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Jacob's Ladder Volume XXXI Issue Twelve December 2019

PURPOSE To keep the members and friends of Jacob’s Church informed of the ministries and happenings at our church

and in the surrounding community to be The Church on a Hill, Shining Forth for Jesus Christ

Jacob’s Church, 8373 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 jacobschurch.org

Pastor

Rev. Scott L. Shay 610.298.2602 (home)

8029 Penny Court 610.756.6352 (office)

New Tripoli, PA 18066 484.695.4021 (cell)

Pastoral Assistant/Youth Leader

Tad Schlegel 717.644.1153

Music Director

Brenda Phillips 484.515.1756

Praise Team Leader

Andrea Hermany 484.225.2955

THE PASTOR’S EPISTLE

“GIFTS FOR A KING”

Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time, some astrologers

from Eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem asking, “Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-

off Eastern lands, and have come to worship him.” Entering the house where the baby and, Mary his mother, were they

threw themselves down before him in worship. Then, they opened their presents and gave him gold, frankincense and

myrrh. When they returned to their own land, they didn’t go through Jerusalem to report to Herold, because God had

warned them in a dream to go home another way. Matthew 2:1-2, 11-12 L.B.

As the old Bing Crosby song says, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere I go.” Having just celebrated

Thanksgiving, we now have less than four weeks before we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

As we read the Christmas Story as recorded in the Gospel of St. Matthew, we once again are reminded of the three gifts

presented to baby Jesus. These gifts are very important not only in material terms, but also in their spiritual/symbolic

nature. The first gift was that of gold. This, the most precious of all metals, is a gift worthy of presenting to a King. This

symbolizes that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The Bible teaches in Revelation 19:15 that someday

he will return to earth as a victorious King who will rule with a rod of iron. Jesus is not coming back as a meek baby to

die again, but as a victorious KING!

The second gift was frankincense which is an incense used by priests. This gift symbolizes the fact that Jesus Christ is

the one true High Priest of both Heaven and Earth. (Hebrews 7:22-28)

The third gift was myrrh which is an incense or perfume used to anoint a dead body. This gift symbolizes that Jesus

Christ was going to die for the sins of mankind and is the only Savior of the world. (Romans 5:6, Romans 6:23, II

Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:13, Hebrews 9:12-14, I John 2:1)

Three gifts were given to the baby Jesus by the Wise Men. Each gift symbolizes something about the nature and ministry

of Jesus Christ.

In the midst of all the hustle and bustle this time of the year don’t forget that Jesus is the “reason for the season.” Keep

Christ in Christmas!

Treasurer David R. Follweiler 610.298.2331 Financial Secretary Bonnie Belknap 610.756.3196 Sextons John & Lorrie Rauch 484.226.6207 Activity Center Director Administrative Assistant Faye Foulk 610.751.5742

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God Bless You and Merry Christmas! Pastor Scott and Donna Shay

Jacob’s Church Board Meeting Minutes

October 7, 2019

Attendance: Pastor Shay

Elders - Ron Belknap, Mike Madtes, Mike Follweiler

Deacons - Dick Oswald, Kevin Dellicker, Jared Hermany, Ed Sawyer,

Solomon Johri

Youth Leader - Tad Schlegel

Treasurer - Dave Follweiler

1. Pastor Shay opened with a prayer.

2. Children’s Church - Mike Follweiler reports no volunteers have stepped forward.

3. Bonfire and Movie Night - Ed Sawyer reports it is slated for 10/26/2019. Movie has

yet be decided. 4 pm light fire, 5-5:30 pm covered dish then Movie.

4. Property Committee - Jared Hermany reports parking lot work has been completed.

Wuchter House stucco to be done the week of 10/7/2019.

5. Church Security - Kevin Dellicker and Mike Madtes report looking at a training

potion called ALICE. Also looking at other options for training.

6. Youth Group - Tad Schlegel reports FUEL and Step Up are going smoothly. Reports

KFC only has 3 children this year and he is thinking about ways to improve numbers.

7. Website and Social Media - Tad Schlegel reports waiting for Brad Morehouse to work

on system and do what he needs to do.

8. Musical Play - Tad Schlegel reports planning a 4-minute skit on Christmas Eve

Service. Also is researching a play for January.

9. Sunday School Nursery - Tad Schlegel reports Michael is the only child who goes.

Deciding what to do to improve the numbers.

10. Budget Meeting - Ron Belknap reports meeting is set for 11/3/2019

11. Stephen Ministries - Ron Belknap reports Jane Wessner has asked to add an

advertisement for Stephen Ministries as a permanent part of the bulletin. Ron reports

he will get more details.

12. Teen Challenge - Pastor Shay reports Tom Foulk is organizing the meal and Corrine

Bast and Carol Rassler will be organizing servers.

13. Treasurer’s Report -

September 2019 Meeting Balance $13,779.66

Income $24,646.42

Transfer from Reserve Fund $20,000.00

Expenses $28,784.04

October 2019 Meeting Balance $29,642.04

A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read by Dick Oswald and

seconded by Ed Sawyer. The motion carried.

14. Minutes - A motion was made to accept the September 2019 Meeting Minutes as

amended by Ed Sawyer and seconded by Mike Madtes. The motion carried.

15. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jared Hermany and seconded by Mike

Madtes. The motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Solomon Johri

Next Jacob’s Church Board Meeting is scheduled for 7:30PM, Monday, December 2, 2019

Next Jacob’s Church Elders Meeting is scheduled for 7:00PM, Monday, December 9, 2019.

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Cost of Flowers for Sunday Service:

(2) Altar vases $25.00 (1) Floral stand $15.00 Bud vase $5.00 Bulletins $5.00 Contact Pam Zoghby to order Flowers 610-298-3002

At our December 2, 2018 Annual Congregational Meeting, we voted to contribute $4,160.00 per week in order to meet our 2019 budget. The following tithes and offerings were collected in October 2019: October 6 $3,867.00 October 13 $3,090.00 October 20 $5,196.00 October 27 $3,664.00 Budgeted Tithes and Offerings for January-October $178,880.00 Actual Tithes and Offerings for January-October $175,401.92 Amount Under Budget for January-October $ 3,478.08

Jacob’s Church Commitments for December…….THANK YOU FOR SERVING!

DECEMBER ACOLYTE - ANDREW SAWYER KHRYSTYNA VAN BLARGAN

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS Congratulations and Best Wishes to the following couples celebrating their

Wedding Anniversaries in December:

Daryl and Melissa Gordon

Reid and Betty Kent

Lawrence and Hilary Kish

Steve and Teresa Riegel

Infant Baptism

Start children off on the way they should go, and even

when they are old, they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

Logan William Foulk, who was born on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 was baptized at his home in

Nazareth on Saturday, November 9, 2019 with Pastor Scott L. Shay officiating. Logan is the

son of Austin Thomas-Smith and Angela Nicole (Grumbine) Foulk and the younger brother of

Isabella Grace and Dominic Richard. Austin is son the of Thomas and Faye Foulk, and the

brother of Thomas, Trevor, Andrew and Aaron Foulk members of our Jacob’s Church Family.

Angela is the daughter of Leo and Janie Grumbine of New Jersey. We praise God for our

wonderful children and their potential to serve Jesus and His Church.

Wedding Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,

bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES to Charles E. Lenhart III and Cynthia A.

Breiner, who were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Jacob’s

Church with Pastor Scott L. Shay officiating the ceremony. Charles is the son of Shirley

Snyder and the father of Heather Eroh, Chavon Procyk, TamalaSue Lenhart, Emily German

and the brother of Charlene Silva, members of our Jacob’s Church Family. May God’s

Blessings be upon Charles and Cynthia!

Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning

or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away, Revelation 21:4

Our Sincere Sympathy to the family of Ralph E. Reppert

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May the Lord Bless and comfort the family of Ralph E. Reppert. Ralph went home to be with

the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 93. He is the father of Mark N.

Reppert, a member of our Jacob’s Church Family.

November reminder: Jacob’s Women Fellowship will meet on Monday,

November 25th at 7:00PM at the home of Pearl Follweiler to discuss the Christmas gifts for the elderly and shut-in members of Jacob’s Church. Ladies, circle your calendar now and plan to attend. What’s Happening at Jacob’s Church in December ADVENT COMMUNION:

Advent Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, December 1st during the 10:15AM

worship service. Communion will be served in the pew that morning. Plan to attend this special

service.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:

Jacob’s Church Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 1st

immediately following the worship service. Please attend this important meeting.

Agenda is as follows:

• Election of Deacons and Elders for Church Board

• Review and approve the 2020 proposed Church Budget

The Pastor and Church Board encourage all Covenant Members to exercise

their freedom to vote as members of the Body of Christ.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA - We will be decorating our sanctuary on Christmas Eve with beautiful WHITE poinsettia plants. Plants are 6 1/2" pots with 5+

blooms. Each plant is $9.00. Please fill out the payment envelope and order sheet located in the church parlor and place them in the decorated box. Deadline to place your order is Sunday, December 1st. Any questions please call Pam Zoghby 610-298-3002.

LADIES NIGHT OUT invites ALL church members to the December activity. We will be traveling to Glick’s Greenhouse in Olay, PA to experience their annual Christmas Poinsettia Show. The scheduled date is Saturday, December 7th, leaving the church at 10:00AM. Please sign-up as a rider or driver on the bulletin board in the parlor area. Participants can also drive themselves and meet at the greenhouse at 11:00AM. Admission is free, but there is an opportunity to buy plants

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and gifts at the end of the show. The address is 57 Fisher Mill Road, Oley PA 19547. Come and be blessed! Contact Ginger Moyer at 610.468.5295 for more information.

SISTERS OF ESTHER BIBLE STUDY meet Tuesday mornings in the Activity

Center 9:30AM-11:30AM. Due to the Christmas Holiday the group will not

meet on Tuesday, December 24 or on Tuesday, December 31. The Bible

Study will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

HEALING PRAYER MINISTRY meet in the church parlor area each Tuesday

evening at 6:30PM. Due to the Christmas Holiday the group will not meet on

Tuesday, December 24 or on Tuesday, December 31. The Ministry will

resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST meet on Wednesday mornings starting at 7:00AM and

ending approximately at 8:30AM. Due to the Christmas Holiday the Men’s Prayer

Breakfast will not meet on Wednesday, December 25 or on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

The breakfast will resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

MID-WEEK REVELATION BIBLE STUDY GROUP meets on Wednesday evenings at

7:00PM in the church sanctuary. The last study for the year will be on Wednesday, December

11th at 7:00PM.

CHOIR REHEARSAL is held on Thursday evenings at 7:30PM. All voices are welcome! If

interested, please contact Choir Director, Brenda Phillips. There will be no Choir rehearsal

after Christmas, choir rehearsal will resume on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

CELEBRATING THE ADVENT SEASON: December 1 – Hope for God’s Joy

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore: Psalm 16:11

December 8 – Hope for God’s Presence

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary;

they will walk and not faint” Isaiah 40:31

December 15 – Hope for God’s Peace

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” Numbers 6:24-26

December 22 – Hope for God’s Love

“And so, we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is Love.

Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them” I John 4:16

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December 24 – The Light of Christ

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see

your

good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven” Matthew 5:16

CHIRSTMAS EVE SERVICE OF CAROLS AND CANDLES

Our Annual Christmas Eve Service will be held on Tuesday,

December 24th at 7:00PM. Invite your relatives, friends and

neighbors to attend this inspiring and uplifting serve of carols and candles as we celebrate the

birth of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Jacob’s Church Christmas Cantata

Presents

“Messiah Heaven’s Glory” A Ready To Sing Christmas

Arranged by Russell Mauldin

Created by Russell Mauldin & Sue. C Smith

Narration by: Elisabeth Long

Solo Part by: Tad Schlegel

Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 @ 10:15 AM Jacob’s Church

8373 Kings Highway

New Tripoli, PA 18066

The Participants

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Jacob’s Church Choir

KFC & FUEL Kids & The Sacred

Dance

CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE 2019

Beginning Sunday, December 1st and ending Sunday, December 22nd.

Jacob’s Church will again have a Christmas Card Exchange. Mailboxes will be set up in the West Vestibule. This is an excellent way of saving postage for the cards you would send to your friends, neighbors and relatives in the Jacob’s Church Family.

Please take note to the following:

1. When addressing your envelopes, please also put your name on the top

left-hand side of the envelope. This will be one way we can be sure that all the cards will be delivered in time for Christmas.

2. Please put all your envelopes in alphabetical order by last name. This will make it easier to sort the envelopes faster.

3. Also, when leaving Worship Service, please stop and check the table in the parlor area (see note below) for any cards that were not delivered earlier.

After the cards are sorted, they will be distributed to the congregation before Church starts at 10:15 am. If the cards are not all distributed before church starts, please take note: After the Worship Service---check the table in the parlor area for any cards that are addressed to you.

Thank You So Much For Your Help In Making

The Christmas Card Exchange So Successful!

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YOUTH NEWS!

Jacob’s Church Youth Schedule for December

Jr. High Youth (FUEL) Grades 6th-12th – Scheduled

meetings in the Activity Center for December are Tuesday,

December 3, 10, and 17, starting at 6:30PM and ending

at 8:30PM. NO FUEL on Tuesday, December 24 and

Tuesday, December 31.

Kids For Christ (KFC) Grades K-5th – Scheduled meetings in the Activity

Center for December are Wednesday, December 4, 11 and 18 starting

at 6:15PM and ending at 8:15PM. NO KFC on Wednesday, December

25, 2019 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

STEP-UP (Grades 8th-12th) – Scheduled meetings at Schlegel Residence for December are

Thursday, December 5, 12 and 19 starting at 7:00PM and ending at 9:00PM. No STEP-UP

on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Tad Schlegel – Youth Leader - 717.644.1153 tad836@yahoo.com

NO YOUTH GROUP ACTITIVIES BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR!

Youth Groups will begin in 2020:

Thursday, January 2 (STEP-UP)

Tuesday, January 7, 2019 (FUEL)

Wednesday, January 8 (KFC)

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JACOB’S CHURCH

LITTLE LAMBS

PRESCHOOL 2019-

2020 Preschool is busy getting ready for the Holiday Season! Our

focus is on giving daily thanks and praise to Jesus for all he does

and provides for us! We also have a jump start on our celebration of Jesus’ Birthday!!

We are practicing for our exciting Christmas Show!! We would love to invite you all to save the date and join us for a celebration of Christ at Christmas with our show, “His

Name is Jesus” Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00PM at Jacob’s Church.

NOTES OF THANKS! THANK YOU

HARVEST HOME - Jacob’s Church donated food received from Harvest Home Sunday to Northwestern Lehigh Food Bank at Lowhill Church. 280 pounds of food! Thank you to all! THANK YOU

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – A special thank you to everyone at Jacob’s Church

for your generous Shoebox Ministry response.

Also, a special thank you to the Northwestern Lehigh School District PIE Families, Expressive

Movements Dance Studio, Cub Scouts Pack 588 and Girl Scouts Troop 6143 for packing 90

boxes.

THANK YOU

Dear Pastor Shay and members of Jacob’s Church, I would like to thank you all for your continued prayer and support in the ministry. Thank you so much for your love gift given during my visit in July/August. I am praying for you all. I appreciate your love and concern. In Him, Rev. Mohan Ram

Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 106:1

JACOB’S CHURCH CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT due to inclement weather can be found:

➢ On our website, jacobschurch.org ➢ On Facebook ➢ Broadcasted on WFMZ TV CHANNEL 69 NEWS STORM CENTER

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Looking Ahead to January! Thursday, January 2 - Stephen Ministers Meeting

Sunday, January 5 - New Year Communion

Sunday, January 5 – Ordination and Installation of Deacons and Elders

Monday, January 6 - Jacob’s Church Board Meeting

TBA – Take down Christmas Tree

Monday, January 13 - Jacob’s Church Elders Meeting

Monday, January 13 - Ladies Night Out!

Thursday, January 16 – Stephen Ministers Meeting

Monday, January 20 – Special Events Committee Meeting

TBA – Deadline to register for Youth Retreat at Twin Pines

January Acolyte – Ryan Bergenstock

ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF DEACONS AND ELDERS

Ordination and Installation of Church Board members will take place on Sunday,

January 5, 2020 during the 10:15AM worship service.

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LOOK WHO IS IN THE NEWS!

Teena Bailey Susan Mannino in the background John Rauch

Donna Smith

Ralph Hill

Lucas Sawyer

Joan Oswald

Charlene Silva

Mary and Khalan Van Blargan

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JACOB’S CHURCH ACTIVITY CENTER REPORT

“THE CHURCH ON A HILL, SHINING FORTH FOR JESUS CHRIST”

November 24, 2019

The following activities were held in the Jacob’s Church Activity Center for the month of November…..

Private celebrations were held on Sunday, November 10, 17 and 24; Saturday, November 16, 23 and 30.

The Women’s Prayer Group (Sisters of Esther) continue to use the meeting

room on Tuesday mornings. The Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group also continue to use the meeting room on Wednesday mornings.

The Healing Prayer Group are using the church parlor for their sessions on Tuesday evenings.

A Stephen Minister staff meeting was held in the center on Thursday, November 7 and Thursday, November 21, beginning at 1:00pm and ending

approximately at 3:30pm. The Home School Co-op used the center on Wednesday, November 6 and

November 20, beginning at 9:30am and ending approximately at 11:30am.

The KFC Youth Group held meetings on Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 and 27. The FUEL Youth Group held meetings on Tuesday, November 5, 12, and 19. Christmas Shoebox event was held on Saturday, November 16, 1:00PM-

3:00PM Ladies Night Out was held on Monday, November 11. The women painted

Christmas ornaments for our Christmas Tree. Thank you, ladies!

The Revolution Twirlers practiced on Friday, November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The NYAA basketball teams will have practices in the gym on Monday,

November 25, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, November 30, 9:00am-11:00am.

God Bless You,

Kayla Fusselman Ladies Night Out!

Christmas Ornaments

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Faye M Foulk

Jacob’s Church Schedule in Church December 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9am Sunday

School

9am Confirmation

10:15am Blended

Worship Service

Congregational

Meeting

2 Church Board

Meeting 7:30pm

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9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs

Preschool

6:30pm Healing

Prayer Group

4

9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

7pm Revelation Study

5 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

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9am Sunday School

9am Confirmation

10:15am Blended

Worship Service

9 Elders

Meeting 7:00pm

10 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs

Preschool

6:30pm Healing

Prayer Group

11 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

7pm Revelation Study

12 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

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15

9am Sunday School

9am Confirmation

10:15am Blended

Worship Service

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17 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs

Preschool

6:30pm Healing

Prayer Group

18 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

19 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

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9am Sunday School

9am Confirmation

10:15am Blended

Worship Service

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24 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs

Preschool

6:30pm Healing

Prayer Group

25 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

26 9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs Preschool

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18

29

9am Sunday School

9am Confirmation

10:15am Blended

Worship Service

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9:00-11:30am

Little Lambs

Preschool

6:30pm Healing

Prayer Group

Jacob’s Church Activity Center Schedule December 2019

Sunday Monday 11 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Private

Celebration

2 3 Sisters of Esther

9:00-11:30am

FUEL 6:30-

8:30pm

4 Men’s Prayer

Breakfast 7:00-

8:30am

Co-op 9:30-11:30

KFC 6-8:15pm

5 Stephen

Ministry 1:00-

3:30pm

Step-up 7pm

Schlegel House

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Twirlers 6-9pm

7

Cookie Baking

1:00-3:00PM

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Private

Celebration

9 NYAA

Basketball 6-9pm

10

Sisters of Esther

9:00-11:30am

FUEL 6:30-

8:30pm

11

Men’s Prayer

Breakfast 7:00-

8:30am

KFC 6-8:15pm

12 NYAA

Basketball 6-9pm

Step-up 7pm

Schlegel House

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Twirlers 6-9pm

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Private Celebration

15 Private

Celebration

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17

Sisters of Esther

9:00-11:30am

FUEL 6:30-

8:30pm

18

Men’s Prayer

Breakfast 7:00-

8:30am

Co-op 9:30-11:30

KFC 6-8:15pm

19 Stephen

Ministry 1:00-

3:30pm

Step-up 7pm

Schlegel House

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Twirlers 6-9pm

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Private Celebration

22 Private

Celebration

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24

NO Sisters of

Esther

NO FUEL

25 NO Men’s

Prayer Breakfast

NO KFC

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NO Step-up

27 Twirlers

6-9pm

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29

30

31

NO Sisters of

Esther

NO FUEL

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