FAITH EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

July/August - 2020

The church will remain closed until further notice.

Please remember to check your constant contact

emails and if you do not have access to emails,

contact the church office and we will gladly mail them

out to you. Stay safe and smart!

Knights on the North Castle Vacation Bible School August 3rd, 5th & 7th

Outside (lower level) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Advance Registration is required

Details inside ++++++++++++++++++++++

Over 80's Party

CANCELLED ++++++++++++++++++++++

Iron Pigs (Faith Night)

CANCELLED ++++++++++++++++++++++

Wheels of Faith Car/Craft Show

CANCELLED

The Rev. Don Hayn Interim Pastor (610) 657-8451

Dwhayn1@gmail.com

The Rev. Manny Stivers Interim Pastor (610) 697-1342

mannyrs234@gmail.com

Mr. Dan Herzog President, Church Council

(610) 428-6142 Konkretekid1@msn.com

Mrs. Linda Eberhart Organist

(610) 264-0476

Mrs. Jennifer Kishbaugh Director of Music

(610) 451-8660

Mrs. Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki Director of Christian Ed

(610) 434-7844 Joane842@ptd.net

3355 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052 faithlutheranwhitehall@rcn.com www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org

(610) 435-0451 Fax (610) 437-6591

Mrs. Joanne Gantz-Jalowiecki Director of Christian Ed

Greeting Sisters and

Brothers of Faith

Well the warmer weather has finally arrived and people are moving around. We have now had a couple of outdoor services, which have been very inspirational. Just love sitting outside our beautiful church and listening to the word of God .Pastor Don and Pastor Manny had to fight through a rough start, mic not working properly, wind blowing, but overall great job. Ernie Haller continuing to put the service out on You Tube and on Facebook for the Congregation to view. And of course I can’t forget Linda Eberhart sharing her musical expertise. We made the front page of the Whitehall -Coplay Press, pictures of our Sunday service. Please come out and join us. The Church Council has met with a candidate to fill our need for a Pastor. Church Council voted to move forward with the call process and present Vicar Tom Busteed to the congregation. He will preaching a sermon in late July. When final plans are worked out, the congregation will be informed. Please make plans to attend church to hear Vicar Tom. Due to the uncertainty of the COVID 19 pandemic the Faith Lutheran Church Night at the IronPigs has been cancelled. Also cancelled is the Over 80’s party, we do not want to expose our elders to any chance of the virus. Happy Birthday to all our over 80’s. We will see you next year. Future events will be discussed at a later time. We are finally opening up the church slowly. Tara Miller started Zumba classes outside in lower parking lot. Petite Scholars is back in Parker Hall. With social distancing in place, meetings have started. We will not open up the total church until the congregation is back into church. Thank you for sending your envelopes in to the church, we still have bills to pay. As you all know the virus does not stop your bills. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Palms 37:23

God Bless,

Dan Herzog

President, Church Council

July/August

Call Committee Update

On May 27th, the Call Committee held a Zoom interview with a candidate recommended by Bishop

Zeiser. The candidate is Vicar Tom Busteed, who has been serving as the full time Vicar at St.

Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle, PA. for the past 18 months. Vicar Tom has a range

of work related experiences in churches, has an undergraduate degree in music, is an organist, and

has a Master's Degree of Divinity from Lancaster Seminary, and a Master's Degree in Liturgical

Studies from Yale University.

After our interview, the Call Committee met and reviewed Vicar Tom’s qualifications, responses to our

questions, our personal impressions, his scores from our interview scoring guide, references, and the

gifts and talents he would bring to Faith Church. The Call Committee unanimously agreed that Vicar

Tom would be a match for the needs of our congregation and recommended that the Church Council

should meet and interview the candidate.

At a special June 15th Council Meeting, the Call Committee met privately with the Church Council and

shared their thoughts and feedback from the interview. At that point, the candidate joined the

meeting, was introduced to the Church Council, shared his background, and was interviewed by the

Council. The meeting ended with a closed session where the Church Council voted and approved that

Vicar Tom Busteed should be brought before the congregation, lead us in worship, and be

consideration as our next pastor.

On July 26th, the congregation will have the opportunity to meet Vicar Tom, hear him preach as he

leads us in worship, and then vote on him becoming the new pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran

Church. This voting process will be coordinated by members of the Synod staff, with the candidate

requiring a two thirds majority to be recognized as our new pastor.

If possible the worship service on July 26th will be held in the Sanctuary with special safety

precautions in place, including the need for several services during the morning, assigned seats for

social distancing, face masks, no singing, and other precautions. You will be receiving several notices,

updates, and special instructions over the next month about this service. Also, more information

about the candidate’s background, education, and related work experiences will be sent to you in the

next few weeks as part of his introduction to Faith.

Call Committee update continued:

In the meantime, please mark your calendar for this special worship service and vote

on Sunday, July 26th. Please share the date with family members and friends who are

members of the congregation. You must be present to vote on that Sunday.

Thank you for your prayers and support over the past year – we realize that this is an important

decision for the future of our church.

“ Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Yours in Faith - The Call Committee

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Lucas at: tlucas12452@gmail.com or

201-370-4606 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Sunday Worship - 9:00 am

**Please note** Summer services will be held outside. If weather is bad you will be able to watch

on YouTube or Facebook.

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God's Blessings and our best wishes to all those celebrating a special day in July/August.

Church Office Closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of 4th of July

Louise Kelleher

Paul Majercak

CHURCH CHATTER

Church Council Meeting - August 3rd at 7:00 pm

Miller/Keystone Summer Blood Drive Monday, August 17 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

As always, this is a lifesaving mission and I need your

help. To secure a reservation, please call Judy Ehret at

(610) 767-5061. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Pastor Manny & Pastor Don:

I just wanted to send a thank you to everyone for

everything that they are doing at Faith to keep the

church going. Everything is appreciated. It really is.

This weekend was supposed to a celebratory one for

our family. Max’s confirmation. As my red

geraniums were so kindly brought to me to this

morning. I couldn’t help but be sad. As I planted

them in the garden with tears falling down my face.

My heart hurts. I know we will celebrate... just

not today. My family’s faith means a great deal to

me. There are good days and bad days. The daily

meditations & Sunday services mean more then you know. I watched other church services... they

weren’t the same. It wasn’t my church family. I just

wanted to say thank you.

Much love and health to all!

Karen Euculano & family

Many, many thanks to our wonderful

church family; for your cards, prayers

and offers of help at the loss of our

dear granddaughter. Your love and

support is greatly appreciated. We

also want to thank Pastor Don and

Pastor Manny for the visit and calls.

Our church family is so very dear to

us. Love,

Fred & Pat Walschburger

Due to Covid 19 the "Over 80's" birthday

party has been cancelled this year.

Treasure the present

Patience asks us to live the moment to the fullest … to taste the here and now, to be where we are. When we are impatient, we try to get away from where we are. We behave as if the real thing will happen tomorrow, later, and somewhere else. Let's be patient and trust that the treasure we look for is hidden in the ground on which we stand. —Henri Nouwen

FAITH’S CHURCH PICNIC has been cancelled for this year

Whitehall

Food Bank

needs

Pancake mix, canned meats, soup,

vegetables (beets or carrots) pasta

(not spaghetti), coffee, tea and

cat/dog food.

Many thanks for your continued

support of this important ministry.

Knights on the North Castle Vacation Bible School Monday, August 3rd

Wednesday, August 5th

Friday, August 7th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Due to COVID19 and social distancing practices currently in place parents must remain with their children. We will have a play / skit and lesson appropriate for all age groups, a sing along / music, take home craft, and snack. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on as we plan to be outside. Please be patient with us as it is a work in progress and a

new way of doing things this year.

Advanced registration is required. Forms may be found on our web site faithlutheranwhitehall.org, if you need additional information please contact

Heidi Carr at (610) 509-4422.

Below are the requests for VBS

Items needed – Individual serving sizes of goldfish, individual juice boxes, 2 bags of large marshmallows,

pretzel rods, gummy life savers, cheese balls (like cheese puffs), blue jello, spray whipped cream, bugels.

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2020 VBS Registration Form Child’s Name: ______________________________________________

Address:

Date of Birth: ______________________________ Age: _______

Please circle your child’s age or the grade completed in June:

3 years 4 years Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Home Church: __________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________ Cell Number: Text - Yes / No E-mail Address ____________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________

Cell Number: Text - Yes/ No E-Mail Address: __________________

Emergency Contact: Phone Number:

Food/Health Allergies:

I understand that the Pastor, Church Staff, Teachers, and all VBS Staff and Helpers will do everything possible to make this experience a spiritually rewarding time and I entrust my child to their care and guidance. I understand that I will be remaining with my child/children for the 2020 program. (Parent/Guardian please sign):

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052

Time and Talent Survey for 2020

Please complete and mail back to church

The Lord has blessed each one of us with special gifts and we ask you

to prayerfully consider using your gift in response to His love for you.

Volunteers are what keep our church going and we are always

looking to expand our volunteer list. We all have a lot of

responsibilities in our home and work life so we appreciate any time

you can donate to your church family at Faith.

Please review the lists below and check off committees and/or activities you would be interesting in

supporting with your time and talents. When complete, please mail this sheet to the church office. Thank

you for your attention to these important opportunities.

Thank you – FELC Church Council

Name: _________________________________________________ Today’s Date: __________

Address: __________________________________________________ Birth Date: ___________

Phone: _______________ E-mail: _______________ Occupation: _________________ FT or PT

Worship Service You attend: 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM (please circle one)

ACTIVITIES

In Outreach and Missions:

____Blood Drives ____St. Stephen's Food Pantry ____Daybreak

____Flowers ____Food Baskets ____Christmas Giving Tree

____Community Meals ____Visitation of Shut In's ____Transport People

____Bible Studies ____New member Orientation ____Car Show

____Bingo ____Quilt Sales ____Craft Fairs

____Soup Sales/Dinners ____Basket Social ____Christmas Tea

____Outreach to Inactive Members

In Worship:

____Senior Choir ____Bell Choir ____Special music

____Alternative Worship Group ____Instrumentalist – Instrument _______________________

____Altar Guild Group ____Ushers ____Greeters

____Acolyte/Crucifer ____Readers/Lectors ____Mid-week Communion

____ Worship Assistant/Liturgist ____Eucharistic Ministries

In Ministry:

____Sunday School ____Vacation Bible School ____Confirmation Classes

____First Holy Communion ____Leading Youth Activities ____Church Celebrations

____Iron Chefs Group ____Funeral Luncheons ____Pieceworkers of Faith

____Bible Study Groups ____Adult Forums ____Tuesday AM Prayer Group

In Operations and Governance

____Rev. George Scholarship ____Maintain Memorial Garden ____Cemetery Board

____Help with Church Maintenance ____General Office Help ____Website, Facebook

____Newsletters ____ Archive Church Records

COMMITTEE WORK

Committees You Would Be Interested in Joining:

____ Social Ministries

____ Stewardship/Outreach

____ Fund Raising Outreach

____ Music and Worship

____ Worship Support

____ Christian Education

____ Fellowship

____ Extended Ministries

____ Media and Communications

____ Long Range Planning

“Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works

and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

July

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

6:30 pm - Girl

Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

2

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

3

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

Office Closed

4

5

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 am - Fellowship Committee

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

6

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

7

6:30 am - 6:00 pm Petite

Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

8

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

5:30 PM

Community

Justice

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

9

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

10

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

11

12

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 am - Worship & Music

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

13

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

14

6:30 am - 6:00 pm Petite

Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

7:00 pm - HR

15

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

16

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

17

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

8:00 AM CTC

18

19

9:00 AM Worship Service

1:00 PM Dream Weavers

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

20

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

21

6:30 am - 6:00 pm Petite

Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

22

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

11:00 am -

Hunger Initiative

5:30 PM

Community

Justice

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

23

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

24

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

25

26

9:00 AM Worship Service

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

27

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

28

6:30 am - 6:00 pm Petite

Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Property

Committee

29

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

30

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

31

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

August

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 am - Fellowship Committee

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

3

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm -

VBS

4

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

5

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

5:30 PM

Community Justice

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm -

VBS

6

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

7

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm -

VBS

8

9

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 am - Worship & Music

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

10

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

11

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

7:00 pm - HR

12

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

13

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

14

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

8:00 AM CTC

15

16

9:00 AM Worship Service

1:00 PM Dream Weavers

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

17

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

18

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

19

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

11:00 am - Hunger

Initiative

5:30 PM

Community Justice

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

20

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

21

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

22

23

9:00 AM Worship Service

4:00 pm - EFOD

8:00 PM AA Meeting

24

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7:00 pm - Daisy's

7:00 pm - Brownies

25

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Property

Committee

26

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 - Girl Scouts

7:00 pm - EFOD

27

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:30 pm - Cub

Scouts

28

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

29

30

9:00 AM Worship Service

31