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Happy Birthday to our Seniors! OCTOBER: Annabelle Fancher—Oct. 3 Barbara Rivers—Oct. 14 Marion Kachel—Oct. 17 Helen Shupp—Oct. 17 Marie Verville—Oct. 17 Elsie Trout—Oct. 19 George Grubb—Oct. 23 John Schrock—Oct. 29 Betty Sotzin—Oct. 31 NOVEMBER: Elaine Gordon—Nov. 4 Buddie Bannon—Nov. 10 Bertha Rhode—Nov. 13 Did we miss anyone? If you are a “Senior” Member over age 55 and wish to be included on the birthday list, please call the church office at 610-856-7242.

PARISH REGISTER Membership Loss:

9/12/13—Kaitlin Fox, removed at own request to join Conestoga

Mennonite Church

OCTOBER 2013

The Parish Digest

From the Pastor: “

1Now concerning the collection

for the saints: you should follow

the directions I gave to the churches of Gala-

tia. 2On the first day of every week, each of

you is to put aside and save whatever extra

you earn, so that collections need not be taken

when I come. 3And when I arrive, I will send

any whom you approve with letters to take

your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it seems advisable

that I should go also, they will accompany

me. (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)

When we recognize that a better word for

Fundraising is “friend raising,” we open lim-

itless doors to creativity in support of our

causes.

- Sue Vineyard

Fundraising as a Moral Imperative

or

Helping the community to help the church

to help the community.

by

Rev. Michael Ware

October is often stewardship month

and at such times typically pastors will write

newsletter articles encouraging deeper com-

mitment and increased giving by the mem-

bers of the church. Since I have already writ-

ten several articles about congregational giv-

ing this year so far, I want to take a slightly

different approach for this month, and focus

on how we might better access and increase

the act of generous (continued on page 4)

HIGHLIGHTS IN

THIS ISSUE:

Page 2—Office &

Leadership Infor-

mation

Page 3– October

Services and Events

Page 4-6—Pastor’s

Letter

Page 7— Bible Study;

First Communion

Class; 3rd Graders to

receive Bibles

Page 8— Oktober-

fest; Affordable

Health care Meeting

Page 9—Chicken

Barbecue; Music Min-

isty Page 10—Halloween

Party

Page 11—November

Wed. Church Night–

Murder Mystery

Page 12—Church

Bazaar

Page 13-14—Raffle

Baskets—your help is

needed!

Page 14—Operation

Christmas Child

Page 15—Preschool;

Sr. Youth Page

Page 16—This & That

Page 17—Men’s

Group; Robeson Rob-

ins; Redner Tape

fundraiser

Page 18—Ministering

to Seniors

Page 19—Treasurer’s

Report

Page 20-22—You are

Invited

Page 23—South Mtn.

YMCA fall activities

for the whole family

Page 24—Parish Reg-

ister and Senior’s

Birthdays

Vol. XXXXII

No. 9

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A mailbox is located outside the church office for anyone who has

written information for staff, chairpersons, preschool, or other

leaders.

Rev. Michael Ware, Pastor

Home: 610-875-0015 Office: 610-856-7242

Office hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:00;

Day off: Monday; Email address: revmikeware@gmail.com

Rev. Luther Routte’, Associate Pastor

Home: 610-372-0536 Office: 610-856-7242

Email address: lroutte@verizon.net

Susan J. Creed, Minister of Christian Ed. —Home 610-779-0179

Office Hours: M-TH 1:00-4:00 610-856-7242

Email address: screed@dejazzd.com

Mark Lauer, Youth Ministry Leader—Home 610-286-0800

Office Hours: T & TH 10:00-1:00 610-856-7242

Email address: Mark.Lauer12@Houghton.edu

Meghan Brown, Minister of Music—Phone: 610-207-4587

Email address: MB687417@wcupa.edu

Debbie DeMarco, Parish Secretary

Home: 610-856-7386 Office: 610-856-7242

Office Hours: M-TH 9-4; Friday 9-12:00

Email address: ddemarco@dejazzd.com

Linell McCormick, Office Assistant

Home: 610-775-2571 Email: lmrm52@aol.com

Dale Creed, Maintenance Supervisor—M-Th mornings

Robin Werner, Sexton—Phone: 610-698-0688

Email: robinbaskets@aol.com

Kristen Davis, Preschool Director

610-856-7613

Council Officers:

Diane Morlock, President Jane Meyers, Vice President

Craig Eppright, Secretary Dorothy Martin, Treasurer

Kay Good, Treasurer Special Funds

Lori Sifford, Financial Secretary

Other Council Members: Maggie Lauer (youth)

Roger Mauchline Susan Babyak Bill Haney Tyler Werner

Joy O’Donnell

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA has some great fall

activities planned: (located at 201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565)

RIDING LESSONS: on-going fall through winter months,

weather permitting. Lessons can be private or group and are

appropriate for adults and children. For more information and

scheduling, call Sue Williams at 610-670-2267.

FIRST RESPONDER FAMLY FUN DAY, October 20, 2-4

In appreciation of our local police, fire and emergency profes-

sionals, we are offering a Family Fun Day just for them. Come

to the mountain for hayrides, archery, rock climbing and more.

THE MOUNTAIN BY MOONLIGHT: FAMILY HAYRIDE

(Haunted and Not)

This year we will be offering family-friendly activities geared

to pre-K, elementary and middle-school students on October

18, 19, 25, and 26, running from 6-10 p.m. Programs will in-

clude: Family Night Hikes and Nature Programs, Pony Rides

by Moonlight, Carnival Games, GlowZorbing, Glow Stick

Ziplining, Haunted and Not Haunted Hayrides, and much

more. Each program will cost a certain amount of tickets (ie 5

tickets for the Haunted Hayride). Tickets will be on sale at the

event: 1 for $1, 12 for $10, and 25 for $20. Call 610-670-

2267 for more information.

FALL HARVEST FAMILY CAMP, October 25-27

Grab your sweatshirts and head to the mountain for a weekend

packed with fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy your own

heated cabin, hayrides, cider pressing, pumpkin carving and a

“Spooktacular” party. The event will begin Friday night and

end Sundy with lunch. Call Mike Indorato at 610-670-2267 to

register or for more information.

FALL FESTIVAL, October 27, 2-4 p.m. Bring your whole

family and experience the magic of our mountain as you climb

the tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the

wagon and more. This event is free!

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RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES:

HELP YOUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY:

Please bring in your used ink cartridges (any kind)

and we will recycle them at Staples earning $2 each

for the church.

Cell phones, eyeglasses, good used clothing also

continue to be collected for local ministries.

Paper Recycling Bins are located at the rear of Hoeffer Hall to

accept your newspaper, magazines, office paper, “junk”

mail, etc. Please no phone books, “trash” or cardboard. And

please no plastic; take your paper out of the plastic bags before

you throw it in the bin. Thanks for your help!

COMMUNITY NEWS:

BREAKFASTS: Geigertown Fire Company—First Sunday;

Brecknock Fire Company—Second Sunday; St. Benedict

R.C.Church—Third Sunday; Joanna Furnace—Third Saturday,

7-11 a.m.; Union Lodge in Birdsboro Third Sunday, 7:30–11.

COMMON GROUND RECOVERY MINISTRY

SPEAKER’S SERIES PRESENTS

Nadia Bolz-Weber Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran

Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing PA 19610

The Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, pastor of House for All Sinners

and Saints in Denver, CO and author of the recently released

memoir, Pastrix, will be the guest speaker. Nadia will speak

about “Truth Telling and What AA Has to Teach the World.”

This is the Fifth Anniversary of the Healing Power of 12-Step

Spirituality Speaker Series hosted by Common Ground and Ca-

ron Treatment Centers. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is a free

event and all are welcome.

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OCTOBER SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS

OCT 5—5:30 p.m. Saturday Evening

Communion

OCT 6—7:45 & 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion

9:00 SCS

.

OCT 13—7:45 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:00 SCS

October 13—OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Shoebox

Kick-off: Boxes and lists will be ready for pick-up on this Sun-

day.

OCT 20— 7:45 & 10:15 a.m. Worship Ser-

vices

GOLDEN AGE SUNDAY. All Golden Agers

(over 70) will be given a lapel flower and the

oldest member or guest will receive a plant.

A Chicken Barbecue will be held after the ser-

vice. Dinners will be available from 11:30 a.m. until they are

sold out.

FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION for

youth in grade 3 or above will be held immedi-

ately after the 10:15 service.

OCT 27—REFORMATION SUNDAY

7:45 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion;

Bibles for 3rd graders 9:00 SCS;

11:40 Healing Service

SPECIAL OCTOBER EVENTS:

OKTOBERFEST—Wednesday, October

2, 6:00 p.m.—see special article on page 8 CHICKEN BARBECUE—Sunday, Octo-ber 20, 11:30 a.m.-? HALLOWEEN PARTY—Wednesday,

October 23, 6:00 p.m.

(see special article on page 10 )

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stewardship in our area community. With that in mind, I want

to talk about fundraisers in the church.

Now, I was given the impression that in the past here at

Robeson, some pastors, and perhaps some laity too, were very

much against the opportunity of doing fundraising in the

church. And I suppose there were some very solid reasons for

such negative feelings towards fundraisers. For instance, most

folks would likely point to Jesus actions in the cleansing of the

Jerusalem Temple as grounds for their rejecting of any fundrais-

ing (buying or selling) activity in the church or on its grounds.

(Mark 11:15-19, Matthew 21:12-17, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-

16)

Well, I can appreciate that perspective, but at the same

time would certainly question if we are not comparing apples to

oranges when we cite the Temple cleansing as a command

against church fundraisers.

After all, consider this: the Temple in Jerusalem was a

multi-faceted, multi-level complex where the primary role of

the marketplace within was to facilitate the people’s worship by

offering two particular services; money-changing, and animals

for sacrifice.

Both of these services offered opportunities for corrup-

tion, however money-changing was often the centerpiece of cor-

ruption at the Temple. This is due to the fact that when Jews

came to Jerusalem to pay their Temple tax, they could only pay

it with a half-shekel, as it was the only coin at that time which

was without the image of the Emperor, and therefore to the

Jews it was the only coin acceptable to God. (Interestingly

enough, the half shekel did have the image of the pagan god

Melqarth-Herakles on it, but the Rabbi’s somehow excused this

since the weight and purity of the coin was very acceptable to

them.)

Of course, the money changers had the market when it

came to the half-shekel coin, and so they could raise the trading

price of the coin to whatever the market (continued on page 5)

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Living with Loss: When someone we love dies, we often

feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, and lonely. Sharing our

thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced a loss

can help alleviate our sense of aloneness and can give us

needed encouragement.

Diakon Family Life Services offers professionally led Living

with Loss grief support groups that offer opportunities to

share experiences and coping strategies. Choose the location

and dates that are best for you:

Mon. evenings, 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 7, 14, & 21, at Grace Lu-

theran Church, 30 Liberty St., Shillington, PA. Sponsored by

Bean Funeral Homes.

While these groups are free, advanced registration is re-

quired. For more information or to register, please call Dia-

kon Family Life Services at 1-888-499-2699 (toll free).

Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing invites you:

Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m.

Anne Shuman Urban, who grew up in Wy-

omissing, returns to present a vocal recital

featuring music by Lauridsen, Barber,

Strauss, Porter, and Bolcom. Her accom-

panist, Andre’ Vermeulen, is originally

from South Africa and currently serves as collaborative ac-

companist with the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware, where

Anne is a frequent soloist.

The program is free and open to the public. A free will offer-

ing will be received to benefit Atonement’s Arts Ministry.

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Our Bishop invites you to come and learn…

Why Is It Good To Be A Lutheran? St. John Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring, PA

The Wednesdays in October, 2013, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Bishop Emeritus David R. Strobel will lead a five-session dis-

cussion of Lutheran history, theology, spirituality, worship,

institutional structure and mission in this second decade of the

21st Century. While these forums will include substantial

teaching input, they will be designed primarily to promote

thoughtful and helpful discussion. A schedule outline follows:

* October 2: Origins - Martin Luther in his historical context.

* October 9: Lutheran distinctives I - How do we read the Bi-

ble, and what does it say to us?

* October 16: Lutheran distinctives II - How do we read the

Bible, and what is most important in it?

* October 23: Lutherans sing, pray and worship - What are the

contours of Lutheran spirituality, or was it accidental that Bach

was a Lutheran?

* October 30: Lutherans organize themselves - evolving insti-

tutions to proclaim the gospel in our multicultural, secular age.

MAGIC SHOW: Creating Miracles Brick by Brick

6th annual Abracadabra Magic and Variety Show

To benefit Habitat for Humanity

Music, Juggling, Magic, Balloons, Refreshments, more

Saturday, October 19, 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5.00 each

Mt. Penn Primary Center, 201 N. 25th St. Reading 19606

Special guest: Bishop Samuel Zeiser, NEPS

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could bear, and using the monopoly they had on these coins, they

made exorbitant profits, forcing the Jews to pay whatever the

money changers demanded.

This is of course what leads to Jesus ultimately overturning

their tables and decrying how they turned God’s house of prayer

into a den of thieves.

So, with this in mind, perhaps you can see why I feel it is

quite a stretch of the imagination to compare this situation in the

Jerusalem Temple to that of us today when we look to have a one-

day fundraising event such as a church bazaar for our missionaries

or a spaghetti supper for the youth group?

Actually, the fact is, fundraising was practiced in the early

church as leaders sought out extra funds for various community

and church projects (I.E. Paul collecting for the needy of Jerusa-

lem) and it has continued down to us through the ages of the

church as a means for meeting a variety of needs.

For this reason, we at Robeson would be somewhat fool-

ish, if not irresponsible, to not take the opportunities provided to

us by the size and accessibility of our facility to have a fundraiser

now and again for the various ministries and projects we do. Min-

istries and projects which, I would remind you, go out into the lo-

cal community and larger world to provide care for God’s people

such as area food banks, world hunger, compassion child, our mis-

sionaries, Lutheran disaster relief, etc…

Besides raising money for some great causes, fundraisers

can also provide so much more such as:

1. The opportunity to evangelize, and introduce to the church,

people from the area community who come to one of our

events.

2. An extra occasion for fellowship and joy amongst church

members working together towards a goal.

3. Finding the joy which only comes from practicing generos-

ity, basking in the good feelings that come from helping

another. (continued on page 6)

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Practiced properly, fundraisers can be a win-win-win sce-

nario for everyone involved, and to that end, here are some

things we must and will consider as we look to further future

fundraising events here at Robeson:

1. Fundraising is never a replacement for our membership’s

regular giving. (We are not hitting up the community for

money for our electric bills, but rather offer the commu-

nity a chance to support our various ministries.)

2. We will always be open and up front about what the

money is ultimately to be used for, and we will see to it

that funds go only towards the stated purpose for which

they were raised.

3. Fundraisers that involve any games of chance (bingo, raf-

fles, or otherwise) should be limited in scope of what can

be risked or gambled. (We should not allow people easy

opportunity to break their wallets.)

4. All fundraiser projects will be grounded in prayerful con-

sideration of purpose, honorable treatment of people, and

proper stewardship of funds.

May God bless us in our ministries, and inspire us all to

greater acts of charity and personal stewardship as we seek to

reach out into the world with God’s love, and continue to wel-

come His people into our lives, our hearts, and our church.

Your brother in Christ,

Pastor Michael

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TREASURER’S REPORT:

Income for August: $14,769.50

Other Income: $ 590.46 (in/out)

Transfer from Gifts & Bequests Fund 15,000.00

Checks issued for August: $25,604.07

Checking balance brought forth: $ 3,032.33

Checking balance as of 8/31/2013 $ 7,788.22

Unpaid Bills: none

I/O Accounts $ 248.00

Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Martin, Treasurer

SPECIAL FUNDS REPORT: TOTAL ASSETS: 7/31/13 $49,025.43 Special funds received in August: 237.00

OUTFLOW:

Charitable Outreach $ 250.00

Carillon Fund 99.00

Reserved Special Funds (audit) $ 850.00

BALANCES:

Checking Account balance 8/31/13 $ 7,329.84

Mission Investment Fund CD 35,000.00

National Penn Money Market $ 5,731.59

TOTAL ASSETS: 8/31/13 $48,061.43

-Kay Good, Treas. Spec. Funds

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS: Our thanks to those members/

friends of the congregation who have designated Robeson Luther-

an Church as the charity of choice for their Thrivent Choice Dol-

lars. If you have received a letter from Thrivent indicating that you

are eligible for this plan, please consider our congregation as you

help direct Thrivent Financial’s charitable funds. Gifts received

during August totaled $160.00. Thanks to:

Gregory Gehman Harvey Martin David Onushko

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HELP FOR ALL THOSE 60 AND OVER!! Where: Robeson Lutheran Church

When: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11-3 (please note new

day and time to coordinate with our Robeson Robins meeting)

The Berks County Area Agency on Aging will have a staff

member at Robeson Lutheran Church, 3520 Plow Road,

Mohnton, PA 19540 every 3rd Tuesday from 11AM –3PM.

Our Staff member will be able to explain available services,

answer questions and provide information on programs and

community resources for you, family members or anyone you

know who is 60 years of age and older. No appointment neces-

sary. We look forward to talking with you.

MINISTRIES AVAILABLE TO OUR SENIORS, SHUT-INS,

SICK, ETC.:

CD Ministry—CD’s of the weekly services are being mailed

out to all those senior, sick or and shut-in members who cannot

attend church services.

Large Print Devotionals—these are the same as our small, dai-

ly devotionals but have larger print for those needing it.

Prayer Shawls—These are available for sick, hospitalized, shut

-in or senior members who would like one. They are very com-

forting to those who have received them. Recipients do not

need to be a member of Robeson so please take them for others

who would like them.

Robeson Hammers—Helping members in need with minor

repairs at home, mainly small projects that would make their

homes more safe or comfortable.

Home Visits—Our visitation team is visiting a number of our

seniors and would be more than happy to visit others if invited.

If you would appreciate a visit please call the church office.

If you have a need or request for any of the above ministries,

please call the church office and we will be happy to help you.

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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

What does the Bible really say

about the Devil? Be sure to join Pastor Michael for

an in depth study of scripture as he

will lead the October Bible study

with a focus on this most feared and

mysterious character. This Look at Lucifer, this Meditation on

Mephistopheles, this Study on Satan, will be held every

Wednesday beginning at 1pm. Light refreshments and snacks

(maybe some Devil's food!) will be provided. See you

there...or else!

ALTAR GUILD: Altar care volunteers needed for the com-

ing year. If you are willing to serve on altar care for a month

with at least one other volunteer please call Marion Kachel

(610-856-1683) or the church office.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS for anyone in 3rd grade and

above who has not had this instruction will be held on Sun-

day, October 22 following the 10:15 worship service. A par-

ent or parents are asked to accompany children. These young

people will receive their first communion the following week

on Reformation Sunday, October 29. Please call the church

office (610-856-7242) to register so we can prepare enough

material.

THIRD GRADE STUDENTS will receive an age-appropriate

New Revised Standard Version Bible from the church on

Sunday, October 29. This is the official translation of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and so it is the hope

of the Christian Education committee that each student will

use this Bible faithfully throughout his/her years up to and

including confirmation. This translation has been shown to be

the closest to the original writings that have been found in an-

cient scripts. If you are the parent of a 3rd grade and older

child who has not received a NRSV bible from the church

please contact Sue Creed or call the church office.

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Wednesday, October 2 6:00 p.m.—Dinner—Chicken

and sides; please bring a Des-

sert or German Potato Salad to

share

6:30 p.m.—Entertainment—

The Auerhahn Schuhplatter

Verein will dance to traditional

German music. Along with the dancing, we will be en-

tertained by Mickey Zahorik playing the accordian and

singing. Invite your friends and neighbors!

We will have bracelet making on the Rainbow Looms

following dinner in the old hall for any children who

are interested.

A free-will offering will be taken to help defray costs of enter-

tainment and food.

INSURANCE INFORMATION MEETING—No sales

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INFORMATIONAL MEETING

for people under 65 Wednesday , October 16 at 7:00p.m. in

Hoeffer Hall. There will be new choices in the area of health

insurance which will take effect January 1, 2014. People who

are under 65 will be affected by this act, NOT PEOPLE CUR-

RENTLY ON MEDICARE. Dot Hartman from Berks Encore

will speak on how to find coverage that fits our budget and

meets our current needs. Whether you are insured or just want

to explore your choices, please join us and invite friends and

neighbors to here this important information. There will also be

time for questions. The presentation is about 45 minutes in

length. If you plan to attend please call the church office so that

sufficient seating will be available.

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Men’s Group The men of Robeson Lutheran Church continue to

meet for breakfast and fellowship on the second

Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. here in our

own Hoeffer Hall. This is a great opportunity to

get to know your brothers in Christ and learn more

about your faith through brief bible study and mu-

tual conversation. Come and see how the men of

Robeson live out their discipleship. The next

Men's Breakfast is scheduled for October 12.

Robeson Robins Senior Group

THE ROBESON ROBINS will be having their

next regular meeting on October 15 beginning

at 12 noon in Hoeffer Hall. Entertainment will

be provided by the Happy Boomadeers. For

more information about the Robins, contact

Billie at (610-401-8496).

REDNER’S TAPES FUNDRAISER:

Robeson Lutheran Church has started an ongoing fundraiser

and we’re asking our members, friends and neighbors to help

by saving your Redner’s receipts and bringing them to the

church at your convenience. Boxes are located in the narthex

and foyer. Please make sure you use your Redner’s gas card

when you make your purchase and then bring in your receipt—

it’s that easy! And you’ll be helping your church.

(If you shop at Redners but don’t have a gas card, just ask for

one. It’s free!)

Seniors and shut-ins: just send your receipts with Pastor Routte

or any member of the visitation team. Thank you!!!

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THIS AND THAT AT ROBESON LUTHERAN:

VISITORS NEEDED: If you enjoy visiting why not join our

visitation teams which visit our sick and shut-in and/or elder-

ly members. The teams meet once a month on the second

Thursday at 10 a.m. If you would like to find out more about

this important ministry please contact Pastor Michael or Pas-

tor Routte or stop by the next meeting on October 10.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We have posted volunteer

sheets on the white board in the new foyer. If you are will-

ing to help during any of the services please sign up on this

board. There are lists for acolytes, lectors, ushers, greeters,

sound technicians, nursery attendants, worship assistants, and

communion servers. We appreciate and need our volunteers!

REMINDERS:

Committee reports are due in the church office on the first

Thursday of the month for the council meeting which will be

held on the 2nd Thursday.

All Property concerns and requests should be brought to the

attention of Dale Creed or the church office. Please do not

take concerns directly to the Property Committee. Thanks for

your help with this.

PARISH DIGEST DEADLINE: Articles for the next news-

letter are due in the office by October 15th for the November

Digest.

ALTAR FLOWERS and BULLETIN SPONSOR openings

are coming up in future months so if you are interested please

call the church office. Reminder: Altar flowers cost is $33

and bulletins are $25.

IMPORTANT: Any group or individual sponsoring special

projects, collections, etc. please contact Bill Haney (Social

Ministry) for coordination purposes and especially Debbie at

the church office for advertising these events and projects.

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ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE will be held on October 20 at 11:30 a.m.

The chicken will be made right

here on church grounds. It has

been taste tested by our Outreach

committee who agree that it is de-

licious.

Cost is only $8.00 and includes a

baked potato, applesauce, roll

and butter.

Baked goods will be on sale and

we would appreciate anyone who

would be willing to bake for this event.

All proceeds will go to our missionaries. Thrivent Financial

has approved this project for matching Care in the Communi-

ty funds.

For tickets please see Marion, Judy or any member of the

outreach committee or Debbie in the church office.

MEGHAN BROWN, our Director of

Music, has some exciting events being

planned for Robeson!

October 11—Family Music Night beginning at

6 p.m. This is for all youth in grades K-6 and

their families. Meghan will be making drums with the chil-

dren and leading some family music activities that can be

continued at home. Join her for the experience of music ther-

apy!

A Coffee House aimed at all ages is also being planned—

date to be announced.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY October 23, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Get out the pumpkin carving knives and costume ideas! Our annual Halloween party is just around the corner! We’ll have lots of fun games to play, a chance to show off

the hard work you put into getting your costume together, a haunted house featuring our senior youth, a pumpkin carving contest, and lots more. We are looking for people

to donate some tasty fall time treats, so please don’t hesitate.

———————————————

HALLOWEEN PARTY DONATIONS

For Wednesday, October 23, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

I/We will donate:

_____ dozen cupcakes _____ dozen doughnuts

_____ dozen cookies _____ brownies

_____ drink (please specify) ________________________

Name: ___________________________________

Phone: ______________________________

Monetary donations to help defray cost of candy would also

be greatly appreciated. Amount donated: _____________

Please place form in the offering plate or drop it off at the church

office .

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ROBESON LUTHERAN

PRESCHOOL has started classes

for the 2013-2014 school year.

Most classes are full but there are

still a few openings for Toddlers

and 3-year-olds so if you’d like

more information please call the

preschool office (610-856-7613).

ROBESON SENIOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES:

The youth have been busy painting the

youth room at their youth meetings

which are being held on the

third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. October’s

meeting (Oct. 20th) will be spent get-

ting the Haunted House ready for the Halloween Party fol-

lowed by an evening Corn Maze which should be lots of

fun!

The youth will be holding sandwich sales following the late

service on the first Sunday of the month in November, Janu-

ary, March and May. They are fundraising in preparation for

their attendance at the Youth Gathering 2015 which will be

held in Detroit, Michigan. Any youth 14-18 years of age

who might be interested in going or would like more infor-

mation should see Mark.

As part of their service projects the youth will be serving in

various positions on Youth Sunday, Sept 29, and helping

with the Halloween Party and Operation Christmas Child

shoe boxes again this month. We thank them for their con-

tinued efforts in these areas.

Any adults or youth in grades 7-12 who would like to be a

member of the youth committee which meets the

3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. should contact

Mark. This group works hard to plan and carry out events

and could use your help.

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Tea Basket Various

Teas

Teapot and Cups or

Mugs

Cake or Cookies (small indi-

vidually wrapped)

Napkins and Paper Plates

Pet Basket Cat and dog toys,

food, and treats

Any other suggestions

Christmas Basket Candle

Ornament

Christmas balls

Candy

Operation Christmas Child

We are looking for people to

collect and donate gift-filled

shoe boxes for Operation

Christmas Child. Our kick-

off date will be October 13th

and we will continue collect-

ing boxes up until our dead-

line on November 17th. Some

ideas for the kinds of gifts to

fill the shoe boxes with are

small toys, schools supplies,

hygiene products, socks and hats, or a hand written letter.

Please leave out food, war related items, liquids, and items

that could easily break.

Car Care Sponge

Car polish or wax

Car soap

Bucket for contents

of this basket

Chamois

Towels for drying

Baby Basket Diaper Bag

Baby Wipes

Shampoo

Lotion

Pacifier

Baby Toy

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W e d n e s d a y C h u r c h N i g h t

N o v e m b e r 6 , 2 0 1 3

W h a t H a p p e n e d t o S a m D i s n e y ?

I t ’ s a M y s t e r y !

You’ve won the Lottery – sort of. Eccentric, reclusive million-aire, Sam Disney, wants to give you some of his millions. But you gotta be at the Gotham City Lottery Party to get it. Sound too good to be true? Show up and find out. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a mys-tery.

Are you up to the challenge?

The Prime Suspects in “What Happened to Sam Disney?”:

Sam Disney: The mysterious, eccentric millionaire.

Flora Fauna: A homeless woman who’d do anything to get off the streets of Gotham City.

Cain Able: The cash-strapped Hollywood director who’s on the brink of becoming a Has-Been in Tinsel-town.

Mamie-Eve Dempsey: A literary agent who also claims to be a psychic.

Rebel McGreggor: Mamie-Eve’s new boyfriend.

Mayor Horace Tabbeyville: He’s running for re-election and desperately wants to win but his campaign war chest needs some major replenishing.

Detective Mattie Jiggs: She’ll only be called in if something evil and dangerous happens.

CHARACTERS WANTED! We need a handful of adults to portray

the suspects in the “who-done-it” game. If you are interested or have

any questions, please contact Wendy Yost 610-286-0827 or

wyost@ptd.net.

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ANNUAL BAZAAR

NOVEMBER 2, 7:30-2:00

We are asking for the support of all our

members to make this year’s bazaar a suc-

cess. We will need volunteers to work at the

stands and for clean-up the day of the bazaar.

We will also need baked goods, white elephant items (gently

used, no clothing); the Men’s Group has graciously agreed to

run the food stand and is asking for your help with items for the

kitchen (Please see and use the form below) Also, anyone in-

terested in renting a table, tables are available thru 10/15—

please call Cindy Stewart or the church office. Please bring your

good, gently used items for the white elephant table to the

church anytime during the two weeks prior to the bazaar. If you

need to bring them earlier or need pick up please contact Mari-

on Kachel (610-856-1683). Questions? call Cindy Stewart at

610-856-7041.

—————————————————————————- BAZAAR DONATION FORM—November 2

_____ baked goods

_____ hot dogs _____ sloppy joes

_____ egg casserole _____ turkey barbecue

_____hot dog rolls _____ hamburger rolls

_____ soup (kind) _______________________________

_____ money for food items: __________________

Name: _______________________________________

Phone: ________________________________

( ) Yes, I am willing to work at the bazaar!

( ) I am available to help clean-up after the bazaar

Please place form in the offering plate or drop it off at the church office.

Or if you prefer, call Cindy (610-856-7041) or the church office (610-856

-7242).

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

November 2, 7:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

The raffle baskets were a huge success last year so we are

again asking for your help to fill baskets for this year’s bazaar.

We would like to have all items by mid-October. New, unused

items only, please. There will be a container in the lobby to

place any items that you wish to donate. Monetary donations

are also appreciated. Thank you!

List of items for various baskets: (we also need empty bas-

kets and cellophane basket bags)

Movie Basket Popcorn

DVD

Various candies

Small Plates & napkins

Some type of drink

Individual bags of some type of snack

Wine Basket Bottle of wine

Wine glasses

Cheese & Crackers

Any snack item

Small cutting board

Coffee Basket Regular and Decaf coffees

Coffee Mugs

Dunking Cookies

Crossword Puzzle Book

Sudoku Puzzle Book

Chocolate Basket Chocolate candy

Chocolate wine

Anything chocolate

Game Basket Different board games

Card games

Regular Cards

Popcorn

Snack bags

Candle Basket Candles of different sizes

Tea Lights

Jar candles

Candle Holders

Kitchen Basket Towels

Sponges

Soap

Measuring Spoons

Spatulas

Wooden Spoons

Champagne Basket Champagne

Cutting Board

Cheese & Crackers

Glasses