March 2020
Love Our Neighbor Inside This Issue He said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God Easter Lily Order 2 with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38This is the greatest and first command- Good Friday Readers 2 ment. 39And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your Frederick Living neighbor as yourself.’ ” Address Change 2 Matthew 22:37-39 Youth Sunday 2 Spaghetti Dinner 2 Christians around the world observe Lent, a solemn time of reflection and preparation for the celebration of a life, from the beginning was des- Food Collection 3 tined to end, only to begin anew. New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Breakfast Fellowship 3 Church (NHELC) offers several opportunities to enrich your Lenten time Hoagie Sale 3 of reflection and preparation. In addition to the regularly scheduled 7:45 Gathering of and 10:15 worship services on Sundays, NHELC offers three events on Wednesdays: Lent and Lunch at noon, dinner at 5:30 and worship at Daughters 3 7:00. Pastor’s Message 4 Christian Education 5 Neighborly Love Weekly Themes Mission Service 7 March 1 – March 7 God loves us. New Members 8 March 8 – March 14 Let your light shine. March 15 – March 21 No fear. March Celebrations 8 March 22 – March 28 God loves everyone. Book Club 8 March 29 – April 4 Building God’s neighborhood.
Holy Week April 5 Palm Sunday Worship service at 7:45 Worship service at 10:15
April 9 Maundy Thursday Worship service at 7:30
April 10 Good Friday Worship service at 7:30 April 11 Easter Worship service at 7:45 What is the future Easter Breakfast of New Hanover? Easter Egg Hunt Worship service at 10:15 See the future of NHELC through the eyes of the future Lent and Lunch – the youth. What does their Can’t get to the NHELC evening Lenten services? Come to the Lent th faith mean to them? How and Lunch gatherings, Wednesday during Lent, beginning March 4 , does witnessing and 12 noon in room 33. Lent and Lunch begins with devotions based on ministering become part of the week’s Lenten theme, followed by sharing a meal together. Bring their lives? a bag lunch. Beverage will be provided. No need to sign up – just come! For more information, contact Pr. Scott or Deacon Carol. In February, FLUTTER youth group attended Snow Camp, a weekend Christian retreat at Lilies symbolize the resurrection of Christ Teen Quest Ranch in Western PA. As a result, the group is Beautiful pure-white, trumpet-shape lily plants will decorate the sanc- motivated with ideas for th planning this year’s Youth tuary on Easter Sunday, April 12 . And, you can help convey the joy th of the day into the church by purchasing one Sunday on March 8 . So, be or more plants. For a suggested donation of sure to come to worship on $8.50 per plant, you can sponsor a lily in Youth Sunday and see the memory of honor of a loved one. Plants will future of NHELC in action. be about twelve inches high with four Youth will be leading and blooms. sharing their experiences of faith both the 7:45 and 10:15 To sponsor a lily, complete a sponsorship worship services. form available on the desk in the Welcome Center. Indicate how many plants you wish to sponsor and how they should be acknowl- Spaghetti Dinner edged in the Easter bulletin. Also, indicate if Saturday, March 21st you will be picking up your plant(s) or if you 4:00 – 7:00 PM wish for them to be delivered to homebound members. Place completed forms and your It’s time for the annual all- payment (checks payable to NHELC) in an you-can-eat Spaghetti envelope and place it in the offering plate. Dinner. That’s right, enjoy all Forms and payment are due by March 22, 2020. the spaghetti with meatballs, homemade Italian bread, salad Plants may be picked up after the 10:15 Easter service. and beverage you want. But, be sure to save room for ice cream and Pizzelle for dessert. Readers needed Address Changes BYOB for Good Friday st Effective March 1 , residents The Spaghetti Dinner is a service at Frederick Living will have fundraising event to help a new address. The post maintain the picnic grove and office box in Frederick will Do you like to read? NHELC support youth activities. no longer be used. Here’s the is looking for readers to address. participate in the Good The cost is: Friday Tenebrae service on 2849 Big Road Apt. ___ Adults - $10.00 April 10th at 7:30 PM. A sign Zieglerville, PA 19492. Seniors (65 and older) - $8.00 up sheet is available on the Children (7-12) - $5.00 desk in the Welcome Center. Be sure to include the Children (6 & younger) - free residents’ apartment number. Buon appetito.
New Hanover Highlights page 2 March 2020 Donate to help local Enjoy a hoagie families Support the Scouts During the month of March, Mission Service committee will receive The Cub Scouts and Boy donations of non-perishable foods, paper products and cleaning Scouts are holding their next products for the Boyertown Area Multi-Service for their clients in the Hoagie Sale fundraiser on Boyertown, Oley, Hereford and surrounding areas. Saturday, April 4th. FRESH hand-made hoagies will be The top ten items needed in each category are listed. made by the Scouts. Choose from Italian or Turkey Food Non-food hoagies. The Italian hoagies Jelly Paper towels consist of ham, salami, Pancake mix and syrup Diapers – size 6 provolone cheese, lettuce, and Rice Toothbrushes tomatoes. The turkey hoagies Crackers Laundry detergent include turkey, provolone Instant mashed potatoes Hand soap cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Condiments – ketchup, mayo, Toilet paper Onions may be requested and mustard, etc. Deodorant pepper spread is also available Hamburger Helper Dish soap on the side by request. The Kids snacks Conditioner cost is $6 each for either Cereal Assorted gift wrap Italian or Turkey hoagies. Canned fruit Proceeds will help the Scouts defray their cost of attending Also, sugar-free, sodium-free and low-fat items for those with dietary Summer Camp, after a 10% restrictions are greatly appreciated. goodwill donation to NHELC. Orders can be picked up at the Please do not bring items with an expiration date already expired, church between 10:00 AM home-canned items or medicines. These items cannot be accepted. and 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 4th. The deadline to Collection baskets for your donations are located in the Welcome order is Sunday, March Center, Fellowship Hall and Multi-purpose room. 22nd. An order form can be found on the desk in the Thank you for your kindness and generosity! welcome center. Also, orders may be submitted online by Breakfast Fellowship going to 367hoagies.com and completing the form there. Please pay when the hoagies Every month, the men and women of NHELC gather for a time of are picked up. fellowship and breakfast at local restaurants. There is no agenda, just a friendly gathering for good food and good conversation. All are welcome and newcomers are encouraged to check it out. Women’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Gathering of Wednesday, March 11th Saturday, March 14th 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Daughters Shorty’s Sunflower Café Brookside Family Restaurant 1494 North Charlotte Street 1338 North Charlotte Street SAVE THE DATE rd Reservations are needed. To No reservations needed. For Sunday, May 3 reserve your seat, contact Jean more information, contact Ron Noon Boyer at (610) 367-0672 or Fegley. Watch for more details. email Sandy Wesner at [email protected].
New Hanover Highlights page 3 March 2020 Why we need and why we started a Peer Support Recovery Ministry
“People brought anybody with an ailment, whether mental, emotional, or physical. Jesus healed them, one and all.” (Matthew 4:24)
On February 17, 2020, we One may ask, so why here in access to treatment, in- made history by becoming the Gilbertsville, why in Pennsyl- surance, and special edu- only faith-based location for a vania? From a PA Govt Press cation, quality and cost Peer Support Recovery (PSR) Release on 11/17/2016 Penn- of insurance, and work- Ministry in our area. Accept- sylvania Ranks Ninth Nation- force availability.” ing people within our doors ally for Overall Mental seeking healing requiring no Health: These statistics are alarming insurance cards or diagnosis, and too often communities all in a Christian and confi- “Harrisburg, PA - Department believe it doesn’t happen in dential setting. It is a ministry of Human Services Secretary their own back yard. Howev- of healing based on the Bibli- Ted Dallas today announced er, neighbors within and out- cal teachings and practices of that Pennsylvania ranked side our faith community deal Jesus, not a program. It is a ninth in overall mental health daily with mental health con- ministry of the Good News. in a recent Mental Health cerns and substance use disor- America (MHA) report – an ders. Secretary Dallas goes What differs our ministry improvement from a 2011 on to state; “We often talk from other PSR programs ranking of 15th.”. Although about how education, access (which do not exist immedi- we are making strides on to housing, and food all play ately in our area) and fills a health care reforms, there is factors in an individual’s shot need in our community is the still a great need for services at a successful future, but the fact that we utilize Pennsylva- evidenced by the following treatment of mental health nia Certified Peer/Recovery findings: issues is another critical piece Specialists who use their own One in five adults have a to that puzzle. While we are lived experiences with mental mental health condition - making progress, there is still health/ substance use recovery that is over 40 million work to be done. There are to walk beside people in need Americans; more than too many Pennsylvanians that on their own pathway to re- the populations of New are not receiving the treatment covery in a community of York and Florida com- they need to live a happy and faith, not a clinical setting. bined. healthy life, and we are work- Jesus walked along side and ing to change that.” The re- healed people of all nationali- Nationally, youth mental sults show that nationally ties and faiths. Jesus gives us health is worsening, with there is increased health care an example of what healing rates of youth depression coverage, but states are still looks like in our own commu- increasing from 8.5 per- falling short in meeting the nity of faith. cent in 2011 to 11.1 per- needs of those with mental cent in 2014. Eighty health concerns per a Mental Like Jesus, this ministry in percent of youth with Health America report. Christ also provides free sup- severe depression were port to those seeking recov- left with no or insuffi- Key Findings ery. There is no diagnosis cient treatment. from Mental Health necessary, no insurance or Access to care is critical America (MHA) background checks. People to getting Pennsylvani- seeking healing come and find ans the help they need. ● Youth mental health is help in a loving and caring In 2014, fifty-six percent Christian environment. One worsening. From 2012 to of American adults with 2017, the prevalence of of Christ’s principle acts of a mental illness did not living a baptized life was in past-year Major Depres- receive treatment. The sive Episode (MDE) in- the act of healing those who access measures include he encountered freely! creased from 8.66 percent
New Hanover Highlights page 4 March 2020 to 13.01 percent of youth is lacking. The proportion in 2020 have been covered by ages 12-17. Now over of youth with private in- grants received by the Potts- two million youth have surance that did not cover town Health and Wellness MDE with severe impair- mental or emotional diffi- Foundation, The ELCA ment. culties nearly doubled, Southeastern Synod, and a from 4.6 percent in 2012 generous donation from the ● Adult prevalence of men- to 8.1 percent in 2017. Mission/Service Board. tal health is relatively stagnant, but suicidal idea- ● There is still unmet need In addition, we have estab- tion is increasing. Suicid- for mental health treat- lished the Saren Rohrbach al ideation among adults ment among youth and Memorial Fund with an initial increased from 3.77 per- adults. Only 28.2 percent generous donation from the cent in 2012 to 4.19 per- of youth with severe MDE Rohrbach family. Monies cent in 2017. That’s over were receiving some con- may be donated to this fund to 10.3 million adults in the sistent treatment, and over sustain the ministry in coming U.S. with serious thoughts 10 million adults still re- years. Look for further an- of suicide. port an unmet need for nouncements for how you can mental health care. give towards this ministry in ● Prevalence of substance addition to the memorial fund. use disorder (SUD) de- ● Youth are not being iden- creased in both youth and tified as having an Emo- I look forward to sharing the adults. The prevalence tional Disturbance, which successes of the ministry. rate of substance use dis- can keep them from ac- Successes in saving and order, including illicit cessing necessary accom- changing people’s lives. In drug or alcohol depend- modations. The propor- Matthew four, the Gospel au- ence or abuse, in adults in tion of students identified thor gives us an account of the past year decreased with an Emotional Dis- Jesus living a baptized life; from 8.46 percent in 2012 turbance for an Individual- “People brought anybody with to 7.68 percent in 2017. ized Education Program an ailment, whether mental, The prevalence rate of (IEP) was only 7.33 per- emotional, or physical. Jesus substance use disorder in cent per 1,000 students in healed them, one and all.” youth ages 12-17 de- 2017. Let us share the Good News creased to 4.13 percent in of this ministry and help our 2017. There is clearly a need for the neighbors who need someone ministry that is being met in to walk beside them in their ● More Americans are in- some other context in our ar- pathway to recovery. sured, but their coverage ea. The costs for the ministry Peace, Pastor Scott
Christian Education/Spiritual Formation Submitted by Director of Christian Education, Deacon Carol Detweiler Adults
Adult Forum future of Christianity without perspective to the challenging Sundays, 9:00 AM first recognizing how it has concept of engaging an Room 33 managed to sustain itself—for unknowable future for a better or worse—for over two church with a very long Join in the study series, “The thousand years?” Each of the history. Included in the Future of Christianity: contributors to this edition are Richard Rohr, Oneing – An Alternative inspirational edition of Diana Butler Bass, Brian Orthodoxy.” “How can we Oneing, brings a surprising McLaren, Naomi Tutu, and even begin to imagine the other critical thinkers. Pr.
New Hanover Highlights page 5 March 2020 Scott is leading the communion, confirmation and interesting exploration! discussion. others and offers Newcomers welcome at any understanding of how they time!” The Winter/Spring You are invited to join an interesting journey of short can help to begin to reconnect topics are Communion; teaching sessions, with free people to their faith, even Confirmation; Anointing of discussion and contemplation those who stepped back from the Sick and Marriage. of where we are as Christians the church. Raised in a Teacher is Deacon Carol. in this world today. conservative faith environment which closed God on Tap many doors to questions or March 5th Mid-Week Study doubt, the author eventually 6:00 PM Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM found a new way of Room 33 embracing faith, a new God on Tap is an informal freedom in living out her life gathering of adults for a “Searching for Sunday: discussion on a topic relevant Loving, Leaving and as a child of God. One to today’s Christian. New Finding the Church.” This author, Brian D. McLaren, participants are always study, based on the book of described the book perfectly: welcome. For more the same name by the late “If you need a book to…give information, join the author Rachel Held Evans, you a spiritual kiss on the Facebook group, “God on Tap looks at pieces of the church’s cheek and a devotional kick in -NHELC” or contact Monique sacramental life such as the pants, you’ve found it Becker at (484) 300-9019. baptism, confession, here.” Come and join this
Children and Youth General Christian Education Easter Egg The First Communion Family Hunt Potluck Dinner will be held GIFT (Generations in Faith Sunday, April 12th on Maundy Thursday, April Together) Sunday 9th. March 15th Egg stuffers are 9:00 – 10:00 AM needed. Catechism Multi-purpose Room If you can help, contact Wednesday evening “Still Small Voice” Deacon Carol. Also, candy Catechism classes will not be For all ages donations are needed. The held during Lent. Students As part of our Lenten journey, candy must be individually are encouraged to attend we will revisit last year’s wrapped and cannot contain Lenten services (and the GIFT event and have Leslie any kind of nuts. Watch for a dinners beforehand). Classes Gates return to help us engage th candy box in the Welcome will resume on April 15 . with our spiritual selves Center a few weeks before through meditation and gentle Easter for you to drop off VBS yoga stretches. Also planned candy donations. June 22 – 26, 2020 is setting up the labyrinth in Fellowship Hall and making First Communion Save the dates for this year’s Vacation Bible School. VBS prayer catchers. For 5th graders and those in 6th staffing positions are now Come be a part of this event grade and above who have not open and yours for the taking! for all ages and join others in received instruction Contact Deacon Carol if you opening yourself to God’s An information letter will be are interested in being a part presence that morning. forthcoming. Please contact of this great ministry! Deacon Carol if your child is Sunday School 9:00 – 10:00 AM each Sunday not in 5th grade but will be attending so you will get the Parents should have their children arrive on time informational letter. so they don’t miss any of the fun.
New Hanover Highlights page 6 March 2020 Christian Education every growing insight” into tion Board had been looking Offering Envelopes how God walks and works for a way to explore whole- with each of us. ness, health and spirituality all One of the main ways our The Christian Education together and Leslie offered up Christian Education program a most wonderful experience is kept alive, vital and rele- Board greatly appreciates your gifts. If you have any for doing this! The class vant is through the generosity filled up to capacity before the of people, who contribute questions about the use of these offerings, please don’t starting date, which is a sign through the four special that people are looking for “Christian Education” enve- hesitate to contact Deacon Carol Detweiler or Christian ways to bring these good lopes that are found in your things into their busy lives. offering envelope box Education Board President Barbara Repa. Based on the very positive (upcoming envelope is dated feedback from those in the March 8, 2020). This class, they are ready to sign “lifeline” has allowed the Thank You up for the next class! Thank Christian Education Board to Thank you to Leslie Gates for you Leslie for this much im- continue programs created to sharing her God-given gifts of portant and needed ministry! help “raise up” Christians, bringing calmness and sereni- Tentative plans for a mini- young and old, in their faith, ty to the participants of to help give direction in daily session to be held in March. NHELC’s first ever yoga Watch for details. lives, to offer “windows of class. The Christian Educa-
Mission Service Submitted by Deacon Carol Detweiler
Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:10-11
Prayer Partners difference. Look for the card If you know of someone who Don’t forget the NHELC near the prayer box on the could benefit having a prayer prayer partnership with the table in the Welcome Center. shawl, contact Deacon Carol inmates at SCI Phoenix, And, thank you for the or Pastor Scott. formerly Graterford calendars. Correctional Institution. Knit Whits Prayer requests from the Prayer Shawls Thursday, 7:30 PM inmates’ and slips for The Mission Service Room 4 (lounge) congregation prayer requests Committee was saddened to Come out for a relaxing are available on the learn of the passing of evening that will reduce Information Desk in the Suzanne Wentzel who has stress, boost your creativity Welcome Center. Your been one of our prayer shawl and build confidence. So, if support for this ministry is knitters for a number of years. you are an experienced knitter greatly appreciated. Her love and prayers have or just learning, come out and covered many a shoulder NHELC recently received a join in the fun. Any questions, through the gift of the shawl. contact Rosalie Lisa at very lovely thank you card We now send our prayers to from the “Men at SCJ [email protected] or (610) “cover” her family as they 416-8193. Phoenix” for the donation of grieve. Well done, good and calendars expressing their faithful servant. gratitude for making a
New Hanover Highlights page 7 March 2020 New members recognized Have you met NHELC’s new- est members? On Sunday, February 23rd, During the ANNIVERSARIES and BIRTHDAYS Congregational Dinner, 21 new members were guests of honor. New member pictures Anniversaries 12 Alex Caputo, Brenda Hunsberger and bios will be posted soon. 5 Aurelio Zarza Rojas and 15 Hilda Knauer Kathy Campos Amanda Rojas 16 Colleen Christ, Kyle Diane Davidheiser 6 Barry and Sharon Spencer Culp, Christine Miller, Jim Davidheiser Faye Weidner 10 John and Bobbi Nuss Adam Hubley 18 Craig Geiser, Bobbi Gene and Nancy Reider Adelina Hubley Nuss, Mary Ann Peters 18 Christopher and Rachel 19 Emerson Leydet Ava Hubley Clark 20 Steve Eisenhart Meghan Hubley 19 Bryan and Colleen Sadie Hubley Christ 22 Kim Trout, Lee Wesner, Nancy Wolfe Lily Lane 24 Kerwin and Susan Reber 23 Michael Freed, Dieter Mikela Lane 28 Kenneth and Pamela Gahler, Ryan Schatz Caitlin Miller Shellenberger 24 Ilana Bencsik, Robert 29 Jeff and Kathleen Smoot Esmae Miller Ganovsky, Roberta Peter Miller Ganovsky, Ron Hedrick Bill Morrison Birthdays 25 Noah Fatzinger, Bradley Amanda Schlick 1 Sydney Renner, Kelli Fox, Jr. Alaina Wojnarik Ritter 26 Aiden Girard, Madison Andy Wojnarik 4 Mark Agnew, David Hansley, Kevin Hauck, Cameron Parker, Autumn Wojnarik Evans, Kelsie Rohrbach, Ted Schweiger, Mason Courtney Schweizer Josh Young Williams 27 Joan Girard, Seth Nikki Young 5 Fred Agliano, Jr., O’Dell, Madison Shirk Sammy Young Kimberly Dinsmore 28 Eleanor Erb 6 Zachary Mayan, Tyler 29 Brent Feick, Andy Sauers Grzywacz, Alicia Smoot 7 Joanne Boyd, Leslie 30 Matthew Duncan, Gates, Derek Updegrove Wayne Fowler, Jr. 8 Erik Johnson, Zachary 31 Pat Corcoran, Brian Reed Hansley, Tom McHugh, 9 Eric Hansley Jr., Logan Weisbach 11 Amy Foskey, Tyler Lynn
Join book club for discussion and fellowship
The NHELC book club is reading one of New York Times Fiction Best Sellers of 2019, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Join the book club at The Grind restaurant (45 South Reading Avenue in Boyertown) on Friday, March 27th, at 7:00 PM for discussion and fellowship. For additional information, check out the group’s Facebook page, NHELCBookClub, or contact Sharon Tracey at (484) 467-8330.
New Hanover Highlights page 8 March 2020 NHELC Contact Information Phone: (610) 326-1335 Web site: www.newhanoverlutheran.org Office hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewHanoverLutheranChurch
Congregation Council Church Staff (Please call for an appointment.) Officers The Rev. Scott Staub, Steve Eisenhart Robin Fatzinger Pastor Council President [email protected] Nevada Grant Sally Sugita Deacon Carol N. Detweiler Council Vice-president Jim Gross D.C.E. [email protected] Barbara Repa Marty Hauser Council Secretary Susan Gutshall Amy Hoffman Church Office Manager Andy Van Dyke [email protected] Council Treasurer Vicki Mutter Priscilla Landis Scott Geiser Don Wirt Director of Music Ministry Council Financial Secretary [email protected] Barbara Eisenhart Handbell Choir Director Deadline Reminders [email protected] Joan Comtois Articles for the April issue Bookkeeper of New Hanover Highlights [email protected] are due Thursday, March 12th. Richard Thomas GRACE Band Leader Weekly bulletin articles [email protected] are due Tuesday noon. Bill Bauer Cemetery Caretaker [email protected]
Mission Statement The mission of New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church is to utilize the dedication of our church family, the strengths of our programs, the resources of our facilities, and history of our congregation to serve as a beacon of worship, welcome, peace, and support for our community. Vision Statement The vision of New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church is to love our neighbors as ourselves, and live and serve as an example of God’s Grace for our community and our world.
New Hanover Highlights page 9 March 2020 New Hanover Lutheran Church Non-Profit Org. 2941 Lutheran Road U.S. Postage Gilbertsville, PA 19525 PAID Permit No. 304 Address Service Requested March 2020 Boyertown, PA
Sunday Morning Schedule 7:45 AM Traditional Worship 9:00 AM Learning Hour 10:15 AM Traditional Worship A GRACE Contemporary Service is held the second Sunday of the month at 10:15 AM Rejoicing Spirits, a service for all differently- abled people and everyone else, is held on the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM.
Coming Up in March Wednesdays in Lent Book Club March 4, 11, 18, 25 March 27 Lent and Lunch, Noon 7 PM Dinner, 5:30 PM Worship, 7 PM Youth Sunday Spaghetti Dinner March 8 March 21 7:45 & 10:15 AM 4-7 PM
Come join the fun!