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TRINITY TOGETHER
Trinity Lutheran Church
357 West Main Street
Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530
July/August 2015
Pastor: The Rev. Keith Rohrbach
484-256-4800
Director of Youth & Family Ministry: Seth Noggle 570-529-2325
Editor/Administrative Assistant: Lisa Finke
610-683-3450
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Church Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Website: www.trinitykutztown.com
Our Mission Statement
Telling others of God’s unconditional love through worship;
Empowering discipleship through education;
Leading others to this family of Faith as baptized believers;
Calling all to follow Jesus’ example of servanthood.
Hello All,
I’m sure many of you feel like me right now and are wondering what happened to the summer. The
whole couple months seem already planned to the brim with vacations and To-Do Lists. I hope you all
have made sure to take time to spend with family and friends. It’s so easy to become burdened with so
many “fun things” that we can sometimes lose focus of the important parts of our lives. It’s important
to have fun, explore, and enjoy the summer freedoms, but it’s also important to stay rooted in the
things that last. Stay rooted in our communities, our local friends, and our Church family.
As I have booked my summer I found myself just really longing to be rooted. I kept telling my friends
that I just wanted to feel like I had a place to unpack my suitcases at. Over my four years here I am so
proud to say that my Church home at Trinity and Kutztown has become that place for me. It’s so nice
to return and have people take time to care about my life; people that have known me for years, and
have enriched my life and taken time to put stock in me. I think that’s one of the many jobs of the
Church. I think it’s our job to allow others to feel rooted even when they’re in the midst of chaos. So
take some time this summer to allow yourself to feel calm, and hopefully allow yourself to be that for
someone else.
Peace,
Seth Noggle
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JULY SCHEDULE & VOLUNTEERS
LAY READERS:
July 5
9:00 AM Joe Piscitelli (Folk Festival
Service)
July 12
9:00 AM Nancy Plushanski
July 19
9:00 AM Gary Bond
July 26
9:00 AM Tom Nardone
ACOLYTES:
July 5
9:00 AM
July 12
9:00 AM
July 19
9:00 AM
July 26
9:00 AM
AUGUST SCHEDULE & VOLUNTEERS
LAY READERS:
Aug 2
9:00 AM Tom Kulp
Aug 9
9:00 AM Melanie Wessner
Aug 16
9:00 AM Karise Mace
Aug 23
9:00 AM Sue Mangold (Service in the
Park)
Aug 30
9:00 AM Jeff Collier
Folk Festival Service
Jack D’Andrea
Mary Prevoznik
Owen Kulp
ACOLYTES:
Aug 2
9:00 AM
Aug 9
9:00 AM
Aug 16
9:00 AM
Aug 23
9:00 AM
Aug 30
9:00 AM
USHERS (for 9:00 AM Service):
July 5
Bob Hobaugh & Melanie Wessner
July 12
Richard Miller & Jim Schlegel
July 19
Joanne & Ramsi Ross
July 26
Jeff & Sue Collier
Sarah Bubbenmoyer
Hannah Nicholson
Brody Graff
Service in the Park
Owen Kulp
USHERS (for 9:00 AM Service):
Aug 2
Tom & Debby Kulp
Aug 9
Erica, Dan, Sarah, & Ryan Woodland
Aug 16
Joyce & David Esser
Aug 23
Jim & Andrea Orwig
Aug 30
Judy Steinle & Kathy Hertzog
ALTAR COMMITTEE: Sue Collier
FLOWER CHAIRPERSON: Darlene Dietrich
ALTAR COMMITTEE: Melanie Wessner
COMMUNION USHERS:
July 5
9:00 AM Folk Festival Service
July 19
9:00 AM Catherine Holm & Ann Towne
FLOWER CHAIRPERSON: Nancy Plushanski
COMMUNION USHERS:
Aug 2
9:00 AM Sue Mangold
Aug 16
9:00 AM Allen McSparron
BIBLE STUDY:
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Thursday Bible Study is on hiatus until the fall
BIBLE STUDY:
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Thursday Bible Study is on hiatus until the fall
IMPORTANT DATES:
July 4 Independence Day
July 5 Folk Festival Service
July 26 Bicentennial Community Worship Service
IMPORTANT DATES:
Aug 23 Service in the Park
Dear Family of Trinity,
Thank you for your generosity in awarding me the
Stephen Walter Scholarship this year. The $400
will be put to good use in helping with the costs
not just of education itself but the materials that
come along with it. I hope that this money will
assist in paying for my books at least for my first
year of schooling at DeSales University. Thanks
again for this scholarship, your continuous support,
and for assisting in the ongoing expenses of
education for our generation.
With much appreciation, Katrina Billig
I would like to thank the
Schellenberger family for
selecting me to be the
recipient
of
the
Schellenberger Education
Fund Scholarship.
It
means the world to me that I could receive a
scholarship from the church I grew up at. Thank
you again for selecting me.
Katherine Blackwood
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WANT TO JOIN A COMMITTEE?
The members of the Finance Committee are
looking to add a few new faces to their committee.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month
in the Parlor. If you would like to join this
committee or have any questions please contact
the church office.
YOUTH NEWSLETTER
Youth Group has been seeing a regular attendance
that is being continued into our summer months.
All the students are a little stressed with their finals
so prayers for them are appreciated. Also, we had
many seniors graduate last week, and it was a joy
to witness their growth! It’s an exciting time for all
of them and I encourage you all to be thinking and
praying for them as they go off on a new
adventure. I was honored this year to once again
preach at the Baccalaureate for the senior class
which was hosted here at Trinity. I spoke on not
letting fear guide us but instead being driven by
love. It was an amazing turn out from both parents
and students alike, and the students did a great job
leading the service.
Also, the members of the Stewardship Committee
are looking to add a few members. This committee
meets on an as needed basis. If you are interested
in joining or have questions, please contact Kathy
Buschan at [email protected] or 908-966-4078.
WHO TO CALL…
If you have questions or concerns or are in need of
pastoral care during Pastor Keith’s sabbatical,
please contact any one of the following people…
Contact information:
Church Office:
610-683-3450
Administrative Assistant - Lisa Finke:
610-349-2325
Youth & Family Ministry Director- Seth Noggle:
570-529-2325
Council President - Kurt Rohrbach:
484-793-1393
Mutual Ministry Chairperson - Karen Raudenbush:
610-608-8290
Good News Club is officially done for the summer.
It was a bittersweet last Sunday, but we had a
great time doing a final craft and dancing to songs
that we will be doing for Vacation Bible School this
year. The VBS theme this year is Everest:
Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power!
We were able to send a note with all the children
reminding their parents about the dates. We also
already have several people who are willing to help
this year, and we’re once again teaming up with St.
John’s. Emily is also excited about getting people
together to decorate.
DIRECTORY PHOTOS…
Though the college ministry is over we have still
had some great times to see the college students.
Several of us went out to celebrate a student’s
birthday, and there will be a bonfire at the LC next
weekend to celebrate a student coming home from
abroad. Also, Keith and I plan on having activities
throughout the summer for our college students
who have returned home to Kutztown over the
summer. We already have a date planned at his
home, and will probably restart Grilled Cheese
nights. All in all it will be an exciting summer!
For those of you that did not purchase pictures
from Lifetouch and are only receiving the free
8x10 your picture is in the church office. Please
see Lisa during office hours or on most Sunday
mornings to get your photo.
Any questions?
Please call the church office at 610-683-3450.
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Kutztown Bicentennial Celebration
Calendar of Events
WORSHIP SERVICE
AT
THE KUTZTOWN FOLK
FESTIVAL
Sat, July 25th: Kutztown Kruizz for the Bicentennial
Main Street – 3 to 6 PM
Kutztown Park – 7 PM
If you were planning on attending worship services
at the Folk Festival coupons for admission for
congregation members are below. The Lutheran
worship service will be held on Sunday, July 5th at
10:30 AM on the Main Stage. Even though the
hours of the festival have changed worshippers can
enter through the main gate at 9:00 AM with the
coupon. Choir and musicians can enter through
the vendor’s gate beginning at 7:00 AM.
Sun, July 26th: Community Church Service
Kutztown Park – 1 PM
Sun, July 26th: Family Movie Matinee
Strand Theater – 2 PM
Mon, July 27th: Walking History Tour of Kutztown
Kutztown Historical Society – 7 PM
Tues, July 28th: Firefly Train Rides
Kutztown Train Station – 7 PM
Wed, July 29th: Ice Cream Social
Kutztown Area Historical Society – 6 PM
Thurs, July 30th: Celebrate the Seniors
St. Paul’s UCC – 6 PM
Fri, July 31st: Dinner on Main
200 Block of Main Street – 5 PM
Sat, Aug 1st: Bicentennial Parade
Main Street – 7 PM
Sat, Aug 1st: After Parade Party
Kutztown Fire Company – 8:30 PM
Sun, Aug 2nd: Kutztown Day
Kutztown Park – All Day
For more information on any of these events…
http://www.bokutility.com/bicentennial/events.html
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Jr. Talisman Players
The Talisman Players announce the
inaugural production of the Jr.
Talisman Players, a developing
youth and teen part of our new “Community
Theatre of Kutztown”. The presentation will
include two “Classical French Farces”: The Farce of
Master Patelin”, written during the 1400‘s (by an
unknown author and adapted by Tom
Nardone) and Moliere's The Doctor in Spite of
Himself, written in 1666. There will be four
performances here at Trinity Lutheran Church:
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s
Mighty Power!
Hello Everyone! This July 12th-16th from 6-8 PM we will
be hosting another Vacation Bible School here at Trinity
Lutheran Church. This year we will be covering the
theme of Mount Everest. This will be a great time of fun
with great games, snacks, science activities, and a lot of
music. Volunteers are always needed for this week
event. You can help in many ways whether that is with
decorating, helping during the week, or helping to tear
down at the end. Please contact Seth Noggle if
interested. Also, if you know any children preschool - 5th
grade please let them know about this week!
Friday, August 7th at 7pm
Saturday, August 8th at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, August 9th at 2pm.
Tickets are: $6.00 for children, students and
seniors; $8.00 for adults; and children five and
under are free. If you already appreciate the
work of our “Talisman” performers you will be
“amazed” at this new addition!
Reservations: [email protected] or call
917-838-7207.
TRINITY PIPE ORGAN COMMITTEE
Part of Trinity’s mission statement is “Telling
others of God’s unconditional love through
worship.” An integral part of worship is our
wonderful music. I’m sure many of you are
wondering why we have not been using our organ.
Unfortunately, it is in need of many repairs. In
order to explore the repair options and costs, this
committee has been formed. We are in the early
stages of contacting repair companies with our
itemized list of known problems. In the coming
months we look forward to gathering information
and sharing it with you. Please keep us in your
prayers. Don’t hesitate to talk to any of the
members of the committee. The members are
Shana Rose, Bud Kelchner, Lori Heffner, Bruce
Rohrbach, Ann Towne, and Liz Shrawder.
E-NEWSLETTER!
Just a reminder that the September newsletter will
be sent via email to most members. There will be
some printed copies available at church for those
who do not have email or do not wish to receive it
by email. The only mailed copies will be for those
that are unable to leave their home. If you have
any questions, please feel free to call the church
office at 610-683-3450.
Also, this newsletter will be available on the
website…www.trinitykutztown.com! Check it out!!
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
This is a list of all of the graduates and where they
graduated from…
Taylor Seiders
Kutztown University
Sean Parrish
Kutztown University
Chad Butz
Kutztown University
Tricia Johnson
Kutztown University
Victor June
Kutztown University
Erin Shannon
Kutztown University
Abby McVey
Kutztown University
Kathy Buschan, Ph.D. Capella University
Ashley Weil
Berks Technical Institute
Zachary Weil
Pennsylvania College of
Technology
Austin Fritz
City College of New York
Justin Tuerk
The School of the Museum of
Fine Arts in Boston
Nate Robertson, MD
Temple University School of
Medicine
Rachel Towne
Syracuse University
Alyssa Wentzel
Kutztown Area High School
Katie Blackwood
Kutztown Area High School
Katrina Billig
Kutztown Area High School
Emma Weaknecht
Kutztown Area High School
Justin Shurr
Kutztown Area High School
Sarah Woodland
Kutztown Area High School
Kevin Buschan
Kutztown Area High School
Madison Sanders
Kutztown Area High School
Tyler Diehl
Kutztown Area High School
We wish you the best as you start a new chapter
in your lives!
Worship in the Park
Our annual Worship in the Park will take place on
Sunday, August 23rd at Bowers Park. The time of
the service will be 10:00 AM and a picnic will follow
the service. All are welcome! We will provide the
hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, condiments and paper
products. Please bring your lawn chairs and a dish
to share. We will also do the annual duck race and
there will be a piñata for the kids! It is a great day
of worship, food, and fellowship. A sign-up sheet
will be on the office door soon. We hope you can
join us!
Green Thumb
Volunteers
A sign-up sheet has been posted on
the office door for anyone who can
help to weed and water our flower
beds during the summer growing season. There is
no grass mowing or raking involved. If you would
like to volunteer for a week or more, please feel
free to sign up for the week or weeks that work
best for you. With your help we can keep our
church grounds looking clean and green.
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