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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
November 2016
November Happenings at Christ Church
Tuesday, November 15th 4 –6 pm
Friday, November 11th 10 am—8 pm
Saturday, November 12th 10 am—3 pm
November 23rd at 7:30 pm The Presbyterian Church of Islip
Main Street, Islip
Dear Friends in Christ,
On October 31, 1571, an Augustinian monk by the name of Martin Luther marched up
to the castle church door in Wittenberg, Germany, where he was on the university facul-
ty, and posted 95 theses or propositions concerning church policy and practice he pro-
posed for debate. Why there and then? Well, the church door was the community bulle-
tin board — notices and advertisements were regularly placed there, just as they are on
the bulletin board today at the grocery store. As to October 31, then and now that is the date for All Hallows
Eve (Halloween, as we know it), the day before All Saints Day, November 1, a day that saw church attendance
in medieval Europe at its peak as people gathered to remember the dearly departed. So, as in all of life, Luther
knew that timing is everything, and this place on this day would be certain to attract a good audience. It
worked. It started a debate that, in many ways, has continued for almost 500 years.
There is an old story about a six-year-old Protestant boy who accompanied the family of a six-year-old Catho-
lic girl on an outing to the beach. The day was warm and the girl was precocious and could not wait to get into
the water. She removed her clothes, but in her haste neglected to put on her swimsuit, and thereby gave the
young lad an education. He stared at her with open mouth and remarked, "I didn't know there was that much
difference between Protestants and Catholics!"
What are the differences? Well, there are some, although not nearly so many now as in generations past. When
many of us were coming up, Protestants and Catholics eyed each other with, at best, suspicion, and, at worst,
thinly disguised disdain. Not so now, fortunately. The world is smaller now; it is much more religiously di-
verse, and as 9/11 made all too plain, much more dangerous because of religion. The differences between
Protestant and Catholic just do not seem so important anymore.
For that matter, as you history scholars know, Luther would have been appalled at the split that occurred in the
church because of his questions. He wanted to fix a problem, not create an entirely new branch of Christianity.
There were some issues that needed to be addressed. We wanted to fix them and move on.
The Reformation laid important foundations for the faith you and I share today:
• It insisted that people are not saved by works but by faith alone.
• It said that religious authority did not lie in the church but in scripture.
• It showed that all believers are priests before God as they present the sacrifice of their lives.
• It showed the importance of people having the written word of God in their own language.
• It showed that Christian living was the service of God in any useful calling, whether ordained or lay — one
form of work is no more sacred and no more holy than another.
That last point, known doctrinally as "the sanctity of the common life," often gets short shrift in discussions of
the reformation. I sometimes wonder if the reason is that people are not sure that they believe it.
Granted, all work is not equally important. I would never argue that a multi-million dollar NBA player is as
important as a first-grade teacher, even though the compensation levels might indicate otherwise. All that
money truly reflects is the ridiculous system of values extant in modern society — someday, we will wise up
(I hope). No, all work is not equally important, but the Reformation insists that all work has its own im-
portance.
This understanding of the sanctity of the common life is where the rubber meets
the road concerning the way we witness to our faith. This is the faith that matters
between Sundays. This is the faith the world sees, and it preaches a sermon that
is louder than any from a pulpit. The way we perform our jobs, whether as a
Cook or an Accountant, a President or Dish Washer is our witness to God. We
believe God calls each of us to service, whether at a paying job, at home with our
families, or in volunteer pursuits.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
Update on what’s happening around Church….
Committee Meetings
Executive Committee — Monday, November 7th at 7:30 pm
Council Meeting — Monday, November 14th at 7 pm
Fellowship Committee — Wednesday, November 16th 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 2016 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.
CHOIR NEWS
The Festival Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, at 6:30 pm
for the Advent Cantata on Sunday, December 11th.
Thursday Evening Bible Study — Continuing on November 3rd 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 commit-ment 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: 4. Jesus Calls Us to Complex Communities of Faith 5. Jesus Calls Us to Serve One Another 6. Jesus Calls Us to a New Relationship With Tradition 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
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, Janet O’Mara or
anyone on the Church Council.
P&J SCHEDULE— Fall 2016
Oct. 30 – Nov. 5------ TERHUNE, SUKHU Nov. 6 - 12 - ----- CHOIR
Nov. 13 - 19 – CONFIRMATION CLASS Nov. 20 - 26----- DOOKRAM, PRIMIANO
Nov. 27 – Dec. 3 --- 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
Prayers of Sympathy for the Families of :
Dorothy Heusel — Mother of Carol Paturso
Grandmother of Regina Campson
Great Grandmother of Dylan & Brianna Campson
Memorials
The following gifts have been received in the Memorial Fund
A Hymnal In Memory of Kim Burmester by Barbara & George Burmester
A Hymnal In Memory of Elfrida Gay by Barbara & George Burmester
A memorial to the Altar Guild in memory of Ellen Bevers by Harry Bevers
In memory of Scott Montgomery by Irene Montgomery
The Christ Lutheran Family Welcomes the Birth of
Liam Michael Merrick
July 6, 2016 7lbs. 10 oz.
Parents — Melanie & Michael Merrick
Congregational Grandparents Jan & Michael Coco
Julia Carioscia, Brittany Jekel, Manisha, Ruza Rados, Ben Morcelli, Louis Nocerino,
Alexis Hennessey, Barbara Sands, Kathy, Jessica, Grace, Grabrielle, Linda & Larry
Hanna, Bob Lobacz, Christine (Johnson) Porter, Christopher Olsen, John Kostick,
Jillian Brown, Erin O’Mara, Gail Callis, Helen Turnquist, Janice Fuzia, Joan DeAn-
gelis, Janet Ross, Betty Jo Molina, Ken & Carol Wiedemann, Helen Dietrick, 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, Leonard Crowe, 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, George Mullane, Cindy Merri-
weather, Mateo Bedoya, Dottie Williams, Joseph Thomesen, Barbara Krause, 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, Mar-
garet Lenahan, Lisa & Marvin, Jamey Musa, Mona Lang, Amelia Newhoff, Charles Moonsammy, Ruth
Knudsen, Debbie Rasmussen, Eleanor Owens, Christine Sparacino, Adele Henneborn, 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 Bouchard, Daniel Taddei, Donald Lemp, Miecia Webb, Frieda Costa, Scott Cunningham, Bob Wilson, Kristen Gilliar, Nazema Singh, Tina Crachio-
lo, Bebe Zalina Singh, Kailey Marie Johnstone, Albert Trabold, Kenneth Longacre, 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 Rescigno, Anne Marie Lowe, James
Hansen, Steve Caruso, Diana Mancini, 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, Liam
Kruer, John Flynn, Paul Harrington, Ruth DeMartino, Linda & John Jeziorkowski, Ashley Thornberg, Helen
Gronus, Reggie Fountain, Gene Fairbrother, Russell Weber, Peg Bartnick, Frances Quervalu.
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
SUNDAY SCHOOL
3 year olds to 5th Graders
Every Sunday during the 10:45 Service
Lessons, crafts , music and more!
Jr. Youth Group November Meetings on November 6th and November 20th after the late service
Call Emy Terhune at 631-258-8452 or
Jean Musa at 631-901-3776
With any questions. 6th through 9th grades:
Confirmation Classes continue on
Wednesdays from 7 pm — 8 pm
Sr. Youth Group
Baking for Church Fair — Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm
Thursday, November 10, 2016 (RSVP by November 4th) 7 pm – 10 am (Friday is Veteran’s Day – no school)
Service Project: Paint 2 of the Sunday School Classrooms – bring old clothes! Karaoke, Bobbing for Donuts
Games – bring your favorite board games And more!
Church Holiday Fair -Children’s Table — November 11 & 12
Friday: 10 am – 8 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Run for the Warriors Water Station
Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 8:30
Irmish Avenue and Byrd Street, Lindenhurst
Bring Work Gloves, No Rest Rooms Available on Site
RSVP by November 4th & Include your t-shirt size
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 Donna526@aol.com
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: 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 Parish_coordinator@christlutheranit.org
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 ______________________________
Steward Booster for November
“In honor of: Retail Workers Worldwide” by Cathryn Barbera
Thank you to all who made hats and scarves for the Seafarers International House.
A large box was sent off this week and will be appreciated by all who will wear them.
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 September contribution: $1,556.50
Year to Date: $6,040.00 Help us to meet our goal of becoming debt free by contributing $10.50 a week!!!
Thank You!
We collected 57 pints! Great Job!! Save the date for the next Blood
Drive: Wednesday, January 18th
Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed on
Tuesday, November 15th from 4 pm—6 pm. Volunteers are needed to help with the distribution.
The pantry is in need of TURKEYS, Roaster Chickens, 3 lb. Canned Hams and anything else to complete a
Thanksgiving Dinner
ADVENT FOLDERS
Advent is as time of preparation and waiting.
Please pick up your Advent Folder in the church narthex
the next time you are in church.
Please use the Advent Folder to remember the coming of the love of God our Father.
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
once a month on a Monday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Fall Dates are:
Monday, November 28, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Contact the church office or Madeline Sharrock at (631) 882-5202 if
you need more information
Ambassador Girl Scout Troop 1029
is collecting new dolls to be donated to
The Domestic Violence Agency in Hauppauge
The dolls can be given to Jillian Hajek now
through Sunday, November 27, 2016.
Thanks very much!
YOGA Class Coming to Christ Lutheran Mondays at 12:30 pm. Beginning in November 7th. We will be starting with a 4 week session & then ongoing
if successful. Price approximately $15/class (could be lower depending on the number of registrants). The fee
must be paid up front for 4 weeks at a time. Make checks payable to Christ Lutheran Church. Please contact
Carol Carty or Nancy & Ken Hill
ZUMBA Gold Interest Zumba Gold classes starting 4 week sessions initially on either Mondays at 7 pm or Wednesdays at 7 pm. The
price will be approximately $15/class (could be lower depending on the number of registrants) Please let Carol
Carty or Ken & Nancy Hill know if you are interested. Looking forward to some fun at Zumba Gold
CLC Women's Book Club
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 20th at 12:45PM when we will be discussing E. L Doctorow's Homer & Langley, the story of the infamous Colly-er Brothers in NYC.
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
SUNDAY SERVERS for November
11/6/2016 11/13/16 11/20/16 11/27/16
Greeters 8:45 Helen Gronus
Irene Montgomery
Ellen McManus
Bob Lobacz
Jean Musa Kevin O'Mara
Irene Montgomery
10:45 Chris Swaine 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
Doug Hajek
Jan Coco
Ron Fuzia
Jim Musa
Tom Primiano
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 8:45 Madeline Sharrock Cathy McWilliams Judy Gauthier Janet O'Mara
Ministers 10:45 Veronica Kreemer Karen Carrier Karl Von Seggern Phil Bertuglia
Acolytes 8:45 Nicholas Picece
10:45 Dylan Campson Nicholas Monz Jason Birsner
Nursery 10:45 Ginny Da Silva
Amanda Da Silva
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 Betsy Cunningham
Alan Cunninghan
Betsy Cunningham
Alan Cunninghan
Ken Hill
Nancy Hill
Cindy Terk
Lorraine Hajek
Pat Guenste
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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