This Week in PNEC

This Week in PNEC --- October 6, 2016 - October 14, 2016

TO CONTACT US OR TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA18071; www.pnec.org website

610-826-3113; FAX 610-826-5464

Alan Miller alanm@pnec.org Gilberto Garcia Rodriguez gilbertor@pnec.org

Barbara Jennings barbaraj@pnec.org Patty Rehrig pattyr@pnec.org

IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO INCLUDE IN "THIS WEEK IN PNEC" PLEASE EMAIL IT TO pattyr@pnec.org

2017 Annual Meeting of the Penn Northeast Conference will be

Saturday, April 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -

St. John's UCC, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, PA

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The 2017 Health & Dental rates are now available for viewing and downloading on the PNEC website at www.pnec.org

MINISTRY DAY

Monday, October 17, 2016

9AM - 4PM

(Registration Begins at 8:30AM)

St. John's UCC (Fullerton)

575 Grape St., Whitehall

TOPIC:

Conversations with

Rev. John C. Dorhauer,

General Minister and President of

the United Church of Christ

Free Will Offering will be taken for lunch

Please email or call Patty Rehrig at the PNEC Conference Office pattyr@pnec.org

or 610-826-3113

to make your reservation

We have extended an invitation to the pastors in the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference

ONLY A FEW MORE OPENINGS!

Lay Ministry of the 21st

Century has changed its name to PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF MINISTRY (PAM)

to better reflect our educational mission. We are currently in the throes of launching a brand new website with our class schedule, a listing of new class offerings to churches and associations, ONLINE registration for all classes and ONLINE payment, as well as our LIVE BROADCAST and recorded classes for a more flexible attendance.

Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry's new curriculum with brand new GOALS & OBJECTIVES that are matched to the MARKS OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY can now be fulfilled within a 2 ½ year fast-track option or a 4 year regular rotation. All classes are held at First UCC in Schuylkill Haven with a new pre & post class assignment format.

PAM is a Pennsylvania Southeast, Penn Central and Penn Northeast conference sponsored training program designed to provide an educational foundation for our laity, our churches and our licensed/commissioned ministry programs aimed at helping our congregations thrive as the body of Christ.

Please visit our website and check out the new classes and registration and for more information please call Rev. Steve Hummel, Program Director or email paacademyofministry@gmail.com

UPCOMING CLASSES:

UCC History and Polity-Sept. 7, Oct. 8, & Nov. 19th

Stewardship-Oct. 15th

Biblical Interpretation Dec. 10th

Children's Sermon for

for Oct. 9(based on Luke 17:11-19) Items Needed: 10 unfrosted cookies, laid out on a tray, vanilla frosting, butter knife. Show kids tray of cookies and ask what they are. Who likes cookies? (take out frosting) "Now, I also went to the extra effort of making this vanilla frosting. (take out knife) And it's more work to put frosting on the cookies. (frost one of the cookies). But, if I go to the extra effort of making frosting, and putting it on the cookie, it makes the cookie more sweet. This like in in today's Bible reading. Jesus heals ten people, but only one of those ten (hold up frosted cookie) makes the extra effort to come back to Jesus and say, "Thank you." It does take more effort for us to look around and say, "Thank you" for the good things in our lives, but saying "Thank you" is like frosting--it makes everything sweeter!

- Rev. David Quinn

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CLERGY CONNECTIONS

An update from Candy Miller as posted on Facebook:

Alan had a CT scan last week. His tumor is stable. He has a nodule in his lung that is a little bigger than before. After seeing both his medical oncologist and his radiation/oncologist, they both agree to give him stereotactic radiation, this is radiation directly to the nodule. He will start this next week at University of Penn. Please continue praying for him. #MILLERSTRONG

Allan Kramer-Moyer has a new aortic valve - Edward's SAPIEN to be exact. We are grateful for all the prayers of you friends and family, for the skill of the doctors and other staff and to God for being a present to us. Update from Allan's wife Nancy.

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Services of Interest...

October 23 - 3:00PM- INSTALLATION - Sharon Frye - Salem UCC, 330 First St., Weatherly

November 6 - 3:00PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Teresa Martin - St. John's UCC, 538 E. Thomas St., Coopersburg. The theme of the day is "Passion for Christ and Life" and a tail gate reception/party will follow!

November 20 - 3:00PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Kris Snyder-Samuelson - Union UCC, Neffs

UPCOMING DATES

OCTOBER

10 - PNEC OFFICE CLOSED - Columbus

Day

10 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning

Member in Discernment Committee - Conf. Office

12 - 9AM (Fellowship)-9:30AM meeting starts - PNEC Board

of Directors - Conf. Office

13 - 9-11AM - Licensed/Commissioned Mentor Group - Conf.

Office

13 - 1PM - Clergy Convocation Planning Meeting - St. John's UCC, 500 W. Main St., Lansdale

15 - 9AM -4PM - Stewardship Class - First UCC, Schuylkill

Haven (part of the Pennsylvania Academy of

Ministry's theological education program)

17 - 9AM -4PM - (Registration Begins at 8:30AM) -

MINISTRY DAY - St. John's UCC (Fullerton),

Whitehall

18 - 9AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee

18 - 11:45AM - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Schleicher's

Family Restaurant, New Tripoli

19 - 9AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee - Conf.

Office

19 - 6PM (supper) - Annual Meeting Planning Team - Conf.

Office

23 - 3PM - INSTALLATION - Sharon Frye - Salem UCC, 330

First St., Weatherly

24 - 6PM (Supper) - Nominating Committee - Conference

Office

25 - 9-11:30AM - Joint Conflict Resource Team - NEPS Office

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Retirees Luncheon

(for Retired Clergy, Their Spouses/Partners, and Surviving Spouses)

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

(Lunch at 12:15 p.m.)

Jordan UCC, 1837 Church Rd., Allentown

By Monday, October 24, please let us know if you will be attending by either:

calling the Conference Office 610-826-3113

emailing Barbara at barbaraj@pnec.org

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November 5 * 10am-Noon
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UCC Resources

2016-2017 UCC Desk Calendar & Plan Book

This popular UCC essential runs from July 2016 - December 2017. Has complete lectionary readings for every Sunday, special mission offering dates, special observances, and National Staff directory. 1-4 copies $16 each; 5+ copies $14 each

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LICENSING/COMMISSIONING MID DAY

(Member in Discernment)

November 19, 2016 - 9AM to 3PM

Penn Northeast Conference Office,

431 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA

Save the Date...

PNEC Annual Youth Retreat

May 19-21, 2017

Spruce Lake

More information will be forthcoming!

Phoebe - Berks

Assistant Chaplain

Part Time

Phoebe Berks, a premier Continuing Care Community providing skilled nursing, personal care and independent living for older adults is seeking a part time, 24 hrs. per week, Assistant Chaplain to support the spiritual needs of our residents, family members and staff at our Wernersville campus. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to conducting a variety of religious activities, volunteer development and community networking. This candidate will provide support for CPE intern chaplains and field education students as well as resident care and counseling as part of the healing team. Pr eferred candidate will enjoy serving a diverse population with varied spiritual backgrounds and beliefs. Candidate will possess Master of Divinity or related degree, two units of CPE and ordination in United Church of Christ or partner denomination. Preferred eligible for certification by Association of Professional Chaplains or moving toward this goal. Please apply

on-line at phoebe.org/careers or forward resume to:

Rhonda Wade, Human Resources

Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Drive

Wernersville, PA 19565

Fax - 610.927.8400; rwade@phoebe.org

EOE

IN SEARCH OF...

Hand Bell Choir Director: St. John's UCC, Nazareth,

PA seeks a director for two hand bell choirs.

The church owns two sets of five octave hand bells and one set of three octave hand chimes. Responsibilities include: Recruiting players as needed, rehearsing and directing two Bell Choirs, selecting and purchasing music, coordinating requests for use of the bells outside of the building with the Director of Music; and maintaining the hand bells and related supplies as needed.

Qualifications: Play piano, previous directing experience, and the ability to work well with people. Pennsylvania and FBI clearances required for employment. Salary determined by experience. Call 610.759.0893 for application or e-mail us at sjuccnaz.org.

Hope UCC, Wind Gap is in need of an organist for

Sunday service and special services throughout the year. Resumes may be mailed to: P.O. Box 425, Wind Gap, PA 18091 or call 610-863-4474 for more information

Church of the Goo d Shepherd UCC, 135 Quarry Road,

Alburtis, PA 18011, is seeking a Choir Director to accompany and lead our Senior Choir of 15 adults; 5 women & 10 men. Contact the Rev. Scott M. Sanders at the church office: 610-966-2991 or Email: gsucc71@ptd.net.

ORGANIST or PIANIST NEEDED: St. Mark's UCC,

Allentown is in need of an organist for Sunday service and special services throughout the year. Approximately 90 minutes per service. Salary is negotiable. Please respond to smucc@ptd.net or mail to: St. Mark's UCC, 52 East Susquehanna St., Allentown PA 18103; Att: Consistory Elders

What's Happening in Our Churches

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