess. We will need volunteers to work at the
stands and for clean-up the day of the bazaar.
We will also need baked goods, white elephant items (gently
used, no clothing); the Men’s Group has graciously agreed to
run the food stand and is asking for your help with items for the
kitchen (Please see and use the form below) Also, anyone in-
terested in renting a table, tables are available thru 10/15—
please call Cindy Stewart or the church office. Please bring your
good, gently used items for the white elephant table to the
church anytime during the two weeks prior to the bazaar. If you
need to bring them earlier or need pick up please contact Mari-
on Kachel (610-856-1683). Questions? call Cindy Stewart at
610-856-7041.
—————————————————————————- BAZAAR DONATION FORM—November 2
_____ baked goods
_____ hot dogs _____ sloppy joes
_____ egg casserole _____ turkey barbecue
_____hot dog rolls _____ hamburger rolls
_____ soup (kind) _______________________________
_____ money for food items: __________________
Name: _______________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
( ) Yes, I am willing to work at the bazaar!
( ) I am available to help clean-up after the bazaar
Please place form in the offering plate or drop it off at the church office.
Or if you prefer, call Cindy (610-856-7041) or the church office (610-856
-7242).
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
November 2, 7:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
The raffle baskets were a huge success last year so we are
again asking for your help to fill baskets for this year’s bazaar.
We would like to have all items by mid-October. New, unused
items only, please. There will be a container in the lobby to
place any items that you wish to donate. Monetary donations
are also appreciated. Thank you!
List of items for various baskets: (we also need empty bas-
kets and cellophane basket bags)
Movie Basket Popcorn
DVD
Various candies
Small Plates & napkins
Some type of drink
Individual bags of some type of snack
Wine Basket Bottle of wine
Wine glasses
Cheese & Crackers
Any snack item
Small cutting board
Coffee Basket Regular and Decaf coffees
Coffee Mugs
Dunking Cookies
Crossword Puzzle Book
Sudoku Puzzle Book
Chocolate Basket Chocolate candy
Chocolate wine
Anything chocolate
Game Basket Different board games
Card games
Regular Cards
Popcorn
Snack bags
Candle Basket Candles of different sizes
Tea Lights
Jar candles
Candle Holders
Kitchen Basket Towels
Sponges
Soap
Measuring Spoons
Spatulas
Wooden Spoons
Champagne Basket Champagne
Cutting Board
Cheese & Crackers
Glasses