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Summer moves on and fall is around the corner and God is good all the time and all the time, God is

GOOD! Even as thunderstorms roll in, we can always look for the light. We rise each morning to a priceless

gift from the Lord – a sunrise and a new day to start fresh.

I was blessed and honored to serve at Primary church camp week with 9-10 year olds at our Hope

Conference and Renewal Center in July. I’ve been delighted to serve on church camp staffs since 1981! I join

20 plus others in preparing for Vacation Bible school as I write this page. For those coming 5 days we affirm

the good news that despite difficulties in life – God is good. God provides strength. God carries us in grace.

We confirm “No matter what – good, bad, not pretty – God is good. “The Lord’s steadfast love never ceases.

God’s mercies are fresh and new each morning. (Lamentations 3:22)” As challenges come, we are firmed up,

made fit, and learn anew to trust the Lord Who shines love and grace upon us.

Mission Camp was a real blessing as 13 young persons joined Kathy Sofie and 5 adult supporters in 5

days of service, kindness and care. As I greeted them each morning they were sometimes rubbing eyes,

moving a little slow and noting “not enough sleep.” But at the end of their vigorous mission filled morning –

they were energized, smiling and I noted their strong sense of life satisfaction.

As the days come and go and some parts of life change and challenges arrive, we can find ourselves

frustrated, stymied, even despairing. Let us in those moments shine light afresh on each other’s paths. We

each need a little light to open our eyes, stretch, smile, partner together and press on. Let us offer that –

daily – to each other and to all we meet.

Put your sunglasses on and face the Light. Look up. See the bright sun. Keep your fixed on the Son,

Jesus Christ, “The Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2) Christ followers are always moving

into new and uncharted territory. We are dawn people, Easter people, we are getting-on-with-our-future

persons. Fresh start – day one…. ready… Go!

In the journey of life with Christ & with you,

darrell

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The Palmer Moravian Church Family extends our deepest sympathy to Pastor Darrell. His mother,

Dorothy G. (Luikart) Johnson, entered the more immediate presence of our Savior on Monday, July 22,

at the age of 101. A service celebrating Dorothy’s long and faithful life will be held in Ohio. Please

keep Darrell, his wife Christine, and the extended family in your prayers during this time of grief.

Moravian news brief:

The Rev. Christine Sobania Johnson, wife of our Pastor Darrell, is serving a 6 month appointment as pastor of the West Side Moravian congregation in Bethlehem. She began her work in April

PALMER COMMUNITY DAYS

August 15-18

Summer is here, and that means we’re making plans for our lemonade stand for Palmer Community Weekend – August 15-18 at Fairview Park. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s great for our congregation to be present at such a wonderful community event. If you can help out, please sign up in the Gathering Area at church– we can guarantee you’ll have fun! You can also sign up by calling or emailing the church office. 610-253-2510

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BAPTISM

Congratulations and a wish for God’s richest blessings for Erica Kish-Palos and Michael Palos who presented their son, Wyatt Chandler Gabriel Palos to the Lord in infant Baptism at the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 30th. Wyatt was born February 10, 2019. Sponsors are Emily Kish and Christopher Lanza. Rayla Stecker was the Sacristan carrying Wyatt today. Wyatt is the grandson of Trudy Slawik and the brother of Lincoln Palos.

Beginning September 9 at 9:30 AM, the Monday Morning Women's Study Group will be using a study book and DVD by Max Lucado entitled Grace.

Do we really understand grace? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Max asks deeper questions: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.

Please let Linda Kimble (908-213-6856 or [email protected]) know by August 19th if you are interested in joining us so that enough study materials can be ordered.

OUR NEWEST MEMBER

The Rosebud celebrates the birth of Everett Tobing Ciasulli, son of Andrew and Mia Ciasulli, who was born July 11th. Everett weighed 7lbs 7 oz and was 20 inches long. He joins big sister Nora..

MISSION OF THE MONTH –AUGUST

The Mission of the Month for August is Rebecca’s Pantry.

which has been supporting families in the community since the spring of 2014. The families that use the pantry are so truly grateful for the assistance to get them through a difficult financial time. It is really sad to think that there are families in our community who are going without food, kids that are hungry. Rebeccas pantry is always accepting the following items:

Cereal, Crackers, Protein / Granola Bars, Pretzels, Applesauce, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Cleaning Supplies, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Tissues, Paper Towels, Napkins, Toilet Paper.

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1 Douglas W. Kleintop

Jessica Brill Kerri Fleming

Aubree Border 2

Joan English Trisha Brady

Valerie Kocher Eliza Pauser

3 James M. Davis

5 Jeremy Deiter

Dakota Bonney Elsa Brady

Barbara Wolf 6

Riley Marie Brown 7

Patricia Lucey Ruth Gonzalez Kurt Weaver Randy Wilson

8 Christen Fleming

Allan Bertsch Matt Materna

9 Brian Zimmerman Kathleen Wilson Ernest Everett

Meghan O’Reilley 10

Rachel Wilson 11

Graham Fleming 12

Alexander Moore Lezli Fagan

13 Barbara Rush

14 Ryan Houser

15 Henrietta Nausbaum

16 Claire Parkhurst

17 Jennika Borger

Kelly Hartenstine 18

Kyle Assise John Vargo, Jr. Natalie Hedrick

Amy Pulli 19

Stephanie Howell Briana Donaldson

Graeme Davis Gerald Rhyder

20 Leanne Frinzi

21 Kim Murray

Elizabeth Fischer Kelly Finelli

22 Henry Dennis

Tootie Brodhead Betty Litsinger

23 Jennifer Young

24 Oscar Roelandts

25 Jack Smith

26 Elliot Fleming Barbara Kiger

27 Kay Odegard

29 Steven Assise Joseph Lipari

31 Michael O'Reilly

Max Kocher

MISSIONS IN ACTION

Our Mission of the month for May was Be The Church Projects. We collected $871.76 to support our projects which included Birthing Kits for Honduras and ProJeCt of Easton.

In June we collected $719.69 to support our Moravian Common Ministries. Thank you to all who give so these ministries can continue!

Coming in October in

our Gathering Area

Palmer Moravian Book Sale

Book donations taken in September - look for containers. All books accepted (fiction, non-fiction, travel, cookbooks, how-to, children's, etc.)

Please - no magazines

Questions? Please ask Linda Kimble or AnnMarie Vittorio

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Fall FUNdraiser

for our Palmer Moravian Women

Saturday October 12th 10am-2pm

"Bring-a-Friend Make & Take Craft Day" with the Crafts and Creations ladies

Sign-up Details and Craft Selections to follow...watch the bulletins and September

newsletter for details!


AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

11TH YOUTH MISSION CAMP AT PALMER MORAVIAN

A big thank you to all 13 youth and to all 5 chaperones for helping make our 2019 Mission Camp experience so amazing! We volunteered at Third St. Alliance, Boys and Girls Club of Easton, Easton Senior Lifestyle Campus, and the STAR program in Bethlehem to help our street neighbors. We also learned about the service that the Flemings do with their adorable therapy pups and did some work around our church building. What a great time we had serving our community!


Lending a hand at Third Street Alliance.

The Flemings introduced

us to Buttercup and Belle

and the therapy work they

do.

Helping our street neighbors by sorting

clothing with the STAR Program.

John Hus Society

On September 8th during Connect and Reflect which

occurs between our two worship services, the

Endowment Committee will host a reception to show

appreciation to the current members of the John Hus

Society and to invite all members to learn about this

special way of supporting the life and work of the

Palmer Moravian Church through bequests and other

planned gifts.

The John Hus Society is named after the founder of the

Moravian Church, John Hus, who was martyred in 1415

because of his beliefs. Although he was put to death,

his ideas remain alive and the Moravian Church is part

of the legacy of John Hus. Members of the John Hus

Society are individuals, who like John Hus, will leave a

legacy for the future ministry of the Palmer Moravian

Church after their death. These planned gifts may be

provided through a will, trust, life insurance policy,

retirement account, or other ways.

For more information and to learn more about the John

Hus Society, join the Endowment Committee and

current members on September 8th. Enrollment forms

will be available that day; and are always available in

the church office. It is good for all of us to consider

future blessings and what we can do to bless others.

A PLETHORA OF PETTICOATS YAHs TRIP, THURSDAY SEPT. 19, 10 am

Come tour the special exhibit at one of the historic homes owned by the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. Staged in the lovely Victorian parlor of the 1833 Mixsell-Illick House at 4th and Ferry Streets in downtown Easton, this exhibition “undresses” the history of common undergarments, leisurewear, and more. It showcases an array of undergarments that created the fashionable silhouettes worn by Northampton County residents from the 1700s to the 1950s, along with some of the chic and comfortable at-home wear they donned as they relaxed or went about their daily tasks. Ooh, la, la! We'll meet at the church at 10:00 am to car-pool, and will have lunch at a downtown Easton restaurant after the tour. Men are welcome! Cost is $5. RSVP to Lois Wildrick, 610-252-8080, [email protected].

RAISINS! WE NEED RAISINS! Palmer Moravian Church has been a wonderful supporter of the Backpack Pals of Easton program, supplying packs of raisins for the 180 bags we distribute 6 times a year. That’s 1,080 packs of raisins!! The Backpack Pals of Easton is a program designed to meet the needs of hungry children in the Easton Area School District. The bags contain nutritious serving size breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to cover a long holiday weekend. Our first delivery for the new school year is coming soon.

Please bring your snack size boxes of raisins to the Gathering Area any time– OR you can make a donation and we will purchase them for you. The best deal we are aware of is Aldi at 96 cents for a six pack.



Jean Pyatt and Joan Gadwell recently attended the 13th Moravian Women’s Conference in Winston-Salem, NC along with 400 other Moravian Women! It was a fun and fellowship filled experience for all.

Moravian Daily Text 2020

It’s Time to Order!!!

If you would like to order your Moravian Daily text for 2020

through the church office, please submit this form with your

payment by August 4th.

Name: _____________________________________

Qty.

___ Journal Edition Daily Texts 2020 ____ $16.00

___ Hard Cover Daily Texts 2020 ____$15.00

___ Soft Cover Daily Texts 2020 ____ $10.50

___ Large Print Daily Texts 2020 ____ $13.00

___ Directory and Statistics 2020 _____ $8.50

(or $5.00 when purchased with any version of Daily Text

2020)

____ Total # of Daily Texts

____ Total amount enclosed

(Please include your payment and make checks payable to

Palmer Moravian Church)

Coming Up at Camp Hope!

Summer Camp is almost over!

It's not too early to plan to attend fall activities at Camp Hope.

Quilt Camp October 2 - 5

Whether you quilt or do other needlework or just enjoy the company of other women, you'll enjoy this women's retreat. Sewing or quilting is not required (but the ladies will teach you if you wish). Attendance at the entire event is not necessary; come for as much of the time as you can!

Fall Festival/Sugar Cake Bake-Off October 5

Fall food, fun, games and crafts, and a chance to see who makes the best Moravian sugarcake!

Portals of Prayer Adult Retreat November 1 - 3

Learn how objects and techniques can be used to deepen your prayer life, while enjoying nature and fellowship at camp.

Register online for Quilt Camp and Portals of Prayer!

Contact Hope Conference Center at 908 459-4435 or [email protected]

GARDENERS FOR GOOD

Fruit and vegetables are

always in demand for those

relying on our food pantries.

Look for the basket in the

Gathering Area to share the bounty of your

garden. Or, consider buying a few extra

veggies the next time you shop, and drop

them in the Basket! Thank you!



Love Rita’s Italian Ices!?!?

Help support Palmer Moravian Church while enjoying Rita’s this summer (and a few weeks next Spring).

Order your 10% off Rita’s coupon. This coupon is $5 per card. The card is reusable and can be used eve-

ry time you go to Rita’s through 3/30/2020. The card allows you to take 10% off of your entire order.

The best part, Palmer receives $4 for every card sold.

Sale ends 8/6/19!! Order your cards today!

Questions? Contact Pat DeFreitas - call or text 908-510-1080

Email: [email protected]

_______________________________________________________

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Number of cards ________ x $5 (per card) = _________ total enclosed

Get your Jersey Mike’s Subs Cards

and

Support Palmer Moravian Church!!!!!

The cards are $3 each, can only be used in the Easton location, and no expiration date. Palmer Church receives the full $3 for each card purchased. You can purchase “BUY ONE GET ONE FREE” or “GET ONE FREE” cards. Purchase 6 cards and we’ll

include an extra card for a free sub. Questions? Contact Pat DeFreitas at [email protected] or 908-510-1080

Name: ______________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: _______________________________ Number of BOGO cards ______x $3 (per card) =________ Number of FREE cards _______x #3 (per card) =_______ Total Enclosed __________



Looking ahead to

September

Now is the time to plan how you and your family will

participate in the music program this year. There will be

opportunities for nearly everyone (beginning at age 4) to

participate in the ministry of music. The Children’s Choir

(age 4 – grade 6), Sanctuary Singers (grade 7- adult), and

Hilltop Ringers (grade 7 - adult) will return for rehearsals

beginning in the fall. All choirs will welcome new

members. Of course, the New Horizon Worship Team

welcomes new members at any time. It is not necessary to

read music or have previous experience to participate in

any of the choirs. The Hilltop Ringers rehearse Sundays,

11:45 am - 1:15 pm, beginning September 15. If you are

interested in ringing in the bell choir and have not rung

before, please contact Jan Harke to schedule an

orientation session prior to the beginning of rehearsals.

The Children’s Choir will meet for an introductory session

on September 12 at 4:00 pm.

Rehearsals

Thursdays 7:00 pm Sundays 9:50 am Sept. 5 Sept. 1, 29 Oct. 3 Oct. 13 Nov. 7 Nov. 17 Worship Participation Sept. 8 10:30 am Sept. 15 8:45 am Oct. 6 10:30 am Oct. 13 8:45 am Nov. 10 10:30 am Nov. 17 8:45 am Dec. 1 10:30 am Dec. 9 8:45 am

Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsals Thursdays Dec. 5, 19 7:00 pm Sunday Dec. 8 9:50 am Worship Participation Dec. 24 8:00 pm


Share your gifts and talents!

There are so many ways you can help Palmer Moravian Church grow and thrive—from teaching Sunday school or staffing the church nursery from time to time, to participating in choir or on the worship team, visiting our homebound members, hosting a Fellowship Hour or helping maintain the church property...

These are just a few of the ways volunteers help keep our church running.

The needs are many.

Please contact the church office or any staff member if you would like to volunteer—there is a job for everyone!

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