January 2017 Messenger

MeThsesPaerisnh ger JANUARY 2017 NEWSLETTERTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR HADDONFIELD, NJNewcomer Class & Tour Offered Jan 8 & 14 THRIVENT BAPTIS- New Members to Be Received Jan 22 MAL MEDALLIONS GIVEN ON JAN 8Interested in knowing more about the Lutheran Churchof Our Savior’s ministry and how you can be a part of On Sunday, January 8, theit? There will be two opportunities to attend the New- Church celebrates the Bap-comer Class this winter; tism of our Lord. It is alsoSunday, Jan 8 from 12:30-3:30, OR Saturday Jan 14 the day The Lutheranfrom 2:30-5:30. Church of Our Savior celebrates the baptisms ofEach person/family will receive a Congregation Infor- all the children who have been baptized in the pre-mation Binder that contains: vious year. At the 10:30 worship, parents and sponsors will renew the promises they made at the A Pictorial Directory child’s baptism, the children will receive a blessing by Pastor Wayne, as well as, receive a gift of a A Congregational History overview pewter baptismal medallion. The medallion has the child’s name and baptismal date engraved on the A Time & Talent survey to assist in getting you con- back as a permanent reminder of God’s graciousnected to ministry act. Parents who will be participating in the service are asked to confirm their attendance by contact- A Leadership Contact Page ing the church office either by phone (429-5122) or email Parish Administrator, Sandy DeDonatis, Membership Form at [email protected] prepare to learn some new faces and names in thecongregation on January 22! New members will be re- UNDECK THE SANCTUARY JAN 4 @ 6:00ceived into the congregation of Our Savior at the wor-ship service they normally attend with a photo taken of With the arrival of Epiphany comes the removal ofeach family to help in putting names with faces. A recep- the various Christmas décor from around thetion for those joining at either of the services will be church sanctuary. The Altar Guild and Worshipheld during the Fellowship Together Coffee Time in the and Music Committee would appreciate any helpnarthex outside the sanctuary beginning at 9:00. Take that is available on Wednesday night, January 4,the time to welcome our newest members and introduce beginning at 6:00, to carefully remove the Christ-yourselves to them. mons and lights from the trees, take down the trees and carefully store them in their respective containers before storing them for next year. Dinner will be provided to all the “elves” able to help! Please contact the church office if you are able to help so we can get a count for dinner or just show up Wednesday, January 4. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior is a faith community that worships Jesus as our Lord,proclaims and shares God's Word, welcomes all people, serves human needs, and nurtures personal and spiritual growth through fellowship all to the glory of God.

“MEETING THE BISHOP’S CATECHISM CHALLENGE” By Pastor Wayne Zschech January is a time for resolutions. We resolve to improve our physical health by making healthy choices when it comes to what we eat and how we exercise. We resolve to improve our mental health by watch- ing less TV, reading more, taking a class. We resolve to improve our spiritual health with a practice of daily devotions or going to worship more often. We resolve to improve our emotional health by spend-ing more time in nurturing our relationships with family and friends through intentional gatherings or shared events.Yet, I sometimes wonder if the reason our resolutions often don’t become a long-term reality is because there really isn’ta goal these new practices are leading toward.Enter Bishop Eaton’s Challenge last October when she encouraged ELCA congregations to learn and memorize Lu-ther’s Small Catechism by Reformation Sunday 2017. That’s the goal. Here’s the holistic way to achieve it that addressesyou and your familie’s mental, spiritual, and emotional health and well-being all that the same time. Every night in everyhome before the first person goes to bed the family, even if it’s just two people, spends 10-15 minutes in a FAITH5Home Huddle using the Luther’s Small Catechism that will be available to every family at this year’s January 29 AnnualMeeting as an Anniversary gift. It would look like this.1. SHARE the best and worst part of your day with other members of the family.2. READ the assigned portion of Luther’s Small Catechism for the week. It will be the same every night for the weekto help the memorization process.3. TALK about how that reading might relate to your high or low or other aspect of your life.4. PRAY for each other’s high and low of the day5. BLESS one another with the assigned blessing for the week.Each week a new FAITH5 Reading from the Small Catechism and Blessing will be provided both as an insert in theweekly worship bulletin and posted online on our website for those unable to attend worship that week. The Readingswill be spaced out so that by our 90th Anniversary Celebration there will be a little contest to see how well our congrega-tion has learned Luther’s Small Catechism.How does this benefit you mentally, spiritually, and emotionally? Think about it.Mental Health: You would be memorizing The Ten Commandments, Creed, and Lord’s Prayer and Luther’s explana-tion of each one and it’s components as well as his explanation about our two sacraments of Baptism and Holy Com-munion. That’s improving your mental health and also giving you the ability to talk about the core elements of our faithfrom a Lutheran perspective than what you remember from your confirmation days.Spiritual Health: You will be praying for those in your family, be they in the living room, bedroom or over the phonein whatever room you and they are in. When was the last time you prayed for someone out loud in your home?Emotional Health: Imagine hearing and sharing the highs and lows of you and your family’s lives each night and howthat would draw you closer as a family. Imagine doing this with your friends when gathering for a cup of coffee or goingout to lunch. Your relationships will take on a new level of depth and sincerity.Jack Broomell, our new Director of Family Ministry, and I will be leading seminars in January and February to guide thecongregation in how to make FAITH5 Home Huddles a daily practice in your households this year, and we hope youwill take advantage of participating in this New Year healthy resolution and challenge by our Presiding Bishop ElizabethEaton. We look forward to seeing how well we do next October at the Anniversary Dinner. Until then may this 90th An-niversary Year be one where we as a congregation grow closer to our Lord and Savior and live out our mission and min-istry more vibrantly than before.BIBLE DISCUSSION FOR DAILY LIFE BEGINS JAN 9/11; LEVITICUS (7 WEEKS)The events of Leviticus take place after the Exodus of Egypt and the giving of the Law at Sinai, and concern the formal-izing of Israelite religious practice. It is our hope to also include any Jewish friends or rabbis in this discussion wheneverpossible to understand the practical implications of this book for the Jewish people today as well. Explore it with us!Attend either Mondays from 7:30-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00. All sessions are held in Room112. No prior attendance or scriptural knowledge is required to gain insight and value from the discussion. Just drop onin. Bibles are available if you don’t have one. See you in January.Jan 9/11: Leviticus chapters 1-7Jan 16/18: Leviticus chapters 8-10 Burnt Offerings Ordination of AaronJan 23/25: Leviticus chapters 11-15Jan 30/Feb 1: Leviticus chapters 16-20 Clean and Unclean Day of AtonementFeb 6/8: Leviticus chapters 21-24 Rules for FeastsFeb 13/15: Leviticus chapter 25 Year of JubileeFeb 20/22: Leviticus chapters 26-27 Punishments

January 2017 Parish Messenger Page 3 GOD BLESS LCOS PANTRY VOLUNTEERS ANGELS THROUGH ADVENT GIVING FEBRUARY TREE UPDATE Thank you to our December Volunteers: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy, Millie“I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least King, Lynn Block, Sandy DeDonatis, Jill Heilman, Ju-of these, you did it for me.” (Matthew 25:40) han Runne, Gary Visconti, James & Rob TavelaOnce again the people of Our Savior have put their faith Week of Jan 1: Lynn Blockinto action with their generosity. A huge thank you and Week of Jan 8: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbiewell done from the Social Ministry Committee to every-one who took Advent Giving Tree tags and bought the Cain, Gerry Murphy Week of Jan 15: Danielle & Patrick Deery, Jill Heil-gifts or donated money to purchase gifts. We started manwith 286 tags and ended with 175 tags taken and 111 Week of Jan 22:Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbietags left. Also, in addition to the $2000.00 budgeted forthe Giving Tree, $555.00 was contributed as of Decem- Cain, Gerry Murphyber 11, 2016 to the Advent Giving Tree fund to pur- Week of Jan 29: Jill Heilman, Lynn Blockchase gifts for all of the leftover tags. Moreover, many Week of Feb 5: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbieextra gifts were given for the Urban Promise “Christmasstore.” The gifts are given to children, teenagers, young Cain, Gerry Murphyadults, adults and families through the following organi- Week of Feb 12: Millie King, Lynn Blockzations. Week of Feb 19 :Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Urban Promise – provides Christian outreach and Cain, Gerry Murphy education programs for children and youth of Week of Feb 26: Danielle & Patrick Deery, Lynn Camden. Block My Father’s House – a court mandated substance abuse counseling center for male and female And thank you for your support of this vital ministry! teenagers and adults. PANTRY NEEDS Caring Hearts Ministry – provides support for in- DECEMBER: dividuals with HIV/AIDS and their families. All donations welcome. Pantry Families – families in our area who are reg- Special Needs: oatmeal, canned ularly provided with groceries from the LCOS fruit, jelly, peanut butter, pan- pantry. cake mix & syrup Haddonfield Central and Middle Schools – chil- Pantry News Flash: Because of your generosity we are now able to support dren of low income, needy families. 11 families with supplemental groceries. Garfield and Tatem Elementary Schools in Col- This includes 16 adults, 5 teenagers and 6 children. I get cards, notes and phone lingswood – children of low income, needy calls thanking YOU for your kindness and thought- families. fulness. STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN & A special thank you goes to Sandy DeDonatis. Sandy GIVING STATEMENTS MAILINGS had a fabulous idea to put a 'Pantry Needs' Section in the Sunday Bulletin every week. Since this was initiat-A big thank you to the following members of the ed, donations to the Pantry have greatly in-mailing team who did a great job stuffing envelopes creased ..Thank you Sandy!and adding labels for the mailings for the Steward-ship Campaign and for the Giving State-ments: Cathe Bare, Carol Maniaci, Deb Hartigan,Janice Bellenghi, Jane Evans, Marianne Aponte, Mil-lie King, and Kate Roberts. Thank you for yourhelp in 2016.

LCOS VOLUNTEERS NOURISH MY FATHER’S HOUSE IN 2016 A heartfelt thank you from the Social Ministry Committee to every- one who provided and/or delivered a nourishing meal for My Fa- ther’s House in Gloucester City during 2016. MFH provides educa- tion, prevention, intervention, and treatment for the disease of addic- tion and the problem of substance abuse. The following people have put their faith into action with their generosity, compassion, and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those fac- ing difficult challenges:Mark Bare John SimpkinsPat Franke Cindy PineiroJudy Caravelli Jeanette LeedsCheryl Hastings Carolyn LichterSally Cottone Deb MacBrideJamie Braccio Karin LaBargeKate Roberts Linda PowellJane Evans Peg RileyNancy Frazier Eva ShawRuth & Larry Friant Pat HughesDavid Graeber Lindsay MauritzenPat Van Cleve Kate & Pastor ZschechNancy Gulick & John Drozdal Terry GordonPat & Bruce Haines Connie WolfConnie & Walt Haswell Kathy WrightJeannette Jelonek Confirmation Class (Pastor Zschech)Juhan & Jeanne Runne Sandy DeDonatisDanielle Deery Edward Howley & daughter’s dance teamCheryl & Dan Cook Millie KingPat Reiter Kathy ShoneAmal SpenceMANY 2017 DATES ARE AVAILABLE. To get involved in this rewarding ministry by providing and/or deliv-ering a homemade or store-bought meal for MFH clients on Tuesdays, contact Ruth Friant at 856 429-8018 oremail [email protected]. Thank you for touching the lives of these women and men. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WORSHIP 7:00 P.M. ON JAN 15 AT MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH; DAY OF SERVICE BEGINS AT 8:30 A.M. ON JAN 16 AT 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Haddonfield Council of Churches invites area resi- dents to join local clergy in a worship service commemo- rating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on Sunday night at 7:00 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church locatedat the corner of Lincoln and Douglas Avenues in Haddonfield. In a time when conflict and violence are seeming-ly rampant in our nation and world we look to those leaders who have inspired us with a mission and ministry ofpeace as a means to resolve differences and tension among peoples.The Council also invites youth and adults alike to join them in a Day of Service rather than a day off on Monday,Jan 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance. Please gather in the sanctuary of The First PresbyterianChurch of Haddonfield on Kings Highway by 8:30 where participants will be provided with different locations tospend three hours in service toward those in need. Please contact Pastor Wayne Zschech for more details on ei-ther the worship service or day of service activities. January 2017 Messenger page 4

MUSIC AT LCOS 2017 Join us for another season of fantastic music!Jonathan RundmanFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:00 PMBorn and raised in the isolated Finnish-American communities of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Jonathan Rundmanhas been writing songs and performing across the country since he was 18 years old. He emerged on the nationalmusic scene as a Chicago-based touring artist, generating rave reviews in Billboard, The New York Times, Perform-ing Songwriter, Paste, and countless regional publications. Now living in Minneapolis, he continues to tour and rec-ord.Absolutely Glorious: Vivaldi Gloria and Other Sacred GemsLCOS Adult Choir and OrchestraApril 30, 2017 at 4:00 PMThis concert, featuring orchestra and the LCOS Adult Choir, will explore Christian music throughout the ages, from theclassic Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi to the jazz based Agnus Dei from the Mass by Steven Dobrogosz, as well as several otherselections. Spoken reflections will place the musical selections in a rich and deep context. The program will end with Men-delssohn’s beautiful Verleih uns frieden, a moving plea for peace. JANUARY 2017 SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS By Betsy KuehnMY FATHER’S HOUSE: Please contact Ruth Friant at 856-429-8018 or [email protected] if you are interested in preparing a meal for My Father’s House.She is ready to schedule meals for 2017. There is always a need to help deliver themeals on Tuesdays.HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE 2016: Thank you to all who donated holiday food bags or made monetary donations. Weshared our goodies with local persons, New Visions in Camden, and Pantry families. At least 60 total bags were returned.50 bags delivered to New Visions, 10 for Pantry families. A total of $609.00 in monetary donations was received. A mone-tary donation was sent to New Visions, which is the successor to Tillie and John Myers’ Good Samaritan Center.CARING HEARTS THANKSGIVING MEAL DELIVERY PROJECT: Each year, Caring Hearts prepares and pro-vides food for Thanksgiving dinners for at least 20 families throughout South Jersey living with HIV/AIDS. Each year,various congregations/organizations gather the day before Thanksgiving at the First Presbyterian Church to prepare thesemeals. Each organization was asked to contribute various supplies for the meal. LCOS was asked to contribute 20 large (46-oz) cans of chicken broth. Thank you to all for your donations of chicken broth. A special Christmas donation was sent toCaring Hearts in December 2016.ADVENT GIVING TREE 2016: see separate article.MEETING DATES: We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month (except July, August, and January) at 7pm in Room 112.Please contact me at 856-429-3355 or e-mail me at [email protected] if interested in joining our committee. Upcom-ing meeting dates are: 2/7/17, 3/7/17, 4/4/17, 5/2/17, and 6/6/17. January 2017 Messenger page 5

2017 Coffee Hour Schedule Messenger Helpers: Thanks to:Jan. 1 – NO COFFEE HOUR - New Year’s Day Jane Evans, Dottie Powell, Lynn Boyle,Jan. 8 – Memorial Gifts Board Janice Bellenghi, Laura Oakes, JanieJan. 15 - Mission Quilts Braccio, Mary Jo DeCoursey, MillieJan. 22 - Altar Guild King, Kate Roberts, Marianne Aponte,Jan. 29 – NO COFFEE HOUR, Unity Sunday Caryl Wallace and Deb Hartigan forFeb. 5 - Personnel & Property Committees helping to assemble the Messenger.Feb. 12 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsFeb. 19 - Christian Ed. & Sunday SchoolFeb. 26 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersMar. 5 - Sisters~In~SpiritMar. 12 – Social Ministry CommitteeMar. 19 - Adult Choir & Bell ChoirMar. 26 - Worship & Music Committee, CommunicationsApr. 2 – First Holy Communion – CakeApr. 9 - Ushers, CountersApr. 16 – NO COFFEE HOUR - EasterApr. 23 - Congregation Resources, Parish AdministratorApril 30 - Memorial Gifts BoardMay 7 - Mission QuiltsMay 14 - NO COFFEE HOUR (MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST) - ConfirmationMay 21 - Altar GuildMay 28 - CONFIRMATION RECEPTIONMay 29 - Personnel & Property CommitteesJune 4 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersJune 11 - Sisters~In~SpiritJune 18 – Donuts for Dad (Last Official Coffee Hour)Please leave one thermos of coffee and one dish of snacks (if there are any left) out in the library on the granite shelffor the choir parents who stay and wait for their children after church. The music ministry will make sure that the hy-dration station is cleaned up. LOVING, LEAVING, AND FINDING THE CHURCH - AN LCOS BOOK STUDY \"...church isn't static. It's not a building, or a denomination, or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Church is a moment in time when the kingdom of God draws near, when a meal, a story, a song, an apology, and even a failure is made holy by the presence of Jesus among us and within us.\" - Rachel Held Evans, Searching for Sunday This January and February, we will be reading Rachel Held Evans' book \"Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church.\" Rachel's book explores the frustrations with and hopes for the church, the younger generation's complicated relationship with the church, per- sonal stories of individuals hurt and healed by the church, and her own journey back to it.Whether you are looking to read the perspective of someone with that experience even if you don't identify with it,or if Rachel's story reminds you of yourself, a friend, or your child, this book will make you think and reflect onyour own faith and the church.We will meet four times to discuss the book (two chapters at a time). This is open to anyone - bring a friend orneighbor!Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and has been featured in The Guardian, ChristianityToday, Slate, The CNN Belief Blog, NPR, The BBC, The Today Show, and many more. She serves on the PresidentObama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.On March 10th, Rachel will join us at LCOS' Faith and Family Weekend!Exact book discussion dates will be chosen based on availability of interested people. Please let Pauline know if youare interested in joining us! January 2017 Messenger page 6

January  2017  Regular  Events   SUNDAYS MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM 10:30 AM Pastors’ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Pericope Bible Study Room Handyman’s Group     Sunday Services Bible Study - Parlor 112 9:00AM Coffee 3:30 PM Staff 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM FRIDAY SATURDAY Hour Meeting 4:00 PM Tai Chi Adult Bell Choir 6 7 9:00 AM Children’s Epiphany Choir   8:00 PM – 9:30 PM 14 11:40 AM Youth 9:30-11:00 AM Choir Adult Vocal Choir Baptism Seminar 11:50 AM – 12:20 2:30-5:30 PM Cherub Choir January  2017  Special  Events     Newcomer Class 12:20 PM Youth Bell MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 21 Choir 6:30 PM 2 3 4 5 Retreat Confirmation Office Closed Melodeers Annual Report 28 10:00-12:00 Deadline SUNDAY1Feast of the HolyInnocents9::30 WorshipService - EpiphanyNo Coffee Hour Pauline vacation Jan 1- Jan 14 Austen vacation Jan 4- Jan 9 13No Confirmation 98 10 11 12Baptism of Our 11:00-3:00 Financial Plan Messenger DeadlineLord Haddonfield Garden Deadline ClubRichards baptism 7:00 PMPresentation of ToastmastersBaptismalMedallions 7:30 PM Church Council12:30-3:30 PMNewcomer Class Ja 4-Jan 9 Pauline vacation Jan 1- Jan 14 19 20Austen vacation 16 17 18 Messenger Mailing15 Martin Luther King, Grief Support Sisters~In~Spirit Jr. “Mother’s Without 25 Annual Report Dine Out, Sanook,22 Daugthers” 6:7:30 Mailing Haddonfield9:15 AM Q & A for 8:30 AM Martin PMAnnual Mtg. Luther King, Jr. Day Youth of Service 7:00 PM 26 27New Members ToastmastersReceived 23 24 Grief Support “Mother’s Without Daugthers” 6:7:30 PM 7:00 PM Toastmasters29 30 12:30 PM Senior9:30 AM AnnualMeeting/Unity Game DaySunday/Sundayschool 31 Grief Support “Mother’s Without Daugthers” 6:7:30 PM6:30 PMConfirmation AdultHuddle

THE GIFT OF EDUCATION LCOS SUPPORTS URBAN PROMISE COLLEGE STUDENTSBelieving that one person, given the opportunity, can make a difference in the world, Our Savior’s Social MinistryCommittee and Memorial Gifts Board have collaborated to provide $1000.00 annual scholarships to students active-ly involved with Urban Promise Ministries in Camden who are continuing their education beyond high school.Since 2009 eleven students have been awarded scholarships. Three of those received the maximum $4000.00 forfour years. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in a university, college, or trade school and must maintain a mini-mum GPA. The scholarships are made possible through an endowment fund established with generous bequests bythe families of Bernadine Plotzke and Jean Patterson.Our Savior is currently sponsoring five students.Derjanai Thomas: second year at Coppin State.Ashley Williams: second year at Harris School of BusinessPierre Joseph: first year at Albright CollegeNioshjah (Nye) Lindsey: first year at King UniversityKumarr Clark: senior at Rowan University Meet two of these five young people in their own words below: Dear Church of Our Savior, My name is Pierre Joseph. I am a graduating senior at Collingswood. I was born in Haiti and moved to the United States when I was five. In high school I have partic- ipated in a number of activities. Some of these included varsity sports and school productions. I am also involved in a non-profit organization named UrbanPromise and have been since the first grade. I have attended their summer camps, after school programs and have been employed by them. You could say that I’m a lifer at UrbanPromise. I plan on attending Albright College in Reading, PA this fall (2016). I plan on studying biology on a pre-med track. My dream is to be a doctor and be able to help out those in need. I would like to offer my sincerest thanks and grati- tude for your support. In life it is always great to have someone believe in you and assist you when you need it. Thank you for believing in me. Sincerely, Pierre B. JosephTo whom it may Concern,My name is Kumarr Clark and I’ve been around UrbanPromise for quite a while. I started attending the summercamps back in 1995 when we only had a couple of beat up vans and four campsites. I remember attending a pancakebreakfast at a church that had a piece of plywood and a crate as a basketball hoop, and since then I’ve been a part ofan organization that I’m proud to call home. I currently attend Rowan University for Radio, Television and FilmProduction and will be graduating this December (2016) with a Bachelors Degree in TV Film production concentra-tion. My plans for the upcoming summer are to help out with Camp Truth in Trenton, NJ, where we will providechildren with a safe environment to have fun and be kids. I like working with the youth in the inner city because itgives me a chance to give back to the organization. UrbanPromise is a place where children can have fun in a safeenvironment and make connections with people that will last a lifetime. Also, I’m going to do an internship atWHYY where I will be helping middle and high school children produce films for the summer program the compa-ny offers. When I graduate, I plan to work behind the scenes of a news studio in the Philadelphia area or maybework for WHYY when all goes well. I would like to thank the Lutheran Church of Our Savior for granting me ascholarship that will help me greatly for this last fall semester. Once again thank you and I greatly appreciate it. Sincerely Yours, Kumarr Clark January 2017 Messenger Page 7

You don’t have to grieve alone. SAMARITAN CENTER FOR GRIEF SUPPORT in collaboration with Lutheran Church of Our SaviorDaughters without Mothers A SPECIAL SUPPORT GROUP An eight-week session especially for adult women grieving the loss of their mother. Cost: $40 Tuesday, January 17, 2017 6:00 - 7:30 pm Lutheran Church of Our Savior Haddon eld, NJ Please register at (856) 596-8550. Love Friendship Memories (800) 229-8183 | SamaritanNJ.org Registration is required at (856) 596-8550.

UNITY & FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SET FOR JAN 29; COMBINED WORSHIP @ 9:30 FOLLOWED BY BRUNCH AND ANNUAL MEETING It worked so well last year we’re doing it again! On Sunday, January 29 Our Savior will hold one worship service at 9:30 so members from the various reg- ular three worship times can worship together as one congregation. Immedi- ately following worship the congregation will move to the Parish Hall for a sumptuous brunch prior to the Annual Meeting that will follow. There will be separate activities for children on the 3rd Floor while parents participate in the Annual Meeting scheduled to end by noon. Why the repeat?1. It creates the opportunity for the congregation to truly worship as a unified body of Christ rather than asegmented one.2. It provides members who regularly attend one service the opportunity to meet and enjoy fellowship withregular members of the other worship services. Members with children in Sunday afternoon activities can participate in the Annual Meeting, especially as we will be discussing the implications of Pastor Wayne’s sabbatical and role that Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Jack Broomell, will have in revitalizing the faith formation ministry of our con- gregation.The Council realizes this may be an inconvenience for some, especially those who will need to get children upand ready for worship and Sunday school 60 minutes earlier, but also believe the benefit will greatly outweighthe cost. It is their sincere hope as many of the congregation will mark their calendars to attend this year’sUnity Fellowship Sunday Worship and Annual Meeting on January 29 with worship at 9:30 and brunch fol-lowing immediately afterward.At the Annual Meeting the main topics of discussion will include: The status of our faith formation ministry led by our new Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Jack Broomell, and goals for new initiatives in 2017 as regular Sunday school participation has dropped off considerably over the past few years. The various events and ministry opportunities to celebrate 90 years of mission and ministry at Our Savior during our 90th Anniversary year. A congregation-wide initiative to learn and memorize Luther’s Small Catechism by Reformation Sunday through Home FAITH5 daily devotions that includes a gift copy. Also, four Congregation Council members and two members of the Memorial Gifts Board will need to be elected by a quorum of the congregation to serve three and four year terms respectively. Thankfully, Laurie Eason (Secretary), and Glenn Martin (Property) have agreed to serve another term on Council so only two nominees are needed to serve in the areas of Fellowship and Christian Education. We give our most heartfelt thanks to Brian Bell (Christian Education) and Amal Spence (Fellowship/Youth) who are going off at the end of their term. Additionally, Paul Knauer and Jack Berrigan will be going off Memorial Gift Board after two consecutive four-year terms (and Paul served two additional years of an unexpired term for a total of 10 years!). Warren Reintzel has agreed to become a nominee and another nominee is still needed. Finally, the 2017 Financial Plan for Ministry will be voted on. The final Financial Plan will not be fully prepared until after the January Council meeting, and the Congregation Resources ministry team is confident the 2017 Ministry Fall Campaign commitments along with estimated giving from non- pledging members will meet the challenge for supporting our current and future ministry in 2017.So MARK JAN 29 ON YOUR NEW CALENDARS NOW FOR 9:30 WORSHIP & BRUNCH/ANNUAL MEETING

January 2017 Page 9WHAT SHALL WE SING IN WORSHIP? “When one sings, one prays January Worship Leaders twice”. Attributed to Saint Au-gustine, the quote expresses the importance Altar Guild: Arlene Stolarick, Becky Boginaof singing in our faith. Fortunately, one of Communion Assistants: 8- Laura Oakesthe greatest joys for me is choosing what wesing in worship. 10:30- Rich Windle Counters: Tom & Jeanne Grimes, Deb Hartigan,As Director of Music, I help ensure that mu-sic in worship is consistent with the themes Paul Knauerof the day, as informed by the Scripture vers- Ushers: 8- Jane & Jim Evanses for the service. Based on reading those 10:30- Mike & Arlene StolarickScripture passages and a planning guidecalled Sundays and Seasons, I get a good January 1feeling for the themes for the service. I Communion Assistant: 9:30- Laura Oakeschoose the gathering and sending hymns andPastor Wayne chooses the hymn of the day. Reader: 9:30- Rich Windle Ushers: 9:30- Jane & Jim EvansBeyond the readings and the themes, eachliturgical season tends to take on its own Acolytes: 9:30- Rob LaBargecharacter. For example, Lent tends to include January 8more slower and more reflective hymns. TheEaster season, on the other hand, tends to Readers: 8- Bill Wilson 10:30- Colleen Grossinclude more energetic and exuberant Greeters: 8- Sandy DeDonatishymns, often with plenty of Alleluias to goaround! 10:30- Stacey Shaw, Lorraine Miano Acolytes: 8:00- Rob LaBargeFinally, when we sing, we become the body January 15of Christ. We all are the primary choir inworship! We unite with saints from all coun- Readers: 8- Pauline Worusski 10:30- Suzanne Trevenatries and eras. As a result, I do my best to Greeters: 8- Laura Oakesinclude diverse voices in hymns such as 10:30- Glenn Martin, Bobbi Newsham Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBargetunes and texts from different historical eras, January 22cultures, and backgrounds. In addition, in-cluding too many unfamiliar texts and tunes Readers: 8- Laura Oakes 10:30- Sarah Eckertdo not respect the saints who came before Greeters: 8- Peg Hartmann 10:30- Wayne & Kate Robertsus. On the other hand, too much familiaritygets us stuck in the past. After all, God Acolytes 8- Rob LaBargemakes all things new! January 29 May God help us to proclaim the Communion Assistant: 9:30- Rich WindleGospel enthusiastically through song and Reader: 9:30- Kristine Monsenmay the Spirit enliven our singing. Greeters: 9:30- Lindsay Burtcel Ushers: 9:30- Mike & Arlene Stolarick Acolytes: 9:30- Rob LaBarge Austen Wilson

December was an exciting yet busy month for our youth here at LCOS. We had serve events such as the Drop&Shop and Christmas Caroling. Our high schoolers also took a trip to Christmas Village at City Hall in Philadelphia. As we look to January we hope to build on this momentum and continue to see our youth ministry grow and thrive! Some events in January will be: January 1st: No Oasis, Enjoy New Years January 8th: Oasis Youth Group January 15th: Oasis Youth Group January 16th: MLK Day of Service January 20th to 22nd: First Annual Winter Retreat to Mont Lawn in Bushkill, PA January 22nd: No Oasis due to retreat January 29th: Oasis Youth GroupMLK Day of Service we invite all 7th through 12th graders to meet at LCOS at 8:15 before we head over the Presbyterian Church for a day of service and giving.All high schoolers are invited to join us from January 20th to 22nd as we stay at Mont Lawn retreat center in Bushkill, PA. This will be God-filled and fun-filled weekend with activities such as snow tubing, rock wall climbing, volleyball, and many more. Get a permission slip from Jack to fill out and bring back along with a check for $115. T-Shirts are included but to guarantee one make sure you reserve your spot early!Make sure to follow us on Facebook at Oasis Youth Group and Instagram @LCOSOasisYouthGroup. Fol- lowing both will keep you updated about events and let you see the pictures from our retreat!Contact Jack Broomell at [email protected] or 856-889-1718 with any questions! URGENTLY NEEDED BY Baptism Seminar for Parents CATHOLIC CHARITIES at 9:30 on Jan 14 Catholic Charities will be welcoming A baptism seminar will be held in 100 refugees in the next few weeks. the Parlor on Saturday, January 14, from They are asking for our help in dona- 9:30-11:00 for anyone who desires to be tion 50 frying pans and 100 comfort- ers. The Presbyterian church has already supplied 100 pil- baptized or have his or her infant or child lows and they will take care of pick-up and delivery. baptized. The class will be held in the 2nd If you can help with your do- floor Parlor. Parents are welcome to bring nation of gently used comfort- their child or children and if nursery care is ers and frying pans, please needed the church office must be contact- leave them on the stage in the ed in advance to coordinate a provider for Parish Hall behind the screen. the time. Please help make these refu- gees feel warm and welcome in If you are planning to have your their new home. child baptized before Lent begins (Mar 1) this class will provide you an opportunity LIBRARY to better understand the sacrament and your role as a parent in bringing your child By living according to His word, may to the baptismal font. It will also provide you seek more knowledge parents an opportunity to meet and get to to strengthen your faith. You will find know other parents whose children will be an abundance of books in our library. growing up with yours in the church as well as deepen their own faith relationshipCome in, come in and choose a book or two! with God. ~ The Library Ladies

January 2017 Parish Messenger Page 11 HELP WANTED Attention Seniors!The Handyman Group is in Senior Game Dayneed of reliable, weekly volun- NEXT DATE IS:teers on Thursday morning from9:00 AM - 12:00 noon. We are a Tuesday, January 24weekly men’s fixit group dedicat- at 12:30PMed to keeping the church in goodworking order. Please call the ~ Bingo, Pinochle, Bridge ~church office if you would like to volunteer, 856-429-5122 or just come Come out and Have Fun!by any Thursday morning to help out. It will be greatly appreciated! Food and drinks (soda) served RSVP: Peg Hartmann - 856-783-7004 THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR204 Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (856)429-5122 (voice) (856)429-7245(fax) www.oursaviorhaddonfield.org Worship 8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 AM Nursery Provided at 9:15 & 10:30 AM CHURCH COUNCILRich Windle Vice President/Personnel [email protected] 856-547-7410 [email protected] 651-285-0223Luanne Fogelson Treasurer [email protected] 856-486-1583 [email protected] 856-429-8914Dan Cook Financial Secretary [email protected] 856-354-5004 [email protected] 856-795-5753Laurie Eason Secretary [email protected] 856-429-8914Brian Bell Christian Education [email protected] 856-983-4597 [email protected] 856-429-3355Judy Caravelli Communications [email protected] 609-828-5344 [email protected] 856-429-6009Laurie Eason Seniors [email protected] 609-605-1215 [email protected] 609-238-6527Nancy Frazier OutreachBetsy Kuehn Social Ministry [email protected] 856-952-5545 [email protected] 856-428-4709Glenn Martin Church Property [email protected] 856-795-0653 [email protected] 609-471-0069Laura Oakes Congregation Resources [email protected] 856-427-6595 [email protected] 856-795-3911Amal Spence Fellowship Together [email protected] 609-828-5244Cathe Bare Worship & Music [email protected] 651-285-0223 MEMORIAL GIFTS BOARD [email protected] 856-547-7410 [email protected] 856-429-7851Mike Fallon PresidentKarin LaBarge Financial SecretaryBob Mirabello Recording SecretaryJack BerriganPaul KnauerJohn LaughlinBobbi NewshamLuanne Fogelson Ex-officioRich Windle Ex-officioPastor Wayne Zschech Advisory member STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSThe Rev. Wayne Zschech, D. Min Pastor [email protected] 856-429-7851Sandy DeDonatis Parish Administrator [email protected] 856-429-5122Cyndi Garcia Bookkeeper [email protected] 609-505-4038Austen Wilson Director of Music [email protected] 719-684-4205Pauline Worusski 404-931-2317John (Jack) Broomell Organist [email protected] Director of Youth and 856-889-1718Pauline Worusski Family Ministry [email protected] 404-931-2317Shirley Clinkscales Cherub Choir Director [email protected] 856-365-5392Don Richards Nursery Attendant 856-365-5392 856-577-1149 Custodian/Sexton [email protected]

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE204 Wayne AvenueCorner of Wood Lane and Wayne Avenue PAIDHaddonfield, NJ 08033 Cherry Hill, NJ Permit No. 164January 2017 Messenger Time Sensitive Material Enclosed - Mailed December 22, 2016Address Service RequestedAdam Bare 1/1 Edythe Austermuhl 1/12 Willie Klaus 1/19Adam Bare 1/1 Michael Newton 1/12 Susanne Donovan 1/21Beth Hill 1/1 Courtney Mills 1/13 Nancy Frazier 1/21Robert Frederick 1/2 Sue Windle 1/13 Christopher Heinze 1/22Jeffrey Martinsen 1/2 Barbara Geest 1/14 Nicole Speyerer 1/22Kirsten King 1/3 Christian Campbell 1/15 Thomas Tharp 1/22Ethel Boyce 1/4 Florence Reppy 1/15 Norah Campbell 1/24Michelle Melcher 1/4 Wayne Roberts 1/15 Louis Caravelli Sr. 1/24Warren Reintzel 1/4 Dave Wyche 1/15 Easton Nemeth 1/24Millie King 1/5 Ava Cottone 1/16 Joan Hall 1/25Sean Lamprey 1/5 Nicole Fallon 1/16 Joseph Maniaci 1/25Peg Olt 1/5 William Clarhaut 1/17 Margaret Brennan 1/26Kimberly Shaw 1/5 Cleo Cottone 1/17 Patrice Clarhaut 1/26Chase Adams 1/7 Lila Cottone 1/17 Luke Fabian 1/26Artie Brennan 1/7 Cindy Jentsch 1/17 Sandy Hoffman 1/26Brian Hartigan 1/7 Jaclyn Little 1/17 Donna Mirabello 1/26Patrick Lynch 1/7 Reagan Hager 1/18 Judy Caravelli 1/27Jill Qualls 1/7 Daniel Hartigan 1/18 Stephanie Dreher 1/27Donald Richards Sr. 1/7 Patricia Sutherland 1/18 John Gordon 1/27Michele Gallagher 1/8 Emily Demers 1/19 Terry Gordon 1/27Charlotte Lynch 1/8 Christian Gross 1/27Samuel Chaiken 1/9 Kevin Duckett 1/28Lisa DeMarino 1/9 Zachary Hugo 1/29Michael Wolf 1/9 Tony Buonpastore 1/30Betsy Kuehn 1/10 Marcia Pheatt 1/30Barbara Standke 1/10 Jessica Martinsen 1/31Brett Ainsworth 1/11 Julia McKeever 1/31Patrick Ainsworth 1/11 Kylie McKeever 1/31Ellis Danley 1/11 Debbie Tredinnick 1/31