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From Schoeneck's Joint Board:

Based on the recommendations from our state and county leaders as well as the Provincial Elders Conference of the Moravian Church, the Joint Board has decided to extend the closure of the church building and cancellation of all in-person worship and activities until further notice. The Board believes this to be the best thing we can do to continue to protect the health of our members and community.

We will continue to make Sunday worship services available online through Facebook Live and YouTube.

Until May 12, Moravian pastors will be on call for Schoeneck members. In the case of emergencies, please contact the church office at 610-759-0376 and leave a message or email [email protected] and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Our administrative assistant continues to work from home at this time. You can also contact an Elder if you have a concern.

Let us continue to keep our community in prayer, particularly those in the health care profession, frontline workers, and those who are sick or struggling, as we look to the Great Shepherd of the sheep for hope and strength.

God bless you all, Schoeneck Joint Board

Dear Schoeneck Members,

As the COVID-19 virus continues to keep many of us home and out of work, Schoeneck is wondering what we can do to help. If you or a member you know is struggling, please let us know by calling the church office at 610-759-0376. God teaches us to love one another and in these uncertain times, let's work together to do what we can to care for each other.

Additional resources for those in need: Nazareth Social Work Program: https://www.nazarethmoravianchurch.com/nazareth-area-support Center for Humanistic Change: https://www.thechc.org/ Sincerely, Schoeneck Joint Board

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Worship the Lord with Us!

While we are unable worship together in-person, we will continue to hold worship over Facebook Live and on YouTube. Please follow the links below to join us for worship online! Sunday services broadcast live at 10:30 on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoeneck/. If you are not a member of the Schoeneck Facebook group already, simply ask to join and your request will be processed as soon as possible. A recording of the worship will be posted to YouTube later in the evening. You can access it by using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9SJpCNf-D_sxWklOKgq3A.

SUNDAYS MAY 3 AND MAY 10

While the pastors are away on leave for their baby, we will welcome Debra Charles, one of our own members, to lead us in worship on May 3 and May 10. Deb is studying to become a lay minister through the Crossroads Program at Moravian Theological Seminary. We thank Deb for her gifts of service and for bringing us the message!

ASCENSION SUNDAY On Sunday, May 24, we will remember how our Lord, after spending forty days with His disciples following the Resurrection, ascended to Heaven to return to the glory He had with the Father before the world began (John 17:5). Our faith declares that just as Jesus was seen going into heaven, He will come again in the same way on the clouds of Heaven. This Sunday is also the Sunday closest to Memorial Day. We will take time during worship to recognize those who have died serving our country in the armed forces, giving thanks for the sacrifices they have made.

PENTECOST SUNDAY On Sunday, May 31, we will remember the glorious gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. It is the Holy Spirit Who gave birth to the church, giving disciples gifts and power to proclaim Jesus’ message of salvation to the world. For anyone who would receive Him and believe in His name, to this day, Jesus gives that person the right to become a child of God (John 1:12).

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Board of Elders

· Keep giving as you are able during this time of worship from home.

· Keep everyone in your prayers. · Bereavement ministry has been tabled until

further notice. · Prayers for the Fleming baby and parents.

Board of Trustees

· Discussed tree donation for grove.

· Removal of two yew trees at cemetery awaiting opening of the yard waste facility.

· Lower end of parking lot to be top-coated.

· Pursuing another quote for roofing issue.

· Joyful at congregational financial support so far during public lockdown.

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Time, Talent and Treasure

MARCH SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Moravian Open Door $135

Provincial Administration $1,540

Grant—Board of World Missions $200

Helping Hand Fund $5

Lenten Self-Denial Offering $1,331

Donation—Exterior Lighting $350

Unity Offering $210

Communion/Lovefeast $377

Community Dinner Donations $935

TOTAL $5,083

Financial Update from the Trustees

A couple of weeks ago there was a front page headline that read "Churches reeling as coronavirus hits collection plates".

My immediate thought was how thankful I am that Schoeneck is not in that position. Through the faithful giving of our members, Schoeneck has been able to continue paying our monthly bills as they come in. I'll admit I was a little worried when Schoeneck had to close it's doors, thinking that we would get far behind with our loan payments, pastor's salaries and pension payments and bills such as electric and water.

2 Corinthians 9:8 says "And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work." How true this is. Yes, we've been able to pay our bills, but beyond that, we've done much more. Through the use of technology our services have been shared online to Schoeneck members as well as others looking for a place to hear the word of God. Who knows how many people we've been able to reach. Instead of being worried, I should have known that God will provide. Katie Elliott Trustee President

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We express our sympathy with Kate Rush and family on the death of her father Kenneth Wagner on April 12, 2020.

We express our sympathy with Garritt & Sanette Fleming and family on the death of his grandfather LeRoy Getz on April 14, 2020.

We express our sympathy with Carol & Rich Ressler and family on the death of her mother Patricia McGrogan on April 20, 2020.

We express our sympathy to Joanne Smith and family on the death of her husband Dennis Smith on April 24, 2020.

Knitters and Crocheters And those who want to learn

I’m starting a new ministry to make items such as scarves, hats, shawls, and lap blankets for those in need in our

church and community.

If you are interested in joining this ministry please contact Deb Love.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Deb Love

There will be no Fire Pit Fellowship services

until further notice.

I would like to thank our Schoeneck family for all the beautiful cards, prayers and well wishes for Dennis throughout his illness, we appreciated every one. We also cannot say enough for the drive by well wishes you did on Thursday 4/16, it was overwhelming and we felt all your love and support. Dennis is now at peace and resting in God’s arms. Thank you, Joanne, Jordan and Cassie

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Please let the church office know about updates to the prayer concerns lists,

as well as any address or phone number changes.

Thank you!

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� Please include a dollar with your offering as a contribution to this effort.

All tributes should be emailed to the church office no later than June 7.

You do not need to use this form, but be sure to include all relevant information. Thank you.

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Our Church Family PRAYER CONCERNS (Our Church Family)

HOMEBOUND MEMBERS

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

5 - Joseph & Lindsay Kutz (14) 6 - Jin & Pin Zhong (37) 11 - Robin & Brian Foulk (35) 16 - Chris & Gail Gagner (28) 17 - Shannon & Adam Shafnisky (13) 19 - Amy & Enrique Lirag (19) 21 - Kevin & Sandy Love (32) Robert & Lisa Nixon (37) 22 - Patricia & James Alercia (11) Paul & Miriam Stoudt (55) 27 - Garritt & Sanette Fleming (3) 29 - Mel & Carol Messinger (48) 30 - Andy & Brenda Loiacano(39) Bob & Marianne Sweitzer (39) 31 - Tim & Stasia Remaley (12)

1 - Ann Dalton 6 - KateLynn Hess (9) Helaine Kline 9 - Collin Beil Nancy Getz 10 - Barbara Butz Chloe Paulus (11) George Ryerson 12 - Allene Rampulla Daimler Samsel 13 - Debra Charles Robert Kline* 14 - Susan Anascavage Nathan Kline Parker Smith 15 - Thomas Giovanni Brittany Hartzell 17 - Matthew Sweitzer* 18 - Raymond Marsh 19 - David Knauss-Hauck (15)

Elizabeth Lirag (11) Ashley Marsh*

21 - Cookie Knauss 24 - Jennifer Hess* 25 - Miriam Stoudt 28 - Carolyn Hertzog Kevin Love 30 - George Knauss Kira Silimperi 31 - Alissa Kline

*significant Birthday ending in

a “5” or “0”.

*With respect for the rights each one has to privacy, please secure an individual’s permission before adding them to our prayer list, or sharing their concern during worship. Please remember to contact the church office when names should be removed from the list.

PRAYER CONCERNS * (Friends)

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Schoeneck Moravian Church Vol. XXXVIII No. V May 2020

Our Lamb has conquered, let us follow him. In Essentials, Unity; In Nonessentials, Liberty; In All Things, Love.

Rev. Garritt Fleming, Pastor Rev. Sanette Fleming, Pastor Ryan Morrow, Director of Music Heather Scholtes, Administrative Assistant

8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship

Our Mission Statement “To follow the example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to love and serve all.”

Schoeneck Moravian Church 316 North Broad Street Extension Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064-9522

[email protected] https://schoeneckmoravian.org 610-759-0376

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