TODAY IN WORSHIP

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August 19, 2007                                                           The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost                                                                                                 

 

Assisting with worship today are: Greeters: Floyd Yothers and Susie Keller (8:00) John and Esther Kemmerer (10:30); Assisting Ministers: Craig Freed (8:00) Julie Freed (9:15) Craig Freed (10:30); Acolyte: TBD (8:00) Dave Henry (10:30); Communion Assistants: TBD (8:00) Liz Grimes (9:15) Brian Cassel and TBD (10:30); Lay Readers: Dave Natali (8:00) Rita Landis (10:30) Communion Set-Up: Helen Ruth and Rita Landis; Flower Delivery: Rita Landis; Nursery: Elizabeth McCarty (9:15) Cindy Weierman and Kate Henry (10:30); Tape Delivery: Brenda Nace; Usher Team Captain: Brian Cassel.   

 

 

WORSHIP NOTES       

 

Today’s FLOWERS are in honor of the 90th birthday of Nelda Clemens which she celebrates August 20th.

 

FAMILY PRAYERS

Today:                  Barry and Judy Gibson, Jason                                                                                                        

Monday:               Corey and Michelle Gilbert, Jaleel, Jacob                                                                                    

Tuesday:             E. Blair and Cynthia Godshall                                                                                                         

Wednesday:       Ellis and Lara Godshall II                                                                 

Thursday:           Janice Godshall                                 

Friday:                  Sadie Greaser                                                                                                                                    

Saturday:             Greg and Pat Green, Jordan, Emily

 

 

FAMILY PRAYERS CONTINUED:

“First of all then, I urge that petitions, requests and thanksgiving be offered to God for all men...” 1 Timothy 2:1

 

FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO MOURN THE DEATH OF: Evelyn Seitz, Stella Detweiler, Mae Harpel, Henry Hoff Jr. and Ann Matthews.

 

Grand View: Albert Fenner and Sadie Greaser

 

FOR THE SICK OR RECOVERING: Marguerite Barndt,  Walter Bishop,  Janet Davidson-Oltman, Herbert Detwiler, Raymond Eiche, Albert Fenner, Betty Frantz, Julie Freed, Roy Freed, Betty Frese, Florence Gerhard, Judy Gibson, Bernie Greiser, Ruth Heller, Charmaine Hoff, Robert Hoffman, Barry Hunsicker, Dorothy Kober, Paul Krupp, Kay Kulp, Lindsay (Wellington) McClure, A. Merril  Moyer, Al Nace, Nancy Opdyke, Sandy Paetzell, Mary  Royer,  Grace Schneider, Jean Schrauger, Bella Sulzbach, Ida Swartz, Floyd and Ruth Yothers, Clay Wetzel,  Marj Winston.

FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF EMMANUEL: Jack Adams (friend of Grace Garis); Brooke Alderfer (nephew of Esther Kemmerer); Sonia Alderfer (friend of June Kulp), Monica Ball (friend of Frank and Donna Bucher); Bill Beers (friend of Jim and Nancy Opdyke); Nancy Beyer (friend of Nancy Opdyke); Vera Blackmoore (friend of Jean Schrauger); George Carides (friend of Cindy Hichens); Jim Church; Diane and Doug Cooley and family (daughter and son-in law of Bill and Ethyle Earnest); Terri Cooper (friend of Jane Greiser); Paige Cunningham (infant niece of Karen Clothier); Edna Derstine, (Craig Freed’s aunt);  Harley Derstine (friend of Ray and Connie Keeler); Allan and Pat Eardley (friends of Jane Niemczyk); Paula Esposita (friend of Ruth Miller); Stephanie Foizen (daughter of Jane Niemczyk); James Frankenfield (husband of Pat Frankenfield); Ron Fulp (friend of Julie Freed’s); John Garzel (friend of Bill Morral’s);  Connie Godshall (friend of June Kulp); Doloris Gray (friend of Rich & Faye Landis); Russell Greiser (brother of Susie Keller); James Harada (infant son of co-worker of Julie Freed); Jacque Horton (daughter of Jane Greiser); Chris Hunsicker (son of Barry and Fran Hunsicker); Jo Husband (friend of Julie Freed); Robert Keefer (in-law of the Pecks); Betty Klauder (friend of Nancy and Jim Opdyke); Patrick Koppenhaver (nephew of Carol and Ray Barnes); Dylan Laren (grandson of co-worker of Julie Freed); Judith Latsha (Dorothy Latsha’s daughter); Wayne Latsha (son of Dorothy Latsha), Pat Lee (friend of Grace Garis); Don Long (friend of Frank and Donna Bucher); Hedia Maersth (friend of Katharina Mueller); Jeff Meyers; Sam Miller (friend of the Henry’s); Skip Moyer (friend of Nancy and Jim Opdyke); Carrie Nice (sister-in-law of Alma Nice); Lois Peck (friend of Deb Seeley); Ann Perosa (friend of the Stroup family); Nancy Phillips (friend of Robin Geiger); Riley Philpot (friend of Toni Tucker); Ed Price (friend of Betty and Jerry Lederach); Mary Roe (friend of Julie Freed); Douglas Ruth (son of Helen Ruth); Robyn Sheely; Paul Silvestri (Rosa Pifer’s brother); Mary Slater (friend of Marj Winston); Pat Smith (friend of Julie Freed); Marilyn Steckley (co-worker of Deb Harpel); Joe Sykes (father of Chris Harubin); Paul Tempke, (friend of Judy Gibson); Nick Thiel (friend of Julie Freed); Elaine Walker (friend of Julie Freed); Ruth Walter (grandmother of Carley Stine); Rosemary Whitcomb (Liz Grimes’ mother); Steven Winston (son-in-law of  Alma Nice); and Tom Zadroga (cousin of Pete Harubin).

 

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE WITH ANY NEWS OF ILLNESS, HOSPITAL STAYS, ETC...Due to stricter privacy laws, hospitals do not notify the church when a member is admitted to the hospital. Please  take a few minutes to call the church office and let us know of any hospitalizations or discharges.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Our CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of Ann Matthews who died Tuesday, August 14. Her funeral service will be at the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home on Saturday August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Calling hours are Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

 

You may wish to remember with a special greeting the following people in their nineties celebrating a BIRTHDAY in August:

August 20th-Nelda Clemens, 325 E. Church Avenue, Apt. 222, Telford, PA 18969-1761.

 

 

 

SUMMER PLAYGROUP. We’re going to the ELMWOOD ZOO on Friday, August 24th. The zoo opens at 10:00 a.m., so we’ll meet at the entrance a little before that time. Bring a lunch and we’ll extend the fun. There is a sign-up sheet in the gathering space. In case of rain, we’ll have activities in the church fellowship hall. Any questions—see or call Elizabeth McCarty at 215.721.4908 or Carrie Stankus at 215.799.0961.

 

 

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS, Sunday, August 26, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.

In preparation for going back to school, students are invited to bring backpacks, lunchboxes, pencil boxes, calculators or similar items. Teachers in the congregation are invited to bring their grade books. Others who work in our schools are invited to bring a tool or item that they use in their vocation at the school.

 

 

The August issue of the LUTHERAN magazine is available in the tract rack. Please help yourself.

 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT LC@T. Do you have some time to spare? If so, we could use your help. We have a critical need for volunteers in the following areas: Bed makers in Healthcare, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Phone receptionist in Healthcare on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in these assignments, or would like to pursue other volunteer opportunities, please call the Lutheran Community at Telford, for an application and interview. By volunteering, you can feel proud that you have made a difference in the lives of others! Contact Belen Herner at 215-723-9819 ext. 436 or e-mail bherner@lctelford.org.

 

TEACHER’S AIDE NEEDED—Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. September through May. 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Experience with children required. If interested, please call Beverly Godshall at 215-723-4354 or Zwingli Church Office at 215-723-1186. More information on bulletin board.

 

 

PARISH CALENDAR

 

Today: 2:30 p.m. Installation of Rev. Elaine Quincey at Lutheran Community @ Telford

Monday:  7:30 p.m.  AA Group

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. Staff Mtg.,  7:30 p.m.  AA Step Group

Thursday: 5:45 p.m. 9:15 Rehearsal Team

Friday: 9:30 a.m. Preschool Playgroup

Next Sunday: PENTECOST 13

8:00 a.m. Worship  

9:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship

Nursery: Ingrid Ahart (9:15), Carol Barnes and Amanda Geiger (10:30)

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