OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

NEWSLETTERNovember 2016

Pastor’s Letter November 2016Reformation/All Saints’ Day/Thanksgiving

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,Give Thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136

So, we move into this season we call Thanksgiving - atime we, as a people of faith, remember howimportant it is to live as a thankful people, both ingood times and difficult times. We are truly blessedand the none of us really live in any want. Yes, God’smercy endures forever and mercy is one of the greattheses of the Reformation. So, this October 31 -Reformation Day - we begin a year ofcommemoration of 500 years of God’s mercy. It hasnot always been easy, but now we are more at peacewith brothers and sisters in Christ. There has beenmuch discussion and prayer over the past 30 yearsbetween Lutheran and Roman Catholic Churches. So, on October 31 Pope Francis and leaders of theLutheran World Federation will gather for prayers andpray for continued unity. Amen

A Declaration is on the way: Church, Ministry,Eucharist, a pioneering Ecumenical document whosestatements of agreements was overwhelminglyreceived at our 2016 ELCA Church wide Assemblyand the 1999 Joint Declaration on the Doctrine ofJustification. This is important and a blessing. Onthe local level, as we seek ways to cooperate andpray together with our local Roman Catholic parishes,we are already doing this. We have hosted localpriests - Father Bob Hayden and Frank Nelson - atjoint weddings and funerals. This is what our Lordprays for.

As we celebrate All Saints’ Day & Sunday, weremember that we are all part of the communion ofthe Saints and I give thanks to the Lord for He is goodand I know His mercy endures forever.

I look forward to greeting you all at God’s holy tableeach and every Sunday.

The Rev. Ronald M. Klose, Pastor

Why not volunteer tobe an Usher, Greeter,Counter, Recorder,Communion Assistant,Assisting Minister or,Altar Guild. If interestedplease see PastorKlose or call the church

office at 781-6374. You'll be glad you did!

L.I. LUTHERAN MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

131 Brookville Road, Brookville OPENHOUSE & ENTRANCE EXAM- Tuesday,November 8th at 9:00 a.m. for studentsseeking admission for the 2017-2018school year. An Entrance Exam will begiven on Saturday, November 12th.

To reserve a space at either Open Houseor the Entrance Exam, please call theAdmissions Office at 516- 626-1700, ext.545. Spaces are limited.

Remember toturn your

clocks backone hour

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A Very Important Stewardship message ~ Your Church needs your support. If you have

been away now is the time of year to kick it up a notch and make up your offerings. Simply put, we needyour support now! God Bless! TIME & TALENT AND PLEDGE CARDS are in this newsletter. Please be sureto fill yours out and return to the church office as soon as possible. We need you! WE NEED YOUR HELP INMANY DIFFERENT WAYS. Your commitment may only be once a month or so. Please let us know how youcan be helpful!

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MEMORIAL FUND

KITCHEN FUND

I/m/o Jim BarlettGiven by: Vincent Ambrosia

FUNERALS

October 4, 2016Virginia Waldron

NEW BELLS

On Sunday, October 16,2016 we dedicated twonew handbells, F3 andF#3. They are in lovingmemory of John Keating. Thank you to all who

donated to this fund in memory of John.

COOKIE WALKIt’ s that time of year - makingcookies for the holidays is agreat family activity. Would youconsider donating a batch ofyour family's favorite to our"Cookie Walk" at our ChristmasFair this year?? Please drop offany donation to the gymanytime on Friday, December

2 or Saturday morning, Dec 3 .nd rd

Thanking you in advance,The Christmas Fair Committee

Any questions call Amy Martin 731-4378

ALTAR FLOWERS

Flowers are placed on the Altar eachSunday to make the Altar beautiful forworship. If you wish to make a donation of$15.00 towards purchase of the flowers,you may do so in memory of a Loved Oneor in honor of someone on a specialoccasion. Envelopes are on the NarthexDesk or you may just call the Church Officeto place an order.Special flowers are placed on the Altar forEaster and Christmas and order blanks arealways in the Newsletter or in the rear of theChurch. The Altar Guild

CHRISTMAS FAIR DEC. 3, 2016

The elves have been working all yeartoward the Christmas Fair, Sat. Dec. 3 ,2016. That date is not too far off. We wouldespecially appreciate donations of cookiesfor the Cookie Walk. Café Noel also wouldappreciate donations of soups and chili forhungry fair goers. We can always use yourhelp at Fair time to assist in setting up,selling and taking down. Monday NightCrafters meet on Mondays at 7:30 pm inRoom 4. Come join us!

Regarding any of the above, please contactthe church office at 516-781-6374 ormembers of the Christmas Fair Committee.

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DAY CARE GREETINGS

Twenty-four years. I have completedtwenty-four years of working here. That is morethan half my life! No wonder these halls are sofamiliar. So, why have I been here so long? Ilove the kids, their smiles, hugs, and laughter. Ilove being called "Miss Melissa." The yearsfrom zero to five are really the most fascinatingto witness. I am happy to be working in anenvironment that I can share my faith andcelebrate holidays. Families have trusted theirchildren with me and have made me feel part oftheirs, even becoming long time friends. Speaking of friends, I work with some amazingpeople too! I am also honored that some of mypast students have returned to share their loveand knowledge with our little ones, much like Idid with them many years ago. I am blessed! Thank you for this opportunity, this life. It canbe very busy and stressful, but it definitely hasit's rewards.

Our parents enjoyed our Open House night. We turn the tables on the parents and havethem make a project for their child! The Infantroom parents created bibs for their child to usewhile here at Day Care. The Toddler roomparents created photo family trees while thePre-K parents made photo displays as well. The children love to look at the photos duringthe day, introducing their families to theirfriends. It is a great home/school connection.We attended our first Chapel of the year withPastor. He introduced the theme of the year, "Iam God's Treasure, Jesus Treasures Me." Thechildren enjoy visiting God's House to singsongs and learn about God's Love. We hadour first Music Class with Dr. Pinto. We enjoythe songs and movement activities she shareswith us.

Then the children were excited to visit with farmanimals during our Fall Harvest Festival. Theywere able to see and pet rabbits and chickensand feed lambs and goats. We also hadgames, "Ghost Drop" "Spider Toss", and "Ringthat Hat!" The children were able to go to thefeely table and find spiders and stickers among

spider webs and paper shreds. At the end theypicked a pumpkin to bring home. Everyone hada great time in the beautiful fall weather!

Our Yoga class with Miss Chris this month hada Halloween theme. She read a greatHalloween book and added poses into thestory. We love our Yoga class and Miss Chris!

At the end of the month we will have ourHalloween Parade and Party, always a favoriteevent here. Then, much like the stores, we willquickly switch gears, smiling for our Christmasphotos and preparing for Thanksgiving. HappyThanksgiving to all of you. Until next month,enjoy the beauty of fall.

Fondly,Melissa Bires-McGee

FOOD COLLECTION

On Saturday, November 12 from 9 am-3pm, we will be collecting food for ourThanksgiving food drive from Stop & Shopin Massapequa and King Kullen inBellmore. Can you spare an hour to helpus collect food from people shopping thatday? Sign up in the narthex, or come ondown and help us!

NURSERY NEWS NOVEMBER2016

Our school year is in full swing. During ourfirst chapel visit with Pastor, the childrenlearned about the different things they seein the church. The cross, baptismal font,altar, pews, paintings as well as thebeautiful stained glass window wereobserved by the children. Wearing apirate's hat, and with a treasure chest athand, Pastor also discussed our spiritualtheme, I am God's Treasure, JesusTreasures Me! As the children left chapel, Igave them a sticker, telling them, "Jesustreasures you!" They were so excited! Thechildren really do enjoy chapel, music,yoga, science, and Bible Fun. Theseprograms continue to thrive thanks to theparents' support of our fund raisers.

November is the time when we arereminded about all of the things we arethankful for. Personally, I am thankful formy family and friends, especially myhusband, Anthony and my sons, Matthew,age 14 and James, age 11. Professionally,I am most grateful for the wonderfulstudents, staff, and families here at Our Redeemer Nursery School.

The academic and spiritual year is wellunderway and we are busy teaching thechildren their A,B,C's, 1,2,3's and the GoodNews of Jesus Christ. I am so blessed andthankful to work at a school where we areallowed to learn about Jesus! Our littleones will be photographed for schoolpicture day on November 14 & 15. We arealso holding a Prestige Catalog Fund raiserSale to help support our music and yogaprograms as well as our All School Picnic atSeamans Neck Park in May.

As I reflect on the blessings in my life bothpersonally and professionally, the childrenhere at ORNS will learn to express theirthanks as well, while discovering thehistorical and spiritual meaning ofThanksgiving. This month, each child willbring a food offering into chapel. The threeand four year old classes will celebrateThanksgiving at our Pow-Wow Feast. During their monthly science classes,children will make butter the old fashionedway with Miss Chris. They will gatheraround a mock fire pit, sing songs, andenjoy a feast of applesauce, cornbread,crackers with homemade butter and applejuice.

November and December are very specialmonths at Our Redeemer Nursery School. It is such a joy to teach the children aboutthe holidays and traditions of our faith andour country. Wishing all of the members ofOur Redeemer Lutheran Church a veryHappy Thanksgiving!

Caitlin DiLemme, Director

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP

Wednesday, November 237:30 pm

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THANKSGIVING BASKETS

This year we are collecting food for the hungry people in Nassau County. We have set a goal of 30food baskets to distribute to the poor. In order to meet our goals, we will be collecting food fromall members of the congregation (not just Sunday School).

On Sunday, November 6 & 13 (or before) we are asking each family to bring one or moreth th

items for the food baskets. During Communion we will bring our contributions up to the altar.Please be a part of our family helping other families. Together we can make a difference.

The following is a list of the food we will need to put in ONE basket:

Container of JuiceInstant Mashed PotatoesFruit Cocktail/Canned FruitSweet Potatoes/Canned VegetablesCake mixes and Frosting/Brownie MixGround or Instant Coffee/Tea bagsCookies and Hot ChocolateDinner NapkinsFrozen Turkey/Ham/ChickenPancake Completemix/Syrup/Cereal/OatmealPasta and Sauce/Mac and Cheese1 lb. White Rice/Canned BeansCanned Meats (chicken, fish, stew)1 lb - 2 lb. Flour and SugarShelf Stable Milk (Parmalat)Peanut Butter and JellyPudding and JelloFROZEN TURKEY/HAM/CHICKEN

Supermarket gift cards/coupons are also appreciated

Checks should be made payable to: Lutheran Family and Community Servicesand designated for: Thanksgiving Food Baskets

Someone will be in the hallway after the service collecting money and food on Nov. 6 & 13 . Thank you.th th

The needs of the poor are very great. With God’s help,perhaps we can even exceed our goal.

If you know of anyone who should receive a basket of food,please contact Pastor Klose or the church office.

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OUR REDEEMER CHRISTMAS FAIRIn order to make our Fair a huge success, we need your help. Café Nöel is looking fortalented cooks to donate soup and chili to sell at the Fair.

Our Bake table is always appreciative of donations of HOMEMADE cookies for our COOKIEWALK..

Can you please help by preparing any of the above and dropping it off on Friday, Dec. 2 nd

after 12:00 PM or early morning on December 3 in the Parish Hall.rd

We are also hopeful that any CRAFTERS who weren’t able to make it on Mondays are ableto donate some homemade crafts.

Let's all make this Fair the BEST ever and come on down on Friday, December 2 to set up,nd

or work at a table, help prepare food, or clean up on December 3 after 4:00 PM.rd

CRAFTERS TABLE — Maryann Wiese 826-3496CAFÉ NÖEL — Maggie Hennessy 799-8266

BAKE TABLE — Amy Martin 731-4378CHRISTMAS GREENS — Karen Klose 785-7039

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SET UP DECEMBER 2nd

BAKED GOODS

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CLEAN UP DECEMBER 3 rd

Each year at this time we request your donations for Poinsettias to beautifyour chancel during the Christmas Season and to provide for the specialmusic we enjoy at our Christmas Eve services. If you wish to contribute toeither (or both) of these, please complete the forms below and include it withyour donation. Thank you.

Plants are $15.00 each. Number of plants you wish to order

� In memory of

� In honor of

� In thanksgiving for

� I’ll pick up the plants after the service on Christmas Day.� Please have the Altar Guild deliver plants to the sick and shut-in.

Name Envelope No.Address Phone

We are fortunate to again have the services of the Classical Strings Quartetavailable to us for our Christmas Eve services. If you are able tocontribute toward this please complete this form and include it with yourdonation.

Amount $

� In memory of

� In honor of

� In thanksgiving for

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Address Phone

Please place your Poinsettia orders and donations for Christmas Music by December12 . Thank You!th

Please make checks payable to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and place in offering plate or mail to:

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2025 Washington Ave., Seaford, NY 11783Please mark checks Poinsettias and/or Music

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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8:30 am Rec Crew

6:45 pmConfirmation

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8:30 am BibleStudy

10:00 amParkview

5:00 pm HolyCommunion

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY

9:30 am HolyCommunion9:30 am Sunday School

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7:30 pm MondayNight Crafters

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7:30 pm AllCommitteesMeet

Election day

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8:30 am Rec Crew

6:45 pmConfirmation

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OFFICE &SCHOOLSCLOSED

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8:30 am BibleStudy

9-3 pm FoodCollection Stop& Shop Mass,King KullenBellmore5:00 pm HolyCommunion

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9:30 am HolyCommunion9:30 am Sunday School

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7:30 pm MondayNight Crafters

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7:30 pmSchool BoardMeets

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8:30 am Rec Crew

6:45 pmConfirmation/FoodPacking forThanksgiving

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8:30 am BibleStudy

Church BudgetMeeting5:00 pm HolyCommunion

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9:30 am HolyCommunion9:30 am Sunday School

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7:30 pm MondayNight Crafters

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8:30 am Rec CrewNO Confirmation 7:30 pmThanksgiving EveWorship

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Office Closed

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Office Closed

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8:30 am BibleStudy

5:00 pm HolyCommunion

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ADVENT 1

9:30 am HolyCommunion9:30 am Sunday School

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7:30 pm MondayNight Crafters

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7:30 pmChurchCouncil Meets

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8:30 am Rec Crew

6:45 pmConfirmation