July 2014 Volume 24 Number 7

THE GOOD NEWSLETTERof New Jerusalem Lutheran Church

27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522E-mail: njelchurch@windstream.net

Office Phone: 610-682-6064Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m.-

12:00 noon

THE MISSION OFNEW JERUSALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH:

We are a group of people who

gather together in friendship and loveto worship God, to spread God’s Word,

and to care for God’s people.

America’s Powerful Document

One of the few remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence was put on display last October in Phoenix. A reporter for The Arizona Republic asked 11 citizens why the document was still relevant today. Here is a summary of their comments:

“It is like a Bible that has been in the family for generations.”

“It is one of the world’s most precious documents.”

“It is a living breathing document with basic values underlying it.”

“It began with some rabble-rousers who believed we should be free, that we should be able to choose our own destiny.”

“The document is very much alive. It’s organic. It is not archival material. It’s real.

“I think the overwhelming message of the declaration is that it’s okay to disagree with the government.”

A pastor, Dr. William H. Stewart Sr., of the First Institutional Baptist Church, summarized the general consensus with these

words: “It is one of the greatest documents that has ever been written about people seeking freedom form an oppressive power.”

While political and personal freedoms are not the equivalent of spiritual freedom in Christ, they are blessings that should be available to all. Jesus, after all, identified himself as one coming to “proclaim release to the captives” (Luke 4:18).

(reprinted from The Newsletter Newsletter)

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES:July 20 - Worship and Indoor Church Picnic

(There will be regular Sunday morning worship

with an indoor church picnic to follow in the

basement.)August 10 – Harvest Home ServiceAugust 17 – Blessing of Backpacks/SchoolbagsSeptember 14 – Rally Sunday (breakfast before worship)

JULY SIGN-UP SHEETS – We are in need of Flower sponsors and Bulletin sponsors for July 20 and 27. Thank you to everyone that signed up.

ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE is being formed to celebrate New Jerusalem’s 175th Anniversary in 2015. If

you would like to be on the committee, please contact Erma Gajewski.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share? We would like to organize a 175th Anniversary Cookbook and we need your help to submit recipes to fill our cookbook. You can submit as many recipes as you want. Recipes can be mailed to New Jerusalem, you can bring them along to worship on Sunday mornings, or you can email them to Dawn Wengert at dmw121069@windstream.net. Feel free to contact Dawn with any questions you have at the email listed above or by phone at 610-914-2495. Thank you for your help!

CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE – The church office is currently working on an update of the church directory. Please notify

the office if there are any changes in address, phone number, etc. Thank you!

ATTENTION THRIVENT MEMBERS! Thrivent’s Annual Pig Roast and Luau will be held on July 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oley Fair Center, Jefferson Street, Oley, for Thrivent members. Please bring a non-perishable item(s). Entertainment will be by Keith Brintzenhoff. Please RSVP to Sherry at Thrivent, 610-683-3564, by Saturday, July 12.

CRUISE FOR A CURE will be held at Larry Dey Auto Center on Saturday, September 6. A rain date has been scheduled for Sunday, September 7. Watch for more information in next month’s newsletter.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 21st. All the churches involved with Loaves and Fishes will be making

desserts for a stand at the Fiddle Festival in Lyons. The proceeds will go to help fund the free monthly community meals held from September through May, and the Brandywine Food Pantry which is housed at Trinity Lutheran in Topton has more and more clients. So please consider baking for Sunday, September 21, with a rain date of Sunday, September 28. We will announce where and when the desserts should be taken at a later date. Last year over 1,000 pieces of desserts were sold and they could have used more. Please consider helping in this community effort!! – Jean Moyer for Loaves and Fishes

LUTHERAN MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Fall is the perfect time to fall in love with your spouse all over again! That is what couples overwhelmingly report is the result of attending a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend, whether you have been married a year or 50 years! Weekends run from Friday at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday around 4:00 p.m., and you can reserve your spot by paying a $45 per couple registration fee. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included. September 12-14 at Spruce Lake Retreat Center, Canadensis, PA or September 26-28 at the Olmstead Retreat Center in Ludlow, PA. To sign up for a weekend, go to www.GodLovesMarriage.org or contact PA Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encouter, Fred and Julie Schamber at fjschamber@comcast.net or 724-325-3166 to have a registration form mailed to you.SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, October 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.), the East Berks Mission District congregations and the Lutheran Home at Topton will be hosting a FABULOUS FALL FLING at the Home. There will be music, games, snacks and fun for all ages, including hiking, yoga, labyrinth walking, chair massages, and presentations on all kinds of interesting topics. And it’s all FREE! So mark your calendars now, and we’ll see you in October.

To the Congregation and Church Council, thank you so much for the beautiful bouquet of roses. Your thoughtfulness is very appreciated. I also enjoy hearing your comments about the

music I play, and the anthems the choir sings. Sincerely, Faye Dey

American Independence

John Adams, who became America’s second president, was so elated when the United States was about to celebrate independence from England that he wrote: “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.”

(reprinted from The Newsletter Newsletter)PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS :

Please pray for: (current list) Anna Angstadt, Dallas Angstadt, Cliff Barlet, Erma Guinther, Paul Hertzog, Sheila Long, Mary Merkel, Linda Moyer, Lloyd Moyer, Harvey

Join us for our Indoor

on Sunday, July 20, after worship

Noll, Mildred Reinert, Joyce Rothermel, Betty Stoudt, Arlene Yob, George Christian, Shelly Eller, Marilyn Franzi, Myles Hansbury, Dianne K., Mike Krick, Lananh Rissmiller, Russell Roeder, Josh S., Tom Spraut, Jack Stoudt, Khanh Thai and family, peace in the Middle East, and all those struggling with drugs and addiction.

(long-term) Samuel Behm, Karl Fenstermacher, Shirley Hertzog, Erma Noll, Irene Noll, Dick Curtin, Ralph Harris, Mae Hertzog, Jack Krause, Monica, David Pyle, Lana Pyle, Linda Wegman, MM3 Elise Barlet, Major Jeromy Guinther, and the mission of our church.

Lord, I lift New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church into the golden glow of YOUR healing power and love. I see us there whole and perfect in YOUR sight; wrapped in the golden cloak of YOUR compassion. I leave us there, knowing that according to our needs we will receive. — Amen.

BRANDYWINE FOOD PANTRY – Below is the list of current pantry needs: Any variety canned fruit, cake mixes, canned meat (spam, tuna, turkey), sloppy joe mix, cereal (we have plenty of Cheerios), coffee (regular and decaf),

tea bags, mustard, ketchup, Chef Boyardee® products, Progresso® soup, pudding, pancake mix, cooking oil, sugar, flour, pickles, salad dressing, fruit juice, vegetable juice, rice and noodle side dishes, chili, stew, Hamburger Helper®, boxed potatoes, mashed potatoes, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dishwashing liquid, paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc.) Anything else is also accepted, however there is a surplus of canned vegetables, spaghetti, and macaroni. Thank you for your continued support.

THREE-MONTH WORSHIP SCHEDULE

JULY 6 10:00AM Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Communion (G)* 13 10:00AM Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (G)■ 20 10:00AM Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (G)

▪ Church Picnic 27 10:00AM Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (G)

AUGUST* 3 10:00AM Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – Communion (G) 10 10:00AM Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (G)

▪ Harvest Home* 17 10:00AM Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)

▪ Blessing of the Backpacks/Schoolbags 24 10:00AM Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (G)* 31 10:00AM Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (G)

SEPTEMBER 7 10:00AM Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Communion (G) 14 10:00AM Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)

▪ Rally Day (breakfast before worship) 21 10:00AM Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)* 28 10:00AM Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (G)

FELLOWSHIP DATES:( * ) Fellowship after worship( ■) Church picnic after worship( ) Breakfast before worship

RELAY FOR LIFE – 2014 UPDATE

As of now, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Relay Team is in 2nd place for dollars raised and contributed to the American Cancer Society for our Kutztown University Event on May 30 and May 31, 2014.

Angels of Hope Team raised $27,318, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Team raised $13,880, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, raised $12,461. There are still some upcoming fundraisers for the year 2014 which will be added to these totals until August 31st. September 1st starts the 2015 year.

THANK YOU ALL for your help in raising this money for the fight against CANCER. As you know, without Larry and Faye Dey sponsoring the Car Cruise, this amount of contribution would not be possible. MANY of YOU help at the Car Cruise and during the year. Our team members, anyone battling cancer or has a loved one battling cancer now or previously, and the ACS, say THANK YOU!

- New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Relay for Life Team

(More in next month’s newsletter)LUMINARIAS —

2014 RELAY FOR LIFE

Due to restructuring at the American Cancer Society this year, there was some communication confusion between two offices — this is the explanation I was given as a reason that none of our luminaries were listed in the booklet at Relay. Therefore, I am listing your loved ones’ names below. — Erma Gajewski

IN MEMORY OF: PURCHASED BY:Lorraine (Peggy) Sterner Faye DeyMamie Youse Faye DeyMary Heffner Faye DeyPearl Breiner (Mother) Susan SchlenkerRuth Schlenker (Mother-in-law) Susan SchlenkerRaymond Turner Dorothy TurnerBobby Keim Dorothy TurnerDonald Landis Lisa LandisEarl Berger Christine SchwoyerGoldie E.K. Hettinger Dale SchwoyerLeon P. Hettinger Dale SchwoyerDavid C. Schwoyer Dale SchwoyerPaul Kershner Dale SchwoyerLaVerne Quint Dale SchwoyerEdwin Guinther Erma GajewskiWalter Gajewski Erma GajewskiLois Guinther Erma GajewskiGary Guinther Sheila GehmanGary Guinther Linda GuintherGary Guinther Tina HowellRick Schaeffer Marie

LeibenspergerMark Leibensperger Marie

LeibenspergerHelma Hotzman Korinne HotzmanFrederick W. Hotzman III Korinne Hotzman

Grace Bretz Korinne HotzmanWilliam Dague Korinne Hotzman

IN HONOR OF: PURCHASED BY:Faye Dey Lisa LandisAunt Dee Dee Tara Basta

Randy Schlegel Dale Schwoyer RELAY FOR LIFE 2014 RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS

Congratulations to the following winners in the Relay for Life raffle held on Saturday, May 31, at Kutztown University:

Prize: Winner:1. 145 pc. Tool Kit Bruce Wiliams2. Red Lobster Gift Certificate Erin Webb3. Thirty-One Bag Sue Schlenker

4. Battery Charger Cindy Rissmiller5. Bud Vase Donna Trexler6. Vera Bradley Cosmetic Bag Dawn Wengert

7. Girl’s Basket Larry Dey8. Christmas Shadow Box Earl Derr9. Scentsy Jeff Wengert

10. Bath & Body Works Lisa Landis11. Necklace Cleon Garl12. Afghan Larry Dey13. Bee Table Mat Gladys Kline

14. Gift Certificate – Mr. Food Charli Rissmiller15. Boy’s Basket Leslie Stump16. Corian Cutting Board Lisa Landis17. Hand Turned Pen Bob Harris

18. 3 Tier Baking Rack Evelyn Kistler19. Relay Stadium Set Cover Kendall Schwoyer20. Cards by Cheryl Steve Stump21. Hand Painted Wine Glass Set Rick Schadler22. PA German Dictionary Erin Goldman23. Nativity Cross Faye Dey24. Snack Basket Andrea Rahn25. Crochet Lap Robe Sarah Bubbenmoyer

JULY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

1 Kathy Bailey 4 Anthony Kepnach 7 Goldie Carl 9 Teresa Miller 9 Alyse Musser10 Donald Lutz12 Kenneth Keck17 Max Beshore18 Daniel Bailey18 Richard Bausher20 Wilma Lahr22 Rodney Keller23 Dale Schwoyer26 Brian Hess29 Madison Musser

JULY ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS

3 Harvey and Irene Noll (49 years) 9 Jason and Stacey Beshore (20 years) 15 Dan and Sheila Gehman (8 years)

Please let the office know if yourbirthday/anniversary is not listed or there is

an error so it can be corrected.

New Jerusalem Lutheran ChurchStatement of Accounts

May 31, 2014

Asset Account BalanceMemorial $ 25,287.76Thrivent 5,781.94Checking 1,021.78Youth 964.75Fidelity 167,418.82Cash Reserve 34,085.26Endowment CD 11,127.13

May 2014 — ‘Actual’ vs. ‘Required’ Income

Income Required Actual

Income Used For: Per Month Income Delta

Operating Expenses $ 9,787.08 $ 8,326.42 ($ 1,460.66)

Actual Income includes $2,600.00 Estimated Profit fromShoo Fly Pie Sale

Income Required per Month —Based on 2014 BudgetPassed by Congregation

JULY 2014 A C T I V I T I E S

JULY SERVICE ASSISTANTS & SPONSORS

DATE GREETERS READERS ACOLYTES FLOWERS BULLETINS7/6 Larry Dey Gladys Kline TBA The Rissmiller

FamilyHarvey & Irene Noll

7/13 Gladys Kline Cindy Rissmiller TBA Dale Schwoyer Dale Schwoyer

7/20 Virginia Guinther Roy Merkel TBA (sponsor needed) (sponsor needed)

7/27 Dorothy Turner Sara Jane Beshore TBA (sponsor needed) (sponsor needed)

ALTAR GUILD: Lucille Jones and Elaine Seip

CHILDREN’S BULLETINS: Dale Schwoyer

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Cheryl Wiltrout

COMMUNION BREAD: 7/6 – Faye Dey

COMMUNION SET-UP: 7/6 – Faye Dey

COUNCIL PERSON: George DeLong, 610-223-4037 (cell)

(Please sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board in the narthex where you are able to help. Thank you!)