Shenkel United Church of Christ
SHARINGS AND CONCERNS May 2013
SHENKEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1580 Shenkel Road Pottstown PA 19465
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Shenkel United Church of Christ’s “The NEWSLETTER” is a monthly publication prepared, edited, and mailed by the leadership and staff to all members and friends of the church. It communicates news about our life, purpose, and mission as a Church of Jesus Christ. Information related to our partnership as a member of the United Church of Christ and wider church/community outreach is included on a regular basis. The Church is located at Unionville & Shenkel Roads in North Coventry Township.
May 2013 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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Agape: 7 PM
Community Lunch Bunch: 11:30 AM
“Lay Care Giving 101”: 7 PM
Fri
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Communion Confirmation: 10:45 AM
4 Confirmation Rehearsal: 9:30 AM — Noon
Music & Worship: 6 PM
Youth Group: “Farm Day “ at McGrath’s farm 5-8 PM
Choir: 7 PM
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Sat
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No Choir tonight
Wedding rehearsal: 6 PM
Wedding: 3 PM
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No Youth Hangout today!
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Quilters: 9:30 AM
Board of Christian Education: 7 PM
Spiritual Council: 7 PM Consistory: 7:15 PM
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Healing Prayers Coventry Woods Festival: 1-5 PM
Memorial Day Observance: 9:30 in the cemetery No choir today
Choir: 7 PM Spring Cleanup Day: 9 AM
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Election Day Choir: 7 PM Mid-Day Dinner “Worship Lay Leadership 101” Club: Noon at 7 PM TBA Zumba: 5:15 PM
Music Sunday
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Card Making Class: 10 AM
May Friendship Day: 6:30 PM
PRC Meeting: 7 PM
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28 Quilters: 9:30 AM No Zumba
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30 Choir: 7 PM
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1580 Shenkel Road, Pottstown PA 19465 610.326.3535 Email: shenkelucc@aol.com www.shenkelucc.org The Pastor’s Pen CONSISTORY OFFICERS President Jeff Graef
Pastor Bonnie L. Moore 484.524.8280 blmoore@comcast.net
Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 AM to 1 PM
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear...” - Psalm 46:1-2
Vice President James White Secretary Lynne Moyer Treasurer Ken Bevan Financial Secretary
I heard the news of the bomb blasts at the finish line of the Boston marathon just as I sat down to compose this newsletter article. I was angry, but most of all, I was really sad for the people who were immediately affected, for the organizers of a great and historical race, and for the city of Boston. Moments before, I had been reflecting on a quote from Confucius shared in an interview by Will Smith: “He who says he can and he who says he can’t are usually both right.”
Chris Gray Assistant Financial Secretaries Lori Scharneck Doug Allen Director of Music Ministry Rev. Douglas R. Holder Elders Sherry Mocarski Lynne Moyer Bill Faust Chris Gray Gary McDermit
It seems to me, in light of what’s unfolding in Boston, and especially since we’re still in the Easter season, that we have a choice to make. We can be “he who can’t,” allowing ourselves to be overcome by the fear, anger, sadness and despair that accompany acts of terrorism. Or, we can be “he who can,” people who believe that when we say “Christ is risen” we are affirming that God’s power for life, for restoration, and for healing is greater than any death-dealing power of darkness. And, that we not only rely confidently on God for strength and help and comfort in times of trouble, we also choose to become part of God’s light, offering the encouragement, hope and strength we have learned to trust, to others. I would amend Confucius’ quote to say “He who says he can is not just usually, but is always, by the grace of God, right.” May we all be part of the healing of the world in the aftermath of this horrific event. Be God’s, Pastor Bonnie
Deacons Jeff Graef Aaron Gray James White Andrew Foss Rick Viti
Newsletter Editor: Judy Embriani
Assistant Editor: Jody Sweinhart
Assistant Editor: Bill Baseley
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SHENKEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
John & Linda Jonides & Carole, Henry & Stephanie Bailey
Gary and Sue Stultz
NEED SPONSOR Early: Carol Pearson Late: Cameron Dushanko
Early CUL: Lynne Moyer Late CUL: The Confirmands
NEED SPONSOR
NEED SPONSOR
NEED SPONSOR Early: Carol Pearson Late: Jenn Hauze
Early: Barbara Sweinhart and Judy Gergle Late: Barry and Lisa Yocom
5/19
NEED SPONSOR
NEED SPONSOR
NEED SPONSOR Early: Carol Pearson Early: Barb Burhans Late: Sue Stultz and Ashlyn Augustine Late: Tracy Dise and Marilyn Rohrbach
5/26
NEED SPONSOR
NEED SPONSOR
NEED SPONSOR Early: Carol Pearson Early: Dick and Verna Late: Faye Pedrick Walters Late: Ed and Faye Pedrick
5/5
5/12
* CUL = Communion Usher Leaders (will recruit members to assist in serving communion.)
HOLY COMMUNION “Flours” is a collection of pantry items or a monetary donation of
your discretion to the Cluster. If a cash donation to the Cluster is made, a wheat arrangement will be placed on the altar. Altar flowers are $30.00 and bulletin dedications are $6.50. Food Sculptures are also gladly accepted. You can also dedicate a Choir Anthem with a donation of $30. With ever-increasing costs of choral music, this sponsorship will help stretch our budget and continue to bring quality music to Shenkel. Dedicate your anthem to someone special, an event in your life, or just to the fact that you love music. Thank you for this needed contribution to Shenkel. Blue envelopes are in the Narthex for your sponsorships. The are many dates open for sponsorship and dedication during this and the upcoming months. Please complete one of the special flower/ bulletin/anthem envelopes below the sign-up chart, enclose your payment, and either put it in the collection plate or in the Secretary’s box by the office door. You should sign your name on the chart in the narthex by the appropriate date after you have completed your envelope.
Shenkel UCC celebrates the sacrament of Holy Communion at both services on the first Sunday of each month. Each time communion is served, some of the bread and nonalcoholic wine that has been consecrated at the altar will be saved in a traveling communion kit, ready to go to the homes or hospital rooms of members who were unable to be present, and would like to receive the sacrament. Please let Pastor Bonnie know if you, or someone you know, would appreciate “distance-communing” with their Shenkel Church family!
ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS….
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APRIL CONSISTORY HIGHLIGHTS…. Received information about the Cluster Golf Tournament Fundraiser Approved the appointment of Kim Yocom and Barbara Sweinhart to serve a three-year term on the Pastoral Relations Committee beginning in May 2013 Learned that a Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for May 18th (see article on page 6.) Rescheduled monthly Consistory meetings to 7:15 so the Elders can meet for 15 minutes prior each month Learned that the Director of Music Search Committee (Lara Faust, Chair, Jeff Graef and Lisa Yocom) have begun circulating job descriptions for an organist and/or choir director Complete copies of Consistory Minutes are available from the church office upon request..
DO YOU HAVE NEWS FOR THE BULLETIN OR THE NEWSLETTER? Just a reminder that all bulletin announcements should be at the church office by each Tuesday at noon to be included in that week’s bulletin. Newsletter articles must be submitted by the 15th of each month to be included in the next issue.
as of March 31, 2013 YTD
Current Fund
O.C.W.M
Actual
32,261.13
3,205.50
Budget
39,067.45
2,750.00
Difference
(6,806.32)
455.50
The Adult Volunteers for our Children’s Church Program for this month are: May 5– Tracy Dise May 12—Linda Foss May 19— Andrew Foss May 26—Samantha Pennell
SAVE-A-TAPE PROGRAM This is the easiest way to help our church financially. Just ask for a Save-A-Tape card at the customer service spot at your local Redner’s store. Show your card at the register when you check out, then bring your register tapes to church and deposit them in the box in the Narthex. These tapes are collected routinely, presented to the store, and Redner’s donates a percentage of your total purchase to the church. Be careful to bring your tapes in regularly instead of saving them at home, as they do expire if not redeemed within a certain time period. Also, please return the entire register tape. Redner’s will not accept any register receipt that has any part of it removed. Keep up the good work and thank you, Redner’s!
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION‌. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Every Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Social Hall May 5 - MARY & MARTHA Led by Louise & Tootie Hine May 12 - MOTHER'S DAY MAY 19 - SPECIAL GUEST - GRACE FABIAN Author of the book: "OUTRAGIOUS GRACE"
The story of her life as a missionary in New Guinea, translating the Old Testament in their language. COME, JOIN US! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Saturday, May 4 - "Farm Day" at the McGraths, 5 - 8 pm Sunday, May 5 - NO Youth Hang-out (Confirmation Sunday) Sunday, May 19 - Coventry Woods Festival Look for details on the church website, and save these dates, too: July 13-14 - Camp-out at the pavilion July 28 - August 2 - Pottstown Work Camp Friday, August 9 - Reading Phillies
SPRING CLEAN UP
CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES With the closing of Mensch Mill, the Penn Central Conference, United Church of Christ, has graciously offered us the program at Hartman Center Camp, Conference and Retreat Center as a way to keep lifting up the importance of outdoor ministry for us here at Shenkel. The Hartman Center offers weekly camping sessions from June 16th through August 3rd, with a variety of specialty camps. They also offer discounted pricing for early bird registration. Please visit www.hartmancenter.com to check it out. Brochures and registration forms are available at the church office. And as always, Shenkel will reimburse campers from Shenkel 50% of the registration fee from our Campership Fund.
Are you tired of sticks and leaves littering the grounds around the church? Do you think the pavilion could use a freshening before the summer? Would you like for your kids to be so tired out that they need a nap? Then please join Property Committee on Saturday, May 18, at 9:00 AM for a spring work day. We will be focusing on cutting a new swale at the Labyrinth, cleaning leaves from around the church, straightening up the grove and pavilion area, clearing off the graves in the cemetery, and adding backs to some of the pews in the grove. When the work is complete, there will be a Beef and (Root) Beer fundraiser in the pavilion. Sandwiches and sodas will be available for a dollar each and all proceeds will benefit the Stained Glass Window Fund. To get an accurate head-count, please sign up in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please see or call Bill Faust or Joel Sweinhart.
SHENKEL LOVES TO GIVE…. Pottstown Cluster News – May 2013 The Cluster welcomes all cash, food and clothing donations between the hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Monday through Friday. Please come to the back door off the alley. Parking spaces at the rear of the building are reserved for people dropping off donations. PANTRY NEEDS: canned fruit, soy baby formula, oatmeal, jelly, baked beans, and canned soup. CLOTHES CLOSET AND HOUSEWARE NEEDS: Spring and summer clothing for adults and children. Toiletries: tooth brushes/paste, deodorant, soap/body wash, shampoo/cream rinse, toilet paper, and paper towels.
AS ALWAYS…. The Pottstown Cluster Food Bank collection at Shenkel is the 1st Sunday of each month. Please place your items in the large plastic bins in the narthex. AND...Please bring in your used cell phones and empty ink cartridges and place them in the box across from the nursery, or in the box located on the coat rack shelf across from the office. The cartridges are recycled to Staples, and the church receives credits toward the purchase of office supplies. The used cell phones are given to the police department to be distributed to abused women.
Also needed are dishes, pots/pans, linens, blankets and appliances such as small air conditioners and fans. The 3rd Annual Pottstown Cluster golf outing will be held at the Presidential Course at Hickory Valley on Monday, May 20, starting at 11 AM. There will be prizes for low team scores and additionally, teams who register to represent a church (no additional fee) will participate in the quest for the annual Cluster Church Challenge Cup. If you are willing to help and/or play, please contact the Golf Chair, George Bell, at georgebell15@comcast.net. It is requested that you sign-up for the tournament by May 10th. The Cluster Getting Ahead initiative (GAI) is for people who are currently living in poverty who want to investigate how poverty affects them, establish a plan to build resources, and successfully make their way out of poverty. The program began on February 26 and will continue for thirteen weekly sessions that will continue until June 11 on Tuesdays from 5 pm – 8 pm. at First Baptist Church in Pottstown. See below.
Childcare Volunteers and Meal Sponsors Needed You may know that the Cluster is embarking on an initiative called "Getting Ahead ..." Thirteen weekly sessions will be held at First Baptist Church. Childcare volunteers are needed as well as people to provide child-friendly meals for 40 people. When: Tuesdays from 5pm – 8pm February 26-June 11 Where: First Baptist Church, Pottstown Pa
During the month of May, we will be accepting offerings for the Help Fund. The Help Fund provides confidential financial assistance for people in times of crisis. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you.
LUCAS GRAY’S CONFIRMATION PROJECT For my project I am going to create a memory garden in the grove, right next to the labyrinth. I will be planting perennials in honor of loved ones who have passed, then, every year, the perennials will bloom symbolizing how these people are still with us in spirit. Perennials include Black-Eyed Susan, Shasta Daisies, Purple Coneflowers and Coreopsis. To contribute to my project, please complete an order form, located in the narthex, choose a flower and write down the name of the loved one who you would like to have honored. Cost is $10 for each dedication that will cover the flower and planting materials. Dedications and payment can be put in the designated box in the narthex. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, May 12. The planting of the garden will take place on Saturday, May 18, which corresponds with Shenkel’s Spring Clean Up. I hope you will consider joining me to help with planting and remembering all those who have passed. Thanks for your support! 1
For more information, please call Ryan Keiser or Amy Rossman at 610-970-5995
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BULLETIN BOARD…. COMMUNITY LUNCH BUNCH Thursday, May 2, 2013 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
COME ONE, COME ALL…. FOR: Lunch,* fellowship and our annual auction. At our May event, we will have lots of fun bidding on wonderful “surprise” items. Everyone is asked to bring a new or used item (in excellent condition only -- minimum value of $3) that is all wrapped up in fancy style. These “mystery items” will be auctioned off by our favorite auctioneer, Barry Yocom. All proceeds will benefit Kork Moyer’s Ministries at Main Street (homeless ministries.)
*All participants are asked to contribute $6.50 to cover the cost of the lunch and the program. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex, or call church office at 610-326-3535 by the Monday prior to the program to reserve your spot. For more information, please call Ruth Klein at 610-326-4520.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Shenkel UCC’s Prayer Shawl Ministry is happy to provide anyone in need of comfort with a beautiful prayer shawl. If you know of someone who would benefit from one, please call the church office. They also make baptismal blankets. Anyone who likes to knit or crochet is encouraged to help with this wonderful ministry. If you have any questions, please speak to June Hartung at church, or call the church office at 610-326-3535.
SHENKEL QUILTERS We are moving along on our new quilt, but I have to admit, talking together about our quilting ideas and all the friendly chit chat makes the meetings go by so quickly. May...hard to believe! Our meeting dates for May will be Tuesday, the 14th and Tuesday, the 28th at 9:30 in the Church Social Hall. Hope to see everyone then. Happy Spring! Margie Allen
Mid-Day Dinner Club Shenkel's Mid-day Dinner Club meets at 12 noon on the third Tuesday of each month – and you’re invited to join us! The next meeting date is Tuesday, May 21st , and we’ll be eating at a destination to be announced. The Mid-day Dinner Club is open to youngat-heart adults of any age who enjoy eating out and would like to get to know other Shenkel members a little better. Call the church office if you’re able to join us!
CARD MAKING CLASS The card making class meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 AM. The cost of the class is $8.00 which will provide all participants with three beautiful cards. In May, the meeting date will be May 16th. To insure there will be enough materials prepared for everyone, please call Connie Armbruster at 610326-6516 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you on May 16th!
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STEWARD’S CORNER If you were in church on that Sunday that they called Holy Humor Sunday, you would have thought that it was “April Fool’s” day. The people were so funny! Everyone had a happy time. I was glad to see that cute little lady they call “Sister Ann.” There she was, sitting near the choir and wearing that big hat that she could use for wings when she “flies in” from the Vatican! The choir and director added funny notes too. Even pastor Bonnie was pretty witty. There was a song they sang that has this message: “Take time to be funny…for laughter is healing, it’s good for the soul!” Silly Steward
Healing prayers are now offered on the third Sunday of each month at both services. You are invited to share in a Celebration for the Life of Sally Holder , Doug’s mother, at Salem Shalter's Lutheran Church in Fleetwood, PA on Saturday, May 11th. A recital will precede the service at 10 a.m., and the service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Shalter's Church is located at: 2032 Mt. Laurel Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 (Some GPS Systems may require the additional information: Alsace Township) Directions from the Pottstown area: Take 422 West. After passing the Reading/West Reading, and North Wyomissing Blvd. exits, take the next right hand exit for Route 12 West (Pricetown). From the top of the exit to Mt. Laurel Road, it is 7 miles. A Sunoco gas station will be on your right, and The Shoppes at Woodside will be on your left. Make the next left turn onto Mt. Laurel Road. If you pass Spayd's Garden Center you went too far. Turn around. The church is located on the left side.
Memorial Day Observance On Sunday, May 26, we will gather at 9:30 a.m. in the cemetery for a brief (10-15 minute) service of prayer to remember and honor those who have served our country and protected our freedom. Join us!
The Prayer Chain list is continually being updated. Request for prayers should be placed in the prayer box in the Narthex, or get in touch with any member of the Wholeness Committee. If anyone has a special prayer request, please contact Ann Baccari or Freda Wanner. Prayer requests will be carried for one month. If anyone is interested in ministering on the Prayer Chain, please contact Ann Baccari or Freda Wanner. Members of the Wholeness Committee are Ann Baccari, Ted Gray, Tootie and Louise Hine, June Hartung, Carol Stubbe and Freda Wanner.
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2013 Shenkel Church is hosting Church Women United’s May Friendship Day on Friday, May 17th at 6:30 PM. The theme, “Swing Wide the Doors of Hospitality” will be explored with a skit and a presentation of the story of Zaccheus. The Fellowship of the Least Coin will be observed. Please come and join our friends on this day!
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MUSIC, MUSIC. MUSIC‌.
"The Musical Month of May!" Following the Chancel Choir's rousing rendition of three pieces from the movies, "Sister Act," and, "Sister Act II," for Holy Humor Sunday, we have now focused our energies on the month of May. May is, traditionally, a busy Music month for many Churches, and Shenkel is no exception! We begin the month with a special Anthem in honor of the Confirmands on May 5th. On Saturday, May 11th, the Chancel Choir will sing at my mother's memorial service in Fleetwood. Mother's Day, May 12th, will find the Choir singing a moving piece to honor our mothers and those who have been like mothers to us along our journey. The Chime Choir will also present a special piece, “Fairest Lord Jesus." Music Sunday will be celebrated at the 10:45am Service on May 19th! We have waited a long time to share this day with you. The Youth and Chancel Choirs will present a number of Anthems written by Natalie Sleeth. Natalie was a personal friend of mine, and I share more about her in another article in this Newsletter. Joining us in celebration of Music Sunday will be Sue Stultz, Jeff Graeff , Corinne Griffiths, and others! There will be a time of fellowship after the Service to honor and thank all the musicians for their faithful service to the Church throughout the year. Please feel free to invite your family members and friends to join you for this wonderful day! Lastly, we will enjoy special music on Trinity Sunday, the 26th of May. The whole month of May is going to be filled with all kinds of marvelous Music! Come, and let us together, praise God and Jesus Christ as we give thanks ~ through Music! Yours in Christ, Douglas Holder
Meet Natalie Sleeth ~ Church Music Composer When I was interviewed for the position of Church Musician for Shenkel, I learned that the Choir Members very much enjoyed singing pieces written by Natalie Sleeth. As it turned out, she is one of my favorite anthem writers, as well. In addition, I was blessed to have her as a personal friend many years ago. When I directed a choir in Reading, Natalie soon became one of the favorite choices for both my Junior and Senior Choirs. One year, the thought came to me to have the choirs sing several of her pieces for our Music Sunday celebration. At the time, Natalie was presenting church music seminars around the country, and I was hopeful that, perhaps, she might be visiting in our area and could attend our worship service. Sadly, Natalie was not going to be in the east at that time. But, she was amazed and honored that a choir would want to sing a service full of her music! She wrote me a long letter, and thereupon began a friendly correspondence for many years. Natalie was married to a United Methodist Pastor, and his work caused them to relocate many times over the years. At one point, they were living in Evanston, Illinois, where Ron was the President of Garrett Theological Seminary. During a snowy January, I made a visit to our Lutheran Seminary in Chicago. I wrote to Natalie and asked if she would finally like to meet. She said yes! And so we met at Schraft's, near the famous Marshall Field's Department Store. It was a thrill to meet her at last. And she was just as wonderful as she seemed in the many letters and postcards which she had sent over the years. Natalie was an alto in her church choir. And, she always thought that the alto parts she sang were "predictable." Finally, she figured that she would try her hand at writing music for a choir. She wanted to "write something worth singing (the music), and something worth singing about (the lyrics)." Over the years, she wrote a prolific amount of works for both church and school choirs. One of her greatest longings was to compose a hymn. Toward the end of her husband's life, she wrote, "Hymn of Promise (In the Bulb there is a Flower)." Ron died shortly after it was completed in 1985, and it was later dedicated to him. It is now a part of many hymnals including, The United Methodist Hymnal, and The New Century Hymnal (#433). Natalie continued her joy of writing music until she entered the Church Triumphant in 1992. We hope that works by Natalie, many of which you have already heard through the years, have touched your souls. And, we pray that the ones you will hear this Music Sunday will continue to fill you with her joy! Douglas Holder
MORE GOOD STUFF…. Sabbatical Planning!
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All kinds of special things are in store for Shenkel UCC during Pastor Bonnie’s sabbatical, August 19 – November 24! Details and additional information will be shared as plans are finalized. In preparation for the sabbatical time, two training sessions have been scheduled to prepare people to fill particular roles during her absence. Lay Caregiving 101 – Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 pm– Folks who participate in this training will be prepared to assist Shenkel’s Elders with “routine” home and hospital visits. Bill Faust will be the coordinator for this sabbatical ministry team; serious pastoral issues will be referred to Chaplain Eric Martens during Pastor Bonnie’s sabbatical. Lay Leadership for Worship 101– Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 pm – Folks who participate in this training will be prepared to serve as Hosts and Lay Leaders on Sundays when our guest preachers, some of whom will be coming from other traditions, will need help with worship leadership. Lay Leaders may share announcements, lead the Call to Worship and Confession, plan a Children’s Message, read scripture, receive the offering and/or offer a morning prayer. Come to this training session to learn more! Please let Pastor Bonnie or the church office know if you are planning to attend. Thanks!
Sabbatical Developments
PHILLIES PHEVER….
Just a teaser:... Lilieth Baugh from Jamaica, Seungmin Baik from South Korea, Edith Agnes Jaward from Sierra Leone, West Africa, Chu-Chin Chen from Taiwan… OH! and Randy Berriker, Doug Holder, and Eric Confer Martens – these are just a few of the guest preachers who will be filling the pulpit at Shenkel while Pastor Bonnie is on sabbatical this Fall! What a wonderful opportunity for Shenkel to connect with our brothers and sisters in Christ from around the globe! More information will be coming out later this month – watch for it!
The date has been set for the Reading Phillies! The date has been set for our annual Reading Phillies outing. Reserve the date — Friday, August 9, 2013. Forty (40) tickets have been ordered at $10.00 each, including transportation. There will be no steps to climb to our seats, and of course, there will be fireworks! Watch for the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Contact Ann Baccari, your resident Phillie Phanatic, with any questions. Go Phils!!
COVENTRY WOODS FESTIVAL at CAMP FERNBROOK Sunday, May 19, 2013 1:00 — 5:00 PM Come, enjoy a Spring day at Camp Fernbrook! Shenkel UCC will have a table at the festival to spread the word about our church. We need volunteers to man the table for 1 hour shifts. Please call Jody Sweinhart at 610-326-3721 if you can help.
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SHARING WITH OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS‌.
05/02 GAIL MUNION GALE 05/02 JOSHUA DEVINE 05/03 Kay Ellis 05/03 Robin Martin 05/04 KAREN METKA ZOGHEIB
During the month of May, Shenkel will be praying for these randomly selected members and friends of our congregation :
05/06 Carol Lykens 05/06 Rebecca Painter
5/5
Tracy, Larry and Abby Dise
05/06 Nate Rice
Diane and David Reinert
05/07 JOHN DWINCHICK
Cameron Dushanko
05/08 Connor O'Drain
Rick Viti
05/09 Jody Sweinhart
Horace Ingram
05/09 Brian Metzger 05/10 Brooke Miller
5/12
Maryln Rohrbach
05/11 Keith Baker
Joan and Joe Granger
05/12 Matthew Scharneck
Melissa and Jason Mellinger
05/12 Ethan Graef
Sharon, Robert, Ella and Adelynn Woodman
05/13 Michael Kulp
Ruth Andrien
05/13 STEPHANIE BAILEY 05/17 Bette Burkhardt
5/19
Nancy Weaver
05/17 KENNETH L. GALE
Margie and Doug Allen
05/19 KATHY LLOYD
Celia and Gerry Phillips
05/19 Katie Eames
Matthew Scharneck
05/20 Lynn Derman
Samantha Terrell
05/20 GWEN GUNDRUM 05/20 Michaela Craner
5/26
Bonnie Moore
05/21 Randy Berriker
Joan and Ron Christman
05/21 Christina Hauze
Kim and Steven Bade
05/21 Evan Flaxenburg
Stacey, Bill, Lilly and Aurora Keim
05/23 Bob Mocarski
Karen Metka and Joe Zogheib
05/23 Nina Shenk 05/24 Ruth Andrien 05/29 DANIEL MOSER 05/29 Andrew Foss
"Who is that handsome dude hanging out with Pastor Bonnie these days? It's Quest, a year old Yellow Lab Seeing Eye puppy that Pastor Bonnie is "finishing" for a puppy raising family that moved away. He'll be heading back to The Seeing Eye in a month or two, but you'll be seeing him around till then!"