. . . in December
NEW JERUSALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SENDS
OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
FOR A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY, HEALTHY 2022!
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SILENT NIGHT by Kelly Clarkson
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH - WHISPERS OF MY FATHER
by Vince Gill and Jenny Gill with Lyrics
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May God fill you will his New goodness every day and
may the love of Jesus overflow from you to others throughout the year!
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In case of a pastoral emergency,
please contact Pastor Lisa Borrell at 610-838-0731 or email MizLKB@aol.com.
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TO JOIN US AT NEW JERUSALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3233 APPLES CHURCH ROAD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 ON SUNDAY MORNING AT 10:00 A.M. FOR WORSHIP WITH PASTOR LISA AND ITS MEMBERS.
DECEMBER 24, 2021:
4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE
7:30 P.M. BRASS PRELUDE
8:00 P.M. CHIRSTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE
IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE ATTENDING SERVICES IN PERSON, YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US ONLINE AT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL CLICK HERE.
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Any virus outbreak in the "in person" worshipping community will necessitate the
closing of the church until further notice when it is deemed safe to re-enter.
The Council understands if you do not feel comfortable attending in person worship just yet. We respect your decision and invite you to tune into the service (via the church’s website at Youtube livestream link) as it will be live streamed each Sunday.
Hope to see you there!
Peace be with you.
'INVITED' by Rev. Sarah Are
Reader Kris Thomas
You are invited, this invitation is for you!
You can also visit New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church on Facebook at
In all circumstances, never forget that we still are the church! As Martin Luther proclaimed in his most recognizable Reformation hymn, “A Mighty Fortress,” God’s truth forever shall abide. Even COVID –19 has no power over us.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:00: a.m.—Ingathering
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:30 p.m.—Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, December 2, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—CLOSED Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
CANCELLED 1:00 p.m.—Cards
Friday, December 3, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
9:00 a.m.—NO Food Bank Delivery (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Saturday, December 4, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, December 5, 2021
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 2nd Sunday of Advent
ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, December 6, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8 :30 a.m.—Quilters
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:30 p.m.—Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, December 9, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
CANCELLED 1:00 p.m.—Cards
Friday, December 10, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, December 11, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
8:30–10:45 a.m.—DRIVE THROUGH PICK-UP Food Bank Distribution (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, December 12, 2021
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ Congregational Meeting
ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—NO Coffee/Fellowship Hour
1:00 p.m.—Bingo (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, December 13, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—SV Lions Club Meeting
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
7:00 p.m.—Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:30 p.m.—Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, December 16, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
CANCELLED 1:00 p.m.—Cards
6:00 p.m.—Congregational Care & Outreach Committee Meeting
Friday, December 17, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, December 18, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
8:30–10:45 a.m.—DRIVE THROUGH PICK-UP Food Bank Distribution (see Mark Your Calendar below)
5:00–10:00 p.m.—Goose Chase (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, December 19, 2021
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 4th Sunday of Advent ~
Youth Christmas Program/Crockpot Christmas Luncheon ONLINE Worship (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—NO Coffee/Fellowship Hour
6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, December 20, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 a.m.—January Angelus Deadline
7:00 p.m.—Lion's Club Meeting
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
12:00 noon—Prime Timers (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
CANCELLED 1:00 p.m.—Cards
6:30 p.m.—Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, December 23, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
CANCELLED 1:00 p.m.—Cards
7:00 p.m.—Property Committee Meeting
Friday, December 24, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
4:00 p.m.—Family Christmas Eve Service
7:30 p.m.—Brass Preludes
8:00 p.m.—Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, December 25, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, December 26, 2021
8:45 a.m.—NO Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—NO Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 1st Sunday of Advent
ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—NO Coffee/Fellowship Hour
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, December 27, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:00 p.m.—Food for Friends
6:30 p.m.—Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, December 30, 2021
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
CANCELLED 1:00 p.m.—Cards
Friday, December 31, 2021
CLOSED Church Office
2022 Giving Envelopes ~ Starting Sunday, October 17, 2021, your envelopes will be available for pick up at any Sunday worship service. You may also contact the church office via email or call to make arrangements for envelopes to be left in the blue bin outside the church by the lower doors for pickup any day Monday through Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. Please take family and friend's envelopes along if possible. We appreciate everyone’s continued financial support throughout these challenging times. (As you are well aware, even if we are not inside the building, the bills keep coming in every month.)
Together, we are the Body of Christ. We appreciate everyone’s continued financial support throughout these challenging times. God is good and gives us what we need.
Your Offering Checks can be made out to: New Jerusalem Church or NJELC
and mailed to:
New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church
3323 Apples Church Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015
OR
We have partnered with Vanco Payment Solutions to allow church members to contribute their offerings electronically from their personal checking or saving accounts directly to the church at no cost to them. Click this link Vanco Website to create your free online profile and set up your giving preferences. Giving will now be easier and hassle free.
Below is a brief description about 'Giving Electronically':
Electronic gifts are fast and secure, and they reduce administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to fund the important work we are called to do.
+ Give anytime, anywhere to your favorite funds
+ Schedule and manage recurring donations even when you are on vacation
+ Make one-time donations to special appeals
+ Pay for events, programs, and other activities
+ Don’t have to cash or a checkbook
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If you are not receiving the Angelus (Church Newsletter) either electronically or via the mail or your information needs to be updated, please contact the church office at 610-838-0731 and provide your name, email, and address, etc. to correct to error.
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New Jerusalem Community Food Bank
Current Needs: Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thank you for your contributions!
Food Bank Delivery: NO Delivery in December
Friday, January TBA,, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
(UR) Food Packing: NO Food Packing in December
Friday, January TBA and TBA, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Distribution Days: Saturday, December 11 and 18, 2021 from 8:30–10:45 a.m.
For more information about our Food Bank, please click here.
A special thank you to all the hard-working volunteers who help keep the NJ Food Bank operating and to our most generous community!
Thank you for making this community stronger!
NJELC Food Bank ~ Approximately 86 families were served in the month of November. We thank everyone for the continued food and monetary donations during these challenging times. We are so grateful for the generosity of our community! Thank you!
A special thank you to all the hard-working volunteers
who help keep the NJ Food Bank operating!
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From BATTLE BORNE … Thank you for your donation of $200 to Battle Borne on
August 19th, 2021. We are so very grateful for your support of our efforts in the Lehigh Valley. As you may know, Battle Borne was founded to help veterans find their path to recovery by connecting them with the resources available in their community. Thank you so much for your generous contribution. We are grateful for your support of our mission, and our veterans here in the Lehigh Valley.
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Many thanks to all those who donated to the 18th annual Stockings for Soldiers collection. Rita Frey delivered the items to the Unangst Tree Farm. Some may have donated items from the wish list through Amazon and others may have sent a financial contribution to help with postage. We had a successful drive for a very worthwhile cause, even with short notice.
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On behalf of the Tricky Tray Committee, we would like to thank everyone who helped or contributed in any way. We also want to thank all those who attended and supported the event, which was a great success.
We raised a profit of $2,705.25, which will be donated to the fund for the church Painting Project. The work will begin in early spring 2022. This was recently approved by the Church Council.
The best part was we also welcomed many visitors from the community. We got to meet some new people and everyone seemed to have a good time.
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Thank you to all our Frontline and Essential Workers!
FOR 2021—2022 UPCOMING EVENTS
The new 2021 Church Directory is available and a copy can be picked up in the Narthex. If you are unable to pick one up in person, please contact the church office at 610-838-0731.
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Chalisters are needed … When we go back to offering altar Communion, we will need chalisters to help serve. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex if interested. The primary responsibility would only be to pour the grape juice chalice as we will no longer be offering the sacrament by common cup.
Acolytes are needed … All interested youth (especially Confirmands) are asked to see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Thanks! Pastor Lisa will offer instruction when a list of volunteers has been made.
ADVENT SEASON ~ Are you interested in doing a family Advent reading and lighting of the Advent candle this year? Please see the sign-up sheet on the Narthex bulletin board.
Would you like to spread some Christmas cheer? Please consider sending a Christmas card to the residents of our local senior living facilities to brighten their holidays. This would be a great activity for youth to hand make cards. Please address your cards to:
Any Resident
Weston Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
1896 Leithsville Road
Hellertown, PA 18055
Any Resident
Saucon Valley Manor
1050 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
The Worship & Music Committee is collecting HALF GALLON MILK CONTAINERS to be used for luminaries on Christmas Eve.
(Please rinse out any residue.) Questions may be relayed to Cindy Ziegler or any person on the committee.
We are in need of people to put out the luminaries at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24th before the end of the 1st service. We also need volunteers to retrieve the luminaries after the 2nd service at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Please contact Cindy Ziegler at 484-894-7564 or zieglec@gmail.com or any member of the Worship and Music Committee. Thank you very much, Cindy Ziegler
"Let our lights shine!"
Poinsettia Sponsors ~ The Altar Guild is now accepting donations for poinsettias which will beautify our sanctuary on Christmas Eve. If you would like to place a dedication, please fill out the form below. Please put the completed form (along with payment) in the offering plate or send it in to the church office by mail. Please write “Poinsettia” in the memo portion of your check. Orders are due by December 12th.
Those who sponsor a poinsettia may take it home after the second service on Christmas Eve. If you attend the first service, the poinsettia may be taken home on the first Sunday following Christmas. Thank you!
Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________________
Env. # ______________ Amount $ __________________
Dedication ___________________________________________________________________________________
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ZACHARY FOGEL ~ Dear Sir/Madam:
Hello. My name is Zachary Fogel from Boy Scout Troop 334. I have been a member of New Jerusalem Church since birth. I was wondering if you would be interested in helping to support my Eagle Scout Project. I am in need of a donation of materials and a Thrivent Action Team to complete my project.
My project is to clean out the basement of our Church, to get rid of everything that we don’t want, and convert it to a usable storage area. My plans are to paint the basement walls and build/reinforce the existing shelving. The supplies that I’m in need of are paint, lumber, wood screws, and anchor bolts.
I will recognize your donation at the Dedication Ceremony at the church when the project is completed, in the church bulletin, the church newsletter, and at my Eagle Scout ceremony. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours in Scouting,
Zachary Fogel
You can contact Zachary at rrfogel@ptd.net or call 610-349-2586 with your support of his Eagle Scout project.
The Annual Congregation Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 immediately after the worship service. Please make every effort to attend.
IT'S BACK! BINGO will be held on
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Hellertown Lions Holiday Dinner on December 12, 2021 for the seniors of the Saucon Valley Area. Takeout dinners will be available for curbside pickup.
Full meal catered by Springtown Inn.
Desserts provided by the Outreach Committee of St. George's Church.
No charge for all seniors.
Pickup dinner at the Carriage House at Heintzelman's
326 Main Street (Rear), Hellertown, PA 18055
2:30 p.m.
Please sign up in the Narthex.
For more information call Lion Bruce at 610-442-2436.
Wreaths Across America ~ Please consider helping this organization this holiday season. Due to COVID the ceremony will be brief, but we can still take time to remember those veterans who have gone before us. There are two ways to help:
1. Purchase a wreath
2. Participate on December 18, 2021 at 12 noon. Children are welcome, too.
Please use this link to sign up: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19539/overview/?relatedId=19585
Fountain Hill Wreaths Across America (Graham Street, Fountain Hill)
Goose Chase Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Hop in the car with your own family and see how many of the holiday light displays you can find. Please contact Angie Fulmer at fulmera87@gmail.com to sign up your team. You will need to download the free Goose Chase app in order to play. Then, after the fun, click on the activity feed to view all team submissions. Please sign up by Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Come enjoy the story of our Savior's birth this Christmas season! Our children's Sunday School class will join with our confirmation class to, once again, retell the story of Jesus' birth. We will present our story at the service on December 19, 2021, followed by a Crockpot Christmas Luncheon in the Upper Room. Please bring your favorite crockpot dish to share. Children and their families will bring baked goods for dessert.
~ Children's Choir, Sunday School & Confirmation Teachers, and Classes ~
Who's ready for a friendly competition?
We are having a Gingerbread "House" Competition. Let me know in person or by email (fulmera87@gmail.com) by November 14, 2021 to receive a gingerbread house kit. Use the kit as a starter for your own house. Feel free to add your own extras to make the house your own.
You will receive your kit on November 20/21 and your completed house needs to be dropped off at the church by December 5.
The congregation will be encouraged to vote for their favorite with quarters.
The voting will last for two weeks and then the winner will be announced on December 19, 2021. The winner will be able to choose a charity of their choice to donate the money collected. Let the challenge begin!
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IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE GINGERBREAD HOUSE!
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THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE RESULTS ARE IN!
1ST PLACE: Jim Ungiran
CHARITY OF CHOICE: St. Jude and Cancer Patients
2ND PLACE: Amanda, Daniel, and Zoey Bokan
3RD PLACE: Phyllis and Jere Reiss and grandchildren
Thank to all the participants for their creative and spectacular entries
which were enjoyed by all!
Prime Timers will meet on
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12:00 noon.
We will be watching a Christmas movie. We will also be having a Christmas lunch (Ham, Sweet Potatoes, and Mac & Cheese will be provided). There will also be a gift exchange, if you would like to participate, please bring a $5.00 unisex gift.
A Sign-up Sheet will be posted in the Narthex.
All are welcome ~ hope to see you there!
For questions, please contact Loretta at 610-838-7428.
January 2022: Annual Ladies Retreat
St. Francis Renewal Center will host small retreats with COVID guidelines.
The two major things are everyone must be fully vaccinated and you must stay the complete weekend. Everything is subject to change as winter approaches.
For now, this form is just a letter of interest not a payment commitment.
The weekend is January 21–23, 2022. The cost TDB later will be close to previous years $175.00 per person.
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ANNUAL LADIES RETREAT—St. Francis Renewal Center—January 2022
PLEASE NOTE: Return the form below to Terry Ravier or email tsravier3@gmail.com by September 19, 2021.
I (your name) _______________________________________ would like to have correspondence for the Women's Retreat.
Phone Number: ____________________________
Choice of Room (circle one): Single or Roommate. Roommate is cheaper.
After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to
postpone this summer’s 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering to 2022
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To learn more about the postponement and the 2022 Gathering, please visit: elca.org/YouthGathering/COVID19.
The 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering will be held July 24-28, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota with the two pre-events, the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble, scheduled for July 21-24, 2022.
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Calling all high school youth to join us in Minneapolis!
THE THEME IS. . .
Ephesians 3:14-21
14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
More information forthcoming.
If you would like to read the Synod News, you may find it online at http://nepasynod.org/publications/synod-news/. The most current copy is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex area.
2021–2022 Altar Flower Sign-up Sheet is located in the Narthex or call the church office at 610-838-0731.
Altar flowers are a great way to honor or remember someone dear. A monetary amount has not been set, so we are asking for free will donations for the time being. Anyone wanting to donate towards these flowers may use the envelope that has been included with one’s offering envelopes.
UPDATE MEMBER(S) INFORMATION
I/we would like a call from Pastor Lisa Borrell. Yes or No
I/we would like to be removed from all correspondence. Yes or No
I/we would like to be removed or become inactive from the rolls. Removed or Inactive
I/we would like our information in the 2021 church directory. Yes or No
(If no, mark a P next to information that you want kept private—
for church record only)
First Name(s): _______________________________________ & _______________________________________
Last Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _____________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone(s): ________________________________________, ________________________________________
Email Address(s): ______________________________________, ______________________________________
List Family Members:
Name(s) Birthday(s)
(MM/DD/YY)
1. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
2. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
3. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
4. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
5. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
6. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
7. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________
Our bylaws B8.02.b: A confirmed member who does not attend church service, who does not partake in holy communion, and who has made no contribution of record to this congregation shall be classified as an inactive member without the right to vote.
PLEASE NOTE. . .
Tina McCardle has VALLEY FARM GIFT CARDS available for purchase. They will come in either $25 or $50 amounts.
We are also continuing to offer GIANT GIFT CARDS too!
They come in $25, $50, or $100 amounts.
Tina McCardle has Giant and Valley Farm gifts cards for sale & accepts cash or checks to NJELC. Call her to at 610-838-6784 to make arrangements. She usually has them on hand when you see her as well. It's an easy way to support our ministry at NJ which benefits our current budget. Thanks to the many who are regular participants!
They make great stocking stuffers too!
What is Mutual Ministry at New Jerusalem? Did you know that there is a Mutual Ministry Committee here at New Jerusalem?
Mutual Ministry is loosely defined as the interaction between the pastor, professional staff, Church Council, and the congregation to foster communication and support between these three groups. Typical tasks of the Mutual Ministry Committee include providing a listening ear to each group and a means to interact in a confidential way to resolve issues that may arise between, and within, each group. The committee also assists Church Council in conducting an annual performance review of the Church’s professional staff, as well as providing input into creating and revising employee job descriptions.
Currently, this committee is comprised of three members (Tina Miller, Tina Young, and Tim Fulmer) who are appointed to serve a three-year term as approved by the Pastor and Church Council President. The committee is currently seeking additional members, so any interested members of the congregation are invited to contact Pastor Lisa; Church Council President, Marianne Zellner; or any current Mutual Ministry Committee member for more information.
Any member of the congregation that desires to seek assistance from the Mutual Ministry Committee may do so by contacting a member of the committee to arrange a meeting with the committee to discuss issues dealing with interactions with pastor/professional staff, Church Council, and/or other members of the congregation. All contact with the Mutual Ministry Committee is kept confidential between the parties involved in the issue; and the hopeful outcome of this process is to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of all parties.
Have you ever taken a photo* at a New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church (NJELC) event?
We would LOVE to share your photos on the NJELC website and/or Facebook!
Send them to:
+ Facebook: Kathy Fenstermacher at kathyfenstermacher@gmail.com or
Caroline Skuba at carifrogs@gmail.com
+ NJ Website: Linda Weaver at weavers_1969@hotmail.com
*PLEASE NOTE: If you share photos, you are giving NJELC permission to post the photo publicly of all persons in the photograph(s).
Our Music Director, Edward L. Walakovits, is a skilled Organist and Choir Director with more than 30 years of experience. He is experienced in playing the pipe organ and piano. Ed has a working knowledge of liturgy and choral styles. He is an effective leader with an eye for developing and motivating choir members. Ed graduated from Moravian College with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance with a minor in Music.
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Choir rehearsals are held on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Feel free to join the choir—all voices and skill levels are welcome!
If you have any questions, please see Ed.
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The Worship and Music Committee is always looking for any and all volunteers who are interested in special singing, either solo or with others and/or playing an instrument for additional special music to enhance our worship service and should be coordinated with Ed Walakovits–Music Director.
Calling all volunteers … we are in great need of volunteers (ushers, greeters, lectors, and general helpers) for our
10:00 a.m. indoor worship services. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex area for those who would like to serve. Thank you!
Please provide your email address to both the church office at newjerelc@gmail.com and to Caroline Skuba at carifrogs@gmail.com so the electronic volunteer sign-up sheet link can be sent to you.
Prayer Shawls ~ There is a basket of beautiful handmade prayer shawls in the Narthex. If you know of someone who is having hard times (illness, sadness, troubles, or just because), please take one for them.
These shawls are meant to show a tangible message of God's love and the care and concern of friends from New Jerusalem.
Would you like to learn to Quilt?
If you would like to learn or already know how, please join our quilters on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. (CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS)
Do you like to pray? Do you like to pray for others?
New Jerusalem has had a devoted prayer group to minister to people of our congregation, our extended families and neighbors, and outside concerns for many years. Many people were not aware of this ongoing ministry of the church. If you or someone you know needs prayers from this group or wishes to be a part of the group to pray, please do not hesitate to call Kathy Fenstermacher at
610-984-3489 or email her at kathyfenstermacher@gmail.com. She in turn will notify others in the group to add your request to the list for daily prayers on your behalf. Prayers can be made for an illness, surgery, death, or other reasons. The reason does not need to be stated or the type of illness or surgery. After the crisis has passed that name may be added to the church prayer list that is provided every Sunday in the bulletin. If someone just wants a name added to the church prayer list in the bulletin, please call and leave a message with the church office at 610-838-0731. Please indicate if you would like a phone call, home, or hospital visit from Pastor Lisa.
Any church member who is in need of meals during a time of illness, injury,
death, birth, or some other disability is welcome to contact Sharon Bender at
610-597-8764 or email her at sharoncbender63@gmail.com. She will arrange meals to be delivered to the family or person in need.
Thank you for being part of this ministry!
Volunteers Needed for our Fellowship Committee ~ The Fellowship Committee provides tasty treats for your enjoyment after worship every Sunday and is in need of additional volunteers to provide items. If you have any interest in providing an occasional snack for coffee hour, please see or get in touch with Tina Young. If you would like to team up with another family or a couple of people, we can work with you on doing that. If you would like to offer your assistance on setup and or clean up, that is welcome also.
I would first like to thank everyone who has ever led or helped with a coffee hour. Without your help, this time of fellowship would not be possible. As we move forward, I have updated and attached the current coffee hour duty list to reduce confusion and apprehension. We need more people to sign up for weekly coffee hour as leaders (who would organize a small group) and bakers (who would support current leaders). Please consider this important ministry that builds community in our church. Contact Tina Young at btyoung9396@gmail.com or
call 610-533-4977.
CANCELLED NJELC Ride Share ~ Consider adding your name to the NJELC Ride Share list, which will be distributed to our members who require home visitation, to be used in the event that they need a ride to a doctor's appointment, worship, or community event.
Sign up on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or by contacting the church office at 610-838-0731.
CANCELLED Weston Nursing Home Visits in Hellertown ~ Participants may visit residents, play games, share stories, read to residents, etc. Dates and times are listed on a form in the Narthex, please sign up. Contact Robin Rooth-Fogel for more information or the church office at 610-838-0731.
New Jerusalem Church will hold periodic fundraising events for our veterans. Participants may visit residents, play games, share stories, read to them, or we can offer support. The congregation will be kept informed of the veterans we are helping. Any questions, contact Cindy Hart.
Welcome to Apple's Preschool at New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church!
Our program consists of four classes designed to fit the needs of every student and their family. Through many learning activities, crafts, songs, books, and much more, children are engaged to learn their letters, numbers, colors, shapes, patterns, opposites, rhyming, sequencing, size, etc., along with writing skills. With a soft Christian environment children are guided through their days to share and care, while using their imaginations and energy to fill our spacious classroom with joy.
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August 18, 2021
Dear Parents and Students of Apple's Preschool,
Apple’s Preschool has made the very difficult decision to keep the preschool temporarily closed for the 2021-2022 school year due to the following: low enrollment due to mandatory masking guidelines, coupled with a low teaching staff. We plan to monitor the pandemic, and when restrictions lessen, we can discuss the reopening of the preschool.
Please keep Miss Denise and her family in your prayers as she takes this time to care for her parents. We also wish Miss Katrina well as she begins a full-time position at her other employer.
The decision to leave Apple’s Preschool was not an easy choice for either teacher.
We hope and pray for the day when we can open our classroom again to full classes with a complete staff to accommodate.
If you have any questions, please contact Miss Shani at shani@rcn.com
Be safe and healthy! Miss Shani, Preschool Director
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Apple's Preschool Classroom
Miss Shani
For more, click here to see our church website's Preschool tab.
You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ApplesChurchPreschool.
May the beauty of God be reflected in your eyes, the love of God be
reflected in your hands, the wisdom of God be reflected in your words,
and the knowledge of God flow from your heart,
that all might see, and seeing, believe.
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Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present,
nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
God, the creator, Jesus, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit, the comforter,
bless you and keep you in eternal love.
THINK SPRING!
The members of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church wish you a blessed day and we pray that your day is filled with hope, love, peace, and good health!