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CHRIST’S UNITED’S NEWS & VIEWS JANUARY 2015

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS

GRACE AND PEACE IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND JESUS OUR LORD

This greeting from the writer of Second Peter is intended by him to guide the Christian reader to hold fast to the faith received through the promise of God and the establishment of righteousness by and through the Savior Jesus Christ in a world filled with false prophetic witnesses and destructive, ungodly behaviors. The writer of Second Peter understands that his intended Christian audience, in his day and ours, is living in the “meantime,” that is, the time between the beginning and the end. But this “meantime” also represents for the writer of Second Peter a mean-spirited time of senseless depravity and uncontrolled lust and greed, a time of darkness and not doing what is right in God’s eyes. And so the writer of Second Peter calls upon the Christian reader to wait upon the fulfillment God’s promises through Jesus Christ with enduring patience and steadfast faith, “leading lives of holiness and godliness,” for this is a time of God’s patience, “not wanting any to perish, but for all to come to repentance” (2nd Peter 3:9,11). In this “meantime,” the writer of Second Peter suggests that the Lord will “rescue the godly from trial, and keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment” (2nd Peter 2: 9). For the Christian, it is a time of resisting the slanderous ways of the ungodly and the corrupting influences of the unrighteous. Again, the writer of Second Peter suggests that this “day of judgment” is an unexpected time reserved for fire (2nd Peter 3:7), a fire of purification that burns off the ways of the godless. Until that “day,” the writer of Second Peter provides a prescription for the Christian life, a formula to “escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust” (2nd Peter 1:4). The writer of Second Peter suggests that such living according to these Christian principles is, in fact, participation in the divine nature. “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. For if these things

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are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2nd Peter 1:5-8). For the writer of these words, it’s all about confirming our call and election as recipients of God’s grace, forgiveness and mercy in Jesus Christ, “providing for our entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior” (2nd Peter 1:11). Our Christian faith depicts a life of goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, mutual affection and love. Attention to these prescripts is like “a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises” (2nd Peter 1:19). Such attention will provide protection from the exploitation of “licentious ways and deceptive words” (2nd Peter 2:2-3). And so in the “meantime,” “while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation” (2nd Peter 3:14-15). --Pastor John

BIBLE STUDIES

The January Bible study will continue with the study of Revelations, comparing it to 2 Peter. Studies will take place on: 10:30 A.M. 7:00 P.M. January 5 January 7 January 12 January 14 January 26 January 28

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A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious

influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention

to his friend’s sermons, but he heard them often. One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he

attended. The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of

light to practice by. The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and as he turned his back to the pool

on the edge of the board and extended his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body was

in the shape of a cross. Instead of diving, he knelt down and asked God to come into his life. As the young man

stood, a maintenance man walked in and turned the lights on. The pool had been drained for repairs

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INDOOR BLOCK PARTY

Take a break from the winter doldrums by coming to a FREE community wide block party for all ages at Christ’s United Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 18, 2015.The party begins at 1:00 p.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m.

There will be fun activities for the kids and light refreshments.

Everyone is invited! Bring your family and friends! Have some fun indoors for a few hours on a Sunday afternoon.

For more information talk to Dave Murray.

YARD SALE

A winter yard sale will take place at the church on Saturday, February 7. It will start at 7:00 a.m. A food stand will be operational. Donations for the sale should be brought to the church starting the week before the sale. Put items for the yard sale in the room beside the choir room. Those who wish to volunteer to help or have questions should contact Idella Zimmerman.

EASTER EGGS

Ash Wednesday is February 18, which means it’s time to start thinking about making our Easter eggs again. This year we will start making the candy eggs on Monday, February 16, and continue each Monday through March 30. The eggs will be mixed and shaped starting at 9:00 a.m. and coating and packaging will begin each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m.

Help will be needed both at 9:00 and at 6:00. Mark your calendars NOW and please plan to come out and help make these popular confectioneries

Order forms will soon be available on the table outside of the sanctuary for anyone willing to take orders from relatives, friends or co-workers. If you would like to order just a few eggs, there will be weekly order forms on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. Just sign up for the week you would like the delectable eggs.

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A “bargain” is something you can’t use at a price you can’t resist.

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Sewing Days

Making LWR Mission Quilts provides an opportunity for Lutherans in the U.S. to answer God’s call to love and serve our neighbors in need. To those that receive them, they are a tangible symbol of God’s love and compassion. Knotting workdays will resume on January 20 if the weather permits! All sewers and non-sewers are invited. There is something for all skills to do. NOTE! The ladies can always use material to use for the quilts. If you have material left over from sewing projects, old curtains, sheets, etc. bring it in for the ladies to use. And don’t throw out that old mattress pad. Bring it to the church and we can use it for filler for the quilts. It will help to keep someone warm when it is distributed by LWR. Every piece helps.

If you cannot get to a workday, but would still like to work on a quilt at home, or if you would like more information, talk to Judy Mecouch or Georgetta Bowes.

BANQUET SCHEDULE

The banquets scheduled for 2015 are as follows: January 10, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. - BVSC

January 17, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. - Penns Creek Raceway Assn January 30, 2015 - 12:00 noon – Hallmark Feeds March 10, 2015 – 12:00 noon – Hubner Seed Co

Help will be needed in both the dining room and kitchen. Watch the bulletin board across from the sanctuary for sign-up sheets for dining room help. If you are able to help in the kitchen, talk to Kim Blyler.

Cakes will also be needed for these banquets. If you are able to provide one or two, sign up on the attached form or talk to Darlene Ulrich. All help is greatly appreciated --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BANQUET CAKES I will provide a cake(s) for the following banquet(s): (Indicate number to be provided)

_______January 10, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. – BVSC _______January 17, 2015 - TBA - Penns Creek Raceway Assn _______January 30, 2015 - 12:00 noon – Hallmark Feeds

Signed_______________________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________________________

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THE WEST END FAIR stand

In 2015 the West End Fair will celebrate its 90th year. The volunteers at our food stand thought it would be appropriate to also celebrate the history of our fair stand. We are in need of help to do this. We are looking for pictures, articles, and any information anyone would have about the stand’s history. Memories and stories are also welcomed.

Give the items to Bev Catherman, Becky Dunkle, or drop them off in the office. Make sure to have your items marked so we can return them to you as soon as copies are made. Thank you for your help with this project.

Any questions? Talk to Bev or Becky.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Plans are being made to do a pictorial directory next year. To that end we are looking for pictures in any kind of format from our 50th anniversary dinner. Please talk to Linda Swartz if you have any pictures from that dinner. We would like to make copies of them to be included in the new directory. If you have pictures from another church activity, we would welcome them as well. Thanks!

HOPE’S HAVEN

Clothing Bank

Hope’s Haven is now accepting fall and winter clothing. There is a special need for men’s clothing. Please keep Hope’s Haven in mind when disposing of appropriate unwanted items.

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Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their

cell phone and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey- but I’d bet everyone can find and push the

snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

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COUNCIL COMMUNIQUE

December 16, 2014

There will be two Christmas Eve services held on Wednesday, December 24. The first service, starting at 6:00 p.m., will be geared towards families. A more traditional service of Word and music will start at 7:30 p.m.

Starting in January, there will be two children’s Sunday School classes during worship. Two adult Sunday School classes will still take place after worship.

A combined table communion worship service and brunch will take place on Sunday, January 11, starting at 9:00 a.m. Council members will be installed during the service.

A Winter Indoor Block Party Sunday, January 15, during the afternoon. Contact Dave Murray for more details. Help will be appreciated.

A winter yard sale will take place at the church on Saturday, February 7. It will start at 7:00 a.m. A food stand will be operational. Donations for the sale should be brought to the church starting the week before the sale. Those who wish to volunteer to help or have questions should contact Idella Zimmerman.

A 24 hour volleyball tournament will take place during Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14. Dave Murray will have more information soon.

Council Installation – January 11

Next Council Meeting – January 20

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"Someone painted pictures on my

Windowpane last night --

Willow trees with trailing boughs

And flowers, frosty white,

And lovely crystal butterflies;

But when the morning sun

Touched them with its golden beams,

They vanished one by one."

~Helen Bayley Davis, Jack Frost

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Altar Flower Chart

The 2015 altar flower chart has been posted on the bulletin board outside of the office for use by those who would like to sponsor flowers next year.

Offering Envelopes The 2015 offering envelopes are available in the hallway across from the parlor. They can be picked up at any time.

Reimbursement Update

Please talk to Dianne Shuck, Al Pantaleo or any council member for information on how to obtain a reimbursement for expenses you may have for the church.

Coffee Cans Needed We are in need of coffee cans to be used to send altar flowers home following a worship service. If you have any to spare, please drop them off at the kitchen or in the office.

Volunteers Sought

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions: 1. Baby News Correspondent When a new baby is born to a member of the congregation, the responsibility of the baby news

correspondent is to contact the family and get “vital statistics” and then write a short article for the newsletter. Talk to Margie if you would like to tackle this position.

2. Greeters, Lay Readers, Communion Assistants, Ushers and Sound System Operators. Our list of people willing to do these jobs keeps dwindling. Will you help? Sign up on the attached “volunteer form” and drop them on Margie’s desk or put them in the offering plate.

Communions

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Communions for all confirmed members must be recorded in the parish register annually. If you do not commune on a regular basis, we ask that you fill out a communion record card (one per year is all we need) so we know you have communed. The cards are located in the racks on the back of the pews. Cards may be put in the offering plate or handed to an usher.

Memorabilia The following memorabilia items are still available for anyone interested in purchasing anything:

Wooden Miniatures of the Church - $10.00 Church Prints - $20.00

Blankets - $10.00 Christmas Cards - $10.00

12 cards per box feature a winter picture of the church

Talk to Bev Catherman if you have questions about, or would like to purchase, any of these items.

Do We Have Your E-Mail Address?

If you have an e-mail address that you have never given to us or if it has changed, please fill out the

following and drop it off on Margie’s desk or give her a call.

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Name_________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address_________________________________________ ________________________

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Informants Wanted We like to publish news about our members in the newsletter, but we need your help to do so. If you know of interesting information about any of our members (youth or adult), i.e. an award or recognition, a funny tale or exciting adventure, please let Margie know about it so we can include it in an issue of Christ’s United’s News & Views.

Have a Favorite Hymn?

Over the past few years, some of you have been requesting favorite hymns and gospel songs and for that we give many thanks. Because of U.S. copyright laws, we do not have permission to reproduce or copy all of our favorites. You may choose selections from the following hymnals: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW), Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice (WOV). We are also permitted to use hymns that are in the “Public Domain”. It’s all very complicated. So, keep your suggestions coming and we will be happy to sort out and use all of your suggestions. Give any requests to Gary Hackenberg, Margie or Pastor John. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hymn Request

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Prayer Chain

The Prayer Chain is a group of men and women of Christ’s United who pray for the concerns and requests of Christ’s United’s members and friends. Someone in need of prayer calls the church office and requests to be put on the Prayer Chain. Each member of the Prayer Chain then receives either a phone call or an email notifying them of a prayer request. The prayer chain member receiving the phone call then calls one other person and so on down the list. Those notified by email do not have to pass it on. Would you be willing to pray for someone in need? It is reassuring to know that you are supported by the prayers of others and not alone with your concern. If you would like to be a member of the Prayer Chain, fill out the following and put it in the offering plate or on Margie’s desk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prayer Chain Calling List I would like to be included on the prayer chain calling list. Name____________________________________ Telephone Number__________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Social/Fellowship Request If you have any ideas or suggestions for social/fellowship activities, drop a note on Margie’s desk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fellowship Events:

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Building & Ground Needs Do you know of any physical problems (or potential problems) that should be addressed by our property committee? Your insight is important. Maybe you have seen something that no one else has noticed yet. You can talk to Pastor John, any council member or Margie if you know of something that needs attention, or fill out the following and put it on Margie’s desk or in the offering plate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building & Ground Needs: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ongoing Collections

The Shriners

Can Tabs (give tabs to Maurice Clouser)

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NEWS OF MEMBERS & FRIENDS

Condolences

We extend our deepest condolences to Wanda Stamm following the death of her mother, Eleanor

Renner, 92, on December 26. Please keep Wanda and her family in your prayers.

Birthdays

January 1 Robert Rantz Wendy VonNeida Laura Welker (Luke & Debbie) 3 Wayne Doebler Patricia Kahler (Mrs. Paul) 4 Constance Wagner 6 David Reed Betty Wallace Emily Zartman (Tony & Wendy) 7 Florence Boop (Mrs. Jim) 14 Trevor Spencer (Tim & Tiffany) 15 Dennis Boop, Jr. (Dennis & Tammy) 16 Kendrah Beiler (Mrs Ramon)

Paige Hosterman (Jeff & Denise) Wayne Kline Janice Wagner (Mrs. Lance) Miranda Zimmerman (Chris & Tammy)

17 Sally Kline (Mrs. Terry) Lonnie Leach Lee Spangler

18 Nicholas Shively 19 Hannah Blyler (Joel & Amy) 22 Jaiden Beiler (Ramon & Kendrah) 23 Avery Blyler (Joel & Amy) 24 Randy Lyons 25 Natalie Harvey (Zachary & Abigail) John Smith 26 Erna Wolfe 27 Stacey Campbell (Mrs. Michael) Janet Spurr John Stamm, Sr. 31 Joy Diehl Jason Duke Rebecca Dunkle Krista Emery

Anniversaries

January

7 – Jim & Florence Boop (1955) 19 – Donald & Phyllis Ruhl (1972) 30 – Kevin & Kelli Baker (1993) Doug & Stacey Gemberling (2013)

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Remember In Thought and Prayer Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or

removed

Our Members Jim Boop Tom Greeney

Shirley Kerstetter Isabel Kline Bob Lukens Dottie Rathfon Louise Ritter Carl ‘Bup’ Sampsell Teresa Shuck Chuck Spurr Meda Struble Kurtis VonNeida Scott VonNeida Betty Wallace Debra Wilson Arletta Zimmerman

Our Friends & Relatives Daryl Baumgartner Paul Brann

Mary Brouse Dennis & Marge Cohen Sara Earnest Eleanor Hackenburg Heather Harrison Richard Harvey Jay Hollenbacher Linda Katherman Arthur Keister, Jr Jeff Kerstetter

Myrletta Kline Roy Laudermilch Colby Libhart Hunter Luckenbaugh Helen Mentz Brian Miller Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Dan Murphy Dennis Nicolette David Noblit Mike Osgood Cecil Poston Zachary Prochasko Donald Raker Ruth Raker Brandi Schlief Bev Sheffler Donald Shemory Shirley Smith John Thomas, Jr. Rick Walter Sharon Wert Jean Wolfe Lloyd Yost Pat Yount Larry & Barb Zeller Ashlyn Zimmerman Our Shut-Ins Carolyn Bowersox Leona Hackenberg Sally Kenamond Betty Lauf Eugene Phillips Harold Sampsell Myron Sampsell Richard Schnure Meda Struble Connie Wagner Betty Wallace Debra Wilson Erna Wolfe

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The Men and Women Serving In the Military Brandi Gemberling Michael Spurr

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There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow.

It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass,

every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig, is clad with radiance.

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CAMP MOUNT LUTHER

Campersons Meeting January 25, 2015 3:00 p.m.

This event gives participants the chance to find out what’s going on at camp and tell the story to others! It will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Center at Mount Luther. Each congregation in the Upper Susquehanna Synod is asked to send a representative to the event. Campersons serve as liaisons between the camp and the congregation, promoting outdoor ministries. Each congregation who sends a camperson to this meeting will receive Camel Bucks for the camp store to pass out to all your congregation's campers.

Campersons are also invited and encouraged to attend the camp's annual Turkey Dinner, starting at 4:00 p.m. that day. Campersons will be given a half-price discount for their ticket to the dinner.

Turkey Benefit Dinner January 25, 2015 4:00-6:00 p.m. This event will celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday. Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of our country. Camp Mount Luther thought it would be fitting to have a turkey dinner to honor his January birthday! You are invited to come to his birthday party and support camp at the same time! The dinner will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Center at Mount Luther. The menu will consist of turkey and all the trimmings. A freewill offering will be collected to help defray the cost of the dinner. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the camp office at (570) 922-1587 or cml@campmountluther.org. Deadline for ordering is Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.

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IN THE MAILbag

LUTHERAN MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS

ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: When is the last time the two of you did something to enrich and revitalize your marriage? Make 2015 the year you resolve to take time to spend a weekend learning how to make your marriage a more intimate, loving, Christian union. Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends run from Friday night at 8 PM to Sunday around 4 PM and have been enriching marriages for almost 40 years! There is a $45 per couple registration fee; plus toward the end of the weekend, you will be given an opportunity to make a confidential contribution toward continuation of the program. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included. The 2015 Pennsylvania Weekends are:

March 13-14, 2015 at the lovely Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel located in a peaceful setting 6 miles from the Pittsburgh Airport.

April 10-12, 2015 at Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center nestled in 1500 wooded acres in State College, PA.

September 18-20, 2015 at Spruce Lake Retreat Center, Canadensis, PA, a new, hotel-style facility on Spruce Lake in the heart of the Pocono Mountains – an hour north of Allentown.

October 16-18, 2015 in Lancaster, PA, at the all newly-renovated Heritage Hotel Lancaster, home of the unique tree-house-inspired restaurant, “Loxley’s.”

Registrations are limited, so act today to ensure that you can attend the Weekend of your choice. To sign up online, go to: www.GodLovesMarriage.org and pay the $45 fee using your credit card, or mark the option to mail in a check For questions, or if you would like a brochure mailed to you, contact Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at 724-325-3166 or email: fjschamber@comcast.net.

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"There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter.

One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogues."

~Hal Borland

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NOTES OF APPRECIATION

“Volunteers are gold”. Volunteers are the most valuable commodities in ministry. Without them, nothing would get done in our churches. We are fortunate to have the kind of dedicated people that we do. Do you know anyone who should be given a pat on the back and a “Thank You” for the contributions they make in and around the church? Let Margie know.

THANK YOU TO… …All the volunteers that helped decorate the church for the holiday season. …Everyone who provided a poinsettia for our Christmas Eve service …Winifred Aikey, Louise Ritter, Carl & Jeanne Sampsell, Meda Struble, Diane & Cliff Valentine, Mary Ellen VonNeida, Arletta Zimmerman, Jim & Karen Zimmerman for purchasing a pew candle …Mary Hassinger & June Wenrich for choosing Christ’s United as a recipient for “Choice Dollars” through the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Thrivent Choice program. I would like to thank my brothers and sisters in Christ (my church family) for all of your thoughts,

cards, prayers and phone calls, during my recent surgery. and thank you to pastor John for your visit

at the Hospital the day of my surgery.

Thanks to all of you

In Christ Maurice I would like to thank everyone who thought of my family during the holidays with cards and gifts, as well as for the help and moral support you give me all year long. I am grateful to each and every one of you; again I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

--Margie

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

PASTOR JOHN, MINDY & THEIR FAMILY

TOM CATHERMAN, our custodian

BEV CATHERMAN & DON FORNWALT, Tom’s helpers

JIM BOOP, TOM CATHERMAN, DREW CHRISTY, DAVE MURRAY, THERESA MURRAY, DOTTIE RATHFON, DIANNE SHUCK, BARRY SPANGLER, LEE SPANGLER, JANET SPURR, 2014 council members BARRY SPANGLER, our outgoing council member TOM CATHERMAN for agreeing to serve a second term on council PAULA CHRISTY & GARY HACKENBERG, organists

DIANE VALENTINE & KAREN ZIMMERMAN, pianists

BARRY SPANGLER & DAVE SWARTZ, digital music arrangers

DIANNE SHUCK, treasurer, banquet coordinator

JANET HACKENBERG, assistant treasurer

AL PANTALEO, data entry treasurer

SHIRLEY KERSTETTER, fellowship hall coordinator

BEV CATHERMAN, funeral meal coordinator

KIM BLYLER for using his computer skills when help is needed and for also using his cooking skills

FLORENCE BOOP for helping to count the offering and coordinating the bloodmobile

MARIE VONNEDIA for folding the weekly bulletins

JUNE WENRICH for serving as Sunday school superintendent and for taking care of the candles

JANICE WAGNER for coordinating the poinsettia orders

PATTY EMERY for maintaining the memorial book

EUGENE & KATHERINE HASSINGER for mailing Christmas cards to visitors

BEV CATHERMAN & JANET HILEMAN for coordinating Hope’s Haven

BARBARA CLOUSER for scheduling greeters

BARRY SPANGLER for scheduling lay helpers

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MAURICE CLOUSER for coordinating the Chicken Barbecue

BEV CATHERMAN for coordinating the stand at the Christkindl Market

JUDY MECOUCH AND GEORGETTA BOWES for coordinating the blanket workdays.

BARBARA GRIMOORIS for sharpening pew pencils, replacing communion cards, etc.

MARTHA & KEN LEACH for sharing fresh vegetables and fruit with our Hope’s Haven families

SUE PANTALEO for organizing visits to shut-ins

ALL THE MEN who make repairs and help with the upkeep of the facility

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL LEADERS, HELPERS & PARTICIPANTS

HOPE’S HAVEN’S VOLUNTEERS AND ALL WHO HAVE DONATED FOOD, CLOTHING,

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND MONETARY SUPPORT

DINING ROOM COORDINATORS & SERVERS

KITCHEN HELPERS

DISHWASHERS

CHOIR MEMBERS

SOLOISTS & MUSICIANS

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS & MEMBERS

WORKDAY VOLUNTEERS

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

YARD SALE COORDINATORS, HELPERS AND ALL WHO DONATE TO IT

BLANKET KNOTTING DAY PARTICIPANTS

FLOWER SPONSORS

EVERYONE WHO HAS ANY PART IN ORGANIZING, COOKING, SERVING AND HELPING WITH

THE BANQUETS, CHICKEN BARBECUE, CHRISTKINDL MARKET, PANCAKE SUPPER,

BANQUETS, FUNERAL & COMMUNITY MEALS AND THE WEST END FAIR

ELIJAH’S TABLE ORGANIZERS, COOKS & HELPERS

ACOLYTES

DECORATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

HALLOWEEN PARTY COORDINATORS, HELPERS & PARTICIPANTS

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EASTER EGG/BON BON MIXERS, SHAPERS, DIPPERS & PACKAGERS

LAY READERS

GREETERS

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS

COMMUNION HELPERS

USHERS

ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS

BREAKFAST ORGANIZERS, COOKS & SERVERS

KOINONIA KAFE COORDINATORS

BLOODMOBILE DONORS & HELPERS

ADVENT FAMILY DAY COORDINATORS & PARTICIPANTS

PUBLIC SALE STAND HELPERS

THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PROVIDE BAKED GOODS AND FOOD DONATIONS FOR ANY

EVENT WE HAVE

THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CONGREGATION WHO GIVE OF THEMSELVES

ANONYMOUSLY

And…EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS CULC THROUGH THEIR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & FINANCIALLY

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I wish I had a crystal ball,

Not to predict the first snowfall,

Nor yet to locate in the ground

Where precious gold or oil is found.

But to answer questions like these,

“What did I do with the car keys?

Where is Johnny’s missing mitten?

The recipe I had written?

Where did I put the borrowed book?

Where are my glasses so I can look?”

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ALTAR GUILD Sherri Klauger GREETERS 4 – Eugene & Katherine Hassinger 11 – Ron & Darlene Ulrich 18 – Kris & Carla Ruhl 25 – Janet Hileman

LAY READERS 4 – Maurice Clouser 11 – Doug Gemberling 18 – Amy Shuck 25 - Janet Hackenberg

SOUND SYSTEM

Dianne Shuck

USHERS Roger Dunkle Barry Spangler MUSIC PROVIDERS 4 - Paula Christy 11 - Diane Valentine 18 - Dave Swartz 25 - Gary Hackenberg COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 4 – Tom Catherman 11 – Janice Wagner 18 – Dianne Shuck 25 - Janet Hackenberg

REMINDER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE HERE WHEN SCHEDULED. ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS, SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS & USHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH.

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If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions,

please fill it out and return it to the church office.

USHER

I/we will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

I/we will help with children’s

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

I/we will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

I/we will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

I/we will serve as a

communion helper

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

I/we will serve as greeters

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

I/we will serve as a lay reader

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

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Christ’s United Lutheran Church 13765 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 570-922-1860 church’s e-mail: culc@dejazzd.com pastor’s e-mail: pastorjohn@4bellschurch.com website address: www.4bellschurch.com Office Hours: Mon-Thu – 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri – Closed The Congregation………………The Ministers The Rev. John D. Yost…………………Pastor Margie Dunkle…………………….Sec/Asst Tr Dianne Shuck……………………….Treasurer Janet Hackenberg…………………….Asst Tr Tom Catherman…………………...Custodian

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Officers

Ministry Assignments

Facilities

(deals with property, personnel and stewardship) Inreach

(focus on ministry within the congregation) Outreach

(related to ministry beyond the congregation)

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE… …when a member of your family is sick or is admitted to the hospital, so that visits can be made and the proper people notified. …when your address and phone number is changed, so the church records can be corrected. …when you move—out of town or locally. …when a new baby arrives in your family or in the family of another church member. …when a member of your family leaves home for college or to establish a new residence. …when a new family moves into your neighborhood. …when your class or group plans to have a meeting, so that it can be cleared and placed on the church calendar. …when something good happens to you or your family. …when you feel the church can assist you in any way.

THE DEADLINE FOR

ARTICLES FOR THE

FEBRUARY

NEWSLETTER IS

JANUARY 26

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January 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

New Years

Day

2 3

4 9:00 Worship 10:00 Koinonia Kafe 10:15 Sunday School

5

6

7 10:00 Hope’s Haven

8 9 10

6:00 BVLV Banquet

11 9:00 Table Com Worship & Brunch; Council Installation 10:15 Sunday School

12 13 14 10:00 Hope’s Haven

15 16 17

6:00 PC Raceway Assn. Banquet

18 9:00 Worship 10:15 Sunday School

1:00 Indoor Block Party

19

M L King Day

20

7:00 Council

21 10:00 Hope’s Haven

22 23 24

25 9:00 Worship 10:15 Sunday School

26

27 28 10:00 Hope’s Haven

29 30 12:00 Hallmark Feeds Banquet

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Vital papers will demonstrate their vitality

by spontaneously moving from where you left them

to where you can't find them.