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PageChrist Lutheran LamplighterChrist Lutheran Church400 Barclay AvenueForest Hills, Pennsylvania 15221Contact InformationPhone: 412-271-7173Web: www.christlutheranfh.orgYoutube: Christ Lutheran Forest HillsPAFeelin’ GroovyPittsburgh weather is now at its peak. The days are long, the flowersand plants are flourishing, and the mornings welcome us with a warm – butnot too warm – greeting. As I am walking the dogs or just being outside in theearly AM’s I sometimes cannot help but have Simon and Garfunkel’s 59th StreetBridge Song pop into my head. You too? It’s a simple, wonderful song that triesto express what it means to feel good, or as the song goes, “Feelin’ Groovy.”Facebook: Christ LutheranChurchfhStaffPastor-The Reverend Ronald Breightpastor@christlutheranfh.orgPastor Emeritus-The ReverendReholma McCantsI think that feeling good is the ultimate goal of every single person ever. It iswritten into this country’s founding documents, explained as the pursuit ofhappiness. We always ask people, “How are you doing?” “Good,” is the standard reply, whether it is really true or not. This year’s newsletter articles byyours truly are about the critical need for members to be involved in worship. Ioften hear people say things like, “I just feel better after I go to church.” Or, “IfI don’t go to church my whole week is off.” Those people are getting something out of worship! It makes them feel good (even groovy?).Vicar-Vincent MrozIt is hard to imagine any kind of holiday, be it religious, civic, or a birthday,which does not include a gathering of family. Gathering as family feels good.On Sundays the church celebrates the most important holiday of all – the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Him, we also have blessed eternal life. No wonderwe join together as God’s family to celebrate. God intends worship to besomething that makes us feel good. We feel good because we know he wantsus to be there (3rd Commandment), we have a meaningful conversation withGod (Word, songs, and prayer), we share a meal together (Lords Supper), itends with God’s promise of peace and presence that accompany us all weeklong (Benediction), and everyone at church participates together in these greatweekly highlights (fellowship). Do you want to feel good? Then carve out timeon Sunday mornings and be sure to come to church! Maybe you’ll leave humming the 59th Street Bridge Song too!President: Jim LawAssistant to PastorBarb Mitchellassistant@christlutheranfh.orgOffice AssistantTheresa rs and CommitteesVice President: Neil AckermanTreasurer: Cal EggersSecretary: Barb MitchellFinancial Secretary: Dee LawElders: Cal Eggers, Glenn Filler, JohnCrawford, Al DickTrustees: Frank Elaschat, Lynn Fisher,Dave Wible, Megan ElaschatEducation: Rick Kern JohnnieMcCants, Lori Schriver, Gloria SternIn the Spirit of Christ,Finance: Cal Eggers, Michael Lis,Stephanie Lydon, Barry Schoenthal,Richard MuellerPastor Ron BreightOutreach: Ruth Hirko, JonathanBreight, Linda KernEndowment Committee: Cal Eggers,Glenn Filler, Kathy Sourbeer

2Financial Snapshot July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022ActualBudgetedOfferings and other Income 262,350 264,279MissionsStaffOperationsTotal Expenses 7,100 115,812 146,520 269,432 7,000 111,965 140,348 270,716Net Gain/(Loss)( 7,082.( 6,436))Following is the summary of funds for the new roof and HVAC units , which are not included above.Income from loan 200,000Income to debt reduction 53,933Expenses to date 169,920Not all invoices for the project have been received. However, since the gifts to the debt reduction fundexceeded expectations, the project will continue with replacement of additional roof sections.MILESTONE BIRTHDAY Member,Helen Mozeik, celebrated her100th birthday on May 26. Eldercrest Rehab threw a party in herhonor. The family also held aparty atGrandview afew days later tocelebrate. Sheis pictured herewith three ofher children.NEWS FROM THE FLOCKCongratulations to the new officers elected at theVoters’ Meeting on June 26, 2022Jim LawNeil AckermanFinanceCalvin EggersMichael LisSecretaryBarbara MitchellStephanie LydonTreasurerCalvin EggersRichard MuellerFinancial Sec.Delores LawBarry SchoenthalOutreachJonathan BreightRuth HirkoLinda KernTrusteesFrank ElaschatLynn FisherEldersJohn CrawfordEducationRick KernJohn SmaligoAlbert DickJohnnie McCantsDave WibleCalvin EggersLori SchriverMegan ElaschatGlenn FillerGloria SternEndowmentCal EggersGlenn FillerKathy Sourbeer22022 OfficersPresidentVice President

3Women’s Service GuildALTAR GUILD –Contact Ruth Hirko aboutserving on the altar committee. They setup for Holy Communion, change altar paraments, launder the communion napkins,etc.HOTEL TOILETRY ITEMS-The WSGdistributes hotel toiletry items toveterans in need. There is a binin the library for donations or seeDee Law for more information.TELEPHONE & E-MAIL COMMITTEE – If youknow a member's new address, phone or email address, please give it toBarb Mitchell or Rosalie Filler.If you move or change information, please remember tonotify the office.STAMPS – Remember to slit open thebottom of the envelope, cut the envelopein half and give the canceled stamps to LoisFrerking or put them in the box in the library. These stamps enable the CanadianBible Society to raise fundsto purchase Bibles for prisoners and foreign missionsto get Bibles in their nativelanguage.PRAYER SHAWL/LAP ROBE MINISTRY–Even though many of us cannot physicallycomfort a loved one or friend, we can stilldo so by giving them a shawl or lap robe.These were lovingly made by women of thecongregation. Contact Linda Breight if youknow someone who may need one or enjoygetting one.ALTAR FLOWERS –The flowerchart is posted on the bulletinboard in the narthex of thechurch. Please check the chartfor available dates.The cost of the flowers is 40.Make checks payable to WSGand put check in locked mailbox by the far office door.BOX TOPS EDUCATION The Box Tops for Education has been phasedout and your grocery bill is now being scanned for Box Tops items thatyou have purchased. There is a bin in the library for theBox Tops for Education. Give Lois Frerking your groceryreceipt to scan. Monies collected goes to RedeemerLutheran Church school. See Lois for more information.PORTALS OF PRAYER–Current and back issues of the Portals of Prayerare available on the table in the library. Feel free to take a copy ortwo for friends or neighbors you feel could benefit from these.SHUT-IN CARD MINISTRY – A new suggested 2022 Shut-in card sender packet is being compiled. You will get a suggestedmailing schedule, shut-in name, address and birth dateand prayer petition notices. See Joyce Purucker for moreinformation.MITE BOXES-This loose change in your wallet or pocket can be put togood use. Monies collected from these Mite Boxes enable the Lutheran Women Missionary League to support a variety of their Missionprojects. See the article in the LWML magazine.One mission per month is featured in this Lamplighter.HELPING HANDS-When there is a funeral luncheonor special occasion, women are needed to set up andprepare things, etc. Contact Rosalie Filler to becomepart of this very important ministry in our church.RECYCLING-The following items are being collected for LutheranWomen Missionary Guild fundraiser: Ink Jet cartridges, laser jetcartridges, cameras and video cameras, camcorders, cellphones, smart watches, game consoles, video games, pagers,MP3 Players, Ipads, Ipods, e-book readers, tablets, Kindles,PDAs laptops, GPS devices, radar detectors, lithium batteriesand chargers. There is a flyer on the Fellowship Hall bulletinboard, and the box is in the library. See Linda Breight for moredetails.QUILTING will resume in September.In the meantime, please keep collectingqueen or king sized mattress pads andprofessional batting Donations are always accepted. New quilters are alwaysneeded. Please consider joining us inSeptember. No experience is needed.Pictured is the quilt made in June.3

4Caring for and Sharing Christwith Hurting PeopleMission Grant #14 Concordia Seminary, St. LouisAbout This Mission GrantDeaconesses are continually pointing those they serve toward the cross, sharing the Gospel with them so theygain the wonderful gift of eternal life through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Concordia Seminary has requested, through this mission grant, much-needed scholarships for deaconess students and assistance with seminarycosts to provide high-quality theological education. Enrollment in the new online Deaconess Studies Programis expected to increase, enabling the faculty to form more well-trained deaconesses and bring more people toJesus and provide compassionate, Christ-centered help to those who are hurting and suffering — physically,emotionally, and spiritually.Approved Resolution at the LWML ConventionWHEREAS, deaconesses, serving in God's name, lovingly and selflessly provide much-needed care andworks of mercy to those who suffer deeply in body, mind, and soul; andWHEREAS, deaconesses are continually pointing those they serve toward the cross, sharing the Gospel withthem so they may gain the wonderful gift of eternal life through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; andWHEREAS, Concordia Seminary offers several educational paths providing high-level theological training todeaconess students, fully equipping them to serve anguished people in many ways and share the Good Newswith them; andWHEREAS, these deaconess students have significant need for financial aid to support their education expenses, and the Seminary has a strong need for support for the costs to provide these students' formation;therefore, be itRESOLVED, that the delegates of the 2021 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Convention scheduled forLexington, Kentucky, vote the sum of 100,000 to help fund Caring for and Sharing Christ with HurtingPeople.Members of Christ LutheranChurch served dinner at theSonshine Kitchen on July 18.Volunteers include Barb Urban, Dee Law, Linda Breightand Tabitha Law.The McKeesport Lions Club iscollecting empty prescriptionbottles. Please place yours inthe jar in the library and theywill be given to the Lions Club.This will be an ongoing project.Wednesday Evening Servicewill be held onAugust 10, 2022 @ 7pm.SonshineAll are welcomeKitchen4

5Important Dates in August 2022Check the online calendar for up-to-date informationAugust 9 Council meeting 7pmAugust 10 Wednesday Night Service 7pmAugust 15--Lamplighter DeadlineSunday bulletins, Worship Service resources, news, puzzles, and sermons are available on our websitewww.christlutheranfh.org.Services are livestreamed on our Facebook page. The link to the Facebook page can be found on the bottomof the front page of our website.Christ Lutheran ChurchfhThe services are also once again available on YoutubeHow to Stay Connected to Christ LutheranChrist Lutheran has help for those who are institutionalized or staying at home. Sunday services are available on our Facebook page, ChristLutheranChurchfh. You can view the service live on Sunday mornings at10am or watch a recording of the service later at your convenience. Bulletins, sermons, worship servicebooklets, and puzzles are mailed each week. If you would like to receive this weekly mailing please call thechurch office. All of these resources are also available on our church website, www.christlutheranfh.org,under the news section. Home communion is also available to all members after each communion service.Ask someone from church to bring it to you or call the church office. If you would like a visit from PastorBreight, please also call the church office at 412-271-7173.Bible StudiesChurch Service TimesWednesday(will resume in Sept.)10:30 am Ladies’ Bible StudySundaySunday– 10 am Divine ServiceSaturday8:00am Men’s Bible StudySunday School8:45am-9:45amSunday8:45am Adult Bible Study GroupsConfirmation ClassSunday-11:30am5