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2 LFC Student Ministries

3 January Calendar

4 February Calendar

5 Glenn’s Pen

6 Worship Arts Ministries

7 Attendance & Financials

7 J.O.Y. Club

Lafayette Federated Church 180 Route 15

Lafayette, New Jersey 07848

973-383-4461

www.lfc.org

Dear Church Family,

Happy New Year! My prayer for our church family is that 2015

will be a year where God is greatly glorified through us, a year

that sees us grow deeper in our love for the Lord and for each

other, and a year that sees us powerfully used by Him to ex-

pand His Kingdom in Sussex County and beyond. I wanted

to take this first article of the new year to point you toward

several resources that you might find helpful in your walk

with the Lord this year.

First, the LFC family will be joining together in 2015 to read

through the Bible together. On the last Sunday in December,

we will have reading plans available for you to pick up. We

will also have the reading plan on our website. What a joy it

will be to journey through the Word together! We will also be

using some part of the previous week’s Bible reading during

our worship service.

Second, here are a few resources you might find helpful in

your Christian walk. People often ask me what websites,

resources, books, etc. that I find helpful in my own walk. Here

are a few:

equip.org-One of my favorite sites for Bible answers,

understanding and identifying false teachings, cults,

and other aberrant teachings. Hank Hanegraaff is

one of my favorite authors and speakers, and I try to

listen regularly to his “Bible Answer Man” broadcast.

A W O R D F R O M O U R S E N I O R P A S T O R . . .

Tabletalk magazine-This is a publication of Ligonier Min-

istries and R.C. Sproul. This monthly magazine is

filled with excellent articles, many by R.C. Sproul,

around a theme, along with a daily devotional read-

ing for each day of the month.

New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional: This

is a new Gospel-focused daily devotional book by

Paul Tripp. I have read through parts of this book,

and like it enough that our family is going to use it as

part of our daily family devotional time.

Everyone’s A Theologian: This is a great systematic

theology book by R.C. Sproul that is extremely read-

able without sacrificing depth. If you are looking to

getting a better grasp on the basic doctrines of the

Bible, this book would be extremely helpful. This is a

book being used in the adult Sunday School class led

by Jon Deming.

rzim.org-This is the apologetics website of Ravi Zachari-

as International Ministries. On this site you can ac-

cess blog articles, apologetics studies, podcasts, au-

dio courses, and much more.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

ATTENTION LFC WOMEN: SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 7, 2015

This spring LFC Women’s Ministries will host inspirational speaker and author Kimberly Kirk as she explores the topic TALKING WITH GOD: Principles from Powerful Prayers.

Kimberly Kirk has been teaching the scriptures for over twenty-three years and has had a speaking ministry

since 1997. Kimberly enjoys digging into the Scriptures to allow the Lord to reveal His truths and Himself to us. Her heart’s desire is to see women catch a broader glimpse of who God really is, and for them to get to know Him more

deeply-not just learn more about Him.

In 2003, Kimberly wrote a Bible study workbook on the Acts, To Know Him More: Seeking God Through the Book of Acts . Since then, she has written three other in-depth workbooks on Romans, Exodus, and I and II Corinthians,

and a six week topical Bible study called Snapshots of Issues and Answers. She has also written a daily devotional, a collection of inspiring dramas, and has put together video and audio teaching series.

In January of 2008, Kimberly was diagnosed with breast cancer and faced major surgery to combat the disease.

It has been a long and difficult journey, but she is happy to report that she is cancer free! Kimberly praises the Lord for all that He has brought her through, and how He blessed and encouraged her each step of the way. She kept a journal which God led her to make into a book entitled The Journey: A Testimony of God's Faithfulness Through My Battle with

Breast Cancer, and Kimberly is both humbled and excited to see how our Lord may choose to use it, for His glory.

To learn more about Kimberly, please visit her website at kimberlyKirk.com.

Please join us for a wonderful day of fellowship, praising God and studying His word!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

There are a number of exciting things happening within

the student ministry. We have a few new leaders who

have stepped in and have begun helping (and doing a

great job I might add!) Jennie Clinton and Chris Deming

have both begun investing time in the youth ministry and

we are so glad to have them on board!

We have also been enjoying and getting accustomed to

our new Saturday night schedule with both Jr. and Sr.

High meeting on the same night. We have already seen

some of the benefits of this new schedule and it seems to

be working well. One of the key benefits of meeting on

the same night is that from a teaching standpoint. We

can focus on some of the same things and streamline our

efforts. We are into our second video series this school

year. The first was based on the movie “God’s not dead”

and was centered around challenging our students to

take a stand for Christ. The second that we are still going

through is simply title “King David: Trials, Temptations

and Triumphs”. It is a great study lead by David Nasser,

and it helps the students to see where David was faithful

to the Word of God and where he struggled. I believe this

is a vitally important study for our kids in helping them to

know how to avoid some of the pitfalls that David fell

into, but also to see how they can be a little more bold for

Jesus. We are also looking forward to moving into a

study on apologetics and answering tough questions

about the Bible after we complete this series.

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LAFAYETTE FEDERATED CHURCH

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Total Income: $1,103,109.09

Total Expenses: $1,062.004.82

Budget: $986,447.00

In response to our church family taking a step of faith with this year’s budget, we want to faithfully keep the congregation

informed to the status of where we stand in giving compared to budget and expenses. Please prayerfully consider remaining

faithful in your regular giving commitment.



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And of course at this time of year the focus is on retreats.

The Jr. High Winter Retreat is almost here (Jan. 9th-11th),

and our students are getting very excited. We will be

heading out to Camp Orchard Hill again this year and

look forward to the ways that God will use that weekend

to impact these students. The Sr. High Retreat is going to

be from February 13th-16th at Camp Spofford. Our Sr.

High Leaders do a fantastic job in organizing and putting

together all of the details for that retreat. All of the hard

work is worth it as we get to enjoy watching the kids have

fun, but also really engaging on a spiritual level and draw-

ing closer to Jesus during the trip.

And as always, I ask you to continue to pray for our

students. If you don’t already, would you consider includ-

ing them in your regular time of prayer? The more I am

involved in ministry to students, the more I realize how

valuable these retreats, Bible study settings, and small

groups are in the lives of these students, not only now,

but for years to come. Please pray for them to draw close

to Jesus!

All for Him!

Ryan

Date 8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Sunday

School

General

Offering

Missions

Offering

Building

Fund

11/02/2014 245 234 228 $25,571.53 $575.00 $235.00

11/09/2014 210 189 189 $17,167.81 $200.00 $170.00

11/16/2014 255 219 227 $20,088.04 $110.00 $25.00

11/23/2014 260 189 215 $20,783.55 $130.00 $35.00

11/30/2014 260 202 204 $15,619.86 $4,250.00 $175.00

12/07/2014 220 244 205 $20,582.52 $645.00 $305.00

12/14/2014 270 214 191 $16,759.56 $500.00 $100.00

12/21/2014 260 232 169 $24,484.06 $150.00 $20.00

12/28/2014 210 206 117 $17,113.14 $1,525.00 $125.00

A T T E N D A N C E & O F F E R I N G

L F C S T U D E N T M I N I S T R I E S R Y A N D R E W , Y O U T H P A S T O R

J . O . Y . C L U B ( J u s t O l d e r Yo u t h )

Upcoming months:

January 5 – Two of our own members will share an experience

of following God’s leading. Winnie Rauschenbach spent a week

on a mission trip to West Virginia, and Linda Teubner responded

to God’s invitation to join His family.

February 2 - Ted Cosgrove will present options for seniors in

various kinds of insurance.

March 2 – Michael Strada, Sussex County Sheriff will speak on

the role and duties of the sheriff’s department.

The Joy Club welcomes anyone 55 or over to join us on the

first Monday of each month for a delicious pot luck luncheon

and interesting program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LFC church.

During the winter months, if the weather is bad, J.O.Y. club will

be cancelled. If weather is “iffy” – use your own judgment about

coming or call the office (973/383-4461) or Janet Neidhardt

(973/948-2576) about cancellations.

Reminder: bring an item for our food pantry that serves many in

our community who struggle in this difficult economy.

For information: Janet, 973/948-2576

Couple’s Night Out

Friday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m.

We are so excited to let you know we will be hosting a

“A Great Date Night” concert here at church. We have

Singer/Song Writer/Comedian Mark Cable coming to

perform that evening. There will be appetizers & des-

sert provided. Cost is $25 per couple/$12.50 per person.

So mark your calendars and plan on coming out to a

relaxing night of good fellowship and entertainment.

There will be a sign up table in the Narthex starting

12/28/14 or you can email Glenn Cohrs at [email protected]

Mark Cable

mailto:[email protected]

W O R S H I P A R T S M I N I S T R I E S P A S T O R N I C K B A I L E Y

It is with great gratitude that I wish to thank a few people

who have put in a lot of prayer, time and effort into our

Christmas season. I first want to mention Carol Casserly

and our Worship Arts Committee for their tireless efforts in

support and development of our ministry. I am not men-

tioning these people in any particular order of importance,

but I would like to say thank you to your technical teams,

headed by John Faber. Tom Smith and Kyle Broesder

contributed so much to our Christmas musical, “Three

Gifts.” We would not have had anywhere close to the ex-

cellence of presentation without them technical abilities

and support. But the group of people who are such a

blessing to me with their commitment and hard work over

several months of rehearsals and preparations is the choir.

They work so hard, not only during rehearsals, but for

hours outside of our rehearsals, memorizing all the music

and words. Their love for the Lord and desire to share

God’s love and the gospel with the people of our commu-

nity is such a blessing. It’s a privilege to stand before

them each week and receive the blessing of their joy of

singing praises to the Lord.

I also wish to thank Karon Bailey and Peggy Gardener for

their assistance and leadership with working with the

narration and Pat and Lisa Kaelblein, who do such an

outstanding job of communicating the story and connect-

ing the message of each song to God’s love! I also want

to thank Karon Bailey for directing the children, and the

children for their beautiful singing as well. I can’t end my

listing of thank you’s without mentioning Olga and Turid in

the office. They put so much time and effort into the print

and details before the musical performances. Lastly and

most of all, I thank our Lord for guidance and blessings.

All is done to His glory and praise. The Lord Jesus is the

reason we do what we do. Along with you, we desire to lift

up His name and spread the word about His great love for

all people!

I look forward to a wonderful new year of ministry, of wor-

ship and praise, and service to the King of kings, our Sav-

ior, our Lord Jesus Christ! All praise be to God!

Pastor Nick Bailey



Jeremiah 29:11

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

7:00 Celebration Choir

7:00 Celebrate Recovery

2

6:30 Men’s Breakfast

Yetter’s


Cloveberry’s

3

7:00 Elder Breakfast

10-1:00 Sunshine Shop

7:00 Jr. & Sr. High

Youth Group

4

8:15 & 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

9:45 Sunday School

Shepherding Fellowship

6:00 DivorceCare 7:00 Young Adults

5

11:00 J.O.Y. Club

Luncheon

6:45 Outreach Visitation

6

6:30 Women’s AA 7:00 Sr. High D Group 8:00 AA Meeting 8:00 Al-Anon Meeting

7


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner

7:00 Boy’s Brigade/Pioneer

Girls/Kids Klub

7:00 Women’s Bible Study

7:00 Worship Team Reh.

7:00 Prayer Meeting

8



9

6:30 Men’s / Women’s

Breakfast Yetter’s


Cloveberry’s

10


No Sr. High Youth Group

11

8:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Morning Worship

9:45 Sunday School

6:00 Evening Service 6:00 DivorceCare 7:00 Young Adults

12


7:00 Men’s Bible Study

13

9:15 Women’s Bible Studies/MOPS


14


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

15



16


Yetter’s


Cloveberry’s

7:00 Couple’s Night

Out

17


5:30 Youth Missions Mtg.

7:00 Jr. & Sr. High Youth

18


9:45 Sunday School

6:00 Evening Service

6:00 DivorceCare

7:00 Young Adults

19

6:30 Trustee Meeting



7:30 Ministry Head Mtg

20


6:30 Women’s AA 7:00 Elder Meeting 8:00 AA Meeting 8:00 Al-Anon Meeting

21


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

22

March for Life

Rally



23


Yetter’s


Cloveberry’s

24

9-12 Jr. & Sr. High Coffee

Blitz!


25


9:45 Sunday School


6:00 DivorceCare

7:00 Young Adults

26



27



2


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

29



30


Yetter’s


Cloveberry’s

31



J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5



Jeremiah 29:11

Jr. High Winter Retreat: 1/9-11

A W O R D F R O M O U R S E N I O R P A S T O R ( C o n t i n u e d f r o m P a g e 1 )

“Revive” magazine-This is the publication of Life Action

Ministries, a ministry committed to “igniting movements

of authentic Christianity.” This quarterly journal is free,

though you have an opportunity to support the ministry.

Along with the publication, I would suggest their website

lifeaction.org, as well. The site offers some powerful

teaching, studies, and other resources all focused around

awakening genuine revival in our hearts, churches and

culture.

I hope these are help and a benefit in your walk with the

Lord. I must emphasize this, however: no website, book,

or devotional can be a substitute for your personal time

digging in the Word of God, your passionate and faithful

prayer life, the time spent in the encouraging presence of

brothers and sisters in Christ at church, and using your

gifts and talents to serve. These are the foundations for

your walk with Christ. Let the above listed resources be a

supplement to those, but never a substitute. I’m looking

forward to this new year upon us. May God bless and use

us as we do all things for His glory this year.

In Christ,

Pastor Aaron

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1


9:45 Sunday School

Shepherding Fellowship

6:00 DivorceCare

7:00 Young Adults

2



3


6:30 Women’s AA 8:00 AA Meeting 8:00 Al-Anon Meeting

4


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

5



6




Cloveberry’s

7

7:00 Elder Breakfast



8


9:45 Sunday School


6:00 DivorceCare

7:00 Young Adults

9



10



11


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

12



13




Cloveberry’s

14


No Jr. High Youth

15


9:45 Sunday School


6:00 DivorceCare

7:00 Young Adults

16

6:30 Trustee Meeting


17


6:30 Women’s AA 7:00 Elder Meeting 8:00 AA Meeting 8:00 Al-Anon Meeting

18


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

19



20




Cloveberry’s

21



22


9:45 Sunday School


6:00 DivorceCare

7:00 Young Adults

23



24



25


5:30 Handbell Choir

6:15 Family Dinner


Girls/Kids Klub



7:00 Prayer Meeting

26



27




Cloveberry’s

28



F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5



Jeremiah 29:11

Sr. High Winter Retreat: 2/13-16

G L E N N ’ S P E N E L D E R G L E N N C O H R S , C H U R C H A D M I N I S T R A T O R

Wow! It is hard to believe another year has gone by!

Happy New Year!!! As I sat down to write my article, I

got thinking about how fast the year went by, and then

about all the things I hoped to do, but never got a chance

to do. Then I thought of something really cool... Every

day that goes by, we are one day closer to our Lord’s

return!! Now that’s an incredible thought. While we look

forward to that glorious day let’s keep busy serving Him

with each day He gives us!

That is one thing we do well here at LFC, “serve”. I want

to take this moment to thank everyone who serves in all

of the many ministries that go on at LFC, week in and

week out. I am truly blessed to be able to walk the halls

of this church almost every day and hear the sounds of

fellowship, sharing, teaching, praying, crying and laugh-

ing of “family.” Thank you so much for allowing me the

privilege of serving you here at LFC. I am looking forward

to another great year of serving side by side with you as

we strive to further God's Kingdom.

With the thought of how busy our church can be, I want

to remind all of our ministries that you need to allow

yourself time to set up your rooms. We do our best to

keep the rooms set up with tables and chairs; however,

there are times that they need to be moved to other loca-

tions for special events. If you remove any tables or

chairs from a room for a special event, you need to return

them at the completion of your event. It is not the staff’s

responsibility to set up or break down for special events.

Also we want to be good stewards of what God has given

us, and you can help by turning lights off when you’re

done, making sure the rooms are straightened up, and

locking up the church if you are the last to leave.

We are excited about some projects and events that will

be happening at LFC these first few months of the year:

The Narthex renovations should start in January. We

have raised over $9,000 so far. This will be a great

chance to update our Narthex and make it more

inviting and functional.

January 16th we will be having a “Couples Night Out”

at church. We will be having songwriter and comedi-

an Mark Cable here performing, so come on out for

some great fellowship, food and entertainment.

Watch for sign ups and start time in the near future.

Our Divorce Care program is in need of another

couple to help facilitate the meetings. If you have

felt God calling you to get involved in this ministry

or would like more information, contact: Peggy

Gardner at [email protected], or call her at

862-268-6244.

In Christ’s Service,

Glenn

“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when

the owner will come back – whether in the evening, or at

midnight, or when the rooster crows at dawn. If he

comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.”

Mark 13:35-36



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