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Nursery Care is being provided every week, during the
worship service, for children from birth through and including
Kindergarten age [unless you are providing the Nursery Care,
then an older child/children may accompany you]. Thank
you to all who are volunteering their time in the Nursery.
Your help is still needed each month.
Our donations have been overwhelmingly good,
but we still need willing workers to help with this project.
Ebenezer’s Closet is open
The second Thursday and Saturday of each month. The
next closet days will be Thursday, September 10, 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. and Saturday September 12, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Pastor: Rev. Kevin Fruchtl Phone: 1-610-334-5130 e-mail: [email protected]
Church Administrator: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: [email protected]
“Newsletter
Deadline:
The 15th of each
month”
Directors of Music: Brad & Barbara Lizotte Phone: 610-377-7553 Preschool Director Debi Wanamaker Phone: 484-223-9006 e-mail: [email protected]
Christian Ed. Director Tammy Rex Phone: 610-737-3583 e-mail: [email protected]
Ebenezer UCC Tidings Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli, PA 18066
Phone: 610-298-8000 Fax: 610-298-8296 E-Mail:
Website: ebuccnewtripoli.org
SEPTEMBER 2015
July 19 84
July 26 114 VBS Closing
August 2 71
August 9 64
GREETERS & ACOLYTES
Greeters should report at 9:30 a.m. to their assigned location.
DATE ACOLYTE(S) GREETERS
September 6 Ben Fruchtl &
Matthew Hartshorne Donald & Beverly Rex
September 13 Jenna Lowthert Carl & Donna Herman
September 20 Matthew Dunstan Sylvia Keller & Diane D’Martino
September 27 Luke Bryan William & Marlene Kokolus
BUDGET INFORMATION
Monthly Report for the Newsletter
Financial information for the period of July 1 — July 31, 2015 .
Income current period $ 11,182 Operational Income
current period**
$ 11,072
Income 2015YTD $ 129,184 Operational Income
2015YTD**
$ 125,322
Expenses current period $ 23,898
Expenses 2015YTD $ 149,871
Net Income current period $ (12,716) Net Operational Income
current period**
$ (12,826)
Net Income YTD $ (20,687) Net Operational Income
YTD**
$ (24,549)
Food bank donations current period $ 35
Food bank donations YTD $ 442
**From this point forward, Operational Income will also be included on all reports. Operational
Income shows the unrestricted funds – those actually able to be used to pay regular church
expenses.
Sept. 21 - Anna Rupp, 6880 Leh Court, New Tripoli, PA 18066
26 - Mildred Feinour, Cornerstone Living, 4605 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA
18066
If you are 80 years or older, or know of someone who is, we would like to include you on
our birthday list. We need your name, month and day (year is optional). Please contact
the office at 610-298-8000.
WILL RESUME SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 at 9:00 a.m.
SEE YOU THEN!
ARE YOU DOING ALL YOU CAN TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE AND EMPOWER YOUR
INNER SPIRIT?
Do you know what Ebenezer’s adult Sunday School is all about? Take a look.
1. Discussions of Christian behaviors to live by
2. Learning Bible basics, and favorite Bible stories
3. Relating Bible experiences and teachings, to our everyday experiences
4. Voluntary group sharing of thoughts and experiences, and good Christian fellowship
5. Viewing of videos of current, articulate pastors, who share different ideas on
Christian theology
And these are just some of the things we talk and learn about in Sunday School. Come join us
Sunday mornings starting in September from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. in the double rooms on the
first floor of the church across from the restrooms.
.
AT A GLANCE:
September 12—Fall Camp Out; 2 pm
September 13—Rally Day; 9 to 10 am
September 20—First Week of Sunday School; 9 am
September 27—SNL Youth Group; 6:30 to 7:30 pm
October 7 through November 4 (Wednesdays)—Adult Bible Study Fellowship; 6 to 7:30 pm
October 7 to November 4—Christ’s Kids Youth Group; 6 to 7:30 pm
October 18—Fall Festival; 9 to 10 am
October 18—SNL Youth Group; 6:30 to 7:30 pm
October 31—Halloween Party; 6 to 8 pm
November 11—CE meeting; 7 pm
November 15—SNL; 6 to 8 pm
November 21—Sight and Sound “Christmas Miracle” & Shady Maple Lunch; 8 am to 6 pm
November 22—Thanksgiving Desserts for Sale!; 9 am to 12 noon
November 22—Thanksgiving Celebration; 9 to 10 am
November 29—decorating the Christmas tree!; 10:15 am
Kick off the new year in Christian Ed. on
SEPTEMBER 13
9 to 10 am
In the social hall
RALLY DAY BREAKFAST
Enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast and
hear what we have planned for 2015/2016!
Classes start the following week September 20; 9 to 10 am
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL?
September 20 & 27
Children in preschool through 5th grade will learn about “The Burning Bush”. Preschool will meet in their upstairs classroom. Elementary-age kids will have Art and Games Workshops and hear how God knows us, God is known by many
names, God gets our attention, and how we need to listen to what God wants us to do.
The Middle School Class (6th & 7th grade) will meet in the room across from the offices and the Teen Class (confirmed youth through 12th grade) will meet upstairs.
The Adult Class kicks off the year with more lively discussions!
COMING UP OCTOBER 4 & 11—The Red Sea!
CHRIST’S KIDS!
For Kindergarten through 5th graders!
Our elementary youth group will meet every Wednesday for 5 weeks in the fall:
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
6 to 7:30 pm
Dinner will be provided each night!
SNL (Sunday Night LIVE!)
For Middle and High
School
Our first fall meeting is:
Sunday, September 27
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Bring a friend!
Help us plan fun events
for the year!
Fall Camp Out For ALL families!
Tents or Campers are welcome
Please sign up at church or on Signupgenius.com
September 12; 2 pm start time
Enjoy a fun time as we enjoy games, food, movies and camping
out under the stars on the soccer fields. Then wake up to
our delicious Rally Day Breakfast!
Adult Bible Study Fellowship
Wednesdays; 6 to 7:30 pm
October 7 through November 4
Supper will be provided each night
@ 6 pm in the social hall.
The sessions will begin
immediately following supper.
Child care will be provided for
children up to 4 years old.
Christ’s Kids Youth Group will
meet for kids in kindergarten
through 5th grade.
CE HALLOWEEN FUN!
Saturday, October 31
6 to 8 pm
In the social hall
Stop in for games and food
after trick-or-treating!
No time to bake for Thanksgiving?
Buy your cakes, pies, or cookies at EBUCC!
Thanksgiving Dessert Sale
November 22
9 am to 12 noon
Proceeds help pay for Youth Group Activities
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH NEWS
NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.
Sight and Sound “Miracle of Christmas” Bus Trip Saturday, November 21
8:30 am to 6 pm
RESERVE YOUR SEATS EARLY! 7 seats available!
Everyone is invited! For ALL ages!
Adults (over 12 years old)--$110
Children (3 to 12)--$55
Cost includes bus, ticket to the “Miracle of Christmas” show, and lunch at Shady Maple after the show. There is always time to shop at
Shady Maple too!
Checks can be made payable to “Ebenezer UCC”.
Payment is due November 1.
Contact Tammy at [email protected] or 610-737-3583 to reserve your spot.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
WOTC MEETING
7:00 p.m.
2
3
Adult Choir 7 p.m
4
5
6
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
HOLY
COMMUNION
7
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
8
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
9
10
Adult Choir 7 p.m
EBENEZERS
CLOSET
6 TO 8 P.M.
11
12
EBENEZERS
CLOSET
10 A.M. TO
NOON
13
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
RALLY DAY
BREAKFAST
9 TO 10 AM
14
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
15
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
16
17
Adult Choir 7 p.m
18
19
20
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
STARTS
9:00 a.m.
21
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
22
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
23
24
Adult Choir 7 p.m
25
26
CAR SHOW
FLEA MARKET
BAKE SALE
8:00 A.M. TO
4:00 P.M.
27
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
28
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
29
Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
30
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH NEWS
NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
The next monthly meeting of the Women of the Church group will be
onTuesday evening, September 1, at 7 p.m. in the craft room. We’ll be
planning for the flea market we’re having as part of Ebenezer’s Car Show on September 26th.
QUILT RAFFLE
Ticket sales for our annual quilt raffle are ongoing. Please see Sylvia Keller to pick up your supply of tickets to sell. If you need tickets, be sure
to see Sylvia at church or call her at 610-462-0038. Remember, in addition to the quilt, there are cash prizes and gift cards.
FLEA MARKET AT THE CAR SHOW
Please bring all flea market items to the church as soon as possible
and put them on the stage in the fellowship hall.
BAKE SALE AT THE CAR SHOW
The car show is a church-sponsored event, so everyone, please fire up
your ovens to bake something for the bake sale. Our bake sales are always a big success because everyone knows we have the best bakers in
Northwestern Lehigh! Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, brownies – whatever you would like to bring. Bring them to the church kitchen early the morning
of the 26th or from 8 a.m. through 12 noon on Friday, the 25th.
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH MEETING DATES
January – No Meeting February – No Meeting March – No Meeting
April – Meeting 7:00 p.m. May – Meeting 7:00 p.m. June – Meeting 7:00 p.m.
July -- No Meeting August -- No Meeting September – Meeting 7:00 p.m.
October – Meeting 7:00 p.m. Nov. – Meeting 7:00 p.m. December – Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Ebenezer UCC 1st Annual
Car Show
September 26, 2015
11am to 4pm
7293 Decatur St
New Tripoli, PA 18066
Classes for:
Import
Domestic
Euro Euro
Classics
Hotrod and Muscle Car
Truck, Van & SUV
Best of Show
1st and 2nd place trophies in each class
Registration fees:
VIP Section $20, General show $15
Vendors welcome $30
For more info contact Kevin Geist, [email protected]
and check out our Facebook page for updates.
Search 1st Annual Ebenezer UCC Car Show
Ebenezer United Church Of Christ
Approved Consistory Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2015
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Secretary, Susan Bentley at 7:14 PM
Opening Devotions and Prayer: Pastor Kevin
Attendees: Scott Becker, Susan Bentley, Chris Rex, Bambi Snyder, Pam Delligatti, Kevin Geist, Josh Serfass
Absent: Ed Maurer, Robert Oxford, AnnaLou Fritzinger, Nia Fratrik
Guests: None
Approval of Minutes: The minutes from May 26, 2015 were accepted as written with a motion from Josh Serfass and a second from Kevin Geist.
Treasurer’s Report: The report was accepted as written with a motion by Josh Serfass and a second from Scott Becker. Picnic revenue still TBD.
Old Business:
Ebenezer’s Constitution: Will continue to be present on the agenda. Copies continue to be reviewed by consistory members. Additional copies are being printed to circulate quicker among consistory.
Residential Property: Pam Delligatti’s lawyer had a contract prepared to be presented to consistory. Property agreement was accepted as written with a motion by Pam Delligatti and a second from Scott Becker.
Succession Plan: Will continue to be on agenda.
New Business:
Miscellaneous: Reitz family request for use of facilities approved. Additional nursery volunteers are needed.
Committee Reports:
Property: Doing well. Cushions will need to be checked and sent back for correct ones.
Christian Ed: Upcoming events VBS and Iron Pigs game. Background checks due soon.
Stewardship: In need of some new members, upcoming events car show and Italian dinner, possibly 10/10/15.
Next Consistory Meeting: July 28, 2015, devotions Susan Bentley
Next Communion: July 5, 2015
Upcoming Events: VBS 7/19-7/23, Car Show 9/26, Services in social area by 7/5
Pastor Kevin closed the meeting with a prayer and meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bentley
July 17, 2015
“SAVE THE DATE”
AUTHENTIC SPAGHETTI DINNER, OCTOBER 10
DETAILS TO COME
Do you like M & M’s?
Well, who doesn’t like M & M’s, especially with all the
available varieties!!
Ebenezer is looking to expand the number of mission opportunities available to our members and is kicking off an M & M [Mission & Ministry] campaign and you’re invited to join in. We’d like to know the answer to a few questions……
What’s your favorite color of M & M? What mission(s) are you involved in, either inside or outside of
Ebenezer? What’s your favorite M & M’s flavor?
What missions/ministries would you like the opportunity to have at Ebenezer?
Just like there are lots of M&M colors and flavors, mission opportunities are varied also. Is there a mission you are passionate about or something you’ve thought about doing but weren’t sure how to go about it? This may be your chance to get involved – let us know your thoughts and dreams.
You can get us your answers a couple of different ways:
Stop by the M & M table after worship [and help yourself to some M&Ms]
If you don’t get to church often but would like to be involved in a particular mission you can:
Email your answers to [email protected], OR Drop off/mail your answers at/to the church office! Please include your name with your answers, thanks.
After Jesus had finished washing their feet, he took his robe, put it back on, and
went back to his place at the table.
Then he said, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You address me as
‘Teacher’ and ‘Master’, and rightly so. That is what I am. So if I, the Master and
Teacher, washed your feet, you must now wash each other’s feet.
I’ve laid down a pattern for you.
What I’ve done, you do.”
John 13:12-15 The Message
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