2011
Newsletter
ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Reverend Linda Lennon – Pastor
4 North Main Street, P.O. Box 356
Richlandtown, PA 18955
215-538-0875
stjuccrichtown@enter.net
WWW.STJOHNSUCC.ORG
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ST. JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Reverend Linda Lennon…………………….(home) 610-691-5769
Pastor Linda’s E-Mail……………………………….pastorlinda@juno.com
David King - Council President……………………………..215-536-5351
Larry Benner - Organist / Choir Director………………215-536-2791
David Williams -Custodian…………………………….. …….267-377-5610
Office Telephone Brenda Kucharik, Secretary……..215-538-0875
Church E-Mail …………………………………….stjuccrichtown@enter.net
Church Website……………………………………………www.stjohnsucc.org
Church Office Hours
10:00 am to 3:00 pm -- Monday through Thursday
October
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World Communion Sunday
Social Hour—Activities Committee
Setup for the Rummage Sale
Rummage Sale—Benner Hall
1:00 PM Crop Walk
7:00 PM Worship Meeting
7:00 PM WOW Craft Night
7:00 PM Council Meeting
7:30 PM WOW Meeting
Newsletter Articles/Dates Due
Quakertown Food Pantry
4-6 PM King Halloween Party
Weekly Schedule
SUNDAY:
Sunday School – 9:00 AM
Worship Service – 10:15 AM
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH:
Girl Scouts – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
TUESDAY:
Women For Sobriety – 9:00 AM
WEDNESDAY:
Women’s Guild (Quilting) – 9:00 AM
Senior Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 to 8:30PM
THURSDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meeting – 6:30 – 9:30 PM
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LECTIONARY SELECTIONS
The following is this month’s selection of scripture
passages taken from The Common Lectionary. This
three year rotation of texts takes us through the Old
and New Testaments of the Bible.
October 2
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Communion Sunday/Social Hour
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
October 9
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
October 16
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
October 23
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
October 30
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Joshua 3:7-17
Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37
1 Thessalonians 2-9-13
Matthew 23:1-12
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Dear Friends,
Cooler night air, the comfort of a flannel shirt, the magnificent
changing leaves, and the taste of some fresh apple cider describe
some favorite things about October.
St. John’s UCC is back into the full swing of fall activities, one of
which is collecting for Heifer International. Recently their
magazine had a quote, “If you want to change the world, don’t
give. Invest.” What a great thought for us to embrace as we
consider our giving both to Heifer and to the ministry and mission
of St. John’s UCC.
As we consider the best use of our time, talent, and treasure, we
could ask ourselves if we are investing in a better world. It begins
in small ways. It is investing in a better community each time we
buy an extra item for our neighbors who use the food pantry. It’s
investing in the future, as we help someone who is out of work. As
Mother Theresa once said “If you can’t feed a hundred people, feed
just one”.
St John’s UCC is investing in the future, as our St. John’s
community seeks to know Christ, grow in Christ, and go into the
world in Christ’s name. One man, with tears of gratitude in his
eyes, thanked our group of volunteers at the food pantry and
responded “When I’m back to work, I’ll never forget this”. That
felt like investment in the future. It is Investing in the future to
know Jesus more fully, and that is the purpose of what we do here
St. John’s UCC, because we believe it is investing in life that is
really LIFE!
In these coming weeks, as you consider the wise stewardship of
our time, talent, and treasure, to God’s work at St. John’s UCC.
Don’t give. Invest. You might just find generosity has an
unexpected pay off too, It feels good to give. Try it and see.
See you in Church,
Pastor Linda
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We have successfully completed
and paid for the bathroom
renovations. The next project that
we have undertaken is to repair the
walls on either side of the steps leading from the street to
the church front doors. We have started on the project,
both with donations, as well as, the start of the
demolition. Our goal is to complete the work prior to
this winter. As always, your help is greatly appreciated.
Dave King, Council President
The wall restoration has begun! Thank you to those who donated
funds for the restoration of the stone caps needed on the front
church steps. As of today, $1857.00 has been received for the
repair. St. John’s property committee was hoping to raise
$2500.00 from the congregation and use $2500.00 from our
savings to complete the project. Therefore, the property committee
is hoping to raise an additional $653.00, in contributions. Your
continued support is appreciated, and what we receive above this
amount, means less we need to use from our current savings
account.
Come out and join us at the King
Halloween Party October 29th from 46. This year we are mixing it up a bit, and
holding the festivities in our "haunted
barn". There will be good food, games, a
pumpkin walk, and of course some really
great costumes. Michael Jackson, Wilma and Fred
Flintstone, and Batman have made appearances in
previous years. Who knows who might
show up this year!! A Sign up sheet will
be in the back of church-please bring
something to snack on and a painted or
carved pumpkin.
And don't forget about the haunted
tractor ride!
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Have you remembered
St. John’s U.C.C. in your will?
Use of the Church and/or Church Property
Any activities that need to be ‘booked’ at St. John’s or
borrowing of Church Property i.e. tables, chairs, or other items
must go through the Church Office –
this is so that we have no conflict of interest.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
St. John’s Social Hours
All committees have been scheduled for their Social
Hours during the upcoming year.
Nov 6th-Budget and Finance and Council
Dec-no social hour
Jan 8th-Worship and choir
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Feb 5th or 12 (TBA)-Spiritual Life and Caring Church
March 4th-WOW
April-Youth
May 13th-Men of the Church
June 17th-Christian Ed
The Quakertown Food Pantry
Serving God by serving those in need
(215) 536-0240
quakertownfoodpantry@gmail.com
Join the St. John’s Food Pantry Team
Every fourth Thursday of the month we will be volunteering at
the Pantry from 6:00 - 8:00PM. If you would
like to join the ‘FOOD PANTRY TEAM’ speak
with Pastor Linda.
Please note needed foods are:
cold cereal, saltines, tooth brushes,
tooth paste, canned chicken, beef stew, canned
fruit, canned peas, and spam.
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Thank you to all who helped
and/or volunteer to give blood
for the Red Cross Blood Drive.
We increased to 30 units this
year!
Mary Musselman and Mary Hardcastle
The Crop Walk will be October 9th
at 1:00PM.
Please see Karen Bilger or
Marcella Kulp for packets
St. John’s Website
Please take a look at the new website at:
www.stjohnsucc.org
with current church information; as well as,
current pictures of Vacation Bible School, the
Heifer Trip and Rummage Sale.
Cash Register Tape Fundraiser
The WOW group collects cash register tapes from
Redner’s Warehouse Markets. Please register for a
Shopper’s Card at the courtesy counter and tell them it is
for St. John’s UCC. With the closing of Boyer’s we can
use all the tapes we can get, so please try to remember
when you grocery shop. Thank you.
Prayer
Prayer is not a trial balloon we send up to see if God is there.
It is an opportunity He has given us to
communicate with Him. Please allow our Prayer
Chain to join you in prayer. The information you
give will be kept confidential. For prayer needs or
for membership, please contact Marcella Kulp at
215-536-5625.
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Start saving your pennies!
It’s time to kick off our Heifer project once
again! The Sunday School class will again
be heading up the Heifer Project which
helps purchase and donate
animals to people around the world. Please
remember your pennies on Sunday morning and
place them in the goat at the front of the
church. We will be collecting until Thank offering
in November. Any questions please see Katie
Yerger.
The Adult Class will study the Sermon on the
Mount series “Examining Your Life” Sunday
mornings at 9:00AM.
You are invited whether you know a little or a lot
about the Bible!
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
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Nicholas Lapinski
Mark Fournier
Lori Carney
Gerald Freed
Erica Spotts
Carla Spotts
George Spotts
Cheryl Farber
Shalon Lane
Stefanie Heimbach
Katie Yerger
Susan funk
Harriette Smith
Bruce Funk
Linford Haas, Jr.
Is your birthday missing from the list, please call the church office at 215538-0875 or email at stjuccrichtown@enter.net. We will be glad to add it
to the birthday list.
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2011 Fall Rummage Sale
Benner Hall—October 6 and 7
9:00AM to 6:00PM
Now that the hot, humid days
of summer are nearly over
and autumn is right around
the corner, it’s time to start
planning for the Fall
Rummage Sale. This year’s
sale will be held at Benner
Hall on October 6 & 7.
Donations of saleable used clothing, furniture, household
items, etc. will be accepted at Benner Hall on Sunday,
October 2nd from noon until 5:00PM, and Monday and
Tuesday from 8:00AM to 8:00PM. We will no longer be
able to sell baby cribs due to liability reasons.
As you all know, much help is needed throughout the
week, including men to set up tables, pick up rummage
on Sunday, and pack up the remaining rummage on
Friday evening; workers to sort and
price rummage during the week and
staff the sale on Thursday and Friday;
kitchen help for both days, and
donations for baked goods. Please
mark your calendars and plan to be a
part of our “Rummage Sale Team”.
Any help offered will be appreciated.
Any questions, please call
Eleanor Fly at 215- 536-8250 or
Bev Kuhn at 215-536-0418.
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Scheduled to Serve
Lectors
October 2
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Dorothy Ewer
Karen King
Shannon King
Jerry Lennon
Marcella Kulp
Greeters
October 2
9
16
23
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David & Karen King
Carol Horton & Jason Horton
Ronald & Patricia Lapinski
Jennifer Kramer & Edith Krigor
John & Ruth Moyer
Ushers
October 2
9
16
23
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LuAnn Kramer & Linda Lindsay
Joe Horton & Aaron Scholl
Kerry Thompson & Steven Sechriest
Jade Scholl & Emily Scholl
Sue Benner & David King
Acolytes
October 2
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16
23
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Trent Carney
Shannon King
Jason Horton
Daryn Fournier
Aaron Scholl
Nursery
October 2
9
16
23
30
Dorothy Ewer & Judy Roberts
Sarena Landes & Kathy Landes
Carol Leiter & Mary Hardcastle
Shannon Plunkett & Gail Jancsics
Linda Lindsay & LuAnn Kramer
Offering Processing
October 2 Marcella Kulp, Courtney Weeks, John Moyer
9 Marge Schaffer, Don Deily, Judy Guise
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16 Don Edmonds, Dave King, Marcella Kulp
23 Courtney Weeks, John Moyer, Marge Schaffer
30 Don Deily, Judy Guise, Don Edmonds
Visitation Committee
October: Mary Hardcastle and LuAnn Kramer
Altar Guild
October: LuAnn Kramer and Ruth Moyer
COMMUNION ARRANGEMENTS
October 2
DottiAnne Edmonds, Karen King, Shannon
King, Courtney Weeks
COMMUNION SCHEDULE
October 2
Altar Server: Marcella Kulp
Pew Communion Servers: John Moyer,
Jeanette Shurow, Judy Guise, Dave King
WOW is asking for Chinese Auction
basket donations for the Christmas
Bazaar on November 19th. Theme
baskets ideas: food, games, pets, car
or house cleaning, holidays, movies,
etc. Questions please see LuAnn
Kramer. Thank you.
Our next WOW Meeting is October 19th at 7:30PM.
Join us for Craft Night on October 10th at 7:00PM.
St. John's Lutheran Church, Richlandtown, PA is holding
their annual Ham & Roast Beef Dinner on October 22 from
4 pm until 7pm. Cost is $ 9 adults and $5 youth. Children
under 5 are free. Dinner will be held at the Activity Center
behind the church on First Ave.
Please come and enjoy good food and
good fellowship!
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O Pioneers!, Willa Cather's second novel, tells
the story of an immigrant family's struggle to
save their Nebraska farm. Cather's placement
of a strong and capable woman at the center of
the story, her realistic depiction of life on the
midwestern prairie, and her vivid portrayal of
the immigrant experience at the turn of the
century make O Pioneers! a true American
classic.
Join the Book Discussion
November 7th at 7:00PM of
O Pioneers by Willa Cathers.
Meeting:
Wednesdays November
2 until December 14
Time: 5:00 until
6:30PM
For all kids ages
Kindergarten to Grade 5
An adventure in fun and friendship
complete with:
GAMES
STORIES
CRAFTS
DINNER INCLUDED!
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