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BETHANY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 600 West Market Street

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 (610) 868-4441

www.uccbethany.org

“Let new life spring forth.” Committed to Christ, United by Love. We are about God, Christ, the Word and the Future. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We are Bethany United Church of Christ.

_____________________________________________ VOLUME 61-5 SUMMER 2016

Summer worship will begin Sunday, June 12 at 10 AM and continue thru September 4. The church picnic will be 10 AM on September 11. Regular worship will resume on September 18 at 10:45. This is also Rally Day

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 – CONFIRMATION & LAST DAY OF SS 9 AM SS, Chapel Choir Cherub & Jr. Choirs during SS 9:30 AM Adult SS 10:45 AM Children’s Day Worship by the entire SS classes Darlene Yocum, Faith Formation leader Confirmation

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SUMMER WORSHIP STARTS AT 10 A.M. DATE WORSHIP LEADER (tentative) June 12 Patti Hoyt June 19 Rev. Faith Williams June 26 Rev. Ernie Diefenderfer July 3 Patriotic Theme w/Len Kesselring July 10 Pastor Virginia Schlegel July 17 Pastor Virginia Schlegel July 24 Rev. John Kunkel July 31 VBS Sunday w/Patti Hoyt August 7 Rev. Faith Williams August 14 Rev. Faith Williams August 21 Hymn Fest w/Debbie Brown August 28 Patti Hoyt September 4 Rev. Faith Williams

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY WILL BE JUNE 5.

Bryan Roberts

He is the son of Kevin and Stephanie Roberts.

He is the grandson of Richard and Barbara Roberts.

He has a sister, Brianna.

Bryan attends the Lehigh Valley Regional School and is in the 8th

grade.

Bryan loves his dogs. He has 3 Labs - chocolate, yellow and

black.

Bryan loves to spend time with his cousins.

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Ashley Tarasuk

She is the daughter of Stephen and Melissa Tarasuk.

She is the granddaughter of Ted and Marion Hendricks.

She has a sister, Jackie.

Her aunts are Wendy Glassic and Debbie Brown.

Ashley goes to Nitschmann and is in the band.

Ashley is also involved in Karate.

In honor of the confirmands, there will be a

cake and coffee reception in FH following

worship. Everyone is invited.

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October 21, 2015 Dear Friends in Christ at Bethany, When an extended family decides to celebrate a special occasion . . . a momentous occasion . . . do they plan events that exclude some of the family members that can’t afford to attend, or do they plan events in which all can joyfully participate? A family that cares about, appreciates, and cherishes all its members does whatever it can to include everyone. There are families that are blood related, and then there are communities that choose to call themselves families because of their mutual devotion to a cause and each other. Such a family is the Bethany UCC Church. We are all aware that a significant milestone is being celebrated, the 125th Anniversary of our congregation. We are also aware that we are in a precarious financial situation right now, but nevertheless the celebration must and will take place. We will lift up the past history of Bethany UCC in joyous fashion, conserving funds while doing it. Frugality does not mean having less, but involves creativity in generating more. So …fund raising dinners and expensive banquets will be replaced with Bethany’s fabulous, notable covered dish dinners. Monthly entertainment will be sponsored by our various committees and church organizations…everything with inclusiveness and fun on the agenda! There might be times when free will offerings may not reflect sufficient funding for an event and here is where you can help if you desire. Personal monetary sponsorships of any “outside” entertainment group would be gratefully appreciated. Just contact any committee person with your interest. We all have heard the phrase “The best things in life are free.” Nothing is better for the future of a church than having its membership enjoying fellowship, sharing food, worshipping together, and spreading the good news throughout our community by welcoming all to our celebration. Please plan on attending all of the special events that will be coming to you throughout the course of the year. Invite your family and friends to come along.

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Come with enthusiasm and a joyful heart. We are Bethany Church . . . let’s celebrate!!! Faithfully, 125th Anniversary Committee Bethany has been a place to come together, to learn, to exchange ideas, to grow, to celebrate, to comfort. It is a place that has transformed lives and strengthened relationships. Help us celebrate the 125th Anniversary by participating in the many exciting events planned during the next year. There’s something for everyone – Plan to join us and BRING A FRIEND!

From the 125th Anniversary Committee:

Anniversary Sunday - We hope you didn't miss Anniversary

Sunday on May 22nd. The Sunday School children walked from

the original site of Bethany at 4th Ave. and Schaeffer St. to our

beautifully landscaped (thanks to John Albaugh) present location.

The parade was complete with our 125th anniversary banner, bells,

bubbles, balloons, and smiles. The worship service was led by Rev.

Alan Miller our PNEC minister. The service was both spiritual and

entertaining. Several representatives of the local, state, and federal

government were present. Proclamations were also received from

U. S. Senators Robert Casey and Pat Toomey. Special music was

presented in recognition of this special occasion. The lyrics to the

final hymn were written by Bethany's own creative Carol Kreitz.

Everyone enjoyed a time of fun

and fellowship after worship.

Thanks to all who prepared for,

participated in, and who

attended this joyous celebration.

God has blessed us with our

Bethany family for 125 years!

Let us pray that He will continue to bless us for another 125 or

more years.

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"THE BIG B & E EVENT" BEGINNINGS and ENDINGS...

Bingo first and Eat later REMEMBER WHEN, years ago, the Chancel Choir performed "It's Cool in the Furnace" and we finished the evening with a judged baking contest??? Well....., this anniversary year we want YOU to be the entertainment by participating in a "BINGO" afternoon with free playing cards and with "amazing" prizes!!! What else do you need to do you ask??? Just come and bring with you your famous, fantastically fabulous appetizer or dessert that you would like to have judged by our distinguished panel of Bethany food experts (mostly average guys who like to eat dessert) and YOU could be our GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!! The fame NEVER leaves you- even today it is remembered that SUE STRALO's "ORANGECICLE CAKE" was the top prize/FIRST PLACE WINNER. See how famous you will become? Your name gets all capitals in a Beeline article. We on the committee ask that you name/label your appetizer or dessert. Also, please come with some recipe cards for that appetizer or dessert to share with others unless it's some generational family secret. (We do need to be aware of any "allergy" ingredients.) The date for this wonderful event is SATURDAY JUNE 11th 3 - 5 PM in Fellowship Hall.

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Hope to see you there, Sue Wright for Bethany's 125th

Please write your name on the sign-up sheet in the narthex (on the

closet door), if you plan to bring an appetizer or dessert. If you

would like your appetizer or dessert to be judged put an asterisk

after your name. BIG prizes will be awarded (ha-ha). If you'd like

to be a judge, put you name on the sign-up sheet.

Steel Drum Band

On Saturday, August 20th the fabulous Caribbean Steel Rhythms

will bring a unique musical sound to Bethany. The ensemble plays

a variety of music on steel drums. This will be a community event

which will hopefully be held outside from 6 to 8 PM. Food and

beverages (hotdogs, water, soda, and baked goods) will be for sale

in the kitchen beginning at 5:30.

Homecoming Sunday - September 25, 2016

Invite all your friends and family as well as past and present

members of Bethany to join us for a very special service at 10:45

followed by a covered dish luncheon. The Rev. Bill Seaman will

lead worship.

We hope to have great attendance for this event. We are looking

forward to celebrating with people old and new. Please provide us

with addresses and/or email addresses for anyone who experienced

any of these events at Bethany - baptism, Sunday School,

confirmation, marriage. or membership at Bethany so we can

extend a personal invitation. Suggestions might include friends,

siblings, in-laws, adult children, grandchildren, nieces, and

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nephews of current members. Please give the contact information

to Sharon Haines or Leslie Thrash.

Look for a sign-up sheet for the covered dish luncheon beginning

in August. We would like an RSVP from all attendees by

September 1st so that we have an accurate count and can plan for a

terrific celebration.

125th Anniversary Dinner Banquet

We are pleased to announce that the Rev.

Denise Esslinger will be preaching on Oct.

9, 2016. She and her husband Phil will be

joining us at the dinner banquet at The

Barnhouse Village. This will be a family

style dinner from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. Dick

Roberts will lead us in entertainment.

The cost of the dinner is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children ages

1 through 10. Please RSVP and make payment no later than

September 1st. Checks made payable to Bethany United Church of

Christ are preferred. Sharon Haines will accept and record payment

prior to handing your check to Tom Hoffert.

The next meeting for the 125th Anniversary of Bethany Planning committee is Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. in the study. Bethany 125th archive info: The archive info on display in the study during the summer will focus

on the years 1962 to 1978. During this time Reverend Charles Lamar Derk served Bethany from 1962-1976, we were large enough to have an assistant Pastor James Fridman who served Bethany approximately a year in 1967, and Reverend Theodore Jentsch, served as our interim Pastor from 1976 to 1978.

Unfortunately in planning for our 125 th Anniversary, with plans to invite each of these men to help us celebrate or lead us in worship, they have all passed away somewhat recently. Pastor Fridman in

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2009, and Pastor Jentsch in 2015 and Pastor Derk in 2016. Significant happenings at Bethany while Pastor Derk was serving

include the gift of WhiteChapel Bells from the Rodenbach family, new hymnals were purchased specifically UCC, which replaced the long

used Evangelical and Reformed Hymnals, the Senior bell choir was organized and lots of building renovations took place. The Women's movement was felt as Ethel Moll and Miriam Schaeffer became the first women to serve on Consistory. What a change that must have been. Bethany became more socially aware and mission oriented as The Women's Guild sponsored Cuban Refugees, Jose and Hortensia Morales, providing them with a home

and employment in the 60's and the congregation took on the mission in the 70's of sponsoring Vietnamese Refugees, securing them clothes, housing and employment. Last but certainly not least, Bethany entered into its longest lasting

relationship by hiring our very talented Susan Wright, then Denninger as all things musical took off. She is a blessing to Bethany and

excellent at showcasing the talent within the Bethany Congregation. Happy 125th Bethany UCC, Sharon Haines

The Bethany archives are missing quite a few pictures from the confirmation classes. If you or your child were confirmed at Bethany in 1948, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1970, 1976, 1990, 1997-2001, 2004, 2009, 2011-2014 and have a picture of it please consider making a copy of it and donating it to the Bethany Archives.

Thanks, Sharon Haines

This is an exciting time in the life of Bethany and its ministry. Please plan to join us – everyone is welcome.

Our rummage sale will be Friday June 17th and Saturday June 18th from 9am to 2pm. Tell your friends and family. We are in need of homemade soup, baked goods and people to help set up, tear down, work the event and help in the

kitchen.

Please see Darlene or Sharon if you are able to help in any way.

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The proceeds go toward the 125th Anniversary celebration.

CHURCH WIDE MISSION PROJECT:

In the fall the Sunday School children will be making Blessing

Bags as part of a mission project. The purpose of the Blessing

Bags is to give homeless individuals items in a bag which may

come in handy for them and let them

know we care and are thinking about

them. Some non-perishable items may be

purchased over the summer while you are

doing your own shopping at the dollar

store. Items that can be purchased for this mission include: Gallon

size storage bags, gloves, thermal socks, beef sticks, candy bars,

toothpaste, toothbrushes, small packs of wipes, deodorant,

wrapped snacks, gum, mints, small bagged chips or crackers. We

also plan to put in small inspirational pamphlets or cards. The goal

is to make and distribute 125 bags to celebrate our anniversary. We

would like to have these bags ready for distribution by the first

week of December when the Bethlehem Emergency Shelters are

open. Please check on expiration dates, since they will not be

distributed until December. The snack and food items will need to

be purchased closer to December. Faith Formation has had a very good year. I cannot believe the year is coming to an end. Time really went fast. Our last day of Sunday school

is June 5 and the children will talk all about Jesus from birth thru Easter. We will also confirm 2 of our youth. Those who are getting confirmed are Ashley Tarasuk and Bryan Roberts. They were under the instruction of Patti Hoyt and Brian Ziegler. There will be a cake reception after the church service. I would like to Thank all the teachers and helpers that were so very faithful though out the year. The teachers are:

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Preschool and early elementary Mindy Mason Mackenzie Scott Linda St Hilaire

Grades 3-6 Lisa Williams Stephanie Roberts Helpers Gail Hoch Kristen Lieberman Ken Yocum Teen help Sarah Lieberman Lauren Correll There was no one with perfect attendance We did have 2 with only missing 1 day: Bryan Roberts & Ashley Tarasuk. Those who missed 2 days: Nathaniel Sullivan & Abby Sullivan Those who missed 3 days: Tobias Scott & Alina Scott Many thanks to all the parents who brought their children to Sunday school. These days will always remain in their minds as they grow up. Many thanks to all. Sincerely Darlene Y Director of Faith Formation NEW CLASSES Coming in the fall I would like to add 2 new classes for our children to attend. I would like to add a class for the lower elementary 1 - 3 grade and a teenage group (for those after confirmation). Requirements - love children and child abuse clearance.

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Child Abuse clearances are very easy to obtain. Think about this and pray about it. You will always remain in this child's heart. An example of this is at our 125th Anniversary celebration in May Steve Samuelson came into the coffee hour and we were talking. I was his 5th & 6th Grade Sunday school teacher and he remembered it. His father was the pastor of the church at that time. Now he is teaching Sunday school in his church. Thanks Darlene Y Director of Faith Formation

ATTENTION TEENAGERS: Don't forget Community Service is given to the high school children. Some school districts give community service for work in the church. Bethany is certified as one of the places you can earn your credits. See Darlene Y.

Sunday school reopens September 18 with Rally Day.

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Hometown Bethlehem, Pa VBS News

VBS Christmas in July Hometown Bethlehem 1891 at Bethany

UCC

Brothers and sisters in Christ, plan to join us at BETHANY

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 600 W Market St,

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 on Monday, July 25, 2016

through Friday, July 29, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. for

Summer Vacation Bible School at Hometown Bethlehem, Pa

1891-2016. On Sunday, July 31 our VBS program ends with a

special program at our 10 A.M. worship in Fellowship Hall. Join

us afterwards for an indoor picnic and 125th Commemorative

Celebration when we will be visiting Hometown Bethlehem, Pa

1891.

This year’s Vacation Bible School is an open invitation to children

and adults alike! Teachers, helpers, volunteers, children and adults

are needed and welcome! Do you have a special talent to share to

help us make connections to Hometown Bethlehem, Pa 1891?

You and your child can take part in a Live Christmas Pageant in

miniature.

Come sing Christmas Carols in July. And why, you ask, would we

be singing Christmas Carols in July? Well, what better way to

celebrate Hometown Bethlehem, Pa 1891 than by celebrating

Christmas in July in Hometown Bethlehem, Pa 2016!

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We need your HELP and PARTICIPATION! Do you know how

to help plan and prepare to feed 1000’s (more or less) for an old

fashioned lemonade and sun tea indoor picnic in Hometown

Bethlehem, Pa 1891? We need your help!

Registration forms are on the radiator at the rear of the church or

call the church office 610-868-4441 to register your children.

Bee-lieve it or not summer is approaching and it is time to plan for

our VBS here at Bethany. This year we decided to tie it in with our

125 th Anniversary by Celebrating Christmas in July

Hometown Bethlehem 1891. Please plan on attending our meeting

if you would like to help out or be involved in anyway. We will

meet in fellowship hall Tuesday June 21st, 2016 at 6pm. We need

teachers, helpers and kitchen help.

Please help us to plan for crafts and snacks by pre-registering

your child. That way we will know the quantities of items needed

for each child. You can help us keep costs down by purchasing

items that are needed from our washline in Snyder chapel. They

will be on display shortly. Help us spread the word about our VBS.

This will be unique to us and not done at any

other church.

2016 GRADUATES: Jenna Nguyen is the daughter of Minh and Lisa Nguyen, sisters to Kaitlin and Jenna,

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granddaughter of Lester Albaugh and niece of John Albaugh. Jenna graduated magna cum laude from Elizabethtown College on Saturday, May 14 with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Occupation with a minor in General Psychology. She received departmental honors for completing an Honors in the Discipline of Occupational Therapy research project. Throughout the last four years, Jenna was an active member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association as a class representative, board member, and Assembly of Student Delegates representative at the national AOTA Conference in Nashville last April. She is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta academic honor society, Pi Theta Epsilon national honor society for occupational therapy, and Psi Chi honor society for psychology. During the past four years, she has been an active member of the Emotion dance club as a student choreographer and dancer. She was also involved in Intervarsity Student Fellowship, Circle K, No Boundaries International Club, and the Symphonic Band. Jenna will continue at Elizabethtown College next year to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. James B. Thrash graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Technical Theater from Centenary College on May 14, 2016. He plans to pursue a career in all technical aspects of theater and other stage work. Congratulations Jenna and James!

Bethany Worship Service Digital Audio

Recordings

Can’t make the worship service or have a shut-

in who would like to listen to the worship

service? Have a smart phone or computer? You

are in luck! If you would like to be included in

this service just send an email to Bill Rumble

at wrumble@ptd.net. The way it works, Bill digitally records the

worship service then will email you a notice that the audio is

available with a link to the service. Just click on the link then click

on the play arrow. The audio for that Sunday’s

service will remain available for 2 weeks.

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BULLETIN & FLOWER CHART The Bulletin and Flower charts for 2016 are posted on the bulletin board by the main entrance (double glass doors). Just sign your name on any available date. PLEASE NOTE: Consistory approved a change of the minimum cost for bulletins to $10.00. The cost for real flowers is $37.00 for two vases. Another real flower option is one low rectangular vase to be placed on the altar at a cost of $26.50. If you prefer this option, please sign up on the flower chart and indicate your preference by placing an R in a circle after your name for the rectangular arrangement. I need to let the florist know what type of flower arrangement we want, so please mark the chart. If you prefer the seasonal silk flowers and would like your donation to go directly to Bethany, please write (S) behind your name. PLEASE NOTE: Consistory approved a donation of the minimum $10.00 for silk flowers. As in the past, contact the office with your information for the bulletin no later than the Tuesday before your sponsored date. Thank you.

Friends of Bethany There are people in our community who may need some food from time to time. In order to help those who call, we are asking everyone to bring in some canned goods or paper products to stock a small pantry. This will allow us to make up a bag to help them out in addition to providing them other resources to contact. Please open your hearts to those in need. Thank you, Your Church

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE (610-868-4441)

. . . . . if there is any change in the information we have about you (name,

address, phone, email or if you

are in the hospital. Our

hospital code is 402.

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June 12 – 4 P – It’s America – A patriotic musical presentation by the Bath Area Community Chorus at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St. Bath PA. Free will offering will benefit the Bath Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Corp.

June 20-24 9:00-11:45 A – VBS “Barnyard Roundup” at West Side Moravian Church, 402 3rd Ave. All children 3 – 12 invited to attend Program. Bible stories, crafts, games, singing, snacks, and new friends! FMI or to register by phone call the church office: 610-865-0256. Flyer on BB in Narthex

July 1, 2016 – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – 1607 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, Life Line Screenings- See flyer on the BB in the Narthex.

KITCHEN CARE JUST A REMINDER! Please be sure to remove ALL food, condiments and beverages at the end of your event. Please also be sure to leave the kitchen and Fellowship Hall clean and ready for the next event. To help ensure that the kitchen and Fellowship Hall are kept in good order for all our members and friends, please observe this procedure. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation. Please look into your heart and help your church in its time of need. If you have any questions on where to find supplies or further instructions please ask either a consistory member or one a member of the property committee. Thank you, Your church

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Bethlehem PA 18018

6 Delete Busocker, Mrs. Rose 1050 Main St. #A-8 Hellertown PA 18055-1538

ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE/GROUP CHAIRPERSONS! Please let me know your monthly

meeting dates so I can get them on the calendar. Thanks, Susan

Anyone who is willing to volunteer to help with little jobs that need to be done around Bethany, can contact Dick Roberts, Fred Ackerman, Bob Ackerman, Sharon Haines, and/or Leslie Thrash with questions.

Your Consistory, Staff, and Ministry/ Committee leadership want you to be aware of this information. We hope that it will encourage you to take action.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Everyone has special talents and abilities. Sometimes we think we have little or nothing to offer. Time is often limited, but we can make time for things we care about. You are vital to Bethany United Church of Christ. Speak to any consistory member, ministry/committee leader, or staff member to offer your help. Here are just a few ideas.

Be a participant on one or more of our ministries/committees

Help plan and implement events in honor of the 125th

anniversary

Setup for events and help during those events (See list of events

under “LOOKING FORWARD”)

Count Joyful Noise offering

Straighten pews

Share musical talent in preludes and offertories

THE CLEAN-IT-UP CREW Won’t you be part of a crew of volunteers to help do a major housecleaning at Bethany? Clean up will be room by room on a weekly basis starting in June. Work day will be posted each week as determined by availability of workers. With enough volunteers, we can rotate work crews

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and perhaps accomplish our goals a lot sooner. A listing of what should be done will be available. We ask responsible personnel to review their areas for any broken or unused items for disposition (discard or donate). After the clean up, we will review the area for any required minor repairs. Please help us out and make this a worthwhile endeavor and sign the list in the Narthex including your availability. Also, indicate if you wish to donate some of the supplies needed. Any questions or suggestions, call Dick Roberts 610-865-0322 THANKS!

WISHLIST: UPDATE OFFICE COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AUDIO

VISUAL EQUIPMENT.

SPONSOR-A BILL

Most of us are probably not aware of Bethany’s ongoing expenses. This year’s annual budget includes a line entry for Sponsor-a-Bill. By sponsoring a bill you can greatly contribute to Bethany’s needs. Sponsor-a-Bill is to encourage members to support the payment or partial payment of a specific monthly, quarterly, or annual bill. "The Sponsor-a-Bill Program was a real success in 2015. Please continue your generous support of this initiative." Here is a sampling of bills that we incur regularly.

Sponsor-a Bill

Monthly

Postage stamps (book of 20) $9.80

Copy paper $25

Garbage collection $30

Pest control $70

Phone/internet $144

Copier lease $162

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Annual

Light bulbs $15

Kitchen health license $31

Internet web hosting $84

Boiler cleaning & maintenance $135

Quickbooks accounting software $250

Ongoing expenses: electric, gas, water & sewer

When "Sponsoring a Bill" please indicate what bill you are contributing to in the memo on your check or, if using cash, on a separate envelope. Please be aware that your sponsorship is in addition to regular weekly offerings. Thanks to Marie and Marcie Wolfe for sponsoring the annual chair lift inspection.

Next Church Growth meeting will be June 12 immediately after worship.

Other Committees meeting in summer are: 125th Anniversary meets July 12 @ 6 P in the study Worship 6/8 @ 5 P Consistory 6/9 @ 7 P, 7/14 @ 7 P, 8/11 To be determined

DON’T FORGET YOUR SCRIP CARDS! Use the cards when you shop or give them as gifts! It’s soooo easy. If you use Scrip Cards for your everyday items – gas, prescriptions, food, restaurants etc. the amount Bethany receives mounts up fast. You can also purchase large items – appliances, home improvements and rugs. Use them for gifts – to buy a gift you are going to give and as the gift itself. These cards can be

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purchased on a Sunday morning from Judy Morgan. Give the cards a try. It just takes a little planning ahead. Thank you. There are always things - big and small - that need to be done around Bethany. When you notice something, please take it upon yourself to tend to it or contact someone who can address the need.

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To my friends at Bethany Church:

How fortunate and blessed am I to have

not only a loving and supportive husband

but to have so many friends at Bethany

who remembered me with prayers, cards

and telephone calls during my longer-than-

expected recovery from hip surgery.

Thank you all for taking time to brighten up my days of

recuperation with words of cheer and encouragement. God Bless

each of you for your caring and concern!

Rebecca Kesselring

Dear Friends, Thank you for your prayers, cards, visits, and flowers during my hospital and rehabilitation stays. The beautiful prayer shawl knitted by Marion Hendricks brings me great comfort. Sincerely,

Jean Thrash

Rev. C. Lamar Derk, 94, a recent resident of Phoebe Homes, Allentown, passed away Wed. May 4th at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Unit in Allentown. In Penn Northeast Conference, Rev. Derk served Bethany, Bethlehem for 13 years (1962 – 1976); First, Palmerton for 6 years and interims at St. John's, Freeland and Faith, Allentown. Funeral services 11 am

Tuesday May 10th at Salem UCC, 117 Corner Rd., Gilbert. a viewing will held at the church from 10 am until time of service. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice,

2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103. Willetta W. Thatcher passed away April 6 in Rochester, NY. She was an active member of Bethany UCC serving as SS teacher, a peanut maker, Altar Guild and bell choir. Services were private. Rose M. Busocker passed away on May 7 at Westminster Village in Allentown. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Katherine, wife of John Knoll.

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Hopefully you were able to attend our 125th Anniversary Sunday Celebration. What a joyful time for members of Bethany UCC, and that joy will continue throughout the summer months and beyond. On Sunday June 5th the children of the Sunday School will present

their closing program with the confirmation of Ashley Tarasuk and Brian Roberts. The Handbell & Chancel Choir dinner theater evening will take place on Wed. June 15th at deSales University. Forty-five persons will enjoy delicious food and fellowship and the show “West Side Story” with the incredible musical score by Leonard Bernstein. The summer rehearsal schedule begins the following week which is noted later in this article. Then, on Sunday, July 3rd we will have a service of Patriotic Music by our Chancel and Handbell Choirs. Len Kesselring will be our worship leader for this celebration of God and country. VBS Sunday will be held on July 31st. Come and celebrate Bethlehem’s Heritage with Christmas in July! On Saturday August 20th continuing on with our 125th Celebration Year, Bethany members, friends, and the neighborhood will be entertained by the “Carribean Steel Rythms” steel drum band from Christ United Methodist Church in Easton PA. This amazing group plays sacred and secular pieces, and with refreshments available, it’s a night you are sure to want to put on your calendars now! The performance runs from 6 – 8 p.m. Then, the next morning we will have our annual

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hymn sing during worship on Sunday, August 21st. To ensure that we sing your favorite hymn, notify the church office with your request(s). The summer rehearsal schedule for the Chancel and Handbell Choirs is as follows: ON OFF June 1, 8, 22 June 15, 29 July 6, 20 July 13, 27 August 10, 24 August 3, 17, 31 Enjoy the summer and make sure you join in all the summer events at Bethany Church! Joyfully, Susan Denninger Wright

Kaiden James Castillo was born May 16 weighing 8 lb. 9 oz. and was 21-1/2 inches long. Amanda and Kyle are his proud parents. He also has three big sisters to spoil him – they are Kailie, Kelsie and Khloie. We welcome Bethany’s newest child of God.

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GET YOUR PEANUTS, CASHEWS

AND ALMONDS HERE! Below are the

nut preparation dates and order dates for 2016-17 Mark your calendars! You don’t want to miss an order date. We sell Almonds, Cashews and Peanuts. Call Debbie Brown at 484-358-3735 or Linda Wieand at 610-868-3719. Everyone is invited

to help on nut preparations days. Saturdays from 9 AM-Noon (Attention Youth – this can be Community Service time) and Mondays from 8 AM until finished. It’s a time of fun and fellowship. Lunch is served on peanut prep Mondays.

Order dates Peanut Preparation Day

2016 Sept. 4 & 5 Sept. 10 & 12 Oct. 2 & 3 Oct. 8 & 10 Nov. 6 & 7 Nov. 12 & 14 Dec. 4 & 5 Dec. 10 & 12 2017 Jan. 8 & 9 Jan 14 & 16 Feb. 5 & 6 Feb. 11 & 13 Mar. 5 & 6 Mar. 11 & 13 Apr. 2 & 3 Apr. 8 & 10 May 7 & 8 May 13 & 15 June 4 & 5 June 10 & 12 Peanuts $3, Cashews & Almonds $5

.ANIMAL FOOD BANK

Remember our furry friends. Just drop your donation in one of the bins in the Narthex. I will deliver the items to the Animal Food Bank of Lehigh Valley, a non-profit organization that assists people in need of help feeding their pets. Thanks again to everyone. - Brian Ziegler

DART BASEBALL Anyone interested in joining the fun and fellowship of the Bethlehem Inter-Church Dart Baseball League, should call Bob Ackerman at 610-797-7842. All games start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. Another year will be starting in

September. Come out and join the fun on Monday nights.

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Lester Albaugh Kenneth Bender Ruth Bowers Lillian Connors Betty Johnson Carol Kreitz Joyce Macbeth Esther Nelson Wayne Shelly Karin Sparling

PRAYER LIST - In an effort to insure that the

prayer list is up to date we are deleting all names and will start from scratch. Please contact Debbie Brown @ 484-358-3735 or email me at brown.djbrown.debra@gmail.com with the information . As in the past please make sure you have the permission of the person involved before we add them to the list. Thank you all for you care and understanding.

DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER BEELINE IS August 22, 2016.

Next Consistory Meeting: June 9 @ 7 P, July 14, and August 11 (tentative location). WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 2016 5/1 Attendance 52 Weekly member envelope $1,375.00 5/8 Attendance 96 Weekly member envelope $1,523.00 5/15 Attendance 59 Weekly member envelope $1,392.02 5/22 Attendance 91 Weekly member envelope $1,800.00 May’s Joyful Noise will be for the U.S.O.

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BIRTHDAYS JUNE 5 Philip Haines 7 Linda Eiring 9 Leslie Thrash 11 Fred Ackerman Bob Ackerman 16 John Glassic 18 Ken Beck 24 Tim Rumble 26 Bailey Hamsher 28 Sue Stralo 29 Tom Hoffert Barbara Backensto

AUGUST 1 Marie Wolfe 4 Andrea Learn 5 Ville Hoffert 6 Katherine Knoll 7 Judy Morgan Joyce Hammer 8 Philip Gehringer Emily Rodriquez 9 Amanda Castillo 10 Kelsie Castillo 11 Jean Thrash David Stout 12 Michael Lieberman 15 Gerald Smith 22 Kyle Castillo 23 Arlene Smith 25 Matthew Fortun 27 Donna Fortun 29 Wendy Laubenstein 29 Geraldine Hoffert Margy Sabetti 30 Wendy Glassic

JULY 3 Joyce Bergey Dean Gehringer 4 Kristen Lieberman 7 Debbie Keretz 12 Kathy Gardiner 14 Doris Esslinger Tobias Scott 15 Jack Brunner 16 Diane Diefenderfer 17 Jane Harlacher 21 Susan Wuchter 22 Len Kesselring 28 Mike Reiniger 28 Susan Wright Joyce MacBeth 29 Donald Esslinger Thomas Harlacher 30 Christopher Haines

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ANNIVERSARIES:

JUNE 6 Phyllis & Roland Grietzer 9 Barbara & Mike Reiniger Pam & Angel Torres 11 Arlene & Gerald Smith 14 Joyce & Charles Bergey Doris & Donald Esslinger 22 Margy & Dan Sabetti 24 Rebecca & Len Kesselring, Jr. 26 Darlene & Kevin Ervin

JULY 15 Judy & George Morgan AUGUST 4 Maryann & Robert Gehringer 6 Cindy & Ken Beck 8 Diane & Gary Diefenderfer

If I missed anyone, please call the office 610-868-4441

TO ALL DADS, DADDYS, FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS

Or POP-POP

JUNE 19TH

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ATTENTION USHERS, LAY READERS, GREETERS AND ACOLYTES: The entire schedule has been redone based on

responses to the participant questionnaire previously handed out. All Usher teams have been redone as we lost 3 teams. Please note that you may now be on a different team. Please pick up a paper copy of the schedule on the radiator at the rear of the church. Thanks to all who volunteer for these positions. It is greatly appreciated. If you change with anyone else on the schedule please let me know the week before if possible. – Thx Susan

THOSE WHO WILL SERVE

June 5

FLOWERS: Hottle (R) BULLETINS: GREETERS: Jack & Diane Brunner USHERS: Jack Brunner, Tom Wright, Steve Tarasuk, Lisa Williams ACOLYTE: Emily Rodriquez LAY READER: Len Kesselring ALTAR GUILD: Dolly Ackerman, Linda Wieand June 12 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Dan & Margy Sabetti USHERS: Dan & Margy Sabetti, Cindy Beck, Bob Ruhe ACOLYTE: Bryan Roberts LAY READER: Adrienne Kotsko

June 19 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Cindy Cressman & Gail Hoch USHERS: Roland & Phyllis Greitzer, Marion Hendricks, Wendy Glassic ACOLYTE: Ashley Tarasuk LAY READER: Beverly Rumble

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June 26 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Judy & George Morgan USHERS: John Knoll, Marcie Wolfe, Gail Hoch, Tom Hoffert ACOLYTE: Raina Rodriquez LAY READER: Barbara Reiniger July 3 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Lisa Williams & Barbara Backensto USHERS: Bill Kreitz, Barbara Backensto, Dick Roberts, Lisa Williams ACOLYTE: Sarah Lieberman LAY READER: Dick Roberts COMMUNION PREP: (Intinction) Leslie Thrash, Debbie Brown ALTAR GUILD: Darlene Yocum July 10 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Wayne Shelly & Cindy Beck USHERS: Tom Hoffert, Josh Baum, Charles Bergey, Wayne Shelly ACOLYTE: Lauren Correll LAY READER: Dan Sabetti July 17 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Brian Ziegler & Debbie Brown USHERS: Jack Brunner, Tom Wright, Steve Tarasuk ACOLYTE: Erin Nguyen LAY READER: Margy Sabetti July 24 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Roger Wagner & Ina Denninger USHERS: Roger Wagner, Gerald Smith, Richard Laughlin, Barbara Backensto ACOLYTE: Bryan Roberts LAY READER: Abby Sullivan July 31 – VBS Sunday FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Barbara Backensto & Donald Esslinger USHERS: Roland & Phyllis Greitzer, Marion Hendricks, Wendy Glassic ACOLYTE: Sarah Lieberman LAY READER: Walter Williams

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August 7 FLOWERS: Nguyen (R) BULLETINS: GREETERS: Earl & Sue Stralo USHERS: Earl & Sue Stralo, Brian Ziegler, Len Kesselring ACOLYTE: Ashley Tarasuk LAY READER: Barbara Reiniger ALTAR GUILD: Barbara Backensto & Debbie Keretz August 14 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Marie & Marcie Wolfe USHERS: Fred & Bob Ackerman, Linda St. Hilaire, Mackenzie Scott ACOLYTE: Lauren Correll LAY READER: Sue Wright August 21 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Leslie & Jean Thrash USHERS: John Knoll, Marcie Wolfe, Gail Hoch, Tom Hoffert ACOLYTE: Emily Rodriquez LAY READER: Rebecca Kesselring August 28 FLOWERS: BULLETINS: GREETERS: Rebecca, Nathaniel & Abby Sullivan USHERS: Dan & Margy Sabetti, Cindy Beck, Bob Ruhe ACOLYTE: Bryan Roberts LAY READER: Bob Ruhe

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