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NITY EVANGELICAL LUTHER
RAN CHURCH
H 200 E. Clements Bridgee Road Runnemede, NJ 08078‐1461 856‐939‐4411
The Rev. Dr. G. Andrew Engelh
hart III Pastorr dy62@comcast.net Pastorand
Janet441
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de.org JULLY‐AUGU
UST NEW
WSLETTER
R On Thursday,
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Ju
uly 23rd, at 7:00pm
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we will exploree the life of St. Mark thhe Evangelisst.
That's right the Evangelist. Mark was not one off the twelve apostles, buut he was a
discipple and may
y have been a student of St. Peter aftter the resurrrection of Jeesus. Mark is
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mentiioned in the Book of Accts as well ass several of Paul's
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letterss.
St. Mark is attributedd to writing the
t Gospel According
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too Mark, whiich may havve
been based upon
n the sermonns of St. Petter that Mark wrote dow
wn while Peeter preachedd.
St. Mark's
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Gospel is the oldest of the four Gospeels and the shortest. Most
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scholarrs
believve that Mattthew and Luuke both useed Mark's Gospel
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as a reference
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or source wheen
they wrote
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their Gospels.
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The Fath
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annd
comm
menting on this
t Gospel. It is not knoown why they tended too "ignore" Mark's
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Gospeel,
but thhe lack of written matterial by theem concerniing Mark haas been notted by recennt
schollarship.
Come and
d join us as we spend an
a hour in thhe world of St.
S Mark annd learn abouut
his liife, times, witness
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andd even the legends thaat surround him. Thiss study is in
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prepaaration for our
o fall Biblee study in which
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we willl take a deeeper look intto the Gospeel
Accoording to St. Mark.
Also, rem
member that there will be
b only one service at 10:00am
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on Sunday, Jully
5th (JJuly 4th weekend) and again on Seeptember 6thh (Labor Daay weekend)). Come annd
join us
u on that daay as we worrship togetheer as one conngregation.
Vacation Bible School will be held
h
in July this year frrom the 13thh through thhe
ven't registerred your chilldren/grandcchildren pleaase do so soon so we caan
17th. If you hav
plies for eveeryone.
have enough supp
Finally I am writing this article as I preparre to leave the
t office for
fo a week of
o
vacattion. I havee some projeects around the house thhat I hope to accomplissh during thiis
time in addition to spendingg time withh my familyy. I also hoope to spennd some tim
me
m club that we belong to.
t I am alw
ways amazed at how I can
c walk to a
enjoyying the swim
placee at the end of
o my street and feel as if I am in annother part of
o the world. My hope is
i
that all
a of you will
w find som
me time for rest
r and relaaxation overr the summeer so that yoou
will have
h
the streength and peeace of mindd to do whattever God caalls you to do
d in the yeaar
to com
me.
Gracee and Peace,,
Pastor Andy
SERMON PREVIEWS
JULY AUGUST July 5- The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Mark 6:1-13 ONE SERVICE 10 AM
“STRIPPED FOR MISSION”
August 2- The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
“PICTURE (UN)PERFECT”
July 12- The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Psalm 24
“DID YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?”
August 9- The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
John 6:35,41-51
“EATING TO LIVE”
July 19- The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Ephesians 2:11-22
“BREAKING THE DIVIDING WALL”
August 16- The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Pastor Andy on Vacation
Rev. Lou Dunkle to Supply
July 26- The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
John 6:1-21
“WHAT’S FOR DINNER”
August 23- The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Pastor Andy on Vacation
Rev. Lou Dunkle to Supply
August 30- The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
“THE ENEMY WITHIN” FUNERALS On May 16, 2015 BEVERLY B. CAVANAUGH (69) of Blackwood, NJ On May 22, 2015 JOAN A. CARR (83) of Barrington, NJ On June 4, 2015 BRETT G. RASMUSSEN (32) of Glendora, NJ On June 8, 2015 JOSEPH P. MOONEY (96) of Barrington, NJ Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of those listed. WEDDING On May 30, 2015 CHRISTINA N. DIEKEWICZ to MICHAEL D. POPOVICH On June 13, 2015 HEATHER M. SZWAJKOWSKI to FRANK C. ESBENSEN, JR. Sunda
ay Sch
hool News
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Truly I say to
t you, this generation
n will not pa
ass away unttil all thingss
tak
ke place. Heaven
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and earth will pass
p
away, but my words will nott
passs away. Be on guard, so
s that yourr hearts will not be weighted down
n
witth dissipatio
on and drun
nkenness and
d the worries of life, and
a that day
y
will not come on
n you sudde
enly like a trap; for it will
w come up
pon all those who dwell on the fac
ce of all the
e
p on the ale
ert at all tim
mes, praying
g that you may
m have sttrength to escape all these
t
thingss
eartth. But keep
thatt are about to
t take plac
ce and to sttand before the Son of
f Man.” Luke
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Our Lord Jesuss has revea
aled that be
efore his se
econd coming there will be distre
ess among the
t
nationss,
perp
plexity and fainthearte
edness from
m fear. Butt his people need not fear.
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Althou
ugh the outtlook of the
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world may be wintry,
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for the
t
saints it
i will be lik
ke the comiing of summ
mer. Every spring
s
budss and shootss
sprin
ng forth givving promise
e that summ
mer is approaching. Ju
ust as the signs
s
of sum
mmer come gradually so
o
will the
t signs of
f his second
d coming. His people are
e to look for these sign
ns since red
demption is near, and to
o
deve
elop a hopef
ful spirit in stark conttrast to the
e worldly sp
pirit of desp
pair. Our Lo
ord’s people
e need to be
e
watc
ching and praying
p
for the Second
d Advent, so
s that he may count us worthy to escape the world’ss
judg
gment and stand
s
beforre him. Self-indulgence and every
ything thatt would dulll our sense
es should be
e
avoid
ded. What a great privvilege it will be to be allowed to sta
and in the presence
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of the Son of
f Man.
On Father’s
F
Da
ay dads had
d the opporttunity to sp
pend time with
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their sons
s
and da
aughters lea
arning aboutt
Jesu
us and haviing fun play
ying games. Our summ
mer semestter is well underway with
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specia
al programss.
Vaca
ation Bible School,
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“Son Spark Lab
bs - Discove
ering God’s Plan 4U=Je
esus”, will be held Mond
day, July 13
3
thro
ough Friday, July 17 in the evening
gs. All child
dren from the
t age of 3 years to 6TH grade are
a welcome
e.
If yo
ou are interrested in he
elping or sup
pporting VBS please co
ontact Jenniifer Smith.
“Rallly Day” will be held on Sunday, Se
eptember 13
3th which marks
m
the be
eginning of the new Su
unday schoo
ol
yearr. Plans for the celebrration are underway. We
W will aga
ain be provviding “Rally
y Day” T-sh
hirts to ourr
child
dren. Our th
heme will be
e, “Be a ligh
ht in the wo
orld for Jessus”. This iss based on Matthew
M
5:116 “Let yourr
lightt shine befo
ore others, that they may
m see you
ur good dee
eds and glorrify your Fa
ather in hea
aven”. These
e
shirtts will be re
ed and still have the picture of Je
esus on the back. In th
he past we have
h
had req
quests from
m
mem
mbers of th
he congrega
ation for on
ne of our T-shirts.
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Th
he congrega
ation will ha
ave the opp
portunity to
o
orde
er a “Rally Day”
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T-shirtt for a donation to defrray the costt.
Pleasse, supportt to our outtreach, Cath
hedral Kitchen, by briing in your $3.00 dime
e folders. A check wass
sentt in June to
o Cathedral Kitchen, do
onating all money
m
collected to datte for this year. “UR Important
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2
US” is another outreach, helping
h
to feed the hom
meless in th
he streets of
o Camden. Every third
d Sunday of
f
the month plea
ase support them by donating pea
anut butterr and jelly sandwiches,
s
, bottles of
f water, and
d
pack
kaged snack
ks. If you wish,
w
come to
t the Fello
owship Hall the day before at 10
0:00 am and
d help make
e
PB&J
J. Supplies for the san
ndwiches willl be provide
ed by Social Concerns. Thanks forr your suppo
ort!
Complimentary Copies of “Raising Your
Y
Child In Faith – From Pre
eschoolers To Teens; A Parent’ss
Hand
dbook” are still availab
ble in the na
arthex and on the Sund
day school bulletin
b
boa
ard in the kitchen area
a.
Faith Guides “A
About Faith And Your Child”
C
and “A
About Christian Parenting” also ava
ailable.
Blessings to All, In the Name of Jesuss,
Carl Nagel
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dadx3d@co
mcast.net
Calling aall scientists! Join uss on Mond
day July 13th‐ Friday JJuly 17th fo
or Trinity’s SonSpark Labs Vacation Bible School! Our VBS sccientists w
will learn th
hat Gods Plan 4 You = Jesus! At SonSpark Labs, kids of all ages will discovver God’s love througgh ories, craftts, songs and fun gam
mes. bible sto
It’s timee to start d
donating sn
nack itemss! You can donate co
ookies, pretzels and juice for our VBS kids. Drop off your donations in thee sanctuaryy. We are also colleccting food donations for the Faamily Blockk Party on FFriday, Julyy d like to do
onate an iteem, sign up at the VB
BS snack taable in the 17th. If you would
e welcome at our Blo
ock Party, w
we’d love ffor you to jjoin us. If yyou sanctuaary. All are
are plan
nning to atttend, pleaase sign up at the VBSS snack tab
ble so we kknow how to plan. Don’t m
miss out on
n SonSparkk Labs VBSS. Sign up your kids ttoday! Invvite a frien
nd or neigh
hbor! Reggistration fforms will be availab
ble in Sund
day School or visit www.trrinityrunne
emede.orgg to sign up. C
Come out t
to VBS in Ju
uly and disscover God
ds life changing form
mula! GP4
4U=Jesu
us! SOCIAL CONCERNS
Well school is out and it’s time to think
about the Back-to-School project. The School Bus
will be going up on August 2nd. There will be
Children, shoes and Back-packs. Choose one, take
it home and shop for this child. Items are due back
by August 23rd. We will also be collecting school
supplies as well.
We will continue to have Pantry and Clothing Closet days during the summer. We
need the following:
Pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, tuna fish, soup,
Mac & Cheese, juice, pancake mix, syrup, paper towels, toilet paper, napkins.
Any clothing items dropped off need to be clean and stain-free. The Clothing
Closet is open to anyone. We have a large selection of gently use and a few new clothes.
Help stretch your budget and give some of our clothing a new home.
We will be having our Annual summer picnic at the Spino’s on August 2nd. All
are invited to come. Please email Carol to let her know if you are coming and what you
will be bringing. cassheairs@RWSRA.comcastbiz.net
Some dates to remember:
July 23rd – Pantry/Clothing Closet Day
August 2nd – School Bus up
August 2nd – Social Concerns Summer Picnic at the Spino’s
August 23rd – Back-to-School Items due back
August 27th – Pantry/Clothing Closet Day
September 20th – Social Concerns Meeting 11:15
New members are always welcome. We meet on the third Sunday of the month following
the 11:15 service. Please come out and join us. Remember God loves a cheerful giver.
You will love the fellowship and the great feeling you get from helping others.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever
sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his
heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is
able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all
times, you may abound in every good work.
Caring and Sharing
Cheryl Morris
The Prayer Shawl Ministry held their monthly meeting on Friday June 5, 2015.
Attendees were: Barbara Anconetani, Ann Carter, Val Colasuonno, Jean Krips,
Dolores Keller, and Mary Raws.
The meeting began at approximately 11:15 a.m., with The Lord’s Prayer.
We received the following:
Prayer Shawl:
One shawl from Val Colasuonno
Lap Blanket:
Four blankets from Jean Krips
One blanket from Dolores Keller
Baptismal Blanket:
One from Barbara Anconetani, One from Val Colasuonno
and One from Mary Raws.
Osborn Family Medical Center:
Twenty-nine baby hats from various donors
Cathedral Kitchen Donations:
Two scarf & hat sets, One scarf and Two fancy scarves from Dolores Keller
Three scarves from Ann Carter
Four hats from donor.
Prayer Shawls were given to Helen Oliver and Larry Newman.
Corresponding Secretary, Barbara Anconetani read a thank-you from Lee Mikulski for the prayer
shawl her brother received and another from Karen Theisen who made a donation in honor of her
friend.
Mary Raws, Baptismal Historian, reported that there were three Baptisms for May. Braelynn
Elizabeth Kolyts was baptized on May 17, 2015, Athena Jean Ward and Cameron Matthew Cox
were baptized on 5/31/15.
Ann Carter provided us with literature from the Cathedral Kitchen that gave menu samplings since
they are available for catering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The Catering Coordinator is
Alexandra Wills at 856 964-6771. Cathedral Kitchen’s Café is now open Tuesday through Friday
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and offers a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and
beverages.
Val Colasuonno gave the closing reading, Proverbs 11:17. Our next meeting has been changed to
Friday, September 11, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., so as not to interfere with the Labor Day weekend.
We adjourned at 11:35 a.m., to enjoy the company of our talented group at a luncheon.
Val Colasuonno
Vice President, Prayer Shawl Ministry,
May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand”
Lutheran Crossings
Lutheran Crossings Auxiliary met at 11 AM Thursday June 11 with
installation of the 2015-16 officers as follows:
Gina Kopcynski President
Joan Kelley Vice President
Brenda Hanson Recording Secretary
Nancy MacMaster Treasurer
Jan Miller Corresponding Secretary
Lisa Baines is the new Chaplain and as of this writing her installation is to
be held in the Chapel Wednesday June 17th at 2 PM with Bishop Tracey
Bartholomew presiding.
The profit from Spring Fling was $1,763.88. The Auxiliary will meet again in
September.
Sincerely:
Sandy Pagano
Key Woman
Greetings in Christ,
THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE has been very busy this spring – between keeping the
floods in the basement under control – to the completion of the foundation project. We
still have some things to finish outside.
• The covering over the front door needs to be built and shingles on the
awnings need to be replaced. (Where the honey beehive was last year)
• Since they no longer make the decorative aluminum shingles – all of the
awnings will be replaced.
• They will be inspected upgraded new materials and a decorative cover
applied. This should be good for another 30+ years.
• We also have some parking lot issues and drainage problems. The
committee will be meeting with Daljack (our contractor) this week for a
plan and to get an estimate.
Thus far the basement has been “bone dry”.
Phase II of our foundation project can now begin. This will be the demolition and
removal of sheet rock in the class room and stairwell storage area.
•
Inspect what has to be replaced and begin to rebuild the damaged areas.
Year to date we have done electrical, plumbing, painting and landscaping projects.
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We have passed fire inspection including fire alarm upgrades.
We also have a new security system in place. There are new cameras on
almost every door with a recording device which includes an app so the
church may be monitored from a remote location.
The intercom system has been replaced and the magnetic lock on the
glass door is up and running again.
We feel better knowing that our secretary - Janet has control of who enters our church
during business hours. The materials for this project were donated. Our costs were the
labor which came in under $1,000.00.
Our AC units have been serviced and are ready for the hot summer months.
We have job lists longer than the Ark – it sure keeps us busy.
I would like to thank everyone who gives their time and talent to make Trinity a beautiful
place to worship.
Peace be with you all,
Richard Greiner & your Trinity Property Committee
Stewardship: Loving God with Our Time, Talent, and Treasure
“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”
Matthew 6:21
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES 2015 LINDSAY NICOLE CUNDIFF graduated in December with High Honors from Grand Canyon University. She received her BSN and is now employed by Genesis Health Systems in Des Moines, Iowa. JACQUELINE LLOYD is graduating from Gateway Regional High. She will be going to Gloucester County College, then Camden County College to major in vet Tech. SAMANTHA MORRONE‐LIPKA is graduating from GCIT, majoring in cosmetology. She will be attending Gloucester County College in the fall to major in art. THOMAS LLYOD graduated 8th grade from Gateway Regional High School‐Middle school. He will continue his education at the High School. LILLIAN KRAEMER graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, May 22, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a commission as a US Navy Ensign. At the academy Lily was a member of the Varsity Soccer Team and served as squad leader and conduct officer for 2nd Company. She has been assigned to flight school, where she will continue studies and training to be a Navy pilot at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. Graduate’s Prayer Father, I have knowledge So I pray you’ll show me now How to use it wisely And find a way somehow To make the world I live in A little better place‐ And make life with its problems A bit easier to face. Grant me faith and courage And put purpose in my days And show me how to serve Thee In the most effective ways So all my education, My knowledge and my skill May find their true fulfillment As I learn to do Thy will. And may I ever be aware In everything I do That knowledge comes from learning And wisdom comes from you. Helen Steiner Rice JUNIOR CHOIR Summer is finally here! Of course, that is officially; the thermometer has told us that summer arrived several weeks ago. At any rate, let’s all enjoy every minute of summer. Before the “real” summer can arrive the final days of school must end, all recitals must be performed and those final ball games played. Then new teams are formed and we are “off to the races again”. The Junior Choir of 2014‐2015 has been an exceptional group of girls and boys. Each one is busy with dance, soccer, karate, musical instruments and new plans for those electronic games and the competition to go with that. But we at Trinity have been blessed to hear the members of the Junior Choir sing music to the honor and glory of God with gusto and excitement. Their hours of memorizing their words and practicing are complete for this season and now we look forward to the 2015‐2016 season. Rehearsals for the new season will begin on Sunday September 13th at the same time (9:45 am‐10:00 am each Sunday in the choir room). We will NOT be singing in church in September but will begin on October 18th. Be sure to mark your calendars and look forward to another great year. Best wishes to all for a safe and healthy time of rest and relaxation. Don’t forget Vacation Bible School – “Son Spark Labs – Discovering God’s Plan 4 u = Jesus” Monday July 13th thru Friday July 17th! Join the fun! Love and blessings to all, Mrs. Schmidt KIDS PAGE
Birrthdays 1 - Kathryn Luxx
2 - Steve Balze
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3 - Bob Reed, Jr.
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3 - Jeffrey Ande
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4 - Penny Shea
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4 - Kristin Thatccher
5 - Regina Kolttys
6 - Jeffrey Brasshear
7 - Nancy Daniels
8 - Bill Mayer IIII
10 - Tori Veigel
11 - Gregory Bennett
12 - Michael Hallko
13 - Devyn Siraccuse
14 - Katherine Donachie
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15 - Cliff Barr, Sr.
16 - Alanna Virgilio
17 - Andrew Smith
18 - Bob Brashe
ear
19 - Edna Donovvan
19 - Casey Guen
nette
20 - Dorothy Offfer
20 - Joseph Kesssler
23 - Gus Ciuffo
24 - Shawn McH
Henry
25 - Christopherr Knause
25 - Ruby Joness
26 - Dennis Hickke
26 - Matthew Wrright
27 - Kelly Cundifff
28 - Richard Bro
own
28 - Robert Zenttner
30 - Alexa Ricarrd
31 - Wally Guete
ens
31 - Kenna Brocckway
Annivversariees 1 - Wayn
ne & Denise Egolf
2 - Ken & Marianne Yurcaba
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3 - Nickk & Nancy Sa
3 - Tom & Lynn Torrrillo
3 - Chriss & Diane Kochon
7 - John
n & Lynette Poulton
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9 - Sam
m & Cindy Sp
pino
11 - Jim & Paige Eberts
12 - Bill & Lynne Ma
aynard
14 - Traccy & Tammyy Baker
17 - Les & Gail New
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17 - Ericc & Barbara Shinseki
20 - Passtor Andy & Amy
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29 - Davvid & Yvette Veigel
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On June 7, 2015
JONA
ATHAN LEE JEERNEGAN Son of Carl Jerneggan Jr. and his wife Ruth
h (nee Dawson) of Williamstown, NJ Born
n: April 18, 19
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JEREEMIAH GEORG
GE JERNEGAN
N Son of Carl Jerneggan Jr. and his wife Ruth
h (nee Dawson) of Monroeeville, NJ Born
n : December 24, 1980