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Camp Falckner 2
Music Sunday 2
Family Dinners 3
Pancakes and
Flowers 3
Breakfast 3
Geraniums 3
Facility Use 4
Call Committee 4
Summer Music 4
Graduation Sunday 4
Council Corner 5
Thank You 5
Prison Ministry 5
Spiritual Formation 6
Easter Decoration 7
Mission Service 8
May Celebrations 8
Contact Information 9
May 2018
Meet the Bridge Pastor
Grace to you, and peace, from God, our Father,
and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ ~
What a blessing it is for me to be with you here at New Hanover
Evangelical Lutheran Church (NHELC). I am glad to be able to walk
with you on the last leg of your journey to meet your new pastor. It’s
not easy having to wait, having pastors come and go, but there is a
pastor who will come to serve you here in the near future.
Let me share a little about myself as we get to know each other. I was
born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and baptized at Salem Lutheran
Church in Oberlin. Our family moved to Hialeah, Florida when I was
three. I grew up there attending public school and graduating from
Miami-Dade Junior College, as it was called at that time. I have a BA
from Florida International University in Miami and an MA from the
University of Oklahoma in Norman. Both degrees are in English. My
first career was as a college English teacher.
I then learned COBOL and Assembler and became a Computer
Programmer, and then an Analyst in Hartford, Connecticut at
Traveler’s. It was at that time that I became the Chairperson of the
New England Synod’s Christian Education Committee which oversaw
all the Campus Ministries that we supported in our synod. It was
during this time that I felt called to go to seminary.
So we packed up the household, left lucrative careers, and moved to
Gettysburg. The we being my husband, Rand, and our children Sara
and Jedediah. I graduated from The Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Gettysburg in 1994 and was ordained on August 24th, 1994. My first
call was to Elm River-Norman-Stordahl Lutheran Parish in Galesburg,
North Dakota. In the late fall of 1996 I accepted a call at St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. I
served there for over 18 years.
Since then I have been the
Bridge Pastor at Zion
Lutheran in Flourtown, the
Bridge Pastor at St. James
Lutheran Church in Limerick,
and the Interim Pastor at
Advent Lutheran Church in
Harleysville. And now I’m
here! I hope our time together
will be one of joy and hope.
Please know that even though
I am part-time I am available
as needed by you. Please call
or e-mail if you are in need of
pastoral care. I am also avail-
able to answer questions ~ if I
know the answer.
I thank you for allowing me to
come along on your journey.
The road looks pretty sunny!
The love of God in Christ
Jesus be with you all ~
Pastor Susie Folks
610-662-0233
“Next to the Word of God,
music deserves the highest
praise. The gift of language
combined with the gift of song
was given to man that he
should proclaim the Word of
God through Music.”
Martin Luther
On Sunday, May 6th, NHELC
will celebrate Church Music
Sunday, giving thanks to God
for his glorious gift of music.
Also, this day is set aside to
thank the musicians for their
offering of time and talent
throughout the year at
NHELC.
Musicians who served this
year are:
Cherub Choir Madison Hansley
Julia Hauck
Alexa Moser
Charlotte Moser
Collins Quigley
Miller Quigley
Abby Sauers
Hannah Waltermyer
Noah Waltermyer
Junior Choir Brett Boyer
Cara Boyer
Kendra Holiday
Austin Parker
Sanctuary Choir Ed Becker
Monique Becker
Allan Care
Sue Care
Fay Feick
Carolyn Fleming
Leslie Gates
Norm Hunsberger
Sue Lowry
Jane Manthorne
Barbara Noecker
Faye Weidner
Lee Wesner
Supplemental Singers Barbara Eisenhart
Lynn Fegley
Ron Fegley
Brenda Hunsberger
Dan Johnson
Jean Moser
Bryce Manthorne
Jack Repa
Stephen Repa
Vikki Shelor
Wayne Shelor
Stieven Weidner
Nancy White
Instrumentalists Janene Anzulewicz
Amanda Dodge
Emily Gates
Lilly Gunder
Kelsey Renner
Sydney Renner
Brian Tracey
Nick Trowbridge
Harry White
Lindsey Waltermyer
Sandy Wesner
Handbell Choir Amanda Dodge
Vicki Dotterer
Lynn Fegley
Ben Fowler
LuAnne Fowler
Wayne Fowler
Marlene Hansley
Brenda Hunsberger
Donna Kehs
Jean Moser
Barbara Noecker
Andy Van Dyke
Faye Weidner
Barbara Eisenhart, director
New Hanover Highlights page 2 May 2018
Church Music Sunday May 6, 2018
Camp Falckner July 24 – 27, 2018
Registration forms are now
available. Pick up your copy
on the desk in the Welcome
Center or print one from the
church’s web site,
newhanoverlutheran.org.
GRACE Musicians Jake Anzulewicz
Janene Anzulewicz
Alyssa Dodge
Nicole Ewing
Casey Flack
Lindsey Waltermyer
Richard Thomas, director
Also, thanks go to the many
musicians who presented
special music on Christmas
Eve.
Pancake Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Boy Scout Troop 367 is
serving their annual pancake
breakfast. The money the
scouts raise from this event
will help pay for summer
camp.
Flower Sale 8:00 a.m. – noon
Multi-purpose room
Choose from a selection of
flowers for the flowerbed and
hanging baskets.
New Hanover Highlights page 3 May 2018
Wednesday Family Dinners
May 9, 2018
Bring your family to dinner at
NHELC every month on the
second Wednesday. The
Swamp Picnic Committee
is hosting a once-a-month
family-friendly meal from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-
purpose room. Come and
have dinner with your church
family. Eat. Chat. Share. If
you are coming, please con-
sider bringing a dessert to
share. A free will offering
will be collected.
At least 50% of the money
made from these Family Din-
ners will be donated to the
Forward Together in Faith
initiative by the Synod.
If you have any questions,
please contact Sally Sugita at
(610) 505-9682 or
Mother’s Day weekend events Saturday, May 12th
Fellowship Breakfast Newcomers are always welcome
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, May 12th
8:00 a.m.
New Hanover Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Please note, this month the
men will meet at the church
for the Boy Scout’s Pancake
Breakfast. For more informa-
tion, contact Ron Fegley.
Women’s Breakfast Wednesday, May 9th
8:00 a.m.
Shorty’s Sunflower Café
1494 North Charlotte Street
Starting in May, the Women’s
Breakfast will meet the sec-
ond Wednesday of each
month. To reserve your seat,
contact Jean Boyer at
(610) 367-0672 or email
Sandy Wesner at
Decorate the church red for Pentecost
The church color for
Pentecost is red, signifying
the work of the Spirit and re-
minding Christians of the fire
of the Spirit. On Pentecost,
May 20th, NHELC will be
decorated with red geraniums.
You can help decorate the
church red by purchasing a
pot of three geranium plants.
The price for a pot of gerani-
ums is $18.00. If you would
like to purchase geraniums,
place your donation in an en-
velope then place it in the of-
fering plate or mail it to the
church. Be sure either the
check or envelope is marked
with “Geranium” and you
provide your name so credit
will be given toward your
church contributions. Plants
may be taken home following
the 10:15 service on May 20th
or left in the sanctuary to be
planted around the church.
Deadline to order is Sunday,
May 6th.
Then you must complete a
Facility Use Request Form
(sample to the right) and
submit it to the church office.
Copies are available on the
desk in the Welcome Center
or call the office at (610)
326-1335. Be sure to include
the expected ending time of
your meeting and provide any
exceptions to your regularly
scheduled meetings. If addi-
tional space is required, you
can use the back of the sheet.
The church calendar is
available on the web site
www.newhanoverlutheran.org
under “What’s Happening.”
Also, a printed copy of the
calendar is available on
Sundays in the Volunteers’
Office. Please do not add
your request to the calendar.
Committee chairs with regu-
larly scheduled meetings, we
want to hear from you too.
Your completed form will
help get your meetings on the
calendar to avoid potential
conflict.
Calling all musicians!
As the NHELC choirs take a
well-deserved break this sum-
mer, there will be many op-
portunities for musicians to
offer their talent during each
Sunday’s prelude and offer-
ing.
If you sing or play an instru-
ment, now is the time to start
thinking about your gift of
music and how you can use it
in church this summer. Check
the Choir Room door for the
sign-up sheet.
If you would like to present
special music and need help in
finding appropriate music,
contact Director of Music
Ministry Priscilla Landis.
New Hanover Highlights page 4 May 2018
Planning a meeting at the church?
Since my last update, the Call
committee received informa-
tion on one potential candi-
date for the Senior Pastor po-
sition. After reviewing the
profile, we came to the con-
clusion that the proposed can-
didate would not be a good fit
for this congregation.
This process may seem to be a
bit tedious and drawn out, but
after speaking with other con-
gregations, it appears that 18
to 24 months seems to be the
norm to find a Pastor. So
please bear with us - we are
trying to find the right person
to be our Pastor.
The Southeastern Pennsyl-
vania Synod has posted the
NHELC opening so candi-
dates from all over the US can
see the posting. The last can-
didate was from Florida, so
you can tell the opening is
visible to a great number of
individuals.
Please pray for the Call com-
mittee as we search for the
right Pastor to lead this con-
gregation.
Call Committee Update
Submitted by Chairman Bryce Manthorne Graduation Sunday
June 3, 2018
New Hanover Evangelical
Lutheran Church will honor
all recent graduates, including
those who graduated after the
fall 2017 semester, during the
worship services on June 3rd.
If you are graduating from
high school, technical school
or college, we would like to
hear from you. Contact the
church office at (610) 326-
1335 or e-mail Susan at
by Sunday, May 27th. Please
provide your name, date of
graduation, school from
which you are graduating, di-
ploma/degree, awards, honors
or any special recognition you
received and your future
plans.
Council Corner
Submitted by Council
President Robin Fatzinger
The following items were dis-
cussed at the Council meeting
on April 19th.
• The first Fellowship
Wednesday Family Meal
was a success. Make sure
to join us for the next one
on Wednesday May 9th.
• The company that man-
ages our Paper Retriever
is under new management
and will be providing
more reliable service mov-
ing forward. The bin has
been emptied so you can
resume recycling paper
(but no cardboard).
February 7, 2014
To our Prayer Partner
Churches
From the Protestant Church in
SCI Graterford
Re: A Big THANK YOU!
and an Important Update
Greetings from your brothers
of the Protestant Church at
Graterford:
As “go-betweens” connecting
the men of SCI Graterford and
our fifteen sister-churches
around the northeastern
United States, Lenore and I
are humbled by your consis-
tent and compassionate shar-
ing of God’s Love in Jesus.
The contributions of calen-
dars, devotionals, books and
cards (reminder that only
white envelopes are allowed
in the facility) are steady re-
minders to our men that they
are not forgotten and not with-
out hope and prayerful sup-
port.
The Prayer Requests we send
to you from Graterford ex-
pand the residents’ confidence
as they tread a faithful path
while incarcerated. We con-
tinue to encourage you to
“return the favor” by sending
your Prayer Requests to
them—it is always important
to remember that everyone
benefits when others pray for
them. You have approxi-
mately 250 regular Prayer
Partners at the prison ready
and willing to pray for you,
your families, your churches
and beyond. Thank you for
each and every slip of paper
that bears something for us to
put before our Lord in prayer.
Update: We will soon be
moving to Phoenix! Noooo,
not Arizona (but after this
winter, I wouldn’t mind)! As
many of you are aware, for
about 6 years, the state has
been constructing a new
prison on the Graterford prop-
erty, just feet beyond its 30-
foot wall. After many delays,
it now appears we will be
moving to the new jail—SCI
Phoenix East and Phoenix
West—within a month or so.
Security issues prevent a
“hard date” for this, but it will
be coming soon, and will be a
major undertaking. The stress
that accompanies “the un-
known” has been a major fac-
tor for our men as there will
be many changes, both
wanted and unwanted, for
them. During this transition,
it would be best if we cur-
tailed the calendar donation
project—we have a good sup-
ply to move over to Phoenix,
and more might not be appre-
ciated by the moving crew.
What we do need in this un-
certain time are your prayers
for calm, hope and persever-
ance. You may have seen in
the news that Graterford has
suffered 5 suicides since Janu-
ary. These have not been di-
rectly due to “the move,” but
New Hanover Highlights page 5 May 2018
Prison Ministry Update
Thank you to all who contrib-
uted baked goods or monetary
donations and to those who
purchased items at the annual
Easter bake sale. Your sup-
port of the NHELC youth is
greatly appreciated.
Your support is appreciated
the unsettled atmosphere in a
place that has been uniquely
functioning without major in-
cident for almost 90 years, is a
factor. In a very short time,
SCI Graterford will no longer
brate NHELC’s gift of differ-
ent generations caring about
each other.
The theme for the May’s gath-
ering on May 20th is “Thanks
and Celebration.” At this
time, NHELC will honor Sun-
day School teachers and con-
firmands. Come be a part of
this thanksgiving.
Living Word Class May 13th only
Room 33
Pastor Folks will talk about
the work of the Synod’s Anti-
racism Team and how we may
be part of breaking down
walls of discrimination and
prejudice.
Additional Adult Formation Opportunities
Mid-Week Study Thursdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Room 33
Class will not meet May 3rd or
May 10th.
“I Didn’t Know They
Believed That!”, is a study of
different faith traditions in-
cluding major world religions
and other Christian denomina-
tions. The more we learn
about others, the more we can
begin to break down some of
the walls that have been built
between us. Newcomers are
welcome. Teacher is Deacon
Carol Detweiler.
God on Tap First Thursday of every
month, 7:00 p.m.
Olde Congo Hotel
373 Hoffmansville Rd.,
Barto
For more information, join the
Facebook group, “God on Tap
-NHELC” or contact Monique
Becker.
Fall Teaching Staff Teachers are needed for the
3rd and 4th grade class and the
youth class. Here’s an
opportunity to work with
some really great students!
Contact Deacon Carol if you
are interested or have ques-
tions. Your prayerful consid-
eration of serving will be most
appreciated.
New Hanover Highlights page 6 May 2018
exist—please pray that SCI
Phoenix will indeed “rise
from the ashes.”
We will be in touch after we
settle “on the other side of the
Wall.” Until then, God’s
blessings and peace.
Russ and Lenore Gates
Spiritual Formation Opportunities
Submitted by Deacon Carol Detweiler, DCE
Sunday Morning Opportunities
All ages are welcome to par-
ticipate in the learning hour
Sunday mornings from 9:00 –
10:00 a.m. to learn about
God’s story and how it is a
part of our everyday living.
NHELC has classes from
nursery through adult. Par-
ents of nursery-aged children
are invited to be a part of their
child’s class. Come share the
joy of learning with the
NHELC Sunday morning
family!
The Sunday School program
year will end May 27th. The
summer schedule will begin
June 3rd (7:45 and 9:15 a.m.
worship services only). Sun-
day School will resume on
Rally Day, September 9th.
GIFT (Generations in
Faith Together)
Sundays
Once a month all ages will be
invited to gather together for
the Learning Hour to share
fellowship, stories, activities,
service projects and of course,
snacks. Come and help cele-
Children and Youth Opportunities
Vacation Bible School “Peace Lab”
June 18th – 22nd
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Children can explore how to
be peacemakers in today’s
world.
VBS is for children who will
be age four by September 1,
2018 up to and including
those who are completing
sixth Grade. Friends are
invited.
Important: Volunteers who
are 18 years or older must
have clearances provided
prior to the start of VBS.
Records will be checked to
see if anyone’s clearances on
file need to be updated. Vol-
unteers who need updated
clearances will be notified.
Registration Forms will be
available in the Welcome
Center in early May. Please
help us by registering Early
(by June 1st) to provide ade-
quate staffing.
Thank You Thank you to the wonderful
volunteers who helped with
the First Communion Program
and Dinner, the Holy Week
GIFT Sunday and the Easter
Egg Hunt. You truly were
living out the phrase “God’s
Work…Our Hands!” Your
time, energy and commitment
were much appreciated.
New Hanover Highlights page 7 May 2018
Staffing help is needed.
Priority needs Games Center Leader
possibly a Science Leader
Nursery Care Provider
(if needed)
Crew Leaders
Crew
Center & Pre-school Helpers
Decorators are always
welcome. Contact Deacon
Carol Detweiler at
(610) 326-1335 or
Thank you to all who order lilies and who helped to decorate the
church for Easter.
Easter Decorations
Birthdays 1 Kathleen Bowers,
Gabriella Cavalari, Larry
Hart, Lawrence Moser
2 Rodney Eidle, Jonathan
Hauck, John Kane,
Kaitlin Robinson, Kayla
Ruth, Scot Smale
3 Bonnie Lynn
4 John Dugan, Drew
Eddinger
5 Stella Eidle, Connie
MacLuckie, Kathy Smith
6 Ed Becker, Dan Johnson
7 Zachary Van Dyke
8 Brett Boyer, LuAnne
Fowler, Sara O’Dell,
Jordan Shirk, Brittany
Smith
9 Laura Camp, Walter
Hinrichs
10 William Gaugler, Diane
Van Dyke
11 Teri Bechtel, Robert
Cavalari III, Jacob LeVan
13 Alexander Medlar
14 Lauren Flack, Todd
Gamler, Meagan Sproul
15 Heather Gahler, Patricia
Hoffman
16 Garrett Halteman, Sherry
Miller, Steven Peters,
Nicholas Trowbridge
17 Anna Camp, Erika Culp,
Kevin Dugan, Jean
Moser, Ryan Waltermyer
18 Julia Clark, Gary Erb,
Tim Hoffman, Morgan
Sauers
19 Alyssa Mickletz
20 Erik Eichenlaub, Emma
Hauser, Adam Reber,
Jeff Renninger
21 Ben Sauers, Sally Sugita
22 Kate Bealer, Joan Brandt,
Connor Foskey, Kevin
Galloway, Tara Murray,
Charla Vandergrift, Will
Wilson IV
23 Kevin Tracey, Kym
Walther-Moyer
24 Josh Anzulewicz, Steven
Bealer
26 Ashley Fowler, Greg
Psota, Donald Smale
27 Janice Warnquist
28 Patricia Hart, Don Wirt
29 Joan Comtois, Audrey
Richardson
30 Emily Gates
31 Natalie Eshbach, Susan
Reber
Anniversaries 2 Mike and Janene
Anzulewicz
5 Bruce and Charlene
Forsyth
Doug and Kathy Taylor
6 Bill and Amy Foskey
9 Robert and Marilyn
Malason
10 Brian and Ariel Hansley
11 Ben and Amy Sauers
13 Jim and Joan Brandt
16 Keith and Vicki Beaver
20 Tobin and Amy Sharp
21 George and Pam Law
25 Brent and Carol Feick
29 Mark and Cheryl
Goodwin
31 Phillip and Jen Boyer
New Hanover Highlights page 8 May 2018
May Celebrations
Mission Service
Submitted by Deacon Carol Detweiler, DCE
Knitters Needed If you knit, please prayerfully
consider picking up those
needles and helping Mission
Service to always have a
shawl on hand for someone in
need of comfort and love. For
more information, contact
Carol Detweiler, DCE.
Prayer Partners The inmates at the Graterford
Correctional Institution are
exchanging prayer requests
with the members of New
Hanover Lutheran Church.
Prayer requests from the in-
mates’ and slips for congrega-
tion prayer requests are avail-
able on the Information Desk
in the Welcome Center. Your
support for this ministry is
greatly appreciated. (See arti-
cle on page 5.)
Pray for Peace NHELC is a partner in an
ecumenical Prayer for Peace
Vigil, offering up prayers on
the 9th day of the month for
peace in the Middle East and
the rest of the world.
NHELC Contact Information Phone: (610) 326-1335 Web site: www.newhanoverlutheran.org
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewHanoverLutheranChurch
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 28th, for Memorial Day.
Congregation Council
Officers Robin Fatzinger
Council President
Monique Becker
Council Vice-president
Personnel Liaison
Sally Sugita
Council Secretary
Fellowship Liaison
Picnic Grove Liaison
Andy Van Dyke
Council Treasurer
Scott Geiser
Council Financial Secretary
Janene Anzulewicz
Youth Ministry Liaison
Bill Allen
Christian Education Liaison
Vicki Mutter
Mission Service Liaison
Marty Hauser
Property Liaison
Barbara Repa
Steve Weidner
Mutual Ministry Liaison
Church Staff (Please call for an appointment.)
The Rev. Dr. Susie Folks
Bridge Pastor
(610) 662-0233
Deacon Carol N. Detweiler
D.C.E.
Susan Gutshall
Church Office Manager
Priscilla Landis
Director of Music Ministry
Barbara Eisenhart
Handbell Choir Director
Joan Comtois
Bookkeeper
Richard Thomas
GRACE Band Leader [email protected]
Mission Statement
Hearing, Embracing and Sharing
God’s Word with All
through Worship, Fellowship and Outreach
Vision Statement
Our vision, as members of the New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church, is to strive to hear God’s Word
clearly so that our hearts deeply embrace and are compelled to share God’s Word as the Good News of Jesus
Christ through our everyday lives.
We hear God’s Word through Scripture readings, sermons, puppet skits, Bible studies, music and Bible-
centered youth programs.
We embrace God’s Word as we engage with others in a life of personal and group study.
We share God’s Word as we serve the needs of our community and the world through building and repairing
homes, supporting educational and service institutions at home and abroad, visiting the sick and homebound,
donating food and clothing for the homeless and the poor and a variety of other service opportunities.
New Hanover Highlights page 9 May 2018
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Address Service Requested
Sunday Morning Schedule
7:45 a.m. ELW Worship
9:00 a.m. Learning Hour
10:15 a.m. ELW Worship
A GRACE Contemporary Service is held the
second Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m.
Rejoicing Spirits, a service for all differently-
abled people and everyone else, is held on the
third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
May 2018
Activities in May
May 6th Church Music Sunday
Gathering of Daughters
May 9th Women’s Breakfast
Family Dinner
May 12th Men’s Breakfast at Scout Pancake Breakfast
Flower Sale
May 20th Pentecost/Confirmation
Fellowship Hour
