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Welcome to Millcreek Lutheran Church!
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Welcome to our website. Our hope is that through it you will come to know what is going on at Millcreek, and will be encouraged to participate as much as you are able in the life of the congregation; whether you are already a member or searching for a church home.
We’re glad you came and trust you will feel the same, not only here, but our worship experience Sunday morning, as well as all of our activities. God’s blessings be with you in the name of Jesus, who invites and accepts all to share in fellowship with him. He is our model and guide in all things at Millcreek Lutheran.
Pastor B. 
For Sunday Services Cancellations:
Please listen to WLBR 1270AM or check here on our website. We are working on getting them on Channel 8 in Lancaster also, but that will most likely not occur until next winter... however, no snow is expected next winter.
Summer Worship Services
9:00 AM Starting this Sunday July 4th
(Return to regular hours 2nd Sunday in September)
The Parish Echo Newsletter - July/August 2010
Pastor B’s Message:
Summer is upon us and you know what that means: Ingathering Projects!
As is our tradition, we invite you to include one or more of the following in your summertime activities. In the "Photos and Stuff" link here on our website you will find a complete checklist you will need to assemble a school kit, health kit, sewing kit, or just fabric. There is also a pattern to make the bag for the school kit, although we do have a good supply of bags that have already been made. Stop by the multipurpose room to take one of these bags if you like.
We are also collecting soap, but no clothes. Lutheran World Relief is not encouraging donations of blankets, but if you do donate one, it must be twin size (60”x80”). Larger sizes create difficulties for the packing machines.
The deadline for all of these items to be received is the first Sunday in October, the 3rd, but you may bring finished items to the church anytime before then. Place them in the boxes in the multipurpose room.
Thank you for your continued support of our Ingathering Ministry. Even though you will not know those to whom it is sent, trust that your caring will be greatly appreciated.
May all your summertime activities be enjoyable!
Pastor B.
PS: As this goes to print, I must add: THANK YOU for the card shower and the collection received for Gettysburg Seminary in remembrance of the 35th anniversary of my ordination.
What a miraculous and thoughtful surprise! I have been blessed throughout my years of ministry. Your goodness and support these past 13 years have made them a joy.
Thank you again!
Coming Events!
(Also check events calendar by clicking on "Events")
July/August 2010
Summer Music is Here!
We are looking forward to enjoying the talents of many this summer. The only date open now is August 8th. If you have someone in mind, see Debbie Tice.
Vacation Bible School at Millcreek
As we post the ECHO we are experiencing a WONDERFUL VBS!! Over 65 VBS students, plus helpers and friends are making for a full, fun and exciting week on Son Quest!
THANK YOU TO ALL!!!!
Pastor Away
Pastor B will be on vacation from July 21 through August 7, returning home on the 7th. If you are in need of pastoral care during that time, please call Pastor Barry Kendall at 272-2922 (office) or 272-4222 (home). He will be available through August 5.
As You Travel This Summer...
As we head off to summer traveling, be it weekend getaways or longer vacations, let us keep Millcreek Lutheran in mind. Church expenses continue even when we are away. So please set aside your weekly offering for those Sundays you are not here so you may bring it when you return.
This is, in fact, a good approach year round. The responsibilities of our modern world do make weekly attendance impossible for many members. Regular giving is not impossible, however.
Offerings can be sent in through the mail, or direct from their checking account (as a number of our folks do), or brought in when you are next able to attend church. We value and encourage your presence whenever you are able to be with us. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Relay for Life Team upcoming events:
Benefits the American Society
Thank you to all from the Relay for Life Team! We so appreciate the many and varied ways our fellow parishioners and friends lend their support to this outreach.
Our MLC team earned $7,849.09 for the American Cancer Society and received a Bronze level award.
Continue to bring your cans in for recycling!
We will be regrouping soon to begin again.
If you’d like to be a part of the team, know you are welcome!! See Katie or Jamie.
Recycle Aluminum Cans for the American Cancer Society
Please place any bags of aluminum (No Steel!!!) cans at the kitchen entrance of the church. Thank you for your continued support. Note: The tabs of cans are still being collected for the dialysis machine at the Ronald McDonald House. The container is on the table in the Narthex.
New Sight and Sound Theatre production:
Joseph
Get ready for Rally Day after the summer off from Sunday School!
Katie has reserved 25 tickets for the show on Friday, August 27. 7:30pm show.
Cost: $16, ages 3-12; $28, ages 13-18; $54.15, ages 19+
Seating will only be assigned to our group when our final payment is in. So, Katie has set a deadline of June 27. Please see Katie or Pastor B. to sign up and pay for your tickets. There is a signup sheet is in the narthex.
We will arrange car and van pooling as the time gets closer. If your family/group wants to plan to eat a meal together ahead of the show, feel free to arrange that. Katie has not included a meal as part of the reservation with Sight and Sound.
CHURCH OFFERING NOTE:
In the event you do not receive special offering envelopes for Building Fund, Christmas and Easter collection, etc. you can place your offering in a blank envelope and simply include your regular envelope offering number.
Youth Group Leader Needed
WE ARE IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER FOR JEFF RITTER AS SENIOR YOUTH GROUP LEADER
With a baby on the way (Congratulations Jeff and Holly!), Jeff expects to have less time available. He intends to remain as the Sunday School teacher for the Senior Youth. If you are interested please speak to Jeff or Pastor B.
ConGRADulations Graduates
Amanda Batdorf, graduated from Cedar Crest HS. She is beginning at HACC and pursuing her degree in Physical Therapy.
Zach Hepler, graduated from Elco HS. He is enrolled at Bloomsburg U. to study nursing.
Kelsey Little, granddaughter of David and Rachel Mock, graduated from Owen J. Roberts HS. She is enrolled at Duquesne U..
Jamie Webber graduated from Penn State with her second degree: Elementary Education.
Ryan Webber graduated from Widener University School of Law.
Olivia Kate Derr, granddaughter of Linda and Bob Derr, graduated from Eastern U. with her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
PFC Michael Stoudt graduated from his Aviation Specialist training. He is stationed in San Diego with the Marine Corps as an Aviation Operations Specialist.
Carol Sova will graduate in August from A. T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, with her Doctorate in Audiology. Congratulations Dr. Sova!
Molly Strickler, daughter of Layne and Renee Strickler and granddaughter of Tony and Jane Strickler graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing.
* * * * If you know of additional graduates, please submit their information to Pastor B. or email to carolsova@yahoo.com
Serving Our Country
Note addresses:
Roarke Singer:
451 AE6/SC, APO AE, 09355.
NCOIC Radio Maintenance
Lt. JG Stanley Kahl (currently serving in Japan):
7th Fleet, Patrol Squadron 47, Unit 25454, F.P.O. 96601-5920.
PFC Michael J. Stoudt
Address for Michael Stoudt:
PFC Michael J. Stoudt
P.O. Box 455797
San Diego, CA 92145-5797
Mike is at MCAS Miramar as an Aviation Operations Specialist. He is responsible for the flight reports for the pilots of the FC-150 Transport Planes.
Angel Food Ministries
Anybody who has extra coolers not in regular use – our Angelfood Ministry would like to borrow them for the Summer to help keep food frozen until it is picked up. If you want to loan one or more, just leave them in the multi-purpose room.
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME
The time for Angel Food Ministries distribution has been moved up a half hour earlier. It will now be 8:30-10:30 am.
Please join us or let Eileen Sites know that you want to be added to the list of volunteers.
Call 610-589-9401 or contact her at e.sites@comcast.net. Thank you to everyone for your help and support. It is very much appreciated.
ORDER ONLINE!
1) Click on the link to AFM. 2) Click on "locate host site" 3) type in "Millcreek Lutheran Church" and enter "17073" in the zip code field.
For more information and distribution schedule, please click on the Angel Food Ministries link.
Orders will be taken at the Church on Friday, July 16, 4 PM to 6 PM and Saturday, July 17,
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. August orders will be taken Friday, August 13, 4 PM to 6 PM and Saturday, August 14, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Distribution day will be Saturday, July 24 and Saturday August 21, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
A Note from a Friend...
Dear Congregation and Pastor B,
It is with great joy and a bit of disappointment that I write this. Gussie, (Click on "Photos and Stuff" link to see photo of Gussie.) The Seeing Eye puppy, was removed from TSE program. She is now back with us and loving it. She has matured and gained a lot of muscle, but is very laid back. She is doing great at her old home and still remembers how to get tissues out of the trash can!
Of course we are a bit upset that she didn’t become a Seeing Eye dog to a blind person but it is nice to know that she is here to stay!
Thanks for all your support in helping us with Gussie. We appreciate the opportunity you allowed us to have with her at the church.
Many Thanks,
Lauren & Finn – Kisses & Wags, Gussie
CONFIRMATION
On May 23, 2010 MLC welcomed Gabrielle Sallade and Nathaniel Flory as confirmed members of our congregation.
Please click on "Photos and Stuff" to see image.
Spang Crest in Need of Volunteers:
The following positions are needed: Gift Shop worker (1-4 pm on the 1st and 4th Mondays, 3rd and 4th Fridays); Therapy transporter (9 am – noon Tuesday, Thursday and Friday); Beauty shop transporter (9 am – noon Thursday, 1-4 pm Tuesday or Wednesday); Provide entertainment (Evenings, afternoons or weekends); Manicurist (every other Tuesday morning). If you are interested or know someone who needs something else to do, please contact Karen Kreiser in Activities at 274-2495 or kkreiser@luthercare.org.
2010 Church Council Officers
President – Karl Keath; V.P. – David Mock; Secretary – Nancy Dieter; Treasurer – Steph Seldomridge
JULY
1 Arthur Hepler;
Casey Roy; Linda Sheetz
6 Stacey Pennington;
Mackenzie Gettle
Oscar Sebastian Lindermuth
8 Joan D. Steiner
10 Wendy Ortiz;
Linda Zimmerman;
Louise Hainley;
Aaron Taylor Ciccone
David Madara Jr.
11 Jadyn Kate Baker
12 Nathaniel Flory
13 Ralph Kline;
Brenda Long
14 Andrew Sholly
15 Betty Schware;
Tricia Dunkelberger;
Jerry Meyer
16 Solen Layser;
Carter Strickler
17 Eugene Brown;
Denise Wartluff
18 Raymond Putt
21 Bruce Steiner;
Betty Spangler
23 Derek Strickler
25 Bradley Bressler;
Curt Grube
Stanley R. Kahl
Jewl Madara
27 John Hartman
Kayla Brown
28 Gerald Strickler
29 Dara Wolfe
30 Jason Gahres
AUGUST
2 John Pennington
4 Geraldine Bucher;
6 Betty Templin
7 Mitchell Essick;
8 Kathy Grube
9 Rebecca Griffe
13 Joseph Brightbill
15 Dorthea Pike
16 Jean Witter;
17 E. Jane Strickler;
18 Edith Eisley;
19 Ronald Merkel Sr.
22 Julie Strickler;
23 Erin Kitsch;
24 Darryl Bentz ;
25 Rick Garloff
26 Zachary Batdorf
28 Gordon Steiner
31 Matthew Bentz
If you are not included on the birthday list already, please submit your name to me at your earliest convenience. Either put the above slip in the Newsletter mailbox in the church office, or email me at: carolsova@yahoo.com Thanking you in advance, Carol Sova
MLC Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s Report:
CHECKBOOK BALANCE – NORTHWEST
Balance @ 4/30 105.28
May Receipts 15,132.84
May Expenses -9, 692.29
Balance @ 5/31/10 5,545,83
Angelfood Ministries Rec. (May) 1,876.00
Angelfood Ministries Exp. (May) -1,971.00
Balance @ 5/31/10 5,450.83
MISSION PLUS – SPECIAL PROJECTS
Balance @ 4/30/10 5,652.85
April Interest 4.68
May Receipts 1, 073.62
May Loan Payment -704.00
Yard Sale/Bake Sale 785.00
Designated Projects 78,450.00
Balance @ 5/31/10 85,262.15
As the expenses of the church continue weekly, our ministry together will be greatly enabled by setting aside an offering for those Sundays that you cannot be at worship service. Regular, intentional giving by all of our members will be a blessing to the work we can do in Christ’s name.
Quote to remember:
“When you are at the end
of your rope,
God is there too!”
Recovering Members & Friends
Mary Andrews, Sandy Bashore, Greg Bean, Sherri Behney, Lee Breidigam, Grace Bricker, Sandra Brown, James Bucher, Christine Bucks, Alyssa Capretti, Jean Capretti, Serenity Cash, Miriam Cole, Dawn Culhane, Bob Derr, Dan Ebling, Mary Lou Engle, Amy Esler, Sharon Evans, Jennifer Falasca (Strickler), Shirley Fox, Ed Frazier, Cathy Friede, Mabel Gassert, Althea Gilbert, Julie Gemmel, Michelle Gettle, Kathryn Gruber, Doris Harpold, Michael Heck Sr., Vi Hepler, Beryl Hoffman, Warren Hoover, Jennifer Horst, Shirley Jackson, Chris Kantner, James Kantner, Linda Kellenberger, Kathy Leedy, Donald Leibig, Elaine Lengel, Erin Little, Alec Lloyd, Ed Marinak, Andrew Marshall, Connie McCook, Michael McFail, Steve McNally, Ronnie Merkel, Edna Meyer, Mary Meyer, Frank Mihalik, Jim Miller, Ray Miller Sr., Richard Miller, Ruth Miller, Priscilla Mock, Sharon Mohl, Judy Montgomery, Melissa Neff, Jane North, Dale & Lynn Ober, Harvey Patches, Mike Patches Jr., Linda Petrys, Brandt Pfleuger, Philip Polynone, Harold Ream, Harold Romberger, Jim & Burneda Russell, Barbara Sallese, Betty Schaeffer, Zachary Shade, Ann & Kevin Shallcross, Norm Sharp, Robert Shirk, Betty Singer, Captains David & Neely Joe Sinnk, Bryan Sites, Ruth Sova, Spang Crest Residents, Florence Shirk Spindler, Irene Starner, Joe Stevens, Barney Stoudt, Jane Strickler, John Strickler, Hilda Sweigart, Laura Sweigart, the Taylor family, Betty Templin, Roy Tice, Matthew Urey, Victor Villegas, Dawn Wagner, Katrina Wagner, Norman Wilson, Ben Witter, Sandy Wolf, Stewart Wolf, Michael, Jr. & Aaron Yiengst, Pearl Zekeny, Paul Zimmerman.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
July/August - TBA
ACOLYTES – TBA
Any questions, please call Debbie or Pastor B. You are expected to trade if you need to change. For a last minute change due to illness, please call the church Sunday AM at 610-589-2570.
We appreciate your willingness to serve the people of Millcreek.
Pastor B.: 717-866-9606
Debbie: 717-865-7415
717-926-4273 (cell)
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Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.
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