Check out all the fun events and happenings we have planned for the first half of 2024! We hope you will join us!
Sunday School Fundraiser The Sunday School Dept. is accepting donations for Gress Mountain Ranch, therapeutic ranch and forever home to 50+ rescue animals, located in Orefield, PA. Specific items needed: Pine shavings, pelleted horse bedding, Senior Horse food, 50 lb. bag of popcorn (purchase Restaurant store, no salt or butter), canned pumpkin, monetary and gift cards highly encouraged. Gift cards: Tractor Supply, Bird Mania, Quakertown Vet, Weis, Costco, Albright's Mill, Mill in Germansville Additional items needed: Desktop computers, Gatorade Zero, Pot-bellied pig, Mazuri Rabbit and Guinea Pig Food. Donations will be collected in the Memory Room, April 7th - 28th.
Mother's Day Brunch Invitation for moms, daughters, daughters-in-law, friends and neighbors to come and enjoy a time of food, fun, and fellowship, Saturday, May 4th at 10 am in our Memory Room. Presenters, Empty Nest Crafts, will show us how to design Spring wreaths. $5 per person collected day of the event. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Memory Room.
Iron Pigs Baseball Game Faith Night at the Iron Pigs, Friday, June 7th, at 7:05 pm., Coca-Cola Park, Allentown, PA. Cost is $30 per person: Includes Picnic Patio seating, a 2 1/2 hour all you can eat buffet, and unlimited soft drinks. Order forms for tickets are available in the literature racks, our website and in the April newsletter. Sign-up now! Deadline: Sunday, May 5th.
Outdoor Worship Service ~ June 9th at 10:30 a.m. Come one, come all and enjoy an uplifting day of Faith, Fellowship, Food and Funin God’s magnificent outdoors. On June 9th, 2024, 10:30 AM at Lone Lake Park Pavilion, we will see your family, friends and you at the 4-F Celebration. Following this musically-enhanced, faith-filled service, you will be served a gourmet luncheon of smoked pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked macaroni & cheese and bottled water complimented by the sides and desserts you bring. Look for the sign-up board in the Narthex to register your attendance and what side and/or dessert you will bring. You may also sign up for this event by calling the church office or using the Sign-up Genius link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4FAAAD2CA57-49234571-4fcelebration Clear skies and fresh air have already been reserved. Please bring your own tablecloth, board and lawn games for all to enjoy! See you then and there!! [Only one service this day at 10:30 a.m. at Lone Lane Park]
Vacation Bible School - June 17 - 21, from 9am - 11:45 am WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE... This year we will partner with Jordan UCC for VBS the week of June 15th, at Jordan Lutheran Church. We have been sharing materials and decorations with them for many years and this year decided to collaborate on our efforts to offer two programs in one day. We hope you will join us as we work together to broaden the faith of our children. Our plan includes a morning program from 9 – 11:45 am and an evening program from 6:30 – 8:15 pm. Children and volunteers can attend the program that best suits their schedule. The program will be offered for children 3 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade. The Jordan Lutheran team will serve as coordinators for the morning program and Jordan UCC will coordinate the evening program. Registration and volunteer opportunities will be online starting May 15th. The leaders from both churches are excited about the opportunity to involve more children and volunteers as we learn on the Rocky Railways. Watch the JELC bulletin and newsletter for further details on how you can get involved. If you have any questions please contact Amber K. at mamjkerschner@gmail.com or Steph H. at stephanyheckman@gmail.com.
Save the Date!!!! Sight and Sound Bus Trip to see 'Daniel' Jordan Lutheran Church is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster County, Sight & Sound Theater to see 'Daniel', Friday, November 29th, 3:00 p.m. Additional information will be forthcoming. SAVE THE DATE!!
Bear Creek Camp Lifelong friendships, learned skills, opportunity for respite and retreat, and acceptance into a community that is welcoming and open to all. The discovery that happens at the end of the red dirt road can only be described as “life-changing” and has continued for generations thanks to the support and generosity of so many. Together we are Bear Creek Camp and together we are making a positive impact on the world. Bear Creek Camp Summer 2024 registration is underway! Please know there is financial assistance available from JELC for students to attend. Jordan will provide 1/2 of the campership fee for youth members! (students completed grade 1 – 12) Last summer, 1 out of every 2 campers received some form of financial assistance to attend camp and 1 out of every 5 received a full camp scholarship. Visit the website for details: www.bearcreekcamp.org or Contact Steph Derstine at Jordan for registration and financial assistance information.
Ongoing Clothing Drive We actively collect used clothing all year. Place your bags (reasonably filled to lift) in the available bins located at the Office Entrance and the old Social Hall. Drop off times: Sunday mornings before worship and Mon. – Fri. - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or during office hours. Accepted Items: Gently used clothing & shoes (men’s, women’s & children’s), purses, belts, backpacks, hats, scarves, gloves, ties, blankets, tablecloths, bed sheets, curtains & drapes, pillows, towels, quilts, comforters, stuffed animals. NOT accepted: hard children’s toys, bicycles, baby gear, VCR tapes, CD’s, electronics, monitors, books, workout equipment, mattresses, appliances, furniture, lamps, house décor, board games, glassware, pots & pans, rugs. Proceeds from the donations benefit youth programs and events. Thank you! Questions?? Contact Stephanie Derstine, jordandff@ptd.net