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C O N G R E G A T I O N A L L I F E P A G E 8
IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY (Parish #)
(as of 12:00 p.m.. Tuesday)
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS are with those who have been hospitalized recently. So that we might keep each other
in prayer, it is the custom of this congregation to publish hospitalizations unless requested not to do so. At St. Luke’s Bethlehem:
Nancy Couto; At Sacred Heart Hospital: Herbie Gottschall, Jr.; At Luther Crest Health Care Center: Clara Claitor
(#19); At Phoebe Home (rehab): Eleanor Hay (#31), Claire Brown (#6), Dan Brown (#6). If you would like to send cards or
letters to those in the hospital, please contact Kathy Mammele, Director of Pastoral Care (610)395-3781, Ext. 39.
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL: Gloria McGilloway (#18), Charles Gehring (#22), Linda Halma (#19), Robert Heinly (#1),
Judith Diehl (#19), Barbara Johnson (#18).
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Melody, Jeremie and Emily Schadler (#2) on the birth of Michael James Schadler, son of Melody and
Jeremie, brother of Emily, on March 21.
SYMPATHY OF THE PASTORS AND CONGREGATION TO: Dorrie, Jessie and Katie Graul (#12) on the death of Terry
Graul, husband of Dorrie, father of Jessie and Katie on April 19; Kerry Ann Kollhoff (#16) on the death of her mother,
Marjorie Ritter on March 18; Wally Schroeder (#19) on the death of his wife, Bernice on April 26.
CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: Bernice Schroeder (#19) on April 26.
STAFF PRAYER LIST
On May 21, 2013 the staff will pray for the following members of our church family who comprise a portion of Parish #16
Dawn Noga; Ed, Pat and Kim Noga; Wistar and Agnes Paist; Rodney, Ellen and Rory Pelzel; John and Deborah Purdy; Geraldine
Reynolds; Laura Schantz and Donald Getz
On May 28, 2013 the staff will pray for the following members of our church family who comprise a portion of Parish #16
Kathleen and James Smith; Richard and Helene Thompson; Sebastian, Elizabeth, Ryleigh and Makenzie Van Beek; Lois Vandenburg;
Aaron and Sydney Wilcoxson and Karen McGuiness; Marilyn Wright
THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
May 5, 2013
8:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (T*) services
Rev. Mike Drake
9:00 a.m. (A*), 10:30 a.m. (A*) services
Chris Cocca
Sermon: “The Meaning of the City in the Mission
of God: A Home in the City”
Scripture: Nehemiah 11: 1-4
8:45 a.m. (T*): Gospel Choir
10:15 a.m. (T*): Chancel Choir
9:00 a.m. (A*) &
10:30 a.m. (A*): 10:10 Worship Band
NEXT SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
May 12, 2013
8:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (T*) services
Rev. Stephen Emick
9:00 a.m. (A*), 10:30 a.m. (A*) services
Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier
Sermon: “Jesus In Us”
Scripture: John 17: 20-26
8:45 a.m. (T*) Adult Bell Choir
10:15 a.m. (T*): Youth Bell Choir/Youth Choir
9:00 a.m. (A*) &
10:30 a.m. (A*): 10:10 Worship Band
*Worship: T - Traditional; A - Alternative
SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS
Traditional Worship
Ushers – May 5:
8:45 a.m. Dorrie Graul , Team 5
10:15 a.m. Brittney Daniel, Team 8
Ushers – May 12:
8:45 a.m. Chris Laevey, Team 6
10:15 a.m. Peggy Gonoude, Team 7
Audio Room Volunteers
May 5 : Nelson Rabenold (8:45); Bill Richards (10:15)
May 12 : Joe Cavote (8:45); Mark Simmons (10:15)
Dial-A-Ride Volunteers
May 5 : John Lovis, JoAnn campbell
May 12 : George & Sharon Baker
Alternative Worship
Alternative Worship Greeters – May 5:
9:00 a.m. Volunteer Needed
10:30 a.m. Kelly Hess, Greeter Captain
Alternative Worship Greeters – May 12:
9:00 a.m. Volunteer Needed
10:30 a.m. Volunteer Needed
Office Volunteers
May 5 : Mary Freund (8:00); June Gordon (10:00)
May 12 : Emily Schneider (8:00); LuAnn Epstein (10:00)
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