July2014 Volume 24 Number 7
THE GOOD NEWSLETTER
of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, PA19522
E-mail:
Office Phone: 610-682-6064
Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
THE MISSION OF
NEW JERUSALEMLUTHERANCHURCH:
We are a group of people who
gather together in friendship and love
to worship God, to spread God’s Word,
and to care for God’s people.
America’s Powerful Document
One of the few remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence was put on display last October in Phoenix. A reporter for The Arizona Republic asked 11 citizens why the document was still relevant today. Here is a summary of their comments:
“It is like a Bible that has been in the family for generations.”
“It is one of the world’s most precious documents.”
“It is a living breathing document with basic values underlying it.”
“It began with some rabble-rousers who believed we should be
free, that we should be able to choose our own destiny.”
“The document is very much alive. It’s organic. It is not archival
material. It’s real.
“I think the overwhelming message of the declaration is that it’s
okay to disagree with the government.”
A pastor, Dr. William H. Stewart Sr., of the FirstInstitutionalBaptistChurch, summarized the general consensus with these words: “It is one of the greatest documents that has ever been written about people seeking freedom form an oppressive power.”
While political and personal freedoms are not the equivalent of spiritual freedom in Christ, they are blessings that should be available to all. Jesus, after all, identified himself as one coming to “proclaim release to the captives” (Luke 4:18).
(reprinted from The Newsletter Newsletter)
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES:
July 20 - Worship and Indoor Church Picnic
(There will be regular Sunday morning worship
with an indoor church picnic to follow in the
basement.)
August 10 – Harvest Home Service
August 17 – Blessing of Backpacks/Schoolbags
September 14 – Rally Sunday(breakfast before worship)
JULY SIGN-UP SHEETS – We are in need of Flower sponsors and Bulletin sponsors for July 20 and 27. Thank you to everyone that signed up.
ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE is being formed to celebrate New Jerusalem’s 175th Anniversary in 2015. If you would like to be on the committee, please contact Erma Gajewski.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share? We would like to organize a 175th Anniversary Cookbook and we need your help to submit recipes to fill our cookbook. You can submit as many recipes as you want. Recipes can be mailed to New Jerusalem, you can bring them along to worship on Sunday mornings, or you can email them to Dawn Wengert at . Feel free to contact Dawn with any questions you have at the email listed above or by phone at 610-914-2495. Thank you for your help!
CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE – The church office is currently
working on an update of the church directory. Please notify
the office if there are any changes in address, phone number,
etc. Thank you!
ATTENTION THRIVENT MEMBERS! Thrivent’s Annual Pig Roast and Luau will be held on July 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the OleyFairCenter,Jefferson Street, Oley, for Thrivent members. Please bring a non-perishable item(s). Entertainment will be by Keith Brintzenhoff. Please RSVP to Sherry at Thrivent, 610-683-3564, by Saturday, July 12.
CRUISE FOR A CURE will be held at LarryDeyAutoCenter on Saturday, September 6. A rain date has been scheduled for Sunday, September 7. Watch for more information in next month’s newsletter.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 21st. All the churches involved with Loaves and Fishes will be making desserts for a stand at the Fiddle Festival in Lyons. The proceeds will go to help fund the free monthly community meals held from September through May, and the Brandywine Food Pantry which is housed at Trinity Lutheran in Topton has more and more clients. So please consider baking for Sunday, September 21, with a rain date of Sunday, September 28. We will announce where and when the desserts should be taken at a later date. Last year over 1,000 pieces of desserts were sold and they could have used more. Please consider helping in this community effort!! – Jean Moyer for Loaves and Fishes
LUTHERAN MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Fall is the perfect time to fall in love with your spouse all over again! That is what couples overwhelmingly report is the result of attending a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend, whether you have been married a year or 50 years! Weekends run from Friday at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday around 4:00 p.m., and you can reserve your spot by paying a $45 per couple registration fee. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included. September 12-14 at SpruceLakeRetreatCenter, Canadensis, PA or September 26-28 at the OlmsteadRetreatCenter in Ludlow, PA. To sign up for a weekend, go to or contact PA Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encouter, Fred and Julie Schamber at or 724-325-3166 to have a registration form mailed to you.
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, October 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.), the East Berks Mission District congregations and the Lutheran Home at Topton will be hosting a FABULOUS FALL FLING at the Home. There will be music, games, snacks and fun for all ages, including hiking, yoga, labyrinth walking, chair massages, and presentations on all kinds of interesting topics. And it’s all FREE! So mark your calendars now, and we’ll see you in October.
To the Congregation and Church Council, thank you so much for
the beautiful bouquet of roses. Your thoughtfulness is very
appreciated. I also enjoy hearing your comments about the
music I play, and the anthems the choir sings. Sincerely, Faye Dey
American Independence
John Adams, who became America’s second president, was so elated when the United States was about to celebrate independence from England that he wrote: “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.”
(reprinted from The Newsletter Newsletter)
Please Remember the Following In Your Prayers:
Please pray for: (current list) Anna Angstadt, Dallas Angstadt, Cliff Barlet, Erma Guinther, Paul Hertzog, Sheila Long, Mary Merkel, Linda Moyer, Lloyd Moyer, Harvey Noll, Mildred Reinert, Joyce Rothermel, Betty Stoudt, Arlene Yob, George Christian, Shelly Eller, Marilyn Franzi, Myles Hansbury, Dianne K., Mike Krick, Lananh Rissmiller, Russell Roeder, Josh S., Tom Spraut, Jack Stoudt, Khanh Thai and family, peace in the Middle East, and all those struggling with drugs and addiction.
(long-term) Samuel Behm, Karl Fenstermacher, Shirley Hertzog, Erma Noll, Irene Noll, Dick Curtin, Ralph Harris, Mae Hertzog, Jack Krause, Monica, David Pyle, Lana Pyle, Linda Wegman, MM3 Elise Barlet, Major Jeromy Guinther, and the mission of our church.
Lord, I lift New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church into the
golden glow of YOUR healing power and love. I see us there
whole and perfect in YOUR sight; wrapped in the golden cloak
of YOUR compassion. I leave us there, knowing that according
to our needs we will receive. — Amen.
BRANDYWINE FOOD PANTRY – Below is the list of current pantry needs: Any variety canned fruit, cake mixes, canned meat (spam, tuna, turkey), sloppy joe mix, cereal (we have plenty of Cheerios), coffee (regular and decaf), tea bags, mustard, ketchup, Chef Boyardee® products, Progresso® soup, pudding, pancake mix, cooking oil, sugar, flour, pickles, salad dressing, fruit juice, vegetable juice, rice and noodle side dishes, chili, stew, Hamburger Helper®, boxed potatoes, mashed potatoes, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dishwashing liquid, paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc.) Anything else is also accepted, however there is a surplus of canned vegetables, spaghetti, and macaroni. Thank you for your continued support.
Three-Month Worship Schedule
JULY
610:00AMFourth Sunday after Pentecost – Communion (G)
* 1310:00AMFifth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
■2010:00AMSixth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
▪ Church Picnic
2710:00AMSeventh Sunday after Pentecost (G)
AUGUST
* 310:00AMEighth Sunday after Pentecost – Communion (G)
1010:00AMNinth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
▪Harvest Home
* 1710:00AMTenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
▪Blessing of the Backpacks/Schoolbags
2410:00AMEleventh Sunday after Pentecost (G)
* 3110:00AMTwelfth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
SEPTEMBER
710:00AMThirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Communion (G)
1410:00AMFourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
▪ Rally Day (breakfast before worship)
2110:00AMFifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
* 2810:00AMSixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)
FELLOWSHIP DATES:
( * ) Fellowship after worship
( ■) Church picnic after worship
( ) Breakfast before worship
Relay For Life – 2014 Update
As of now, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Relay Team is in 2nd place for dollars raised and contributed to the American Cancer Society for our Kutztown University Event on May 30 and May 31, 2014.
Angels of Hope Team raised $27,318, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Team raised $13,880, and St. Paul’s LutheranChurch, Fleetwood, raised $12,461. There are still some upcoming fundraisers for the year 2014 which will be added to these totals until August 31st. September 1st starts the 2015 year.
THANK YOU ALL for your help in raising this money for the fight against CANCER. As you know, without Larry and Faye Dey sponsoring the Car Cruise, this amount of contribution would not be possible. MANY of YOU help at the Car Cruise and during the year. Our team members, anyone battling cancer or has a loved one battling cancer now or previously, and the ACS, say THANK YOU!
- New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Relay for Life Team
(More in next month’s newsletter)
Luminarias —
2014 Relay For Life
Due to restructuring at the American Cancer Society this year, there was some communication confusion between two offices — this is the
explanation I was given as a reason that none of our luminaries were listed in the booklet at Relay. Therefore, I am listing your loved ones’ names below. — Erma Gajewski
IN MEMORY OF:PURCHASED BY:
Lorraine (Peggy) SternerFaye Dey
Mamie YouseFaye Dey
Mary HeffnerFaye Dey
Pearl Breiner (Mother)Susan Schlenker
Ruth Schlenker (Mother-in-law)Susan Schlenker
Raymond TurnerDorothy Turner
Bobby KeimDorothy Turner
Donald LandisLisa Landis
Earl BergerChristine Schwoyer
Goldie E.K. HettingerDale Schwoyer
Leon P. HettingerDale Schwoyer
David C. SchwoyerDale Schwoyer
Paul KershnerDale Schwoyer
LaVerne QuintDale Schwoyer
Edwin GuintherErma Gajewski
Walter GajewskiErma Gajewski
Lois GuintherErma Gajewski
Gary GuintherSheila Gehman
Gary GuintherLinda Guinther
Gary GuintherTina Howell
Rick SchaefferMarie Leibensperger
Mark LeibenspergerMarie Leibensperger
Helma HotzmanKorinne Hotzman
Frederick W. Hotzman IIIKorinne Hotzman
Grace BretzKorinne Hotzman
William DagueKorinne Hotzman
IN HONOR OF:PURCHASED BY:
Faye DeyLisa Landis
Aunt Dee DeeTara Basta
Randy SchlegelDale Schwoyer
Relay For Life
2014 Raffle Prize Winners
Congratulations to the following winners in the Relay for Life raffle held on Saturday, May 31, at KutztownUniversity:
Prize:Winner:
1.145 pc. Tool KitBruce Wiliams
2.Red Lobster Gift CertificateErin Webb
3.Thirty-One BagSue Schlenker
4.Battery ChargerCindy Rissmiller
5.Bud VaseDonna Trexler
6.Vera Bradley Cosmetic BagDawn Wengert
7.Girl’s BasketLarry Dey
8.Christmas Shadow BoxEarl Derr
9.ScentsyJeff Wengert
10.Bath & Body WorksLisa Landis
11.NecklaceCleon Garl
12.AfghanLarry Dey
13.Bee Table MatGladys Kline
14.Gift Certificate – Mr. FoodCharli Rissmiller
15.Boy’s BasketLeslie Stump
16.Corian Cutting BoardLisa Landis
17.Hand Turned PenBob Harris
18.3 Tier Baking RackEvelyn Kistler
19.Relay Stadium Set CoverKendall Schwoyer
20.Cards by CherylSteve Stump
21.Hand Painted Wine Glass SetRick Schadler
22.PA German DictionaryErin Goldman
23.Nativity CrossFaye Dey
24.Snack BasketAndrea Rahn
25.Crochet Lap RobeSarah Bubbenmoyer
July Birthday Celebrations
1Kathy Bailey
4Anthony Kepnach
7Goldie Carl
9Teresa Miller
9Alyse Musser
10Donald Lutz
12Kenneth Keck
17Max Beshore
18Daniel Bailey
18Richard Bausher
20Wilma Lahr
22Rodney Keller
23Dale Schwoyer
26Brian Hess
29Madison Musser
July Anniversary Congratulations
3 Harvey and Irene Noll (49 years)
9 Jason and Stacey Beshore (20 years)
15 Dan and Sheila Gehman (8 years)
Please let the office know if your
birthday/anniversary is not listed or there is
anerrorso it can be corrected.
New JerusalemLutheranChurch
Statement of Accounts
May 31, 2014
Asset Account Balance
Memorial $ 25,287.76
Thrivent 5,781.94
Checking 1,021.78
Youth 964.75
Fidelity 167,418.82
Cash Reserve 34,085.26
Endowment CD 11,127.13
May2014 — ‘Actual’ vs. ‘Required’ Income
Income
Required Actual
Income Used For: Per Month Income Delta
Operating Expenses $ 9,787.08 $ 8,326.42 ($ 1,460.66)
Actual Income includes $2,600.00 Estimated Profit from
Shoo Fly Pie Sale
Income Required per Month —Based on 2014 Budget
Passed by Congregation
JULY 2014 A C T I V I T I E S
JulyService Assistants & Sponsors
DATE / GREETERS / READERS / ACOLYTES / FLOWERS / BULLETINS7/6 / Larry Dey / Gladys Kline / TBA / The Rissmiller Family / Harvey & Irene Noll
7/13 / Gladys Kline / Cindy Rissmiller / TBA / Dale Schwoyer / Dale Schwoyer
7/20 / Virginia Guinther / Roy Merkel / TBA / (sponsor needed) / (sponsor needed)
7/27 / Dorothy Turner / Sara Jane Beshore / TBA / (sponsor needed) / (sponsor needed)
ALTAR GUILD: Lucille Jones and Elaine Seip
CHILDREN’S BULLETINS: Dale Schwoyer
SANCTUARY CANDLE: Cheryl Wiltrout
COMMUNION BREAD:7/6–Faye Dey
COMMUNION SET-UP: 7/6 – Faye Dey
COUNCIL PERSON: George DeLong, 610-223-4037 (cell)
(Please sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board in the narthex where you are able to help. Thank you!)