CALENDAR Sun. 9/27 2:30 PM Rejoicing Spirits Connections (Zoom) Mon. 9/28 10:00 AM Fly to A.B.E. (Zoom) 5:30 PM Color/Décor Sub-Team (Narthex)

7:00 PM Bldg. Project Leaders/Sub teams (Zoom) Tues. 9/29 10:00 AM Staff Meeting (Zoom) 6:00 PM Bldg. Reopening Team (Zoom) HAPPENINGS AT HOLY SPIRIT 17th Sunday after Pentecost—Bible Sunday 7:00 PM Outreach Mission Team (Zoom) September 27, 2020 7:00 PM Staff Support (Zoom) Weds. 9/30 6:00 PM Picnic-N-Prayer (Church Lawn) PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THIS SUNDAY ONLY, WE WILL NOT BE ON FACEBOOK LIVE—PLEASE CONNECT WITH US ON ZOOM. Sat. 10/3 2:30 PM Blessing of the Animals (Zoom) Sun. 10/11 2:30 PM Rejoicing Spirits Service Sunday Worship Schedule via Zoom: 8:50 am Zoom Worship Room opens and remains open Sun. 10/18 2:00 PM Pumpkins in the Parking Lot Fall Event 8:57 am Children’s Music 9:00 am Family Worship 9:20 am Kids Connections 9:40 am Readers and Assisting Ministers Log on 9:50 am Gathering Music *See note below * 10:00 am Spirit Worship followed by Connections 11:00 am Center for Faith and Life (CFL), CAT Class 2:30 pm Rejoicing Spirits Fellowship Time

Please remember to have bread, grape juice or wine available and ready for digital communion which will be offered at both services.

The following three year olds, third graders and sixth graders will be receiving a Bible on Sunday * PICNIC -n- PRAYER * as a gift from the congregation. This is one way Outdoor Worship on Wednesday, September 30 the church supports parents in fulfilling the promises made at baptism. Bibles were Gather for picnic dinner or snacks @ 6:00 pm delivered to the homes of the recipients by Prayer Service @ 6:30 pm members of the Faith Formation Mission Teams. Come join us for a time of ‘socially distanced’ fellowship and prayer! Grab a blanket, lawn chair or pop the trunk of your We rejoice as these children and youth celebrate another milestone car. Bring along some dinner fixings or snacks to enjoy a picnic on on their faith formation journey. the church lawn. Or simply come join us for a time of prayer outside Three Year Olds receiving The Beginner's Bible on the church grounds. Please bring your own mask and keep safe Addison Caverly space. All food/drink is for individual consumption. Any Julian Krick cancellation decision due to inclement weather will be made by Landon Newill 5:00 pm via church website and email distribution list.

Third Graders receiving The Deep Blue Kids Bible AnnaJo Borzok-George Bryce Breter Asher Causa Alexis Hetrick Max Hetrick

Carter Howells Delaney Messenlehner BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS will be on Zoom Saturday, October 3 James Neitz at 2:30 pm. We will offer prayers for those involved in animal Alyssa Powell Thomas Roth welfare, give thanks for our pets and ask Him to help us provide Sophia Schmidt comfort to homeless animals. We hope you and your pets will join Ellie Smith us. Bennett Stanziola Autumn Wright CHRIST IN OUR HOME October, November, December devotionals are available under the canopy entrance at Sixth Graders receiving The Message Bible church. Pick one up today! Isabella Cachiguango Arwen Causa 275 masks were sent to Lutheran World Federation this Nathan Doherty week. They will be put into hygiene kits given to victims Cameron Sands of natural disasters (floods, fires, etc.). It was part of Kyden Scheetz their 75,000 mask challenge which they actually have Luke Seiler done once and working on another 75,000. Thanks to Connor Shoemaker all who helped! - Nancy McClain

SUNDAY MUSIC NOTES: The first musical offering during the PUMPKINS IN THE PARKING LOT FALL EVENT will be held on Sunday, Gathering Music is Sanctus. This piece incorporates beloved Pachelbel’s October 18 at 2:00 pm (rain date October 25.) Canon in D Major with and free arrangement of the Latin text This event is BYOP (bring your own pumpkin.) Goody bags will be pro- Benedictus (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord) and vided for each child and will be placed at the parking space in advance. Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy) by Robert Prizeman. The piece is sung by a We ask all attendees to practice social distancing, wear masks and avoid group called Libera which is an all-boy English vocal group directed the sharing of food. by Robert Prizeman. The group's name comes from the Latin portion, “Libera Me” of the Requiem Mass. Libera in Latin means "to free". Ways to help or participate with Pumpkins in the Parking Lot Purchase a pumpkin and bring your family along to decorate it at church The second musical offering during the Gathering Music is Word of God in the parking lot. Paint will be provided for those families interested in Speak by MercyMe from the album Spoken For 2002. It spent 23 painting their pumpkin. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween weeks atop the Billboard Christian Songs chart, the fifth longest running costumes. However, a mask or face covering is required in addition to a record for that chart. The piece won the Dove Awards for Song of the costume mask. (A costume mask is not required.) Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year at the 35th GMA Dove Awards. For me the song brings a quietness and stillness to my Donations for goody bags will be collected at the canopy entrance until being. This allows me to hear God speak to my heart. October 9th. Donations of candy or non-edible treats will be accepted in the labeled bin. Please no nut products. The final musical offering for the Gathering Music is Christ Be Our Light Decorate your trunk – Cars will be spaced and parked on the lower lot – which can be found in the ELW hymn 715. This hymn is written by Treats will not be distributed but will provide something fun for the kids Bernadette Farrell a British hymn writer and composer of Catholic and families to see. liturgical music. Her music has been so popular it is now beloved in the If you are interested in joining us, please sign up using the Sign-Up protestant traditions as well. She writes in a variety of styles. Farrell Genius link below. In the comment section, please indicate if you are draws inspiration from the English choral tradition as well as the melodic roots of British folk song. decorating a pumpkin or decorating your trunk. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49AAAD29ABFE3-pumpkins A Note about the Offering - The offering is Prelude from the First Suite for unaccompanied cello by J.S. Bach. It is played by Hsaio-Ming Chen, our Requiem Concert cellist. This piece is one of most recognizable solo COMMUNITY SUPPORT UPDATE - Outreach – Shelter and Food works for the cello. Through the different compositional techniques, Bach The Allentown Rescue Mission, Sixth Street Shelter and Turning Point are is able to create a motion-filed and forward-moving piece allowing the extremely appreciative of Holy Spirit’s generosity. We continue to collect listener to have an uplifting positive experience. the following items until October 10th: Diapers – any size / Baby wipes / Trash Bags - 13 gallon - Sharon MacCabe, Director of Music Individually wrapped food snacks / Hand Sanitizers New twin sized sheets CENTER FOR FAITH AND LIFE - September 27th at 11:00. Thanks to all those who have donated. This is God’s work through our CFL is extremely pleased to invite you to join Bishop Pat Davenport, the hands! There is a bin outside the middle doors at the church (canopy en- first African-American woman to be elected a bishop in the 3.8-million- trance). - Denise Rohrbach and Carole Wetherhold member ELCA, as she discusses the church's future vision and her plans for leading the SEPA Synod by leveraging her personal mantra of "we can do more, and we can do it together."

CAT CLASS September 27th at 11:00 on Zoom. Pete and Marian Financial Results and Discussion - August 2020 Schneck are hosting during Pastor Spencer's paternity leave. We will be studying New Testament Heroes. To join CAT CLASS on Zoom: https:// Operating Performance: August operating income of $64,884 was zoom.us/j/98972850807? $579 higher than expected. August operating expenses of $57,924 pwd=RUVPQmREZDJnZFFGcFBTaHNEUkp6UT09 were $13,431 lower than expected. As a result, our net income for Meeting ID: 989 7285 0807 Pass code: 157453 August was above projections by $14,010 ($6,961 actual rather than (This will remain the same for every Sunday of class) the expected -$7,050). Most mission areas were close to or under budget. Resources for Ministry had the greatest savings of $5,009 for the month of August. Also, Salaries had a savings of $3,525 due to Jane’s retirement. Rejoicing Spirits Sunday, September 27, 2:30 pm With the higher than expected net income for August our operating “Connecting Through Sign Language” cash balance now stands at $154,127. The above analysis excludes Please join us on Zoom! the impact of funds from the Payroll Protection Plan since they are still considered a loan. When any portion of those funds is rolled over into a grant they will be reflected in the analysis.

Spirit Led, Spirit Alive Capital Campaign Cash: The current total in our Spirit Led, Spirit Alive account is $415,829. Total donations for the month of August were $14,767. The two expenses for the month were Due to a family emergency that caused a recent for interest on our Mission Investment Fund loan ($296) and we paid resignation, Holy Spirit Christian Nursery School is our Mission Investment Fund loan for the HVAC down by $10,000. seeking a teacher for our three year old classroom. Qualified applicants should have a degree in elementary HVAC System: The balance on our Mission Investment Fund loan for the or early childhood education, strong collaboration skills HVAC system is $80,000. and have a love of young children and their learning. This position is Monday - Friday mornings. Interested applicants should contact Karin Building Fund: Our building fund decreased to $10,236 during the Kahler at [email protected]. Please feel free to share with month of August. Donations totaled $1,133. There was one expense in individuals who may be a great fit for our preschool program. August for $11,300 paid to MBI HVAC for the music room mini split addition. Thank you for your continued support of our Building Fund! Nursery School Begins Next Week! There's still time to join us! The teachers are excited to welcome their new and returning students on Tuesday, September 29th. Classes are available for three, four and five year olds - limited openings remain. Registration information is available on our website at: lchsemmaus.org. or by contacting Karin Kahler at [email protected].

FLY to A.B.E. We will come together on Monday, September 28th at 10 AM on Zoom and discuss what you have seen and read and what your experiences were following the 21 day "Racial Equality Habit Building Challenge" which helped us to delve more deeply into this topic of racism. - Marilyn Egner