Emmanuel United Church of Christ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org Dorrance, Pennsylvania Sun, 12 May 2013 12:44:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 41.097982-76.003246EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChristhttp://feedburner.google.com Welcome to Emmanuel United Church of Christ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/RAO7u2AsUOQ/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1545/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:43:45 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1545 Whew!! Four weeks down and four to go. I knew Pastor Penny did a lot of the background work for services and handled some other issues, great and small, but I really didn’t know how time-consuming her job is. That said – I think I’ll be taking a sabbatical when she gets back. Just joking… [...]]]> Whew!! Four weeks down and four to go. I knew Pastor Penny did a lot of the background work for services and handled some other issues, great and small, but I really didn’t know how time-consuming her job is. That said – I think I’ll be taking a sabbatical when she gets back. Just joking… But then again? Just getting the bulletin finalized is sometimes a challenge. There are many resources for the liturgy, some on the web and some in print. But to get the right call to worship, prayers and such, that will really compliment the Preacher’s message is sometimes very daunting. It’s been a real learning experience and one that I will happily give back when Pastor returns.
I also want to say how proud I am of everyone in our church. I realize that some people might question why any pastor, not just Pastor Penny, would need a sabbatical. I’ll leave that up to her to explain. My focus is that while she is away, we are continuing to be a true fellowship of believers. We have supported the people who have taken their time to participate in our services over the past month and I know we will be just as supportive for the next month. When these people come into our church, you can see the welcoming attitude from everyone in attendance. I want you to know that I really appreciated everyone who complimented me about the sermon on May 14. I think it was a great Sunday with the “ladies” of all ages contributing. Brooke did very well with her part of the liturgy and I am hoping that she has volunteered to continue reading. And I would like to thank Sharon, Camille and Janice for their part in leading the prayers and scriptures. It was very rewarding for me to be part of this experience and I love the way everything worked out (even though I did forget to print out my notes and had to use my laptop – hi-tech to the rescue). I felt a genuine response of warmth and encouragement which I relied on several times during the following weeks. Thank you for your support, not for me, but for your church and this community of believers. It’s this kind of support that counts – the people who will be there for the church when “the cat’s away”.
Our Turkey Supper was successful because of all of you, too. I really love being in the hall, and running around like a crazy lady. It’s all for a good cause, too. Not only do we prepare a great meal for a lot of people, but they see who we are and what we are like. That kind of talk always gets around. Our reputation is not only what we deliberately put out to the community to see, but also what they see at these functions when we’re working together. People can tell when there’s something behind the scenes. So, it’s great that they’re seeing us in a good light – could that be God’s light? Yes!
Next up is the 300 Club on June 15 from 12 noon to 6 pm (or so). There are 300 Club posters and donation letters for the Silent Auction on the table in the narthex. Just take some posters and put them around wherever you see other events publicized. As for Silent Auction donations, please fill in the blanks with the name of person/business donating, the item donated and the value of the item on the donation letter. Also, please make a note of the value of the item and keep it with the item so that we know how much to put on the bid sheets. Then give the letter to the donor for their tax records. The more items, the more we will be able to make to help our church and its missions.
“300 Club” means there are 300 tickets up for grabs which cost $35 each. The ticket grants you and a guest access to the grounds, with all the food and entertainment included in the ticket price. Plus ticketholders are entered into hourly drawings beginning at 1 pm. There are five drawings each hour: 2 for $50 and 3 for $25. Then the main drawing is at 6 pm. There are five each for $25, $50 and $100; one for $250; one for $500; and the last drawing is for a whopping $1,000. If you don’t care about being included in the drawings, you can still come and just hang out and enjoy all the food and entertainment, too, for a donation of just $15 per person.
Please promote the 300 Club as much as possible. It’s a great way to spend a day (6 hours of food and entertainment for $17.50/person with a ticket or $15/person without – where else can you get a deal like that?)
Again, thanks for all your support. It really means a lot to me and it shows the love and concern you have for your church and it’s mission work. No, Pastor Penny is not here at the moment, but we are. And we are Emmanuel United Church of Christ.
See you in Church!!!

Emmanuel UCC

PS – can you hear the cheer? WE ARE – - EMMANUEL! WE ARE – - EMMANUEL!

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1545/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1545/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-emmanuel-united-church-of-christ-36 Thank You! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/RetBRS2bnUg/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1543/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:42:30 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1543 Anna Mae Koons wishes to thank everyone for the get-well cards, prayers and concerns during her recovery. The Easter Breakfast was a wonderful time for us to joyfully celebrate with each other. Thanks to everyone who helped prepare it and those who came to enjoy the fellowship. Jim Rinehimer Thanks to everyone who helped out [...]]]> Anna Mae Koons wishes to thank everyone for the get-well cards, prayers and concerns during her recovery.
The Easter Breakfast was a wonderful time for us to joyfully celebrate with each other. Thanks to everyone who helped prepare it and those who came to enjoy the fellowship. Jim Rinehimer
Thanks to everyone who helped out in any and every way with our Turkey Supper. It’s great to see the members and our Scouts working together and having fun. Yes, you can do both at the same time – just ask anyone who was there!! So, let’s hear it for the food prep crew, cooks, wait staff, clean up crew and diners. We couldn’t have this event without YOU!

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1543/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1543/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thank-you-27 300 CLUB and SILENT AUCTION http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/WqxtO1BiDZA/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1541/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:41:45 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1541 Hurry up and get your tickets for our 4th Annual 300 Club fundraiser! Mark your calendars and get ready for a great day of fun, food and prizes. On Saturday, June 15, we will hold our annual 300 Club. For tickets or to help out, please see Allen Dennis and Jim Rinehimer.

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for our 4th Annual 300 Club fundraiser!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a great day of fun, food and prizes. On Saturday, June 15, we will hold our annual 300 Club. For tickets or to help out, please see Allen Dennis and Jim Rinehimer.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1541/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1541/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=300-club-and-silent-auction-6 SOCK-IT-TO-ME MISSION http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/GsDtRH1weBI/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1539/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:40:39 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1539 Bernie Baluta at McKinney Clinic has contacted us regarding a need for the people served by the clinic. She asks if we would collect white crew socks (only this kind, please – it makes it easier to pass out only one style) and deodorant. The box at the front of the church is where you [...]]]> Bernie Baluta at McKinney Clinic has contacted us regarding a need for the people served by the clinic. She asks if we would collect white crew socks (only this kind, please – it makes it easier to pass out only one style) and deodorant. The box at the front of the church is where you can deposit these items. Thanks for your continuing generosity for those who are in need.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1539/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1539/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sock-it-to-me-mission UPDATE ON AUTOMATIC ONTRIBUTIONS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/3A321lrgS5k/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1538/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:40:04 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1538 Several members have taken advantage of this method to ensure their offering is given as they planned. While there are those who use the service regularly, others like to just have it for a specific circumstance, such as while they are on vacation, and then go back to their usual offering practice. If you overlook [...]]]> Several members have taken advantage of this method to ensure their offering is given as they planned. While there are those who use the service regularly, others like to just have it for a specific circumstance, such as while they are on vacation, and then go back to their usual offering practice. If you overlook making out your check or if you’re not here, the bills still come and those businesses expect, and rightly so, to be paid on time. Your offering ensures that funds are available when needed. Automatic contributions are processed the same way as any other automatic withdrawal from your account, such as car payments, insurance premiums, or mortgage payments. You set up with your bank when and how much is forwarded to the church. A check arrives in our mail and is counted with the offering on Sunday mornings. It’s that simple.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1538/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1538/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-on-automatic-ontributions Youth Group http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/ujnnTK8zEYw/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1537/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:38:47 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1537 Thanks to everyone who buys Weis or Carone’s cards. You are really helping to build up our account so we can go on the mission trip. See Marc or let a Youth Group member know if you want some more! We have a terrific opportunity to really serve others “right in our own backyard”. Our [...]]]> Thanks to everyone who buys Weis or Carone’s cards. You are really helping to build up our account so we can go on the mission trip. See Marc or let a Youth Group member know if you want some more!
We have a terrific opportunity to really serve others “right in our own backyard”. Our trip to Lakewood Township will give us a chance to interact with people from an area that we are already familiar with. How many people go to the beaches in Jersey? Sandy had a terrible impact on that area and we can do something about it. The only thing is that it costs money to help others. Each youth needs $289 just to get to Lakewood and there are six of us going. That equals $1,734 just for us (the adults have to find their own way). That doesn’t include any spending money – just the mission trip cost. So please help us pay for our trip by supporting our fundraisers. We really appreciate all our church family does for us. We realize we couldn’t be able to make such a difference if it wasn’t for you. Thanks.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1537/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1537/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youth-group-6 Around Our Neighborhood http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/tsv4d34lYDo/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1535/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:36:33 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1535 Stairville UMC’s spring craft sale is May 4 from 9 am to 2 pm. A Chicken and Waffle Dinner to benefit Cindy (Hontz) Williams will be served Saturday, May 4, from 4 to 7 pm at St James Lutheran Church. Cindy had a brain aneurism with numerous complications and is now recovering at home. Tickets [...]]]> Stairville UMC’s spring craft sale is May 4 from 9 am to 2 pm.
A Chicken and Waffle Dinner to benefit Cindy (Hontz) Williams will be served Saturday, May 4, from 4 to 7 pm at St James Lutheran Church. Cindy had a brain aneurism with numerous complications and is now recovering at home. Tickets are: $9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for children 6-12; children under 5 are free; and $9.00 for take outs. Call 379-3372 or 379-3885 for tickets or more information.
The Kiwanis Breakfast will be on May 5 from 8 am to 1 pm.
Community Concert – St. Martin’s in the Field will host We Three, a trio comprised of a tuba player and two trombonists, on Sunday evening, May 5, at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served after the concert. The concert is free and open to everyone in the community.
If you know about a community event, please let me know the details, or better yet, get me a poster to put up.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1535/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1535/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=around-our-neighborhood-4 Emmanuel Community Updates http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/b1wc7y1cIfk/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1533/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:36:05 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1533 Yum, Yum – Looks like breakfast at the Sunday School Easter Party was finger-lickin’ good. Leah and Rowan Dietrich took some time out from games and crafts to enjoy their painted toast and other breakfast goodies. Clean up, clean up, everybody clean up. Remember the purple dinosaur’s song? Well, plenty of people took that song [...]]]> Yum, Yum – Looks like breakfast at the Sunday School Easter Party was finger-lickin’ good. Leah and Rowan Dietrich took some time out from games and crafts to enjoy their painted toast and other breakfast goodies.
Clean up, clean up, everybody clean up. Remember the purple dinosaur’s song? Well, plenty of people took that song to heart on Sunday, April 21. There were groups all over Mountain Top giving our area a good spring cleaning. Among the groups was our own Adopt-a-Highway crew and pictured picking up the trash (literally) is Brooke Rinehimer. Thanks to everyone who cared enough about our communities to take the time to make it more beautiful.
Our Turkey Dinner was featured in a picture with Robert and Janet Gaudio of Drums sampling the delicious food. People come from all over our area and we are constantly told we have the best Turkey Supper. Thanks to everyone’s hard work and to the people who come out to enjoy it.
We have a published author in our area. Janet Van Gorden is a member of Stairville UMC and regularly teaches our joint VBS program. Janet wrote a novel which is available electronically on the web and is soon to be available in print. Her creation is titled His Second Chance is a romantic novel.
Boy Scouts of Troop 434 participated in their first Boy Scout Challenge on April 6 at Nescopeck State Park. They were tested on ten scout skills along a three mile trial. Pictured among the attendees are Aaron Kleger, Hunter Rinehimer and Asst. Scoutmaster Ron Rinehimer. Sandy Kleger also attended but is not pictured.
Ethel Fine has someone to be really proud of. Her great-grandson, Richard Supkowski, is among the students of Crestwood High School who won awards at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science regional meeting held at King’s College on March 2. He was awarded the Junior High Excellence Award in Earth and Space Science and also earned a PERFECT SCORE. Talk about brains!! The guy’s got it!

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1533/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1533/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emmanuel-community-updates Aluminum Can Recycling http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/sA27L5QF4uA/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1532/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:33:51 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1532 Dave Myers was told by the recycling center that only aluminum CANS are accepted for recycling. Please do not put aluminum foil or foil pans in the collection bins as these are not recyclable by the center. Thanks for all your support of this project. The money from recycling is used to help people in [...]]]> Dave Myers was told by the recycling center that only aluminum CANS are accepted for recycling. Please do not put aluminum foil or foil pans in the collection bins as these are not recyclable by the center. Thanks for all your support of this project. The money from recycling is used to help people in our area as part of our local mission work.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1532/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/05/12/1532/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aluminum-can-recycling Welcome to Emmanuel United Church of Christ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/YpVTgiY7hN8/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1529/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:22:16 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1529 Busy, busy, busy week – with all the services this week and trying to get ready to leave on Monday. I’m sure all of you have had plenty to do as well. Everyone seems to be so “on the run” these days. Hopefully you are all taking a bit of time out to spend with [...]]]> Busy, busy, busy week – with all the services this week and trying to get ready to leave on Monday. I’m sure all of you have had plenty to do as well. Everyone seems to be so “on the run” these days. Hopefully you are all taking a bit of time out to spend with God in prayer and devotion. Peter Kreeft has written, We have time and prayer backwards. We think time determines prayer, but prayer determines time. We think our lack of time is the cause of our lack of prayer, but our lack of prayer is the cause of our lack of time. Keep that in mind when you think you’re too busy to pray.
Some of our travel plans have changed since the death of my cousin in Alabama. The reunion has been postponed until August. But we still have plans to visit other relatives. Archie has fishing in mind and I have lots of reading to do and I may get in a little recreational shopping! There are so many books sitting on my shelf that I haven’t even opened yet. I’ll pack them up and hopefully get through some of them while I’m away – while Archie is fishing.
You will all be missed for the next couple of months and I know when Archie and I return we will start right back in to having plenty to do – like graduate Sunday followed soon after by the 300 Club. Don’t forget to get items for the silent auction when you are out. I already have several things. I know it’s going to be a busy summer.
Thanks again for all you do. I know that while I’m away everything will run smoothly. There are many capable folks at Emmanuel. I’m sorry I’ll miss the turkey supper and visiting with all the attendees but there’s always another one in October.
You have very good people filling the pulpit while I’m away. Please come out and support them. Maybe when I get back the weather will be warm enough to have outside services. People seemed to enjoy the outdoors last summer – I know I did. God seems so close in the outdoors.
I do thank God everyday that you are such a wonderful congregation. While I’m gone be good to each other continually praying for each other. I would covet your prayers as well that I will experience a wonderful sabbatical and return “rarin’ to go” as they say in the south. Hopefully you will still be able to understand me when I return from the land of cotton.
I’m looking forward to Easter and all that it brings with sunrise and breakfast and the flowered cross and the jubilant hymns. (I dare to say there won’t be lots of sundresses this year) It will be a wonderful way to go off on a high note. I won’t say good‐bye, I’ll simply say God bless and see you soon (in two months).
Blessings to All!
PennySignature

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1529/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1529/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-emmanuel-united-church-of-christ-35 Condolences http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/ZhEpKRL8gs0/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1527/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:20:06 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1527 We offer our sympathy and care to Sharryl Kastreva and her family on the passing of her husband, Frank, on March 5, 2013. We pray for God’s strength and support for you and your children and grandchildren. It is with sadness that we mark the passing of George Taney on March 29, 2013. We will [...]]]> We offer our sympathy and care to Sharryl Kastreva and her family on the passing of her husband, Frank, on March 5, 2013. We pray for God’s strength and support for you and your children and grandchildren.
It is with sadness that we mark the passing of George Taney on March 29, 2013. We will remember George, a long-time member of our church, and his many contributions to our community. We send our prayers and love to Fern, Randy, Gloria, Lisa and their families. May God grant you peace in your time of grief.
Our condolences are given to Gary and Linda (Cybulski) Gittens on the passing of Gary’s Mom, Jean Gittens. May God’s peace and solace be with you and all of Jean’s children and their families.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1527/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1527/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=condolences UPDATE ON AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTIONS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/dg2tL9n5Cr4/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1526/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:18:14 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1526 Several members have taken advantage of this method to ensure their offering is given as they planned. While there are those who use the service regularly, others like to just have it for a specific circumstance, such as while they are on vacation, and then go back to their usual offering practice. If you overlook [...]]]> Several members have taken advantage of this method to ensure their offering is given as they planned. While there are those who use the service regularly, others like to just have it for a specific circumstance, such as while they are on vacation, and then go back to their usual offering practice. If you overlook making out your check or if you’re not here, the bills still come and those businesses expect, and rightly so, to be paid on time. Your offering ensures that funds are available when needed. It is processed the same way as any other automatic withdrawal from your account, such as car payments, insurance premiums, or mortgage payments. You set up with your bank when and how much is forwarded to the church. A check arrives in our mail and is counted with the offering on Sunday mornings. It’s that simple.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1526/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1526/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-on-automatic-contributions Hello, Baby! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/15RI3scQCJY/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1524/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:17:22 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1524 Hey – what’s in the water these days? Hope it’s not contagious!!! We just got visited by the stork – three times. Two for our immediate members and one for our extended family. On February 16, 2013, Aidan Joanne McFann was born to Lauren (Cadwalader) and Austin McFann. Aidan was 8 lb. 5 oz. and [...]]]> Hey – what’s in the water these days? Hope it’s not contagious!!! We just got visited by the stork – three times. Two for our immediate members and one for our extended family.
On February 16, 2013, Aidan Joanne McFann was born to Lauren (Cadwalader) and Austin McFann. Aidan was 8 lb. 5 oz. and 21” at birth. She and her big sister, Layla, are great-granddaughters of Mary and Don Eroh. Aidan and her Mommy and sister will be living with her grandparents, Darla (Eroh) and Kevin Cadwalader, while Daddy is deployed to Japan for the next couple of months. The rest of us will have to wait to see her, hopefully sometime this summer.
March 4, 2013, was the day Mikayla Elizabeth Walck made her grand entrance. Her parents are Eric and Kristina (Baker) Walck and grandparents are John and Donna Walck and Roy and Betty Baker, her big brother is Clayton, and her great-grandparents are Don and Mary Eroh. Mikayla was 9 lb 10 oz and 20½” when born (and she’s so cuuuute). (So, OK, I’m a great-aunt again! Denise)
(So maybe it was in the genes, not the water. But that doesn’t explain the next one which is not related to the Eroh tribe.)
Grayson Edward Bunnell was born on March 27, 2013. His parents are Brad and Jennis Bunnell who also have Sabian (the one who likes to help Pastor Penny with the children’s messages – thank goodness someone took over for Glynis… Matt … Mike … David … Danny… etc.). Grayson weighed in at 7 lb 4 oz and was 20½”.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1524/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1524/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hello-baby Turkey Supper Dates http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/kBJPTcu3tVA/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1522/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:15:43 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1522 THURSDAY, APRIL 18 On Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m., tables are set up, and the vegetables are cleaned and cut up for the pickled cabbage. FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Early Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. we start making the pickled cabbage and stuffing. (Some foods are just better when their flavors can mingle – just watch [...]]]> THURSDAY, APRIL 18
On Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m., tables are set up, and the vegetables are cleaned and cut up for the pickled cabbage.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Early Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. we start making the pickled cabbage and stuffing. (Some foods are just better when their flavors can mingle – just watch the cooking shows, you’ll see.)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. we start cleaning the meat off the turkeys, which is easier if the turkeys are warm. Those of you who clean your own turkeys and then deliver them really help to speed up this process. Final food preparations are made at 2:30 p.m. – making potatoes and gravy, and heating up the turkey, vegetables and stuffing so that everything is hot and ready for 3:00 p.m. Actually serving the supper begins at 3:00 and goes to about 7:00 p.m. We can always use lots of hands for serving food, working in the kitchen, busing tables, and waiting on tables. By 7 pm it’s nice to have a clean-up crew come in. The tables need to be cleared, tablecloths and chairs wiped down, Sunday School rooms put back into order and the walls put back up. The roasters and pots are washed and put away until the next supper. The kitchen cleaned and floors washed and vacuumed.
Come out and lend a hand. This is a great way to support our church and its missions and have fun while doing it!!

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1522/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1522/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turkey-supper-dates-5 Turkey Supper Bake Sale http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/W7KQS1jADh8/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1521/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:14:20 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1521 Get out those cookie sheets and cake pans!!! Our Sunday School Bake Sale will be held during the Turkey Supper on April 20, from 3 pm to 7 pm (or until all the goodies are gone – so come early for the best pickings). There’s always a good assortment to choose from. Anyone wishing to [...]]]> Get out those cookie sheets and cake pans!!! Our Sunday School Bake Sale will be held during the Turkey Supper on April 20, from 3 pm to 7 pm (or until all the goodies are gone – so come early for the best pickings). There’s always a good assortment to choose from. Anyone wishing to provide us with some more yummies to sell, please contact Lisa Rinehimer. We’re always looking for new and creative sweets to sell.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1521/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1521/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turkey-supper-bake-sale Hurrican Sandy Mission Trip http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/RmGnWVs5y80/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1517/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:59:15 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1517 We have a terrific opportunity to really serve others “right in our own backyard”. Our trip to Lakewood Township will give us a chance to interact with people from an area that we are already familiar with. How many people go to the beaches in Jersey? Sandy had a terrible impact on that area and [...]]]> We have a terrific opportunity to really serve others “right in our own backyard”. Our trip to Lakewood Township will give us a chance to interact with people from an area that we are already familiar with. How many people go to the beaches in Jersey? Sandy had a terrible impact on that area and we can do something about it. The only thing is that it costs money to help others. Each youth needs $289 just to get to Lakewood. That doesn’t include any spending money – just the mission trip cost. So please help us pay for our trip by supporting our fundraisers. We really appreciate all our church family does for us. We realize we couldn’t be able to make such a difference if it wasn’t for you. Thanks.

Emmanuel Youth Group

This is what we’re up to now:
1.
This Summer’s Mission Trip – There will be 13 youth and adults cleaning up after Sandy (and whatever else has hit that area). The reservation fee of $89 per person has been paid. We need the balance at least 30 days before we leave on July 7. We need to keep promoting Hire the Youth Group to raise some money. Also, anyone having ideas on other fundraisers, please see Marc, Lisa or Caroline to see if it’s possible for us do them.
Keep on believing
Kimmy
Remember to get your
Weis and Carone’s cards!
This is a great way to support the Youth Group without spending anything extra. You’re just going to spend that money at the grocery store anyway so why not give the Youth Group some help with their finances? For every $1,000 worth of cards they sell, they make $50. Please see Marc on Sunday mornings or you can call Denise at the church office (868-5675) during the week.

 

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1517/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1517/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hurrican-sandy-mission-trip Youth Accomplishments http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/llRIfPxMeVE/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1514/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:53:53 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1514 Chris Harmon was among the students “Caught Being Good” at Rice Elementary during the month of February. Chris is the son of Chris and Ashley (Deets) Harmon. Each student is nominated by a staff member for exhibiting good behavior while at school. Hey, Chris, that’s showing them how to act!! What a great example for [...]]]> Chris Harmon was among the students “Caught Being Good” at Rice Elementary during the month of February. Chris is the son of Chris and Ashley (Deets) Harmon. Each student is nominated by a staff member for exhibiting good behavior while at school. Hey, Chris, that’s showing them how to act!! What a great example for everyone. There’s a picture of Chris with his certificate on the front bulletin board.
Nate Kamowski was among the students in Rice Elementary’s fifth grade who created posters for the DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education). He and several other students’ posters were honored for their outstanding work by the Knights of Columbus. A picture of the students with Sgt. Scott Rozitski DARE Officer, and Frank Wurst and Joseph Holmes.

Kayla Supkowski, great-granddaughter of Ethel Fine and granddaughter of Glenda Supkowski, was the 2nd place winner for the American Legion Post 781 Women’s Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest. She wrote her essay in response to the theme: If you were President, what 5 things would you change? She also was required to create a colored drawing depicting the content of her essay. Kayla is pictured with her essay and drawing on the front bulletin board.
Crestwood High School Honor Rolls:
Principal’s Honors: Richard Supkowski, Kimmy Bernetski
Honors:   Taryn Pecile,   Kyle Prelewicz, Eric Rinehimer
Crestwood Middle School Honor Rolls:
High Honors: Aaron Kleger
Honors: Michelle Heller, Brad Kotarsky, Hunter Rinehimer

 

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1514/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1514/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youth-accomplishments-4 Consumer Alerts and Phishing Scams http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/FVHn3u4p-cY/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1511/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:43:32 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1511 I’ve received two alerts lately that I thought should be passed on to everyone. The first one deals with the “foreign lottery” scam. In this scam, you receive a letter, email or phone call saying that you just won a lottery. Great, right? Not so fast… First of all, as the PA lottery says, “You’ve [...]]]> I’ve received two alerts lately that I thought should be passed on to everyone.
The first one deals with the “foreign lottery” scam. In this scam, you receive a letter, email or phone call saying that you just won a lottery. Great, right? Not so fast… First of all, as the PA lottery says, “You’ve gotta play to win.” So if you didn’t play, how did they get your name? Simple – phone book, email lists, businesses selling their contacts, etc. The real “red flag” is that they want you to send some money (usually by wire transfer or check) in order for them to process your winnings.

REALLY?!     NOT ON YOUR LIFE!!

Once they have your account number, they wipe out your checking, savings, retirement, etc. – anything and everything they can find. And you’re left with NOTHING. Many times these criminals prey on the elderly and disabled – but they’ll take anyone if you let them. So please tell your friends and family about this so they are not TAKEN FOR EVERYTHING THEY OWN.
An email I received from PPL warned about telemarketers and door-to-door salespeople claiming to be their employees.

  • PPL does not use telemarketing or door-to-door sales.
  • They will only contact you if there’s a problem with your account or service, which are usually set up by you making an appointment with them – not the other way around.
  • All employees and contractors must carry identification and you have the absolute right to ask for it. If they don’t or won’t show it, don’t let them in. And be sure it is a PPL ID. Don’t let them “flash” an ID and then put it quickly back into their pocket or purse (yes, there are female impersonators, too).
  • If you are not sure the person is from PPL, just call them (1-800-DIAL-PPL) (1-800-342-5775). If PPL doesn’t know them, call the police (they’ll really know what to do with these jokers).

Other suppliers can be licensed by the state and may be operating legitimately since we have the right to choose our electricity supplier. These salespeople must comply with federal, state and municipal laws and regulations. Just be careful about them, too. They will try their best to get you to switch to their supplier. But then, that’s their job.
I posted the email on the bell tower bulletin board if you want to read the whole thing. It’s not that long. If you want a copy, just let me know. I’ll make a copy for whoever wants one, that’s for sure.

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]]> http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1511/feed/ 0 http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/04/13/1511/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=consumer-alerts-and-phishing-scams Welcome to Emmanuel United Church of Christ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmanuelUnitedChurchOfChrist/~3/nqT-rT7UiI4/ http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/2013/03/02/1503/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:24:41 +0000 Emmanuel UCC http://www.emmanuel-ucc.org/?p=1503 February has been a busy month here at Emmanuel. Thanks to all of you who have been involved in the activities. From Scout Sunday (the Boy Scouts did a great job) the first Sunday of the month moving to the Youth Mardi Gras celebration, and then their 30 hours of hunger and shopping for our [...]]]> February has been a busy month here at Emmanuel. Thanks to all of you who have been involved in the activities. From Scout Sunday (the Boy Scouts did a great job) the first Sunday of the month moving to the Youth Mardi Gras celebration, and then their 30 hours of hunger and shopping for our food bank to our regular Wednesday night suppers. I have been happy with the attendance Wed. nights. I believe those who take a little time out of their busy schedules to come to dinner or service or both are blessed. It is always good to come together as family.
We will continue our suppers and services during the month of March. During Holy Week we will have our service on Maundy Thursday night instead of Wednesday. Our joint Good Friday service will be at the Presbyterian Church in Mountain Top. Our Confirmation class has been working hard and will be confirmed on Palm Sunday. And we will have a wonderful celebration on Easter with a sunrise service and regular service with breakfast in between.
I will be leaving town on April 1 for a couple of months for sabbatical. Archie and I will be doing some travelling to visit family and enjoying some rest and relaxation as I prepare to come back in June and jump right back in to Graduate Sunday and 300 Club. Thank you all for this opportunity for some quiet resting, relaxing, and reading time.
Now for a story:

A story is told of former world chess champion Bobby Fischer when he was a young boy. His mother took him to a museum, and he happened upon a painting that caught his eye. The painting was entitled “Checkmate.”It depicted a bedraggled, exhausted older man slumped over a chessboard. A few of his pieces were left on the board, and he was conceding the game. On the other side of the board was his fresh and snappy opponent, Satan.Already a chess prodigy, young Bobby Fischer stood looking at the painting for a long time. His mother soon tired of it and moved around the remainder of the gallery. Finally returning to find Bobby still entranced by that painting. “Come now, Bobby, we have to go.”Bobby Fischer did not stop staring and thinking. One more time his mother insisted, “Bobby, we have to go. Come now!” “But, Mom,” he pleaded, “he has one more move!”What the untrained eye could not see the trained eye did. The painter had intentionally left an option open for the old man that he could not see. Fischer did.

There IS always an option open to us, even in the face of our fiercest opponent. Satan cannot checkmate God! And as we lean on a loving God, Satan will also not best us here at Emmanuel as we work together.
We as a community of believers will all benefit as we move back to the basics with excellence by being God’s people, telling God’s story, building God’s kingdom.
God’s blessings to all!!

PennySignature

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We received thank you letters for our benevolence donations. On the bulletin board in the bell tower are letters from: Phoebe Homes and Lancaster Seminary. Your donations enable them to provide services needed by their residents. Phoebe also has sent their newsletter, The Messenger, copies of which are on the Narthex table.

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