January 2016 Messenger

MeThsesPaerisnh ger JANUARY, 2016 NEWSLETTERTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR HADDONFIELD, NJ Newcomer Class & Tour Offered Jan 3 & 9 Undeck the Sanctuary New Members to Be Received Jan 24 Jan 3 @ NoonInterested in knowing more about the Lutheran Church of Our With the arrival of Epiphany comes the re-Savior’s ministry and how you can be a part of it? There will be moval of the various Christmas décor fromtwo opportunities to attend the Newcomer Class this winter; around the church sanctuary. The AltarSunday, Jan 3 from 12:30-3:30, OR Saturday Jan 9 from 2:30- Guild and Worship and Music Committee5:30. would appreciate any help that is available onEach person/family will receive a Congregation InformationBinder that contains: Sunday, January 3, after the 10:30 worship, to carefully remove the Christmons and A Pictorial Directory lights from the trees, take down the trees and carefully store them in their respective con- A Congregational History overview tainers before storing them for next year. Lunch will be provided to all the “elves” A Time & Talent survey to assist in getting you connected able to stay and help! Please contact the to ministry church office if you are able to help or just show up after church on Sunday, January 3. A Leadership Contact PageMembership FormThen prepare to learn some new faces and names in the congre-gation on January 24! New members will be received into thecongregation of Our Savior at the worship service they normallyattend with a photo taken of each family to help in putting nameswith faces. A reception for those joining at either of the serviceswill be held during the Fellowship Together Coffee Time in thenarthex outside the sanctuary beginning at 9:00. Take the time towelcome our newest members and introduce yourselves to them. 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.

“Sweat the Small Stuff – It Matters; Share Your Care Ministry Makes a Difference” By Pastor Wayne Zschech Whether it’s a hand-written note from someone you know saying, “I was thinking of you and thought I’d write a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate you in my life” or someone who sends a text reading “Thinking of U :) ” we get the same response. “Someone cares about me! My life matters!” We feel good. We feelconnected. We feel assured that our life makes a difference at least in the life of that other person and if you are onFacebook, Instagram, Snapchat or the host of other social networks offered on the internet, the ability to poke, post,or message someone letting them know you are thinking of them is seemingly endless. Of course, we could alwayscall them. With all of these means of communicating with people available to us it seems like we would have notrouble in letting members of the congregation know we miss them and care about their well-being if we haven’tseen them for a while in worship, Sunday school or other ministry events. Yet, do we? I’ve seen how well we em-brace and welcome people we haven’t seen for a while when they return, but have we shared that care for them inthe meantime? Here are some reasons I’ve heard people don’t;  “I don’t know their name so I can’t look them up in the directory.”  “I don’t want them to feel guilty for not being in church.”  “Isn’t that the pastor’s job?”  “I just assumed they were traveling or busy with other commitments.”Granted, all of these are legitimate reasons (except the third one!) for not reaching out, but here are the responses Igive to each.  “Next time you see them introduce yourself saying, ‘I don’t know if I’ve ever shared my name but I’m NAME.’ and they will likely respond in sharing theirs. Then WRITE IT DOWN so you don’t forget be- fore you get home.”  “Contact them and simply say, ‘I haven’t seen you for a while and just wanted to say I miss you and hope you are well.’ No judgment in that, just genuine care and concern.”  “A call from a fellow parishioner sharing their care for not seeing them is far more appreciated than a call from the pastor from whom they would expect it.”  “They may have been, but even if they were when you share your care for them they know their presence among the congregation is appreciated and valued. If they were gone because of illness or crisis you are able to share your concern more immediately and then with me or other staff.”We all hear the adage “Don’t sweat the small stuff” all the time, but when it comes to sharing our care for membersof the body of Christ, it is well worth it. So much so that I’m renewing our Share Your Care theme we had a fewyears ago as a ministry that reaches out to members we haven’t seen for a month or so in worship or other ministryevents to let them know they are missed. This team of people will have two priorities. 1. Assist the general membership in being able to identify and contact members they miss from worship and ministry so they know how much we care about them. 2. Work with me in contacting those, staff and I identify as having been absent for a month or so, simply to let them know we do miss them and their presence and participation is appreciated.Want to be a part of this Share Your Care team? Let me know! Starting this month we’ll begin to identify who wehaven’t seen for some time or who we know would appreciate regular contact and caring conversation. Check thebox on the Communication Card, email me, Facebook message me, drop me a note, or simply call me to let meknow and we’ll get started in the New Year letting people know how much we truly do miss their presence in the lifeof the congregation. Blessings to you all in 2016.SHARE YOUR CARE January, 2016 Messenger page 2

January, 2016 Parish Messenger Page 3Library Renewed - Check It Out!Leave no page unturned ! Reading frees the mind !If you are a bookworm or not …. come in and visit the li-brary ! There is a compendium of books and DVDs waitingfor you to explore, become inspired and awaken your imagina-tion !In seeking a book to read we, the Library Ladies, would likeyou to know that there is a large collection of genres for you tochoose from.The genres are as follows: Children, Teens, Parents, Women Consider Giving to Special MusicIssues, Devotions, Prayer, Christmas/ Advent, Easter/ Lent,Living Out Our Faith, Luther/ Reformation, Bereavement, Thank you to those of you who have donated to theBiographies, Life Changes and Family/ Children DVDs, Fic- Special Music Fund. For those of you who are una-tion, LCOS History, Bible and Bible Studies, Bible Stories for ware, many of the guest musicians that assist withChildren music during worship (such as the orchestra for Les- sons and Carols) are only possible through this fund.Remember, to read a book for the first time is to make ac- On the first Sunday of the month, in addition to yourquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to regular offering, please consider giving to the Specialmeet an old friend ~Proverbs Music Fund. Every little bit counts! ~ The Library LadiesThrivent Baptismal Medallions Given Baptism Seminar for Parents on Jan 10 9:30 on Jan 9On Sunday, January 10, the Church celebrates the A baptism seminar will be held in theBaptism of our Lord. It is also the day The Lutheran Parish Hall on Saturday, January 9, from 9:30-Church of Our Savior celebrates the baptisms of all 11:00 for anyone who desires to be baptized orthe children who have been baptized in the previous have his or her infant or child baptized. The classyear. At the 10:30 worship, parents and sponsors will will be held in the 2nd floor Parlor. Parents arerenew the promises they made at the child’s baptism, welcome to bring their child or children and ifthe children will receive a blessing by nursery care is needed, the church office must bePastor Wayne as well as a gift of a pewter contacted in advance to coordinate a provider forbaptismal medallion. The medallion has the time.the child’s name and baptismal date en-graved on the back as a permanent re- If you are planning to have your childminder of God’s gracious act. Parents baptized before Lent begins (Feb 10) this classwho will be participating in the service will provide you an opportunity to better under-are asked to confirm their attendance by stand the sacrament and your role as a parent incontacting the church office either by bringing your child to the baptismal font. It willphone (429-5122) or email Parish Ad- also provide parents an opportunity to meet andministrator, Sandy DeDonatis, at get to know other parents whose children will be([email protected]). growing up with yours in the church as well as deepen their own faith relationship with God.

JANUARY 2016 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’sHouse. She is ready to schedule meals for 2016. There is always a need to helpdeliver the meals on Tuesdays.PANTRY NEEDS: Help is needed packing and delivering for our 9 Pantry families. Ongoing help is needed to keepthe pantry shelves stocked. Check sign in sheet outside the Pantry in Parish Hall. Cash donations are also welcome.The most needed items include paper products (as they are not covered by food stamps), instant rice, beans, cereals(especially Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Cornflakes), pop tarts, cereal bars, tuna (not albacore), canned fruit, juice, pancakemix, syrup, peanut butter and jelly, and snack items (cookies, crackers, etc). At this time there are plenty of cannedvegetables and pasta. Each Sunday, one needed item will be highlighted on the communication card. Current needsinclude canned fruit. Received recent $1000 donation for the Pantry. $25 gift cards were sent to Pantry families forThanksgiving instead of getting turkeys, and $50 gift cards sent for Christmas.HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE 2015: Thank you to all who donated holiday food bags or made monetary donations.We shared our goodies with local persons, New Visions in Camden, and Pantry families. At least 94 total bags werereturned. 85 bags delivered to New Visions, 9 for Pantry families. A total of $901 in monetary donations was re-ceived as of 11/29/15. A monetary donation was sent to New Visions, which is the successor to Tillie and John My-ers’ Good Samaritan Center. Thank you to Jane Evans, Eva Shaw, and Kathy Shone who delivered the Holiday Foodbags to New Visions on Monday November 23rd.CARING HEARTS THANKSGIVING MEAL DELIVERY PROJECT: Each year, Caring Hearts prepares andprovides 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 Churchto prepare these meals. Each organization was asked to contribute various supplies for the meal. LCOS was asked tocontribute the following: 20 large (46-oz) cans of chicken broth and 30-40 cans jellied cranberry sauce. Thank you toall for your donations of chicken broth and cranberry sauce.ADVENT GIVING TREE 2015: The Advent Giving Tree was in the Narthex November 22nd, November 29th, andDecember 6th. The deadline to return gifts was December 13th as Social Ministry Committee members organized giftsin Parish Hall. There were 278 total tags, 109 tags left as of Sunday 12/6, so 169 tags were taken. Monetary dona-tions are appreciated to purchase gifts for the tags not taken. In addition to the $2000 budgeted, we received total of$365 in monetary donations as of 12/6/15.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. Upcoming meeting dates are: 2/2/16, 3/1/16, 4/5/16, 5/3/16, and 6/7/16. Congregational Support - January – November 2015Year Average YTD Attendance General Fund Offering Refresh Offerings Pledged2013 166 $ 308,279 $ 73,044 $274,268 (121 pledges)****2014 169 $ 325,577 $ 76,944 $257,528 (121 pledges)****2015 174 $ 328,589* $ 64,866** $260,042 (103 pledges)**** the total amount received is $ 15,654 under budget** as of 11/30/15, $ 214,854 has been received. $ 37,989 is still anticipated*** as of November 30, 2015 **** as of December 31 January, 2016 Messenger page 4

SUNDAYS MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS8:00 AM, 9:15 AM 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM 10:30 AM Pastors’ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 8:30 AM Handy- FRIDAY SATURDAYand 10:30 AM Sun- Bible Study - Parlor Pericope Bible Study Room man’s Group 1 2day Services 112 New Year’s Day9:00AM Coffee MONDAY 3:30 PM Staff Meet- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Office ClosedHour ing 4:00 PM Tai Chi Adult Bell Choir9:00 AM Children’sChoir 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM11:40 AM Youth Adult Vocal ChoirChoir11:50 AM – 12:20 January 2016 Special EventsCherub Choir12:20 PM Youth TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAYBellChoir6:30 PM Confirma-tion SUNDAY3 4 5 6 78 912:30 – 3:30 PM 7:00 PM Toastmas- Epiphany Annual Reports Due 9:30 – 11:00 AMNew Member Class ters Baptism Seminar Austen Vacation 6-9 14 1510 Pauline Vacation 12 13 Messenger Deadline 2:30-5:30 PM NewBaptism of our 1-4 to 1-16 7:00 PM Toastmas- 10:00 AM – 12:00 Member ClassLord 11 ters PM Singing AngelsGlass Baptism 16Presentation of 18 7:30 PM ChurchBaptismal Medal- Martin Luther King, Councillions Jr.17 8:30 AM Martin 19 20 21 22 23 Luther King, Jr. 7:00 PM Toastmas- Messenger Mailing Sisters-In-Spirit24 Day of Service ters9:15 AM Q & A for 6:00 – 7:30 PM Annual Report Dine OutAnnual Mtg. Grief Support 12:30 PM Senior Mailing Game Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Singing AngelsNew MembersReceivedDickerson Baptism The monthly calendar is subject to change. Please check the weekly calendar posted in the Sunday bulletin.319:00 AM WorshipCongregationalAnnual Mtg &Brunch6:30 ConfirmationPE

2016 Coffee Hour ScheduleJan. 3 - Personnel & Property CommitteesJan. 10 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsJan. 17 - Sisters-In-SpiritJan. 24 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersJan. 31 - NO COFFEE HOUR - ANNUAL MEETINGFeb. 7 - Ushers, CountersFeb. 14 - Social Ministry CommitteeFeb. 21 - Congregation Resources Committee, Parish AdministratorFeb. 28 - ConfirmationMar. 6 - Worship & Music CommitteeMar. 13 - Memorial Gift BoardMar. 20 - Christian Ed. & Communications Committee, Sunday SchoolMar. 27 - NO COFFEE HOUR ( EASTER )Apr. 3 - Altar GuildApr. 10 - Personnel & Property CommitteesApr. 17 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsApr. 24 - Sisters-In-SpiritMay 1 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersMay 8 - NO COFFEE HOUR ( MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST )May 15 - Adult Choir & Adult Bell ChoirMay 22 - NO COFFEE HOUR - CONFIRMATION RECEPTIONMay 29 - Ushers, CountersJune 5 - Social Ministry CommitteeJune 12 - Congregation Resources, Parish AdministratorJune 19 - Worship & Music Committee ( Last Official Coffee Hour )Instructions for making the coffee, set-up and clean-up areinside of the cabinet door above the sink at the “HydrationStation”. Please feel free to make a pot of coffee while youare waiting for your choir children. Instant Church DirectoryGet the most up to date information about members of Our Savior; address-es, phone numbers and pictures. There is a mobile app and a computer web-site at Instant Church Directory. You will be directed to a sign in screenwhere you will create a login using the e-mail address on file at church. Thishas replaced Member Connect but if you would still like a paper directory,you may pick one up at the church office or in the library. January, 2016 Messenger Page 6

Unity & Fellowship Sunday Set for Jan 31; Combined Worship @ 9:00 Followed by Brunch and Annual Meeting On Sunday, January 31, Our Savior will hold one worship service at 9:00 so members from the various regular three worship times can worship together as one congregation. Immediately following worship, the congregation will move to the Parish Hall for a sumptuous brunch pri-or to the Annual Meeting that will follow. There will be separate activities for children on the 3rd Floor while parentsparticipate in the Annual Meeting scheduled to end by noon.Why the change? 1. It creates the opportunity for the congregation to truly worship as a unified body of Christ rather than a segmented one. 2. It provides members who regularly attend one service, the opportunity to meet and enjoy fellowship with regular members of the other worship services. 3. Members with children in Sunday afternoon activities can participate in the Annual Meeting, especially as we will be discussing the hiring of a Director of Youth and Family Ministry.The Council realizes this may be an inconvenience for some, especially those who will need to get children up andready for worship and Sunday school 90 minutes earlier, but also believe the benefit will greatly outweigh the cost. It istheir sincere hope as many of the congregation will mark their calendars to attend this year’s Unity Fellowship SundayWorship and Annual Meeting on January 31 with worship at 9:00 and brunch following immediately afterward.This year’s meeting will again prove to be an interesting one as the main discussion will involve the creation of a newpaid staff position of a Director of Youth and Family Ministry who would oversee and facilitate the Faith SteppingStones and Youth Ministry programs and in time develop a Young Adult ministry. This is the next step in Our Savioraddressing the growing population of families with school age children in our area as well as the large young adult pop-ulation within the surrounding community. Also, five Congregation Council members and two members of theMemorial Gifts Board will need to be elected by a quorum of the congregation to serve three and four year termsrespectively. Thankfully, Judy Caravelli (Communications), Nancy Frazier (Outreach), and Laura Oakes(Congregation Resources) have agreed to serve another term on Council and Cathe Bare (Worship & Music) hasagreed to complete an unexpired term she has been filling so only one nominee is needed to serve in the area of Finan-cial Secretary. We give our most heartfelt thanks to Jane Evans (Financial Secretary) who is going off at the end ofher term. Additionally, Mike Fallon (Chair) and Bob Mirabello (Recording Secretary) have agreed to serve a sec-ond term on the Memorial Gift Board so no nominees are needed.Finally, the 2016 Financial Plan for Ministry will be voted on. The final Financial Plan will not be fully prepareduntil after the January Council meeting, and the Congregation Resources ministry team is confident the 2016 MinistryFall Campaign commitments along with estimated giving from non-pledging members will meet the challenge for sup-porting our current and future ministry in 2016. Simply GivingIf you signed up for Simply Giving and you wouldlike to manage your account on-line, please contactSandy in the office so that your old account can becancelled. To set up a new account:Go to: www.oursaviorhaddonfield.orgClick on : Give, scroll to Simply GivingCreate your profile and manage your accountIf you have an old account, please make sure youcall Sandy to cancel so that you won’t have the moneytaken out twice!

Communication Cards Vital for SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE TO Evangelism & Parish Administration OFFER GRIEF SUPPORT AT LCOS THROUGH 2016Sometimes we wonder why certain changes are made andif they make a difference. With respect to the introduc- HADDONFIELD, NJ – Samaritan Healthcaretion of the Communication Card everyone is asked to fill and Hospice, a not-for-profit non-sectarian organiza-out during worship the answer is a resounding “Yes it tion headquartered in Marlton, has agreed to continuedoes!” offering its Grief Support services at the LutheranWith respect to our Outreach Ministry the Communica- Church of Our Savior in 2016.tion Card; The first support session in 2016 will be  Enables us to see who are 1st, 2nd, and regular Daughters Without Mothers, adult women grieving the attenders in worship, loss of their mother. The eight-week session will be held Monday evenings from 6-7:30 in Room 112, be-  Assists in determining how effective our ginning Jan. 18 and ending March 7. website and publicity is in guests attending for the first time, A $40 fee is due on Jan. 18 and pre-registration is required through Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice  Provides guests with a means of requesting at 856-596-8550. additional ministry information, Also, Early Endings for young adults grieving  Provides guests with ability to ask questions the loss of a spouse or partner, will be held on Mon- in the Comments section or request call from days, beginning April 4 and ending May 23 from 6- Pastor. 7:30 p.m. in Room 112.The Communication Card benefits the congregation and Sharing in Grief and Hope, for anyone who hasour ministry as a whole by; lost a family member or friend, will be held on Thurs- days, April 7 through May 26, from 6-7:30.  Providing a means to update contact infor- mation, All group sessions require pre-registration, a $40 fee the first week and will be held in Room 112.  Serving as a “sign up” sheet for Upcoming Events in the “My Next Step Today” section, Volunteers are needed to set up hospitality (coffee, tea and water) before the session. Anyone  Guaranteeing prayer requests are received who would like to donate to Samaritan to support the accurately and timely as well as the degree to services they provide can do so online at which they are to be made public or kept pri- www.samaritannj.org/donate. vate, To volunteer, contact [email protected] or  Providing members the opportunity to com- call the church at 856-429-5122. municate concerns requiring the Pastor’s at- tention in writing to insure they are addressed Website Redeveloped and Launched in a timely fashion. Go to www.oursaviorhaddonfield.org and check out our new website. Get up to the minute schedules and events. Read about our history and view photos. Acolytes can view an instruction video. Thought you saw something in a past Messenger but can’t remem- ber - they are there, too. Want to get involved in one of the many ministries that we offer? The website will show you what is available. Use it as a tool to introduce our church to prospective members. Please contact Sandy in the church office if you have any information that should be included on the web- site. January, 2016 Messenger Page 8

January, 2016 Page 9 January Worship Leaders Advent Giving Tree Altar Guild: Arlene Stolarick, Becky Bogina Another Fruitful Year Communion Assistants: 8-Laura Oakes 10:30-Rich Windle “I tell you, whenever you did Counters: Tom & Jeanne Grimes, this for one of the least of Debbie Hartigan, Paul Knauer these, you did it for Ushers: 8-Jim & Jane Evans me.” (Matthew 25:40) 10:30-Mike & Arlene Stolarick January 3Once again the people of Our Savior have puttheir faith into action with their generosity. A Coffee Hour: Personnel & Property Committeeshuge thank you and well done from the Social Readers: 8-Daniel Picker 10:30-Rich WindleMinistry Committee to everyone who tookAdvent Giving Tree tags and bought the gifts Greeters: 8-Janice Bellenghi 10:30-Deb Hartigan, Janie Braccioor donated money to purchase gifts. We start- Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Andrew, Gabby &ed with 278 tags and ended with 169 tags tak- Alexander Pietrangeloen and 109 tags left. Also, in addition to the$2000.00 budgeted for the Giving Tree, 10:30-Kayla Rodriguez, Luke Riley, Alexa Hugo, Luke Fabian,$365.00 was contributed as of December 6, Kerry Dietrich, Brett Hintz2015 to the Advent Giving Tree fund to pur- January 10chase gifts for all of the leftover tags. Moreo-ver, many extra gifts were given for the Urban Coffee Hour: Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsPromise “Christmas store.” The gifts are given Readers: 8-Bill Wilson 10:30-Colleen Grossto children, teenagers, young adults, adults and Greeters: 8-Peg Hartmannfamilies through the following organizations. 10:30-Paul Knauer, Julia Kiewel Urban Promise – provides Christian out- Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Aiden Bell, Abbey Leverick, reach and education programs for chil- Carly Shaw dren and youth of Camden. 10:30-Zach & Nick Brandinelli, Brandon Quanci, My Father’s House – a court mandated Sophia Howard, Hailey Melcher substance abuse counseling center for January 17 male and female teenagers and adults. Coffee Hour: Sisters-In-Spirit Caring Hearts Ministry – provides sup- Readers: 8-Pauline Worusski 10:30-Suzanne Trevenna port for individuals with HIV/AIDS Greeters: 8-Laura Oakes 10:30-Jim & Nancy Frazier and their families. Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Jacob & JoAnna Howley 10:30-Sidney Speas, Zach Clark, Emma Warren, Grayson Wright, Pantry Families – families in our area who are regularly provided with gro- Caitlin Hargrave ceries from the LCOS pantry. January 24 Haddonfield Central and Middle Coffee Hour: Outreach & Fellowship Committees, Greeters Schools – children of low income, Readers: 8-Laura Oakes 10:30-Sarah Eckert needy families. Greeters: 8-Donna Stillwell 10:30 Peaches & Carol Larro Garfield and Tatem Elementary Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Peter & Alyssa Monti Schools in Collingswood – children of low income, needy families. 10:30-Matt Vitale, Reese & Haley Qualls, Aiden & Ava Spence January 31 NO COFFEE HOUR - Annual Meeting Readers: 8-Kristine Monsen 10:30-Peaches Larro Greeters: 8:00- Bobbi Newsham 10:30-Bobbi Newsham, Glenn Martin Acolytes: 8:00-Rob LaBarge, Jonathan & Luke Baxter 10:30-Paul Granau, Andrew Shah, Amanda DeMichele, Kate Morris, Riley Needham

Boxed Envelopes Available for Pick-Up The generosity of the members of Our Sav- Until Jan 10 ior is unbelievable. Thank you for the meals, prayers and support during my recuperation.Members of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior are askedto pick up their 2016 offering envelopes in the Parish Hall God Bless You,by January 10, 2016. If you can drop off envelopes for a Teresa Vitalefriend or nearby neighbor in the congregation please do.Envelopes that are not picked up after January 10 will be Thank you for gift card at Thanksgiving. Itmailed out. Please help reduce postage costs by picking up came at a very opportune time. I am veryyour offering envelopes in the Parish Hall. grateful and thankful for the generosity of the members of LCOS. ONLINE GIVING AND CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD PROCESSING Elizabeth TurnerLCOS is excited to announce that you can now manage your giv- I would like to extend a great deal of appreci-ing online! Giving online is easy and allows you to set up auto- ation and gratitude to your church for a verymatic recurring contributions and view your complete online giv- warm and loving Thanksgiving that you pro-ing history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. Con- vided for my family. It is because Christtributions can now be debited automatically from your checking made it possible through your church toor savings account or processed using your credit or debit bring happiness to my household. Wordscard. Our electronic giving program offers convenience for you cannot completely express the joy that youand much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. have placed in my heart. To all the good peo- ple who assisted my family, I would like to Simply follow these easy steps: extend a Blessed Merry Christmas. 1. Visit the church website at oursaviorhaddonfield.org Always Love Through Christ, 2. Click on the Donate to LCOS Electronically Roland Parks & Family button 3. Click on the Create Profile button Dear LCOS Food Pantry, 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online Thank you very much for the giftprofile and to schedule your recurring contributions. card. It was very kind of you and I am mostPantry Committee: Thanks to all who donate to our grateful. Have a Merry Christmas and a Hap- py New Year. Thank you for all you fo pantry with a special mention to our seniors for their generosity. throughout the year. We are most appreciative of the help of our volunteer stockers, packers, and deliverers: Marianne Aponte, Millie King, Teresa Kathleen Cunningham Vitale, Steve & Debbie Cain, Pat Reiter, The Gensels, Pat & Danielle Deery, The Ryans, Beth Hill, Eva Shaw and Sandy Office Closed DeDonatis. Jan 1Messenger Helpers: Thanks to: Betty Keene, Jane Ev- The church office will officially be closed for New Year’s Day. ans, Eleanor Gaines, Dottie Powell, Lynn Boyle, Janice Bel- lenghi, Laura Oakes, Janie Braccio, Mary Jo DeCoursey, Millie King, Kate Roberts, Marianne Aponte, Caryl Wallace and Deb Hartigan for helping to assemble the Messenger.Office Assistants: Jane Evans, Arlene Stolarick, Laura Oakes and Millie King

January, 2016 Parish Messenger Page 11 Help Wanted Attention Seniors!Counters are needed after the 10:30 service every week. Counting Senior Game Daytypically takes 1-1-1/2 hours. More counters make lighter, faster work. NEXT DATE IS:Please contact Jane Evans at [email protected] or 856-429-2899. Tuesday, January 19 at 12:30PMPantry Packers needed weekly more than ever since Teresa fell ~ Bingo, Pinochle, Bridge ~while delivering to our pantry families and shattered her ankle.. Come out and Have Fun!Families are encouraged to join in this much needed service. Pleasecontact Teresa Vitale for more information: 856-701-8017 or FOOD AND DRINKS (SODA) [email protected] RSVP: Peg Hartmann 856-783-7004Communion Assistants : Thank you to allwho volunteered for this important ministry.The schedule has been completed for 2015-2016but if you would like your name added to be asub., please contact Sandy in the churchoffice: [email protected] or856-429-5122.WE NEED YOU!!! 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] 856-547-7410Luanne Fogelson Treasurer [email protected] 651-285-0301Jane Evans Financial Secretary [email protected] 856-429-2899Laurie Eason Secretary [email protected] 856-429-8914Brian Bell Christian Education [email protected] 856-354-5004Judy Caravelli Communications [email protected] 856-795-5753Laurie Eason Seniors [email protected] 856-429-8914Nancy Frazier Outreach [email protected] 856-983-4597Betsy Kuehn Social Ministry [email protected] 856-429-3355Glenn Martin Church Property [email protected] 609-828-5344Laura Oakes Congregation Resources [email protected] 856-429-6009Amal Spence Fellowship Together [email protected] 609-605-1215Cathe Bare Worship & Music [email protected] 856-427-0848 MEMORIAL GIFTS BOARD STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS Jack BerriganThe Rev. Dr. Wayne Zschech Pastor [email protected] Rich Windle, ex-officioSandy DeDonatis Parish Administrator [email protected] Wilson Director of Music [email protected] Michael FallonPauline Worusski Organist [email protected] Luanne Fogelson, ex-Pauline Worusski Cherub Choir Director [email protected] officioJaime Frazier Youth Coordinator [email protected] Paul KnauerShirley Clinkscales Nursery Attendant 856-365-5392 John LaughlinDon Richards Custodian/Sexton [email protected] Bob MirabelloEva Shaw Altar Guild [email protected], 856-428-9434 Wayne Zschech, ex-officio Bobbi Newsham Karin LaBarge

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, 2016 Messenger Time Sensitive Material Enclosed - Mailed November 19, 2015Address Service Requested facebook.com/oursaviorhaddonfieldAdam Bare 1/1 Will Klaus 1/19Beth Hill 1/1 Susanne Donovan 1/21 Nancy Frazier 1/21Robert Frederick 1/2 Christopher Heinze 1/22Jeffrey Martinsen 1/2 Nicole Speyerer 1/22 Thomas Tharp 1/22Kirsten King 1/3 Norah Campbell 1/24Ethel Boyce 1/4 Louis Caravelli Sr. 1/24 Easton Nemeth 1/24Michelle Melcher 1/4 Joan Hall 1/25Warren Reintzel 1/4 Joseph Maniaci 1/25 Margaret Brennan 1/26Mildred King 1/5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Patrice Clarhaut 1/26Sean Lamprey 1/5 Luke Fabian 1/26 Edythe Austermuhl 1/12 Sandra Hoffman 1/26Margaret Olt 1/5 Michael Newton 1/12 Donna Mirabello 1/26Kimberly Shaw 1/5 Judith Caravelli 1/27 Courtney Mills 1/13 Stephanie Dreher 1/27Chase Adams 1/7 Susan Windle 1/13 John Gordon 1/27Arthur Brennan 1/7 Terry Gordon 1/27 Barbara Geest 1/14Brian Hartigan 1/7 Florence Reppy 1/15 Christian Gross 1/27Patrick Lynch 1/7 Kevin Duckett 1/28 Wayne Roberts 1/15 Zachary Hugo 1/29Jill Qualls 1/7 David Wyche 1/15 Anthony Buonpastore 1/30Donald Richards Sr. 1/7 Marcia Pheatt 1/30 Ava Cottone 1/16 Jessica Martinsen 1/31Michele Gallagher 1/8 Nicole Fallon 1/16 Julia McKeever 1/31Charlotte Lynch 1/8 Kylie McKeever 1/31 William Clarhaut 1/17 Debbie Tredinnick 1/31Samuel Chaiken 1/9 Cleo Cottone 1/17Lisa DeMarino 1/9 Lila Cottone 1/17Michael Wolf 1/9 Cynthia Jentsch 1/17Betsy Kuehn 1/10 Jaclyn Little 1/17Barbara Standke 1/10 Reagan Hager 1/18Brett Ainsworth 1/11 Daniel Hartigan 1/18Patrick Ainsworth 1/11 Patricia Sutherland 1/18Ellis Danley 1/11 Emily Demers 1/19