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Atonement May 2017
DIAPER PARTY! SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Summer Worship Schedule Begins
Sunday, May 21
9:30 AM
Join us for one worship service during the summer
months – followed by Lemonade on the Lawn.
Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex
if you can provide lemonade and a snack.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
May 21 at 10:30 AM
Please join our Sunday School families for a picnic
on the lawn in celebration of a wonderful year of
learning about Jesus.
Sign up to bring a salad or a dessert…. and your
favorite game.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Our diaper party was a HUGE success! Atonement's Young Families
collected over 4,000 diapers to donate to Mary's Place Refugee Outreach
Center, and over $700 was donated to Carry the Future.
That money will be used in Greece, France and/or Serbia to purchase
diapers to be distributed in refugee camps.
Thank you to all who supported this amazing endeavor!
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
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PASTOR’S PAGE
There is hardly a more emotionally charged word than the
word home. And for all who believe in the Risen Christ, we
know where our final destination will be: not an unknown
place, but home.
One such believer was Sojourner Truth. Born in 1797, she
escaped slavery and became an abolitionist and traveling
preacher. Before she died at the age of 86, she referred to the
end of her earthly life by saying, “I’m not going to die, honey;
I’m going home like a shooting star!” May we have that same
confidence in the promise of God’s eternity.
Death is God carrying us
in one arm while the other
flings aside heaven’s door
to welcome us
back to the blazing hearth
of our first home.
While those inside,
having arrived before us,
rush to the door
like glad children shouting,
“They’re here!”
Death has a bad name on earth
but in heaven
it’s a homecoming party
everytime the door opens.
God does not forget
those earthbound children,
sad and left behind.
God leaves the party early
to enter into their despair
and to get them ready
for their own parties someday.
Jean Formo
In Christ,
Pastor Gail
SYNOD ASSEMBLY
Building Bridges is the theme for the 2017 Synod Assembly
which will be held June 8 - 10, 2017 at the Joseph A. Floreano
Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, NY with
accommodations at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside.
This year we are lifting up Global Mission with a focus on
accompaniment. Accompaniment, literally walking together side
by side, is a mutual relationship and journey where the presence
of God is revealed. Our synod practices accompaniment through a
companion synod relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Zimbabwe (ELCZ) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Zambia (ELCZa). This year's Assembly will incorporate a
Churchwide “Glocal” event providing assembly participants with a
wonderful opportunity to be immersed in all things global
throughout all three days.
Synod Assembly is open to persons of all ages who want to
attend, not just rostered leaders and congregational voting
members. Each congregation is encouraged to consider electing
youth and young adults as voting members to the Synod Assembly
as well.
If you are interested in attending the Synod Assembly, please see
Pastor Gail.
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DISCIPLESHIP
RUMMAGE SALE MAY 4 - 6!
On Monday, May 1, we need help
setting up tables in Reissig Hall as well as
to unpack and sort donations. Donations
can be dropped off at church until noon
on Wednesday, May 3.
Please come to shop, too, on Thursday
the 4th from 5 to 8 pm, Friday from 9 to
2, and Saturday 9 to noon, or come to
help with the selling. Our proceeds will
go to the benevolence fund for
distribution to local charities.
BABY BUNDLES FOR MOTHER'S DAY
May 14
On Sunday, May 14, following the first
service, we will gather in Reissig Hall to
assemble "Baby Bundles." The care
packages will contain items for newborn
babies and will be gifted to new mothers
who are receiving shelter and care at
Rochester's Bethany House. Our goal is to
pack 50 bundles. Please stop by the
collection table in the Narthex for more
information.
You can help by donating the
following items:
Baby bath wash
Receiving blankets
Baby socks (0-3 months)
Onesies and sleepers (size 0-3
months)
ASBURY DINING CENTER MINISTRY
SUNDAY, MAY 7
The Asbury Dining Center on East
Avenue serves meals to about 100 guests
from the community each Sunday.
Volunteers are needed to serve meals,
plate desserts, refill beverages, etc.
Volunteers for are needed for Sunday,
May 7th from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM.
CROP WALK
The Touhsaent/Rose family will be
doing CROP Walk Saturday , May 6th, at
9:00 AM starting at Park Presbyterian
Church in Newark. If you would like to
join the walk contact Bob Touhsaent.
BRIGHTON FOOD DEPOT
For the month of May, the BFD is
requesting these three items: cereal,
peanut butter and entreés (ravioli, chili,
beef stew). Thank you for supporting this
community outreach ministry.
LEMONADE ON THE LAWN
As the weather turns nicer and we
begin 9:30am Worship, we also make the
change to our after-service refreshments.
Beginning May 28, we will serve
lemonade outside (weather permitting) by
the playground. We are seeking
volunteers to host these gatherings: you
might want to join with a friend, or
another family and host together.
We ask that you provide a beverage
and a light snack. Paper products are
provided and can be found in the
kitchen.
There is a sign-up sheet posted on the
Narthex bulletin board. Thank you!
ADULT FORUM
Sundays at 10:00 AM
May 7 First Born/ Middle Child/
Youngest Child: Birth Order of
a Congregation .
Pastor Gail Swanson
May 14 Mother’s Day Outreach Project
Baby Bundles
May 21 Sunday School Picnic - All are
welcome!
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For youth entering grades 6-12
FAITH FRIENDS YOUTH CLASS
Sundays at 10:00 AM
May 7 Help with the Church Garden
May 14 Outreach Project: Baby Bundles
SUMMER CAMP AT LCLC
Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center
offers a wonderful opportunity for
youth to explore their faith in a fun
place! Programs include outdoor sports
and games, hiking, swimming, sailing,
kayaking, arts & crafts, campfires &
singing… and becoming friends with
other great kids.
The camp is located on beautiful
Lake Chautauqua near Bemus Point, NY.
Brochures are available at the LCLC
bulletin board in the church hallway.
RAIHN CAR CITY 2017
May 6 – May 7 5:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Asbury First United Methodist Church
Youth fundraising event to support
ending homelessness through fun
activities, dinner and sleeping outside in
a car overnight. If interested, please
contact Pastor Gail. (An adult volunteer
is needed!)
FAMILY BOWLING
Sunday, May 21
Join The Young Families Group on
Sunday, May 21 for a fun, family activity.
More details to come. Contact Lindsay
Lazenby if you are interested in
participating.
Sunday School Classes
Sing in Worship
Sunday School will sing on Sunday,
May 21 at the 9:30 AM service. Please
plan to have Sunday School students at
church by 9:00 AM for warmups and
rehearsal.
CHORAL MUSIC MINISTRY
Upcoming Dates
All members of Atonement are
invited to join the choir to sing on these
dates:
No prior experience necessary!
Wednesday, May 17 Rehearsal
7:00– 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 21 Sunday Worship
9:30 AM.
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Rehearsal at 8:30 AM
.
FYI— FAMILY ~ YOUTH ~ INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY MUSIC NOTES
YOUTH YOUNG FAMILIES
FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAY SCHOOL
14TH
ANNUAL RED WINGS GAME
On Thursday June 22nd, 2017, the men of Atonement will attend a Red Wings
game for the 14th
consecutive year. The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs will be the visiting
team. So save the date for a great evening of fellowship. See Tom Thompson if
you have any questions.
LUNCH & LAUGHTER
Wednesday, May 10 at 12:00 Noon
Come to our potluck lunch and celebrate spring! Bring a dish to pass and join
in on the friendly conversation. We’ll provide beverages. There will be a sign-up
sheet in the narthex (this helps a lot with our planning), but if you forget to sign
up, come anyway. There is always room for YOU at our table.
Set-up or clean-up help is always appreciated. If you need transportation, call
the office at 442-1018 and we will help secure you a ride.
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OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to Avis
Hooper upon the death of her aunt… and
to Amy Schrlau upon the death of her
grandmother.
Members: Lucas Fisher, Eloise Kress, Helen
Pearson, Ed Heise, Betty Browne, Marion
Ginegaw
Friends and Family: Marge Domroes, Greg
Laraby, Erika Grover, Jon and Marilyn Fair
(Brother of Nancy Heise), Barb Macholz
Grimaldi, Susan Werner (Kristin Romell’s
sister-in-law)
MORNING PRAYER & HEALING
Wednesday, May 3 at 9:00 AM
A quiet time of prayer, meditation and
reflection in the Prayer Room. Join us as we
welcome spring, give thanks for our many
blessings, and lift up our prayers on behalf
of our community and our world. A gentle
and centering way to begin your day.
May Birthdays
1 Pat Foucht
4 Avis Hooper
6 Catherine Schmidt, Will Richmond
7 Margy Peet
9 Suzanne Stover
11 Carol Schmitt, Cole Schmitt,
Andrew Matich
12 Zachary Macholz,
Amelia Claire Smith
13 Wanda Humphrey
20 Vincent McGrath
24 Vaughn and Reed Schmitt
25 Branwyn Wilkinson, Regan Potter
26 Sue Boyle, Lindsay Baker
27 Katelyn Krapf, Marion Ginegaw
30 Kathryn McGrath, Alex Bell
31 John Kruidenier
May Anniversaries
1 Martha & Myron Dox
6 Tom & Karan Thompson
14 Barb Seils & Jim Yockel
16 Jack & Mary Teter
17 Susan and David Lee
24 Alan & Margaret Kaminsky,
Ann Patterson & John Tokoli
29 Gail and Craig Swanson
Wed May 3 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM
Thu May 4 Rummage Sale
5:00 PM —8:00 PM
Fri May 5 Rummage Sale
9:00 AM—2:00 PM
Sat May 6 Rummage Sale
9:00 AM—12:00 noon
Sun May 7 Worship 8:45 AM
Adult Forum/Sunday School
10:00 AM
Worship 11:15 AM
Asbury Dining Center 11:00 AM
Wed May 10 Lunch & Laughter 12:00 noon
Sun May 14 Worship 8:45 AM
Adult Forum/Sunday School
10:00 AM
Worship 11:15 AM
Tue May 16 Board of Ministries 6:00 PM
Sun May 21 Worship 9:30 AM
Sunday School Picnic 10:30 AM
Sun May 28 Worship 9:30 AM
MAY CALENDAR
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
PRAYER
CONCERNS AND JOYS
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
PRAYER MINISTRY
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MAY 2017
May 7 May 14 May 21 9:30 AM
May 28 9:30 AM
Assistant Minister
Matt McGill Eric Domroes David Wilkinson Joanne Scanlon
Communion Assistant Jim Krapf Sue Hauck Judy Lazenby Vi Price
Reader
Linda Krapf Susan Touhsaent Florence Wright Kathy Heinig
Children’s Moment Pastor Gail Karan Thompson Andra Smith Elizabeth Dollhopf-Brown
Acolyte 8:45 Connor Krapf Michael Hauck
Alexa Howe Faye Domroes 11:15
Eva Condemi Rebecca Thompson
Greeter 8:45 Barb Goodrich Nancy Heise
Amy Schrlau Diane Christianson 11:15
Usher 8:45 Jack Teter Norm Karsten
Bob Heinig Skip Waterstreet 11:15
Karen Goodyear Tom Thompson
Coffee Host Bob Heinig Judy Lazenby PICNIC Lemonade on the Lawn
Assistant Financial Sec. Norm Karsten Bryan Howe John Kruidenier Jeff Fisher
Counter Amy Irish Nancy Heise Diane Christianson Jack Teter
Altar Care TBA
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