Vacation Bible Camp
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Vacation Bible Camp
2014 July & August 2014 THE HTLCall is a monthly publication for the Members and Friends of HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH of DINGMANS FERRY, PA. Vacation Bible Camp June 30th – July 3rd 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Ecumenical Outdoor Service ~ Sunday, August 10th More details to be announced HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 103 DELAWARE CREST DINGMANS FERRY, PA 18328 E-MAIL: TELEPHONE: 570-828-7411 or 828-9069 HTLC@ptd.net ~ WEB PAGE: ww.htlcpa.org PASTOR LAY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES CHURCH SECRETARY Rev. Niels H. Nielsen Barbara Hupfer Dawn McEvoy Andrea Nielsen WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY SCHOOL (Pre-K – Grade 12)…… REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICE…………........ COFFEE FELLOWSHIP…………………………. REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICE…………........ (Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sundays) 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Pastor’s Page Stories of Faith “Stories of hope” has been a common theme in the last several months. It was used at our 2014 Synod Assembly, our Vacation Bible Camp, Counselor in Training program, our High Adventure trip as well as a number of sermons, Bible Studies and discussion groups. The Bible speaks to us about Faith and Hope in many places. Here is one. Faith in Action Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see… By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. ~ Hebrew 11: 1 & 3 Faith and hope are interwoven in a partnership that provides the groundwork for living in a relationship with Jesus. Faith and hope are important tools for us to have as we go through each day. Hope becomes especially important when we face difficult trials. In my time as pastor of this congregation, we have been through some difficult times. For example, recently we have been going through a time of some financial turbulent waters. It is not terrible, but it makes the leadership of the congregation focus on questions like “are we doing something wrong” or “is there is some special thing we need to do to even-out our offerings and expenses.” At the same time we continue to have dreams such as constructing an outdoor pavilion to increase our ability to do ministry. I was helped through this time by a story of hope that comes right out of our own ministry. Many years ago, we were just beginning to grow our Sunday school. We were starting to get more and more children. We got to a point where one of the teachers said to me “Pastor, where are we going to get more teachers if these children continue to come?” I raced through my brain and came up with this simple word of hope for her and for me. “The Lord will provide.” She looked at me with some questioning thought on her mind and then said, “Ok, if that’s the way you want to go, we will see.” The next week, after asking in church, we got 4 new teachers. The story of hope here is that the Lord will provide. A pastoral friend of mine went to a church where they had a large endowment fund. The pastor wanted to do some community work, open the church up to some new programs and generally expand their ministry. The leadership said those are all good ideas but we do not have the resources. He looked at them and said, “what about the endowment money?” Their reply was, “Oh pastor, we are saving that for a rainy day!” The pastor replied with a question, “Do you think that the Lord would not provide for a rainy day if it comes?” After some discussion, they voted to spend some endowment money on new programs, since they were certain that the Lord would provide for a rainy day. The leadership came to understand that they could hope in things unseen, namely a God who promises to provide for us abundantly. While we may not see God we live by faith and create stories of hope by stepping out into life, knowing in our hearts that God is with us. We should be assured that God is with us in the rough seas and calm harbors. As we grow in our faith and create our own stories of hope we are all the more ready to share with others our stories and help them find their faith. Living by Faith, Pastor Niel Chaplains in the Parks ~ Pennsylvania Council of Churches A Non-Denominational Worship Service at the Promised Land Amphitheater will be held every Saturday evening at 5:00 PM. Our own Robert Laughlin is leading in worship, all are invited to attend and participate. Pantry Ponderings What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 Some of you have shouldered burdens that few of us could ever carry. You bid farewell to life-long partners. You have been robbed of life-long dreams. You have been given bodies that can’t sustain your spirit. You have bills that outnumber the paychecks and challenges that outweigh the strength. And you are tired.The desire to pull over to the side of the road and get out entices you. You want to go on but some days the road seems so long…. God never said that the journey would be easy but he did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.” ~ From Max Lucado – In the Eye of the Storm I read this one morning after talking with some of our clients. The burdens they have and the stories they are willing to share make my problems seem so small. There are many times that you just want to give up and throw in the towel. There are times when it feels like it is not worth the battle. There was a woman who came to the pantry and she told me of her struggles. She tries to keep things upbeat around her home in spite of her husband being unable to find work, not being able to afford to put food on the table for her children. She has medical issues of her own but tries to stay positive for her family. Sometimes it gets overwhelming and she just sat with me and cried. Sometimes it takes a good cry to pick yourself up and get back on the road. I pray that she gets the medical attention that she so desperately needs so that she can continue to be a positive force in lives of her family and others. I pray also for everyone that has felt like giving up because the burdens they are carrying seem so overwhelming. I pray that God will guide them and let them know that though the journey may be difficult now, He makes it all worth it in the end. Living in Faith ~ Stories of Hope Barbara AUGUST ~ POT LUCK FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNION NO SOUP FELLOWSHIP IN JULY Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30 PM Come and Share a meal together . . .Bring a dish to share. Our meal begins at 6:30 PM with a Communion Service immediately following. This is a great opportunity to share a meal in the fellowship of friends, sing some songs and gather together for communion. ALL ARE WELCOME! SEE YOU THERE! “Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than making them happen. Frequent attacks of smiling. Feelings of being connected with others and nature. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. A loss of ability to worry. A loss of interest in conflict. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others. A loss of interest in judging others. A loss of interest in judging self. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything. Women of Holy Trinity ~ We are part of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. SCHEDULEforJuly & August: Mon., July 7 – Business Meeting – Devotions & Fellowship Mon., July 14 – Crafts & Fellowship Mon., July 21– Annual Picnic at 12:00 Noon In the fellowship hall. We will have picnic food as our PotLuck Luncheon. Join us and bring something to share and also one item for the food pantry. Mon., July 28 – Crafts & Fellowship Mon., Aug. 4 – Business Meeting – Devotions & Fellowship Mon., Aug. 11 – Crafts & Fellowship Mon., Aug. 18 – Crafts & Fellowship Mon., Aug. 25 – Crafts & Fellowship ~ Join us on Mondays between 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Cake Reminders 7/7 7/28 Helen Umstead& Veronica Serbe Joan Murphy & Carole Martin 7/14 Bernadette Jernick Looking Ahead: On September 20th is our Annual Harvest Festival. Memorial Fund IN MEMORY OF BETH STICKLE From Peg & Charlie Scholtes IN MEMORY OF ALFRED HANKIN From Gerard & Brigetta Marra You are invited to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s Summer Family Church Service Every Sunday morning, 9:00 AM A child friendly service for the whole family with guitar music and Children’s Sermon. We have a Baby Room (3 year old & younger) and a Preschool Room (6 years & younger) During the 9AM service only! Come join the fun! Vacation Bible Camp! Living by Faith ~ Stories of Hope June 30th ~ July 3rd from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Pre-K 4 – 6th grade, Volunteers are needed! Check the bulletin board for more information! Summer Youth Activities JELYO Junior Evangelical Lutheran Youth Organization Grades 1 – 6 June 30- Vacation Bible Camp (Mon. – Thur.) See the VBC reg. form for more information. July 3: Something for Everyone! July 2: VBC Family Picnic & Campfire!– 6PM in the churchyard. $2.00 each, Everyone’s Invited! Bring a dessert or salad to share. Don’t forget lawn chairs & singing voices! July 8: The Boy In the Temple!“VBC 2sDays!” 10AM-12noon $2.00 for snacks & crafts. Story, Crafts & Activities, Snack and Playtime! July 15: “Lord Teach Me to Pray!“VBC 2sDays!” 10AM-12noon $2.00 for snacks & crafts. Story, Crafts & Activities, Snack and Playtime! July 22: Fishers of Men“VBC 2sDays!” 10AM-12noon $2.00 for snacks & crafts. Story, Crafts & Activities, Snack and Playtime! July 29: Creation Hike!“VBC 2sDays!” Leaving church at 10AM Taking a hike on Cliff Park Trails to view God’s Creation. Must be accompanied by parent! Bring water & light snack! Aug.5: Four Friends Find a Way!“VBC 2sDays!” 10AM-12noon $2.00 for snacks & crafts. Story, Crafts & Activities, Snack and Playtime! Aug. 12: Making Bread“VBC 2sDays!” 10AM-12noon $2.00 for snacks & crafts. Story, Crafts & Activities, Snack and Playtime! Aug. 19: Three Servants“VBC 2sDays!” 10AM-12noon $2.00 for snacks & crafts. Story, Crafts & Activities, Snack and Playtime! End of the Summer Ice Cream Party! Please try to sign-up in advance so we have enough craft supplies and snacks! Sunday School News Sunday School Rally Day– Sunday, Sept. 7th. 9 AM Sunday School Bake Sale– Sunday, Sept. 14th, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting An August Meeting is being planned. ~ Teachers are needed! If you are interested in helping at Sunday School please contact Dawn McEvoy for more information. Summer Youth Activities MLYF ~ LYF Grades 7 – 12 June 30 – July 3: Vacation Bible Camp (Mon.-Thur.) See the VBC reg. form for more information. The help of our CITs is greatly appreciated. July 1: LYF/MLYF Summer Kickoff BBQ! – 6PM in the churchyard, $3.00 for hot dogs & hamburgers. July 2: VBC Family BBQ & Campfire – BBQ & Campfire- 6PM, $2.00 each. Bring dessert/salad to share. Campfire Only-7PM free, Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. July 8: Game Night at Holy Trinity- ” A Minute to Win It!” Come see the crazy! 6 PM – 8 PM at the church, $3.00 for snacks & drinks. July15: We’ll Take a Hike to Cliff Park Overlook (May stop at the falls) – Leaving church at 5:30PM. Drivers Needed! Everyone is welcome! July 22: Game Night at Holy Trinity- Kan Jam World Championships 6 PM – 8 PM at the church, $3.00 for snacks & drinks. July 29: TBA – To Be Announced! – Please check the bulletin board for this week’s activity! Aug 5: A Night at the Lake (Traces of Lattimore) – 4PM – 8 PM @ the beach, $5.00 each for dinner. The Tjornhoms will host ~ swimming, fishing, kayaking & fun! Aug. 12: Frisbee Golf – Course to be Announced, Leaving 4PM Sharp! DRIVERS NEEDED! Check the bulletin board for more information. Bring money for food. Aug. 19: End of the Summer ice Cream Party! – 6PM – 8PM, $3.00 ice cream & snacks. Drivers are needed for all our trips! Thank You’s + To Caroline Heiselman, Joanne Brown, Connie Carlsen, and Gloria Perry for cleaning the church. + To All who help support our youth programs by purchasing meatball heroes and pancakes. + + + + + + + + + To our volunteers who mow the lawn each week. It’s a big job since the grass just keeps growing in the front of church and in the field! Thanks toJerry Boudreau, Steve Reigel & Pastor Niel. To Chrissy & Kevin Bicskei, Jean & Alan Tjornhom, Jim Carey & George Hupfer for working the picnic and all those who helped set up and clean up at the Church Picnic To Art & Dawn McEvoy for creating the Sunday School & Nursery School slide presentations and the High Adventure CD’s. To the Adults who camped and drove for the High Adventure Trip ~ Dawn & Art McEvoy, Jean & Alan Tjornhom, Jim & Janet McKenna, James Bulkley and Pastor Niel & Andrea. To the Adults who helped with the CIT training event ~ Chrissy & Kevin Bicskei, Miss Dawn and Pastor Niel To Miss Dawn for organizing the annual Camelbeach Trip To our “Gardening Angels” who, with their wonderful green thumbs, care for our church gardens ~ Sharon Subjin and Ruth Boudreau. To Caroline and Jean for helping in the office To Connie Carlsen for cleaning and refurbishing the banners hanging on the back wall of the Sanctuary. July – August ~ PLEASE READ ~ 2014 NOTE TO WORSHIP ASSISTANTS: Please post this schedule and make a note of the dates you are assigned to serve. If you cannot serve, please call the church office as soon as possible. 828-7411. COMMUNION SUNDAYS are noted with a “c” Continuous Communion thru8/31 FAMILY SERVICEEVERYSUNDAY AT 9:00 AM WITH GUITAR MUSIC (thru the summer)) DATECOFFEE FELLOWSHIP DATECOFFEE FELLOWSHIP 7/6c H.Umstead-B.Hupfer-H.Radloff-R.Barish 8/3c V.Schatzle-M.Ramirez-B.Donlon-M.Yadanza 7/13 C.Ritter-J.Stryker-L.Panzer-D.Benson 8/10 M.Tlusty-K.Karch-B.Rice-J.Rich 7/20 E.Kovell-S.Acker-M.Herrick-K.McNicholas 8/17c J.Urban-C.Martin-A.Scaturro-K.Nilsen 7/27 K.Reno-R.Boudreau-C.Rodriguez-D.Reigel 8/24 L.Guerriera-J.Ward-L.Curchoe-P.Aldridge 8/31 S.Crapanzano-C.O’Hara-L.Musto Carol Martin is our Coffee Fellowship Contact Person. If you cannot serve, please call Carol at 828-2868 a.s.a.p. DATE 7/6c 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3c 8/10 8/17c 8/24 8/31 9:00 AM USHERS: J.Hupfer-K.Hupfer C.Carlsen-C.Carlsen P.Hoover-T.Hoover M.Tlusty-J.Tlusty B.Hupfer-G.Hupfer C.Carlsen-C.Carlsen A.Simmons-J.Simmons J.Krick-B.Krick L.Williams-J.Williams DATE 7/6c 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 c 8/10 8/17 c 8/24 8/31 10:30AM LITURGISTS: K.Brancy E.Chamberlin M.Tlusty G.Giblin K.Brancy E.Chamberlin G.Kanfer G.Giblin M.Tlusty DATE 7/6c 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 c 8/10 8/17 c 8/24 8/31 SUNDAY GREETERS 9:00 AM: N.Cassel-B.Gartner M.Yadanza-C.Yadanza S.Miller S.McCaw-J.McCaw S.Urmston-H.Urmston C.Carlsen-C.Carlsen J.Carey J.Lovelady L.Williams-A.Williams 10:30 AM USHERS: R.Rice-B.Rice S.Donlon-B.Donlon L.Barish-S.Cavalone E.Chamberlin-A.Chamberlin C.Scholtes-H.Neumann J.McKenna-G.Kanfer L.Barish-S.Cavalone J.McCaw-S.McCaw R.Rice-B.Rice 10:30AM SCRIPTURE: G.Radloff H.Donlon G.Radloff R.Rice G.Radloff G.Giblin G.Radloff E.Chamberlin B.Foos 9:00 AM ACOLYTES: S.Blatzheim-A.Steffen G.Carlsen-A.Serrano A.Miller-A.Crapanzano E.Tlusty T.Teehan-B.Colville G.Carlsen S.Simmons-I.McDowall J.Krick-L.Jensen S.Williams 10:30 AM ACOLYTES: COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 9:00 AM: B.Hupfer-G.Hupfer-E.McGowan-S.Weiss-Levine 10:30 AM: Pastor & Liturgist C.Maillet-J.Maillet-C.Carlsen-S.Weiss-Levine Pastor & Liturgist E.McGowan-B.Hupfer-G.Hupfer-A.Nielsen Pastor & Liturgist ALTAR GUILD 10:30 AM: R.Barish-B.McCali C.Donlon-M.Donlon J.Stockmal H.Neumann-E.Kovell J.Urban-B.Urban E.McGowan J.Stockmal B.Murphy-C.Martin D.Musto-L.Musto 7/6c 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 c 8/10 8/17 c 8/24 8/31 Margot Tresslar No Communion No Communion No Communion BettyAnnTeehan – Sue Urmston No Communion Diane Riegel – Evelyn Wood No Communion Barbara Rice CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS: President . . . . . . . . Vice President . . . . V.P. Emeritis . . . . . Secretary . . . . . . . . Treasurer . . . . . . . . ORGANISTS: COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Williams & Kevin Bicskei Finance Committee. . Art McEvoy Finance Secretary . . . Ruth Barish Music & Worship . . . MargoTlusty Property. . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Bicskei Outreach . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Heiselman& Jim Carey Special Events. . . . . . Connie Maillet Education . . . . . . . . . Dawn McEvoy Stewardship . . . . . . . George Hupfer Jean Tjornhom Adam Williams Marty Bisher Janet McKenna Brian Krick George Radloff RaycharlynKrasulski PIANIST: Margo Tlusty BAND: Art McEvoy, Ryan Curchoe, George Hupfer, Jordan Williams, Wes Lambert, Jon Ramirez. ADULT RETREAT at Camp Koinonia: NOV. 7th, 8th& 9th Camp Koinonia is our Lutheran Camp located near Eldred, NY. These are motel-type rooms with a full bathroom in each room. There are 2 double beds in most rooms. Meals and rooms are included in the price. If you are not attending with your spouse, you could reserve a room for you alone or you can share a room with 2 or 3 singles. If you think you would be interested, we need to make reservations ASAP. Please sign up on the bulletin board. (8 rooms are already reserved.) Prices are as follows: Adults, 1 per room . . . . . . . . $ 211 per person Adults, 2 per room . . . . . . . . $165 per person ($330.oo for 2) Adults, 3 or more per room . . . . $135 per person ($405.00 for 3) A $50.00 deposit is needed A.S.A.P. to hold your room. See Pastor Niel or Andrea Nielsen with questions. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Financial Statistics Operating Account: Month Fiscal YTD May 2014 Mortgage Balance Starting Balance Generator Loan Total Income Total Expenses Mortgage Fund: Starting Balance Memorial Account: Income Starting Balance Expenses Income Ending Balance Interest Expenses Ending Balance AVERAGE ATTENDANCE COMPARISON: JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE 2013 2014 147 161 267 163 170 JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY 151 178 215 237 JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. 150 125 117 175 206 219 270 JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. 213 PASTORAL ACTS WEDDINGS: 6/29/14 Joshua Verbiest & Courtney Goldfinger CONFIRMATION: Reece Muldoon 6/15/14 Dominick Corrieri HolyTrinityLutheranChurch Phone Number: FAX Number: (570) 828-7411 & 828-9069 (570) 828-2346 E-Mail: HTLC@ptd.net Web Page: www.htlcpa.org Habitat for Humanity: (570) 828-1623 July 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed June 30 1 9:00 am VBC 9:00 am VBC No WELCA 6:00 pm MLYF/LYF (Gr.7-12) Kick-off BBQ 6:00 pm VBC BBQ & Campfire 7 1:00 pm WELCA 13 9:00 am Summer Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service 2 9:00 am VBC 6 9:00 am Summer Communion Serv 10:30 am Communion Service – 8 Thu Fri 3 Sat INDEPENDENCE DAY4 7:45 pm Al-Anon 9 10 11 10:00 am JELYO Youth Group (Gr. 1-6) ~ 6:00 pm - MLYF/LYF (Gr. 7-12) Game Night 14 1:00 pm WELCA 5 9:00 am VBC 12 7:45 pm Al-Anon 15 16 17 18 19 10:00 am JELYO Youth Group (Gr. 1-6) ~ No Council Mtg. in July 2:00 pm Twin Cedars 7:45 pm Al-Anon 5:30 pm - MLYF/LYF (Gr. 7-12) Hike the ridge 20 9:00 am Summer Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service 21 12:00 pm WELCA July Picnic No Book Club 27 9:00 am Summer Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service 22 6:00 pm - MLYF/LYF (Gr. 7-12) Game Night 28 1:00 pm WELCA 23 24 25 26 10:00 am JELYO Youth Group (Gr. 1-6) ~ 7:45 pm Al-Anon 29 10:00 am JELYO Youth Group (Gr. 1-6) ~ 7:00 pm HFH 6:00 pm - MLYF/LYF (Gr. 7-12) TBA 30 August 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 7:45 pm - Al-Anon 3 9:00 am Summer Communion Serv 10:30 am Communion Service ~ 4 1:00 pm WELCA 5 9:30 am Friendship Bible Study 6 6:30 pm Pot Luck Fellowship & Communion 10:00 am VBC 2sDays (JELYO Youth) Group (Gr. 1-6) 7 8 9 12:00 pm Music/Worship Com 7:45 pm - Al-Anon Jonathan Tjornhom Eagle Project - SHED 4-8 pm MLYF/LYF(Gr. 7-12) ~ 10 9:00 am Summer Worship Serv 10:30 am Worship Service ~ 6:30 pm Ecumenical Outdoor Serv. 11 1:00 pm WELCA 12 13 14 HTL Call Articles 15 9:30 am Friendship Bible Study 7:00 pm Church Council 16 Eagle Project – if necessary 10:00 am VBC 2sDays (JELYO Youth Group (Gr. 1-6) 7:45 pm - Al-Anon 4:00 pm MLYF/LYF (Gr. 7-12) ~ Frisbee Golf 17 9:00 am Summer Communion Serv 10:30 am Communion Service 18 1:00 pm WELCA 19 20 9:30 am Friendship Bible Study 21 22 23 2:00 pm Twin Cedars 12:00 pm Outreach Com. 6:00 pm Book Club 6-8 pm MLYF/LYF (Gr. 7-12) ~ Ice Cream 24 9:00 am Summer Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service 25 26 1:00 pm WELCA 9:30 am Friendship Bible Study 7:00 pm Habitat for Humanity Board 9:00 am Nursery School Staff Mtg. 7:45 pm - Al-Anon 27 28 29 30 1:00 pm - Nursery School Open House (1 to 2 pm appointments) 7:45 pm - Al-Anon 7:00 pm Thrivent Mtg. - HT 31 9:00 am Summer Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service SEPTEMBER 1: Labor Day – TKF Kayak the Delaware 1: Nursery School Begins 7: Sunday School Rally Day 14: Bake Sale for Sunday School 19: Harvest Festival set up: 9:00 AM 20: Harvest Festival: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM