2012 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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calendar
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October
Schedule
9:00AM WFS Mtg.
7:00PM WOW Meeting
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9:00AM Quilters
5PM Wahoo Wednesday
7:00PM Choir
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6:30PM NA Mtg.
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World Communion Sunday (Neighbors in
Need Collection)
12PM Rummage Sale Setup
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8AM Rummage Sale Setup
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8AM Rummage Sale Setup
9:00AM WFS Mtg.
10 9:00AM Quilters
5PM Wahoo Wednesday
7:30PM Council
11 & 12
Rummage Sale
11 6:30PM NA
7PM Choir
14 Crop Walk
15 7PM Worship Mtg.
16 WFS Mtgs.
17 9AM Quilters
5PM Wahoo Wednesday
7PM Choir
18 6:30PM NA
20 Halloween Party
23 9AM WFS
24 9AM Quilters
5PM Wahoo Wednesday
7PM Choir
25 6:30PM NA
Quakertown Food Pantry
28 Social Hour—Activities Committee
30 9AM WFS
31 9AM Quilters
5PM Wahoo Wednesday
7PM Choir
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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 7
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Communion Sunday
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
October 14 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark10:17-31
October 21 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Job 38:1-7, (34-41)
Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45
October 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
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In our life together at St.
John’s UCC, the month of
October is stewardship
season, a time to give
thanks to God for what we
have and a time to
recommit our time, talent,
and treasure, to God’s ministry.
So much of the giving that we witness in life comes with the
expectation of some sort of gratification in return, either in the
form of thanks or recognition, that sometimes we lose sight of
what true giving is meant to be. True giving, is giving without
conditions or expectations attached. For example, if I plant a
shade tree today that won’t mature for 40 or 50 years, I can almost
guarantee I won’t be around when others are enjoying the shade it
provides. Like that, there are many things I can give today for
which I’ll never see any results, a compliment here, a bit of
encouragement there, and I’ll be planting seeds of a positive
nature. I won’t see these seeds grow into whole trees or even tiny
flowers, but they most certainly add to the betterment of this world
in which we live. I give to the work and ministry of Jesus Christ,
because I imagine my giving unconditionally will result in planting
seeds which will carry on the work of Jesus for years to come.
True giving is important for our Spiritual lives and important to the
life of the church.
As we reflect on our giving to St. John’s, take some time to assess
what it is you value. It’s been said that if you want to really know
what a person values, look at their checkbook. Our expenditures
show what we value. As you reflect on your gifts as a household,
determine ways you can share your blessings to reflect your
values.
Making a faith promise to the church for the upcoming year is a
physical lesson about God’s love. God never ceases to offer us life
and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Making a commitment is a
bold and simple way to respond to God’s love and action in our
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lives. In addition, giving to God helps move the Kingdom
forward. Committing to share your gifts means standing together
with your Christian brothers and sisters in ministry and mission for
a purpose beyond yourself. Whether you can share $1.00 or
$1,000 per week, it matters and it makes a difference. Whatever
you have to give is worthy of being shared. It means trusting that
together, our gifts are abundantly more than enough to change the
world.
Giving is important for our Spiritual lives and important to the life
of the church.
May God open your heart this year as you prayerfully consider
your giving to the ministry and mission of St. John’s UCC.
Peace and Healing,
Pastor Linda
ST. JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Reverend Linda Lennon…………………….(home) 610-691-5769
Pastor Linda’s E-Mail………………………………..pastorlinda@juno.com
John Moyer - Council President…………………………….215-536-7995
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
On October 14th at Memorial Park (Registration
1:00PM and Walk 1:30PM) is the Crop Walk
this year. Please see Karen Bilger or
Marcella Kulp for packets
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Join us for a book discussion on “Blind
Your Ponies” by Stanley G. West.
Led by Deb Deily on November 5th at
7:00PM in the church.
St. John’s Social Hours
All committees have been scheduled for their
Social Hours during the upcoming year.
Oct 28th Activities Committee
Nov 11th-Budget and Finance and Council
Dec-no social hour
Jan 6th-Worship and choir
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Feb 10 Spiritual Life and Caring Church
March 10th WOW
April 14th Youth
May 12th Men of the Church
June 16th Christian Ed
Council Minutes will hang on the bulletin
board for those who wish to read them.
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.
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Prayer
True prayer is a way of life, not an emergency detour. It can
be comforting to know others are praying for us or
our loved ones.
Our Prayer Chain is here for you. The information
you give will be kept confidential.
Please contact Marcella Kulp at 215-536-5625.
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 - 8:00 pm. If you would like to join the
‘FOOD PANTRY TEAM’ speak with Pastor Linda.
Need something in the bulletin which is printed on
Thursdays (AM)? Call the office at 215-538-0875 or
email at stjuccrichtown@enter.net. For information
for the Newsletter for November please call or
email by 10/22/12. Other letters, printing or help,
please call anytime. Thank you!
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
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Nicholas Lapinski
Mark Fournier
Lori Carney
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Gerald Freed
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Erica Spotts
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Carla Spotts
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George Spotts
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Cheryl Farber
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Shalon Lane
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Stefanie Heimbach
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Katie Yerger
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Susan funk
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Harriette Smith ***100! Years old. Her address is on pg 12 of
the newsletter
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Bruce Funk
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Linford Haas, Jr.
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Start saving your coins!
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
coins 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.
Prayer the Heart of Pilgrimage
Begins Sept 20. Join us for an
adventure in Spiritual Formation The
Way of Pilgrimage practice of Prayer
10:00 am Thursdays in the church multipurpose room.
Explore the Psalms and creative ways to pray.
Thank you to all who helped
and/or volunteer to give blood
for the Red Cross Blood Drive.
Mary Musselman and Mary Hardcastle
Scheduled to Serve this Month
Lectors
October
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Greeters
October
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Sue Benner
Marge Schaffer
Marcella Kulp
Jeanette Shurow
Cindy Yerger & Kay Ginder
Donald & Debbie Deily
Donald & DottieAnne Edmonds
David Ackerman & Ruth Ackerman
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Ushers
October
Nursery
October
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Judy Guise & Sue Benner
John Moyer & Linda Lindsay
Romaine Thrapp & George Schaffer
Emily & Jade Scholl
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Kerry Thompson & Mary Hardcastle
Karen King & Shannon King
Jade Scholl & Emily Scholl
Carl Leiter & Shannon Plunkett
Offering Processing
October
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Marcella Kulp, Marge Schaffer, Jade Scholl
14 Courtney Weeks, John Moyer, Don Deily
21 Don Edmonds, Joe Horton
28 Marcella Kulp, Marge Schaffer, Jade Scholl
Visitation Committee—Mary Hardcastle, Luann Kramer
Altar Guild—LuAnn Kramer, Ruth Moyer
Communion Arrangements—DottiAnne Edmonds, Karen
King, Shannon King
Communion Servers—Joe Horton, Courtney Weeks, John
Moyer, Marge Schaffer, Jade Scholl
St. John’s United Church
of Christ
2012 Holiday Candy &
Nut Sale
Orders Due – Oct. 21, 2012
Delivery – Nov. 18, 2012
Featuring Reppert’s Own Candies
See Green Order Form insert!
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2012 Fall Rummage Sale
October 11 and 12
9AM to 6 PM
NEW LOCATION:
Lutheran Activity Center
Union St. and First Ave.,
Richlandtown
The Fall Rummage Sale will be held on October 11 and 12 at the
Lutheran Activity Center. Donations of good used clothing,
household goods, baby items (no cribs or playpens), books, etc.
may be brought to the hall on Sunday, October 7th from noon until
5p.m., or Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to
limited space at the Activity Center, we will not be able to accept
any large furniture items.
We will need men immediately after church on Sunday to set up
tables at the hall and transport some items from the church. Men
will also be needed at 5:30 on Friday to pack the remaining
rummage for the truck and transport items back to the church.
Workers will be needed to sort and price rummage on Sunday
afternoon and all day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A
large staff will be needed for the sale on Thursday and
Friday. Any time you can help throughout the week will be
appreciated. The success of the sale depends on ALL OF
YOU! Also, any monetary donations toward the $500. hall rental
will be gratefully accepted.
Luncheon items will be available on Thursday and Friday and will
include soups, BBQ, sandwiches, baked beans, homemade
desserts and the ever popular ROOT BEER FLOATS. We will
need donations of baked goods for both days.
If you are able to help or have and questions, please call Eleanor
Fly at 215-536-8250 or Bev Kuhn at 215-536-0418 or the church
office.
Please mark your calendars and be a part of our "Rummage Sale
Team".
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Remember our Shut-ins with
your prayers and cards.
For:
Mrs. Jeanette Kade
Mrs. Madorra Samph
send to: Phoebe Richland Healthcare Center
108 South Main Street
Richlandtown, PA 18955
Mr. Floyd Bless
990 East Cherry Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Mr. Richard Schenkel
280 Middle Holland Road #915
Holland, PA 18966
Mrs. Myrtle Stoneback
950 Front Street, Apt 413
Hellertown, PA 18055
Mrs. Harrietta Smith
830 Lakeside Circle
West Wing #112
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Mundy
304 East Montgomery Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454-2950
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WaaHoo Wednesday
beginS October 3
from 5:00 to 6:30PM!
Kids join us for
dinner, games,
stories and crafts.
Hope to see you
there!
Friends are
welcome.
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