2024 Day of Service
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Members of Beaver joined together with their ELCA brothers and sisters in Christ in the ELCA's Day of Service. Council voted to donate non-perishable food items to Blain Elementary in the West Perry School District where Chloe Wagner is their PE teacher. Members of the congregation were asked to wear their "God's Work. Our Hands" T-shirts from the last time the congregation participated in the event, which was 2016. Pictured above is Chloe Wagner and Vicar Larry Herrold, Jr. with members of the congregation that were able to locate their shirts.
Parish bonfire
aUGUST 24, 2024
Vicar Larry organized an evening of fellowship around a bonfire August 24. It was a pleasant evening of fellowship, s'mores making and cornhole.
Blessing of the Backpacks
aUGUST 18, 2024
From kindergarten to high school senior, the kids came with their backpacks. Vicar Larry blessed their backpacks and those who wore them and each student was given a tag for their backpacks to remind them of the blessing.
2024 elca national youth gathering
new orleans, louisiana
July 14-21, 2024
Leaders Bryon Beaver, Leslie Feehrer and Chloe Wagner headed out in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, along with Laine Phelps, Lincoln Phelps, Rylan Feehrer, Weston Shultz and Emma Wagner, to attend the 2024 ELCA National Youth Gathering. Due to Covid, the Gathering has not been held since 2018.
Welcome & Blessing of Intern,
larry herrold, jr.
And Sending of Youth Gathering Participants
sUNDAY, jULY 7, 2024
Vicar Larry Herrold, Jr. was welcomed to Beaver by our new interim pastor (and Vicar Larry's supervisor) Rev. Rick White on Sunday, July 7, 2024. The day also included the Sending of our 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Participants.
JOINT SERVICE & PICNIC
WITH MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
sUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024
Members of Beaver and Messiah Lutheran Church in Troxelville met Sunday, June 30 to enjoy worship together and a time of fellowship with a picnic. Originally scheduled for outside, Holy Communion was moved indoors due to weather concerns. The day was also the final day of Pastor Matthew Schuster's role as interim at Beaver. Beginning July 1, Vicar Larry Herrold, Jr. will join the Family of God at Beaver.
Pentecost & Confirmation
Sunday, may 19, 2024
Confirmed in Christ on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024 were Weston, Lincoln, Emma, Aleah and Laine. Confirmation instructor, Renee Beaver and Pastor Matthew Schuster.
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Over 100 people attended our worship service on Easter Sunday to joyfully proclaim the good news! Christ is risen!! The Rev. Matthew Schuster was our preacher. The saxophone quartet from Messiah Lutheran Church provided the prelude.
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Over 100 people attended our worship service on Easter Sunday to joyfully proclaim the good news! Christ is risen!! The Rev. Matthew Schuster was our preacher. The saxophone quartet from Messiah Lutheran Church provided the prelude.
aNNUAL eASTER eGG hUNT!
MARCH 30, 2024
The children of the church enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt the day before Easter. The tradition dates back many, many years. Following the hunt, the children enjoyed refreshments.
gOOD fRIDAY
MARCH 29, 2024
Beaver hosted our sisters and brothers in Christ from Messiah Lutheran Church in Troxelville for a Good Friday Service with the Rev. Matthew Schuster presiding. (Messiah hosted the Beaver Family for Maundy Thursday services.)
palm sunday
March 24, 2024
Hosanna in the Highest!!
Members of Beaver Lutheran Church gathered in the narthex before the Palm Procession. Preaching this Sunday was the Rev. Wayne Muthler. It is always a joy to have Pastor Muthler with us!
Members of Beaver Lutheran Church gathered in the narthex before the Palm Procession. Preaching this Sunday was the Rev. Wayne Muthler. It is always a joy to have Pastor Muthler with us!
advent & christmas 2023
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Several members gathered following worship on December 10 to decorate the church. We joined together each Wednesday in Advent for a simple meal of soup and bread. Holden Evening Prayer followed. Pastor Matthew Schuster was able to be with us for our Christmas Eve service, as was our organist and choir director, Michelle Bixler. This was accomplished by moving our service to 5:15 pm.
Fall Fest 2023
Sunday, October 15, 2023
A very rainy Saturday turned into a not-so-rainy Sunday and gave our group of leaf peepers a chance to go on our annual hay ride, provided by neighbor Doug Boop. The chilly group returned to the church pavilion for some nice hot chili. Congratulations to Deanna Bickhart, the overall winner of the chili cookoff, with daughter Leslie Feehrer coming in second.
blessing of the backpacks
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Pastor Wayne Muthler was with us on Sunday, August 27 and was able to bless those children present who are returning to, or entering school this year. School teachers, school workers, as well as those teaching and guiding youth in the church, were also blessed. Following the blessing, the children were able to select a backpack tag which reminds them that their Family of God at Beaver is keeping them in their prayers for a safe and successful school year.
Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic
with Messiah Lutheran Church
sunday, june 25, 2023
Members of Beaver Lutheran and Messiah Lutheran gathered at Beaver's pavilion on Sunday, June 25 for an outdoor worship service, followed by a picnic. Messiah does this annually and invited members of Beaver who offered the use of the pavilion. A little surprise for Pastor Matthew Schuster, who was celebrating his 15th year of ordination, a gift was given to him by Messiah's Council President Michelle Bixler and Beaver's Council President, Bobbi Leister. Pastor Matthew's wife, Pastor Lisa Schuster, was also in attendance. She, too, was celebrating her 15th year of ordination. Congratulations!
Congratulations Graduates!
Graduation Sunday -- June 4, 2023
On Sunday, June 4, we recognized our graduating seniors. Pictures above are Alex who graduated from Messiah University; Corinne, a graduate of Selinsgrove High School; and Lana, a Midd-West High School graduate. Absent was Vaughn who was also a Selinsgrove graduate. Pastor Stina Scheaffer blessed each one of the girls.
Ice Cream Social & Meeting
May 21, 2023
Members of Beaver gathered at the invitation of the Call Committee and Church Council on Sunday, May 21 for an ice cream social and a question and answer meeting concerning the Call Process. Pastor Matthew Schuster attended, as well as Pastor Stina Schaeffer who is the assistant to the Bishop, were in attendance to help answer questions.
Pantry merges with
Helping Hands Helping Others inc.
The decision was made by Church Council to try to find a better way to serve the needs of those in need of food locally. The Beavertown group, Helping Hands Helping Other, Inc. (HHHO) came to the Council with a proposal to move their operation to the pavilion of the church. Their food distribution day is the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 11 a.m.
Suds, Buds & Grub Fundraiser
May 13, 2023
Members of the Youth Group got together Saturday, May 13 to hold their annual pre-Mother's day fundraiser -- Suds, Buds & Grub. Car Wash, Flower Sale and Bake Sale. Pictures above are Rylan, Aleah, Emma, Liam and Wes.
Holy Week & Easter 2023
Holy Week began on April 2 with Palm Sunday. Members of Beaver Lutheran Church and Messiah Lutheran Church in Troxelville joined together during the week, meeting at Beaver on Maundy Thursday and at Messiah on Good Friday for evening services. An Easter Egg Hunt was held for members of Beaver on Saturday and Pastor Matthew Schuster presided at our Easter Morning Service.
WELCOME BRENDA FLINN
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023
We welcome Brenda E. Flinn to this Family of God at Beaver Lutheran Church! Brenda resides in Mifflinburg and has been worshipping with us for awhile now. We are so pleased to have her join us!
nativity of our lord
sATURDAY, dECEMBER 24, 2022 -- sERVICE OF lESSONS & cAROLS
Without a supply pastor or ALWL available to us, members of Beaver put together a Service of Lessons and Carols. Leslie Feehrer selected hymns to go with the scripture for the evening. Bobbi Leister led the service. Michaela Wagner shared her talent of music with us filling in for our church musician Michelle. We would like to thank all people involved in making this evening special.
FALL FEST & CHILI COOK-OFF 2022
sUNDAY, oCTOBER 26, 2022
pastor jim's last worship service at beaver
sunday, june 19, 2022
Pastor James Vitale said his farewells during an acoustical service on Sunday, June 19. "This is not 'goodbye'" he said, "because there are no real goodbyes among the children of God." Pastor Jim will be continuing his education to become a family and marriage counselor. His family will be living in the Harrisburg area. While he is continuing his education, he will be traveling on occasion to Camp Mount Luther where he has accepted a position of Outreach Director for the camp. We will certainly miss Jim, Isabel and the boys Ezra and Benjamin. Godspeed.
Confirmation 2022
Sunday, June 5, 2022 -- The Day of Pentecost
On Sunday, June 5, 2022 we confirmed three of our youth. A flowering pear tree will be planted on the church property in their honor. Following the worship service, a reception was held to celebrate. Pictured left to right: Renee Beaver, Confirmation teacher; Landen Thomas, Autumn Sassaman, Ariel Boyer, and Pastor Jim Vitale.
Welcome John & Dixie Kreamer
Sunday, may 22, 2022
We welcome new members John and Dixie Kreamer to our Family of God at Beaver Lutheran Church. The Kreamers come to us from Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Middleburg and have been worshipping with u s for many months. Glad to have you join us!
Suds, Buds & Grub
Saturday, May 7, 2022
The Youth Group's popular fundraiser, "Suds, Buds & Grub," made a return following a COVID hiatus. Although the "Suds" (Car Wash) were not present due to the rainy day, there were plenty of Mother's Day flowering planters and hanging baskets ("Buds") and baked goods ("Grub") to make the event a success.
CAMP MOUNT LUTHER SUNDAY
May 1, 2022
Camp Mount Luther Director Chad Hershberger joined us on Sunday, May 1 to preach and tell us about the wonderful things happening this summer at Camp Mount Luther.
Following our worship, we headed to the pavilion for a campfire favorite - s'mores!
Following our worship, we headed to the pavilion for a campfire favorite - s'mores!
Baptism of rin carter sassaman
saturday, april 23, 2022
Welcome Child of God! Rin Carter Sassaman was baptized Saturday, April 23 by Pastor Jim Vitale.
Rin is the son of Skyler Sassaman and Gabby Briggs. Linda Sassaman is Rin's great-grandmother.
Godparents are Bobby and Stacey Boyer.
Rin is the son of Skyler Sassaman and Gabby Briggs. Linda Sassaman is Rin's great-grandmother.
Godparents are Bobby and Stacey Boyer.
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Sunday, APril 17, 2022
Easter Egg Hunt 2022
Saturday, April 16
Holy Week
Prayer Room, Stations of the Cross, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday
Our Prayer Room was open for quiet prayer and meditation throughout Holy Week. Maundy Thursday was held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Troxelville while Good Friday was held here at Beaver for congregations from Messiah and Beaver Lutheran with Pastors Matthew Schuster and Jim Vitale.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 10, 2022
BAPTISM OF AVERY & CHLOE
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022
On Sunday, March 23, 2022, Avery Renee and Chloe Lynn were baptized into Christ. Their sponsors were their grandparents, Sherry and Todd. They are the daughters of Matthew and Jessica. Congratulations girls!
Ash Wednesday
wednesday, march 2, 2021
Members of Beaver Lutheran Church hosted their brothers and sisters in Christ from Messiah Lutheran Church in Troxelville for an Ash Wednesday service with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. Pastor Jim Vitale led the service with Pastor Matthew Schuster of Messiah, delivering the message.
christmas eve candlelight communion service
friday, december 24, 2021
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021
Deck the halls
december 5, 2021
reformation 2021
504 years ago Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a cathedral door in Wittenberg. Reformation Day was October 31, however Pastor Jim and his family were recuperating from an illness and couldn't be present. So, on November 14 we followed in Luther's footsteps by hammering our own grievances and hopes to a door.
all saints sunday 2021
november 7, 2021
On this All Saints Sunday, we remember those close to the hearts of Beaver Lutheran Church that have gone to be with the Choir of Angels this past year.
DUERESSA HASSINGER, ARLA RITTER, BONITA MATTERN, DEBRA KLINE, SUE NERHOOD, DENISE BROUSE, JAMES KAUFMAN, JOHN S. SHIREY JR., LLOYD RHEAM JR., BEVERLY MCCALIPS, SUSAN MITCHELL,
MARY GEMBERLING, TERRY ROMIG, PAUL SAYLOR, 'SHORTY' REICHENBACH, KEITH ERB, ERIK RIVAS,
JULIA NERHOOD, SUSAN FEGLEY, RYAN BARGER, LEROY HICKS, JOHN H. KLINGLER, MARY PETERS,
SUE KODLICK, WILLIAM BUBB, KC KEISER, STEVEN RHEAM, TONY TREWITZ
In faith, may we join with them in ceaseless praise.
DUERESSA HASSINGER, ARLA RITTER, BONITA MATTERN, DEBRA KLINE, SUE NERHOOD, DENISE BROUSE, JAMES KAUFMAN, JOHN S. SHIREY JR., LLOYD RHEAM JR., BEVERLY MCCALIPS, SUSAN MITCHELL,
MARY GEMBERLING, TERRY ROMIG, PAUL SAYLOR, 'SHORTY' REICHENBACH, KEITH ERB, ERIK RIVAS,
JULIA NERHOOD, SUSAN FEGLEY, RYAN BARGER, LEROY HICKS, JOHN H. KLINGLER, MARY PETERS,
SUE KODLICK, WILLIAM BUBB, KC KEISER, STEVEN RHEAM, TONY TREWITZ
In faith, may we join with them in ceaseless praise.
FALL FEST & CHILI COOK-OFF 2021
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021
After not having Fall Fest in 2021 due to Covid, it was nice to have Fall Fest return! A change of scenery was in order for a fresh start. We wish to thank Lynn and Annette Kuhns for inviting us to their beautiful home at the foot of Jack's Mountain in West Beaver Township.
blessing of the animals
sunday, october 3, 2021
Francis of Assisi composed the Canticle of the Sun (All Creatures, Worship God Most High!) shortly before his death. In it, God is praised through familial creation: brothers wind and fire, sister water, and mother earth. The hymn commands each creature to find its voice, praising God in their very beings. On Sunday, October 3rd we celebrated Francis of Assisi and his legacy by turning our attention to our beloved pets alongside the manifold creatures who fill earth, sky, and sea.
rally day & church picnic
sunday, september 12, 2021
christmas in july
sunday, july 25, 2021
While we typically only celebrate Christmas once-a-year, the heart of Christmas is something we can celebrate every day. Christmas is all about the incarnation, our God becoming a human being, coming to dwell with us in the midst of our joys and sufferings. On July 25th we remembered God's love in the form of a child who came to save us all.
appearance by rachel kurtz!!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021
Singer-Songwriter-Speaker-Storyteller and "rock star" of the past six ELCA National Youth Gatherings, Rachel Kurtz, made a stop at Beaver July 7 to perform! A free-will offering was taken that evening to help with the expenses of taking our next group of teens to the 2022 Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, which is where Rachel makes her home. We are so honored that Rachel chose to spend her birthday with us and of course, we wouldn't let her birthday go by without celebrating. Cake and presents followed her concert. If you did not get a chance to come, you can go to our YouTube channel and watch it there.
Summer Evening Prayer 2021
held the 3rd wednesday during the summer months @ 7 pm
You are invited to join us the third Wednesday of each month during the summer for an outdoor evening prayer service. The service is informal and relaxed. Please stick around following worship for a discussion on the scripture used during the service. All are welcome!
HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2021
mARCH 28 - APRIL 4, 2021
ALL SAINTS DAY
November 1, 2020
On this All Saints Day we remember those close to the hearts of Beaver Lutheran Church that have gone to be with the Choir of Angels this past year.
WILLIAM FRYE, CHRISTINE SPIGELMYER, KENNETH KLINGLER, SHIRLEY LEISTER, BEVERLY SANDERS,
ROBERT KLINGLER, STEPHEN SOLOMON, JAMES MCNABB JR., CECIL SANDERS, JAMES GLASSCOCK,
CARMON AUMILLER, MYRON MITCHELL, KEN HEIMBACH, SAM HALL, CARSON OCKER, WAYNE KRATZER JR.
In faith, may we join with them in ceaseless praise.
WILLIAM FRYE, CHRISTINE SPIGELMYER, KENNETH KLINGLER, SHIRLEY LEISTER, BEVERLY SANDERS,
ROBERT KLINGLER, STEPHEN SOLOMON, JAMES MCNABB JR., CECIL SANDERS, JAMES GLASSCOCK,
CARMON AUMILLER, MYRON MITCHELL, KEN HEIMBACH, SAM HALL, CARSON OCKER, WAYNE KRATZER JR.
In faith, may we join with them in ceaseless praise.
TRICK OR TREAT!
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Our annual Fall Fest had to be cancelled this year due to the Pandemic. However, we were still able to have some fall fun by sponsoring a community drive-thru Trick or Treat night!
With the help of our youth, we made a lot of area children happy.
With the help of our youth, we made a lot of area children happy.
CONFIRMATION 2020
REformation Sunday -- october 25, 2020
We confirmed three of our youth, Corinne Beaver, Vaughn Phelps, and Lana Plummer on Reformation Sunday.
Following the service, the congregation congratulated them during a drive-by reception.
Pictured above are (l-r): Pastor Jim Vitale, instructor Bev Frye, Lana Plummer, Vaughn Phelps, Corinne Beaver and instructor Renee Beaver.
Following the service, the congregation congratulated them during a drive-by reception.
Pictured above are (l-r): Pastor Jim Vitale, instructor Bev Frye, Lana Plummer, Vaughn Phelps, Corinne Beaver and instructor Renee Beaver.
We Are Back!
July 12, 2020
We returned to in-house, in-person Holy Communion on July 12, 2020. Many thanks to the Safety Team who worked hard on ensure our safety during worship. We also would like to thank our Sexton for making sure our place is a safe place to worship. Livestreaming will also continue for those who are unable to join us.
Online Worship
Online worship through Zoom began in March following the decision to close due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We returned to in-house, in-person worship on July 12, 2020. However, we will continue to livestream our Holy Communion services through Zoom. If you wish to join us at 10:15 each Sunday, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/836080286 or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter the code 836 080 286. For those of you online who would like a copy of the bulletin, please go to the Resource tab.
Bible & Brew
Our first monthly meeting at the Rusty Rail in Mifflinburg January 23, 2020.
Bible & Brew is a chance for members of the church (anyone is invited!) to get together outside the church, enjoy a good beverage and talk. Pastor Jim asked us to bring our big questions about Jesus, church, culture, and Christian life, anything! And, boy did we ever bring those "Big Questions"!! We laughed ... we cried. It is hoped to make this a monthly event. Please watch the bulletin for the next day in February.
The Season of Advent through the Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve
2019
The Ordination and Installation Service of
James A. Vitale, Jr.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Fall Fest 2019
