. . . March & Beyond
May God continue to fill you will his goodness every day and
may the love of Jesus overflow from you to others!
In case of a pastoral emergency,
please contact Pastor Lisa Borrell at 610-838-0731 or email MizLKB@aol.com.
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Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH - WHISPERS OF MY FATHER
by Vince Gill and Jenny Gill with Lyrics
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Friday, March 1, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, March 2, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
4:30 p.m.—Worship Service
Sunday, March 3, 2024
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
8:45 a.m.— Adult Bible Chat
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 3rd Sunday of Lent
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
11:00 a.m.—Worship & Music Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, March 4, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
3:30 p.m.—Bunco Group (Upper Room)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 2023
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
6:00 p.m.—Soup Supper at Christ Lutheran Church (Hellertown)
7:00 p.m.—Mid-Week Lenten Service at Christ Lutheran Church
7:00 p.m.—Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, March 7, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
1:00 p.m.—Card Club (Conference Room)
Friday, March 8, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
9:00 a.m.—Food Bank Delivery (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Saturday, March 9, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, March 10, 2024
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
8:45 a.m.—Adult Bible Chat
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 4th Sunday of Lent
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
11:00 a.m.—Worship & Music Committee Meeting
12:00 p.m.—Doors Open for Bingo
1:00 p.m.—Bingo
6:15 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, March 11, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:00 p.m.—Lenten Soup Supper at Lower Saucon UCC Church in Hellertown
7:00 p.m.—Lenten Service at Lower Saucon UCC Church
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, March 14, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
1:00 p.m.—Card Club (Conference Room)
6:00 p.m.—CCL Committee Meeting
Friday, March 15, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, March 16, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
8:30 a.m.—Food Bank (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, March 17, 2024
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
8:45 a.m.—Adult Bible Chat
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 5th Sunday in Lent
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
6:00 p.m.—NJELC Youth Group
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, March 18, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—SV Lions Club Meeting
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
12:00 p.m.—PrimeTimers (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:00 p.m.—Soup Supper at Friedens Lutheran Church in Center Valley
7:00 p.m.—Mid-Week Lenten Service at Friedens Lutheran Church
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
1:00 p.m.—Card Club (Conference Room)
Friday, March 22, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, March 23, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
8:30 a.m.—Food Bank (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, March 24, 2024
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
8:45 a.m.—Adult Bible Chat
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ Palm Sunday
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
11:30 a.m.—Fosters Love Committee Meeting
6:15 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, March 25, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 a.m.—Angelus deadline for April
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
6:00–10:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:00 p.m.—Food for Friends
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, March 28, 2024
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
1:00 p.m.—Card Club (Conference Room)
7:00 p.m.—Maundy Thursday Worship Service at Friedens Lutheran Church (Center Valley)
Friday, March 29, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
7:00 p.m.—Good Friday Worship Service at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Saturday, March 30, 2024
CLOSED Church Office
11:00 a.m.—Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Easter Blessings from New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
8:45 a.m.—NO Sunday School
8:45 a.m.—NO Adult Bible Chat
8:47 a.m.—Pre-Church Coffee Hour (PCH) (see Mark Your Calendar below)
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ Easter Sunday
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—NO Coffee/Fellowship Hour
7:00 p.m.—AA
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 worship in person, we respect your decision and invite you to tune into our online Sunday Worship Service (via the church’s website at our Youtube livestream link).
Additional Sunday ministries include:
8:45–9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO Sunday School on March 31st.
8:45–9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Chat in the Upper Room
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO Bible Chat on March 31st.
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ALSO, SATURDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT 4:30 P.M. ON THE
1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes members and friends of the community to gather in an informal setting to hear the Word, share in the Lord’s Supper, connect with one another, and gain strength for the journey.
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May the blessings of our Savior bring hope and peace.
Pastor Lisa Borrell
Praying you'll join us!
Peace be with 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.
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Worship & Music Committee Update ~ With regard to the church survey that was done a while ago, we wanted to update you all on the progress of selecting hymns. Ninety-seven (97) different hymns were submitted to the committee. Of those, 3 are not found in any of our hymnals. Of the remaining 94, 69 have been used, not including the singing of the Lord's Prayer that was suggested by many!
Many have asked about using With One Voice (WOV), the blue smaller book. We know over 80% of the hymns there are included in the Cranberry (red) hymnal, some have different wording or different tunes. Hymns from WOV are used in Saturday services.
Of note ~ hymns may be specific to a season of the church, and therefore not used outside that timeframe. Hymn selection is guided by the reference Sunday & Seasons, which suggests the readings for the day including the Gospel reading. Many times the hymns selected reinforce the lesson from the readings. We also take into consideration copyright laws and fees for use of music.
All in all, your voices have been heard through the survey and also in Sunday services and we look forward to planning to use more of your suggestions.
Respectfully submitted~ Music & Worship committee
NJELC Food Bank ~ Approximately 71 families were served in the month of February. We thank everyone for the continued food and monetary donations during these challenging times. We are so grateful for the generosity of our community! Your kindness is appreciated!
A special thank you to all the hard-working volunteers
who help keep the NJ Food Bank operating!
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The McCardle Family would like to thank the members of New Jerusalem Church for all the many wonderful baked goods provided for the repast after Neil's funeral on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. We are grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and kindness you have shown our family during Neil's long decline and final resting place in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. ~ Sincerely, Tina
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Dear NJ family ~ We send our thanks to all who have reached out through cards, texts and calls during the extended illness and subsequent loss of Bill's dad. We thank you for keeping all of us and Bill's mom, Ellen, in your prayers. We know Dad led a wonderful and long life at 95, and we appreciate all of your support. We feel the love! ~Sharon & Bill Bender
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Thank you from ELCA … We are grateful of your special gift in support of ELCA World Hunger ministries. Through your generosity, you are joining hands with many others to equip households and communities to break the cycle of poverty and hunger, build up leaders for our church and for our future, and spread the good news of God’s love.
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Thank you to our members and our community for the outpouring of support for our first Fill a Bag event. We had so many incredible donations that we were able to create a foster care closet which means we can be on call to provide a bag to workers as needed.
Thank you! NJ Fosters Love Committee
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Thank you to all our Essential Workers!
FOR 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please join us for our Adult Bible Chat on Sunday mornings.
Come participate in a new group that focuses on discussing the Word of God and how it impacts everyday life.
WHAT: An informal discussion about life, using God’s Word to guide us.
WHEN: Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. NO Bible Study on March 31, 2024.
WHERE: Upper Room (Fellowship Hall)
WHO: Anyone and everyone (post Sunday School age and up!)
If you have any questions or want to know more, please speak with Tim Fulmer.
New Jerusalem Community Food Bank
Current Needs: White rice (small bags), penne and elbow noodles
Thank you for your contributions and
to all of our faithful volunteers!
Food Bank Delivery: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Distribution Days: Saturday, March 16th from 8:30–10:45 a.m. AND
Saturday, March 23rd from 8:30–10:45 a.m.
Approximately 71 families were served in the month of February. 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!
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!
Help is needed to get the Nave, Narthex, and balcony cleaned before Palm Sunday and Easter!
The Property and Altar Guild are planning a work party on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to give us a hand with wiping down the pews, altar, steps, and window sills.
Thank you in advance. Many hands make light work!
Just a reminder….. if you are a Thrivent member and you receive Thrivent Choice Dollars, you have until March 29, 2024 to direct any remaining 2023 dollars to a church/non-profit listed in the Thrivent Choice Directory. Typically, it is by the 31st of March, but the 31st is Easter. Therefore, it would be best to have completed by the 29th, prior to the weekend. If you do not direct the dollars to your organization of choice, Thrivent will have the opportunity to direct those dollars to organizations of their choosing.
You can call Thrivent Customer Service at 800-847-4836, go to Thrivent’s website thrivent.com or reach out to your Financial Advisor to complete. Whether by phone or on-line, you will need the name of the organization AND the address.
Thank you for living generously!
PEEPS DIORAMA CONTEST
Some examples:
Create a unique diorama using Peeps marshmallow candies as the main characters. Take cues from history, current events, pop culture, trends, art and more!
Make your diorama using a shoebox or something of comparable size. Dioramas may not be larger than 18x18x18 and must be freestanding.
All characters in your scene should be made using Peeps. Dioramas can use any type of Peep.
At least one Peep must be used in your scene.
Entries must be family friendly.
Entries must be in by March 24, 2024. People can vote for their favorite diorama with coins/cash. Dioramas will be left out for voting until April 14th .
The winner will choose the charity where the money gets donated!
Calling all Young People in 6th through 12th grades!
SAVE THE DATES! Youth Group will meet the third Sunday of each month (March 17, 2024) at 12:00 noon.
All are welcome! Bring friends, too!
PrimeTimers will meet on
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at noon.
We will be listening to Eric Shrive from Miracle Ear of Hellertown.
For questions, please contact Loretta at 610-838-7428.
All are welcome ~ hope to see you there!
NJ Fosters Love meeting is March 24, 2025 after coffee hour. We will be discussing our commitment to be a Care Community for a foster family.
The next event is Foster Care and Child Abuse Awareness Month in May.
On May 19, 2024 at 11:30 a.m., we will host a speaker’s panel featuring stories from Foster Parents. Light refreshments will be served.
Please join us for an egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Upper Room. Activities include crafts, puzzles, coloring and a guessing game.
Children (ages 0–6th grade) will be divided by age groups to hunt eggs.
We will hunt outside as long as the weather permits. Prizes will be awarded.
Donations of snacks, drinks and dyed, hard-boiled eggs would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be dropped off during Holy Week and placed in the kitchen. Please place eggs in the refrigerator and mark food and drink donations for the Egg Hunt. Eggs must be at the church no later than 10:00 a.m. on March 30 so they may be hidden in time for the egg hunt.
Volunteers (6th grade or older) are needed to help hide eggs and assist with the activities and snacks. Please contact Marianne Zellner at 610-216-1016 or beachbummez@ptd.net with questions or to volunteer. Thanks!
PRE-CHURCH COFFEE HOUR (PCCH) ~ Doors open at 8:47 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Please bring your favorite coffee hour item or breakfast item and enjoy some fellowship before our Easter Church service. The CCL Committee will supply coffee and drinks.
WELCOME ALL READERS ~ Book Club will meet on Tuesday,
TBA, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room across from the church office.
The book that will be discussed is "TBA".
Hope to see the familiar faces as well as newcomers.
All are welcome, so pass the word!
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Leith by e-mail at p_j_leith@hotmail.com or call /text at 610-838-0427.
CRAFT WITH US ~ Do you have a favorite hobby or craft activity? Crafting is a source of relaxation and happiness for many of us. Bring your own project as you work with others.
We will meet in the conference room on the 4th Thursday of each month (no March date due to Holy Week). Whether it is crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, coloring or something else, please join us on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Fenstermacher or Gina Grekula.
SAVE THE DATE: Summer Themed Bingo will occur on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
We are looking for donations/sponsorships of prizes.
If you know a business or are interested in helping, please contact Cindy Hart (484-548-3937 or Hartfam403@gmail.com) for a letter of support.
Monies raised at this fundraiser will go towards the topcoat of the parking lot expenses.
2024 New Jerusalem Church Directories are available in the Narthex.
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.
2024 Giving Envelopes are available ~ Your envelopes will be available for pick up and can be found on the window in the Narthex. 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.
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If you would like to receive credit on your church financial statement for cash donations, please make sure that they are placed in an envelope with your name(s) clearly marked. We cannot keep record of cash gifts if we do not know from whom they were received. Thank you so much!
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
NJELC Property Building Fund ~ Exterior painting of the church, new ramp, and parking lot improvements.
Please consider making a donation towards this 3-prong project. Just mark you check, envelope, or VANCO donation(s) for the 'Building Fund' and it will be designated toward this project. Thank you for consideration in helping to raise the necessary funds. Any questions please see any Property Committee member.
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) tto 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.
In an effort to keep email mass communication efficient, the Church Council has agreed to send mass email information out once a week. The "Weekly Update" email will be sent out Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. Any requests during the week for an email blast will be captured in this weekly email. The weekly prayer list will continue to be sent out on Monday mornings. Thank you.
Property Committee Update ~ Our building fund project for the new handicap ramp and steps to the entrance of the Nave has been completed, as well as, the repaving of the lower and upper parking lot. Line painting is coming soon.
You may contribute to the Capital Campaign/Building Fund by noting on your check or envelope you would like your gift to go there. Thank you for all your support! Please speak with any Property Committee member (Bill Bender, Bill Young, Jere Reiss, Jesse Hart, Terry Ravier, Tina McCardle, and Russ Pacala), if you have questions.
Tina McCardle has GIANT GIFT CARDS for sale and accepts cash or checks to NJELC. They come in $25, $50, or $100 amounts. Call her 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!
Would be willing to participate? I usually have gift cards on hand, so when you see me, please ask to buy some gift cards. Cash or checks made out to NJELC are accepted. We will be dropping the Valley Farms Gift Card, as they recently were sold to another owner. Giant cards are available in $25, $50, and $100 denominations. Please contact me at cameron35@rcn.com or 610-838-6784 and we can make arrangements to have you purchase gift cards.
Thanks to everyone who regularly buys cards to support the ongoing ministry of New Jerusalem Church. ~ Tina McCardle
They make great gifts!
FOOD FOR FRIENDS ~ The Food For Friends (FFF) Ministry is one of those special ministries that happens behind the scenes. We have a small group of volunteers who give of their time and talent to feed the hungry. Food For Friends is a program based in Quakertown through the Richland Friends Church. The roots of FFF dates back to 1998 when Mary Miller, the Ag teacher at Upper Bucks County Technical School had a The rest is history, with six volunteer groups now sharing the load of providing a hot meal for anyone in need on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday of every month.
Our NJELC Apples Church group covers 6 dinner events a year and has provided up to 150 to-go meals in one night. Prior to COVID, the groups would provide a sit-down meal and serve the patrons which also included some good conversation and fellowship. Everyone involved always tells me how wonderful the experience was for them. It’s enjoyable for me to see people help others and know we are making a difference in our community. If you are interested in helping with future events, please contact Bill Young via email: btyoung9396@gmail.com or
call 610-797-8440.
What is a Meal Train? There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out after an illness or home from a surgery?" The answer might be prepare a meal or drive to a doctor’s appointment. We are looking for a few more volunteers to add to our list.
If this is something you would like to be part of, please contact coordinator Sharon Bender at (610) 597-8764 or sharoncbender63@gmail.com.
New Jerusalem decals…New Jerusalem shirt decals are still available at Saucon Valley Sporting Goods located at the Water Street Plaza. Please contact Kathy Fenstermacher at church for more information.
The Card Club will be meeting on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room for an afternoon of recreation and fellowship with one another. Come and join us!
Connection Club — There is a small box in the Narthex on the main shelf for collecting ideas for the Connection Club. This is a monthly inter-generational meet up in our community and beyond for members.
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.
2024 Altar Flower Sign-up Sheet is located in the Narthex or call the church office at 610-838-0731.
Altar Flower Sponsorship Update …The cost of sponsoring altar flowers is $30. If there are two sponsorships on any given Sunday, the cost is $15/per sponsor. However, two separate flower arrangements can also be provided, one from each sponsor; each sponsor will then pay $30 each. Please let Barbara Young or Shirlene Moser know your preference when sponsoring altar flowers. Thank you!
Altar flowers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion or
honor or remember someone dear.
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: Sarah Parente at sjparente@gmail.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.
PLEASE NOTE: All are Welcome!
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. 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.
Coffee Hour Sign-Up ~ If you are interested, please use the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board by the kitchen in the Upper Room. Any questions, please see Tina Young.
Technology Committee ~ I guess we could thank COVID for helping establish the Technology Committee at NJELC. The Parking Lot Service, live streaming on YouTube not to mention Facebook, and the church website have become a necessity in the 21st century in order to give our members different options to worship with us. It’s a changing world indeed, but we need to evolve in order to survive.
The Technology Committee oversees live streaming, Facebook, church website, sound system, and security cameras. Our mission is to use technology to
reach more people with our ministry and make it easier for congregational members to share information.
We have established a dedicated email for technology questions, picture sharing and digital storage. Many of you have pictures you may want to share with our church community. All pictures can be emailed to newjertech@gmail.com.
NOTE: Any picture sent to us is with the understanding we have permission to use it on social media or the church website.
The following people are part of the Technology Committee:
Bill Young: Committee Chairperson, Website, Live-Streaming, Equipment, and Security
Angela Fulmer: Live-Streaming, Pictures, and Facebook
Sarah Parente: Website and Pictures
Sharon Bender: Website, Live-Streaming, and Council Liaison
Caroline Skuba: Facebook and Pictures
Ben Fogel: Live-Streaming and Equipment
Kathy Fenstermacher: Facebook
Terry Ravier: Live-Streaming and Security
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 8:30 a.m.
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 email Kathy Fenstermacher 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.
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.
Please contact the church office at 610-838-0731 if any of your personal information needs to be changed, updated, or removed in our system starting 2023.
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)
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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.
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.
OUR 2023-2024 APPLE'S PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AND TEACHERS
For more information about Apple's Preschool, Our February Newsletter,
and January Memories click link below
You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ApplesChurchPreschool.
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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.
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!