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Weekly E-News
May 2, 2008
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CONTENTS
CARINGS AND SHARINGS
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Pastors Paul Hansen, Abera Hellemo, Ivis LaRiviera-Mestre, Joyce
Pfeiffer
Earl Burkhart (father of Pastor Bob Burkhart), Alice Haab (mother of
Pastor Russell Haab), Will Le Van (son of Pastor Eileen Le Van), Jean Machamer (wife of Pastor Bob Machamer), Paul Meinschein (father of Pastor Cheryl Meinschein), Robert
Wetzel (father of Pastor Jay Wetzel)
Our sympathy to Pastor Michael Frost on the death of his mother,
Pat, on April 30; Jonathan and Melissa Belinski, son and daughter-in-law
of Pastor Steve and Dottie Belinski, on the loss of their son, Nicholas,
who was stillborn on April 24.
Congratulations to new parents Pastor
Drahomir and Andrea
Oslik on the birth of a daughter on April 15.
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IJCU DAY OF DIALOGUE
Fears and Faith is the topic of IJCU's Day of Dialogue on Sunday,
May 4, 2008, from 1-5:30 p.m. at the Islamic Center in Whitehall. The
conference will explore the ways various religious traditions support
people in fearful times. For more information or to register, go to the
IJCU website at
www.ijcu.org and click on "Upcoming Programs."
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HELP NEEDED!
Lutheran Disaster Response Network-NE PA needs Skilled individuals or
teams of volunteers immediately to frame house in Drums (Rt. 309 and I-80
north of Hazleton). Call 610.770.9205 or contact volunteer coordinator
Dianne (610.428.4598) or Carol (484.515.6147).
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DATE FOR 2009 LIFT EVENT SET
LIFT (Lutherans in Faith Together) was
an enormously popular event in 2007. So we're doing it again in 2009.
Mark your calendars: The 2009 LIFT event will be held on Saturday,
JUNE 13, 2009, at Muhlenberg College. Watch for more information.
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REMINDER: MEAL TICKETS AT THE ASSEMBLY
If you are not staying at Split Rock but would like to purchase meal
tickets for any of the meals, you MUST order those meals FROM SPLIT ROCK
BY MAY 26. A form for purchasing meals is found on the assembly page of
this website; click here
for the form.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENTS
- On Wednesday, May 21, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., a Disaster Preparedness
Training Event on "Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters " will be
held in the Community Room at the Church on the Mall, 500 West
Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Designed by Church World
Service, the training is for pastors, denominational leaders, church
board leaders, Stephen and Lay Care providers and disaster responders.
Participants will be asked to complete 20-30 minutes of online training
before the class. To express your interest, contact Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance at pda@pcusa.org
with the subject line, ESCD training.
- Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, is offering
a free pandemic exercise and psychological first aid training for the
faith based community on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m. (lunch provided). To get a registration form, contact Kyessa L.
Brian at briankl@upmc.edu or
412.802.6905. The LCCC course code is PL90.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VOTES FOR FULL COMMUNION
The United Methodist Church
(UMC) voted and approved this week an implementing resolution of full
communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at that
church's General Conference meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. The ELCA Church
Council will consider recommending an implementing resolution for full
communion with the UMC in the coming months, which would then be passed
on to the ELCA Eleventh Churchwide Assembly for further consideration in
2009. The UMC and the ELCA entered into a relationship of interim
Eucharistic sharing as of the ELCA Ninth Churchwide Assembly in Florida
in 2005.
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SOME CONTINUED GOOD ECONOMIC NEWS
The Mission Investment Fund continues to offer a 4.68%APY for an 18-month
Mission Term Select. This investment requires a $2500 minimum deposit and
must be a new investment and cannot be a transfer from an existing
investment. This is a great opportunity to receive a good return and
assist in building the Church. For more information about this and other
investment or loan opportunities, contact Pr. Mark Wimmer: 267-203-1137
or mark.wimmer@elca.org. For
concerns or questions about church buildings, contact building consultant
Jeff Spann: 973-625-2568 or
jeff.spann@elca.org.
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UPCOMING INSTALLATIONS
David Werley will be installed as pastor of Christ UCC, Danielsville,
on Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 p.m.
Deaconess Amy Jahn de Torres will be commissioned as an associate
in ministry and installed as director of
outreach ministries at Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown, on Sunday, May
11, at 11:00 a.m.
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POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES/ITEMS AVAILABLE (date posted)
Sexton (5-2-08)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kingston, is seeking a part-time (10+ flexible hours per week)
sexton. For more information e-mail the church at
htlcofficeonline@verizon.net or call 570-287-9067. Grant Writer (4-11-08)
Liberty Lutheran
Services, a non profit organization in Ambler, PA, has an immediate
opening for a grant writer. This person will be responsible for providing
research, identification and development and securing of grants from
private, corporate and public foundations to support the work of Liberty
Lutheran Services and each of each affiliates. For more information or to
apply, see the organization's website,
www.libertylutheran.org. Bear Creek Camp Openings (3-27-08)
- Looking for a rewarding summer job? Bear Creek
Camp is accepting applications for all summer 2008 positions. From
counselors and naturalists, to photographers and support staff, there’s
a position that will be the right fit for you. An application and
information may be found at
www.bearcreekcamp.org. Just click on "employment," and get ready for
what may be the best summer of you life! Contact Lauren Remillard, youth
programs manager, at 570-472-3741 or at
youth@bearcreekcamp.org for
more information.
- Bear Creek Camp is looking for registered nurses
or EMTs to volunteer for a week during the upcoming summer camp
season. Meals and lodging will be provided, along with a $200 weekly
stipend. Nurses are still needed for sessions 2 (June 29-July3), 3 (July
6-12), 4 (July 13-19), 7 (July 3-9), and 8 (July 10-16). Please contact
Lauren Remillard, youth
programs manager, at 570-472-3741 if you are interested.
- Bear Creek Camp is accepting resumes for its
assistant director position. This person directs the camp’s
programs, many of the day-to-day operations, retreat rentals, and
volunteer projects. Requirements include experience and skills in
outdoor ministry, program administration, solid faith, bachelor’s
degree, and strong communication skills. Inquiries can be directed to
exdir@bearcreekcamp.org
through April 13.
ELCA Openings (3-7-08)
A number of positions are available at the churchwide offices in Chicago
and positions for persons deployed to other locations. For information,
go to
www.elca.org/employment.
Looking for... (2-29-08)
Information about or samples of constitutions/bylaws for Sunday schools.
Pastor Mary Gade (Ziegels, Breinigsville) has checked with some union
congregations about these but has not found any yet. She would prefer to
not to "reinvent the wheel," so if you have information or examples,
please contact Pastor Gade at 610-285-6157. Organist/Choir Director (2-13-08)
Organist/Choir Director for
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Williams Township, Easton, Pa. Play for one
Sunday service (10:15 A.M.) and some additional services. Direct one
adult choir and work with music programming. Position is 12 months,
part-time, with two weeks’ vacation. Interview and audition required.
Send resume and letter of interest to Organist/Choir Dir. Search
Committee, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2745 Morgan Hill Road, Easton, Pa
18042 or e-mail at
stjohnswilliams@rcn.com. Free LBWs (2-1-08)
Free copies (about 100) of the Lutheran Book of Worship in excellent
condition. For more information, call St. John, Fogelsville, at 610
395-5535. Alternative Worship Music Leader (1-22-08)
Alternative Worship Music Leader (part-time, 6-10 hours per month),
Allegheny, Knauers (Mohnton). Responsible for working with the pastor,
music director, and other staff to plan and lead music for a monthly
alternative worship service. Responsible for choosing music and planning
rehearsals with those from the congregation interested in offering their
instrumental and/or vocal skills in leading the congregation in worship.
Qualifications: A knowledge of and passion for emerging worship styles
and music. Leadership ability and dedication to the integrity of the
worship of God. Knowledge of Lutheran liturgy a plus. To apply, contact
Pastor Rick Chaveas at 610-777-2520. Organist/Choir Director (1-22-08)
Organist/Choir Director for Epiphany Lutheran Church, Temple. Play for
one Sunday service (10:30 A.M.) and some additional services. Direct one
adult choir and work with music programming. Position is 12 months,
part-time with two weeks' vacation. Interview and audition required. Send
resume and letter of interest to Epiphany Lutheran Church, 631 N. Temple
Blvd., Temple, PA 19560. Youth Director (1-9-08)
Youth director, part-time with potential for full-time. Experience
working with youth, equivalent college degree and/or Lutheran background
is preferred. Congregation is looking for someone to nurture, maintain,
and expand their youth programs. Please send your letter of intent along
with a resume to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Broad
Street, Nazareth, PA 18064; fax, 610-759-3719; email,
dsolt@rcn.com.
Organist (1-9-08)
St. Luke, Old Williams (Hellertown), is looking for an organist. One
service at 9:00 a.m. Sundays; accompany choir. For more information, call
610-838-4923. Free Paraments (1-4-08)
Free: One complete set of green paraments in excellent condition.
Call St. John's, Fogelsville, at 610 395-5535.
Looking for Large-Print WOV (1-4-08)
Nancy Keller, the organist at Zion Moselem, Kutztown, is looking for 3 or
4 large print copies of "With One Voice." If you have some that you are
not using anymore and can share them with the congregation, call Nancy at
610-683-3757.
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