Zion's Red Church
Announcements
Our Pastor
Rev. Dr. Jan Remer-Osborn
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Installation Service
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Save the Date!
Our Annual White Elephant Sale
will be held on Saturday, June 14, 8-2
S.O.S.
"Save Our Steeple"
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S.O.S.
Save our Steeple
Thanks to the many donations that were given, we are happy to announce that the beam that supports our steeple has been repaired - Phase 1 of our steeple project is now complete!
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With the stability of the steeple restored, Phase 2 of the project is scheduled to begin this spring. Due to age and deterioration, there is much work that needs to be done. This will include repairing and replacing many of the structural parts of the steeple, as well as, prepping, priming and painting the steeple in its entirety. In order for any of this to take place, special scaffolding must first be designed and built. In the meantime, we have had some “temporary fixes” done to prevent any further water leaks into our sanctuary.
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We are a small congregation, and maintaining such a historic structure is not an easy task. Zion’s Red Church is the oldest in Schuylkill County and our lighted steeple is a beautiful landmark for the whole community. We are so grateful to those who helped us with Phase 1. We humbly ask for help with Phase 2.
As of this writing, we need to raise an additional $12,000 for this project.
If you would like to help, you can do so by clicking on “Donate” from the Homepage of our website, or by mailing a check to Zion’s Red Church, 1287 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, PA 17961. (Please write “steeple” in the memo). If you would like to make a donation in memory of someone ($25 or more) please include the information with your donation (“write a note” on the website). We thank you for your generosity!
Alleluia, Christ has Risen
He has risen, indeed!
Here are a few upcoming event’s to mark your calendar
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Bike Blessing at Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson Friday, April 25, 5-8 pm,
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Spring Clean-up Day – Pizza – Sunday April 27 11:45
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New Member Day/Graduate Day – Sunday May 11, 10:30
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Patriotic Celebration at St. Paul’s - Late May TBD. Singers needed
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Confirmation Day/Pentacost - Sunday – June 8
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White Elephant Sale – Saturday, June 14, 8am – 2 pm
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Summer Sermon Series: Standing on their Shoulders: Profiles of Faith June TBD
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Fall Book Bingo sponsored by Orwigsburg Library, Saturday October 4, 1-3 pm
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This spring we have had blessed Lenten worship with Salem United Methodist Church, and St. John’s UCC in Orwigsburg. Our Ash Wednesday and Good Friday services brought us closer to walking with Jesus to the cross. Easter Service was joyous with special music from pianist Kim, organist Deb, harpist Pastor Jan and the choir. The service was followed by a sanctuary Easter Egg hunt with prizes that filled the kids with excitement and more stuff!!! Kim has been faithfully leading the Bible Study for those who are passionate to learn more about God’s word. Pastor Jan conducted a Lenten Bible study at the Orwigsburg Public Library.
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On Sunday, May 11, come welcome our new member, Jim L., who has been attending and contributing to Zion’s Red Church this past year. On Sunday, June 8, we will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday and the confirmation of Jakson and Jordan Kleckner.
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The Red Church Bible Study group will be studying “Genesis part 2 - The Life of Abraham” this summer. Click the “About Bible Study” button on our website for an announcement about our summer meeting schedule. We hope you will join us as we dive deep into God’s Word!
Standing on their Shoulders: Profiles of Faith - Summer Series
From well-known biblical characters to those you’ve never heard of, we will deeply examine Old Testament people who demonstrated extraordinary courage and unwavering faith. From the unwavering determination of Joseph to the daring leadership of Esther in the face of peril, to midwives who have no name, we will explore how their stories can relate to us, giving us the faith and strength to live as Jesus calls us to live. These stories that proclaim trust God in everything, speak to us today. This sermon series is inspired by and based on A is for Alabaster by Anna Carter Florence.
These coming weeks and months bring new and exciting events for Red Church. First is the Bike Blessing at Schaeffer’s on Friday, April 25th from 5- 8 pm with the Group Blessing at Raffles, food sales, sidecar rides, all proceeds will go for our SOS, Save the Steeple campaign. Thank you, Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson. Next is our annual White Elephant Sale which will be held on Saturday, June 14th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will have yard sale items, delicious food, homemade baked goods, and our amazing raffle baskets! Please join us at our historic church for fun, food, and fellowship.
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I am gratified that our church members raised $1,000 to support Jakson and Jordan Kleckner for their Mission trip to North Carolina with McKeansburg’s Christ Church Youth Group. They have been loyal acolytes and have been diligent with Confirmation this year. They will be preaching a sermon in the upcoming weeks before they are confirmed on Pentecost Sunday.
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I also want to say thank you to all who have contributed to our SOS, Save the Steeple fund. We are getting closer to our goal, but not there yet. We had a successful fundraiser sponsored by Roman’s Delight, organized by Joy Kramer. Look for more fun ways we will be raising funds to keep the Steeple safe and lit!
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To each of you in our Red Church congregation, I embrace you with love and thankfulness for the many ways you live out the love of Christ, in our church and our community. Let us boldly walk together in faith, trusting that God is doing a new thing among us.
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With peace, hope and joy,
Rev. Dr. aka Pastor Jan