May - The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity

MAY 2014
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
102 Apple Street ▪ P.O. Box 221 ▪ Leesport, PA 19533 ▪ 610-926-7176 ▪ www.lcht.org
A Word from Pastor Houck
“PRAYERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY”
Inside this Issue
Council
Update
2
Baseball
2
Game Night
Thrivent
Policy
Holders
2
Calendar
3
Celebrations 4
Worship &
4
Music
Movie
Night
4
Rocking
Horse
Preschool
5
Volunteers
5
Notes About
6
Our Folks
LCHT
Ministries 6
Information
Synod News 7
WECLA
8
Boy Scouts 8
Gift Card
Program
9
Family
9
Game Night
If you’re like me, then you’re so thankful
that you have been a beneficiary of your
mother’s prayers at one time or another!
Perhaps God heard your mother’s prayer and
then you refrained from being a wayward
child. Or perhaps you were a sick child with a
high temperature and your mother prayed
fervently through the night as she held your
hand until healing finally arrived. Or perhaps
your mother prayed endlessly until you came
home safely that first night when you drove
the family car on your own.
A mother’s prayers on behalf of a child
provide us all with valuable insights that can
shape our own prayers as well. Her petitions
are never self-centered, but always oriented
toward others. Her conversations with the
Lord demonstrate that she can’t make in on
her own because she relies heavily upon him
each day to provide much-needed guidance,
patience, strength and love. And the frequency
of her prayers illustrates that we are to be
persistent with our prayers to the Lord.
Mother’s Day is May 11th. An appropriate
way to honor our mothers is to offer up
prayers for them. I invite you to utilize the first
or second prayer below as a tribute to your
mother. And if you are a mother, please
continue your prayers for your children and
perhaps even utter the third prayer that’s
listed.
For a Mother who has died
Dear Lord, relying on your promises to us,
I trust that my mother is with you and that
she’s now enjoying your loving embrace. You
alone know how she loved the best she could
and how she faithfully endured the struggles
that she faced. You know the graces you gave
her and you know the grace she was for me
and for so many. For all the ways she truly
loved the way you loved her, please look upon
her you’re your favor, Lord. May she enjoy
fellowship with all her family and friends who
now rest in you.
Lord, I know my mother still loves us who
are still here on earth. I ask you that you
might listen to her fervent prayers for us. Help
me to grow into a new and deeper relationship
with my mother now, as I long for the day
when we will both meet in your embrace freed from all that might have hindered our
relationship on earth, knowing and
understanding everything we did not know or
understand on this earth.
I ask you this with faith in the
resurrection, trusting my mother's love, and
desiring that she knows my love for her.
Amen.
A Mothers' Day Prayer
I thank you, Creator of us all, for my
mother.
I thank you that she gave me life and
nurtured me all those years. She gave me my
faith, helping me to know you and to know
Jesus and his ways. She taught me how to
love and how to sacrifice for others. She
taught me that it was okay to cry and that I
should always tell the truth.
Bless her with the graces she needs and
which you want to give her today. Help her to
feel precious in your eyes today and to know
that I love her. Give her strength and courage,
compassion and peace.
Bless her this day with your love. Amen
A Mother’s Prayer
Lord, give me strength just for today
To lead my children in your way;
Oh, give me wisdom, Lord, and grace
To show to them your precious face!
And help me, Lord, to teach them, too,
The things of Christ so rich and true,
Just let them see in me, dear Lord,
Your holiness in life and word.
Keep me from sinning with my tongue,
From harsh, quick words that might have
stung.
Their tender hearts that trust me so
And watch to see which way I go.
Dear Father, keep my thoughts so pure
That they will always know for sure
My Lord has lead me all the way,
Lord, grant my prayer just for today. Amen
Have a Happy Mother’s Day!
Pastor Houck
COUNCIL UPDATE
Submitted by Carolyn Heffner, Secretary
The congregational council met on Tuesday April 8, 2014. Below are the highlights of that meeting:
 The air conditioning system in the lower level is completely installed and operating properly.
 East Penn Storage, the new owners of the storage facility where the church currently has a storage unit,
informed us that effective May 1st we will have to start paying a monthly rental fee of $159 per month. As a
result, council approved the purchase of a new storage shed that will be located at the upper end of the
parking lot and should be ready within the next month.
 Plans for a Family Game Night to be held in May are in the works so watch for more details to follow.
 Also, council approved having a flea market/yard sale at the church as a fund raiser for the church so
watch for more information to follow on this.
 Council is still in need of 2 more members. Anyone interested in serving on council should speak to Pastor
Houck or Kevin Lenning.
 We are also looking for 2 people to attend the Synod Assembly in May at Split Rock. Anyone interested
should speak to Pastor Houck.
 Lastly, effective May 1st Pat Miller will be replacing Gerri Kauffman as the Church Treasurer. We would like
to offer a great big thank you to Gerri for her many years of service in this position.
Next meeting of the Church Council will be Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
If you are a Thrivent Policy Holder, You may have Choice Dollars
that can be directed to The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity.
Last year our church received $2,718.00.
This year, to date, we have received $1,844.
Date:
Saturday, June 28
Time:
Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Game Time:
6:35 p.m.
Cost: $24 (ages 5-18 the church will pay
for; under 5 are free) Price includes:
2½ hour all-you-can-eat buffet;
seating over the LF homerun wall
Tickets or Questions Contact:
Dennis Biehl at 610-921-1410
Menu: BBQ chicken, Hot Dogs,
Hamburgers, Baked Beans,
Potato Salad, Tortilla Chips,
Chips, Cookies, Toppings Bar and
Pepsi Products
Sign-up and money due by:
DEADLINE
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(Thrivent update on how to earn extra dollars for Trinity Church.)
"Direct Now . . . and add $20!" campaign can help support
congregations.
Your congregation can get an extra boost from the "Direct Now . . . and
add $20!" Thrivent Choice® campaign this spring! The campaign runs from
April 1 through May 31, 2014. Here's how it works:
During the campaign, a member directs Choice Dollars® to a
congregation or nonprofit organization.
The first congregation or nonprofit organization the member selects will
receive an additional $20 grant from Thrivent Financial.
The congregation or organization will receive the additional funds prior
to June 30 as a one-time payment.
It's that easy!
Thrivent members, select our congregation the first time you direct
Choice Dollars® between April 1 and May 31, 2014, and our church
will receive an extra $20 grant from Thrivent Financial! Through the
"Direct Now . . . and add $20!" campaign, Thrivent will give an extra
$20 for each member who chooses to direct Choice Dollars to our
congregation first.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Glenn Miller at 610
-929-5057.
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May 2014
JUNE
on Monday, May
12 at 7:30 p.m.
where our topic
will be the Book of
John.
Hope to see you there!
THURSDAY,
MAY 15
Sunday
27 2nd Sunday of Easter
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
3
9
10
SPRING MISSION TRIP TO MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ
9 AM Worship
10:30 AM Cat Class
10:30 AM Sunday
School
1 PM RESERVED
6 PM Cub Den meets
6 PM Troop Meets
7 PM
Fellowship
Committee
7:15 PM Bell
Choir
4
5
3rd Sunday of Easter
7 PM Choir
Rehearsal
6
7
9 AM Worship w/
Communion
10:30 AM Sunday
School
6 PM Cub Den meets
6 PM Troop Meets
7:15 PM Bell 7 PM WELCA
Choir
meets
11
12
4th Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
9 AM Worship
10 AM Reserved
10:30 AM Sunday
School
Saturday
13
8
8 AM
6 PM EBMD
Reserved
Spring
Assembly
7:30 PM
6:30 PM Cub
Choir
Committee 6:30 PM
Rehearsal
meets
Movie Night
14
15
16
17
Newsletter
Deadline 1 PM Food
7 PM Choir
Pantry
Rehearsal
Delivery
7:30 PM
RHP Board
8 PM BCGSL
9 AM Food
Pantry
Distribution
6 PM Troop Meets
9 AM Soup
1 PM WELCA Kitchen
Sewing
Prep
7:15 PM Bell
Group
Choir
7:30 PM
7 PM Council
Bible Study
meets
18
19
22
24
5th Sunday of Easter
9 AM Worship w/
Communion
10:30 AM Sunday
School
2 PM Prayer Shawl
6 PM Cub Den meets
6 PM Troop Meets
7 PM Troop
Committee
meets
25
26
6th Sunday of Easter
9 AM Worship
20
21
23
10 AM Scout
advancement
/Flag Day
6:30 PM
RHP
Graduation
27
28
29
Memorial
Day
30
31
SYNOD ASSEMBLY
AT SPLIT ROCK
LODGE
7 PM
Pastoral
Care Team
7 PM Choir
Rehearsal
7 PM Family
Game Night
For up to date calendar information, visit our website, www.lcht.org and click on the on Calendar tab.
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MAY CELEBRATIONS
Birthdays:
05 – Evelyn Kemp
Makayla Lowery
07– Vera Gardner
08 – Abigail Leffler
13 – Harold Bond
17 – Jesse Gruber
18 – Sue Biehl
19 – Justine Reading
Lori-Ann McEwen
22 – April Seltzer
24 – Ron Corl
25 – Mat Worrell
26 – Janice Weaver
27 – Linda Roshong
Andrew Wert
29 – Kody Kuhns
Anniversaries:
01
04
05
06
07
08
14
24
25
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Brandon & Leah Graeff
Tim & Kathy Reiger
Dennis & Darlene Savage
Mat & Renee Worrell
Jim & Audrey DeLong
Guy & Tara Lombardo
– Glenn & Sally Miller
– Scott & JoAnn Gruber
– Robert & Katie Mauger
– Thad & Christine Kistler
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, it means the office is
missing this information. Please write your information down, drop it by
the office, or email it to: lchtsecretary@comcast.net. Thank you.
WORSHIP AND
MUSIC NOTES
Submitted by Renee Lenning,
Chairperson
The Worship and Music committee
will meet on April 24. Please watch
for the update in June’s newsletter.
3/23
3/30
4/02 (Wed Lenten)
4/06
4/13
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MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday
May 10
6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
the Fellowship Committee.
The movie will be shown
downstairs in the Fellowship
Hall. Please bring a snack to
share; coffee and lemonade will
be provided.
(Amazon.com synopsis)
□ Actors: Emma Thompson, Tom
Hanks, Paul Giamatti
□ Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance
Suggested)
□ Run Time: 125 minutes
□ Average Amazon Customer
Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars
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Saving Mr. Banks is a fascinating
look
at
the
circuitous
"collaborative" process Walt
Disney, his creative team, and
author P.L. Travers engaged in in
bringing the character Mary
Poppins to life on the big screen in
the early 1960s.
This touching, funny film is
really two stories nicely tied up in
one appealing package. The first
story is of P.L. Travers's childhood
in Australia in the early 1900s.
This story starts out idyllically
enough, emphasizing her father's
immense love for his children and
his uncanny ability to make every-
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thing fun and exciting, but it's one
that has a darker side that ends up
shaping the adult that Travers
eventually becomes.
The other story is of the adult
Travers. A proper Englishwoman
completely set in her ways, she
grudgingly embarks on a trip from
England to LA to discuss the
possibility of turning her highly
successful book Mary Poppins into
a Disney motion picture. Walt
Disney has a vested personal
interest in the project, but Travers
and the Disney team clash on
virtually every level and their
interactions run the gamut from
perplexing to infuriating and downright funny.
The union of the two stories is
quite masterful, with the stories
continually intertwining and each
shedding light on the other to
create a cohesive film that is
engaging and emotionally poignant.
Tom Hanks as Disney and Emma
Thompson as Travers are perfect in
their roles. Perhaps the most
intriguing thing about this film is
that it creates a whole new
perspective from which to view the
beloved original Mary Poppins.
--Tami Horiuchi
May 2014
ROCKING HORSE PRESCHOOL
Submitted by Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Raudenbush
WOW! This school year has flown
by! It’s crazy to think that in just a
few short weeks we will be getting
ready for our end of the year
celebration and graduation.
Looking back to last month, we
visited Snapology for our spring
field trip. This was a huge hit with
both of the classes and something
we plan on doing again. Thank you
to all the parents who took the time
to come with their child and
explore and learn. We hope you
enjoyed yourselves.
During our last few weeks of
school we will be learning about
animals on the farm, family, and
fun summer picnics.
Last month we celebrated Easter
by having parties, dying eggs, going
on an Easter egg hunt and
listening to a story about the
butterfly and how it represents the
colors of Easter. Thank you to
Pastor Houck for sharing this great
reminder with our students.
On Wednesday, May 21st our
classes will be visiting Ozzy’s again
for our end of year celebration. This
is always a fun filled day for the
students and a great way to end
our school year.
On Thursday, May 22nd we will be
holding our PM Group graduation
ceremony. This year 19 students
will be moving onto kindergarten.
The students will be performing
End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, May 21
10 a.m. until Noon
Ozzy’s Fun Center
Be sure to join us for this fun
filled event!
Just a reminder to either
bring a packed lunch from
home (no McDonald’s, Burger
King…) or money to buy lunch
from Ozzy’s Café.
Arrive 15 minutes early to
check-in.
See you there!
multiple songs they have worked
hard to learn as well as receiving
personal awards.
It has been such a pleasure to
watch these students grow and
learn over the past few years and
they will be greatly missed. We
wish them the best of luck as they
venture off to “the big kids school”!
Wish List: If you are able to
donate items from our wish list,
please leave them on the shelf
outside the classroom. Your
donations are greatly appreciated!
□ Cotton Balls
□ AA Batteries
□ Glue Sticks
□ Baby Wipes
□ Small White Paper Plates (please
no patterns/decorations)
VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY
Bulletins
4– available
11– available
18– available
25– available
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Altar Flowers
4– available
11– Dan & Daren DeAntonio
18– available
25– available
Assisting Ministers: Every Sunday
during worship, the Lessons for the
day are read aloud. If you are
interested in reading the Lessons or
helping with Holy Communion,
please contact Renee Lenning.
Nursery: If anyone is interested in
helping in the nursery on a Sunday
morning, please contact the Pastor
or the church office.
Bread: The Altar Guild prepares
for Communion about one hour
ahead of the scheduled worship
May 2014
Nursery
no attendant but room will be open
Greeters
Ron and Judy Corl
Ushers
4– DeAntonio, Davidheiser, Lenning
11– Kessler, DeAntonio, Davidheiser
18– Heffner, Kessler, DeAntonio
25– Corl, Heffner, Kessler
time and would like to have the
bread by 8:30 a.m. If you are
interested in providing communion
bread, please see Phyllis Heffner.
To All Acolytes and Crucifers: If
you are unable to serve when you
are scheduled, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to
switch your day with another
person, and notify the church office
by Wednesday of that week.
Bulletins and Altar Flowers: We
thank everyone who signs up to
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Acolytes
4– Alyssa Potts
11– Jenna Strause
18– Sarah Strausser
25– Carissa Trievel
sponsor bulletins and Altar flowers.
If you would like to sponsor the
weekly bulletin ($15) or Altar
flowers ($25), please sign up at the
bulletin board (please PRINT), call
or email the office at lchtsecretary@comcast.net. Payment can be
mailed in or given to Gerri
Kauffman. When paying, please
specify somewhere on your envelope
the amount, date you are paying
for, and note if it is for flowers and/
or bulletins. Payment envelopes are
available in the pews.
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NOTES ABOUT OUR FOLKS
PRAYERS:
 Wyatt Reeser, who will soon have
surgery.
 Kitty Young, recuperating at
home after a hospitalization.
 Jim DeLong, who is home.
 Jerry Leutze, who is at home.
 Eugenia Beissel, who is at the
Phoebe Home in Wernersville.
 Paul Hauck, who is at home.
 Janet Drebushenko, who is at
home.
 Ralph Seaman, who is at home.
 Joyce Kauffman, who resides at
Mifflin Court.
 Earla Bagenstose, who is at
Manor Care, Laureldale.
 To all our shut-in members and
all those who are on our prayer
list.
 To all our servicemen and
servicewomen at home & abroad.
 To all the leaders of our church,
the nation and the world.
CONDOLENCES TO:
* Family and Friends of Andy
Harbonic, who died March 29.
* Dennis Savage and family on the
passing of his father Charles
Savage.
 Rocking Horse Preschool for
providing refreshments at our
March 30 worship.
 Beulah Miller, who is now at
Berks Heim.
 Everyone who sponsored Easter
flowers.
 Mary Ellen Deitz, who is at home.
 Phyllis Heffner, for decorating
the church for Easter.
 Arline Leibensperger, who is now
at Berks Leisure Living.
 William and Margaret Hafer, who
reside at the Laurel Home,
Hamburg.
 Henry VonSpreckelsen, who is at
home following recent surgery.
 All the volunteers who work once
a month throughout the year at
the Soup Kitchen in Reading.
 Everyone who has, and
continues to, support the Gift
Card program.
 Those who save soup labels.
 Those who save Redner’s tapes.
(Remember to use your save-a-tape
card.)
 To all the leaders of our church,
the nation and the world.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
THANKS TO:
 Edna Machemer, who is now
back at Hearthstone,
Maidencreek.
 Deanna Miller, who is at home.
 Our volunteers who help with the
deliveries on Fridays for the SV
Food Pantry.
 Molly Jones for filling the plastic
eggs with candy for the Easter
Egg Hunt.
 Our Mission Team Members: Sue
Biehl, Judy & Ron Corl, Dan
DeAntonio, Pastor Houck and
Donald Kauffman.
 Kenzie Auman, who was baptized
on March
30.
 Wyatt Reeser, who was baptized
on April
6.
LCHT MINISTRIES INFORMATION
FOOD PANTRY:
Our church is the distribution site
for the Schuylkill Valley Food
Pantry. It is a monthly distribution
done on the third Saturday of each
month, from 9 to 11 a.m. There is
an income guideline and a
registration form to fill out, giving
us your name and address as well
as the number of family members
in your household.
Also, there are brochures and
information available on heating
assistance, ways to conserve
energy and general concerns of
limited income families. Please
contact the church for further
information.
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2014 MISSION TRIP:
The 2014 Mission Trip went to
Monmouth County, NJ the week of
April 27. If you are interested in
going on next year’s mission trip or
in supporting it, please see Pastor
Houck. Be watching this fall for
more information.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:
Meets the third Sunday of the
month, from 2 to 4 p.m. You do
not have to come to the monthly
get-togethers, you can work on
projects anywhere. Please see
Carolyn Heffner or anyone on the
Social Ministry Committee for
more information.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP/PACK 160:
Come join us and have a ton of
fun! Day Camps/Camping,
Community Events, Earning
Badges, Pinewood Derby, Cub
mobile Races, Holiday Parties,
Adventures/Trips and so much
more! For more information, call
Cubmaster Jason Witters at 484671-2471 for Cub Scouts
(Kindergarten—5th grade; ages 511) or Scoutmaster Jim Berger
at 610-926-9245 for Boy Scouts
(5th —12th ).
May 2014
SYNOD NEWS
The Spirit of Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA
Volume 22, Issue 5
May 2014
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Full time
visitors register and pay the registration fee. There is no fee for
day visitors and they do not have to register.
Complete information, including registration, housing, meals,
agenda, and more, may be found on the synod website
(www.godslove.org).
Every 60 Seconds a Child Dies from Malaria
Our Confirmation Class Malaria Project
Annual LYF Assembly
Kayla Bicskei
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Dingmans Ferry
This year the confirmation class of Holy Trinity, Dingmans Ferry,
decided to help their congregation learn about malaria. The 44
youth in the class are 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Kayla Bicskei,
the article’s author, is a 13-year-old 7th grader in her second
year of the congregation’s 3-year confirmation program.
When we heard that every sixty seconds a child dies from
malaria, we had to do something. The ELCA Malaria Campaign
had some great ideas. We decided to learn as much as we could
about malaria and played the ELCA Malaria Jeopardy game. We
then ordered the malaria packet and worked together to create a
mosquito infestation at our church. We colored over 500 pictures
of mosquitoes and put them up everywhere. Congregational
members and friends in the community have been allowed to
take down a mosquito for a donation of between $1.00 and
$5.00. After we did a skit at worship one Sunday, one wonderful
man paid $50.00 for one mosquito. So far we have raised more
than $500.00 and we are working to do more. When we collect
money, we all wear mosquito net hats on our heads and stand by
a mosquito net that is like the ones being delivered to Africa.
We have been sharing the great information from the ELCA
malaria materials that explains how the money will be used: “The
ELCA Malaria Campaign works with partner churches and
organizations in Africa to treat and prevent malaria, to educate
communities about malaria, and to support sustainable livelihood
projects that allow families to stabilize their income and afford
adequate health care.”
We are really hoping to stop malaria from killing kids just like
us.
June 20-22, 2014 at Muhlenberg College
If you have never attended an LYF assembly before, you are in
for a real treat! This is the one event in our synod that is planned
and lead by and for youth. Youth who are presently in grades 8
through 12 are welcome to participate.
The theme for this year's assembly is Get Caught in the Word.
Cost: $140 if registered by May 31; after May 31, the cost is $155.
No registrations will be accepted after June 10.
For more information and to register, go to www.godslove.org/
youth/lyfassembly.htm.
Doing What Matters: The Adopt-a-Family Program
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Mission District was looking for new
ways to be the church in its territory, five counties in the far
northeastern region of Pennsylvania. The mission district decided
to focus on Susquehanna County, a rural area where there is little
or no presence of the Lutheran church and the expanding natural
gas industry is changing the county’s demographics & economics.
The Adopt-a-Family program was developed to address needs
in the county and to demonstrate God’s love through people who
are doing what matters.
The program is a joint effort of the congregations of the mission
district and the Women’s Resource Center of Susquehanna
County, whose mission is to end domestic and sexual violence
through advocacy, education, and social change. Funding comes
from congregational donations and from grants from the Witness
and Service Ministry Team of the synod.
Is the program successful? The Women’s Resource Center
stated that the support from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Mission
District “continues to provide significant assistance that enables
WRC to ease the financial burdens for survivors of domestic
violence and sexual assault in Susquehanna County.”
Learn more at www.godslove.org/ resources/
missionsupportstories.htm.
2014 Bike for World Hunger
Saturday, May 17, 2014; 9 am.-1 p.m.
Bob Rodale Fitness & Cycling Park, Trexlertown
Register now for the 2014 Bike for World Hunger! Complete
information, including a letter with details, registration forms, and
sponsor sheets may be found at http://godslove.org/calendar/
details.htm.
Upcoming Events:
May 6: Lutheran Day at the Capitol
May 17: Bike for World Hunger
May 30-31: Annual Assembly of the Northeastern Pennsylvania
Synod
June 14: Synod Women of the ELCA Convention
June 20-22: Lutheran Youth Fellowship Assembly
Check www.godslove.org/calendar for more information.
2014 Synod Assembly
May 30-31, 2014 at Split Rock Resort
The assembly convenes promptly at 9:00 a.m. with the first
(nominating) ballot for bishop following the opening.
Synod News is published monthly by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA;
4865 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville PA 18106; 610/395-6891; info@nepsynod.org; www.godslove.org
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WOMEN OF THE ELCA
MONTHLY MEETING
Submitted by Janet Kleffel,
President
The Women of the ELCA’s next
meeting will be on Tuesday May 6
at 7 p.m.
Please plan to join us!
QUILTING GROUP
Submitted by Judy Corl
The Women of ELCA’s sewing
group meets on the second Tuesday
of the month at 1 p.m.
Donations of yarn, material,
batting and new or used sheets are
always needed. If you have pieces
or scraps of material or pieces of
yarn, we can use them too.
Monetary donations are also
welcomed.
Please come and join us! Bring a
good pair of scissors with you. And
if you don’t sew, we need patch
cutters and people to do other
things too! There is something for
everyone, even the novice sewer!
Any questions please call Judy Corl
at 610-926-2493.
LABELS TO SAVE
REDNER’S REGISTER TAPES
The Women of the ELCA continue
to save the bar codes from
Campbell Soups, Pepperidge Farms,
Franco-American and Swanson
products. The bar codes are sent to
Solheim Lutheran Home in Los
Angeles in support of the Navajo
Lutheran Mission and School in
Rock Point, AZ, where they are used
to purchase vans and school
supplies at the mission.
We are just one of 525 congregations participating in this worthwhile project. Keep on saving the
bar codes and place them at the
usher’s station or give them to
Darlene Savage.
Submitted by Janet Kleffel
SPECIAL NOTE:
Please Save
ONLY THE BARCODE
From These Labels
Did you know that Redner’s
Warehouse Markets gives 1% of
purchases back to the Women of
the ELCA? This one percent can
really add up! And the monies goes
to good things like the Mission Trip,
VFW, Berk’s Women in Crisis, just
to name a few.
How does Redner’s calculate the
one percent? Glad you asked. Well,
we depend on church members to
drop off their Redner’s receipts.
However, its not quite that simple.
In order for Redner’s to count the
receipt (a.k.a. - register tape), it has
to be the ENTIRE receipt, and it has
to have a “save-a-tape” number on
it. How do you insure this? Well,
you must use your pump perks
card or save-a-tape card at the
checkout. Then, just drop the
ENTIRE receipt in the box at the
ushers station in the narthex. DO
NOT cut the bottom off. We only get
credit for COMPLETE tapes! Also,
please be sure to turn your tapes in
in a timely manner, as Redner’s will
not accept any over three years old.
Your help is so appreciated. If you
have any questions, please see
Janet Kleffel.
Submitted by Andrienne Lesher
On Tuesday, February 22, Cub Scout Pack 160 sent 5 Webelo II boys over the bridge to join
Boyscout Troop 160 after they received their Arrow of Light award. A fun time was had by all at our Blue &
Gold dinner as we celebrated our Arrow of Light recipients with a carnival themed party. We wish the best of
luck to them as they continue on their scouting journey with the troop.
March 22 the pack held their annual pinewood derby race. It was an exciting evening, and all the boys did
an excellent job on their cars. After our races were complete, we held a baked good auction. The boys were put
to the task of creating a baked good with their parents to be auctioned. All proceeds from the auction go to
help fund our scouting activities.
Our pack is selling ticket books for the Reading Fightin Phils for $27 which includes 6 general
admission tickets that can be used at all regular season home games. You can also upgrade the
tickets at a later date at the ticket window to reserved seating. Information will be available at the
church. Checks should be made payable to: Reading Baseball LP. This fundraiser will end May
18. Any questions, please contact Liz Witters at 484-671-2471.
Come join us and have a ton of fun! Day Camps/Camping, Community Events, Earning Badges, Pinewood
Derby, Cub mobile Races, Holiday Parties, Adventures/Trips and so much more! For more information, call
Cubmaster Jason Witters at 484-671-2471 for Cub Scouts (Kindergarten - grade 5; ages 5-11) or Scoutmaster
Jim Berger at 610-926-9245 for Boy Scouts (grade 6 - 12).
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May 2014
GIFT CARD PROGRAM
Frequently Asked Questions
1. WHY BUY A GIFT CARD FROM THE CHURCH? Our church will receive a 5% rebate with each gift card you
purchase. The proceeds from the sales of these gift cards goes towards the capital improvement fund. (See
article below)
2. DOES THE GIFT CARDS COST ME ADDITIONAL MONEY? No! If you buy a $50 gift card, it is worth $50. The
proceeds the church gets is from the Store, not from you!
3. MY STORE OFFERS FUEL PERKS. WILL I STILL GET THEM IF I USE A GIFT CARD FOR MY PURCHASE? Absolutely!
The gift card is just a way for you to pay for your purchase, you will still get all your store’s perks.
4. WHAT STORES CAN I GET GIFT CARDS TO? Redner’s, Giant or Weis. The Redner’s gift cards may be used at
any Redner’s (including the pharmacy) or Redner’s Quick Shoppes. Cards may be used to purchase gas; you
would have to pre-pay with the card. Giant cards also may be used at any Giant store and at its gas pumps.
Giant cards will not be accepted at the pharmacy. Weis cards also may be used at the following stores:
Cressler’s, King’s, Mr. Z’s or Scot’s Lo Cost.
5. WHAT AMOUNTS CAN I BUY THE GIFT CARDS FOR? Cards in amounts of $25, $50, $100 are available and can
be paid for with cash or checks made payable to The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity.
6. REMEMBER with the gift cards from Redner's and Giant you can buy other gift cards like Sears, Olive
Garden & etc.
7. WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Please see Phyllis Heffner, Sally Miller or see back of card for details.
Gift Cards make GREAT gifts!
Submitted by Lori Lowery
Come and join us on our first annual Family Game Night set
for Saturday, May 31 from 7-9 p.m. in the fellowship area of the
church.
Bring your favorite game and a snack to share.
Come and enjoy the fellowship and fun. It is a great way to
connect with those at the church you know and those that you
would like to get to know better.
Please consider joining us.
RSVP to Lori and Mike Lowery no later than Wednesday, May
28 at 610-916-3506 or email them at mllowerycomcast.net.
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About The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
LCHT Sundays’ Schedule:
Our Mission:
“The Lutheran Church of the Holy
Trinity is a worshipping, growing
community of faith in Christ Jesus,
led by the Holy Spirit to reach out
and serve all people with God’s
love.”
Everyone is always welcome at
the Lutheran Church of the Holy
Trinity. If you would like more
information or have any questions,
please contact Pastor Houck at his
office number or cell phone.
About The Herald:
The Holy Trinity Herald is a
newsletter distributed by the
beginning of each month, except
August. Articles can be submitted
to the church office or e-mailed
(preferred) to the secretary.
Deadline for article submission is
the 15th of each month. Special
thanks to Joan K. Hauck for proof
reading The Herald.
Worship at 9 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
LCHT Staff Information:
Pastor: The Rev. John E. Houck
Office: 610-926-7176 ext. 2
Cell: 610-451-3082
E-mail: pastorhouck@comcast.net
Secretary: Mrs. Cherri Quattrini
Office : 610-926-7176 ext. 1
E-mail: lchtsecretary@comcast.net
Office hrs: Mon. – Wed. 8 to Noon
Rocking Horse Preschool
Information:
Teachers: Mrs. Aliesha Woods
Mrs. Dawn Raudenbush
Office: 610-926-7176 ext. 3
Email: rhps@comcast.net
Mailing Address:
Rocking Horse Preschool
The Lutheran Church of the
Holy Trinity
P.O. Box 221
Leesport, PA 19533
Website: www.lcht.org
Sexton: Linda Roshong
Home: 610-926-4335
Music Director: Virginia Lash
Home: 610-916-1316
E-mail: vlash224@comcast.net
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Mailing Address:
102 Apple St., P.O. Box 221
Leesport, PA 19533
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