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FAITH EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
September 8th
The Rev. Manuel Stivers (610) 509-2554
The Rev. Don Hayn
(610) 657-8451
Mr. Michael Miller President, Church Council
484-863-4994 carmikegolf@ptd.net
Mrs. Linda Eberhart Organist
(610) 264-0476
Mrs. Jennifer Kishbaugh Director of Music
(610) 451-8660
3355 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052 faithlutheranwhitehall@rcn.com www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org
(610) 435-0451 Fax (610) 437-6591
Monday, September 2nd Labor Day
Office Closed
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Tuesday, September 3rd
1:00 pm
Mid-week Communion
The Gathering Place
++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday, September 8th
Fall Worship Begins
8:00 am & 10:30 am Rally Day & Church Picnic
++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday, September 9th
7:00 pm
Church Council meeting ++++++++++++++++++++++
From the President of Church Council
Amazing that the unofficial ending of summer, Labor Day weekend and the start of schools and colleges, is here. Many events are happening at Faith Lutheran as well- two Sunday services, Rally Day, Sunday School, church picnic and return of the choir all happen on Sunday, September 8. Giving of yourself, your time and your talents can be very rewarding. All of the above activities require volunteer assistance. Paul Eichelberger is looking for a few more ushers. Kathy Haller needs several more people on Alter Guild. Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki could use several more people for Sunday School. All of these occur primarily on Sunday and fit into the schedule of most who work. The point is, we should not expect a small group to do most of the volunteering. This is your church, involvement leads to fulfillment and joy. Give it a try! On Sunday, August 11, we conducted a meeting to answer questions and concerns about supporting a faith based day care here at Faith Whitehall. Unfortunately, as often happens, rumors and here say led to misconceptions. Here are the motivations and goals that guided Church Council to make the decision to house the former St. Paul’s Catasauqua Day Care here at Faith. 1. Faith’s mission statement begins with, “We are an OPEN and CARING community…” Therefore, council followed our mission to open our doors to others in need. 2. Procuring new young families to become members has not been a strong suit of Faith. To grow and sustain this congregation over time requires young families. What better way to introduce families to Faith Lutheran than to have us care and teach their children 5 days a week. 3. St. Paul’s failed due to declining membership which led to financial problems. The day care extended the lifespan of that church well beyond the time it would have closed without them. 4. While our building is heavily utilized, the classroom wing is vacant weekdays. The day care will utilize the entry door in the classroom wing for entrance and exit. There will be no additional traffic into the office entrance. 5. We pass all required safety and fire codes. Fred Scheirer will train the day care staff on all safety and fire requirements. The classroom wing now has smoke detectors in every room. The building is equipped with 360 degree surveillance camera’s outside and most internal areas. On Tuesday, August 20, based upon our organization and preparation, the Whitehall Township Zoning Board passed our request (5-0) for a variance of having two business’s (day care groups) in one building. Since then, we have had a meeting to discuss numerous issues that must be resolved. The target start date for the day care is September 16 based upon state approval. A board of 5 people will be formed to oversee the operation of the day care. The day care will be monitored monthly by council to ensure income covers all expenses. Next month we will provide more details of the day care as goals and procedures are finalized. We ask your support for the mission we share.
Yours in Christ,
Mike Miller
September Call Committee Update
The Call Committee has been meeting over the past few months. Our purpose is to find the
best candidates that meet our congregation’s needs, helps us grow in our faith, and reach
our goals. The Call Committee is committed to bring you the best candidates for your
review, approval, and final selection. During this first phase of our work, we need to build
our on-line Parish Study Book for interested candidates to review. If interested candidates
feel they are a match for our church, they apply to the Bishop’s Office. The process
continues when the Bishop screens interested candidates and forwards their bios and information to the Call
Committee. We review his recommendations, interview, and bring the best candidates to the congregation for
your final selection. While we are following the process defined by Synod and the Bishop’s office, news of our
vacancy will travel through social media, members’ friendships and families, and other contacts in the area.
The Parish Study Book, that will be posted on-line, has three sets of data for interested candidates to review:
The Ministry Site Profile
This has been the focus of the Call Committee at our recent meetings. The Ministry Site Profile provides an
overview of our congregation, history, programs, mission outreach, demographics, financial information,
committee goals, and long range plans.
The 5 Question Questionnaire
This section is completed by the congregation during the month of September. We are distributing the 4
question questionnaire that every member of the congregation (in middle school and older) is asked to
complete. Copies of the questions will be available:
a) in the bulletin each week, d) in the church’s vestibule
b) sent out in an e-mail, e) in the church office
c) posted on Facebook
You can drop off your completed questionnaires in labeled collection boxes in the vestibule and in the church
office. You do not include your name on the questionnaire. We are asking that these are completed by Sunday,
September 22nd.
The Vitality Survey
The final section of the Parish Study Book is the Vitality Survey that will be completed in church on Sunday,
October 6th. It will be explained and administered by Pastor Peggy Wuertle, from the Bishop’s Office, during
both the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Once the Study Parish Book is complete, the Bishop will be joining us to review the next steps in the call
process, sharing his thoughts, and he will bring copies of the completed Parish Study Book for anyone who is
interested in reading it.
This is an exciting time for our church as we start a new academic year during September and move into the
Fall. It is also an exciting time for all of us to reflect on the future of Faith Lutheran, what our church, and
attending church, means to us as individuals, and that we all have the opportunity to give input that will help us
select our next pastor.
We will continue to provide the congregation with updates, but if you have any questions, please contact Tim
Lucas at – tlucas12452@gmail.com.
Yours in Faith, The Call Committee
(Pam Blacker, Carl France, Grace Kemmerer, Stacy Kemmerer, Tim Lucas, Tara Miller, and Harold Whittaker)
**Please note** Summer worship
including September 1st (only one service - 9:00 am)
Fall Worship Begins
September 8th
We will resume both worship services 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Church Picnic & Rally Day after worship
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The Altar Guild is in need of volunteers for first and second
services. Altar Guild volunteers set up the altar for each service and
clean up after each service. Our volunteers usually arrive at least a half
hour before a service begins and stay until everything is cleaned
up. (Usually, about 15 to 20 minutes after each service.) We also
decorate and undecorate the church for Harvest Home, Advent Season, Easter, and Pentecost. Men
and women can volunteer, and we will train you on the job. If interested, you will placed on the
schedule with a veteran altar guild person for training. We usually work in pairs so you will never
be alone. If you are interested, please contact Cathy Haller at (610) 266-8762
or Cathy@thehallers.us. I will be happy to explain the job in more details to you.
Mid-Week Communion Tuesday
September 3rd 1:00 pm
the Gathering Place
Baptism(s)
Kaitlyn Anna Hontz and
Ryan Matthew Hontz
The Hontz Family:
Matthew, Lori and
children,
Kaitlyn & Ryan. God's blessings and our best wishes
to all those celebrating a special day
this month.
Congratulations to Grace Kemmerer,
this year’s winner of the
Robert L. George Scholarship
This is a $500 scholarship given to a student in two
increments of $250, once in
August and again in January.
The selection process consisted of a leadership role,
grade point average, service activities, ministerial
program and an essay on “How has Faith Church
helped in your spiritual growth?” The Scholarship
committee scored each candidate in each of these
areas and the highest scoring applicant was awarded
the scholarship. The committee had a very tough
decision and is proud of all our applicants.
Congratulations and best wishes to ALL our students.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shel Ehret, for the
Robert L. George Scholarship Committee
Dear Faith:
Thank you so much for the warm
welcome on Leo's Baptism. We
especially appreciate Rev. Stivers
for baptizing Leo and the women
in the quilting group for the
beautiful quilt. We love it! I'm so
happy we were able to baptize
Leo in the church I grew up in.
Thank you again for
accommodating us. All our love.
Nicole Heller & Family
Dear Faith:
I would like to give a big thank you to the
church for selecting me as the recipient of
the Robert L. George Scholarship. It
meant a lot to me and it will be put to
great use towards my college education.
I'm happy to have been a part of FELC for
this long and I'm even happier to say that I
will stay as involved in the church even
when I'm attending college.
Gracie Kemmerer
To Sue Stahler and her helpers:
Thank you for preparing the Over
80's Birthday Party annually.
Marilyn Reese
Church News continued:
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The September Newsletter is sponsored by
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Lawall in honor of their
Wedding Anniversary.
FAITH'S CHURCH PICNIC &
RALLY DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
FOLLOWING THE
10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE.
All are welcome!
Join us for fellowship and fun!
Thanks to over 250 Faith members and family who came out to support and
celebrate Pastor and Sandy Bodnyk's retirement! We appreciate the love and
insight shared by our guest speakers, Bishop Samuel Zeiser, Lehigh County
Executive, Phillips Armstrong, Faith Council President, Mike Miller, Faith's own,
Art Frye Sr., and several of our previous interns: Pastor Virginia Goodwin,
Pastor William Hodgetts, Pastor June Bair and Pastor Steve Meyer. Although
they couldn't be with us, Pastor Debby North and Pastor Josh Johnson
forwarded their congratulatory messages shared by Jackie Daniel. Special
thanks to Michael John for sharing his loving appreciation and for enlightening
all the guests on what it's really like to be a "PK", "Pastor's Kid". We all love you
Mike! The Pastor's Retirement Committee did a great job planning, organizing
and executing a wonderful celebration. Our heartfelt thanks for a job well done
go to the following:
Barbara Yurasits, Linda Wehr, Fred & Linda Scheirer, Stacy Kemmerer, Dan &
Gail Herzog, Rosemarie Haffner, Shel & Judy Ehret, Richard & Jackie Daniel, Charles Church and Norma Hrozencik
HARVEST HOME
SUNDAY AT FAITH
OCTOBER 13
“Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you”
We are encouraging ALL OUR MEMBERS to share with those less fortunate by bringing any of the
following canned and/or packaged foods to Faith Church up to and including Friday, October 11.
Tuna, pancake mix and pancake syrup, canned fruit, canned meats, canned pastas, (spaghetti's, ravioli),
soup (not tomato), boxed potatoes, hamburger helper, pasta sides (rice or noodle), coffee and tea, egg
noodles, elbow macaroni, stuffing mix, canned vegetables (preferably corn, green beans, peas, yams or
sweet potatoes; cranberry sauce, jelly, cereal, spaghetti sauce, cake mixes and icing and baby food are
examples of foods which are appreciated. The food is shared with the Whitehall Food Pantry, with
some being used for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets we prepare for distribution from our
church. Please check the dates on all donations to make sure they’re not expired. Monetary donations
are always welcome. Please make checks payable to FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH with a
notation on the check that it’s a donation for the Food Pantry. This allows the church to give you
credit on your statement, even though the money will be given to the Whitehall Food Pantry. Do not
underestimate a moment of your KINDNESS. It has the power to change lives in ways you may never
know. Thank you in advance for caring and sharing. God bless you all!
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INSTRUMENTAL OPPORTUNITY
Inviting all Middle & High School instrumental students with
at least 2 years' experience to play during the 6:30 pm Special
Music time prior to the 7 pm Christmas Eve Service. Those
interested would be playing in an instrumental ensemble (no
solos). Instrumentalists will receive music in advance and will
rehearse together prior to playing in church. If interested,
please contact Jennifer Kishbaugh
(jenniferkishbaugh@gmail.com) with your name, grade &
instrument by Sunday, October 6.
HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR SUMMER!
All classes begin on Rally Day, September 8, 2019 at 9:15 AM
– 10:15 AM. Classes for all ages are offered. Rally Day is a
busy Sunday returning to our two worship services at 8:00 AM
and 10:30 AM, our Sunday School classes and
then our church picnic.
It is also the start of our two confirmation classes. There will be a meeting of seventh and eighth
graders and parents at 9:30 AM in Blacker Hall. Meet the teachers of the classes and have any
questions ready. If you have any questions before Rally Day or cannot attend the orientation,
please contact me, Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki, at (610) 434-7844. Also, if you know of any
prospective members with children interested in our program, give me a call.
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Mark your calendar! Everyone loves a parade. It was decided
that Faith Lutheran would enter the Coplay Halloween Parade this
year. The parade is scheduled for October 15. Following our
fun VBS theme, Giddy Up Junction, Taking God’s Love to New
Frontiers, our horses will be coming out of their corrals and
following the trails of Coplay. If you don’t want to be part of the parade,
please come and plan on supporting us as we gallop those trails. If you want to help decorate the
barnyard, or be a galloping cowboy/cowgirl, please talk to Heidi Carr or myself. More information as it
becomes available will be shared with you. This is open to everyone!
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HALLOWEEN CASH BINGO
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
BINGO AT 2:00 PM
KITCHEN OPENS AT NOON
Last year’s Halloween bingo was a real hit with you folks. This year, instead
of coming in costume, I am asking for people to submit their scariest hand-
carved jack-o-lanterns. There will be a judging committee and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd
cash prize will be awarded. Advanced tickets will be available after September 10th or you may
purchase the day of. Any questions, please contact Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki (610) 434-7844.
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Christmas Tea
Sunday, December 1st A meeting for anyone who would like to be part of the committee is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, at
7:00 PM. If you are interested, but want information before the meeting, contact Joanne at (610) 434-7844.
Everyone knows these tickets move really fast, so if you are interested, now is not too soon to request them.
“O come and let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our
salvation! Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful
noise to Him with songs of praise!”
-Psalm 95: 1-2
Worship and music are inseparable. The arts are a powerful medium for ministry,
providing a vehicle for personal and corporate praise, prayer, and thanksgiving to
God. Music speaks what cannot be expressed in words, thus soothing the mind,
healing the heart, calming and uplifting the spirit. Music is a gift from God that flows
from heaven to the soul. However great or small your talents, there is a place for
you in our music ministry. I hope that this helps you to find a way to come out this fall to “make a joyful noise unto the
Lord.”
Musical opportunities include:
Sunday School: (Nursery-6th grade)
Sunday School children sing each Sunday morning as the opening to Sunday School in the Sanctuary. Children sing
Sunday School favorites from years gone by to newer selections. Additionally, the Sunday School children sing selections
in church throughout the year.
Bell Choir: (7th grade and up)
I look forward to NEW members joining us this year. Having the ability to read music is an advantage but if you are
unable to read music and have an interest in playing, please do not be discouraged; come to a rehearsal and see what it is
all about. If you were part of the bell choir last year you need not contact me, as I will count on you continuing playing
with us, but if you are a potential new member that would be interested in playing please contact me BEFORE the first
rehearsal for the purpose of assigning bells.
Rehearsals-one night a week (Thursdays 6:15-7:15)
Location-Rhoads Room/Sanctuary
Ministry-rings once a month during the worship service and special events of the church season
Senior Choir: (9th grade and up)
Calling all who are interested in praising God in song! If you have not been in the choir before and are interested in
joining us, please contact me BEFORE the first rehearsal, so that a folder is prepared for you.
Rehearsals-one night a week (Thursdays 7:30-8:30)
Location-Rhoads Room/Sanctuary
Ministry-weekly ministry for one (occasionally two) services on Sundays and special events of the church season
Special Music:
Vocalists and instrumentalists for special musical offerings are welcomed. Solos, duets, trios, and small ensembles are
valued anytime, but especially during the summer months. Please let me know if you are interested in sharing your special
talent.
Instrumentalists:
There are Senior Choir anthems that sometimes have an accompaniment part that require various instrumentation (violin,
trumpet, flute, drum, clarinet, etc) ; if you would be interested in accompanying the Senior Choir on a particular
instrument—please let me know what instrument it is that you play and what level you play at (beginner, intermediate,
advanced).
***Rehearsals for all ensembles begin Wednesday, September 4th. Regular scheduled rehearsals WILL be on
THURSDAYS (with the exception of Thursday, September 5th rehearsal moved to Wednesday, September 4th due to my
“Meet the Teacher” night at school). If you took a break from music and are ready to come back, if you have never rung a
bell or sung in a choir before, or if you have been part of the music ministry here for years; I look forward to glorifying
God’s name with you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at home: jenniferkishbaugh@gmail.com (subject
heading: FELC Music) or at 610-451-8660 (cell/text).
Jennifer Kishbaugh, Director of Music
KIDS PAGE
SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS
September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29
Liturgists Shiryl Decker E - Art Frye L - Tom Colburn
E - Norma Hrozencik L - Jackie Daniel
E - Pat Wotring L - Barb Farrell
E - Art Frye L - Barb Kotsch
Communion Assistants
Bobbi Kling
Rosemarie Haffner None Needed None Needed None Needed None Needed
Altar Guild
Kris Eichelberger
Rosemarie Haffner
E - Cathy Haller
L- Sara Laub
Rebecca Ward
E - Donna Ziegenfuss
L- Kathy Stofflet
Rosemarie Haffner
E - Norma Hrozencik
Diane Batza
L- Nancy Buskirk
Sara Laub
E - Kris Eichleberger
L- Kathy Stofflet
Rebecca Ward
Acolytes/ Crucifers
Jenna Lance E - TBA
L- TBA
E - TBA
L- TBA
E - TBA
L- TBA
E - TBA
L- TBA
Lectors Shiryl Decker E - Don Jackson
L - Evan Colburn
E - Kris Eichelberger
L - Dorothy Bretz
E - Rachael Carr L - Stacey Cave
E - Norma Hrozencik L - Tom Colburn
Narthex Greeters
Erich & Rena Berg
E - Dwayne & Theresa
Christman
L - Mike & Carol Miller
E - Paul & Kris
Eichelberger
L - Phyllis Brader
E - Joanne Gantz-
Jalowiecki
L - Nancy Buskirk
E - Joe, Stacy Kemmemer
& Girls
L - Ralph & Nancy Eckhart
Ushers Team # 3 E - Team # 4
L - Team # 5
E - Team # 1
L - Team # 6
E - Team # 2
L - Team # 7
E - Team # 3
L - Team # 8
Flower Sponsors & Bulletin Sponsors
F - Open B - Open
F - Nelson & Kathy Schaeffer B - Open
F - Sharon Kinney B - Sharon Kinney &
Norma Hrozencik F & B - Pam Blacker Open
SEPTEMBER 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
9:00 AM Worship Service
10:30 AM Fellowship Comm.
Meeting
4:00 PM E.F.O.D. Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting
2
Office Closed
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
5:15 PM Community
Justice
6:15 PM Bell Choir
6:30 PM Girl Scouts
7:00 PM E.F.O.D.
Worship Service
7:15 PM Senior
Choir
5 6 7
Set up for Picnic
8 Church
Picnic
Christian Ed
Installation
8:00 AM - 10:30
AM Worship
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School &
Confirmation Class
4:00 PM E.F.O.D. Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting
9
6:00 PM Cub
Scouts Committee
Meeting
7:00 PM Church
Council
7:00 PM Daisy's
10
10:00 AM Prayer
Group
5:00 PM Weight
Watchers
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:00 PM HR
Committee
7:00 PM Zumba
11
6:30 PM Girl Scouts
7:00 PM E.F.O.D.
Worship Service
12
6:15 PM Bell Choir
7:30 PM Senior
Choir
13
6:30 PM Cathering
Prep
14
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Birthday Party
15
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School &
Confirmation Class
11:30 AM Worship & Music
1:00 PM Dream Weavers
4:00 PM E.F.O.D. Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting
16
1:00 PM
Pieceworkers
7:00 PM Daisy's
17
10:00 AM Prayer
Group
5:00 PM Weight
Watchers
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:00 PM Zumba
18
5:15 PM Community
Justice
6:30 PM Girl Scouts
7:00 PM E.F.O.D.
Worship Service
19
6:00 PM Cub
Scouts
6:15 PM Bell Choir
7:30 PM Senior
Choir
20
8:00 AM CTC
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cathering Prep
21
22
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School &
Confirmation Class
4:00 PM E.F.O.D. Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting
23
1st Day of
Autumn
1:00 PM
Pieceworkers
7:00 PM Daisy's
24
10:00 AM Prayer
Group
11:00 AM Hunger
Initiative
5:00 PM Weight
Watchers
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:00 PM Christmas
Tea Meeting
7:00 PM Property
Committee
7:00 PM Zumba
25
6:30 PM Girl Scouts
7:00 PM E.F.O.D.
Worship Service
26
6:00 PM Cub
Scouts
6:15 PM Bell Choir
7:30 PM Senior
Choir
27 28
29
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School &
Confirmation Class
4:00 PM E.F.O.D. Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting
30
1:00 PM
Pieceworkers
7:00 PM Daisy's
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