The Messenger of Arndt’s Church - April, 2016

Arndt's Lutheran Church1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA 18040

610-253-3732Email: arndts.lutheranchurch@rcn.com

Website: www.arndtslutheran.org

Regular Worship Services (9/13/15 thru 5/22/16): Saturday, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Arndt's Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, April 30th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There are so many ways that YOU can become involved and help withthis annual fundraiser. There is just as much to do BEFORE the eventas on the day of the dinner, so check off how and when you can help onthe sign up sheets in the narthex. Salad: We need bags of mixed greens, onions, peppers, tomatoes,olives, Garbanzo beans, bacon bits, croutons and salad dressings. Desserts: We are famous for our homemade desserts. Please get them to the churchprior to 3:00 p.m on 4/30. Bread: We can use about 20 loaves of Italian bread. Sauce: Copies of the sauce recipe are in the narthex. Please prepare and freezeahead as your schedule allows BUT please deliver thawed sauce to the church. Pasta: Please pre-cook at home and deliver to the church on 4/30. Publicity: Encourage friends, neighbors and family to attend. Cost is $8 for adultsand $6 for children with those under 5 free. This makes a good Saturday night out . How else? Sign up to set up tables that day, or to serve food or to bus tables or towash dishes or to break down tables after the dinner. Surely you have found a placewhere you can offer your time and talents. Questions? See Susie Shallock.

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The Pastor's Page

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Any special discipline we practiced during Lent is behind us, our Easter Sunday hams

and chocolates are gone and it is time for us to begin our study of The Story once

again. On Sunday, April 10, we start with chapter 8 – A Few Good Men …..and Women.

I plan to briefly review chapters 1-7 so we know where we’ve been and look forward

to where we are going. Our schedule for April and May is as follows:

April 10 – Chapter 8 - A Few Good Men …and Women

April 17 – Chapter 9 -The Faith of a Foreign Woman

April 24 - Chapter 10 - Standing Tall, Falling Hard

May 1 – Guest preacher

May 8 - Chapter 11 -From Shepherd to King

May 15 – Pentecost Sunday

May 22 - Guest preacher

May 29 - Chapter 12 -The Trials of a King

Many of you have asked when we were going to start The Story again. I am excited toread this book with you as we learn about God’s mighty acts and God’s love for us inThe Upper Story. Please join us as we read through the Bible together.

Blessings and Peace,

Pastor Jean

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April Prayer Calendar

You are asked to pray for the member listed on each day of the month. All of the members of our churchfamily will be lifted in prayer many times throughout the year. Members are listed alphabetically. Ifsomeone is missed, please contact the secretary in the church office.

April 01 - Arlene JacobyApril 02 - Keith and Chris JohnsenApril 03 - Laurie Kerr and Rosanne DiazApril 04 - Gail and Liam KlecknerApril 05 - Ed and Linda KleppingerApril 06- Donald and Donna Koch, Andrew and KaitlynApril 07 - Joan and Kevin Kocher, Austin Dalton and LoganApril 08 - Stacy and Catherine Kocher, Charlene and KarlApril 09 - Charles and Jane KohlerApril 10 - Marla and Joe Kovacs, Zak, Maci, Kylie, TylerApril 11 - James, Maria and Brittney KromeApril 12 - Robert and Vera KromeApril 13 - Barbara KutzApril 14 - John and Kirsten Kutza, AJ and JordanApril 15 - Barbara and Brandon LabarApril 16- Scott, Robin and Zechariah LabarApril 17 - Terry and Sharon LabarApril 18 - Irma LaceyApril 19 - Greg, Sue and Nikole LarosApril 20 - Emily and Paul LeBaron, Paul and ElizaApril 21- Alice LefebvreApril 22 - Bill and Jeri Leiendecker, Lindsay and DavidApril 23 - Eric and Marjorie Leuschner, Zach and JessicaApril 24 - Scott and Donna LewisApril 25 - Barry and Karen Lieberman, Joseph, Ryan, Christine and CassandraApril 26 - Elwood and Constance LiebermanApril 27 - Freda LiebermanApril 28 - Craig and Sue Limeberry, Craig, Jr., Tyler and BrookeApril 29 - Charlie LucasApril 30 - Patricia Lucas

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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Arndt's will not hold a Fall Rummage Sale this year. However, we know some of you may be doing someSpring cleaning and have clothing you would like to donate. We have made arrangements for Arndt's membersto donate their unwanted clothing items to First Moravian Church in Easton. They are holding a "soft"rummage sale on Saturday, September 10th, and will gladly accept any clothing, shoes and purses you want todonate. First Moravian is located at Tenth and Bushkill Streets in the West Ward area of Easton and their "soft"rummage sale has become a popular neighborhood event for area residents to shop. All items that are not soldare given to Harold and Kelly Swisher for their ministry in West Virginia. Please call the Arndt's churchoffice to make arrangements to drop off any items at First Moravian, Tenth and Bushkill Streets, Easton.

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February, 2016

Income $11,146.55Expenses $12,270.07

($ 1,123.52)

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Second Sunday, Second Offering

The next Second Sunday, Second Offering collection will be received on Sunday, April 10, 2016, and willbenefit Meals on Wheels of Northampton County. Meals on Wheels provides a sense of home to residentsthrough the delivery of healthy, convenient nutrition services--and warm smiles. Meals on Wheels serves adiverse clientele: homebound, disabled inviduals; active seniors seeking healthy, prepared meals; people recovering from surgery or illness; senior centers; and adult and child day care centers. Volunteers are alwayswelcome to help as a driver, meals runner or office helper. Monetary donations to support the variety of services provided to the community are also appreciated.

Altar Flowers/Altar Food Box/Worship Bulletin Sponsorships

You may sponsor our weekly, traditional altar flower vases or an altar food box for $35. You may purchaseyour own $35 worth of food for the food box and bring it in to place on the altar or you may write a check to thechurch and our volunteers will purchase the food for you. Worship bulletins may be sponsored for $15. Allsponsorships include your personal dedication message. Place completed forms in the offering plate or mailthem to the church office--forms are on the bulletin board in the coatroom area.

Thrivent Action Team Reminder

Thrivent Action Teams - Earn $250 to put towards a ministry project of your choosing. Go toThrivent.com and search for Action Teams. If you are a Thrivent member, proceed to Action Team Application.If you are not a Thrivent member, become an associate member for $20 and then fill out the Action TeamApplication. Receiving $250 and doing a great ministry project with friends...what a DEAL!

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Regular Church Activities

Children's Sunday School

Sunday School is held on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for children 3 years of age through sixth grade.There is no Sunday School on Easter Sunday.

Confirmation Class

Confirmation class will meet on Sunday, April 10th. We are going to go see the movie "Miracles From Heaven". Afterward, we will return to the church to discuss the movie and have something to eat. Anemail will be sent regarding the time to meet.

Open Arms Senior Connection

Open Arms meets at the church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pick up an Open Armsnewsletter in the narthex or ask to be put on our newsletter mailing list and have one delivered to your home.

Arndt's Preschool - April News

We ended the month of March with an egg hunt. The bunny left us a surprise in the egg with our name on it. We are so excited to be starting the season of spring and will look for signs of spring in our environment as weobserve the trees and flowers. We will celebrate Earth Day and learn about keeping our environment clean andhow to recycle.

Arndt's Bible Study - April Schedule

Bible Study will meet at Arndt's each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., beginning on Tuesday, April 12th. Please join us.We will be studying "The Story".

Arndt's 2016 Calendar - Future Activities

April

12 Open Arms Anniversary, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.30 Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

May

07 Ladies Tea, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.14 "Quoits for Andy" Quoit Tournament, 12:00 noon15 Day of Pentecost and Confirmation, 10:30 a.m.29 Summer Worship Hours Begin, 9:30 a.m.

Memorial Day Remembrance at the Flagpole, 10:30 a.m.

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Worship at Arndt's Sunday, April 3, 2016 – Second Sunday of Easter - Holy Humor Sunday - Holy CommunionIn spite of all we have heard and all that we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will investourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide signafter sign celebrating Jesus' victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the Lord Jesus will return to us again and again in themystery of the holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us his peace.

Sunday, April 10, 2016 - Third Sunday of Easter- Service of the WordThe disciples make a big splash and breakfast with the risen Jesus in the gospel. Wading in the water (remembering our baptism) andeating with Jesus (celebrating the holy communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us with Peter, again andagain: Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him bringing the Easter life to others.

Sunday, April 17, 2016 - Fourth Sunday of Easter- Holy CommunionThe gift of new life , of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It wastrue for those "who have come out of the great ordeal" in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized; Surelygoodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Sunday, April 24, 2016 - Fifth Sunday of Easter- Service of the WordEaster initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Lord is making all things new. In the mystery ofholy baptism God has made new people of us. Today the Lord Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light--through the lens of love.

Sunday, May 1, 2016 - Sixth Sunday of Easter- Holy CommunionVisions abound in the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter. Paul has a vision about what to do. John has a vision of what will be.The risen Lord Jesus provides visions of peace that passes human understanding and power beyond human imagination.

Fundraising Programs at Arndt's S.O.A.P. Gift Card Program from Great Lake Scrips

Keep your inventory full stocked with all of your favorite retailers so you have them on hand when you need them forshopping, dining, home improvement, health & beauty, etc. And of course, gift cards are great for gift giving. Anotheroption is for families to have their own ShopWithScrip accounts. Great Lakes Scrip Center’s direct delivery products canhelp your family get a head start on shopping without having to wait for physical gift cards. The direct delivery optionsavailable to you include ScripNow eCards, delivered to your email within minutes, Reload, which adds funds to cards youalready have overnight, and ReloadNow, which allows you to reload your cards in just a few minutes. These products, allavailable on ShopWithScrip.com, are especially convenient for individuals who are frequent users of the Internet. If youare interested in setting up your own account, go to https://www.glscrip.com/index.aspx to enroll now. Enter the codeA7EAF982364L to link your account to Arndt’s so the church will get the profit earned. When you’re finished with theenrollment process, contact our Scrip coordinator, Carole Brown (484-505-0647), so she can activate your account. Scripproducts are a great way to pay for all of your purchases while earning money for the church at the same time!

RADA Cutlery RADA Cutlery products are reasonably priced, well constructed--and made in America! We have many items in stock(please see the poster in the narthex) and there are many other knives and items available in the RADA catalog. This is agreat fundraiser for Arndt's because it is something that everyone can use and it gives the church a return of 40% profit. Contact Joan Kocher at 610-515-0908 or Karen Beverly 610-252-2338 for purchasing information

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Community Service and Activities

Safe Harbor Meals Provided by Arndt's

Safe Harbor Lunch - The next date for the Safe Harbor mac and cheese lunch will be Monday, April 11th. Safe Harbor Dinner - The next date for the Safe Harbor dinner meal is Thursday, April 28th.

Thank you to everyone who participates in this community ministry.

Backpack Project

Arndt's continues to collect individual packs of applesauce ito support the backpack project. Our goal is toprovide the best nutrition that we can, so we ask for the no added sugar applesauce. You may bring yourdonations to the church and place them in the box marked for the "Backpack Project". Thank you for yoursupport of this project.

Free Community Family Magic Show

A Free Community Family Magic Show will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 WashingtonBoulevard, Easton, on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun as Michael Reist, The AmazingMagi, presents a show for all ages. He has entertained audiences all over the Northeast area, performing instadiums, arenas, churches, schools and on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Admission is free but donationsto support the church ministries will be gratefully received.

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Arndt’s AnnouncementsPlease submit any special information you may want to share with the rest of the congregation to the

"Arndt's Announcements” page of The Messenger.

Baptisms

On Sunday February 28, 2016, we welcomed Colton Brandon Mazzie, son of Brandon and Cassandra Mazzie, through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Colton was born on November 20, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital/Cedar Crest.

On Saturday, March 12, 2016, we welcomed Aurora Grace Edelen, daughter of Robert Edelen, II, and Emily Steuer, through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Aurora was born on May 16, 2015, at Easton Hospital and is the great-granddaughter of Bob Pellen.

On Saturday, March 26, 2016, we welcomed Anna Jacqueline Rose Gary, daughter of Adam and Tiffany Gary, throughthe sacrament of Holy Baptism. Anna was born on July 20, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital.

On Saturday, March 26, 2016, we welcomed Lilianna Vivienne Varju, daughter of Michael Varju and Jessica Weaver,through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Lilianna was born on July 21, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital and is the great-granddaughter of Shirley Wilson.

Births

Congratulations to Adam and Ashley Selmasska on the birth of their son, Jacob Ryan Selmasska, on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Big brother is Evan and grandparents are Carl and Ellen Selmasska. Thank you to . . . .

The congregation for supporting the March Second Sunday, Second Offering which benefited the Backpack Palsprogram.

Thank you from . . . .

ProJeCt of Easton, Inc.'s Board of Directors, staff and all the people who benefit from our programs. Thank youfor your donation of various food items to the Interfaith Food Pantry. It is only through the generous support of ourcommunity that we are able to offer the services we provide to the public through the Interfaith Food Pantry and theASSIST program at no cost. Your support makes a difference to those in need.

Janice D. Komisor, Executive Director

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