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Nursery Care is being provided every week, during the worship service, for children from birth through and including Kindergarten age [unless you are providing the Nursery Care, then an older child/children may accompany you]. Thank you to all who are volunteering their time in the Nursery Your help is still needed each month. Our donations have been overwhelmingly good, but we still need willing workers to help with this project. Ebenezer’s Closet is open The second Thursday and Saturday of each month. The next closet days will be Thursday, August 14 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday August 16, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Pastor: Rev. Kevin Fruchtl Phone: 1-610-334-5130 e-mail: [email protected] Church Administrator: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: [email protected] Newsletter Deadline: The 15 th of each month Directors of Music: Brad & Barbara Lizotte Phone: 610-377-7553 Preschool Director Debi Wanamaker Phone: 484-223-9006 e-mail: [email protected] Christian Ed. Director Tammy Rex Phone: 610-737-3583 e-mail: [email protected] Ebenezer UCC Tidings Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli, PA 18066 Phone: 610-298-8000 Fax: 610-298-8296 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: ebuccnewtripoli.org August 2014
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Nursery Care is being provided every week, during the
worship service, for children from birth through and including
Kindergarten age [unless you are providing the Nursery Care,
then an older child/children may accompany you]. Thank
you to all who are volunteering their time in the Nursery
Your help is still needed each month.
Our donations have been overwhelmingly good,
but we still need willing workers to help with this project.
Ebenezer’s Closet is open
The second Thursday and Saturday of each month. The
next closet days will be Thursday, August 14 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. and Saturday August 16, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Pastor: Rev. Kevin Fruchtl Phone: 1-610-334-5130 e-mail: [email protected]
Church Administrator: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter Deadline:
The 15th of each month
Directors of Music: Brad & Barbara Lizotte Phone: 610-377-7553 Preschool Director Debi Wanamaker Phone: 484-223-9006 e-mail: [email protected]
Christian Ed. Director Tammy Rex Phone: 610-737-3583 e-mail: [email protected]
Ebenezer UCC Tidings Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli, PA 18066
Phone: 610-298-8000 Fax: 610-298-8296 E-Mail:
Website: ebuccnewtripoli.org
August 2014
A quick note:
At the June 8, 2014 Ebenezer UCC congregational meeting there was some concern
about the pastor taking a more active role in the supervision of the staff here at church. There
was some good discussion about whether we need to make changes to the EBUCC constitution
and by-laws to accommodate this shift in role. The EBUCC constitution states in Article VI,
Section B, Paragraph 4 under Consistory Responsibilities that “The Consistory shall be
responsible for the employment and supervision of any salaried personnel…” This does not
change. Consistory has ultimate authority on all matters of staffing. The plan is that the pastor
would take a coordinating role, working with existing teams and committees to insure continuity
of process and consistency in staff evaluations and reports to the Consistory body.
In Section VII, Section C, Paragraph 2 under Responsibilities and Rights of the pastor it
states that “…(pastor shall) perform all duties as belong to the pastor’s office in the UCC and as
may be determined by the Consistory.” This duty in regards to staffing is assigned by the
Consistory and remains Consistory’s ultimate responsibility.
It does not appear that we need to modify the EBUCC Constitution for this change. We
will need to adjust the Employee Handbook.
The hope is that this shift will lead to greater staff continuity and a smoother process for
the congregation and the staff. Please feel free to catch me if you have any questions. Thanks!
June 22, 146 Baptism
June 29 102
July 6 126
July 13 69
GREETERS & ACOLYTES
Greeters should report at 9:30 a.m. to their assigned location.
DATE ACOLYTE(S) GREETERS
August 3 Donna Krenicky & Dianne Yocum (U)
Edgar & Rose Hamm (L)
August 10 Richard & Becky Snyder (U)
Donald & Susan Christ (L)
August 17 Alan & Tammy Rex (U)
Ron & Vicki Moyer (L)
August 24 Wayne & Ruth Frey(U)
Bill Mantz (L)
August 31 Delores Wasilkowski & Berdelle Follweiler
Jim & Jen Lowthert (L)
BUDGET INFORMATION Financial information for the period of June 1 — June 30, 2014.
Income current period $ 16,733 Operational Income
current period**
$ 15,827
Income 2014YTD $ 111,310 Operational Income
2014YTD**
$ 108,106
Expenses current period 22,488
Expenses 2014YTD $ 140,466
Net Income current period $ (5,755) Net Operational Income
current period**
$ (6,661)
Net Income YTD $ (29,156) Net Operational Income
YTD**
$ (32,360)
Food bank donations current period $ 124
Food bank donations YTD $ 582
**From this point forward, Operational Income will also be included on all reports. Operational
Income shows the unrestricted funds – those actually able to be used to pay regular church
expenses.
Aug. 9 - Lillie George, 1024 Church St., Fogelsville, PA 18051
22 - Ethel Hamm, 7396 Quarry Rd., New Tripoli, PA 18066
If you are 80 years or older, or know of someone who is, we would like to include you on
our birthday list. We need your name, month and day (year is optional). Please contact
the office at 610-298-8000
ARE YOU DOING ALL YOU CAN TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE AND EMPOWER YOUR
INNER SPIRIT?
Do you know what Ebenezer’s adult Sunday School is all about? Take a look.
1. Discussions of Christian behaviors to live by
2. Learning Bible basics, and favorite Bible stories
3. Relating Bible experiences and teachings, to our everyday experiences
4. Voluntary group sharing of thoughts and experiences, and good Christian fellowship
5. Viewing of videos of current, articulate pastors, who share different ideas on
Christian theology
And these are just some of the things we talk and learn about in Sunday School. Come join us
Sunday mornings starting in September from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. in the double rooms on the
first floor of the church across from the restrooms.
AUGUST 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
3 WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
In Social Hall
4
Quilters 1-4 p.m
5
Quilters 1-4 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
6
7
8
9
10
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
In Social Hall
DRAMA
WORKSHOP 2
TO 4 P.M.
11
Quilters 1-4 p.m
12
Quilters 1-4 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
13
14
EBENEZER’S CLOSET
6 TO 8 P.M
15
16
EBENEZER’S CLOSET
10:00 a.m. to Noon
17
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
In Social Hall
DRAMA
WORKSHOP 2
TO 4 P.M.
18
Quilters 1-4 p.m
19
Quilters 1-4 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
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21
22
23
24
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
In Social Hall
DRAMA
WORKSHOP 2
TO 4 P.M.
25
Quilters 1-4 p.m
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Quilters 1-4 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.
27
28
29
30
31
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
In Social Hall
DRAMA
WORKSHOP 2
TO 4 P.M.
More Holidays Calendars: Sep 2014, Oct 2014, Nov 2014
AT A GLANCE:
July 27 thru July 31—SonTreasure Island VBS; 6 to 8:30 pm
August 3—VBS Closing; 10:15 am
August 6—Christian Ed. Meeting; 7 pm
September 7—Rally Day Breakfast; 9 am in social hall
September 13—Country Western Night; 5 pm
September 14—First Day of Sunday School; 9 am
October 1—Elementary Youth Group; 6:30 to 7:30 pm
October 25—Halloween Party; 6 to 8 pm
November 5—Elementary Youth Group; 6:30 to 7:30 pm
November 16—Cupcake Wars; 11:30 am
Do you like working with kids?
Do you enjoy discussing issues of
today with adults?
Do you have a gift of music? Crafts?
Cooking?
Want to help spread God’s Word?
GET INVOLVED IN
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT
EBENEZER UCC!
Contact Tammy @ [email protected] or
610-737-3583 if you’d like to help
make a difference!
The new Sunday School year will begin on
Sunday, September 14
9 to 10 am
Children 3 and 4 years old have class in the upstairs double room each week.
Kids in K through 6th grade learn through different workshops.
Confirmation (7th & 8th grade) meet with Pastor Kevin.
The Teen Class (all kids who have been confirmed up to 12th grade) helps in workshops and has class
every other week.
The Adult Class discusses important topics of the day.
There is something for everyone!
HELP US KICK OFF THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR!
September 7
9 to 10 am
In the social hall
Regular Sunday School classes resume on Sep. 14.
COUNTRY WESTERN NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 13
5 PM Enjoy a down-home country dinner with
pulled pork, bbq chicken, and all the fixins’!
Hear the country sounds of our own Brian Xander!
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Deadline to purchase tickets is September 1.
Tickets will NOT be sold at the event.
$15 for adults; $10 for children 10 and under
To order tickets:
Contact Tammy at [email protected] or 610-737-3583
call the church office at 610-298-8000
ELEMENTARY YOUTH GROUP
For Kindergarten through 5th graders!
Our first meeting will be
Wednesday, October 1
6:30 to 7:30 pm
TEEN YOUTH GROUP
For Middle and High Schoolers
Meetings and activities will begin in
October!
SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES & EVENTS
SonTreasure Island VBS Closing August 3
Music/Worship Meeting August 28; 6 pm
Rally Day September 7
Worship Services will be in the social hall
(with air conditioning)
July 13
Through
August 31
We will be back in the sanctuary on Rally Day
September 7!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
SUNDAY, JULY 27
to
THURSDAY, JULY 31
6:00 to 8:30 pm
**Fill out the VBS registration sheet in THIS newsletter and place it
in the Christian Ed. mailbox!
**Register early—by July 1—and each family will receive a FREE
music CD with all of the VBS songs!!
Deadline for our Coloring Contest is also July 1! The winner from
each group will win a SonTreasure Island T-shirt!
For all children 3 years old up to kids who
just finished 5th grade.
VBS Registration Form
Name_____________________________________________________________________
Birthday________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Home phone______________________________________________________
Cell phone______________________________________________________
Email___________________________________________________________
Parent(s)name(s)________________________________________________
Parent(s)workphone(s)___________________________________________
In case of emergency,contact____________________________________
Allergies or other medical conditions___________________________
School grade just completed_____________________________________
Name of home church,if any______________________________________
I hereby GRANT______ DO NOT GRANT______(please choose one)
permission for__________________________________(name of church)
to use pictures of my child______________________(name of child)
on their website for informational or promotional purposes.
Parent/Legal Guardian (print name)______________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian (signature)_______________________________
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH NEWS
IT’S COMING EARLY THIS YEAR!
THE BAZAAR IS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AWAY!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2014, 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
Are you saving your books for the Book Nook? Bring them starting August 1st. Put
them in Room 114 on the first floor, clearly marked “Book Nook.” Do not put them on
the stage. Deadline to bring books is September 15, 2014.
If you make homemade jams & jellies, can you spare a few jars for the Bazaar?
Bring them to the kitchen right up to the day of the bazaar.
Can you donate something to the Silent Auction? Items should be placed in the
craft room or given directly to Eileen Breininger so they don’t get mixed into the flea
market or book nook. Make sure items are marked “Silent Auction.” Deadline is also
September 15, 2014. We particularly need help with donations. If you are willing to
help by donating something yourself or going out to solicit donations from businesses,
please let Eileen know (610-767-8882).
Do you have Items for the Flea Markets? Starting August 1 put them in Room 114 on
the first floor, clearly marked either “Flea Market” or “Children’s Flea market.” Do not
put them on the stage. Deadline to bring flea market items is September 15, 2014.
Do you have completed craft projects you want to donate to the bazaar? Make sure you
speak to Lois Xander, 610-391-1073. Craft projects from the congregation would be exciting
additions to the bazaar.
Something new: We have received a donation of a large number of beautiful ceramic
bisqueware pieces. We will be painting these to be sold on the craft tables. If you
would like to help with the painting, please call Lois Xander, 610-391-1073.
WE NEED LOTS OF HELP: If you can help us get ready for the bazaar or work a few
hours on the day of the bazaar, contact the chairperson of the area where you want to
help:
Kitchen Sherry Hinkel 610-767-6727
Bake Sale Anna Mae George 610-799-2176
Book Nook Bev Kistler 610-298-2903
Flea Market Barbara Rauch 610-298-2758
Children’s Flea Mkt. Rosie Hamm 610-756-6543
Crafts Lois Xander 610-391-1073
Quilting Kay Symons 610-298-3363
Silent Auction Eileen Breininger 610-767-8882
Many hands working together make the workload for this project a lot lighter and add to
the fun of the day. Plan to be a part of it by helping when and where you can, by
cooking or baking, or by bringing people to shop at the bazaar. Working together, we
can have another very successful day!
QUILT RAFFLE STARTING SOON!
Tickets will be distributed late July or early August!
HERE’S A COPY OF THE TICKET
Ebenezer U.C.C. Women of the Church
www.ebuccnewtripoli.org
Q U I L T R A F F L E P L U S
Sunday, November 2, 2014, 12:30 p.m.
Church Fellowship Hall, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli, PA
PRIZES
1. Full/Queen Size “Sunny Lanes” Quilt – EUCC Quilters
2. $100 Cash Prize – Weaver Fuels, Allentown
3. $50 Cash Prize – Houser Auctioneers, Schnecksville
4. $50 Cash Prize – Rosann Bagenstose
5. $25 Cash Prize – A Friend
6. $50 Gift Certificate -
Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn, Germansville
7. $100 Cash Prize –
Dr. Barry Follweiler, Northwestern Medical Center
8. $50 Cash Prize – 2 Friends
9. $50 Cash Prize – Keller Funeral Homes, Fogelsville
10. $40 Gift Certificate to Morgan’s Restaurant -
Curt Leibensperger
11. $100 Gift Card to Weis Markets – The Kistlers
12. $100 Cash Prize –
Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville
13. $50 Cash Prize – ESSA Bank & Trust, New Tripoli
14. $50 Cash Prize –
Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Lynnport
15. $25 Gift Card to Redner’s Markets – Ed & Rose Hamm
16. $25 Cash Prize – A Friend
17. $50 Gift Certificate - Youell’s Oyster House, Allentown
Need not be Present to Win License 109-14
_________Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5.00_________
Tickets Courtesy of
Rd Fuel and Heating Inc.
Orefield, PA 18069 Phone: 610-395-2018
www.rdfuelandheating.com
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Our thanks to all the prize sponsors, to our members who helped solicit the prize
sponsors, and to the Subjins of Rd Fuel and Heating for covering the cost of printing the
tickets.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
EBENEZER UCC
7293 Decatur St., Route 143, New Tripoli
FEATURING
SILENT AUCTION
QUILTS & NEEDLEWORK
BOOK NOOK
BAKED GOODS & SOUP
FLEA MARKET
CHILDREN’S FLEA
MARKET
CRAFTS & CERAMIC
BISQUEWARE
KITCHEN CAFE
DRAMA
WORKSHOP
“THE WORLD IS OUR STAGE”
Open to incoming 9th - 12th Graders!
Sunday’s - August 10th - August 31st
2:00 - 4:00 pm @ Ebenezer UCC, New Tripoli
4 Week Program Focusing On:
Improvisation, Audition Process,
Scene Study/Building a Character & Monologues
$30 per session or $100 for ALL 4, to be paid with registration
ALL Proceeds will go to the Mission & Ministries of Ebenezer UCC
ONLY 12 SLOTS AVAILABLE
Pre-Registration Required
Instruction provided by Mrs. Nia Fratrik who has a B.A. in Theater as well as
hands on experience in theater, independent film and television.
Contact Ebenezer UCC @ 610-298-8000 or [email protected] for more
information.
To register, please complete the information below and the liability waiver on the reverse side, cut off and
send to:
Ebenezer UCC, 7293 Decatur Street, New Tripoli, PA 18066 Attn: Drama Workshop
The liability waiver on the reverse side must be completed by a parent or legal guardian of the student.
Name: Phone:
Address: E-mail:
Register me for all (4) sessions [I have enclosed a check for $100.00 made payable to Ebenezer UCC]
Register me as a week by week participant [I will pay $30 each week I attend]
In order for the full flavor of Ebenezer to shine
through,
we need YOU to be part of the ‘STEW’!
Welcome to ‘Stew’ Corner where you can find information about the newly formed Stewardship
Committee and our thoughts and plans for opportunities to help flavor Ebenezer’s ‘stew’. We are
excited about the opportunities and resources we have available to us at Ebenezer and believe that truly
great things are in store for the kingdom of God!!
Thought for the month:
“When you give a gift, expect nothing in return.”
Here are some opportunities for giving…..
Family Movie Night ‘under the stars’!
Pam and Roger Delligatti’s [8738 Cardinal Road, New Tripoli] is the place to be Saturday evening July 26th for a family friendly movie ‘under the stars’. Bring lawn chairs and a dessert to share. Popcorn, coffee, tea, lemonade and ice tea will be provided. Bundle the kids in their ‘jammies’, come at 8 PM to share dessert and some time together before the movie begins ‘under the stars’ at 9 PM. A free will offering will be accepted to help offset the $1,500 challenge to the congregation towards the $3,650 bill for piano repairs.
Amazon.com
Do you shop on Amazon? If so, there is a great opportunity to help out Ebenezer.
Use this link, http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1377884, when signing on to shop at Amazon. It’s the same
products, prices and Amazon Prime benefits that you are used to however, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Ebenezer! What could be easier?? Keep this link handy when you go Amazon shopping!!
Drama Workshop
Nia Fratrik is offering a 4-week drama workshop in August for interested High School students, please see full details in this newsletter. If you know someone who might be interested please let them know about this opportunity. Information is also available at each entrance to the sanctuary or you may contact Nia.
Authentic Italian Dinner
Celebrate Columbus Day in style with an authentic Italian Dinner, Saturday, October 11, 2014. You won’t want to miss this-homemade lasagna and cannolis! Mark your calendars now, details to follow.
Please refer to other events listed in this newsletter for additional
opportunities!!
If you have any questions, suggestions or would like to become part of the Stewardship Committee
please contact any one of the members:
Mike Bagenstose – [email protected]; 610-780-1225
Pam and Roger Delligatti – Pam - [email protected]; Roger - [email protected]; 484-633-
0813
Jan and Ed Maurer – Jan – [email protected]; Ed - [email protected]; 610-298-2871
Janice Metzger – [email protected]; 610-298-2787
Come and enjoy a family movie under the stars!
Bring your own chair or blanket and a dessert to
share before the show starts.
Saturday, July
26th
Asparro Nest Farm
8738 Cardinal Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066
8:00 fellowship
Showtime 9:00
Coffee, lemonade and popcorn will be served.
Please bring a dessert to share.
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