Refurbishing the Upper Room—We are blessed here at New Jerusalem

to have the Upper Room as our fellowship hall space.  It is sort of the family rec room where we can gather for times of celebration or mourning or games or business or just a cup of coffee.

 

After over 40 years of faithful service, the "old girl" could use a facelift!  The carpet is worn.  The wiring needs updating.  The kitchen could

use some upgrades.  So, plans are in the beginning stages for

how the room will be refurbished.

 

Everyone is invited to get involved and

give ideas and input.  We are at the planning stage of this project, which is most important!

 

If you would like to offer suggestions,

please contact Jere Reiss at 610-967-2499.

 

As plans fall into place, we will have a congregational meeting

to approve the costs involved.

 

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GIVING UP SOMETHING—GIVING TO SOMETHING

From the time we were in Sunday School, many of us have participated in the ritual of "giving up something for Lent." 

Be it meat, chocolate, cigarettes—we have been taught this

discipline of denying ourselves something for these 40 days

as a way of experiencing what it means to be obedient and

know that our Lord can help us through times of temptation.

 

But Lent is also about "giving to," learning that being obedient

to our Lord is about giving away the stuff we have,

the time we have, and the talent we have.

So this Lent, here are some ways to practice 

"giving up and giving to":

 

+  If you are giving up some item, consider donating what you would spend on that item to World Hunger or Relief for Haiti.

 

+  If you are giving up watching TV, going on the computer, etc., consider spending that time packing bags at the Food Bank

on Monday, February 22nd or Monday, March 15th or 22nd

at 6:00 p.m. here at New Jerusalem or taking the time to call

a homebound member (check with the church office for a list

of our homebound members).

 

+  If you are giving up a bad habit (nail biting, cursing, etc.) replace it with a good habit like taking a walk, prayng, visiting a friend.

 

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SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN LENT

 

Our worship during the season of Lent will focus on the Cross—how it reminds us, guides us, comforts us, and

moves us in our day-to-day living.

 

Saturday worship will be held on

March 6th and 20th

 

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MONDAYS IN LENT

 

Lent is a time to take time to study

and learn from the Bible.

 

You are welcome to join in a study of the story of the

Prodigal Son.  This story is our story and we will discuss

how it is that we can move from fear to love in our

relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

 

Please invite a friend and join us 

for this Bible study

Monday, March 1, 8, 15, and 22

at 1:00 p.m. or at 7:30 p.m.

 

If you'd like more information, please contact Pastor Tricia

at 610-838-0731 or pastortricia@choiceonemail.com

 

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WEDNESDAYS IN LENT

 

This year we will welcome members of First UCC and

Lower Saucon UCC to our Wednesday evening, soup suppers and

worship services.  Our topic this year will be "Have A Little Faith"

based on the book of the same title by Mitch Albom.  The book

is available at Barnes and Noble at the Promenade.

Supper will be served at

6:00 p.m.

AND

Worship begins at

7:00 p.m.

 

Our Wednesday service schedule will be:

March 10:  Lower Saucon UCC (1375 Third Avenue, Hellertown)

March 17:  Christ Lutheran (69 Main Street, Hellertown)

March 24:  New Jerusalem (3233 Apples Church Road, Bethlehem)

 

If you are willing to make soup or bring bread,

please contact LeeAnn Malesky at 610-481-1109.

 

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HELP SUPPORT THE YOUTH

OF NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH

WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2010 NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL YOUTH GATHERING IN WEST CHESTER

THIS JULY AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS!

 

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BEEF AND BIRCH BEER

 

Saturday, March 27 at TBA 

 

Dinner, Dancing, and Games

 

If you have any questions, please see Pauli Connelly.

 

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PENNY PARTY

 

Sunday, May 2nd at TBA

 

We are accepting donations of new and

gently used items for the Penny Party.

 

Gift Cards and Gift Certificates will also be accepted.

 

Thank You for your consideration!

 

If you have any questions,

please contact Pastor Tricia at 610-838-0731.

 

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EASTER FLOWER SPONSORSHIP

 

We will decorate our sanctuary with the beauty of spring flowers to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday.

 

Please use the form below to sponsor a plant

in honor of or in memory of family and friends. 

 

Deadline for sponsorships is

March 28th

 

Please place the form and your donation in the offering plate,

mail them to the churach office, or give them to

any Altar Guild member.

 

Name:  ________________________________   Env. #________

 

Amount:  ____________

 

Dedication:  ___________________________________________

 

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EASTER BREAKFAST

 

You are invited to join us on

Sunday, April 4th from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

 

Come break the fast of Lent!!

 

Watch for the sign up sheets around the church.

 

If you are willing to help set up, serve, or clean up,

please contact Barb Young at 610-838-0651.

 

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2010 WORSHIP SPONSORSHIP CHARTS

 

This is a nice way to honor someone on their birthday,

wedding, wedding anniversary, a special occasion,

or remember a loved one.

 

 Please sign the flower chart which is located

on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

 

Flowers will be $50.00

Due to the rise in the cost of flowers, we will be looking

for 2 sponsors each week to share the cost of the flowers.

 

Bulletins will be $15.00

Because we print our own bulletin covers,

the cost of our bulletins remains the same as last year.

 

Candles will be $2.00

The candles for worship can be sponsored to honor someone,

remember a loved one, or to celebrate a special occasion.

 

If you wish to sponsor Communion Bread,

please have it at the church by 8:30 a.m.

on the Sunday you are sponsoring it so

the Altar Guild can prepare it for worship.

 

Please use the chart on the bulletin board in

the back of the church to sign up for the above sponsorships.

 

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