PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Associate Member: United Church of Christ

833 Gravel Pike PO Box 66

Palm PA 18070 215-679-5321

www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com

PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Mission Statement of PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH:

Our task is to proclaim the Living Word of God, which empowers us to

care for and share with our community and the world.

Vision Statement of PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH:

Serving the glorious God, claimed by Jesus, and inspired by scripture, honoring

our history, with renewed commitment we will reach out to our community and

the world through worship, spirit enriching programs, and outreaching mission.

Pre-Service Announcements

Welcome and Announcements

Prayer

Prelude

Call to Worship

Hymn “Day of Remembrance Hymn” Tune of Duke Street (Composed for the occasion by Kathy Bieler, Dave Luz and Nick Pence)

Come joyful servants let us sing

Sharing the story of our faith Echoing words from ages gone

And witnessed here in us today

Through persecution and distress

Facing grave perils, never swayed Exiled from their Silesian land

Our kindred's faith still firm and strong

Borne by "St. Andrew" they crossed the sea

'Midst furious waves and tempest strong Etched by their strife and pain of grief

Faithful, they followed Christ's own call

Led by their prayers to a new, fairer shore Haven for peace, with grace received

Humbly recalling 'twas God's own hand

Guiding them onward through life’s storms (cont. next page)

Yet we remember such bravery through faith Led and inspired by yearnings clear

So, too, with welcome and in grace We shall live out our Christian call

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

Time of Personal Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Sermon

Scripture Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon “A Thread of Faith”

Special Recognition of Barb Master

Call to Offering

Offertory

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation

but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen.

Benediction

Postlude

This week, please keep in your daily prayers:

Lena Johnson, family of Jack Gaffney, Kevin Master, Mary Engler, Mary

Jane Burianek, Brian Schwoyer, Jeff Treichler, Robin Hepler, Paul Boyer,

Darlene Jones, Tom Dunn, Evelyn Bold, Olivia Herman, Arlene Savidge,

and Gladys Frantz.

Please also keep in your prayers the men and women serving in the

United States Military. This month from our Schwenkfelder Prayer List we

uplift Central Schwenkfelder Church.

The Deacons ask that you please check the Prayer List and let us know if

there are any persons who no longer need to be on it. Also, if you know

of someone who needs our prayers, you may submit their name to Leslie

in the church office by phone (215-679-5321) or by e-mail

(palmadministrator@comcast.net). Remember, in order to respect

people's privacy, please be sure you have their permission before

submitting their names for the prayer list.

THINGS OF INTEREST

TO OUR PALM SCHWENKFELDER FAMILY

ANNUAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Our annual Day of Remembrance (Gedaechtnisz-Tag) will take place at

Central Schwenkfelder Church TODAY at 3:00 p.m. in their Fellowship

Hall. This is the longest, continuous-running Thanksgiving service in the

United States. Rev. Dr. Drake Williams’ topic will be “Do you

Remember?” from 2 Timothy 2:1-13. Following the service, the traditional

meal that the very 1st immigrants ate, of bread and apple butter will be

served. This year it will be served in individual zip lock baggies due to the

pandemic. So, we will eat together in safety. After the meal, we will hold a

short General Conference meeting in which the budget for 2021 will be

ratified and officers will be elected. We

encourage you to attend or at least

experience this unique aspect of early

American history either in person or

virtually! If you feel uncomfortable

attending, you can watch on either

Central’s Facebook page or YouTube

Channel as it will be live-streamed.

CELEBRATING THE MINISTRY OF BARBARA MASTER On August 31st, Barbara Master officially completed her time as Youth

Director of Palm Schwenkfelder Church. We give great thanks and glory

to God for over a decade of her service in Christ’s name. Barb has not

only left her fingerprints on T-shirts, aprons, and Annual Report covers

through her “Serving in Christ’s Name” logo, even more she has also

deeply impacted all of our lives with her dedication and faithfulness. While

we hope to be able to celebrate Barb’s ministry at some point without

social distancing restrictions in place, we do celebrate her gifts and share

with the entire congregation in offering our gratitude. Barb will not be a

stranger and does plan to continue working with Sunday School and other

aspects of church life. With our hope in Jesus Christ and heartfelt prayers

we ask for God’s abundant blessing to fill her as she continues to answer

Christ’s calling into a new day.

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

The Social Service Committee has been working during the pandemic.

We have been in touch with both Pennsburg Manor and Norristown

State Hospital and they both will accept our Christmas Stockings this

year. We need monies to fill stockings and would appreciate your

help. You may give what you can to any of the members of the

committee. Miriam Hausman, Ruth Weaver, Sally Wright, Sandy

Kriebel and Ethel Soffa.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT – Giving Through AUGUST 2020

Actual Budget Difference

Offering Envelopes $140,372.86 $166,666.66 ($ 26,293.80)

Faith Budget $ 1,800.00 $ 29,640.66 ($ 27,840.66)

Totals $ 142,172.86 $196,307.32 ($ 54,134.46) * Raise the Roof: $16,298.00

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT – CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Katherine R. Pence, the 2020 recipient of our

Endowment for Continuing Education scholarship award. Kate is a

recent graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. She is enrolled in a

four year Bachelor of Science degree program at Harrisburg University

of Science and Technology, where she is majoring in Business Analytics.

The prayers and best wishes of our congregation go with Kate as she

pursues her educational goals!

RAISE THE ROOF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

It has come to the attention of the Board of Trustees that the roof on the

Christian Education building is in need of replacement. Contractors

have surveyed the roof and have determined that a new roof will be

needed within the next 2 to 3 years. In order to raise the funds needed

for this project, the Board has decided to run a capital campaign entitled

“Raise the Roof.” The campaign will begin immediately and run through

December 31, 2021 or until the determined amount of $100,000 is

reached. Please prayerfully consider helping us protect and maintain

our facility by donating to this very important campaign. A progress

chart will be posted in the narthex along with update reports in the

bulletin and newsletter. Thank you for your support, Board of Trustees

The flowers on the altar today are presented

in loving memory of Pauline Kloenne by her family.

The bulletins for this Sunday were sponsored in loving memory of our parents, by Alex and Joanne Jalowy.

Did You Know…?

This is where we list items of interest to members and visitors. If you

have any items to add, please call or email Leslie in the church office.

Thank you.

Considerations for returning to In-person worship:

o Stay at home if you don’t feel well.

o We encourage everyone age 2 and older to wear your

mask throughout the service. If you must remove it,

please do so ONLY when seated, and be sure to put it

on again when talking with others or leaving your seat.

o Hand sanitizer, wipes and masks will be available.

o Only 1st floor restrooms of the educational wing will be

available.

o Social distancing will be practiced. Members of the

same household may sit together.

o Please do not congregate together before/after

services.

CCTV – We broadcast the Sunday worship service on closed

circuit televisions in both the Nursery and the Adult Sunday

School Room.

LARGE PRINT bulletins are available.

A fully accessible restroom is located in the hallway, across

from the office. A baby changing table is there, also.

There are two yellow and green bins at the back of the parking

lot for recycling your office paper and newspaper. The

church benefits from these collections, along with helping the

environment.

In case of an emergency, there is an AED (Automated

External Defibrillator) located in the rear of the sanctuary, in

the alcove where the mailboxes are and where the sound

system is kept.

This Week at PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Sunday, September 27 – Gedaechtnisz-Tag --- NO Sunday School 10:15am Sunday Worship Service 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 3-4; Galatians 6 3:00pm Day of Remembrance (at Central Schwenkfelder) Monday, September 28 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 5-6; Ephesians 1 Tuesday, September 29 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 7-8; Ephesians 2 6:30pm Cub Scout Pack 79 Meeting 7:30pm Scouts BSA - Troop Meeting Wednesday, September 30 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 9-10; Ephesians 3 Thursday, October 1 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 11-13; Ephesians 4 7:00pm Diaconate meets (via ZOOM) Friday, October 2 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 14-16; Ephesians 5:1-16 Saturday, October 3 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 17-19; Ephesians 5:17-33 NEXT Sunday, October 4 – Worldwide Communion 9:00am Sunday School, modified scheduled 10:15am Sunday Worship Service, outside weather permitting 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are

Isaiah 20-22; Ephesians 6

PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH

833 Gravel Pike P.O. Box 66

Palm PA 18070 Office Phone: 215 – 679 – 5321

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Fax: 215 – 679 – 2650

www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com

Serving You at PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH

Ministers: All Church Members Pastor: Rev. Nicholas L. Pence, Jr. Director of Music: Edward K. Bieler

Organist: Eric J. K. Muhlenberg Church Administrator: Leslie J. Reyburn-Shisler

Sexton: Kevin S. Master Greeter: Anne Goda

Prayer Chain: Nancy Hoffman

Pastor Nick’s Email & Cell Phone: palmpastor@comcast.net

(267) 374 – 5691

Church Administrator Email: palmadministrator@comcast.net

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Copyright License Number: 1433223