September Worship Schedule

September 5 - Pentecost 15
Join us for worship on September 5 as our summer schedule draws to a close. This Sunday, the day before Labor Day, will be our last Sunday with worship at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Please join us today and every Sunday as we praise God and celebrate the great grace we are given through the gift of his Son Jesus Christ who is the Lord of Life!

September 12 - Pentecost 16
Church School Rally Day
This is a morning of change! We return to our three time slot worship schedule. Our Church School Rally Day at 9:15 a.m. will have a gathering in the Sanctuary for children in grade 6 and younger. After this the children will adjourn to their new class rooms and meet their teachers. Youth and parents from grades 7, 8 and 9 will meet in the Fellowship Hall to learn about the plans for the 2010-2011 Confirmation year. Please join us!

September 19 - Pentecost 17
Holy Communion and Confirmation
A schedule with three worship times will return this morning as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Our worship will include resuming the Informal Service at 9:30 a.m. During the 10:30 a.m. service this year's Confirmation Class will participate in the Affirmation of Baptism and profess their faith in the risen Lord. As these young men and women mark a milestone in their spiritual journey, you have yet another opportunity to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord that was given and shed for you! Remember, you are always welcome!

September 26 - Pentecost 18
Harvest Celebration
This Sunday's opportunity to gather in worship will feature our annual Harvest Celebration. Our gifts of fresh produce, commercially-prepared canned goods, and other food items will be shared with New Bethany Ministries and the Bath Area Food Bank to assist their ministry to the hungry and homeless. We are having a Church-wide food drive with our Church School youth participating in this event. Please join in sharing your blessings and bring a food donation...your gift DOES make a difference! Also this morning, during the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. service the Good News Bible will be presented to the starting 3rd grade class members as a gift from the Church School. Why not come to worship as a family?!

Church Council Highlights from August 11

Six members and Pastor John were present; six members were absent. Willard Werkheiser was a guest. The meeting was called to order by Glenn Mann and opened in prayer by Pastor John.

Willard Werkheiser presented an offer to pay for the paving of the driveway in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Bushkill Center. He also offered to pay for the projection system for the Sanctuary. In addition he offered to have the recently acquired additional cemetery land surveyed and laid out for lots.

The July minutes were accepted as received.

The July Treasurer's Report was received and approved.

The Pastor's Report was accepted as information.

Committee Highlights

Property -

• A committee will be formed to discuss plans for the office make-over.
• A contact number for John Deere manufacturing is needed to lodge a complaint about the dissatisfaction with the mower.
• Storage building repair is done except for two rafters.
• Old office equipment will be sold via sealed bids.
• Floor refinishing rescheduled for September 16-18.

Cemetery -

• Pastor reported that there is an on-going family feud regarding a plot. An attorney will be contacted to write a response to the family.

Spirit for Life -

• A meeting was held on August 8th to plan events for the fall.

Youth Ministry -

• Marlene Werkheiser submitted a written report stating that it was decided by the teachers to change the Sunday School curriculum. She and Terry DeGroot will be starting a youth group for grades 7th-12th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Request for Bids

Bids are now being accepted for the office equipment that has recently been replaced. The following items are available:
(3) HP DeskJet 882C Printers
(1) Visioneer One Touch 8920 Scanner
(1) Epson Stylus 1280 Photo Printer
Please submit your SEALED BID to the church office BY SEPTEMBER 30.

Quilt Tops Needed

If anyone has any quilt tops to be quilted, please contact the church office (610-759-7363) or any member of Ladies Aid. Thank you!

Prayer Shawl Daytime Group Froming

When cooler weather comes, it will be a great time to pick up your knitting or crocheting - so based on interest, the Prayer Shawl Group will add a daytime meeting this fall! All experience levels are welcome, even if you're just learning. Besides prayer shawls/lap blankets, fall/winter activities will include scarf and hat making for area non-profits and also for the Seaman's Church Institute, an organization that provides gifts to those working at sea over the holidays. If you cannot get to meetings but would like to participate from home, that's OK too! Please fill out the sign-up sheet on the shawl table in the Narthex if you are interested or contact Doris Farley. As always, please help yourself to any item on the table to give to someone who needs to feel God's love and care.

Journeys Through Grief

A six-week support group for those who are grieving will begin on Monday, October 4th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The group will continue to meet every Monday through November 8th. Registration forms are available in the Narthex literature rack. The group is sponsored by the Lutheran Congregational Services.

Christian Ed News

Rally Day will be held on Sunday, September 12th at 9:15 a.m. All children and students should meet in the sanctuary for a short opening. Children will then be dismissed to their classrooms to get to know their teachers while having a snack. Plan to join us as we start a new year of learning and fellowship!

Youth Groups will meet the first Sunday of each month beginning on October 3rd from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come out and join the KOOL KIDZ 4 CHRIST (grades 2nd-6th) and Sr. Youth Group (grades 7th-12th) as they plan events for the coming year...like bowling, retreats, service projects and food??? Do you have other cool events you'd like to do? Is so, then this is where you want to be! Join Us!

An Advent Family Workshop and Covered Dish Dinner will be help on Sunday, November 28th at 5:00 p.m. Do you like the ornaments on the church tree? Now is your chance to make them! There will also be craft oprnaments for the kids to make. Come join us for food, fellowship and crafts. More info and registration forms will be supplied as the time grows nearer.