The Parish Life

REDEEMER'S

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Volume 7-2014

Church Office Hours

Tues/Wed/Thurs

8:30-2:30

2014

Inside this Issue:

Kid’s Page

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Corn Fest/Yard Sale

Calendar of

Events:

July

Finance, 6:30 pm 10

No Consistory Meeting

Buildings and Grounds, 6:30 pm

21

Helping Hands 6:30 pm

22

August

Corn Fest / Yard Sale, 8-2

2

Finance, 6:30 pm 4

Consistory 6:30 pm

11

Newsletter items due

17

Building & Grounds, 6:30 pm

18

Newsletter prep. 9 am

21

It will be with great anticipation, coupled with just a little anxiety that I

look forward to beginning my ministry at Redeemer’s. I have strongly

sensed God’s hand at work in the process that brought me to Redeemer’s.

As I came to know the members of the search committee and learned

more about the ministries at Redeemer’s I prayed that I would be called

to be your pastor because I believed that my gifts for ministry would be a

good fit with this community of faith.

I want to thank you for calling me to serve as your pastor. In a few more

weeks I will begin my ministry with you and then the real excitement

will start. Please bear with me as I learn all of your names and faces. It

may be a couple of months until I can put the right name with the right

face consistently. Once I am up and rolling as your pastor please do not

hesitate to contact me with any concerns that you would like to share

about something in your life, or the life of the congregation.

I eagerly look forward to leading you in worship as we give praise and

thanksgiving to God. I invite all of you to come to worship to experience

the transformative power of God’s grace, mercy, and love. Music is an

important part of worship, and you have many talented people who offer

their musical gifts during worship. I have found that music can lift our

spirits up to the very feet of God’s throne. I have some ideas about mu-

sic and worship that I bring from my past church experiences that I

would like to introduce in the life of this church. Don’t worry, I will not

hit you with everything at once.

Many of the things that are already taking place here at Redeemer’s are a

good foundation for our life together and I want to build on them. I pray

that God will continue to pour out the Holy Spirit upon us, as we seek to

be the Body of Christ, the Church, here on earth in this place.

Pastor Sterling

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7/04- Betty & George Stem

7/15- Cindy & Michael Strickler

7/28- John & Lee Ann Study

Volume 7-2014

7/02- Rodney Herring

7/03- Leonard Warner

Megan Roth

Conner Dillon

7/04- Scott Swan

7/06- Joanne Breighner

Brenda Bucher

7/07- Carrie Mummert

7/09- Nancy Breighner

7/13– Mae Himmelreich

7/14- Betty Daley

7/15- Kimberly Dillman

Kim Heininger

Jackson Mummert

7/16- Ethan Sheely

7/17- Pamela Klunk

Julia Ruhlman

7/18- Julia Kump

Keith Snyder

7/22-Vicki Seibert

7/31- Alethea Gall

8/04- Atlee & Suzanne Rebert

8/06- David & Pamela Klunk

8/10- Debra & Dale Brauning

8/14- John & Peggy Roser

8/19- Edna & Ronald Walter

8/23- Bruce & Sydney Crouse

8/25- Elizabeth & Gordon Snyder

If you have a need for prayer, please re-member that we have a prayer chain available. Please call the church office and we will activate the chain for you.

*We make every effort to include correct information in our mailings. Please contact the office if your name has been omitted or incorrectly listed so that we may update our records! Thank you!

Congratulations, Graduates!

On Sunday, June 1, 2014 we honored our Graduates:

Preschool Trey Bradner Neve Malone

Lilliana Mummert Julia Jane Ruhlman

Adams County Christian Academy Chris Decker

Lycoming College Kari Pyles

Mercyhurst North East University Skye Ripple

Shippensburg University Clifton Bittle

Villanova Porter Strickler

8/01- John Roser

Brenda Storey

8/04- Weesie Strevig

Stacy Wright

8/06- Chris Seibert

8/07- Wendi Snyder

8/10- Kathy Bittle

8/11- Martin Mehring

8/13- Kathy Bucher

8/14- Alma Straley

8/15- Laverne Louey

8/17- Sarah Crawmer

Cory Dillon

Mikaela Miller

8/19- Deb Kinard

8/20- Aliyah Dupert

8/21– Brayden Lehr

8/22- Carolyn Yingling

8/23- Joyce Haines

Karen Pyles

8/27- Anna Myers

Patty DeLuca

Carina Allegretta

8/28– Helen Branum

Amanda Kinard

8/30- Avery Malone

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Consistory Prayer

ALTAR FLOWERS

BULLETIN SPONSOR Kathy and Lenny Bucher, in honor of JJ’s birthday and Anna’s birth.

NEWSLETTER SPONSOR Charles Kump, in honor of Julia and family birthdays,

JULY: Nicki Bucher

FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR JULY -

PEANUT BUTTER

BULLETIN SPONSOR Lenny Bucher, in honor of Kathy’s birthday.

NEWSLETTER SPONSOR Stephanie, Carl, and Lindsey Snyder; in honor of Wendi’s 11th birthday.

AUGUST: Wanda Goulden

6 Ethel Himmelreich

13 Open

20 Open

27 Alma Straley

3 Open

10 John and Peggy Roser

17 The Strickler Family

24 Open

31 Open

Volume 7-2014

FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR AUGUST -

TOILET PAPER

July Scripture Readings:

July 6 Genesis 24:34-38, 58-67 Romans 7:15-25a

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

July 13 Genesis 25:19-34 Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

July 20 Genesis 28:10-19a Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

July 27 Genesis 29:26-39 Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

August Scripture Readings:

August 3 Genesis 32:22-31 Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:13-21

August 10 Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Romans 10:5-15

Matthew 14:22-33

August 17 Genesis 45:1-15 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Matthew 15:21-28

August 24 Exodus 1:8-2:10 Romans 12:1-8

Matthew 16:13-20

August 31 Exodus 3:1-5 Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

Dear Heavenly Father:

As we come to you in our season of summer, we are so very thankful to you for our many blessings. We continue to pray asking for your help and guidance. We also ask for a deeper spiritual understanding of your Word. We ask that you continue to fill us with your love, your joy, and your grace. Amen.

Redeemer’s Consistory

July 6

July 13 July 20 July 27

Acolytes Fifi Haifley Olivia Study Wendi Snyder Ella Bradner

Greeters Lin and Amy Smith Shirley Little

Olivia Study

George and Betty

Stem

The Murphy

Family

Nursery

Ushers

Angie Bradner

Lee Ann Study

Libby Snyder

Gordon Snyder

Morgan Willet

Lindsey Snyder

Marley Bradner

Isabelle Haifley

Sandi Snoke

Deb Kinard

Wanda Goulden

Brenda Bucher

Lenny Bucher

Kathy Bucher

Peggy Roser

John Roser

Offering Counters

Libby Snyder

Gordon Snyder

Tracey Willet

Charles Kump

Kim Heininger

Deb Kinard

Lenny Bucher

Kathy Bucher

August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31

Acolytes Olivia Study Marley Bradner Dominic Cameron Izzy Haifley Fifi Haifley

Greeters Meredith Martin

Doris Clousher

George and Betty

Stem

Brenda Bucher

Carrie Mummert

Andy and Nicki

Bucher

Jim and Gail

Roth

Nursery

Ushers Brenda Bucher

Deb Kinard

Sandi Snoke

Libby Snyder

Angie Bradner

Lee Ann Study

Libby Snyder

Gordon Snyder

Tracey Willet

Charles Kump

Andy Bucher

Jay Bucher

Tom Dutterer

Gail Roth

Chris Bittle

Kathy Bittle

Morgan Willet

Lindsey Snyder

Marley Bradner

Izzy Haifley

Commun-ion

Kim Heininger-

Communion

Preparation and

Assist Pastor.

Offering Counters

Sandi Snoke

Brenda Bucher

Angie Bradner

Lee Ann Study

Alma Straley

Tom Dutterer

Wanda Goulden

John Roser

Tracey Willet

Charles Kump

Closed, re-opens Sunday, September 7 .

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Closed, re-opens Sunday, September 7 .

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Redeemer’s Cub and Boy

Scouts

Root Beer Float stand

at the

Littlestown Carnival,

August 4-9. Please stop by to support this

fundraiser at the Carnival by purchasing

a Root Beer Float, or feel free to make a

donation.

Summer VBS This year’s program is

“Let’s Build an Ark”

Sunday mornings, 9-9:45 am.

All school age children are welcome to attend.

Classroom helpers are needed. Please see sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the social hall.

Donations still needed: Capri Sun Roaring Waves Juice Pouches Fruit Loops Cereal Brown Paper Shopping Bags Sidewalk Chalk

For more information, see Kathy Bucher or Angie Bradner.

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Ronald McDonald House® Hershey, PA

Wish List

ONLY NEW / UNUSED ITEMS AND NON-EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS CAN BE ACCEPTED - THANK YOU! For more information about this organization, to donate online, or for a complete list of donation items, please visit:

www.rmhc-centralpa.org

Individual serving size - cereal, crackers, chips, granola bars, nuts, fruit cups, and other healthy choices.

Microwave meals - shelf stable stews, soups, etc. Disinfectant spray High Efficiency (HE) laundry detergent Paper towels Bathroom and toilet bowl cleaners Snack size zipper bags 13 gallon trash bags Automatic dishwasher detergent

(no tablets or pods) Copier paper (8 1/2 x 11) Non-dairy creamer Food containers and plastic spoons

Please place your donations in the bin in the Narthex .

PLEASE HELP US STAY

UPDATED!

Have you moved, gotten married, had chil-

dren, graduated from high school, started col-

lege, or done something else the church

should know about? If so, please contact the

office and let us know so that our records can

be as accurate as possible!

Please call: 717-359-4019 Email:

redeemers@embarqmail.com or mail to:

107 East King Street, Littlestown, PA., 17340

Please, don’t let us be the last to find out!

Thank You!

Don’t know what to do with all of that “stuff” in

the garage… the basement…

the attic ??? Donate it to Redeemer’s

for our annual Yard Sale! To be included in our Yard Sale

on August 3, please drop off

your clean, saleable items no

later than July 30. Thank you!

LITTLESTOWN GOOD OLE DAYS FESTIVAL THURSDAY - AUGUST 14 - 6:30 PM Parade. .

FRIDAY - AUGUST 15 - 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM -(Tentative) Entertainment at the square.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 16 - 6:30 AM YMCA 5K - 7:50 Pre-Race Meeting / 8:00 AM YMCA 5K Race

8:00 AM -4:00 PM -Antique / Crafts Market at Crouse Park - Old Cars / Displays / Demonstrations.

Admission and Parking are FREE. Antiques * Flea Markets * Crafts * Antique Cars * Kid's games * Children events * Food * Petting

Zoo * Entertainment at Crouse Pavilion * Colonial Craftsman * Antique Engine display *and more

Sponsored by the Littlestown Area Historical Society.

Mission Opportunity in New Windsor, MD.

Dates to be determined.

Come and help unpack and re-package items

for sale in the SERRV Shop.

If you would like to participate,

please contact Sandi Snoke.

If you work the full day, (8:30 am-3:30 pm) you will

receive a free lunch and discounts on items in the shop.

SERRV is a nonprofit organization with a mission

to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by provid-

ing opportunity and support to artisans and farm-

ers worldwide.

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Consistory Meeting Summary

June, 2014 Redeemer’s Consistory met on Monday evening, June 9th, at the church. Sandi Snoke opened the meeting with devo-

tions, and Pastor George offered prayer.

Members of the Building and Grounds Committee were present to report to the Consistory on the progress of the eleva-

tor installation project. After working with an engineer, the project is now ready to be put out for bid. There is currently

$38,619.67 in the Elevator Fund, part of which will be needed to pay for the engineering work (no bill yet received).

Bidding would take approximately three weeks, and the bid would be good for 45 days. A Capital Funds Campaign

would be needed to pay for the elevator, since the estimate is between $100,000 and $125,000. The elevator would be

able to transport one wheelchair and one standing person (or three standing people), with a weight limit of 900 pounds.

There will also be a drop down seat in the back of the elevator if needed. The choice of elevators is midrange (not the

cheapest but also not the most expensive models), but a functional choice for Redeemer’s. A thank you note will be sent

to Randy Ohler for all his diligent work on this project over the years. During his report Lenny Bucher suggested that

funds could be used from the Miller Estate investment to make immediate payment for the elevator, with Capital Funds

Campaign pledges used to reimburse the investment fund as they are received. The Consistory approved putting the ele-

vator project out for bids and authorized the formation of a Capital Funds Campaign to solicit funds for the elevator.

Lenny Bucher presented the Treasurer’s Report and the Finance Committee Report. The General Fund balance at the end

of May was ($ 923.52) with all other balances in the positive. We have recouped our investment costs for the PNC Mu-

tual Fund and will receive a full amount of quarterly interest starting in July. $ 865.00 was received in the Lenten Coin

Offering, to be divided equally between Littlestown Food Pantry and the 4-Our Churches Capital Campaign of Penn

Central Conference of the United Church of Christ. There has been an issue with nonpayment of rent in apartment #3 of

the rental property and the Finance Committee will continue to monitor this issue closely. The net profit from the May

Market was $1,527.35; many thanks to Helping Hands for making this a successful project again this year.

One final note from the Finance Committee. With a new settled pastor arriving in July, monthly costs will rise for pas-

toral compensation. Income and expenses need to be monitored closely so that we can keep the congregation informed.

Pastor George presented the Pastor’s Report for the month. The stain glass window brochure is still in process; after

next week when the layout is finalized, all that should be needed is the photographs taken. Diana Harbaugh and Brenda

Bucher will work with Kim Heininger to complete the brochure. A cost will be provided to the Consistory for printing.

Pastor George has not used the pastor’s office computer since his arrival, but it has been updated and will be updated

again before Pastor Sterling arrives. On Pentecost Sunday, the “Passing of the Peace” was introduced during worship

services and will continue throughout the Pentecost season.

Under Old Business, the carpet in the back hallway has been installed with many favorable comments; the old carpet had

been installed about 1980 so it was time for replacement. A memorial plaque for Dick Little has been received and will

be installed in the Social Hall; fund from his Memorial were used to repaint and refurbish the hall. It was noted that the

replacement of front walks mentioned in last month’s newsletter was for the rental apartments not the church. Keith

Snyder presented some ideas for replacing the faucets in the kitchen as well as a new water filtration unit to reduce costs

on purchased water. No decision was made regarding replacing the kitchen faucets at this time.

It was felt that Candidate Weekend went well and that everything is now in order for Pastor Sterling’s arrival in the mid-

dle of July. A thank you will be sent to each member of the Search Committee, and each member and guest will be in-

vited to dinner at a restaurant of their choosing. The congregation will pay for this meal as a gesture of appreciation for

the hard work and diligence of the committee members.

Consistory will begin reviewing the policies of Redeemer’s under the guidance of Pastor Sterling after he arrives.

We continue to look for an Elder to serve on Consistory for the rest of this year.

In a recommendation presented by Personnel Committee and approved by Consistory, the employees of Redeemer’s will

receive the following memo: “As of July 1, 2014, all requests for special time off (medical or personal) for staff mem-

bers shall be approved by Consistory prior to that leave time. Emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis.”

This request can be submitted by email or in person.

Consistory was reminded of Clean Up Day on June 28th. We received an invitation from the Adams Rescue Mission to

attend one of three luncheons this summer to learn more of their ministry and work, or it is possible to arrange a private

tour; this invitation will be shared with the congregation. A thank you card will be sent from Redeemer’s to Rev. Dr.

Marja Coons-Torn who is retiring as Conference Minister of Penn Central Conference at the end of June. A wish list

from the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey will be publicized in the newsletter and a copy of the list posted on the

bulletin board. Final plans were made for the All Church Picnic on Sunday, June 29th, from noon to three at the Goul-

den’s; this will be a farewell to our Interim Minister, Pastor George.

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Something Special for 2014. For the past 35 years Littlestown has participated with the Community CROP WALK. Never has

there EVER been some form of recognition shown to the individuals or groups that take part in

the event. That is going to change this year!! For the FIRST time since CROP WALK events began

in Littlestown, you can be an individual achiever or a member with a group as achievers. This

year only. There will be 3 Participant Appreciation Recognition “PAR” awards given to the top

individual CROP walkers and 2 “PAR” awards given to the teams/groups of 4 or more people.

Detailed instructions are on the back of this flyer. You do not have to participate in the

“PAR” AWARDS program if you just want to be a CROP WALKer.

Littlestown CROP WALK is celebrating 35 years this year. I am hoping to see no less than 100

walkers on October 12, 2014, and total receipts of $5,000.00. All of us together can make

this happen!! Please mark your calendars now to reserve this date. Thank you.

Sincerely, Ernest “Ernie” Spamer, Event Coordinator

EXPLANATION FOR THE “PAR” PARTICIPANT APPRECIATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM.

1. Any individual must use the CROP WALK “sponsor’s envelope” obtained from their representative.

The envelope number will be used for registration on the day of the walk. Teams/groups will need to

designate one person as their “captain” or “group leader”. That individual person will need to obtain

and use the CROP WALK “sponsor’s envelope”. The envelope number will be used for registration on

the day of the walk. On the “sponsor’s envelope”, the TEAM NAME and the captain or group leader

name are to be on the ‘NAME’ line. The remaining individuals participating can have their name

added on the line marked, “Organization”.

* An individual walker can also be a member of a team/group if the group has more than 4

walking members. However, money must be designated as either individual or group: it can NOT BE

COUNTED FOR BOTH. *

2. On the day of the walk: For an individual to qualify as a “PAR” program participant, that

individual must walk on October 12 and be registered! For team/group participants, there must

be 4 “team/group” members to walk on October 12 and ALL 4 MUST BE REGISTERED

using the envelope number and “team/group” name.

3. Money collections to qualify. An individual must have a minimum of $100.00 for their

“sponsor’s envelope” to qualify for the program. Any team/group must have a minimum of $300.00 for

their “sponsor’s envelope” to qualify for the program.

4. “PAR” program awards. There will be 3 individual awards given to the 3 highest persons’

“sponsor’s envelope” collections. (In the event of a tie, a fourth award will be given.) There will be 2

team/group awards given to the 2 team/group with the highest “sponsor’s envelope” collections. Each

individual award will be a gift certificate for the amount of $35.00. Each team/group award will be a

gift certificate for the amount of $100.00. The winners may choose from whom they would like to

receive their awards. The selections are: Pizza Hut – Dino’s – Subway – Fire House Grill – Dutterer’s –

Kennies – McDonalds – Sheetz – Pizza 2 U and La Bella Italia. Awards will not be divided into multiple

selections.

For additional information, contact Ernie Spamer by phone at 359-4089 or email at

ernies314@embarqmail.com

Thank you and good luck.

K Something Special for 2014.

For the past 35 years Littlestown has participated with the Community CROP WALK. Never has there EVER

been some form of recognition shown to the individuals or groups that take part in the event. That is going to

change this year!! For the FIRST time since CROP WALK events began in Littlestown, you can be an indi-

vidual achiever or a member with a group as achievers. This year only. There will be 3 Participant Apprecia-

tion Recognition “PAR” awards given to the top individual CROP walkers and 2 “PAR” awards given to the

teams/groups of 4 or more people. Detailed instructions are on the back of this flyer. You do not have to

participate in the “PAR” AWARDS program if you just want to be a CROP WALKer.

Littlestown CROP WALK is celebrating 35 years this year. I am hoping to see no less than 100 walkers on

October 12, 2014, and total receipts of $5,000.00. All of us together can make this happen!! Please mark

your calendars now to reserve this date. Thank you.

Sincerely, Ernest “Ernie” Spamer, Event Coordinator

EXPLANATION FOR THE “PAR” PARTICIPANT APPRECIATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM.

1. Any individual must use the CROP WALK “sponsor’s envelope” obtained from their representative. The

envelope number will be used for registration on the day of the walk. Teams/groups will need to designate one per-

son as their “captain” or “group leader”. That individual person will need to obtain and use the CROP WALK

“sponsor’s envelope”. The envelope number will be used for registration on the day of the walk. On the

“sponsor’s envelope”, the TEAM NAME and the captain or group leader name are to be on the ‘NAME’ line. The

remaining individuals participating can have their name added on the line marked, “Organization”.

* An individual walker can also be a member of a team/group if the group has more than 4 walking mem-

bers. However, money must be designated as either individual or group: it can NOT BE COUNTED FOR BOTH. *

2. On the day of the walk: For an individual to qualify as a “PAR” program participant, that individual must

walk on October 12 and be registered! For team/group participants, there must be 4 “team/group” members to

walk on October 12 and ALL 4 MUST BE REGISTERED using the envelope number and “team/group”

name.

3. Money collections to qualify. An individual must have a minimum of $100.00 for their “sponsor’s enve-

lope” to qualify for the program. Any team/group must have a minimum of $300.00 for their “sponsor’s envelope”

to qualify for the program.

4. “PAR” program awards. There will be 3 individual awards given to the 3 highest persons’ “sponsor’s

envelope” collections. (In the event of a tie, a fourth award will be given.) There will be 2 team/group awards

given to the 2 team/group with the highest “sponsor’s envelope” collections. Each individual award will be a gift

certificate for the amount of $35.00. Each team/group award will be a gift certificate for the amount of $100.00.

The winners may choose from whom they would like to receive their awards. The selections are: Pizza Hut –

Dino’s – Subway – Fire House Grill – Dutterer’s – Kennies – McDonalds – Sheetz – Pizza 2 U and La Bella Italia.

Awards will not be divided into multiple selections.

For additional information, contact Ernie Spamer by phone at 359-4089,

or email at ernies314@embarqmail.com

Thank you and good luck.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 8 A. M. - 2:00 P. M.

All the CORN you can eat and a hot dog or a sandwich

Meal tickets are $5.00 (Kids 6 and under $2.00) RAFFLES: New Under Cabinet Microwave

Assorted Gift Certificates

$1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00 (DRAWING AT 2:00 P.M.)

FOOD STAND BAKED GOODS BEVERAGES SILENT AUCTION KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

VOLUNTEERS and BAKERS are needed TO MAKE THE CORN FEST & YARD SALE A SUCCESS!!

Attention Bakers: We would like to sell a variety of baked goods that will not melt in

the heat, like brownies without icing, muffins, breads, cookies or anything else that you can

think of. Thank you.

Please fill in the form below, place in the offering plate, or drop in the office mail slot.

--------------------------------------------please tear off here----------------------------------------

Name:______________________________________

I will bake something for the Corn Fest and drop it off by 8 am on Saturday, August 2.

I will provide (item (s)) ______________________________

I will help during the Corn Fest/Yard Sale. (Please circle the time (s) you are available.)

6:30-8 am Set up for Yard Sale

8-11 am Work in the Food Tent

11 am -2 pm Work in the Food Tent

8-11 am Work in the Kitchen- cook and deliver corn to food tent.

11 am -2 pm Work in the Kitchen- cook and deliver corn to food tent.

8 am-11 am Yard Sale and Corn Fest

12-2 pm Yard Sale and Corn Fest

2-4 pm Clean up

Thank you for your participation in this event!

Actual Budget Variance Prior Year Actual Budget Variance Prior Year

Income $11,607 $12,521 -$914 $9,087 $54,123 $58,275 -$4,152 $48,601

Expenses $12,612 $10,604 $2,008 $12,386 $64,320 $72,524 -$8,204 $56,928

Cash Flow -$1,005 $1,917 -$2,922 -$3,299 -$10,197 -$14,249 $4,052 -$8,327

Actual Prior Year Variance Actual Prior Year Variance

82 89 -7 94 92 2

Comments to the Congregation

5. We need to continue to be more conservative in our discretionary spending until we

solidify our fund balance.

If you have not already done so, please make your 2014 financial commitments

to God through his ministry here at Redeemer’s. If you are looking for

guidance, consider the following. Our weekly offering for year 2014 needs to

average $2,177/week in order to achieve our budget. This is an increase of

+15% more than the 2013 actual giving. This means that if you gave $10/week

in 2013, you need to give $12/week in 2014; for $20/week in 2013, give

$23/week; for $50/week in 2013, give $58/week; for $100/week in 2013, give

$115/week; etc. If each one of us followed this guideline, we will achieve our

2014 budget. Each of us need to review our financial resources, pray for

Spiritual guidance, make our personal financial commitments and be prepared

to receive the Blessings that God will bestow upon each and every one of us.

Praise be to GOD!

2014 Personal Giving Commitments

Financial Corner

4. May average weekly giving was $1,826 or less than budget by -351 per week. The

$1,826 per week was greater than May 2013 by +$105 per week. Our worship service

attendance averaged 82 persons per week.

May General Operating Fund Financial Results

May Average Weekly Worship Service Attendance

Current Month

2. Income for the month was $11,607 or less than budget by -$914.

3. Expenses for the month was $12,612 or greater than budget by $2,008.

Year-to-Date

Current Month Year-to-Date

1. General Fund Balance at the beginning of the month was -$685.31 and at the end of

the month was -$923.52. The Fund Balance at the end of the same month last year was

-$4,493.83.

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“The Parish Life” Is published monthly by

Redeemer’s United Church of Christ

Rev. Sterling Fritz, Pastor Administrative Assistant: Dot Decker

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Please join us each Sunday

Summer Worship Schedule through Sunday, August 31:

Sunday School (VBS) 9-9:45 am

Coffee Hour: 9-10 am

Worship Service: 10 am

Regular Worship Schedule begins on Sunday, September 7:

Worship Services: 8:15 and 10:30

Sunday School: 9:15.

Everyone is invited to attend.