Weekly E-News

February 26, 2010

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Contents

• Carings and Sharings
• Join Us for Our Resource Center Open House!
• What's New in the Resource Center
• Cake Contest for Farm Banquet
• Online Registration Open for Youth Gathering
• Safe Sanctuary/Child Protection Policies
• An Invitation from Diakon
• Positions/Jobs/Items Available
• Items from Previous Editions

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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