October 2017 Messenger

MeThsesPaerisnh ger OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR HADDONFIELD, NJ The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner Sunday, October 29, 2017 Five O’clock in the Evening Tavistock Country Club Haddonfield, NJ GBreisehtionpgsTfrroamciethBe Nart.hJo.loSmyenwod KeynoteTSPphreeoaUfkeesrns:oiTtredohfLeCRuhtuehvrecerhraenSnSdocKeimetaiyntiaaertyDay, PhD Childcare for Sunday School age children provided by Oasis at the church from 4:30-8:00 PM 90th Anniversary BanquetPlease return this card with your preferred choice for dinner. Your $25/per person payment includes: soup, salad, entrée,roasted garlic whipped potatoes, green beans pignola, rolls & butter, lemon pound cake with berry compote, coffee, tea and icedtea. There will be a cash bar. You may make your payment the following ways: mail a check made out to LCOS withyour entrée choices, pay by check in the narthex starting Sunday, September 17, leave a check in the church office or pay on-line. Please RSVP by Sunday, October 22, 2017.Name: _________________________________________________________ Chicken Sinatra – Sautéed in scented olive oil and layered with wilted spinach_____Tuscan Veal Cutlet Parmesan with tomato coulis_____Traditional Maryland Crab Cakes with Old Bay tartar sauce_____Pasta Primavera 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.

Luther’s Catechism – A Handbook for the Household By Pastor Wayne Zschech When parents bring their child to the font one of the responsibilities they promise to keep is to “teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments.” These three tenets of the Christian faith make up the core of the Luther’s Small Catechism along with the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The teaching of the catechism by parents and pastors has been a key element in the Lutheran Church since 1529 when Martin Luther first wrote the Small Cate-chism. What you may not know is why he wrote it. He wrote in the preface,“The deplorable, wretched deprivations that I recently encountered while I was a visitor has constrained and compelled me to prepare this cate-chism, or Christian instruction, in such a brief, plain, and simple version. Dear God, what misery I beheld! The ordinary person, especially invillages, knows absolutely nothing about the Christian faith, and unfortunately many pastors are completely unskilled and incompetent teach-ers. Yet supposedly they all bear the name Christian, are baptized, and receive the holy sacrament, even though they do not know the Lord’sPrayer, the Creed, or the Ten Commandments! As a result they live like simple cattle or irrational pigs and, despite the fact the gospel hasreturned, have mastered the fine art of misusing their freedom.”Now while my room as a boy was often referred to as a pig sty and I was (and sometimes still am) accused of chewinglike a cow I’m sure my parents didn’t want me to behave like cattle or an irrational pig when it came to living my life as aChristian. Neither did Martin Luther, which is why he introduced each individual part of the Small Catechism with thephrase, “…in a simple way in which the head of a house is to present them to the household.” In a sermon delivered inNovember 1528 Luther addressed fathers and mothers by saying, “Every father of a family is bishop in his house andthe wife a bishopess. Therefore remember that you in your homes are to help us carry on the ministry we do in thechurch” (LW 51:137).Believe it or not, the same is true today. The various faith formation ministry programs at Our Savior are intended notto be the sole means by which children come to know about the Christian faith and what it means to follow Christ inmission and ministry. It begins in the home. It begins with teaching our children the parts of the Small Catechism. Andyou don’t have to wait until they are twelve years old to begin the process. It’s why we give parents a pocket Small Cate-chism when their children are baptized, so that as their children grow they may learn from mom and dad first and fore-most to recite the Lord’s Prayer, Creed and Commandments from memory as well as begin to learn what each partmeans. In doing so, parents are faithful to the responsibilities they promised they would keep when they answered, “Wewill with God’s help.”October 31, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. It wasn’t intended to create a break in the Church butrather an opportunity for reform within the Church. Luther championed parents reclaiming their role as the primarymodels and formers of their children’s faith as well as the local pastor. A decade later he provided the Small Catechismas a way for parents to participate in that faith forming process. As we commemorate the Reformation this anniversaryyear I encourage us all to dust off our Small Catechisms and learn again what Luther taught about the basic tenets of ourfaith. After all, we don’t want to live as cattle or irrational pigs now do we? Let the Small Catechism become your house-hold’s handbook for Christian life. Special Event Sponsored by the Hunger Task GroupOn Saturday October 7, Dr. Ryan Cumming, Director of Hunger Education for the ELCA will be speaking on “TheForgotten Luther; Reclaiming the Social-Economic Dimension of the Reformation.” To be held at St. Paul LutheranChurch, 79 One Mile Rd. Ext., East Windsor, NJ from 10 AM-12 noon. Bible Discussion for Daily Life Continues on Philippians (6 weeks) In this letter Paul describes the joy of knowing Jesus. Given it is also the Epistle reading from Sep 24 to Oct 15 its discussion will be timely! This is not a Bible lecture but rather a discussion of how what we read in Scripture is applicable to our daily life and faith. Explore it with us! Attend either Mondays from 7:30-9:00 or Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00. All ses- sions are held in Room 112. No prior attendance or scriptural knowledge is re-quired to gain insight and value from the discussion. Just drop on in. Bibles are available if you don’t have one. Seeyou in October! October 2017 Messenger Page 2

October 2017 Parish Messenger Page 3Library Pantry Volunteers Through NovemberReformation and Martin Luther Books from Augsburg Fortress Thank you to our September Vol- unteers: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Children’s Faith Filled Books from Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy, Lynn Sparkhouse Family Books Block, Millie King, Jill & Jake Heilman Week of Oct 1: Marianne Aponte, Steve & October 8th and October 15th. Come and have a look. Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy Week of Oct 8: The Gross Family Week of Oct 15: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy Week of Oct 22: Kim Warren Week of Oct 29 Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy Week of Nov 5: ___________________________ Week of Nov 12: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy Week of Nov 19: __________________________ Week of Sept 24: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy ~ The Library Ladies ”Welcome to new Pantry Volunteers Kim, Brooke and Emma Warren”. Newcomer Orientation Classes Eagle Scout Paul Gerlach and his fellow scouts and Oct 14 & 21; 5:30-7:30 friends completed the Pantry Renovations. We have new shelving, a donated granite counter top, and a New Members Received fresh coat of paint. A special Thank You to Paul’s Oct 22 at 8:00 and 10:30 Worship Mom, Yonca Gerlach, and Paul’s good friend, Bub- ba Burrows, who helped put the Pantry back togeth-If you’ve been a guest in worship once or for the er.past year and are interested in learning more aboutthe ministry at Our Savior, especially if you would Your donations make a huge differencelike to join as a member, please mark your calendars in the lives of our Pantry Families. Wewith these two sets of orientation dates and plan to received a letter from one of our families:attend one of the sets or a mix of the two. “Most of the time, I feel like I am alone,Saturday, October 14 and 21 from 5:30-7:30 struggling to make it through. But be-Saturday, January 13 and 20 from 5:30-7:30 cause of God and his earth angels, I haveEach set will have the following format: hope that I will make it. I can neverSession 1 (Oct 14 & Jan 13) thank you enough for all your help. May5:30-6:00: Dinner all your kindness come back to you.”6:00-7:30: “Welcome to LCOS – Our History, Mis-sion, and Ministry” Please contact Lynn Block, Pantry Coordinator ifSession 2 (Oct 21 & Jan 20) you have any questions, recommendations, or you5:30-6:00: Dinner can fill in the blank spaces: blockstar59@ hot-6:00-7:30: “Marks of Discipleship – Living Faithfully mail.com or 609-238-7419.through Community”Activities will be available for families with children PANTRY NEEDS : OCTOBERin order to allow both parents to attend the 90-minute newcomer sessions. Sessions 1 and 2 will All donations wel-also be held in May on dates yet to be determined. come.We hope to see you there! Special Needs:Please contact the Church Office if you plan to at- Rice packets, soup,tend and take advantage of the childcare option. toilet paper, canned fruit, canned tomatoes, pasta

October 2017 Social Ministry News By Betsy Kuehn MY FATHER’S HOUSE (Ruth Friant): Please contact Ruth Friant at 856- 429-8018 or [email protected] if you are interested in preparing a meal for My Father’s House in 2018. All dates have been filled thru the end of 2017. Drivers are always needed to deliver these meals. PACK-A-SACKS FOR IHOC: Thank you to all who donated school sup- plies for IHOC (Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council) this summer to be dis- tributed to homeless children in South Jersey. 82 backpacks were donated to IHOC. Also thanks to Stacey Shaw who coordinated the project.HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE 2017: Holiday Food bags and donation envelopes will be available beginning Octo-ber 29th, the deadline to return bags is November 19th. They will be delivered Monday November 20th. If you wishto make a monetary donation, make checks payable to LCOS, indicate it is for Holiday Food Drive. We will besharing our goodies with local persons, New Visions in Camden, and Pantry families. Please contact me at 856-429-3355 or e-mail at [email protected] if any questions.CARING HEARTS THANKSGIVING MEAL DELIVERY PROJECT: Each year, Caring Hearts preparesand provides 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 Presbyteri-an Church to prepare these meals. Each organization is asked to contribute various supplies for the meal. LCOShas been asked to contribute 20 large (46-oz) cans of chicken broth. Please leave your donations in the CaringHearts box on the shelves outside Parish Hall by Sunday November 19th. Thank you in advance for your dona-tions.ADVENT GIVING TREE 2017: The Advent Giving Tree will be in the Narthex November 12th, November19th, November 26th, and December 3rd. Gifts due back December 10th. Further details to follow.MEETING DATES: We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month (except July, August, and January) at 7pm inRoom 112. Please contact me at 856-429-3355 or e-mail me at [email protected] if interested in joining ourcommittee. Fall meeting dates: 10/3/17, 11/7/17, 12/5/17. Your Offerings at Work Social Ministry CommitteeIn June, the committee sent $500.00 to the Auxiliary of Lutheran Crossings in Moorestown. In July, we sent$500.00 to the Camden County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and in August $500.00 to the Fellowship Houseof South Camden. Future budgeted contributions include $1000.00 to Interfaith Caregivers in October, $1000.00to New Visions in November, and a special Christmas donation of $450.00 to Caring Hearts in December. Thankyou for your offerings which make these contributions possible.Messenger Helpers: Thanks to: The church office is closed on Fri- days but the church is unlocked byJane Evans, Dottie Powell, Lynn Boyle, 8:00 AM.Janice Bellenghi, Laura Oakes, Janie Regular office hours are:Braccio, Millie King, Kate Roberts, Ma- Mon- Thurs. 8:30AM - 5:00 PM. Therianne Aponte, Caryl Wallace, Deb Har- office is open on Sundays from 7:30tigan and Linda Monsen for helping to AM - noon.assemble the Messenger. October 2017 Messenger page 4

October 2017 Regular Events SUNDAYS MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS 6:30-8:30 PM 10:30 AM Pastors’ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 8:30 AM Handyman FRIDAY 10:00-11:00 AM8:00 AM, 9:15 AM ChildrenSong Pericope Bible Study Room Group (9:30-11:30 AM)and 10:30 AM Rehearsal Choir 112 Bilingual Families ofSunday Services Room 3:30 PM Staff 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM South jersey, Inc. – 3rd9:00AM Coffee Meeting 4:00 PM Tai Chi Adult Bell Choir FloorHour 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM9:00 AM Children’s Bible Study - Parlor 6:00 PM Grief 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM SATURDAYChoir Support Adult Vocal Choir 711:40 AM Youth Early EndingsChoir 1411:50 AM – 12:20 ChildrenSongCherub Choir Rehearsal Choir12:20 PM Youth Room 8:00-11:00Bell Choir 9:00 AM – noon6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 5:30-7:30 PMConfirmation/Oasis Newcomer Orientation Part 1 O 2017 Special Events 21 Habitat for Humanity SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6 Work Day 2 4 13 5:30-7:30 PM1 3 5 Newcomer6:30 PM Adult 9 7:00 PM 9:30 AM Mission Orientation Part 2Huddle – No Columbus Day Toastmasters QuiltsConfirmation 28 10 11 128 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 9:30 AM MissionReformation Book Haddonfield Garden Lifeline Screening QuiltsSale Club 7:00 PM 90th 7:00 PMLegacy Pictorial 2:00 PM Local Vocal Anniversary ToastmastersDirectory Sign-ups Committee Mtg. 7:00 PM Toastmasters15 16 7:30 PM Church 18 19 20Glass Baptism Council Messenger DeadlineReformation Book 17Sale 7:00 PM ToastmastersLegacy PictorialDirectory Sign-ups1:00 PM 23 24 25 26 27Confirmation/Oasis 12:45 PM Senior Messenger MailingCorn Maze- Game DayPumpkin Carving22New membersReceived8:00 & 10:30 6:00 PM last GriefWorship – Hymn SupportFestival Early Endings29 30 7:00 PMFirst Bibles 2:00 PM Local Vocal ToastmastersReceived 31 Halloween4:30-8:30 PMConfirmation ServeEvent – Childcareduring Gala5:00 PM 90thAnniversary Gala

2017/2018 Coffee Hour ScheduleOct. 1 – Christian Ed Committee & Sunday SchoolOct. 8 – Cherub, Children & Youth ChoirsOct. 15 – Congregation Resources & CountersOct. 22 – Memorial Gift BoardOct. 29 – Worship & Music & Communications CommitteesNov. 5 – Ushers & Lay ReadersNov. 12 – Memorabilia Coffee Hour 90th Anniversary CommitteeNov. 19 – Personnel & Property CommitteesNov. 26- Mission QuiltsDec. 3 – Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersDec. 10 – Social MinistryDec. 17 – Sisters~In~SpiritDec. 24 – NO COFFEE HOUR - Christmas Day EveDec. 31 – Confirmation & OasisJan. 7 – Christian Ed Committee & Sunday SchoolJan. 14 – Cherub, Children & Youth ChoirsJan. 21 – Congregation Resources & CountersJan. 28 – NO COFFEE HOUR, Unity SundayFeb. 4 – Memorial Gift BoardFeb. 11 Worship & Music & Communications CommitteesFeb. 18 – Ushers & Lay ReadersFeb. 25 – Personnel & Property CommitteesMar. 4 – Mission QuiltsMar. 11 – Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersMar. 18 - First Holy Communion – CakeMar. 25 – Social MinistryApr. 1 – NO COFFEE HOUR - EasterApr. 8 – Sisters~In~SpiritApr. 15 – Confirmation & OasisApr. 22 - Christian Ed Committee & Sunday SchoolApril 29 - Cherub, Children & Youth ChoirsMay 6 - Congregation Resources & CountersMay 13 - NO COFFEE HOUR (MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST) - ConfirmationMay 20 - Memorial Gift BoardMay 27 - Worship & Music & Communications CommitteesJune 3 - CONFIRMATION RECEPTIONJune 10 - Ushers & Lay ReadersJune 17 – 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 graniteshelf for the choir parents who stay and wait for their children after church. The music ministry will make surethat the hydration station is cleaned up.\"UNFURLED\" ~ This original painting (by LBQ) is available as limited num-bered fine art print. #28-100 available. Cost is $100.00 per 18x24 print.ALL proceeds to benefit USO of SJ/PA. We run 5 centers in our region with themanpower of over 250 volunteers. Our 24/7/365 PHL hospitality center servesover 84,000 guests a year.Your Support for the USO helps us in our mission, serving military members andtheir families in the SJ/PA region and fly the Stars and Stripes !!contact: Lisa Quanci586 857 1567 [email protected] October 2017 Messenger page 6

Watch the Sunday bulletin and the LCOS website for more information on these upcoming events: Dessert Party/Competition - December 2, time to be determined. Bring a Dessert or Donation, Awards will be presented at churchTables of 8 - January 14, February 18, March 18, April 29. Directions and At-tendees will be mailed out in November Appetizer Party/Competition - February 2018. Bring an Appetizer or Dona- tion, Awards will be presented at churchWine Tasting - April 2018. $30 per person, location to be determined. It’s time for a new photo directory! We invite you to be a part of our new Family Pictorial Directory. Our directory won’t be complete without you. For your par- ticipation, you will receive a complimen- tary family portrait and a free directory. You will have the opportunity to pur- chase additional portraits without any obligation and they will be ready for your Christmas gift giving!You may schedule your portrait appointment online at https://meetme.so/LegacyChurchPortraitsIf you are unable to signup online, we will be taking appointments on Sunday, October 8 and 15 in the Narthex beforeand after Worship.The photography sessions are Nov. 1, 2, 3 from 2:00-9:00 PM and Saturday, Nov., 4 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Also,Nov. 15, 16, 17 and 18 with the same times as above.Thank you for your participation! Toastmasters Open House Parishioners are invited to Camden County Toastmasters' Fall Open House Tues- day, October 10, 2017, at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall at LCOS. CCTM is one of the oldest active Toastmasters clubs in the US, having served our community for more than 60 years. Attend the Open House, bring family and friends, to learn about how Toastmasters helps people of all ages, and backgrounds build confi- dence, develop public speaking skills, and grow leadership abilities. Regular Toast- masters meetings are held the first 3 Tuesdays of each month in the Parish Hall. For more information visit: http://camdencounty.toastmastersclubs.org/ October 2017 Messenger page 7

Hymn Festival on October 22 to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and the 90th Anniversary of LCOS Don’t miss out on this special, once in a lifetime event at the 8:00 and 10:30 am services. This Hymn Festival will center on the theme of thankfulness and will fea- ture several hymns from the Reformation Era to the present day, such as Now Thank We All Our God, Let All Things Now Living, and several others. Spo- ken reflections will give thanks for the gifts of Martin Luther and the mothers/ fathers of LCOS, consider our role in our faith that’s continually reforming, andpose questions to carry us into the next 500/90 years and beyond. The Festival Choir at the 10:30 am service and instru-mentalists at both services will inspire us to give thanks to God through singing. Rehearsal on Sat. Oct. 14 for the Hymn Festival, Reformation Day, or Lessons and CarolsCome sing with Festival Choir for the Hymn Festival, Reformation Day, or Lessons andCarols! All adults college age and older are welcome. No experience necessary! For moreinformation, contact Austen Wilson at [email protected]:00 – 10:00 am Rehearsal for Hymn Festival (Oct. 22)10:00 - 10:15 am Break with refreshments10:15 am - 12:00 pm Rehearsal for Reformation Day (Oct. 29) and Lessons and Carols (Dec. 17) Hymn ReflectionsAs a new initiative, Austen Wilson has been writing short weekly reflections on the hymns as they connect to the themes ofthe day. As you prepare for worship, hopefully they will help you sing the hymns with greater gusto and greater understand-ing. If you would like to receive these reflections on a weekly basis, contact Austen Wilson at [email protected] out for future information where these devotions will be located on the church website. Memorial Gifts Board Provides $2,500 Support to Interfaith Caregivers; Interfaith Caregivers Plans Volunteer Training Event at LCOS in OctoberIn support of Our Savior’s strategic initiative to foster a greater connection between the senior com-munity of the “Haddons” and our congregation, the Memorial Gifts Board provided a $2,500 dona-tion to Interfaith Caregivers of Haddonfield. Interfaith Caregiver volunteers provide a variety of ser-vices to seniors living in Haddonfield and Haddon Heights including grocery shopping, companion-ship, and for the greatest part driving seniors to various appointments. Volunteer drivers are in greatneed at this time as there are 30 seniors currently on the waiting list and after the Volunteer Expo on Rally Day nine mem-bers of Our Savior signed up to be trained as an IFC volunteer. That number enables an IFC Volunteer Training Event tobe held at Our Savior this October a date yet to be determined as of the printing of this article. Check our website, theweekly worship bulletin, and the local newspapers for the date and time. Memorial Gifts Provides 90th Anniversary Blueprint Sponsorship for Camden HFH; 10 Volunteers Needed for October 21 WorkdayIn celebration of Our Savior’s 90-Year Legacy of Mission and Ministry the Memorial Gift Board ap-proved the Anniversary Committee’s recommendation to provide a Blueprint Sponsorship ($2,500) tothe Camden chapter of Habitat for Humanity. This sponsorship allows Our Savior to have a workday at one of the build-ing sites for a group of up to 10 volunteers scheduled for Saturday, October 21. Those desiring to participate are asked tocontact Sandy DeDonatis or Pastor Wayne Zschech.The ten workday volunteers are to gather at Our Savior by 8:30 and will travel by the church van to the site located at 637Clinton Street in Camden and arrive by the 9:00 start time. We will be working on some demolition and framing a powderroom along with other tasks not yet determined so the skill set needed is the ability to destroy, read a measuring tape, andhow to hammer a nail. We will need to provide our own lunch so if there is a family in the congregation that would like tovolunteer and prepare lunch for the team that would be wonderful as well! We will begin clean-up at 3:30 and back to OurSavior by around 4:15. Our hope is by our work with the Camden HFH this anniversary year we will begin an annual sup-port of the local chapter with a workday each year. Join us in continuing Our Savior’s legacy of mission and ministry thisanniversary month! October 2017 Messenger page 8

October 2017 Parish Messenger Page 9 October Worship Leaders & Volunteers Goldsboro-Wayne Habitat for Altar Guild: Betsy Kuehn, Jane Evans Humanity Says “Thank You” to Communion Assistants: 8- Juhan Runne Summer Mission Youth 10:30- Jeannette Jelonek Communion Bread Baker: The Demers FamilyThe following Thank You card was received Counters: Julie Frederick, Deb Hartigan, Paul Knauerfrom Matt Whittle, Director of Volunteer Ser- Ushers: 8- Judy Caravelli, Laura Oakes, Cindy Murphy (Oct.1)vices for the Goldsboro-Wayne chapter ofHFH in North Carolina. 10:30- Peaches & Carol Larro,“Dear Pastor Wayne, I wanted to take a mo- Dave Wyche & Paul Knauer (Oct. 1)ment and say thank you to you, your group, andall those in Haddonfield who supported you all October 1in your mission trip here. This was, of course, Coffee Hour: Christian Ed. Committee, Sunday Schoolmy first opportunity to work with you and yourfolks were as hard-working and as much a Readers: 8- Suzanne Trevena 10:30- Laurie Easonblessing as advertised. We are grateful that Greeters: 8- Lindsay Burtcelthroughout the changes in leadership and staffhere that you have continued to give us your 10:30- Deb Hartigan, Linda Powellassistance and support. I hope this partnership Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Amanda & Libby DeMichelewill continue long into the future as we seek –with your help – to give families the opportuni- 10:30- Andrew Shah, Max & Charlie Webb,ty to become homeowners and to build a better Rachael Simpkins, Sarah Smithfuture on new foundations of strength, stability,and self-reliance. Thank you again and please Pantry: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphypass my thanks along to all who came and were October 8included.In partnership, Matt” Coffee Hour: Cherub, Children & Youth Choirs Readers: 8- Bill Wilson 10:30- Betsy Kuehn A sincere thank you to Greeters: 8- Jim & Nancy Frazier the following who helped 10:30- Gary Visconti, Stacey Shaw to prepare the mailing of the 90th Anniversary Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Luke & Alison Baxter Banquet invitations: 10:30- Brett Hintz, Sophia Howard, Luke Fabian,Janice Bellenghi,Carol Maniaci, Laura Oakes,Peg Olt, Carol Larro, Kate Roberts, Linda Hailey Melcher, Sarah BoginaMonsen, Millie King, Jane Evans, and Deb Pantry: Gross FamilyHartigan. October 15 I want to thank so many of Coffee Hour: Congregation Resources & Counters you that surprised me with Readers: 8- Walt Haswell 10:30- Kate Zschech phone calls and cards on my Greeters: 8- Jim & Jane Evans birthday. I’ve told friends of 10:30- Lorraine Miano, Paul Knauer the kindness that was passedon to me and I really appreciated it. It made my Acolytes: 8:00- Rob LaBarge, Alyssa Monti, Joseph Poliaficobirthday extra special! 10:30- Luke Fabian, Julia Kiewel, Grayson & Amelia Wright, Love, Linda Powell Christina Schaffer, Bobby Bridges Pantry: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy October 22 Coffee Hour: Memorial Gift Board Readers: 8- Bill Neveling 10:30- Peaches Larro Greeters: 8- Laura Oakes 10:30- Kate & Wayne Roberts Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Logan Gebhart, Jack Turner, Aiden Bell 10:30- Caitlin Hargrave, Sidney & Nathan Speas, Seba Miller, Luke Riley, Kayla Rodriguez Pantry: Kim Warren October 29 Coffee Hour: Worship & Music, Communications Committees Readers: 8- Dan Cook 10:30- Gene Haag Greeters: 8- Sandy DeDonatis 10:30- Janie Braccio, Connie Wolf Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Andrew & Alex Pietrangelo 10:30- Olivia & Ethan Roncace, Nick Brandinelli, Rex Cottone, Wyatt Needham, Hannah Stauss Pantry: Marianne Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Gerry Murphy

Corn Maze and Pumpkin Carving Oasis Youth Event; Oct 15 @ 1:00 Get your front porch ready for Halloween! The Junior & Senior High Youth will travel to Springdale Farms’ famous corn maze for some fall fun. Cost is $10/person and friends are welcome to welcome to join in the event. Following the corn maze we’ll gather back at Our Savior to carve pumpkins. Bring your own pumpkin (and carving tools if you have them) or purchase one at Springdale Farms for a festive fall tradi- tion.Until a new Director of Youth and Family Ministry is hired Pastor Wayne will be coordi-nating the Oasis events in conjunction with the Confirmation Play Events when possible. Upcoming events in-clude the December 3 Drop ‘n Shop Childcare event after worship as well as Christmas Caroling and Party onDecember 17. Mark your calendars now! Children’s Event Planned during Anniversary Gala Oct 29 from 4:30-8:00So that members with school age children or younger might be able to gather with the other adults in the congre-gation to celebrate our 90th Anniversary the Oasis Youth Group and Confirmation Youth will be providing analternative Anniversary event on Sunday, Oct 29, from 4:30 to 8:00. Children will enjoy a variety of games, activi-ties, crafts and movie options for children up to grade 6 at no cost to the parents. Parents may drop their chil-dren off as early as 4:30 and pick them up no later than 8:00. There will be additional adult supervision at theevent to guarantee all children’s safety. We hope parents will take advantage of this event so they might be ableto attend the Anniversary Gala at Tavistock Country Club from 5:00-8:00. 3rd Grade First Bibles Bestowed on Reformation/Unity Sunday, Oct 29 The Reformation was sparked by Martin Luther’s rediscovery of the freedom the gospel of- fers through God’s own Holy Word. On the day a child is baptized, parents promise to one day place in their child’s hands God’s Holy Scriptures. On October 29, Reformation Sunday, the parents of third grade children will make good on that promise as they present their chil- dren with their first Bible at a special blessing during the 10:30 worship service. Third Graders who will receive their Bibles are Chase Adams, Juliana and Robert DeNinno, Ryan Ewing, Jack Fetter, Addison Gebhart, Thomas Gonzalez, Sophia Pineiro, and Aiden Visconti.Back on Sep 17, those same parents and children gathered for a preparation class on the importance of studyingGod’s word of the Bible in a disciple’s daily life. Parents and children will highlight key passages in each book ofthe new Spark Bible (NRSV) the children will be receiving each night using the FAITH5 model for Family HomeHuddles. Parents will also write a dedication to their child inside the Bible. The Spark Bible was chosen for itsfocus on teaching children how to read, understand, and reflect on God’s Word WHILE they are reading the Bi-ble. LCOS Memorabilia Coffee HourAs part of our 90th Anniversary Celebration we are having a special Coffee Hour on Sunday, No-vember 12th. We chose 11/12 as it is near Martin Luther’s Birthday; he was born 11/10/1483.Please start gathering any items you have connected to LCOS, including pictures. These could in-clude Confirmation at the church, your wedding picture if you were married here, Fastnacht, Moth-er-Daughter Luncheon, etc. We are also looking for any newspaper articles, or items relating to the church, suchas refrigerator magnets, book marks, Christmas cards, that you may have to display that day. It will be fun to seewhat items will be found.We have started collecting the items and will continue until Nov. 5. We will store the items in Room 112 for safekeeping. We ask that you write details of what it is and approximately when your family got it, along with yourname on a 3 x 5 index card, that so everyone knows who brought the item, and we make sure it gets back to you.Please see Sandy, if possible, when bringing the item(s) in, or contact her to let her know that you brought it in, sothat we can keep an inventory of what you brought and what items we will have for the display on November12th.If you have any questions please contact Bobbi Newsham of the 90th Anniversary Committee at 609-828-5244 [email protected]. October 2017 Messenger page 10

October 2017 Parish Messenger Page 11 HELP WANTED Attention Seniors!The Handyman Group is in Senior Game Dayneed of reliable, weekly vol- NEXT DATE IS:unteers on Thursday morningfrom 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon. Tuesday, September 26We are a weekly men’s fixit at 1:00 PM***group dedicated to keepingthe church in good working ~ Bingo, Pinochle, Bridge ~order. Please call the church Come out and Have Fun!office if you would like tovolunteer, 856-429-5122 or just come by any Thursday morning Food and drinksto help out. It will be greatly appreciated! (soda) served RSVP: Peg Hart- mann - 856-783- 7004 ***Please note our new time 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 AMRich Windle CHURCH COUNCIL [email protected] 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] 856-419-8235 [email protected] 856-795-5753Laurie Eason Secretary [email protected] 856-429-8914Gary Visconti 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] 609-471-0069 609-238-6527Nancy Frazier Outreach [email protected] Kuehn Social Ministry [email protected] 856-952-5545 [email protected] 856-428-4709Glenn Martin Church Property [email protected] 856-795-0653 [email protected] 317-414-7906Laura Oakes Congregation Resources [email protected] 856-429-9252 [email protected] 856-795-3911Jack Berrigan Fellowship Together [email protected] 609-828-5244Cathe Bare Worship & Music [email protected] 651-285-0223 MEMORIAL GIFTS BOARD [email protected] 856-547-7410 856-429-7851Mike Fallon PresidentKarin LaBarge Financial SecretaryBob Mirabello Recording SecretaryDanielle DeeryWarren ReintzelJohn 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 404-931-2317Pauline Worusski Organist [email protected] 404-931-2317Shirley Clinkscales Cherub Choir Director [email protected] 856-365-5392Don Richards Nursery Attendant 856-365-5392 856-577-1149Eva Shaw Custodian/Sexton [email protected] 856-428-9434 Altar Guild [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. 164October 2017 Messenger Time Sensitive Material Enclosed - September 21, 2017Address Service RequestedLaurie Eason 10/1 Paige Hodges 10/21Andrew Kiewel 10/1 Florence Hoppe 10/21William Lodgek 10/1 Shelley Palmadessa 10/21Nina Rebmann 10/2 John Runne 10/21Kyler Graeber 10/3 John Runne 10/21Cheryl Habina 10/3 Zachary Brandinelli 10/22Kayla Rodriguez 10/3 Don Cain 10/22Sarah Simpkins 10/3 Joyce Drew 10/22Arlene Stolarick 10/3 Mateo Bovell 10/10 Kevin Graeber 10/22Ife Adejuwon 10/4 Emily Giamboy 10/11 Riley Needham 10/22Eric Broschard 10/4 Joseph Hartmann 10/11 Kelly Haswell 10/23Carolyn Fabian 10/4 Raegan Sehdev 10/11 Tim Querns 10/23Jacob Howley 10/4 Maisy Speyerer 10/11 Deborah Cain 10/24Harper Little 10/4 Max Krauss 10/12 Jill Hall 10/24Hayden Little 10/4 Heather Vaughn 10/12 Andrew Pietrangelo Jr. 10/24Sarah Williams 10/5 Roland Heilig 10/13 Kathy Gronau 10/25Christine Ewing 10/6 Christina Berner 10/14 Ryan Haswell 10/25Javier Miller 10/6Keith Speyerer 10/6 Doug Gebhart 10/14 Lynn Boyle 10/27Caroline Asselin 10/7 Karin LaBarge 10/14 Owen John Dickerson 10/27Emily Asselin 10/7 Travis Trevena 10/14 Christina Pietrangelo 10/27Kimberly Finnerty 10/7 Jon Maniaci 10/15 Pat Stewart 10/27Evan Palmadessa 10/7 Stacey Morris 10/15 Elizabeth Wallace 10/27Aidan Spence 10/7 Erin Myles 10/16 Margaret Carney 10/28Wayne Zschech 10/7 Brian Burtcel 10/18 Eva Lindemuth 10/28Naomi Doyle 10/8 Arthur Roscoe Jr. 10/18 Joseph Poliafico 10/28Jonathan Glass Jr. 10/8 Kerry Dietrich 10/19 Natalie Doherty 10/29John Johnson 10/8 Lia Lindemuth 10/19 Juliana DeNinno 10/30Michael McLaughlin 10/8 Sophia Howard 10/20 Robert DeNinno 10/30Patricia Van Cleve 10/8 Bobby Jelonek III 10/20 Grace Lynch 10/30Kimberly Anderson 10/9 Carol Maniaci 10/20 Craig Roncace 10/30Colleen Gross 10/9 Kelly Harrington 10/21 Matt Vaughn 10/30 Eric Haswell 10/21 Mary McDaniel 10/31