July - Nazareth Moravian Church

BIRTHDAYS
July 1 - Rebecca Crook
Anne Howlett
Daniel Huston
James Rohn
3 - Catherine Humphrey
5 - Paul Cilbrith
Natalya Schienholz
Jacob Trach
6 - Brendan Alvino
Robert Reagle
7 - Wayne Albert
8 - Kellen Dietterich
9 - Megan Curtis
10 - Alix Hartshorne
11 - Annika Wettlaufer
15 - Holly Bartholomew
Robert Bennett
John Raub
Kathleen Schulte
16 - Kathleen Adams
Nicholas Neunzig
17 - Jerry Barndt
Jordin Champlin
18 - Wendy Bauer
Vicki Doule
20 - Janice Bartholomew
Michelle Mahorsky
21 - Cindy Tsurumaki
23 - Patricia Heckman
Ashley Neumeyer
24- Laura Drozdowski
Patricia Morgenstern
Kara Neunzig
Rebecca Schoeneberger
25 - Diane Berl
26 - John Stocker
27 - Sabrina Konczyk
29 - Kimberly Jandrositz
30 - Diane Detweiler
Waltraut McCabe
31 - Gabrielle Neunzig
JULY ELEVATOR OPERATORS
July 6 - William Kahler
13 - Holly Bachman (if service is indoors)
20 - Brian Trauger
27 - Wayne Longley
JULY USHERS
Roger Huth, Captain
Karen Huth
Jason Thomas
Zachary Trach
Katie Trach
Kelly Luczkowiak
Chris Luczkowiak
Stephen Cunningham
Patrick Cunningham
Charles Mallon
JULY GREETERS
July 20 - Sandy & Scott Swedar
JULY NURSERY CARE
July 6 - Carrie Cilbrith
13 - Outdoor Service
20 - Chris & Rebecca Crook
27 - Lois Calvo
JULY SCRIPTURE READERS
July 6 - Gwen Ritter
13 - Outdoor Service
20 - Ed Werkheiser
27 - Deb Alvino
ELDERS SERVING COMMUNION ON JULY 6
Serving - John Stocker
Assisting - Gwen Peischl & Fred Bergstresser
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JULY MUSIC SCHEDULE
July 6 - Communion - Brass Choir
Counting Offering & Card Person for July Gwen Ritter
When to Contact the Church Office
A member of your family is admitted to the hospital, so that
visits can be made and the proper people notified.
Your group plans to have a meeting, so that it can be
cleared on the church calendar.
Either your home or business phone number or email
address has been changed.
A new baby arrived in your family.
You are planning to move.
There has been a death in the family.
A member of your family leaves home for college or service.
You feel the church can help you in any way.
Feel free to call the office to discuss issues that are important to you.
July 1 - Suzanne & Jay Curtis
Gloria & Ronald Sidovar
7 - Cindy & Jerry Barndt
18 - Diane & Tom Noraas
19 - Mary Jean & Ronald Huth
21 - Debbie & Thomas Bross
22 - Christa & James Knecht
24 - Sandra & Paul Swedar
25 - Dawn & Thomas Green
27 - Holly & Robert Bennett
Susan & Ronald Mahorsky
28 - Margaret & Howard Schoeneberger
Amanda & James Walter
Be sure to mark your calendars for our
outdoor worship services at 9:30 am on the
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July 13 with Schoeneck Moravian Church
Bring your chairs and blankets too!
BIRTHDAYS
August 2 - Charles Coutant
Robert Kleintop
3 - Jeffrey Schienholz
4 - William Duane
Elija Horan
5 - Amanda Duane
7 - John Rizzotto IV
Kris Stofanak
8 - Delaney Bennett
Jonathan Ochs
10 - Cindy Barndt
Christian Morgenstern
11 - Susan Sigafoos
12 - Meghan DiRocco
Emma Rawlings-Smith
13 - Dino Fantozzi
15 - Deborah Alvino
Colin Bauer
Ronald Serfass
17 - Joan Schramm
18 - Patrick Cunningham
Albert Smith
19 - Holly Bennett
Adam Bergstresser
Robert Kemmerer
20 - Nicole Fleming
Susan Mucha
22 - Lee Bauer
Thomas Bross
23 - Lauren Scollo
24 - Monika Whitten
Margaret Yeakel
25 - Grace Bankowski
26 - Andrew Toth
29 - Talia Fantozzi
Roger Huth
30 - Stephen Brown
Jill Kauffman
Jeffrey Serfas
Chris Tsurumaki
31 - Eric Kenlin
Brian Trauger
August 3 - Betty & Kevin Konczyk
5 - Donna & Eric Kenlin
6 - Barbara & William Kahler
7 - Virginia & Glenn Boerstler
12 - Sherry & Jeffrey Gehris
13 - Jean & Fred Balliett
14 - Barbara & George Moffitt
18 - Katie & Kyle Norass
19 - Sandy & Bill Gold
Jeanine & Paul Wickmann
Catherine & Rodney Ward
20 - Amy & Jeffrey Serfas
22 - Anne & William Moss III
23 - Tanya & David Furry
24 - Robin & Edward Anthony
25 - Kris & Michael Stofanak
26 - Bobbie & James Wagner
30 - Natalee & Christopher Hercik
AUGUST ELEVATOR OPERATORS
August 3 - Scott Swedar
10 - Terry Hunt
17 - Robert Reagle
24 - Ed Anthony
31 - Jay Curtis
AUGUST USHERS
Sandy Swedar, Captain
Bonnie Walter
Brian Walter
Carrie Cilbrith
Tabatha Clark
Debbie Rizzotto
Robin Anthony
Cheryl Borck
Wendy Frey
AUGUST NURSERY CARE
August 3 - Kathy & Dave Schulte
10 - Rebecca & Chris Crook
17 - Lois Calvo
24 - Rob & Holly Bennett
31 - Nora Fantozzi
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ELDERS SERVING AUGUST 10 COMMUNION
Serving - John Stocker
Assisting - Natalee Hercik & Ed Werkheiser
AUGUST LAY READERS
Aug. 3 - Patricia Morgenstern
10 - Traci Stocker
17 - John Stocker
24 - Cheryl Borck
31 - Gwen Peischl
August Card Person is Susan Mucha
Counting Offering in August Through August 11 - Gwen Ritter
August 18 - Susan Mahorsky
August 25 - Catherine Ward
AUGUST MUSIC SCHEDULE
August 3 - Lovefeast - Brass Choir
10 - Communion
Remember all articles for
the September Chimes are due
to the Church Office by August 15th.
A change is being made I know, I know, we
resist change; but this change will help us with our
mailing expenses.
The “Chimes” you have received this month,
JULY, also includes the AUGUST “Chimes.” That’s
correct; you will not receive another “Chimes” until the
September issue. We are combining the summer issue.
This will save us the expense of mailing, paper, ink, and
time. So enjoy reading the events that will be happening
in our congregation and in our community for the next
two months and save the July/August calendars.
Summer is a time for relaxation, vacations,
swimming and attending picnics. I pray that your
summer plans will keep you safe as you travel and as
you enjoy your families. Remember to attend worship
this summer, whether that is here at Nazareth Moravian
or while you are on vacation. Remember also, that the
church does not take a summer vacation. We will be
open all summer long; so join us each Sunday at 9:30
am in the Sanctuary as we celebrate the joy of being a
Christian.
A Stewardship Moment
“If you’re looking out for #1
Make sure you know who is Number 1
The First Commandment is: “You shall have no other
Gods before me.” Deuteronomy 5:7
Jesus said: “Where your treasure is, there will your heart
be also.” Matthew 6:21
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Worship in July and August
July 6 – Holy Communion – The John Hus Festival
Our Call to Worship this morning will be Psalm 135:1-13
and we will celebrate the nation’s birthday by singing
“America the Beautiful” and praying the Liturgy for
National Occasions. In remembrance of what Jesus has
done for us and in remembrance of John Hus, we will
celebrate Holy Communion. Join us on this special
occasion in the life of our Country and the Moravian
Church.
July 13 – Outdoor service on the lawn of the
Whitefield House. This year the Schoeneck
Moravian Church will be leading us in worship
as combined churches we celebrate the joy of being a
Christian.
July 20 - Our Call to Worship today will be Psalm 86:1117 and we will welcome into our fellowship Victoria Marie
Benner through Infant Baptism. Victoria is the daughter
of Trisha and Dean Benner. The message today is
entitled “Tell us a Story.” Read Matthew 13:24-20 before
attending worship this morning.
July 27 - Our Call to Worship today will be Psalm
119:129-136. The message today is entitled “Hidden
Treasure.” Read Matthew 13:31-33 & 44-52 before
attending worship.
August 3 – A Lovefeast will be served in Celebration of
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the Festival of August 13 . Join us for this special day.
Not only will we enjoy a lovefeast but we will also
celebrate the 30+ years of our Director of Music –
Organist, Jeanne Serfas.
This will be Jeanne’s last Sunday as our Director
of Music – Organist. We have been blessed by
Jeanne’s gift of music and we will miss her. Let’s start
Jeanne’s retirement in grand style. Join us for this
special celebration as we gather in Fellowship Hall
directly after the Lovefeast.
August 10 – Holy Communion will be observed in
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Celebration of the Festival of August 13 . Our Call to
Worship today will be Psalm 85:8-13. The message this
morning is entitled “Faith drives out Fear.” Read
Matthew 14:-33 before attending worship today.
August 17 - Our Call to Worship today will be Psalm 67.
The message this morning is entitled “The M&M’s of
God.” Read Matthew 15:10-28 before attending worship
this morning.
August 24 - Our Call to Worship today will be Psalm 138.
The message this morning is entitled “Who do You Say I
Am.” Read Matthew 16:13-20 before attending worship
today.
August 31 - Our Call to Worship today will be Psalm 6:18. The message this morning is entitled “Life’s Strangest
Paradox.” Read Matthew 16:21-28 before attending
worship today.
TAKE NOTE
SEPTEMER 7, 2014 WE BEGIN OUR FALL HOURS.
WITH WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL AT 8:15 A.M.
TAKE NOTE
There will be ONLY ONE Service of Worship on
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September 7 at 8:15 am.
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Rally Day at Camp Hope on September 7
begins at 10:00 am.
Our Sunday school teachers will be meeting with
their classes at 10:00 am for some fun things to do.
Then at 10:30 am we will all gather in the Lower Lodge
for a time of singing – camp songs of courseLand at
11:00 am Pastor Gehris will lead us in a Service of
Worship.
After we worship together, we will gather at the
tables under the picnic pavilion for fellowship and good
food. The swimming pool and lake front will be open for
two hours after lunch.
This is a great time for families to be introduced
to our Church Camp, particularly for children and youth
who have never attended camp during the summer.
Join us for a great day at Camp Hope.
Please contact Patty Morgenstern at
[email protected] or (610) 253-1547.
Fall Bible Study
The Fall Bible Study will begin on
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Wednesday, September 10 at 7 pm.
There will be a sign up sheet on the table in the rear of
the Chapel. We will be studying the book of Daniel.
This ten week study will guide us chapter by chapter
through the Old Testament book of Daniel.
“What Jesus said about the prophet John the
Baptist we could say about the prophet Daniel. What did
you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by
the wind? L But what did you go out to see? A
prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.”
Matthew 11:7 & 9.
“Daniel dared to be different. Instead of bending
and blending like a reed, he stood like a mighty oak,
rooted in the Lord and defying the storms of change that
raged about him.”
Join us for this new Bible Study beginning on
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September 10 at 7 pm.
Confirmation Class of 2014-2015
Letters have been sent out to youth inviting them
to be part of the up-coming confirmation class. If your
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son or daughter is entering 7 grade or is 13 years of
age and has not received a letter, please contact Pastor
Gehris.
Each confirmand has been asked to designate
an adult mentor who they would like to work with during
the up-coming class. I pray that if you are a member
who is asked to be a mentor that you will prayerful
consider serving and respond in a positive way.
Confirmation class will begin on Sunday
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September 15 with a covered dish dinner at 5:30 pm in
Fellowship Hall.
The Huth Educational Award
The Huth Educational Award is a one-time
only award that may be given to an applicant
who is a member or applicants who are
members of the Nazareth Moravian Church and who are
continuing their education and seeking a degree from a
four-year or two-year college or university. Applications
to apply for this Award are available in the Church Office
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and must be completed and received by August 1 . The
Board of Trustees will review all applications and make a
final determination as to who shall receive the award or
awards. For more information contact the Church Office.
Reaching In – Reaching Out
The Joyful Noise Offering collected during July and
August will be given to Loaves and Fishes. Loaves and
Fishes continue to serve a hot lunch each Saturday at
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Noon on the 1 and 2 Saturday’s in Bath and the 3 ,
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4 , and 5 Saturday’s in Nazareth.
Nazareth Moravian will host Loaves and
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Fishes at Noon on Saturday August 30 when
we will once again set up a picnic area on our
parking lot. The grill will be turned on and once again
we will be grilling hot dogs for our guests. We will also
be serving picnic type food on that day. If you would like
to assist contact either Jan Ochs or Rodney Ward.
The annual Summer Lunch Program
began in June and will continue until the
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week of August 18 . We have had a great
turn out of volunteers this year and have been blessed
by many donations of food and funds. Watch for a final
report in September.
Nazareth Days will happen once again
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this year on Saturday July 19 . Once
again we will be setting up a dunk tank
and a moon bounce on the lawn in front of the
parsonage. We will also be selling hot dogs prepared on
the grill, potato chips and beverages. Volunteers are
needed to help during the day to man different activities.
Call Jan at 484-505-8145 to volunteer. Join us between
10 am and 4 pm for some ‘summer fun!’
Shoo Fly Pies
We will be baking & selling Shoo Fly Pies
for Nazareth Day on July 19, 2014.
If you can bake or sell we would love to have you share
your talents. The schedule is as follows:
Baking
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Wednesday July 16 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Thursday July 17 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Selling
Thursday
Thursday
July 17 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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July 17 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday
Friday
July 18 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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July 18 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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There is a job for everyone, so don’t be shy. Call Linda
Crook 610-759-6704.
Future Events
September 14
8:15 am and 10:45 am
Holy Communion at both services.
Sunday School Covered Dish Breakfast 9:30 a.m.
September 28
All Choirs Lovefeast at both services.
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November 16 is open for flower sponsorship. If you
would like to sponsor flowers for the Worship Service of
November 16th in the sanctuary, please contact Holly
Bachman (phone number is available in the church office
or in the membership phone directory).
Wonderful News from Kristen Shook
Bodenstein
We're very excited to report that Jacob
Edward Bodenstein was born on Saturday,
May 17th at Greenwich Hospital and weighed in at 7lbs
3oz. All are happy, healthy! Jacob has a big sister,
Sarah (6), and in addition to my sister's children,
Grandmother Bobbie Shook now has 5 grandchildren (2
girls, 3 boys!). Welcome Jacob!
Bright Star Circle is still collecting labels,
which can be any labels, from Campbell’s
soups, including Chunky, Healthy Request,
Campbell’s Select Soups. No Progresso
labels please. We are also collecting labels from Prego
Sauces, V8, V8 Splash and Pepperidge Farm products.
Please bring in the whole label. We need the complete
label with the UPC code. These labels will be sent to Navajo
Indian students who collect them and receive remuneration for
the labels. This helps them with their schooling. Remember,
any Campbell, Prego or Pepperidge Farm label will help.
Bring them to the church and deposit them in the box located
on the shelf outside the church office. We would like to thank
you all for supporting us in the collection of Campbell’s labels.
Keep up the good work!
Vacation Bible School will run the week of July 7 – 11
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from 9 am to 12 noon for ages 3 through 5
grade. Again both Nazareth and Schoeneck
Moravian Churches have teamed up to offer
VBS and it will be hosted at Schoeneck
Moravian Church. The theme this year is
SHINE!
VBS registration forms may be picked up in the Church
office or on the table in the back of the Chapel.
Registration Fees are: $10 per child or $20 per family of
2 or more. Cash or check to Schoeneck Moravian
Church (VBS). Pre-register to get your CD of VBS
music!
Helpers are always needed, and if you are
interested in volunteering time and your talents to
support the VBS ministry, please contact the Church
office at (610) 759-3163 or [email protected].
Martin on Main event will be August 2, 1 to
7 pm, rain or shine. We already have a few
volunteers signed up to help with the (4) 2hours shifts that will be needed; the shifts
will be 12-2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-8. Items being sold
are: bottles of water, soda, meatball hoagies, Moravian
Sugar Cake and Hershey chocolate bars. Please contact
Patty Morgenstern [email protected].
Teachers and helpers are still
needed to help in our Sunday School
ministry. We still have openings in K-1
grades class, 2-3 grades class and the
Adult class. Even if you have not been personally
contacted yet, but you would love to become part of our
ministry, please contact Patty Morgenstern at
[email protected].
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*Remember teachers on August 24 at 11 am there is
Teacher Training scheduled with Marie Couts. Snacks
will be provided. Contact Patty Morgenstern (610) 2531547 with any conflicts.
REMINDER - There is no Children’s Church this
summer.
A Thank You from the Youth Group The Youth Group sponsored Ham Dinner held on May
30, 2014. 65 people attended and the profit from the
dinner was $372.82.
And a Thank You from Pastor Jeff I want to thank the members of the Joint Board,
our Administrative Assistant and all the members of
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Nazareth Moravian for the ‘surprise’ 30 Anniversary
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Worship Service on Sunday June 15 . I knew
something was going on but did not know what – and
what a shock, to be able to sit with my family during
worship and to have many of the board members pitch in
and take over the service. Thank you also to The Rev.
David Bennett, President of the Eastern District, for
bringing the message. For the choir members for
singing one of my favorite hymns and for the gift and
cards presented to me, thank you!
I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy
working with all of you. Thank you for a very special day
in my life and for serving God here in Nazareth. Bless
you all and thank you once again.
Pastor Jeff Gehris
An Invitation The Rt. Rev. Edwin Sawyer will be
turning 100 years old on July 20. He would welcome
cards and notes. His address is 300 W. Lemon St. Lititz,
PA 17543. Please keep him in your prayers at this
century milestone!
2015 Daily Texts
The pre-order prices for the Daily Texts for 2015 remain
the same as last year. The due date for pre-orders will
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be around August 13 . Call the office (610-759-3163) to
order your copy before the due date to receive the
discounted prices.
REMEMBER... On the first Sunday of
every month, we collect canned food and
cereal at the entrances to the church. Food donations
can be left on the floor at either the north or the south
doors. The food will be gathered and taken to the food
bank. Cash donations are welcome. Please mark the
special offering envelopes with the words “Food Bank”
and place in the offering plates so that the gift may be
directed to the proper location. The collection dates for
the remainder of the year 2014 will be July 6, Aug. 3,
Sept. 14, Oct. 5,
Nov. 2, Dec. 7.
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Nazareth, PA 1806418064-0315
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A Protestant Church since 1457
Phone: 610-759-3163
Fax: 610-759-3175
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nazarethmoravian.org
Published monthly - Issue 7
DO NOT DELAY - DATED MATERIAL
An invitation to worship in July
July & August for -
“The Chimes”
Nazareth Moravian Church
July
July 2014
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Our Mission: “To minister, as living witnesses, the
the saving grace of Jesus Christ”
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The Nazareth Moravian congregation’s Watchword for 201
“Christ says, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” John 10:14
Rev. Jeffrey D. Gehris, Pastor
Barbara Wieller, Administrative Assistant
Jeanne L. Serfas, Director of Music
Lois Calvo, Nursery Supervisor
Patty Morgenstern - Sunday School Coordinator
Our Summer Sunday Schedule 9:30 am Worship