PCRC NEEDS YOUR INPUT AND SUPPORT!

Pastoral Relations, also known as PCRC, is a standing committee of the Congregation that seeks to support and maintain an open and healthy relationship between the Pastor and members of the congregation. One of the roles of this advisory group is to share ideas, hopes, expectations, and concerns of the congregation with the Pastor. In order to facilitate this healthy exchange, we need input from the members of the congregation. A suggestion box has been created and so that congregational ideas, hopes, expectations, and concerns can be collected. In addition, congregational concerns may be addressed verbally and/or in writing directly with a PCRC member. Attending a meeting, with advance notice, to voice a concern is also encouraged. Current members include; Chris Freudig, Tammy Moyer Vern Shade, Don Siegfried, Jeff Walbert, and Jill Weaknecht. All items will be handled in a confidential manner. Thanks in advance for your input and support. Vern Shade, Chair, PCRC 610.395.0970

QUESTION OF THE MONTH Please tell us about your worship visitation experiences at other churches. Include bulletins, pictures, etc _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Please provide your description of a congregational idea, hope, expectation, or concern and place it in the appropriate box in the narthex. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ If we need more information, who may we contact? _____________________________________________ Phone - ______________________________________

THE LONGSWAMP UCC BEACON

JUNE 2013
Dear Members and Friends,

CALLING YOU HOME

Im sure we all have a friend or a family member who loves his truck. If you dont, then just watch a few commercials of craggy cowboys hauling a horse trailer across rugged terrain. Youll get the picture of a perfect man/truck relationship. Fast rewind to the time of Jesus: a mans relationship with his wife was similar to a man/truck relationship today. A woman was counted as a mans property. She was the responsibility of her closest male relative: her father, husband, son, brother or uncle. So for example - when Jesus meets a widow whose only son has died (Luke 7:11), he is meeting one of the most financially vulnerable people in his society. The marriage laws and customs that Jesus observed had to do with preserving a mans property value and inheritance rights. These laws were created for the time in which Jesus lived and (as you read your Bible you will see) they were different from the laws and customs in the time of Abraham, or King David. Fast forward to today. The current arguments about recognizing gay marriage are centered on issues of economic and social justice, the same issues important in the time of Jesus. Today we ask: who is considered next of kin in a medical emergency? How will estate taxes be calculated when a partner is deceased? When can two people have the same health insurance policy? A legally recognized marriage says there is a financial benefit for two people to make a commitment to a relationship. So during this month of June, as we celebrate so many weddings, let us have a generous spirit towards same sex couples who are striving for their civil rights. The legal aspect of marriage today is already different from what it was in Jesus time. It is different from what it was 100 years ago. It will probably be different again in another 100 years. Personally I rejoice anytime I see that two people are willing to invest in a long term relationship.

Grace & Peace

Pastor Kathy

June- July Worship Calendar

June 2 June 9 June 16 9 am 9 am 9 am Recognition of Graduates Blessing of Prayer Shawls Holy Communion Fathers Day Outdoor Worship Celebration of Independence Cake to Celebrate Graduates Cake to Celebrate Ann Millers Retirement from Teaching FAITH WORLD

June 23 June 30

9 am 9 am

July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28

9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am

Blessing of Prayer Shawls Holy Communion

FAITH WORLD

JUNE CONSISTORY CORNER

Our May meeting was held on Monday, May 20th at 6:30 at the parsonage. Suggestions have recently been made to rename the parsonage to the Schubert Haus, in recognition of Mr. Schubert who lived at the parsonage for decades and was our organist for just as long, many years ago! Stay tuned for more details as they emerge, and as a Schubert Anniversary celebration is in the planning stages for 2014! Let the Pastor, Elders, or any member of Consistory know your thoughts about the parsonage name change, in keeping with our Pennsylvania German roots. We value your input. Property Committee reported to us that they are hard at work with many projects in the pipeline such as sanctuary painting, church steeple repairs, exterior lighting for the parking lot, parsonage Bilco door replacement, sanctuary roof insulation and much more. The committee has determined, with Consistory approval, to use the expertise of Christopher Stress, architect and historical preservationist, concerning all of our projected and upcoming renovations, repairs and possible additions to the church campus. We want to be good stewards as we move forward, preserving our heritage and the church campus regional historical significance, while thinking of the needs of a changing and growing congregation. We feel that Mr. Stress will be a valuable addition to our decision-making process. Meanwhile, Property Committee definitely needs a few more interested individuals. They cannot carry out their plans without more hands on deck! Property Committee meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 PM in the church library. Show up for a meeting and find out what you can do with a small amount of your time to make a big impact on the church you love! All ideas are welcome and no one is turned away. A presentation was made by Kathy Raines, chairperson of the Alburtis Parks & Recreation Committee, about our contribution to a memorial sign in Althea and Jeannettes name for the newly completed hockey court right behind their old house in Alburtis. It was unanimously agreed by Consistory that we would make a contribution to such a cause, but that the funds should not come from the bequest, as it is an off-campus expenditure and the bequest clearly states that funds must be used for building purposes here on our church property. Funds will be released from one or more memorial accounts to pay for such a memorial. We wish to honor Althea and Jeanettes memory and generosity in many ways over the course of the next several years. Altheas vision and concise directive must be respected and honored for the incredible opportunity it has presented us here at LUCC. The sign is slated for installation at the Alburtis site by the fall. Hopefully, by now, as youre reading this, you realize that our current energy level is very high here at LUCC. The side entrance looks wonderful thanks to the hard work of so many dedicated and gifted individuals! Get ready to see a repainted upstairs bathroom and library in the coming months. Answer the call for volunteers by Tina Cirafesi. The fellowship is infectious as we beautify what we have been given. We have many wonderful ideas we would like to implement throughout our campus. Finally, Consistory would like to acknowledge Joe Vangeri, our beloved Elder and Property Committee member, who was injured just under three weeks ago, while exiting his van, as he was coming to LUCC for a Sunday morning Elders meeting. Joe, we love and miss you and wish for you peace, comfort and healing as you navigate the many changes that await you. We are here for you and your wife, Florence. Let us know what we as a church, and as a congregation, can do for you. God has granted each of us gifts that are singularly and uniquely ours. You probably already know what yours arenow its time to use your gifts for His glory and in His name. Reach out now and get connected with your church family. To those whom have been given much, much is expected. ~ John F. Kennedy In Christ, Kim Jenkins 2012/2013 Consistory President

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Have You Remembered the Church In Your Estate Planning??

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Assisting In Our Worship...

*Communion Sunday & Rite of Confirmation

HEAD USHERS:
June 2 Shirley Solt June 23 Barbara Weaknecht June 2 Barbara Weaknecht June 23 June 9 Richard Conrad June 30 Tina Cirafesi *June 16 Kyle Koller

GREETERS:
June 9 June 30 *June 16

NURSERY HOSTS:
June 2 Michele Hersh & Amy Riovo *June 16 Erica Jones & Sarah Reed June 30 Marion Xiques & Nancy Weymouth June 2 Christian Education *June 16 Friendship Discussion Hour June 30 June 9 Jill Weaknecht & Volunteer Needed June 23 Diane Shoemaker & Kelly Fronheiser

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:
June 9 PCRC June 23 -

A SPECIAL NOTE ON HOSTING FELLOWSHIP

If anyone is interested in donating food, beverages, or financial donation for fellowship on a specific Sunday, but not wanting to host it, please call the church office or talk to the Pastor. Also, anyone hosting fellowship or after church activities, please make sure that the church or Christian Ed building is locked, windows are closed, and lights turned off before leaving. Thank you.

ALTAR GUILD:
June Artena Unger & Laurie Heagy

ACOLYTES:
June 2 Dale Loch, Jr June 23 Not Needed June 2 *June 16 June 30 June 9 Cindy Snyder June 30 Keegan Weller *June 16 Mary Beth Weidman

FLOWER & BULLETIN SPONSORS:

June 9 Amy Riovo & Jennifer Kressley June 23 Outdoor Worship
Cost: Altar Flowers: $35.00 + Bulletins: $10.00 = $45.00

READERS:
June 2 Bob Friedly June 23 Patti Hoepfl

*June 16 Fran Zettlemoyer

June 9 Andrew Thomas June 30 Jayne Siegfried

ATTENTION:
We are still in need of greeters for all of June and fellowship hosts for June 23rd & June 30th. Please contact Barbara Weaknecht by phone (610-682-2406) if youre willing to greet or host fellowship on any of the above listed dates. Your dedication to serving as greeters and/or hosting fellowship is greatly appreciated. Thank you for serving your church in this way!

Church Family Notes

sacrament of Adult Baptism on May 20th, 2013. Kathy lives alone in Emmaus and is currently under the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice. If you would like to be part of Kathys support network please speak to Pastor. As the disease process progresses Kathy will need support in order to stay at home. Katie Beth Adam & Brenden Scott Kehm were united in marriage at Longswamp UCC on May 11, 2013 with Rev. Harry E. Bruen, Jr. officiating. Katie is the daughter of Troy and Beth Adam and Brenden is the son of Dalton and Deborah Kehm and grandson of Shirley Solt. We wish them many happy years together as husband and wife.

Adult Baptism: Kathleen Hollopeter was received into the church through the

We extend our Christian Love and Sympathy to the Families and Friends of -Steve R. Lambert, 66, who died in his home surrounded by his loving family on May 6, 2013. Steves gravesite services were held on May 11th in the Garden of Honor at the Topton American Legion. Among his survivors are his wife, Regina, daughter, Kimberly and son, Kevin. Webster Heffner, 103, who died in Claremont Nursing home, Carlisle, PA. Websters services were May 15, 2013 at the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton with Pastor Kathy officiating. Interment was in Longswamp Union Cemetery. Webster was our oldest living member and remained in contact with LUCC with the care of his grandson Michael Keiser. Please keep Steve and Websters family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Congratulations! Rite of Confirmation: Allison Isamoyer (Mentors: Nancy Snyder & Cindy Snyder) Reception of New Member: Briella Gilbert

Members and Friends Prayer List:

[As of newsletter preparation time] Active Military Members: PFC Michael Xiques [USA] Long-term Needs: Amy Roth, Niki Ferrizzi, Hope Distasio, Rev. William Thomas, Mark Grim, JoAnn Jones, Kathy Hollopeter, Dominic Derr, Lorraine & Rev. Sterling Schnell, Kennedy Stevenson, Joseph Vangeri, June Prayer Needs: Rev. Willis Heckler, Judy Tierney, Kali Fairchild, Catherine McElrea, 132 Teachers of Allentown School District who are being laid off, Pat [addiction issues], Chris [recovering from a motorcycle accident] Shut-ins: Ruth Hertzog, & Corinne Reppert [Lutheran Home, Topton], Mary Conrad [Kutztown Manor], Jean Rhode & Ruth Romig [Lewisburg, PA], Helen Schuler [Oakhurst, NJ], Anna Delong, Caroline Delong, Catherine Miller, Anna Reppert, Alma Rhoads & Doris Weller [at home] [Please give the Pastor a note with any special prayer needs]

Hospital ID Number:
Our hospital identification number for Lehigh Valley Area Hospitals is #451 and for Reading Hospital use Longswamp UCC. Please use our name or number when entering the hospital. Also, make sure that a family member or friend contacts the church office to let us know when you are hospitalized.

June 2 Jared Toth June 3 - Helen Schuler, Michael Xiques, Jr June 5 - Marjorie Shoemaker, Jennifer George June 6 - Jill Weaknecht, Kimberly Lambert June 10 - Cynthia Howze June 11 - Wendy Isamoyer, Laura Stoudt June 17 - Valerie Jenkins

June 18 - Keith Leamer June 21 - Barbara Eck June 23 - Michele Hersh, Jordan Tucker June 25 - Samantha Ward, Carson Isamoyer June 27 Julianna George June 28 - Justin Dierolf June 29 - Randy Diehl

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & MANY MORE!

06/05/1985 06/06/1953 06/08/1968 06/08/2002 06/09/1984 06/12/1976 06/15/1974 06/16/1990 06/17/2000

Sandra & Dennis Reppert Lorraine & Rev. Sterling Schnell Fern & Robert Fritz Erica & Michael Fredericks Deborah & Dalton Kehm Brenda & Dennis Bower Arlene & Geoffrey Chase Cindy & Keith Leamer Charlene & Richard Rachor, Jr

06/20/1959 06/21/2003 06/23/1984 06/25/1976 06/25/1983 06/28/1958 06/28/2003 06/30/1990 06/30/2000

Dorothy & William Weller Sarah & Matthew Reed Kim & Andrew Toth Karen & Robert Friedly Marion & Michael Xiques, Sr Joyce & William Isamoyer Kathy & Richard Shupp Linda & Raymond Davis Rose & Jeff Siddens

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY & MANY MORE!

Graduate Recognition: Sunday, June 2nd at 9AM. Graduates and members please plan to attend, so we can all celebrate this wonderful milestone together in the lives of our young adults.

Sunday, June 16th, July 21st, & August 18th at 9AM during the summer months. If you or a family member, wish to receive private Holy Communion please notify the Pastor.

Holy Communion: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on

Outdoor Services: The Worship & Music Ministry has scheduled two dates for outdoor services in the pavilion over the summer months when we move to our 9:00 am worship hour. Those dates are: June 23rd and August 25th. These services will be less formal and we are encouraging those willing to contribute your musical talents to get in touch with the team through the church office. For your personal comfort feel free to bring a folding lawn chair which avoids the need to find seating at one of the benches & tables in the pavilion. If weather or other conditions dictate other-wise services will be moved indoors. All are invited to come to summer services in leisurely attire. Our summer worship schedule will begin with June 2nd and continue through Sept. 2nd. We will then return to our regular Sunday morning schedule September 9th with: Confirmation & Friendship Discussion Hour at 9:00AM and Worship at 10:15AM.

Church Groups, Committees, & Ministries

CONFIRMATION CLASS FIELD TRIP TO HUFF'S CHURCH Sunday, May 5th was a busy morning for confirmands, parents, mentors and all Global Gateway Campers. First on the agenda was the task to fill out the forms in preparation for our trip to Shepherd Springs, MD. By 10:00 AM everyone was standing on the front steps of Huffs Church with Carl, the Huffs Church historian. Carl shared many interesting facts about the influence of Native Americans in this area, and walked us through Huffs recently restored church building. We were all amazed by the bell tower area still in its original form! After the worship service, all of Huffs and LUCC campers gathered in the Christian Education Building for lunch, meeting one another, and learning about social justice. Excitement is certainly in the air as our Global Gateway weekend trip date approaches! (September 21, 2013). Faith World is a Christian Education experience for children aged 3 12 years. It is offered on Sundays when Holy Communion is served, and children are dismissed to Faith World following the Childrens Sermon. Join us on June 16th, July 21st, and August 18th for Faith World at 9:00am during the summer months. Postcard Ministry: Take time to tell someone that we missed them in worship today. Think of someone who you havent seen in church in a while and send them a postcard from the windowsill in the sanctuary. Drop it in the offering plate and it will get addressed, stamped, and mailed for you. The Garden Ministry: The Lord God took Jennifer, Mary Beth, and Dana and put them in the Garden of Longswamp to work it and take care of it. (Paraphrased from) Genesis 2:15 ~ And thus, the Garden Ministry was born at LUCC. If you would like to learn more or feel called to use your green thumb, please look for the binder in the Library by the mailboxes or talk to any one of our garden ministers. CHOIR REHEARSALS Our Loft Choir will be enjoying its first month of well-earned SUMMER VACATION in June! Vacation will continue throughout July and August. September choir rehearsals will begin again on Thursday, September 5th OR Thursday September 12th. MUSIC FOR SUMMER - Please give your name to Ann Miller, on a Sunday after church, if you would be willing to provide us with some music for one or more of our summer worship services! Music in the form of a solo, duet, trio, quartet, instrumental selection, piano or organ solo, piano duet, piano/organ duet, music with CD accompaniment, music with piano accompaniment, music before, during or after the worship service. Or maybe a family or group of church members singing a hymn....the possibilities are endless! Please decide on a plan and the date that you would like to schedule your music, or speak to Ann to help you with your choice. Be the first to sign up for our Music for Summer schedule! THANK YOU - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to people who bring us music! THANK YOU to the LOFT CHOIR MEMBERS for singing solo parts in our anthems when other Loft Choir members could not be in church! THANK YOU to KIM JENKINS, BARBARA WEAKNECHT, AMY RIOVO, ANDREW THOMAS and VERN SHADE! THANK YOU to our LOFT CHOIR MEMBERS for being flexible during the month of May, when we switched our scheduled anthems all around! THANK YOU to JENNA MASENHEIMER for her piano solo on Confirmation Sunday! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to people with music! DO YOU KNOW YOUR HYMNS? - "There Is a Green Hill Far Away"..............The Golfer's Hymn Ann Mabry Miller COMING IN JULY AND AUGUST..........more Music for Summer!

News:

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTY at LUCC: The May 2013 meeting of THE PRAYER
SHAWL MINISTRY was held on May 14th at 6:30 PM at the church. Scripture verses about Old Testament Prayer Shawls and Tassels from Numbers 15: 37-40 were discussed. The ladies shared stories about special yarn, stitches or patterns added to prayer shawls they have made for loved ones. We discovered connections to the symbolism of shawls made in Biblical times to the shawls we make today! 48 Total Prayer Shawls given in 2013: 20 Prayer Shawls were delivered in April. 8 Prayer Shawls were delivered in May. To request a Prayer Shawl - please call the church office. Dawn will add your loved ones n ame to our list. Requests will be honored at our monthly meeting the second Tuesday of each month. NEXT BLESSING: June 9th, NEXT MEETING: June 11th.

Letters of Thanks
Dear Ladies of the Longswamp United Church of Christ Prayer Shawl Ministry, Mere words do so little in expressing the overwhelming gratitude I feel for each of you in receiving one of the most beautiful gifts in my lifetimea most precious handmade shawl that was passed through the most powerful of praying hands and blessed by you. You dont even know me and I am overwhelmingly touched by the tremendous amount of kindness you have given me. I have worn my most beautiful shawl every day and thank God for each of you. I am deeply sorry that this small token of thenks comes to you so late. I have been in great pain but am truly blessed by the amount of support and love that have come my way. I have had 3 surgeries since January and have another procedure on Wednesday, May 1st. I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis this past December. It is death of bone due to lack of blood supply. We were all hopeful that the total knoee replacement surgery would be the solution to the problems the disease has caused, but I am still fighting additional problems that have arisen due to the avascular necrosis. I was a school teacher for 13 years in the Fleetwwod School District and resigned after my children were born. I have a 4 year old son and a 5 year old daughter who are my world and every inspiration to me. We relocated before our children were born. We miss our friends back home tremendously. The Shade Family Vern, Jill, Katie, Matthew, and Mammy have been the best friends to us for so long and it is through their loving friendship that we were touched by your astounding generosity and kindness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the unbelievable level of hard work, powerful prayer and love you have shown me. I will remember it forever as I will treasure my shawl of healing hope and inner peace every day of my life. With Most Heartfelt Gratitude, Kristin Snyder. Longswamp UCC Prayer Shawl Ministry, Having just returned from our winter vacation in sunny Florida, I now want to thank you all for the lovely shawl. A lot of work was put into making the shawl, and its a wonderful thing you women are doing. Im healing well thanks to thew warm Florida weatherthe past 2 months. Thanks again, Nancy Mory. Prayer Shawl Women, I really appreciate my pretty lilac shawl that Shirley brought to my home. I will get a lot of use out of it this winter when Im sitting in my chair. Thank you so much. Love, Anna Reppert. Prayer Shawl Minstry, On behalf of Linda Miller, thank you so much for the prayer shawl. Its beautiful! She was very touched by your thoughtfulness! She has been using it and is comforted knowing others care for her. Thank you again for your kindness! Peace! The Miller Family To everyone who helped when Joe had his fall, thank you and also thank you for the Hess gas gift cards. I really appreciate them. God Bless all of you Flo Vangeri

Upcoming Church & Community Events

Strawberry Festival : June 8, 2013 from 1-4pm at the Topton Lutheran Home. Family Fun, Childrens Activities, music by Jack Murray Trio. FREE Admission & Parking. Rain or Shine. Enter Festival through Henningsville Road (at Hermans Drive-In) Mark your calendars with the following events: JUNE --dates & time TBA -- Service/Work project day for members of our church family JUNE -- dates & time TBA -- Painting of small upstairs bathroom in the Christian Ed. building JUNE 30, Sunday 6:30 pm -- Goofy Golf Tournament for youth & adults @ Sittler's JULY 7 --tentative-- After worship, Movers, Cleaners, and Patchers needed to prep library for painting JULY 14 --the week of/dates & times TBA-- Painting of library AUGUST 13, Tuesday -tentative- DISASTER RESPONSE MINISTRY BUS TRIP TO NJ --7:00AM to 5:00PM (lunch included) --meet at Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley --Those eligible should be 12 years and older SEPTEMBER 21-22, Saturday-Sunday -- Global Gateway overnight trip departs approx. 10 am & returns approx. 4 pm OCTOBER 5, Saturday-- Make Soup for the Sale OCTOBER 6, Sunday -- Soup Sale pick-up after worship OCTOBER 13, Sunday -- CROP Walk OCTOBER 20, Sunday -- Global Gateway Follow-up/Brown Bag lunch @ LUCC; immediately following worship -- 3:00 pm Zion Chorale Society @ Huffs Church (meet at LUCC parking lot at 2:15) November 9, Saturday 10 am- 2 pm --BAZAAR-- tentative -- depends on leaders stepping forward -Please notify Tina Cirafesi @ TLCirafesi@aol.com as soon as possible, if you would be interested in helping make this happen!! JANUARY 25, Saturday -- Game Night MARCH 2, Sunday 6-8 pm -- Square Dancing @ Zion Union Church, Maxatawny MARCH 23, Saturday -- Make Easter candy for Sale

Items of Interest
Genealogical Help: Please contact Ellie at eloiselong@gmail.com. Scholarship Money Available: The Endowment Fund of Longswamp UCC is happy to announce that scholarship monies are available for members of Longswamp who are attending accredited college, seminary, nursing or medical school: for church related camping or leadership conferences; or other such training which enables members of this congregation to grow in Christian faith and service to Gods people. Applications may be picked up at the church office and are due no later than September 1, 2013. LONGSWAMP UCC WEBSITE: www.longswampucc.org. If you have a Facebook profile, search for Longswamp UCC and feel free to join the group. Contact Ellie Long at eloiselong@gmail.com or Andrew Thomas at awthomas@ptd.net UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: These books are available in the church Narthex for a $1 contribution. Large Print is also available.

For Your Information

Have you noticed the new and exciting changes?! Here is a list of the places you can find special items Longswamp UCC Family Information & Community Events & Services Information on the bell room bulletin board Member Mail and Directory Information on the bulletin board outside the Pastors office. Food pantry collection boxes in the new baskets in the bell room only Grocery receipt collection boxes on the Library book shelves. Lost & Found box on the Library book shelves. Altar Flower & Bulletin sponsor sheets on the bulletin board (right side hallway upon entering sanctuary) Schedules: Head Usher, Acolyte, Elders/Communion, and Altar Guild schedules are all in the special binder on the Head Usher stand in the Narthex SAVE THOSE REGISTER TAPES! (Very easy way to assist your church) If you shop at Radcliffes market, Be sure to drop off your receipts in the library bookcase (papered box marked Radcliffe). If you shop at Redners, you need to obtain a Save a Tape Card from the store and use it every time you shop, then simply collect your receipts and deposit them in the designated box found in the library bookcase (papered box marked Redners). Please remember to contact Dawn in the church office in advance to inform us of your change of address to help save us additional postage cost. Each time a piece of mail is returned to the church, we have to pay the corrected address and return of that mail. NURSERY CARE is available if parents/grandparents think a child cannot sit through the whole of worship. Children are dismissed to Nursery Care after the Childrens Sermon. There are BUSY BOXES available for use by the young and the restless located in the bookcase in the entrance hall. Please replace them after the worship service. WIRELESS HEARING DEVICES are available upon request from the Greeters. Always sign PEW PADS when in attendance & ESPECIALLY when you have communed Please use OFFERING ENVELOPES OR put offering envelope number on check WANTED: WALL MIRROR for small bathroom in Christian Ed building. In June, the small bathroom is receiving a mini-makeover. It is in need of a mirror. If anyone has one that they aren't using and would like to donate it for the bathroom, please contact Tina @ 610-682-6629 or email TLCirafesi@aol.com. The 2013 Altar Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Charts are hung up on the bulletin board on the left side when exiting the sanctuary.

Absolute Deadline for Newsletter Articles for the July/August issue are due in the Church Office by Tuesday, June 11th! We appreciate them being sent to us by email or in typed format. Thank you!

Missions and Community Outreach

SUMMER MISSION PROJECT As we enjoy our summer time we want to give a thought to families that are struggling to clean up after a disaster. Each Sunday we will be collecting different items, although you can bring any item on any Sunday. But remember there are 15 items needed for a complete bucket, plus money is needed for shipping. Our goal is to make up at least 5 complete buckets (75 items). When we have enough of an item to fill 10 buckets we will tell you we have enough. Check the bulletin, notice board or web page if in doubt. Remember, we need shipping money as well. Bring only NEW materials. All liquids must be in new, unopened plastic bottles . June 2 5 gallon bucket, resealable lid Scouring pads (5) June 9 Sponges assorted sizes (7) Scrub brush June 16 Reusable cleaning towels (eg. Easy Wipes) (pack of 18) Boxed Laundry Detergent 50-78oz. June 23 12oz bottle concentrated cleaner (such as Lysol) 25oz bottle liquid disinfectant dish soap (such as Dawn) June 30 Package of 48-50 clothespins Clothesline (2x50ft or 1x100ft) July 7 Dust masks (5) Latex gloves, 2 pairs (eg. Playtex) July 14 Work gloves (one pair) Heavy duty trash bags (30-50 gallon, One 28 bag roll) July 21 One 6-9 oz bottle of Insect Repellent (pump, drops or lotion, not aerosol) Donation for shipping July 28 Packing supplies Someone to package items. August 4 Someone to take items to be shipped to New Windsor MD Please feel free to contact Jill Shade (610-395-0970 - home; elateacher1@hotmail.com) if you have any questions about the Emergency Cleanup Buckets. Tornado Relief: Five ways to help 1) Pray for the people and communities impacted by tornados and storms and all those who serve as first responder emergency personnel. 2) Make a gift payable to LUCC marked for Tornados/Storms, the request will then be sent through the PNEC Conference Office on to the United Church of Christ, Financial Services. 3) send gifts, payable to the United Church of Christ and marked in the memo portion Tornado/Storms, to United Church of Christ, Financial Services, 700 Prospect Avenue E, Cleveland, OH 44115.4) TEXT a Contribution immediately: Text 'RESPOND' to 50555 to help with a $10 donation to CWS Recovery Efforts. 5) Assemble clean up kits The Brandywine Food Pantry is located in Trinity Lutheran Church in Topton. New Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays 10AM 1PM or every third Thursday 10AM 12PM. Must have an appointment. If you have any questions, please call Marie at Trinity 610-682-7352. Currently, the pantry is serving 46 area families. Below are items that the pantry is in need of: Pancake syrup, Assorted canned meats (ham, chicken, turkey, spam), Noodles (orzo, lasagna, fusilli, rotini), Pasta sauce, Tomato paste, Stewed tomato, Progresso soups, Campbells select soups, Tomato puree, Ketchup, Mustard, Paper products, Assorted crackers, Cream corn, Asparagus, Spinach, Red beets, Beans (navy, butter, wax), Potatoes (canned, box), Pasta rotini, Beefaroni, Mini ravioli, Salad dressing, Cake mix, Applesauce, Canned cherries, Sliced pears, Canned apricots, Apple juice, Cat food, Dog food, Snacks (popcorn, cookies, pretzels). Clean plastic grocery bags are needed to pack the groceries. The pantry staff thanks you for your support.

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Income Report
April 2013
Apr 13 Income 300.00 INCOME 326.00 GF-Income 326.01 Plate / Cash 326.02 General Fund / Envelopes 326.03 Learning Center Fac. Usage Fee 326.04 N/Mbr -Mbr Fac Usage Fee 326.06 Bulletins / Scriptures 326.07 Altar Flowers 326.16 Our Church's Wider Mission 326.183 Prayer Shawl Ministry 326.21 Lent / Presurch 326.22 Upper Room Booklets 326.23 1-Other 326.29 Sprint Lease Payment 326.30 Deposit transfer accts Total 326.00 GF-Income 327.00 Maintenance Fund Income 330.00 Memorial Fund Income 330.27 Interest Income (#30) Total 330.00 Memorial Fund Income 332.00 Building Fund Income 332.27 Interest Income (#32) Total 332.00 Building Fund Income Total 300.00 INCOME Total Income Expense Net Income 230.20 230.20 14,708.42 14,708.42 0.00 14,708.42

181.00 8,689.00 1,375.01 200.00 60.00 220.00 200.00 100.00 90.00 2.00 111.02 1,437.50 100.00 12,765.53 1,711.00 1.69 1.69

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Expense Report
April 2013
Apr 13 Income Expense 400.000 EXPENSES 426.100 General Fund Expenses (#26) 426.103 Office Administration 103.01 Bank Charges & Fees 103.02 Advertising 103.03 Telephone Service 103.05 Copier Supplies 103.06 Worship Supplies Total 426.103 Office Administration 426.104 Utilities 104.01 Electricity Service 104.02 Trash Disposal Total 426.104 Utilities 426.111 Family Ministry Expense 426.200 Repair & Maintenance Expense 426.201 R&M Supplies Total 426.200 Repair & Maintenance Expense 426.300 Missions 426.301 #1 Great Hour of Sharing 426.306 Our Church's Wider Mission Total 426.300 Missions 426.500 Payroll Expenses 426.501 Employee NetWages (IndvClass'd) 426.502 Payroll Taxes 426.503 AD Computer Fee Total 426.500 Payroll Expenses 426.550 Ministry Expenses 426.556 Pastor Auto Allowance 426.558 Pastor Salary Total 426.550 Ministry Expenses 426.600 Insurance Expenses 426.602 Worker's Comp Insurance Total 426.600 Insurance Expenses Total 426.100 General Fund Expenses (#26) 427.000 Maintenance Fund #27 427.200 R&M Expenses (#27) 427.202 R&M Equiptment (#27) 427.203 R&M Services (#27) Total 427.200 R&M Expenses (#27) Total 427.000 Maintenance Fund #27 431.100 Contingency Fund (#31) 431.101 Charities (#31) Total 431.100 Contingency Fund (#31) 432.000 Building Fund Expenses 432.100 Capital Expenditures 432.200 Building Maintenance Total 432.000 Building Fund Expenses 433.000 Building Fund Checking Expenses 433.200 Building Maintenance Total 433.000 Building Fund Checking Expenses 1,199.80 1,200.00 2,399.80 2,486.81 2,486.81 Page 1 100.00 100.00 2,696.13 1,374.49 30.00 4,100.62 54.24 2,545.66 2,599.90 1,393.78 1,393.78 10,802.93 190.00 622.00 812.00 0.00

2.00 137.04 127.48 792.10 25.22 1,083.84 363.37 205.46 568.83 21.24 222.72 222.72

118.79 139.30 258.09 258.09

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Longswamp United Church of Christ

Expense Report
April 2013
Apr 13 Total 400.000 EXPENSES Total Expense Net Income 16,047.63 16,047.63 -16,047.63

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Current Bank Acct Balances

As of April 30, 2013
Apr 30, 13 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 100.00 Cash Investments 126.00 General Fund Checking 127.00 Maintenance Fund Checking 129.00 Contingency Fund Checking 130.00 Memorial Fund Checking 131.00 Memorial Fund CD 132.00 Building Fund 133.00 Building Fund Checking Total 100.00 Cash Investments Total Checking/Savings Total Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY

4,945.70 5,590.58 1,631.28 13,392.30 9,982.10 774,007.40 699.02 810,248.38 810,248.38 810,248.38 810,248.38 0.00

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LONGSWAMP UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

June 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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FREE Electronics Recycling Day 9am-12pm [Boy Scout cabin/pavilion]

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9:00am Worship: Graduate Recognition

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6:30pm Endowment 6:30pm Boy Scouts (cabin)

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9:00am Worship: Blessing Prayer Shawls 3:30pm LUCC Historical
(parsonage)

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6:00pm Property 6:30pm Boy Scouts
(cabin)

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6:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

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JULY/AUGUST

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NEWSLETTER ARTICLES ARE DUE!

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9:00am Worship: Holy

Communion, FAITH WORLD & Father s Day

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6:30pm Consistory

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Father s Day

5:30-7:30pm FREE FELLOWSHIP & PICNIC @ Topton Park Pavilion Spon.by Loaves & Fishes ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Summer begins

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9:00am Worship: Outdoor Worship

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9:00am Worship: Celebration of Independence

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Longswamp Learning Center Hours: Monday thru Friday - 6:30am till 5:30pm (610) 682-9750

Church Secretary (Dawn Strunk) Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00am till 2:00pm (610) 682-6230

Church Staff and Information: Rev. Dr. Katherine Brearley, Pastor Dawn Strunk, Church Secretary Ann Mabry Miller, Organist Vern Shade, Bell Choir Director Ronald Newhard, Sexton Also contact for Longswamp Union Cemetery Beverly Thomas, Director of Longswamp U.C.C. Learning Center Robert Friedly, Treasurer Church Website: www.longswampucc.org Contact Person - Eloise Long 610 682-0696 E-mail Contacts: Church Pastor

2013 Consistory Members: Kimberly Jenkins, President Donald Siegfried, Vice-President Dylan Weaknecht, Secretary Francis Zettlemoyer, Deacon & Elder Barbara Weaknecht, Deacon & Elder G. Kyle Koller, Deacon Shirley Solt, Deacon Tina Cirafesi, Deacon Richard Conrad, Deacon

longswampucc@windstream.net longswamppastor@windstream.net

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June 2013 Newsletter