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, September 11, 6:00 to

8:00 p.m. and Saturday September 13, 10:00 a.m. to

noon.

Pastor: Rev. Kevin Fruchtl Phone: 1-610-334-5130 e-mail: kfruchtl@ebuccnewtripoli.org

Church Administrator: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: lrinker@ebuccnewtripoli.org

Newsletter Editor: Linda Rinker Office Phone: 610-298-8000 e-mail: lrinker@ebuccnewtripoli.org

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: dawwjw@aol.com

Christian Ed. Director Tammy Rex Phone: 610-737-3583 e-mail: tsrex@ptd.net

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:

lrinker@ebuccnewtripoli.org

Website: ebuccnewtripoli.org

September 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!

July 20 82

July 27 92

August 3 122

August 10 75

GREETERS & ACOLYTES

Greeters should report at 9:30 a.m. to their assigned location.

DATE ACOLYTE(S) GREETERS

Sept 7 Ben Fruchtl Marvin & Karen Gruber (U)

Donald & Beverly Rex (L)

14 Morgan Bentley William & Faye Wetzel (U)

Carl & Donna Herman (L)

21 Jordan Lowthert Marlin Metzger (U)

Darin & Vanessa VanNorman (L)

28 Matthew Hartshorne William & Marlene Kokolus (U)

Travis & Denise Fulmer (L)

BUDGET INFORMATION Financial information for the period of July 1 — July 31, 2014.

Income current period $ 13,201 Operational Income

current period**

$ 12,732

Income 2014YTD $ 124,511 Operational Income

2014YTD**

$ 120,838

Expenses current period 27,015

Expenses 2014YTD $ 167,815

Net Income current period $ (13,814) Net Operational Income

current period**

$ (14,283)

Net Income YTD $ (43,304) Net Operational Income

YTD**

$ (46,977)

Food bank donations current period $ 30

Food bank donations YTD $ 612

**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.

During the month of May, a new sidewalk was installed for the church. The cost of the sidewalk

was $12,455.00 and is not included in the chart above.

Sept. 21 - Anna Rupp, 6880 Leh Court, New Tripoli, PA 18066

26 - Mildred Feinour, 6940 Springhouse Road, 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.

SEPTEMBER 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.

OFFICE

CLOSED

2

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.

3

4-H 7-8:30 p.m

4

Adult Choir 7 p.m

5

6

7

WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.

IN SANCTUARY

RALLY DAY

8

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.

9

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.

10

4-H 7-8:30 p.m

11

Adult Choir 7 p.m

EBENEZER’S

CLOSET

6 TO 8 p.m.

12

13

EBENEZER’S

CLOSET

10 a.m. to noon

PASTOR KEVIN

VACATION

COUNTRY

WESTERN NIGHT

5:00 P.M.

14

WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.

SUNDAY

SCHOOL

BEGINS

15

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.

16

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.

17

4-H 7-8:30 p.m

18

Adult Choir 7 p.m

19

20

PASTOR KEVIN

RETURNS

21

WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.

22

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.

23

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.

24

4-H 7-8:30 p.m

25

Adult Choir 7 p.m

26

27

BAZAAR

8 :00 A.M.

TO

2:00 P.M.

28

WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.

29

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 -8:00 p.m.

30

Quilters 1-4 p.m. Cubs 7-8:30 p.m. AA 7-8:30 p.m.

The new Sunday School year will begin on

Sunday, September 14

9 to 10 am

There is something for everyone!

Preschool (3s & 4s)

Lower Elementary (K-2nd)

Upper Elementary (3rd-6th)

Confirmation

Teens

Adults

**Find the registration form in this newsletter, fill it

out and place in the CE mailbox**

AT A GLANCE:

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

September 28—Elementary Youth Group; 6:30 to 7:30 pm

October 4—Camp Out on the Soccer Fields; 4 pm

October 12—Fall Fest; 9 am

Confirmation/Teen Youth Group Gathering—October date TBA

October 25—Halloween Party; 6 to 8 pm

November 5—CE meeting; 7 pm

November 16—Thanksgiving Fun; 9 am

November 16—Elementary Youth Group; 6:30 to 7:30 pm

November 23—Thanksgiving Pie Sale; 11:30 am

November 30—Decorate the Christmas Tree; 10:15 am

December 13—Polar Express Party; 6:30 to 8:30 pm

December 14—Christmas Babysitting Service; 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 21—Jesus’ Birthday Party!!; 9 am

LOVE TO CAMP OUT?

Sign up for Camp Out Fun!

Saturday, October 4

4 pm

On the soccer fields

Bring your camper or tent!

Games + Food + Movies + Camping = FUN!

Please bring a covered dish/dessert to

share.

Sign-up sheets can be found on bulletin

boards throughout the church.

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

At Ebenezer UCC

Enjoy a down-home country dinner with

pulled pork & bbq chicken

baked beans & cole slaw

corn bread & butter

apple crisp & vanilla ice cream

drinks

Hear the country sounds of our own Brian Xander!

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Deadline to purchase tickets is September 7.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the event.

$15 for adults; $10 for children 10 and under; children 3 and under FREE

To order tickets:

Contact Tammy at tsrex@ptd.net or 610-737-3583

Call the church office at 610-298-8000

**all proceeds will help pay for our Youth Encounter Quake in February and additional Christian

Ed. events and activities**

ELEMENTARY YOUTH GROUP

For Kindergarten through 5th graders!

Our first meeting will be

Sunday, September 28

6:30 to 7:30 pm

TEEN YOUTH GROUP

For Middle and High Schoolers

Meetings and activities will begin in

October!

Watch for dates and activities!

NOVEMBER 23

11:30 AM

IN THE SOCIAL HALL

Do you bake an amazing pie?

Bake a couple up for Christian Ed. and help us at the same time!

All donated pies can be dropped off in the kitchen and labeled “Pie Sale”.

Don’t feel like baking for Thanksgiving? Let us do the baking for you—visit our table

after church and pick your favorite!

All proceeds will help pay for our Youth Encounter Quake in February and

additional CE events and activities.

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 25

6 TO 8 PM

Drop in after

trick-or-treating for

creepy crafts,

ghoulish games,

and spooky snacks!

Bring your friends and neighbors!

NEWS FROM YOUR WOMEN’S GROUP

The next regular monthly meeting of the Women of the Church group will be on Tuesday, September 2 at

7 p.m. Discussion of the upcoming Bazaar will be high on the agenda. The meeting is held in the craft

room located at the end of the hall on the first floor. We consider all the women of Ebenezer to be part of

our group and would love to have more of you join us.

Quilt Raffle tickets went on sale in early August, and ticket envelopes are being distributed. To get your

envelope of tickets to sell, see Ruth Bell any Sunday morning. Thank you to Rd Fuel and Heating Inc. for

sponsoring printing of the tickets; thank you to the quilters for once again providing the quilt, and to all

those who provided cash prizes and gift certificates to be awarded in our raffle. If you can help us by

selling tickets to family and friends or just need some for yourself, see Ruth Bell (610-298-2696), or Bev

Kistler (610-298-2903). Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

IT’S COMING UP QUICKLY! HELP US GET READY!

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014, 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

☺☻☺☻☺

FIRST: Men, Wednesday night, September 24, 7 p.m., we need you to set up the tables for the

bazaar. Extra tables are being brought in, so there will be plenty to do. With a good crew, this

can be done in an hour.

And, again! Saturday, September 27, 2 p.m. We need manpower after the Bazaar is over!

We’re borrowing a lot of tables, so starting at 2 p.m., we need men to fold up and move tables

back to where they belong and chairs to be brought back in so the fellowship hall is ready for

church Sunday morning! Guys, please help your wives! Be there!

☺☻☺☻☺

For those of you who might be new to this event, it is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It

includes several different sales, i.e., a huge flea market, a kids’ flea market, our kitchen café,

crafts and ceramic bisqueware, a used book sale, quilted and needlework items, and a silent

auction which runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Many years ago, the Consistory at that time

directed that the profits from this event be divided 50% - 50% among local charities and our

church. That practice continues today. Last year, the profits totaled about $5,600. There are so

many ways in which every member can get involved in this event.

Are you saving books for the Book Nook, household items for the flea market or kids’

things for the Children’s Flea Market? Bring them now! Put them in Room 114 on the first

floor, clearly marked “Flea Market,” “Children’s Flea Market,” or “Book Nook.” Deadline for all

items is September 15, 2014. Remember, all items must be clean and in working order.

If you make homemade jam, jellies, chow-chow, corn salad, pickles, etc. can you spare a

few jars for the Bazaar? These items are included in the bake sale along with home-made

soups in quart or pint jars. Be sure to label the jars so we know what we’re selling.

About the bake sale: Ladies, please bake cakes, pies, cookies, raised cakes, sticky buns,

shoo-fly pies, etc. AND, let’s not forget sugar-free baked goods for diabetics. One thing we’ve

noticed about bake sales: It’s much easier to sell a small cake or half-a-cake than a whole layer

cake or a whole 9” x 13” cake, So if you’re baking cakes, could you consider cutting them in half?

We need homemade soups too -- soups to go should be in quart or pint jars, or you can bring a

pot of soup to be sold by the bowl in the Kitchen Café. Items being donated to the Bazaar can be

brought to the church between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, the 26th, or very early Saturday

morning, the 27th. Be sure to mark your baked goods and your soups/canned goods so we know

what kind they are.

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 need

donations for the auction, i.e., jewelry, linens, home décor items, movie tickets, gift

cards/certificates ($10, $15 or more if you so choose) from department stores, restaurants, pizza

parlors, ice cream parlors, grocery stores, gas stations, etc. 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 completed craft projects or needlework 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 bisqueware pieces.

We will be painting these to sell on the craft tables. We paint on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to

noon. If you would like to help, please call Lois at 610-391-1073.

The Kitchen Café will be selling light breakfast and hearty lunches. You can bring a pot of soup

or chili or cabbage and noodles, cakes and pies to be cut up and sold by the piece, cupcakes or

other finger foods, etc. If you have questions about what to bring for the Kitchen Cafe, contact

Sherry Hinkle at 610-767-6727.

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 Hinkle 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!

BE SURE TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND RELATIVES

ABOUT OUR BAZAAR AND INVITE THEM TO COME!

SEE YOU THERE!

“The Nagle family extends its profound and sincere

thank you to the Ebenezer family. Your generosity,

kindness and concern for Gloria these past months

has been beautiful. We will all miss Gloria but we

know she is at rest and her legacy will be with us

all. Sincerely, The Nagle Family.”

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 CAFÉ

Community Columbus Day Italian Feast

CALL LINDA RIGHT AWAY!!!

WHY?....You don’t want to miss this!!

WHAT? A scrumptious Italian feast, featuring antipasto, lasagna, salad, roll,

cannoli, and a beverage.

$15 per adult; $10 children 4-10; 3 & under - free

WHEN? Saturday, October 11th – doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6 PM

HOW? Tickets must be purchased in advance by October 3rd

Contact Linda at 610-298-8000 or lrinker@ebuccnewtripoli.org.

WOW!! Don’t miss out, call now!!

We hope to see YOU there!

“BUON APPETITO”!!

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:

“The measure of our success is NOT what is in our wallet but what is in

our heart.”

Here’s an update on what’s been happening. We had about (25) people help with the NYAA soccer tournament in June and we netted $660. The wine tasting party had (19) people in attendance and $829 was our profit. (10) to (12) families attended Family Movie Night and $64 was donated toward the piano repairs. Thank you to all who participated/helped in any way!! You have helped flavor our stew!!

Upcoming and on-going opportunities to help Ebenezer include the following:

Community Columbus Day Italian Feast

Antipasto, lasagna, salad, roll cannoli and a beverage! Saturday, October 11th – for details and info on how to get tickets see the flyer in this newsletter.

Empties4Cash

Do you have an inkjet printer? If so, save your empty ink cartridges, put them in a Ziploc bag and place them in one of the containers in the hallways at church. When we have collected enough, we get paid!! Tell your friend and neighbors and bring theirs in too! The more we collect the better!!!

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!!

The Fall Stewardship Campaign will be getting under way soon. A new Time and Talent Survey will be part of the campaign this year, please complete and return it when you receive it to help us know how to plan, thanks.

In tandem with this, we are looking to update our congregational records with correct contact information for everyone. Please take the time to complete and return those forms as well.

Please refer to other events listed in this newsletter for additional ways to flavor the

stew!!

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 – gmbagen@ptd.net; 610-780-1225

Pam and Roger Delligatti – Pam - pgw82077@gmail.com; Roger - Rogerdelligatti@gmail.com; 484-633-

0813

Jan and Ed Maurer – Jan – jlkm@ptd.net; Ed - gem40@ptd.net; 610-298-2871

Janice Metzger – jemrenaissinc@aol.com; 610-298-2787

Ebenezer United Church of Christ

7293 Decatur St New Tripoli, PA 18066

Recycle Inkjet Reduce Pollution Raise Funds

What to do:

1. Most of us have inkjet printers at home or work. Next time when you have an empty cartridge, don’t

throw it away.

2. Just put it in a Ziploc bag or the original cartridge box and bring it to

3. We have a special recycle box in the both hallways!

Ebenezer UCC

Benefits to Ebenezer UCC :

Ebenezer UCC will be paid up to $4.00 for each cartridge with a print head. Prompt

cash payment for Ebenezer UCC when a filled box is sent.

Free boxes… free shipping…. no cost!

Benefits to our community:

Reduce pollution. Cartridges do not decompose for 1,000

years. Save energy. Empty ones can be remanufactured and

reused. No buying, no selling, no burden to anyone.

Which cartridges:

Undamaged original cartridges with a print head are qualified for

payment that includes most Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Canon, Dell,

Sharp.

Cartridges without a print head do not qualify for

payment. If you cannot tell the difference, bring it in

anyways.

Everybody helps. We ca make a difference.

You can also get empties from friends, neighbors, and small

businesses. On average, a person uses 2 cartridges a year.

The potential is huge.

Reduce pollution · Raise funds

One cartridge at a time…

You Can Help!

Be on the Look Out!

Empty Cartridges On The Loose

If found, please turn in to:

Ebenezer United Church of Christ

We have been searching far and wide for them.

Your reward will be a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart for

Helping your local organization raise much needed funds.

For Questions, Contact

Nia Fratrik or nfratrik@gmail.com

Thank you for your Support

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