Union Evangelical Lutheran Church of Schnecksville, PA
Bulletin News
Blessing of the Animals 2010
Aug 18th
Realizing the important role pets play in people’s lives, Union Lutheran Church has scheduled a special service to honor and celebrate all creatures of God’s creation and the special relationships we share with them. A blessing of animals witnesses to the world God’s love and the Church’s concern for creation. As we recognize our mutual interdependence with God’s creatures, the Church’s witness of stewardship is strengthened.
The Blessing of the Animals will be held, weather permitting, in the outdoor worship area on Sunday, October 3, 2010 – 4pm. If the day is rainy, the service will be held in the Family Life Center.
All animals are welcome provided they are under physical control (leash, harness, bridle, or crate) and are safe to be around others. If your pet is unable to be present, and article representing them (picture, collar, toy, halter, etc.) will be blessed on their behalf.
Please bring a chair for your comfort.
Rejoicing Spirits at ULC!
Aug 16th
Rejoicing Spirits is a new ministry Union Evangelical Lutheran Church-Schnecksville has embraced that reaches out to enrich the spiritual lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends and other supportive community members. This is an all inclusive, adapted worship, and fellowship time that delivers God’s message of love. The worship service will be held the fourth Sunday of every month. It will include lots of music, singing and meaningful messages, refreshments and fellowship, all in a shush-free environment. Everyone in the community is welcome. There are so many reasons to come. For more information contact the church office or Union Lutheran church office at (610) 767-6884.
Our first Rejoicing Spirits service will be held on Sunday, October 24th at 2:30pm
More information about this new ministry or Union Lutheran Church can be found at the following websites – www.rejoicingspirits.org
Don’t miss the 2010 Church Picnic!
Aug 2nd
Don’t miss out on the fun. RSVP today to attend the church picnic this Sunday, August 8th. The fun begins at 1:30 and runs to 5:30 PM. There will be something for the whole family, young and young-at-heart – from a moon bounce to playing a good game of cards, volleyball or horseshoes to shopping at our very own candy store. We will be selling tickets for the food and drink, from $.25 to $1.50. Our menu will be turkey BBQ, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, pasta salad, pickled cabbage, ice cream sundae cups, mint tea and soda. We’ll also be selling popcorn, candy and SnoCones.
We are asking everyone to bring a dessert. Some will be used in the cake walk.
The day will begin at 1:30 PM with music from the group, “Jack and Friends.” Our first cake walk is scheduled for 2:30 PM with another to follow later. Bring a chair so you can sit under tents and enjoy and relax the day away. We are looking for people to donate prizes for the cake walk (cakes, toys, games, watermelons, cookies, candy, etc.). Please email the office at office@unionlutheranchurch.org indicating how many will attend.
Because this is such a big event, we are looking for some extra help.
volunteer: to prep food on Saturday (11 AM – 1 PM)
volunteer: to set up (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM); to clean up (5:30 – 6:30 PM)
volunteer: to help serve food or to run games
If you are willing to help in any of these areas, please email us at office@unionlutheranchurch.org!
August 2010 Calendar Posted
Jul 29th
Download the latest church newsletter in PDF form today! [August 2010 Calendar] Are you a church member and would like to receive the monthly newsletter via email? Simply send us an email and we’ll add you to the growing congregation member email list! [Contact Us]
Attention Students – Klotz Scholarship
Jul 14th
Attention all Union Lutheran Church post-high school students!!!! Scholarship money is available through the George Klotz Scholarship Fund. This is a one-time scholarship that will be awarded on a competitive basis by a selection committee who will review all applications. Depending on the number and qualifications of applicants, scholarships may range from $500.00 up to a few thousand dollars. Eligible candidates must be an active member of Union Lutheran Church, be enrolled in a post-secondary program and have completed at least one year of school to apply.
All post-high school students enrolled in any type of college, trade school, or technical school are invited to apply. Those who applied last year but were not awarded a scholarship are eligible and encouraged to apply again. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship download an application from our website today! [Download PDF]
Applications must be completed and returned to the church office no later than Sunday, July 18. Submitted applications will be reviewed by a committee who will determine the awards and recipients and checks will be distributed at the beginning of worship on August 15. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please call the church office 610-767-6884.
2010 Church Picnic!
Jul 6th
Church Picnic – You won’t want to miss this year’s church picnic that will be held on Sunday, August 8 from 1:30 – 5:30 PM. Come join the fun packed day with music, games and laughter. There will be something for the whole family, young and young-at-heart – from a moon bounce to playing a good game of cards, volleyball or horseshoes to shopping at our very own candy store. We will be selling tickets for the food and drink, from $.25 to $1.50. Our menu will be turkey BBQ, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, pasta salad, pickled cabbage, ice cream sundae cups, mint tea and soda. We’ll also be selling popcorn, candy and SnoCones. We are asking everyone to bring a dessert. Some will be used in the cake walk. The day will begin at 1:30 PM with music from the group, “Jack and Friends.” Our first cake walk is scheduled for 2:30 PM with another to follow later. Bring a chair so you can sit under one of two big tents and enjoy and relax the day away. We are looking for people to donate prizes for the cake walk (cakes, toys, games, watermelons, cookies, candy, etc.). Because this is such a big event, we are looking for some extra help with things like set up, clean up, kitchen help the day before, people to “man” the various stands. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. Please share some of your time August 7th & 8th and chip in to make this a top-notch event. So that we order enough food, please use the Ministry Response Card indicating on line #3 how many will be attending. You may also call the church office by Tuesday, August 3rd to RSVP.
Learn about Stephen’s Ministry
Jul 6th
Stephens Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing lay people to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around your congregation. It provides congregations with the structure, training, and resources to set up and administer a complete system for lay caring ministry (called Stephen Ministry) in the congregation for the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge.
How can I get involved? On Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 PM in Room 201 we are pleased to have Pastor Erika Wesch from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown with us for an informal session. St. Paul’s currently uses the Stephens Ministry program successfully and Pastor Wesch will be able to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. Again, there is no commitment required at this point. If you are interested in learning more about Stephens Ministry, please plan to attend this meeting. Please RSVP to the church office by emailing us at office@unionlutheranchurch.org or by calling us at 610-767-6884.
Union Lutheran Night at the IronPigs!
Jul 6th
Union Lutheran Night at the IronPigs! On Saturday night, August 21, 2010, The IronPigs– the AAA affiliate of the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies—will take on the Rochester Red Wings (The AAA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins). Join us for a great, affordable, summer night out at beautiful Coca Cola Park in Allentown! The price of only $10 per ticket includes a $2 voucher that can be used at the stadium to buy food or merchandise. Lots of fun and surprises are in store, including an IronPigs Group Raffle, scoreboard recognition for our group, and Fireworks after the game. But that’s not all! Everyone is eligible for a prize of a gift certificate to Weis King’s in Schnecksville. Bring your family; bring your friends. Everyone is welcome! Game time is 6:35 PM, and we will meet at the stadium. We have sold all the tickets we purchased. However, if enough people sign up on the waiting list, we will purchase more. Call the Church Office at 610-767-6884 during business hours or use the Ministry Response Card (please check line #2) to be put on the waiting list.
Daybreak Picnic
Jul 6th
Daybreak Picnic – The Social Ministry Committee is sponsoring a picnic for the clients of Daybreak on Friday, July 16th. We will travel to Trout Creek Park in Allentown and provide a picnic lunch for approx. 40 people. We will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Volunteers will be needed on the day of the event as well as donations for the picnic. A list for both volunteers and picnic needs will be posted on the bulletin board outside the church office. Any questions? Please call Patty Hersh at 610-391-9407.
Has God touched your life in a special way?
Jul 6th
GOD’s Walk With Us – Has God touched your life in a special way? Would you like to share it with the congregation? Then G.O.D.’s Team is looking for you. We are looking for people to submit a script about how God affected your life. This would be a format about 1-2 minutes that would eventually be shared verbally from the lectern (ambo) at both services during announcements. Script should be submitted to the office for review by G.O.D.’s Team and scheduling. We would like to have these personal witnesses done quarterly and also put on the ULC website for others to share as well.