PAGE 1 Salem Evangelical Lutheran
Church Placed on National Register of Historic Places 2010
NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
November
Scrip tures
November 3, 2019
Lebanon Lutheran Hour on WLBR-AM 1270
Isaiah 1:10-18 Psalm 32:1-7
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10
November 10, 2019
Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
November 17, 2019
Malachi 4:1-2a Psalm 98
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
November 24, 2019
Christ the King Sunday
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Lebanon Lutheran Co-op
Contact Information:
Office: 53 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042;
Ph: 717-273-3001;
Email: [email protected]
Web: lebanonlutherans.org
Facebook.com/groups/llcm1483/
Letter from the Pastor 2
Cooperative Ministry 3
Birthdays / Finances 4
Bulletin Board 5-7
Salem Salutations 8
November Calendar
9
Worship Assistants 10
Memorial Gifts and Poinsettias
11
Inside this issue:
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CALL (OR EMAIL!)
THE CHURCH OFFICE IF…. You or a loved one is in
need of prayer.
You or a family member is ill
or hospitalized.
You have returned home
from the hospital.
You are homebound either
permanently or temporarily and desire communion.
There’s a new baby.
A family member dies.
You have moved, are in
college or are in the service.
You would like one of the
pastors to visit you.
You wish to add or remove a name from the prayer list.
You have an announcement
for the bulletin or newsletter.
Help us provide good pastoral care by keeping us informed. Thank you!!!
https://lebanonlutherans.org/congregations/salem/
Sunday Worship…….…. 9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour……………….10:00 a.m. Sunday School ……………10:15 a.m. Office ……………...……….717-272-6151 Email…[email protected] Pastor Ierien…...Cell: 717-679-1058 Pastor Bob Ierien’s Email……[email protected]
Pastor Smith..….Cell: 717-679-4614 Pastor Kristal Smith’s Email……[email protected]
Vicar Davis........Cell: 717- 926-5132 Vicar Jessica Davis’s
LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES – WISHLIST
Men’s & Boy’s Boxers: All Sizes; Bras: All Sizes; Sheet Sets: Twin, Queen
& King; Men’s Deodorant Laundry Detergent; Tissues, Toilet
Paper; Sugar; Flour; Salad Dressing; Pancake Syrup
PLEASE NOTE: UNDERGARMENTS MUST BE BRAND NEW-THE SHEETS DO NOT HAVE TO BE NEW – BUT WASHED &
PLACED IN A BAG. A DONATION BOX IS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. THANK YOU.
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All Saints Day is soon upon us. That day is an occasion to remember and give thanks for
those who have touched us in many ways and have now gone on to their eternal home with
God. With the passing of some, we may feel regret because of unresolved places in our
relationship. With others, we simply miss their hugs, their smiling faces, their words of care
and concern. With still others we may feel sorrow and even relief because the relationship
was so broken that we were unable to navigate it in a way that was manageable on this side
of eternity. What to do with those broken, unresolved places in our lives that continue to
reverberate and affect us today?
I once went on a retreat with a leader who loved playing with words. A phrase he used that
particular retreat was “Healing memories.” That phrase could be understood two ways:
when we bring wonderful, loving memories to mind, they can heal a part of us that is in
pain; alternately, when we bring painful memories to mind, we can reflect on them and
allow God to do some healing work on the memories themselves. I have found that phrase
to be helpful as I sift through memories of friends and loved ones who have died. Some leave
beautiful imprints in my mind and they continue to inspire and instruct me. Others are
more complex, with twinges of regrets of things said and done or things left unsaid and
undone. When I come across those, I try to be still for a moment and hold that memory in
the light of God’s love. What wisdom do I have to share with my younger self? What would
the person say to me now? What is God’s gracious invitation to me in this moment?
How do I allow this to inform my words and actions in the future? Let mercy, forgiveness,
gentleness, peace, hope, and love guide you.
As we receive the graces God gives us through the “Communion of Saints” and “great cloud
of witnesses,” we will experience healing and wholeness in new and renewing ways. Let us
give thanks for the faithful (and not-so-faithful) people who have finished their earthly race
and yet continue to shape us more fully into the love of Christ.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Kristal
Pastor’s Letter
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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Attendance
for
September 2019
Birthdays, Attendance, Finances, Etc.
*Includes dividends and interest, memorials, parking rent, facility rent, and miscellaneous income
Average Attendance
Current Envelopes
Other Income*
Benevolence Income
Total Income
Expenditures
Surplus(Deficit) From the Archives Corner
Take a stroll to the archives display case in the parlor
to share with us in thanking individuals who have helped
preserve Salem’s artifacts.
Date Worship
9/01 48
9/08 103
9/15 66
9/22 64
9/29 78
The Lydia/Rachel Circle will meet
On Thursday, November 14th,
at 7 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall
Nov 6 Barbara Hartman 364 N. 4th St Lebanon 17046
Nov 24 Patricia Gartner 1570 Jody Ave Lebanon 17046
Nov 25 Hans Gartner 1570 Jody Avenue Lebanon 17046
Nov 28 Mary Smith 500 Oak St., Box 321 Schaefferstown 17088
Nov 29 Alta Bomberger 10848 Jonestown Road Jonestown 17038
Nov 29 Catherine Kessler Health Ctr, Rm 1880 Lafayette E., 1 Masonic Dr Elizabethtown 17078
72
14,427
4,164
1,550
20,141
39,263
(19,122)
Dec 1 Nancy Becker 360 Timber Blvd Lebanon PA 17042
Dec 10 Joseph Keath 21 Willow Ave Cleona PA 17042
Dec 19 Gladys Sowers Clark Lindsey Vill, Apt 1205, 101 W. Windsor Rd. Urbana IL 61802
Our housekeeper,
Joanne Hayes, is coming
back to work on Nov. 4th
and Enid Medero will be
working until
Dec. 31st..
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The
Little Free Library has a beautiful new look
thanks to the Lebanon Middle School art students
of Cindy Templin. The books come and go quickly!
We are in need of adult fiction and non-fiction
books and cookbooks. All donations are welcomed
The Co-op Evangelical Outreach Team
POWER PACKS UPDATE—Please continue to save your plastic grocery bags for the Power Pack Project at Southeast School. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall.
Please no Walmart bags. As of this writing, we have been told that 60 eligible families have signed up for the Power Packs. We start the project October 17th. If you have an interest in helping with this project, please see or contact Sharon Martin 717-679-6445. You can sign up to be a volunteer at anytime during the year. You just need some clearances. It seems overwhelming, but if you take it step by step it really is not too difficult. We will help you with the process. The staff at Southeast School is very appreciative that they were able to get this program started at their school. NO CHILD SHOULD GO HUNGRY! PLEASE NOTE: CLEARANCES ARE NOT NEEDED IF YOU VOLUNTEER TO PICK UP THE FOOD AT THE WAREHOUSE BESIDE SUNSET ON NORTH 7TH ST. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH TRUCKS OR VANS THAT CAN TRANSPORT THE FOOD TO THE SCHOOL. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. MEN VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US.
Tours of Old Salem/Chapel
are scheduled:
1. Lebanon Middle School Art Dept. to view stained glass windows, Date TBD
2. Sonrise Tax & Tags in Lebanon,
Sat. Jan. 4, 2020
All of the boxes
received the Lebanon
Middle School
art student touch!
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Congregational Meeting Announcements
November 24—Congregational Budget Forum—in Richwine Fellowship Hall after worship The purpose of this forum: to discuss the 2020 Budget
December 8—Congregational Meeting —in Old Salem after worship The purpose of this meeting: to vote on the budget and council members
New this year, the Congregation will be asked to vote on the Synod recommendations for the revisions of amendments to the Constitution.
Copies of the revised amendments can be found in the parlor, and are available upon request by calling the church office.
Council Meeting Highlights Discussed the development of a Task Force to take on Capital Projects within the church, starting
in 2020. Discussed the development of a Capital Campaign letter to raise additional funds to cover the costs
of the repaving of the parking lots. Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations from the 2019 Church wide Assembly,
will be voted on at the December 8, 2019, Congregational meeting. Pat Shedlock bequest for a Youth Minister for the Lebanon Lutheran Co-op. Council approved the
recommendation that the bequest of $27,000, be released from Salem’s funds to the Co-op funds. The money will pay for two years of a part time Youth
Minister. The Congregation will vote on the recommendation at the Congregational meeting on December 8, 2019.
Shelter Volunteers Needed! Dec 2-16 Salem will host the Fresh Start Shelter.
You can sign up by using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094ba9a72ea2f85-fresh13
There is also a signup sheet in the Fellowship Hall. You can also call Salem Lutheran Church at
717-272-6151 or the Lebanon Lutheran Co-op office at 717-273-3001 to sign up.
There will be a training session for volunteers on Mon., November 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
Poverty PotluckPoverty PotluckPoverty Potluck———
Friday, November 8th, 11:30am at the Hebron Banquet HallFriday, November 8th, 11:30am at the Hebron Banquet HallFriday, November 8th, 11:30am at the Hebron Banquet Hall How would it feel…
to never have to worry about how much it costs to feed your family?
to have to decide between food or rent?
to not have enough money to feed your family?
This interactive luncheon will explore these scenarios in a very unique way.
Join us for the experience. Cost: $15.00 per person
For tickets go to: https://communityhealthcouncil.com/homelessness/hhaw/
or to the PROBE office located at 303 Chestnut Street #1
Presented by the Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness
and The Lebanon County Council of Human Service Agencies
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The Lebanon High School and
Lebanon Middle School Singers
will be holding their
holiday concert in Old Salem
on Friday, December 20,
at 7:00 pm
All are welcome to begin their Thanksgiving Day by attending the
Thanksgiving Day Service in Old Salem on
Thu., November 28th at 9:00 a.m.
preceded by an organ recital at 8:30 a.m., on the historic Miller organ.
Christmas Eve Worship - 12/24
5:00pm at Salem
7:00pm at Hill
9:00pm at St. James
LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES – BENEFIT DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION!
The annual Lebanon County Christian Ministries Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 600 Shepherd St., Jonestown. Buffet style dinner by Country Home Catering. Entertainment will be provided by Pastor Jim and Joanna Lucas from Grace Point Church of the Nazarene.
Individual tickets - $25.00. Table sponsors: $300.00 (8 tickets, reserved seating) We may have a sponsor for a table.
So if you are interested in going, please contact the church office as soon as possible. Thank you. (717-272-6151)
BULLETIN Board
Annual Congregational Meeting
will be held on January 19, 2020
in Richwine Fellowship Hall
with a snow date of January 26, 2020.
******************** Committee Chairs, Auxiliary Groups & Scout Leaders,
submit your annual reports to the church office
between Jan 2nd - 6th (Fri., Jan. 10, 2020 at the latest!)
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SAVE THE DATE
Oct 27 One Service 10am @ St.. James
Nov 2 Salem's Holiday Bazaar
Nov 4 Shelter Volunteer Training
Nov 24 Budget Forum
Dec 2-16 Host to Fresh Start Shelter
Dec 8 Congregational Mtg Budget Vote
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 5 pm @ Salem
SALEM SALUTATIONS
Thank you all for my birthday wishes! And a big thank you to Jim and Joanne Foltz who de-livered my fruit basket. It’s always nice to talk with them. -Peggy Witman
Thank you to all the people at Salem for the altar flowers (beautiful, as usual). Thank you for my birthday gift and Marilyn Hollis for both wonderful visits! -Betty Kessler
To my friends at Salem: Thank you so very much for your prayers, cards and concern. I truly appreciate it. Progress is slow so please continue with your prayers. I would also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the Women of Salem for the beautiful flowers. Asante sana, Patti
Sunday,
Nov 3
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02/05
02/12
02/19
02/26
ASSISTING MINISTERS
MONEY COUNTERS
Alan Bomgardner & Laurie Bomgardner
Bev & Kurt Kauffman
Hans & Patti Gartner
Ed & Shirley McGowan
Ed & Shirley McGowan
COFFEE HOUR DeadlineDeadlineDeadline
For Dec. Newsletter
Fri. Nov 15
ALTAR GUILD
Sandy & Wayne Miller Tara Boltz, Alice Loych
Linda Brandt, Deb DiPasquale & Alice Loych
Martene Firestine, Sharon Martin
Elita Galbraith & Nancy Ruoss
USHERS
Alan Bomgardner, Gil Mason, Greg Weaver
Tad Redinger & Nancy Ruoss
Lisa Peters, Brenda Waltermyer, Scott DeLong, Jeff Sherk
Joe DiPasquale & Kurt Kauffman Volunteers
LAY READERS
GREETERS
SOUND SYSTEM
NURSERY
ALTAR FLOWER DELIVERERS
ACOLYTES
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Ed McGowan
(Old Salem)
Joe DiPasquale
Tara Boltz
Ed McGowan
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Kathy Santana & Andrea Speraw
Jenni Snyder & Lisa Peters
Christal & Dave Burns
Brenda Waltermyer & Linda Brandt
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Marilyn Hollis
Elita Galbraith
Kathy Haberkost
Patti Gartner
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Sharon Bomgardner
Elita Galbraith
Deb DiPasquale
Lisa Peters
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
11/28
Raven Santana
Jonah Dubbs
Sierra Margut
Sarah Speraw
Josh Speraw-Thanksgiving
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
John Sheaf
Anne Smith
Scott DeLong
Tim Frye
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Hans Gartner
Scott DeLong
Bob Hunter
Bev Kauffman
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Sharon Martin
Mary Miller
Jim & Cathy Weisenberger
John & Peggy Witman
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
Jenni & Duke Snyder
Mary Miller
Sharon Martin
Jim & Cathy Weisenberger
John & Peggy Witman
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
Debbie Gates
John Sheaf
Anne Smith
Scott DeLong
Tim Frye
Alice Loych
Deb Perlaki
Louise Pouss
Tom Richwine
Anne Smith
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
11/03
11/10
11/17
11/24
Tina Zellers
Tara Boltz
Linda Brandt
Deb DiPasquale
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
Greg Haberkost
Kathy Haberkost
Bev Kauffman
Alice Loych
Lisa Peters
Tara Boltz
Brenda Waltermyer
Sunday Sch. Progrm
No Nursery
No Nursery
12/01
12/08
12/15
12/22
12/29
Elita Galbraith & Deb Perlaki
Susie Garrett & Patti Gartner
Martene Firestine & Morgan Firestine
Sharon Bomgardner & Laurie Bomgardner
Tina Zellers & Sharon Martin
Sharon Martin
Sharon, Laurie Bomgardner
Mary Miller
Martene Firestine
Debra DiPasquale
First
Sunday
of Ad-
vent
12/01
Christmas Eve
Worship Services
5 p.m. at Salem,
7 p.m. at Hill,
9 p.m. at Saint James
Worship at
Salem
8:30am Thu
Nov 28
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DRIVERS ARE NEEDED for poinsettia delivery. Please contact Marilyn Hollis (717-228-9911,
[email protected]) or call the church office to volunteer.
$5.00 per gift - Please print clearly.
In HONOR of (living):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Presented by: ___________________________________________________________
In MEMORY of (deceased): _______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Presented by:_____________________________________________
Check Cash Amount: $___________
Make checks payable to “Salem Lutheran Church”
Donation for Memorial Gifts to be given to 80+, Shut-In & Nursing Home residents
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Look for the order desk on
Sundays!
Please note: Plants bought in “honor of” or in “memory of” are
given to our shut-ins & nursing home residents.
Plants that you
“purchase to keep” can be taken
home with you!
Memorial Gifts & Poinsettias
$5.00 per plant - Please print clearly.
NAME: ____________________________________________
Order form to PURCHASE a poinsettia plant for yourself
Number and Color of plants you want to buy for yourself
Red_______ Pink_______ Maroon________
Check Cash Amount: $___________
Make checks payable to “Salem Lutheran Church”
Purchase Poinsettias to keep:
Christmas time will be here before you know it. Salem is again giving mem-
bers that are 80 + years old and members in nursing homes a gift from Sa-
lem. This year the people have a choice of a poinsettia plant, a store gift
card, or a certificate that they can use in the nursing home. The people of
Salem will have the opportunity to honor their family members by dedicat-
ing monies for these gifts either ‘in memory of’ or “in honor of’ their loved
ones. The cost is $5.00 per memorial.
Salem Evangelical
Lutheran Church
119 North 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
The mission of Salem Evangelical Lutheran church is
to go, listen, serve, and LOVE all people
as disciples of Jesus Christ.
The Church Staff: The Revs. Robert Ierien and Kristal Smith, Pastors
Jess Davis, Vicar; Mark S. Dimick, Cantor Louise Pouss, Junior & Bell Choir Director
Crystal Nace, Treasurer; Alta Bomberger, Asst. Treasurer/Financial Secretary Joanne Hayes, Housekeeper; Mary Lynne Mulligan, Church Secretary
The Congregation Council: Tara Boltz; Laurie Bomgardner; Scott DeLong; Linda Ebling;
Mike Firestine, Vice President; Joanne Foltz; Shirley McGowan. President; Crystal Nace, Secretary/Treasurer; John Sheaf
Salem’s Board Reps. to the Lebanon Lutheran Cooperative Ministry: Debra Gates & Crystal Nace
2019
NEWSLETTER
‘The many...one body in Christ, and members one of another’ who carry out God’s work in many un-sung ways:
All of you!!
Nonprofit Organ.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Lebanon, PA 17046
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