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FAITH EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
DECEMBER/JANUARY
NEWSLETTER 2016/2017
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
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Church Council Meeting
Monday, December 5 & January 9
7:00 pm
Mid-week Communion The Gathering Place, 1 pm
Tuesday, December 6 & January 3
Advent Bible Study Wednesday
December 7, 14 and 21 9:00 am & 7:00 pm
Congregational Meetings December 4 & January 22, 2017
HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
January 8, 2017 will be the Congregational Meeting
(Only 9:15 AM Service)
ADVENT-CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
FROM THE PASTOR
December 2016
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Greetings to you from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Babe of Bethlehem, born to save us!
Advent/Christmas is the gift-giving season. Many of us will be asked, “What do you want for Christmas?” We, in turn, should be thinking about what we’re giving to others. Even though the stores are super-stocked, it is often difficult to find just the right gift for every person on our lists. God had no such problems. He knew exactly what each person needed. In fact, he knows our needs better than we know them, and he knew them before we were ever born. God’s most indescribable gift was perfect. “When the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons” (Galatians 4:4). Now, that’s a gift that can’t be topped! Over two thousand years ago, the world received the greatest gift, and it’s the gift that truly keeps on giving!
Jesus tells us, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). God has given us his Son, which we celebrate each Christmas, and he has given us all other things as well. As recipients of God’s gifts, are we discovering the joy that comes from giving back some of our gifts? Are we expressing our gratitude by sharing some of our blessings? We don’t give to Jesus by going to the malls to shop for him, but we do give to him by sharing our love, time, talents, and money with those in need and our church. The best gift we can give Jesus is our hearts, showing him our love by faithfully and obediently doing what he asks of us.
As your pastor, I want to thank you for your generous giving to the Lord through our church. It is a wonderful blessing to have so many of you give so generously of your time, talents, and treasures. God is doing great things through you. Because of your generosity, we are able to share the Good News of our Savior, born on Christmas Day, with many people.
May we all keep Christ as the heart of our Christmas and make Jesus the reason for our joy. God’s blessings on your Advent/Christmas worship and celebration with loved ones.
In Christ,
Pastor Bodnyk
Warmest wishes for a wonderful and blessed Christmas and a
safe and healthy New Year!
From Pastor Bodnyk and Staff
Welcome to the Lord's Table
For the past couple of weeks, Pastor Bodnyk has met with several of our young people and talked with them about the meaning of Holy Communion and why we share the bread and wine as the Body and Blood of Christ. Now the following young people will be sharing the Sacrament along with the rest of the people of faith:
Gianna Anfuso, Connor Cave, Ryley Colburn, Maxwell Euculano, Colton Miller, Ethan Ringenberger, Brandon Rummel We pray that the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be an important part
of their faith journey for the rest of their lives.
CHRISTMAS EVE SATURDAY - DECEMBER 24, 2016
4:00 PM - No Choir
7:00 PM - Traditional Service of Carols and Candles
Brass Ensemble will provide music at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM, Choirs will provide special music
10:00 PM Candlelight Service
CHRISTMAS DAY SUNDAY - DECEMBER 25, 2016
Christmas Day: 9:00 AM (only one service)
Funeral
Robert C. Kreglow
Matilda Scharl
Baptism
Landon James Encke
Our December/ January
Newsletter is sponsored by
Richard & Gizella Snyder in
memory of loved ones.
Christian Ed
On Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 AM the children will be having birthday cake in honor of Jesus’ birthday. If you would like to bring a gift…. a nonperishable food item for the Christmas basket/food bank would be appreciated.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 AM worship service, the Sunday School classes will
be presenting In a Galilee Far, Far Away. The youth have been working on this production for many months. Thanks to Jennifer Kishbaugh for her dedication to Faith’s Sunday School.
On Christmas Eve, at the 7:00 PM worship service, youth will be participating in the live nativity.
THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ON DECEMBER 25 AND JANUARY 1.
See everyone on January 8, 2017 for Sunday School. Faith’s Christian Ed Team wishes everyone
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Our church is requested to provide pancake syrup along with any other food as an ongoing need. Assorted canned vegetables, peanut butter and jelly. Your generosity and heartfelt concern is deeply appreciated by so many!
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The 13th Annual Basket Social is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2017, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 5, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, drawing at 1:30 pm. Everyone’s help is needed to make this
a successful event. The committee is asking for theme baskets, merchandise to make theme baskets, financial donations to shop and make theme baskets and prizes for our WOW drawing,
which items are valued at $75 or more. Beginning in January there will be a display in the vestibule with more information available. More information will be forthcoming in January. If you have never
volunterred for this event and would like more information, contact Stacy Kemmerer at 484-375-8160. Thank you.
ATTENTION GIVING TREE PARTICIPANTS Thank you to all Faith Families who selected a name from the Giving Tree on Sunday, November 27th. Please remember all gifts are to be brought to the church no later than SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH. Contact Jackie Daniel at (610) 434-5841 with any questions.
POINSETTIA ORDER AND/OR
FOOD BANK DONATION The cost for a poinsettia will be $10.00 for a six-inch
pot or you may make a monetary donation to the food bank. Checks should be made out to “Faith Lutheran Church”.
The poinsettia you purchase will be used to beautify the Christmas Eve Services in our church and then may be taken home for your enjoyment or taken to the sick or shut-
in’s. Deadline for ordering: Sunday, December 11th!
***Please note: We cannot accept any orders after this date. We have 3 services on Christmas Eve
4:00 pm & 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm
I wish to purchase ______ Poinsettia(s) at $10.00 each for use during the services on
Christmas Eve – December 24th.
I wish to donate ____________to the Food Bank.
In honor of: ______________________________________________by_____________________
In memory of: ____________________________________________by______________________
Check one: Will pick up _____ For Sick/Shut-ins ______
Ordered by: _________________________________ Envelope # ______
Mark your calendars!
Faith Lutheran Night at the Iron Pigs
Saturday, June 17, 2017 For more information
contact Dan Herzog at (610) 428-6142
St. John's Union Cemetery is looking for board members. Please call Jean Newhardt at
(610) 700-0949 or Chris Gartner (610) 264-9837
CHURCH CHATTER
To Our Church Family,
Thank you to Pastor and others for visiting me in the hospital and at home, while I was recuperating from surgery. And for all the prayers, phone calls, flowers and cards. The kindness, caring and support shown to me has been overwhelming. God bless you all.
Art Frye
Faith Family,
Thank you for the cards and prayers and to Pastor for his visits while I was in the hospital. Ellen Smith
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Congratulations! To Christina Endy for being on the Dean’s List at Stevenson University.
Our own, Sarah Whittaker, was selected for one of the highest awards a Syracuse University student can receive. The Remembrance Scholarship is awarded to seniors chosen for distinguished scholarship, citizenship, and service to the community. It is among the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the University. It was founded as a tribute to the 270 people, including 35 Syracuse University students studying abroad, who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The motto of the Remembrance Scholars is to “LOOK BACK and ACT FORWARD.” The Scholars’ mission is to educate the campus community about terrorism by relating Syracuse University’s Pam Am Flight 103 experience to more current events, and provide avenues to create a better community through service and positive actions. Through education and action, all 270 lost in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, especially our 35 students are remembered and honored.
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Best Wishes to Pastor Bodnyk who will be celebrating his birthday on Monday, December 5th!
Faith Lutheran Church
Income & Expense
Oct 16 Budget Jan – Oct 16 YTD Budget Annual Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Current & Benevolence 24,202.95 20,624.98 176,780.61 206,849.80 248,099.76
Rental Income 511.00 920.81 7,265.00 9,208.10 11,049.72
Special Quarterly 310.00 166.66 6,628.48 6,166.60 11,499.92
Sunday School 232.60 188.88 1,269.42 1,322.16 1,699.92
Total Income 25,256.55 21,901.33 191,943.51 223,546.66 272,349.32
Expense
Administration Salaries 3,630.98 3,610.82 35,798.95 36,108.20 43,329.84
Bank Service Charges 35.15 292.12
Christian Education Salaries 844.10 844.08 8,441.00 8,440.80 10,128.96
Benevolence 1,895.83 1,895.83 21,223.00 18,958.30 26,749.96
Maintenance 2,449.83 6,248.71 58,626.56 68,287.10 83,684.52
Misc. 3,835.72 1,620.79 30,213.71 25,207.90 28,449.48
Music Ministries 1,936.68 1,961.66 19,366.80 19,616.60 23,539.92
Office Expense 1,050.10 1,508.71 16,734.42 15,087.10 18,104.52
Pastoral Ministries 7,683.42 8,742.47 80,144.90 87,424.70 104,909.64
Total Expense 23,461.81 26,433.07 270,841.46 279,130.70 338,896.84
Net Ordinary Income 1,794.74 (4,531.74) (78,897.95) (55,584.04) (66,547.52)
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Capital Improvement 3,680.50 15,901.00
Non Budget Income 3,701.95 2,183.32 76,450.73 48,133.20 62,499.84
Transfers 4,000.00 36,857.60 44,549.00
Total Other Income 11,382.45 2,183.32 129,209.33 48,133.20 107,048.84
Other Expense
Intern Program Expense 150.00 19,517.54
Non Budget Expense 714.33 2,374.99 22,538.07 32,199.90 40,499.88
Other Expenses 3,680.50 15,901.00
Total Other Expense 4,544.83 2,374.99 57,956.61 32,199.90 40,499.88
Net Other Income 6,837.62 (191.67) 71,252.72 15,933.30 66,548.96
Net Income 8,632.36 (4,723.41) (7,645.23) (39,650.74) 1.44
ALL ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE AS SOON AS YOUR DECEMBER BUSINESS IS COMPLETED
All Staff Members, Committee Chairpersons, and Heads of Organizations Meeting In Faith Lutheran Church!
If possible, please prepare your report on the computer using Word. Submit it to the
church office via email to Sue Bellucci at [email protected], along with a signed hard copy. If you do not have a computer, please submit your report in writing. Reports should include highlights from the past year’s activities. Remember that many of our members are not familiar with the various committees and their functions and responsibilities. Please carefully explain that in your report - do not assume that other members know about your ministry. These reports are evangelistic in nature; they witness to your ministry and will hopefully help to bring more of our members onto these committees. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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THE 2016 CHURCH FINANCIAL RECORDS Close December 31st
Any offerings to be credited to your 2016 giving must be in the church office or post marked no later than Saturday, December 31st. Offerings received after that time will be credited to 2017 giving. By the end of January, you will be receiving a financial statement, showing your 2016 giving (suitable for use with the IRS). If you need a statement earlier, call the church office 610-435-0451. _____________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Congregational Meeting. We hope YOU will attend.
Only 9:15 AM worship service
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Additional Church Council Nominee for 2017
BRIAN HOLOBUSKY
I have been a lifetime member here at FELC. I served several times on church council and various committees over the years. I currently serve on the property committee. I headed the electrical portion of the Blacker Hall project that was recently completed and was involved in upgrading much of our outdoor lighting to energy efficient LED. Along with that, I support the fire alarm and telephone systems. I previously worked many years in general contracting and electrical contracting. I am married to my wife Cindy who is also a member here at Faith. We reside in Walnutport, PA. In my free time, I enjoy projects around my house and my church.
SCHEDULE FOR VOLUNTEERS December 4 through December 25
December 4 December 11 December 18
December 24 Christmas Eve
December 25 Christmas Day
Liturgists E - Barb Kotsch
L - Marty Beishline None Needed
E - Pat Wotring L - Barb Farrell
None Needed
Communion Assistants
E - Norma Hrozencik & Barb Kotsch
L - Barb Farrell & Nelson Schaeffer
None Needed None Needed TBD TBD
Altar Guild
E - Donna Ziegenfuss L - Rosemarie Haffner & Kathy Stofflet
E - Norma Hrozencik & Linda Scheirer L- Jane Ramer & Pat Walschburger
E - Cathy Haller L - Nancy Buskirk Sara Laub
4:00 pm - Kris Eichelberger 7:00 pm - Cathy Haller 10:00 pm - Diane Batza
Linda Scheirer Norma Hrozencik
Acolytes/Crucifers E - Gunnar Hess
L - Luke Gilbert
E - Bria Lance
L - Kayley Johnson
E - Kjirsten Hess
L - Shea McFetridge
4:00pm Erin Soldridge & Bria Lance
7:00pm Bergen Hess
& Kjirsten Hess
10:00pm
Joshua Prince
Lectors E - Tom Rummel L - Ashley Ziegenfuss
E - Peggy Frye
L - Tara Miller
E - Missy Wehr
L - Rhynier Minnich TBD Deb Whittaker
Narthex Greeters
E - Keith & Linda Baily L - Roger & Lucille Reichard
E - Norma Hrozencik & Barb Yurasits L - Dennis & Lois Hower
E - Barb Kotsch
L - Phillip & Bev Falk
TBD
TBD
Ushers E- Team 1 L- Team 9
E - Team 2 L - Team 5
E - Team 3 L - Team 6
4:00pm Barb Kotsch TBD
Flower Sponsors
Sandy & Michael John Bodnyk
Mike & Carol Bednar’s Family
Jim Schaffer Linda & Fred Scheirer None Needed
Bulletin Sponsors Cheryl Endy Jacob Ziegenfuss Jim Schaffer Gloria & John Senchak
Denise Sneddon
Coffee Hour Baker Pat Walschburger Open Wendy Knutsen-Hess None Needed None Needed
DECEMBER 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
2 Christmas Tea Set-Up
3 Christmas Tea Set-Up 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
4 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 11:30 AM Fellowship Committee 1:00 PM Pack 32 Scouts 2:00 PM - Christmas Tea 8:00 PM AA Meeting
5 1:00 PM Pieceworkers 7:00 PM Church Council
6 10:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Mid-Week Communion 4:00 PM Camp Rhythmo 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men's Group 7:00 PM Zumba
7 9:00 AM Advent Bible Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music 7:00 PM Advent Bible Study 7:00 PM Outreach 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
8 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
9 10 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Boy Scout Movie Night
11 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 8:00 PM AA Meeting
12 1:00 PM Pieceworkers 4:00 PM Camp Rhythmo 7:00 PM Women's Club
13 10:00 AM Prayer Group 4:00 PM Camp Rhythmo 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM IT Committee 7:00 PM Zumba
14 Whitehall Chorale Practice 9:00 AM Advent Bible Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music 6:30 PM Community Justice Panel 7:00 PM Advent Bible Study 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
15 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Whitehall Chorale 8:00 PM Senior Choir
16 8:00 AM Communities That Care 7:00 PM Camp Rhythmo Performance "Room For Christmas"
17 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music 2:00 PM Camp Rhythmo Performance "Room For Christmas"
18 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages Sunday School Program "In a Galilee Far, Far Away" 4:00 pm - "The Longest Night" 8:00 PM AA Meeting
19 1:00 PM Pieceworkers
20 10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men's Group 7:00 PM Zumba
21 9:00 AM Advent Bible Study 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music 7:00 PM Advent Bible Study 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
22 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
23 24 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Service 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
25 9:00 AM Worship Service
26
27 10:00 AM Prayer Group 11:00 AM Hunger Initiative 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Property Committee 7:00 PM Zumba
28 6:30 PM Community Justice Panel
29 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
30 31
SCHEDULE FOR VOLUNTEERS January 1 through January 29
January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29
Liturgists TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Communion Assistants
TBD None Needed None Needed None Needed None Needed
Altar Guild
E - Diane Batza L - Beckie Ward & Pat Walschburger
Rosemarie Haffner & Kathy Stofflet
E - Kris Eichelberger L - Sara Laub
& Jane Ramer
E - Cathy Haller L - Nancy Buskirk & Kathy Stofflet
E - Diane Batza L - Rosemarie Haffner
& Pat Walschburger
Acolytes/Crucifers
E - Jacob Ziegenfuss
L - Zachary Ringenberger
E - Nathan Carr
L - Erin Soldridge
E - Bergen Hess
L - Gabrielle Ward
E - Gunnar Hess
L - Evan Colburn
E - Kjirsten Hess
L - Luke Gilbert
Lectors TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Narthex Greeters
E - Pam Blacker L - Ronald Golley
E - Keith & Linda Baily L - Mike & Carol
Bednar
E - Erich & Rena Berg
L - Phyllis Brader
E - Dwayne & Theresa Christman L - Richard
& Jackie Daniel
E - Paul & Kris Eichelberger
L - Cheryl Endy & Daughters
Ushers E - Team 4 L - Team 7
Team 1 E - Team 2 L - Team 8
E - Team 3 L - Team 5
E - Team 4 L - Team 6
Flower Sponsors
Open Open Open Open Open
Bulletin Sponsors Open Open Open Open Open
Coffee Hour Baker Anita Belles None Needed Phyllis Brader Janet Colburn Jackie Daniel
JANUARY 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 8:00 PM AA Meeting
2 7:00 PM Church Council
3 10:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Mid-Week Communion 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men's Group 7:00 PM Zumba
4 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music 6:30 PM Community Justice Panel 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts 7:00 PM Outreach
5 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
6
7 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
8 9:15 AM Worship Service & Congregational Meeting 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 11:45 PM Worship & Music 1:00 PM Cub Scout Meeting 8:00 PM AA Meeting
9 1:00 PM Pieceworkers
10 10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM IT Committee 7:00 PM Zumba
11 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music
12 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
13 14 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
15 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 1:00 PM Dream Weaver’s 8:00 PM AA Meeting
16 1:00 PM Pieceworkers
17 10:00 AM Prayer Group 4:00 PM Community Meal 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men's Group 7:00 PM Zumba
18 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music 6:30 PM Community Justice Panel 7:00 PM Senior Girl Scouts
19 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
20 8:00 AM Communities That Care
21 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
22 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 8:00 PM AA Meeting
23
1:00 PM Pieceworkers
24 10:00 AM Prayer Group 11:00 AM Hunger Initiative 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Zumba
25 9:00 AM More Than Music 10:00 AM More Than Music
26 6:00 PM His Kids 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:50 PM Bell Choir 8:00 PM Senior Choir
27
28 10:00 AM More Than Music 11:00 AM More Than Music
29 8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Service 9:15 AM Sunday School - All Ages 8:00 PM AA Meeting
30
1:00 PM Pieceworkers
31 10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:15 PM Weight Watchers 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Property Committee 7:00 PM Zumba
