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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
January 2017
January Worship Schedule Services with Holy Communion
Sundays 8:45 & 10:45 am Sunday School at 10:45 am
Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 \
4:00 -- 8:30 pm
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING
Sunday, January 29th
One Service at 10:00 am
Meeting Immediately Follows
Brunch after the meeting
Dear Friends in Christ,
The seasons of Christmas and Epiphany are times when we celebrate the incarnation;
God’s light coming among and dwelling with his people. Jesus was given the name
Emmanuel, “God with Us”, as a symbol of this dwelling. The season of Epiphany
begins with the celebration of the Baptism of Jesus. This has confused many people for
centuries; why would Jesus need a baptism of repentance, John’s baptism, if he were
perfect.
Some years ago, a Scottish minister told his congregation about dreaming he had died. When he came to the
pearly gates, to his dismay, he would be denied entrance until he presented his credentials. Proudly the Pastor
articulated the number of sermons preached and the prominent pulpits occupied. But Saint Peter said no one
had heard them in heaven. The discouraged servant enumerated his community involvement. He was told they
were not recorded. Sorrowfully, the pastor turned to leave, when Peter said, "Stay a moment, and tell me, are
you the man who fed the sparrows?"
"Yes," the Scotsman replied, "but what does that have to do with it?"
"Come in," said Saint Peter, "the Master of the sparrows wants to thank you."
Here is the pertinent, though often overlooked, point: great and prominent positions indicate skill and capacity,
but small services suggest the depth of one's consecration.
And so it is with Jesus' Baptism. He submits to John's baptism of repentance even though he himself was
perfect and had no need to repent. Jesus identified with our sins by being baptized. He joined in the popular
movement of his day. It was a grass roots movement started by a desert prophet named John the Baptist. John
was calling for the repentance of Israel. Jesus chose to be baptized because he wanted to participate with the
people in their desires to be close to God.
At our baptism we are made children of God, brothers and sisters in Christ. We take on Jesus’ name,
Emmanuel. As we go forward into 2017 let us be Christ’s presence in the world.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
SNOW EMERGENCY INFORMATION
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, the church facebook page 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 Pastor Mark calls Konstantza and the council Presi-
dent. This may result in having one service later in the morning after the walk-
ways and parking lot have been cleared. Again, the information will be on the
church website, the church facebook page as well as the church answering ma-
chine.
Update on what’s happening around Church….
Committee Meetings
Executive Committee — Monday, January 9th at 7:30 pm
Council Meeting — Monday, January 16th at 7 pm
Altar Guild — Wednesday, January 18th at 7 pm
In Need of a walker, crutch or other supply to help you get moving again?
Our church has several items to lend out.
Contact Carol Schmid at 631-567-2112 who has volunteered to connect people in need with the
supplies that have accumulated in the church closet.
Notes from the Stewardship Committee
E-GIVING Did you know that you can have your weekly offering given to church every week automatically without an envelope? Every week your designated offering is taken out of your bank account and sent directly to church. It’s very simple and you don’t have to worry about forgetting your envelope.
ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCTUARY CANDLE The 2017 Altar Flower and Candle Charts are posted on the Communication Bulletin Board outside Pastor’s Office. Please remember your loved ones with an arrangement of flowers for $18 or by lighting the candle for $10. Use a yellow envelope and mark it Altar Flowers and Candle for your donation.
Phone Number and E-mail Updates
In a society that is prone to constant change, please keep the church office up to date on
changes to your address, phone number and e-mail addresses.
Thursday Evening Bible Study — Continuing on January 12th at 7:00 pm. Introduction to the New Testament Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith.
Participants find a deeper conversation with the writers of the NT and a renewal of our commitment to be shaped---personally and communally---by the story of Jesus.
In the weekly video segments, listen as scholars fascinate you with facts and information that opens new understanding and enlightenment for your group.
Sessions: 7. Jesus Calls Us to Live in Light of His Coming Again 8. Jesus Calls Us to Experience the Gifts of His Dying and Rising
The Food Pantry wishes to thank all those who helped put Christmas
Baskets together and were here to deliver them to our families: Thom-
as Weinclawm May & Toby Zollner and Michael & Sarah Piccinini.
SENIOR LUNCHEON FOR JANUARY
Friday, January 20th at 12 pm
HYMNAL DEDICATIONS
AVAILABLE
Hymnals can be donated in
memory of someone but also in
honor or thanksgiving for
someone. The cost to donate a
hymnal is $20.00. If you would
like to donate a hymnal, please
use the yellow envelopes. If
you have any questions, please
speak to Pastor Mark, Ja-
net O’Mara or any-
one on the Church
Council.
P&J SCHEDULE— WINTER 2017
Jan. 8 - 14----GAUTHIER, BIRSNER, EICHNER
Jan. 15 - 21---- O’TOOLE,PICECE, DEANGELIS, KREB
Jan. 22 - 28 ---KOBEL, CUNNINGHAM
Jan. 29 – Feb. 4------ TERHUNE, SUKHU
Feb. 5 -11- ----- CHOIR
Feb. 12 -18 – CONFIRMATION CLASS
Feb. 19 - 25----- DOOKRAM, PRIMIANO
Feb. 26 – March 4 --- BOOK GROUP
If your group can not do your scheduled week, please switch with another group! We are counted on to provide two boxes of sandwiches each week!
OUR SUPPLIES OF PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY ARE LOW, PLEASE DONATE !
The Family of Christ Lutheran Offers Prayer of Sympathy for the
Families of :
Edna J. Muller — Father of David & Paul Muller
Father-in-law of Donna Muller
Grandfather of Kristen & Josh
Sonia Soviero, Mary Schiavo, Sarah Link, Muriel Ubell, Dorothy Jenssen, Jean Musa,
Mary Kate Connors, Jorge Espana, Linda & John Jeziorkowski, Erica Dookram,
Dick Guenste, Richie Schuld, Debra Gilgenast (nee Johnson), Grace, Lenny Crowe,
Adele Henneborn, Mary Lynn Purchach, Terry Karl, Dave Murphy, Marian Small-
wood, Dominick Strebel, Michele Birsner, Minakshi Patel, Barbara Krause, The Si-
dik Family, Kristin, Benjamin & Joseph, Lisa, Susan Sluderberg, Joe Cervenka,
Kathy Watral, Julia Carioscia, Brittany Jekel, Manisha, Ruza Rados, Ben Morcelli,
Louis Nocerino, Barbara Sands, Kathy, Jessica, Grace, Grabrielle, Linda & Larry Hanna, Bob Lo-
bacz, Christopher Olsen, Jillian Brown, Erin O’Mara, Gail Callis, Helen Turnquist, Janice Fuzia,
Joan DeAngelis, Janet Ross, Betty Jo Molina, Ken & Carol Wiedemann, Jillian, Samantha Saviano,
Leah Family, Brown Family, Sharon Vitarelli, Thomas Mulieri, Barbara Carney, Martin Castrosoto,
Vivian Abano, Janice Reilly, Lisa Albert, Mrs. Isha Tannu, Bill Paddack, Pat Guenste, Laurie Swaine,
Sandra Gatto, Lena Miller, Connor Granville, Pat Dilandro, Sally Sukhu, Lynn Musa, Jessica Ross,
Ken Schultheis, Eileen, Dennis, Susan, Leslye Diemer, The Vent Family, John, Dunia, The Gervino
Family, Bruce Henneborn, Anmol, Mateo, Michael Lanigan, Ron Fuzia
John Jansen, Nancy Fletcher, Cindy Merriweather, Mateo Bedoya, Dottie Williams, Joseph Thomesen,
Mary Stagner, Owen Preston, Maureen Consiglio, Bob Smith, Alba Bran, Grace, Frank Schadock, Eleanor
Atkins, Betty Eichner, John Musa, Lorraine Cunningham, Michael Dinger, Hasan Skinner, Rene Doumeng,
Chris Levey, Jeanette Perry, Davante, Anmol, Justin, Margaret Lenahan, Lisa & Marvin, Jamey Musa, Mo-
na Lang, Amelia Newhoff, Charles Moonsammy, Ruth Knudsen, Debbie Rasmussen, Eleanor Owens, Chris-
tine Sparacino, Phyliss Stack, Henry Bouchard, Kim Schiniener, Cathy McWilliams, Alyssa Furlani, Marie
& Thomas Curr, Linda Smith, Gloria Marsh, Steve Sparacino, Gary Patera, Lorraine O’Donnel, Paul Bou-
chard, Daniel Taddei, Donald Lemp, Miecia Webb, Frieda Costa, Scott Cunningham, Kristen Gilliar,
Nazema Singh, Tina Crachiolo, Bebe Zalina Singh, Kailey Marie Johnstone, Albert Trabold, Kenneth Lon-
gacre, Jennifer Hassig, Rose Crowe, Christine Lambert, Lane Romano, Marie Schrader, Anita Joanni,
Christopher McCarthy, Eugene Diaz, Al Smith, Barbara Bouchard, Mary Ann Osborne, Mary Ann Re-
scigno, Anne Marie Lowe, James Hansen, Steve Caruso, Diana Mancini, Barbara Johnson, Ivy Sukhu, Don-
na Vito, Robert Burns, Danielle Fischetti, Cathy Roosa, Christopher Mayotte, Todd Panzner, Petya Licheva,
Jamie Rodriguez
SERVING IN THE MILI-TARY: Alex Newhoff, Nik-
ko Navarro, Travis Mont-gomery, Billy DeCarlo, Matthew Gallino, Gregory Longacre, Justin Holke, Mi-chael Beiner, Brian McClain, Daniel Eichner, Brian Eichner, Sean Moller, Christopher Gaudio, Daniel Riley, Evan Book, Eric Thomesen, Brett Marcinik, Alexandria Gentry
Debt Reduction
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to
our efforts to reduce our mortgage and get it paid
off in the next two years.
Our November contribution: $1,301.50
Year to Date: $8, 972.00 Help us to meet our goal of becoming debt free by con-
tributing $10.50 a week!!!
2017 Envelopes Please use the Initial Offering Envelope in your 20167Envelope Packet.
Your donation offsets the cost of our annual Offering Envelope program.
Please notify the church office if you have not received your 2017 1st
quarter envelopes.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
3 year olds to 5th Graders
Every Sunday during the 10:45 Service
Lessons, crafts , music and more!
Jr. Youth Group
January 22nd — Meeting after Sunday School
February 5th — Monster Golf Outing 2 pm
Call Emy Terhune at 631-258-8452 or
Jean Musa at 631-901-3776
With any questions. 6th through 8th grades:
Confirmation Classes continue on Wednesdays from 7 pm — 8 pm
Praises to the Sunday School Staff & Chil-
dren. Thank you for a wonderful Pageant.
Also thank you staff for all you do.
Community Notes and
Information
Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry - Hours are Mondays from 11:30 to 2:30 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 Dave Maziarz, Scoutmaster at 834-6118 for 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 Families Anonymous — Meets Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall beginning Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 pm. Contact Catherine (631) 581-8874 or [email protected]
CHRISTLUTHERANIT.ORG
Your Passport to Everything at Christ Lutheran Church!
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 cal-
endar of events. Much more is waiting for you. Go on-line today!
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. Mark Kreemer, Pastor Cell: (631) 533-2446
Office: (631)581-1710 E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon: Janet O’Mara
Congregation Officers: President: Karl Von Seggern Vice President: Lorraine Hajek, Jr. Secretary: Jason Terhune Treasurer: Ricci Ordway/Ed Preuss Assistant Treasurer: Gail Callis Financial Secretary: Ellen McManus
Parish Coordinator: Madeline Sharrock [email protected]
2016 Church Council
Karl Von Seggern Ricci Ordway Jason Terhune Marie Von Seggern Joe Callis Judy Gauthier Ellen McManus Jean Musa Gail Callis Helen Carioscia Lorraine Hajek Jr. Holly Von Seggern Ken Hill Ed Preuss Joan DeAngelis Dawn Rotolo
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 ______________________________
Have you noticed? Recently, knitting “got religion.”
Anyone interested in spending an evening knitting and reflecting
on a devotion is welcome to join this new group which will meet
twice a month on a Monday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Winter Dates are:
January 30th
February 13th & 27th
March 13th & 27th’
Contact the church office or Madeline Sharrock at (631) 882-5202 if
you need more information
YOGA Class Coming to Christ Lutheran Mondays at 12:30 pm. A new 6 week session began on December 5th and will run through January 23rd. The
special price for this session will be $50 – pay for 5 weeks, get the 6th week FREE! The fee must be paid up
front.. Make checks payable to Christ Lutheran Church. Please contact Carol Carty or Nancy & Ken Hill
ZUMBA Interest Zumba classes will start a 4 week session on Wednesday, January 11 at 7 pm. The fee will be $10 paid up
front for the 4 week session. Please contact Carol Carty or Ken & Nancy Hill.
CLC Women's Book Club
For those who want to read ahead, we have already selected our January book: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. We are always looking for more ladies to join in on the lively discussion and fun - join us! We will meet at the
home of Carol Carty
Contact Carol Carty or Veronica Kreemer for details.
COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION
Regular attendance at church and
a committed steward.
Participation in congregational activities.
Attendance at monthly council meeting
(usually 2nd Monday of month)
Serve on a congregational committee. Be
willing to be Chairperson of the committee.
If you are able, possibly represent the congre-
gation at a Synod Assembly or other meet-
ings of the regional church.
Be willing to serve as a congregation
shepherd.
Length of term: 2 years. Council members
can be elected to three consecutive terms.
Build enthusiasm within the congregation.
Communicate information important to the
congregation’s welfare. Set an example as to
the centrality of the Lord in your life.
Please speak with President Karl
Von Seggern if interested.
SUNDAY SERVERS for January 2017
1/15/17 1/22/17 1/29/2017
Greeters 8:45 Jean Musa Kevin O'Mara
Irene Montgomery
10:45 Phyllis Kobel
Marie Von Seggern
Judy Gauthier
Ushers 8:45 Don Lemp
Alan Cunningham
Alan Cunningham
Kevin O'Mara
Phil Bertuglia
10:45 Phyllis Kobel
John Kobel
Doug Hajek
Jan Coco
Ron Fuzia
Jim Musa
Tom Primiano
Al Smith
Don Lemp
Eucharistic Ministers 8:45 Ellen McManus
Helen Gronus
Janet O'Mara
Madeline Sharrock
Ken Hill
Janet O'Mara
10:45 Judy Gauthier
Karl Von Seggern
Jason Terhune
Dolores Johnson
Madeline Sharrock
Judy Gauthier
Assistant 8:45 Judy Gauthier Janet O'Mara Judy Gauthier
Ministers 10:45 Karl Von Seggern Phil Bertuglia Ken Hill
Acolytes 8:45 Nicholas Picece
10:45 Jason Birsner
Nursery 10:45 Geradine Lambdin Emy Terhune
Joshua Terhune
Emy Terhune
Coffee Hour 8:45 Jean Musa
Jim Musa
Phil Bertuglia Phil Bertuglia
10:45 Judy Gauthier Janice Fuzia
Ron Fuzia
Phyllis Kobel
John Kobel
Altar Guild Nancy Hill
Ken Hill