| Mt Hermon Lutheran Church Newsletter |
June 17, 2010 | |
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Congregation Meeting - June 27th, 11:45 a.m.
All members (and friends) are encouraged to come to the Congregation Meeting on Sunday, June 27th where the members of Mt Hermon will elect 8 new council members and a new nominating committee, vote on the revised constitution and bylaws, vote on the proposed Ministry Investment Report, and listen to the updated Natural Church Development recommendations. All members should have received a list of candidates for council by U.S. Mail last week. Nominations from the floor will take place at the meeting, to add to your list of candidates.
A lite lunch will be served at this meeting. |
Constitution Meeting - June 24, 7:00 p.m.
In an attempt to reach as many members of the congregation as possible and to hopefully prevent a prolonged discussion on the constitution and bylaw changes at the congregation meeting, the Constitution Team is scheduling another informational meeting for Thursday evening, June 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. |
Family Literacy Program Begins June 23rd
 " Brothers In Hope" and learning about the lost boys of Sudan is our theme for the first Literacy night beginning next Wednesday at 6:00 pm. You can help by getting the word out to the families of A.T. Allen, and by donating sandwiches and /or soup for our first meal. Call Lisa
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Celebrating the Past
Preparing for the Future Help us burn our mortgage note by our 130th Anniversary, April 17, 2011. In addition to what you already give back to God through your tithes, please pray about putting something extra in the offering each week to help us pay down the mortgage and pay it off early. This is a very achievable goal if we all work together! Join us (1) with diligent prayer for ourselves and others, and (2) with giving IN ADDITION to what you already give to support God's work at Mt Hermon. 50 weeks x $5 is $250, 50 weeks x $10 is $500. Or, give a one-time gift in honor of someone living or deceased. Ask yourself "What can I do to help?" The Anniversary team members have already made their additional gift commitments. The Anniversary Team |
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 July 4th Parade in Harrisburg
We need your help on the July 4th Parade. We need volunteers to:
Help decorate the float
Help us walk or ride in the parade
Loan a cooler for water
Loan a wagon for water
Donate a case of bottled water
Share your military photos, any size
(all photos will be returned)
Sign up soon so we know we can count on you. Contact Eileen Sousley at gumbis@ctc.net or 704-720-7555. Thank you for your help. |
Egypt-Joseph's Journey From Prison to Palace  July 22-24 Sign your child up today to participate in the journey with Joseph to and through Egypt. See what God can do in our own lives and on our own journey if we only invite him in. The children will journey with Joseph through music, art, role-play, and story. Call the office at 704-782-2326 or Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354 to sign up your child or to volunteer to help.
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 Guardian Angel Ministry will meet on July 11th at 12:30 p.m. (after the 11 am service). Team members, please plan to attend this meeting. Call Linda for questions 704-782-2326 xt 102. |
The E-Newsletters from Mt Hermon will be published the first and third Thursdays of the month and sent via email. We will also mail (by US Postal Service) the newsletter to all members & friends who do not have email. If you know someone who is not receiving the newsletter, please call the office at 704-782-2326. |
 Please join us for Coffee and Snacks at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday Morning in Fellowship Hall - Come get to know someone new! Also, note the sign-up sheet on the table Sunday and sign up to help bring food, coffee, clean up or set up. Many hands make light work.
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Jim & Lois Marlow on the death of Jim's sister Frances Wade who passed away May 22.
Gene & Gerri Mazur on the loss of Gene's brother-in-law, Robert Nicholson.
Jeff & Rose Yuckel on the death of Rose's Uncle Tony. |
Please Pray For:
Our NCD team every Thursday night at 7:30 pm. as they continue to work toward loving relationships at Mt Hermon.
Our Congregation Meeting and election process June 27th at 11:45 am. 
Pastor Hahn and Lyn as they continue their journey and move to Athens, Georgia. |
Join A Faith-Learning Group on Sunday Morning:
10:00 a.m. Faith-Learning Classes at Mt Hermon in the
Coffee House - The Book of Ephesians taught by Tim Kirk.
Conference Room - Scripture Study
The Upper Room - The Book of Romans taught by Judy and Harold Cook.
Teen Room - "Extreme Answers to Extreme Questions" (6th grade-12), taught by Adam Sandlin.
Children - June: The Spiritual Gift of Writing, July: The Spiritual Gift of Art, taught by Barbara Linker and team.
11:05 am Faith Learning
Forgiveness: Extending the Two Hands that Heal (Dennis, Sheila and Matthew Linn authors). Begins in July. |
Women of Mt. Hermon (WELCA) The Women of Mt. Hermon will enjoy a catered meal and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship July 18 at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendar to join us - reservations made to Betty at 704-782-2326. More info coming. |
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2010 NC Synod Assembly
by Lisa McKinnon
Nanette Thompson and I attended the Synod Assembly as voting lay members of Mt Hermon June 3-5. The theme this year was "God's Work, Our Hands: Light and Hope in the Midst of Brokenness." We participated in elections for synod officers and council members, 2011 Churchwide Assembly Voting Members and individuals to serve on boards of agencies, institutions and organizations and 2011 Compensation Guidelines.
In the Bishop's reflection, Bishop Bolick turned the assembly toward the joy we find together in the light and hope of Christ. Five ministry goals have been adopted to guide the synod, including continued focus in prayer and worship, the Book of Faith Initiative (born out of the NC Synod - and which Mt. Hermon is a part), the raising up of new leaders within the church and the many strong congregational ministries of our synod. These goals, led by the work of the Holy Spirit, serve as God's guide for the continued proclamation of God's love through and by the NC Synod, and invigorate us daily to remember our own baptism and serve Christ as one synod and one body united in Christ.
I encourage anyone interested to attend the 2011 Assembly June 2-4. It was a very rewarding experience that reinforced my faith in "Light and Hope in the Midst of Brokenness". |
If you know of anyone who does not receive the Mt Hermon newsletter but would like to be added to the list, please send information to Linda@MtHermonELCA.org .
Sincerely,
Linda Beauregard
Mt Hermon Lutheran Church
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