Ministries for January 1–31, 2022 and Upcoming Events
Updated: Jan 29, 2022
. . . in January
NEW JERUSALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SENDS
OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY 2022!
May God fill you will his New goodness every day and
may the love of Jesus overflow from you to others throughout the year!
In case of a pastoral emergency,
please contact Pastor Lisa Borrell at 610-838-0731 or email MizLKB@aol.com.
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LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH - WHISPERS OF MY FATHER
by Vince Gill and Jenny Gill with Lyrics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQi1qB_9tkQ
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Saturday, January 1, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, January 2, 2022
8:45 a.m.—NO Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—NO Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ Epiphany of Our Lord
ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
6:00 p.m.—NO Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, January 3, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8 :30 a.m.—Quilters
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
5:30 p.m.—Light Dinner prior to Bible Study
6:00 p.m.—Bible Study
6:30 p.m.—NO Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, January 6, 2022
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, January 7, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
9:00 a.m.—Food Bank Delivery
Saturday, January 8, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, January 9, 2022
8:45 a.m.—CANCELLED Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—CANCELLED Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—CANCELLED Worship Service ~ Baptism of Our Lord
CANCELLED ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—CANCELLED Coffee/Fellowship Hour
1:00 p.m.—CANCELLED Bingo (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, January 10, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
7:00 p.m.—Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
5:30 p.m.—Light Dinner prior to Bible Study
6:00 p.m.—Bible Study
6:30 p.m.—Choir (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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, January 14, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, January 15, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
8:30–10:45 a.m.—Food Bank Distribution (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, January 16, 2022
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 2nd Sunday After Epiphany ONLINE Worship (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
p.m.—CANCELLED Youth Group Meeting
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, January 17, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—Lion's Club Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—NO Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
12:00 noon—Prime Timers (see Mark Your Calendar below)
5:30 p.m.—Light Dinner prior to Bible Study
6:00 p.m.—Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Endowment Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—NO 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, January 20, 2022
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, January 21, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, January 22, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
8:30 a.m.—Property Committee Work Party
8:30–10:45 a.m.—Food Bank Distribution (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, January 23, 2022
8:45 a.m.—NO Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—NO Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 3rd Sunday After Epiphany
ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, January 24, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 a.m.—February Angelus Deadline
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
5:30 p.m.—Light Dinner prior to Bible Study
6:00 p.m.—POSTPONED Bible Study (join us on February 1, 2022)
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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, January 27, 2022
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 (UR)
Friday, January 28, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
6:00–8:00 p.m.—Youth Group Meeting
Saturday, January 29, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, January 30, 2022
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 4th Sunday After Epiphany
ONLINE (Youtube livestream link <--)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, January 31, 2022
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
6:30 p.m.—Technology Committee Meeting
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.
IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE ATTENDING SERVICES IN PERSON, YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US ONLINE AT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL CLICK HERE.
Hope to see you there!
Peace be with you.
'INVITED' by Rev. Sarah Are
Reader Kris Thomas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Va5ukmf1M
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.
2022 Giving Envelopes ~ 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: Nothing is needed at this time.
Thank you for your contributions!
Food Bank Delivery: Friday, January 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
(UR) Food Packing: Friday, January TBA and TBA, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Distribution Days: Saturday, January 15 and 22, 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 81 families were served in the month of December. 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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Thank you from Greta Sutton: Thank you to everyone who sent cards, visited, called, and sent their support after my husband, Carl’s passing. I am so grateful for all the care from the people of NJELC.
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Thank you from ELCA: We are grateful of your special gift in support of ELCA World Hunger ministries. Your generosity is getting at the root causes of hunger and poverty in over 60 countries including the United States. It is providing access to clean water, health care, agriculture, livestock, education, and peace and justice. Through your gifts, you are joining with the whole church as we work toward a just world where all are fed. The glory of God is shining through you.
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THANK YOU to everyone that entered the Gingerbread House Contest (18 entries). Everyone was a winner in our eyes and thank you for all the donations received. We received $350.00 and $450.00 from an anonymous donation. See pictures below.
Proceeds will go to St. Jude and cancer patients!
1st Place ~ Jim Ungiran
2nd Place ~ Bokan Family
3rd Place ~ Reiss family and grandchildren
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Thank you to all our Frontline and Essential Workers!
FOR 2022 UPCOMING EVENTS
The 2021Church 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.
Please contact the church office if any of your personal information needs to be changed, updated, or removed in our system starting 2022.
Contact the church office to make arrangements for giving envelopes to be picked-up or to be mailed. Your Tithing keeps the doors open and the ministry doing great work. We would like to say "Off to a great start"… the drop box installed (outside the building, by the office entrance) has been used by many already, keep it going.
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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.
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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.
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New Prayer List Guidelines
All name requests (additions, deletions) be directed to Jeanette—Office Administrator by calling 610-838-0731 or emailing newjerelc@gmail.com.
Please remember to get the individual's permission before submitting.
One can request an individual's or family's name be included on the list when there in a health or community concern or death.
If it is a health concern, the person's name will remain on the list for four (4) weeks unless a request is made to keep it on longer, i.e., in the case of a prolonged condition or illness.
If a death has occurred, the name will be listed for two (2) weeks.
If it is a community concern, the concern will be listed for two (2) weeks.
A person's name may be kept on for longer than four (4) weeks if Jeanette is informed of this request.
EVERYONE can use prayers. This list was created for the purpose of lifting up current prayer needs.
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
THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE VOTES ARE IN!
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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!
Mid-Week Bible Study (Post Advent)
What does Hope, Peace, Love and Joy look like for upcoming 2022?
The Mid-Week Bible Study will be led by Sharon Bender.
Light dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Bible study at 6:00 p.m.
Please use the sign-up sheets in the Narthex or contact Terry Ravier via email
or text at least 24 hours before the night of the event.
In case of inclement weather, it will be held via Zoom at 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday's January 5th and 12th then Tuesday’s 18th and
(POSTPONED 25th to February 1, 2022).
IT'S BACK! BINGO will be held on
Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Prime Timers will meet on
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 12:00 noon.
We will be playing board games.
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.
JANUARY 2022 WOMEN'S RETREAT SNIPPETS
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.
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!