VOLUNTEER - Seeking Sunday School Teachers!

When asked about people who made a difference in their life, many people quickly remember a faithful Sunday School teacher. Helping children explore their faith is fun, important, and rewarding. It is also easier than you might think!

We are especially excited to introduce the new SPARK Sunday School Curriculum for the 2009 -2010 year. It ia a Lutheran curiculum that helps kids learn about their faith in different ways. It is also VERY user-friendly and supportive for volunteer teachers, asking the question "What if teachers were better prepared in less time?"

You can volunteer today to be a Sunday School teacher!

If you have any questions, fears, or concerns...of if you would like to observe one of our Sunday School classes, please contact Wendy Long today.

Monica Staniz

VOLUNTEER - Habitat For Humanity Garage Sales

Many Habitat for Humanity Affiliates in the area run a "Habitat Store". Delaware County is moving in that direction by holding Garage Sales on Saturdays this summer. Volunters are needed to staff theses garage sales. Here are some details:

• Sales are Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Location is on 291 across from the new soccer stadium
• Need is for 2 or 3 volunteers
• Everything will already be priced
• Buyers must carry their own purchases
  Volunteers will take cash, make change and make a bank deposit at the end of the sale at any TD Bank.

This is a great way to continue our support of Habitat for Humanity. Interested volunteers can contact Jody Troyan via email or by calling (610)328-1394.

Temple Lutheran Cares (TLC) - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sherri Hulcher and Merri Lee Newby are co-chairing the new "Temple Lutheran Cares (TLC) Committee to provide meals and support to Temple members in times of need. If you can volunteer, please e-mail Merri Lee and give the following information: your name, daytime/evening phone numbers, and what area of support you would like to volunteer for (meals, errands, light housekeeping, rides).

Your caring and sharing spirit is much appreciated!

Wednesday Evening Bell Choir Forming

Everyone is invited to become a part of the Temple Lutheran Church Bell Choir!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!

Playing bells is FUN, EASY & EXCITING!! It also provides the opportunity to get to know others while doing something together.

A group is now forming to meet on Wednesday evenings, 7:45pm - 8:45pm to learn, practice, and prepare selections to be included in Sunday worship services. The start date will be soon, but will be determined by YOUR RESPONSE to this invitation.

If you would like to know more about playing bells or becoming a part of the bell choir, please speak with director Catherine Robinson. You can see her on Sunday Mornings at Temple Lutheran Church, call her directly at (610)626-4429 or leave a message for her with the church office via email.

Volunteers Needed for Christmas Worship Services

As we draw near to Christmas, several volunteers are needed to participate in upcoming worship services.

Christmas Eve
4 PM Children's Praise Service - 3 volunteers needed to be story readers. Other helpers can assist young children as they participate in the service.

7:30 PM Family Candlelight Service 1 volunteer needed to read a scripture lesson. 2 volunteers to assist with Holy Communion (will be pouring wine/juice...training/practice can be arranged as needed).

Sunday, December 28, 10am - Lessons & Carols
5 volunteers needed to read a scripture lesson.

If you would like to be a volunteer, please reply via email or call the church office at (610) 446-3270.

Thank you very much.

New Work Days Forming for Habitat For Humanity Project

An announcement to all volunteers interested in helping complete our Habitat for Humanity project in Chester:

The Habitat for Humanity team has presented a new schedule to complete our house by the end of the year and receive full Thrivent funding. They have added additional Saturdays thru December 12th and several Sundays. Also there are opportunities on Wednesday for experienced carpenters and those with experience hanging/taping drywall. Habitat is also considering contracting the drywall work.

For Sundays a couple of options are available either attend an early services at a nearby congregation or have a service at the site. Sunday start times will be between 9:00 and 9:30 am.

Sunday Nov 23rd11/28
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Nov 28-30
Saturday & Sunday December 6 & 7, 13 & 14

Please contact the church office with your interest and availability so that we can seek to coordinate a team for a particular date or dates.

Christmas Gifts for Foster Children - DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND

Temple Lutheran Church invites you to make this Christmas a memorable one...for yourself and for a child currently in foster care in the Greater Philadelphia area. As a gift sponsor, you will receive the name of a child along with a “wish list” of gift ideas. Once you receive the list, you simply purchase a gift (or gifts) for $25 and drop it off at Temple Lutheran Church during November. If you prefer a simpler way to participate, you can simply make a contribution of $25 per child and a member of Temple Lutheran Church will gladly do your shopping for you!Sign up after worship or by contacting the church office at (610) 446-3270 or via email.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th. SIGN UP NOW!!

Haverford Township Day - Saturday - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Once again, Temple Lutheran Church will have a visible presence at Haverford Township Day, this Saturday, October 4th from 10am -3pm.

Parade participants should meet the group in the SuperFresh parking lot by 10:00am. The parade is scheduled to leave at 10:30. Children are welcome to participate in the parade (some adults for supervision are also needed). The parade route ends at the Skatium, which is where our church table display will be located.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to be available at the table to distribute information about Temple Lutheran Church and to help give out/apply temporary tattoos for children (this will be quicker and easier than face painting!). This is a "no pressure" volunteer opportunity--simply provide a friendly face to our community!

If you can be available for any period of time (half hour up to five hours) between 9am and 2pm, please contact Susan Osborne at (610)449-4359 or suzoo1@aol.com.

UNION UNITED METHODIST HOSTING FAMILIES IN NEED (Sept 28 - Oct 4)

Guests of the Delaware County Interfaith Hospitality Network will be arriving at Union UMC on Sunday, September 28 and will be staying there until OCtober 4. Our guests are single parents with children who receive housing and employment support through the IHN. Volunteers are needed to cover the supper hours (5-7 p.m.), evening hours (7-9 p.m.), and overnight hours (9 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.). If you would be able to help, please contact the office of Union UMC at 610-789-1700. Please leave a message if no one is there. Your help with monetary contributions to support the meals provided throughout the week are also appreciated.

Christmas Gifts for Foster Children - SIGN UP TODAY

Temple Lutheran Church invites you to make this Christmas a memorable one...for yourself and for a child currently in foster care in the Greater Philadelphia area. As a gift sponsor, you will receive the name of a child along with a “wish list” of gift ideas. Once you receive the list, you simply purchase a gift (or gifts) for $25 and drop it off at Temple Lutheran Church during November. If you prefer a simpler way to participate, you can simply make a contribution of $25 and a member of Temple Lutheran Church will gladly do your shopping for you!

Sign up after worship or by contacting the church office at (610) 446-3270 or via email.

Habitat For Humanity - VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED

On Saturday, September 20th, a group for Temple Lutheran Church will be working to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Chester, PA (More info here).

We could still use a couple more volunteers to work at the site. At last count, we were at 9 or 10 and want to get closer to the maximum of 15.

Volunteers are also needed to help at lunchtime to come out to the site and prepare/serve lunch. (cook hot dogs and burgers on the grill, set up the food, and clean up). This group will meet at Temple Lutheran Church at 11:15am and be done and back around 1 or 1:30.

Interested volunteers can contact Kevin & Christine Rieck at (610) 325-7798 or cmrieck@aol.com. Those working at the site will meet at Temple Lutheran Church at 7:45 a.m.

Computer Needed for Family in Need

As the new school year begins, a family in need is seeking a working computer to be used by two children to complete their assignments for school. A computer with basic functions such as a word processer and internet browsing capability would be sufficient.

If you are in the process of changing computers, or have an extra computer (or would like to purchase a computer), please let me know. We do have a monitor and keyboard at the church that could be used, if needed.

Please email pastor@templelutheran.org or call the church office at (610)446-3270 if you can be of help. Thank you.

FLEA MARKET SEPTEMBER 13 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FOOD & DRINK SALES

Temple Lutheran Church will be hosting a Flea Market on Saturday, September 13th, 8am - 2pm. A variety of crafts and craft supplies will be available for purchase along with a white elephant sale.

Anyone wishing to sell items may reserve a table for $10 by calling Temple Lutheran Church at 610-446-3270.

VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS ARE NEEDED to sell cold drinks and possibly pizza slices during the flea market. Volunteers are also needed to donate cases of bottled water or canned soda and bags of ice. Soda and ice can be brought to the flea market or placed in the church kitchen (freezer for ice in Cafe Bistraud).

Please contact the church office at 610-446-3270 or temple@templelutheran.org if you can volunteer.

Sunday School Planning Meeting - August 6, 7PM

There will be a Sunday School meeting on Wednesday August 6 at 7 pm in the conference room.

The goal for this meeting is to finalize the teacher schedule, decide on the curriculum for the younger classes, have Rachel fill everyone in on the exciting curriculum for the older kids, and plan for Rally day on September 7. Please come with ideas !

Interested teachers should contact Wendy Long and let her know when you are available for teaching. Teachers are expected to be needed for only one of the three terms during the upcoming year. Subsititute and assistants teachers are also needed and welcome.

BECOME A PROJECTOR ASSISTANT

Looking for an easy, behind-the-scenes way to be a part of leading worship services? Sign up today to be a Projector Assistant that advances the images on the screen during worship. It's as easy as changing the channel on you TV! A 15-minute orientation will be provided after worship on July 27 and August 3 (pick one). Other arrangements can also be made for orientation. To sign up, please reply to this email and include the date you will attend orientation.