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FAITH EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

July/August

The Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk Pastor’s Cell # (610) 216-7364

Mr. Michael Miller President, Church Council

484-863-4994 [email protected]

Mrs. Linda Eberhart Organist

(610) 264-0476

Mrs. Jennifer Kishbaugh Director of Music

(610) 451-8660

3355 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052 [email protected] www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org

(610) 435-0451 Fax (610) 437-6591

Monday, August 6th at 7:00 pm

Church Council meeting Please note: no meeting in July

++++++++++++++++++++++ Tuesday, July 3rd &

August 7th at 1:00 pm

Mid-week Communion

The Gathering Place

++++++++++++++++++++++ Week of July 23rd through

July 27th

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vacation Bible School

Closing Program July 29th

++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday, July 8th & July 22nd

August 5th & August 26th Iron Chef's Breakfast

After worship

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.faithlutheranwhitehall.org/

Summer 2018

Dear Partners in Ministry:

Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Savior!

Summer is a special season for many, especially following a cold winter

and confusing spring weather. But now, many find themselves on a more

relaxing schedule. With beautiful sunny days, you gather up the family for trips

to mountains and lakes and the shore. Vacations give us the opportunity to

see our extended families and other parts of our beautiful country. Leisure

days during the summer give us a respite from our hectic lifestyles.

God has given us summers so we can enjoy the beauty of his creation; however, we are never to

lose focus on who and whose we are. Whether we are gardening, swimming, biking, walking, or

cutting the grass, we should be fixing our eyes on Jesus.

As wonderful as the summer season is, it can be a distraction to fixing our eyes on Jesus and

cause us to take our eyes and thoughts away from him. Rather than focusing on Jesus, we can let

our activities interfere with our spiritual growth and nourishment. With God’s strength, we can enjoy

our summers and still keep on our focus on him.

Remember that the ministries of Faith Lutheran continue during the summer. Yes, we only have

one service on a Sunday morning, but that time of worship and sharing in Holy Communion continues

to be important in our lives. There is more info in the newsletter about our July “Shipwrecked” VBS

program, for which we need your support. Our Iron Chefs will be providing several breakfasts after

worship during the summer, offering opportunities for fellowship with one another. There will be

several other opportunities for our youth, including CR’s “Mary Poppins Jr.” Zumba continues for the

summer, so you can keep in shape; Weight Watchers will assist you in monitoring that! And, of

course, summer will draw to a close with our annual Car Show & Craft Fair!

As we enjoy the days of summer, please keep me and the others of our church staff in your

prayers. Please also continue to be faithful in your worship attendance, either here at home or

wherever you find yourselves during summer vacations. I encourage you to bring in or send in your

weekly summer offerings, so that the Word of God might be proclaimed year round.

May God grant that all of us will find ourselves refreshed and renewed during these summer days

and months. May he give us a safe and enjoyable summer. May God bless us that we might

continue our faithful stewardship of the blessings he has entrusted to us.

In Christ,

Pastor Bodnyk

P.S.- If you worship elsewhere during the summer, bring me bulletins from other churches. I like to

see what’s going on in other places and see how they are doing ministry.

Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00 am

**Please note** Summer worship now, up to

and including September 2nd (only one service - 9:00 am)

September 9th, we will resume both

worship services 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Mid-Week Communion

Tuesday

July 3rd & August 7th

1:00 pm

the Gathering Place

On June 10, 2018 we welcomed Brad and

Linda Clark to our Faith Family.

Welcome Brad and Linda.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Christina Muthard and Kyle White

were married Saturday, June 9th.

Michele Kemmerer and John Riegel

were married Saturday, June 16th.

Our July/August Newsletter

is sponsored by Chris Gartner in

honor of her children Stacey, Mark

and Kevin and her grandchildren Ian,

Kyleigh, Makenna and Mason.

George Seyfried

CHURCH CHATTER

Church Council Meeting - August 6th at 7:00 pm

The Over 80’s Birthday Party Wednesday, August, 15

Parker Hall The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, August 10

Please contact the church office at (610) 435-0451

Happy Birthday to Michael John

Bodnyk, Jr., who will celebrate his

birthday on July 26 and to Sandy

Bodnyk who will celebrate her

birthday on August 29. Best wishes to

both of you from members and friends

of Faith!

Dear Friends;

Thank you for all you did to make us feel so welcomed. You provided a

comfortable place, wonderful snacks, and a delicious lunch, all of which

took care of our needs while we attempted to become more faithful in the

work we do. Please know that your ministry of hospitality was greatly

appreciated. Gods continued blessings. Pastor Gade,

Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod

Leona and I, Catherine, would like to thank

Pastor Bodnyk and our church family for

the sympathy and cards offered to us on the

death of our beloved brother George

Seyfried. Thank you.

Leona Groman, Catherine Bogarosh

Dear Rev. Bodnyk;

Thank you for your recent donation of food boxes for the Easter holiday. Your generosity will continue

to help Valley Youth House in its mission to become the catalyst for youth to achieve their desired

future through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and build community

connections. Fulfilling our vision of a world in which every young person belongs to a nurturing

community would not be possible without the support of thoughtful people like you. On behalf of the

Valley Youth House and the youth we serve, thank you for your help in expanding our reach to the

most vulnerable within our community. Christina J. Schowmaker, M.B.A. Vice President,

Development and Marketing, Valley Youth

House

Many thanks to our wonderful choir for the beautiful music

they provide for us during the year! Hope you enjoy your

summer! We look forward to having you back to sing for us

in the fall. Although they are staff, Linda Eberhart and

Jennifer Kishbaugh know their talents in providing music all

year long are greatly appreciated. We also look forward to

hearing those persons that provide music during the

summer while the choir enjoys their vacation. May God be

with you all and bless you always!

Fred and Pat Walschburger

Sunday, August 5th

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Faith Evangelical

Lutheran Church

3355 MacArthur Rd

Whitehall, PA 18052

(Lower Level)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SPECIAL MUSIC AT FAITH Don't have time to commit to regular rehearsals? Life got you

going in a million directions? Busy, busy!!! Well, now's your

chance to glorify God in song. Calling all vocalists and

instrumentalists who would like to share their talents in church

during a Sunday summer worship service. Anyone interested,

please contact Jennifer Kishbaugh at (610) 451-8660

or [email protected].

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2018 Whitehall/Coplay Church Softball League

Tournament August 18th (Rain Date) August 19th

Start time - 9:00 AM (NOTE: Field Assignments TBA at end of season)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Miller/Keystone Summer Blood Drive Monday, August 20 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

As always, this is a lifesaving mission and I need your help. To secure a reservation, please call Judy Ehret at (610) 767-5061. Thank you from

the bottom of my heart.

mailto:[email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

“FAITH” GRADUATE

Kaitlyn Smykowski, graduated from Parkland and

plans on attending LaSalle University in fall, studying

Speech Therapy. She will also be a member of the

LaSalle Diving Team.

FAITH’S CHURCH PICNIC & RALLY DAY WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY,

SEPTEMBER 9th Following the 10:30 am

Worship service

We are looking for volunteers! Contact: Thomas Smykowski

Picnic Chairperson (610) 570-5062

Iron Chef's Breakfast

Join us after worship!

Sunday, July 8th & 22nd

Sunday, August 5th & 26th

Whitehall

Food Bank

needs

tuna, pancake syrup, pancake

mix, peanut butter, jelly, cereal,

canned fruit, canned meats,

soup, vegetables, coffee and tea.

Many thanks for your continued

support of this important

ministry.

Christian Ed

Vacation Bible School July 23 – July 27

Closing Program on Sunday, July 29th

Below are the requests for VBS they can be dropped off at the church office

Paper Supplies – 5 inch & 8 inch plates; 4 ounce cups; napkins; paper towels

Snacks – pretzels; fish crackers; popcorn

Drinks – apple juice; 4 ounce bottled water

Please share the information of Vacation Bible School with your friends, relatives, neighbors.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2018 Faith Lutheran Church VBS Registration Form Child’s Name: Address: Date of Birth: ______________________________ Age: ______________ Please circle your child’s age or the grade completed in June: 3 years 4 years Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Home Church:_________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________ Phone Number: Cell Number: _________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________ Phone Number: Cell Number: _____________ Emergency Contact: Phone Number: ____________ Dismissal Information/Name of person (s) who may pick up child from VBS: ________________________________________________________________ Food/Health Allergies: I understand that the Pastor, Church Staff, Teachers, and all VBS Staff and Helpers will do everything possible to make this experience a spiritually rewarding time and I entrust my child to their care and guidance. (Parent/Guardian please sign):

JULY VOLUNTEERS

July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29

Liturgists Bobbi Kling Ashley Ziegnefuss

Jordan Euculano

Juliet Hower Grace Kemmerer

Communion Assistants Norma Hrozencik

Fred Scheirer ****

****

**** ****

Altar Guild

Nancy Buskirk

Donna Ziegenfuss

Diane Batza

Norma Hrozencik

Cathy Haller

Beckie Ward

Kris Eichelberger

Kathy Stofflet

Sara Laub

Pat Walschburger

Acolytes/

Crucifers Macie Trotter Erin Soldridge

Joshua Prince

Shea McFetridge Justin Meyer

Lectors Sue Stahler John Senchak Tom Rummel Shelley Pringle

Emily Ladd

Narthex

Greeters

Stacy & Joe Kemmerer and

Daughters

Barb Kotsch

John & Gloria

Senchak

Irvin & Charlotte

McFarland

Dean & Pat Wotring

Ushers Team #3 Team #4 Team #5 Team #6 Team #7

Flower

Sponsors Charles Church Sara Laub

OPEN

OPEN Jane Ramer

Bulletin Sponsors

Charles Church OPEN

Nancy Buskirk

OPEN Jane Ramer

AUGUST VOLUNTEERS

August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26

Liturgists Chris Schmidt Michael Lance

Art Frye

Norma Hrozencik

Communion Assistants Juliet Hower

Rosemarie Haffner ****

****

****

Altar Guild

Rosemarie Haffner

Donna Ziegenfuss

Diane Batza

Kathy Stofflet

Nancy Buskirk

Cathy Haller

Norma Hrozencik

Beckie Ward

Acolytes/

Crucifers Evan Colburn Jenna Lance

Gabrielle Lance

Rachael Carr

Lectors Rhynier Minnich Adriana Minnich Deb Whittaker Mike Miller

Narthex

Greeters

Ralph & Nancy Eckhart

Cheryl Endy & Daughters

Phillip & Bev Falk

Mike & Carol Miller

Ushers Team #8 Team #9 Team #1 Team #2

Flower

Sponsors

OPEN Ellen Smith

Ed Ruch

OPEN

Bulletin Sponsors

OPEN Ellen Smith

Ed Ruch

OPEN

July 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Fellowship Comm.

Meeting

6:00 PM FELC Baseball

8:00 PM AA Meeting

2

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

1:00 PM

Pieceworkers 7:00 PM Cub Scout

Meeting

3

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group 1:00 PM Mid-Week

Communion

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

4

Office

Closed

5

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

7

8


10:00 AM Worship & Music

10:00 AM Iron Chef Breakfast


Committee


8:00 PM AA Meeting

9

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

11

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

5:30 PM

Community

Justice

12

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

13

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

14

15


1:00 PM Dream Weavers


8:00 PM AA Meeting

16

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

17

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group 5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

18

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

19

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

20

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

8:00 AM CTC

21

22




8:00 PM AA Meeting

23

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Vacation Bible

School

24

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer Group 11:00 AM WCHI

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Vacation Bible School

25

6:30 am - 6:00

pm Petite

Scholars

6:00 PM - 8:00

PM Vacation

Bible School

26

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Vacation Bible

School

27

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Vacation Bible

School

28

29

9:00 AM Closing Vacation Bible

School


4:00 PM Camp Rhythmo

Rehearsal


8:00 PM AA Meeting

30

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Camp Rhythmo

Rehearsal

31

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Petite Scholars

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Camp Rhythmo

Rehearsal 10:00 AM Prayer Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Property

Committee

August 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Camp Rhythmo

Rehearsal

2

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

3

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

7:00 PM Mary

Poppins (Swain

School)

4

Setting up for FELC

Community Meal

5


10:00 AM Fellowship Comm.

Meeting


4:00 PM - 6:30 PM FELC

Community Meal


8:00 PM - AA Meeting

6

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

1:00 PM

Pieceworkers

7:00 PM Church

Council

7:00 PM Cub Scout

Meeting

7

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

1:00 PM Mid-Week

Communion

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

8

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

5:30 PM Community

Justice

9

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

10

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

5:00 PM Wedding

Rehearsal

11

2:00 PM Wedding

Henry and Ehret

12



Committee


8:00 PM AA Meeting

13

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

14

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM IT

Committee

7:00 PM Zumba

15

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

4:00 PM Set Up

Over 80's Birthday

Party

5:00 PM Over 80's

Birthday Party

16

Car Show Set Up

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

17

Car Show Set Up

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

8:00 AM CTC

18

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Car Show

9:00 AM FELC

Baseball

Tournament

19


10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Car Show

Raindate

8:00 PM AA Meeting

FELC Baseball Tournament TBA

20

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

3:00 PM FELC

Blood Drive Set Up

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FELC Blood Drive

21

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

22

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

5:30 PM Community

Justice

23

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

24

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

25

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parker Hall Rental

26



8:00 PM AA Meeting

27

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

28

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

10:00 AM Prayer

Group

11:00 AM Hunger

Initiative

5:00 PM Weight

Watchers

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Zumba

7:00 PM Property

Committee

29

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

30

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

31

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Petite Scholars

Faith Lutheran Church

Income & Expense

May 2018

May 18 Budget

Jan - May 18

YTD Budget

Annual Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Current & Benevolence 18,102.75 17,610.82 90,952.38 88,054.10 213,329.84

Rental Income 399.00 504.15 2,692.00 2,520.75 6,049.80

Special Quarterly 0.00 125.00 4,873.00 4,925.00 10,800.00

Sunday School 109.00 155.55 724.65 777.75 1,399.95

Total Income 18,610.75 18,395.52 99,242.03 96,277.60 231,579.59

Expense

Administration Salaries 3,048.10 3,098.40 15,600.15 15,492.00 37,180.80

Christian Education Salaries 858.32 858.33 4,291.60 4,291.65 10,299.96

Benevolence 1,900.00 1,941.66 9,500.00 9,708.30 27,299.92

Maintenance 5,041.49 5,687.46 22,499.93 31,337.30 74,449.52

Misc. 1,216.84 1,581.26 11,345.43 7,906.30 18,975.12

Music Ministries 2,008.34 2,025.00 10,041.70 10,125.00 24,300.00

Office Expense 1,846.33 1,025.00 7,423.32 5,125.00 12,300.00

Pastoral Ministries 7,831.69 8,193.73 39,226.13 40,968.65 98,324.76

Total Expense 23,751.11 24,410.84 119,928.26 124,954.20 303,130.08

Net Ordinary Income (5,140.36) (6,015.32) (20,686.23) (28,676.60) (71,550.49)

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Capital Improvement 560.50 3,616.00

Non Budget Income 18,542.00 11,924.99 49,460.54 40,624.95 80,099.88

Total Other Income 19,102.50 11,924.99 53,076.54 40,624.95 80,099.88

Other Expense

Intern Program Expense 1,400.00 875.00 7,563.20 4,875.00 14,200.00

Non Budget Expense 3,677.07 2,541.66 11,244.66 6,558.30 17,799.92

Other Expenses 560.50 2,833.33 3,616.00 14,166.65 33,999.96

Total Other Expense 5,637.57 6,249.99 22,423.86 25,599.95 65,999.88

Net Other Income 13,464.93 5,675.00 30,652.68 15,025.00 14,100.00

Net Income 8,324.57 (340.32) 9,966.45 (13,651.60) (57,450.49)

UPDATE ON ROOF FUND, ORGAN FUND, LOWER PARKING LOT

In the May Newsletter, we wanted to give an update on the status of the Roof Fund and advise the congregation of upcoming repairs that will be made to the pipe organ. Unfortunately, there was a glitch in the electronic version and it did not contain the update. However, the mailed version did include the information. Since that time, there are new developments which are currently being analyzed and investigated. First, we have successfully returned all the funds “borrowed” from FELC investments that were required to repair and upgrade the roof in 2015. Thank you to all who contributed to that endeavor. We achieved this with several large donations and many who contributed $3-5 additional per week over a 3 years period. Second, we have had three companies review the current condition of the 50+ years old pipe organ. Other than routine annual maintenance, nothing of substance has been done to the organ during its life span. We have decided to proceed with a local company, Emery Brothers of Salisbury Township, who will provide a plan to repair, improve and upgrade the organ. One initial repair will take place in July and a detailed long term plan is forthcoming by the end of June. In the interim, we have established an “Organ Fund” to hold contributions side marked to organ repairs, just as we did for the Roof Fund. Third, the Property Committee has determined that the lower/north parking lot is in need of repair and repaving to improve safety concerns of water and ice accumulating in low spots around the building. We have reviewed the situation with two contractors and solicited bids for work to be done prior to winter. When all of the information, bids and plans are gathered and discussed by Council, a special meeting will be called to inform the congregation and to vote on recommendations.

Mike Miller Council President

SUMMER BREAKFAST CAMP

Sponsored by the Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative

WHITEHALL - COPLAY KIDS

Mondays - Fridays 8:30 - 10:30 am. Open to children in grades K-12

who are residents in Whitehall & Coplay. 2018.

Held at: St. John’s Lutheran Church 835 Third Street,

Whitehall/Fullerton - to arrange for delivery contact Lana Snyder

(610) 533-1357.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 4331 Main Street,

Whitehall - to arrange for delivery contact Karen Haberen

(610) 767-7657.

Egypt Redeemed Christian Church of Christ 5 North 3rd Street,

Coplay, to arrange for delivery contact Tayo Akomolede

(610) 969-8588.

Their needs are: individual juice boxes/pouches (Capri Sun, etc),

fruit snacks, microwaveable Chef Boyardee Products,

Microwaveable Mac & Cheese, applesauce/fruit cups, pudding

cups, fresh fruit, cheese cracker packs, small individual boxes of

cold cereal, string cheese sticks, kid-friendly soups, milk (shelf

stable only) pancake mix, syrup, juice, bagels, cream cheese, paper

goods, pop tarts, butter, yogurt, mayo, mustard, bread, cheese and

cereal for all three host churches.

Everyone - Welcome any day or every day!

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