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Weekly E-News
May 9, 2008
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CONTENTS
CARINGS AND SHARINGS
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Pastors Paul Hansen, Abera Hellemo, Bob Kaltenbaugh, Rodger Krause, Ivis LaRiviera-Mestre, Joyce
Pfeiffer; associate in ministry and synod secretary Barbara Taylor
Alice Haab (mother of Pastor Russell Haab), Will Le Van (son of Pastor
Eileen Le Van), Paul Meinschein (father of Pastor Cheryl Meinschein),
Dennis Oberholtzer (husband of synod director of communications Carol
Weiser), Robert
Wetzel (father of Pastor Jay Wetzel)
Congratulations to new grandparents Pastor
John and Kathy Pearson on the birth of a granddaughter on May 9.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE BISHOP’S INSTALLATION
The installation of the next bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania
Synod will be held on September 27, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Elm Park
United Methodist Church in Scranton. This festive event will be all the
more special as we are welcomed by our Methodist partners who have just
approved a full communion agreement with the ELCA. Details about the
service will be announced as plans are finalized.
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CHURCH WORLD SERVICE NEEDS KITS
CWS is asking congregations and groups to help replenish the supply of
CWS Emergency Clean-up Buckets and Baby Kits for distribution to domestic
and international partners. Most recently, Church World Service has
provided Emergency Clean-up Buckets to partners in Missouri and Arkansas
for clean-up following storms and floods there. And CWS Baby Kits are
being distributed to vulnerable families in Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe,
and Malawi. Completed buckets and baby kits can be dropped off at the
Brethren Service Center, 601 Main St., New Windsor, MD 21776. For more
information on kits, visit
www.churchworldservice.org/kits.
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LEAVE A LEGACY FOR MINISTRY AND MISSION
A Charitable Gift Annuity is a great way to make a gift to your favorite
ministry. Not only do you have the assurance that the gift is in place
but you will receive an income from that gift for the rest of your life.
And if you defer receiving annuity payments, the income will be higher
than from an immediate payout annuity. Please note: The Charitable
Gift Annuity rates are going down beginning 1 July 2008. For more
information call Pr. Greg Kramer at the Lutheran Planned Giving Office at
570-374-2044 or call the Foundation of the ELCA, 800/638-3522, ext. 2970
or visit our website at
www.elca.org/fo.
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UPCOMING INSTALLATIONS
David Werley will be installed as pastor of Christ UCC, Danielsville,
on Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 p.m.
Deaconess Amy Jahn de Torres will be commissioned as an associate
in ministry and installed as director of
outreach ministries at Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown, on Sunday, May
11, at 11:00 a.m.
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POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES/ITEMS AVAILABLE (date posted)
Full-time Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministries (5-9-08)
Trinity, Pottsville, is seeking applications for a coordinator of youth
and family ministries, a full-time position with benefits, requiring some
flexible daytime and evening hours and regular weekend commitment,
particularly Sundays. Individual shall coordinate activities for and with
the youth of the church and provide leadership for events, activities and
ministries for individuals of all ages. To apply, submit letter of
interest and resume to Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 West Arch Street,
Pottsville, PA, 17901. Deadline: June 1, 2008. Questions? Call
570-622-9910. Sexton (5-2-08)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kingston, is seeking a part-time (10+ flexible hours per week)
sexton. For more information e-mail the church at
htlcofficeonline@verizon.net or call 570-287-9067. Grant Writer (4-11-08)
Liberty Lutheran
Services, a non profit organization in Ambler, PA, has an immediate
opening for a grant writer. This person will be responsible for providing
research, identification and development and securing of grants from
private, corporate and public foundations to support the work of Liberty
Lutheran Services and each of each affiliates. For more information or to
apply, see the organization's website,
www.libertylutheran.org. Bear Creek Camp Openings (3-27-08)
- Looking for a rewarding summer job? Bear Creek
Camp is accepting applications for all summer 2008 positions. From
counselors and naturalists, to photographers and support staff, there’s
a position that will be the right fit for you. An application and
information may be found at
www.bearcreekcamp.org. Just click on "employment," and get ready for
what may be the best summer of you life! Contact Lauren Remillard, youth
programs manager, at 570-472-3741 or at
youth@bearcreekcamp.org for
more information.
- Bear Creek Camp is looking for registered nurses
or EMTs to volunteer for a week during the upcoming summer camp
season. Meals and lodging will be provided, along with a $200 weekly
stipend. Nurses are still needed for sessions 2 (June 29-July3), 3 (July
6-12), 4 (July 13-19), 7 (July 3-9), and 8 (July 10-16). Please contact
Lauren Remillard, youth
programs manager, at 570-472-3741 if you are interested.
- Bear Creek Camp is accepting resumes for its
assistant director position. This person directs the camp’s
programs, many of the day-to-day operations, retreat rentals, and
volunteer projects. Requirements include experience and skills in
outdoor ministry, program administration, solid faith, bachelor’s
degree, and strong communication skills. Inquiries can be directed to
exdir@bearcreekcamp.org
through April 13.
ELCA Openings (3-7-08)
A number of positions are available at the churchwide offices in Chicago
and positions for persons deployed to other locations. For information,
go to
www.elca.org/employment.
Looking for... (2-29-08)
Information about or samples of constitutions/bylaws for Sunday schools.
Pastor Mary Gade (Ziegels, Breinigsville) has checked with some union
congregations about these but has not found any yet. She would prefer to
not to "reinvent the wheel," so if you have information or examples,
please contact Pastor Gade at 610-285-6157. Organist/Choir Director (2-13-08)
Organist/Choir Director for
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Williams Township, Easton, Pa. Play for one
Sunday service (10:15 A.M.) and some additional services. Direct one
adult choir and work with music programming. Position is 12 months,
part-time, with two weeks’ vacation. Interview and audition required.
Send resume and letter of interest to Organist/Choir Dir. Search
Committee, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2745 Morgan Hill Road, Easton, Pa
18042 or e-mail at
stjohnswilliams@rcn.com. Free LBWs (2-1-08)
Free copies (about 100) of the Lutheran Book of Worship in excellent
condition. For more information, call St. John, Fogelsville, at 610
395-5535. Alternative Worship Music Leader (1-22-08)
Alternative Worship Music Leader (part-time, 6-10 hours per month),
Allegheny, Knauers (Mohnton). Responsible for working with the pastor,
music director, and other staff to plan and lead music for a monthly
alternative worship service. Responsible for choosing music and planning
rehearsals with those from the congregation interested in offering their
instrumental and/or vocal skills in leading the congregation in worship.
Qualifications: A knowledge of and passion for emerging worship styles
and music. Leadership ability and dedication to the integrity of the
worship of God. Knowledge of Lutheran liturgy a plus. To apply, contact
Pastor Rick Chaveas at 610-777-2520. Organist/Choir Director (1-22-08)
Organist/Choir Director for Epiphany Lutheran Church, Temple. Play for
one Sunday service (10:30 A.M.) and some additional services. Direct one
adult choir and work with music programming. Position is 12 months,
part-time with two weeks' vacation. Interview and audition required. Send
resume and letter of interest to Epiphany Lutheran Church, 631 N. Temple
Blvd., Temple, PA 19560. Youth Director (1-9-08)
Youth director, part-time with potential for full-time. Experience
working with youth, equivalent college degree and/or Lutheran background
is preferred. Congregation is looking for someone to nurture, maintain,
and expand their youth programs. Please send your letter of intent along
with a resume to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Broad
Street, Nazareth, PA 18064; fax, 610-759-3719; email,
dsolt@rcn.com.
Organist (1-9-08)
St. Luke, Old Williams (Hellertown), is looking for an organist. One
service at 9:00 a.m. Sundays; accompany choir. For more information, call
610-838-4923. Free Paraments (1-4-08)
Free: One complete set of green paraments in excellent condition.
Call St. John's, Fogelsville, at 610 395-5535.
Looking for Large-Print WOV (1-4-08)
Nancy Keller, the organist at Zion Moselem, Kutztown, is looking for 3 or
4 large print copies of "With One Voice." If you have some that you are
not using anymore and can share them with the congregation, call Nancy at
610-683-3757.
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