08 August 2011.pub - Lititz Moravian Church

The Monthly Newsletter of The Lititz Moravian Congregation
August 2011
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
Jesús Manuel (“Manny”) Gonzalez and Elizabeth Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Joined our church through the Reaffirmation of their Faith on July 3, 2011
Pictured from left to right: Pastor Mark Breland, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Gonzalez,
Jesús Manuel (“Manny”) Gonzalez, and Pastor Dean Jurgen.
(See pages 6 and 17 for more details on our new members)

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August 7—Moravian Pentecost Holy Communion
8th Sunday after Pentecost
On August 13, 1727 the Moravians
were renewed with an outpouring of
God’s Spirit. We will celebrate the
284 th anniversary of this event in
worship around the Lord’s table.
Scriptures for this Sunday are
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15
and Matthew 14:22-33.
August 14—Sanctuary Anniversary Lovefeast
9th Sunday after Pentecost
2nd Mile Offering
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
"Whom shall I send?
And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I.
Send me!"—Isaiah 6:8
Church worship on Sunday is not the goal of our life here on
earth. As important as praising God in worship is, we are here
to glorify God with both our lips and our lives, with our hearts and our hands. God wants
us to hear his call to us in our church and private worship and respond by saying, "Here am
I. Use me!" Then he wants us to enter the world redemptively, making a difference in our
"public worship" of ministry.
Public Worship Begins Sundays, 8 & 10:30 AM
Lovefeast to celebrate the
224 th Anniversary of our
Sanctuary, and the full payment of our
mortgage for the $2.2 million renovations
and additions of 2002. (See the next page
for more details). We have reason to
rejoice and give thanks, for great things
God did years ago, and great things God is
doing in our midst today! The 10:30
service will conclude with a
procession to the pavilion for a
ceremonial mortgage burning! Also,
both services will have a 2 nd
Mile Offering for the Power
Packs food ministry to
families in the
Warwick School District.
August 21—10th Sunday after Pentecost
“I appeal to you therefore brothers and sisters,
by the mercies of God, to present your bodies
as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to
God… (Romans 12:1) What does it mean for
Christians to be an offering to God? How do
we know? Would we know a living sacrifice
when we see one? The texts are Isaiah 51:1-6,
Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew
16:13-20.
August 28—11th Sunday after Pentecost
Joyful Noise
We hear Jesus’ telling us where and how to
make this life the happiest and best it can be.
Read about it and be surprisingly shocked:
Matthew 16:21-28. Also, see these supporting
scriptures: Jeremiah 15:15-21, Romans
12:9-21. We will have a Joyful Noise Offering
for Power Packs food ministry to families in
the Warwick School District.
“Our sanctification does not depend
as much on changing our activities as
it does on doing them for God rather
than for ourselves.”
—Brother Lawrence

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“Now our whole
debt is fully
paid…”!
(Hymn #364, Sing Alleluia, Christ Does Live)
The hymn goes on to speak of Christ saving us by
His blood. That, indeed, is reason to sing alleluia.
But if you were in worship on July 3 rd , there was
another reason shared for singing alleluia: our
church debt is fully paid! Last September, we
began a “Sprint to the Finish” to pay off our mortgage for our 2.2 million dollar addition and renovation of
2002. Then in March four members stepped up to offer matching funds to help us make that sprint.
We joyfully share now what was announced then, that as of the target date of June 30, thanks to regular
faithful giving being supplemented by extra giving and by four members who put up matching gifts, we
have reached our goal and had enough contributions to completely pay off our mortgage!
We joyfully celebrated this milestone achievement as we share with some fun and a special song, written
by Gene and Pat Hartzell, sung to the tune of “Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord”:
We’re proud to be Moravians and to the Lord give thanks.
We overhauled the church and went a million in the tank.
But then we ran a long campaign, in truth it was a royal pain.
But tithers helped us cash to gain, we rushed it to the bank.
We are so grateful to our congregation every one
They always ante up so now we’ll give them drink and bun.
Our God is great, he loves us so. He helped us bring in all this dough
We finally have enough to go and make our mortgage done.
Come on Sunday, August 14 for a second round of shared joy as we participate in a mortgage burning! At
both services that day we share a lovefeast commemorating the 224 th anniversary of our sanctuary. It is a
fitting occasion to also celebrate the new and improved buildings brought to us through the sacrificial gifts
of members and the grace of God! At both services we will have a time to see pictures of where we were
before, during construction and give thanks for where we are now. We will symbolically shred the
mortgage and give a shredded piece to everyone. These can then be brought, after the 10:30 service, to the
pavilion for a burning, or if you can’t come to the actual burning, your piece of the mortgage shredding
can be given to the Lord in a common basket to be taken to be burned. Come and celebrate the great thing
the Lord has enabled us to do!
And, members, be looking in your offering envelope mailing, hopefully in September, for a new envelope
to replace the now completed “Capital Campaign.” It will be an “Improvement Fund – Future Construction
Projects” envelope which will be set aside for improvements yet to be determined. If you have a dream for
possible use of these funds, talk with a board member or Rick Jackson, chair of our Facilities Use Task
Force.

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Thank you to all of the volunteers who shared their time and talents during
Bible Camp 2011! Thanks also for all of the snack donations!
You helped to make the week a success!
Audrey Balmer
Rich and Brenda Barnes
Portia Bowman
Pastor Mark Breland
Darlene Bucher
Janet Coates
Kathy Dinkle
Callie Donmoyer
Larry and Doris Donmoyer
Kasey Draude
Karen Erb
Becky Frey
Matt Good
Elizabeth Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Manny Gonzalez
John and Katie Grisbacher
Tim and Jen Hartel
Dixie Heacock
Deb Hornberger
Peg Ivey
Ginny Journey
Pastor Dean Jurgen
Jack LaClair
Kathy and Michael Long
Mandy Mastros
Lorrie Miller
Bill Oehme
Carl Reist
Troy Richard
Sandy Roland
Carla Schmuckle
Jen Scott
Cyndy Scibal
Dean Shelley
Barb Shultz
Karen Snavely
Mike and Nancy Valudes
Christy and Brian VonStetten
Tammy, Caitlyn, and
Jaylyn Wagner
Amy Sue Walter
Liesl and Wayne Wolf
Christina Wohlforth
Dianne Zimmerman

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Adult Sunday
School Classes
continues over the summer
at 9:15 AM
♦The 20-Something Fellowship
meets in the RAO.
♦The Seeker’s Class is doing a DVD
discussion of “Prayer” by Phillip Yancey. The
class meets in the Heritage Dining Hall in the
basement of the Christian Education Building.
♦The Keeping Holy Time Class
meets in Eschbach Parlor. The material they will
use will be the day's Lectionary. If you are
interested in the scripture used for the sermon and
want to enjoy additional discussion please join us
at 9:00 AM on Sunday Mornings. We would love
to hear your ideas and share your thoughts. We
are encouraged to share our faith with each other
and this is a great place for all of us to start.
2011 Youth Ministries
Weekend
(Youth Rally)
HOST: Grace Moravian, Queens, NY
DATE: October 7 - 9, 2011
THEME: "Stand Up For Jesus"
THEME SONG: "Stand Up For Jesus"
QUIZ BOWL MATERIALS:
History
1. The Moravian Church Through The
Ages by John Weinlick & Albert H. Frank
2. Bible - The Epistle to the Romans, NIV
SUMMER 2011
Moravian Youth Company
Saturday 10 AM -12 noon 3 rd Floor CEB – Talk to
Rick & Ann Watson for the fall schedule.
The Loving Little Lambs
Talk to Nancy Valdues or Christy Von Stetton for
information on the fall schedule.
Junior Choir
Talk to Katie Grisbacher to participate in the fall
program.
Junior & Youth Fellowships
Junior Youth Fellowship—No Summer Events
Scheduled
Sunday—August 14
Youth Fellowship Annual Pool Party
at the Jackson’s: 1 PM—4 PM
For More Information Contact:
Youth Fellowship—Pastor Mark or
Mary Lou Jackson
Junior Youth Fellowship—Pastor Mark

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Elizabeth Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Birthday: November 5
Jesús Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez
Birthday: June 9
Anniversary: July 3
Pets: 2 Mini Schnauzers– Eli & Hannah
Elizabeth’s Interests: Reading, volunteer work,
taking classes for retired people at E-Town
College, Life Coaching, journaling, writing a
story, learning about Ireland, visiting the sick, and
feeding the hungry and homeless
Elizabeth’s Professional Training: BS in
Business Adminstration with majors in Sociology,
Personnel Management, and Marketing. HT
Student with the American Nursing Association
Elizabeth’s Employment: Retired
Manny’s Interests: Scuba Diving and watching
TV
Manny’s Professional Training: 31 years in the
Military serving in the areas of logistics, nursing,
communication, and transcriptions, among others
Manny’s Employment: Lebanon VA Medical
Center: Medical Support Assistant
Ultimate Comfort
“For each of us, the time is surely coming when
we shall have nothing but God. Health and wealth
and friends and hiding places will all be swept
away. … To the man of pseudo faith that is a terrifying
thought, but to real faith it is one of the most
comforting thoughts the
heart can entertain.”
—A.W. Tozer
Children’s Church Program
Sunday, September, 18
during the 10:30 service
Three Questions,
One Response: “I Do/We Do!”
• Do you in this faith turn away from sin, evil,
and selfishness in your thoughts, words, and
actions, and do you intend to participate actively
in Christ’s Church, serving God all the days of
your life?
• Relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, do
you promise to lead your children by prayer,
instruction, and example toward that time when
they can, by grace, confirm their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ and commit themselves to the life
and work of the church?
• Do you receive and affirm these children of
God as members of this congregation and accept
your obligation to love and nurture them in
Christ?
Parents, sponsors and the congregation have
publicly vowed to do all we can to nurture our
children in the Lord so that they will choose to
love Him and serve Him within His community
with the hope of expanding God’s community.
Our renewed Children’s Church Program will
offer us the opportunity build new relationships,
to grow in our faith, to be the church of tomorrow
today and serve parents with young children five
to ten years old. Children’s Church will begin
September 18 with worship and meet every third
Sunday of the month. After the September
worship service, parents and children are invited
for a lunch meeting in the pavilion to explain the
program. More information to come in the next
Spire and future worship bulletins. If you want to
learn how you may support this worship
endeavor, contact Pastor Mark Breland.

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Congratulations
to our
GRADUATES!
Graduating from College in 2011:
Amanda Raiser, daughter of Kevin Eric & Anette
(Hresko) Raiser, graduated from Moravian College
on May 14th. There she received a Bachelor of the
Arts Degree for Art Education. Amanda was a part
of the Moravian College dance company, president
of the Art Club, part of the student chapter of the
National Art Education Association. Future plans
include looking for a teaching position in Art.
We would like to honor all graduates; if you were
missed in this issue or a previous issue, please
contact the church office and we will include you
in the September Spire. Office phone #: 626-8515
e-mail: office@lititzmoravian.org
See what we're doing - together - at
the 4th annual
Lititz Moravian Ministry Fair
during the Church Picnic.
Good Food &
Great Fellowship!
& & Church Church Church Picnic
Picnic
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Following the 10:30 AM
Outdoor Service
Weekly
or
Monthly
Office Volunteers
Needed!
Office volunteers are loyal congregants who
assist the office administrator with various
activities such as: answering the phone,
greeting visitors, scheduling tours, production
of bulletins, and answering routine questions. If
you would be willing to serve in this manner,
your skills are greatly needed. Please call Abby
in the office if you have interest and she’ll be
happy to answer any questions you might have.
Thank you!
FOOD FOOD STAND
STAND
August August 13, 13, 2011
2011
During the Rotary Craft Show
The Lititz Moravian Congregation will once
again have a food stand on Church Square
during the August 13th Rotary Craft Show.
Mark your calendars and join us for food and
fellowship. Our menu will include hot dogs, fruit
cups, Moravian sugar cake, baked goods, coffee,
iced tea, lemonade, and water. Enjoy your
refreshments at our shaded seating area on the
lawn behind the food stand. The Moravian
Women would appreciate your help in making
this venture a success. We need volunteers in
preparation, set-up, grilling, selling, and
clean-up. If you did not receive a phone call
asking for your help and are interested, please
call Barb Shultz at 626-4547.

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OPERATION
OPERATION
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS
CHILD
CHILD
August OCC Spiritual Impact Story:
The Rabulans were enjoying a quiet family breakfast in
their small tin house along the shoreline of Laguna
Lake on a Saturday morning. It was still dark outside at
6:30, and all they could hear was the ominous
pounding of rain on the roof. Maria and her husband
felt there was no cause for alarm. After all, tropical
storms are commonplace in the Philippines. Typhoon
Ketsana would most likely cause some disruption in
their lives, but they would just hunker down and ride
out the storm with their six children like they always
did. But within a few minutes, they knew that this one
would be different."While we were eating, water came
in under the door," Maria said. "It started rising very
fast in the house. After two weeks, our house was still
standing in several feet of water. We couldn't go back
there." An aunt had several abandoned pigpens that she
was offering to people who had nowhere to stay. The
pen was clean, and it would provide some shelter and
privacy, so the Rabulans said yes. The 4' x 8' concrete
holding pen became their temporary home—for how
long they didn't know. Spread out on the concrete floor
was a mat where the youngest children could stretch
out and sleep. A rack in the corner held a handful of
dishes; their clothes were stored in plastic bags, and
water jugs and miscellaneous items filled the rest of the
dwelling. A blue tarp supported by bamboo poles
served as a makeshift roof.
As Christmas approached, Samaritan's Purse wanted to
bring encouragement and reassurance of God's love to
needy families like the Rabulans. A small gift can go a
long way in restoring hope. What better way than
through Operation Christmas Child! About 150
Filipino children experienced this special blessing.
After all of the gifts had been handed out and the room
erupted into happy pandemonium, Maria joined two of
her children to see what treasures were in their boxes.
John, four, showed his mother the plastic cow
figure and sunglasses. Kristal, six, was elated
to receive school supplies and a letter from
the family in Brooklyn, New York ,who
packed her box. Maria dabbed her eyes with a
piece of cloth. "I can't afford to buy these
things for my children," she said. "They
needed these school supplies.
Thank you to the family who gave this gift."
Here are ways you can help!
August is Back to School Shopping
time. Consider picking up some of those
school supplies to put in a shoe box. Crayons,
pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, pens, tablets,
coloring books, rulers, pencil boxes,
chalk, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, and other
arts and craft supplies are great gifts to be put
in shoe boxes. Please drop off any items in
the elbow room. Please see Amy Sue Walter
or Mandy Mastros if you have any questions.
Woodchucks
The Woodchucks will be
repairing a damaged shed
roof for our August project.
This project was advertised on the Needs
Wall and will include learning how to install
roofing paper, shingles, and using tools like
hammers, knives, a circular saw, and a mitre
saw.
This may end up being a 2 day project due to
the repairs needed and because it is located
in Brownstown.
If you are interested, able, and would like
more information please contact me asap!
Working Together for Him,
Matt Good
Cell: (717) 823-0747
Office: (717) 626-8515 ext. 109

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Lititz Moravian Archives Committee
Fall Field trip to Winterthur*
(*yes it’s pronounced winter-tour)
Several of our prized pieces are part of this landmark
exhibition featuring “the stunning and diverse
furniture of southeastern Pennsylvania and the people
who made, owned, inherited, and collected it.”
Details: Sign up as soon as possible at church in the
Elbow Room, by email: cscibal@gmail.com, or by
calling Cyndy Scibal 626-6629. Be sure to leave contact
information. Reserve seats with a $20 non-refundable
deposit. After August 22, seats will be held only if paid in
full. Tour will be published in local papers after July 5.
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Departure: 7:45 AM church parking lot
Return: approx. 5:30 pm
Cost: $60 (if paid in full by August 22) $65 after
All are welcome, as space allows, so invite a friend or
more! (Space is limited to 55)
Tour price includes: Roundtrip van or coach travel,
garden tram tour, one hour lecture of the exhibit
Paint, Pattern, and People by the curator, walk
through the exhibit, tour of the house, optional time
browsing the galleries (for example: the
Dorrance Gallery housing the Campbell Collection
of Soup Tureens), the gardens or shops. Lunch is on
your own in one of the restaurants. (Yes, you may
pack your own.) More information:
www.winterthur.org
Karen Cultural Afternoon
Saturday, August 20, 11 AM-5 PM
As a congregation supportive of Karen
refugees these past couple of years, we’re
invited to a day to enjoy their traditional
food, music, weavings, a fashion show, a
raffle, and more.
Sponsored by the Karen Communities of
Mid-Atlantic America, it will be held at the
first Baptist Church, 700 North Broad
Street, Landsdale, PA 19446. A big reason
for the event is to raise scholarship funds to
support Karen students in the US. Whether
you attend or not, you can support this
scholarship fund by purchasing raffle tickets
for just $2. The raffle is for a flat screen TV,
a DVD player and more. Contact the church
office for your raffle tickets.
The Uhrichsville Moravian Women
are selling Aprons
These aprons feature the most
recognizable symbols of the
Moravian Church: the
Moravian star, the Mug of
Coffee, the Lovefeast bun,
and the Skirted Candle! Stop
by the office to see an
example; a similar image is pictured right.
Priced at only $15 each!
S/H 15% (minimum $2.50)
To order your apron, mail the order form
from the brochure (available in the church
office) or contact:
Tana Edwards
1137 Goshen Dr.
New Phila, OH 44663
330-339-6101
Aprons are available in Red, Navy, Forest
Green, Royal Blue, and Black

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Preschool Preschool Story Story Hour
Hour
Preschool Story Hour is set to resume in the fall on the second
Wednesday of each month from September through May. This year,
we are offering a morning and afternoon session. The morning
session will be held from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM and repeated in the afternoon
from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM on the following dates:
September 14 October 12
November 9 December 14
January 11 February 8
March 14 April 11
May 9
Story hour will be held in the Book Nook, which is located on the first floor of the Christian
Education Building. Children ages three to five are invited to come for an hour of stories, songs,
movement, crafts and a snack. The program is free. Groups will be limited to ten so please register
your child early. Children need not be members of Lititz Moravian to attend. Parents or
grandparents are asked to remain and participate with the children. Nursery care is available for
younger siblings.
Our primary mission is to plant seeds of Christian faith and values in young children through shared
literature. A secondary goal is to promote children’s early social, literacy, and math skills. Some
stories presented are Bible oriented and others are not. Each month has a theme with a Christian
message which we discuss in an age appropriate way.
To register your child, please complete the form below and return it to the church office. If you have
any questions, please call Debbie Hornberger (626-1040).
Preschool Preschool Story Story Hour Hour Registration
Registration
Child’s Name ____________________________________________
Age ____________________
Parent’s Name ___________________________________________
Phone # _______________________
Address _________________________________________________
Please circle your preference: 9:30 AM or 12:30 PM
Drop off or mail to the Lititz Moravian Church office: 8 Church Sq., Lititz, PA 17543

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Lititz Moravian Quilters
In 1856, the Ladies’ Sewing Society was organized. Over the years, the
name has changed but the purpose has remained the same. The ladies hand
stitch quilt tops made by others and use the money donated for their services
to help support charities and mission projects.
The ladies are Wilma Beard, Betty Leich, Gloria Shaeffer, Janet Birch, and
Linda Woodard. Esther Meiskey, Peg Hower, and Georgia Nuss are retired
members but still participate in quilt mounting on the frames and at other
times as needed. All that sounds very boring and stiff but the group is anything but that. We have an
emphasis on FUN. We spend a bit of time each week on devotions and we break for lunch at 11 AM,
visiting many different area restaurants, as the inspiration hits us.
If you are interested and like hand stitching, this could be the group for
you. We encourage all embroiderers, cross stitchers, and other hand
sewers to consider joining us, along with anyone interested in learning
to quilt. Please do not feel intimidated. A few of us are new quilters
and all of the members are happy to help and encourage all efforts.
We are anxious to gain more members so that the group does not
become extinct. We do not want to go the way of the dodo. The
Quilting Society has long been a Moravian tradition like the Love
Feasts and Christmas Vigils and the Trombone Choir. It would truly
be a great loss if the group were to close up shop. Consider joining us
in this worthwhile and fun endeavor.
Tuesday mornings, 9 AM to 11 AM. Please contact Wilma Beard if you need more information.
Library Library Lingo Lingo
Lingo
New Acquisitions in nonfiction:
“Lead Serve Love” by Gregory E. Lang
-in the Christian Living section
This little book contains 100 three-word directives
to help one live like Christ.
“You Changed My Life” by Max Lucado
-in the Inspirational section
In this book, Max Lucado shares stories of real
people who stepped out in faith and changed the
lives of others.
Focus on Fiction:
One of our members donated “Dawn’s Prelude”,
Book 1 of Tracie Peterson’s Song of Alaska
series. To complete the series, we added
“Morning’s Refrain” and “Twilight’s Serenade”.
New for the Book Nook:
“Jesus Loves Me” by Debby Anderson
“If Jesus Walked Beside Me” by Jill Lord
“If Jesus Came to Visit Me” by Jill Lord
“God Gave Us Heaven” by Lisa Tawn Bergren
“God Gave Us the World” by Lisa Tawn Bergren

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Hand-carved
Twigas
Daily Text
cover hand
embroidered
at
Visit the Moravian Mission Gift Shop
if you haven’t seen us lately…
you haven’t seen us!
Check out the new
International items!
Just in...and while supplies last “twigas” from our
Adopt a Village program in Tanzania, these sweet
carved giraffes with seeds as eyes are carried to us from
the Hoffmans. Also, a new carver has sent some new
items. To benefit the building of a maternity hospital in
Tanzania we have “Global Baby Steps” hand knit
baby clothes by local Lititz Women! All proceeds go to
the project. These darling clothes must be seen to be
believed! New Grammys beware! The ministry of the
Moravian Mission at Star Mountain in Israel
inspired our Convo attendees. This ministry to disabled
children touched hearts. The beautifully embroidered
Daily Text covers are lovely, well made AND provide
encouragement for “the least of these” in a difficult
corner of the world. Litita natives Jeff and Laurie
(Marks) Smith are working with a minority group in
Southeast China. Laurie is one of the daughters of Dave
and Los Marks. As a result of this relationship through
Classic Education China we have culturally relevant
hand towels created from a traditional design of the
area. These are not the “made in China” items we have
come to resent in local markets.
Jonathan’s Kids in Kenya
At $5 each month ($60) per year enough has been received so
far to feed 50 of the original goal set at 70 children. In faith, the
Jonathan’s Kids sub-group of the Lititz Moravian Mission Task
Force has “paid it forward” so that all 70 children have been fed
thus far. All who have donated and will donate will receive in
gratitude either Instant Chai or tasty soup packaged as a
memento of this ministry.
Global Baby Steps…
too cute!
Hand towels
crafted in a small
south China village

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Presents:
27th Annual Labor Day
Auction
Saturday, September 3
from 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
And
Monday, September 5 from 8:30 AM—
6:00 PM
Free Parking & Admission
Call (717) 295-3900 or go to
http://www.hospiceoflancaster.org/how-you-can-help/
support-hospice-special-events/lda.html
For more information
Lancaster County
Council of Churches
Lancaster County of Churches
Food Bank
During the school year, many children rely
on school breakfasts and lunches. When
school ends, their nutritional needs
continue and cupboards at home can
become bare quickly. Families that are
under pressure to make ends meet often face a difficult
challenge to provide nutritious meals for their children. These
hungry children often suffer from malnutrition and their
nutritional deficiencies can lead to serious health and
developmental problems. Your generosity will provide
nutritious food for children living in our
neighborhoods, and provide them with the
nourishment they need to remain healthy.
The collection box for the Lancaster County
Council of Churches is located in the Elbow
Room. Please look at the list of needed
items on the right and help make sure we
feed the bodies and souls of our community
to express God’s love through us.
Missing Something?
If you have lost something from a
glove to an earring in the last year
or so and it may have been lost at
church, please contact the office
by phone 626-8515 or email
office@lititzmoravian.org and
inquire about our
Lost and Found.
Food Needs List
Fresh fruits and Vegetables
Canned chicken or tuna
Pork & Beans
Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti
Tomato Sauces
Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Jelly
Diced Tomatoes
Fruit
Cranberry Sauce
Jell-O or Pudding
Yams
Produce
Misc. — gravy, chicken broth,
pancake syrup, sugar, ketchup, salt

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Part-Time Executive Director Wanted
Power Packs Project is a grassroots non-profit
organization whose mission is to partner with eligible
families to provide food and nutrition education so that
families are empowered and children thrive. Power Packs
Project is seeking a motivated and dynamic Executive
Director to oversee all activities of this vibrant program
and lead the organization to its next phase of growth.
The successful candidate will possess excellent written and
oral communication skills; demonstrate experience with
successful fundraising and staff management. Reporting
directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director
will be responsible for program oversight, public relations,
and community outreach. The successful candidate will
work from home, have a car and access to a computer, and
be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Interested persons should submit resume and cover letter
via email to Joan Espenshade at
execdir@powerpacksproject.org
Deadline for submission is July 25, 2011.
In memory of...
Gloria Ketterman
By
Deann Buffington
Dr. Denise M. Torma
Moravian Church,
Northern Province Update:
Our Provincial Elders Conference (PEC)
President, Betsy Miller, sent out two
letters to the church. One is an update
on PEC ministry and work relating to
restructuring, finance, care and nurture
of leaders, upcoming regional
conversations on Sexuality, Unity, and
Ecumenical Relations. The other is
regarding Vision 2020 and the New
Church Strategy Committee. If you
would like a copy, call or stop by the
church office, or check with any Elder
or Trustee.
Book Book of of Remembrance
Remembrance
Nancy Miller
By
William Byers
Casimir & Patricia Haas
Karen Bierman
Kenneth & Gloria Bushong, Sr.

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ARE YOU CPR
CERTIFIED?
We're surveying who in our
church family is certified in
CPR. Please call (626-8515)
or email
(office@lititzmoravian.org)
the church office and we'll
let you know why!
SCRAPBOOKER
WANTED
The church office could use the
talents of one of our members to
help us catch up and
maintain our church scrapbook
of past events related to the church and our amazing
members from the newspaper either current or
historic. If interested, please inquire at the main
office by phone 626-8515 or email
office@lititzmoravian.org
“To see a world in a grain of sand, and a
heaven in a wild flower, hold Infinity in the
palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.”
Stewardship Stewardship Matters
Matters
Attendance figures (average) for July 2011:
Average: Sunday 8 AM .................................................................. 77
Average: Sunday 10:30 AM ....................................................... 198
Envelope and Plate Summary
2nd Mile completed month (June, 2011) ........................... $1,326.25
Joyful Noise (6/26/11) .......................................................... $371.14
Current completed month (June, 2011) .......................... $37,720.76
Prior Year completed month (June, 2010) ....................... $42,456.55
Current YTD: January through June, 2011 .................... $284,549.06
Prior year YTD: January through June, 2010 ................ $270,063.95
Budget YTD: January through June, 2011 .................... $297,409.00
Budget for the year 2011 ............................................... $594,817.00
Capital Campaign Summary
Current completed month (June, 2011) donations .......... $11,061.00
Funds to be matched (March 1-June 19, 2011) ................ $38,840.00
Capital Campaign Summary: Praise God, as of June 30,
thanks to faithful regular givers, extra mile givers, and four
matching gifts donors, we have retired our
congregational debt!!
—William Blake
Joyful Noise Donations
Monthly distribution for 2011:
May: Star Mountain School
June: Milk Program
July: Pastor Jonathan’s Kids
August: Power Pak
September: Star Mountain
October: Nicaraguan Milk Program
November: Power Pak
December: Nicaraguan Milk Program

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August 2011
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
Thank you to the family of
Romaine E. Foltz:
Patsy Garman, Ned and Gwen Foltz,
Donna and Jack Hackman, and Family
For the donation of a park bench in
Romaine’s memory located by the New
Playground outside the Christian
Education Building or “Tot Lot.”
To My Church Family,
A special thank you to all of you for your
cards, prayers, and phone calls during my
recent surgery and time of recovery. It is
truly wonderful being part of such a loving
and caring Church family!
Sincerely,
Connie Lawrence
Dear Lititz Moravian Friends
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff
of Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp, Conference
and Retreat Center, please accept our sincere
appreciation for your gift of $486.70 to the
“Feed My Sheep” Capital Campaign. We note
that your gift is a donation from the Crone
Marathon.
Your generosity and support enable us to
address the important needs of Laurel Ridge
as we all work together to ensure the
preservation, growth and vitality of this
important ministry in the life of our Moravian
Church, Southern Province.
In gratitude,
Gail P. Theard
Campaign Chair
Laurel Ridge “Feed My Sheep” Capital Campaign

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Our Church Family...
Healing Prayers…
… for those serving our country in the military
2 nd Lt. Christopher T. Athanas
Cpl. Michael L. Durovey
Airman 1st Class Austin Heacock
Staff Sgt. Andrew Welch
… for those recently hospitalized
Jean Greene
Robert Risser (Moravian Manor)
Connie Lawrence
Joshua, Brooke, Landon, & Brayden Raffensperger
Landon & Brayden are at Hershey Medical Center
… for those in rehabilitation
Glen Brewer Flora Martin
Lisette Hausmann
… for those at home
Norma Wike John Morman
John 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.
Sympathy for...
… grieving family and friends of
Florence Fritts
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!
Member Addresses Changes:
Mrs. Phyllis Wagner
United Zion Retirement Community
722 Furnace Hill Pike, Room 226,
Lititz PA 17543
Mr. Warren Fritts
300 St. Mark Avenue, Room 503
The Muhlenberg Lodge
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8436
Corrected address change:
Carmen Watson has moved to Pleasant View
Retirement Community, Room 123 in Terrace
Gardens and therefore, her phone is no longer in
service. Please send any mail for Carmen to:
Mrs. Carmen Watson
126 West Newport Rd.
Lititz PA 17543-9421
Welcome to New Members:
Mr. Manny Gonzalez & Mrs. Elizabeth Rodriguez
379 E. Main St.
Lititz PA 17543
(717) 626-2466
Elizabeth: ergoreikimaster4@yahoo.com
Manny: sgmgonzo@yahoo.com
(See pages 1 & 6 for more about Manny and
Elizabeth)

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August 2011
August 1 Sara Evenwel
Matthew Frey
Nancy Pfautz
August 3 Bucky Buckwalter
Larry Snyder
Timothy Strickler
August 4 Chris Chase
Mallory Huffman
Maria Yerger
August 5 David Farmer
Martin Flegal
Juanita Regennas
August 6 Robert L. Bomberger
Pat Hartzell
Terry Saylor
August 7 Jeff Elser
Scott Hopkins II
Tiffany Skwarlo
Dixie Robinson
August 8 Heidi Bair
Ruth Bomberger
Margot Long
Sid Long
Lauren McGroarty
Julie Snavely
Bonnie Voss
August 9 Ronald Aument
Donna Heeter
August 10 Mary Ann Carpenter
Max Hausmann
Dixie Heacock
Russ Weidman
August 11 Erin Bender
Jake Groff
August 12 Genie Hostetter
Norah Scott
August 13 Christy Von Stetten
August 14 Joshua Bell
August 17 Tom Snavely
Janice Witwer
August 19 Jordan Draude
Birthdays
Birthdays
Our Our Church Church Family...
Family...
Esterlee Hayes
August 20 Debbie Elser
Barry Erb
Amanda Farmer
Nancy Posey
Tammy Wagner
August 21 Lyn Fleischmann
August 23 Sandy Roland
August 24 Henry Diener
John Smith
Julie Trump
August 25 Doodie Charles
Paul Condida
Sharon Lauderman
Betty Pettersen
August 26 Barb Snader
August 27 Diane Bainbridge
August 28 Homer Martin
August 29 Laura Pedersen
Susan Stamm
Carolyn Weidman
August 30 Dorothy Bowden
Alida Schoenberger
August 3 John & Marie Morman
August 6 Steve & Gloria Black
August 7 Tony & Lisa Kalinowski
August 9 Josh & Brooke
Raffensperger
Ted & Roberta Schmid
August 10 David & Carol Kramer
Tim & Sandy Roland
August 11 Ken & Lottie Stoner
August 12 Andrew & Julia Long
Gary & Cyndy Scibal
Don & Kim Stoner
August 14 Ray & Sue Leed
Lee Weaver & Mary
Shelley-Weaver
August 16 Daihn & Steph Moyer
August 17 Elwood & Barbara Hann
August 19 Robert & Patricia Roth
August 20 Mark & Kim Barabas
Marc & Rebecca
McCarron
August 21 William & Janet Grosh
August 24 Jeff & Diane Fund
August 29 Dan & Adessa Bender
William & Janet Grosh
Robert & Patricia Roth

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August 7—Moravian Pentecost Holy Communion
8th Sunday after Pentecost
S: Jeff Elser
UC: Darrin Donmoyer
U: (8 AM) Patti Smith, Jay Carpenter
(10:30 AM) Matt Bomberger,
Robert G. Bomberger, Jean Elser, Jeff Elser
Ned Foltz, Larry Zimmerman
G: (8 AM) Bob & Margaret Herzer
(10:30 AM) Ann Johnson & Marian Shatto
Don & Tammy Wagner
CC: No Children’s Chat
SR: Kelly Catalano
MD: Marion Shelley
N: Troy & Shannon Richard, Matt & Sara Grosh
SB: Bill Charles
August 14—Sanctuary Anniversary Lovefeast
9th Sunday after Pentecost
2nd Mile Offering
S: Don Stoner
UC: Russ Weidman
U: (8 AM) Brenda Watson, Tom Watson
(10:30 AM) Gary Bailey, Portia Bowman
Kelly Catalano, David Dinkel
Kathy Dinkel, Mike Bomberger
G: (8 AM) Larry & Charlene Vanbrookhoven
(10:30 AM) Nancy & Michael Valudes
Gretchen Valudes & Dotty Witmer
CC: No Children’s Chat
SR: Jerry Griffin
MD: John Smeltzer
N: Lisa Donmoyer & Callie Donmoyer,
Chip & Sandy Shelley
SB: Bill Charles
S = Sacristan (Bob Bomberger)
UC = Usher in Charge (Bob Bomberger)
G = Greeters (Paige Parks)
U = Ushers (Bob Herzer)
MD = Manor Drivers (Greg Bomberger)
CC = Children’s Chat (Lisa Kalinowski)
Ministers at Worship for July 2011
August 21—10th Sunday after Pentecost
S: Bob Bomberger
UC: Tim Hartel
U: (8 AM) Brian Brewer, Bruce Bucher
(10:30 AM) Charles Balmer, Jr.,
Dick Coates, Barry Frey, Cathy Frey
Lloyd Frey, Dan Garrett
G: (8 AM) Jim & Georgia Nuss
(10:30 AM) Wayne & Leisl Wolf,
Clarence & Carla-Donna Martin
CC: Pastor Dean
SR: Tom Watson
MD: Dick Coates
N: Kathy Dinkel, Gwen Reist,
Donna Heeter, James Willis
SB: Chip Shelley
August 28—11th Sunday after Pentecost
Joyful Noise
S: Greg Bomberger
UC: Matt Good
U: (8 AM) Kurt Herzer, Bob Herzer
(10:30 AM) David Frey, Jacob Groff
Bill Grosh, Matt Grosh
Paul Grosh, George Heacock
G: (8 AM) Don & Kim Stoner
(10:30 AM) Karen Keffer & Jane Rannels
Phil & Kim McCloud
CC: TBA
SR: Scott Miller
MD: Russ Weidman
N: Amy Sue Walter, Matt Bomberger,
Kelly Catalano, Becky Frey
SB: Chip Shelley
List of abbreviations
(and the contact person in case you are not able to commit to the schedule):
SR = Scripture Reader (Church Office)
N = Nursery helpers
(Jen Scott—August coordinator)
SB = Sound Booth (switch with one another)

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August 2011
Rev. Dean R. Jurgen, Pastor
Rev. Mark V. Breland, Pastor
Philip T. D. Cooper, Director of Music Ministries
Greg Bomberger, Lay Ministry Assistant
Matt Good, Sexton
Abby Shuman, Administrative Assistant
Justin Saylor, Grounds & Security
Barbara McKenney, Treasurer
Marcia Hirneisen, Financial Secretary
Tha Mee, 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, Arlene France, Dottie Garrett,
Deb Hornberger, Sue Hornberger, Charlotte Horton, Joan Keenen,
Jack LaClair, Bill Mitchell, Jeanne Preisendanz, Nancy Sandercox,
Cyndy Scibal, June Shelley, Barb Shultz, Harriett Shuman, Barb Snader,
Mary Sweger, Phyllis Wagner, Anne Wentzel, Dianne Zimmerman.
Office Office Contact Contact Information:
Information:
Phone: 626-8515
Fax: 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
Proofer ......................................................................... Charlotte Horton
Labeler ........................................................................... Barbara Snader
Mailer .............................................................................. Donna Bucher
Stuffers: ........................... Ginny Sipe (coordinator), Sylvia Christman,
.. Janet & Dick Coates, Nadine Hanna, Mary Carolyn & Harry Lefever,
................................ Betty & Dick Leich, Ruth Miller, Margaret Pfautz,
......................................... Neil & Jean Shelley, Tom & Karen Snavely,
.......................................................... Don & Marian Wier, Elwood Zug
Lititz Moravian Joint Board
Board of Elders: Term Ends
Gary Bailey, Vice Chair 2014
John Smeltzer, Secretary 2013
Pete Bainbridge 2012
Karen Erb 2012
Amy Sue Walter 2012
Jason Best 2013
Charlotte Horton 2013
Audrey Balmer 2014
Clair Ginder 2014
Board of Trustees:
Tom Watson, President 2014
Carolyn Weidman, Secretary 2012
Jeff Elser 2012
Steve Black 2013
Matt Bomberger 2013
Bill Oehme 2012
Bob Sandercox 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 fait 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 EVENTS
Sunday, August 7— Moravian Pentecost Holy Communion
Sunday, August 14 — Sanctuary Anniversary Lovefeast
Sunday, September 11
8:00 AM — Early service in Sanctuary
9:15 AM —Children’s Sunday School Kick-off
Adult Sunday School
10:30 AM—Annual Outdoor Service in the front lawn
(weather permitting) followed by...
• Congregational Picnic—coordinated
by the Women’s Fellowship
• Ministry Fair—coordinated by the
Stewardship Committee
August 2011
8 Church Square, Lititz, PA 17543