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FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
March 12th!
The Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk (610) 216-7364 Pastor’s Cell #
Mr. Michael Miller President, Church Council
(610) 262-7031 [email protected]
Mrs. Linda Eberhart Organist
(610) 264-0476
Mrs. Jennifer Kishbaugh Director of Music
(610) 451-8660
3355 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052 [email protected] www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org
(610) 435-0451 Fax (610) 437-6591
AARP - Tax Aide is totally booked with
appointments at Faith until the end of
tax season. Please check newspaper
for other locations and details.
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Mid-week Communion
Tuesday, March 7th
The Gathering Place, 1:00 pm
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FROM THE PASTOR
Becoming Rich
Scripture Reading: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and
rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where moth and rust do no destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your
treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19-21).
Dear Partners in Ministry:
Through the working of the Holy Spirit, Christians understand that riches do not consist of
money. In fact, riches have nothing to do with money. We can have very little money and be
very rich or be very wealthy and be impoverished. True riches have to do with a right
relationship with Jesus who brings us happiness, satisfaction, joy, love and peace. Material
possessions do not constitute real riches.
Material things are transitory. What we possess materially is subject to loss in a variety of
ways. Our wealth can be lost in the stock market or through rust, obsolescence, and thievery.
No matter how much money we may have, we have no way of guaranteeing that it can be kept
safe and secure. Money can be lost, stolen, or its purchasing power lost through inflation.
Investments can decline in value and businesses can fail. Our property can be burned or
robbed. All material things can be gone quickly. Even if our material things stay with us, we will
eventually leave them, because, at the end, we can take nothing with us.
So, if we want to be rich, it cannot be on the basis of material things. Things of this world
are much too precarious a foundation on which to build a life. If we are to be rich, we have to
turn away from material things and turn toward Christ. In our Scripture reading, Jesus tells us
to “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” If we want to get really rich, we have to start
storing up riches in heaven.
In order for us to store up treasures in heaven, we first need to love God with all of our heart,
soul, and strength and love our neighbors as ourselves. To store up treasures in heaven, we
need to loosen our grip on things of this world. We need to learn to be content with what we
have rather than always wanting more worldly things.
Through faith, we are rich. As Christians, we receive the riches of eternal life with our Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ. Join with us during this Lenten season as we encounter our Lord in
Word and Sacrament. Look within this newsletter for our Lenten schedule.
In Christ,
Pastor Bodnyk
MAKING SENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Once again during Lent, we will gather on Wednesdays for midweek study and devotions. After Ash Wednesday, we’ll be taking six weeks to do “God-talk.” In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran church in 2017, we are going to discuss “what do Christians (and, specifically, Lutherans) believe?” On the scheduled Wednesdays, we will meet at 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM (your choice) for about an hour. There is an OPTIONAL study book (very reader-friendly) that goes with our series, which you can order on your own (there is even a kindle edition), or we can order it for you for $12.99 (let the Pastor know if you choose this option). You DO NOT NEED TO READ THE BOOK to attend our sessions. This study series will be of interest to anyone with questions about your faith:
Long-time Lutherans who may have forgotten what you learned in confirmation class (or slept through them)
Lutherans who came from other traditions and want to know more
Non-Lutherans who just want to know more
Anybody else not included above Here is our Wednesday Lenten schedule for 2017:
Wednesday, March 1- Ash Wednesday- Services of Holy Communion with the option of Imposition of Ashes
Wednesday, March 8- ORIGINAL BLESSING: Creation
Wednesday, March 15- MISSING THE MARK: Sin
Wednesday, March 22- EAST OF EDEN: Covenant, Law & Community
Wednesday, March 29- GOD CON CARNE: Incarnation
Wednesday, April 5- LIFE WINS: Atonement
Wednesday, April 12- NO CLASS—Holy Week services (Maundy Thursday & Good Friday)
Wednesday, April 19- THE END OF ALL THINGS: Eschatology Please plan to join us as we take a look at our Christian faith. These are “stand-alone” sessions; if you cannot attend all of them, come to the ones that your schedule permits.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OUR CHURCH IS HAVING A REFORMATION 500 BOOKSTORE!!
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is fast approaching! Do you want to learn more about Martin
Luther, his writings, and their impact on Christianity? Do you want to reflect on the ongoing impact of
the Reformation today? Stop by our Reformation 500 Bookstore to shop for engaging books on the
Reformation for readers of all ages and interests! Save up to 50% plus receive free shipping on all
Bookstore titles.
Stop in the narthex/lobby on Sundays, March 5, 12 & 19, before and after the services, to look at the
books and place your order. The books will include bestselling biographies like Luther the Reformer as
well as an atlas of the European Reformations, a graphic novel for young readers, and primary sources
from The Annotated Luther series.
Sunday Worship Schedule
8:00 am and 10:30 am
Sunday School
at 9:15 am Confirmation
Class
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Mid-week
Communion
TUESDAY
MARCH 7th
1:00 pm Communion in The Gathering Place ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sharon Schlacter
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February Blood Drive was
very successful. We had
21 registered and 20 units
collected.
Miller-Keystone is
appreciative of the
dedicated volunteers that
we have and I could not be
more proud.
Thank you again, Judy Ehret.
Our next blood drive will be Monday,
May 15, 2017.
Wednesday
March 1st
Worship Services
9:00 am & 7:00 pm
Our next Church Council meeting will be
Monday, March 6th, 7:00 pm
Dear Faith Lutheran Sunday School;
Thanks a lot for the Valentine it was very
nice of you to think of me. Thank you.
Alverta Leiby
{Our youth in Sunday School sent out Valentine
wishes for our shut-ins.}
CHURCH CHATTER
Easter Food Box Donations
30+ MORE HAMS ARE NEEDED
Donations of stuffing mix, canned vegetables, sweet potatoes,
cranberry sauce, canned fruit, cake mixes and frostings are
also needed. Monetary donations are also appreciated to cover
the cost of fresh milk, eggs and bread. We thank you for your
continued support. All donations need to be brought to the church no later than April 7th!
Food Bank needs are:
tuna, pancake syrup, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned fruit, canned meats,
soup, vegetables, coffee and tea.
Many thanks for your continued support of this important ministry.
Faith Lutheran Church
Income & Expense
January 2017
Jan 17
Budget
Jan 17
YTD Budget
Annual Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Current & Benevolence 16,369.75
18,661.66
16,369.75
18,661.66
223,940.00
Rental Income 411.00
866.68
411.00
866.68
10,400.00
Special Quarterly 425.00
145.84
425.00
145.84
11,550.00
Sunday School 203.11
155.56
203.11
155.56
1,400.00
Total Income 17,408.86
19,829.74
17,408.86
19,829.74
247,290.00
Expense
Administration Salaries 3,306.23
3,080.82
3,306.23
3,080.82
36,970.00
Christian Education Salaries 844.10
927.43
844.10
927.43
11,129.00
Benevolence 1,900.00
1,941.66
1,900.00
1,941.66
26,800.00
Maintenance 2,709.71
6,477.07
2,709.71
6,477.07
77,725.00
Misc. 838.96
1,799.98
838.96
1,799.98
21,800.00
Music Ministries 1,978.34
2,003.33
1,978.34
2,003.33
24,040.00
Office Expense 708.81
1,250.00
708.81
1,250.00
15,000.00
Pastoral Ministries 7,795.71
8,368.73
7,795.71
8,368.73
100,425.00
Total Expense 20,081.86
25,849.02
20,081.86
25,849.02
313,889.00
Net Ordinary Income (2,673.00)
(6,019.28)
(2,673.00)
(6,019.28)
(66,599.00)
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Capital Improvement 827.00
827.00
Non Budget Income 3,799.00
3,875.00
3,799.00
3,875.00
80,800.00
Transfers 0.00
5,287.41
0.00
5,287.41
63,449.00
Total Other Income 4,626.00
9,162.41
4,626.00
9,162.41
144,249.00
Other Expense
Intern Program Expense 1,535.00
1,150.00
1,535.00
1,150.00
13,800.00
Non Budget Expense 565.00
866.66
565.00
866.66
21,850.00
Other Expenses 827.00
3,500.00
827.00
3,500.00
42,000.00
Total Other Expense 2,927.00
5,516.66
2,927.00
5,516.66
77,650.00
Net Other Income 1,699.00
3,645.75
1,699.00
3,645.75
66,599.00
Net
Income
(974.00)
(2,373.53)
(974.00)
(2,373.53)
0.00
The Annual Basket Social
March 4th & March 5th
Come out for fun and fellowship! All proceeds from this event go into Faith’s
operating budget.
SAT., MARCH 4th, 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
SUN., MARCH 5th, 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
SUN., MARCH 5th, DRAWING 1:30 PM
Sheets of 26 chances $5.00, WOW prizes $1.00 per chance
Refreshments available *** Bake Sale
Snow Date March 18th & 19th
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This year Easter is April 16th. You can either order
the traditional Lily, or make a monetary gift to the food
pantry in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
The price of a lily or donation to the
Food Bank is $10.00
The cutoff date is Wednesday, April 5th! We unfortunately cannot take any orders after this date!
_________Easter Lily Plant(s) at $10.00 each _________Donation $10.00 to the Whitehall Food Pantry In honor of: ________________________________________________ _ In memory of: _____________________________________________ __ Ordered by: _______________________ __ _ Envelope No. _____ ________pick up ________shut-in Checks should be made payable to “Faith Lutheran Church”. [Please write a separate check for flowers or donation instead of including it in the check with your church donation. This makes record keeping easier for everyone involved.] You may contact the church office at (610) 435-0451 to place your order or complete an order form available in the Narthex.
CHRISTIAN ED
The Sunday School classes will be volunteering with our Girl Scout Troop
during the Sunday School hour on March 12. The troop will be working on a
badge.
Palm Sunday, April 9, Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Youth will also participate in
10:30 worship service. Easter, April 16, Easter Breakfast.
May 21st, Youth Sunday. The Theme this year will be Noah’s Ark.
Message will be presented by the 5th & 6th grade class.
July 24 – July 28 Vacation Bible School with the closing on
Sunday, July 30.
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WIZARD OF OZ
Students in Grades 1-8 are invited to join Camp Rhythmo in a journey
"over the rainbow" for their musical theater workshop featuring a fully-
staged production of "The Wizard of Oz." Rehearsals begin on March 12,
and the performances will be Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8. For more
info or to register, contact Michael Bodnyk (866.430.0810) or
[email protected], or go to the website: www.camprhythmo.org
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Reserve your tickets!
Faith Lutheran Night at
Iron Pigs
Saturday, June 17, 2017
For more information contact
Dan Herzog at (610) 428-6142
SCHEDULE FOR VOLUNTEERS
March 5 March 12 March 19 March 26
Liturgists E - Barbara Kotsch
L - Michael Lance
E - Pat Wotring
L – Chad Miller
E - Art Frye
L - Chris Schmidt
E-Shiryl Decker
L- Marty Beishline
Communion
Assistants
E - Chris Schmidt and
Pat Wotring
L - Michael Lance and
Bob Stahler
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Altar Guild
E - Donna Ziegenfuss
L- Sara Laub and
Pat Walschburger
E - Kris Eichelberger
L- Nancy Buskirk and Jane Ramer
E - Diana Batza
L- Rosemarie Haffner and
Kathy Stofflet
E - Cathy Haller
L- Beckie Ward and
Pat Walschburger
Acolytes/
Crucifers E- Gunnar Hess
L- Erin Soldridge
E- Kjirsten Hess
L- Gabrielle Ward
E- Bria Lance
L- Joshua Prince
E- Jacob Ziegenfuss
L- Luke Gilbert
Lectors E- Ashley Ziegenfuss
L - Sara John
E - Pam Blacker
L - Girl Scouts
E - Fred Rummel
L - Michael Lance
E - Peggy Frye
L - Jackie Daniel
Narthex
Greeters
E- OPEN
L - Kim Kneller and
Tami Kneller
E-Don and Diane Miller
L - Michael and Lisa Lance
E-Erie and Clarice Miller
L - Sara Laub
E-Judy Paine
L - Tara Miller and boy(s)
Ushers E - Team #1
L - Team #5
E - Team # 2
L - # 6 and Girl Scouts
E - Team #3
L - Team #7
E - Team #4
L - Team #8
Flower
Sponsors OPEN Girl Scouts Charles Church OPEN
Bulletin Sponsors Dan and Gail Herzog Girl Scouts Charles Church Michael and Shelley Pringle
Coffee Hour
Baker None Needed Karen Euculano Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki Rosemarie Haffner
MARCH 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 ASH WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 9:00 AM More Than Music 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM More Than Music 7:00 PM Outreach 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts 7:00 PM Worship Service
2
NO CHOIR REHEARSAL
3
National Day of Prayer Basket Social Set up
4 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Basket Social 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
5 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Basket Social 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 1:00 PM Pack 32 Scouts 1:30 PM Basket Social Drawing 8:00 PM AA Meeting
6 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 1:00 PM Pieceworkers 7:00 PM Church Council
7 10:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Mid Week Communion 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Zumba
8 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 9:00 AM Lenten Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 5:30 PM Community Justice Panel 7:00 PM Lenten Study
9 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
10 11 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
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Daylight-Savings Time Begins 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 11:45 AM Worship & Music Committee 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Canvas Painting 8:00 PM AA Meeting
13 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 1:00 PM Pieceworkers 7:00 PM Women's Club
14 10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM IT Committee 7:00 PM Zumba
15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 9:00 AM Lenten Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 7:00 PM Lenten Study 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
16 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
17 St. Patrick's Day
18 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
19 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 8:00 PM AA Meeting
20 First Day of Spring 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 1:00 PM Pieceworkers
21 10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Zumba
22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 9:00 AM Lenten Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 5:30 PM Community Justice Panel 7:00 PM Lenten Study 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
23 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
24 Girl Scout Set-up
25 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Girl Scouts Event 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
26 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 1:00 PM Dream Weavers 8:00 PM AA Meeting
27 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 1:00 PM Pieceworkers
28 10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Property Committee 7:00 PM Zumba
29 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AARP Tax Aide 9:00 AM Lenten Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 7:00 PM Lenten Study 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
30 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
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