GLAD TIDINGS
Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through the ministry and mission of
East Bangor United Methodist Community Church
Volume 19
July/ August, 2015
Number 7/8
Ministers
- All the people
Pastor
Organist
Choir Director
Acolyte
Greeters
Greeters
Ushers
Congregation
- Rev. Dave Goss
- Jane Ann Reimer
- Matthew Krauss
- Children of the Church
- Goss Family (July)
- Betty & Tom Josephson (Aug)
- Needed (July & August)
- Those with a mission to “Reach, Teach and Share God’s Love.”
The Worship Bulletins for the month of July are presented to the Glory of God.
The Dial-A-Message for the month of July is presented to the Glory of God in Loving
Memory of Beatrice & Ralph Falcone by Bill & Dottie Falcone and Dolores Holler.
The Altar Flowers for the month of July are presented to the Glory of God:
5th in Loving Memory of John Short
12th to the Glory of God
19th in Loving Honor and Celebration of Emily Ceraul & Devin King’s Wedding by
the Ceraul Family
26th in Loving Memory of Mark H. Bennett by Mr. & Mrs. Orville Bennett
The Worship Bulletins and Dial-A-Message for the month of August are presented to the
Glory of God in Loving Memory of Dale Albert by Shirley Cope.
The Altar Flowers for the month of August are presented to the Glory of God:
2nd (sponsor needed)
9th in Loving Memory of Dale Albert by Shirley Cope and Family
16th in Loving Honor and Celebration of LeRoy Parson’s 100th Birthday by David
& Ruth Parsons
23rd in Loving Honor and Celebration of Lorraine Parry’s 90th Birthday by Brian,
Jane & Julie Gilbert
30th in Loving Honor and Celebration of Doris & Monty Onjack’s 65th Anniversary
by the Onjack Family
Ushers & Greeters are also needed for September.
Altar Flower sponsors needed for September 6th & 27th.
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SPECIAL ARTS CALL FOR SUMMER:
Do you sing, play an instrument, dance, read
poetry, or have other artistic talents you’d like
to use in worship of God? Volunteer your gifts
to be used for a Sunday worship service during
the summer. Alice Brickler is setting up special
music. Dates are still open for July & August.
The arts of any genre are welcome to be used
for the glory of God. Please see Alice if you are
willing to share your talent!
July 12th: Joe Mozingo
Pastor’s Page:
“Do not think I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish
them but to fulfill them.”
----- Matthew 5:17 NIV
The Doctrinal Dilemma
What exactly is your take on what it means to be “Christian?” Is “Christian” a broad-stroke
term that people can self-select to connect with? Or is it a narrower label in which certain
stipulations must be adhered to?
The answers to these questions are as numerable as the people who are asking them.
The earliest followers had some first-hand knowledge by being in Jesus’ presence, but still had
their share of foibles and misunderstandings. The Gospels certainly don’t provide us with a
true systematic theology of doctrine and discipline. The early church attempted to bring things
under control by the construction of creeds that actually say very little about how to put belief
into practice. Early catechisms provided questions and “right” answers as the faith was
concerned. Since the Reformation, doctrines have been the pawns in the game of
denominational separatism, discord, and outright hatred.
Jesus himself seemed to be stumped on the whole issue of doctrinal correctness. On one hand
he talks about fulfillment of the Jewish laws and then goes about the work of violating the very
law he says he is fulfilling (of course, management reserves the right to make exceptions to
company policy).
We’re only about a year away from the 2016 General Conference of the United Methodist
Church where there is sure to be some intense head-banging going on over the plethora of
resolutions involving full inclusion of our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender brothers and
sisters in the life of the church, as well as the issue of same-sex marriage. Ultimately, however,
it comes down to a larger doctrinal issue of who qualifies to be called a Christian and who does
not. And I would venture to say that all of us have our own unique answer to that question.
Perhaps most important in all our doctrinal matters is that we be willing to engage in them.
Many times our doctrinal opinions simply lead to a celebration of our diversity in spite of
differences. They are an entrée into deeper theological inquiry and, as such, an invitation to a
more rich and authentic individual faith. And it is that authentic faith that will be our true
spiritual foundation – whether others think so or not.
Straight Ahead!!
Pastor Dave
JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER
TREASURER’S REPORT, MAY 2015:
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD:
DEPOSITS:
$ 2,890.44
14,759.89
$ 17,650.33
EXPENSES:
$ 13,310.45
CHECKING BALANCE:
$ 4,339.88
MEMORIAL FUND BALANCE:
$ 8,408.81
BUILDING FUND BALANCE:
$ 30,775.69
Peggy Hower, Treasurer
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PASTIE SALE:
The pastie sale on June 2nd sold 95 pasties with a total of $95.00 profit. Next sale will be
Tuesday, July 7th. Orders are due by July 5th. Orders for the August 2nd sale will be due on
July 30th.
Thanks for your support!
Lois Tucker
COMMUNITY DAY:
Special thanks to our Church Family who baked and helped with the bake sale and strawberry
sale on Saturday, June 6. A total of $665.75 will go toward the free dinner in October
celebrating 150 years.
BOOK SALE:
The annual Book Sale is back by popular request!! It will be held on Friday August 14th and
Saturday August 15th. Book donations will gladly be accepted from August 3rd to August 11th.
Help is definitely needed to sort and set-up the books during the first 2 weeks of August—
daytime and evening. Please let Stacy Pysher (610) 317-2671 or Lisa Schwartz (610) 588-8881
know when you can help. EVERYONE is welcome to help. You don’t have to be an avid reader
to be of assistance. (In fact, if you are not a reader you will probably be more efficient with setup than some of us who tend to “browse” as we are sorting. Bake sale items will be needed,
too.
BAZAAR:
The bazaar has some item for summer and the 4th of July on display. Stop by and check them
out. If you have jelly jars and would like to part with them, see Lois.
KNITTING MINISTRY:
We will not be meeting for July & Aug. Our next meeting will be in early Sept.
DIRECTORY PHOTOS:
There will be two more days in July to get photos taken, Tuesday, July 21st and Wednesday,
July 22nd from 5-7 pm. Please see Lois to sign up.
There will be two more weekdays in August and 1 Sunday in September. These dates to be
determined. Those will be the final opportunities as we will need to get the directory made by
the end of September.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
This year spiritual mountaineers of all ages are invited to scale “Everest: Conquering
Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” The dates are July 26 – 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and our
base camp will be at Ackermanville UMC. And, we are also having an adult class.
Registration forms are available at the church. There is also a clothing swap that will be taking
place. We will arrange transportation for those who need a ride.
JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER
WEBSITE/FACEBOOK:
Hi all,
After over a decade I would like to pass the baton to someone else to run the website and
Facebook. With my other commitments I often forget about updating or posting things on
facebook/website. I would like someone or group of people to be found no later than December.
I would be willing to show them what to do.
Here is a list of duties...
Website:
Weekly: 15-20 minutes
1. Update "Latest News" page with announcements from the e-news
2. Upload weekly bulletin to the appropriate page.
Monthly 30-45min
1. Update Google calendar with information from the newsletter calendar.
2. Update "latest news" page with information from newsletter.
3. Upload monthly newsletter to appropriate page.
Facebook:
Make 1-3 posts a week highlighting upcoming church events or other things relevant to the life
of the church.
Thanks!
Matt
REGISTER NOW FOR MISSION U:
There is still time to register for the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Mission U that will be
held July 24 – 26 at the Inn at Reading. The Spiritual Growth Study is: “Created for Happiness:
Understanding Your Life in God.” The Geographic study focuses on, “Latin America: People
and Faith.” Pastor Dave is teaching the Issue Study: “The Church and People with Disabilities.”
For more information go towww.unitedmethodistwomen.org and follow the tabs for Mission U, or
speak with Pastor Dave.
UMM AND UMW EVENING CIRCLE ORIENTATION:
On September 14 at 7:00 p.m. we will be holding orientation sessions for men interested in
forming a United Methodist Men’s unit and women who would find an evening circle of United
Methodist Women beneficial to their spiritual lives. Please set the date aside and hear about
the exciting ministries these groups are doing in their local towns and throughout the world.
THANK YOU NOTES:
Dear Pat & Women’s Knitting Ministry:
Thank you so much for the beautiful handmade blanket. It was a wonderful surprise during
Levi’s beautiful baptism ceremony. We will cherish the blanket forever.
Love, Dalton, Monica & Levi DeGroot
Wopila tanka --many thanks—for helping our 2015 eighth grade and high school graduates
reach another milestone! All the Lakota boys and girls send you their thanks for your special gift
of Box Tops for Education.
God Bless,
Fr. J. Anthony Kluckman, SCJ Chaplain
Board of Trustees and Members of East Bangor United Methodist Church,
Thank you so much for you thoughtfulness. Thank you for your kind expression of appreciation
for my assistance with church projects. It is always my pleasure to help in any way that I can.
Sincerely, Ron Weber
JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER
THANK YOU NOTES, cont.:
To our church congregation, members and friends,
Many thanks to everyone who donated monetary gifts for our Father's Day Bulletin in honor and
memory of
all
Fathers,
Grandfathers, Great
Grandfathers,
Brothers, Brothers-in-law,
Cousins, Fathers-in-law, Friends, Husbands, Nephews, Sons, Sons-in-law, Uncles, Step Fathers,
and Step Grandfathers and all men in honor of our Father God, and His Son Jesus Christ.. We
appreciate all your kind consideration and gifts that you have given to support our church and
Sunday School.
Thanks again for all your loyal support.
Chris Ott
SOUP KITCHEN/MANNA MINISTRY:
This Month’s Free Community Dinner on
Sunday, July 5th will be a “Baked Potato
Bar”.
Help is always needed!
UPDATE: UM Day at Dorney Park &
Wildwater Kingdom Changes:
You can use June 27 coupons on August 1.
Family & Youth Music Fest is cancelled forJune
27 and may be rescheduled.
Rain is expected at Dorney Park all-day Saturday,
June 27. The Park will be open all day and you can
use the "United Methodist Day at Dorney Park"
coupons if you choose. But we are pleased to
announce that you can also use the "UM Day at
Dorney" coupons on Saturday, August 1. The
Park will honor the coupons on August 1, even
though they are marked for June 27. Our"UM
Family and Youth Music Fest" that was planned
for June 27 has been cancelled due to the
weather forecast. We hope to be able to reschedule
it for August 1. More information will follow soon. We
will have our UM Men Booth set up near the Dorney
Park Haunted House Saturday, June 27. If you have
any questions please e-mail or call Ross Brightwell
at [email protected] or 215/643-1269.
Life at the table
I have found that this life is short enough and
long enough to laugh at honest clowns and to
weep at requiem,
to break bread with a beggar and to accept a
gift from a king, to walk with a child at her pace
and to stretch to the step of the wise.
This life with all its graces is a table spread for
feasting.
A Host who asks our presence has meat and
bread and brimming cup we can never taste
until we take them into ourselves with costly
pledge.
Some look through the window and walk by,
while life is at the table.
Used Book Sale
Friday, August 14
Saturday, August 15
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by
East Bangor United Methodist
Community Church
136 W. Central Avenue (Route 512), East Bangor
Hardcovers – Paperbacks – Magazines –Videos – Record albums
Choose from hundreds of great books
for children and adults at bargain prices!
For more information
or to donate books,
please call (610) 588-8881
or (610) 317-2671
Bake Sale - Friday & Saturday