Newsletter

Vol. 29, Issue 3         Newsletter of First UCC              Sch. Haven, PA

CHURCH OFFICE – (570) 385-2049

OFFICE HOURS – 9 AM - 1 PM (Monday-Friday)

CHURCH FAX # – (570) 385-3019

EMAIL – firstuccschuylkillhaven@verizon.net

WEBSITE – www.firstucc-haven.org 

Rev. Ms. Shawn D. VanDyke, Pastor

OTHER STAFF

Minister of Music – Chris Evans

Church Secretary – Jen Semanco

Sextons –Nadine Morgan & Linda Lopez

Maintenance – Cal Shappell

6/6       Blowing in the Wind

Acts 2:2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

6/13      Weeping for the Past

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

6/20      Facing Opposition

Acts 2:8  And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language?

6/27      Guest Preacher Rev. Chuck Galley, Phoebe Berks Ministries

7/4       Building on Broken Foundations

Acts 2:12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’

7/11      Seeing Visions, Dreaming Dreams

Acts 2:16-17 No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,  your young shall see visions, and your old shall dream dreams.

7/18      Condemning or Compromising?

Acts 2:18 Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

7/25      Seeking to Serve

Acts 2:21  “Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

8/1       Keeping the Faith

Acts 2:32-33   This Jesus, God raised up. And every one of us here is a witness to it. Then…receiving the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he poured out the Spirit he had just received.

8/8       Unfailing Treasure

Acts 2:38-39   Peter said, "Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is targeted to you… but also to all who are far away—whomever…God invites."

8/15      Giving for Good

Acts 2:41-42 So those who welcomed his message were baptized… They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.

8/22      Remembering God’s Greatness

Acts 2:43-45   Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common.

8/29      Fit for the Future

Acts 2:46-47 They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.

Serving God through Christ; Serving Others with Love

Communion & Food Pantry Donations                 6/6, 7/4 & 8/1

As we come to be fed at the Lord’s Table, we remember those in our community who have difficulty feeding themselves.  Our donations of non-perishable foods to the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry are much needed and appreciated, especially cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits & vegetables, crackers & household paper products. 

The Compassion Fund                                        6/20, 7/18 & 8/15

This Special Offering is placed in an emergency fund for church members’ use. 

Bethany Children’s Home                                                                  July 11

Our gifts support Bethany’s ministry to neglected and at-risk teens who can no longer live at home.  At Bethany they receive love and education that teaches them to be self-sufficient.  Your offerings provide a home for children in need. 

Our Church’s Wider Mission                                           August 22

This quarterly offering supports the work of the United Church of Christ beyond First UCC’s building.  All of this offering is designated to work within the Pennsylvania SE Conference.  None of our offering will be forwarded to support the ministry of the national UCC in Cleveland. 

Special Offerings                                               

The envelope offerings collected for Strawberry Festival (6/20), Peach Festival (8/8) and Basket Bingo (8/29) will be used to help supplement the fundraising efforts of those who spend a lot of time and effort in making each fundraising effort a great success.

The following totals are up to and including the end of April 2010

plus a comparison to April 2009.

                                                April 2010                   April 2009

TOTAL EXPENSES –                    $ 78,025.29                   $ 83,435.27

REVENUE –                                $ 39,938.10                   $ 36,588.99

Resources from Kline Fund –       $ 34,980.00                   $ 45,500.00

TOTAL REVENUE –                     $ 74,918.10                   $ 82,088.99

Gain/Loss –                               $ - 3,107.19                   $ - 1,346.28

Births – Riley Jordyn Bradley, daughter of Brittany Bradley, was born on Tuesday, May 18.  Her grandmother is Renee Mohl and her great-grandparents are Harris & Joan Bradley.

Deaths – Jack Paul passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010.  His funeral services were held on Thursday, April 8, 2010.  Jack was the husband of Bev Paul and the father of John Paul, Cheryl Blaha, & Jeff Paul.

New Members –Our new members are Darlene Derricott, Deann Derricott, and Brian & Delia Edling and their daughter Lillian.  Darlene & Deann live in Minersville and have visited First Church many times, especially for the Festivals.  They will be welcomed into membership in the near future.  Brian is Keith Edling’s brother.  Brian & Delia were welcomed into membership on Sunday, May 16.

We will confirm four new members into First Church on Sunday, May 30, during worship.  Our new members are Brandon Bertasavage, Jacob Moyer, Nick Semanco, and Kyle Wingle.  Brandon is the son of William Renninger.  Jacob is the son of Brad & Angela Moyer and has two younger brothers, Bryce & Adam, and a younger sister, Megan.  Nick is the son of Greg & Jen Semanco and has two younger brothers, Zack & Josh.  Kyle is the son of Bill & Patsy Wingle and has an older brother, Billy.

Graduates – On Sunday, June 13 we will recognize all of the graduates of First UCC.  For high school graduates we have … Rob Wensel (Blue Mountain).  For college graduates we have … Brittany Heffner (University of Virginia), and Joel Russell (Bucknell University).  Please notify the church office as soon as possible if we have missed any graduates.

Weddings – Rebecca McCormick & Michael Hillje were married Friday, May 21, 2010.  Congratulations to Michael & Rebecca Hillje!

Alison Luckenbill & Kevin Marmas were married Saturday, May 22, 2010.  Congratulations to Kevin & Alison Marmas!

KITCHEN CREW NEEDED FOR JUNE 26, 2010.  The fellowship hall is rented for the Big Diamond Raceway committee to hold a basket bingo. However, the kitchen will be manned by the kitchen crew of our church. Anyone who is interested in donating any items such as soup or even baked goods would be appreciated.  If you are able to make a donation, please let us know by June 11 so that a menu can be planned.  If you would even be interested in donating your time, the kitchen will be open from 10 AM until the end of the bingo around 3 PM.  Dave Schrader, our resident bingo caller will also be calling for that day.  The profits from their bingo will be presented at a race in August for cancer patients.

RADA CUTLELRY STILL AVAILABLE.  Rada cutlery is still available for sale at the church. Paring knives are $4.50 each and Peelers are $5.50. They are in stock in silver handles and black molded handles.

LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO.  The next basket bingo sponsored by the church will be Saturday, August 14.  Doors will open at 11 AM and games will begin at 1 PM.  We are always in need of helpers and persons to donate items to fill the baskets or donate kitchen food.  Again we will be asking for monetary donations to help defray the cost of the baskets. Please use the form on page 25 for your monetary donations. Any amount will help.   There will be signup sheets in the church narthex for donations to fill the baskets during the month of July.

*** Please check the upcoming events page.  Take special note of the date of the Peach Festival, since it is now a different date than what was previously published. ***

Anyone with any fundraising ideas please let the Stewardship Committee know.  The Committee includes our present deacons on Consistory who are Harris Bradley, Bobbie Donati, Keith Edling, Carrie Ann Klinger, Kenny Klinger and Patsy Wingle.

Senior Citizen Appreciation Day.  On Tuesday, June 8, 4-8 PM, the Schuylkill Haven Borough will be holding its 5^th annual Senior Citizen Appreciation Day & Picnic in Bubeck Park.  All Schuylkill Haven Borough Citizens over the age of 50 are invited to attend, free of charge.

Al-Anon meets every Wednesday, 7-8 PM at First UCC, Schuylkill Haven.

There is exciting news!  The FWC board met this past February in Cleveland at the home offices of the UCC.  They had the opportunity to tour the national office, hold conversations with some of the staff, and meet the new General Minister and President, Rev. Geoffrey Black.  The conversations with Rev. Black were extremely worthwhile.  Rev. Black had not been familiar with the work and mission of FWC and the board was able to enlighten him.   

One of the primary ways FWC is maintaining an alternative voice within the mainstream of the UCC is by helping associations to recognize that some of their member churches desire to have pastors who are either Evangelical, Conservative, Orthodox, or Traditional (ECOT) in their thinking, preaching, and leadership.  Most of the mainline seminaries serving mainline churches do not produce ECOT pastors in sufficient numbers to meet the demand.  Churches become frustrated trying to find a pastor.  FWC is trying to bridge this gap.

The national gathering of FWC in Chicago August 6-8 will coincide with an event titled “Answering the Call.”  This event is designed to call a new generation of ECOT’s to ministry in the mainline churches, including the UCC.  The gathering will be a part of a larger gathering of mainline renewal groups bringing new life and hope to the church of Jesus Christ.  It will be very helpful and encouraging for these potential pastors to know ECOT pastors and laity in movements like the FWC.  If a member of First UCC would like to attend this event, the church will cover most expenses.

OZZY’S OUTING

Sunday, June 13; Meet at the Church at 11:30 AM, Return at 8:30 PM
Unlimited Attractions; $25.00 48" & above; $17.50 47" & under
(**limit 3 go-kart rides per person**)
Purchase additional go-kart rides for only $3.00 each with wristband.
*Does not include Chip-It, Putt-It or Drive-It.*

For a group of 10 or more, the price will drop to $20 and $15.

Reservations are needed by Sunday, June 6.

BIG DIAMOND RACING

Friday, July 9, Gates open at 5 PM

Cost: $12 Adults; $3 ages 6 – 12; $10 Seniors over 60

Prices for a group of 20 or more will be reduced.

Join with other car racing enthusiasts from church to enjoy an evening at Big Diamond just two miles outside of Minersville on Route 409.  Plenty of good food is available for purchase.  Come prepared for a lot of exuberant noise as we cheer for Christian Donati and the Donati Family Racing Empire!

Please sign up by Sunday, July 4.
 

WHITE WATER TRIP

Saturday, August 7, 8 AM (Leave the Church) – 4 PM (Return to Church)

Everyone who enjoyed rafting last year agreed they would like to try the more adventurous white water rafting this year. 

Cost: $60 for adults; $58 for youth ages 8 - 17. 

Participants must be at least 8 years old.

Jim Thorpe River Adventures will lead the expedition through the Lower Lehigh River Gorge just outside of Jim Thorpe.

The 12.8 mile trip through Class 2 & 3 rapids lasts 4 – 5 hours. 

Box lunches if desired are $8 and must be ordered one week in advance. 

Reservations and payment are needed by Sunday, July 18.  

If you have questions, please call the church office at 385-2049.

Summer Camps.  Mensch Mill offers camping programs for children, youth and adults. In addition to weekly camps, there are special interest camps and a variety of adult and family experiences.  Most camps take place on the 140–acre campus of Mensch Mill Conference & Retreat Center in Alburtis, PA. For more information, contact the Mensch Mill staff at camp@menschmill.org or phone 610-845-7013.  First UCC will cover half of the cost for camps for children and youth.  Talk to Pastor Shawn for more information.

New Charitable Committee:  “Seeds to Grow”.  Committee members are: Mae and Linda Deatrich, Jeff and Roger Spotts and Mary Alice Ross.  Please contact a committee member if you would like to recommend a specific charitable organization to be considered for a donation.

SUMMER MUSIC.  Chris Evans, our Minister of Music, is looking for suggestions and/or volunteers to provide special music during worship in the summer.  Please talk to Chris if would like to volunteer or offer a suggestion.

wEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.  SCA received $3,395,768 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand the Weatherization Program over the next 2-3 years.  The program is designed to help low to moderate income households decrease energy consumption by installing cost effective energy conservation measures in residences.  All weatherization services are provided FREE OF CHARGE to qualified households.  For information call 622-0568, Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.  For a limited time only, SCA has funds available to assist households that have gotten behind or who are having trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments.  The program is targeted to households that have faced recent layoffs or whose hours have been reduced due to the slow economy.  There are several additional program requirements.  If you have questions or would like to apply, call 622-1995 and ask for mortgage assistance.

ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible for either the Weatherization Program or Mortgage Assistance, your total household income must be less than:

For each additional person, add $7,480.

Bloodmobile                                              Thursday, July 8, Noon – 6 PM

Every two seconds someone in America needs blood.  Council holds a Bloodmobile for the American Red Cross every other month at Jerusalem Lutheran Church.  You must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be healthy in order to be able to donate blood.

Monthly Food Pantry                            Friday, 6/18, 7/16 & 8/20, 1 PM

The Council offers free food to those in need in the community.  At present, the Food Pantry is located on Market Street, behind Evans Delivery on Columbia Street (the old Walkin Shoe Factory).

Council of Churches Memorial Service                 Sunday, May 30, 7 PM

St. Mark’s (Brown’s) Church, Summer Hill Road

Rev. Eugene Eckroth, St. Mark’s Browns, Preaching; Honor Guard Gun Salute

Bi-Monthly Council Meeting                            Tuesday, July 27, 7:30 PM

Council meetings, held every other month, moves among the 15 churches of the Council.  This month’s meeting will be held at the St. Paul’s UCC, Summer Hill.

Thank You for 50 Days of Prayer.  During the Easter season, we were invited to pray for the Christian Church in general and the First United Church of Christ in particular.  These prayers had an obvious affect on the church as we saw improved attendance, welcomed new members, and felt a general spirit of caring in our midst.  Thank you for your faithful support of the church through prayer.  It seemed to translate into increased giving as well.  See the article on “Growth in Giving” on the STEWARDSHIP page.

Church Change Special Offering.  Your weekly donations of coins through the season of Easter added up to nearly $114. (It would have been more if Pastor Shawn hadn’t forgotten to pass out the coin can for two Sundays!)  Thank you for joining with other churches in the Pennsylvania SE Conference to grow new churches and strengthen established churches.  Pastor Shawn attended a meeting on May 25 where mission and evangelism resources were provided due to this offering.

Growth in Giving.

A comparative study of the April 2009 and 2010 budgets proved exciting.  Our giving to support the ministry of First Church is growing!  Regular offerings in 2009 were $26,246 in contrast to $30,734 in 2010.  Less money was utilized from the Kline Fund as a result: $45,500 was need for the first four months of 2009 as compared to $34,900 for the same time period for 2010.  Thank you for your faithful commitment to Christ’s work that we may share the Good News with all the world.

The word “Sabbath” in the Bible refers to the seventh day of the week (Saturday) when people rested and worshipped God.  Today we may use the word Sabbath to refer to Sunday as well.  The dual focus of the day was to worship and to rest.  In our daily lives, finding time to rest is difficult.  Yet we need that one day a week, just as we need adequate sleep each night.  In setting time apart, the rest of our time is more productive and we are better able to cope with unexpected developments.  When we observe the DAWG (Day Alone With God) days of summer to realign our life with God, we can know the richness and wonder of uninterrupted time with God.  July is a sabbatical month at First Church, as we do not schedule any meetings but focus on sharing in the Holy Spirit through fellowship and relaxation.

Youth Matters! is for youth grades 4 through 6.

Please talk to Pastor Shawn if you have ideas for future activities and service projects. 

2009 Kline Tithe Distribution

At the Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 21 a vote was taken for the Kline Fund Tithe Distribution.  Each of the organizations chosen received the following amounts:  Meals on Wheels $2112, Pinnacle Health Hospice $2112, Volunteer Home Care $1584, Schuylkill Women in Crisis $1496, Union Cemetery $880, and St. Pat’s Soup Kitchen $616.  Liberty Fire, Rainbow Hose, Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry, and Schuylkill Hose each received $1100 and the Schuylkill Haven Library received $600.  In the last newsletter there were thank you notes from Volunteer Home Care, Liberty Fire, St. Pat’s Soup Kitchen, Schuylkill Haven Library, and Schuylkill Women in Crisis.  The following thank you notes were received since the printing of the last newsletter.

Diakon (Meals on Wheels).  Your gift is so important to the ministries of Diakon.  Each weekday, Schuylkill Meals on Wheels delivers delicious meals to many county residents.  Because of your gift and others we are receiving, Schuylkill Meals on Wheels will continue to provide a lifeline of hope to many dealing with health issues, changes in lifestyle or other overwhelming factors.  Thank you for believing in our mission.  Together we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve – one person at a time.  With many hands and one heart, we reach out, in loving response to Christ’s love, to touch the lives of people.  Please accept our deepest appreciation for your loyal support.  ~~Mark T. Pile, Diakon President/CEO

Pinnacle Health Hospice.  Thank you so much for your most generous donation.  This gift is greatly appreciated and will definitely help serve different areas of our patients’ needs.  Please know that this gift will definitely enable us to continue providing the most comprehensive and individualized hospice care and services available to the terminally ill men and women and children who seek our help.  Donations help to defray the cost of caring for those with limited or no insurance coverage, and enable us to assist individuals needing costly medications or high tech pain control.  They also allow us to continue providing the many “little extras” so often needed to ensure our patients and families added comfort and peace of mind.  In addition, donations make it possible for us to continue offering free of charge, specialized bereavement programs for area adults, children and teens.  If it’s true that generosity often returns to the giver, then it’s our wish that your lives are filled with every promise and possibility.  Thank you again for this contribution and for the vote of confidence it implies in our Pinnacle Health Hospice Team.  ~~Lisa J. Thomas, MSW, Community Relations Manager

Union Cemetery.  We are honored to know that First UCC wishes to partner with us as we continue to maintain the Union Cemetery.  We cannot thank you enough for your continued support.  Your donation could not came at a better time.  We incurred expenses opening up and plowing the roads during the last big snow storm.   The cost of burials does not cover such extraordinary expenses.  We are so blessed to have friends such as you who take an active interest in helping maintain the cemetery.  We are truly thankful for your timely gift and know that God will continue to bless your church as you share with others.  ~~J. Daniel Reed, Board of Directors President

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and for all your cards, phone calls, visits and support.  Jack is looking down from heaven and smiling.  All of this meant so much to me and my family.  May God Bless All of You.

Bev Paul & family

A BIG THANK YOU!  Thank you for our nomination of lay leaders of the year from the church.  At the time of presentation both of us were on the sick list and could not attend the banquet in Tamaqua.   We both enjoy working for our church in any way possible.  Again, thank you.  

Love, Kenny and Carrie Ann Klinger

SWIC (Schuylkill Women in Crisis).  SWIC is pleased to announce the successful completion of its $2 million Quarter Century Capital Campaign and update donors on its progress.  The goals of the campaign were to:  increase shelter capacity to accommodate an additional 15 residents; expand collaborative efforts so as to better serve both resident and non-resident clients and the general community; and update information and technology systems for improved efficiency and to provide computer/internet access to residents.  Due to your support, these goals will be realized.  A spring groundbreaking is anticipated.  Thank you on behalf of the women and children SWIC serves for your support which has made all this progress possible.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sarah Casey at 622-3991 or swicexdir@comcast.net.  ~~Sarah T. Casey, Exec. Director

Teen FORCE consists of the confirmation class through high school students.

Ozzy’s Outing 

Sunday, June 13, Noon to 8:30 PM

See the Fellowship page for details.

Strawberry Festival

Saturday, June 19, 3:45 – 7:15 PM

This is a great service project to support the church!

Big Diamond Racing

Friday, July 9

See the Fellowship page for details.

Glow Bowl Service Project and Overnight

Friday, July 16, 10 PM – Saturday, July 17, 10 AM

Pick up your fund raising form at church.  For every pin you knock down, earn money to help (we still need to pick the charity).  After we bowl, we will head back to the church for overnight activities.  (Adults are needed to provide supervision in order for the overnight event to take place.)

Church Picnic

Sunday, July 25, After Worship

Food and outdoor games: what more could you want?

Hoops of Hope; World Vision Fund Raiser to Help AIDS Orphans

Saturday, July 31, 8 AM – 5/10 PM, King of Prussia Mall

$29.95 Registration Fee – talk to Pastor Shawn for details.

White Water Rafting

Saturday, August 7

See the Fellowship page for details.

Basket Bingo  

Saturday, August 14 – Doors Open at 11 AM; Games Begin at 1 PM

Give your time and talent to help the church.

Talk to Carrie Ann Klinger – Callers, Kitchen help needed

Peach Festival

Saturday, August 28, 3:45 – 7:15 PM

Another service project to give back to the church!

A lot of help will be needed to make a success of the festivals.  Calls will soon be made asking for help.  Help will be needed to peel potatoes, prepare pies, pre-cook food, serve tables, and clean up.  If you do not receive a phone call asking for help, please call the church office to volunteer (385-2049).

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 4-7 PM

Ham & Turkey Dinner with Howard’s Famous Potato Filling

Strawberry Sundaes for Dessert

Adults $10; Kids (ages 4-12) $5

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CHURCH PICNIC

SUNDAY, JULY 25; after worship

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LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14; 1 PM (Doors open at 11 AM)

Food & Drinks Available

Tickets $20 (Advance & @ Door); Specials & Raffles Extra

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PEACH FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 4-7 PM

Ham & Turkey Dinner with Howard’s Famous Potato Filling

Peach Sundaes for Dessert

Adults $10; Kids (ages 4-12) $5

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Welcome to the High Seas Expedition (HSE), where you’ll explore the mighty love of God!  Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure through God’s Word, and discover that God show his powerful love throughout Scripture.  HSE is awash with fun for kids, teenagers, and adults.  Everyone involved in this VBS will dive into God’s Word … and never be the same again!  Not only do kids experience amazing Bible adventures but they’ll also watch for God in everyday life through something we call God Sightings.  It’s easy to read about incredible miracles in the Bible and quietly wonder why God doesn’t do those things today.  But God is active in our everyday lives … we just have to learn to look.  At HSE, kids will be encouraged to look for evidence of God in things like a sunset, a rainstorm, a laugh, a kind word, a tasty snack.  These things are called God Sightings, and yes, even preschoolers can make them part of life.  It’s incredible … and easy.  Each day, kids will be exposed to a Bible Point as well as a corresponding Bible story and Bible verse.  The chart below shows the Bible content kids will cover each day.

Greeter:

 __________ (June); Rusty Searle (July); __________ (August)

Altar Guild: 

Linda Lopez (6/6); __________ (7/4); Ann Risser (8/1)

Care Cards: 

Lee Miller (June); Linda Lopez (July); Lee Miller (August)

Liturgists/Acolytes                                    Fellowship Hour

6/6- Jeff Spotts                                    6/6- _______________

6/13- Larry Bradley                             6/13- Mike & Bobbie Donati

6/20- Ruth Ann Deschler                     6/20- Delia & Brian Edling

6/27- Bobbie Donati                            6/27- _______________

7/4- Keith Edling                                  7/4- _______________

7/11- Mike Gossard                             7/11- Mike & Amanda Gossard

7/18- Cheryl Henninger                       7/18- Cheryl Henninger

7/25- Carrie Ann Klinger                     7/25- Church Picnic

8/1- Kenny Klinger                              8/1- _______________

8/8- Linda Lopez                                  8/8- Richard & Belinda Rohrer

8/15- Patsy Wingle                              8/15- _______________

8/22- Dave Williams                            8/22- _______________

8/29- _______________                     8/29- _______________        

If you cannot serve on the date listed above, please find a replacement and call the church office @ 385-2049 with the change.  Also, please call the church office if you are able to cover any of the blank dates.

6/03- Matt Bucolo (1974)                        6/14- Anne Fisher (1935)

            James Miller (1941)                                Josh Semanco (1997)

6/04- Teeny Kupko (1919)                                  Zack Semanco (1997)

6/05- Tim Bayliff (1988)                         6/15- Betty Wingle

            Deann Derricott (1970)               6/16- Amy Buffington

            Dave Williams (1949)                 6/17- Sterling I. Shappell

6/07- Leroy Boyer (1970)                       6/18- Charmaine Reider (1951)

            Floyd Fryer (1927)                     6/20- Al Deatrich (1958)

6/08- Mackenzie Nye (2001)                               June Schoffstall (1934)

            Wayne H. Hainley, Sr.                6/23- Malaki Nye (2003)

6/09- Hank Hummel (1951)                                David Shaup

            Greg Stewart (1977)                   6/24- Larry Morgan (1953)        

6/10- Emma Oswald (2002)                                Joel Russell (1987)

            Mary Young (1929)                    6/27- Jim Madenfort (1932)

6/11- Kenny Confehr (1921)                    6/28- Steve Murray (1951)

6/12- Bill Thompson (1962)                     6/30- Alex Alexander

          6/01- Craig & Lori Spotts (1985)

6/03- Rich & Bev Scott (1989)

6/03- Greg & Jen Semanco (1995)

6/06- Robert W. & Shirley Riegel (1958)

6/09- Hank & Audrey Hummel

6/10- Gary & Carla Keller (1989)

6/15- John & Pam Swirsky (1996)

6/15- Dion & Maggi Fessler (2002)

6/18- Jack & Anne Fisher (1960)

6/20- Merlin & Peg Krammes (1953)

6/21- Joe & Deb Mattera (1975)

6/23- Jim & Sis Stripe (1951)

6/27- Herm & Nadine Morgan (1987)

6/28- Bob & Tina Kluge (1997)

6/29- Jim & Jane Madenfort (1952)

6/30- Robert G. & Karen Riegel (1990)

If we missed a birthday or anniversary, listed an incorrect date or do not have the year, please call the church office so that we are able

 to correct and/or update our records.

7/02- Gail Buffington (1956)                    7/18- Doris Ney

7/03- Abagail Mills (2001)                       7/19- Tom Reider (1944)

            Fred Richardson, Jr. (1948)         7/20- Brandon Haeseler (1996)

7/04- Bryce Moyer (1998)                       7/21- Gavin Dissinger (2006)

7/06- Jane Madenfort (1932)                               Rebecca (McCormick) Hillje

            Kevin Marmas (1979)                             Eric Nye (1978)

            Kera Paul (2003)                                    Josh Schrader (2000)

7/07- Janet Perry (1956)             7/22- Sally Krammes (1950)

7/08- Kenny Klinger (1957)                     7/23- Collin Fultz (1998)

            Tommy Wensel (1996)                           Bev Paul (1939)

            Bill Wingle (1970)                                   Deb Spotts (1957)

7/09- Doris Shirey (1939)                                   Katie Thompson (1998)

7/11- Robert Corby                                7/24- Phyllis Ebling (1932)

            Shannon Henninger (1998)                      Sharon Wagner (1977)

            Hilda Offutt (1933)                                 Brian Williams (1978)

7/13- Liz Luckenbill (1989)                      7/25- Sharon Stidham (1956)

7/14- Delia Edling (1977)                        7/26- Amy Moyer (1975)

7/15- Tori Bayliff (1984)                         7/28- Agnes Fessler

            Tina Pettit (1971)                                   Stacey Howell (1980)

7/16- Joan Ney (1945)                            7/29- Brian Reider (1981)

7/17- Leanne Haeseler (1972)                             Roger Spotts (1938)

            John Pettit, Jr. (1998)                 7/30- Brittany Bradley (1991)

            Jordan Pettit (1998)                    7/31- Darlene Derricott (1950)

Tim Reider (1987)

7/01- Bruce & Sally Krammes (1972)

7/05- Bud & Linda Lopez (1969)

7/06- Scott & Gail Buffington (1974)

7/09- Tom & Charmaine Reider (1973)

7/11- Bryan & Kristen (Spotts) Ludwig

7/20- John & Katie Mills (1996)

7/21- Earl & Mae Deatrich (1951)

7/24- Jim & Ann Fidler (1976)

7/26- Mike & Amanda Gossard (2008)

If we missed a birthday or anniversary, listed an incorrect date or do not have the year, please call the church office so that we are able

 to correct and/or update our records.

8/01- Susan LaScala                               8/15- Harris Bradley

8/03- Jim Stripe (1927)                           8/16- James Shaup (1956)         

8/05- Larry Beck (1957)                         8/17- Cathy Burian

            Jeff Harner (1968)                                  Nadine Morgan (1960)

8/06- Peter Pritiskutch (1998)                              Wilbur Shaup (1929)

            Lori Spotts (1962)                      8/18- Tim Bayliff

8/07- Amy (Figard) Storm (1982)                        Sylvia Beury (1947)

            Richard McCord  (1966)               8/19- Kevin Schaeffer (1998)

            Russell Shappell (1934)                           Robert F. Shaup (1933)

8/08- Janene Ditzler (1970)                     8/20- Randy Spotts (1954)

            Renee Oswald (1972)                 8/21- Ruth Hipp (1928)

            Taylor Stewart (2002)                            Stephanie Howell (1986)

8/09- Daniel Shappell (1991)                   8/22- Mike Donati (1969)

8/11- Elizabeth Cherry (2009)                 8/24- Robin Alexander

            Ryan Hillje (2009)                                  Amber Ditzler (1991)

            Cory Laguna (1983)                               Bruce Freed (1932)       

8/12- Joey Donati (1968)                                    Jean McCord (1939)

            Mark Dreibelbis Jr. (2008)           8/25- J.J. Swirsky, Jr. (2000)      

Lee Miller                                  8/27- Kristopher Shaup (1988)

8/13- Robert Carl Sr. (1922)                    8/28- Frances Fryer (1927)

8/14- Jared Lopez (2001)                                    Patricia Hipp (1951)

            Lindy Unger (2008)                    8/29- Kyle Donati (2001)

8/01- John & Linda Pritiskutch (1992)

8/02- Corey & Tricia (Moyer) Mentzer (2008)

8/02- Larry & Mary Alice Ross (1953)

8/03- Troy & Anna Fultz (1996)

8/04- Matt & Jeniva Unger (2007)

8/06- Rob & Mel Wensel (1988)

8/08- Leroy & Beth Boyer (2009)

8/8- Adam & Tiffany Lawler (2002)

8/10- John & Tina Pettit (1997)

8/11- Brian & Delia Edling (2001)

8/16- Jeff & Donna Spotts (1986)

8/20- M/M Ronald Eckert

8/22- Cory & Becky Laguna (2006)

If we missed a birthday or anniversary, listed an incorrect date or do not have the year, please call the church office so that we are able

 to correct and/or update our records.

**Please note:  If you are homebound and wish to receive home communion, please contact the church office.