Emmaus Moravian Church
146 Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049-4009
610-965-6067
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Emmaus Moravian Church 146 Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049-4009 610-965-6067 |
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May Newsletter THIS MONTH IN MORAVIAN HISTORY: May 2008: Women Priests in the Moravian Church, 1758 visit the Moravian Archives
Measuring our Church support:
As can be seen from the above, income has not kept pace with our expense with the result that we are about $12,500 behind our plan for the year. Our expenses run about $32,000 per month so we have only about half a month’s cash in reserve. We are living Sunday to Sunday. Why is this? The Financial Secretary reports that through March, 56% of the congregation has made some contribution to the church but less than 40% have given enough to cover our first quarter obligation for Denominational Assessment. Our average attendance for the first 15 Sundays this year is 147 compared with 152 for the same period last year. This represents approximately 25% of the membership in attendance on Sundays. The Church needs your participation to realize our mission of Living in Fellowship and Growing in Christ. We have many worthwhile programs, come out and see what is happening at your Church.
Christian Education FISHING FOR CAMPERS Remember that summer fun at Camp Hope is just around the corner. Stop by the Camp Registration table (just outside of the chapel) between now and May 4th to sign up or to get more information. Members of the congregation can receive 50% tuition scholarships thanks to our Sugar Cake sales scholarship fund. Special consideration can be given for non-members who would like to go to camp. Find out more by asking Melissa Heckman or Linda Wisser.
A Daughter’s Worth - Bible Study for High School Girls In May we will offer a book study specially designed for girls in 9th-12th grades. We will meet every Thursday evening in May from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Barnes and Noble bookstore at the Promenade Shops in Center Valley. Our time together will be fun, relaxed, and focused on things like embracing beauty, managing emotions, choosing good friends, dating and school life! Cost is $8 per person (to cover 50% of the book cost). Register now by calling Linda Wisser at 610-65-6067 or email at lwisser@verizon.net.
Sunday School Closing Program Sunday, May 18 - 9 A.M. in Fellowship Hall Children and their grown ups are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for our end of the school year celebration! Each class will offer a short presentation from their year together. Students will receive certificates of completion and we will take the opportunity to offer our very well deserved and heart felt thanks to all of our Sunday School teachers for their dedication and service. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ, Recently I have been approached by members of the Board of World Missions regarding the education ministry at Emmaus Moravian Church. It has been noted that the Ministry of Education within our church family is strong, effective and vital, thanks to the dedication, efforts and gifts of many people including our pastors, our Christian Education committee members, our teachers and others! On many occasions our congregation has been recognized and uplifted because of our successful education ministry. In light of this, we have been invited to consider sharing our ministry of education with others outside of the walls of our church! I am pleased to share with all of you that this August, I will travel with my daughter, Lindsay, on behalf of the Emmaus Moravian congregation and together with a small team of other Moravians, to teach our brothers and sisters in Barbados, part of the Eastern West Indies Province of the Moravian Church of America. We will share approximately 10 days together teaching small groups of children and also offering training workshops designed for teaching the educators there. I am also quite certain that our friends in Barbados will have much to teach us as well! I am extremely excited about this opportunity to establish a relationship with other Moravians abroad. I am planning to share a lot about our congregation… who we are, what it is like to live and work and worship here. I am planning to learn about the people there and what it’s like to live and work and worship there. As more information comes our way, I will share it with everyone. In the meantime, please keep this ministry in your thoughts and prayers. Your Sister in Christ, Linda Wisser, Director of Christian Education
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Campbell labels and Box tops Do you buy Campbell products? If so, you could help out our local schools. Many area schools collect Campbell labels and Box Tops for Education. They help the schools buy playground equipment and educational products. For Campbell products, cut off the front part of the label. Box Tops are found on various products including Cottonelle and Kleenex. They are rectangle in shape and usually about 1” long. If you have any of these labels, please place them in the brass mail slot in the church, or drop them off in the office. Thank you! Market Day News Anyone looking for healthy and convenient food to put on your table? Look no further! Market Day has it all! They have family sized meals, meals for two, and even single-serve portions. The variety and selection of foods offered cover everything from fully cooked roasts, seafood, vegetables, appetizers, and delicious desserts. Pick up a brochure on your way out of the church. If you are unable to pick up your food on pick up day - don’t worry. Just let a Market Day person know and we will gladly pick it up and put it in the church’s Market Day freezer. You can then have the luxury of picking it up on Sunday. It’s a great way to support the church while enjoying great comfort food! Market Day Contacts: Sandy Erb, Meda Henry, Pat Heid
Completed Market Day order forms should be placed in the brass mail slot next to the computer room. Thanks! Next Market Day sale orders are due May 16. Next Market Day order pick-up is on May 23.
Mother’s Day Car Wash The Stewardship committee would like to invite everyone to the 2008 Mother’s Day car wash on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 10am to 2pm. Refreshments and fun in the sun. Cars ~ $5. Suv’s and trucks ~ $7. For more info or to volunteer, call Jeff Eisenhard @ 484-264-6768. Women’s Friendship Group Come join our “Women’s” time together on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Moravian Room. Our group will be lighthearted and enjoyable. We will touch on women’s topics, as well as, grow together as sisters in Christ. Please call Rev. Joseph for more information @ 610-965-6067 We look forward to seeing you! SISTERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Topical Talks - 2nd Tuesday evening of every other month, unless noted otherwise. Events scheduled below: May - Moravian Room 7pm "Stages of Our Lives" *note: this is a Wednesday June - Pool Party - More info at a later date July - no class or possibly a beach trip August - no class or possibly a trip to a spa
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