MAY 2014
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Home, Sweet Home
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
Psalm 34:8
The aroma of your Easter ham in the kitchen after the Sunday worship service is
a memory you can’t erase!
Add the sight of all of the fixings that make this one of the better dinners of the
year, and you can’t wait to get home from church and partake!
David, who became King of Israel, must have been thinking of such a meal
when he counseled, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
Many a time, under the stars, guarding his flock of sheep, the young David had
opportunity to ponder such a magnificent thought.
No doubt, in his more seasoned days, the warrior David had occasions when his
body was spent from the battle and he needed to be encouraged by his first
hand experience of the Almighty.
Better still, the worshipper David wants you to know why it is so wonderful to
“taste and see that the Lord is good”. “Blessed is the man who takes refuge in
Him.” (NIV Psalms 34:8)
If you take David’s words seriously, not only will you be given food and drink to
taste that is pleasant -- you will find God himself is your home.
R.M. M’Cheyne recounts how good a home God is:
The birds without barn or storehouse are fed;
From them let us learn to trust for our bread;
His saints what is fitting shall ne’er be denied;
So long as ‘tis written – the Lord will provide.
- Rev. Bill Kalajainen, Associate Minister
 Solomon Schultz – Visit to Harpersdorf 1861
(Part 2 of 2)
Part 2 is the section of Schultz’s letter that describes his exploration of the Viehweg.
“In the morning, according to arrangements made the previous evening, I accompanied a farmer who went out
digging potatoes. His way was past the graveyard and I do not think that we at home have a correct idea of what
constitutes the ‘Vieh-Weg’, at least I never had, before I saw it. Many, perhaps most, of the villages (Dörfer) have or
have had such a ‘Vieh-Weg.’ It is nothing but a common, a piece of ground not cultivated and belonging not to a
private individual or to any one person, but to the ‘Gemeinde’ [community], corresponding to our townships only
being smaller. One cannot say that it is not fenced in, for there are no fences here and there are no fields surrounded
by fences, and therefore no cattle run in the streets, but a piece of land in Berks County corresponding to a ‘ViehWeg’ here would have no fence around it; the cattle running in the streets would pasture there. On a ‘Vieh-Weg’
cattle, sheep etc. are also pastured by those to whom it is convenient, and the pastor of the Gemeinde has by custom
a special right to the grass that may grow here; if he wants it, he can have it, if not by right, by custom and
politeness. It is easily understood why Nitschke does not want the ‘Vieh-Weg’ in Harpersdorf rented and cultivated.
It would be taking away a part of his pasture. I am quite sure he does not care for the bones of the Schwenkfelders.
In addition to the pasture, everyone who needs sand for building, ground for filling up, sod etc. goes to the ‘ViehWeg’ and gets it without asking anyone or without paying for it. They tell me the ‘Vieh-Weg’ in question extends all
the way from Harpersdorf to Probsthain, a distance of about a mile or a mile & a half. It is 25 yards wide varying
very little if anything in width as far as I have gone in it. Very soon after entering it from Harpersdorf, is a large
hole from which sand has been taken; this is partially covered again with grass and sod. Now come several more
sandpits and when you have walked on perhaps as far as [500 yards] you see the graves, many of them as distinct as
those in the best kept cemetery. They are covered with a short thick mossy sod, which is evidently very tough,
otherwise the frost and rain of one hundred and twenty years would have destroyed all the little mounds. The ‘ViehWeg’ runs in a South Easterly direction; in looking towards the sun, the three regular rows of graves can be plainly
seen. Here and there one of the rows is interrupted, there being for the space of three, four, or five graves no hillocks
or mounds. But this must be only the appearance, undoubtedly there are graves, but the elevations have been
leveled. At the margin of the patch taken up, some of the graves, or rather the elevations upon them, remain only of
half the length, the sand-diggers having removed a part; this has not been done recently, for the sod is close. I
noticed no stone at the ends. I walked over the ground twice, counting the graves; the first time I counted ninety four,
the second time ninety six. I did not take in the level interspaces where also no doubt there are graves. Myriads of
tiny blades of grass were each one holding up a crystal dew drop like so many jewels in the crowns of the silent
sleepers below ‘resting only for a little season’; we are glad to have so much reason to hope ‘until their fellow
servants also and their brethren who should be killed as they were should be fulfilled.’ The farmers who own and
cultivate fields along this ‘Vieh-Weg,’ go over it to and from the fields with their farming implements, but you see
only one recent desecration; the rut of a wagon passing over it several times. I remarked to some of the persons to
whom I spoke concerning the matter that they ought not so to neglect these graves; that when they went into an
ordinary churchyard they almost and often quite took off their hats in reverence (this is true). Over these graves they
drove their wagons and pastured their cattle and from them took their land, yet from this neglected ‘Vieh-Weg’ a
proportionally larger number will be called to heaven when the dead once arise than from their holy churchyards. If
the Schwenkfelders have one half the respect for their forefathers which they ought to have, and which I believe they
have, they will endeavor to buy this small piece of ground, build a wall around it, and thus preserve it as a
monument. I made inquiry, with this view, as to the price of land. One ‘Morgen’ is 100-120 thalers when well
cultivated. On the ‘Vieh-Weg’ it would be worth fifty to sixty thalers. One fourth would include everything, say
twenty thalers or fifteen dollars. Labor and material are very cheap. The trouble would lie in making the
arrangements on account of its being public property as it requires the consent of many. One person suggested that
it would be much easier to obtain consent to put a wall around it without buying the land. I shall speak to Kadelbach
about it and see what can be done. His parents and relatives live in Probsthain. If his professed interest in the
Schwenkfelders is sincere, he will certainly be willing to take a little trouble in this direction.”
Caspar’s Corner is provided monthly to The Schwenkfelder Church by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Dear Friends in Christ,
There are times that world issues seem so large that they may rarely have direct effect on daily living. In other
words, we may know that there is a significant concern in the world, but that issue does not appear to affect us
personally.
This past month, however, our family was confronted with the realities of nuclear terrorism because it has
changed our normal routines. The church where I serve as the interim pastor, Trinity International Church
(website: http://www.trinitychurch.nl), had many roads closed surrounding it. Church activities on Monday and
Tuesday during the last week of March were canceled due to road closures for the protection of 58 world
leaders including US President Barack Obama, UN secretary Ban Ki-Moon, and China’s President Xi Jinping
who were here. Besides these leaders, the Hague area had some 5000 extra delegation members and 3000
journalists from various countries. The center of the Hague was also shut down. Patriot anti-missile batteries
were also deployed on beaches nearby.
Further from the Hague, it was also obvious that something big was happening. Schiphol airport in Amsterdam
shut down a runway so there would be enough room for the visitors to park their jets for the two-day meeting.
Large highways such as the A5, A44, N14, and many lanes on the A4 were also closed. Dutch officials
encouraged workers to stay at home to take the stress off of the local roads. Many of the nation’s trains were
affected. In short, the concern of the world interfered with daily living in the Netherlands.
As someone living relatively near to this summit, I was thankful for this conference for several reasons. The
most obvious is that it is good for international leaders to gather and speak to each other. Addressing this issue
is important. Nuclear terrorism must be prevented. While it is not my daily concern, if it is left unaddressed, our
world, my church, and possibly my family may be affected by something greater.
There is another reason to be thankful. When a world event intervenes, it lifts my eyes away from daily living
and reminds me that there are greater concerns that need my attention in prayer. Poverty, the spread of HIV,
human trafficking, and war are all great needs. Many live with these concerns each day. While they are not
concerns in my daily living, they are very much the concern of others and are worthy of time in my prayers.
From a Christian perspective, there are also great world needs which also deserve a spot in my prayer life. The
gospel must be preached to the nations. One-third of the world does not know that Jesus can save people from
their sins and give eternal life. One hundred and eighty million people are without the Scriptures in their own
language. Much of Christian literature is found in 4 major languages – English, Spanish, German, and French –
but not in others. Two hundred million Christians are persecuted for their faith. Likely the greatest need of all is
for trained Christian leaders to preach and teach the gospel message. These are great needs. If these are left
unaddressed, our world, my church, and possibly my family may also be affected by something greater.
I do not prefer to have my life disturbed. However, there are larger issues in the world than my daily concerns.
While my life was disrupted by this Summit, it did bring my focus back to greater world issues. So, I was
thankful for this Nuclear Summit for addressing nuclear terrorism as well as lifting my eyes to greater realities.
Please join me in prayer for nuclear safety in our world, but also, join me in prayer for the greater needs in the
world and the worldwide cause of Christ. What may be out of sight daily is still in need of prayers and attention
regularly. May God help us all to have a bigger picture of our world and its greater needs!
With Christian Greetings,
Drake, Andrea, Henry, Abigail, and Sam Williams
Mission agency address: European Christian Mission. P. O. Box 1006. Point Roberts, WA 98281
Missions Moments
The Board of Missions has become aware of an opportunity for individuals or groups (i.e Sunday
School classes, circles, small groups, Men of Central) to sponsor children through Chariots for Hope.
In Africa every 18 seconds a child becomes an orphan due to AIDS. Chariots for Hope is an
international, non-profit organization focused on child-based community development, a unique
approach of empowering both vulnerable children and their communities. Their main project is
overseeing a network of 10 Children's Homes in Kenya, West Africa. If you wish to help sponsor a
child, you may give a one-time gift or make regular contributions to a particular child. Visit their
website, www.chariotsforhope.org, to learn more about how you can help. Chariots for Hope
brochures are available in the brochure rack in the main hallway.
Mission Prayers
(**These individuals and organizations are
supported by our Board of Missions)
Please pray for Rev. S. J. Joseph and the Christian Concern
Mission (CCM)** in Shamshabad, India. Ask the Lord to guide
& strengthen Rev. Joseph as he attempts to wisely use the
resources he has been given to address the many spiritual
and physical needs of the poor in India.
Thank the Lord for the many faithful years of service that Joan
Hunsberger** has performed in South America in the Amazon
River Basin. Please ask the Lord to continue to bless her as
she enjoys retirement in Florida. Ask God to continue the
work Joan has done with Cross World Ministries.
Please pray for the work of the hospital chaplains thru the
North Penn Partnership of Churches (formerly N.P.
Ministerium)**. Ask the Lord to give these chaplains the right
words to say as they seek to comfort those who are in
Abington-Lansdale Hospital.
Please pray for the work that the Chester County Migrant
Ministry performs. Ask the Lord to use our gifts of blankets
and health kits to the migrants, who work in the mushroom
business, as a witness of our Savior’s love for them.
The Missions Board has sent a special gift to Kurt & Grace
Gundersen, who are missionaries with Pioneers. They are
church planting among the Banjar people of southern Borneo,
Indonesia. The Banjar people are 99.9% Muslim. We seek to
establish an ongoing relationship with the Gundersens and
their ministry to the "Bee" people. Thank you for your support
to missions both financially and through your prayers.
Prayer for
Church Life
Thank God for our Music Department. Ask for
God’s blessing to be upon Sally House, Ben
Modica, Joanne Lepping-Irvine, Patricia Simpson &
Wayne Wurtz as they continue to plan and develop
inspiring music for our congregation.
Please pray for our church’s events surrounding the
st
National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1 . Ask
God for a great turnout as we host the event in our
sanctuary that evening.
Pray for the strength of our church families. Ask
God’s blessing particularly on the mothers within our
congregation.
Pray for our Mission Board and Trish Simpson as
she chairs that board. Ask God to grant them
wisdom as they oversee the mission outreach of our
church.
Ask God’s special blessing to be upon our
catechetical class as they prepare for their
baptisms/confirmations on June 8 and joining the
church on June 15. Ask the Holy Spirit to help them
understand what it means to follow Jesus and read
and obey His word while they live in our secular
culture.
Health & Beauty Aid Update
151 Health & Beauty Aid items were distributed last month from the donation in the Fellowship Hall box.
The Dock Village families welcomed the larger and child-appropriate items.
The former NSH patients received the items suited for individuals who board in the Norristown Area.
The Forteniter Club members are always appreciative. Thank you so much for caring.
What’s Happening at Central?
New Members’ Class
Every spring in the weeks
following Easter, Pastor David
holds an introductory new
members’ class. All are
welcome to attend; from those
wanting a refresher of what it
means to be a Christian and a
Schwenkfelder, as well as those
who desire to learn about our
church, its mission, vision, core
values, and direction for the
future. We will meet during the
Sunday School hour in the
Chapel, adjacent to the
Sanctuary.
Please join us on
Sundays in May!
May 25
th
Annual Salford Pilgrimage
Sunday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of worship and fellowship.
This memorial service celebrates the history and
lives of the Schwenkfelder pioneers buried in the
adjoining cemetery. There will be an Ice Cream
Social immediately following the service.
The Salford Meetinghouse address is 65 Fretz Road, Souderton.
WCF NEWS!
HANDCRAFTS----Spring into helping the Church Fair
Country Market by donating handcrafts. Contact
person is Bev O'Brien.
WCF thanks you for donating and continuing to collect
"Box Tops for Education", the tiny coupons
found on some groceries, for a Norristown school.
At this time, we do NOT want "Labels for
Education”. Please place the box top coupons in
the box under Bev O'Brien's church mailbox.
Mark Your Calendar!
Patriotic Sunday & All Church Picnic
Please join us for a special program in which we will honor our veterans on
May 25th in Fellowship Hall. This Memorial Day Program will take place at
10:15 during the Sunday School hour. Sunday School classes and all other
interested members are encouraged to attend the program. Dress is casual and
veterans are invited to wear hats or another piece of their military uniform.
After the services, plan on joining us for the
All-Church Picnic beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to join us for worship at 9:00 a.m.
and 11:15 a.m.
Attention Parents of and Graduating Seniors!
If you are a graduating student of high school or college or have a graduating student in your family, PLEASE
contact the church office with your information! We’d like to know from where you’re graduating and your
future plans. So, please call the church office at 610-584-4480 or email us at BulletinInfo@cscfamily.org at your
earliest convenience. We typically include information on all graduates in the early to mid-June Connections!
Mother and Daughter Covered Dish Banquet
Monday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall
Women’s Christian Fellowship will provide the main entrée of
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Gravy, Rolls & Butter
Beverages both hot and cold
Mothers and Daughters are to provide a salad, vegetable or dessert
Cost only $5.00 per Great Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother,
Daughter or Granddaughter
Look for the Sign-up Table in the Fellowship Hall
(Last Day to Sign-Up is May 4th)
The Heebner Family and Friends
will provide Musical Entertainment in
the Sanctuary following the meal
Come out and be Blessed with Fellowship, Laughter and Sweet Music
Steelman Property Update
Some of you might be asking, what is going on with the Steelman Property
since we have gained ownership of it?
At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, much discussion surrounded the farmhouse and
property across from Anders Park. Our Trustees and other volunteers at Central are
working hard at envisioning and transforming the property for the purpose of community
outreach.
When first acquired, the home was in poor condition. James Greco and Paul McDonald
have presented drawings and work is being done with bringing the house up to modern
living standards. One idea is using the home for November Hospitality Network families
and other short term housing needs in our community. A larger vision of the property is
also being discussed. Although this will be a continuing discussion for many months and
probably years into the future, there is a unity about using the property as an outreach
ministry to our community.
Volunteers under the direction of the Board of Trustees have been proactive in protecting
the house from further deterioration. Some of the completed work included removing
ceilings and plaster and bracing some of the supporting walls. In the future, we will be
designing two bathrooms, the kitchen, three bedrooms (upstairs) and living areas.
After the house becomes safe and a basic layout is accepted by the township and
housing code authorities, there is a plan being developed to have a "work camp"
approach so that many of our Church family will have an opportunity to participate. We
want our congregation to experience the blessing this property presents to us.
In the coming weeks, brief prayer meetings will take place on the property to seek God’s
direction for the property. Please pray that the Lord will direct us to use this gift as a
blessing to our community and to promote the name of Jesus, that all men and women
will be drawn to Him.
Youth News
CREATION 2014
June 24th - June 29th
Creation will be the highlight of your summer…maybe your life. Creation is 5 nights of camping
and 4 days and nights of amazing music and top-notch speakers. Skillet is playing this year too!
Check out www.creationfest.com for more info. Cost is $125.
Or, bring a friend from outside of church and you both pay $110!
It includes meals for the week. There’s still room!!!
A non-refundable deposit of $60 is due upon sign up.
MAY
Wired and Crave meetings
4th CE T.E.A.M. meetings
11th NO meetings
18th LAST Wired/Crave meetings for
the school year
2014 Church Family News
Congratulations to:
DEHAUT – Michael & Nicole (Watters), on the birth of their son, Owen Michael, on Friday, January 3rd.
MONTAYNE – Wilmer, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday, March 27th.
HARTZEL – Grace, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, March 29th.
ALDERFER – Richard & Marilyn, who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 29th.
SMITH – Oliver & Rosalie, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday, March 31st.
DAGGER – Sam & Stephanie (Bucher), who welcomed Wesley Aaron into their family. Born on
January 23rd, his adoption will be finalized later this spring.
MAYEW – Stanley, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday, April 10th.
PHIFER – Robert & Frances, who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 11th.
ZAMBELLA – Guy & Pat, who celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, April 16th.
BROWNING – Jason & Sarah (Benham), on the birth of their daughter, Quinn Alexandra, on Saturday,
March 29th.
Please welcome Karen Faber to the church staff!
Karen will be preparing the weekly bulletin and Connections and will be
available on Wednesdays & Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
All information for inclusion in the Sunday bulletin and Connections
should be emailed to Karen by Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Her email address is: BulletinInfo@cscfamily.org.
Dear Church Family,
I’ve received many cards and notes of encouragement on receiving the Doctor of Ministry from Biblical
Seminary. Thank you for thinking of me.
I have placed a copy of my dissertation in Central’s library, as well as submitted a copy to the Schwenkfelder
Library and Heritage Center. You are welcomed and encouraged to read it.
I am deeply indebted to my wife, Linda, my parents, John and Diane McKinley (dec.) for their support along
the way. Gratitude is expressed to Dr. Sam Logan for assisting and advising me in my project and to Drs. Tim
Trumper and H. Drake Williams III, whose guidance was invaluable. Lastly, I thank God for you all, the
members of Central Schwenkfelder Church. Your financial and emotional support during my schooling has
been most appreciated.
My project addressed the need for classical theological education for adults in the local church. The solution I
proposed was a thirteen-week course, addressing the core doctrines of the Christian faith in catechetical style,
otherwise known as Christianity 101.
The project affirmed that doctrinal teaching in the local church promotes proficiency in belief, behavior, and
devotion by studying the Apostles’ Creed, the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer as a three-fold
curriculum. I concluded that a return to catechesis shows favorable projections for training adults and youth in a
postmodern context.
I will be teaching Christianity 101 each fall for the foreseeable future. If your Sunday School class would like
me to be a guest teacher, I would be most happy to serve you. Just let me know.
In Him, Pastor David
MAY 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
NATIONAL DAY of PRAYER
1
2
FRIDAY
6:45 MOC Bible Study (CCC)
SATURDAY
9:00 Fair Comm. Mtg. (ACR)
3
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
9:00 Traditional Worship
10:10 Sunday School
11:15 Informal Worship
7:00 1st Fridays Fun Night, last for
summer (CCC)
7:30 Prayer Service (SANC)
CHOIR RECOGNITION SUNDAY
4
(Rev. David preaches)
5
6
7
9:00 Staff Meeting (ACR)
9:45 Lamps Brunch (FH)
12:15 IWS Lite Bites (FH)
12:45 Steelman Property Prayer
(STEEL)
4:00 Eagle Scout Ceremony &
Reception (SANC/FH)
6:00 Dorian Choir (CCC)
6:30 Wired & Crave (CCC, AYS)
MOTHER’S DAY
6:30
7:00
7:00
7:30
7:30 Chancel Bells (PP)
7:30
8:00/9:30 Men’s Pickup Bball (CCC) 7:30
11
12
(Rev. David preaches)
** Choir rehearsals, last youth choir
rehearsals
6:30 AWANA, End of yr. party (CCC)
6:45 Prayer Service (PRAY)
7:00 Adult Life Bible Study
(for location call P. Colvin)
13
14
10
2:00 Schwenkfelder Tea @
Peter Becker
5:30 Nexus (AYS)
7:30 CRAVE Bible Study (AYS)
18
19
6:30
7:00
7:30
7:30
6:30
6:45
7:00
7:00
Worship Band (SANC)
Brd. Trustees (ACR)
Bethel Bible (BETH)
North Pennsmen (FH)
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
15
PRIMARY ELECTIONS (FH)
16
17
25
(Rev. Bill preaches)
2:00 Schwenkfelder Tea @
Meadowood
2:00 Wedding (Colvin, Beaudry)
6:00 Wedding Rehearsal (SANC)
5:30 Nexus (AYS)
(for location call P. Colvin)
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21
22
23
24
9:00 H. Days, reserved (FH)
7:30 Chancel Bells, last (PP)
7:30 Church Council (BLUE)
8:00/9:30 Men’s Pickup Bball, last
(CCC)
6:30 Wired/Crave, last mtg.
(CCC, AYS)
Celebration Brass, last (FH)
Prayer Service (PRAY)
Brasswind, last (FH)
Adult Life Bible Study
7:30 CRAVE Bible Study (AYS)
8:00 Chancel Choir (SANC)
12:15 Steelman Property Prayer
(STEEL)
2:00 Meadowood Service, Rev. Bill
3:00 General Conference Annual
Mtg. & dinner (SANC,FH)
PATRIOTIC SUNDAY
9
9:00 H. Days, reserved (NARX)
10:30 Schwenk. Ministerium (ACR)
6:30 Mother-Daughter Banquet
& Program (FH, SANC)
7:00 Brd. Ministries (ACR)
7:30 Chancel Bells (PP)
8:00/9:30 Men’s Pickup Bball (CCC)
(Rev. David preaches)
Worship Band (SANC)
Exec. Council (ACR)
Deacons Prayer Mtg. (PRAY)
Bethel Bible (BETH)
Brd. Deacons (MERE)
North Pennsmen (FH)
8
8:00 Piccallili Prep. (KIT)
9:00 H. Days, reserved (NARX)
5:30 Nexus (AYS)
6:30 Worship Band (CHAP)
7:15 Brd. CE (ACR)
7:30 North Pennsmen (SANC,FH)
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6:30
6:45
7:00
7:00
1:30 Red Cross Mtg. (ACR)
2:00 Schwenkfelder Tea @
Dock
Celebration Brass, last (FH)
Prayer Service (PRAY)
Brasswind, last (FH)
Adult Life Bible Study
(for location call P. Colvin)
5:30 Nexus (AYS)
8:00 Chancel Choir (SANC)
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28
29
30
31
10:00 – 5:00
Community Festival
(@ Freddy Hill)
CHURCH & OFFICE
CLOSED!
12:15 All-Church Picnic (ANDERS)
1:00 Blood & Platelet drives
(FH, front circle)
6:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
Worship Band (CHAP)
Brd. Missions (PP)
Bethel Bible (BETH)
North Pennsmen (SANC, FH)
6:45 Prayer Service (PRAY)
7:00 Adult Life Bible Study
(for location call P. Colvin)
8:00 Chancel Choir, last (SANC)
CD’s of the 9:00 a.m. worship service are available for a $1 donation; simply call the church office to order.
Pastor David’s sermon manuscripts are posted on a blog entitled “Central to Life” and found on the church’s
website www.cscfamily.org as well as www.davidmckinley.me
The CENTRAL FOCUS
Central Schwenkfelder Church
2111 Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
www.centralschwenkfelder.com
Change Service Requested
Ministerial Staff:
Rev. Dr. David W. McKinley, Senior Minister
Rev. William D. Kalajainen, Associate Minister
Julian A. Scavetti, Youth Pastor
The CENTRAL FOCUS is a monthly newsletter published for the members and friends of the Central Schwenkfelder Church.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be at Central
on Tuesday, May 27th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Still desperately needed are whole blood, R2, and platelet donors. We especially need blood
types A and AB for platelets at this time.
Sign-up sheets for the whole blood donors and R2 donors will be available in the Narthex.
Please call Linda Schmidt at 215-256-9622 if you have any questions. If you would like to
donate platelets, please call Barb Rodenbough at 610-489-9479.
As always we are so grateful to those of you who help make our blood drives successful but
more importantly, by giving of yourself you are indeed saving someone else's life------that is
truly a priceless gift.