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May 4, 2012
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Office Hours at the Lutheran Center: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday
NOTE: Summer hours begin May 29: 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday
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Carings and Sharings
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Pastors Don Henderschedt, David Hill, Rebecca Knox, Tom Richards
Sister Ramona Daily
Joan Deisinger (wife of Pastor John Deisinger), Bernice Henderschedt (wife of Pastor Don
Henderschedt), Joyce Hittinger (wife of Pastor Ray Hittinger), Dick
Schelly (husband of synod associate administrator for finances Smoky
Schelly), Gloria Steinmetz (mother of bishop's secretary Brenda
Stauffer), Chris Terhune (wife of Pastor Frank Terhune)
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We Did It--and It's a BIG Step Forward!!!
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod surpassed the 65% goal set by the
ELCA Health Wellness Online Assessment!
Between January 1 and April 30, 65.9% of ELCA Health Plan primary
participants from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod completed the
Online Assessment. That means that every congregation that sponsors a
primary participant for health benefits will receive a 2% reduction
in its annual premium for 2012 (retroactive to January). Total
savings in health plan premiums across the synod amount to $39,000.
In addition, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod will receive
$19,500 to plan and carry out health and wellness initiatives on the
synod territory.
It's also worth noting that each of the 174 persons who took the
assessment received $150 in his or her account to reduce out of
pocket expenses in 2012.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the ELCA Health Wellness Online
Assessment! You can see how we did in comparison to other synods
here.
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Lunch with Synod Support Staff
The synod support staff will host a luncheon for parish
secretaries in the East Berks, West Berks and Schuylkill Mission
Districts on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at 12 noon at Bern Lutheran
Church, Bern Township. Invitations were sent by email or letter to
parish secretaries in those mission districts. Bring your sandwich; the
support staff will provide the dessert and Bern Church will supply the
beverage. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 24, by phone
(610-266-5101) or by email (Brenda@nepsynod.org).
Please join us!
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Synod Assembly: Bulletin of Reports Available
The Bulletin of Reports
is available on the assembly page
of this website. Please be sure you and your voting members read the
reports before the assembly.
If paper copies are needed by you and/or your voting members, you will
need to print and distribute these copies. Paper copies are not
available at the synod assembly.
Register now! There is a discount of $10 for online
registrations if completed by midnight May 18 and a
discount of $10 for mail registrations if postmarked by May 18.
The deadline for all registrations is June 1.
The assembly will be held June 15-16 at the Sovereign Center,
Reading.
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LYF Assembly: Register NOW!
Ask questions! Make new friends! Sing and dance! Laugh and play! Talk
about the tough stuff!
Youth completing grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate
in this year's Lutheran Youth
Fellowship Assembly, to be held June 22-24 at Muhlenberg
College, Allentown. The Lutheran Youth Fellowship Board is putting
the finishing touches on what looks to be an exciting and meaningful
weekend!
The cost for this year's LYF assembly is $125. That's $15
less than last year! Costs include housing, six meals (dinner on Friday
through lunch on Sunday), and all materials.
Scholarships are available.
The deadline for registration is June 1, 2012. The completed
registration form,
medical release form, and $125 per participant must be received
by that date. Registrations postmarked after June 1 will be
accepted on a space available basis at $150 per person.
Groups of 3 or more must be accompanied by an adult.
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Synod Women of the ELCA Convention
The 23rd Annual Convention of the Women of the ELCA will be held on
June 9, 2012, at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church in Schnecksville.
The theme of the convention is Responding to God's Call; the
theme verse is Isaiah 43:1: I have called you by name, you are mine.
The goals of the convention are to know when and how we are called; to
know what our calling is; to live out our calling; to conduct the
business of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Women of the ELCA; and
to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Women of the ELCA.
The registration form may be found on page 7 of the
convention booklet. The deadline for delegate registration has
passed; the deadline for participant registration is May 19.
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Upcoming Installation
Anja N. Stuckenberger will be installed as pastor at Zion (Spies),
Reading, on June 17, 2012.
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Positions/Jobs/Employment
Opportunities/Items Available (date posted)
Piano for Sale (5-4-12)
Older upright piano for sale. The piano is in very good condition but
needs a tune-up. Good for a classroom or small congregation. For more
information, contact Diane Hemerly at
diane@nepsynod.org. Administrative Secretary (4-23-12)
Grace Lutheran Church, Allentown, is seeking a part-time administrative
secretary. Applicant must have extensive knowledge of MS Windows7 and
Office 2010; basic knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Publisher;
experience with all office equipment. Experience as a church secretary
preferred. 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Send
resume to gracestj729@gmail.com
or Grace Lutheran Church, 729 St. John St., Allentown, PA 18103. Sunday Church School Curriculum and Volunteer Coordinator (4-20-12)
The Holy Trinity/Salem Pastoral Charge in Bethlehem is seeking a
part-time Sunday church school curriculum and volunteer coordinator.
Start date is July 1. Approximately 10-15 hours per month (165 flexible
hours/year) with a salary of $3,500 per year. A copy of the job
description may be obtained from either church office. Interested
applicants may contact Liz Schiffert by phone (610-317-0229) or email (eliz4@ptd.net).
Deadline for applying is May 15.
Organist/Choir Director (4-20-12)
Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading, is seeking a part-time (10-12 hrs/wk)
organist/choir director. Position includes playing for one weekly Sunday
worship service at 10:15, using pipe organ and piano, directing the
senior choir and adult handbell choir, rebuilding of the youth and
children's choir program including a tone chime choir. Contact the
church for more information at 610-374-3230. Resume and application can
be mailed to Nativity Lutheran Church, 1501 N. 13th St., Reading, PA
19604 or emailed to
natsec@comcast.net.
Administrative Secretary (4-13-12)
Holy Trinity/Salem Pastoral Charge in Bethlehem. Must be proficient in
using computer-based word processing and secretarial programs.
Experience as a church secretary desired. 25 hour per week, Monday to
Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Start date July 2. Interested applicants
kindly contact Jean Theman by phone (610-868-9031) or email (jean.theman@gmail.com). Treasurer (4-13-12)
Holy Trinity/Salem Pastoral Charge in Bethlehem. Motivated self- starter
for part-time position. Experience in church accounting and proficiency
in Quick Books and/or Shepherds Staff software required. Start date in
mid-June. Copy of job description may be obtained from either church
office. Interested applicants kindly contact Bob Hannabery by phone
(610-442-0889) or email (bob.hannabery@gmail.com).
Music Director(s) (4-13-12)
St. John, Tamaqua, is searching for candidates to fill the positions of
bell choir director and/or youth vocal choir director. These needs may
be filled by one or more directors, depending on the skills and
experience of potential applicants. For position descriptions and more
information, please call 570-668-4570. Organ for Sale (4-5-12)
Kimball Syntha Swinger Paradise organ 1972. 2 half keyboards (44 keys
each) and full octave set of foot pedals and volume pedal. Numerous
stops for different instrument tones; rhythm section for various preset
rhythms. Very good condition. Padded bench with storage. Manual and lots
of sheet music included. Ideal for small church or activity or social
room. Asking price $300.00 or best offer. Buyer must pick up organ in
Catasauqua, PA. Interested buyers can view pictures at the following
craigslist posting:
http://allentown.craigslist.org/msg/2917058223.html. If interested,
please call 610-966-4084; leave message if no answer. Youth Minister (3-26-12)
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Phoenixville, PA, is interviewing candidates
for a part-time, salaried youth minister position (15-20 hours per
week). Candidates interested in applying for this position are
encouraged to contact the church office at 610-933-3947 for a detailed
copy of the job description. If you wish to apply, please send your
resume and cover letter explaining your particular gifts for this
ministry position to the attention of Pastor Cynthia Krommes, St. John’s
Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Learn
more about the ministry at St. John’s at
www.stjohnluthphoenixville.org.
Youth Director (3-26-12)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Wernersville. Grow existing program; 10-15
hours per week. Email resume to
tlcworship@aol.com. Director of Christian Education (3-9-12)
Develops and coordinates educational ministries including cradle roll,
Sunday church school, confirmation ministry, vacation Bible school,
adult education, and youth ministry. This is a part-time position
(approximately 12-16 hours per week). Salary commensurate with training
and experience. Reply to St. John's Lutheran Church, PO Box 181, Emmaus,
PA 18049.
Music Ministry Director (2-3-12)
St. John, Emmaus. Provides choral and instrumental music leadership for
two services each Sunday morning as well as for special services. Duties
include playing organ and piano to lead liturgy and hymns; selecting
appropriate music for each service; rehearsing and directing choirs and
instrumentalists; meeting with pastor and Worship and Music Committee
for planning. This is a part-time position (approximately 16-18 hours
per week). Salary commensurate with training and experience. Reply to
St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 181, Emmaus, PA 18049. Organist/Choir Director (1-27-12)
Nativity Lutheran Church, 1501 N. 13th St, Reading, PA, seeks a
part-time (10-12 hours/week) organist/choir director. One weekly worship
service (pipe organ and piano), adult choir, handbell choir, children's
music program. Full job description and contact information on the music
page of their website,
www.nativityreading.org.
Choir Director (1-27-12)
Christ's United, Ashland, seeks a part-time director for the senior
choir. This is a newly reinstated position. Choir currently consists of
20 members, singing weekly at 9.30 AM Sunday service and special
services. For more information please contact Ralph Johnson, Personnel
Committee Chair, through the church office at 570-875-1591 or
office@christsunited.org. Church Organist/Accompanist (1-20-12)
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Plainfield Township (http://www.stpetersplainfield.com/).
Two Sunday services; accompany one adult choir. Send resume to
stpeters@epix.net or 1422 Church
Rd., Pen Argyl PA 18072.
Volunteer coordinator, project coordinator (cleanup and rebuilding) and site managers (1-6-12)
Volunteer coordinator, project coordinator (cleanup and rebuilding) and
site managers for the Disaster Recovery Coalition of Luzerne County (DRCLC).
The DRCLC, a partnership of organizations and individuals, is
coordinating efforts to assist families in Luzerne County still
recovering from the flooding of fall 2011. For information or to express
interest in these positions, please contact Dennis Steffy (rickyracer@dejazzd.com
or 717-413-6434) about the project coordinator and site managers
positions or Ruth Doty (ruth@lutherancongregationalservices.org
or 484-553-1162) about the volunteer coordinator position.
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