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St. Paul’s Epistle
July 2010
VOLUME 43, NUMBER 7
In its life and mission St. Paul’s UCC seeks to worship the triune God; proclaim the gospel of Jesus
Christ; practice loving service toward the needy; embody God’s reign of peace and justice; establish a
Christian community of faith; and be a faithful member of the church universal.
STEVEN SAYS: Be a Cheerful Giver
On the 4th of July I will preach the fourth and final sermon of
our summer stewardship sermon series. We began a few weeks ago
by asking where our “treasure” is. Where our treasure is, Jesus said,
there will our heart be also.
In week two we continued with another passage from Jesus’
Sermon on the Mount that reminded us of Bobbie McFerrin’s 1988
a cappella hit, Don’t Worry—Be
Happy. Jesus told his listeners not to
worry about food and clothes but to
seek first the Kingdom of God.
In the third week we looked
at the parable of the wise and foolish
stewards. I hope we’ve learned not to
bury our talents in a hole.
Finally, on July 4th we’ll look
at the parable of the rich fool. You’ve
heard about how a fool and his money
are soon parted? Here was a fool who
was about to be parted … from his
life! And all his possessions!
Is there a lesson in it for us?
This summertime stewardship series has come as a way of
reminding us that stewardship is not about giving to a church budget,
but about realizing what our real treasure is) and living accordingly.
It’s about trusting God and not worrying. It’s about honoring God
with what He has given us. And it’s about being smart—not foolish.
And it’s about being generous—not miserly with God.
Stewardship isn’t easy. You could say it is “heart” work.
But for those who practice it and live it, stewardship brings great joy
to those who practice it, even as it brings great joy and blessing to
others.
All VBS photos by Lisa Bonslaver
Steven says: Living generously is living at its best!
PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM
Membership! My emphasis in this article will be on our
membership. I would like you to take a moment to look at what it
takes to be an active member here at St. Paul’s UCC of Amityville. Our church’s by-laws state that to be active, a member
must attend, contribute, or commune. I don’t know about you,
but I am not aware of any other organization that has such lenient
requirements to be an active member.
In February, St. Paul’s Spiritual Council (which is made
up of all Elders of the church), met for a meeting to examine the
membership rolls of our congregation. After that meeting, a list
of 120 names was compiled of those who had not contributed for
the last two years to St. Paul’s, according to our financial records.
We do not register people who commune. If members do not use
their weekly envelopes and/or sign their names in the red book
when they are in church, then financial information is all we have
to use to determine if people are active. A letter was drafted and
sent to those members to gauge their interest in membership at St.
Paul’s. Included in the letter was a self-addressed stamped postcard for them to check one of five choices indicating their intentions. The five choices were:
■ 1. I/We have found another church home. (If so, St. Paul’s
is happy that another church family is nurturing you.)
■ 2. I/We wish to remain a member of St. Paul’s,
Amityville. I would like someone to visit with me/us to
discuss ways that I/we could once again become (an) active
participant(s) in all aspects of the life of the church. Please
contact me at the following number:
__________________.
■ 3. I am a full-time student, in the military, or in senior care,
etc. and wish to remain on the membership roles of St.
Paul’s UCC.
■ 4. I/We would like to be placed on inactive status.
I/We understand that if I/We do not become active within
the next year, my/our name(s) will be removed from the
membership roles of St. Paul’s UCC.
■ 5. I/We wish to have our names removed from the
membership roles at St. Paul’s UCC. (If so, we encourage
you to find another church family where God can speak to
you and lead you closer to his love and peace.)
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PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM, Continued
Of the 120 letters sent out, we received forty-six replies.
The letters were mailed in the middle of April and the postcards
were to be returned by May 31, 2010. Remember, to be an active
member, all one must do is attend, commune, or contribute once a
year. Seventy-four people who received the letter did not return
the card.
By determining how many actual members we have at
St. Paul’s, we can save money on mailing newsletters and buying
weekly envelopes. Some people had expressed a desire to remain
active, but do not want to be contacted. That is not an option.
St. Paul’s is looking for members who are willing to be involved
in the life of St. Paul’s. Money is not the only way. Sharing your
time and talent are also ways that we can serve the Lord. In the
near future, we will be asking for members to share their time and
talents to help with some projects that need to be completed
around the church. We will also be asking for people to financially support some larger projects that need to be addressed.
St. Paul’s is not all about the money, but financial support
of our life and mission is critical.
The Lord has given us much, and
we should be honoring him for
all he has provided for us.
Is God really number ONE in
your life? Do you give God
what is God’s? Do you believe
that God has made it possible for
you to be where you are today?
Are you truly thankful for all he
has done for you?
St. Paul’s is not all about the money. It is about our showing our love of God by our deeds and actions. If God looks at
your soul, will he find a person who is truly a Christian, or will he
find that you are only a “Sunday morning practicing Christian?”
I am asking that you evaluate your involvement in the life
of St. Paul’s. Our congregation has many talented people who
could help St. Paul’s in countless ways. Please strive to be a truly
“active” member of our church.
—Barry Kulakowsky, President
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CONSISTORY JUNE MINUTES
(Complete minutes of the June 2 meeting can be found on the website
and on the bulletin board.)
Items of interest:
■ Revenue for May was $35,418 and expenses were $23,438.
This leaves a surplus for the month of May of $11,979. The five
month deficit is now at $16, 414.
■ Christian Education Director
Marlene Dadey announced that
over 130 children have registered
for Vacation Bible School.
■ The Evangelism committee is
in the process of proofreading
the directory.
■ Stewardship campaign letters will be in the mail in late July.
National Penn Bank will handle our automated giving program.
■ Corrections and additions were made to the safe church policy.
■ At a special Consistory meeting held June 17, our Conference
Minister, the Rev. Dr. Russ Mitman, called the meeting for a
“check-in” with Consistory and Pastor Steven. The purpose of the
meeting was to reflect together on the ministry at St. Paul’s
twelve months after Pastor Steven was called to be our pastor.
■ After the “check-in” the Facilities Committee presented a bid
from a local contractor for repairs to the church steeple. Consistory approved spending up to $25,000 for repairs and a lift.
—Shelby Laney, Consistory Secretary
ST. PAUL'S EPISTLE BY E-MAIL
Our church newsletter is now available by e-mail. If you
would like to receive The Epistle by e-mail, please send a request
to Sue in the church office ([email protected]) with the
phrase "e-newsletter" in the subject line.
You will continue to receive The Epistle
through the mail in paper format as well
unless you inform us that you would like to
receive the newsletter exclusively by e-mail.
You can always check out the color edition
of our church newsletter online at our
church website:
http://stpaulsuccamity.org.
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LOOKING FOR ‘STEEPLE PEOPLE’
It’s a landmark seen from miles around . . . and the ringing of its bell plus beautiful organ music let the greater Amityville community know St. Paul’s UCC Church welcomes everyone. But the steeple that is the welcoming symbol is due for
some urgent repairs.
Consistory recently approved
spending up to $25,000 to make the various repairs as detailed by a local, experienced contractor. This includes replacing
the rubber “roof” and damaged steeple
floor, repairing or replacing slate as
needed, repointing or caulking coping
stones, replacing cracked bricks above the side entrance, and
power-washing pertinent areas and sealing the brick, all of which
must be done to correct significant leaking in the balcony of the
sanctuary. Consistory also has committed to periodic maintenance
in the future to avoid more expensive repairs.
Though the repairs won’t be cheap, we hope to avoid
adding to the church’s debt. Consistory asks that you prayerfully
consider giving a monetary gift toward the cost of repairs. The
work will begin shortly. An anonymous $5,000 contribution and
proceeds from the recent chicken barbeque are getting our efforts
off to a good start. Please become “steeple people” and help us
meet our goal.
STEEPLE PEOPLE SHIRTS
The youth ministry committee has recently ordered
several dozen youth group shirts featuring an original design by
Wendy Elser. The shirts debuted during VBS week as they were
worm by VBS youth volunteers. These royal blue shirts are also
the official wear of our youth group as they go to Creation Fest.
The response to the youth group T-shirts has been so
positive that the youth ministry committee is ordering a new
“steeple” polo shirt for the whole church. The steeple logo
designed by Gail Fronheiser will be embroidered on a handsome
royal blue polo shirt. With our members in matching colors at the
Peach Festival (and other events) we will be easy to identify.
A portion of all sales will go toward the steeple renovation
fund. Ordering information will be announced soon.
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2010 Chicken & Waffles, Waffles & Ice Cream,
and Silent Auction Report
The Adult 2 Sunday school class of
St. Paul’s UCC of Amityville, would like to
thank all the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who helped make our
fourth annual event a success. This year over
$4500 was raised from the dinner and silent
auction. Without the support of the community our event would
not have been successful. The Fifth Annual Chicken & Waffles,
Waffles & Ice Cream, and Silent Auction is
scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2011. Below
is a list of all the business contributors to our
auction. We would ask that you consider
showing these community businesses your
support, since they showed St. Paul’s theirs
by donating to our event.
Chicken & Waffles/Silent Auction Local Contributors
A to Z VACUUM
ACE HARDWARE
ALL-STAR CAR WASH
AMITY CAR SMART
AMITY FIRST STOP BEVERAGE
AMITY TOWNSHIP POLICE
ARGENTO’S PIZZA
ARROWHEAD GOLF COURSE
AUDIO SENSATIONS
BERKS-MONT CAMPING CENTER
BIKE LINE/STOWE SKI SHOP
BLACKWOOD GOLF COURSE
BOYER’S MARKETS
CADBURY/SCHWEPPES
CARE PLEX
CJ TIRE
CLASSIC ELEGANCE
CLOVER FARMS DAIRY
CRAB CRAZY
CURVES
DENNEY”S ELECTRIC
DOMENICO’S
DOMINO’S
DR. GREGG PARKS
DUNKIN’ DONUTS
EDDINGER PROPANE GAS, INC
EFFIE’S CHARCOAL CHEF
FIRST NIAGARA BANK
FISHER LANDSCAPING
GENTLY USED BOOKS
GIANT GROCERY STORE
HARNER AUTO BODY
HEARTHSTONE HEALTH GROUP
ISLAND PIZZA
KIMBERTON WHOLE FOODS
KLEIN TRANSPORTATION
LA FITNESS
LAURIE’S SALON SPLENDOR
LUICANA UNIQUE DESIGN
KITCHEN & BATH
LUMBRANOS
M & M GAMES
MCDONALD’S of Douglasville
MANATAWNY CREEK WINERY
MARY KAY – TINA HACKETT
MERRIT’S
MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT
MOCCIA’S TRAIN SHOP
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Silent Auction Local Contributor, continued
SCOTT SCHAEFFER AUTO
SHEAR MAGIC
SHEAR TO PLEASE
SINGER EQUIPMENT
SOVEREIGN BANK
SUPERCUTS
TRI-COUNTY CHIROPRACTIC
VILLA a MORLATTON
WANNER GARDEN CENTER
WAWA
ZUBER REALTY
MY LITTLE CHICKADEE
NATIONAL PENN BANK
PASSMORE SERVICE CENTER
PENN VALLEY CHEMICAL
PERKIOMEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
POTTSTOWN ROLLER MILLS
PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY
R & R GAMES
R. H. LORISH MOTOR SHOP
RADER COMPANY
READING BOAT WORKS, INC
In addition, we would like to say thank you to the following members of the congregation who supported us with donations. They include Ginny Althouse, Tracy & Keith Berry, Ruth
& Ken Biles, Melissa Bortz, George Clauser, Marlene Dadey,
Shirley & Tyler Davis, Kathleen Eschbach, Cindy Faust & Rich
Fisher, Sharon & Jerry Fizz, Gail & Dean Fronheiser, Arlene
Hafer, Marie Hausman, Winnie & Joe Hayik, Jackie Hertzog,
Doris and John Johnson, Catherine & Robert Keller, Linwood
Keller, Diane & Paul Kopec, Barbara & Barry Kulakowsky, Al
Kutz, Linda Levengood, Marlene Mauger, Peggy Maurey, Janet
& Charlie Miller, Helen Oxenford, Lisa & Joe Paretti, Donna &
Chalie Pennypacker, Judy & Tom Reitz, Norma Jean Rodgers,
Karen Rutter, Barbara & Spike Thompson, Kitty & Bob Trainer,
Fred Walters, Kathy & Skip Weller, and Kelly & Robert Yanos.
A Special Word of thanks to the following Out of Town
Businesses who donated to our Auction: MEDIA ONE PRODUCTS, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, READING PHILLIES,
READING EXPRESS, AND T. O. EPPS & ASSOCIATES.
ST. PAUL’S READING GROUP
Pageturners will meet on Monday,
July 19, 7:00 PM at Judi Flickinger’s home.
You still have time to read, The Help by
Kathryn Stockett. Set in Mississippi, it is
an excellent story of social awakening as
seen from both sides of the racial divide.
So join us for discussion, and refreshments,
of course! All are welcome.
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STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
JULY SERMON SERIES
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
-Matthew 6:21
Where is your treasure? As I reflect on this question I’m
reminded of my husband. When we were dating he nicknamed
me, Treasure. I loved feeling special,
but I had to face an important issue:
Was I able to truly treasure a husband
who also treasures old cars with loud
engines that accelerate quickly?
I have found that God blesses his
children with many unique talents, gifts
and treasures. And even car shows can
be a catalyst to forge meaningful friendships and opportunities to
share our lives and faith with others. When God is our most
important treasure, there is no limit to how we can use our gifts
and talents to honor and serve Him.
—Karen Spotts, Stewardship Committee co-chair
Sunday, July 4 6th Sunday after Pentecost/Independence Day
Texts: Malachi 3:6-10, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Luke 12:13-21, 48b
Sermon: The Rich Fool
He thought he had it all figured out. He would build bigger
barns to house his rich store of grains. And he would eat, drink, and
be merry. But he hadn’t figured on one thing: an early death. The
Lord called him, “Fool!” And so is anyone else who is rich toward
himself, but poor toward God.
SUMMER MUSIC NEEDED
Calling all musicians!
Singers! Instrumentalists!
Dancers! St. Paul’s United
Church of Christ invites you to
share the gifts God has given
you to enrich our summer
worship services!
Please sign up at the
organ for a service between July
4 and September 5.
And for those whose talent is “listening”, be sure to attend
summer services and enjoy the diversity of gifts we have!
CONFIRMATION SUMMER SCHOOL
■ Confirmation Classes – Summer confirmation classes in July
are the 18 and 25. This class meets in Room #8 after morning
worship. These classes serve as a review and make-up for our
confirmands. If you are interested in hearing what the confirmands study you are welcome to join the group any time.
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Sunday, July 11 7th Sunday after Pentecost/Communion Sunday
Texts: Psalm 82, Amos 7:7-17, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37
Sermon: Just Like a Good Neighbor
According to the jingle of one insurance company, being
“there” is what being a neighbor is all about. Survivors of recent
tornados in Ohio are coming to see who their “neighbors” are as
people from surrounding communities come to their assistance.
Jews in Jesus’ time were not used to thinking of Samaritans as their
neighbors, but this parable began to challenge their thinking.
Sunday, July 18 8th Sunday after Pentecost/Baptism
Texts: Psalm 52, Colossians 1:15-29, Luke 10:38-42
Sermon: Martha, Martha
In the 70’s sitcom, The Brady Bunch, middle sister Jan complained that her older sister got all the attention. It was Marsha this
and Marsha that: “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” Sibling rivalries didn’t begin with the Brady’s. In first century Palestine Martha
complained to Jesus about her sister, Mary. “Martha, Martha,”
Jesus responded, “you are worried and upset about many things,
but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.”
What is that “one thing needed” that Mary found, but which
seemed to elude poor Martha?
Sunday, June 25 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: Psalm 85, Hosea 1:2-10, Colossians 2:6-15, Luke 11:1-13
Sermon: Teach us How to Pray
One day the disciples asked Jesus how to pray and he
responded by sharing with them the prayer we now call the Lord’s
Prayer. Today we’ll discuss how to ask and receive, how to seek
and find, and how to knock and have the door opened to us.
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JULY SERVERS
9:00 ACOLYTES
04-Paige Schreyer
11-Brittany Millard
18-Brook Emery
25-Brook Wilson
9:00 FLMC GREETERS
04-Robert & Carole Custard
11-Paul & Lynn Eschbach
18-The Spotts Family
25-Ken & Ruth Biles
9:00 SCRIPTURE READERS
4-Kerry Kuhn
11-Shannon Brown
18-Judy Reitz
25-Connie Riker
9:00 NARTHEX GREETERS
04-John & Debbie Boyer
11-Joe & Winnie Hayik
18-The Berry Family
25-Cindy Faust
9:00 USHER CAPTAINS
04-Judy Reitz
11-Tom Reitz
18-Helen Carey
25-Mahlon Boyer
PLANNING A PARTY?
Consider holding your next
birthday party or baby shower at
St. Paul’s Family Life and Mission
Center. Contact Sue, our facility
manager, at the church office
610-689-9364.
ATTENTION GARDENERS
Keep St. Paul’s in mind when you are canning your fruits and
vegetables, or making those delicious jams and jellies. We’d like to
have a display of items for sale at the Fall Turkey Supper on November
6. Proceeds will benefit the church.
Further information will be
available in the fall. Contact
Peggy Maurey at 610-689-5048
with any questions.
LAWN MOWING HELP NEEDED
If you could help mow the church lawn a few times this summer would you please contact Charlie Miller or Randy VanFleet. With
the new mower the job takes less than 2 hours and can be done at your
convenience.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS
from Marlene Dadey—Director of Christian Education
■ End of Sunday School Year Celebration!! If you attended this
event on June 6 you are aware that we have some great talent at St.
Paul’s. Each class did a wonderful job presenting an Old Testament
Bible character.
■ Summer Sunday School – Boys and girls through sixth grade
should join their parents in worship. Following the children’s time
they will join Marlene Dadey for a Baobab Blast lesson in Rm #8.
■ Praise Band & Worshipers – Great job singing together on June
6! Thank you for a wonderful year of providing special music on
the first Sunday of the month. Watch for announcements in the
September newsletter for the upcoming Sunday school year.
■ SPLASH (St. Paul’s Links After School Hours) – We are still
hoping to get an after school program running by September. Final
approvals should be underway with the PA Department of Welfare.
This program needs your help to be successful. Contact Marlene
Dadey to see how you can help.
■ Needed Sunday School Staff for September – Are you interested in joining our Sunday school staff? Talk to any of our current
staff members and you should be pleasantly surprised that it is not a
big job. We have a great curriculum that offers plenty of ideas. You
do not need to be an educator to be a Sunday school teacher. All
classes have a teaching team of at least 3 members and most have 4.
This allows our teachers the opportunity to participate in an adult
class or take a week off as needed. Please contact Marlene Dadey if
you are interested in becoming a part of the Sunday school staff.
■ Senior High Leaders needed for Sunday mornings – we have
great video discussion starters for this group of young people.
If you are interested in being one of the leaders please contact
Marlene Dadey.
■ Rally Day – Don’t forget to mark your calendars for
September 12. This will also be our annual church picnic
following morning worship.
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BAOBAB BLAST WRAPUP
We’ve had a wonderful week of
VBS, Baobab Blast. There are
155 children and over 60 adult
and teen helpers participating.
Day 1 began with our opening
program where the boys and
girls met Faye the Zebra. Faye
taught the children about trust.
On day 2 we met Amy the
Colobus Monkey. Amy taught us
about love. During the remainder
of the week we met Bud the
Elephant, Sam the Meerkat,
and Jonathan the Giraffe.
The animals taught us to follow,
care and share. You will see our
animal characters throughout
the summer as you look around
the FLMC and Sunday school.
We will use them to continue teaching the children to trust, love,
follow, care and share during our summer Sunday school lessons
on Sunday mornings.
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THANK YOU to the following staff members: Lisa Casner,
Ethel Bubb, Doris Johnson, Katie Kunsch, Brandi Jackson,
Kristi Beltz, Jen Miller, Jennifer Hall,
Shannon Brown, Britni Jackson, Crystal
Loomis, Susan Kuhn, Sarah Thomas,
Paige Schreyer, Megan Kunsch, Karen
Spotts, Marsha Pingitore, Jamie Menarde,
Kristen Gabbett, Shawna Smith-Wentzel,
Janet Knauer, Colleen LeBlanc, Heidi
Fisher, Ethan Fox, Kayla Gabbett, Sharon
Fizz, Michele Barrett, Jenny Swift, Emily
Richey, Tracy Berry, Kate Quay, Ava
Darlington, Savannah Lacek, Diana
Dadey, Rachel Shustack, Angie Menarde,
Colleen Madrak, Colleen Murray, Diane
Fox, Michelle Schreyer, Jimmy
Maioriello, Casey Schreyer, Jessica
Pflugler, Becky Bronwing, Sandra
Marchiano, Wendy Elser,
Jen Kovach, Ruth Biles, Karen
Hartline, Tracy Kolenda, James
Kolenda, Lori Miller, Jessica
Miller, Heather Brown, Jen
DeMild, Jo Lawler, John Williams,
Wendy Twaddell, Debby
McMearty, Kristen Pennypacker,
Andrew Kuhn, Tyler Loomis,
Peggy Maurey, Sue Trace, Harriet
Boyer, Lisa Bonslaver, Damien
Everett, Pastor Steven. Thank you
also to Shannon Simpson for
running the
Power point at
the opening
program. Special thanks to the Millers for
painting the murals and to Michelle Miller for
all her decorating skills. THANK YOU to
anyone I might have missed.
—Marlene Dadey, CE Director
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NEED PASTORAL SUPPORT?
Looking for pastoral support? Seeking prayer? Pastor
Steven is just a phone call away. Feel free to call him at the
parsonage, at the church office, or on his cell. Or send him an
email. Pastor Steven’s contact information appears on the front
cover of every Sunday bulletin:
Church Office
610-689-9364
Parsonage
610-689-5741
Pastor’s cell
610-858-0921
Email [email protected]
Due to privacy restrictions regarding health,
the hospitals do not automatically call the
church when someone is hospitalized.
Please call the church to let us know when you or someone you
know who is a member of St. Paul’s is a patient in the hospital so
that the pastor or a member of the lay pastoral visitation team can
visit them. Thank you for your help.
LOOKING AHEAD
“Deck the Halls with…”
It’s Christmas in July! Are you interested in
helping to decorate the church for the advent season in late November? If so we need
to know NOW! We also are looking for
garlands, wreaths, bows, ribbons, etc. that
are in excellent condition for decorating.
Please contact Judy Reitz at 610.385.1440
or email her at [email protected]
FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry is currently well-stocked
with canned goods. Our greatest need at
this time is for baby wipes and size 4 and
5 disposable diapers.
—Shannon Simpson,
ENCORE THEATER NEWS
■ Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast, July 17 from 8 to
10 at Applebee's in Shelbourne Square in Exeter. Tickets are $5
for adults and $3 kids 10 and under and seniors. Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea
or soda. There will also be a car wash in the back parking lot of
Applebee's from 10-2. All are welcome to attend!
ETC summer camps still have openings:
■ Young Children's Show Choir
Camp - July 12-16-for children
entering K-6. Children learn
proper singing, breathing and vocal
techniques, simple dance routines,
basic skills for auditioning for
roles. A performance for family
members will be held on the last day of camp. $275 by July 7.
■ Teen Show Choir Camp -July 19-23- for students that will be
entering grades 7-12. Students learn Broadway tunes and create
choreography and blocking for those
tunes. Students participate in a four-part
vocal ensembles Focus on proper
breathing, posture, vocal projection and
listening. A performance for family
members will be held on the last day of
camp. $275 by July 14.
■ Mollie & The Last Book Worm-August 2-13- for children
entering grades K-9. Children learn about casting and how to
audition for a role, how to memorize
lines, set design, blocking, choreography and many other theater skills. The
show is a madcap race through sections of Alice in Wonderland, Tom
Sawyer, Oliver Twist, The Wizard of
Oz, and Hansel and Gretel. $400.
Food Pantry Coordinator
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JULY BIRTHDAYS
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Weller, Scott
Schreyer, Casey
Eschbach, Paul
Ballmer, Pamela
Kovach, Jen
Balliet, Noah
Budrow, Brenton
Herbst, Maya
Rodriguez, Kristi
Reinhart, Kylie
Peterson, Judy
Mauger, Ed Jr.
Shank, Greg
Stanislaw, Emily
Doudna, June
Knabb, Emily
Moll, Darryl
Fino, Angelina
Spotts, Amanda
Spotts, Daniel
Korkie, Juniper
Brown, Heather
Berry, Laura
Pingitore, Dane
Serianni, Brandon
Neidig, Brendan
Browning, Becky
Wasson, Betsy
Reinert, Doug
Richard, TJ
Kellar, Catherine
Trace, Sue
Haas, Karen
Loomis, Maddy
Fulmer, Susan
Davis, JoAnne
Wilson, Jennifer
Menarde, Angie
Conkle, Carter
Ermatinger, Joseph
Harner, Joy
Pell, Angela
McIlvee, Jennifer
Howells, Beth Ann
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Kline, Rachelle
DiSante, Anne
Clauser, Jolene
Bates, Karen
Christman, Harold
Jenkins, Kimberly
Merz, Justina
Elser, Jordan
Knabb, Paula
Neyer, Betty
Downs, Beth
Acker, John
Barto, Bryan
Garber, Marilyn
Guglielmi, Donna
Morgan, Michael
Krick, Shirley
Hertzog, Nichole
Everhart, Cara
Everhart, Emily
Lyon, Christine
Barto, Jessica
Shaffer, Jaime
Moore, Cindy
Pingitore, Marsha
Fisher, Neal Jr.
Menarde, Jamie
McDonnell, William
Bentley, Robert Sr.
Simpson, Shannon
Gaiser, Amy
Carpenter, Terry
Bryan, Jennifer
Barndt, Noah
Eltz, Ronald
Moll, Alex
Kunsch, Katie
Shustack, Jordan
Hertzog, Jackie
Walton, Jenna
Davidheiser, Lydia
Rogers, Bill
Nettles, Matthew
Loomis, Tyler
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
July 1 Charles & Judy Harley
Dave & Tina Hendricks
July 2 Dennis & Denise Stauffer
Jason & Kira Carman
July 3 Phil & Sandra Marchiano
July 5 William & Thelma Harner
David & Brenda Pell
Darryl & Rhonda Moll
July 6 John & Karen Tripolitis
July 14 Barry & Barbe Kohut
July 15 Randolph & Dorian
Weidner
James & Audrey Smith
July 18 Al & Judy Kutz
Scott & Jennifer Wilson
July 19 John & Lisa Bonslaver
July 20 John & Doris Johnson
July 21 Keith & Marianne
Harrison
July 26 Kermit & Shirley Krick
July 28 Earl & Mary Hahn
July 30 Rich & Beth Zerkowski
If we missed your birthday
or anniversary,
please contact the church office.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 597 NEWS
In May 17 scouts and 9 adults camped on the beach in
Wildwood NJ for a weekend of sun and fun on Morey’s Piers.
In the beginning of June, 20 scouts and 8 adults camped at
the Patriot Days encampment at Daniel Boone Homestead. We
have been attending for more than 30 years and have earned the
clean campsite award for the 17th year in a row (check out our
trophies in the case in the social room!).
The boys are off to our annual summer camp at Hawk
Mountain Scout Reservation for the week June 20-26 and are
preparing to spend 5 days in Groton CT in July visiting the
Coast Guard academy and the military base as well as an
Indian museum.
Our regular meetings have ended for
the summer but we will start again in
September. Throughout the summer keep
an eye out for our Eagle Scout projects at
Daniel Boone Homestead and the township
parks! Check out our website for contact
info and de17
MEET KEN NEEDHAM
An atheist between the ages of seven and seventeen, Ken
became a Christian after twice reading the New Testament.
In 1964, Ken married his Irish wife Eva
and was then used to
plant churches in Ireland and Peru, before
joining Torchbearers
Fellowship in 1968.
Their three children
were born in Ireland,
Bolivia and Peru during the middle sixties.
After twenty years
with Torchbearers,
as conference director
then as international
representative, Ken launched Trans-Mission as a result of growing
convictions gained through wide experience of Christian organizations. His ministry, which is both popular and fruitful with young
and old alike, has been conducted at churches, camps, conferences,
universities and Bible colleges in more than 70 countries.
In the lat 1990’s Pastor Steven had the opportunity to have
Ken and Eva stay in his home in Hawaii and to speak at his church.
Ken is a gifted Bible teacher and communicator. In 2000 the
Needhams returned the favor as Pastor Steven stayed in their home
in Ireland for a prayer retreat.
Ken travels around the world for speaking engagements every
year. We have just learned that Ken will be in the Philadelphia area
during the week of July 4. As we learn more about Ken’s itinerary,
we will share news of opportunities that may emerge for individuals or a group of members from St. Paul’s to meet Ken and hear
him speak. For more information on Ken Needham, go to
www.trans-mission-worldwide.org/
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Monday
Tuesday
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Calendar of Events at
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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St. Paul’s UCC
Amityville, Pennsylvania
Note: Church-related events are bold
CREATION
FESTIVAL
JuneMeetings
29—July 4
Holy Week—No
Committee
4 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost/
Independence Day / Baptism
800 Adult III Sunday School
900 Worship (Sunday School for grades K-6
begins after the children’s story)
5 Office Closed
6
100 50+ Group
545 Weight Watchers
630 Narcotics Anon
7
430 Holy Workout
with Heidi
600 Mary Kay
600 Consistory
Picnic at the
Parsonage
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9
400 Opportunity
House Prep—
Ladies Aid
600 Wedding
Rehearsal
700 Amity Chess
Club
10
600 Wedding:
Fake/Yuengle
11 Communion Sunday
800 Adult III Sunday School
900 Worship (Sunday School for grades K-6
begins after the children’s story)
12
700 Prayer Team
13
100 50+ Group
545 Weight Watchers
630 Narcotics Anon
14
430 Holy Workout
600 Mary Kay
700 Sr. Youth Group
(Lauer’s Home)
700 Stewardship
15
630 Facilities
Committee
16
500 Wedding
Rehearsal
700 Amity Chess
Club
17
300 Wedding:
Ortlip/Criblear
23
700 Amity Chess
Club
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30
700 Amity Chess
Club
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7:30 AM—Encore Summer Camp July 12—July 16, 2010
18 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost/Baptisms
800 Adult III Sunday School
900 Worship (Sunday School for grades K-6
begins after the children’s story)
1015 Confirmation
Summer School
19
700 Pageturners
at Flickinger’s
20
100 50+ Group
100 Food Pantry
545 Weight Watchers
630 Narcotics Anon
21
430 Holy Workout
10 Nwsltr Asmbly
600 Mary Kay
700 Pastoral
Relations
Committee
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7:30 AM—Encore Summer Camp July 19—July 23, 2010
25 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
800 Adult III Sunday School
900 Worship (Sunday School for grades K-6
begins after the children’s story)
1015 Confirmation Summer School
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100 50+ Group
545 Weight Watchers
630 Narcotics Anon
700 Missions Cte
700 Evangelism Cte
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430 Holy Workout
with Heidi
600 Mary Kay
700 Sr. Youth Group
(Wilson’s Home)