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PASTOR’S LETTER – MAY 2015
CELEBRATING THE “OTHER” CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS
Do you know what the most important day in the church year is?
The highest, most holy day that Christians gather together in worship
to celebrate? It’s Sunday. Christians have gathered for almost two
millennia to celebrate the resurrection of Christ every seven days.
Every seven days we gather, and together we proclaim and hear
God’s Word, and together we share the promise of forgiveness and
life in Christ’s body and blood. We gather on a Sunday because that
is the day on which Christ was raised from the dead. (We also gather on Saturday evenings because, liturgically, days begin at sundown. As it says in Genesis, “There was evening, and there
was morning, the first day.” Saturday evening is liturgically part of Sunday. Saturday worship is
thus, in a sense, “Sunday Eve.”)
But certainly there are annual holidays on which we gather with a special emphasis. The most
important annual holiday in the church year is the Resurrection of Our Lord, also known as
Easter Day. The Nativity of Our Lord, which we know as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, is
second. And there are other holidays as well. This year, three of them will fall in the month of
May. (Some years, one or more of them is in June, based on the date of Easter.) I encourage
you to join in these celebrations!
The Day of Ascension. The gospel-writer Luke (who also wrote the book of Acts) describes
an event that occurred exactly forty days after Jesus was raised from the dead. After appearing to the disciples for forty days, Jesus ascended into heaven before their eyes. (See Luke 24:50
-53 and Acts 1:1-11 for the story.) On this day, we celebrate that even though Christ is no
longer physically with us, his presence is still all around us, in the Word, in the bread and wine,
and in so many other ways. Following Luke’s timeline, we celebrate this day on the fortieth day
of the Easter season, which always falls on a Thursday. This is the second year in a row that the
Slate Belt Ministerium will gather to celebrate this holiday. Because of some scheduling issues,
this year’s ministerium Ascension service will be held the following Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 pm
at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor. Hope you can join us.
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The second is The Day of Pentecost. Again the church follows Luke’s timeline. Luke tells us that fifty
days after the resurrection, an astonishing thing happened during the Jewish holiday, also called Pentecost.
On that day, the eleven apostles received the gift of the Holy Spirit, coming as tongues of fire, and that gift
enabled them to proclaim the Word of God in all languages. The Holy Spirit broke through all the boundaries and walls standing between us, and made the resurrection real to people of all nations. (See Acts 2:1-21
for the story.) Many congregations (including Prince of Peace) have a tradition of confirming their young
people on the Day of Pentecost, praying that God will stir up in them the gift of the Holy Spirit, celebrating
as the Spirit enlivens a new generation of the faithful. Join us for this holiday at our 9:45 worship on
Sunday, May 24.
The third is The Holy Trinity, a unique day that celebrates an idea, the idea that God is Three-in-One,
that God is Father, God is Son, and God is Holy Spirit, yet only one God. In my experience, the more you
think about this, the more confusing it becomes! Yet we believe and confess that it is true. (Eastern Orthodox Christians focus on the Trinity as a “mystery,” and I think they’re onto something. It’s not a mathematical formula to figure out, it’s a mystery to embrace in faith.) One focus of Holy Trinity Sunday is on relationship…that even within God’s own existence, God is in relationship. (The Father loves the Son, the Son loves
the Father, the Spirit is that very love between the Father and the Son, that sort of thing.) And so if we are
made in the image of God, we too are built to be in relationship, with God and with one another. Join us to
celebrate this mystery at our 9:45 worship on Sunday, May 31.
And above all, let us continue to gather each Sunday (or Sunday Eve!) to celebrate the mighty acts of our
loving God.
Blessings,
Pastor Scholtes
PASTORAL ACTS
Marriage: Linda Strunk & Donald Streisguth, March 25
Baptisms: Eric Philhower & Savannah Philhower, April 19
ADULT FORUM PROGRAM FOR SPRING 2015
May 3rd- V1319 Wrestling with Angels Video II Part 4. Forgiving: How do I forgive and get on with my life?
May 10th- Part 5. Doubt: How can I question and still believe?
May 17th- Part 6. Love: Why is Loving so hard?
May 24th- Suggested topic?
May 31st- Wrap up. What helped nurture my spiritual growth the most? Suggestions for future?
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ORGAN REPAIR
On Sunday, April 12, 2015, two motions were unanimously approved at a special congregational
meeting: 1) to accept the proposal from Crossan-Savage for necessary repairs to our pipe organ, not to exceed $27,000; and 2) to approve a capital campaign to pay for the organ repairs.
The work that Crossan-Savage, our organ tuners, will perform includes:
*removing all the pipes and cleaning the chests, pipes and platform the organ sits on,
*repacking the stoppered wooden pipes and repairing those which need repair (especially the
leather, some of which is deteriorating badly,
*having a pipe custom made to replace one that does not match the rest of its rank,
*repairing/replacing bent and/or rusty tuners,
*fitting tuning slides to some of the string pipes,
*cutting some of the wooden pipes to bring them into tune,
*adjusting and regulating the entire key action and coupler rails (which will greatly reduce the chance of
cyphers),
*adjusting the crescendo pedal,
*constructing and installing a wider wooden walkway to protect the area between the Great and pedal
chests, and
*replacing the tremulant, which is currently too weak to be effective.
By the newsletter deadline, the timeline of the work has not been decided, but the organ will probably be
out of service for several weeks during the process (hopefully during the summer).
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UPDATES
(Please provide any directory corrections or updates
Good Samaritan Collection in May
to Annette Buss or Pastor Scholtes. They will be
printed in the following newsletter.)
We will once again be collecting funds for our Good
Samaritan Fund during the month of May. These funds
are used by the Pastor as an emergency fund for various
needs of congregational members. Envelopes will be
available from a basket in the narthex during the entire
month. Please support this very important ministry.
Eric Philhower & Aubrey Bellis (new members)
Child: Savannah Philhower
270 Powder Mill Lane
Emmaus, PA 18049
484-619-1120
Miriam Eichlin
Correct phone number: 610-863-3515
Luther’s Large Catechism Workshop
Amber Black
The next workshop looking at Luther’s Large
Catechism will continue on Sunday, May 31 from
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. We will be looking at Luther’s
explanation of the Lord’s Prayer. Breakfast will be
provided and a sign-up sheet will be in the narthex. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
New address:
531 West Central Ave.
East Bangor, PA 18013
Georgia Suranofsky
Phone number: 610-703-0638
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Date
Saturday,
May 2
Sunday,
May 3
Sunday,
May 10
Power
Point
Ushers
Greeters
Communion
Lay Reader
Bread Baker
Acolyte
Assisting Minister
Assistants
Mary Lee
Dry
Bob Schuette
Jennings
Family
Sue Reinhart,
Blanche Hinton,
Isaak Griggs,
Juanita Hower
Itterly Family
Autumn
Williams
Brenda and
Larry Stauffer,
Marilyn and
Joe Daley
Diane Hahn,
Laraine Brands
Larry Rissmiller,
Robert Schuette
Janet
Martocci
Wanda
McCammon
Juanita
Hower
C.J. Kizer
Kale Baker
Jonathan Antonioli
Tina Johns
Sue Reinhart,
Samantha Johns
Saturday,
May 16
Sunday,
Mary Lee
Dry
Tina Johns
Larry Rissmiller
Jennings Family
May 17
Pentecost
Sunday May
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Jennings
Family
Hughes Family
Holy Trinity Samantha
Sunday, May
Johns
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Saturday,
June 6
Cathy
Mullen
Sunday,
June 7
Autumn
Williams
Antonioli
Family
Pearl Reimer,
Ernie Lohman
Brenda Stauffer,
Joyce Minisi,
Miriam Eichlin
Tina Johns,
Georgia and
John
Suranofsky
Diane Hahn
Evan Powell
Autumn Williams
Kelly Hill
TBA - See Cheryl
Statham
Emily Brands
Tami
Manicke
Lauren Harrison
Bob Schuette
Emily Brands
Betty DeVito
Cheryl Statham
Kelly Hill, Jim
Jennings
Kale Baker
Harrison Family
Sherry Hock,
Joan Miller
Juanita Hower,
Diane Hahn
Tony DeVito
Wanda
McCammon
Ben Manicke
Brenda Stauffer
If you are unable to fulfill an assignment, please find someone to take your place and let the church office know
of the change as soon as possible. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE!
Property Contact for May: Brooks Baker
Altar Guild for May: Kelly Hill, Jill Hill, Kim Jennings
June: Scott Schipps
Counters - May:
3: Rich Kessler, Sr.
10: Georgia Suranofsky
17: Kathy Williams
24: Brenda Hughes
31: Bern Deichmann
Counters - June:
7: John Martocci
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ELCA Campaign
Always Being Made New: Campaign for the ELCA was overwhelmingly approved in August 2013 by the
voting members of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. The five-year fundraising effort formally began on
February 1, 2014 and will end on January 31, 2019.
The campaign seeks to raise $198 million to help sustain and grown the ministries of this church through four
priorities – Congregations, Hunger and Poverty, Leadership and Global Church. The additional resources will
give the ELCA opportunities to deepen relationships and expand ministries in the
United States and around the world.
You might like to know that in this first year of the campaign approximately $48 million or 23% of the goal has been raised. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synods goal is
100% congregation participation, this was established by a Synod Assembly action last
June. The Synod goal at the end of February 2015 was reported at 64.2% or 179 of 279
congregations have made contributions to the “Campaign for the ELCA”. Both the
Campaign and the Synod goals are off to a great start. Together we can do more.
Always Being Made New Sunday
Sunday, May 3 has been designated as “Always Being Made New Sunday.” At Prince of Peace that
day we will be raising up one of the priorities of the Campaign for the ELCA, Disability Ministries. That
morning at 8:30 a.m., in the fellowship hall, the Adult Forum will welcome the Rev. Paul Xander, Chaplain
at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown. He will talk to the group about disabilities and his
work at Good Shepherd. Come and join the group for information, discussion and with any questions you
may have about disabilities or Good Shepherd. Refreshments will be available during the Adult Forum and
following the worship service.
If you are unable to attend the Adult Forum, Chaplain Xander will be available in the narthex
following the worship service for discussion, questions or comments. We thank him for his willingness to
take time out of his busy schedule to share his experiences with us at Prince of Peace.
Offering envelopes will be included in your announcement booklet that morning for you to make a
donation to the Campaign for the ELCA, Disability Ministries. Just place that envelope in the offering plate
with your other offerings. Through Disability Ministries we will have the opportunity to make it possible for
all of God’s people to become part of a community of faith. We thank you for your time and generous support when guest speakers are invited to speak about important topics and issues.
The May newsletter
is sponsored by the
BRANDS FAMILY
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Honor Your Mother and Special Ladies for Mother’s Day
An Announcement Folder insert will be prepared in memory of and in honor of Mothers and special
ladies for Mother’s Day. The suggested donation is $1.00 per name, which will benefit the Sunday
School. Mail your information to Annette at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013 or email
poplc@epix.net, or place info on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Deadline for names to be included
in the Mother’s Day announcement folder insert: Sunday, May 3rd
Property Committee
The property committee would like to thank those that contributed salt that was utilized during the long winter
months. We are asking for "willing hands" for the summer months to help in the mowing and outdoor care of our
facility. By having volunteers do some of the work around the building helps keep down the costs, which helps with
the budget expenses.
In June, we will be giving the choir room an overhaul. Anyone who would like to paint, organize, rip out carpeting,
etc., can contact me to be involved. Even though we have an active group of guys on the committee, we are always
looking for new members. If you don't like coming to meetings, but like to use your hands to beautify our space,
just let me know.
We ask that anyone who uses our building, please have your rooms ready for the summer, as we will be touching
up paint, cleaning the rugs, etc. It is the perfect time to house clean"………………...Thank you.
Please contact: Dennis Horn (610) 704-1570 (cell), ( 570) 897-6601 (home)
RUMMAGE SALE
BAKED GOODS NEEDED:
It is that time again! We are asking for clean donations
but no electronics! We are also in need of volunteers to
help set-up and take-down the sale items during the week
of May 4-9. The sale days are 7th, 8th, and 9th. Set up days
are from Monday the 4th through the 6th, beginning at 9am
each day. Please pack a lunch the days that you will be helping. If you would like to help make soup, please contact
Jackie Horn at 570-897-6601.
If you would like to bake items for our
upcoming rummage sale......just bring your
items out by Wednesday night May 6th, for
sale opportunities on Thurs./ Fri./ Sat. Joan
Predmore will be making calls to line up
bakers. We thank you in advance for your
participation!
See you at the sale!
Jacktown Help Needed
This year we will again be helping the local non profit group called Blue Mountain Antique Steam and Gas Association. As many of you are aware there are 3 events held at Jacktown during the year. They are in May, July, and October. They are always the 3rd full weekend of each month there is an activity. The help we provide is in the concession
stand. This is a fund raiser for our congregation. Everyone needs to be aware that at this time, our fund raisers help us to
meet our budget needs. By helping during any of our fund raisers gives of your time and talent! Our congregation needs
the help of your time and talent! You may sign up in the narthex, and Charmaine will be making calls for volunteers. If
you have any questions about "Jacktown" you may ask Jackie Horn @ 570-897-6601.
The more that we have there to help, will make a difference in the donation we receive.
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Stewardship News
God’s Work. Our Hands.
We are excited about how God is working in and outside the walls of our church. “God’s work. Our Hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate how we at Prince of Peace as members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church,
freed in Christ serve and love our neighbor.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 5th at 7PM to start organizing how we plan to involve as many people as possible and
have fun honoring God through our work on September 13th. We are inviting all committees, ministries, groups we can think
of such as our youth, boy scouts, daisies, quilters, GOWAMS and interested individuals. Please try and send at least one
member of your committee or group.
What’s coming next….
In June we will honor our first steward of the month on June 14th. We will honor 1 person a month and the committee will
select the first 3 and then turn it over to the congregation. Who comes to mind that is passionate about using their time and
talents doing God’s work? We can share their story with the Parish Publishing Company and if their story is selected to be
published, we receive $100 to be used for a ministry of our choice. We have many stewards to recognize!
VISIONING PROCESS RETREAT
Mark Your Calendars! On May 8th and 9th we will be having another retreat with our
consultant Pastor Bob Machamer.
Pastor Machamer is helping us find our purpose. Friday evening will be just for council and the
facilitation team. On Saturday, EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Please make time to play a
part in this retreat. Many of you attended our last one, and everyone completely enjoyed
it. We all learned so much about one another, and about our ministries here at POP. If you plan on attending, you will
find up to date info in our weekly bulletins, or ask a council or facilitation committee member. They are as follows;
Jackie Horn, Chip Harrison, Georgia Suranofsky, Brenda Stauffer, Larry Rissmiller, Judy Trigg, Pastor Scholtes, Scott
Schipps, Cathy Mullen, Jim Jennings, Bern Deichmann, Rich Kessler, Marlene Stana, Kelly Hill, Brenda Hughes,
John Martocci, Kathy Williams.
The GoWams Group will meet Thursday
May 14 in the church fellowship hall at
11:30. Pasties will be ordered for lunch, if you
still need to place an order please call Janet @
610-588-4543 by Monday May 11. We will have
a speaker on this date and then pack Disaster Kits
for Lutheran World Relief. We are always looking
for new members to Join our group.
See you there…
PASTIE SALE!
Mark your calendars! We will be having a sale for full
sized pasties in May. You can pick them up on Sunday
after church on May 17th. Please sign up in the narthex
to place your order.
If you need someone to sign you up, please call the
church office @ 610-588-2355.
WEIS CARDS AND RECEIPTS
If you are a Weis/Mr. Z's shopper, you may want to participate in a fund raising program that we participate in. POP
will make 5% from every receipt that you turn in (in a timely fashion). We also sell gift cards for the store. If you go
shopping and spend $100.00, the store makes $100.00. But, if you purchase $100.00 worth of gift cards from the
church, POP MAKES 5% up front on the gift card. This is the easiest and best fund raising opportunity that we participate in. Think about taking advantage of this great opportunity.....or maybe you need a gift.....".just sayin".
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Meet Chaplain Xander
Reverend Paul Xander is a Staff Chaplain at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. Chaplain Xander is called
to serve approximately 300 residents and patients on the Allentown Campus and the Bethlehem locations of Good
Shepherd. His primary responsibilities are in the long term care facilities, Raker Center in Allentown and the Bethlehem
Home on Schoenersville Road. In addition to addressing the spiritual needs of residents, patients, families of residents
and patients, and staff during the week, Chaplain Xander also provides worship leadership on Sundays and other holy
days throughout the year.
Chaplain Xander graduated from Gettysburg College and The Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg.
Ordained by the Northeastern PA Synod of the ELCA, he served 15 years as a parish pastor in two parishes of the
NEPA Synod and one parish of the SEPA Synod in Pottstown. Chaplain Xander received his Clinical Pastoral Education
training at The Altoona General Hospital and Reading Health Care System; where he completed internships in 2006 and
2013 as well as a year-long residency in 2014. Chaplain Xander was endorsed by the ELCA in July of 2014 to serve in
the specialized ministry of institutional chaplaincy. He is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).
Chaplain Xander is married. His wife’s name is Susan. They currently live just south of Pottstown in northern
Chester County.
The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Good Shepherd, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader, offering a continuum
of care for people with injuries, complex medical needs and physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
More than 60,000 adults and children come to Good Shepherd each year for specialized programs in stroke, orthopedics and sports injuries, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and more.
Good Shepherd provides rehabilitation services at more than 30 locations throughout 8 eastern Pennsylvania counties. In
addition, Good Shepherd is the majority owner of Good Shepherd Penn Partners, a joint venture with the University of
Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia.
1908: Good Shepherd Home Founded
One night in 1906, The Rev. John (affectionately known as "Papa") Raker was riding a train from Reading, Pennsylvania,
when he ran into James Fritz, a parishioner of Papa Raker's from many years before. Papa Raker, a Lutheran minister,
shared with James a deep desire to build a home for the needy. James was so moved by Papa Raker's vision that he asked
for the honor of making the first donation towards that home. With Papa Raker's permission, James handed him fifty
cents.
After getting off the train in Belfast, James walked six miles to his home in Pen Argyl. He could have paid for a ride, but
he had given the last of his money to Papa Raker. Sometime later, James would remark that he still would have donated
his last fifty cents even if that meant walking a hundred miles.
On September 30, 1907, Papa Raker's dream of a home for the needy was put on hold as he and his wife, D. Estella
Raker, celebrated the birth of their daughter. Her name was Viola. Sadly though, Viola passed away in December of that
same year. She wasn't even three months old. Returning home from the funeral of their beloved daughter, the Rakers
found a letter from a local minister asking if they had room in their Lutheran Church for a crippled child.
Her name, too, was Viola: Viola Hunt. The Rakers took Viola into their home.
And on February 21, 1908, so began the tradition of charity and care that became the Good Shepherd Home in
Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION for the upcoming NEPS Bike for World Hunger, Saturday, May 16 @ 9am-1pm.
This event will be held rain or shine at the Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park, Routes 100 and 222, Trexlertown, PA. Registration begins at 8:30am, at the Picnic Pavilion. Parking is provided on site.
The
event begins at 9am, with a prayer by Bishop Zeiser. Every participant MUST have
an individual registration and signed release to participate. Participants under 18
must have a parent or guardian signature. Also, please bring with you the money
you’ve collected for world hunger. Place the money in an envelope and write
ELCA WORLD HUNGER on the outside of the envelope.
On the day of the event, we will meet at the Prince of Peace tent set up in the
grassy area. Please remember to bring with you a FILLED water bottle and a bag
lunch. Fruit and some other snacks will be supplied. Water will be available to re-fill your bottle when
needed and don’t forget the sunscreen.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK REQUIRES HELMETS FOR BIKERS AND ROLLERBLADERS.
IT’S TIME TO ORDER RED GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST (May 24, 2015)
Deadline to order is: Sunday, May 17 - Mail to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Dr.,
Bangor, PA 18013, Attn: Annette or drop this order form into the offering plate. A sign-up sheet is also
available in the narthex.
________# Red Geraniums x $2.65= $__________________
Check one: _____I will pick-up my plant(s) or
_____I want to donate my plant(s) to the sick/shut-ins.
PLEASE PRINT -- Use additional sheet of paper if you need more space.
IN MEMORY OF: _________________________________________________________________
IN HONOR OF: ________________________________________________________________
BY: ____________________________________________________________________________
In Lieu of plants a monetary contribution is enclosed: $_____________
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PRINCE OF PEACE
May and June 2015
April 19 11:15 AM – Convo Youth cleaning up yards
April 26 1:00 Youth training – Child Abuse
April 26 Youth group 6:00 till 7:30PM
May 3
11:15 Pampered Chef Party and Convo meeting
May 5
7:00 – Christian Ed Meeting
May 9
11:30 Help clean up rummage sale and set up for Mother’s day tea.
May 10 Mother’s Day Tea
May 17 5:00 – Younger youth group to 6:00 Older youth at 6:30. Between at 6:00 – 6:30 food available.
May 30 10:00 am to 1:00 PM Car Wash
June 2
7:00 – Christian Ed Meeting
June 7
11:00 Youth Convo meeting
June 12 6:00 – EVERYONE INVITED Last day of school party. Please bring a covered dish to share.
June 20 6:00 Movie night
June 26 6:00 Camp Fire with songs and smore’s
Please call with questions. Judy Trigg 908-910-8250
The youth gathering group has been busy getting ready for the ELCA National youth gathering in Detroit. We have 11
young adults and 3 adults going in July. Part of what we do in preparation for this trip is raise money. Our goal is approximately $14,000.00 dollars. ($1,000 pp) we have been going strong, and thank the congregation for their response.
So far we have approximately $11,000. We have some things coming up to help us reach our goal. There are other aspects of preparation, we are learning the history of Detroit, we are
having fun ty dying shirts, and just learning to be with one another.
We pray for strength to guide us throughout this process, and hope
that the congregation keeps this group in their prayers.
Honor Your Father and Special Gentlemen for Father’s Day June 21st
An Announcement Folder insert will be prepared in memory of and in honor of Fathers and special
Gentlemen for Father’s Day. The suggested donation is $1.00 per name, which will benefit the Sunday
School. Mail your information to Annette at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013 or place info on the
sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Deadline for names to be included in the Father’s Day announcement folder insert: Sunday, June 14th.
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Health and Wellness Committee May Newsletter
Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers- our first teachers, our comforters, our protectors, our
caregivers, the artists who mold us into the person we will become. Thank you! And care
giving is not only limited to mothers- friends, aunts, siblings, neighbors, and even strangers
all bear the burden of benevolent caregiving at one time or another. What an honor it is to
provide care for another living thing; to nourish and sustain life! A huge and daunting task if
we had to go at it alone... but we don’t, do we? In providing care for our neighbor, aren’t we
following on the path that Jesus laid out before us? Aren’t we doing God’s will? Read Luke
10:25-37 to see what I mean- I think you’ll recognize the passage!
If you weren’t already aware, May is not only the month in which we recognize mothers, it’s also a time to acknowledge nurses. A coincidence? I think not! And, no, this is not
an attempt at blatant self-congratulations! It just brings to mind something I learned over
two decades ago in nursing school- The Nightingale Pledge. Developed in 1893 by the Ferrand Training School for Nurses in Detroit to honor the founder of modern nursing, Florence
Nightingale, The Nightingale Pledge continues to be recited at nursing school graduations to
this day. Read the pledge and see if you can draw the parallels between nursing and caregiving in general (the bold highlights were added by me for emphasis):
“I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to
pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from
whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and I will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of
my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my
keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself
to the welfare of those committed to my care.” (Public Domain)
Do you see the similarities? A commitment before God and others, to abstain from wrongdoing, and loyally protect those in your care... sounds like mothering, and caregiving, to me!
So, whether you are a devoted mother, a loyal friend, or any other type of caregiver, continue on your path, for in doing so you are lifting up God’s plan for you; be thankful for the
gifts He has given you! If you happen to be on the receiving end of someone’s care, thank
God for instilling them with the skill and devotion needed to help you. I think it’s also important to remember that at any given time in our lives, we may be a caregiver, someone in
need of care, or we may be in BOTH of these categories at the same time! This month, let’s
thank our mothers and other caregivers and re-dedicate ourselves to those in our care. Let’s
continue on the path laid out for us so many years ago. Let’s “go and do likewise.” Now,
where have I heard that before?
Blessings!
Justine Cesari
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This is the first of a series of articles in the newsletter about people in our congregation.
Each month, one person will describe his/her journey of faith, answering the questions
“Who I am, and what does it means to be a member of Prince of Peace?”
Many of you may already know me, and some of you may think that you know me….
My childhood home is 1/8 of a mile from our church. My current home is 1 ½ miles from the church. I attended
Sunday School at the original Johnsonville church, which stood along the road, where our current POP building is today. I sang in the choir there and here, and attended confirmation in East Bangor while POP was being constructed. I
have been involved in most committees here at POP, and am also a member of our congregational council. I am a
daughter, sibling, wife and parent, and yes, a grandparent. My profession for 35 years has been in the cosmetology
field. I enjoy all types of crafting, painting, and party planning, but my most joy comes from spending time with my
grandchildren. When we ask “Where have we seen God lately?”; I see it in everyone who touches my life, in my talents that God gave me, and the wonderful surroundings in my life. I will be turning 53 this year, and am a lifelong
member of one of our founding churches, and the current POP congregation. Many of our members that you may
know by only their first name, such as Kathleen, Lois, even Charmaine…..have known me since I was very young.
I completely -to my core- believe in our congregation. Everything that we strive to do here makes me proud
to be a member. I think it is truly a blessed thing that we possess at POP; helping others in need. We are so successful
at this! But sometimes, giving to one another proves to be more difficult. We just celebrated the Easter season, learning the path that was set before our Lord. This made me think about our struggles as humans, not only then, but in the
present. The being that we celebrate each week in our church, and his fundamental teachings that we follow, was a
person that others hated, betrayed by his closest friends, and was crucified for his beliefs because of his internal
strengths that others feared. Have you ever passed judgment upon someone, been involved in gossip or believe what
the gossipers say? As humans we sin each day, and sometimes to others…..friends, colleagues, and those that we love
or admire. I am guilty of this and I have been the recipient of this by others. “Sometimes people that know us, don’t
really know us“. This is why it is so easy to pass judgment upon others. When I think of what Jesus endured, I sometimes wonder how he could have mercy for those that not only tortured him, but betrayed him.
I don’t think that is how we should be at Prince of Peace. We all make mistakes, and we all want forgiveness.
Each day we can only try harder. Sometimes it is something as simple as not understanding what the other person is
saying. Sometimes we just need to talk to one another. We often think about the wonderful “out-reach” that we do
here, but something that we really should practice is “in-reach“. This is the place where
“We actively seek and serve Christ in all people”.
As I was preparing for this article, I realized something. My journey at POP started with the support of my
grandmother. She made sure that I got to church each week. But from the age of 14, it was my belief in God, that
brought me to these doors. My belief has no boundaries. Some may know this because I have told the story before,
but my parents never believed you had to be in a building to believe in Christ. I feel the same way. But, I do believe
that strength comes from others. The strength, conviction, and the unity of our congregation helps us to share the
word, help those in need and to build a stronger bond with one another. Through the word of God, we will be better
followers. We will be better humans, not just to those in need, but to one another.
Jacqueline Horn
The Kitchen Committee needs your help!
“Are you aware, we have a kitchen committee?” The individuals on the committee check on our kitchen. They do
NOT put items away. They do NOT clean out the refrigerator or freezer. Their sole responsibility is to observe our
kitchen and to make contact with those that do not keep the kitchen in order. There are so many of us that use the
kitchen, but do not clean up when we are done. Please be more mindful next time that you use the kitchen!
It is very easy to fall back into bad habits.
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After a nice, wet, early, spring we finally got a chance to till the garden the week of
April 12th. We are going to add an irrigation system that involves the rain barrels
this year to keep the soil more moist with trickle lines under plastic. A grant check
was received from world hunger and we are anxious to get going this season. The
days that we will be meeting will be Monday mornings (before P.U.M.P. delivery),
Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. More exact times will determined ,
if anyone would like to come and help or just see what we are up to please except
our invitation. Questions? 570-897-5659 or larainebrands@gmail.com
Gods work Our hands
……………...The Garden committee
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR TEACHERS! Another Sunday School year is ending and
the Christian Education Committee would like to recognize and thank all or our teachers.
If you meet any of these people, please thank them for their dedication to
Christian learning.
Tina Johns
Colleen Hall
Michele Harrison
Kim Jennings
Justine Cesari
Janet Martocci
Cheryl Statham
Judy Trigg
Cheri Confalone
Bruce Antonioli
Tara Flyte
Sherry Hock
Valerie Kessler
Stacy Powell
Juanita Hower
Krista Singer
Tarin Flyte
Joan Miller
Laraine Brands
Brenda Hughes
Samantha Johns
Kelli Hall
Karen Karner
Carol Shuman
The Quilters have had a rough year—snow and more snow. For the time we were here we
did well and will be giving lap robes etc. to several nursing homes. Our last day will be
June 2, 2015 and we will return Sept. 8, 2015 @ 9am.
As in the past years we are requesting old but gently used flannel sheets to use in our quilts.
Sometimes you just need a change and we could use these. In the past you have all been very
generous! Thank you!
……………..The Happy Quilters
Blanche Hinton
Thanks to everyone for the many acts of kindness
and especially for the prayers during my recent
health problems.
Thanks again!—Charmaine Collins
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Scout Breakfast
The Scouts, of Prince of Peace, would like to extend an invitation, to all congregation members, to a breakfast. It will be held, Sunday, May 31, right after
church, in POP social hall. This is the Scouts way of giving Thanks to their
Chartering Organization who blesses them with the support and use of the
building and grounds. Please mark your calendar and join us for fellowship
and some good food. Looking forward to serving you.
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From Carol’s Bench
JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia.
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia!
Praise Him all Ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!
You might confuse this hymn with Charles Wesley’s “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”.
The theme is the same, the structure is similar, and Wesley also had a hand in this hymn.
But this hymn is based on a medieval Latin text.
Alleluia is the perfect word for Easter Sunday. It simply means “Praise the Lord.” It is used throughout
Scripture (especially in Psalms and Revelation) to glorify God for the mighty acts He has done. And
what mighty act is there more than this: The resurrection of Christ from the dead.
Interestingly, this hymn speaks more about Christ’s death than His new life. Both are vital aspects of
God’s redeeming work. Christ endured the cross and rose from the dead. His death and resurrection are
inseparable, and hymn singers exalt in all of it. During this Easter season,
let us praise God who made it happen. Alleluia!
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God,
being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit. 1 Peter 3:18 RSV
The GOWAMS are in need of the following items to complete Personal Care Kits for Lutheran
World Relief: Bath towels (dark colors), soap and toothbrushes. Your generous donations are
greatly appreciated, we couldn’t do this without your help. You may place your donation in the bin
in the Narthex (next to the PUMP bin). Thank you!
Questions: see Mary O’Meally or Janet Martocci
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SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
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3
Rummage sale set-up
Temple Talk:
Rev. Paul Xander
8:30 am VBS Registration
8:30 am Sunday School
8:30am H.S. Sunday School
8:am Adult Forum: Coffee
Hour with Speaker
9:45am Worship & Holy
Communion
11-12:30 Youth Gathering
11am Pampered chef party
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5
Rummage sale set-up
Announcement Folder
DEADLINE
4:30-5:30pm Cub Scouts:
Webelos II
6-7pm Cub Scouts:
Tigers, Wolves, Bears
Rummage sale set-up
9am Happy Quilters
9:30am GFWC –Craft
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Rummage Sale set-up
9am– 5pm
RUMMAGE SALE
7pm Boy Scouts
Property Committee
7pm Prayer Group
7pm
6pm Daisies
6:30 pm Historical Task
Force
SAT
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9:30am GEMS:
Bulletin assembly
5:30 Worship & Holy
Communion
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9am-5pm
RUMMAGE SALE
9:30am GEMS:
Bulletin assembly
9am-12pm Tenative
RUMMAGE SALE –Bag
Sale
11:30am Youth help
clean-up Rummage Sale
1pm Kitchen use for
Mother’s Day Tea
1:30pm GFWC-Executive
6pm Social Ministries
6:30pm Dwelling in the Word
7pm Christian Ed. &
Stewardship
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Steward of the Month
Good Samaritan Fund Temple
Talk
4:30-5:30pm Cub Scouts:
Webelos II
6-7pm Cub Scouts:
Tigers, Wolves, Bears
Newsletter and Announcement Folder DEADLINE
9am Happy Quilters
10:30am GFWC Luncheon and Meeting
7pm Boy Scouts
7pm Prayer group
meeting
6pm-10pm American
Red Cross FA & CPR
class– contact
Judy Trigg to sign up
9:30 am GEMS:
Bulletin assembly
5:30pm Worship & Holy
Communion
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8:30am Sunday School
9:45am Worship & Holy
Communion
6:30pm Congregational
Council
6:30 Metal Wellness
Support Group
6:30pm Dwelling in the Word
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8:30am (Last day) Sunday
School
8:30am H.S. Sunday School
9:45am Worship & Holy
Communion
6pm Ministerium Ascension
Service : Trinity Church
5pm– 7pm All Youth Groups
4:30-5:30pm Cub Scouts:
Webelos II
6-7pm Cub Scouts:
Tigers, Wolves, Bears
6pm Facilitation Team &
Council
Announcement Folder
DEADLINE
ELECTION DAY
tentative in Narthex
9am Happy Quilters
6:30pm Dwelling in the Word
7pm Boy Scouts
7pm Real Readers
7pm Prayer Group
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CONFIRMATION
9:45am Worship & Holy
Communion
CHURCH OFFICES
CLOSED
Announcement Folder
DEADLINE
6pm Worship & Music
Committee
6:30pm Dwelling in the Word
6:30pm Mental
Wellness Support Group
9:30am GEMS:
Bulletin assembly
10am-1pm
POP Carwash
9:30am GEMS:
Bulletin assembly
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9:45 Worship & Holy
Communion
11am SCOUT BREAKFAST
For the most up-to-date calendar, visit our web-site: www.popbangor.org – Google Calendar Page
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2445 Lake Minsi Drive (Johnsonville )
Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013
Would you like to place an article in the
monthly newsletter? Highlight your
ministry? Post a Thank you?
Make an announcement?
Office Phone: 610-588-2355
Fax: 610-588-9150
Web-site: www.popbangor.org
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EARLY SUBMISSIONS ARE APPRECIATED! Items received after the deadline
will go into the next months newsletter.
Worship Schedule:
5:30 pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
9:45 a.m. Sundays: Sunday School: 8:30 am
You may email your submissions to wandamc61@hotmail.com
Or leave them handwritten in my
basket in the narthex….Wanda McCammon
Rev. Michael J. Scholtes: Pastor
Minister of Music: Carol Koslo
Youth & Family Coordinator: Judy Trigg
Treasurer: Joyce Weishaupt
Assistant Treasurer: Georgia Suranofsky
Financial Secretary: Mary o’Meally
Sexton: Candy Rissmiller
Church Secretary: Annette Buss
P.S. GEMS: We’ll be assembling the June
Newsletter on Wednesday,
May 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Come out and join the
fellowship and fun!
Church Secretary’s Office Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am–Noon
Thursday: 1 to 4 pm
Church Secretary’s email: poplc@epix.net
Publication’s title & number:
PRINTS OF PEACE
Church Council Members:
Jim Jennings - President
Jacki Horn - Vice President
Bern Deichmann - Secretary
Georgia Suranofsky
Jim Poliskiewicz Jr.
Reverend Michael J. Scholtes
Brenda Hughes
Marlene Stana
Rich Kessler
John Martocci
Cathy Mullen
Kelly Hill
Statement of frequency
Published Monthly: 12 issues
January, February, March, April, May,
June, July, August, September,
October, November, December
Authorized Organization’s:
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
OUR PURPOSE STATEMENT
We the people of Prince of Peace Evangelical
Lutheran Church will actively seek and serve
Christ in all people.
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Name and Address:
2445 LAKE MINSI DRIVE
BANGOR, PA 18013-5418