JUNE 2018 Our Brand · “34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have...
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FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 South Main Street
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601-3183
T: 724-834-1457
F: 724-834-1469
felchurch.org
PASTOR………………………….... Larry Kemp
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC……….…...Marvin Huls
CHURCH TREASURER…….………... Patti Sias
OFFICE MANAGER………..…... Patricia Pluck
OFFICE SECRETARY………...Susan Woodcox
CUSTODIAN............................ Jaison Smith
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Merle Baker
Rebecca Brunetta President
Bob Errett
Suzy Flory
Jeanne Kiss
Dianna Marusko
Joan Orr
Sue Ross
Brandie Saraceni Vice President
Amy Schultz
Kim von Schlichten
Megan Zobb Secretary
WORSHIP WITH US
Sunday Church School 9:30 A.M.
SCS does not meet in June, July or August
Sunday Worship 8:15 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
Summer Schedule 8:15 A.M. & 10:00 A.M.
Elevator and Hearing Assistance Available
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FAX 724-834-1469
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JUNE 2018
Our Brand
“34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34 & 35 (NRSV) Within the past year, I have heard the words, “brand” and “branding,” used more frequently and in new ways—particularly as it relates to life in the Church. These words and their use have come about in how we identify not only a product, but also as “a particular identity or image regarded as an asset.” (New Oxford American Dictionary). And so as I found out when I needed to use the ELCA logo, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America now has branding guidelines in the use of its name, logo and slogan, “God’s Work, Our Hands” for the sake of both its image and its message. As we have been looking at a variety of ways to tell people about the story of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and its work in the name of Christ, someone even asked me, “what is our brand?” My best hope for the “brand” we offer the world in our life together is that it will reflect the “new commandment” that Jesus offered his disciples in the time preceding his betrayal and death—that we would love one another as he loves us. The love of which Jesus speaks is that love that is seen in God’s self-giving love on the Cross. Perhaps the best brand that we could ever offer is the one that shows how loving we are to one another in the love that God has given us. Be blessed, Pastor Larry Kemp
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS…BLANKETS / MALARIA NETS
Social Ministry Activation Team would like to
thank everyone who purchased a blanket or net
for Mother’s Day. Your generous donations of
18 blankets and 8 nets will provide warmth
and safety to those in need.
We plan to do it again for Father’s Day! Each $10.00
donation will purchase either a blanket or malaria net in
honor/memory of a father in your life.
A member of the Social Ministry Team will be in the education
building foyer between worship services on Sunday, June 10th
and 17th for you to make your gifts. You may also make gifts
during the week through the church office.
SYNOD ASSEMBLY
The synodical expression of the church will meet in assembly
from June 14-16 at Thiel College, with six from First
attending, including Bob Errett, Joan Orr, Rebecca Brunetta,
Amy Schultz, Jeanne Christensen and Pastor Larry.
Please remember our delegates in prayer as they engage in
ministry with others from our synod.
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FIRLU HAS HEARD…
-that as of April 25th our offering receipts are
$18,877; last year they were $17,348.
-that thanks are given to the Fellowship
Committee and all of those who contributed to
the Confirmation breakfast on Pentecost Sunday.
-that congratulations are given to Sara and Eric Shadwick on the
birth of their daughter, Sofia Grace May 15, 2018.
-that congratulations are given to Ailanthus Hanzel, Jacob Julian
and Bradley Schmidt who were confirmed May 20, 2018
-that assistance is greatly needed the third Thursday of the
month by 8:00 AM to unload the truck and sort groceries for
Food Pantry distribution.
-that Angel Food cakes (home baked or purchased) are needed
the first Sunday of every month for Meals on Wheels. Bring your
cake to the church office. Thanks!
-that the deadline for the JULY newsletter is Monday, June 18th.
Please be prompt. You may submit your articles to
WEEKLY EMAILS: Are you receiving the weekly email blasts? If
not, please call the office so we can add your name to the list.
We will not add anyone to the weekly email list unless they
specifically request it even if we already have your email address.
See you at worship,
FIRLU
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LENTEN COMMUNITY GARDENS UPDATE
A total of $2863.00 was collected for the Lenten Community
Vegetable Gardens project which means First
Lutheran will be providing the funds for 13
Community Vegetable Gardens to be built and
will enable members of the cooperatives to
have fresh produce for their families. Also,
extra produce can be sold and the profits shared by the
members of the cooperative – a great combination of food and
income! Thanks to all who donated and took part in this
project. And, no, we did not have a guessing game this year
so the barn prize bank will stay at the church.
NEWS
WELCA Summer Bible study with other Lutheran
Churches 7:00 PM Monday June 18th
at Zions’
Social Hall.
TRASH & TREASURE SALE
SATURDAY, June 9, 2018
7 AM —3 PM
St. James Ev. Lutheran Church
4329 Route 982; Youngstown, PA
Flea Market—Bake Sale—Lunch Available
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
FIRST LUTHERAN AND ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCHES!
“Hero Central”
Discover Your Strength in God
July 9 - 12, 2017
6:30 – 8:00 PM
At Zions Lutheran Church
Do Good! Seek Peace & Go After It!
Psalm 34 :14
After a great combined Bible School with our friends in Christ of
Zions, we’re combining with them again this year. Zions Lutheran
will be the location. Also, we are having our VBS in the evening in
hopes that people of all ages will be able to take part. Sections
for kids and adults! Registration forms will soon be available at
both churches. Registrations are helpful, but not necessary.
Invite friends! And as usual…..there is no cost to participants!
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE “CELEBRATE” INSERT?
For the time being, we will not be using the “Celebrate” insert on
Sunday morning because I want to experiment with putting the
Sunday readings and the prayer of the day directly in bulletin. I
am evaluating the overall stewardship of doing so and seeing if
eliminating the amount of additional inserts is helpful to those
worshipping on Sunday morning. I am interested in knowing
whether this is helpful or not; so please let me know.
Pastor Larry Kemp
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Abiding Ministries
Achieva
America Red Cross
Blackburn Center
Boy Scouts of America
Council on Substance Abuse
and Youth
Derry Area School District Kind
Fund
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America
Feeding the Spirit
Glade Run Bridges Program
LDA Center of Diaconal Ministry
Light of Light Rescue Mission
Lutheran Senior Life
Lutherlyn
Private Industry Council of
Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc.
Fatherhood/Dads Matter
Program
Reality tour-Candle Inc.
St. Joseph’s Indian School
St. Olaf College
Salvation Army
Trinity Lutheran Church-Derry
Union Mission
Veterans Administration
VFW Post #33
Waypoint Youth & Community
Center
Western Pennsylvania
Conservancy
Westmoreland Community
Action—Mothers Making More
Westmoreland County Food
Bank
Westmoreland County Historical
Society
Westmoreland County Parks &
Recreation Citizens’ Advisory
Board
Westmoreland Land Trust
Wildlife Works
IN APPRECIATION OF OUR GLAD AND GENEROUS HEARTS
Over the past few months, we have received letters from the
following groups for our generosity
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Call Committee Survey
Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
To help in the search for our next pastor, the Call Committee
is interested in your opinion.
Please indicate the top 3 areas that are important to you in
the life of First Lutheran Church.
_____ Worship and Music
_____Youth Ministry
_____Evangelism
_____Stewardship
_____Fellowship
_____Christian Education
_____Social Ministry
_____Elderly Visits
_____ _____________________________
Are you a male or female______ Age______
Please drop this in the offering plate, or turn it into the church
office.
Thank you for your input,
The Call Committee
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LUTHERAN DAY AT
July 24, 2018
11:30 AM Welcome and Morning Prayer,
Pavilion #23 (The Old Log Jammer and Whip Pavilion)
With a Global Barn Yard Scavenger Hunt!
Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the
ELCA Word Hunger Global Barn Yard
TICKETS ONLY $25
SAVE $16 OFF REGULAR $41.99 ADMISSION
Tickets are not reusable passes and are valid for only one admission and
must be surrendered upon entrance. Kids 2 years old and younger are
free. Go to www.kennywood.com for more information.
Please complete the form below and return it to the church office by June
25, 2018. The church will order the tickets through the Synod Office and
you may pick them up in the office the week of June 16, 2018.
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________
CITY_________________________________________ STATE_______ ZIP___________________
PHONE________________________________ EMAIL_____________________________________
# Of Tickets @ $25 each________________ Total Enclosed____________________________
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Serving At First In June 2018
6/3 6/10 6/17 6/24
ACOLYTES
Drew Erdman
Erika Ament
Ailanthus Hanzel
Erik Hanzel
Cade Cavanaugh
Reese Woodley
Jacob Julian
Drew Erdman
Tyler Miller
ASSISTING MINISTERS
Dianna Marusko Rebecca Brunetta Rocco Marusko Pat Yost
LECTORS
Gail Armstrong
Alex Byers
Sue Boggs
Joan Orr
Kim Nicassio
Amy Schultz
Sherry Menz
Rebecca Brunetta
AV MINISTRY TEAM
Al Danilko Drew Erdman
Dwight Miller
Lexi Hahn
Scott Hahn
Liz Rowe
Tim Irwin
Spencer Irwin
Delivery
Helen Marie
Flinner
Betty Mohney Cheryl Lucas
8:15 USHERS 10:45 USHERS ALTAR GUILD
Tom Gockel - chief
Brian Erdman
Clint McMaster
Al Danilko - chief
Beverly Attenberger
John Syner
Bob Errett
Dianna Marusko
- coordinator
Carolyn Hanzel
Sue Ross
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Lutherlyn offers a coupon for first time Lutherlyn campers
to help cover the cost of camp. Stop in the office to pick up
a coupon.
First Lutheran offers Camperships. Register with
Lutherlyn and let the office know by June 10, 2018 to send
the campership.
LUTHERLYN WILL SERVE MORE THAN 1000 C H I L D R E N THIS SUMMER.
AND YOU CAN HELP!
Lutherlyn promises to never turn a child away from summer
camp for financial reasons. Lutherlyn depends on the
financial support of friends like you to keep this promise. It
is thanks to the many individuals, families, congregations,
foundations, and businesses that support camp with
prayers, participation, volunteering, and financial gifts, that
Lutherlyn can continue to be a God-given place to be
accepted, challenged, and sent.
You can make a tax deductible contribution at
lutherlyn.com/donate, by mailing your gift, or by contacting
the Development Office at 724-865-2161.
www.lutherlyn.com
PO Box 355 - Prospect PA 16052
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SUMMER FOOD DRIVE
During the summer months, the Social Ministry Activation Team
will be collecting nonperishable items for our Emergency Food
Cupboard. These items will be used to assist many individuals and
families in our community.
June is “Protein Month”. Suggested items are:
Peanut Butter
Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
Beans
July is “Carb Month”. Suggested items are:
Pasta / pasta sauce
Pouch / Box sides (pasta/rice/potato/stuffing, etc.)
Mac & Cheese
Crackers (saltines, etc.)
August is “Canned Food Month”. Items especially needed are:
Soup
Fruit
Canned pasta (spaghettios, etc.)
A box is located in the education building foyer for your donations.
Please check the expiration dates before donating, as we cannot
distribute expired items in the Emergency Food bags.
Thank you!
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June Library News
Please visit First Lutheran’s Library on the second floor of the
Christian Education building this summer and check out something from our fine selection of materials. New books
and DVD’s are added each month. If you have a special book request please drop a note into the Library mailbox in the
church office with the book’s title, author and your name.
New in our library this month:
Luther’s Small Catechism – The Small Catechism gives us common language for
engaging the Bible, talking with others about relationships with God and
neighbors, making sense of our callings in daily life, and making a witness to Christ
in God’s world. This small book provides a rich treasure for communicating the
faith from generation to generation.
New in our Children’s library:
God Gave Us Angels by Lisa Tawn Bergren – This beautifully illustrated book is a
delight and addresses a small child’s questions about angels. This uplifting tale will
encourage young hearts by exploring the glory and design of God’s messengers,
while turning toward him with praise.
Missing Pieces – by Jerry B. Jenkins – Book #3 in the Red Rock Mysteries series for
young teens. Bryce and Ashley Timberline are normal 13-year-old twins, except
for one thing – they discover action-packed mystery wherever they go. Wanting to
get to the bottom of any mystery, these twins find themselves in a nonstop search
for truth.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR SHELVES at home to see if you may have a misplaced book or DVD that belongs to First Lutheran’s Library or Children’s Library. In order to
maintain our fine selection of materials for all of our church members to enjoy, we need to retrieve any unreturned books or DVD’s that may have been forgotten.
Reminder notices are being sent out for your convenience. Please place any materials you are returning in the “Return Books Here” tray in the Library or in the Library mailbox in the church office. Thank you.
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PRESCHOOL NEWS
The month of May was a very merry month indeed. Our
monthly theme was “Way Out West: with one weekly theme
(May 7—10) of “The Beautiful Horse”. On May 8th
, we experi-
enced the beauty of the standard bred horse by visiting
Lindwood Farm.
Our children, their parents, some siblings and Pastor Larry
toured the stables, examined alfalfa hay (helps the nursing
mothers produce milk), grain pellets and saw the tools used
to keep the stables clean (broom, rake, fork), manure
spreader and John Deere tractor. Our tour included a
beautiful hayride over the 200 acre farm. We saw rolling
pastures, turnout sheds, pastures with yearling colts and
fillies and fields of newborns with their mothers. Our
students were also able to pet a week old colt and get their
picture taken with him.
Our perfect weather tour ended with Miss Gina and Mr. Den-
nis (managers of Lindwood Farm) providing snacks for
everyone. The fresh air and excitement had everyone hungry
for a snack of muffins, donuts, watermelon and drinks. We
are so grateful for the opportunity to appreciate one of God’s
most beautiful animals, the horse.
On May 24 Preschool Graduation was held. The students
performed “Noah’s Ark”. Songs, moving up certificates for
the three year olds, and diplomas for the four year olds were
all part of our celebration.
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June 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 8:15 W&S
10:00 W&S
4 5
7:00 Council
6 FOOD/HEART
7:00 Fellowship
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9
10 8:15 W&M
10:00 W&S
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12
6:00 Personnel
13 FOOD/HEART
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Synod Assembly
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Synod Assembly
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Synod Assembly
17 8:15 W&S
10:00 W&S
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NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
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6:30 Finance
7:00 Ch. Ed/Youth
20 FOOD/HEART
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FOOD PANTRY
22 23
24 8:15 W&S
10:00 W&S
Altar Guild meet
in parlor between
services
25 26
27 FOOD/HEART
6:00 Executive
6:30 Property
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June 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 8:15 W&S
10:00 W&S
4 5
7:00 Council
6 FOOD/HEART
7:00 Fellowship
7 8
9
10 8:15 W&M
10:00 W&S
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12
6:00 Personnel
13 FOOD/HEART
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Synod Assembly
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Synod Assembly
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Synod Assembly
17 8:15 W&S
10:00 W&S
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NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
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6:30 Finance
7:00 Ch. Ed/Youth
20 FOOD/HEART
21
FOOD PANTRY
22 23
24 8:15 W&S
10:00 W&S
Altar Guild meet
in parlor between
services
25 26
27 FOOD/HEART
6:00 Executive
6:30 Property
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SUMMER WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
BEGINS JUNE 3
Beginning the first Sunday in June,
the “Summer Worship Schedule” will
begin, with worship at 8:15 and
10:00 AM.
There will be no Sunday Church
School during the summer months.
SCS will resume September 9 with
Rally Recreation Day. Regular
worship schedule will resume
September 9. Continental Breakfast
wi l l be discont inued unt il
September as well.
So...don’t forget...starting
June 3… worship at 8:15 and
10:00 AM.