03 March 2012.pub - Lititz Moravian Church

The Monthly Newsletter of The Lititz Moravian Congregation 

March 2012 

8 Church Square, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543 

(717) 626-8515 website - www.lititzmoravian.org 

Sunday Morning Worship - 8:00 & 10:30 AM Sunday School - 9:15 AM 

Church, Go Forth! 

127 of us experienced church at its best recently! It 

wasn’t a great, uplifting worship service, for only 

one verse of one hymn was sung, and there was no 

sermon, no offering, no choir, no children’s chat, 

and not even any lovefeast buns or coffee. But we 

experienced the church alive and well, as we 

shared a time to do the business of church at our 

annual church council meeting. 

To be honest, most of us don’t look forward to 

these meetings like we look forward to other 

opportunities for worship, fellowship, study, 

prayer or service together. But there are two 

observations I had, as I have had at every other 

annual church council meeting in my years of 

ministry: 1. These meetings are essential for the 

wellbeing of the church; 2. We come away being 

thankful for the high privilege of being a church 

alive and well, facing challenges, and committing 

ourselves to do ministry together. 

Morning worship was followed by a fellowship 

lunch time. Thank you to the Seeker’s Class for 

coordinating the lunch. Then, before looking ahead 

to the necessary decisions of the day, we enjoyed 

looking back to where we’ve been this past year. It 

was the 6 th annual “Sight and Sound” presentation 

of highlights of the ministry we shared in the past 

year. Thanks to Rick Watson and the Multi-Media 

Committee. 

Highlights of the business meeting were the 

election of the following: 

Elders: Ed Barry, John Reidenbaugh, and 

Amy Sue Walter for 3 year terms, Gretchen Valudes 

for a 2 year term, and Anna Buch for a 1 year term. 

Trustees: Ed Journey, Randy Reist, and 

Carolyn Weidman for a 3 year term, and 

Alida Schoenberger for a 1 year term. 

Cemetery Committee: Carl Shuman 

Christian Ed. Committee: Karen Erb 

Financial Review Committee: Dick Minnich 

Eastern District Synod Delegates: joining the 

pastors will be Marian Shatto, Mandy Mastros, 

Dianne Zimmerman, and alternate Tom Snavely. 

The Treasurer’s Report for 2011 was reviewed and 

approved. The 2012 budget approved by the Joint 

Board was approved by Church Council. The total 

General Fund budget is $643,475, up 3.1% from last 

year’s 623,755. This means our giving needs to 

average $12,141 per week. Other written and 

financial reports highlighting the ministries of the 

many groups and committees of the church were 

reviewed and approved. Bylaw changes were 

approved, to be reaffirmed at a second upcoming 

church council. A proposal from the Lititz Springs 

Park Board in regards to an updated wording of the 

Declaration of Trust was tabled for further 

discussion. And we ended with the Safe Church Task 

Force presenting a report of their many efforts to 

serve us all, including leading us in a fire drill to 

conclude our gathering. 

Church Go Forth! 

Pastor / Sheepdog Dean Jurgen

Page 2 The Spire 

February 2012 

February 26—Lenten Holy Communion 

Joyful Noise Offering 

Junior & Trombone Choirs 

In Lent: Repentance. Begin Your 

Spiritual Fitness Program With 

This Exercise. Mark 1:12-15. Also 

read ahead of worship, to have 

ears to hear God’s word for you: 

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 and 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10. We 

celebrate Holy Communion for this first Sunday in 

Lent. 

March 4— 

In Lent: Cross-Bearing. The 

Essential Exercise for Christian 

Discipleship. The scripture for this 

week is Mark 8:31-38. 

is our sermon series for our worship times during the 

Lenten season. Each Sunday focuses on the gospel lesson’s 

gift of some exercises to be spiritually fit: repentance, cross 

-bearing, cleansing, lifting up Christ and following Christ. 

March 11—Daylight Savings Begins 

2nd Mile Offering 

In Lent: Cleansing. An Exercise 

You Must Do at Church. Has our 

worship and ministry become 

status quo or business as usual? To 

whom does the church belong? It is 

time to do some house cleaning in order to remind us 

that the church is God’s house and is open to 

everyone. The scriptures for this week are John 2:13- 

22, Exodus 20:1-17, and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. This 

month our 2 nd mile offering supports the Camp Hope 

Scholarship fund, which enables youth to go to camp 

who, due to financial circumstances, could not other 

wise go. 

Sundays, 8:00 & 10:30 AM 


In Lent: Lift Up Christ. An 

Exercise That Will Strengthen 

the Entire Body. The scriptures 

for this week are John 3:14-21, 

also Numbers 21:4-9, and 

Ephesians 2:1-10. 



Handbell Choir 

In Lent: Follow Christ. An 

Exercise That Leads Through 

Pain to Glory. What does 

success look like? What does it mean to view life 

from the vantage point of the resurrection? Jesus 

offers us his view of glory not limited by the cross. 

The primary text for today is John 12:20-33. The 

Handbell Choir will have an anthem and the Joyful 

Noise Offering of loose change for Star Mountain. 

Children's Church will be 

held on Sunday, March 18 

during the 10:30 service. 

Children ages 5—10 are 

invited to attend. Volunteers 

are needed to make this 

exciting new program a success. Are you 

interested in giving your time for one 

Sunday? Contact Shannon Richard 626-5799 

for more info.

February 2012 The Spire 

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“The Path 

to the 

Cross” 

Midweek 

Lenten Services 

6 PM Supper in the Social Hall 

7 PM Informal Worship & video 

in the Sanctuary 

Feb. 29: The Way of the Essenes—filmed in Qumran 

March 7: The way of John the Baptist—filmed in Machaerus 

March 14: Into the Desert to be Tempted—filmed in En Gedi 

March 21: The Last Passover—filmed in Jerusalem 

March 28: The Fifth Cup: Our Way of Hope—filmed in Gethsemane 

Filmed in Israel, teacher Ray Vander Laan takes the story of the Bible full 

circle from the Exodus and culminating with Jesus’ death and resurrection.


February 2012 

SPECIAL LENTEN STUDY: 

THE CASE FOR CHRIST 

Sundays, 9:15 in the Heritage Dining Room. 

This six-session study on the award winning book 

by former Chicago tribune journalist Lee Strobel 

begins Sunday, March 4 th . Using his investigative 

journalism skills, as an atheist his project was to 

determine if there is credible evidence that Jesus of 

Nazareth is really who the church says He is, the 

Son of God. He cross examined experts with tough 

questions such as How reliable is the New 

Testament? Does evidence exist for Jesus outside 

the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the 

resurrection was an actual historical event? His 

investigation changed his life, and gave him reason 

to believe. This DVD-led study/discussion is for all 

who have questions, as well as those who want to 

know how to better talk with those who have 

questions. Led by John Reidenbaugh and Pastor 

Dean. 

The photographers will be at church on 

Sunday, February 26th, to distribute the 

next round of pictures in the Elbow 

Room. All pictures that 

aren’t picked-up will come 

back to the church office 

for later pick-up. 

Everything is 

Possible with God- 

Understanding the six 

Phases of Faith: 

Dream …Decision … Delay … 

Difficulty … Dead End … 

Deliverance 

A casual, small group meeting for learning 

& strengthening your faith. 

DVD by Rick Warren with study guides 

Group meetings led by Greg Bomberger, 

Lay Ministry Assistant. 

Thursday evenings 

at 7:00 

Continuing in March 

Meet in Preparation Room 

(main church building, rear entrance) 

Snacks provided 

during social time at 6:45 PM 

Contact Greg or church office to order 

study materials: 626-8515


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March 2012 YOUTH NEWS 

Sunday School: 

9:15 AM 3 rd Floor CEB—Lorrie Miller & 

Teachers 

7 th -8 th Grades—Kathy Dinkle & Ann Watson 

High School—Mike & Nancy Valudes 

Moravian Youth Company 

Saturdays from 10 AM—12 PM on the 

3 rd Floor CEB—Rick & Ann Watson 

Lovin’ Little Lambs (See p. 6), 

Jr. Choir (See p. 7), 

Junior & Youth Fellowships (See below) 

Sunday—March 4th 

11:45 AM—Youth Fellowship (R.A.O.) 

–Youth Rally Planning 

11:45 AM—Jr. Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm.) 

4:00 PM—Confirmation Class (R.A.O.) 



11:45 AM—Youth Fellowship Meeting (R.A.O.) 



5:30 PM—Youth Fellowship—prepare and serve 

Lenten Supper 





11:45 AM—Jr. Youth (R.A.O.) Pizza/Soda & trip 

to Laser Dome 


Contact Pastor Mark Breland (717) 626-8515 or 

Mary Lou Jackson for information 

Food! Fun! 

Fellowship......Game Night! 

You’re invited to come Sunday, March 25, 

2012 from 5:00—9:00 PM in the Social Hall for a 

game night. Bring a game of your own or come 

play one of ours. Bring a friend to play with or 

come and join up with others who are in 

attendance! This is an Isaac's fundraiser night to 

benefit the Fall Retreat, so we will be ordering 

dinner from Isaac's! So bring an appetite, a game, 

and a friend and come on out for an evening of 

Food, Fellowship, and Fun! 

2012 Junior Youth Fellowship 

Schedule 

The Junior Fellowship, 3 rd – 5 th grades, meets the 4 th 

Sunday of the month at 11:45 AM in the Room 

Above the Office (R.A.O.) unless an outing or 

mission event is scheduled. For more information 

contact Pastor Mark Breland, (717) 626-8515. 

2012 

March 25—Laser Dome 

April 8—Easter Morning Breakfast 

April 22—Jr. Youth Meeting—R.A.O. 

May 20—Outing to Mt. Gretna 

Summer: Attend a week at Camp Hope 

Plan a Mission Experience at Camp Hope 

September 23—TBS 

October 5-8—Youth Rally in Toronto, Canada 

October 28—Halloween Fundraiser


February 2012 

Holy Times Class 

In a book about Moravian History, a lot of 

information is written about what attracted 

Zinzendorf and the rest of the world to the 

Moravians. The biggest attraction was their 

devotion and commitment to reading, studying, 

and sharing the scriptures. It appeared to many 

onlookers that the Moravians were spending all of 

their non-working time on the scriptures. 

What a great attraction! What a great foundation 

our ancestors laid down for us to build on. Do 

you think that when people ask today, “Who are 

the Moravians,” we are referred to as the people 

who are so heavily involved in the scriptures? 

Well, if spending all your free time is not an 

option then how about one hour a week? 

The Holy Time Class meets each Sunday at 9:15 

in Eschbach Parlor, where the scripture is read, 

studied, and discussed. There are no scholars just 

fellow Moravians sharing and talking about the 

word of God and what it says to us about living 

and being God's people. 

Are you interested in carrying on a tradition that 

our forefathers started and passed down to us? 

As Pastor Mark stated in a recent sermon— 

"Come and See." We are anxious for you to join 

us—come and hear what God has to say—He has 

a message for each of us. 

Woodchucks 

The next event will be on 

Saturday, March 10th, at 

9:00 AM in the woodshop in 

the basement of the Archives 

building in church square. More details to 

follow in the Sunday bulletin. If you have any 

questions about the Woodchucks or upcoming 

projects, please contact Matt Good: 

Cell: (717) 823-0747 

Office: (717) 626-8515 ext. 109 

Thank you, 

The Woodchucks 

LITTLE LITTLE LAMBS 

LAMBS 

For Children 2-10 and their families 

Lambs’ Schedule 2012 

Lititz Moravian Church 

Friday, Friday, Friday, March March 16 16 

th —Meet at 4:30 PM to 

prepare and serve a spaghetti dinner for the 

congregation. All proceeds will go to an abused 

children organization. 

Sunday, Sunday, April April 1 1 

st (Palm Sunday) —Meet in the 

church kitchen at 11:30 AM to make chocolate 

Easter treats to give away during the 

Wednesday evening Lenten supper. 

Saturday, Saturday, May May 19 19 

th —The Lambs will help 

beautify the church grounds. Meet in front of 

the church at 9:30 AM to plant spring 

flowers. 

HOLY CONVERSATIONS ON 

SEXUALITY 

In follow-up to the "Holy Conversations" on 

homosexuality in which about a dozen of us 

participated last fall, we will offer further 

opportunities for respectful, God-honoring, 

non-judgmental conversation. A group leader 

is developing plans to have a small group or 

two to meet during the Lenten season. More 

information will be in next month's Spire as 

well as Sunday bulletins.


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NEWS NEWS 

NEWS 

Help 

Needed 

Who: Lititz Moravian 

Memorial 

Hand Bell Choir 

What: Lancaster- 

Lebanon 

Hand Bell Workshop 

When: March 17, 2012 

7:00 AM-4:00 PM 

Where: The ABS 

Athletic Facility 

at Linden Hall 

We are asking for a few folks to help make our 

workshop participants feel welcome. We are 

anticipating folks from approximately 10 

congregations (or about 150 ringers) in the 

Lancaster-Lebanon area. 

Our needs are simple. Between 8:15 and 

9:00 AM, we will have bagels and beverages 

(coffee, tea, juice, etc.) prior to the event. During 

that time, we will need a couple of folks to smile 

and keep the baskets and coffee pots filled. We 

will be having lunch around noon and it would 

be nice to have a few folks help organize our 

lunch that will be delivered by Subway. No 

heavy lifting involved, just meeting new folks 

and showing them great hospitality…like we 

always do! 

There will be an informal concert at 3:00 PM 

for everyone to enjoy. We may need a few folks 

to set up some light chairs…and then listen to 

the workshop pieces. We will be working on 

four pieces during the workshop and the concert 

will be performed by the mass choir—150 

ringers! 

We always appreciate help when dismantling the 

workshop and returning our “stuff” to the 

Preparation Room. If you are able to spend some 

time with the “ding-a-lings” on March 17, please 

call Marilyn Winfield at home: 627-4749. 

Junior Choir 

Welcomes New 

Members 

New Rehearsal 

Time 

Sundays from 

11:45-12:45 

Join us as we move into 2012 … new music, 

collaboration with other musicians in the 

church, and a great music education experience. 

Parents of interested singers (grades 2-8) and 

musicians interested in getting involved should 

contact Director Katie Grisbacher at 

kgrisbacher@yahoo.com or call the church 

office. 

20 Somethings’ Bible Study! 

The 20-Something 

Fellowship invites 

everyone to attend 

their 4th Tuesday of 

the month Bible 

Study. Bible 

Study will be held at 

7:30 PM in the R.A.O. 

monthly from now on. Please consider 

learning and exploring the Bible with us! “For 

where two or three gather in my name, there 

am I with them" (Matthew 18:20). 

“We are one in each other; discovering our 

faith journeys, supporting and encouraging 

each other, while serving and reaching out. 

So come as you are, take a deep breath— 

welcome home.


February 2012 

Little Lambs Spaghetti Dinner 

Friday, March 16th 

4:30-7:30 PM in the Social Hall 

$5 ticket includes spaghetti, salad, bread, 

beverage, and dessert. 

All proceeds benefit PA CASA 

(Court Appointment Special Advocates) organization. 

CEMETERY COMMITTEE NEWS: 

TREE REMOVAL The Cemetery 

Board would like to let you know that 

during the months of February and 

March we will be preparing the ground 

for our new Memory Garden. During the same time, we 

will continue to remove the damaged and diseased 

hemlock trees that still remain throughout the grounds. If 

you are interested in assisting us with this beautification 

process contact Matt Good at 626-8515. 

COPIES OF OUR CEMETERY RULES AND 

REGULATIONS are available in the Star Room and in 

the Church Office. For more assistance contact Matt Good 

or the church office at 626-8515. 

Our Chocolate Pretzel 

Fundraiser 

Wow! On January 28 th 2012 we dipped 

over 8,000 pretzels and used 2,700 more 

for our chocolate brittle. Over 70 volunteers dipped, 

weighed, packaged, and helped clean up. A big thank you to 

all who supported this event including all of you who 

bought, sold, and ate the chocolate pretzels and brittle. 

We also received monetary donations which helped defray 

the cost of the chocolate and pretzels. Thank you so much! 

We netted a profit of $3,556. We couldn't have done this 

without your support. $1,000 will go to future building 

projects and the remainder ( $2,556 ) will be donated to CEC 

to support the Tanzanian “Adopt a Village” program for 

children affected by AIDS. 

As Lent approaches, we 

look forward to 

Easter. Would you like 

to honor a loved one by 

placing a lily in church 

on Easter Sunday? 

If so, please call Pat Tweed at 

626-4220 or emailing her at 

pattweed@dejazzd.com by Sunday, 

March 25. The cost per lily is $10 

and, as before, it can be taken home 

following the Easter 10:30 AM 

Worship Celebration, April 8th. 

The first Moravian Women’s Hoagie sale 

of 2012 will be held on March 28th. 

Please place your order by calling 

626-5755 by noon 

on Friday, March 16th. 

Regular Hoagies are $4 each, 

Turkey Subs are $4 each. 

If you are able to help, please call Barb 

Shultz (626-4547). Proceeds go towards 

the Moravian Women’s Mission Projects.


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Lititz Moravian 2012 Arts & Crafts Show 

We are holding an arts and crafts show featuring talented artists and crafts people within our congregation 

on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Fellowship Hall from 9 AM to 4 PM. If you would like to enter, the 

entry fee will be 10% of your receipts for the day. Proceeds to go to the Future Building Projects Fund. 

You must have made the items you put up for sale. Please, no items made in China! 

Maybe your group or Sunday school class would like to produce something. Remember 10% goes to the 

Future Building Projects Fund (FCPF) and your group keeps the rest. Consult with Matt Good at the 

church office, 626-8515. If you would only produce a few items and don’t feel it would be enough to have 

a table of your own, we have a place for you, a congregation table, where we would put you folks together. 

Remember 10% to the FCPF and the balance to you. 

Need more information or have questions? Call Matt Good at 626-8515. 

Just a sampling of the artists: 

Knit and Croche T 

items 

Caitlyn & Jaylyn 

Wagner 

and 

Phyllis Wagner 

Hand-carved 

wooden moravian 

stars and candleholders 

by Matt 

Good 

Laura Wentzel 

By Marilyn Diener and Arlene France 

Janis’ Jewels 

Beach glass 

Jewelry by 

Jani Smith 

Glass blown 

and ceramic 

vessels by 

Scott Shuman 

Scrollsaw Art 

and Baskets 

by Tom Snavely 

Wearable 

and 

Household 

Art by 

Portia 

Bowman, 

Linda 

Moore, and 

Marion 

Shelley


February 2012 

Doubles Doubles Doubles Ping Ping Pong Pong Tournament 

Tournament 

Sunday, March 18 th , 2012 

In Fellowship Hall 

Registration: 12:00 12:00-12:30 12:00 

12:30 PM 

PM 

Tournament: 1:00 PM 

$10 $10 per team 

Competitive Competitive & & Recreational Recreational Brackets 

Brackets 

Water & Snacks Provided 

All Ages Welcome 

*Sign-Up sheets will be placed in the Elbow Room* 

All proceeds raised will support the mission trip to 

Jamaica in August 2012! 

Administrator: Stephen Sobczak 

Office: Susan Dreydoppel 

(15 Ridgeway Ave.) 

P.O. BOX 165, Hope, NJ 07844 

Phone: (908) 459-4435 

Fax: (908) 459-5571 

Website: www.camphope.org 

E-mail: hopecenter@camphope.org 

POSITIONS OPEN FOR SUPPORT STAFF 

At Church Camp in Northern New Jersey 

Term dates: June 18- August 10, 2012 

(week of August 13 - 17 optional) 

• Live with other staff members in air-conditioned 

cabins 

• All meals provided 

• Lifeguard certifications are reimbursed 

• Weekly salaried positions in food service, 

maintenance, lifeguard, and custodial 

• No experience needed. Will train. 

• Head Cook needed (must be 21). Food service 

experience desired but not required. 

• Applications are being accepted now with job 

placement by April 30, 2012


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News from the Retreat Committee 

Because the second weekend in November usually includes a Moravian communion 

Sunday and participation of our pastors and presenters has been somewhat limited by this 

fact, we have been looking for a different weekend for our retreat. Kenbrook Retreat 

Center was made aware of this desire several years ago but only recently was able to offer 

us another weekend. With the approval of our pastors and the Retreat Committee, 

beginning this year, our retreat will be moved to the third weekend in November. 

OUR NEW DATES FOR 2012 ARE NOVEMBER 16-18. Mark your calendars now! 

Put in on your 2012 calendar! 

2012 

November 16—18, 2012 

New Date! 

ALPHA COURSE AT MORAVIAN MANOR 

Do you have questions about life or faith? Together we will consider some answers. 

The Spiritual Life Committee at Moravian Manor is sponsoring ALPHA where your 

questions will be discussed with others who are also on the journey of faith. 

What is ALPHA? Here is a taste: 

Anyone can come. Anyone interested in finding out more about faith and life is welcome. 

Learning and laughter. Join others in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Pasta (or other great food). Each week’s session begins with supper. 

Helping one another. Supper is followed by large group presentation and small group discussion. 

Ask anything. Here is your chance to ask your questions and express your opinions. 

Some questions we may consider include: 

• How can I be sure of my faith? 

• Why and how do I pray? 

• Why does God allow suffering? 

• What about other religions? 

• How can I make the most of the rest of my life? 

The sessions continue on Tuesdays in March, at 5:30 PM with supper in Center Court at Moravian 

Manor, 300 West Lemon Street, Lititz, PA. We will conclude around 7:30 PM. There will be up to 12 

sessions on consecutive Tuesdays at the same time and place. There is no cost and there is no obligation to 

attend all sessions. Voluntary donations will be accepted toward meals and materials.


February 2012 

Sr./Post High Winter Retreat January 13—15 

Confirmation Retreat May 4—6 

NEMDR Weekend May 11—12 

Memorial Day Camp May 25—28 

Moravian Camp and Retreat 

Dates for 2012 

(Camp Hope) Hope Conference and 

Renewal Center 

Website: www.camphope.org 

Pre-Primary Conference June 24—26 (Grade 1—2) 

Primary Conference July 1—7 (Grade 3—4) 

Middler Conference July 8—14 (Grades 5—6) 

Jr. High Conference July 15—21 (Grades 7—8) 

Swimming Camp July 22—28 (Grades 3—6) 

Fishing Camp July 22—28 (Grades 7—11) 

Sr. & Post-High Conference July 29—August 4 (Grades 9—Age 21) 

Quilt Camp October 3—6 

Week 3 July 8—13 

Week 4 July 22—27 

Week 5 July 30—August 3 

Possible 2012 Mission Camp Dates at 

Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, & 

Retreat Center in North Carolina 

Website: http://www.laurelridge.org/ 

For more information on youth camping opportunities, contact Pastor Mark Breland at the 

church office, (717) 626-8515.


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Words from our buyer, 

Bobbi Groff: 

“Regennas candy will 

be in the shop starting 

on Friday, March 16th. 

I've ordered a little of 

everything—molasses 

coconut strips, clear toy 

pieces & suckers, 

peanut butter, coconut 

creme and 

marshmallow eggs.” 

Last year there was a 

line formed at the door 

when the shopkeeper 

arrived to open the 

shop! 

Bobbi also has some 

other new surprises 

coming to the shop for 

Easter and Mother’s 

Day in addition to our 

favorites. Stop by and 

see! 

Moravian Mission Gift Shop Re-opens for 

the 21st season on Friday, March 2, 2012! 

Consider being part of our all-volunteer staff! 

The shop is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM—4:00 PM during the months of 

March—September and Thursdays are added to the schedule during October, November, and 

December. 

Some other opportunities to serve are on “Second Friday Evenings”; special openings for tour groups; 

or openings for other days of the week by request. Whenever we open the shop...someone shows up! 

Does something pique your interest? 

Contact Diane Bainbridge the staff coordinator for regular hours 

at 627-1915 or baibridge@dejazzd.com Cyndy Scibal for special openings 

at 626-6629 or cscibal@gmail.com 

The Moravian Mission Gift Shop 

March Spotlight is on: 

Warwick Released Time Program. 

The program is a ministry of the Warwick Association 

of Churches and is permitted by the School Code of PA*. The mission of 

the Released Time Program is “Planting the Seeds of God’s Word in 

Young Hearts.” The theme this year is “Fruit of the Spirit.” This year 

there are 296 students registered from the 4th and 5th grades in the 

Warwick School District. Each student was greeted by pastors from 

hosting churches and a surprising number of students were welcomed 

inside a church for the first time. 

We are blessed to offer space at Lititz Moravian for 4th and 5th grade 

students from the Bonfield Elementary School on Tuesdays in our 

Christian Education Building. To learn more about this exciting ministry 

plan to attend one of their open house programs at Lititz Moravian 

Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, February 28 or Lititz United Methodist on 

Thursday, March 1. Both programs begin at 7 PM. Or for more 

information contact the director: Sue Rohrer at 626-4454 or 

email: WarwickReleasedTime@yahoo.com. 

*A time period of one hour a week (not to exceed 36 hours per school 

year) of religious instruction outside of school property. The program is 

entirely funded by donations from area churches, businesses, groups, 

and individuals and maintained without public school funds.


February 2012 

OPERATION 

OPERATION 

CHRISTMAS 

CHRISTMAS 

CHILD 

CHILD 

Spiritual Impact Story 

for March 

“The Little Grey 

Shoebox” 

How often do we laugh and say, “Wow, God 

really had a special purpose for that shoebox!” 

This story is no exception and yet in many ways 

it’s even more amusing as for many of us, this 

little box may not have passed inspection. 

The shoebox was the smallest the distributors had 

ever seen and to add to that it was plain and grey, 

no colorful Christmas designs decorated its 

outside. The little grey shoebox arrived at an 

orphanage in Belarus and during the distribution 

was handed to a small boy on crutches. 

Concerned that he would be disappointed with his 

meager gift, one distributor stayed nearby to 

watch. 

Opening the little shoebox, the boy gasped and 

pulled out a soft, cuddly grey mouse. Laughing, he 

hugged the mouse close to his cheek and began to 

look through the rest of the contents. Everything 

inside the shoebox was grey and yet the little boy’s 

smile grew wider and wider. 

Intrigued, the distributor sat down on the boy’s 

bed and asked him if he liked his shoebox. With a 

huge smile on his face the little boy explained, 

“Grey is my most favorite color and I had dreamed 

about getting a cuddly grey mouse. I want him to 

sleep on my pillow at night. Everything in this 

shoebox is grey; I know it was especially made for 

me!” 

The story above reminds us that we should be 

praying and prayerfully considering what to send 

in our shoe boxes. God knows who is going to 

receive every item that is purchased and donated, 

and has a special place for each piece! 

Did you know that in the past five years Lititz 

Moravian has given 1,500 shoe boxes to be 

distributed to children around the world? That's 

1,500 kids who have received a Christmas present, 

and 1,500 kids who heard about Jesus, and 1,500 

kids who were told that someone loves them and 

cares about them. What an amazing impact we are 

having on changing the lives of children and their 

families! I am so happy and proud to be working 

with all of you on this project. We will be collecting 

boxes and items to put into the boxes year round in 

the elbow room! Please give any monetary 

donations to any member of the 20-Somethings 

(Checks can be written to "Lititz Moravian 

20-Somethings" with "shoe boxes" or "OCC" in the 

memo line). 

Book Book of 

of 

Remembrance 

Remembrance 

In memory of... 

Johnnie Hemmerly 

By 

Moravian Women, Circle #2 

Ronald A. Aument 

By 

Kenneth and Jane Allwein 

Harriet Rodger 

By 

Moravian Women, Circle #2


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Preschool Story Hour 

Bring your child (age 3—5) to join in the fun with 

stories, songs, crafts, snacks, and MORE! This 

month we are learning about the diversity of God’s 

creation using bears as a theme. Children are 

encouraged to bring along a stuffed bear of any 

kind. Brown bears, black bears, grizzly bears, polar 

bears, pandas—all are welcome! 

Wednesday, March 14 

9:30—10:30 AM 

And 

12:30—1:30 PM 

In the Book Nook 

(Located next to the Nursery on the 1st floor of the 

Christian Education Building) 

Featuring: 

God Gave Us the World 

By Lisa Tawn Bergen 

& 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 

By Janet Hillman 

Library Library Lingo 

Lingo 

Nursery care available 

Call Debbie 626-1040 to register your child. 

Future Dates: 

April 11 May 9 

New Outlook Library Hours 

In order to make the Outlook Library more easily 

accessible, the doors will be open on Tuesday 

mornings from 9:00-12:00 and on Wednesdays 

from 4:00- 7:30. You may continue to access the 

library at other times by obtaining a key from the 

office if you find the church doors are 

locked. Sundays before and after services are a 

great time to visit the library. 

Donating used Materials 

If you are donating used materials, please mark 

them as such, otherwise, it is difficult to know if 

someone forgot something or if it is for the 

library. Remember, if you have more than one or 

two items, please contact Deb (626-1040) to 

discuss your donation before bringing it to the 

Outlook. Space is limited and items which are not 

of a Christian nature cannot be accepted. Books 

with personal notations or highlighting are not 

suitable.


February 2012 

Open the Door 

To Church Membership! 

• Learn more about the 

Moravian approach to 

Christian faith and living! 

• Explore your opportunities 

for growing in Christ here at 

Lititz Moravian! 

• Enjoy informal, inspirational 

discussions with the pastors 

and others inquiring about 

church membership! 

• See a pastor or call the church 

office (717) 626-8515 for 

details! 

4 Sundays in March: 

4, 11, 18, & 25 

9:15—10:15 AM 

In the Fellowship Hall 

Girls Scouts Celebrate their 

100th Anniversary 

In 1912, Georgia resident Juliette Gordon 

Low phoned a distant cousin and said, 

“I’ve got something for the girls of 

Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re 

going to start it tonight!” 

Today the Girl Scouts of the United States of America 

(GSUSA) continues to empower girls through community 

service, camping experiences, and the teaching of other 

practical skills. The organization, which has nurtured more 

than 50 million participants, strives to build “girls of 

courage, confidence, and character who make the world a 

better place.” 

A Moravian 

Eastern District 

-Wide Event 

Articulating the 

Amazing!!! 

March 23- 25, 2012 

Sky View Ranch, 

Millersburg, OH 

Co-sponsored by Moravian 

Theological Seminary and 

the Eastern District 

Evangelism Commission 

Through presentations, small group 

discussions and question and answer 

settings, Rev. Riddick Webber will work 

with participants to share what is already 

amazing in their lives. Those on the 

retreat will look at the amazing things 

that God is already doing in their 

personal lives, in the congregations, in 

their communities and throughout the 

world. Sharing what is already good with 

others at the retreat will give practice for 

sharing the Good News in every day 

settings. Throughout the course of the 

retreat, Riddick will work to help retreat 

participants view evangelism not as an 

isolated or threatening concept, but 

integrally related to mission, 

stewardship, and discipleship as an 

integral part of following Jesus. Join Us!! 

Registration forms to arrive by email 

Early bird Registration—$90 

(deadline March 1st) 

Regular Registration—$100 

(Final deadline March 10th ) 

Registrar: Mrs. Jackie Pasquinelli: 

pts1040@yahoo.com 

Coordinator:Rev. Darrell F. Johnson: 

moravianpastordarrell@gmail.com


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JOINT JOINT BOARD BOARD BOARD Officers Officers Officers & & Committee Committee Representatives 

Representatives 

Board Board of of of Elders 

Elders 

Board Board of of Trustees Trustees 

Trustees 

Vice Chair John Reidenbaugh 

Secretary John Smeltzer 

Archives Comm. Anna Buch 

Book of Remembrance Audrey Balmer (Chair) 

Amy Sue Walter 

Christian Education Comm. Anna Buch 

Church & Society Comm. Amy Sue Walter 

Jason Best 

Evangelism (Outreach) John Reidenbaugh 

Good Samaritan Comm. Jason Best 

Lancaster Co. Council of Churches John Smeltzer 

Mission Gift Shop Gretchen Valudes 

Mission Task Force Gretchen Valudes 

Nominating Comm. Anna Buch 

Jason Best 

Personnel Comm. John Reidenbaugh, (Chair) 

Ed Barry 

John Smeltzer 

Putz Comm. Audrey Balmer 

Safe Church Task Force Ed Barry 

Stewardship Comm. Gretchen Valudes 

Jason Best 

(Liesl Wolf—Chair) 

Trustee Representative Audrey Balmer 

Women’s Ministries Amy Sue Walter 

Worship Comm. Clair Ginder (Chair) 

John Reidenbaugh 

Attitude Check 

“Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush. It can color a 

situation gloomy and gray, or cheerful and gay. In 

fact, attitudes are more important than facts.” 

—Mary C. Crowley 

President Tom Watson 

Vice President Steve Black 

Secretary Carolyn Weidman 

Archives Comm. Randy Reist (Chair) 

Property & Maintenance Tom Watson (Chair), 

Steve Black 

Cemetery Comm. Wayne Wolf (Chair) 

Christian Education Comm. Don Wagner 

Elder Representative Carolyn Weidman 

Finance & Budget Comm. Steve Black (Chair) 

Financial Review Comm. Dick Minnich (Chair) 

Insurance Comm. Matt Bomberger (Chair) 

Personnel Comm. Tom Watson, Steve Black, 

Carolyn Weidman 

Publicity Comm. Ed Journey (Chair) 

Safe Church (Rick Watson—Chair) 

Stewardship Comm. Tom Watson 

Technology Comm. Wayne Wolf 

(Rick Watson—Chair) 

Trust Fund Comm. Tom Watson (Chair) 

Steve Black (Sec.) 

Worship Comm. Matt Bomberger 

Church Key Round Up! 

In an effort to make our church a 

safer and more secure place for 

us to worship and gather together, 

we request that anyone no 

longer serving on any board or committee 

requiring you to have a key to the church, please 

return your key(s) to the church office. Please 

also include a note listing your name, group, and 

what the key unlocks.


February 2012 

Joyful Noise Donations 

Monthly distribution 

for 2012: 

January: Nicaraguan Milk 

Program 

February: Nicaraguan 

Milk Program 

March: Star Mountain 

• Welcomed newly elected members 

Anna Buch, Gretchen Valudes, Ed Barry, 

John Reidenbaugh, and Amy Sue Walter. 

• 2012 Vice Chair will be John Reidenbaugh 

and Secretary will be John Smeltzer. 

• Other responsibilities for 2012 will be: 

Archives & Christian Education—Anna Buch; 

Church and Society—Amy Sue Walter and 

Jason Best; Evangelism and Worship— 

John Reidenbaugh; Mission Task Force, 

Mission Gift Shop and Stewardship— 

Gretchen Valudes; Stewardship—Jason Best; 

Personnel—John Reidenbaugh, Ed Barry, and 

John Smeltzer; Women’s Ministries— 

Amy Sue Walter; Worship—Clair Ginder; 

Stewardship Stewardship Matters 

Matters 

Attendance figures (average) for January 2012: 

Average: Sunday 8:00 AM ........................................................... 60 

Average: Sunday 10:30 AM ...................................................... 194 

Children's Church Attendance (1/22/12) ....................................... 12 

Envelope and Plate Summary 

Second Mile-Milagro House (January, 2012) ................... $1,216.30 

Children's Church Offering (1/22/12) ....................................... $5.25 

Joyful Noise (01/29/12) ........................................................ $205.23 

Current completed month (January, 2012) ..................... $52,177.65 

Prior Year completed month (January, 2012) .................. $51,786.00 

Current YTD: through January, 2012 .............................. $52,177.65 

Prior year YTD: through January, 2011 .......................... $51,786.00 

Budget YTD: through January, 2012............................... $57,907.00 

Budget for the year 2012 .............................................. $613,816.82 

Highlights from 

The Board of Elders 

February 7, 2012 Meeting 

Book of Remembrance—Audrey Balmer and 

Amy Sue Walter; Putz and Trustees Rep.— 

Audrey Balmer; Safe Church Task Force— 

Ed Barry; Nominating—Anna Buch and Jason 

Best; Good Samaritan—Jason Best; 

Lancaster County Council of Churches— 

John Smeltzer. 

• New “Elder Shepherd” lists were organized, so 

each elder has about 60 families to shepherd. 

• Discussion on the 2 nd Mile Offering each 2 nd 

Sunday. 

• Plans are being finalized for two special 

musical events at LMC: Grace Moravian Steel 

Drums and Linden Hall’s High School Choir.


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Thank you for your help! 

Cleaning of Tha Mee's house 

Pat & Gene Hartzel 

Elizabeth Rodriguez-Gonzalez 

Ed & Jeanne Preisendanz 

Greg Bomberger & The Boys 

Justin Saylor 

Rental chimney capping 

Steve Black 

Russ Weidman 

Bob Bomberger 

Charlie Balmer 

Justin Saylor 

and to the Watson Brothers, 

Rick and Tom, for all of those OTHER 

jobs that "Just Get Done." 

Thank you, 

Matt Good, Sexton 

Lititz Moravian Congregation; 

Pastors and Staff, 

Thank you so much for your expressions of 

sympathy on the death of my father as well as 

the cards, thoughts, and prayers of all of you 

during my hospitalization and recovery from a 

brain hemorrhage. You have lifted my spirits 

during a very difficult time in my life. What a 

joy it is to have a wonderfully caring church 

family to support me! 

God bless all of you, 

In Christ, 

Barry Raiser 

Living in an Attitude of Gratitude 

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God 

in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 

I Thessalonians 5:18 

The Kenyan Mission Team was greatly encouraged 

by the loving support (financial, transportation, 

handmade dolls, candies, flashlights, goodbye & 

welcome hugs in the parking lot) received from the 

Congregation and friends. We continue to be 

amazed how God orchestrated many facets of the 

trip for us. Thanksgiving and praise to Him for a 

wonderful visit with Pastor Jonathan & Edna and 

other dear ones. Our lives were enriched and 

challenged. We look forward to sharing pictures 

and stories soon. 

Greg Jackson 

Dear Lititz Moravian Brothers and Sisters, 

Thank you for reaching out to Barry, Becky, and me 

with your prayers, cards, hugs, and condolences on 

the death of my father, Lou Jennings. After 

spending Sunday mornings with him for the past 18 

months, it's wonderful to be back at Sunday School 

and Sunday morning worship with my church 

family. 

Love, 

Cathy Frey 

Thank you to my church family for your prayers and 

cards on the recent passing of my mother. 

Your thoughtfulness meant a lot to our family. 

Karen Snavely


February 2012 

Elizabethtown College Young Center for 

Anabaptist and Pietist Studies 

November 11, 2011 

Dear Friends, 

Thank you very much for arranging the tour 

on November 3 for my class about 

Anabaptist and Pietist groups. Please find 

enclosed a donation for the continuing 

historical preservation and interpretation of 

your facilities. 

I especially want to thank Dorothy Earhart 

for such an outstanding tour. She clearly 

knows her history very well, and she 

presents it in such an engaging way. My 

students were captivated the whole time. 

My research assistant, Steve Scott and I also 

learned some new details. It was a 

wonderful tour and I cannot thank Dorothy 

enough for her expertise and her guidance. 

We wish you God’s continued blessings in 

your ministry, 

Yours in Christ’s service, 

Jeff Bach, Director of the Young Center for 

Anabaptist and Pietist Studies 

To the Lititz Moravian Church Congregation, 

Thank you for your very generous contribution of 

$6,186.84 to Moravian Open Door, received on 

January 17, 2012. Your gift, along with others, 

enables MOD to continue its service to the older 

homeless community by providing transitional 

housing, counseling, and other direct services to 

restore dignity and re-build lives. 

Your generosity keeps the mission and vision of 

MOD alive. On behalf of our clients, staff, and 

Board of Directors, again, thanks for your 

contribution, prayers, and support 

Darryl Williams, Executive Director 

Doris Schattschneider, 

President, Board of Directors 

January 18, 2012 

Dear Friends, 

347 East 18th Street 

New York, NY 10003 

Thank you so much for the 

generous donation of $1,533.75, to 

Milagro House’s Annual Appeal. Your generosity 

directly impacts the women and children we serve 

and provides the resources necessary for us to build 

on recent successes and continue with program 

development. 

On behalf of the staff, Board, and all the mothers 

and children who have passed through our door, 

thank you from the very bottom of our hearts. 

Your continued and generous support is nothing 

short of life-changing. 

Sincerely, 

Gail Rittenhouse, Executive Director


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Our Church Family ... 

Healing Prayers… 

Prayers of gratitude for the safe return and 

smooth reclamation of 

Staff Sgt. Andrew Welch 

… for those serving our country in the military 

2 nd Lt. Christopher T. Athanas 

Cpl. Michael L. Durovey 

Airman 1st Class Austin Heacock 

Seaman Joseph Winchell 

… for those in rehabilitation 

Larry Keenen 

John Morman 

Barry Rhoads 

Portia Bowman 

Dorothy Earhart 

John Cooper, Sr. 

… for those at home 

Landon & Brayden Raffensperger 

John Deen 

Ben Warfel 

Fred Rilling 

Marilyn Diener 

Bob Criswell 

Jackson Stringham 

Glenn Bergman, Sr. 

Sympathy for... 

… grieving family and friends of 

Morris “Mac” Sapovits 

Hannah “Johnnie” Hemmerly 

And sympathy for Janice Risser and her family 

on the passing of her father, John Clarence Cooper. 

Our Pastors would be happy to visit you in the 

hospital. Please have a family member or friend call the 

church office to make sure that you’re not missed. 

If Your Personal 

Information Changes 

Please be sure to contact 

the church office with 

changes to your personal 

information: 

Send change of address, telephone, 

or e-mail address to: 

626-8515 or 

office@lititzmoravian.org 

Thank you for your help! 

Address CORRECTION: 

Mr. Glen Brewer 

United Zion Retirement Community 

722 Furnace Hills Pike 

Lititz PA 17543-2515 

Mrs. Leona Brewer 

Moravian Manor Retirement Community 

300 West Leon Street 

Lititz, PA 17543 

Address change: 

Tha Mee & Lu Dee 

Debora Shwee & T'Kaw Htoo 

Say Gay Paw (and Paw De Lay Zar) 

C/o Kya Say 

305 Estes Dr. Ext. Apt. K10 

Carrboro NC 27510 

E'Maw Lay & Sa Bei Kyi 

19 W. 2nd Ave. 

Lititz PA 17543 

Eh Htoo & Say Khu Paw 

127 S 18th St, Apt 2 

Allentown PA 18104 

Say Ray Paw & Kaw Kaw 

425 North Lane 

Lititz PA 17543 

717-341-3892


February 2012 

March 1 Chris Duncan 

March 2 Meadrith Cooper 

Dan Raiser 

Gwen Reist 

Alison Sandercox 

March 3 Kimberly Harclerode 

Kyle Herzer 

Ray Leed 

Alina Leininger 

March 4 Bruce Bucher 

Amy Grosh 

Brian Hann 

Sam Parks 

March 5 Doug Erb 

Linda Kissinger 

March 6 Fred Bulleit 

March 7 Kelly Catalano 

Bobbi Groff 

Elyse Jurgen 

Dick Minnich 

Janice Risser 

March 8 Joanne Wagner 

March 9 Bob Bomberger 

Ted Rosenberg 

March 11 Ryan Best 

Kent Herzer 

Margaret Herzer 

Clarence Martin 

Dorothy Pennell 

Judy Pusey 

Ellen Turnbull 

March 12 Dave Cochran 

Cody Kalinowski 

March 13 Steve Lee 

Jared Miller 

Grace Sweigart 

March 14 Emily Eidemiller 

Owen Von Stetten 

Sara Wohlforth 

March 15 David Diehl 

Birthdays 

Birthdays 

Our Our Church Church Family... 

Family... 

March 16 Kerry Doyle 

Robert Risser 

Beth Rosenberg 

March 17 Linda Sonnen 

March 19 Charles Balmer 

Adessa Bender 

Derek Donmoyer 

Larry Keenen 

March 21 Matt Good 

Kathleen 

Schoenberger 

March 22 Trish Good 

James Willis 

March 23 Nathan Hornberger 

Greg Laubach 

March 25 Ron Hornberger 

March 27 Hannah Adair 

Karl Herzer 

Lauren Ketterman 

Mary Ann McSparren 

March 28 Faith Lange 

Wayne Wolf 

March 29 Emma Adair 

Liz Miedrich 

March 30 Adelaide Pusey 

March 31 Jacob Barry 

John Smeltzer 

Anniversaries 

Anniversaries 

March 2 Dana & Kathleen King 

March 10 Neil & Jean Shelley 

March 11 Barry & Linda Eckert 

March 15 David & Susan Yeagley 

March 17 Scott & Cathryn Ketterman 

March 20 Russ & Carolyn Weidman 

March 24 Wendell & Peg Hower 

March 26 Alan & Katy Edgington 

St. Patrick used the shamrock to 

teach people about the Godhead. 

Holding up a shamrock, he 

challenged them, “Is this one leaf, or 

three?” Inevitably, people replied that 

it was both, prompting St. Patrick to 

draw the analogy that so, too, is God: 

one God in three Persons—the Holy 

Trinity.


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March 4—Second Sunday in Lent 

S: Neil Shelley 

UC: Russ Weidman 

U: (8 AM) Rick Watson, Missy Anderson 

(10:30 AM) Amy Sue Walter, Dan Garrett, 

Jake Groff, Dick Coates 

G: (8 AM) Dick Minnich & Kathy Harclerode 

(10:30 AM) David & Judy Pusey, 

Betty Petterson, and Nancy Posey 

CC: TBD 

SR: Dianne Zimmerman 

MD: Marion Shelley 

N: Karen Erb, Sue Hornberger 

Dave Frey, James Willis 

SB: Bill Charles 

March 7 Mid-Week Lenten Service 

S: Jeff Elser 

March 11—Third Sunday in Lent 

Daylight Savings Begins 

2nd Mile Offering 

S: Don Stoner 

UC: Darrin Donmoyer 

U: (8 AM) Tom & Brenda Watson 

(10:30 AM) Kathy & David Dinkel, 

Tim & Jen Hartel, Jeff & Jean Elser 

G: (8 AM) Tom & Karen Snavely 

(10:30 AM) Nancy & Michael Valudes, 

Gretchen Valudes, and Marian Shatto 

CC: TBD 

SR: Tom Snavely 

MD: Dale Shelley 

N: Janet Coates, Audrey Balmer, 

Mike & Kathy Long 

SB: Bill Charles 


S: Jim Nuss 

S = Sacristan (Bob Bomberger) 

UC = Usher in Charge (Bob Bomberger) 

G = Greeters (Paige Parks) 

U = Ushers (Bob Herzer) 

MD = Manor Drivers (Greg Bomberger) 

Ministers at Worship for March 2011 

March 18—Fourth Sunday in Lent 

S: Bob Bomberger 

UC: Matt Good 

U: (8 AM) Glenn Bergman, Sr., Brian Brewer 

(10:30 AM) David Frey, Lloyd Frey, 

Paul Grosh, Bill Grosh, Matt Grosh 

G: (8 AM) Bob Bender and Cathy Gelatka 

(10:30 AM) Pete & Diane Bainbridge, 

Kelly Catalano, and Deann Buffington 

CC: TBD 

SR: Kelly Catalano 

MD: Dick Coates 

N: Sam & Patti Smith 

Kevin & Anette Raiser 

SB: Dave Shelley 


S: Neil Shelley 

March 25—Fifth Sunday in Lent 


Handbell Choir 

S: Greg Bomberger 

UC: Tim Hartel 

U: (8 AM) Bruce Bucher, Bruce Burkholder 

(10:30 AM) Bob Hess, Tom Keath, 

Greg Laubach, Dennis Hornberger, 

Tony Kalinowski, Cody Kalinowski 

G: (8 AM) Ken & Jane Allwein 

(10:30 AM) Sylvia & Bill Christman, 

Kristen Barry 

CC: TBD 

SR: Greg Bomberger 

MD: Russ Weidman 

N: Kathy Dinkel, Gwen Reist, 

Tim & Jen Hartel 

SB: Dave Shelley 


S: Don Stoner 

List of abbreviations 

(and the contact person in case you are not able to commit to the schedule): 

CC = Children’s Chat (Lisa Kalinowski) 

SR = Scripture Reader (Church Office) 

N = Nursery helpers (Jen Hartel—March coordinator) 

SB = Sound Booth (switch with one another)


February 2012 

Rev. Dean R. Jurgen, Pastor 

Rev. Mark V. Breland, Pastor 

Philip T. D. Cooper, Director of Music Ministries 

Greg Bomberger, Lay Ministry Assistant 

Kimberley Woods, Young Adult / Young Families Program Coordinator 

Matt Good, Sexton 

Abby Shuman, Administrative Assistant 

Justin Saylor, Grounds & Security 

Barbara McKenney, Treasurer 

Mary Sweger, Financial Secretary 

Dave Yeagley, Assistant Sexton 

Marilyn J. Winfield, Trombone & Handbell Choirs Director 

Katie Grisbacher, Junior Choir Director 

Brenda Barnes, Glory Be Good Director 

Robert G. Bomberger, Head Sacristan 

Darlene L. Bucher, Head Female Sacristan 

Office Volunteer Staff: Kelly Catalano, Dottie Garrett, Sue Hornberger, 

Charlotte Horton, Joan Keenen, Jack LaClair, Bill Mitchell, 

Jeanne Preisendanz, Nancy Sandercox, Cyndy Scibal, Laurie Ruth, 

June Shelley, Barb Shultz, Harriett Shuman, Barb Snader, Phyllis Wagner, 

Carolyn Weidman, Dianne Zimmerman. 

Office Office Contact Contact Information: 

Information: 

Phone: (717) 626-8515 

Fax: (717) 626-8258 

e-mail: office@lititzmoravian.org 

Address: 8 Church Square, Lititz, PA 17543 

The Spire is a monthly 

publication of the Lititz 

Moravian Congregation. The 

Spire’s mission is to inform 

and engage everyone 

involved in the life and 

ministry of the church, and to reach out to visitors and friends 

offering opportunities to share in the work of Lititz Moravian. 

We welcome your suggestions and input. 

* Deadline for submitting articles: 

Second Monday of each month. 

* Submit articles to the church office: 

office@lititzmoravian.org 

or drop it by the office. 

Newsletter Staff 

Writers .................................................... Members of the Congregation 

Editor .............................................................................. Abby Shuman 

Printer ................................................................................ Jack LaClair 

Proofers................................... Charlotte Horton and Carolyn Weidman 

Labeler ........................................................................... Barbara Snader 

Mailer .............................................................................. Donna Bucher 

Stuffers: ........................... Ginny Sipe (coordinator), Sylvia Christman, 

............................... Janet & Dick Coates, Debbie Elser, Nadine Hanna, 

............................ Mary Carolyn & Harry Lefever, Betty & Dick Leich, 

.............. Margaret Pfautz, Neil & Jean Shelley, Tom & Karen Snavely, 

.......................................................... Don & Marian Wier, Elwood Zug 

Lititz Moravian Joint Board 

Board of Elders: Term Ends 

John Reidenbaugh, Vice Chair 2015 

John Smeltzer, Secretary 2013 

Audrey Balmer 2014 

Ed Barry 2015 

Jason Best 2013 

Anna Buch 2013 

Clair Ginder 2014 

Gretchen Valudes 2014 

Amy Sue Walter 2015 

Board of Trustees: 

Tom Watson, President 2014 

Carolyn Weidman, Secretary 2015 

Steve Black 2013 

Matt Bomberger 2013 

Ed Journey 2015 

Randy Reist 2015 

Alida Schoenberger 2013 

Don Wagner 2014 

Wayne Wolf 2014 

Vision Vision Statement 

Statement 

We are a community that seeks first, last and always to 

follow Jesus. 

Faith We see a community of FAITH where all are 

welcome to join in Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, 

Ministry and Evangelism. We see people on a faith 

journey, actively living a Christian life in our world and 

providing support for all those in need both at home and in 

mission. 

Hope We see a community of HOPE where people are 

encouraged and equipped to develop their spiritual gifts 

and to use them in the service of our Risen Lord. We see a 

congregation where all are involved in a rich variety of 

opportunities to serve and be empowered to follow God’s 

calling. 

Love We see a community of LOVE where questions 

of faith are welcome, where the broken find comfort, 

where unconditional acceptance and love abound, and 

where all are under God’s canopy of grace and forgiveness.


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Calendar

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS 

March 7th— Mid-Week Lenten Service—7:00 PM 

Supper at 6:00 PM 

March 14th— Mid-Week Lenten Service—7:00 PM 


March 16th— Hoagie Orders Due—Noon 

Lovin’ Little Lambs’ Spaghetti Dinner—4:30—7:30 PM 

March 17th— Hand bell Workshop—7:00 AM—4:00 PM 

March 18th— Ping Pong Tournament—12:30—5:00 PM 

March 21st— Mid-Week Lenten Service—7:00 PM 


March 25th—Retreat Committee Isaac’s Fundraiser— 

5:00—9:00 PM 

March 28th— Hoagie Order Pick-up—6:30 AM 

Mid-Week Lenten Service—7:00 PM 


March 31st— Lititz Moravian Church Arts and Crafts Show— 

9:00 AM—4:00 PM (See p. 9) 

March 2012 

Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Living Love! 

8 Church Square, Lititz, PA 17543

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