Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

OCTOBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Services with Holy Communion

Sundays 8:45 & 10:45 am Sunday School at 10:45 am

Sunday, October 11

Pastor Ertl is our Guest Preacher

Sunday, October 25 — Reformation Sunday Pastor Munz is our Guest Preacher

October 2015

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2015 CELEBRATE OUR 100th Anniversary

CAPTAIN BILL’S from 6-10 PM

Dear Friends in Christ,

When I was a small child, my mother had prayer with me at bedtime. Among

other things, she told me that I should end my prayers with the words––"in Je-

sus' name." As I grew up, I wondered why we needed to do that, and found

that the custom originates with a promise of Jesus. He said, "If you will ask

anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:14)––so my mother taught me to

pray "in Jesus' name."

It was hard for me to imagine that Jesus would fail to answer a good prayer just

because I forgot to put that little tagline at the end––and it was equally difficult

to imagine that he would answer a bad prayer just because I said, "in Jesus' name"––but I always close my

prayers with the words, "in Jesus' name"––just in case.

But that little formula––"in Jesus' name"––does one thing for sure. It acknowledges that there is power in Je-

sus' name. That doesn't mean that we can say "in Jesus' name" and expect a genie to pop out of a bottle. We

shouldn't imagine that saying "in Jesus' name" will somehow turn God into a cosmic vending machine to give

us whatever we want.

But it does mean that a person who goes forth in Jesus' name––who works in Jesus' name and prays in Jesus'

name––can do great things. That has been true for two thousand years. We have seen famous Christians like

Mother Teresa and Billy Graham go into all sorts of places––serving in Jesus' name––praying in Jesus' name–

–making a difference in people's lives––making the world a better place.

We have also seen it on a smaller scale––at home––in our own community. We have seen ordinary people

working quietly in Jesus' name––teaching a Sunday school class––managing a food pantry––making peanut

and jelly sandwiches––organizing a craft fair or golf outing––serving on the church board––singing in the

choir––doing a thousand little tasks in Jesus' name.

We don't always see the results. We won't truly know all that the Lord has accomplished through these ordi-

nary people until we see the Lord face to face. I am confident, though, that, on that day, we will be surprised–

–stunned––at the wonderful things that Christ has done through the small deeds of ordinary people––deeds

done in Jesus' name. I believe that we will be surprised at the power of our own witness––surprised at what

Jesus accomplished when we did some little thing in his name.

I believe that the Lord will remind us that we gave a cup of cold water to someone of no consequence––and

then he will show us how that small act of kindness changed a life. Sometimes the person who received the

kindness will be changed. Sometimes an onlooker will be changed––someone we didn't even know was

watching––someone that Christ put there to observe the act of kindness being rendered in his name. It is very

possible that the changed person might even go on to become a great mover and shaker for Christ––all because

of some small

thing, long

forgotten, that

we did in Je-

sus' name.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Update on what’s happening around Church…..

RUMMAGE SALE THANKS!

Our rummage sale this year was a great success. This Important outreach helped those who were in need of

clothes & books besides making $2,200.00 for the church. We were able to surpass the amount of money we

made last year. Thank you to our hard working team who worked tirelessly over the entire week sorting, doing

inventory, mechanizing and selling. Also we would like to acknowledge the kitchen for all of the food and

goodies they sold which made another $340.00 for their efforts. And our gratitude to the property committee

for setting up and breaking down all of those tables and making sure things went smoothly. We pray we can

continue to grow this community project each year with the help of God and you his servants.

Sincerely in Christ,

Cindy Terk & Nancy Hill

Committee Meetings

Executive Committee—Monday, October 5th at 7:30 pm

Carpet Committee —Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 pm

NEWS FROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOL VEGETABLE PATCH

This year's community garden was a success. It started out with the Sun-

day school learning how a small seed with faith can grow into something

huge. They planted tiny little seeds and watch them sprout up until it was

time to plant them in the garden.

Many thanks to all that helped plant, weed, water and picked the garden.

There are so many people to thank for all of their efforts including those

who purchased these vegetables each week.

With everyone's help we made $176.00 dollars for the food pantry besides giving the pantry recipients fresh

vegetables each week. Your help was appreciated and went towards a very good cause. May God's light con-

tinue to shine upon us all.

Sincerely, Cindy Terk & Laura Primiano

SAVE THE DATE!

Blood Drive Coming Soon

Christ Lutheran Church

Wednesday, October 7th

4:00 to 8:00 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 hym-

nal, please use the yellow enve-

lopes. If you have any questions,

please speak to Pastor Mark, Janet

O’Mara or anyone on the Church

Council.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2015

CELEBRATE OUR 100th Anniversary

CAPTAIN BILL’S from 6-10 PM $60 per person

Reservations are due October 11th A Commemorative Coffee Mug is included

For those over the age of 18

Reservations made be made by placing payment I n a yellow envelope noted for the 100th Anniversary Dinner

Thank you for your purchase of our 100th Anniversary T-shirts

We have mugs available for $5 and Christmas Ornaments for $16

Mark the Following Worship Dates on your calendars:

Guest Preachers

October 11 – Pastor Ertl

October 25 – Pastor Munz

Sunday, November 8th

Anniversary Service with Bishop Rimbo

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. Lessons, crafts , music and more!

Jr. Youth Group

Upcoming Events

Sunday, October 4th Sunday, October 18th

12:15 pm

After Sunday School

6th through 9th grades

Confirmation Classes continue on Wednesdays. There will be a light sandwich supper at 6:30

pm. Class begins at 7 pm.

Make sure to complete your Confirmation Notes at each service. Forms can be picked up and

returned to the basket in the narthex.

SR. YOUTH GROUP If anyone has bean bag chairs or other such items that you no longer need at home con-sider donating them to the SYG Room. Thanks!!

ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCTUARY CANDLE The 2015 Altar Flower and Candle Charts are posted on the Com-munication Bulletin Board outside Pastor’s Office. Please remem-ber your loved ones with an arrangement of flowers for $18 or by lighting the candle for $10. Use a yellow envelope and mark it Al-tar Flowers and Candle for your donation.

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? There are quite a few parishioners that take advantage of E-Giving. Every week their designated offering is taken out of their bank account and sent directly to church. It’s very simple and you don’t have to worry about forgetting your envelope when you come to church, or for that matter your weekly offering will be at church when you are not able to attend.

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: 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

Parish Coordinator: Madeline Sharrock Parish_coordinator@christlutheranit.org

2015 Church 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

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 ______________________________

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.

The Annual Christ Lutheran Holiday Fair will be held on

Friday, November 13th &

Saturday, November 14th

John Vermilyea, Sammi, Ben, Bobby, Jamey Mu-

sa, Mona Lang, Amelia Newhoff, Richard

Swaine, Herman Sandles, Charles Moonsammy,

Kenneth Schultheis, Christine (Johnson) Porter,

Ruth Knudsen, Debbie Rasmussen, Robert

MacLachlan, Eleanor Owens, Christine Spara-

cino, Thomas DeFranza, Gail Callis, Adele

Henneborn, Phyliss Stack, Henry Bouchard, Ma-

rie DeLauro, Brigitte Meyer, Bob Lobacz, Kim &

Ken Schiniener, Esme Elizabeth Noelle Schaeffer, Julius Rourke

Schaeffer, Leonard Crowe, Cathy McWilliams, Alyssa Furlani,

Marie & Thomas Curr, Fran Lawrence, Jim Musa, Christine

Gauthier, Linda Smith, Dorothy Jenssen, Gloria Marsh, Steve

Sparacino, Gary Patera, Lorraine O’Donnel, Paul Bouchard, Bill

Paddack, Janet Ross, Daniel Taddei, Donald Lemp, Miecia Webb,

Frieda Costa, John & Janice Reilly, Scott Cunningham, Bob Wil-

son, Kevin Wispell, Kristen Gilliar, Paulette Schery, Nazema

Singh, Joan Deangelis, Tina Crachiolo, Bebe Zalina Singh, Kailey

Marie Johnstone, Albert Trabold, Kenneth Longacre, Jennifer

Hassig, Rose Crowe, Christine Lambert, Lane Romano, Marie

Schrader, John Jansen, Thomas Mulieri, Anita Joanni, Christo-

pher McCarthy, Eugene Diaz, Al Smith, Barbara Bouchard, Mary

Ann Osborne, Mary Ann Rescigno, Theodore Papamarcos, Anne

Marie Lowe, James Hansen, Helen Muller, Steve Caruso, Diana

Mancini, Betty-Jo Molina, Barbara Johnson, Ivy Sukhu, Donna

Vito, Robert Burns, Danielle Fischetti, Cathy Roosa, Edna Muller

Dick Guenste, Christopher Mayotte, Todd Panzner, Petya Licheva,

Jamie Rodriguez, Heather Panzner, Barbara Suchopar, Ron Weber,

Dawn Rotolo, Marisa Carney, John Musa, Liam Kruer, 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, Millie Ramos, Nora-Jo Cervenka,

Brian Doherty, Jeffery Belford, Dorothy Heusel, Karen Sussman, Lin-

da Hanna, Pat Geist, Justin Coco, Leigh & Dalton Families, Michelle

Diaz, Thorleif Berntsen, Tom Connors, Joan McDonald, Tricia Cic-

cone, Michael Schimmoller, Iris Simmons, Ryan Hall, 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, Kath-

leen Connors, Sophia Montorano, Robert Sharrock, and Dean Franciot-

ti.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Alex Newhoff,

Nikko Navarro, Travis Montgomery, Billy DeCar-lo, Matthew Gallino, Gregory Longacre, Justin Holke, Michael Beiner, Brian McClain, Daniel Eichner, Brian Eichner, Sean Moller, Christo-pher Gaudio, Daniel Riley, Evan Book, Eric Thomesen, Brett Marcinik, Alexandria Gentry

MEMORIALS

The following gifts have been received in the Memorial Fund

In memory of Richard Silverthorn by Phyllis Whelan In memory of James Kindberg, Sr. , a hymnal , by Anita Kindberg In memory of James Kindberg, Jr. , a hymnal , by Anita Kindberg

The Family of Christ Lutheran Offers Prayers of Sympathy for

the Families of :

June Catherine Pisano

Wife of of Donald Pisano

Mother of Frank R. Kobel, Jr., Lisa C. Kobel, Stephen Pisano, Scott Pisano & Lissa

Felzer

Mother-in-law of Yvette Pisano & Greg Felzer

Sister of John Ginter, Millie Ginter & Dorothy Ginter

Cousin of George Robare

Dewey Tryon, Jr.

Husband of Alice Tryon

Father of Steven Tryon, Douglas Tryon, David Tryon & Andrew Tryon

Father-in-law of Jean Tryon & Ann Tryon

CELEBRATING NEW BIRTHS IN THE CHRIST LUTHERAN FAMILY!

Marcella

6lbs. 3 oz. Karen Kobel, Mother

Congregational Grandparents, Phyllis & John Kobel

ALL SAINTS’ MEMORIALS

(Due October 25th)

We will be commemorating All Saints’ Day on Sunday,

November 1st at both services.

Each year special gifts are given to the Memorial Fund in

memory of loved ones.

You may choose to give a gift of any amount to be directed towards:

__________MINISTRY NEEDS (such as altar linens, Sunday School

furniture,audio-visual equipment, Bible study resources)

__________ PROPERTY NEEDS (equipment/major maintenance projects)

__________ MISSION SUPPORT (ministries such as the Lutheran school

in Tanzania, Lutheran World Relief & Camp Wilbur Herrlich)

__________ CURRENT EXPENSES (operating expenses for the general budget)

Please place your donations and this slip in a yellow pew envelope and mark

it: “All Saints”. (please print)

NAME ______________________________________________________

IN MEMORY OF ____________________________________________

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 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

Please help restock the Food Pantry Shelves!

P&J SCHEDULE—FALL 2015

Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 ----- Confirmation Class/ Sr Youth Group

Oct. 4 - 10 -----Homemakers

Oct. 11 - 17 ----- Sharrock, VonSeggern

Oct. 18 - 24 ------- Gauthier, Birsner, Eichner

Oct. 25 - 31 ----- O’Toole, Picece, DeAngelis, Kreb

Nov. 1 - 7 ------ Kobel, Cunningham

Nov. 8 - 14 ------- Terhune, Sukhu

If your group cannot do your assigned week, please switch

with another group. We are being counted on to provide

two boxes of sandwiches each and every week! If your

group needs help, please recruit your friends, family and

neighbors!

Please let church office know when you are mak-

ing sandwiches so delivery

to St Annes in Brentwood can be arranged. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

December Retreat and Advent Series

The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem by Adam

Hamilton Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating

look at the birth of Jesus Christ. As he did with Jesus' crucifixion in 24 Hours That

Changed the World, Hamilton once again approaches a world-changing event with

thoughtfulness. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at

some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will be-

come more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road.

Retreat December 4th through 6th

The price per person, double occupancy, which includes: 2 nights lodging, break-

fast each morning, dinner on Saturday, VT State taxes, and Koinonia Registration

Fee is $130.00. Wednesday Advent Worship December 2nd, 9th, and

16th

Soup Supper at 6:00 pm Worship 7:00 pm

To heighten your advent and retreat experience you can purchase Adam Hamil-

ton’s book The Jouney:Walking the Road to Bethlehem and The Journey: A

Season of Reflections. They can be found on Amazon for $12.24 and $9.99.

Take a Christmas break and sit down with pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton as he guides you through a four-

week devotional based on the most joyous event in history. Created for individual use or as a companion to the primary book, The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem, you’ll find short, reflective devotions combined with Scripture readings and

heartfelt prayers. Each daily devotional is designed to draw you in to a closer fellowship with God as you reflect and respond

to this Christmas season.

The Journey: A Season of Reflections is a great gift idea for family, friends, teachers, and ministry leaders.

SUNDAY SERVERS for October

10/4/15 10/11/15 10/18/15 10/25/18

Greeters 8:45 Helen Gronus

Irene Montgomery

Ellen McManus

Bob Lobacz Jean Musa

Kevin O'Mara

Irene Montgomery

10:45 Chris Swaine Barbara Carney

Vanessa Von Seggern

Phyllis Kobel

Marie Von Seggern

Ushers 8:45 Joe Callis

Alan Cunningham

Alan Cunningham

Bruce Dochnahl

Don Lemp

Alan Cunningham

Alan Cunningham

Kevin O'Mara

10:45

Al Smith

Bill Schrader

Billy Schrader

Karl Von Seggern

Jason Terhune

Edward Pruess

Phyllis Kobel

John Kobel

Nicholos Hober

Doug Hajek

Jan Coco

Ron Fuzia

Jim Musa

Eucharistic

Ministers 8:45

Ricci Ordway

Betsy Cunningham

Nancy Hill

Ken Hill

Ellen McManus

Helen Gronus

Janet O'Mara

Madeline Sharrock

10:45 Marie Von Seggern

Karl Von Seggern

Marie Von Seggern

Marcia Coco

Judy Gauthier

Karl Von Seggern

Jason Terhune

Dolores Johnson

Assistant

Ministers 8:45 Madeline Sharrock Cathy McWilliams Judy Gauthier Janet O'Mara

10:45 Judy Gauthier Karen Carrier Karl Von Seggern Phil Bertuglia

Acolytes 8:45 Joseph Picece

Nicholas Picece

10:45

Dylan Campson

Nicholas Hober

Nicholas Monz Corinne Von Seggern Jason Birsner

Nursery 10:45 Ginny DaSilva

Amanda DaSilva Regina Campson Geradine Lambdin

Emy Terhune

Joshua Terhune

Coffee

Hour 8:45

Carol Carty

Billy Carty

Nancy Hill

Ken Hill

Jean Musa

Jim Musa Phil Bertuglia

10:45 Stan Fuzia Mary Varak

Craig Kadane Judy Gauthier

Janice Fuzia

Ron Fuzia

Altar Guild

Jean Musa

Helan Gronus

Joan DeAngelis

Judy Gauthier

Marie Von Seggern

Doris Jackson

Cindy Terk

Dee Sulima

Pat Guenste

Alan Cunningham

Betsy Cunningham

NOVEMBER 13th & 14th

At our annual Holiday Fair this year we will also be celebrating the 100th anniversary of our

church. The Fair committee has chosen a La-Z-Boy recliner with a beautiful handmade afghan

for our “Main Raffle Prize”. The Fair is only 7 weeks away and we really need everyones help.

Thank you, Elf and her Elf-ettes!

BAKE TABLE = home baked goodies such as cookies, cake, brownies or breads.

CRAFT or KNIT TABLE = handmade ornaments, decorations, hats, mittens or baby items.

RAFFLE TABLE = Theme Baskets, ceramic decorations or large stuffed animals.

CHILDRENS TABLE = small gifts for a child to give mom, dad or teacher.

WHITE ELEPHANT AREA = gently used no longer wanted items from home.

REFRESHMENT CORNER = See the sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall for: Water, 12 pack Soda, Wine - Red/White/Blush, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, 1/2 Tray Meatballs with Sauce, 1/2 Tray Sausage & Peppers, Boneless Chicken Breasts, 3-5 lb Beef Bottom Round, Dunkin Donuts, Muffins, Doz. Bagels

NAME __________________________ PHONE _______________________

Table donations ___________________________________________

Refreshment Corner donations ________________________________

Monetary donation _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

If none of the above is possible any monetary donation would be greatly appreciated.

Christ Lutheran Church

Carleton Ave & Nassau Street

P.O. Box 205

Islip Terrace, NY 11752-0205

Office Phone: (631) 581-1710

The Rev. Mark Kreemer, Pastor

Cell: (631) 533-2446

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