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July/August 2017
VOLUME 47 ISSUE 7 JULY/AUGUST 2017
EMMAUS, PENNSYLVANIA
Please visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org Our website is a great resource! Also check us out on Facebook!
Contact Us! Phone: 610-967-5600 Fax: 610-928-5600 [email protected]
Church Staff Pastor Rev. William Schram
Clerk of Session Lynn Ingram
Organist/Director—Senior Choir Brian Snyder
Director—Children’s & Youth Choir, Tammi Howorth Handbell Choirs
Administrative Assistant, Faith Flyer Editor Lynda Scheirer
Custodian Scott MacKenzie
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Elders Rob Clark, Jack Decker, Jim DePhillips III, Lisa Heineman, Tim Melnick, Diane Millick, Michelle Somishka, Erik Walker, Chuck Waters Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session
Deacons Eleanor DePhillips, Terry Eck, Deb Ferguson, Toni Fernandez, Luana Graber, Ann Greenwood, Joanne Herring, Donna Hill, Mark Ingram, Elaine Smits; Jana Masenheimer, Co-Moderator Melanie Shimer, Co-Moderator
Church Officers
Contents Regular features
Committees & Groups Communications 6 Deacons 19 Discipleship 9 Fellowship 7 Mission 10 Worship 5 Yard Sale 14
Birthdays 17 Financials 18 Ministry/Mission Leaders 21 Pastoral Care Information 4
SCRIP Program 18 Sermon Series 5
Pastor’s Message 3
Session Highlights 20 Thanks 16
Special features
Did You Know? 22
FYI 4
Graduates 8
Outdoor Worship 5
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Dear Friends,
Summer is here and it’s already bringing me some different experiences.
I joined others in seeing the Work Campers off. I remember how big an impact such experiences had on me as a teen - opening my eyes to the experiences of others, giving me a sense that there were ways I could help, seeing what Christian love in action meant. You’ve maintained a blessing by keeping this annual experience going.
I will help with the Bible Story time Thursday at the Vacation Bible School. While this isn’t new to me, it will certainly be interesting. The difference in abilities, attention spans and interests will surely make me adjust some things planned on the fly. I’m not sure it will make me feel young again, but it surely will gladden my heart and brighten my day.
Help me pray for good weather for our July 9 outdoor service.
Summer may seem like an off time, but God is still worthy of worship and our lives still bring us blessings for which we are grateful. So don’t neglect worship. If you are traveling and worship elsewhere, bring back a bulletin to share as well as passing on good ideas you saw elsewhere.
Your Pastor Nominating Committee is not taking the summer off. They continue to work on the process of calling your next pastor. The MIF form, used to publicize out the job opening and describe the church has been approved by the Committee on Ministry of Lehigh Presbytery and is on the way to the great Matching Computer in Louisville.
May you all have a good summer.
Pastor Bill
Pastor’s Message
Rev. William Schram
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Contact Information—Pastoral Care Needs To contact our pastor, please use Bill Schram’s email address,
[email protected]. (Note: Friday is a day off for Bill.) For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays
through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600. After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of Deacons...Jana
Masenheimer — 610-737-0984 or Melanie Shimer—610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073, who will make the appropriate connections.
For medical emergencies or death, contact Bill at 570-242-9319.
Summer Office Hours
FYI: The church office will observe summer hours through the week of Labor Day. Those hours are as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday—9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Closed Mondays and Fridays
Faith Church is on the Web! For all the latest information, audio sermons,
calendar highlights, and news, visit us at: www.faithchurchemmaus.org
Find us on Facebook at Faith Presbyterian Church Emmaus
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Upcoming Sunday Sermon Themes (subject to revision due to changed circumstances or inspiration.
The further the date, the greater the possibility of change.)
Three Sundays Exploring Faith, Freedom, Church and Community
Sunday, June 25 Sermon: "Being Christian in America"
Sunday, July 2—Sacrament of Communion (intinction) Sermon: "True Freedom"
Sunday, July 9—Outdoor Worship at Wildlands Conservancy Sermon: "Declaration of Interdependence"
July 16- August 13 “The Dumbest People in the Bible”
Sunday, July 16 Sermon: "Esau - Blind to the Bigger Picture”
Sunday, July 23 Sermon: “Jacob - The Future Can Be Different”
Sunday, July 30 Sermon: “Jacob 2 - Imperfect Peace”
Sunday, August 6—Sacrament of Communion Sermon: “Samson - Great Potential, Bad Choices”
Sunday, Aug 13 Sermon: “Ananias and Sapphira - Lacking Sincerity”
Sunday, August 20 Sermon: “Don’t Be Afraid”
Sunday, August 27 Sermon: “What Kind of Steward?”
Worship
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Communications
Like and Follow Us on Facebook!
A re you aware that the church has two Facebook pages? One that spreads the good word about our mission and ministry to the public, and another that
reaches more intentionally to our church members and regular friends. If you are not a member of the group page, please click on the link below and ask to be added. And please, go to the public page and click on Like. It’s an easy way to spread the word of Faith Church.
Members and Friends Group and Public Page
Our New Prayer Chain Team
P lease welcome our new Prayer Chain team! Prayer messages may now be emailed
directly to Katelyn Gilpatrick at: [email protected]. Messages
can also be sent through a form on the Prayer Requests page of the church website. In the event that Katelyn can’t get to your message, Deb Ferguson will help. If you wish to be included in our Prayer Chain distribution list (or if you don’t think you are receiving messages), please contact the church office.
We’re looking for Photos
D o you have photos of church members/friends at our events and activities? Please send your pictures to Lynda in the church office
([email protected]). She will store them for use in publications—or just for church history! We are always looking to document our church activity! Thank you!
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Fellowship
S et aside Friday, July 21st and August 25th for an Evening on the Lawn at Faith Church, from
6:30 PM until the fire is out. Hot dogs, bug juice, and s’mores will be provided. Feel free to bring along something else to grill! Come, relax, bring your friends after a busy week!
Call Diane Millick (484-695-0391) for more information.
Save the Date Church Picnic
September 17th!
Have it? Need it? D o you Have something that you are trying to get rid of, or that you can
offer? Are you in Need of something? If so, please use the new “I have:/I need:” bulletin board by the parlor to communicate your desires. Let’s help each other out! Items posted do NOT have to be free. We just ask that you remove your “ad” if your need has been met. Need help creating an “ad”? Please contact Lynda in the church office for assistance. What’s New? Yoga Classes taught by Yvonne Stauffer. To learn more, stop by the bulletin board when you’re in the church, or contact Yvonne on her cell phone: 610-264-6275, or at home: 610-967-1850
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Graduates
P lease join the church in extending congratulations to the Class of 2016! This is the list of all submissions
received at the deadline for this newsletter. Any further additions can be celebrated in the weekly bulletin
announcements, if you wish.
Marissa Decker, daughter of Jack and Lisa, graduating with honors from Emmaus High School. Marissa will be attending Westminster College, majoring in Nursing.
Lindsay Fernandez, daughter of Nelson and Toni Fernandez, graduating with honors from Kutztown University with two degrees, BA in psychology, BSW in Social Work. She is going to The New School of Social Research, in Manhattan, this fall to begin her Masters degree in Psychology. She will either continue on there for her Ph.D. in psychology, or go to Columbia University for a Masters in Social Work.
Lydia Fletcher, granddaughter of Dody Perrin: graduating from University of Binghamton, with a double major in Environmental Science and Biology. In the fall, she will be a teaching assistant at a public school in Beijing, China, for junior and senior students who want to come to universities in the U.S.
Caroline Fletcher, granddaughter of Dody Perrin: graduating from Emmaus High School. She will be attending Univ. of Pittsburgh, majoring in rehabilitation science, with a goal of becoming a physician’s assistant.
Lindsey Howorth, daughter of Steve and Tammi Howorth, graduating from Emmaus High School with honors, and National Honor Society. Lindsay will attend Penn State University Park College of Earth & Mineral Science, with a major in meteorology.
Grady Millick, son of Diane Millick and Jim Millick, is walking in graduation from Ashland University in Ashland, OH in May, with a Bachelors Degree in Teaching Science. Grady doesn't actually graduate until December. He will be Student Teaching in Sarasota, Florida and does not want to go back to Ohio just for graduation.
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Kate Mitchell, daughter of Brad & Beth Mitchell, graduating summa cum laude from Rutgers University School of Health Processions, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Kate will sit for her Boards in July and then enter the workforce.
Meg Mitchell, daughter of Brad & Beth Mitchell, graduated summa cum laude in December of 2016, from University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Meg is working at Lehigh Valley Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Gwendolyn Osterwald, daughter of Bonnie Osterwald, graduating from Hofstra University. She is looking for a position to forward her careen in languages.
Joel Shimer, son of Chas & Melanie Shimer, graduating from Emmaus High School. Joel will be continuing to pursue his career in radio, while maintaining the DJ business with his dad. Joel will also continue singing, of course.
Katie Smits, daughter of Joe & Elaine Smits, graduating from Kutztown University. Katie will be interning at Valley Youth House this summer and has plans to continue her studies for a Master’s Degree.
Archer Waters, son of Chuck & Amy Waters, graduating from Southern Lehigh High School. Archer will be attending the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, where he will study chemical engineering.
Discipleship
Stories and images from VBS will be shared in the September issue of The Faith Flyer.
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Mission Opportunity!
C urrently, Faith Church volunteers have been providing food to the GROCERIES PLUS Emmaus Food Bank on a weekly/monthly basis. Also, Faith Feeds Garden
supplies fresh produce during the summer months. This food helps to assist GROCERIES PLUS (held at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus) by providing fresh food for needy families in the Emmaus area.
This program includes four distribution days each month. These times are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon and every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM. Up to 30 plus different families pick up food during each time!
The Mission Committee has been communicating with this vital program more intentionally each year. We at Faith, continue to seek ways to support needy families in the surrounding Emmaus community. The Mission Committee would like to continue to collect Hygiene products for GROCERIES PLUS throughout the year. As many of you know, hygiene and cleaning products are expensive and are not provided on a regular basis at the food bank.
Several Ways to help - Current Needs: Laundry Detergent, Paper Towels Tissues, Dish Detergent, Dove, Ajax, Dawn...(not dishwasher)
Current Food Needs: Pancake Mix, Jelly *Place donations in Campbell Soup container for now.
The Mission committee will be communicating monthly with GROCERIES PLUS to determine up to date needs. They are also partnering with other agencies and churches.
Any questions see Jack Decker. GROCERIES PLUS coordinator is Beth Lorah at Bethel Church, [email protected]. They welcome any VOLUNTEERS from FAITH CHURCH to help pass out bags of food each month (see times above).
Keep Looking for New Mission Opportunities to serve the Local Community. COMING SOON!!
Mission
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WHAT Helping Hands of Lehigh Presbyterian mission work trip to assist in the recovery efforts in South Carolina after flooding caused extensive damage to churches and homes.
WHEN October 21-28, 2017
WHERE South Carolina—location to be determined
WHO Adult women and men—16 and older, ready to help and provide hope to others (ages 16 and 17 to be accompanied by an adult)
WORK
Reconstruction projects on damages homes. No specific skills or experience are required, but be prepared to BE FLEXIBLE and provide whatever help is needed. Skills such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, and drywall installation are always welcomed.
LODGING Local church in South Carolina, to be determined. Showers and bathrooms available on site. Please bring air mattresses and sleeping bags.
FOOD & WATER Meals will be provided. Bring a reusable water bottle.
TRAVEL 15 passenger vans will be rented, along with a cargo van for tools.
COST TO PARTICIPANTS
$175 for the week. Must register by October 3, 2017. Fee covers expenses except meals in route and incidental personal expenses.
QUESTIONS/REGISTRATION
Sandy Jenkins, Trip Registrar—610-298-2106 Email: [email protected] Forms & info: www.lehighpresbytery.org
REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 3, 2017 (registration fee is not refundable after Oct. 3)
DONATIONS
If you would like to help finance this work trip, please send checks to: Lehigh Presbytery, 712 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104-3494. White “Helping Hands” in the memo. Donations are always welcomed. Thank you.
ORIENTATION Mission Trip Orientation will be Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM in Room #118 of the First Presbyterian Church, 3231 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA.
Join the Presbytery on a Mission Work Trip with Helping Hands to South Carolina to Help with Recovery Efforts.
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Lehigh Presbytery: 610-391-9020
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Yard Sale Report
Report from Annual Spring Yard Sale held on June 1—3, 2017
The Purpose:
1. Open our doors to get people to see & feel us
2. WIN-WIN-WIN Help people get rid of stuff Help people who want or need items Share with those in need
3. Raise money for Westminster Village & Kenya Partnership
The goals were accomplished! With the help of our church family, the yard sale was able to help our church family, along with the greater community, to let go of items, all of which found new homes.
Here is who benefited from the event: Westminster Village received items for the facility. Purple Heart picked up a truckload of books and household items. American Family services received 20 furniture items. Needy Community members in need: we gave away furniture that did not sell. Our Church received a variety of items for worship and general supplies.
Although the exact tally is not in, to date the Yard Sale made approximately
$2,560.00. The funds will be divided equally between Westminster Village and Riamukurwe Parish.
Thank you to all the church members who help set up, sell, bake, and clean up!
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Reminder—Use of Faith Church Facilities
Mission Statement: Use of Buildings and Grounds of Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus PA: In faithful stewardship, we will offer the gifts of our time, our building and our grounds to our neighbors in love, and to those with whom God calls us into partnership for the purposes of God’s work.
Use of Facilities (UFC) Policy, 2013
T he Use of Facilities Committee (UFC) oversees all requests for partnership or one-time use. Members of the committee are Sally Heimbach (current Chair),
Lisa Decker and Kris Melnick.
The policy and forms can be found on the church website under About Us/Building and Grounds (bottom of the web page).
Here is a story of 4 angels that were sent to help us, and we helped them!
Two couples came together at the end of the yard sale. The one couple had just moved to Allentown and purchased a set of chairs. They only had room to take one chair and asked to come back to get the other one. They had to leave the other couple here at the church while they took the chair and small table home.
]The second couple went shopping and purchased several items, with the understanding that they could return later in the week to get them. We all agreed and they moved their items into one of the classrooms. As they waited, they saw that we needed help moving furniture. They pitched in and moved 6 pieces of furniture. They made clean up go so much smoother. They enjoyed helping and we certainly were blessed!
Just this past week another couple came to see the wall unit we posted for free. They needed to come back with help and a bigger truck. We got talking and shared how they needed furniture for his mother. Her apartment had a fire in NYC. So they picked out several items that she needed. They both said it was nice to see a church that cares!
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Give thanks in all circumstances
I Thessalonians 5:18
T he words Thank You are two very powerful and motivating words. They let us know when we are
doing things right and that we are appreciated. They can never be overused! Whenever notes are received, we try to make sure that our church members get to read them.
The photo below accompanied a lovely gift and fruit basket!
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July Birthdays 7/1 Kathy Hemberger Josh Kreider Madison McWhinney 7/2 Jessica Wilson Mark Ingram 7/3 Tom Dilts 7/4 Robert Rice 7/7 Annabella DePhillips Larry Hemberger 7/9 Gloria Arndt 7/11 Ann Greenwood Eleanor Berry 7/12 Abigail Marquardt Kevin Greenwood Charles Waters 7/13 Chip Benner, Jr 7/14 Sandy Gingrich
7/16 Carolyn Benner 7/17 Ron Gingrich Darcy Dodd 7/18 Jim Lillegard Grady Millick 7/19 Mark Smickley Anthony McWhinney 7/21 Anne Zayaitz Skylar Zuzzolo 7/22 John Robertson 7/23 Michael Comogio 7/26 Jeffrey Fry Liz Kenny Emma Walker 7/27 Michelle McWhinney 7/28 Jean Scott 7/29 Betty Dennis 7/30 Tyler Green
Birthdays during summer
August Birthdays 8/3 Dick Farmer 8/4 Brock Smickley 8/5 Jackie Decker 8/6 Steve Heineman 8/7 Tim Melnick 8/9 Kamryn McWhinney Tom Harshman 8/10 Ariane Osterwald 8/12 Samantha Zuzzolo 8/13 Ruth Bieler Julie DePhillips
8/14 Tom McWhinney Jim DePhillips III John Baittinger 8/16 Clara Leigh Kennedy Joyce Richards 8/17 Meg Mitchell Peter Ferguson 8/20 Eleanor Raposo 8/22 Graham Lowell 8/23 Wes Johnston 8/31 Meredith Dredge
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SCRIP Program
T hank you to all the participants in the Great Lakes SCRIP and Weis gift card programs. Profits for the year 2017 will be designated as additional income
toward the Operating Budget. Please help this program continue to provide funds to the church by checking the order due dates in the Faith Flyer each month, and weekly Faith Life insert on Sundays.
The total amount raised in 2017 is $459.23. The summer deadlines are July 9 and August 13. Faith Church uses the scrip fundraising program, allowing church members to
raise money for the church. Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards.
You simply purchase gift cards from the church at face value. The cards are then ordered by the church’s Scrip coordinator at a reduced price. The difference is an instant rebate for the church, which is then used to defray the costs of items that Session has approved of in advance. In the past, the rebates have helped to pay for blacktop repair and lighting improvement.
Help the church make this program a bigger success!! For a complete list of retailers or for more information check the table in the Fellowship Hall or www.glscrip.com. Contact Lynda Scheirer at [email protected] if you have any logistical questions.
Operating Fund Financial Report Below is the 2017 report of operating income vs. expenses through May 31, 2017
April 30, 2017 YTD: 2017
OPERATING INCOME: $ 18,670.00 $ 112,511.00 OPERATING EXPENSES: $ 21,273.00 $ 79,197.00
Misc. Expenses: 00.00 65.00
ANNUAL RESERVE (DEFICIT): $ (2,603.00 ) $ 33,249.00
Financials
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Notes from the Deacons Please use the link from the Faith Church website
( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )to submit prayer requests.
Donors to place flowers on the chancel table are needed for many Sundays throughout the end of the year. Won’t you please consider sponsoring a bouquet?
Do you have an Extra Minute?
T he Board of Deacons has identified the following members who are either confined to their homes, at a nursing facility, or sometimes unable to attend
Sunday worship services:
Bunny Ashcraft ---------------------- Devon House Kay Cole ------------------------------ Home Mitch Connor ------------------------ Devon House Taffy Connor ------------------------- Home Donna Kastner ---------------------- Home Sandy Missmer ---------------------- Home Theodore Rogal --------------------- Brookview Independent Living George Smits ------------------------ Brookview Independent Living
If you have an extra minute, perhaps you could call, send a card or even visit one of these members. Their phone numbers and addresses are located in the Faith Directory. Be a Deacon in your own right and help make someone’s day a little brighter.
BOARD OF DEACONS Co-Moderators ........................ Jana Masenheimer, Melanie Shimer Eleanor DePhillips, Terry Eck, Deb Ferguson, Toni Fernandez, Luana Graber, Ann Greenwood, Joanne Herring, Donna Hill, Mark Ingram, Elaine Smits
Session Highlights
Session Meeting June 13, 2017
T he meeting was opened at 7:05 with Prayer
We listened to the Pastors Report Report of the Treasurer ( given by Lynn Ingram) was approved and accepted by
Session Deacon Report was given by Melanie Shimer – Deacons continue to contact their
care groups, they have given scholarship money to a Kirkwood Camper and Gift Cards this past month and continue to update the Congregation Photo Tree
Report of Clerk – was given.
A motion was given to accept all of the above reports, it was seconded and was passed that all above reports were accepted.
Anthony Howorth presented his proposal for his Eagle Project which will be a gathering area outside Fellowship Hall – the project is composed of bricks. Andy Ingram is working with Anthony along with Buildings and Ground Committee. A motion to accept his proposal was made, seconded and passed.
The following Motions were discussed and voted upon and accepted:
UFC motion for Yoga classes held at Faith, Consign for Good to Hold their next sale on September 15th and 16th, no session meetings will be held in July & August
Committee Highlights:
Building and Grounds – Roof on Fellowship Hall – done Working on having light bulbs replaced in various areas that are out in the high
lights in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
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Mission – OGHS raised $7,300, Consign for Good Raised $2,400, Work Campers total of 8 campers and 5 Adults, Yard Sale was also a success
Fellowship – continues to need volunteers for Fellowship on Sundays, also will be searching for additional help in the Nursery on Sundays who have their background checks on File
Special Projects – still moving forward with the Narthex project. Nominating continued to contact folks to serve Worship – Christmas Cantata planned for Dec., No outdoor worship service to be
held on Faith property this summer, no Work Camp Service planned for this year, Oct. World Communion Sunday will feature our Kenyan Partners, New hymnals will be delivered in July. Outdoor worship will be held at the Wildlands Conservancy on Sunday, July 9.
Respectfully Submitted by Diane Millick, Elder
Faith Church Ministry & Mission Leadership
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Discipleship ........................................ Chuck Waters Fellowship .......................................... Diane Millick Membership ....................................... Jim DePhillips Worship .............................................. Lisa Heineman
EVANGELISM
Mission .............................................. Jack Decker, Rob Clark
STEWARDSHIP Administration .................................... Building & Grounds ............................ Erik Walker Finance .............................................. Tim Melnick, Chuck Waters Nominating ........................................ Tim Melnick Special Projects ................................. Michele Somishka
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Did You Know?
The church recycles plastic, glass bottles, tin & aluminum cans. We do not recycle aluminum foil, paper cups or foam products. Please put only the items listed above into the recycling bin by the kitchen sink.
“Someone else” never takes home the kitchen towels for laundering. Feel encouraged to do so when you are involved in clean-up.
Did you know that our big field is part of the Lehigh County Emergency Management Plan? The field is large enough for helicopters to land on for evacuations or transporting people from an evacuation site to Emmaus. Very interesting!
The counter in the church office is a work space. When you place baskets, boxes and bags on the counter, they are in the way of the weekly work flow. Please find other places for their placement, and let those who are picking them up know where to look.
If you call the church early on a Sunday morning, your message may not be retrieved until Monday.
When Fellowship Hall and/or the kitchen are not in use, all of their doors should be kept closed to contain a fire, should one occur.
Putting liquid in the trash often results in trickling stains as trash bags are carried through the church to be placed outside. Please dump liquids in a sink before discarding your cups.
There is a lost and found box in the narthex, by the coat rack, where there is also a collection of coats, hats, etc. that have been forgotten.
If you require police involvement while at the church, please keep the following in mind. Issues on church property or on Second Street fall under the jurisdiction of the State Police from the Upper Macungie barracks. Issues on Cherokee Street are under the jurisdiction of the Emmaus Police.
There is a sign-up chart (for serving communion) on the bulletin board right outside of the office storage closet. Any resting or standing elder or deacon may sign up whenever there are openings.
The church office is open on Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 PM. It is never open on a Friday.
If you need cleaning supplies, the janitor’s closet is always open and available. Faith Church has “Key Guardians” who hold keys for members’ use when the
church is not open; John Baittinger and Bruce Kunkle.
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Deadline for the September issue of The Faith Flyer August 20, 2017 12:00 noon
Kindly leave any printed materials in the church secretary’s mailbox, submitted with your name and best contact number. Thank you.
The Faith Flyer Crew will meet on Thursday, August 24 @ 9:30 AM for collating. Electronic copies will be available Friday, August 25 ! Go paperless! You can quickly get your hard copy at church on Sunday, August 27.
Requirements for Flyer & Bulletin Submissions When submitting material for The Flyer or the Sunday bulletin…
Submissions asked to be in Arial 11 pt.
When a special font is desired, email it to the church office, along with a note as to its intended use.
Send only articles created by word processing programs like Microsoft Word. Do not use spreadsheets.
Do not use borders or other fancy formatting.
Keep the flyer deadline in mind when you are holding an event. You must publicize far enough in advance to assure timely notification.
Running an announcement in the bulletin for too many weeks causes loss of interest. Three weeks is a good rule of thumb.
DEADLINES ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED.
Production Schedules & Deadlines To help those making submissions to our regularly scheduled printed material,
please use this information. Keep in mind, these are deadlines, not guidelines.
Bulletin Faith Flyer Production: Begins Monday mornings Begins a week prior to the deadline. Deadline: Wednesdays by 2:00 PM Third Sunday of each month. Printed: Thursday mornings, promptly Tuesday after deadline. Collated: Thursday, late morning. Thursday after the 3rd Sunday, 10 AM
Worship Assistant materials are emailed, or if preferred, placed in the mailbox outside the main entrance door, and are available after 2:00 PM on Thursday.
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