Ministries for October 1–31, 2022 and Upcoming Events
Updated: Oct 26, 2022
. . . in October
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 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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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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQi1qB_9tkQ
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Sunday, October 2, 2022
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 17th Sunday after Pentecost
ONLINE Worship Service (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, October 3, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.—Quilters
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.—Pastor Lisa's Office Hours
6:30 p.m.—Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.—Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, October 6, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
1:00 p.m.—Card Club (Conference Room)
6:30 p.m.—Preschool Committee Meeting
Friday, October 7, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
9:00 a.m.—Food Bank Delivery (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—Iron Pigs
Saturday, October 8, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
1:00–4:00 p.m.—2nd Annual Apple Festival (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, October 9, 2022
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 18th Sunday after Pentecost
ONLINE Worship Service (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
11:00 a.m.—Worship & Music Committee Meeting
12:00 noon—Bingo Upper Room (see Mark Your Calendar below)
6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, October 10, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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
6:30 p.m.—Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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, October 14, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, October 15, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
8:30–10:45 a.m.—Food Bank Distribution (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, October 16, 2022
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 19th Sunday after Pentecost
ONLINE Worship Service (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, October 17, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 p.m.—SV Lions Club
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
9:30 a.m.—Prime Timers (see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—Endowment Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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
6:30 p.m.—Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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.—Church Community Life (CCL) Committee Meeting
Friday, October 21, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, October 22, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
8:30–10:45 a.m.—Food Bank Distribution (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, October 23, 2022
8:45 a.m.—NO Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—NO Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ 20th Sunday after Pentecost
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
2:00 p.m.—Saucon Valley Spirit Parade
6:00 p.m.—Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, October 24, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
7:00 a.m.—November Angelus Deadline
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
6:00 p.m.—Book Club (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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
6:30 p.m.—Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.—AA
Thursday, October 27, 2022
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.—Property Committee Meeting
Friday, October 28, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
Saturday, October 29, 2022
CLOSED Church Office
8:30–10:45 a.m.—Upper Room reserved by the Boy Scouts (see Mark Your Calendar below)
Sunday, October 30, 2022
8:45 a.m.—Sunday School
9:30 a.m.—Children's Choir
10:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~ Reformation Sunday
ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE (Youtube livestream link)
11:00 a.m.—Coffee/Fellowship Hour
4:30 a.m.—What's Your Story? and Pot Luck Dinner
(see Mark Your Calendar below)
7:00 p.m.—AA
Monday, October 31, 2022
7:00–11:00 a.m.—Church Office Hours
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.
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.
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.
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 2022.
2023 Giving Envelopes will be available at the end of 2022 ~ Your envelopes will be available for pick up TBD. 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
NJELC Property Building Fund March 2022 Update ~ To date we have nearly $34,000.00 earmarked for our upcoming 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.
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.
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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.
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Lutheran Disaster Response ~ You may have seen the distressing news about flash flooding in eastern Kentucky from July 27-28, 2022. A line of severe storms dumped record amounts of rain on the area, overflowing rivers and creeks onto streets and neighborhoods. The floodwaters rose in the middle of the night from July 27–28, 2022, leaving people little time to evacuate. These severe floods are not limited to Kentucky. There has also been flooding in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, and other states in the region.
AND
As you are aware due to the report and images in the news, the state of Florida has been absolutely devastated by the unprecedented effects of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. Humans are no match in regards to the fury and ferocity of Mother Nature, especially a Category 5 hurricane. The 150 mph winds and 12+ foot high waves of water destroyed everything in its path including bridges, leaving an untold amount of families homeless and without water or power.
Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designed for "U.S. Flooding" and/or "Florida—Hurricane Ian" will be used entirely (100%) to assist those affected by floods. Together, we can support those who are on the long road to recovery. Please give today.
Checks or money orders can be sent to:
Lutheran Disaster Response
PO. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
Write "U.S. Flooding" and/or "Florida—Hurricane Ian" on your check memo line.
Give by phone at 800-638-3522 (Monday–Friday; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT)
or online at ELCA.org.
NJELC Food Bank ~ Approximately 65 families were served in the month of September. 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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Message from Zachary Fogel …Dear Members of New Jerusalem, I wanted to sincerely thank you for all of your support both financially and spiritually as I completed my Eagle Scout project. I hope my project will bring more space and storage for the Property Committee and the other folks who use that area. Thank you again! -Zachary Fogel
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Message from Kathy Fenstermacher & Family, I would like to thank all the people that helped me with my beef sticks fundraiser. I was able to sell all of them between all my friends and family and I purchased items for the Kindness Project and make a donation to the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Our story actually started with my father being diagnosed with a form of macular degeneration at 46, but most likely he would have been diagnosed with Stargardt's Disease which is what Charles has if the genetic testing had been available at that time, 1978. Charles was diagnosed in 2010 and we pray that one day there will be a treatment for him.
If anyone is interested in supporting our team, the Vision Warriors Foundation Fighting Blindness our link is https://give.fightingblindness.org/team/413618 or I can accept cash or checks to mail in. Thank you, Kathy Fenstermacher and Family
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Thank you from KISS Group (AA)…Thank you to NJELC for allowing us to use your facility to conduct our meetings.
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Thank you to all our Frontline and Essential Workers!
FOR 2022 UPCOMING EVENTS
In an effort to keep email mass communication efficient, 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.
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!
We will be selling “Monthly Madness Cards” for
Dan Schantz Greenhouse. This $25 card entitles you to get one FREE item every month of the year. $100 value for $25 and New Jerusalem makes a profit on every card.
The best part -- it NEVER expires! You redeem the card 12 different months and receive 12 very nice plants, flowers, pumpkins, etc. Can’t get to Lehigh Street in January? No problem -- next January the card is still good. Great gift idea! See posters around the church or Phyllis Reiss for more details at Reiss_phyllis@yahoo.com or 610-653-8655.
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.
Property Committee Update ~ Our building fund project for the new handicap ramp and steps to the entrance of the nave is moving forward. 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!
Construction has started on the steps and ramp in front of the church. Please use extreme caution when parking, entering, and exiting the building!
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.
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 Group will be meeting on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room for afternoons of recreation and fellowship with one another.
All interested persons are welcome to join!
New Jerusalem Community Food Bank
Current Needs: Large canned soup (Campbell's Chunky or Progresso) and canned fruit
Thank you for your contributions!
Food Bank Delivery: Friday, October 7, 2022
Distribution Days: Saturday, October 15 & 22, 2022 from 8:30–10:45 a.m.
Approximately 65 families were served in the month of September. 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!
“The animals of God’s creation inhabit the skies, the earth and the sea, and have a part in human life. We, therefore, invoke God’s blessing on these animals, over all the creatures of the earth.”
St. Francis of Assisi was born in the 12th century, lived in Italy, founded several monastic communities for both women and men, and is largely remembered for his love for animals and nature in addition to his generosity to the poor and willingness to minister to the outcast.
Many people bring their pets to the church to be blessed at the beginning of October in remembrance and celebration of the feast of St. Francis on October 4th. You are cordially invited to do the same! (If you cannot physically bring your beloved pet, you may bring a photo of them instead.)
This is an open public event, so please feel free to invite other family members, neighbors, and friends to participate as well. Hope to see you!
2ND ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Jerusalem "Apples" Evangelical Lutheran Church
3233 Apples Church Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015
WHAT: Food, games, and live music
*HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Volunteer that day
Donate apple baked goods (to be sold)
Donate food items for a "Food Wheel" game
Please contact Tina Young at btyoung9396@mail.com or Angie Fulmer at fulmera87@gmail.com.
Prime Timers will meet on
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 12:00 noon.
This month we will play BINGO.
Please feel free to come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume.
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.
Saucon Valley Spirit Parade ~ Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Welcome all readers ~ We have picked the book, "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune for October.
We will meet on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
For those who attended the meeting in August, PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!
We had been doing book club outside and as cooler weather is coming, we will have to transition inside to the conference room across from the office.
Friends are welcome to join us, 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.
Honoring Veterans ~ Once again, we will be honoring our church family/friends that were or are in the military on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
If you wish to add your family member or friend to the current list, please contact Cindy Hart at 484-548-3937 or cmh505@lehigh.edu.
Deadline for submitting your information will be Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Harvest Home will be celebrated on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Boxed or canned foods should be brought to the church by Friday, October 28th and placed in the basket in the Narthex marked “Harvest Home". Thank you!
Christmas Wreaths ~ Yes, it is time to start thinking about the holidays!
New Jerusalem will be selling Christmas Wreaths!
Orders will be taken from
October 30–November 12, 2022.
Pick-up dates are Saturday, November 26 or Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Proceeds will go toward the Capital Campaign Project!
SAVE THE DATE ~
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH'S
2ND ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
The winner will be announced on
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Watch for more details on how to join in on the family fun!
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 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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
Linda Weaver: 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.
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.
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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There is still time to enroll you child/children in our 2022–2023 Three Year Old Class and the Pre-K Classes. Miss Shani can be reached at shani@rcn.com for preschool information and/or tours of the classroom.
We are all so happy and excited to be back in the classroom. We currently have twelve children in our Three Year Old Class and thirteen in PreK. Now that we are getting used to our daily routine and have met our new friends, we are eager to move into Fall and experience creative crafting and amazing learning activities. We have also scheduled dates for our class/individual photos and our field trips to Trauger's Market.
We would like to thank the following people for their time and kindness: Jere Reiss for installing our new tuition lockbox, Bill Bender for cleaning our air conditioning unit, Sharon Bender for helping count money for our deposits, Jeanette for her continued support, and the quilting ladies for their joy at meeting the children.
Please check out our hallway that is filling up with the children's art projects.
Happy Autumn, Miss Shani and Ms. Katrina
May God bless us all this year with healthy bodies, patience, and loving hearts.
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Our schedule and tuition rates will be as follows:
Three Year Old Class to be held on
Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Tuition is $160/month
Pre-K Class to be held on
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00–11:30 a.m. OR 12:30–3:00 p.m.
Tuition is $200/month
If you know of anyone that may be interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please let us know as soon as possible. We are looking for more people to join our team.
Please contact Miss Shani at shani@rcn.com with any questions, to request an application for enrollment or to schedule a tour to visit our spacious classroom.
Miss Shani, Preschool Director
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Miss Shani And Miss Katrina,
Our Apple's Preschool Classroom, And September 2022 Memories
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For more information about Apple's Preschool click here.
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.
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!