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F A I T H A L I V E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
M A Y 2 0 1 8
To contact us:
Phone: 610-852-2805
Pastor’s E-mail
Church Administrator’s E-mail
www.faithaliveumc.com
Faith Alive Church..
“Growing Up,
Growing Together,
Going Out,
In Jesus’ Name!”
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
O U R I D E N T I T Y
P A S T O R ’ S
M E S S A G E
1
F E E D I N G
P R O G R A M S
2
M A Y E V E N T S
4
V A C A T I O N
B I B L E S C H O O L
6
C A L E N D A R
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M I S S I O N O F
T H E M O N T H
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C H U R C H
O F F I C E E - M A I L
F A I T H A L V @ P T D . N E T
V O L U M E 1 0 , I S S U E 5
Revival: Jesus Makes All Things New!
Spring has finally sprung; and God is renewing the earth after the long winter
has passed! We will begin the month of May with our ‘Spring Revival’ here at
Faith Alive Church. Pastor Ken Deusa will be our special guest preacher for
Revival Worship times held each night @7:00pm starting Sunday May 6th and
continuing through Wed. night May 9th here in our Sanctuary. We are inviting
all of you to put this on your calendar and plan to come join us for this special
week to worship all together and seek the Lord’s presence and power through
Praise, Prayer, and the Proclamation of His Holy Word! I also encourage
each of you to invite others to come along and participate with us in these
special nights of worship and spiritual refreshment! The Sundays following
will lead us through the season of Pentecost and the scriptures that came out
of the first Church; which God created when the Holy Spirit of Jesus descend-
ed upon disciples from Jerusalem and from many other countries cultures and
people groups! God brought them all together with supernatural peace and
power to reach all kinds of folks with the one over-arching message: Jesus
died on the cross for our salvation and rose from the dead; returning to make
all things new and fill us with His own Holy Spirit to reach the whole world with
His eternal love! We hope you will join us for worship each Sunday morning
and plan to participate all together in the special nights of worship here to start
this season! We also hope and pray that more and more people of all ages
will come and be part of a Sunday School class, a Small Group for Disciple-
ship and Fellowship, and consider some of our Ministry/Mission teams as well!
The more we GIVE of ourselves to the Lord’s purposes, the more we FIND
ourselves abundantly fulfilled and renewed!
“If ANYONE is in JESUS CHRIST, he/she is a NEW CREATION; the OLD has
GONE, the NEW has COME! All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself
through CHRIST and gave US the ministry of reconciliation; that God was
reconciling the world to Himself in CHRIST, not counting men’s sins against them;
And He has committed to US the message of reconciliation!” [ 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ]
In Christ’s perfect love [truth and grace] -Pastor Rob Timlin
Thank You!
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MICAH’S BACKPACK PROGRAM
Complete Shopping List
2017-2018 School Year ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PEANUT/NUT FREE POLICY—at schools’ request: Check ingredient list for peanuts, peanut oil, or any nuts; and
statements such as “made in facility that handles peanuts/nuts”. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ITEM: DESCRIPTION: CEREAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . individual boxes
JUICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . individual boxes or pouches
MAC n CHEESE . . . . . . . . . . . Kraft Easy Mac; pouches not cups New item on list -- less expensive than cups
CHICKEN KITS
SALTINES or RITZ Crackers . . 8 sleeves per box
Any PASTA w/SAUCE . . . . . . . . 7.5 oz microwave cup
RAMAN NOODLES . . . . packs Maruchan brand only, not Nissin
“COMPLEATS” MEALS
VEGETABLES . . . . corn, beans, carrots, peas microwave cup
FRUIT CUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .individual cups—non-refrigerated
PUDDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . individual cups—non-refrigerated
GELATIN (with or w/out fruit) . . . . . individual cups—non-refrigerated
MICROWAVE POPCORN
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1) Check Micah’s Display Cart in lobby for: Currently Needed List; Complete Shopping List; Donation Envelopes
2) Check weekly bulletin for Currently Needed List
3) Check monthly newsletter for Complete Shopping List
4) Drop off your food donations at our cart.
5) Place Donation Envelopes in the offering plate.
We’ll use monetary donations to purchase additional food items.
REVISED
SEPT. 2017
To all my Family of God,
You’re A Blessing!
I want to thank you for all your prayers
for my brother Alan. He has gone to be
with our Lord. Thank you so much and
God Bless You.
Jerry & Pat VanLuvenee
To Pastor Rob & Our Faith Alive
Church Family,
Thank you for your prayers, phone calls
and concern during my recent illness and
hospitalization, as well as your prayers
for Sandy’s illness.
Special thanks to Pastor Rob for your
uplifting hospital visits.
Above all, we thank God for answered
prayer and for His healing touch. We are
truly blessed!
Love in Christ,
Bill Gaumer
Attention Hospitality Team
May 4th at 6:00 PM we will be assembling
gift bags.
Refreshments will be served. (Board Room)
CHILDREN’S SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
Many of you ask the Micah Program, “It’s great what you do for the children
during the school year, but what about the summer?”
There is a Children’s Summer Feeding Program in Palmerton:
• St. John’s Episcopal Church, Palmerton
• Monday thru Friday, 8:30-10:00, June 18th--August 24th
• Breakfast, activities, and a take home bagged
lunch
• Volunteers are needed for the program.
Volunteers 18 and older will need clearances.
This program is not asking for money or food, just volunteers.
You may sign up for one day during the summer; once a month;
once a week; everyone is needed and welcomed.
Did you know that 71% of Parkside students and 44% of S. S. Palmer
students are enrolled in the free and reduced breakfast/lunch school program?
Micah’s Backpack helps on weekends during the school year. Now here is a program
to help during the summer.
With interest, Contact:
Paula Seiler, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 610-826-2611
Shari Noctor, Program Chair, 610-266-5241, [email protected]
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Sharing our Faith: Evangelism thoughts
Mark 16:15-16
Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, He
appeared and took them to task most severely for their
stubborn unbelief, refusing to believe those who had seen
Him raised up. Then He said, “Go into the world. Go
everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good
news to one and all. Whoever believes and is baptized is
saved; whoever refuses to believe is damned.
The Message (MSG)
TRUSTEE ON CALL
To obtain mechanical service within our
church facility, please contact the following
Trustee in the event of an emergency:
May 6- May 12, 2018
Nick Bedio 610-377-5525
or cell 610-577-5667
May 13 - 19, 2018
Jim Sandt 610-379-4102
or cell 484-264-8392
May 20 - 26, 2018
Rick Green 610-377-5127
May 27- June 2, 2018
Dick Snell 610-824-3200
or cell 610-217-1595
CACPAC Reminder
Christian Action Council of Palmerton Area Churches
CACPAC collects food for the Palmerton food pantry every month. We are in need of donations!
Some items needed are peanut butter, cereal, canned goods (including canned meats) and condiments.
Also needed are personal care items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tissues, toilet paper and paper towels.
Donations can be placed in the plastic bin located under the coat rack in the Lobby.
For questions or for further information, contact Beverly Hargreaves @ 610-826-5932.
Carrot Cake
By Emma Fink
Ingredients:
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 - (8 oz) crushed pineapple, un-
drained
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1.2 cup butter, softened
1 - (8 oz ) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
Directions:
Combine first 5 ingredients; mix well. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda & salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in remaining cake ingredients.
Pour into a greased & floured 13” x 9” baking pan. Bake at 350 for 50-55 min or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Do not over bake. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Combine all frosting ingredients until creamy. Spread on cooled cake. Enjoy!
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Care Net “Baby” Shower Potluck Sunday, May 20th @ noon in the Fellowship Hall
All are welcome to join us! Guest Speaker: Suzi DeMara, Care Net Director. Items needed: copier paper, postage stamps &
business size security envelopes, baby wipes,
bottle brushes, laundry detergent, diaper rash
cream, baby shampoo & lotion, onesies and
women’s toiletries. If you are unable to attend
the shower, you may drop off your items
in the lobby on May 20th.
SPRING REVIVAL SERVICES
Sunday, May 6th thru Wednesday, May 9th
7:00 PM ~ Speaker: Pastor Ken Deusa
“God Loves You And Wants A Relationship With You!” Wake Up Call [Sardis Syndrome] [Revelation 3:1-3]
When No One Else Is Looking [Matthew 6:1-8]
What Kind Of People [2 Peter 3:1-14]
What Jesus Can Do For “Bottom Dwellers” [John 8:1-11]
Please Plan, Pray, And Participate!
L I V I N G F A I T H
FAITHFUL BELIEVERS
The women's group “Faithful Believers”
will meet for a Luncheon
Monday, May 14th @ 11:30 AM
at the Boulevard Restaurant.
All women of our church are
welcome to attend.
FMI contact Rose Frantz
@ 570-386-5586.
The Adult Bible Study
Group will meet
May 10th & 24th
@ 2:00 PM
in Leah’s Room.
We are studying the
book of Hebrews.
Join Us!
FMI contact Lee Smith.
@ 610-377-2246
The Homebound Ministry
will be visiting our
shut–ins on Wednesday,
May 2nd & 16th.
If you are interested
in joining them,
contact Lilly McFarland
@ 610-377-1097
Impact Youth Ministry
May 11th, 6--8 PM Mother’s Day
Breakfast Set-Up
May 12th, 8 AM --12 PM
Mother’s Day Breakfast
May 20th, 6--8 PM here at Faith Alive
All youth from 12 years of age
to 12th grade are welcome!
FMI contact Chuck Eckhart
@ 570-650-1661
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TREASURER’S REPORT
March 2018
INCOME $30,810.06
General Account $30,080.06
Fund Account $730.00
EXPENSES $56,951.48
General Account $26,266.98
Fund Account $ 684.50
Transfer $30,000.00
4 Sundays Average Attendance 239 Doris I. Serfass, Treasurer
Sunday School—Spring 2018
Pre-School Beginning At Age 2 1/2 LL Room 110
Grades K-3 LL Room 108
Grades 4-6 LL Room 107
Sr./Jr. High Class LL Fellowship Hall Youth Room
College & Career Class LL Room 114
Contemporary Adult Class LL Room 113
Step into the Bible LL Music Room 118
Adult Bible Class Leah’s Room
Attention Parents of Graduates
If your son or daughter is graduating
from High School or College, please
contact Tammy @ [email protected]
with his/her name, school, and a
picture OR place a note/picture in
her mailbox in the copier room by
May 14th. We will recognize the
graduates on Sunday, June 17th.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 18th - 22nd
Everyday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ages 3 - 6th grade
Dinner provided 5:00 - 6:00 PM
CRAFT ITEMS NEEDED
1. Empty Pringle Chip canisters and lids
(regular long can)
2. Empty plastic water bottles w/ caps
June 3 Confirmation Sunday
June 17 Dads & Grads Sunday
June 24 Church Picnic Day
Aug. 12 “Teen Challenge” Sunday
Sept. 9 Church Open House
Sept. 22 Ladies Fall Luncheon
Oct. 1 & 2, 11-13 Lifetouch Photo
Directory Photo Shoots
Nov. 17 Thanksgiving Dinner
Dec. 1 Church Christmas Party
with special guests - “Witness”
VBS MISSIONS PROJECT
Health Kits for UMCOR
Donations needed (must be NEW)
1. Hand towels (15”x 25: up to 17” x 27”,
no kitchen towels)
2. Wash cloths
3. Combs ( large & sturdy, not pocket-
sized)
4. Nail files or fingernail clipper (no emery
boards or toenail clippers)
5. Bath-sized bars of soap (3 oz. and up)
6. Toothbrushes (single brush in original
wrapper, no child size)
7. Adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 AA Meeting 6:30 PM
Ala-non 6:30 PM
Ala-teen 6:30 PM
Women’s Study 7:00 PM
Men’s Study 7:00 PM
Sounds of Faith7:00 PM
2 Homebound Ministry
AA Group 10:30 AM
Events Committee
12:30 PM
Prayer & Teaching
7:00 PM
Girl Scouts 6:30 PM
3 Missions Meeting
10:00 AM
AA Group 10:30 AM
Choir Practice
6:30 PM
4
Hospitality Team
6:00 PM
board room
5 Sounds of Faith
8:00 AM
God Squad 10:00 AM
6
Worship & Kids Alive!
8:30 AM
Sunday School for
all Ages 9:45 AM
Worship 10:45 AM
District Conference
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Revival Service 7 PM
7 AA Group 10:30 AM
Revival Service 7 PM
8
AA Meeting 6:30 PM
Ala-non 6:30 PM
Ala-teen 6:30 PM
Revival Service 7 PM
9
AA Group 10:30 AM
Revival Service 7PM
10 AA Group 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
2:00 PM
Choir Practice
6:30 PM
11
Impact Youth
6--8 PM
Breakfast Set-up
12 Sounds of Faith
8:00 AM
God Squad 10:00 AM
Mother’s Day
Breakfast
8AM - 12PM
13
Worship & Kids Alive!
8:30 AM
Sunday School for
all Ages 9:45 AM
Worship 10:45 AM
14
AA Group 10:30 AM
Faithful Believers
Luncheon 11:30 AM
(Blvd Rest)
Church Council 7 PM
15 AA Meeting 6:30 PM
Ala-non 6:30 PM
Ala-teen 6:30 PM
Women’s Study 7:00 PM
Sounds of Faith7:00 PM
16 Homebound Ministry
AA Group 10:30 AM
Prayer & Teaching
7:00 PM
Girl Scouts 6:30 PM
F. Hall
17 AA Group 10:30 AM
Choir Practice
6:30 PM
18
Embry/Butcher
Rehearsal 6:00 PM
19 Sounds of Faith
8:00 AM
God Squad 10:00 AM
Embry/Butcher
Wedding 1:00 PM
AA Workshop
8:30AM-2:00PM
F. Hall/Kitchen
Emmaus Walk
2-6 PM Rm 113
6-9 PM Sanctuary
20 Worship & Kids Alive!
8:30 AM
Sunday School for
all Ages 9:45 AM
Worship 10:45 AM
Care Net Baby
Shower 12:00 PM
F. Hall
Impact Youth 6:00 PM
21
AA Group 10:30 AM
Trustees Mtg 7:00PM
22 AA Meeting 6:30 PM
Ala-non 6:30 PM
Ala-teen 6:30 PM
Women’s Study 7:00 PM
Sounds of Faith7:00 PM
23 AA Group 10:30 AM
Prayer & Teaching
7:00 PM
24 AA Group 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
2:00 PM
Choir Practice
6:30 PM
25
26 Sounds of Faith
8:00 AM
27
Worship & Kids Alive!
8:30 AM
Sunday School for
all Ages 9:45 AM
Worship 10:45 AM
28 AA Group 10:30 AM
Office Closed
29
AA Meeting 6:30 PM
Ala-non 6:30 PM
Ala-teen 6:30 PM
Women’s Study 7:00 PM
Sounds of Faith7:00 PM
30
AA Group 10:30 AM
Prayer & Teaching
7:00 PM
31
AA Group 10:30 AM
Choir Practice
6:30 PM
F A I T H A L I V E C A L E N D A R
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Faith Alive United Methodist Church 678 Pine St Palmerton, PA 18071
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Phone: 610-852-2805 Fax: 610-852-3556 Email: [email protected]
We’re on the Web! www.faithaliveumc.com
Join Us @ Faith Alive UMC 678 Pine St, Palmerton, PA 18071 (Located in Bowmanstown)
Bowman Park Camp began its
outreach in 1891 and continues
to bring glory to the Lord each
year through summer camps and
other ministry events. Campers
are encouraged to grow in their
relationship with Jesus and others
through services, worship, Bible
study, lessons, games and activi-
ties. Evening services are open to
the public and all are welcome.
Spread the word to your friends &
family, BPC is a wonderful experi-
ence for children of all ages.
We always seek volunteers to aid
in a variety of ways. Visit our
website or contact JeNell Mertz
for information: 570.977.3933
