March 2015 Newsletter Remember, Rejoice, Renew Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lent Midweek Services Christ Lutheran Church Carleton Ave & Nassau Street P.O. Box 205 Islip Terrace, NY 11752-0205 The Rev. Marc Herbst, Coverage Pastor Cell: (631) 873-6985 Church OfficePhone: (631) 581-1710 Worship: Sundays, 8:45 and 10:45 am Current Resident or «AddressBlock» Wednesdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 7 pm Soup Supper at 6 pm Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PA I D Permit No. 20 Islip Terrace, NY 11752 Sunday, March 22, 2015 Rev. Mark Kreemer begins his ministry at the 8:45 and 10:45 Services PALM SUNDAY March 29th 8:45 & 10:45 am Festival Choir Presents Upon This Rock Dated Material - Please Rush A Cantata for Holy Week Directed by Konstantza Chernov, D.M.A. PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SCHEDULE SPRING 2015 Week of March 1- 7 ------- Book Group March 8 - 14------- Gauthier, Birsner, Eichner March 15 - 21 ------O’Toole, Picece, DeAngelis, Kreb March 28 – April 4 -------- Kobel, Cunningham April 5 – 11 ------- McWilliams, Musa, Smith April 12 - 18 ------- Homemakers April 19 - 25 --------- McManus, Lambdin, Carioscia April 26 – May 2---- Terhune, Sukhu May 3 - 9 ----- Newhoff, Swaine, O’Mara May 10 - 16 --- VonSeggern, Youth Group May 17 - 23 ---- Sharrock, Karika WANTED ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS! Our Altar Guild lovingly prepares our altar for worship services each Sunday. There are several teams that rotate the If your group cannot do your assigned week, please switch with responsibility. The Altar another group. We are being counted on to provide two boxes Guild would like to add of sandwiches each and every week! If your group needs help, to its membership. No special skills required please recruit your friends, family and neighbors!! except for the joy of service! Consider becoming part of a very special LAST CALL team that keeps our sancFor TICKETS tuary beautiful. Please speak to Pastor. to Joseph JOSEPH!!!! Come join us on a trip to Lancaster, Pa. on June 13, 2015 to watch the play Joseph at the Sight and Sound Theatre. Prices are as follows: Adult - $92.00 Child - $38.00 (3-12 old) Price includes dinner at the Good and Plenty Family Restaurant. Showtime is at 2:45 and dinner to follow at 5:45. Price does not include transportation to Lancaster or overnight accommodations. If you are interested or have any questions please contact Chris or Laurie Swaine at 277-9168. Only 50 tickets are available, money is due as soon as possible. Seating arrangements are assigned when full payment is made. Please make transportation arrangements before purchasing tickets if you do not plan on driving. PLEASE KEEP THESE PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS Donald Lemp, Miecia Webb, Frieda Costa, Christine Sparacino, John & Janice Reilly, George Diener, Scott Cunningham, Bob Lobacz, Bob Wilson, Dick Spadaro, James Kindberg, Kevin Wispell, Kristen Gilliar, Paulette Schery, Amanda Liotti, Nazema Singh, Lillian Weast, Joan Deangelis, Tina Crachiolo, Bebe Zalina Singh, Kailey Marie Johnstone, Jim Musa, Albert Trabold, Kenneth Longacre, Paul Bouchard, Jennifer Hassig, Jeanne Ballon, Rose Crowe, Christine Lambert, Lane Romano, Marie Schrader, Esme Elizabeth Noelle Schaeffer, John Jansen, Thomas Mulieri, William Herbst, Anita Joanni, Christopher McCarthy, Michael Lesica, Eugene Diaz, Al Smith, Barbara Bouchard, Mary Ann Osborne, Nancy Fletcher, Helen Ganrude, Linda Craparo, Mary Ann Rescigno, Theodore Papamarcos, Brigitte Meyer, Anne Marie Lowe, Henry Bouchard, James Hansen, Ken Soule, Helen Muller, Chris Beck, Steve Caruso, Diana Mancini, Betty-Jo Molina, Edward Davis, Barbara Johnson, Ivy Sukhu, Donna Vito, Robert Burns, Danielle Fischetti, Cathy Roosa, Louis Muller, Jr., Alexis Gouldsbury, Robert Curran, Edna Muller, Dick Guenste, Christopher Mayotte, Todd Panzner, Petya Licheva, Cathy M., Jamie Rodriguez, Heather Panzner, Barbara Suchopar, Ron Weber, Dawn Rotolo, Marisa Carney, John Musa, and Liam Kruer. Marilyn Muller, Robert Price, Charles Hubbard, John Flynn, Paul Harrington, Ruth DeMartino, Linda & John Jeziorkowski, Ashley Thornberg, Helen Gronus, Reggie Fountain, Gene Fairbrother, Russell Weber, Peg Bartnick, Barbara Krause, Frances Quervalu, Sally Sukhu, Dolores Johnson, Asen Traykov, Charles Moonsammy, Millie Ramos, Nora-Jo Cervenka, Brian Doherty, Jeffery Belford, Dorothy Heusel, Karen Sussman, Linda Hanna, Pat Geist, Justin Coco, Leigh & Dalton Families, Michelle Diaz, Thorleif Berntsen, Tom Connors, Joan McDonald, Tricia Ciccone, Michael Schimmoller, Iris Simmons, George Seitz, Ryan Hall, Johnstone Family, Brian Seitz, Christian Jean-Pierre, Marie vonBargen, Heather McNamara, Kari Dinges, Neil Blam, Diane Lorelli, Larry Hanna, Fortunado Paturso, Helen Cacavas, Cathy Murray, Benjamin Archer, Lauren McCormack, Banfalvy family, Kathleen Connors, Sophia Montorano, Robert Sharrock, and Dean Franciotti. If you or someone you asked to be placed on the prayer list should be removed from the list, please let the church office or Pastor know. SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Billy DeCarlo, Matthew Gallino, Gregory Longacre, Justin Holke, Michael Beiner, Brian McClain, Daniel Eichner, Sean Moller, Christopher Gaudio, Daniel Riley, van Book, Eric Thomesen, Brett Marcinik, Alexandria Gentry r Christ Lutheran Church can earn a donation every time you search the Internet and shop online!!! Search the web with Yahoo-powered GoodSearch.com and they’ll donate about a penny to your cause each time you search! E-Giving Did you know that there could be up to a two week delay between the time you set up your e-giving and it is recorded by the financial Secretary? When you indicate a contribution to the church through your banking bill-pay, a physical check is written by your financial instruction and mailed to the church. When the mail is received your check is then included with that week’s Sunday offering and is deposited into the church’s account and recorded by the financial secretary. Community Notes and Information Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry - Hours are Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 38 - For boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. Call Emy Terhune 631-258-8452 for more information Boy Scout Troop 327 - For boys from 5th grade to the age of 18. Meets every Friday night in the Wolpert Building from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Call Ralph Savarese, Scoutmaster at 277-4821for more information. Homemakers - Meets at Christ Lutheran Church every Tuesday morning. Call Sandy Deck at 581-1289 for more information. AA - High Noon Group - meets every weekday at 12:00 noon in the Wolpert Building. AA - Evening Group - Meets Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Wolpert Building at 8:00 pm Sunday Volunteers SNOW SHOVELERS NEEDED! The property committee is looking for youthful snow shovelers to be on call to help clear the church sidewalks in the event of snow fall. Please contact the church office to have your name placed on our list of volunteers! Bring a Smile to our Congregation as a Greeter or Usher. Encourage our teens to become acolytes. Sing with the choir and bring the joy of music to our ears! Pick up a bell and learn how to ring! Feed the flock at Coffee Hour. Assist in the Nursery to make church a pleasant place for our youngest members. Assist with the beauty of the Altar on Altar Guild. Share the Word of the Lord as an Assistant Minister. Speak with Pastor Today and your Sunday Worship experience will be ever more meaningful! Senior Girl Scout Troop 1029 Food Drive for Cats and Dogs at the Babylon Shelter We are also collecting gently used Bath Towels and Blankets (for their crates/cages) and new Toys! Please bring any items you wish to donate to church during the months of March and April. Thanks! Jillian and Lorraine Hajek 2015Christ Lutheran Council Karl Von Seggern Chris Swaine Ricci Ordway Jason Terhune Alan Cunningham Marie Von Seggern Joe Callis Judy Gauthier Ellen McManus Jean Musa Peter Sharrock Gail Callis Helen Carioscia Lorraine Hajek Jr. Holly Von Seggern CHRISTLUTHERANIT.ORG Your Passport to Everything at Christ Lutheran Church! A monthly publication by and for the members of Christ Lutheran Church, Islip Terrace, NY. Submissions should be made by the 20th of each month. Rev. Marc Herbst, Coverage Pastor Cell: (631) 873-6985 Office: (631)581-1710 E-mail: christchurch.it@verizon.net Deacon: Janet O’Mara Congregation Officers: President: Joe Callis Vice President: Karl Von Seggern Secretary: Jason Terhune Treasurer: Ricci Ordway Assistant Treasurer: Gail Callis Financial Secretary: Ellen McManus The Family of Christ Lutheran Offers Prayers of Sympathy for the Families of : Claire Kotasek — Sister of Jim Kindberg Sister-in-law of Anita Kindberg CHECK OUT OUR HOMEPAGE ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB! Miss a special event or need a little inspiration--check out the links to listen to the Festival Choir sing a Cantata, relive the Sunday School pageant, be inspired by the fabulous voices of the Central Islip High School Concert Choir. Need to check a date check out the on-line calendar of events. Much more is waiting for you. Go on-line today! Parish Coordinator: Madeline Sharrock Parish_coordinator@christlutheranit.org Become a STEWARD BOOSTER for $10 and have your name printed in the issue with the designation of your choice. In memory of ___________________________ In honor of _____________________________ In thanksgiving for __________________________ On the occasion of _________________________ Your Name ______________________________ STEWARD BOOSTERS FOR MARCH 2015 In Memory of Charles Moritz on his birthday In Memory of my friends for their friendship and love Joan H., Ellen B. & Marilyn H. In Memory of Mable Jorgensen by Evelyn & Anthony Sanz UPDATES IN PHONE NUMBERS If your telephone number has changed please notify the church office so our contact information can be kept up to date. Thank you. Frances Sank — Sister of Phil Bertuglia A Scout is Reverent We are proud of the Boy Scouts who are members of our congregation. SNOW EMERGENCY INFORMATION At the December 16, 2013 meeting the congregational council discussed procedures to follow in the event of snow. What was decided is as follows: If we have a major snowstorm on Saturday going into Saturday night and the roads are impassable, church services will be cancelled for Sunday morning. This message will be on the church website as well as the church answering machine. In the event of a lesser amount of snow, the decision to have Sunday morning services will be made after the president of the congregation calls our Supply Pastor and Konstantza. This may result in having one service later in the morning after the walkways and parking lot have been cleared. Again, the information will be on the church website and the answering machine. The major concern is the safety of everyone including our Supply ministers who are coming from throughout the metropolitan area and Konstantza coming from Queens. Another consideration is how quickly the parking lot can be plowed and the walkways shoveled. We are very fortunate to have John Newhoff plow our parking lot, but we need to remember he volunteers his time to do this for us. The time spent plowing our parking lot takes him away from his paid plowing jobs. It is also much easier for him to plow when there are no cars in the parking lot and the snow has not been driven on. Also, the shoveling is done by volunteers who first have to shovel their own driveways. If there are any questions, please speak to a member of Council. Hopefully, this will not be an issue for us this winter. LENTEN FOLDERS Lent is a time for selfreflection and a time to focus more on self-discipline. Christ was tempted by the devil and constantly questioned by believers and those with doubts. The Lenten Offering Folder is enclosed for your use as a reminder of the sacrifices made by God’s only Son. Please use as part of your faithful journey through Lent and return it with your Easter Offerings. THANK YOU FOR THE Kitchen & Cleaning Items We appreciate all the donations we have recently received and would appreciate if you would continue to donate. It will help defray the costs for our church. Please remember to keep “staying green” by avoiding Styrofoam products. Paper Towels Cardboard Hot Cups Toilet Paper Napkins Clorox Bleach Cake Plates Soft Soap Pumps Plastic Utensils Liquid Dish Detergent Butter Dishwasher Detergent Apple Juice Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee YOUTH MINISTRY AT CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 3 year olds to 5th Graders Every Sunday during the 10:45 Service Start your lesson in church with your family, listen to a special children’s sermon delivered by Pastor and then head to your classroom to discuss and participate in activities based on the Bible readings of the day. Confirmation Class Notes Make sure to complete your Confirmation Notes at each service. Forms can be picked up and returned to the basket in the narthex. JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP (Nursery through 5th Grade) March 15th Regular Junior youth group meeting Saturday, April 4th Easter Egg Hunt and Coloring Easter Eggs! SENIOR YOUTH GROUP Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2015. ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Is searching for old photos of church events: parties, weddings, picnics, festivals, special events, confirmations and any other event not listed. If you can, please scan your photos and send to Vanessa Von Seggern at tess7@optonline.net or to the church with attention 100th Anniversary Committee in the subject line. Their goal is to put together a “Remember When” theme DVD for all to enjoy. 100th Anniversary The committee is also searching for phone numbers, Festival Service email addresses and current addresses of former memwith Bishop Rimbo bers. Sunday, THANK YOU FROM THE Vanessa Von Seggern, November 8, 2015 Chairwoman and the 100th Anniversary Committee CONFIRMATION & SR. YOUTH RETREAT Friday, March 13 to Sunday March 15 DEPOSITS AND PERMISSION SLIPS DUE IMMEDIATELY FINAL PAYMENTS due on March 10th Easter Chocolate Sale Going On Now! See Flyer in Steward to Place your Order Today! Proceeds to Benefit the Sr..Youth Group DEACON’S CORNER — MARCH 2015 Yesterday, Kevin and I went out to one of our favorite wineries on Long Island’s East End. We have been there many times before but always in the spring, summer or fall. This was our first trip out there in the winter. I was struck by how different the landscape looked. There did not appear to be any signs of life, just dead branches poking out of the snow. A stark contrast to green vines with grapes growing abundantly! Whenever I am at a vineyard, I can’t help but think of all the many times a vineyard is mentioned in the Bible. Many of the parables told by Jesus had references to vineyards. Looking out at the desolate scenery yesterday, I thought to myself that it could be symbolic of the basic message of Christianity. The “death” of these vines in the winter leads to a rebirth in the spring. If we didn’t know better, we could think that the winter is the end for those vines. If we, as Christians, didn’t know better, we could think that death is the end for us too. But, because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we know about God’s promise of eternal life. The transition period for our congregation that began when Pastor Munz retired has been a difficult time. We had our own “winter in the vineyard”. At times, it may have seemed that there was no end in sight. But we are coming out of winter (literally and figuratively). Spring is right around the corner and with it, our new pastor. A new chapter in the 100 year history of our congregation! Pastor Kreemer’s first Sunday will be on March 22 and he will be installed as our new pastor on April 11. Its time for all members to join with our new pastor and continue our work in the vineyard! The work that, for this congregation, started 100 years ago! In Christ, Janet Bring the Word of God into your home and we can help! Pick up your copy of the Word in Season in the church narthex for daily devotions. Beginning or ending your day with a brief bible reading and reflection can really give your day purpose and keep you on the right track. For those with children, check out Spark Family! A quarterly magazine also in the church narthex that fits family faith into everyday life. WORSHIP AND MUSIC—MARCH. 2015 Pastor Marc Herbst will be our supply minister for March 8 and 15. Pastor Herbst is also our Coverage Pastor for this time period. Pastor Mark Kreemer’s first Worship Service will be on March 22! Our Mid-Week Lenten Services will continue on Wednesdays in Lent at 7:00. We will be using a service based on the hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”(ELW 338). These Services will explore what it means for us to abide at the foot of the cross, to cling to the rock of our salvation, to dwell in the house of the Lord and to confess our sins and receive God’s forgiveness. We will also be using a short video presentation on Prayer. The following questions will be addressed – “What is Prayer”, “Why do we Pray”, How do we Pray”, “When do we Pray” and “Does God answer Prayer”. Looking further into the future, the choir will, once again, present a Cantata on Palm Sunday at both the 8:45 and 10:45 Services. Trinity Lutheran Annual Blood Drive Needs You! Calling One & All! Wednesday, April 1. 2015 from 4:00 to 8:30 PM Trinity Lutheran Church, Islip, NY Share your gift of life with others! Spend some time with us and relax and enjoy a snack when all is done! SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2015 6-10 PM CELEBRATE OUR DIAMOND JUBILEE CAPTAIN BILL’S RESTAURANT Cocktail Hour, Plated Dinner & Dessert PALM SUNDAY DEDICATIONS Please submit by Sunday, March 22, 2015 PALMS FOR DISTRIBUTION $20 ___________ ALTAR PALMS $20 ___________ Please PRINT so spelling will be correct in bulletin. In memory of _____________________________________ In honor of _______________________________________ In thanksgiving ___________________________________ Given by _________________________________________ For more information on Silver Bay contact our registrar, Karen Hoffman, for information: LutheranSummerConference@gmail.com , (203) 454-2842 The 83rd Annual Lutheran Summer Conference at Silver Bay “A week unlike any other.” We invite you to join three hundred others this summer at the annual Lutheran Summer Conference on the YMCA’s spectacular campus at Silver Bay on beautiful Lake George in the Adirondacks. An all-inclusive, Christian getaway with fun for every age All on-campus accommodations include all meals and activity costs. A Conference Fee ($65/ person or $325 maximum for families) includes all Lutheran programming, including evening activities, classes and discounted conference rates for Silver Bay. Silver Bay also offers morning camp programming for all children through age 13. Saturday, July 11th — Friday, July 17th, 2015 NEWS FROM THE FOOD PANTRY Please keep the Food Pantry in mind when there are sales at the supermarkets. The preparations for our Easter baskets is beginning and we will need hams, chickens and turkeys to complete our clients’ baskets. Our congregation is always generous and the Food Pantry thanks you. Property Work DAY SATURDAY, March 21 PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE Beginning at 9 am Chores and tasks for all ages and abilities! If you are available for work on another day, please see or call Joe or Chris. ALL ARE WELCOME! COFFEE HOUR SUBSTITUTES needed – Consider being on the substitute list for coffee hour to come when the regular coffee hour volunteers are unavailable. Please let Ricci Ordway or the church office know whether you are available for the early or late service. WORSHIP MUSIC NEWS REHEARSALS for the PALM SUNDAY CANTATA have begun. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays at during Lent after the mid-week worship service. All Festival Choir members and non-choir members wishing to worship through music are invited to sing solos (or duets, quartets, etc.) during services in which the choir is not singing. Instrumentalists are also welcome. Please talk to Konstantza for further details. Welcome to Camp Ma-He-Tu Best. Camp. Ever. A sleep away camp for girls ages 715. Celebrating our 78th summer on the shores of Lake Kanawaukee in Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain, just 40 miles north of New York City. Not ready to let your daughter go to camp on her own or do you need a break? Check out Ma-He-Tu’s Women in the Woods - July 4th to July 8th 2015 Girls of ALL ages just wanna have fun! Mothers and daughters - Aunts and nieces - Friends young... and not so young.... All women and girls are welcome. Come spend one day, or even a few playing, laughing, singing and relaxing . Check out the website at http:// www.mahetu.org Matt O’Mara’s band – Funkin’ A has just released a CD. Since this band has played at many church functions, there has been some interest in obtaining a CD. They are selling for $15.00. If you are interested in buying a CD, please see Janet. Reflections on Your Church Seat by Judy Gauthier If you have a ‘reserved’ seat at church and can always be found there (which is good in case of an emergency) you will no doubt become BF’s* with the other weekly ‘reservees’ -you are in good company- Sunday after Sunday. For those of us in the choir -and yes, we do have the same seats every week- finding someone in the congregation is easy and if asked, we can say “Oh, she/he is 6th row center.” If you are not there - Are you sick? Away? On coffee hour duty? If you were to show up in another seat -say, up closer than usual- maybe your batteries were dead? In our pre-air conditioning days, in summer some migration would be noted - the ‘follow the fans’ change of seating! But, here we are after 100 years of hot sitting - heading for a second year of a cooler sanctuary! And, Lawdy me, if you showed up on the other side, for whatever reason, this could cause utter confusion and distraction! Now, before this ruffles any ‘established seaters’ feathers, we are only pulling your collective legs - we love you just where you sit. This is going somewhere, actually to the windows on the aisles you sit near each Sunday. How many BFs from the past do you sit by week after week? Our window dedications are a big part of our 100 year heritage! They are the people who lived before and at our beginnings and for many of our formative years. They have been honored and immortalized- while our beautiful stained glass windows depict detailed Biblical history, their dedications tell our familial history. If you never have, check the names and dates - find out the who’s who and who was in our congregation. Make some new ‘friends’ - your Sunday seatmate may be related to a window honoree, maybe with a different name but a lot of history and heritage with someone you sit near or have coffee with each Sunday. What’s that you say? “What if I do go to sit on the other side -or boldly go up to the front pews where no one has gone before- and I take someone’s ‘reserved’ seat?” Just tell them about the wonderful seat you left for them on the other side! LOL** (please) *BF = Best Friend **LOL = Laugh Out Loud EASTER DEDICATIONS Please submit by Sunday, March 29, 2015 FLOWERS FOR THE CROSS Greeters March 15 Ellen McManus John Jansen Jean Musa 8:45 Bob Lobacz March 22 Kevin O'Mara Irene Montgomery Barbara Carney Phyllis Kobel Vanessa Marie Von Seggern 10:45 Von Seggern Ushers Eucharistic Ministers Assistant Ministers Richard Silverthorn 8:45 Bruce Dochnahl Karl Von Seggern Jason Terhune John Jansen 10:45 Edward Pruess Acolytes Coffee Hour In honor of ____________________________________ In thanksgiving for______________________________ Judy Gauthier Don Lemp John Jansen Rich Braun Kevin O'Mara Bob Lobacz Phil Bertuglia Phyllis Kobel John Kobel Nicholos Hober Doug Hajek Al Smith Don Lemp Janet O'Mara Betsy Cunningham Ellen McManus Helen Gronus Marie Von Seggern 10:45 Marcia Coco Judy Gauthier Karl Von Seggern Jason Terhune Dolores Johnson Madeline Sharrock Judy Gauthier Cathy 8:45 McWilliams Judy Gauthier Janet O'Mara Judy Gauthier Karl Von Seggern Phil Bertuglia Ken Hill Joseph Picece Nicholas Picece 8:45 Corinne Von Seggern Regina Campson Geradine 10:45 Carol Bushelon Lambdin Nancy Hill 8:45 Ken Hill Mary Varak 10:45 Craig Kadane Jean Musa Jim Musa Please PRINT so spelling will be correct in bulletin In memory of__________________________________ Nancy Hill 8:45 Ken Hill Nicholas Hober 10:45 Nicholas Monz Nursery March 29 Jan Coco Ron Fuzia Jim Musa John Jansen Janet O'Mara Madeline Sharrock 10:45 Karen Carrier ___________ EASTER FLOWERING PLANTS $15 __________ SUNDAY SERVERS for March 2015 March 8 $20 Jason Birsner Emy Terhune Joshua Terhune Emy Terhune Phil Bertuglia Phil Bertuglia Lorraine Hajek, Jr. Janice Fuzia Sr. Youth Group Ron Fuzia Phyllis Kobel John Kobel Given by______________________________________
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