Ministry Outreach

MINISTRY OUTREACH

Everyone is welcome!

WORSHIP

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Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no worship on

Saturday, March 13 or 27

AND

Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

COME AND WORSHIP WITH US!

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ASH WEDNESDAY

February 17th marked the beginning of Lent,

a service that calls us to confession of the

ways we miss living as the people of God.

The marking of our foreheads with ashes

reminds us that we are dust, created from the

earth, and someday will return to the earth.

Yet the mark is made in the sign of the cross, that reminds us we live always in the promises of everlasting life, in the promise of the spring

of new life in God's kingdom.

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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

at 6:00 p.m.

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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 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 Ave., Hellertown)

March 17: Christ Lutheran

(69 Main St., Hellertown)

March 24: New Jerusalem

(3233 Apples Church Rd., Bethlehem)

If you are willing to make soup or bring bread,

please contact LeeAnn Malesky

at 610-481-1109.

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REMINDER: 2010 Offering envelopes will be available in the Upper Room.

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And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me. Isaiah 6:8

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MORE TIMES TO TALK

Throughout the next few months, there will be opportunities to gather together to discuss the votes taken at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's assembly concerning issues of human sexuality and the church.

These discussions will be an opportunity to ask questions and share opinions about the actions taken at the assembly.

Discussion will be held on

TBA

In preparation for the meeting, if you would like a copy of a summary of the social statement and actions taken, please contact Pastor Tricia at 610-838-0731 or pastortricia@choiceonemail.com.

If you have any questions or comments but would not feel comfortable in a discussion group, please e-mail Pastor Tricia.

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COFFEE HOUR

Sunday after worship.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

Classes are scheduled from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
and are offered for individuals

ages 3 through grade 12.

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CONFIRMATION CLASSES

This fall, our confirmation program at

New Jerusalem will be open to individuals

who are entering 7th grade.

For more information contact Pastor Tricia

at 610-838-0731 or send an e-mail to njlc@choiceonemail.com.

Classes will be held on
Thursday, March 11 and 25 at 6:30 p.m.
at New Jerusalem Church

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COMMITTEES

ALTAR GUILD

Altar Guild Directress—Joanne Robbins

Altar Guild members prepare for worship each week and decorate for the holidays.

Our next meeting will be held at the church on

TBA

at 10:30 a.m.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Chairperson—Kathy Fenstermacher

This committee oversees Sunday School, VBS, Confirmation, and special learning activities.

Our next meeting will be held at the church on

TBA

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Chairperson—Barbara Young

This committee organizes the Food from Friends, Outreach Activities, Prayer Line,

and Visitor's Gifts

Our next meeting will be held at the church on

TBA at 7:00 p.m.

Have you been thinking or praying
about how you could meet people and get involved in the ministries of this church?

Do you wonder if God is listening,
still speaks to people, or answers prayers?

God, if you have heard my prayers and are speaking to me—help me to listen.
Could He be leading you to this ministry?

Your help is really needed and the committee is praying that you would have a desire to serve our Lord to nurture and expand the vision of this committee. We're inviting you to join us!

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FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

Chairperson—LeeAnn Malesky
This committee provides coffee hour after worship and food for special events.

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FOOD BANK

Monday Packing—Glenn Cressman
Saturday Packing—Joyce Leith
Help is always needed to pack food orders and help clients on distribution days.

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MUTUAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE

Chairperson—Tammy Welch
This committee supports the staff and
members of New Jerusalem.

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PRESCHOOL COMMITTEE

Chairperson—Drake Brintzenhoff
This committee provides support for
the preschool staff and guidance for the
running of the preschool.

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PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Chairperson—Jere Reiss
This committee takes care of the
buildings and grounds.

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WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE

Chairperson—Brenda Wilson
This committee plans weekly and
special worship services.

Worship is a time for us as a Church family to gather and give thanks to God, encourage each other in our faith, share in the meal of
Holy Communion, and be renewed in our Christian life. It takes the gifts of time of our Church members to make worship welcoming and meaningful. Please consider serving as
an usher, reader, or Communion assistant.
Ushers—Practice the ministry of hospitality, greeting worshipers, handing out bulletins, receiving offering, and organizing the distribution of Communion.

Readers—Help proclaim the Good News by sharing the lesson of the day.

Communion Assistants—Help share the meal of Holy Communion by serving the bread, wine, and grape juice.

If you are interested in serving, please contact Pastor Tricia at njlc@choiceonemail.com.

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YOUTH GROUP

Contacts—Pauli Connelly and Terry Ravier
Advisors to Youth Group help our youth to grow in faith, service, and fun!

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All of our committees and groups can always use more volunteer help. Please consider serving with one of the committees or groups in the new year!

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SPECIAL

MINISTRIES

CRAFT GROUP

The Craft Group will meet

TBA at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

in the Conference Room.

Please contact Loretta Duch at 610-838-7428

with any questions.

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GAME DAY

Contact—Shirley Ungiran
This group meets every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for fellowship and fun.

Join us for game day every
Thursday at 1:00–6:00 p.m.

We will meet in the Conference Room across from the office. Enter by the double glass doors
off the lower parking lot.
You can join in a game of cards or dominoes
or enjoy an afternoon of fun.

Everyone’s invited and please ask a friend!

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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Contact—Phyllis Reiss

This group knits and crochets prayer shawls to be given to those in need of a reminder of God's presence with them.

The next meeting of our Prayer Shawl Group

will meet on the

third Monday of each month (March 15)

at 7:00 p.m. in the Sacristy

Like to knit or crochet?

Maybe you don't know how, but would like to learn—we'll teach you! Instructions, needles, and yarn will be provided. Contact Phyllis Reiss at 610-967-2499 with any questions.

Enjoy fellowship while crafting a gift of love

to encourage and comfort a brother or sister

in Christ. Prayer Shawls are given to members and friends of the congregation who are in

need of a tangible message of our love and concern in difficult times.

Ask a friend to join us!
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AA MEETINGS

Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

and

Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

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BOY SCOUTS

Scout Troop 416 meets at New Jerusalem

Evangelical Lutheran Church

on Tuesday evenings

from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

The troop welcomes all boys who have
reached the age of 11 or who have completed the fifth grade.

For more information please contact

Rich Williams at Rich.Williams@lafarge-na.com.

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Tiger Pack 319 meets at

New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church

on Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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