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The Town Line
Lutheran Town Line Lutheran Church, Alden, New York
Sunday Worship Services January 2018
8:30 and 11:00 am
Sunday School Our Mission 9:45 – 10:45 am “Called to Be a Servant Community”
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I pray that this new year will bring you God’s peace and blessings. In this new year I’m going to ask you to think about something unusual. There are a lot of laws in world. Some of them make sense, right? It would make sense that there are laws against stealing, after all, imagine if it weren’t illegal to steal. But some laws are a bit strange. In our very own state, New York, it is illegal to put and ice cream cone in your pocket. Want to know why? So do I. No one knows for sure, this is a law that was passed for a very specific reason, yet no one remembers why. Some speculate that someone hid an ice cream cone in their pocket that they used to start a riot, but that is only a guess. This month’s book of the Bible is kind of like that. The book of Leviticus is a book of laws that were made to help the Israelites know how to live and treat each other. Leviticus is sometimes referred to as the “priest’s manual” because of how it gives instructions, like a ancient priest would, on how to be closer to God following the purity laws. The purity laws were ones given to God’s people to help them stay “clean.” Clean meant that they were worthy for God. They believed that outward things they did would make them clean for God. Certain things would make them “unclean,” such as not washing hands or eating certain animals. Many of these laws make sense in our modern-day mind because we understand germs. These laws kept God’s people very healthy. But there were times when these laws would not be used for godly reason. There are even a few laws, like the ice cream cone law, that don’t make sense and can even seem silly. I would imagine it was because a specific even happened and they wanted to make sure it never happened again. So why don’t we follow these laws today as Christians? When Jesus came to earth he found people following God who were so hung up on these laws that they missed the true meaning behind the laws. So he reminded them that its not about following the laws and eating the right things the right way. Jesus said: “Its not what goes into the mouth that defiles (makes unclean) and person, but what comes out of the mouth.” “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” These two things Jesus said reminded us that what really matter is loving God and loving neighbor, and that is not about what we eat, but about what is in our heart. I hope you enjoy Leviticus, and of course, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! God’s peace,
Pastor Serena
Happy New Year!
New year! New fun at Town Line Lutheran Sunday School Sunday School will resume classes on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 9:45 am
NAOMI CIRCLE Tuesday, January 9 at 12:30 pm at the Church.
Come join us for a Bible study and friendly conversation. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert and drinks will be provided.
All Women of Town Line are invited
The QUILTERS -- We will meet the following
Mondays during January -- 1/8, 1/22, and then in February beginning on 2/5 from about 9:15 am until 1:00 pm. We may schedule some make-up days for those we missed due to the weather in December. Please
consider joining us as we continue our service to those in our community and surrounding area who are less fortunate. Bring your lunch and enjoy good fellowship and conversation. When possible, any non-weather-related changes to our schedule will be placed in the Sunday bulletin. If you have any questions, please call Lois Stutzman at 683-2782.
Calling all Readers You can join the Town Line book club at any time. We meet the 3rd Monday of every month at the Church. Just read the book and join us for lively
conversation on the book. January “Kite Runner” Khaled Hosseini February “The Other Boleyn Girl” Phillipa Gregory March “Still Alice” Lisa Genova Please email/call Jeanette Dickinson at: [email protected] or call 681-3966 with any questions
Help un-decorate the church on Sunday, January 7 following late service. Many hands make light work!
Adult Fun and Fellowship Friday January 19th "Hollywood Game Night" Friday, Jan 19th 6-8:30 pm. Come play the newest team game of the season based on the popular TV gameshow, and other board games for adults 18+. Potluck supper at 6, followed by gameplay starting at 6:30. Contact Anne Marie Appleby 650-8785 for details or if you need childcare.
2018 Calendars wanted: If you have any extra 2018 calendars you may drop them off at church this month, they are being collected to take to the residents of Symphony manor
Gilligan's Island and the Seven Deadly Sins Bible study:
Join us for a seven week course that helps us examine the "seven deadly sins" and what we Lutherans believe about sin by using episodes of the classic TV show Gilligan's Island. Wednesday at 10am starting January 31 (No class Ash Wednesday Feb 14) Sunday nights at 6pm starting Feb 4
Come when you can, no experience necessary.
YOUTH NEWS… To all the kids who participated in
the Christmas pageant& the
teachers for the awesome reception
after!
to our youth who participated in
the Christmas Eve 6:00 PM worship
service! Well done!
“God,Giggles & Games” Friday January 26th 7:00 PM-8:00 AM
A youth overnight to learn about ourselves &
our relationship with God & each other.
Devotions, Hands On learning experiences,
games, snacks, & free time. Check out the
Youth bulletin board to sign up!
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Feb 4th @
both services. Bring in non- perishable
foods to be donated to the Alden
Food Pantry. Our Youth will be collecting
at the door at the end of each worship
service!
Any questions call Kate 668-5610
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It’s that time of the year to make your new year’s
resolutions! How about serving your church by
joining one of our choirs? You don’t need to
know how to read music. We’ll teach you what you need to know!
Bell Choir-Rehearsals 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6:15 PM We play in worship once a month!
Chancel Choir rehearses
Wednesdays @ 7:30 We sing at
the 8:30 worship service each
week
Women’s Choir rehearses the
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
We sing twice a month at 11:00
AM worship
Any questions call Kate 668-
5610 or just show up!
The following have signed
our Christmas card over the Holiday season
wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Carol and Jack Rice Lois E. Stutzman Ron and Annette Fitscher Janet Seitz The Casell family Lorraine Zink June Smith Joyce Smith Ruth Jaeger The Peruzzi family Susan Woodhouse Ron and Sharon Peebles Mark and Jody Reddy Lillian Bowen Chris Whittingham The Muscoreil family Elaine Deazley Bob and Elli DeFilippo Marjorie Pohl George and Lori Kumpf John and Lois Stutzman All “the Quilters” Ellie Donnelly The Appleby family The Wild’s JJ Jimerson The Jegierski family The Mollenkopf-Grill family Patty, Steffanie and Kenny Zehler
Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!! Thanks to everyone who volunteers their time:
- to care for the Altar and Communion preparation - to all who decorate our Sanctuary for Thanksgiving and
Christmas - to those who deliver the Altar flowers each week - to Bob Ulbrich and Adams Nursery for donating beautiful poinsettias for our sanctuary - To those who put up our Christmas tree and to all those who
helped decorate it. - to our choirs, vocal and instrumental soloist this year - to the Sunday School children and teachers for the Christmas
program and for caring for our children all year long - to Jim Macken for snowplowing and to David Hinsken for snow
removal at doors and on sidewalks - to those who deliver our goods to the pantries - to all who help with the funeral dinners - to our Altar Brass cleaners: Ruth Jaeger, Sheila Peruzzi and Bette Maines - to the grounds, flower bed keepers and cemetery workers - to the Council, the Quilters, the Ushers, the Acolytes - to our Church Treasurers who put so much time into our
finances. - to all our committees at Town Line - to the staff for all that they do. - to all others too numerous to mention, who have helped with the day to day operations of our programs and building.
Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!!
THANK YOU - THANK YOU – THANK YOU!
Pastor Serena, Rick, Laura and Jon would like to thank everyone for the Christmas cards, treats and gifts you gave us this Christmas. We really appreciate it! Funeral Luncheon committee, We want to thank you for all the volunteer work that you do for the church to make it a home for everyone whatever are their needs. The Gutowski and Koller families. Funeral committee, We would like to thank everyone who helped with such a beautiful lunch for Dad’s funeral. We are very grateful. Always stay humble and Kind. The family of Raymond Paschke. We would like to thank you for the beautiful plant we received for thanksgiving. It looked so pretty on our table when we ate our thanksgiving dinner with our children and grandchildren. Bill and Thelma Dabb.
2018 OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2018 Offering Envelopes will be available in
December around Christmas for pick up at the church in the Gathering space. The numbers have changed so
please discard 2017 envelopes when you receive 2018. If you do not receive envelopes and would like to,
please contact Diane by calling or emailing. .
Financial statements will go out at the end of January.
If you have any questions, call the church office, 684-1467 and leave a message and someone will get back to you.
TOWN LINE LUTHERAN CHURCH MEMORIAL WALKWAY
It’s time to order your memorial brick(s) in memory of your loved
ones. Order forms are available at the Church.
Have Questions? Call the Church office
How can you help others or get help? Here are a few local agencies Alden Pantry collection You can bring items for the Alden Food pantry to church any Sunday. There is a blue box located in the Coat room. Alden Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Call 937-7105 for more information Hearts and Hands “Faith in Action” A Neighbor helping neighbor” volunteer program Call: 542-2226 www.heartsandhandsfia.org Ronald McDonald House Charities Become a friend of Ronald: Find us on Facebook. Suicide Bereavement support For immediate help/support call 24 hours a day: (585)202-2783 Erie County Crisis Services (716)834-3131 Lutheran Charities www.wnylutherancharities.org 716-632-2623 Alzheimer’s Association of WNY 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 [email protected] 2805 Wehrle Dr Suite 6 Williamsville, NY 14221 Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Cheektowaga, NY 14227 716-686-1900 Essential Care for Children, a program of Home Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Boulevard Cheektowaga, NY 142270-1480 (716) 686-8006 Caring Hearts Perinatal Program 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 359-8056 Life Transitions Center, Inc. The Mary & Ralph C. Wilson Counseling Center 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14221-1480 Phone: (716) 836-6460 Caring Hearts Home Care 892 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 686-8300
The Town Line Lutheran Here are your choices on how you can get your newsletter
1. Email: drop an email to Diane at the office to receive your newsletter electronically. The church email is [email protected].
2. Pick up paper copy at church: Paper copies of the newsletter will be available for you to take home the last Sunday of every month.
3. Download from the church website: www.townlinelutheran.com
If none of the above work we can mail it to your home
If you have a change of address or phone number, please email the Church and let us know
Email addresses are needed: If you would like to have your email added so we can contact you in this way, please email the Church: [email protected].
Check out our website at www.Townlinelutheran.com
We are also on Facebook, so friend us! We are on Twitter!
Church Cancellation: Due to inclement weather please check Channel 2 for Town Line Lutheran Church closings. BEWARE! Please use caution when during the winter months in the parking lot, near the paper box and on the sidewalks as conditions can become slippery.
Church Council 2017-2018 President: John Wild 517-0624 VP: Larry Muscoreil 465-3301 Secretary: Marcie Mason 984-5858 Treasurer: Patty Zehler 908-3877 Financial Sec: Mike DeWitt 331-4931 Benevolence Treas: Heidi Wild 983-5507 Trustee 1: Tom Stutzman Trustee 2: Rick Krueger 213-8000 Deacon 1: Anne Marie Appleby 650-8785 Deacon 2: Harold Bowen 684-1557 Member: Judy Quinty 525-7460 Member: Mark Reddy
Church Staff Information Ministers: All the People of God in this place Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Church Council President: John Wild Secretary: Diane Casell Office: 684-1467 Sexton: Ann Stanek Music Director: Kate Snyder: 668-5610
Church Office Hours
Monday, - Thursday 9:00 am – noon The doors will be locked for the safety of our staff and volunteers,
please knock or use the doorbell at the carport door when you stop by. If you need assistance outside of these hours please call/text Diane 716-713-3149 or Pastor Serena 716-510-2939
Thanks for your cooperation.
Facts and Figures
Sunday Attendance Offerings
December 3 116 $4,158
December 10 116 $4,587
December 17 164 $4,358
Needed Weekly $3,300
Worship Assistants for January
Ushers Early Late Paul Schuler Michael DeWitt David Veros Sue DeWitt Please volunteer Daniel Ives Clifford Nowicki Usher Orientation will be scheduled
Acolytes Early Late 7 Mackenzie Mertz Daulton Mason Jacob Dulski 14 John Wild Paige Jegierski Anna Jegierski 21 Josie Wild Ben Wild Victoria Wild 28 Samantha Wild Shawn Scotland Jon Mollenkopf-Grill
Communion Set–up 7 John Wild 8:30 am 14 Tricia Phillips 11:00 am 21 Anne Stanek 8:30 am 28 Charles Turner 11:00 am
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for all the above Ministries! Call/text Diane 716-713-3149 or email the church if you would like to help at the church in any of these or our many other ministries
January Wedding Anniversaries January 14 - 51 years - Carol and Richard Pache January 25 - 49 years - Kay and Albert Stutzman
Did we miss your special Wedding Anniversary? (10, 15, 20, 25 or over 30 years) If so, please contact the Church office so we can update our files.
Deaths Called to the Church Triumphant on November 23rd was our member Ray Paschke. A Funeral was held at Town Line Lutheran on November 28th. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his family and friends.
Called to the Church Triumphant on December 19th was our member, Joan Randall. A Memorial service will take place in the spring. Our sincere sympathy is extended to her family and friends.
In Sympathy Our sincere sympathy is extended to Jim Wilckens and family at the death of his father, Henry on November 26th. A Funeral service was held at Town Line Lutheran on December 2, 2017.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Donna Gutowski who died on November 24th. A Funeral service was held at Town Line Lutheran on December 8, 2017.
Memorials To the Town Line Lutheran Memorial fund In memory of Margaret Kelley by Retirement planning services
To the Town Line Lutheran Memorial fund In memory of Raymond Paschke by Jim and Diana Macken George and Dorothy Hake Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Krause Nancy Hughes Aunt Donna, Uncle Jack and Rick Perkins Virginia Mainus
2 Cory Dussault 2 Justin Lee 3 Marlyn Casell 4 Thomas Uebelhoer 4 Kaylee Holcomb 4 Addison Manchester 5 David Baehre 5 Beth Brinson 5 Abbey Kwietniak 6 Ruth Jaeger 7 Kenneth Duncan 7 Justin Mason 8 Susan Moltrup 8 Victoria Abell 9 Shawn Zima 9 Anneliese Schmidt 10 Dean Trommetter 11 David Luderman 11 Daniel Smith 12 Christopher Klein 13 Bryan Klee 13 Ann Stanek 14 Shaunna Rospierski 14 Cheryl Wild 15 Alyssa Cascio 15 Thomas Seagrave 16 John Peruzzi 17 Lorenzo Muscoreil 18 Timothy Angielczyk 18 Sean Stotz 19 Jamie Klein 19 Christopher Whittingham 20 Jeffrey Lemke
21 Sheila Peruzzi 21 Steffanie Zehler 21 April Manchester 21 Herbert Schmidt 21 Damien Uebelhoer 22 Dylan Grant 22 Laura Mollenkopf-Grill 23 Gene Bliemeister 24 Cassidy Hinsken 25 Jacob Dulski 27 Karen Andrews 27 Thomas Langiewicz 27 Jonathan Mollenkopf-Grill 27 Katharine Pautler 27 Taylor Hodges 27 Lois Stutzman 27 Judith Witucki 27 Haidyn Erny 28 Brett Hinsken 28 Charles Holcomb 28 Becky Kron 28 Marguerite Krueger 29 Barbara Morgan 30 Von Kramer V 30 Doris Whittingham 31 Robert Przesiek Did we miss your birthday? If so, please contact the Church office, 684-1467.
TOWN LINE LUTHERAN CHURCH Town Line Road Alden, New York 14004-9590 A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ELCA.org Living in God’s Amazing Grace
Church office: 716-684-1467 Church Fax: 716-683-1664 Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Church Email - [email protected] Church Website: www.Townlinelutheran.com
A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;
A work to do which has real value,
without which the world would be the poorer;
A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed;
An understanding heart;
A sense of humor;
Time for quiet, silent meditation;
A feeling of the presence of God;
The patience to wait for the coming of these things,
With the wisdom to recognize them when they come. Amen
