Newsletter

Vol. 31, Issue 2          Newsletter of First UCC              Sch. Haven, PA

Serving God through Christ;

Serving Others with Love

CHURCH OFFICE – (570) 385-2049

OFFICE HOURS – 9 AM - 1 PM (Monday-Friday)

CHURCH FAX # – (570) 385-3019

EMAIL – firstuccschuylkillhaven@verizon.net

WEBSITE – www.firstucc-haven.org

Rev. Ms. Shawn D. VanDyke, Pastor

firstuccpastor@verizon.net

OTHER STAFF

Minister of Music – Chris Evans (cae15@psu.edu or 717-329-6904)

Church Secretary – Jen Semanco

Sexton – Linda Lopez 

While it is still the Season of Lent, when we practice spiritual disciplines that lead us away from sin to God, we know Easter joy will soon be ours.  We have a distinct advantage over Jesus’ disciples.  After years of following Jesus, placing all of their hope of the restoration of Israel in him, the disciples felt despair and fear after his death on the cross.  Captured by doubt, they were lost in defeat and negativity.

God is not about negativity.  From the beginning, God called creation “good”.  Through covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, David and Jeremiah, God continually extended grace, hope, faithfulness, and love. Through these covenant agreements, God promised repeatedly to be a God of salvation, if people would worship and honor God alone.

When humans failed to understand the full meaning of these covenants and broke them repeatedly, God tried again.  God sent Jesus Christ into the world as a new covenant, a covenant of flesh and bone written on the heart, that we might know God will forgive our iniquities and remember our sin no more.  (Jeremiah 31:34)

All of us are familiar with the words of John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that God gave the only Son, so that everyone who believes in the Son may not perish but may have eternal life.”  The words that follow, in John 3:17, are just as important:  “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved.”

On the day of resurrection, two of Jesus’ followers walked on the road to Emmaus accompanied by a stranger.  Trapped in the grief they had experienced at the death of Jesus, they could not understand the stories they heard of Jesus appearing alive to others so they left Jerusalem for their home.  As evening arrived, the stranger broke bread with them and they suddenly recognized Jesus.  Although they had watched him die on the cross, he now appeared in their presence alive.  Their despair and doubt were transformed into hope: Christ had risen indeed!  (Luke 24:13-35)

God’s plan for us is to save us, from ourselves, from our sins, from our doubts, from our negativity, and even from death.  This is the Easter good news, glorious news that we can celebrate every day of the year as we live in the light of Christ, freed from fear of a meaningless life and a permanent death.  God’s covenant promise is so very, very good.  Christ is risen!  Alleluia!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Shawn

4/1                  Palm Sunday; Traditional

9:30 AM           Already Late

Mark 11: 1-11                Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Mark 14: 1 – 15: 47       The Plot to Kill Jesus

4/5                  Maundy Thursday; Communion; Tenebrae

7 PM                It Is Finished                 6 PM Simple Supper (Kline Room)

Exodus 12: 1-14 The First Passover Instituted

John 13: 3-17, 34-25      The New Commandment

John 18: 1 – 19: 42        The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

4/6                  Good Friday Services

St. Paul’s UCC Summer Hill and St. Mark’s UCC Cressona have invited us to join either of their 7 PM worship services.  Check newspaper listings for other local church services offered.

4/8                  Easter; Communion; Blended (8 AM); Traditional (10 AM)

8 & 10 AM       Joy in the Morning

1 Corinthians 15: 1-11    The Resurrection of Christ

Mark 16: 1-8                 The Resurrection of Jesus

4/15                Second Sunday of Easter; Blended

9:30 AM           Life Revealed

1 John 1: 1 – 2: 2           The Word of Life

John 20: 19-31               Jesus and Thomas

4/22                Third Sunday of Easter; Blended

9:30 AM           Touch Joy

1 John 3: 1-7                 Children of God

Luke 24: 36b-48            Jesus Appears to His Disciples

4/29                Fourth Sunday of Easter; Contemporary; Healing

9:30 AM           The World’s Goods

1 John 3: 16-24              Love One Another

John 10: 11-18               Jesus the Good Shepherd

*************************************************************************

Consistory

A copy of the last Consistory Meeting minutes is available on the bulletin board in the hall next to the sanctuary.

Consistory’s next meetings are: 

Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 PM

*************************************************************************

5/6                  Fifth Sunday of Easter; Communion; Traditional

9:30 AM           Know God

1 John 4: 7-21               God Is Love

John 15: 1-8                  Jesus the True Vine

5/13                Sixth Sunday of Easter; Blended; Mother’s Day

9:30 AM           Love Is This

1 John 5: 1-6                 Faith Conquers the World

John 15: 9-17                Jesus’ Commandment

5/20                Seventh Sunday of Easter; Blended

9:30 AM           Wait for the Promise

Psalm 47                       God’s Rule over the Nations

Acts 1: 1-9                    The Promise of the Holy Spirit

5/20                Schuylkill Haven Baccalaureate @ Bethesda EC Church

4 PM                The graduating seniors of SHAHS and their families are invited to a celebration of the seniors’ accomplishments as we give thanks for God’s blessings upon them.

5/27                Pentecost; Confirmation; Communion; Contemporary

9:30 AM           What Does This Mean?

Acts 2: 1-11                   The Coming of the Holy Spirit

John 15: 26-27; 16: 4b-15          The Work of the Spirit

5/27                Memorial Day Services

St. Paul’s UCC Summer Hill and St. Mark’s UCC Cressona have invited us to join either of their 7 PM worship services.  Check newspaper listings for other local church services offered.

Tuesdays at 10 AM and 7 PM

We are reading through the Books of the Bible and have reached 1 and 2 Kings, where we find the stories of the kings of Israel and Judah who followed King David.  As the Life Application Bible explains, “The once great nation of Israel turned into a land divided, not only physically, but also spiritually.”  This is a very informal gathering as we explore the meaning of the scriptures for our lives today.  People are welcome to drop in for one or more sessions as their schedules permit.  If you have questions, please talk to Pastor Shawn.

Special Offerings                                      

The envelope offerings collected for Palm Sunday (April 1), Maundy Thursday (April 5), Good Friday (April 6), Easter (April 8), Anniversary Sunday (May 13) and Pentecost (May 27) will be used to support the on-going ministry of First UCC. 

The Compassion Fund                                         April 15 & May 20

This Special Offering is placed in an emergency fund for church members’ use. 

OCWM                                                                                         April 22

The money collected for Our Church’s Wider Mission is used within the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference for local ministries.

Communion & Food Pantry Donations                                 May 6

As we come to be fed at the Lord’s Table, we remember those in our community who have difficulty feeding themselves.  Our donations of non-perishable foods to the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry are much needed and appreciated.  

Church Change                                          

For the month of April all loose change placed in the Church Change Can will help support the Ronald McDonald House at Hershey.  During May, monies will support Relay for Life.

The following totals are up to and including the end of February 2012 plus a comparison to February 2011.

                                                February 2012            February 2011

TOTAL EXPENSES –                    $37,121.08                    $38,527.91

REVENUE –                                $12,627.59                    $16,479.31

Resources from Kline Fund –       $20,600.00                    $17,500.00

TOTAL REVENUE –                     $33,227.59                    $33,979.31

Gain/Loss –                               $- 3,893.49                    $- 4,548.60

Early Easter Worship

8 AM

Joy is ours as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ! The early service will blend traditional and contemporary music in an informal yet joyous time of praise as we gather at the communion table to receive the bread of life and the cup of salvation.

Easter Fellowship

9 – 10 AM

You are invited to stay after the 8 AM worship service or come early for the 10 AM worship service as we share the good news of Christ’s resurrection over fruit trays, pastries and beverages. 

Easter Egg Hunt

9:30 AM

Children (and their families and friends) are invited to gather in the Kline Room Easter Sunday between 9 and 10 AM for refreshments and Easter activities.  An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 9:30 AM.  Based on the ages of the children in attendance, two or three groups of children will be formed for the Easter Egg Hunt prepared by the teens and confirmands.

Traditional Easter Worship

10 AM

The Bell Choir will lead us in worship as they ring out the good news of Christ’s resurrection.  With traditional Easter hymns and the joyous proclamation of scripture that Christ is alive, we will gather around the communion table to announce, “Christ is risen indeed!” 

*************************************************************************

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (BCE)

bce typically meets the first Sunday of each month after worship in the Board Room.  BCE is scheduled to meet: 

Sunday, April 1

Sunday, May 6

*************************************************************************

“Jesus Christ is Alive”

Sundays in April and May during Worship

Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!  Alleluia!  For this rest of spring, Children’s Worship will focus on the stories of Jesus’ appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. Children’s Worship is held on those Sundays when we have traditional and blended worship.  When contemporary worship is offered, typically on the last Sunday of the month, children are invited to participate in worship with the rest of the congregation.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday, April 8, 9:30 AM

Children (and their parents and grandparents) are invited to gather in the Kline Room Easter Sunday between 9 and 10 AM for refreshments and Easter Activities.  An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 9:30 AM.  Based on the ages of the children in attendance, two or three groups of children will be formed for the Easter Egg Hunt.

What is Easter?

The Easter Season begins on Easter Sunday, stretching to Pentecost Sunday 50 days later.  The season is devoted to telling the good news of the empty tomb found Easter Sunday as the disciples learned of Christ’s resurrection.  Although Jesus’ followers knew death was final, in the weeks following Easter they would meet the risen Christ time and again, as he taught them of God’s unending love.  Suddenly their doubts and fears were gone, as they realized death and sin were defeated.

In the early church, newly baptized Christians were taught about Jesus so they could find Christ in their daily lives.  As they had never met Jesus in person, they grew in faith as they heard from people who had seen Jesus, as we do today through the stories found in the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles.

Christ is revealed in wonderful ways each day of our lives, if we learn to see.  During the Season of Easter, we announce our joy and our belief that Christ is alive by clothing the church in colors of white and gold.  White represents the purity and goodness of Christ while gold symbolizes his royalty, for he is king in our lives.

As we celebrate, we recognize the risen Jesus where he is to be found: right with us, in our stories, when we eat together, and worship together—and as we faithfully tell others Jesus Christ is in the world.

Deaths – Maleca Gerber, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012.  Maleca’s funeral service was on Wednesday, March 14.  Maleca is survived by her daughter, Emma Tuite; son-in-law, Ralph Reichert; grandchildren Marcia Harp, Maleca Tuite, Dwayne Reichert & Darlene Reichert; and great-grandchildren Joshua Tuite, Elizabeth Reichert, Emily Reichert & Dwayne Reichert Jr.

            Darlene Reichert, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012.  Darlene’s funeral service was on Thursday, March 22.  Darlene is survived by her father, Ralph Reichert; brother, Dwayne Reichert; nieces, Elizabeth & Emily; and nephew, Dwayne Jr.

VANILLA.  8 ounce bottles of Shank’s Vanilla Flavoring are $5.50.  Vanilla adds a great taste to your baking needs including pancakes for breakfast.  The bottles are on the table in the Narthex.  Please see Carrie Ann if you are interested. 

RADA CUTLERY STILL AVAILABLE.  There are still some peelers ($5.50) for sale.  There is a small stock of silver handles or black molded handles. Please see Carrie Ann if you are interested. 

MEAT BINGO.  Our St. Patty’s Day Meat Bingo was a great success!  Thank you to everyone who played, ate, donated and worked.  We are still waiting for a few advertising bills, but estimate our profit to be ≈ $1,800.  Plans are underway, for the next one!

LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO.  The Spring Basket Bingo will be held Saturday, April 28, 1 PM in our Fellowship Hall.  Doors open at 11 AM.  Tickets are $20 and are available in the church office or at the door the day of the event.   Specials and raffles are extra.  Food and refreshments will be available. 

SPRING FILLING SALE.  Order pick-up is Saturday, March 31, 9 AM – Noon.  

Anyone with any different fundraising ideas please let the Stewardship Committee know. The Committee includes Brandon Donati, Keith Edling, Carrie Ann Klinger, Kenny Klinger, Nick Semanco, and Patsy Wingle.  The committee always appreciates any help.  

HALOS (Hope After a Loved One’s Suicide).

Since Schuylkill County historically has a higher rate of suicide than the national and state average, the Schuylkill County Suicide Prevention Task Force wants to provide a resource offering a place for survivors to connect with other survivors, to be able to share openly about suicide with people who truly understand.  Perhaps the following information could help you or someone you know –

What:  HALOS (Hope After a Loved One’s Suicide)

Where:  Trinity Episcopal Church, Center St. & Howard Ave, Pottsville

When:  2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 PM

Who:  Karen Spencer, Facilitator, 621-2891, ext. 110

Trinity Episcopal Church Church Concert Series.

200 South Second Street, Pottsville.  A free-will offering will be received. 

Sunday, April 15, 4 PM – music will be provided by Canon mark laubach. Canon Laubach is organist at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre.  Winner of the 1984 American Guild of Organists National Young Artists’ Competition, he has continued to thrill audiences here and abroad, both live and on his critically acclaimed compact discs.  Special guest, soprano Cora Gamelin-Osenbach will perform Weinberger’s powerful “The Way to Emmaus” with Canon Laubach. 

Sunday, May 20, 4 PM – music will be provided by Fyve woodwind quintet. Fyve Woodwind Quintet is five extremely talented women with a wide variety of performing experiences.  Back by popular demand, this Reading area quintet will present a diverse program ranging from Baroque to Contemporary to showcase their virtuosity. 

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Concert Series.

215 North Warren Street, Orwigsburg.  A free-will offering will be received. 

Sunday, April 22, 7 PM – will be the 24^th Anniversary Concert of St. Paul’s Hand-bell Choirs. 

Sunday, May 27, 7 PM –will be a Patriotic Concert of Music and Readings featuring The Orwigsburg Festival Choir, hand-bells and brass.

Penn State Religious & Philosophical Forum       Friday, April 20, Noon

Held in the Fryer Conference Center.  “Sexuality and Spirituality:  The Sacrament of Genuine Meeting” by Dr. Janet R. Stauffer, Assistant Professor in Marriage and Family Therapy at Evangelical Theological Seminary

For more information on the above Penn State events, contact Dr. Donald C. Lindenmuth at 385-6065 or dcl1@psu.edu.

Divorce Support Group

Where: Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven
When: The third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Who: For anyone who is currently going through a divorce or who has already gone through a divorce.
Please feel free to contact Kathy at 385-3942, with any questions or concerns.

Elder Abuse Prevention

Silver Ribbon Month will be observed in our County during the month of May to promote a safer Schuylkill County especially for our elderly. Elder Abuse is becoming a major crime that robs our senior citizens of their pride, dignity, and life savings. We ask all the members of our congregation to be ever more vigilant in our care and concern for the elderly. Wear a silver ribbon to say you will not tolerate elder abuse of those who gave us the heritage we now stand upon.

Confirmation class will continue on Tuesday afternoons after school until 5:15 PM through May (unless spring sports conflicts develop).

EASTER EGG HUNT SET-UP                                               Sunday, April 8

Your help is needed to prepare the Egg Hunt for the children of the church.  Please come to the Kline Room at 9 AM for instructions.  Thanks for sharing Easter joy with the children of the church!

IMAGINE A BETTER WORLD        PSEC Spring Youth Event, April 13-15 

Imagine all the people living for today in a world where justice prevails and there is no hunger or poverty. Join a community of youth (grades 7 – 12, ages 13-18) seeking to care for those in need, while also enjoying free time activities. Cost is $75 for the weekend and $35 for Saturday. The church will pay half the cost. Register online at menschmill.org or mail registration form to Mensch Mill, 86 Camp Mensch Mill Rd, Alburtis, PA 18011.

Questions? Talk to Pastor Shawn.

Check out the “Fellowship” page for other activities.

Game Day, Sunday, March 25 after Worship

Please join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for pizza, pasta with meat sauce, ice cream sundaes and beverages as we enjoy Christian fellowship and fun.  Those who wish may bring snack food to share. We will play BINGO, board games and, if the weather continues to hold, those who wish may play basketball or other outdoor games.

Maundy Thursday Simple Supper, April 5, 6 PM

Before we gather in the sanctuary for worship, we will meet in the Kline Room for a simple supper of soup, sandwiches and beverages as we remember that Jesus gathered with his disciples for a Passover meal, a tradition which gave birth to our communion celebration.

Reading Phillies Game, Saturday, April 21

We anticipate having FREE tickets for the Reading Phillies game on April 21.  Please call the church office by Monday, April 16 to reserve your tickets.  The tickets are provided by the Schuylkill County Buddy Walk Team.

Game Day, Sunday, April 22

This will be our last game day until next fall.  A picnic is in order as we enjoy the beauty of God’s world in spring.  Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided.  Please bring your favorite finger food to share, as well as board games.  Weather permitting, we may try group sports outside.

Cinco de Mayo Party, Saturday, May 5, 6 PM

We will gather in the Kline Room for a Mexican celebration. Taco in a Bag, ice cream and beverages will be provided.  Bring your favorite Mexican dish to share. We will try to keep things on the mild side, with hot sauce to add for those who like a little more heat.  Naturally we will have a piñata and some other games appropriate for adults and children.  Weather permitting, the adults may take on the younger crowd in a soccer match.  Please sign up by April 29.

Pine Grove Disaster Relief                                                        April 23-27

People in Pine Grove are still feeling the impact of last fall’s devastating floods.  Local churches and organizations are planning a work week April 23-27 to help with Pine Grove disaster relief.  Churches are coming from North Carolina to aid in the effort.  For additional information, please talk to Pastor Shawn.

Today the number one reason people come to church is because someone personally invited them.  They keep coming because they were warmly welcomed and developed friendships at church.

Please consider inviting new disciples of Christ to join First Church as we journey through a life full of promise and trial toward the cross, where we find God’s forgiveness and new life through Christ’ resurrection.  Our services during Holy Week would be a wonderful time to invite friends as they tell The Story that is the very basis for our faith.

Welcoming Guests

Research indicates that up to 80% of young people under the age of 18 have never attended church.  Not everyone who comes to our church for worship may know how to behave in church.  It may be their first visit to church in a long time or their first visit ever.

As their hosts, we want to extend every courtesy to our guests, even if it means overlooking inappropriate dress or behavior.  There’s an old expression, “When you invite a stranger into your home, you invite them to be strange.”  Of course, it is God who invites people in the church, God’s home.  God made all of us in our uniqueness, each one of us a beloved child of God.

2012 Camp Brochures & Calendars and information on other opportunities that Mensch Mill will offer throughout the coming year can be found in the Narthex.  These are programs that both enrich the individual and enhance the wider church community, and they are just one part of the total ministry offered at Mensch Mill. 

New camp programs for the 2012 camp season include a weekend event, Camp Is For Everyone, H2O Camp, Hogwarts Camp, and a Canoe Trip for high school seniors and young adults.  Also new this year is a modified camp schedule.  This year’s theme, Secrets of the Kingdom will explore the parables that Jesus used to teach the word.  Following the tradition of oral teaching, campers will discover that the words of Jesus’ teachings still have relevance in their daily lives in the modern setting.  Camps begin June 29 and run through August 2.

First UCC will cover half of the cost for camps for children and youth.  Talk to Pastor Shawn for more information.

On Sunday, February 19, 2012 the Kline Tithe Recipients were selected as follows:  Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry ($3000), Schuylkill Haven Fire Department (each Fire Company received $1000), First UCC Compassion Fund ($2500), Schuylkill Women in Crisis ($2500), Volunteer Home Care ($1500), Hospice of Central PA ($900), Union Cemetery ($900), Schuylkill Haven Library ($250), Avenues ($75).

Spring Clean-up Day, Saturday, April 21 

In conjunction with SKIP (Schuylkill Keep It Pretty) Day, we will meet at church to spruce up the church grounds and to clean Route 61 between the lights at Dock Street and University Avenue.  Safety vests, gloves, and garbage bags will be provided.  Details were pending as the newsletter was printed; please check Sunday worship bulletins for details.

Monthly Food Pantry                             Friday, April 20 & May 18, 1 PM

The Council offers free food to those in need in the community.  At present, the Food Pantry is located on Market Street, behind Evans Delivery on Columbia Street (the old Walkin Shoe Factory).

Bloodmobile                                           Thursday, May 17, Noon – 6 PM

Every two seconds someone in America needs blood.  Council holds a Bloodmobile for the American Red Cross every other month at Jerusalem Lutheran Church.  You must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be healthy in order to be able to donate blood.

Bi-Monthly Council Meeting                           Tuesday, May 22, 7:30 PM

Council meetings, held every other month, move among the 15 churches of the Council.  This month’s meeting will be held at St. Mark’s Cressona.

SOUL meets the second Tuesday of the month and consists of senior members of the congregation who like to get together at local restaurants.  If you would like to join SOUL for any of their upcoming luncheons, call Iris Weller (366-0897) so that they can save a seat for you!

Tuesday, April 10, Noon – 3 C’s, Rt. 61, Port Clinton

Tuesday, May 8, Noon – OIP, St. Clair

Gospel Light’s

SONRISE National Park VBS

July 23-27

The Board of Christian Education is very excited to announce this summer’s Vacation Bible School.  At SonRise National Park, children will learn about:

True Peace – for Jesus is able to calm the storms of life; True Riches – for Jesus knows what we needs; True Power – for Jesus teaches us to rely on God when we are tempted by sin; True Love – for Jesus’ love makes us members of God’s family; and True Hope – for even when we can’t see Jesus, he is still with us.  Whether we are on a mountain, in a forest or a desert, God’s Son is our guide!

*************************************************************************

Hospitalization

When someone in your home is hospitalized, please call the church office to let us know.  Hospitals do not always call the church office when members are admitted.

*************************************************************************

Care Cards                                        Altar Guild

April- Jeff & Donna Spotts                   April 1- Jeff & Donna Spotts

May- June Schoffstall                          April 5- Mary Alice Ross

April 8- Janene(8) / Ruth Ann(10)

Greeter                                              May 6- Anna Fultz

April- _______________                     May 27- _______________

May- _______________

Liturgist                                            Acolyte         

4/1- Leroy Boyer                                 4/1- Austin Boyer

4/8 (8 AM)- Kelly Schaeffer                 4/8 (8 AM)- Collin Fultz

4/8 (10 AM)- Leroy Boyer                     4/8 10 AM)- Richard Scott

4/15- Leanne Haeseler                        4/15- Jake Haeseler

4/22- Bryce Moyer                              4/22- Jacob Kluge

4/29- Contemporary                            4/29- Kiley Oswald

5/6- Rich Rohrer                                  5/6- Austin Boyer

5/13- Zack Semanco                            5/13- Collin Fultz

5/20- Amanda Gossard                        5/20- Richard Scott

5/27- Contemporary                            5/27- Confirmands

Fellowship Hour

4/1- _______________                       5/6- _______________

4/15- _______________                     5/13- _______________

4/22- Game Day                                  5/20- The Gossard’s

4/29- The Donati’s                               5/27- _______________        

Nursery:  Volunteers are needed for each Sunday of April & May.

If you cannot serve on the date listed above, please find a replacement and call the church office @ 385-2049 with the change.  Also, please call the church office if you are able to cover any of the blank dates.

 “Thank You” notes were received over the last couple of months.  All of the notes/letters are posted on the bulletin board by the offices.  Messages of thanks were received from:

Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery

Avenues

4/01- Jarrod Fenstermacher (1984)         5/01- Meghan McShaw (1984)

            Roger Hubert, Jr.                                   Joel Spotts        

            Lynn Moyer (1955)                     5/03- Bernice Roberts (1930)

4/04- Kaede Fessler (2003)                                 Rick Spofford (1984)

4/07- Florence Houser (1918)                             Nicholas Spotts (1989)

4/08- Craig Beck                                    5/04- Alicia Kimmel (1993)

4/09- Robert McCord, Sr.                                    Megan Moyer (2000)

            Betty Murray                                         Richard Scott (1999)

4/10- Josh Siluk (1993)                           5/05- Jean Confehr (1921)

            Iris Weller (1941)                       5/06- Steven Spotts (1982)

4/11- Michael McCormick (2001)             5/11- Andy Kupko (1919)

4/12- Jeff Paul (1972)                             5/13- Robin Bayliff

4/13- Matthew Mabry (2000)                   5/14- Cheryl Henninger (1966)   

4/14- Jill Spotts (1989)                            5/15- Jeanne Gordon

            Mallory Spotts (1989)                             Misty Bressler

            Robert Shaup                             5/16- Becky Watkins (1985)

4/15- Corey Spotts (1991)                       5/17- Anna Fultz (1975)

4/17- Corin Paul (1980)                                      George Nazarian (2011)

4/18- Sarah Figard (1989)                       5/18- Riley Bradley (2010)

4/19- Shawn Pritiskutch (2000)                            Taunia Darcangelo

            John Lang (1969)                                   Mary Alice Ross (1932)

4/20- Jake Haeseler (2000)                     5/19- Linda Spotts

4/23- April Rohrer (1995)                        5/20- Jacob Kluge (2000)

            Emerson Spotts (2007)                           Pat Sprague (1936)

4/24- Owen Bucolo (2009)                      5/22- Alison Marmas (1984)

            Mark Madenfort                         5/24- Maleca Tuite

4/29- Edward McCord                             5/25- Diane Newswanger (1959)

4/30- Annie Eckert                                 5/28- Brian Moyer (1968)

5/01- Bobbie Donati (1961)                    

4/07- Don & Deb McCormick (1973)        5/17- Brian & Casey Moyer (2003)

4/09- John & Carol Donati (1965)            5/19- George & Sue Heffner (1984)

4/23- Robert & Jean McCord, Sr. (1960)   5/19- Craig & Terry Luckenbill (1979)

4/25- Rick & Mandy Spofford (2009)        5/21- Michael & Becky Hillje (2010)

4/27- Brad & Angela Moyer (1997)          5/22- Kevin & Ali Marmas (2010)

5/03- Bill & Mandy Coffey (1986) 5/22- Tom & Mary Stewart (1999)

5/03- Ed & Ruth Ann Deschler (1997)       5/24- Tim & Cathy Burian (1997)

5/06- Dave & Linda Williams (1972)        5/30- Jim & Becky Watkins (2009)

5/08- Gil & Sylvia Beury (2004)               5/31- Harry & Beth Eckert (1980)

5/10- Ernie & Lynn Moyer (1975)            5/31- Jimmy & Chrissy Fenstermacher (2003)

5/12- Harry & Pat Painter (1991)                

**Please note:  If you are homebound and wish to receive home communion, please contact the church office.