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Weekly E-News
February 26, 2010
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Carings and Sharings
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Pastors Dick Gardner, Don Henderschedt, Carol Kehler, Gary
Langensiepen, James Laubach, Phares Reitz
Associate in Ministry Elizabeth Elterich, Terry Lieb
Marcus Albers (brother of Pastor Jira Albers), Nanette Lingenfelter (wife
of Pastor Scott Lingenfelter), Chester Melot (father of
Pastor Ann Melot), Leslie Wagner (synod council member)
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Join Us for Our Resource Center Open House!
Have you been itching to see the synod resource center but can't make it
during the center's 9-5 weekday hours? Well, here's good news for you!
On Saturday, April 17, the resource center staff is having an
open house to celebrate the start of Saturday resource center hours. The
center will be open on April 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM. After that
date, the hours will be 9 AM to 1 PM Saturdays by appointment.
We hope you'll come to open house. There will be some "giveaways,"
opportunities to preview DVDs and videos, and even some refreshments.
Watch for more information about the open house. In the meantime, set
aside the date and plan to be there!
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What's New in the Resource Center
The resource center open house is a great opportunity to see what's
available in your resource center, but don't forget that you can visit
the virtual
resource center any time, 24/7. Learn about new or recommended
resources on the regularly updated
resource center web page on this website.
Explore these resources recently added to the center's collection:
- New resources from Robert Corin Morris, one of the presenters at
the 2010 Bishop's Conference.
- New evangelism and prayer resources by Martha Grace Reese
To preview these books, visit the Resource Center or contact Karen
Matthias-Long at Karen@nepsynod.org
or Debbie Frey at
Debbie@nepsynod.org.
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Cake Contest for Farm Banquet
To make the tenth Farm
Family Appreciation Celebration banquet more festive, the
planning committee decided to "let them eat cake!" Since the cost of
purchasing cakes was prohibitive, the committee decided to have a cake
contest. The banquet will be held April 10, 2010, in the
Hamburg Field House.
The first 15 persons to contact Pastor Mary Gade (610-395-6891 or
maryg@nepsynod.org) will
participate in the contest. Details of the contest may be found here.
More information and a registration form for the banquet may be found
here. The deadline for registration is March 25.
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Online Registration Open for Youth Gathering
Youth: Register now for Listen to Jesus, the Northeast
Region Youth Gathering, to be held July 22-25, 2010, at
Westchester University. You can register online or print, complete,
and return a registration form via the gathering's website at
http://www.youthgathering2010.org.
Do check the gathering website for a schedule, information about the
presenters and musicians, and pictures from the last northeast region
gathering in 2007.
The gathering is open to youth 14 years old or older or who have
completed grade 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 by June 2010. Adults participating
as "primary leaders" must be at least 21 years old.
The registration fee for each participant, youth and adult, is
$325 (by May 1; $350 after May 1).
P.S. The Northeast Region Youth Gathering is on Facebook! Join
the group: 2010 ELCA Northeast Regional Youth Gathering.
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Safe Sanctuary/Child Protection Policies
Pastor Mary Gade is looking for samples of congregational Safe
Sanctuary/Child Protection policies. This is a set of guidelines or
policies, however brief or involved, that helps your congregation
protect your members/children from inappropriate contact with other
members and/or nonmembers.
Unfortunately, such inappropriate contact is a harsh reality in our
world today, and many insurance companies are requiring that
congregations for which they provide coverage have such policies in
place.
Mary would like to provide a CD with congregational guidelines/policies
to synod congregations that request such information. If you have such a
policy in your congregation and are willing to share it with other
congregations, please send a copy (preferably electronic) to Mary at
maryg@nepsynod.org.
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An Invitation from Diakon
You are cordially invited to the installation service of Mark T. Pile
as President/CEO of Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries on Friday,
March 26, 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut
Street, Camp Hill, PA.
All are welcome!
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Positions/Jobs/Employment
Opportunities/Items Available (date posted)
Music director and/or organist (2-19-10)
Music director and/or organist at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Hamburg.
Responsibilities include weekly rehearsal for one adult choir, an
occasional handbell choir, and establishment of a children's choir. The
position may include organist duties or be split, depending on the
candidates. Send resumes to St. Michael's Church to the attention of
Harry Wong at 529 St. Michael's Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526. Vocal Choir Director (2-19-10)
St. Peter's, Bethlehem, is accepting applications for the position of
vocal choir director. This is a part-time position that runs annually
from August 15 through Pentecost and includes rehearsing and conducting
a children's choir, youth choir, and adult choir. St. Peter's has two
Sunday morning worship services and additional services such as during
Holy Week or at Christmas. This position begins on August 15. To receive
an application, email
Barbara_Taylor@stpetersbethlehem.org Completed applications are due
at St. Peter's by April 15, 2010. Parish Secretary (1-22-10)
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, is accepting applications for the
position of parish secretary. This is a part-time position (twenty hours
per week), Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to noon. The parish
secretary serves as receptionist, prepares worship bulletins, and
compiles the annual report and bulk mailings. The secretary maintains
the files and office equipment, updates the church website, and assists
the staff and lay leaders. The secretary is required to attend weekly
staff meetings. To receive an application, email
Barbara_Taylor@stpetersbethlehem.org. All completed applications
must be received by March 1. Organist/choir director (1-22-10)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Catasauqua, is seeking an organist/choir
director. One service per week; one choir practice. Hours and salary
negotiable. For more information, contact the church at 610-264-2641. Youth Ministry Leader (1-8-10)
Robeson Lutheran Church, Mohnton, is looking for a youth ministry leader.
The position is part-time with flexible hours. Key responsibilities
include overseeing special youth and preschool programs and events. For
more information, contact 610-856-7242 or email
ddemarco@dejazzd.com.
Summer Staff (1-8-10)
Bear Creek Camp is seeking summer staff. If you are interested in the
making a difference in the life and faith of a child, consider spending
the summer working at Bear Creek Camp, located just south of Wilkes
Barre. Applications are available online at
www.bearcreekcamp.org.
Free Hymnals (1-8-10)
Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church has eight copies of the large print
edition of the With One Voice hymnal available free. If anyone is
interested, the copies are available for free by contacting the church
office at 610-377-4242 or cdinklc@ptd.net. Organist/Director of Music (12-31-09)
Christ Lutheran Church of Lower Saucon seeks an organist/director of
music. Responsibilities include leading ELW liturgy for 10:30am
traditional worship service and fostering weekly participation and
directing a 6-9 member senior choir as well as a bell choir. The
position, which is available immediately, requires up to 15 hours a
week. Please send resumes and/or direct any questions to the church
office at 610/838-7370 or P.O. Box 153 (Easton Rd.), Hellertown 18055.
Administrative Secretary (10-16-09)
Jordan UCC, Allentown, is seeking an administrative secretary for a busy
church office. Full-time position. Lead secretary will manage office with
two full-time pastors and a part-time secretarial assistant. Please email
resume and salary expectations to
church@jordanucc.org. Director of Music Ministries (9-30-09)
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is receiving applications for the
full-time ministry position of Director of Music Ministries. Three Sunday
worship services; five choirs (one of which is a bell choir) and an
instrumental "band" that leads the mid-morning service. Worship planning.
Organ, piano, voice and choral direction skills required. Degree with
experience preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume and references
to Pr Ric Elliott by mail or email (Prelliott@holyspirit-emmaus.org). Free Choir Gowns (9-25-09)
St. Andrew, Palmer Township, has 25 green choir gowns with stoles that
they are offering free to any interested congregation. For information,
call 610 252-2258. Director of Christian Education and Youth (8-27-09)
St. John UCC, Fullerton, is looking for a director of Christian Education
and Youth, a 20-hour-per-week position. If you are interested and
qualified, please send your resume with references to St. John's UCC, 575
Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 Attention: Senior Pastor. Banners (8-14-09)
Cedar, Cetronia, is offering free banners (5 or 6) representing various
seasons of the church year, as well as a good number of LBWs. The office
is open and staffed Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9:00 AM and
3:00 PM. For more information, call 610-395-6332 or email the church at
cedarchurch@ptd.net.
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