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“…The
fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.”
–
John Fawcett, 1782
Fellowship is one of the very important things
in the Church. If you have fellowship, you have a good Church.
If there is no fellowship, then there is nothing worthwhile.
This is indicated in the dealings with the Church at Ephesus
in Revelations. This church was strong in doctrine, and strong
in discipline, but the Lord threatened to remove the candlestick
quickly before they needed to return to the first love, which
means fellowship was low.
I think the doctrine of the Church is a great and wonderful
thing and should attract great numbers of the Lord's people
into the Church, yet the thing that really draws people to
a good church is fellowship. Closeness between the members,
a feeling of concern one for another is an essential ingredient
in the church. When you have it there are very few problems.
Or when problems do arise, they are quickly handled. But without
it, all the works of the flesh take over, and there is a constant
bickering among the members.
Jordan takes fellowship very seriously and you will always
find our doors open with a social, our weekly coffee hour
and food.
Excerpt from Elder Afton E. Richards, published in The
Banner of Love, May 2003
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The incentive
of this fund was to target the needs of extreme hardship that
may arise among Jordan members. It functions best when sympathetic
members of the parish accompany the dollars. The recently
organized Called to Care Committee is the perfect partner
to put human faces on the Home Benevolence Fund.
Chairperson – Lori Zimmerman
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On January
6, 2000, approximately twenty members met with Rev. Allan
Kramer-Moyer to initiate a caring program for the shut-ins
of Jordan. In six succeeding sessions, these individuals were
trained for a visitation program.
Currently, the shut-ins are visited monthly.
As the need arises additional members are added to the visitation
lists. An added service offered by this group is “house-sitting”
at times of funerals. Both these activities may be expanded.
Chairperson – Lori Zimmerman
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Implementing
the vision and mission of Jordan requires various resources.
The fundraising committee helps to coordinate and organize
a variety of means of fundraising efforts. It is our goal
that these expressions of stewardship be fun and uplifting
while celebrating fellowship among our members and the community
in which we live.
Chairperson: Laurie Smith
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Blessed with
a spacious social hall and modern commercial kitchen, the
faithful workers of Jordan’s Banquets committee help
to expand the goal of fellowship through the breaking of bread
among the congregation. They provide many meals to church
members and the community at large. They also prepare and
serve meals to groups and individuals that rent the social
hall for special meals, wedding rehearsals and receptions,
showers and private parties.
Banquet Coordinator: Lucy Ritter
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This is a recent addition to Jordan, which came out of
a love of piecing and quilting and a desire to minister
to our church. Thanks to our dedicated women who have completed
three quilts and other items, we have been able to purchase
new offering plates and candles for use in our sanctuary.
The quilters meet Monday evenings at 6:30 PM in the adult
classroom.
In looking for other ways to serve our Lord, we discovered
a new ministry for those in need of prayer and comfort.
This is our Prayer Quilt ministry. We meet periodically
to assemble the prayer quilts. When a quilt is requested
it is placed in the sanctuary for us to pray and knot for
whomever has a need. We have expanded this to include our
members who are serving us abroad to secure a lasting peace.
We are also preparing smaller quilts, which will be given
to our shut-ins.
Yet another new ministry was initiated this summer to commemorate
through a pieced cross, our infants becoming part of God's
flock through Baptism.
Any questions can be directed to Carole Deutsch 610-398-2291
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Recently
we have been sharing the news about forming a “Prayer
Quilt Ministry” here at Jordan. We are now “Jordan’s
Prayer and Squares.”
A quilt is made and laced with heavy thread.
Members of the Congregation tie these threads with a square
knot after the service. As each knot is tied, a silent prayer
is offered for someone in need. This quilt is a gift of love
and prayer. The emphasis is on Prayer and not the quilt. It
is a statement of our faith in God and our belief in His power
to comfort, strengthen and heal. They meet on Monday’s
at 6:30 in the adult classroom.
Contact: Lucille Schantz
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For the past
25 years the Lay Fellowship has striven to serve the church
and our God in ministries and worship. Through the annual
confirmand reunion, they bring many home to their church.
They host the annual BBQ Chicken Sales and the Holiday Bazaar,
and they faithfully prepare our Easter Breakfast as well as
the luncheon for the annual Congregational Meeting. They also
run different day and overnight trips.
Most recently they presented the moving “The
Diary of a Church Pew” through the Thank Offering Service.
The Lay fellowship is a truly vital organization of Jordan.
Chairperson:
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Jordan holds
an annual Summer Festival. This provides a variety of food,
games and activities and host many musical acts.
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In 1991 senior members met for
an exploratory breakfast. Was there interest in forming such
a group? As a result, the 3M’s came into existence. The
More Mature Members organization has continued to grow.
Basically, this group meets for fellowship as evidenced by their
monthly breakfasts; their summer picnics, their Christmas banquets,
and trips. Programs of special interest to seniors are frequently
presented.
This group, open to all over the age of fifty, has been under
the leadership of Elaine Kroninger, Harriet Pohl, and Faith
Gensler.
Contact: Elaine Kroninger & Faith Gensler
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Fun is had
by all through our Pinochle group who meets Tuesday evenings
and our bi-weekly bowling team named the “Holy Rollers”
who meet at the Jordan Lanes in Allentown.
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