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CHRIST’S UNITED’S NEWS & VIEWS SEPTEMBER 2017

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS

WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THAT WE ARE?

Deep into his ministry, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” Their response was varied, some indicating that he was a revisiting of some particular prophet from the past. Then he pressed them further by asking, “Who do you say that I am?” here, Peter speaks up by indicating that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. As the church, we too recognize that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. This proclamation gives us our purpose as Christians, baptized and marked with the cross of Christ, and fed and sustained by his body and blood. But we may also ask, “Who do people say that we are?” Our collective identity as the church, the body of Christ, is defined mostly from within. That is, we understand ourselves as sisters and brothers in Christ from a “believing” perspective. We identify ourselves as the church from perspectives gained from shared beliefs and practices within the collective history of the church and her traditions and rituals. But the question I posed is to ask how we are viewed and understood from the outside, from the perspective of the wider community and world that is not self-defined by the church’s history of beliefs and practices. That is, does the wider community see us as we see ourselves? Are they able to see the presence of Christ through us? Do they witness any Christ-like characteristics in our actions? Are they interested in what we have to offer through and because of our faith? Or are they unable to recognize any distinctive Christian quality

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in us, that is, do we just seem to blend in to the ways of the world? Or even, has the world around us grown tired and disinterested in our Christian witness or lack thereof? Quite possibly we should understand that what happens within the church is but a dress rehearsal for what is to happen outside the church. What we say and do in our worship and ministry life within the church need be visible to the whole world around us. Who do people say that we are? All depends on how clearly and frequently they can see Christ in us.

--Pastor John

BIBLE STUDIES

The fall Bible studies will take place at Christ’s United on Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday studies will be held at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran. At this study we will learn more about the Cross. It will include biblical readings, historical context, and symbolism

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Christ’s United First Lutheran Christ’s United September 5 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 25 September 26 September 27

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Thank God we're living in a country where the sky's the limit,

the stores are open late and you can shop in bed thanks to television.

~Joan Rivers

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“PENNIES fROm HEAVEN TO THOSE IN NEED” There will be a container in the hallway marked “Pennies from Heaven to Those in Need”. This is similar to the container we had a number of years ago where anyone can put loose change. As the name suggests, the money collected will go to someone in need. Questions? Talk to a council member for answers.

QUILTERS NEEDED Who: All those interested in helping to keep the supply of blankets available for world disaster relief What: Lutheran World Relief blanket, quilt making Where: Trinity Lutheran Church New Berlin When: Thursday, September 14, at 12:30 pm What to bring: a pair of sewing scissors Questions? Talk to Judy Mecouch

fAll WOmEN’S RETREAT All local women are invited to be participants at the Fall Women’s Retreat, sponsored by Camp Mount Luther and the Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization. The day-long retreat is in place of the fall cluster gatherings and will feature a presentation led by Christine Mabon titled, “Renew, Restore, Revitalize: The Five Essential Friendships That Enrich Our Lives and 101 Ways to Nurture Yourself.” The day will be spent looking at how to embrace the unique gifts friendships bring to our lives and how to sustain these friendships. And, we’ll look at how we might love ourselves more by nurturing our body, mind, and spirit. The retreat will take place at the camp on Saturday, October 7, 2017. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day will begin with refreshments and end with singing and prayer. The cost of $22.00 per person includes coffee and tea, snacks, lunch, and the program. You are encouraged to bring a friend! Registration deadline is September 26. To register, contact Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg,

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PA 17844. Checks should be made payable to Camp Mount Luther. If you have questions, call the camp at (570) 922-1587 or e-mail cml@campmountluther.org. To view a flyer/registration form, access https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Womens-Retreat-Flyer.pdf Copies of the presenter’s book, “101 Ways to Nurture Yourself,” along with "friendship" aprons, pot holder/oven mitt sets and note cards will also be available for sale.

S.O.S. We are currently having trouble with our telephone at the church. If you try to call the 922-1860 number and can’t communicate with us, call on our second line at 922-1954.

Looking Ahead

October – Pastor Appreciation Month October - Senior Member Dinner (date is yet to be set) October 1 – Harvest Home/Blanket Sunday

November 4 – Potpie Supper December 14-16 – Christkindl Market

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LEAF BLANKETS

Leaves are falling, soft as snowflakes, Red and yellow, gold and brown;

The breeze laughs gaily in the treetops, Shaking all the color down.

Leaves are covering the gardens

As my blanket covers me. When cold winter comes, the flowers

Will be warm as warm can be. ~Irene B. Crofoot

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HARVEST HOME

The Harvest Home Celebration is a tradition that goes back many years. Years ago, our congregation was made up largely of farmers. They liked to gather in the fall for a big celebration to give thanks for their harvest. Today, we don't have as many farmers, but still like to gather to give thanks for the harvest, for family & friends, and for God's many blessings. We are continuing this tradition on October 1. On this special Sunday the sanctuary will be decorated with glories of the harvest: Pumpkins – Gourds - Indian Corn – Corn Ears - Corn Stalks - Fresh Fruit – Fresh Vegetables - Fall Leaves – Fresh or Dried Flowers - Home Canned Items - Crates - Baskets

If you can provide any of the above items to help us do that, please have them here by 10:00 a.m. on September 30 when we will decorate the sanctuary for Harvest Home. Be sure to have your name on all items, so they can be returned to you. Also, if you would be available to lend a hand with decorating the sanctuary, your help would be exceedingly welcomed.

A collection of non-perishable food and monetary donations for Hope’s Haven to help those in need will be received at this service. We have all been truly blessed and we ask that you share your blessings with those who are less fortunate by bringing a monetary donation and/or non-perishable food items along to worship on the 1st. We will collect the donations during worship.

We invite you to join us for this Celebration of Thanksgiving as we give thanks for the blessings, gifts, and the harvest we have received this year from God.

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CHRYSANTHEMUM ORDERS

The chrysanthemums of autumn have beautiful color and those glorious hues will be captured in the chrysanthemums which we will use to help decorate the sanctuary for our celebration of Harvest Home on October 1. If you would like to provide one or more of these colorful plants, please fill out the following and return it to Margie. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CHRYSANTHEMUM ORDER FORM

Cost: $5.00 Order Deadline: September 24

Return with payment to Margie Dunkle

GIVEN BY____________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ in honor ______________________________________________________________ to the Glory of God_______________________ NUMBER OF PLANTS ORDERED____________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED______________________________

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BLANKET SUNDAY October 1

Think about how comforting and warm a blanket feels when it is wrapped around you. Now, think how comforting and necessary it becomes if you were experiencing the aftermath of a hurricane or disaster. What if you did not even own a blanket and your very survival was in doubt. How lucky most of us are never to experience that kind of pain. A simple truth: Ordinary things -- things that we often take for granted like blankets, clean water, education, tents, garden tools and seeds -- can make a world of difference for people devastated by tragedy, as well as those working to build a better life for themselves and their communities.

On Sunday, October 1, we will receive a special offering for Lutheran World Relief. For every $5.00 collected, Lutheran World Relief will purchase and distribute a blanket to people who suffer from war or natural disasters all around the world. Special envelopes will be available for your gift (or you can use your regular envelope and mark “Blankets” on the designated gift line. Your donation will make a positive impact upon a person in America and around the world. Donations of new and like-new blankets measuring approximately 60” X 80” for LWR are also welcome – they send these blankets out just like they do the quilts (no electric blankets or afghans please). Blankets are a gift of love that keeps on giving. Your quilt or donation can deliver that same message ― of God’s ever-present love and care ― to someone in need.

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September means it’s time again

for going off to school.

The days are getting shorter

and the nights are getting cool.

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CHOIR PRACTICE RESUMES

Are you aware of how many times the Bible uses the word “sing” or derivative thereof? Countless, countless times. Example: “Come into his presence with singing!” (Ps 100:2). And “…be filled with the spirit addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. Singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart. (Eph 5:19) Singing, then, is a very important part of worship. Our choir members realize that truth as they take their places in the choir loft. They are giving of themselves, a gift of love and devotion, by using their voices in a way that meets God’s approval. How about you? Is this something you could do? No special talent is needed, just a desire to “sing praises to God.” Not too many additions have taken place in choir personnel in recent years, although there is room for growth. As the choir begins its new season, won’t you swell its growth by becoming part of this ministry that helps us fill the sanctuary with beautiful music! CHANCEL CHOIR

Director Paula Christy invites any and all persons who are interested in singing in the adult choir at Christ’s United to get in touch with her. Choir rehearsals take place after church on the Sundays the choir sings (1st, 4th, and if there is a 5th). No problem if you miss some of these days – we appreciate your presence any time. Rehearsals will begin after the service on September 10. Talk to Paula for more information. CHILDREN’S CHOIR There are no plans for a children’s choir at this time.

BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN PARISH BULLETIN The Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish is looking for volunteers who would be interested in forming a Social Committee. This committee would consist of members from First Lutheran and Christ’s United. The purpose of the committee would be to organize possible activities, such as bus trips, hay rides, concerts, etc. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Deanna Billow at 570-490-1180.

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2017 WEST END FAIR

TOTAL MEALS SERVED

Dinners Roast Beef - 24 Ham - 48 Pork - 38 Turkey - 352 Turkey Potpie - 31 Ham Potpie - 81 Pork & Sauerkraut - 41

Sandwich Platters BLT - 27 Cold Ham - 5 Cold Turkey - 4 Egg Salad - 7 Ham BBQ - 14 Hamburg BBQ - 37 Hot Beef - 14 Hot Pork - 5 Hot Turkey - 112

Sandwich BLT - 20 Cold Ham - 9 Cold Turkey - 1 Egg Salad - 3 Ham BBQ - 4

Hamburg BBQ - 17

Hot Beef - 5 Hot Turkey - 10 Hot Pork - 2 Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes Hot Beef - 4 Hot Pork - 0 Hot Turkey - 25 Sandwich w/ Soup BLT - 17 Cold Ham - 4 Cold Turkey - 8 Egg Salad - 10 Ham BBQ - 6 Hamburg BBQ - 18 Other Hot Beef Sundae - 109 Soup Only - 76 (Total Soup – 139) Kid’s Meals - 34 Pie - 388 pc. Turkey Potpie Quarts - 9 Ham Potpie Quarts - 5 Soup Quarts - 1

Net proceeds from the fair are approximately $7,019.33

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CHURCH COUNCIL COMMUNIQUE

1. On Reformation Sunday, October 29, there will be a single combined service here at Christ’s United, starting at 10:00 a.m. with First Lutheran. A meal will follow worship. Stay tuned for worship and meal details.

2. Christmas Eve falls on Sunday this year. There will be one morning service at 10:00 a.m. at Christ’s United. First Lutheran will host an early evening service at 5:30 p.m. and Christ’s United will then hold the late evening service at 10:30 p.m. All members from both congregations are invited to attend and all services.

3. Deanna Billow from First Lutheran is seeking volunteers willing to serve on a parish social committee. Please call her at 570-490-1190 if interested in serving.

4. The next Outreach & Inreach Ministries will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the church on Tuesday, September 5.

5. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the small fellowship hall.

CHURCH COMMITTEES The Outreach and Inreach Ministries will be meeting at the church on Tuesday,

September 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in our ministries within and outside our church walls are invited to give input, ideas, etc.

A full West End Fair report will be posted on the bulletin board after our wrap up meeting which will take place on Monday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

As of JUNE 30, 2017

Actual Budgeted

Income for month (4 weeks) $ 14,690.49 $ 11.503.08 Expenses for month 13,469.70 11,503.08 Difference $ 1,220.79 Actual Budgeted

Income Year-to-Date (26 weeks) $104,431.01 $ 63,266.44 Expenses Year-to-Date 95,854.19 63,266.44 Difference $ 7,576.82 June Notes: Income includes $5,495 per month from the Buffalo Valley Parish. Expenses include $4,200 per month to Buffalo Valley Parish Budget is based on Sundays per month. June has 4 Sundays so Budgeted based on 4 Sundays. (Jan. Apr. Jul, Oct, & Dec have 5 Sundays – all others have 4 Sundays) The month of June was a good month. With 4 Sundays in the month, income was $3,187.41 above projected but expenses were higher by $1,966.62 with positive net income of $1,220.79. The Year-to-Date income is $41,164.57 higher than projected. However, expenses are $32,587.75 higher than projected. Overall, we have $7,576.82 a net income above what was projected for the midpoint of this year. Now let’s compare June 30th 2016 to June 30th 2017: Income June 30, 2016 $78,088.93 Expense June 30, 2016 $71,877.76 Difference $ 6,211.17

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Income June 30, 2017 $104,431.01 Expense Jun 30, 2107 $ 96,854.19 Difference $ 7,576.82 We are $1,365.65 better off than last year at this time. Sources of Income: June 2017 Year-to-Date Offerings $ 8,979.00 61% $ 54,284.33 52% BV Parish 5,495 .00 37% 32,970.00 32% Banquets/ 216.49 2% 17,176.68 16% Others

Totals $ 14,690.49 100% $104,431.01 100%

Parking Lot Loan Balance as of June 30, 2017: $3,320.47

Cliff Valentine Financial Recording Secretary

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TREASURER’S REPORT

As of JULY 31, 2017

Actual Budgeted

Income for month (5 weeks)$ 15,738.31 $ 14,378.85 Expenses for month 13,237.18 14,378.85 Difference $ 2,501.13 Actual Budgeted

Income Year-to-Date (31 weeks)$120,169.32 $ 77,645.29 Expenses Year-to-Date 110,091.37 77,645.29 Difference $ 10,077.95 July Notes: Income includes $5,495 per month from the Buffalo Valley Parish. Expenses include $4,200 per month to Buffalo Valley Parish. Budget is based on Sundays per month. July has 5 Sundays so Budgeted based on 4 Sundays. (Jan. Apr. Jul, Oct, & Dec have 5 Sundays – all others have 4 Sundays) The month of July was a good month. With 5 Sundays in the month, income was $1,359.46 above projected and expenses were $1,141.67 lower with positive net income of $2,501.13. The Year-to-Date income is $42,524.03 higher than projected. However, expenses are $32,446.08 higher than projected. Overall, we have $10,077.95 net income above what was projected at this point in the year. With Year-to-Date income and expense much higher than projected, it is important to point out that the budget was approved with the understanding that some things were not worked out with the Parish Agreement. For example, we did not realized that the Pastor’s Salary and Pension would need to be paid by our church which resulted in receiving an income of $5,495 from the BV Parish to cover this expense. Each church pays $4,200 to the Parish each month. Of the $8,400, $5,495 is transferred to our

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church to pay the Pastors salary and pension. The remaining $2,905 is paid by the Parish to Pastor John for other benefits. Sources of Income: July 2017 Year-to-Date Offerings $ 9,189.80 58% $ 63,556.53 53% BV Parish 5,495.00 35% 38,465.00 32% Banquets/ 1,053.51 7% 18,147.79 15% Others

Totals $ 15,738.31 100% $120,169.32 100%

Parking Lot Loan Balance as of July 31, 2017: $2,330.64

Cliff Valentine Financial Recording Secretary

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

FREE ENERGY CREDIT

There is a free energy credit available to the church. If you want help to lower the church's electric bill, and save money on your own electric bill contact Greg Shuck for details.

REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE

Please talk to Dianne Shuck 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.

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3. Someone to sharpen pencils and replenish communion cards and comment cards in the sanctuary. COMMUNIONS 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.

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Hymn Request ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SOCIAL/FELLOWSHIP REQUEST

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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:

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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__________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ONGOING COLLECTIONS

The Shriners

Can Tabs (give tabs to Maurice Clouser)

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In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer's dog days,

and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us. ~~Brene Brown

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NEWS OF MEMBERS & FRIENDS

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 – Ramon Beiler Steve Wenner 3 - Paul Kahler 5 – Debbie Welker 7 – Amanda Welker Luke Welker 14 – Sandra Sanders Karen Zimmerman 15 – Aiden Gemberling Doug Gemberling, Jr. Gayle Zerbe 16 – Jim Mitchell Bryan Zimmerman 17 – Diane Knause Stephen Wenner

19 – Forrest Showalter Beth Zechman 20 – Doug Gemberling III Molly Keister 21 – Terry Kline 22 - Jacob Moyer 23 – Jodi Marshall 24 – Pastor John Yost Mindy Yost 25 – Betty Stamm 26 - Eugene Hassinger Sara Moyer Jason Zimmerman 27 – Adam Hackenberg 29 – Ashleigh Boyer 30 – Donald Knause

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 6 – Cliff & Diane Valentine (1969) 8 - John & Betty Stamm (1951) 9 – Tom & Evelyn Rice (1972) Chip & Beth Zechman (2009) 16 - Kris & Carla Ruhl (1978) 17 – Ryan & Cortney Klose (2005) 18 – Zach & Abbi Harvey (2004) 21 – Paul & Patty Kahler (1985) 25 - Joe & Sherry Zimmerman (1976) 29 – Ken & Patty Emery (1973)

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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 Gailyn & Jacki Baker Jim & Florence Boop Jean Buoy Shirley Diehl Doug & Pearl Gemberling Vickie Kahler Shirley Kerstetter

Bob Rantz Alice Reitz Teresa Shuck Stacey Veley Marie VonNeida Mary Ellen VonNeida

Our Friends & Relatives John Bowersox Darlene Endy Adam Garman Ken Gaugler Gary & Barb Gemberling Carol Gross Bella Guisewite Richard Harvey Jeanne Howard Dave & Cindy Janas Linda Katherman

Don Kennedy Norman Kline Kegan Lahr

Gerald Lloyd Linda Ruder Deb & Brian Sprenkle Mark Troup Karen Wagner Verna Erdley Weller Russell Wise David Wood

Our Shut-Ins Jim & Florence Boop Carolyn Bowersox Barbara Grimooris Shirley Kerstetter Pat Korman Betty Lauf Eugene Phillips

Myron ‘Mick’ Sampsell Richard Schnure Marie VonNeida Mary Ellen VonNeida Connie Wagner Caroline Wenrick

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The Men and Women Serving In the Military Brandi Gemberling

In an effort to keep our prayer list current, we are going to clear the current list on a quarterly basis. A new list will begin in January, April, July, and October. If you want to continue an existing prayer request or have a new prayer concern, please contact Margie.

Update on Doug Gemberling 8/22/17

Hi Marge, we have just left Wills eye hospital for Doug's eye check up , everything is looking good, he still has a few stiches inside but all well, they are still waiting for the biopsy results they said they can take about 2 months or longer to get them, we now have to make appointments for him to have his artificial eye fitted, he also has to have liver and cancer screening twice a year to make sure it don't spread or come back, please pass this info on to Pastor John for me please.

Thanks Pearl Gemberling

TRIVIAL FACTS TO PONDER

A comet’s tail always points away from the sun.

A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.

A wild turkey has excellent vision and hearing. Their field of vision is about 270 degrees. This is the main reason they continue to elude hunters. A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds.

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.

Americans on the average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. Canada is an Indian word meaning 'Big Village

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".

Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: Spades - King David; Clubs – Alexander the Great; Hearts - Charlemagne; and Diamonds - Julius Caesar.

"Go." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.

If you were to spell out numbers you would have to one thousand until you found the letter A.

In ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed.

It’s impossible to lick your elbow. At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.

Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.

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FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 404 Market Street

Mifflinburg, PA 17844 Telephone 570-966-0266 - E-Mail: firstlu@dejazzd.com

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:00-2:00 Community Meal The Community Meal Committee is looking for a few good folks to help serve meals on the first Saturday of each month. We begin preparing the meal at 9:00 and are usually done by 1:00. You can come for an hour or 2, or stay the whole time. We serve be-tween 30 and 60 people each month. This is a great way to help reach out to our community. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please Contact Libby Loss @ 966-1606 or Sue Jows @ 966-3644 if you can help. Growth And Service Trips

It’s exciting that we are now a Parish and I encourage Christ’s Lutheran to be

involved! We’re planning four exciting growth and service trips throughout the

next year and will have fundraising available to support these trips.

January 1-3, 2018 PASSION CONFERENCE in Washington, DC for High

School Seniors and College Age

June 17-23, 2018 GROUP WORKCAMP in Wrightsville, PA for 6th Grade to Age

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June 27-July 1, 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX led by Pastor John

(Will add a couple days before and after for travel and sightseeing)

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July 9-14, 2018 Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey for Senior High

students

We are planning once a month “Dinner and Devotions” for 6th Grade through

College Age

Monthly fun activities as a group and with other area churches (MACY =

Mifflinburg Area Christian Youth)

PLEASE encourage any parents of the above age groups to join us to make final

plans and details at this meeting.

Any questions, please have them contact Kim Sawyer, Youth Director at 713-

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355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA 17844 Telephone (570) 922-1587 Fax (570) 922-1118

E-mail: cml@campmountluther.org Dandelion Trail Run September 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg will be holding a 5 and 10 Kilometer trail run race at the camp Labor Day Weekend. This is the fifteenth year for the event at the camp, located five miles west of Mifflinburg. This will be an entry-level trail race on Mount Luther grounds with proceeds going to the camp. It is being organized by Joel and Shelley Heasley of Middleburg. The Dandelion Run was named in honor and memory of Rev. Glenn E. Heasley, Jr., former Assistant to the Bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Glenn’s favorite “flower” was the dandelion. The date of the race is Saturday, September 2, 2017. The start time for the race is 9:00 a.m. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5k or 10K (a double loop of the 5K) run. Age group awards will be presented and pre-registered participants will

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receive a drawstring sports pack. (A limited number will also be available on race day.) Price for entry is $20 if you pre-register before August 12th. Race day registration is $25. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Spectators are welcome as well. A kid’s fun run (registration for that is one dollar) and a one-mile fun walk will also be held. The same registration fees and amenities apply for the fun walk which will take place on a dirt road. Awards will be given for overall male and female race time, three awards for each age group and an overall master’s for male and female in both the 5K and the 10K. The awards ceremony will be immediately following the race. All miles for the course will be marked and there is one water stop on the course. Timing will be electronically done. To download a registration form, visit http://midpenntrailblazers.com/trail-race-events/dandelion-run/dandelion-run-application.pdf or you can contact Joel Heasley at 570-765-0267. Shower facilities are available after the race. All proceeds from this event will benefit the camp’s general operating fund. Volunteers Needed For CML Fundraiser In September Camp Mount Luther is once again participating in a local festival to help raise funds for their campership fund. The camp will staff a booth at the Selinsgrove Market Street Festival on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Their booth will feature the sale of homemade whoopie pies. Volunteers are needed to make these sweet treats, as well as to staff the booth on the day of the festival. If you are interested in donating whoopie pies (of any flavor) or helping to sell them that day, contact Sarah Hershberger at 570-966-9674 or Chad Hershberger at 570-922-1587.

GROW Writer’s Retreat Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Anyone wishing to come and write devotions for Camp Mount Luther’s First Light Digital Devotions is welcome to join other writers on October 4, 2017. The retreat will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Center. It will be a day of writing and sharing resources for devotional writing. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the camp office at cml@campmountluther.org or 570-922-1587 before September 30, 2017. Fall Women’s Retreat Oct 7 @ 9:45 am – 3:00 pm All local women are invited to be participants at the Fall Women’s Retreat, sponsored by Camp Mount Luther and the Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization. The day-long retreat is in place of the fall cluster gatherings and will

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feature a presentation led by Christine Mabon titled, “Renew, Restore, Revitalize: The Five Essential Friendships That Enrich Our Lives and 101 Ways to Nurture Yourself. The day will be spent looking at how to embrace the unique gifts friendships bring to our lives and how to sustain these friendships. And, we’ll look at how we might love ourselves more by nurturing our body, mind, and spirit. The retreat will take place at the camp on Saturday, October 7, 2017. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day will begin with refreshments and end with singing and prayer. The cost of $22.00 per person includes coffee and tea, snacks, lunch, and the program. You are encouraged to bring a friend! Registration deadline is September 26. To register, contact Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA 17844. Checks should be made payable to Camp Mount Luther. If you have questions, call the camp at (570) 922-1587 or e-mail cml@campmountluther.org. To view a flyer/registration form, click here: https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Womens-Retreat-Flyer.pdf Copies of the presenter’s book, 101 Ways to Nurture Yourself, along with "friendship" aprons, pot holder/oven mitt sets and note cards will also be available for sale. Building Youth Group Event at Camp Mount Luther October 21 Keep your youth group strong and growing by laying a foundation for its future members! Bring your youth to Camp Mount Luther for BYG, a fun community building time. We’ll work with you and your youth to facilitate relationship-building experiences. Youth leaders, pastors, and parents should bring as many as you can in this age bracket to help build comfort and trust within your future youth group. Come along- bring the youth leader, pastor, or parents with your kids. Camp Mount Luther invites you to bring one adult free for every seven kids you bring to camp. Additional adults come for half of the participant’s fee. We’ll have team building, reflection time on God’s Word, Frisbee golf, ropes course, and fellowship. Our theme this year is “Pray!” Cost for the program is $22.00, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each participant is asked to bring a bag lunch. To register, call the Camp Mount Luther office at 570-922-1587 or e-mail cml@campmountluther.org. To download a flyer/bulletin insert: http://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/BYG-Day-Long-Flyer-2016.pdf. Deadline to register is October 16, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

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Upper Susquehanna Synod Events Calendar

Liberia Committee Visitor September 3 On Sunday, September 3rd, the synod’s Liberia Committee is pleased to welcome Abel Learwellie back to our synod for a time a renewing friendships and conversation. Abel will share updates about the work which the Lutheran Training Institute (LTI) is doing, especially with youth, and the current challenges that LTI faces. This gathering will take place at the Synod Office on Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg, beginning at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday, September 10 This day of service is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. The suggested date for the 2017 dedicated day of service is Sunday, September 10. Mark your calendars today! If your congregation cannot participate on this date, please consider another day. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. You work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together in 2017! Access resources to guide your congregation’s planning, promotion and more here: http://elca.org/Resources/GWOH-Sunday.

Children, Youth & Family Ministry Certification School October 15-20 Vibrant Faith (www.vibrantfaith.org) is a great ministry that has been at work for many years building up the church through leadership development and research. Bear Creek Camp (BCC) near Wilkes-Barre is hosting Vibrant Faith’s 75th certification school in October. The CYF Training School changes lives, equips leaders and helps transform ministries in effective and creative faith formation. It’s a 9-month program for the participants that begins with five days of group training at BCC and continues with one-on-one training via phone, blogs, videos, and webinars. Youth leaders, pastors, volunteers, other interested adults are the perfect folks who could benefit from a

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program like this. It’s typically a $2,000 fee, but, the camp is offering the program for $1,600. To sign up or get more information visit www.bearcreekcamp.org/vibrant-faith-training-school/ Vibrant Faith (www.vibrantfaith.org) is a great ministry that has been at work for many years building up the church through leadership development and research. Bear Creek Camp (BCC) near Wilkes-Barre is hosting Vibrant Faith’s 75th certification school in October. The CYF Training School changes lives, equips leaders and helps transform ministries in effective and creative faith formation. It’s a 9-month program for the participants that begins with five days of group training at BCC and continues with one-on-one training via phone, blogs, videos, and webinars. Youth leaders, pastors, volunteers, other interested adults are the perfect folks who could benefit from a program like this. It’s typically a $2,000 fee, but, the camp is offering the program for $1,600. To sign up or get more information visit www.bearcreekcamp.org/vibrant-faith-training-school/ Registration And Information On The ELCA Youth Gathering Registration for the ELCA Youth Gathering will open on September 15 and continue until November 15 for the early bird discount. Late fees go into effect on February 15. The gathering will be held in Houston, TX, from June 27- July 1, 2018 with MYLE and the tAble being from June 24-27. Congregations should start to identify youth, leaders, and a primary contact person. You can sign up for gathering news at www.elca.org/gathering. Now is also the time to set a budget and begin fundraising efforts. The gathering staff suggests budgeting between $900-$1200 to get youth to and from Texas. This includes a range in the cost of hotel rooms of $99-$150. On July 15, financial aid registration opened on the Gathering website. No congregation is too small to send kids. The average size group at the Gathering is 3-7 kids. If you are concerned about not having enough youth, you can also join in with a nearby congregation. More questions? Want more information? Check out www.elca.org/YouthGathering, join the Facebook group USS ELCA Youth Gathering Leaders (for adult leaders only) or contact Charlene Rineer at ckrorange@yahoo.com or 717-880-2872. (Please note the phone number area code was incorrect in last month’s USS Ark). For congregations who do not have youth attending the gathering – consider helping to support other youth of our synod by sponsoring a youth participant from a neighboring congregation. After all – we are church together!

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Participate in the Social Statement on Human Rights As you hopefully are aware, the Draft of an ELCA Social Message on Human Rights has been available on the ELCA website since the beginning of July for reading and response. The comment period runs until August 31. The Draft is available online only, but it can be downloaded for review and there are two primary ways to provide a response: 1) Fill out the online response form, found there. 2) Send comments via email to eva.johnson@elca.org. Both will be shared with the Theological Discernment staff and the consulting group preparing the message. In early September the revision work will be finalized and the Proposed Message will be shared with members of the Conference of Bishops and Church Council for review and then brought to the Council’s November meeting for consideration. A Growing Need for Caregivers Home Helpers of Central Susquehanna Valley (based in Sunbury) is looking for compassionate individuals to provide companion care and daily living assistance to the elderly, new parents, and those requiring recuperative or continuing care. If you are a compassionate caregiver who is looking for a rewarding career, there are full-time, part-time and live-in positions available with Home Helpers…and the need is growing. Contact them directly to learn more: 570-286-9460 or www.HomeHelpersHomecare.com/CSV. LAMPA Looking for Help Travis Woodfield, an intern with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania is currently looking to put together a list of Lutherans around the state who might be interested in working on mental health and addictions issues. They are seeking individuals from diverse perspectives on these issues. Some ideas for perspectives that would be helpful include: medical professionals, pastors and rostered persons, people who currently live with addictions or mental illness either directly or are affected by these issues directly, law enforcement and lawyers, business professionals, and any others that have a passion for these issues. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this kind of ministry, LAMPA would love to talk to them. To see the kind of work LAMPa is currently doing feel free to check out our website: http://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org. To volunteer, contact Travis at travis@lutheranadvocacypa.org. LARC Vespers and Day of Dialogue October 22-23, 2017 Save the Date. Our annual Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic (LARC) Vespers will be on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Seminary

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(Gettysburg Campus) Chapel. The LARC Day of Dialogue will be Monday, October 23, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center. The events will take special note of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation as well as our progress on the path to Christian Unity. Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Bishop Emeritus Donald J. McCoid, who as Executive for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) had a key role in developing the document Declaration on the Way, will be the speaker for the Day of Dialogue. Looking Back and Called Forward—ELCA 500 October 31 This event, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, will feature ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton as co-host. It will also include speakers and a service at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Bishop Eaton will be joined by co-hosts Indiana-Kentucky Synod Bishop Bill Gafkjen, ELCA Vice President Bill Horne and Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Synod Bishop Dick Graham. The event is open to the public and will be available online via livestream. All are invited to participate and honor the Reformation anniversary as we bear public witness to Christ, who frees us to love and serve our neighbor, and as we look to the future to which God is calling us. More details will be available soon at https://elca500.org/events/looking-back-called-forward-elca-500- washington-d-c/

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IN THE MAILbag

Marriage Encounter Weekends

ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: The September 15-17 Weekend in the Poconos is now full; however, you may be added to the wait list by contacting us at the information below. We do have just a few openings left for the October 6-8 Weekend to be held at the beautiful Black Swan Inn in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains overlooking a lake in Lee, Massachusetts. This is Columbus Day Weekend, so plan to come and make your own discovery of a deeper relationship with your spouse; and if you have Monday off, you might want to schedule an extra day together, or use Monday to travel. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included with your $100 per couple registration fee, plus toward the end of the weekend you will be given an opportunity to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you wish toward the continuation of the program. Sign up today by going to the website: www.GodLovesMarriage.org, and pay the registration fee with your credit card, or mark the option to mail a check. For questions, or if you would like a brochure with registration form mailed to you, contact Northeast US Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at 724-325-3166 or fjschamber@comcast.net.

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The days may not be so bright and balmy—yet the quiet and melancholy

that linger around them is fraught with glory. Over everything connected

with autumn there lingers some golden spell—some unseen influence

that penetrates the soul with its mysterious power.

~Northern Advocate

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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. We are truly blessed by God and enriched in our fellowship by the many people of this congregation who volunteer their time and their talent in small and large ways for the benefit of this church and for the advancement of the gospel of Christ in this place. 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… …Everyone who helped in any way with the fair stand, be it organizers, committee members, cooks, servers, cashiers, bakers, donors, clean-up, dishwashers, or diners. …Dave Bickhart, Maurice Clouser, Eugene Hassinger & Cliff Valentine for power washing the front of the church. …Maurice Clouser & Eugene Hassinger for cleaning out the basement. …Sharon Denisen for filling in as pianist this summer …Dave Bickhart, Maurice Clouser & Cliff Valentine for weeding around the church …Pastor John, Greg Shuck, Barry Spangler & Idella Zimmerman for putting labels in the new pew Bibles CULC Members, Thank you for your cards and prayers during our time of sorrow. Your support was greatly appreciated. Delight Showalter & Family Dear 4-Bellers, Thank you so much for remembering my mom, Carolyn Bowersox, on the celebration of her 80th birthday. She received over 40 cards. It was very kind of everyone! God Bless You, Vanessa Swanseen

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Dear Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for the graduation card and presents! Thank you for the get card, the keyring, and especially the Bible. I appreciate that you had thought of me during this exciting moment in my life. I feel blessed to be a part of a wonderful church filled with such loving and caring people. Love, Bryanna Yost

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WILL ROGERS WITTICISMS

Both parties have their good times and bad times at different times. Good when they are out. Bad

when they are in.

Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.

Golf is wonderful exercise. You can stand on your feet for hours, watching somebody else putt.

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

If you live life right, death is a joke as far as fear is concerned.

Income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf.

It must be nice to belong to some legislative body and just pick money out of the air.

Nations are just like individuals. Loan them money and you lose their friendship.

One way to solve the traffic problem would be to keep all the cars that aren’t paid for off the road.

Our public men are speaking every day on something, but they ain’t saying anything.

Outside of traffic, there is nothing that has held this country back as much as committees.

People that pay for things never complain. It's the guy you give something to that you can't please.

Somebody is always telling us in the papers how to prevent war. There is only one way in the world to prevent war, and that is, for every nation to tend to its own business.

The Lord so constituted everybody that no matter what color you are you require the same amount of nourishment

We don’t seem to be able to check crime, so why not legalize it and then tax it out of business.

The more that learn to read the less learn how to make a living. That's one thing about a little education. It spoils you for actual work. The more you know the more you think somebody owes you a living.

The platform will always be the same, promise everything, deliver nothing.

The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket.

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.

We are always yapping about the 'Good Old Days' and how we look back and enjoy it, but I tell you there is a lot of hooey to it. There is a whole lot of all our past lives that wasn't so hot.

We can’t all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.

We don’t have to worry about anything. No nation in the history of the world was ever sitting as pretty. If we want anything, all we have to do is go and buy it on credit.

You shake a slogan at an American and it's just like showing a hungry dog a bone.

When asked by a historian what the Indians called America before the white man came, a Sioux chief replied: 'Ours.'

What the country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds.

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ALTAR GUILD June Wenrich GREETERS 3 – Ben Wenrich 10 – Sam & Ethel Schnure 17 - Janet Hileman 24 – Dianne Shuck LAY READERS 3 – Mike Flickinger 10 – Maurice Clouser 17 – Bonnie Greeney 24 – Kathy Spangler

SOUND SYSTEM Lee Spangler

USHERS Dave Bickhart Greg Shuck MUSIC PROVIDERS 3 – Sharon Denisen 10 – Dianne Valentine 17 – Dave Swartz 24 – Gary Hackenberg COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 3 – Tom Catherman 10 – Janice Wagner 17 – Judy Moyer 24 – Lee Spangler

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: www.4bellschurch.com

Office Hours: Mon-Thu – 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri – Closed

THE M.I.S.S.I.O.N OF CHRIST’S UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

Meet – we meet each other as sisters and brothers in Christ Invite – we invite and welcome others into the body of Christ Share – we share the good news of Jesus and our gifts with all Support – we support each other as we walk in the ways of Jesus Imagine – we imagine life filled with God’s purpose and grace Offer – we offer ourselves to God through faith, hope and love Nourish – we nourish one another in the Word, by the Spirit

Christ’s United Lutheran Church is a community of faith, gathered, empowered and entrusted with the good news of Jesus Christ to bear witness that we are one body in Christ as together we worship God in all praise and thanksgiving and we serve one another with unconditional love and mercy.

THE DEADLINE FOR

ARTICLES FOR THE

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IS:

SEPTEMBER 25

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STAFF The Congregation ............. The Ministers The Rev. John D. Yost ................. Pastor Margie Dunkle ...................... Sec/Asst Tr Dianne Shuck.......................... Treasurer Janet Hackenberg ....................... Asst Tr Cliff Valentine ......................................... ..... Financial Recording Secretary Tom Catherman ..................... Custodian Gary Hackenberg ....................... organist Diane Valentine & Karen Zimmerman .... ........................................ Pianists

COUNCIL MEMBERS Officers

Greg Shuck, President Drew Christy, Vice President

Linda Smith, Council Secretary Barry Spangler, Recording

Secretary

Ministry Assignments

Facilities/Administration (deals with property, personnel and

stewardship) Tom Catherman, Maurice Clouser,

Eugene Hassinger

Inreach (focus on ministry within the

congregation) Drew Christy, Greg Shuck,

Janet Spurr

Outreach (related to ministry beyond the

congregation) Doug Gemberling, Dianne Shuck,

Linda Smith

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.

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September 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

“You’re driving a car; it isn’t a telephone booth,

a beauty parlor, or a restaurant.”

~Author Unknown

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3 9:00 Worship 10:00 Koinonia Kafe 10:15 Sunday School

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5 10:30 Bible Study @ First Lutheran 6:30 Inreach 6:30 Outreach

6 10:00 Hope’s Haven

7 8 9

10 9:00 Worship 10:15 Chancel Choir 10:15 Sunday School

11 10:30 Bible Study 7:00 WEF Committee

12 10:30 Bible Study @ First Lutheran

13 10:00 Hope’s Haven

7:00 Bible Study

14 15 16

17 Fall Kickoff (tentative) 9:00 Worship 10:15 Sunday School

18 10:30 Bible Study

19 10:30 Bible Study @ First Lutheran

7:00 Council

20 10:00 Hope’s Haven 7:00 Bible Study

21 22 23

24 9:00 Worship 10:15 Chancel Choir 10:15 Sunday School

25 10:30 Bible Study

26 10:30 Bible Study @ First Lutheran

6:30 Parish Council

27 10:00 Hope’s Haven

7:00 Bible Study

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The hazy, cloudless skies of Indian Summer. Leaves scurrying down the street before the wind. The cold shiver from an arctic blast. Indian Summer. The last warmth of the sun. Chilly mornings and glorious warm afternoons. The Harvest Moon. The Hunter's Moon. The Rainy Season. Dry corn stalks clattering in the wind. The touch of frost on grass and window pane. The smell of burning leaves." ~Keith C. Heidorn

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SENIOR MEMBER DINNER

Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened!

If you were born in or prior to 1955, you, along with a guest, are invited to attend our annual Senior Member Dinner on Sunday, October 16, at 12:00 noon. The menu will be

Reservations are not necessary, but would be very helpful to us in planning the meal. Just fill out the attached and return it to the church office by October 9. Mark your calendars and plan to be present for a yummy meal and first-rate fellowship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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SENIOR MEMBER DINNER

October 16 12:00 noon

Number of reservations____________

Signed___________________________________________________________

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Telephone________________________________________________________

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(Return by October 9)

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