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2. children

This Week at Holy Spirit
SUNDAY, 6/14/2015
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30, 8:45, 10:15am
9:30 AM Summer Breakfast (MPR)
11:30 AM Healing Service (ASR)
2:30
MONDAY, 6/15/2015
TUESDAY, 6/16/2015
WED. 6/17/2015
PM Rejoicing Spirits (WC / MPR)
3:00 PM
Knitting in Faith (ASR)
7:00 PM
Stephen Ministers (117/119)
7:00 PM
Finance Mission Team (Pastor Ric’s Office)
11:00
6:30
7:00
6:30
AM Staff Meeting (117/119)
PM VBS Volunteer Meeting (MPR)
PM Congregation Council (117/119)
PM
Table Discussions (Superior Rest.)
THURSDAY, 6/18/2015
1:00
PM Basement Clean-Out (Lower level)
FRIDAY, 6/19/2015
1:00
PM Basement Clean-Out (Lower level)
7:00
PM Iron Pigs Baseball Game (Coca Cola Park)
SATURDAY, 6/20/2015
SUNDAY, 6/21/2015
12:00
PM Basement Clean-Out (Lower Level)
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30, 8:45, 10:15 am
9:30 AM Summer Breakfast (MPR)
12:00 PM ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting (MPR)
HOLY HAPPENINGS
Marriage Recognition Sunday
June 14, 2015
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We welcome all who worship with us today. Visitors are invited to sign
the guest register in the Lobby. People at the Information Desk would like a
chance to welcome guests. If you are interested in joining our family of faith,
please talk with one of our Pastors or Jane Elliott, AIM.
Today’s flowers are given to the Glory of God by Mike and Kitti
Berkheimer in celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary.
The red roses given to those couples married 50+ years are given by Betty
and Fred Schlerf in celebration of their 56th wedding anniversary on July 5th.
Children aren't just welcome, they are embraced. We know kids are
in worship and make noise. The psalmist David said, “make a joyful noise to
the Lord!” It’s great to hear all people respond during worship. If your child
should need a break, there is child care available in room 110. Parents are
always welcome to stay with their children there. Parents must sign children
in and out of nursery care.
Clipboards and Bible bags are available for children’s use during worship
and can be found at the main entrance to the worship area.
Members and guests are invited to sign the Friendship Register, pass it down
the row for other worshippers to sign, and introduce yourself to those worshipping around you.
Let your friends know about Holy Spirit by tweeting, checking in, Instagraming, etc. that you are here. Our congregation's hashtag is #LCHolySpirit.
While you are on your phone or tablet, please make sure it is on silent so
you do not disrupt our worship time together.
ASR=All Saints Room
WC=Worship Center
L=Lobby
MR=Music Room
MPR = Multi-Purpose Room
Prayer cards are available at the Information Desk should you need to
request special prayer. Completed prayer cards may be given to a pastor for
inclusion in the morning prayers. During the week, please notify the church
office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized.
TODAY WE CELEBRATE Marriage Recognition Sunday to give thanks to
God for all couples who have been married for over 50 years. Their witness of
God’s love and grace is an example for all of us.
SUMMER BREAKFASTS begin TODAY and continue every Sunday during the summer in the MPR. Please sign the poster in the Narthex to provide
breakfast for one of the Sundays or plan to join us for breakfast before or
after attending church. Coffee will be served starting at 9:15 a.m. followed by
breakfast at 9:30 a.m. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast Sunday
mornings during these summer months!
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING PRAYER CARD FUNDRAISER: On the side walls of the sanctuary are envelopes numbered $42
to $150 with information about one of the youth or adults attending the
Gathering inside. Please take a card of your choice and return it with the
completed information card inside and the amount of money listed on the
outside of the envelope. During the Gathering, July 14-19, commit to pray
for the person in the envelope that they may have safe travels, be safe and
experience God. In exchange, the Gathering group will pray for you and
send you updates from the trip.
SIMPLICITY IN GOD’S PRESENCE, an informal worship service of
healing, wholeness and hope will be held TODAY at 11:30 a.m. in the All
Saints Room. Large print bulletins available for this service.
REJOICING SPIRITS worship at 2:30 p.m. TODAY. Father’s Day and
Flag Day will be celebrated. Fellowship and refreshments following the
service.
TABLE DISCUSSIONS begin this Wednesday, June 17th. Come and
explore hot button topics and connect with fellow Holy Spirit folks around
a meal and/or drink. We will be meeting at the Superior Restaurant on
Main St., Emmaus on Wednesdays, June 17, July 1 & 15, and August 5 & 19
at 6:30 pm. Join us to share appetizers, a drink and some great conversation on the Lutheran perspective on HOT button topics facilitated by Pr.
Ric. All ages welcome - no need to find a babysitter.
FREE CPR/AED Education: To meet standards for having an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator in the church, there needs to be a corps group
of staff and members of the congregation who are educated in CPR and
the use of the AED. A sign-up poster is at the Event Sign-Up center in the
Lobby with dates for scheduled classes. Please sign the poster and indicate
the date of your availability for training. IF YOU ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED,
PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE AED/CPR SIGN-UP LIST IN THE LOBBY.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Remember these members and friends of Holy Spirit in your prayers.
Shut In/Homebound—prayers for God’s presence...
Andy Beible, Dottie Blomster, Doris Boehmer, Betty Buehrle, Irene Davies,
Phyllis Fenstermacher, Ray Karoly, Margaret Legenhausen, Christopher
Limpar, Betty Meckley, Mae Rhode, Joy Robinson, Geno Ruggiero, Rose
Salter, Glenn and Norine Shafer.
In Times of Illness for God’s healing….Stephanie Ashford, Joan Beiler,
Bill Derhammer, Danny Diehl, Chris Dordal, Ernst family, Carol Eroh, Cheryl
and David Fatzinger, Carl Fellman, Glenn Fretz, David Gearhart, Larry Gilbert, Doris Giles, John Guignet, Diane Guinther, Jack Harshey, Paul Hirschel,
Mark Jacobson, Andrew James, Gary Keiser, Don Krall, Carolyn Miller, Bill
Mudge, Mary Ellen Oberdorf, Jackson Pahr, Richard Pahr, Jarmila Petrulova,
Judy Ponsor, Joan Potter, Courtney Quinn, Kate Reynolds, Jane RichmondLauffer, Beth Roba, Joyce Rutherford, Aggie Sandum, Andrew Schaeffer, Robert Schaller, Vince Sileo, Bob Slaby, Heidi Slansky, Brian Souerwine, Wilma
Stewart, Stitt family, Ellen Tormann, Charlene Vavrina, Nancy Yablonski,
Wendy Yoder, Pat Ziegler.
For support of our Lehigh Mission partners—St. Mark Lutheran Church
and the Rev. Gary J. Langensiepen.
The Prayer Chain is for the use and support of ALL people at Holy Spirit.
If you have a prayer concern or you would like others to join you in prayer,
please email the church office at prayerchain@holyspirit-emmaus.org and
your concern will be shared with members of the prayer chain. If you would
like to join the prayer chain to pray for others, please contact the church
office.
In the Event of a Pastoral Emergency
If, at any time, you find you are in emergency need of having a pastor contact
you, please follow these steps: Call the office at 610-967-2220 and press #3
after the general announcement.
If you, or a member of your family, are ever hospitalized, please let
the pastors know by contacting the church office at 610-967-2220. The hospitals no longer notify the church due to HIPAA laws.
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
8:45
10:15
Worship
Coordinator
Jackie Leipert
Crucifer
Chuck Coe
Acolytes
Heather Coe, Ryan Everleth
Assisting Minister
Tom Neel
Becky Neitz
Reader
Eric Kahler
Doreen Micheletti
Communion
Assistants
Lorie Sherman, Pattie Bisbing
Nancy Anderson, Vi Ballard,
Jan and Chuck Coe
Ushers
Angie Niland, Dianna Olszewski Bruce, Emily and Nat Zimmerman
Christin and Bob Bolen
Yvonne Gilbert
Greeters
Judi and Kurt Shuman
Yvonne Gilbert
Nursery
Paige Mathieu
No nursery care
Information Desk
Betty Schlerf
Claudia Hokanson
Flower Delivery
Ed and Sally Roth
Praise Band: Bob Schuchart, Joe Tobey, Frank Mattes, Chris Kline, Justin Schaffer, Larry
Killingsworth
Altar Guild: Kitti Berkheimer, Ina Ashford, Jane Whirl, Arlene Schell, Judy Hausman,
Scott Wetherhold
7:30 Worship Assistants: George Kirchner, Judith Brndjar
Pastor Ric Elliott
Pastor Becca Middeke-Conlin
Pastor Jim Bowers
Jane Elliott, AIM
Dick Giles
Edie Gliem
Karin Kahler
Diane Keister
Sharon MacCabe
Alice Mudge
Michael Roeder
Bob Schuchart
Financial Secretary
PrElliott@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 111)
PrBecca@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 109)
PrBowers@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 112)
JElliott@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 108)
giles@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 105)
gliem@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 102)
kahler@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 107)
keister@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 120)
maccabe@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 110)
mudge@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 101)
sexton@holyspirit-emmaus.org
schuchart@holyspirit-emmaus.org (ext. 104)
finsec@holyspirit-emmaus.org
Weekend On-Call Schedule:
June 13/14—Pastor Ric Elliott-610-304-7924
June 20/21—Pr. Elliott-610-304-7924
June 27/28—Pr. Jim Bowers-610-248-3949
BASEMENT CLEAN OUT—JOIN US on Thursday,
June 18th and Friday the 19th from 1-3 pm and on Saturday,
June 20th from 12-4 pm for a SUMMER BASEMENT CLEAN
OUT. We are getting rid of things that aren't used much
anymore, as well as prepare room 10/11 for renovation. We
could really use your help! Thursday and Friday we will go
through the smaller items, and on Saturday we will be
moving the bigger pieces of furniture. All are welcome to
come by at any time to help out. We hope to see you there.
VBS 2015 – G-Force: God’s Love in Action. VBS is scheduled for July 6 -9,
2015 from 9:15 – 12:00 pm. Registration and volunteer forms are available in
the lobby and on the church website. Critical Need for Nursery Leaders
and Group Leaders. Registration is filling up.
VBS DONATIONS of snacks and paper products are due by Sunday, June
28th. . Items can be placed in the collection boxes in the Lobby.
VBS DECORATING PARTIES: Come join us and help transform the
church into an adventure park. Our first decorating party will be Wednesday,
July 1st. We will meet in room 117/119 at 5:30 pm for pizza. We will then
begin to decorate the building. A second session will held on Sunday, July
5th. We will meet from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm to put the finishing touches on the
displays for the week. No special skills are required, just a desire to help and a
willingness to have fun!
VBS VOLUNTEER MEETING DATES: Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. or
Monday, June 22 at 7:00 pm. If volunteering at VBS, please plan on attending one
of the meetings. Protection of Minors- If you are new to VBS volunteering, you
will need to complete a request for Background Clearances form. Please see
Karin Kahler for the required paperwork.
VBS AFTERNOON FUN: Youth starting 6th grade and above are invited to
stick around after VBS for some time of worship planning, service projects and
fun. Each day will bring something a little different. Please let Pastor Becca know
by July 1st, if you are sticking around and which days you will join us.
CHURCH NURSERY UPDATE: We are seeking paid substitutes to
work in the church nursery. The nursery caregiver works along with
another individual on as needed basis to provide care for children in the
church nursery from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm during the school year. Summer
hours are 8:30 am – 10:00 am. Individuals applying should enjoying
interacting with young children. Previous work and/or volunteer experience
with children would be beneficial. Applicants must be at least 18 years of
age. Interested applicants should contact, Karin Kahler or Nancy Anderson.
MISS A SUNDAY AT WORSHIP but still want to
worship? Check out LCHS’s YouTube page for sermons and
the occasional other video. Sermons are normally posted on
Monday mornings: www.youtube.com/c/
LchsemmausOrgLCHS.
THE STORY Bible is now available on a set of 16 audio CDs for the low
price of $25. This is a condensed version of the Old and New Testament .
The CD’s include a professional narration, dramatization, music and sound
effects. To order the set, please contact Jane Elliott, AIM, at jelliott@
holyspirit-emmaus.org or 610-967-2220, ext. 108, or add your name to the
list in the Sign-up Center in the Lobby.
SUMMER TRAVEL REMINDER: Just as you rely upon
receiving income on a regular basis, Holy Spirit relies on your
regular contributions. We appreciate the efforts of members to
make consistent donations throughout the year, including
summer.
If you have plans to travel this summer and may
miss some Sundays, please make arrangements to keep your
giving up to date. Electronic giving provides a convenient way to keep up
with your intended offerings. For information on electronic giving, contact
Pam Harshey at finsec@holyspirit-emmaus.org or call the church office,
(610) 967-2220. Enjoy the summer and travel safely.—Stewardship Ministry
Mission Team.
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, August 28th at Levitt Pavilion for an
evening of Fellowship and Community building when the Lutheran Church
of the Holy Spirit is recognized as a Levitt Pavilion's Community Partner.
The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute band) will take the stage at 7:30 pm. for a
free concert. There will be an opportunity to donate to the Levitt Pavilion
concert series. You can bring a blanket to sit on the lawn or bring your own
lawn chair. Remember to wear your Holy Spirit shirts, if you have one.
Dogs are welcome, if your dog is friendly and well behaved.
Financial Results and Discussion:
Operating Performance:
In May revenues totaled $65,991 while expenses were $60,738, resulting in a
surplus of $5,253 for the month. This was better than our expected surplus
of $2,481. Although Thrivent revenue was $1,049 lower than expected, total
revenue was on plan, because operating pledge revenue made up most of the
difference.
Expenses were $3,076 better than budget. Health insurance savings for the
month were $1,012 mainly due to an adjustment credit because a sufficient
number of plan participants have completed health surveys. Savings in building
maintenance ($517), electricity ($501) and service contracts ($497), were the
other main reason expenses came in lower than planned.
Pledge revenue year to date is still essentially on plan through May.
Unpledged revenue is $6,372 or 14% behind at this point. Loose plate and
non-member revenue is $1,638 or 22.7% under budget through May. After a
strong April, Thrivent revenue tailed off in May, so we are now $2,616 behind
our goal to date.
Year to date we now have a surplus of $5,525. Our overall revenue is
$371,982, down $2,723 to plan, while expenses are $366,457, up $3,501 to
plan. So, while we made good progress in May, we are still $6,224 behind
where we hoped to be after five months.
Available Capital Campaign Cash: Our cash balance in the capital
campaign fund is $96,326. To date we have received $619,232 out of the
$818,426 pledged to the campaign. We anticipate making a significant
payment near the end of June to reduce our main mortgage balance.
Building Fund: We began the year with a balance of $35,509. The balance is
now $14,689. We may need some assistance from this fund to help offset
repairs exceeding $2,700 to 2 of the 4 compressors that heat/cool the nave.
HOLY SPIRIT’S GIVING KIOSK is in the Lobby. If you would like to do your
giving or make a donation via a credit/debit card, please feel free to use the kiosk
in the Lobby. The kiosk is set up to receive credit/debit card payments e.g. Lord’s
Day Layaway, Nursery School. If you register, thereafter you will be able to log in
using your phone number. Your giving will be recorded and a receipt sent to your
e-mail address. You may also make an anonymous donation. Instructions for
using the kiosk may be found at the kiosk. For additional information contact Bob
Schuchart, Lorie Stout Sherman, or Pam Harshey.