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A Monthly Publication of East Hills Moravian ChurchThe StarVolume 56, No. 6July-August 2013“Parting Words Of Thankfulness"It is hard to believe that my time here at East Hills is finished. The past year has gone byquickly. This has been a wonderful journey in Christ’s work. I have enjoyed getting to knowthe members of the congregation and watching the ministry of East Hills take place. You area loving congregation that is obviously open to God’s leading. One way this can be seen isin your commitment to provide food and shelter to homeless women on cold winter nights.God also leads you to providing a warm and loving atmosphere for student pastorswho are learning and growing in their ministry. I have enjoyed leading worship, attendingmeetings and events, teaching Sunday School, making pastoral visits, and playing in the bellchoir. Assisting Pastor Derek has been a wonderful learning experience that has beenfulfilling and rewarding. I am especially thankful for all the affirmation I have received fromeveryone at East Hills and the welcoming spirit my wife, Anne, and I have felt while we havebeen here.My education experience continues this summer as I will be taking one class at theSeminary. In September I begin my final semester, and will be finished in December. MySupervised Ministry is complete, but I hope to be involved in congregational ministrysomewhere in the fall.I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the congregation for the parting cardand gift. It has been a pleasure serving as your student pastor, and I thank all of you for thisblessed experience. Pastor Derek has been very helpful by allowing me to try new thingsand experience real ministry in a parish setting. His feedback and guidance have been veryhelpful. I would also like to thank the staff, Sue and Deb, for all their help and support. I amgoing to miss their sense of humor. Finally, I want to thank the members of my Lay Committeefor all the honest and helpful feedback that they provided. Jean Bennett, Todd Heft, LindaMarsh, and Jan Schanck gave freely of their time and advice. I recognize theircommitment and truly appreciate their efforts to help me grow in my ministry.Anne and I ask that you keep us in your prayers as we continue on this road to ministrytogether. We won’t say good-by because Moravians have a habit of always bumping intoeach other again. May God be with you and keep you safe. We pray God’s blessings for allof you and the ministry of East Hills Moravian Church.In Christian Love,John and Anne Fritts
Summer Worship Schedule ChangesJust a reminder that our summer worship schedule began on June 16 and continuesthrough September 1 with one service only at 9:30 am. This service will be held in theSanctuary unless there is a high heat index in which case the service will be held in theFamily Center.September 8 is Rally Day. Sunday School will resume, and we will go back to twoservices at 8:30 and 11:00 am.Church SafetyFor the safety of others using our building, if you unlock a door, please remember to re-lockand check the door to make sure it is latched when you leave the premises. If you unlock,please re-lock even if there are still others in the building when you leave. Scripture teachesthat we have a sacred responsibility to look out for the safety and well-being of our brothersand sisters in the faith. Only by working together can we maintain accessibility to our churchbuilding and safeguard the children, women, and men who enter its doors. Thank you foryour assistance in this matter.Building Usage ReminderThe ministries of East Hills Moravian Church are the first priority for building usage; therefore,all ministry coordinators/leaders are encouraged to complete a building reservation form forall meetings and events. This will ensure that your required space is available and reservedfor your particular event. Thank you for your cooperation.CommunicationsDo we have your current address, phone number, and e-mail address? Please notify thechurch office of any updates at office@easthillsmc.org or 610-868-6481.Join the conversations, post photos, and get announcements simply by visiting and joiningthe group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109455987443/.EHMC Yard Sale UpdateNO yard sale donations are being accepted at this time. Please do not leave any donationsat the church. Thank you.Happy Summer!
Youth NewsGraduate SundayOn Sunday, June 2 at the 11:00 am worship service, the following graduating high schooland college seniors were honored:2013 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Greg Adams graduated from Freedom High School where he was a member of theNational Honor Society, Freedom High School Theatre Company, SADD, and the sportseditor for the Freedom Forum. In his "free time" Greg is a musician, a lifeguard, andrecently achieved his rank as an Eagle Scout. Greg will be attending Drexel Universitymajoring in Chemical Engineering.Andrew Burcaw graduated from Freedom High School after a busy senior year thatsaw him working two jobs.one at the Texas Roadhouse and a second as a golfcaddie at the Saucon Valley Country Club. A school spirit leader at Freedom HighSchool, Andrew was an integral part of the Riot Squad. He was also involved in schooland community baseball throughout his school career. Andrew has been brotherShane's steadfast companion and the culmination of their early lives together is a roadtrip to Florida that will be part of a video-taped documentary. Andrew will beattending Lock Haven University studying ecology and environmental science.Ricky Castro graduated from Freedom High School having achieved 4 years ofstraight A's, National Honor Society, over 200 hours in community service and playedvolleyball. He is a certified lifeguard and works at the BTCC. He volunteered at St.Luke's to help prepare him for his college studies at Elizabethtown College where hewill be majoring in Bio/Chem to pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor. Ricky'sfamily recently joined EHMC where he took part in Sunday school and occasionallyplayed bass guitar during praise time.Cole Donatelli graduated from Freedom High School with a 4.40 GPA, is ranked in thetop 10% of his class, was a member of the National Honor Society and has attainedhonor roll status in every marking period throughout his high school career. Cole was amember of the cross country team for four years, and also participated on the trackand baseball teams throughout his time at Freedom. In addition, Cole has been avolunteer at vacation bible school, is a certified lifeguard, and has worked at theBethlehem Township Community Center for the past two years. Cole will be attendingEast Stroudsburg University, and will be majoring in Exercise Science with the hope ofbecoming a physical therapist.Lex Donatelli graduated from Freedom High School with a 4.39 GPA, is ranked in thetop 10% of his class, was a member of the National Honor Society, and attained honorroll status in every marking period throughout his high school career. Lex was the ArtClub president during his junior and senior year, a member of the Freedom High SchoolTheatre Company since his freshman year, a member of SADD and was able toattend the National Youth Leadership Conference in 2012, a member of the crosscountry team for four years, and member of the track team for two years. In addition,Lex has accumulated over 150 hours of community service, volunteers his time andmusical talents at East Hills Moravian Church, and has been employed by Wegmansfor two years. Lex will attend the Tyler School of Art at Temple University majoring inGraphic Design.
Morgan Lukievics graduated from Freedom High School where she was very active inStudent Council, cross country, softball, BASD Mini-Thon, a member of the NationalHonor Society, and was awarded for getting straight A's all four years in high school.Recently, she was honored with a Scholarship from the American Association ofUniversity Women. Morgan went above and beyond her Community Servicerequirement by accumulating 135 hours. Morgan will attend Temple University in thefall majoring in Pharmacy.Also graduating from high school: Kaelee Alpha, Zach Beamer, Brandon Koehler, andJoseph Vincent.2013 COLLEGE GRADUATES Kelsey Dunstan graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New YorkCity on May 23 with a BFA in Fabric Styling for which she has taken courses in TextileDesign (both drawn/painted and computer-generated), Fashion Styling andPresentation, Fashion and Interior Design, Jewelry Design, Fashion Forecasting, theHistory of Fashion, as well as completing the liberal arts courses required by thestate. During her first two years at FIT, she earned an Associate’s Degree in Advertisingand Marketing. During her years at FIT, she has interned with a freelance magazinestylist, Footwear News (a trade magazine in the footwear industry), and Liberty ArtFabrics/Liberty of London. She will remain in NYC for the summer continuing herinternship with Liberty of London and searching for a permanent job.Gregory James Larson graduated in May 2013 from Wilkes University with anadvanced degree in Classroom Technology (M.S. Ed.). He holds a K-12 PA TeachingCertification in Business, Computer & Information Technology (Level 1) and taughtjunior and senior high school business education courses in the Pocono MountainSchool District from 2009 to 2012. Greg has worked for the Boy Scouts of AmericaMinsi Trails Council, Camp Minsi since 2005, and, during the summer of 2013, he willserve as Camp Minsi’s Program Director.Sarah Marsh graduated from Moravian College, Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelorof Science in Nursing Degree. She was vice-president of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority andwas elected to both the Greek Honor Society and the International Nursing HonorSociety. Sarah will be working as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St.Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.Also graduating from college: Sarah Burcaw, Alex Choi, Katie Jensen, DavidKemmerer, and Chelsea Mixon.**Please note the deadline for information for the next Star(September) will be August 15.**
Christian Fellowship News & OpportunitiesWomen’s FellowshipOn June 4, Women’s Fellowship met at 6:15 pm at the Palace Restaurant for our end of yearfellowship meal. Our regular meetings will resume in September. Thirty-two women fromfellowship, family, friends, and one brave son, William, escorting his mother, Dorothy Kuhfahl(we were delighted to have Dorothy with us), were all present for our gathering. The roomsetting with large bowls of pink carnations and tables of quilts was lovely. Sue Hahn spokeabout some of the women present and William and their special gifts. We sang our graceand enjoyed a delicious buffet meal! A program on quilting was presented with JoanneVanBilliard and Chere King showing us beautiful quilts. Joanne showed us her first quilt andseveral others of different designs and meanings. Chere King showed us beautiful quilts anda book with a story of a special quilt made by a woman working out of depression. Therewere also quilts made by many children. Chere stated she had used quilt making as a toolto reach out to and teach special children. A wonderful evening was had by all and onelucky person at each table was the recipient of the centerpiece if they were sitting in aspecially marked chair. Joanne VanBilliard made hot pads in Lincoln Log designs for eachlady present.Please plan on joining us when we begin meeting again in September. The evening groupwill meet on September 3 at 7:00 pm at Chere King’s home in Center Valley. We will plan tocarpool there. The morning group will meet on September 4 at 9:30 am in the churchkitchen and hostesses will be Jean Bennett and Barbara Proden.Have a wonderful summer!Janet DroneyMoravian Travelers2013 trip list brochure is available in the Narthex and on the bulletin board near thepreschool office. Call Stan Maculesky at 610-866-1352 for information.7/16 – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre/”South Pacific”- 90.00.8/15 – Sight & Sound/”Noah”- 99.00. Lunch at Shady Maple.9/17 – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre/”Menopause The Musical”- 90.00.12/3 – American Music Theatre/”2013 Christmas Show”- 95.00. Lunch at Shady Maple.12/19 – Sight & Sound/”Miracle Of Christmas”- 99.00. Lunch at Shady Maple.Caring for Our Church The Trustees thank all who contribute to the upkeep of the church. We know there arepeople who do many things that we may not know about. Please feel free to performacts of kindness for your church, whether it is weeding, picking up trash as you noticeit, or bigger projects. If it is a sizable project, please inform Bruce Montgomery, JimEberly or Mike DelPriore of your intent.Please do not put recyclable cardboard in the trash dumpster behind the churchbuilding. Cardboard must be kept separate from trash, and there is a plastic bin nearthe back door of the new kitchen in the Family Center for the collection of cardboard.In order to keep the church office and Narthex presentable, we ask that you not leaveitems without explanation in the Narthex or church office. If you are making adonation, please contact the church office or responsible party so that all items arriveat their intended destination. Thank you to all for helping to keep our church clean.
Northeast Ministry Food Bank NeedsDue to increased once-a-month access to the food bank by community members, there iscurrently a need for: tuna, cereal, dry spaghetti, canned spaghetti, soups, macaroni &cheese, and any kind of beans. Please place your donations in the boxes provided in theNarthex and near the Family Center. Thank you for your support!Adult Fellowship Swim PartyPlease join us for sun and fun “splashing around” on Sunday July 28, beginning at 2 pm atSandy & Joe Gribbin’s pool and cabana at 1622 Mark Twain Circle, Bethlehem. Cost to beannounced. Bring a potluck picnic item and your beach chair. RSVP by Wed. July 24 toSandy Gribbin @ ME ONE COME ALL!Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m.(Clams will be served at 4:00 p.m.)Louise W. Moore ParkCountry Club Road, Bethlehem TownshipBring a dish to share and lawn chairsPaper goods, clams, wings, barbeque andBeer, soda, and water will be provided(Bring your own wine if you wish.)Reservation Deadline – July 3Name# of people having clams @ 17 per person (2 bags of clams) # of people having clams @ 17 per person plus 3.00 additional per bag per person # of people not having clams @ 12 per person Total enclosed Send checks payable to:Connie Fuchs106 Brandywine DriveBethlehem, PA 18020(Your check is your reservation)
ATTENTION EAST HILLS MORAVIAN CHURCH MEMBERS AND FRIENDS!Buy magazines, sports team gifts, jewelry, seasonal decorations and much more.For magazines: RENEW your existing subscriptions, ORDER a new title, or GIVE the gift of reading! Our church will receive 40% of each order! Find best-sellers like People, Readers’ Digest, Sports Illustrated, National GeographicKids, Good Housekeeping, Every Day with Rachael Ray, and over 600 other offers! DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS – Download onto your e-readers or I-Pads To view our digital offerings, go to store.gafundraising.com and follow steps 1-3 listedbelow. Then click on “Digital Magazines” under the Easy Access Tabs on the left sideof the page. They have added Sports Illustrated, People, Fortune, and Time to this category.Ordering any of these selections gives the customer both the print and digital edition. Gift items available such as: personalized gifts, wreaths, gift wrap, jewelry, college andsports team items (such as pillows and blankets), custom plaques, and much more. To view the gift items, follow steps 1-3 listed below and then select your gift categoryunder the Easy Access Tabs on the left side of the page. Our Church earns 40% on all sales!For example: Under the gift tab, select “Inspirational”; then select “simple faith crossnecklace”. The cost is 13.50, the church earns 5.40 from this sale alone, and you geta beautiful cross necklace!HOW DO I ORDER MAGAZINES AND GIFT ITEMS?Go to STORE.GAFUNDRAISING.COMThen Follow the easy steps outlined below:Our NEW Church ID: 27685541. Click on “Shop Now!”2. Under ‘School or organization online ID’ write: 2768554 (that is our church ID)3. Under ‘Support student of your choice’ write: Your First and Last Name4. Select your magazine and pay by credit card. Please print a copy of your order. You will receive a quarterly statement in the mail showing the amount of yourdonation to East Hills Moravian Church. (This can be used for taxes.) Shop online 24-7, pay by credit card, and save 4-6 weeks delivery time It’s easy, safe, and secure to go green and support our church! If you do not have a computer and want to order magazines and/or gifts, or if youhave any other questions, contact:Denise Kohn-Lesko at dkohnlesko@gmail.com or phone 610-867-8467.SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!Customers can contact the toll-free online customer service number at 1-800-251-1542.SPONSORED BY:
All Things MoravianSummer Worship at Christian SpringYou are invited to summer Saturday gatherings at Christian Spring Spiritual Center for outdoorcasual worship on July 27 and August 17, from 5 pm - 8 pm. There will be hot dogs on thegrill, open swim and outdoor recreation, and please bring a side dish or dessert to share.Christian Spring Spiritual Center is located across the street from the Leiser’s on Rt.191; ourhouse is the first left off Christian Spring Road. Contact Central Moravian Church for moreinfo at office@centralmoravianchurch.org or 610-866-5661.Mountainview Moravian Church Clothing DistributionAfter assisting with the Staten Island Moravian Churches’ Clothing Distribution, members ofthe Mountainview Moravian Church, 331 Constitution Avenue, Hellertown, were inspired tobegin a free clothing distribution in the Hellertown area. Beginning July 8 through July19from10:00 am-6:00 pm weekdays, and 10:00 am-3:00 pm Saturday, we will sort and inventoryclothing for our first clothing distribution. Volunteers are welcome and very much needed-come when you can; leave when you must. Lunch will be provided. For more informationabout the project and volunteering, please contact Rev. Jodie Harney at 610-838-9344 orpastorjodie@verizon.net. We will also be collecting school supplies to be distributed at thesame time as the clothing. If you are able to donate backpacks, pencils, tablets, folders,child size scissors, crayons, etc. please contact the church and let us know.Holy Land Pilgrimage 2014Join Pastor Hopeton and Shelia Clennon on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from January 211, 2014. Brochures are available in the Central Moravian church office; call 610-866-5661 orcontact Pastor Hopeton for more details: 484-635-0400. Visit: www.EO.travel/find trip, Tour HL14, Date 010214 N, ID # 49552.THE 24TH MORAVIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL – July 14-20, 2013All concerts will be held in Central Moravian Church with the exception of Thursday, July 18evening’s band concert which will be held in Foy Auditorium, Moravian College. All concertsare preceded by a half-hour prelude of chorales. Admission is free to all concerts with theexception of the Tuesday evening concert by Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass; ticketsare available separately from Central Moravian Church for this concert. Sunday, July 14, 7:30 pm - Opening lovefeast Monday, July 15, 7:30 pm - Organ recital by Rebecca Kleintop Owens Tuesday, July 16, 7:30 pm - Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 pm - Festival Soloists, Chorus, and Orchestra, presenting thefirst modern performance of the Easter Cantata by Ernst Wilhelm Wolf Thursday, July 18, 7:30 pm - Festival Band concert Friday, July 19, 7:30 pm - Festival Soloists, Chorus, and Orchestra, concert featuringMoravian anthems, solos, and instrumental music Saturday, July 20, 10:00 am - Closing Festival Singstunde, featuring the FestivalTrombone Choir, Festival Handbell Choir, and chamber ensembles, along withcongregational hymns
JULY BIRTHDAYS7/17/27/47/57/97/127/13Sue DiehlLauren SoskaKathy WingroveBrandon DollakKaren MontgomeryRobert FrantzMichael KochJoanne VanBilliardBrian DavisonGary RhoadesMelissa LaBudaTodd Willman7/147/157/167/177/187/197/20Kathy EmmonsPatricia HoffertJon BurcawCirina McClureBertha MurphyRyan ConradSteven CalderonWayne GruverDebbie MatzBill SpinneyChristopher tin GichiengoJames EckerdPat HymansTylor DarrahLauren JancsaricsAlexander NagleBarbara CressmanAnna FrenchBarbara KemmererAllison ConzolaAriel MixonJULY MINISTRYOne worship service at 9:30 am through September 1.*Regular worship schedule of two services at 8:30 and 11:00 am, along with Sunday School at9:45 am, will resume on September 8.SACRISTANS7 Bob Hauck/Eileen Ackerman14 Jack/Jean Skillman21 Harry/Louise Snyder28 Steve/Lucy ThompsonSANCTUARY FLOWERS7 Regina14 VanBilliard21 Gross/Frantz28 MeraCOUNTERS7 Mike DelPriore/Jon Ortwein14 Mike DelPriore/Jon Ortwein21 Todd Heft/Rich Kriebs28 Todd Heft/Rich KriebsELDER ON DUTY7 Amy Frantz14 Joe Conzola21 Carol Grace Hicks28 Lucy ThompsonFLOWER VISITOR7 Bruce Montgomery14 Jan Schanck21 Bob Stewart28 Joanne VanBilliardUSHERS7 Jeff Adams/Bob Hauck14 Tom/Nancy Walz21 Sharon/Christopher/ZacharyBeamer28 Earl/Lou JacksonLITURGIST7 Joe Csrenko14 Kat Lehman21 Brian Davison28 Eileen Mera
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS8/28/38/78/88/98/108/118/128/13Patricia ConklinAustin EmmonsLynn GreenawaldLara LaddEmily KoehlerTabitha MusniskeyJack SkillmanAndrew CalderonKevin Moyzan, Jr.John HicksAidan HarmsAnne ConzolaMary MatzRobert SauersDonna KromerSue ChristoffMarcus GichiengoCathy rt ConradCharmayne StaufferJoey TorciviaKaren AlphaRachel ShookMarissa DeStasioLisa CulverMatthew KemmererAndrew BurcawNathan ConradMadeline KochArt TaylorBen AdamsNancy KichlneMegan ShookJames Binder8/258/268/278/288/298/30Abigail CookeShari DunstanMarybeth FriedmanLucia KnerrRyan LathamKathryn SchleiferRandy EmmonsAmy NagleBenjamin MoyzanLaura EberlyCourtney MattoxCole DonatelliLex DonatelliAllison ShookVirginia YanzsaTrevor YostAUGUST MINISTRYOne worship service at 9:30 am through September 1.*Regular worship schedule of two services at 8:30 and 11:00 am, along with Sunday School at9:45 am, will resume on September 8.SACRISTANS4 Greg/Nancy Costa11 John/Connie Fuchs18 Bob/Lynn Greenawald25 Bob Hauck/Eileen AckermanSANCTUARY FLOWERS4 Walz11 Matz18 Bieber25 CookeELDER ON DUTY4 Linda Marsh11 Carol Grace Hicks18 Brian Davison25 Jay LarsonFLOWER VISITOR4 Jeff Adams11 Jean Bennett18 Earl/Lou Jackson25 Barb LevanLITURGIST4 Jean Bennett11 Eileen Ackerman18 Karen Davison25 Anna FrenchCOUNTERS4 Todd Heft/Deb Spinney11 Bruce Montgomery/Deb Spinney18 Bruce Montgomery/Dave Evans25 Bruce Montgomery/Dave EvansUSHERS4 Jim Eckerd/Bertie Knisley11 Dave/Patti Evans18 Jon Burcaw/Yvonne Gerlach25 John/Ellen DeStasio
Lex Donatelli graduated from Freedom High School with a 4.39 GPA, is ranked in the top 10% of his class, was a member of the National Honor Society, and attained honor roll status in every marking period throughout his high school career. Lex was the Art Club president during his junior and senior year, a member of the Freedom High School
