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The Cent-I-Gram Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kimberton, PA 19442

Vol. 21, No. 8 August 2017

Looking forward…

Celebrate with us! Rally Day and

Dedication of New Church Sign September 17

Come Worship With Us

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 AM

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:30 AM-Exercise 10 AM La Leche 7 PM - AA

2 10:30 AM Bible Study 7PM Pack 170 exec mtg

3 9:30 AM-Exercise 8 PM - Hist. Soc.

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7:30 PM - AA

5 2 PM Choir Picnic

6 9:30 AM Worship

7 6:45 PM - Boy Scout Troop 158 7 PM-AA

8 9:30 AM-

Exercise 1 PM-Grange 7 PM - AA 7 PM-Executive Committee

9 10:30 AM Bible Study

10 9:30AM Exercise

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7:30 PM - AA

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13 9:30 AM Worship 7 PM Boy Scouts #158 Leaders Mtg 3 PM Youth Mtg and Barbeque at Tancredis

14 11 AM Music & Worship Team meeting 6:45 PM - Boy Scout Troop 158 7 PM-AA

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9:30 AM-Exercise 7 PM - AA


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9:30 AM-Exercise

18 7:30 PM - AA 8:30 PM DYPCCAA

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20 9:30 AM Worship Deadline for Sept. Cent-I-Gram

21 6:45 PM - Boy Scout Troop #158 7 PM-AA

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9:30 AM-Exercise 7 PM - AA 7 PM-Church Council

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10:30 AM Bible Study

24

9:30 AM-Exercise

25 7:30 PM - AA

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27 9:30 AM Worship Rev. John Carlson preaching

28 6:45 PM - Boy Scout Troop #158 7 PM-AA

29 9:30 AM-Exercise 7 PM - AA


31 9:30 AM-Exercise

August 2017

Centennial Lutheran

Phone: 610-933-1528 - www.centenniallutheran.org

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Coming in September...

9/17 Rally Day & Sign Dedication

9/18

Blood Drive 2-7 PM

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On July 7th, 2017, Centennial held a funeral service for our beloved

sister in Christ, Jackie Skillman. The service was beautiful, a celebration of Jackie’s life. At a luncheon following Jackie’s burial, her son-in-law George shared the following with me. These are excerpts from a paper written by J.C. Ryle, the First Anglican Bishop of Liverpool. They were written in the 19th Century. I was moved by the language, and I’m now sharing these excerpts with all of you as a remembrance of Jackie. …Pastor Jerry

In Our Dying Hour

The day may come when after a long fight with disease, when medicine can do no more, and that nothing remains but to die. Family and friends will be standing by, unable to help. Hearing, eyesight, even the power of praying, will be rapidly failing us. The world and its shadows will be melting beneath our feet. Eternity, with its realities, will be looming large before our minds. What shall support us in that trying hour? What shall enable us to feel, ‘I fear no evil’? (Psalm 23:4.) Nothing, nothing can do it but close communion with Christ. Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith,—Christ putting His right arm under our heads,—Christ felt to be sitting by our side,—Christ alone can give us the complete victory in the last struggle. So let us hold on to Christ more closely, love Him more heartily, live to Him more thoroughly, copy Him more exactly, confess Him more boldly, follow Him more fully. Faith like this will always bring its own reward. Worldly people may laugh at it. Weak cultural Christianity may think it to be extreme; but it will wear well. In dark times it will bring us light. In sickness it will bring us peace. In the world to come it will give us a crown of glory that will not fade away. Time is becoming short. The ways of this world are passing away. A few more sicknesses, and all will be over. A few more funerals, and our own funeral will take place. A few more storms and tossings, and we shall be safe in harbor. We travel towards a world where there is no more sickness,—where parting, and pain, and crying, and mourning, are done with forever. In the meantime let us live lives of faith in the Son of God. Let us lean all our weight on Christ, and rejoice in the thought that He lives eternally. Thanks be to God! Christ lives, though we may die, He lives who conquered death! He lives and will one day change our weak and worn bodies, making them like His glorious body. In sickness and in health, in life and in death, let us lean confidently on Him. Surely we ought to say daily, “Thank you God for your Son, Jesus Christ!” .

http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2023.4


Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC)

Church Council Minutes

June 27, 2017

Present: Treasurer Kathy Geiger, Council members: Chuck Cantwell, Bill Donovan, Ed Kalmbach, John Miller, Diana Moffett, Sam Perrone, Barbara Ray, Dave Winning, and Karen Winning. Excused: Pastor Jerry Tancredi, Christine Holmes, Sue Nizio. The meeting was called to order by Vice President John Miller at 7:05 pm, devotions followed. Dave made motion to accept attendance changes to the May minutes. Second by Barb. Approved. Pastor’s Report: Pastor’s report was submitted to Council members in advance of the meeting. Team Reports: Finance: Kathy asked that the finance team be notified of any plans for a Stewardship drive or special appeal so that financial reporting will be accurate and posting accounts can be created and counters advised before funds are received. The finance team met in May and June. The team will meet quarterly. Two people are needed to audit the 2016 books. The treasurer from St. Peters Church may be able to assist. Denise will be preparing statements semi annually instead of quarterly. If anyone needs information at any other time they can request it from her. Recommendation to council: The funds listed as Building Contingency will be used to pay for unbudgeted capital improvements and other unbudgeted property expenses such as new appliances, windows, roof re-pairs, tree removal, etc. The congregation should be made aware that the fund exists, what it is for, and that any funds listed on the building line of envelopes will be used to replenish the fund until it is again at $30,000. All funds over the need in any year will be listed as general funds. Dave made motion to accept the recommendation, second by Diana. Discussion included telling the congregation about some of the upcoming projects. Motion passed. Pending a property committee report: Capital needs from the property team: Multiple needs have been presented to Finance and Council. We would like all contracts and quotes provided to the finance team for review and planning for expenses. Property will be asked to prioritize the items. Finance will send a report to council with costs and recommendations. Property: Projects:

a. parsonage chimney flues were repaired in April – cost $4126.52 (unbudgeted) b. church sign – (budgeted) c. church chimney flue and replacement boiler d. parsonage furnace e. parsonage oil tank f. parsonage driveway major repairs g. church parking lot repairs/resealing h. carpet/flooring in offices and Sunday school wing hallway and double room

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The cemetery wall needs repairs. Three bids for the church boiler have been received; Harry and Ken are looking into lighting for

the new sign; and three parking lot lights are not working – Ken is looking into this. Stewardship: There will be an article in the July Centigram. October 29th - Stewardship Sunday - estimates of financial giving for 2018 Music and Worship: The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31st at 11:00 AM. Evangelism/Care Team: Care Team: Members are continuing to send cards and visit shut-ins. Christian Education/Faith Development/Youth: A resume has been received and a July interview is planned. Youth Group: The youth will be meeting at the Ferree’s to work on a schedule for future events. Benefits from the Kimberton Fair Coke stand will go to the youth. The youth will make signs for the Coke stand advertising their upcoming trip. Local and Global Missions: Dave and Beth will meet to plan where to use available funds. Congregational Life/Hospitality: The confirmands reception on June 18th and the New Member luncheon and First Holy

Communion celebration on June 25th were very nice events. Reformation 500 Activities: There will be a celebration meal on October 29th.

The Endowment Fund: $65,725 The nominating committee: Judy Ryberg, Beth Wise, Ed Kalmbach, and Betsy Miller OLD BUSINESS: AA 25-year celebration dinner – they could participate in a dinner on September 16th or 23rd .

Each person attending must donate $1 to stay within their charter. NEW BUSINESS: Vision Team: John made motion to accept as members Dave Winning, Barb Ray, Valerie

Griffiths, John Miller, and Judy Silvia. Second by Sam. Approved. This team will look at Centennial to refresh its vision and look toward developing a longer term plan to set mission goals and move toward them. They will begin work in August.

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Members of the congregation are asked to let these team members know what they think the

objectives should be. The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee (PRPC) organized a workshop held on June

22nd at the Kimberton Fire Company. This committee is concerned with history, environment, development, transportation, housing, recreation, and culture of East Pikeland and surrounding townships. Maybe we could get some helpful information from them.

How to incorporate new members into our ministry:

We could do a “Ministry Minute” several Sundays to highlight the different ministries.

We could make an informative poster for each ministry and have them available for Rally Day with sign-up sheets.

Meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:30pm. Respectfully submitted, Karen Winning, Council Member

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August

2017

Assisting Ministers

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Greeters Carole & Fred Stoudt

Judy & Reggie Ryberg

Helen & Paul Breitegam

Peg & Randy Ferree

Deacons Dave Winning Sam Perrone John Miller Larry Shumaker

Ushers Chuck Cantwell Randy Mull

Chuck Cantwell Randy Mull

Carole & Fred Stoudt

Carole & Fred Stoudt

Acolyte Darian Capobianco Logan Perrone Makinzie Ackroyd Evelyn Capobianco

Lector Larry Shumaker Helen Breitegam Kathy Geiger Evelyn Capobianco

Altar Guild Patt Shumaker, Nancy Fowler

Counters Beth Wise Judy Ryberg

Ron Allen Jean & Randy Mull Peg & Randy Ferree

If you are unable to be here on your Sunday, please switch with someone or call John Miller at 610-933-8523.


The goal of stewardship ministry at Centennial is to help God’s people grow in their relationship with Jesus through the use of the time, talents

and finances that God has entrusted to us.

Proportional Giving Nowhere does the Bible say, “Give $50.00!” or “Give 50 dinari!” Instead, the language of scripture always speaks to us about proportional giving. Therefore those who have more wealth or who earn more income are

encouraged to give more. This is based on a percentage of their wealth/income. And for those who don’t have a lot, or are living only on Social Security, there is comfort in proportional giving.

I remember when I first started attending a Lutheran church and there was a discussion about

financial giving. I was just getting started in my career and I had never been given any guidelines, so I thought, “When I’m successful, I’ll be able to give something to the church; but for now, a few bucks a week will have to suffice.” In a way, I was right! But my thinking was based on rationalizing my meager giving habits. Had I thought it through, I would have looked at what Patti and I were earning, and applied a percentage to determine the amount we might give. I also would have discussed the importance of our giving with Patti to make sure that we were in agreement about this vital aspect of our faith journey.

As you may know, the biblical standard is a ‘tithe’ or 10% of income. If you’re giving 10% or more

of your income, congratulations! Don’t stop now! But if you are not at that level (and statistics show that very few Christians are), here’s an idea. Take a look at where you are now. What percentage of your in-come do you share? For example, if you are earning $50,000/ yr, and you give an average of $20/week, you are giving $1,000/yr or 2% of your income. Thank you! Now rather than feeling guilty or trying to jump to a tithe overnight, what might it be like to increase your giving by 1% of your annual income? In this example, it would mean giving an added $10/week. Does that sound realistic? If you try this and it works for you, then you might consider an additional 1% increase in six months or a year.

Now here’s the good news! This has absolutely nothing to do with Centennial’s need to receive

money. The focus of sound biblical stewardship habits like proportional giving lies squarely on our need as disciples to give; give so that we may grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Surely, churches like Centennial depend upon our financial support in order to continue their life-changing ministries, but one of the most important ministries of the church is helping its people to deepen their faith by the use of the time, talent and financial resources with which they have been blessed. Look for more characteristics of Christian stewardship in the months to come.

In Christ,

Pastor Tancredi

Annual Choir Picnic

Who: Chancel and Bell Choirs When: Saturday, August 5 at 2:00 PM Where: Home of John & Nancy Miller Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. RSVP: 610-399-0523 or

[email protected]


We would like to thank Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' (SM) and those people who have designated Choice Dollars via the Thrivent Choice(R) program. This month we gratefully acknowledge gifts designated by the following: Jerene Gladfelter If you have any questions about Choice Dollars or how to designate them to our church, please contact [email protected].

Thinking about Christmas Already?

The months are flying by and we are already thinking about our 23rd Annual Christmas Crafts Festival on Saturday, November 11 from 9 AM until 2 PM. Grandma needs a new supply of items in good, “sell-able” condition for her attic so if you do any sorting or cleaning out at your house, remember Grandma and put aside things that we can sell in November. Popular items are jewelry, toys, dolls, dishes, kitchen items, knick-knacks, videos, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, books, games, lamps and all kinds of collectibles in good condition and mostly small enough to fit on a table. We have sold curtains, tablecloths and sheets in excellent condition. No electronics, please. There are also registration forms in the church office if you are interested in renting a table. Email [email protected] or call the church office at 610-933-1528.

A Note of Thanks

Thank You all for the most uplifting,

comforting, and appreciated prayers, cards,

and letters I received during my recent

surgery and subsequent recovery.

-Jan Bird

Save the date for our fall Red Cross Blood

Drive to be held on Monday, September 18

from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

See Chuck Cantwell with any questions.

At their June meeting, the Council clarified how I should handle moneys designated to "buildings" on your envelopes. Years ago a "building fund" was established. Council

has set that fund balance at $30,000. This fund is used for “Building Maintenance Contingencies” and is basically an emergency need account, to cover unanticipated building needs. It has been used to replace appliances, make repairs to the parsonage heating system and will likely be needed this year for major repair needs. Any funds designated on the Building Fund line will be used to replenish this fund to its $30,000 balance. Any funds in excess of the annual need will be added to general funds. The balance in the fund as of 6/30/2017 is $25,765.93 (funds having been used for parsonage flue repairs and relining of the furnace).

—Kathy Geiger

mailto:[email protected]

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Prayer List To request prayer, first request permission from the individual in need of prayer (as requested by our Synod). Then send an email to [email protected] or call Joanne Cantwell at 610-933-0341 or Jerene Gladfelter at 610-933-3542. Please list the individual’s name and a BRIEF description of the situation (i.e. chemo, dementia, auto accident, comfort and peace, etc.) along with the name of the requester and association (brother, co-worker, friend, etc.). Please also advise us when a prayer request is no longer valid. Printed prayer lists are issued at the beginning of each month as a bulletin insert. Please update us by the 25th of each month to ensure that your request is listed. In addition, there is an email list of individuals desiring to be on the Prayer Chain to receive immediate prayer requests other than those listed monthly. If you wish to be included on this email list, please contact Joanne (610-933-0341) or Jerene (610-933-3542) with your email address or telephone number.

From Jack Charles, Organist and Director

of Music Ministry

As the year progresses, you will see some hymns in the bulletins marked with an asterisk (*) which indicates a hymn requested by a member of the congregation or one marked with two (**) which is recommended in the “Reformation 500 Sourcebook”, a book filled with suggestions to help us make the 500th anniversary of the Reformation mean-ingful to our congregation.

Any questions?

Contact Jack Charles, Director of Music Ministry

at 610-287-9366

Fall Marriage Retreats ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: If you haven’t already signed up for your Fall Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend, don’t delay. Sign up today! The September Weekend (September 15-17 Weekend at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in the Poconos) has only a very few openings remaining. The October 6-8 Weekend is to be held at a beautiful location in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains overlooking a lake--the Black Swan Inn in Lee, Massachusetts--and we do currently have openings for this one. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included with your $100 per couple reg-istration fee, plus toward the end of the weekend you will be given an opportunity to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you wish toward the continuation of the program. Sign up today by go-ing to the website: www.GodLovesMarriage.org and paying the registration fee with your credit card, or marking the option to mail a check. For questions, or if you would like a brochure with registration form mailed to you, contact Northeast US Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at: [email protected] or 724-325-3166.

http://www.GodLovesMarriage.org



Wednesday 10:30 AM Morning Bible Study

continues Come join Pastor Jerry at the church for a time of studying the scripture lessons for the upcoming Sunday. All are welcome! If you have any questions please contact Pastor Jerry at the church office or by e-mail. Church office: 610-933-1528 Email: [email protected]

Coming Events

Coming Events is a weekly publication listing the calendar for the week and telling you about anything special coming up along with general church announce-ments. Coming Events is posted to the website (usually by Tuesday afternoons) and a link is emailed to everyone on our church-wide email list. If you are not on this email list and would like to be, please email [email protected]. You can also access the Coming Events publication on the website at www.centenniallutheran.org un-der the Coming Events tab.

Prepaid Giant Cards

Purchase a $25 or $50 pre-paid Gi-ant grocery card! Available every Sunday. Contact Beth Wise (610-935-1727) or contact the church office to buy a $25 or $50 pre-paid grocery card redeemable at any Giant Food Store. Giant will donate 5% of the proceeds to support the youth.

Penny Sunday is coming this fall...

3 Amber Ryberg 14 Denise Ackroyd 16 Evelyn Capobianco 17 Joe Kurylak 21 Caroline Hagman 24 Nancy Miller 29 Logan Perrone 29 Sam Perrone 29 Kayla Slomeana 29 Kyle Sollenberger 31 Paul Breitegam

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us re-

joice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24

Do you notice any missing birthdays? We want to be sure to include everyone on our birthday list. If you notice that a birthday is missing from our list,

please take a moment to let the office know. You can leave a note in the office or sent an email to Rebecca

@centenniallutheran.org. Thank you!



MINISTRY LEADERS

Church Council Members Christine Holmes (President) [email protected]

John Miller (Vice President) [email protected]

Kathy Geiger (Treasurer) [email protected]

Dave Winning (Corp. Secretary) [email protected]

Chuck Cantwell [email protected]

Bill Donovan 610-933-4374

Ed Kalmbach [email protected]

Diana Moffett [email protected]

Sue Nizio [email protected]

Barbara Ray [email protected]

Karen Winning [email protected]

Pastor Jerry [email protected]

Joanne Cantwell [email protected]

(Recording Secretary of Council Minutes)

Team Leaders Property Team Leader:

Finance Team Leader:

Financial Secretary: Denise Ackroyd [email protected]

Asst. Treasurer: Patt Shumaker

Personnel Committee

Team Chair: Ron Allen [email protected]

Worship Team Leader: John Miller [email protected]

Director of Music Ministry:

Jack Charles [email protected]

Altar Guild Leader: Frances Warren [email protected]

Christian Education Team Leaders:

Social Ministry Team Leader:

Global Missions Team Leader:

Nancy Miller [email protected]

Care Team Leaders:

Diana Moffett [email protected]

Deanna Kalmbach [email protected]

Hospitality Team Leader:

Sue Nizio [email protected]

Stewardship Team Leader:

Dave Winning [email protected]

Prayer Chain Coordinators: [email protected]

Joanne Cantwell, Jerene Gladfelter

August 2017

In this issue.... August Calendar 2 Pastor’s Page 3 Church Council Minutes 4 August Assisting Ministers 6 Stewardship News 7 Choir Picnic 7 Finance Team News 8 Thrivent Giving 8 Grandma’s Attic 8 Note of Thanks / Blood Drive 8 Prayer List 9 Music News 9 Fall Marriage Retreats 9 Coming Events / Giant Cards 10 Adult Bible S8tudy / Penny Sunday 10 August Birthdays 10 Ministry Leaders 11

The Cent-I-Gram is published by Centennial: A Church for the Entire Community

Our Purpose Is To Know Christ and To Make Him Known Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1330 Hare’s Hill Road, Kimberton PA 19442

Sunday Worship 9:30 A.M., Sunday School, Confirmation 10:30 A.M. 610-933-1528 Fax 484-204-9513 - The Rev. Gerald Tancredi, Pastor - Rebecca Benecke, Editor

e-mail: [email protected] webpage at: http://www.centenniallutheran.org

Need for Pastoral Care: Please notify us if you or a family member is hospitalized and/or in need of a pastoral call or visit. We have no other way of knowing of a hospitalization or a pastoral need. Please call Pastor Jerry on his cell phone at

215-260-9755 or notify the church office at 610-933-1528.

Compelled to Share

In 2 Kings 7, a great siege is lifted when God causes the Arameans, Israel’s enemies, to flee. Initially, some lepers at the city gate keep the victory quiet, hiding the spoils of war. Then they realize, “What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves” (verse 9, NIV). How often we keep the good news of God’s grace and salvation to ourselves! Yet it’s intended for everyone, and there’s plenty to go around. In fact, it never ends. Who in your life needs to hear that news today?

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