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Resurrection LifeMarch 2015

We the people of God began our Lenten journey this year on February 18 withour Ash Wednesday observances. As we continue in this season we are gettingready embrace once again the Passion of our Lord Jesus. During Holy week wewill be faced with the significant moments in the Passion of our Lord. We beginthis special week on Palm Sunday and conclude it with the Pascal Triduum(Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Vigil of Easter).

On Palm Sunday (Sunday, March 29) we will join our Lord as he makes hisTriumphal Entry into Jerusalem as He begins the last phase of His journey tothe cross.  On this Sunday, palm branches are blessed and distributed to allwho gather for worship.  Then, the worshippers wave these palm branches inprocession symbolizing our Lord’s willingness to engage the battle against sinand death as he journeys on obediently to the cross. The palms symbolize thevictory to be won on our behalf.

On Holy Thursday, we will relive the events of the ‘night in which he wasbetrayed’. There, as he shared the Passover meal with his disciples, hetransformed that meal into something new. He transformed a meal whichsymbolized the liberation of the people of God from slavery in Egypt to awonderful sacrament of His Body and His Blood which liberates His peoplefrom sin and death and gives then life and salvation through the forgiveness oftheir sins.

On Good Friday we will stand at the foot of the cross and behold theultimate sacrifice being made by the Son of God for the sins of the world.“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”John 15:13 NIV. There on the cross our Lord is taking our place so that wedo not have to face the ‘wages of sin’ which is death, but that we canexperience and enjoy the gift of God which is life everlasting. He sufferedand died so that we might life.

On the Vigil of Easter we will renew our baptismal covenant. In the earlychurch the catechumens (those being prepared for baptism) were baptizedon the Vigil of Easter in anticipation of receiving His body and His blood forthe first time on the morn of the Resurrection. So after watching Him die onGood Friday, we keep vigil until we are able to break out with our ‘Alleluias’and our joyful acclamation that ‘He is Risen’. During that vigil, we renew ourbaptismal covenant in which we remember the words of Holy Scripturewhich says, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into deathin order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of theFather, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6.4 NIV

So, brothers and sisters in Christ, Holy week is a very solemn and holy timefor us as the people of God. The events of this week brings us face to facewith the price that God paid for our sins and reassures us that even in themidst of the very troubling times in which we live, our Salvation is secure inand through Christ our Lord.  May God give us the grace that we may beable to pause from our normal routine to embrace the holiness and solemnityof this very significant time in the Christian calendar.

God bless you,Pastor James T. Gajadhar (See Page 4 for Lenten Schedule)

Our next meeting will be on Tues. March 10th @ 7:00pm

In Christ,

President Ladies Guild

Ladies Guild March 2015

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CHURCH STAFF:Pastor: Rev. James T. GajadharElder: VACANTChurch Office: (718) 463-4292Church Secretary: Eleanor Johnson and Karen CarellaMinister of Music and Adult Choir Director: Walter HartmanMusicians: Flautist - Heather Valente; Percussionist - Ralph ValenteMinisters: All the Members

2015 CHURCH COUNCIL: President: Gary Carella, Vice President: VacantSecretary: Anita Reinert, Financial Secretary: Gerry Reinert, Treasurer: Eleanor Johnson,Deacons: Walter Hartman, Deanna Bardolf, Ida Myers, Henry TroueTrustee: Gary Carella, Deanna Bardolf, Gerry Reinert

NEWSLETTER STAFF: Editor: Debbie Sichler, Assistants: Ada Gavora, Madeline Hurster,Gerry Reinert and Anita Reinert.

Jesus became what we are, so we canbecome like He is

FOR MARCH 2015

Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe because weowed a debt we couldn’t pay.

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BIBLE TRIVIAMARCH 2015 Trivia Question

THEY DID IT FIRST:Who was the first person to fall asleep during a sermon?

HINT: LOOK IN THE BOOK OF ACTS

Who Do You Trust? (Eve’s Story: Genesis 2:18 – 3:24)He [the serpent] said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat ofany tree in the garden’?” (Genesis 3:1b)

“Sell now! Top prices for gold!” “Did your dad really say you had to be home bymidnight?” “Lose 20 pounds in 20 days or your money back!” Who can you trust?

It began in the Garden of Eden when Satan talked to Eve — and she listened. Adamand Eve, the perfect human beings God created, chose Satan’s words over God’swords. When they listened to Satan, they lost sight of God.

Sin followed sin; and ever since that fateful day, sin has been part of our world.Temptations of all shapes and sizes surround us, but we can look to the Lord fortruth and power. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7a).Only He gives us strength to defy Satan and refute his lies.

Dear Father in heaven, temptations come at us from every direction. Give us strengthand courage to reject Satan. Help us choose what is good and right in Your sight.In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Remember your Mite Boxes . . .

APRIL 2015 Trivia QuestionTHEY DID IT FIRST:What is the first commandment in the Bible?

HINT: LOOK IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS

-Our Members who are who are HOME-BOUND: Eleanor & Joe Dunlop; in NURSINGHOMES: Rosemarie Armstrong; Harriet Rose  and  those  with OTHER CONCERNS:Kathy, Tim, Lynn, Marie Cappello, Marilyn Lang, Connie, Karen Carella, Diana Green,Danielle Valente, Juliette Valente, Donna Teekasingh, Khameel Gajadhar, Pastor Sam,Sonja Munzenmaier, Ronnie Sowa, Grace Serro, Brett Gurnee, Gerry Reinert, JenniferDennis, Jill Terho, Rev. Dien Taylor, Douglas Gonzalez (Grandson) and the Bast Family.

Dear Heavenly Father, We pray for those whose health has been affected by this recentflu outbreak. We pray they receive proper care and healing. We ask you to keep us fromharm's way. Help us use good judgment and caution, but not live in fear. We ask you toprovide wisdom to the doctors and authority figures working on prevention and treatment.We put our lives in your hands, though, oh Lord. Only you know the number of our days.We thank you for being at our side each one of those days and for all eternity. In Jesus'Name we pray, Amen.

- Shared Faith Ministries - Dear Heavenly Father, Direct and guide us as the twochurches work together in your name spreading the good news of your beloved sonJesus Christ, Amen.

-our Mid-Week BIBLE Study - Dear Heavenly Father, God, you have made theheavens and the earth. You have revealed your beauty in creation and inspired thebook that we are now about to study. Please help us now as we read together.Take us deeper into understanding more about you and your love for us. Amen

-our ESL Classes, We pray Heavenly Father to send those in need of learning theEnglish language to our doors and we thank all of our volunteers who help in thisunique ministry.

- Our missionary groups right here in Flushing, the Chinese Ministry, the KoreanMinistry and the Indo Pak Ministry, and Glory Lutheran that God will continue to blessall of these Ministries and help them to grow.

- for all of our troops "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them aThey protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform forus in our time of need. Amen.”

“Pray without ceasing ... Do not put out the Spirit’s fire”1Thessalonians 5: 17, 19

- for all of us at Resurrection that we may all have a heart for those who don't knowJesus, to help everyone come to know the love of God, and become part of God's churchfamily, into an even closer relationship with God, and come to eternal life.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN SING: Jesus loves me

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Due to the inclement weather on February 15th when the Sunday Schoolchildren were initially scheduled to sing during our worship service, onlyPenny Valente sang (with the assistance of Walter Hartman). However,the following week, on February 22, 2015 the Sunday School sang,Jesus Loves Me. We thank Heather Valente for working with thesechildren and teaching them to sing.

Don’t forget to order your Easter plants which will adorn thechurch on Easter Sunday. For more information on ordering,please see flyer in church bulletin or call the church office andspeak to Eleanor or Karen at 718 463-4292

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Week One - February 25 at Resurrection: 6.30 supper; 7.30 ServiceReceive the Word

Week Two – March 4 at Saint John - 6.30 supper; 7.30 ServiceReceive the Treasure

Week Three – March 11 at Resurrection - 6.30 supper; 7.30 ServiceReceive Mercy

Week Four – March 18 at Saint John - 6.30 supper; 7.30 ServiceReceive Grace

Week Five – March 25 at Resurrection - 6.30 supper; 7.30 ServiceReceive Forgiveness

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Shared Faith Ministriesa ministry partnership between

St. John Lutheran Church, 147-46 Sanford Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355and

Resurrection Lutheran Church, 44-10 192nd Street, Flushing, New York 11358

MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICESTheme: THE PARABLES OF LENT

Easter is April 5, 2015 just a few short weeks away. If you would like to order either aHyacinth or Lily to adorn the church altar, please place your orders early. Look for flyersin the weekly church bulletin or call the church office at 718 463-4292

ORDER YOUR EASTER PLANTS

The Parable of the Sower and the Seed

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Priceless Pearl

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Ash Wednesday -FEBRUARY 18 Imposition of AshesResurrection - 10.00 a.m. & Saint John - 7.30 p.m.

Receive Justification

HOLY WEEK – THE PASCAL TRIDUUM

Maundy Thursday – April 2Saint John – 7.30

Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday – April 3Resurrection – 10:00 a.m.

Saint John – 7.30 p.m.

Easter Vigil – April 4Resurrection – 7.30 p.m.

Renewal of Baptismal Covenant

THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORDSunday, April 5, 2015

Saint John (Early Service) – 7.45 a.m.Resurrection – 9.15 a.m.Saint John – 10.45 a.m.

PALM SUNDAY - March 29, 2015Regular Service at 9:15am

Won’t you please help to fillthe cart with non-perishable foods!

Your HELP is NEEDED during the Winter months for the food pantryat Emanuel Lutheran Church in Corona which serves the hungry in thiscommunity. Non-perishable foods can be brought to the food cart located inthe Narthex of Resurrection for future distributions at Emanuel, usually thefirst Saturday of the month. For further information call (718) 229-1988.

If you have a computer and would liketo e-mail your articles you may do so to:debsichler@yahoo.com

If you don't have a computer, please write or submit your article toMadeline Hurster and place it in her mailbox at church.

March 20, 2015

March 15, 2015

Usher: Deanna Bardolf Dee Bardolf

Reader: Debbie Sichler

Greeter: Deanna Bardolf

Altar Care:Karen Carella Eleanor Johnson

March 1, 2015

Usher: TBD

Reader: Debbie Sichler

Greeter: Ada Gavora

Altar Care: Debbie Sichler Ada Gavora

March 8, 2015

Usher: TBD

Reader: Gary Carella

Greeter: Ida Myers

Altar Care: Ada GavoraDebbie Sichler

March 22, 2015

Usher: Stephen Gavora

Reader: Anita Reinert

Greeter: Madeline Hurster

Altar Care: Eleanor Johnson Karen Carella

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WEDNESDAY'S - Mid Week BIBLE STUDY - 10am Choir Practice - 7:30pm

Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:30-8:30pm

SUNDAY'S - Immanuel Chinese - Bible Study - 9:30am Pastor Sam uses church 2:00pm - 3:30pm Glory Lutheran Church 4:00pm - 5:30pmTUESDAY'S - ESL @ 7:30pm

FRIDAYS - Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:45 - 9:00pm

THURSDAYS - Glory Lutheran Bible Study 7:30 - 9:00pm

MARCH 2015March 29, 2015

Usher: TBD

Reader: Walter Hartman

Greeter: Sonja Munzenmaier

Altar Care: Anita Reinert Jenny Gajadhar

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God’s Blessings on your birthday...God’s Blessings on your birthday...

It is with SYMPATHY and SADNESS that we announce thepassing of PHIL BAST on Monday, February 23, 2015.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his sons, David and Robert during this time.Cards may be sent to 58-15 196th Place, Flushing, NY 11365.

Those we love don’t go away; They walk beside us every day.Unseen, unheard, but always near; Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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birthday’s

March 15 Ralph ValenteMarch 16 Henry TroueMarch 20 JoAnn GajadharMarch 25 Rosemarie Armstrong

Jesus & Valerie Ruiz - March 24th

On Friday, January 9, 2015 Liane and Delio Runcobecame first time grandparents to Vincenzo Pizzonia.Leyla & Jay (mom and dad) and baby Enzo are doingjust great. We wish the Pizzonia and Runco familiesGod’s blessings on the newest addition to their family.

MASQUERADEDinner Auction

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Lutheran School of Flushing and BaysideCordially invite you to theMASQUERADE Dinner Auction

Get dressed up for an evening of Dinner, Live Entrtainment,Dancing Raffles and Auction Items

7:00pm until 11:00pm

New Hyde Park Elks Lodge901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Price: $45 per person Please contact: Laraine Hetzer to make yourreservation(s): 718 225-5502

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On February 22, 2015, the 79th Anniversary of Resurrection Lutheran Church was celebratedwith a special Coffee Hour.  We thank Heather Valente for providing a beautiful cake for theoccasion.  Members of the congregation enjoyed their time together sharing some of theirmemories.  God has indeed blessed Resurrection over these 79 years and we look forwardto celebrating the 80th Anniversary next year.

RESURRECTION CELEBRATES IT’S 79th ANNIVERSARY

Cake loving prepared by Heather Valente

Domonick, Sonja, Marilyn Ada and Stephen

Karen, Ralph, Heather, Joann, Jenny Gary Heather, Eleanor Ralph Gerry, Helene Anita, Walter

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After you find all the hidden words, the left over letters spellout a Bible verse reading from the top left to the bottom right.

The Author is not known. It was found in the billfold of Coach Paul Bear Bryant,Alabama, after he died in 1982.

THE MAGIC BANK ACCOUNT

Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest: Each morning your bankwould deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules.

The set of rules:

1. Everything that you didn't spend during each day would be taken away from you.2. You may not simply transfer money into some other account.3. You may only spend it.4. Each morning upon awakening, the bank opens your account with another $86,400 for

that day.5. The bank can end the game without warning; at any time it can say, "Game Over!". It

can close the account and you will not receive a new one.

What would you personally do?You would buy anything and everything you wanted right? Not only for yourself, but forall the people you love and care for. Even for people you don't know, because you couldn'tpossibly spend it all on yourself, right?

You would try to spend every penny, and use it all, because you knew it would bereplenished in the morning, right?

ACTUALLY, This GAME is REAL ... Shocked ???

Each of us is already a winner of this *PRIZE* We just can't seem to see it.The PRIZE is *TIME*

1. Each morning we awaken to receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of life.2. And when we go to sleep at night, any remaining time is Not credited to us.3. What we haven't used up that day is forever lost.4. Yesterday is forever gone.5. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any

time WITHOUT WARNING...

SO, what will YOU do with your 86,400 seconds?

Those seconds are worth so much more than the same amount in dollars. Think about itand remember to enjoy every second of your life, because time races by so much quickerthan you think.

So take care of yourself, be happy, love deeply and enjoy life! Here's wishing you awonderful and beautiful day. Start "spending"....

"DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT GROWING OLD...!"

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