July/August Newsletter 2021

July/August

Newsletter 2021 Heidelberg Union Church

5187 Irvin Road, Slatington, PA 18080

Church office: 610-767-4740

E-mail address: [email protected]

STAFF

Interim Pastor Reverend Rashion Santiago 484-338-4340

Organist and Music Director Patrick Kerssen 973-934-3854

Concert Handbell Choir Director Jacqueline A. Grove 484-553-9037

Treasurer Kelly Mahoney 484-258-4414

Financial Secretary Debbie Peters 610-760-0997

Sexton Kelly Frisch 484-330-1295

Secretary Sydney Kobal 484-274-5088

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is Summertime! There is energy in the air which

seems to encourage life and growth. Since we are now

under new guidelines for Covid-19 restrictions, people are

ready to get back to normal. School has ended for the

summer, vacations are being planned and the heat may be unbearable at times, but

we still need to grow in faith everyday of our lives. This is a glorious opportunity

for us in many ways. The pace of life slows down, and even if only for a short

respite, this slower pace feels kinder and gentler to our souls. As a Christian and a

Pastor, I view the summer as a special time to experience God's love for us.

One of the ways this summer to grow in faith we will be meeting every

Wednesday starting in July until the end of August for outdoor services called,

“InsideOut Church.” Bring your lawn chairs and come to eat hot dogs, hamburgers,

chips and drinks and continue your faith journey with us this summer.

Have a safe summer, grow in faith and be kind to one another. The love that

Christ has for us is endless, so the same love to all people.

Blessings,

Pastor Woody

7/03 Richard Leiby 7/04 Jamie Zanelli 7/05 Adrian Hill 7/05 Tyler Nemeth 7/06 Linda Heil 7/06 Marlene Hunsicker 7/07 Charlene Muse 7/10 Shirley Smith 7/11 Joanna McDevitt 7/11 Tyler Walton 7/12 Marie Kistler 7/14 Marlaina Riegel 7/15 Sharon Smith 7/17 Mary Jane Dise 7/17 Elaine Waitkus 7/22 William Bradley 7/22 Victoria Lear 7/22 Meridith Lenhart 7/22 Molly Lenhart 7/22 Danielle Ringer 7/22 Natalie Steigerwalt 7/23 Nathan Horn 7/23 Tyler Kunkel 7/23 Michael Panarello 7/23 Gregory Snyder 7/24 Carl Bachman 7/26 Allen Fatzinger 7/27 Fern Danner

7/28 Mark Bowers

7/29 Tyler Danner

7/30 Wilmer Dise II

7/31 Chevelle Jochim

8/01 Sidney German

8/01 Madelyn Lenhart

8/01 Carol Olesh

8/01 Jeffery Strohl

8/02 Arlan Hill

8/03 Jeffrey Fritzinger

8/03 Lisa Lenhart

8/04 Chris Andrews

8/04 Charlie Romig

8/04 Brandy Wanamaker

8/05 Anne Hicks

8/05 Lauren Hoffman

8/05 Cody Jochim

8/05 Erica Wambold

8/06 Kimberly Bittenbender

8/08 Jean Snyder

8/08 Chloe Wambold

8/09 Lauren Wisser

8/10 Ryan Aardewijn

8/10 Tyler Handwerk

8/11 Robert Geiger

8/13 Marilyn Snyder

8/15 Jean Bachman

8/15 Olivia Romig

8/15 Janice Wentz

8/16 Ruth Schmoyer

8/18 Gary Koenig

8/20 Jade Krim

8/20 Dawn Wentz

8/21 Lauren Aardewijn

8/21 Richard Metzger

8/21 Lily Seyfried

8/22 Cathy Schwartz

8/23 Keith Schwartz

8/23 Lisa Snyder

8/24 Katherine Blose

8/24 Amanda Krause

8/25 Roger Hawk

8/26 Eugene Handwerk

8/26 Mary Lou Heil

8/26 Mark Hoffman

8/28 Brian Lenhart

8/29 Linda Blose

8/29 James Wentz

8/30 Patrick Romig

8/31 Bernard Thompson

*If we missed your birthday or anniversary, we deeply

apologize. Please feel free to contact the office with the information 610-767-4740 or

[email protected]

SERVING FOR JULY

July 4,

2021

July 11,

2021

July 18,

2021

July 25,

2021

USHERS GUIDES/ ACOLYTE

Jim Graver & Barb Weaver/

Madelyn Lenhart

Amy Butterweck & Eugene

Handwerk/ Amelia Fink

Linda Fritzinger &

Barb Matthias/

Molly Lenhart

Amy Butterweck &

Kelly Mahoney/ Eli Zimmerman

LAY READERS

Jason Zimmerman

Monica Lazarus

Denise Snyder

Eugene Handwerk

2021 Governing Board Members

President - Amy Butterweck Sharon Haberern

Vice President – Eugene Handwerk Barbara Weaver

Treasurer – Kelly Mahoney Barbara Matthias

Secretary – Sonia Fink Linda Fritzinger

Jim Graver

7/18 David & Barbara Rauch 57 Years 7/19 Daniel & Jade Krim 35 Years 7/29 Dennis & Cheryl Gough 32 Years

8/24 Kirk & Barbara Muthard 19 Years 8/25 Bob & Anne Hicks Jr 37 Years 8/26 Joseph & Barbara Steiner 49 Years 8/27 Terry & Beth Sell 8/29 Ron & Eleanor Klevenhagen 60 Years

mailto:[email protected]

SERVING FOR AUGUST

August 1, 2021

August 8, 2021

August 15, 2021

August 22, 2021

August 29, 2021

USHERS GUIDES/ ACOLYTE

Sharon Haberern & Jim Graver/

Brady Zimmerman

Barb Weaver &

Barb Matthias/

Madelyn Fink

Eugene Handwerk /

Eli Zimmerman

Linda Fritzinger & Jim Graver/

Austin Downing

Amy Butterweck &

Kelly Mahoney/

Patrick Romig

LAY

READERS

Ryan

Aardewijn

Cyndi Geiger

Taryn Kemmerer

Marliana

Reigel

Susan Bickert/

Alicia Marks

WE'RE GOING SILK! - Beginning June 2021, we will be

transitioning to using silk floral arrangements on the altar. It has

come to our attention that our fresh flowers have triggered some

medical issues within our Heidelberg family. We have been

experimenting with floral placement, but think it best to utilize

silk arrangements at this time. Our apologies for anyone that has

already signed up for 2021 flower sponsorship. As always, an

alternative to recognizing someone or a special occasion is the option to sponsor the weekly

bulletins. If interested, donations will be gladly accepted to help defray the cost of various

seasonal sets of silk floral arrangements, estimated at $50/set. Please place donations in

the offering plate, marked 'Silk Flowers'. Checks should be made payable to 'Heidelberg

Union Altar Guild'.

Any questions, please contact Cheryl, Eleanor, Linda, Sharon, or Sydney.

UPDATE FROM PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE - The Pastoral Search committee has

been working diligently over the last few months on compiling all the necessary information

for our Local Church Profile. In the next few weeks we will be finishing up the document and

submitting it to the Conference and Synod for their review and approval. Following the

approval of our profile, the committee will then complete a mock interview with a current

clergy member as a “pretend candidate.” After the mock interview takes place, the position

will be posted and we will begin interviewing candidates for our Full Time Settled Minister.

We are excited to be so close to completing the document that will serve as Heidelberg’s

resume, if you will, to potential candidates.

INSIDEOUT SERVICES - Starting on July 7th, 2021 we will be

having outdoor worship and fellowship every Wednesday until

August 25th! Beginning at 7:00pm we will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers on the front porch, followed by a worship service in the

small parking lot. Come wind down each Wednesday this summer with your Heidelberg family, and don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

DONATING ELECTRONICALLY - Did you know we offer the option to donate electronically to

Heidelberg Union Church? You can have your offering sent in complete confidence to Heidelberg Union Church through our EOffering program! All you need to do is log on to

www.MyEOffering.com and click “register” to create an account or “sign in” if you already have an account! Once you verify your email address you can log in and search for

Heidelberg Union Church under the “Churches” tab. From there you can do a one time payment, or schedule offerings however you would like! Your mode (Checking, Savings, or Credit Card) of giving is only known to “MyEOffering.com”. If you need any assistance please

contact Kelly Mahoney at 484-258-4414 or Ron Klevenhagen at 610-481-9803.

GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS - The meeting date for the immediate future is the second

Tuesday of the month at 7 P.M. The next two meetings are scheduled for July 13th, 2021 and August 10th, 2021 at 7 P.M.

VIRTUAL CALENDAR - Check out Heidelberg Union Church’s new virtual calendar! It’s a

great way to see what is going on at the church, availability of renting parts of the church, and making sure you stay updated on meetings and events! To view the calendar please use the link:

https://calendar.zoho.com/embed/8e5e4c88c01063e0c198fb65c031ee58535fb7d452bfe571a345f1ec844844298f2305b329c02668b40699295cfcd9e7

FOOD BANK INFORMATION - The Lowhill Food Pantry is in need of food supplies. Any

contribution of food will be greatly appreciated. Donations for Lowhill Food Pantry may be

dropped off on the first Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or the last Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 610-674-2440 for other arrangements. Thank you for your generosity.

HARP - HARP is back again! We will meet July 6, 2021 at 11AM. We will gather again after

being apart for more than a year! It will be great to see all of you again. Any newcomers are always invited. Our summer picnic is a great beginning. We always share a lunch, so dig out those picnic recipes, a salad or dessert to share with everyone. Hot dogs and condiments will

be provided. Come visit and share stories of what you did this past year. I’m sure you all have great stories. Hope to see you, in the meantime be safe and see you soon in July.

HARP BINGO! - HARP will meet August 3, 2021 at 11 A.M. Welcome again, Bingo is one of

our favorite gatherings. Bring two, one dollar bingo prizes, wrapped for a bigger surprise. We gather for lunch, a covered dish is always shared. Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing

afternoon. Hope to see old and new guests. Have a safe summer, see you in August.

EMAIL CHANGE - With our new Heidleberg Union Church website

developing we will now be transitioning over to the new email for information for the church secretary! Please begin using the email

[email protected] to contact the church secretary!

http://www.myeoffering.com/




LARGE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT

The Governing Board is pleased to announcement the improvements and enlargement made to the north

parking lot are complete. Thank you to the following persons who enabled this to happen: David Fink for

volunteering to oversee the project, Robert Snyder for excavation, Kevin Brey of Heidel Hollow Farm who

aided in removing the large tree stumps, Wayne Horn Line Striping, and H & H Seal Coating. In grateful

appreciation also to Barbara Matthias for her generous donation and to other members who contributed to

this effort to make it happen.

We now have an enter and exit flow pattern for the lot and curbing along Irvin Road for safety. We truly are

CHILD CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS - In Pennsylvania, volunteers 18 years and older who

work with children must complete clearance documentation and provide copies of that

documentation to Heidelberg Union Church. This includes anyone volunteering with Faith Formation, Vacation Bible School, and/or Family Promise. Updated documentation must be

provided every 5 years. Contact Barb Weaver ([email protected] or 610-767-5187) for instructions on how to obtain these clearances and/or if you're unsure your clearances need to be updated.

YARD SALE - Our Yard Sale will be on Friday, July 2nd from 9:00am – 3:00pm & Saturday

July 3rd 9:00am -2:00pm. We are still accepting donations for the sale! We are not accepting

electronics, clothing, or large furniture. Items can be brought to the church any Sunday and put in the Preschool room. You can also bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall during

set up on June 28th, 29th, and 30th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. We will need volunteers for set up and the days of the sale! The sign up sheet is located in the Narthex.

SOUP KITCHEN - It was our first time back to help serve meals at Dubb`s Church. Ron and

Eleanor Klevenhagen, Barbara Mathis and Linda Hausamann picked up baked items at Bakery Nook. We served about 50 people hamburgers, salad, chips, bottled water and

desserts from Bakery Nook. Everything had to be in containers. Gloves and masks needed. Dubb`s Church is renovating. It will take a while to get organized. Dominic said our church can collect clothing again. Any questions call Linda 610-767-5281. Next meeting June 8th.

-God’s Blessings, Linda

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME - Join us for a night of fun at the

Iron Pigs on Friday, July 23. It is “Witches and Wizards Night” and fireworks follow the game! Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Cost is $11 per

ticket. Only 25 tickets available. Please reserve your ticket(s) asap by seeing Sharon Haberern after church or contacting her at 484-226-0989.

NEWSLETTER INFORMATION- Just a reminder that our newsletters will be sent out every other month. Please note the different time sensitive dates. The schedule will be as follows:

September/October Newsletter

November/December Newsletter

January/February Newsletter

Information Due: August 15th

Information Due: October 15th

Information Due: December 15th


Power of Prayer By: Barbara M. Matthias

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

-Matthew 21:22

As some of you know, when I worked, I was a professional nurse, working in management.

As a result of my job, I had the privilege to meet and work with many CNA’s. Some became close friends; others were a mere passing acquaintance. One of these close friends I will call

Sadie. When I first learned of Sadie’s recent hospitalizations and surgeries I was

devastated. From January to the middle of March, she was in and out of the hospital continuously with lengthy stays. She had serious infections to her right lung (MRSA and

Strep) and on in her lower back. The medications used to treat these diseases counteracted each other and Sadie’s weight began to plummet, losing 28 pounds in short order. Her

appetitie was gone. Sadie was a “sick chick!” I cannot stress that enough. She came home

March 19th (trying to recover). As soon as I learned of her predicament, I began my prayer vigil, asking everyone I knew to pray for her.

On the night of Memorial Day, I decided to call Sadie expecting the worst in return. When she told me all her infections were healed and that she was planning on returning to work the next day, I almost dropped my cell phone. Sadie had been healed through the power of

prayer, praise the Lord! We continued our chat, with me making plans to visit her (she lives in Florida). Folks, the power of prayer does work. If you have insurmountable problems,

pray about them. The Lord will show you what He can do, if you have faith, for a resolution.

“Happy are those who take refuge in the Lord.” Psalm 34:8. You’ll be glad you did.

SURPRISE PORCH POP UP'S!

Nothing has been harder during this pandemic then not being able to see each other.

So in the spirit of bringing us together, be prepared for a Surprise Porch Pop Up! Each month, at least 2 members will get a

little surprise dropped off to them. It may be for a Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well or a simple Hello.

Hi Everyone!! The Porch Pop Up's continued with our April Pop Ups! We visited Brenda Graver (Not Pictured) and Matt Loch! In May Dale Zellner was visted at Fellowhip Manor, it was a beautiful day spent outside enjoying the change of

scenery. We also stopped in at Harlan Wanamaker at Cornerstone Living! Some fellowship time was enjoyed and Linda was able to give him communion which was much appreciated!

Will you be next? Stay Tuned!!

Altar Guild Recognition

June 6th, 2021 Betty Krause

(pictured above) was

recognized for her dedication

and all her hard work to the

Heidelberg Union Altar Guild.

Betty was an active member of

our Altar Guild for the past 33

years! We are blessed to have

her in our Heidelberg family

and want to thank her for all

that she has done and

continues to do. She was

presented with a gift card to

show our appreciation.

Memorial Day Service

On May 30th, 2021 we had our

Memorial Day worship service!

It was a rainy day but we still

were able to host the American

Legion Post 16 Honor Guard.

Pictured above is the 21 Gun

Salute by the American Legion

Post 16 Honor Guard in our

parking lot. The group thanked

us for allowing them to visit

Heidelberg Church!

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Installation of Lay Eucharist Ministers

On May 23rd, 2021 Barbara

Matthias, Linda Hausamann,

Jean Snyder, and Sharon

Haberern volunteered to

partake in the ministry of being

Lay Eucharist Ministers. They will

visit and bring communion to

shut-in members and those in

nursing homes who are unable

to receive communion.

Heidelberg thanks you for your

wonderful work!

Graduation Sunday- June 13th, 2021

On Sunday June 13th, 2021 we celebrated all those who graduated in the

past year. We recognized our graduates from our Heidelberg Union Church

that graduated from high school and college this past year! Our three

graduates were Danica Andrews (Pictured below with Pastor Woody!),

Kailyn Jones, and Maya Sukanick. Congratulations to all of our graduates-

we know you will do great things and just know we are thinking and

praying for you and your new future!

Danica Andrews

Danica Andrews daughter of Chris

and Colleen Andrews officially

graduated from the United of

Pittsburgh in Bradford, PA in

December 2020 and attended a Spring

ceremony on May 2nd. She received a

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast

Communications and is currently

working in her field for Always on Air

Studios in Hellertown.

Kailyn Jones

Kailyn Jones daughter of Jason and

Tara Jones graduated from

Northwestern Lehigh High School.

She will be attending Penn State

University in the fall majoring in

Physical Therapy.

Maya Sukanick

Maya Sukanick daughter of Jeffrey

and Michele Sukanick graduated from

Parkland High School. She plans to

attend Lehigh University.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

2 Union Yard Sale!

9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

3 Union Yard Sale!

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

4 Sixth Sunday after

Pentecost

10:00 a.m. In Person/Zoom Worship

Service

Independence Day!

5

6 HARP Meeting 11:00 a.m.

7 InsideOUT Service 7:00 p.m.

8

9

10

11 Seventh Sunday after

Pentecost

10:00 a.m. In

Person/Zoom Worship Service

12 Vacation Bible School

6:00 p.m.

13 Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Governing Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School 6:00 p.m.

14 InsideOUT Service

7:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School 6:00 p.m.

15 Vacation Bible School

6:00 p.m.

16 Vacation Bible School 6:00 p.m.

17

18 Eighth Sunday after

Pentecost *Communion*


Service

19

20


7:00 p.m.

22

23

24

25 Ninth Sunday after

Pentecost


Service

26

27


7:00 p.m.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Tenth after Pentecost

10:00 a.m. In Person/Zoom

Worship Service

2

3 HARP Meeting 11:00 a.m.

4 InsideOUT Service 7:00 p.m.

5

6

7

8 Eleventh Sunday after

Pentecost

10:00 a.m. In Person/Zoom Worship Service

9

10 Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Governing Board Meeting

7:00 p.m.


7:00 p.m.

12 13 14

15 Twelfth Sunday after

Pentecost 10:00 a.m. In Person/Zoom

Worship Service Newsletter deadline for

September/ October!

16

17


7:00 p.m.

19

20

21

22 Thirteenth Sunday

after Pentecost *Communion*

10:00 a.m. In Person/Zoom

Worship Service

23

24 25 InsideOUT Service 7:00 p.m.

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27

28

29

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10:00 a.m. In Person/Zoom Worship Service

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2021 Vacation Bible School Registration

and Waiver Release Form

Date: July 12th – 16th, 2021

Time: 6 – 8 pm

Location: Heidelberg Union Church

Child’s Name (Last, First) Birthdate Last Grade Completed

Parent/Guardian Name(s)___________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone _______________________ Cell Phone _______________________

Parent email address(es)_____________________________________________________________________

LIABILITY RELEASE: In consideration of Heidelberg Union Church allowing the above child(ren) to participate in Vacation Bible School activities, I, the undersigned, do hereby release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless

Heidelberg Union Church its directors, employees, volunteers, and agents (collectively herein the “Church”) from any

and all liability, claims or demands for accidental personal injury, sickness or death, as well as property damage and

expenses, of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned and the above child(ren) while involved

in Vacation Bible School. Furthermore, on behalf of my minor child(ren), I hereby assume all risk of accidental personal

injury, sickness, death, damage, and expense as a result of participation in activities involved therein. As well as

releasing the child(ren), if necessary, for transportation to and from the Vacation Bible School location, I, the

undersigned, do hereby release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless Heidelberg Union Church its directors,

employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability, claims or demands for accidental personal injury in the

process of transportation.

PHOTO/VIDEO PERMISSION: I DO / DO NOT (circle one) give my consent Heidelberg Union Church to use

photo or video images taken of my child(ren) in church brochures, advertisements for the church, on the website, in

social media, and in other church publications as they see fit. I agree to hold harmless Heidelberg Union Church from

any liability which may result from the use of said picture(s). This form will apply throughout my child(ren)’s tenure at

Heidelberg Union Church’s Vacation Bible School. **None of the photos will be for personal use.**

I hereby give permission for my child(ren) to participate in Vacation Bible School at Heidelberg Union Church on

July 12th – 16th from 6 – 8 pm.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________ Date _____________

2020 Vacation Bible School Registration and Waiver Release Form (page 2)

Complete one form for each child in the family.

All information will remain confidential to Vacation Bible School staff.

Child’s Name _____________________________________________ Medical Insurance YES___ NO___

Insurance Company _________________________________ Policy/GroupID# _____________________

Allergies, Medications, and/or Medical Conditions ____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity restrictions ______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian phone number(s) _________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: person(s) & phone numbers in case parent/guardian cannot be reached:

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________________________________________

People authorized to pick up my child _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Name _____________________________________________ Medical Insurance YES___ NO___

Insurance Company _________________________________ Policy/GroupID# _____________________

Allergies, Medications, and/or Medical Conditions ____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity restrictions ______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian phone number(s) _________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: person(s) & phone numbers in case parent/guardian cannot be reached:

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________________________________________

People authorized to pick up my child _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return all completed Registration/Permission/Waiver forms to:

Heidelberg Union Church, VBS, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington, PA 18080 or

[email protected]

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