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June 7, 2013
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Summer Hours at the Lutheran Center:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Carings and Sharings
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Pastors Charles Adami, Ken Buckwalter, Don Henderschedt,
Mary Owens, Al Wagaman
Sr. Gunnel Sterner
Joan Deisinger (wife of Pr. John Deisinger), Alex Timothy Delaney
(grandson of Pr. Walt Breiner), Benjamin Grim (grandson of Pr. Jim
Schlegel), Colin Grube (son of Pr. Charles Grube), Violet Krause (wife
of Pr. Rodger Krause), Helen Laufer (mother of Pr. Mary
Laufer), John Oaks (father of Pr. Jennifer Oaks), Cynthia
Von Schlichten (daughter of Pr. Alfred Ruggiero)
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IMPORTANT Synod Assembly Reminders
Excuses: The synod constitution requires that all rostered leaders
(unless retired) attend the synod assembly and that each congregation
send a male and a female voting member. (There are different
requirements for very large and very small congregations.) If you or
your congregation cannot meet that requirement, you must send a request
to be excused to Pr. Nancy Moore at
nlmoore57@yahoo.com by June 13.
Arena Restrictions: NO food or beverages can be brought into the
arena. Coffee and tea will be available during the one break time
and water will be available throughout the assembly. You are welcome to
bring empty containers for the complementary beverages. If you have
special dietary needs and your assembly responsibilities preclude you
from leaving the arena during meal times, please call Debbie Frey at the
synod office (610-266-5101).
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Pick Up Your Copy at the Assembly!
When people arrive at the synod assembly in Wilkes-Barre next weekend,
each congregation will receive a complimentary copy of the new Giving
magazine from the
Ecumenical
Stewardship Center (of which the ELCA is a part). In addition to the
free stewardship response program at the center of the magazine, this
resource is filled with useful articles for congregational leaders,
including a helpful reflection on teaching Christian generosity to
children and advice on how to encourage planned giving in your
congregation. If you have any questions regarding how to use this
resource in your congregation, please contact the synod's Director for
Evangelical Mission, Mike Bennethum at
Michael.bennethum@elca.org.
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Images of Israel: Site Change
The launch of Images of Israel, the first course in IJCU's joint
project with the Shalom Hartman Institute, is scheduled for this
Tuesday, June 11. Please note that the location of the event has
been changed. It will now be held in the Haas Conference Center at
Muhlenberg College.
Click here to see the details and to register for this free
event.
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Domestic Hunger Grants Available
Each year, a number of hunger-related programs in our synod receive
funding through the ELCA's
Domestic Hunger Grants Program. This program provides funds to
congregations, clusters, organizations, and other groups that provide
relief and development assistance for those who suffer from hunger and
injustices related to hunger. One of the projects that received funding
in 2012 was the Potato Project.
To learn about the grants process, read descriptions of previous grant
recipients, and download an application for a grant, go to
www.elca.org/domestichungergrants. Please note that applications for
2014 domestic hunger grants must be submitted by July 17.
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Upcoming Ordination and Installation
Tom Scornavacchi will be ordained and installed as pastor of
Common Ground Ministry at Atonement, Wyomissing, on July 17 at
7:30 p.m.
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Positions/Jobs/Employment
Opportunities/Items Available (date posted)
Communications Specialist (5-31-13)
Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, is accepting applications for a
part-time (15 hours per week) communications specialist to oversee all
aspects of media and standard communication for the congregation. The
primary responsibility is to create the congregation's communications
(written and electronic). Qualifications include an associate's degree
or equivalent experience in a related field and familiarity with
publication software. Interested candidates should submit a letter of
interest, resume, application (found under Church Forms at
www.hopecherryville.org), transcript (if available) and three
references by June 14, 2013, to Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive,
PO Box 1030, Cherryville, PA 18035 or to
office@hopecherryville.org.
Looking for LBW Organist Edition (5-17-13)
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in East Stroudsburg is looking for a copy of
the Lutheran Book of Worship's Organist Edition (green book). If you
know of one available, please call the church at 570-223-9422 or email
at
stpaulscraigsmeadow@verizon.net.
Pre-School Director (5-17-13)
St. John's Lutheran Pre-School, Boyertown, is seeking a Pre-School
Director for the 2013-2014 school year beginning August 1. This position
requires an education degree with pre-school experience. Resumes may be
sent by June 1 to St. John's Lutheran Church, 45 North Reading
Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512, Attention: Pre-School Board.
Adult Choir
Director (5-17-13)
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Telford, PA is seeking a part-time
(approximately 10 hours/week September-June) adult choir director.
Responsibilities include directing the adult choir at weekly rehearsals,
Sunday worship, and special services, recruiting choir members, and
planning choir music. For a complete position description and more
information, contact Pastor David Christensen at
pastor@stpaulstelford.org
or Kristine Fosbenner, director of music, at
musicdirector@stpaulstelford.org. Resumes must be submitted by June
30 to Pastor Christensen or Kristine Fosbenner at the above email
address or to the church at St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 107 W
Lincoln Ave, Telford, PA 18969.
Looking for LBW Hymnal Organist Edition (5-17-13)
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in East Stroudsburg is looking for a copy of
the Lutheran Book of Worship's Organist Edition (green book). If you
know of one available, please call the church at 570-223-9422 or email
at
stpaulscraigsmeadow@verizon.net. Organist/Choir Director (5-3-13)
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (421 Windsor St. Reading, PA 19601) is
seeking a part-time (15-20 hours per week) organist/choir director. The
candidate would be responsible for two Sunday services, an adult choir,
bell choir, and occasional special services. Instrument is a Skinner
organ, newly refurbished. Bilingual is a plus. Interested candidates may
submit resume by email to
holyspiritrdg@gmail.com or mail to address above. For more
information, call 610-376-0825.
Part-Time Church Office Secretary/Receptionist (5-3-13)
Holy Trinity, Catasauqua, is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) church
office secretary/receptionist. General office skills plus Microsoft
Windows/Office and Standard Mail experience. Send resume to Holy Trinity
Memorial Lutheran Church, Attn: Search Team, 604 4th St., Catasauqua, PA
18032, or email to
Cattyfamily4@hpeprint.com.
Part-Time Director of Music (5-3-13)
Reformation, Reading, is seeking a part-time director of music. This
person would be responsible for organizing the music ministry and
directing the choirs. Two services each Sunday from September through
mid-June and one morning service in the summer. The church has an
organist/pianist and a handbell choir director on staff. Reformation has
a vibrant music ministry and is looking for someone with a strong faith
in Jesus Christ. Salary negotiable based on experience. Submit resume to
the church by mail (3670 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading PA 19606) or by email
(mail@reformationlutheran.org)
by May 31. For more information, call the office at 610-779-0534.
Communion Ware (4-26-13)
Schwarzwald Lutheran Church has ten wooden individual communion cup trays
available for any church that can use them. Call 610-779-3480.
Nursery School Teacher(s) (4-26-13)
Holy Spirit Christian Nursery School, Emmaus, is seeking a teacher or
teachers in our 4- and 5-year-old classes beginning September 2013. (The
position could be half-days or full-days.) Job requirements include a
degree and certification in early childhood or elementary education, a
love of young children and their learning; experience volunteering
and/or working with young children; and strong collaboration skills.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and references to Holy Spirit
Christian Nursery School, 3161 Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049.
Questions: Call Dr. Diane Keister, (610) 965-5208. Deadline: May 6,
2013.
Director of Music (4-15-13)
Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W. Emaus Ave., Allentown, 18103;
610-797-4774. Part-time position up to 15hrs/week includes rehearsals,
services, and occasional meetings. Three-manual Rodgers digital organ.
Adult, adult handbell, youth chime, praise, Sunday school, and women’s
choirs. Send resume to
tmlcadmn@gmail.com. Free VBS Materials (4-5-13)
Hope Lutheran Church, Bowers, is offering Rainforest Adventure
materials free. Included are leader and participant books, postcards,
and stickers. For more information, contact Pastor Elizabeth Haines at
rhseah2@ptd.net or call
610-395-4074. Part-Time Minister of Music (3-8-13)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Pleasant Valley [Bucks County, Coopersburg, PA],
is seeking a part-time minister of music to lead worship (two services
per Sunday and special services), accompany and rehearse with choirs,
and incorporate the musical talents of the congregation. The applicant
should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and
contemporary music of the church within a liturgical, Lutheran context.
A full job description is available at
www.TrinityPV.org/music+position. Free Choir Gowns (3-8-13)
22 off-white Castle Craft front-pleated choir robes with reversible color
stoles available for free. Contact Dennis Williams at
dew003@me.com for more information. Director of Music (2-22-13)
St. Paul's Lutheran, 36 S. Eighth St., Allentown, is seeking a director
of music. Two weekly services; chancel choir, bell choir; 4-manual
Moeller pipe organ, rebuilt 1992; grand piano in sanctuary. About 15
hours weekly; salary $13,000-16,000, depending on training and
experience. Contact Eunice at
schermerhorn@enter.net. Organist and Choir Director (2-15-13)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Whitehall, is looking for a
part-time organist and choir director to direct a senior choir, youth
choir and handbell choir. One service a week. Salary range from $16,000
to $17,500. Contact the church office at 610-262-1600 for more details.
Looking for LBW hymnal organist edition (2-8-13)
Trinity, Topton, is looking for an organist edition of the LBW
hymnal. If you have one that you no longer need, contact Pr. Scott Staub
at psstaub@gmail.com.
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