June 2020 Peace-Tohickon

Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Old Bethlehem Road,

Perkasie, Pa 18944

(215) 257-3294

Website: www.peace-tohickon.org

Email: adminassistant@peace-tohickon.org

The day is drawing near to when we can reopen our doors and welcome our family back to our

building. The council has been working together to create guidelines that will allow us to return

back to an in-person service in a responsible way. We are also working to enhance our services

by live streaming our worship services on the internet for those that may be unsure of

returning, so they can continue to be involved every Sunday. This is different than what we are

doing now with Zoom calls, which has been great; but only those invited can attend currently.

Streaming allows us to open our services to all that may want to join, which is the way it should

be – both open and inviting.

I strongly suggest all members review the minutes from the past council minutes in this and all

newsletters to see what has taken place. It cannot go unsaid that this time has been difficult

for Peace’s finances, as it has to all business and non-profits, churches and other groups alike.

Giving is down and that can be seen in our finance reporting. We have been blessed to benefit

from a government assistance loan for payroll to take up some of the short fall to get us

through this period, but the help will not continue indefinitely. It is us that will keep this

mission alive. So I will ask that you give what you can and increase what you can to help keep our

mission alive.

As we return to open services, volunteers will be needed to usher and read during service and

help ensure proper cleaning at the end of services are done. We have been comfortable on our

couches and easy chairs on Sundays and while they are inviting, the time is coming to stretch

your legs and get out. I am looking forward to the day of return, the day we stand and run

forward to tomorrow.

God Bless ---Doug Erney, Church Council President

In Memoriam

Larry R. Correll

Oct 8, 1939 – Jun 1, 2020

The church office was notified this week that our Peace brother,

Larry Correll passed away on Monday, June 1st, 2020.

We will miss you, Larry. May you rest in peace with our Lord.

Below is his obituary, as listed on the Bernard Suess Funeral Home

web site (https://www.suessfuneralhome.net/obituary/larry-correll) :

Larry R. Correll, of Hilltown Twp., PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Grand

View Hospital, West Rockhill Twp., PA. He was 80.

He was the husband of Carol A. (Pysher) Correll. The couple had celebrated their

55th Wedding Anniversary on October 12, 2019.

Born in Saylorsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Roy and Eva (Barlieb) Correll. A 1957

graduate of Chestnut Hill High School, he attained his Associate’s Degree in Business from

Churchman’s Business College, Easton, PA, in 1959.

He served with the U. S. Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966.

Larry was a salesman for Patterson-Kelley, Inc., East Stroudsburg, PA, for 40 years until

retiring in 2008.

He was a member of Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church, Perkasie, PA, and a former member

of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Sellersville, PA, where he served on the Church Consistory.

A 35-year member of the Hilltown Lions Club, Larry volunteered for a number of years for the

Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Leader. An avid hunter and fisherman,

he also enjoyed golfing and gardening.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Steven C. Correll and his wife Julie (Andrews), of

Leonardtown, MD, and Deron P. Correll and his wife Lynn (Kincaid), of Wilmington, DE; three

grandchildren, Cara, Brady and Katie Correll; and two sisters, Diana Giuffrida, of York, PA, and Fern

Blose and her husband Ronald, of Cresco, PA.

Services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church

Building Fund, 100 Old Bethlehem Road, Perkasie, PA 18944.

Arrangements are by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.

Thank You For Your Support

A special thank you to the Peace congregation for your recent $250 donation to Pennridge FISH.

Your support is both appreciated and necessary. ---Thanks & Blessings, Harry

Pennridge Fellowship in Serving Humanity (FISH) (Thank you Card dated 5/28/20)

Congratulations 2020 Graduates

Michael T. Gonet – Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Sarah Grim – Pallisades High School Graduate on 6/12/20

Happy Birthday! to our Senior Members over the age of 80:

Bill Markland – June 10th

Ann Grim - June 22nd

Bill Brackman – June 24th

Wishing you all a joyous birthday and well wishes for all of 2020!

“I wish to thank all of my friends at Peace Church for the wonderful 92nd birthday

celebration they offered me on May 10th. I miss you all very much. Thanks!”

--Herman Slozer

Some Thoughts for June …

There are miracles happening every day in this world. We only need to stop and look

around to see them.

Taking a walk and picking up a piece of trash by the side of the road. Volunteering at an

event that brings community together. Calling a friend and sharing a story that makes

them laugh. Teaching children about math, and reading or God. Providing a service

through your work that allows other to share their talents. Mowing your lawn. Walking

your dog. Painting a fence. Saying hello to a stranger in the grocery store. Reading a

book and learning new ideas. Paying taxes (yes, even that!).

Now how can these be miracles? Miracles are those things that we do every day that

make the world a better place. They do not need to be big things; they do not need to

change the whole world in one big event. They are miracles because we are created by

God and we exist to do them and we care enough to do them. We are the miracle.

So, look around and what will your miracle be today? What miracle will you see today?

Keep your head held high and know that God is here and is proud of what and who we

are. So, work and live to make God proud. And always remember to keep the lines of

communication open … be thankful always and pray often.

---From a member who wanted to remain anonymous

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There will be a WELCA Zoom Video Conference/Meeting on

Monday, June 8th at 7 pm. Call Nancy Grace at 215-257-4213

for more details or how to participate by phone or computer.

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Peace Garden Club is beginning to work on the garden for FISH.

If you have any plants or supplies to donate or would like to help,

contact Dottie Ritter at 215-896-3095 or dmritter4@gmail.com.

Sunday, June 21st, 2020

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A special Thank You …

to Linda Gonet & Chip Kramer who both volunteered to help upkeep the

Peace Labyrinth on our grounds going forward. Be sure to take advantage

of this resource & share it with friends & neighbors too!

Peace & Pennridge Little League: Play Ball !

Peace Lutheran Church has sponsored a Perkasie Little League baseball

team this year, and although we are awaiting more details about when &

how the season will get fully underway, the teams have been given the go

ahead to begin practicing this week, with restrictions.

More information will be shared by e-mail, as we get it,

along with a game schedule for anyone who would like to

cheer on our sponsored youth team. Peace Lutheran

Church will be named on the back of the kids’ jerseys and

visible for all to see. Go team, go!

Congratulations to Courtney Michener and Kyle Webster

Who were married at Peace on May 29th, 2020

May your new life together be blessed & beautiful!

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The happy couple will celebrate their union with their family

and friends in July, when they will be able to host their reception.

We already received a thank you card from them. It reads:

“Peace Lutheran, Thank you so much for allowing Kyle and I to get married

on May 29th. A special thank you to Pastor Malloy, Linda Beck, Doug Erney

and Curt Gerth for making this an extra special occasion for Kyle and my

family as Kyle and I start our lives together. Peace be with you.”

--Courtney Michener and Kyle Webster

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

4 Harry Grim, III 8 Nancy Cygan Rebekah Strouse 10 William Markland, III Daniel Putnick 11 Colton Grim Nicole Sparango Ruth Stranick 13 Susan Barnes Wanda Renshaw Ralph Scholl 14 Beth Hartman 15 Natalie Bartosiewicz 20 Taylor Grim Randi Schaeffer 22 Ann Grim 23 Cheryl Hilinski Dawn Link 24 William Brackman 27 David Thomas Katheryn Mitman 28 Thomas Steiner 30 Linda Gonet

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 2 William & Carole Brackman 4 Richard & Jan Abate 6 Ralph & Nadine Scholl Thomas & Dianne Steiner 7 Dana & Cindy Miller 10 Brad & Tanya Reiss 12 Gary & Judy Schott 14 Forrest & Dorothea Ritter 18 Doug & Julia Erney 20 William & Patricia Scheetz James & Barbara Michener

ANNIVERSARIES Cont. 20 Thomas Smith & Joe O’Donnell 21 Derek & Erin Scholl 27 David & Lori Harris 30 Nathan & Kristin Ritter

Floral Sponsors Are on Hold

for Now, But Will Be

Needed Once Church

Services Resume If you are interested in sponsoring

altar flowers in honor or memory of

a loved one or special celebration

date, please call the church office.

The cost is $50 for two bouquets of flowers or $25 for one. Checks can

be made out to Peace Lutheran Church & dropped in the offertory plates during worship services or

mailed to the office.

Our Home Bound Members:

Alice Brad

Meadow Glen at Phoebe

108 S. Main St., Apt. 124

Richlandtown, PA 18955

Mary Dunlap

Cedarbrook Nursing Home

350 S Cedarbrook Rd.

Rm #614A

Allentown, PA 18104

Marion Engelmann

Meadow Glen at Phoebe

108 S. Main St., Apt. 130

Richlandtown, PA 18955

Betty Gabel

408 Grandview Ave.

Perkasie, PA 18944

Lois Hafler

1611 Park Ave., #201

Quakertown, PA 18951

Grace Nicolino

1611 Park Ave., #112

Quakertown, PA 18951

Helen Poust

200 S 9th Street

Cottage #7

Perkasie, PA 18944

Winter: 4596 CR#305

Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

Wanda Renshaw

1131 Arbour Lane

Quakertown, PA 18951

Jean Scholl

2301 North Fifth Street

Perkasie, PA 18944

Gloria Shannon

Rm 57, 108 S. Main St.

Richlandtown, PA 18955

Marlene Shilling

The Birches

691 Main Street, Room 28

Harleysville, PA 19438

Shirley Slozer

Hidden Meadows on the Ridge

The Laurels Room D1A

340 Farmers Lane

Sellersville, PA 18960

Luther (Luke) Stever

Hidden Meadows on the Ridge

The Laurels, Room D6

340 Farmers Lane

Sellersville, PA 1896

Our Prayer List -- Please Pray for …

Our Members

Carol Correll Joe Kramer Marion Engelmann Luke Stever Tom Smith Joyce Burkett Yvonne Thomas Shirley Slozer Charlene Fisher Jessica Kramer Sherry Dulsky Kristina Doherty

Our Military

Brian Hilinski Kyle Likens Dylan Lloyd Dan Frasch

Eric French Flint Engelmann Gillian Lloyd

Our Friends

Lorraine - Sister of Donna Donelon Dennis Brennan – Brother of Marcia Kramer

Charles Mitman – Brother of Grace Grim Deana Murray – Sister-in-Law of Corinne Penn

Diane – Daughter of Shirley Scearce Barry Stoneback – Friend of Debbie & John Schoch

Joyce Frazier – Friend of Carole & Bill Brackman Rodney Allebach – Son of Agnes & Joseph Allebach

Robert Skinner – Friend of Ellen & John Shelly Janice Young – Gary Schaeffer’s Cousin

Luke Bender – Dorothy Kasper’s Friend’s Grandson Tony Swede – Brother of Ellen Shelly

Christopher Malloy – Son of Pastor Dayle Malloy Caitlyn – Daughter of Elaine Keckiessen

Michael & Angel Miller – Grandson & Daughter of Sue Keen Gloria Anderson – Mother of Peni Bottorf

Doris Bohanak – Shelley DePinto’s Mother Winnie Klopper – Friend of Pete Moyer

Jamie Kruse – Sister-in-Law of Dawn Lutz Neil Rapawy – Friends of Randi & Gary Schaeffer

Barbara Sacks – Sister of Robert Beck Mary Glover – Mother-in-Law of Corinne Penn

Susanne Wright – Relative of Pete and Cheryl Moyer Dylan Willis – Dave Thomas’ Cousin

Dorothy/Don Armstrong – Sister/Brother-in-Law of Nancy Grace Stephanie Salewski – Julia Erney’s Mother Fred Heitzenroder – Friend of the Groffs

Mike Maurer, Wife & Daughter – Friends of Larry Schenk Maureen Gildea – Friend of Jayne Kramer & Beth Kramer Maloney

Edward Brous – Friend & Arbours Community Neighbor Stacy Block – Brother-in-Law of Peter & Cheryl Moyer

Ken & Lynn Swift – Friends of the Groffs Jean Schmidt Gruen – Friend of the Groffs

Barbara Staats - Neighbor of The Erneys & Groffs

Call the Church Office When …

• A member becomes hospitalized or shut-in,

• A member needs prayer, is having a baby,

getting married, wants to be baptized or

confirmed, or is moving.

• You want to become a member of Peace.

• You have spiritual questions to explore.

• You are curious about God’s call to you.

Peace Church Office: 215-257-3294

What Talents Can You Share?

Stewardship Committee Information Technology Committee

OutReach Committee Faith & Fellowship Committee

Finance Committee Worship & Music Formation

Gardening Club Altar Guild, Youth Groups

Sunday School, Vacation Bible School Peace is always looking for volunteers.

Call the church office at 215-257-3294 to learn how to get involved at Peace. Be at Peace!

Please keep our Prayer List Up-To-Date

If you have a friend or relative on our prayer list who has recovered from an

illness, please call the Church Office at 215-257-3294, so we can update our

weekly prayer list. Our prayers do work! Thank you!

Our Mission @ Peace:

Trusting in God's love, we grow in faith,

celebrate His Word,

care for His gifts and serve others.

Peace-Tohickon Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Old Bethlehem Road, Perkasie, Pa 18944

(215) 257-3294

Website: www.peace-tohickon.org

Church Staff and Council Members

Staff: Contacts: Phone Numbers: e-mail Addresses: Bridge Pastor Dayle Malloy 215-932-9533 daylemalloy310@gmail.com

Church Admin. Asst. Julia Erney 215-257-3294 adminassistant@peace-

tohickon.org

Bookkeeper Carol Ward 215-257-3294 bookkeeper@peace-tohickon.org

Organist/Sr. Choir Linda Beck 215-723-5356 librarylady975@gmail.com

New Spirit, Bells, Youth

Choirs

Jen Bara 267-307-4061 edjenbara@yahoo.com

Sexton Curt Gerth 267-474-4212 sexton@peace-tohickon.org

Nursery Elaine Miller 215-536-9271 N/A

Council Members: Contacts: Phone Numbers: e-mail Addresses: President Douglas Erney 267-410-7644 president@peace-tohickon.org

Vice-President Mike Cygan 215-872-4490 vicepresident@peace-tohickon.org

Treasurer Ellen Shelly 215-257-9061 treasurer@peace-tohickon.org

Secretary Melissa Yates 215-257-6735 secretary@peace-tohickon.org

Financial Secretary Dottie Ritter 215-257-4587 financialsecretary@peace-

tohickon.org

Council Member Mary Snyder 215-538-2835 snyderm47@gmail.com

Council Member Donna Donelon 908-627-1952 donelons@ptd.net

Council Member Heidi Gerth 267-424-4893 hmgerth106@gmail.com

Council Member Bill Groff 215-453-9005 pennridge45@yahoo.com

Council Member Gary Schaeffer 484-894-3030 grschaef@outlook.com

Council Member - Youth

Representative

Courtney Steiner

Council Member Dianne Steiner 215-453-7917 dsteiner605@gmail.com

Council Member Available: You? Yours! Yours!

Council Member Available: You? Yours! Yours!

Thank You For Your Willingness to Serve!

Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church

100 Old Bethlehem Road Perkasie, PA 18944 215-257-3294 www.peace-tohickon.org

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Minutes of the Virtual Meeting of the Congregation Council

April 21, 2020

2021 Term 2022 Term 2023 Term

Doug Erney (1st)* Mike Cygan (1st)* Bill Groff (2nd)*

Donna Donelon (1st)* Dianne Steiner (1st)* Melissa Yates (2nd)*

Gary Schaeffer (1st)* Heidi Gerth (1st)* Mary Snyder (1st)*

Courtney Steiner (1st)* vacant vacant

An * indicates attendance. Pastor Dayle Malloy, Dottie Ritter, financial secretary, and Ellen Shelly, treasurer,

also in attendance.

1. The council convened by means of a Zoom link. We were called to order at 7:05. Heidi Gerth led us in

devotions.

2. Secretary’s Reports

A motion to approve the minutes of the February 25 meeting of Council was made by Dianne

Steiner and seconded by Courtney Steiner.

A motion to approve the minutes of the March 31 emergency meeting of Council was made by

Donna Donelon and seconded by Courtney Steiner.

3. Pastor’s Report

Updates continue on the directory. There will be a Zoom meeting on this subject on Friday at 2 p.m.

Courtney has agreed to take pictures of the congregation for the benefit of the newer members.

A motion to accept the Pastor’s report was made by Mary Snyder and seconded by Dianne

Steiner.

4. Review of Ministry and Call Team Reports

a. Stewardship minutes from a February meeting.

b. Worship minutes from a March 10 meeting.

c. Outreach. Forms for the sponsorship of a Pennridge little league team have been submitted. Play

will tentatively start in mid to late May.

d. Property. We will wait for phase 1 to mulch and weed if there is more than one person working.

Any worker must follow social guidelines, mask, and bring his/her own tools.

e. Faith and Fellowship.

Peace Education Fund. We will keep the requirements the same for this year. Changes need to be

voted on by Council, then voted on at the next Congregational meeting. Council vote has been

tabled until we can meet in person.

Bible School, scheduled for July 20-23, is up in the air. We have older volunteers. We will

decide at the May council meeting whether to hold or cancel Bible School.

The reservation for the Youth at Bear Creek has been cancelled. We have a reservation for 2021.

A motion to accept the ministry reports was made by Courtney Steiner and seconded by

Heidi Gerth.

5. Financial Secretary Report

The offering from March 1 and 8 has been counted and reported. Dottie will do another count at the

end of the month. Directions for people who want to make an automatic deposit from their bank

accounts will be included in the next newsletter.

A motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s report was made by Dianne Steiner and seconded

by Courtney Steiner.

6. Treasurer’s Report

There will be no report until deposits are made. Payroll and bills have been paid.

7. Thanks to Ellen for delivering the outstanding food donations to FISH.

8. Planning for the eventual reopening of Peace

a. Council will need to vote to reopen the church for services.

b. Social distancing is a must. Mike and Doug will look into marking the pews.

c. Communion. We have ordered 500 individually wrapped grape juice cups with wafers.

Communing will be voluntary.

d. Masks will be mandatory. We will need a supply of masks for anyone who needs one. Hand

sanitizer will be available. We will be purchasing 4 hands free sanitizer stands with donations

from individual sponsors.

e. We will return with one service, on the summer schedule. There will be no choir.

f. No Sunday School until the Fall. Some classes are receiving packets each week at home.

g. No entrance will be allowed from the side parking lot.

h. We will want to stream the service for those who do not yet feel comfortable coming back to

church. Mike and Doug will look in to a setup for live streaming the service.

9. Property. Some flashing has blown off the roof. Mike is working on getting it replaced.

10. A motion to adjourn was made by Heidi Gerth at 8:55 p.m. It was seconded by Courtney

Steiner.

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Yates

Motions

A motion to approve the minutes of the February 25 meeting of Council was made by Dianne Steiner and

seconded by Courtney Steiner.

A motion to approve the minutes of the March 31 emergency meeting of Council was made by Donna

Donelon and seconded by Courtney Steiner.

A motion to accept the Pastor’s report was made by Mary Snyder and seconded by Dianne Steiner.

A motion to accept the ministry reports was made by Courtney Steiner and seconded by Heidi Gerth.

A motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s report was made by Dianne Steiner and seconded by

Courtney Steiner.

A motion to adjourn was made by Heidi Gerth at 8:55 p.m. It was seconded by Courtney Steiner.