Among the countless Christmas legends, there is a Polish one involving a Christmas spider. According to this legend, when Joseph was warned in a dream to flee from King Herod and the massacre which he

intended to inflict upon the children of Bethlehem, several animals from the manger decided to accompany the Holy Family on their journey. Each of the animals was determined to protect the baby Jesus, and each felt sure his or her particular talents would prove invaluable in that task. There also happened to be a spider who wanted to come. Yet none of the other animals felt the spider would be helpful. After all, she was only an insect. She had no keen ears or sharp teeth, no strong bones and no claws whatsoever. However, the spider persistently pleaded to be included, until at last the other animals agreed she could join them, provided she did not get in the way. As the journey unfolded, all of the other supposedly brave animals either were frightened off or else were distracted. With Herod’s troops on the march, and with the Holy Family growing more and more tired, Joseph and Mary had little choice but to try and hide. Finding a small and inconspicuous cave, they huddled inside, seeking shelter and rest, with the donkey and the spider their only remaining

companions. Holding Jesus in her arms, Mary gently rocked him to sleep, and, for a while, it appeared everything would be fine. The only immediate problem was the chill in the air. Seeking to be of help in some small way, the spider carefully wove a web over the opening of the cave to try to keep the baby warm.

The spider had just finished her weaving when suddenly voices were heard outside the cave. The soldiers had caught up with the Holy Family, and they were diligently searching the entire area. When they came to the cave where the Holy Family was hidden, both Mary and Joseph held their breath, certain their doom was upon them. Yet the soldiers passed by the cave. One soldier said it was a waste of time

to search it, since anyone who had entered the cave would have broken the spider’s web over the opening. Thus it was that the seemingly insignificant spider saved the day; and the legend goes on to say that this is why we hang tinsel on our Christmas trees … to remind us of the silver strands of the web which the little spider wove … and to remind us that no act of kindness, no act of courage, no act through which we seek peace with justice is ever wasted.

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Camp

3 Services

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Lutheran Letter December Newsletter 2019

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November 2019 Church Council News… By Cathy Shaffer, Assistant to the Pastor Financial report: For the third month in a

row, giving was lower than the same month

in 2018 after being higher for the first

seven months of 2019. Giving in October

was lower by a modest 1.9%, but still

higher YTD by 6.1%. YTD expenses are

higher than last year by 4.1%, but were

aided by a $25K credit at the beginning of

2019 for the rent taken in by the FLC since

the church was built. Your continued

contributions will help us to thrive;

Discussed Council terms and candidates for

2020;

Approved draft of 2020 budget to be

presented to congregation for approval;

Christian Education- Dec. 22nd at 10:30 AM

the Sunday School children will offer

“Traditionally Untraditional Christmas

Pageant”;

Property Committee – snow clearing

contracts signed; thanks to Brian Bucks for

painting FLC; thanks to Carl Gillikin & Ron

Bealer for refinishing the outside cross;

Preschool outdoor sign is deteriorating –

look to repair/replace;

Fellowship Committee- Planning Christmas

Around the World Dec. 8th 11:30 AM (food,

music & crafts for all ages);

Library Committee-all VHS movies

removed; added extra bookcase; order 3

new books;

Social Ministry Committee: purchased 32

turkeys for NL Food Band; sending 15 treat

boxes to college students;

Worship & Music Committee- reviewed

worship services & upcoming music

leadership;

Youth Group- held Basket Party fundraiser

netting $5K for youth program; 14 youth

went to laser tag; used $500 (tithe) from

Basket Party to purchase Christmas gifts

for Jerusalem House kids; sold candy @

Craft Show donating profit of $602 to Abby

Graham Family;

Next Council meeting is Monday, December

15th at 7:00 PM in Room 202.

NEW FUNSTER ACTIVITY

Start the New Year right, and join us for

FREE Fall Prevention Programs

(Two Informational Workshops) (Fall Risk

Assessment, if desired, and Exercises with

an educational component will be

available) right here at Union Lutheran

Church, and sponsored by the Lehigh

County Department of Aging.

Part I – Healthy Steps for Older

Adults

Tuesdays, January 21 & 28

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Part II – Healthy Steps in Motion

Tuesdays, February 4 thru April 14

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Attend as many sessions as you can fit

into your schedule.

Flyers and a sign-up sheet can be found in

the Church Office, or contact Carolyn

Bottjer, 610-395-6857, for additional

information or to register for the program.

Deadline to sign up is January 7.

TOO MANY OLDER ADULTS ARE INJURED

IN FALLS. LET’S DO ALL WE CAN, SO IT DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOU!

God brings us Together as a Family

We are all a part of the Union Family. God has given us varied gifts and skills. Our Church Puzzle is made of many pieces including YOU!

We would like to create a visual representation of our family puzzle. Please

decorate/color/draw/write (be creative) the puzzle pieces that you have already received. (If you did not receive one stop in the office to get your piece today.) In doing so, this piece becomes a visual representation of the person that God has made. In making your puzzle piece, please prayerfully consider how to share your gifts as a member of the Union Family. Bring them back to the church by December 8th and add to the Family Puzzle. See how you help to complete the family.

We make our commitment of time and talents. This helps us to plan for the future.

This year’s theme, “God Brings us Together as a Family” taking all of the individual pieces of the puzzle and putting them together to make us complete.

Blessings,

The Rev. Gordon A. Camp P.S. If you can’t bring your Puzzle Piece in by the 8th, that’s OK! Bring them in when you can.

Estimate of Giving Card

In grateful thanks to God, we give generously of our

time, talents and treasures.

Please indicate your financial commitment for 2020.

Please return this form to the Church Office, via email,

mail or the offering plate by December 8, 2019.

My/Our Financial Commitment for 2020 will be:

Name___________________________Amount___________week/month/year

by Cathy Shaffer

One of the best kept “secrets” of ULC is our “Happy Hour”. What’s it all about you may

ask. . . Happy Hour is a gathering of adults who vary from week to week (Come one week a month or come every week-it

doesn’t matter). Sometimes we are self-led; sometimes our retired Pastors lead;

sometimes we invite guest speakers. We enjoy discussion. Share your view if you like or sit and listen to others (no pressure

to share). All viewpoints are respectfully accepted! Be sure to join us in Room 202

from 9:15 – 10:15 AM.

Our weekly topics: December 1 & 8 – Pastor Jim O’Connor

will present, “Preparing the Way of the

Lord (Is. 40:3)”: a minority report. December 15 & 22 – Patti & Terry

Hoffman will share “God Came Near-Insights on the Season of Advent” by Max Lucado

Dec. 29 – Holiday break.

Help Us Grow:

Give Electronically Give Electronically through our Website.

Scan this QR Code to take you

quickly to our website

(https://ulclv.org/380-2/).

There you can set up a one time

or recurring gift to Union

Lutheran from your checking or

savings account or your credit

or debit card.

Give Electronically through Mobile App.

Giving as easy as downloading an app on your

smartphone… Download the FREE app on your

smart phone. Make a one-time or recurring

donation using your debit/credit card or

checking/savings account. There is an option to

donate the 2.65% processing fee which our

church pays for debit or credit cards.

Gifts can be designated to the General Fund,

Benevolence Funds, Building Maintenance

(HVAC) Fund, Vision 20/20 Campaign and

more.

Social Ministry Highlights . . .

Hunger Corner Union Lutheran is very active in the fight

against hunger in both our local community and

across the world. We support the ULC Free

Little Pantry - (located in the entry way),

Northern Lehigh Food Bank, and Parkland

Cares.

Donations of the following items are always

needed:

Toilet paper, [Canned* spaghetti, ravioli,

soups, fruits, meats, vegetables], spaghetti

sauce, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, cereals

personal care items. *Canned items with a pull

top are preferred.

Please place your donations in the shopping cart

in the Gathering Space and our Social Ministry

Team will distribute to those who are less

fortunate!

Get your Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars

in the Church Office. Dark chocolate

varieties Milk chocolate

varieties

Solid plain Solid plain

Raspberry Caramel

Mint Almond toffee

Lava cake Sea salt caramel

Crispy

Benefits the Youth Group

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“Hands for Abby” $225 Raised

Enjoying the festivities at the Holiday Craft Show

From The Church Office…

If you are going away for an extended period of time, please contact the Church Office. We will gladly hold your church mail for you until you return or send it to you if you have a temporary address.

Communion Assistants serve at either

the 8:00 AM or the 10:30 AM worship service

(your choice) on a rotating basis.

We would love to have more folks involved.

Please contact the Church Office to either

volunteer or to obtain more information.

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THANK YOU – by Cathy Shaffer

Volunteers, what would ULC do without them?

We just held our 8th Annual Holiday Craft Show. On November 16th there wasn’t an empty parking

space to be found-cars parked along Washington St., in the grass, and in the cemetery. The

hallways of ULC (both levels) were jam-packed with folks weaving in and out of the classrooms,

Gathering Space and Family Life Center just hoping to find that special, “can’t live without it,” craft.

The line in the Family Life Center was at least 20 people deep –people waiting to capture a taste

of all the tempting smells emanating throughout the building.

How in the world do you begin to run this huge event?

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS Larry and Carol Snyder search out only the best 85 crafters, decide what room will best

showcase their crafts, and advertise to snag the shoppers-a year-long process!

Chef Terry shops/preps/cooks for hundreds of hungry shoppers. He can’t do the job alone.

Preppers helped all day Friday and then began cooking at 4:30 AM Saturday. Our youth took

orders from the crafters and then delivered their meals to their tables. Dishes were washed; orders

were taken; Grace Bauer was the “Queen of the Hotdog Machine”!

How can you have a Bake Shop without all kinds of tempting goodies? Barb Stangle called

members and boy did they respond: cookies, cakes pies-oh my! Diane Gillikin and her right

hand man, Sean Nickerson, also were there to display and sell the yummy treats.

Dave & Deb Geiger and sister, Donna, sold tickets all day so that lucky winners could take home

one of the beautiful crafts donated by our crafters.

Diane Ward organized the Youth Group and Girl Scouts who sold candy, pictures, cookie jars.

They worked all day to raise funds for the Graham Family and for their Gold Award Projects.

Tables and chairs were moved; crafters were helped to carry their crafts to their sites on Friday

night and Saturday 6 AM; vacuums were buzzing and brooms were sweeping to get the building

all ready for Sunday’s worship services.

So what was the outcome of this very full day?

ULC members got to know their fellow volunteers a little better…

The community saw our wonderful facility and met our friendly members …

Money was raised to help eliminate our mortgage.

Again, I say…

thank you so much to our wonderful volunteers!

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Parish Nurses by Dottie Bealer & Jane Borbe

5 Healthy Foods for the Fall 1. Pears - Snacking on a pear provides you with 7

grams of fiber. High Fiber diets have been linked

to a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes,

and cognitive decline. Easy eating: Pears are

delicious raw or baked with a bit of cinnamon - no

added sugar necessary. Leave the skin on to

maximize the fiber.

2. Cauliflower - and other cruciferous vegetables

(broccoli, brussels sprouts & cabbage) contain

fiber, antioxidants & unique chemicals called

glucosinolates that may have some anti-cancer

power. Easy eating: Roasted cauliflower is tasty.

You can also steam it & mash it with some low

sodium chicken broth. Frozen riced cauliflower can

be used in place of rice.

3. Butternut Squash - contains lots of beta carotene, an

antioxidant that the body converts to Vitamin

A. Beta Carotene is essential for maintaining

vision, especially night vision, and it's also

important for keeping your immune system strong.

Easy eating: You can peel and chop it into cubes,

mash it, or puree it to add to soups and sauces.

4. Beets - are rich with antioxidants and anti-

inflammatory powers. Beets also contain nitrates

which have been shown to help widen blood vessels

and improve blood flow. Easy eating: Roasted

beets brings out their natural sweetness. Pureeing

cooked beets and mixing them into hummus.

5. Walnuts - Eating less than an ounce, provides an

adequate daily intake of ALA fatty acids, a type of

heart-healthy omega-3 fat. Easy eating: chop them

up and add them to oatmeal, salads, and smoothies.

You can also toast them, then puree them with a

little salt to make walnut butter.

ELCA World

Hunger

GUATEMALA

Mothers fight for their

daughters’ education

“Will you take me with you?” As Pastor Karen

Castillo prepared to leave Playtto Cerro Alto, a settled

community along Guatemala’s Rio Chixoy, she felt the

tug of a common request from one of the village’s

young girls. Pastor Karen knew the situation: If the

girl stayed, she would be married soon and then

become pregnant, without the option of continuing her

education. Yet Pastor Karen also knew the girl could

not come with her to Guatemala City.

This girl’s situation is common among the indigenous,

rural communities served by the Augustinian Lutheran

Church of Guatemala. Families tend to be large, and

due to poverty, cultural traditions and other factors,

daughters are given away for marriage at 12 to 14 years

of age. They are matched with husbands who are at

least twice their age and sometimes older.

However, with the church’s help and your support, the

women in these communities, are starting to speak up,

calling for better futures for daughters and

granddaughters. The lack of educational opportunities

for women and girls is a frequent concern Pastor Karen

hears. Schools are often far from people’s homes, and

if instruction is available, boys are often given

precedence.

With the urging of parents and leaders, and the support

of partners, including ELCA World Hunger, the tools

to break the cycle of poverty are being provided by the

church. Pastor Karen can now say “yes” to some of

the girls wanting to complete their education.

Opened in 2018, at the Augustinian Lutheran Center in

Guatemala City, The Women’s Education Center is a

place where these young women from rural

communities can come to continue their secondary

education, faith formation, and development of

vocational and life skills that will help them be

independent in the future. Your gifts to ELCA World

Hunger ensure this program and many others that help

people live happy and productive lives.

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Amazon will make a donation to Union

Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Shop https://smile.amazon.com today.

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Union Lutheran Library

Book Club by Barb Mahoney Our next book will be The Giver of Stars by JoJo

Moyes. Based on a true story is a richly rewarding

novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what

happens when we reach past our grasp for the great

beyond. Set in Depression-era America, this is the

breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and

their remarkable journey through the mountains of

Kentucky.

Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett

Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in

England. Small-town Kentucky, though, quickly

proves equally claustrophobic, especially living with

her overbearing father-in-law. When a call goes out for

a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor

Roosevelt’s new traveling library, Alice signs on

enthusiastically.

The leader is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient

woman who's never asked a man's permission for

anything. They are joined by three other singular

women who become known as the Packhorse

Librarians of Kentucky.

What happens to them—and to the men they love—

becomes a memorable drama of loyalty, justice,

humanity and passion. These heroic women refuse to

be cowed by men or by convention. Though they face

all kinds of dangers in a landscape that is at times

breathtakingly beautiful, at others brutal, they’re

committed to their job: bringing books to people who

have never had any, arming them with facts that will

change their lives. Join us, Sunday, January 19 at

9:15 AM to discuss this funny, heartbreaking, and

enthralling book.

Christmas Around the World

Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:00 AM

Let’s enjoy foods (all family friendly),

crafts, stories and songs from different

countries. We will have a piñata and

Birthday Cake for Jesus. Each family will

even receive a special Christmas gift from

the Fellowship Committee.

Our Lunch menu is:

Irish Roast Beef

American Mixed Vegetables

Caribbean Roasted Pork

Sweden’s Potato casserole

Italian Pasta with Meat Sauce

and Alfredo sauce

Tossed Salad with (wait for it)

Russian, French and Italian

Dressing

Birthday Cake

Holiday punch

This event is FREE! If you would like to

support our outreach mission, please bring

unwrapped toys for the children (infant to

teen) of Jerusalem House.

Bring your family and friends and join us

for a great celebration as we await the

birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Really

looking forward to this celebration. Hope to

see you there. RSVP to the Church Office.

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The Learning Ark

Christian Preschool By Jackie Bucks, Director

We offer OPEN ENROLLMENT all year round.

It is NEVER TOO LATE TO REGISTER!

REGISTER NOW for the 2019/20 school year!

To register your child for the 2019/20

school year, please visit our website at

www.learningarkpreschool.com and

download a registration form today.

(To access the form, go to tuition on our

home page and then click on registration.)

For more information, or to set an

appointment to visit our preschool, please

call the Church Office at 610-767-6884.

Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.

Little things can make a difference. We can help support the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia by collecting beverage tabs. The funds generated from recycling these tabs help offset the House’s expenses and give families with children in the hospital an affordable place to stay. The ones on the soup, cat food etc. are good too. Place your tabs in the can in the Gathering Space. Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me, Cathy Smith 215-872-4013.

Mark your Calendars

VBS 2020 Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26

From Susan Hartney… October 27, 2019 was my last Sunday with you as Director of Music Ministries. I was humbled and honored by your prayers, good wishes, and gifts as I prepared to start my musical journey with the people of Jordan Lutheran Church. I don’t have sufficient words to express my thanks. Your kind words will stay with me forever. One of the most unexpected and heart-warming memories is that of Pastor Camp offering the beautiful service of farewell and Godspeed to me at the end of the 10:30 service that Sunday. My prayers remain with you as you prepare during Advent for the incredible joy celebrated every year for the coming of the Christ Child. May every blessing be yours, now and in the New Year.

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Meet . . . Cathy Shaffer by the Communication Committee Walk into Union Lutheran Church any weekday and chances

are good that the first person you meet is Cathy Shaffer. She's been

greeting folks at Union for 28 years. In that time, she has served in

a variety of roles: Parish Secretary, Office Administrator, Treasurer,

and Assistant to the Pastor.

Cathy was born in Allentown and graduated from Parkland.

She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from

Moravian College. Employed by Keystone Bank, she became

manager of the Saucon Valley Branch with a staff of 13 people.

In 1989, she married John Shaffer who is a software engineer working at Muller Martini. They have

two sons, Brian and Matthew. Brian is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA. Matthew has a Bachelor's

in Neuroscience and is completing his last year in his Masters of School Counseling degree. Last year,

Brian married Jordan Nichols.

Cathy began working part-time at Union in 1991. As her family grew and she had more time to devote

to the church, Cathy's responsibilities increased more and more as the Pastor recognized her abilities and

skills. Her duties were expanded to meeting with committees and planning activities. She is also

responsible for working with our Youth Group, planning the Happy Hour schedule, and relating to the

Finance Committee.

At this time, in addition to her job responsibilities, Cathy is active in the Praise Band. She has

organized and led groups to four National Youth Gatherings and currently is actively engaged in

preparing for the next one in Minneapolis in 2021.

No matter what the event, Cathy is usually involved in some way or other. Recent events provide a

good example. She was involved in planning and participating in Octoberfest, the annual Basket Social

and the Craft Fair. There's hardly a Sunday morning that she is not at Union doing something or helping

people. She serves often as a Communion Assistant as well as computer operator for the TV screens. If

you have a question, or need a favor, just ask Cathy.

Does she have any free time? you ask. The answer is a resounding "Yes." She enjoys spending time

with her family. She enjoys nature. Reading is high on her list of things to do. She collects lighthouses.

Obviously, not real ones, but models. And she tries to have one from every lighthouse she has visited.

How does Cathy feel about Union Lutheran and the future of our congregation? The first word she

said was, "Hopeful." She then added that we need to be forward looking, learning from the past, but not

repeating it. In a phrase, she says "Union needs to be relevant." Her hope is that we can be open to new

ideas and be willing to listen to and appreciate the thoughts and ideas of all our members.

Cathy is the daughter of Larry and Carol Snyder. They are members of ULC. Both her sons are

members. John's parents, Bud and Lois Shaffer, are members. Jordan, Brian's wife, is a member. If we

were to produce a TV show about the Shaffer family and their involvement in ULC, perhaps we should

call it "All in the Family."

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If you wish to become a member?

Come Join our Church Family. All are

welcome no matter if you are coming from

a Lutheran background or another faith

tradition. We are so excited for the

opportunity to have you join our ministries.

Becoming a part of our family is simple.

Just contact Pastor Camp or the Church

Office at 610-767-6884 or office@ulclv.org.

Let us welcome you during one of our

upcoming worship services.

Used Clothing Collection

Check out the clothing collection

box located in the lower parking lot. The box will remain at ULC year-

round. Please bring your donations of gently used clothing, shoes,

belts, hats, bedding, linens, towels, and drapes in a bag and place them

in the collection box anytime!

Proceeds from the used clothing

collection will continue to benefit our youth ministries!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will have a brief meeting on December 22 at 9:15

AM in Library. Please bring any completed articles, so they can be blessed at this time.

All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

Any questions, please contact Carolyn Bottjer, 610-395-6867.

Do you know someone who lives out of

the area who could use a prayer shawl? We will be happy to mail one for you. Contact Cathy Smith, email

kckkkcsmith@hotmail.com, or phone 215-872-4013, or if you would like to

deliver one in person.

Thank You To

Our Office Volunteers Jane Borbe, Sally Crowe, Thomas Crowe, Cheryl Fager, Barbara Fung, David Geiger, Debbie Geiger, Linda Geissinger, Judy Gifford, Deb Grundstrom, Richard Handwerk, Don Hoffman, Patti Hoffman, Sandy Hoffman, Robert Krause, John Krisko, Marion Krisko, Ellen Miller, Stacey Rice, Richard Ruth, Art Schneck, Carol Schneck, Shirley Schneck, Barbara Spohn, Donald and Ruth Weaver.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 First Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Worship

9:15 AM Christian

Education Hour

10:30 Worship

11::30 PM – Christian

Education – CE Room

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3

4

5

6 7 8:00 AM WOW

(Women of the

Word)-ULC

10:00 – Noon

Breakfast with

Santa – Family Life

Center

8 Second Sunday of Advent ONE WORSHIP SERVICE

9:00 AM Christian

Education Hour

10:00 AM Worship

After Worship –

Congregational Meeting

11:30 AM – Advent

Celebration

9 7:00 PM

Worship &

Music

Committee –

Room 202

10 6:45 PM Social

Ministry – Room

208

7:00 PM Property -

Room 201

11 6:30 PM Glory

Ringers – Nave

7:45 PM Union

Chorale – Nave

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14 7:00 AM

Journeymen @

Parkland

Restaurant

(Christmas Party)

10:00 AM Praise

Band Rehearsal -

Nave

15 Third Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Worship

9:15 AM Christian

Education Hour

9:30 AM Fellowship

Committee – Room 201

10:30 AM Worship

JANUARY NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE

16 7:00 PM

Congregation

Council –

Room 202

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18 6:30 PM Glory

Ringers – Nave

7:45 PM Union

Chorale – Nave

19 7:00 PM Staff

Support – Room

201

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21 10:00 AM Praise

Band Rehearsal -

Nave

22 Fourth Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Worship

9:15 AM Prayer Shawl –

Library

9:15 AM Christian

Education Hour

10:30 AM Worship

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24 CHRISTMAS EVE

3:00 PM Christmas

Eve Service

8:00 PM Christmas

Eve Service

11:00 PM Christmas

Eve Service Office Closed

25 Merry

Christmas

Office Closed

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27 5:00 – 11:00 PM

Youth Group

Party – Family

Life Center

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29 First Sunday of Christmas

ONE WORSHIP SERVICE

9:00 AM Worship

Lessons & Carols

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December 2019

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Your Congregation Council Members

Officers Union Board Representatives

President: Dave Geiger Vice President: Patty Hersh

Vice President: Patty Hersh Secretary: Lynne Banzhoff

Secretary: Valerie Snyder Delegates: Donald Weaver & Kandy Lang

Treasurer: Cathy Shaffer Alternates: Gail Lafferty & Dave Fermato

Committee Liaisons

Christian Education: Gail Lafferty Library: Jason Marakovits

Christian Life: Kaiti Snyder Property: Donald Weaver

Communication: Dave Fermato Social Ministry: Kandy Lang

Fellowship: Lynne Banzhoff Staff Support: Patty Hersh

Finance: Charles Mosser, III Worship & Music: Kim Kuhlman

G.O.D. Team: Valerie Snyder

Treasurer’s Report October 31, 2019

October 31, 2019

83% of year complete

October Year to Date % of budget

INCOME:

Unrestricted Contributions 21,674.00 256,970.27 68.50%

Other Income 5.83 628.12

Total Income 21,679.83 257,598.39

EXPENSES:

Budgeted 28,276.96 295,176.84 78.70%

Nonbudgeted 339.96 (23,610.86)

Total Expenses 28,616.92 271,565.98

Excess Income over Expenses (6,937.09) (13,967.59)

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October Contributions -

- Vision20/20 2,871.49

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You can lay the foundation for ministry for future generations. Remember Union Lutheran Church in your will.

Union Evangelical Lutheran Church

Our Mission is to follow Jesus and to serve as He would.

Pastor: The Rev. Gordon A. Camp email: pastor@ulclv.org

Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dennis W. Moore

Staff: Cathy C. Shaffer, Assistant to the Pastor email: office@ulclv.org Donna M. Remaly, Assistant Office Administrator & Newsletter Editor email: office@ulclv.org Terry P. Hoffman, Sexton Dorothy Bealer, Parish Nurse Jane Borbe, Parish Nurse

Church Office Phone: 610-767-6884 Church Office Hours: M, W, F 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM T, Th 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Email Address: office@ulclv.org Website: www.ulclv.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ulclv Lehigh Valley Hospital Church Code #349 St. Luke’s Hospital Church Code #349 Miller Keystone Blood Center #1258 – ULC Learning Ark Christian Preschool: Jackie Bucks, Preschool Director Website: www.learningarkpreschool.com Email address: preschool@ulclv.org ULC supported missionary: Krystle Moraska-Madrussan & Ignacio Madrussan