Weekly E-News

March 5, 2010

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Contents

• Carings and Sharings
• Misconduct Prevention Workshop for All Rostered Leaders
• The Bible: What Authority Does It Have?
• Seminars at Luther Crest
• Upcoming Installation
• Positions/Jobs/Items Available
• Items from Previous Editions

Carings and Sharings

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Pastors Walter Fetterly, Dick Gardner, Don Henderschedt, James Laubach, Phares Reitz
Associate in Ministry Elizabeth Elterich, Terry Lieb
Marcus Albers (brother of Pastor Jira Albers), Nanette Lingenfelter (wife of Pastor Scott Lingenfelter), Chester Melot (father of Pastor Ann Melot)

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Misconduct Prevention Workshop for All Rostered Leaders

Is it okay to be friends on Facebook with your youth group members? Are there other interpersonal situations you need to think twice about? Relationships in ministry have grown increasing complex, and leaders can benefit from reflecting together on what constitutes healthy interaction. A series of workshops this spring will explore appropriate boundaries in a rapidly changing society.

Dates and locations for the workshops are May 4 (Faith, Whitehall), May 12 (St. Paul, Dallas), and May 17 (Zion, Perry Township). All workshops are being held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

All rostered leaders (except retired persons who do not plan to be involved in further parish ministry) are expected to participate in one of these workshops. Registration information is in both the February and March monthly mailings and on the synod website. Call Pastor Mary Gade at the synod office if you have questions.

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The Bible: What Authority Does It Have?

An event exploring how Lutherans understand the authority of Scripture, a question crucial to many issues including recent churchwide decisions about sexuality.

This event is scheduled for three different dates and locations and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each time. No pre-registration necessary.

Dates and locations: April 17 (St. Timothy, Allentown); May 1 (Scranton/Wilkes Barre Mission District Mission Fair, Dalton PA); May 8 (Good Shepherd, Reading).

For more information, contact Pr. Brett Jenkins (bjenkins1031@gmail.com).

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Seminars at Luther Crest

Luther Crest holds twice-monthly seminars to acquaint people with the features of its current senior living accommodations as well as Bridgegate, the Diakon Lutheran Senior Living Community's planned new complex of apartments designed to enhance an active senior lifestyle.

For more information on upcoming seminars about Bridgegate, see Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries' March Mission District Report, found at http://www.diakon.org/ChurchProfessionals/NEPA.asp.

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Upcoming Installation

Jami Possinger will be installed at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, on May 16 at 3:30 p.m.

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Positions/Jobs/Employment Opportunities/Items Available (date posted)

Music director and/or organist (2-19-10)
Music director and/or organist at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Responsibilities include weekly rehearsal for one adult choir, an occasional handbell choir, and establishment of a children's choir. The position may include organist duties or be split, depending on the candidates. Send resumes to St. Michael's Church to the attention of Harry Wong at 529 St. Michael's Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526.

Vocal Choir Director (2-19-10)
St. Peter's, Bethlehem, is accepting applications for the position of vocal choir director. This is a part-time position that runs annually from August 15 through Pentecost and includes rehearsing and conducting a children's choir, youth choir, and adult choir. St. Peter's has two Sunday morning worship services and additional services such as during Holy Week or at Christmas. This position begins on August 15. To receive an application, email Barbara_Taylor@stpetersbethlehem.org Completed applications are due at St. Peter's by April 15, 2010.

Parish Secretary (1-22-10)
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, is accepting applications for the position of parish secretary. This is a part-time position (twenty hours per week), Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to noon. The parish secretary serves as receptionist, prepares worship bulletins, and compiles the annual report and bulk mailings. The secretary maintains the files and office equipment, updates the church website, and assists the staff and lay leaders. The secretary is required to attend weekly staff meetings. To receive an application, email Barbara_Taylor@stpetersbethlehem.org. All completed applications must be received by March 1.

Organist/choir director (1-22-10)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Catasauqua, is seeking an organist/choir director. One service per week; one choir practice. Hours and salary negotiable. For more information, contact the church at 610-264-2641.

Youth Ministry Leader (1-8-10)
Robeson Lutheran Church, Mohnton, is looking for a youth ministry leader. The position is part-time with flexible hours. Key responsibilities include overseeing special youth and preschool programs and events. For more information, contact 610-856-7242 or email ddemarco@dejazzd.com.

Summer Staff (1-8-10)
Bear Creek Camp is seeking summer staff. If you are interested in the making a difference in the life and faith of a child, consider spending the summer working at Bear Creek Camp, located just south of Wilkes Barre. Applications are available online at www.bearcreekcamp.org.

Free Hymnals (1-8-10)
Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church has eight copies of the large print edition of the With One Voice hymnal available free. If anyone is interested, the copies are available for free by contacting the church office at 610-377-4242 or cdinklc@ptd.net.

Organist/Director of Music (12-31-09)
Christ Lutheran Church of Lower Saucon seeks an organist/director of music. Responsibilities include leading ELW liturgy for 10:30am traditional worship service and fostering weekly participation and directing a 6-9 member senior choir as well as a bell choir. The position, which is available immediately, requires up to 15 hours a week. Please send resumes and/or direct any questions to the church office at 610/838-7370 or P.O. Box 153 (Easton Rd.), Hellertown 18055.

Administrative Secretary (10-16-09)
Jordan UCC, Allentown, is seeking an administrative secretary for a busy church office. Full-time position. Lead secretary will manage office with two full-time pastors and a part-time secretarial assistant. Please email resume and salary expectations to church@jordanucc.org.

Director of Music Ministries (9-30-09)
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is receiving applications for the full-time ministry position of Director of Music Ministries. Three Sunday worship services; five choirs (one of which is a bell choir) and an instrumental "band" that leads the mid-morning service. Worship planning. Organ, piano, voice and choral direction skills required. Degree with experience preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to Pr Ric Elliott by mail or email (Prelliott@holyspirit-emmaus.org).

Free Choir Gowns (9-25-09)
St. Andrew, Palmer Township, has 25 green choir gowns with stoles that they are offering free to any interested congregation. For information, call 610 252-2258.

Director of Christian Education and Youth (8-27-09)
St. John UCC, Fullerton, is looking for a director of Christian Education and Youth, a 20-hour-per-week position. If you are interested and qualified, please send your resume with references to St. John's UCC, 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 Attention: Senior Pastor.

Banners (8-14-09)
Cedar, Cetronia, is offering free banners (5 or 6) representing various seasons of the church year, as well as a good number of LBWs. The office is open and staffed Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. For more information, call 610-395-6332 or email the church at cedarchurch@ptd.net.

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