September 2015 Messenger

MeThsesPaerisnh ger SEPTEMBER, 2015 NEWSLETTERTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR HADDONFIELD, NJ Rally Sunday, September 13, 2015 Please register your child on the third floor from 9:00AM - 10:15 AM. Meet this year’s Sunday School teachers, and enjoy light refreshments. Af- ter registration join everyone in church at 10:30 AM for a Sunday School Blessing. Picnic, September 13 Stay for hamburgers and hot dogs after the 10:30 service. A-L please bring salads and M-Z, desserts. Watch for more information in the Sunday bulletin. Sunday School Offerings Confirmation Ministry Begins Provide Trozzo Missionary September 13 at 6:30 PM Family Sponsorship Another year of Confirmation Ministry with catecheti- cal instruction is about to begin. The class of 20-25Did you know our Sunday School children support a seventh and eighth grade youth, along with their par-missionary family? The Lutheran Church of Our Savior ents serving as Guides, will cover the Commandmentscurrently sponsors The Rev. Dr. Eric and Rev. Wendo- and Lord’s Prayer at biweekly Learn Events, and giv-lyn Trozzo and their children in their missionary work ing of Time, Talent, and Treasure at the fall retreat.at the theological seminary in Malaysia. Our sponsor- This program utilizes the Head to the Heart Powership is $1,000 per year and is funded primarily Point themes produced by the Lutheran organizationthrough Sunday School Offerings received each Faith Inkubators.week. Envelopes are available inthe classrooms and will be handed The youth will also receive acolyte training on Septem-out on Rally Day. Updates will be ber 13 during the regular Sunday Learning Event timeposted outside the Sunday of 6:30 PM while their parents participate in a “BackSchool Office to help the chil- To Confirmation Night” in the Parish Hall, where thedren keep up with the Trozzo goals and volunteer opportunities of the program willFamily and their work in Malay- be reviewed. Youth choosing to sing in the Youthsia. Want to know more about Choir will not be responsible for serving as acolytes orthem? Friend them on Facebook and let them know as a nursery aide unless they choose to do so, givenyou’re one of their missionary sponsors and you’re the time commitment required for the choir. The con-praying for them. firmation youth and their parents will participate in a Blessing Litany during the 10:30 AM worship on Sep- tember 20. 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.

“So How Are Things In the Religion Business These Days?” By Pastor Wayne Zschech This was the question asked of me by a member of a local service organization I belong to while we were eating lunch together last week. I’m sure he didn’t mean to offend me, but I was. The religion business? I’m the pastor of a Christian faithcommunity, not the CEO of a local franchise of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religion business.From a business perspective I guess we are doing okay, maybe even marginally better than last year with worshipattendance up about 2% and giving holding steady through the summer if those are true indicators of how one de-termines a church in the religion business is doing well or not.I think God includes, and I know I include, more than statistical numbers of how many people are in the pews andcash in the offering plate in assessing a congregation’s health. Don’t get me wrong. Worship attendance and perhousehold giving are key indicators of a congregation’s spiritual health but they are not absolute nor are they exhaus-tive. Worship and Giving are only two of the seven faith practices the Lutheran church identifies as disciplines ofone who follows Christ. As we begin another program year at Our Savior here are some questions you and I mightconsider regarding your spiritual health and that of the congregation.PRAYER: What is my daily prayer life like and how can Our Savior provide opportunities for guiding and modelingfor us how to pray, regular prayer groups, and people who pray with me after worship?WORSHIP: How much of a priority is it for me to gather with the faith community to keep me grounded in God’sway of life through the hearing of God’s word in scripture, song, and sermon and receive the God’s grace in theLord’s Supper so I can be strengthened to be God’s agent of grace the rest of the week? How well does Our Savior’sworship service provide me with what I need to do this? What could be improved, added, or removed?STUDY: How often do I take time to study God’s word in Scripture or our understanding of faith through bookstudies, forums, or other opportunities for lifelong learning? Do I make this a priority for my children either by hav-ing them attend Sunday school or teaching them the stories of faith at home? What can Our Savior’s Christian edu-cation ministry do to enhance or include opportunities for me to do this so that I and my family may be more com-petent and confident in our faith?SERVICE: How do I volunteer at least one hour a week of my time and abilities in doing God’s work in the worldthrough the ministry opportunities at Our Savior and if I’m not then what opportunities are there? Is there some-thing Our Savior could begin to do that I can be instrumental in launching it?INVITE: How often do I invite people I know who do not have a church home to “Come and see” what God isdoing to and through the people at Our Savior? What can Our Savior do to help me learn how to do this better andcreate a more welcoming and engaging environment when guests come for the first and second time?ENCOURAGE: How often do I write, call, email, text, or Instagram a person I know who hasn’t been at worship orother ministry events that I miss them? Do I welcome or talk to people I don’t know before or after worship or atother events or only those I recognize? What can Our Savior do to better foster opportunities for nurturing relation-ships through fellowship?GIVING: When I consider the percentage of my time and financial resources I provide toward God’s work in theworld through the ministry at Our Savior and other agencies does it reflect my relationship of trust in God andChrist above all else?I look forward to another exciting program year beginning on Rally Sunday, September 13. I hope you will takesome time to reflect on your responses to these questions and begin to consider how this year might be an oppor-tunity to discover just how far your faith will take you in your journey with Christ. I also challenge you to share withme and the leadership how you believe as a congregation Our Savior can greater support you in that journey. Afterall, we’re not in the religion business but have been called by Christ to the Great Commission of baptizing, teaching,and making disciples – those who follow Christ in all we say and do. May God’s Holy Spirit keep us faithful to thattask. September, 2015 Messenger Page 2

September, 2015 Parish Messenger Page 3SAMARITAN GRIEF SUPPORT OFFERED AT LCOS Daughters Without Mothers 7-Week Session To Begin Sept. 14 Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice will offer Grief Support sessions focusing on Daughters WithoutMothers on seven consecutive Mondays from Sept. 14 to Oct. 26 in Room 112 from 6-7:30 p.m. These sessions are limited to 12 participants and pre-registration is required through Samaritan toll free at800-596-8550. There is a $35 fee for the entire seven weeks but payment is due at the first session. The Grief Sup-port ministry is open to LCOS members and non-members. Participants are invited to attend for support or to share their experiences that may help another partici-pant. LCOS members are encouraged to volunteer to set up coffee, hot water for tea and bottled water 30minutes prior to each session and/or to clean up afterward. It is a simple but important way to support this Minis-try. Contact Dave Wyche at [email protected] or 609-922-1177 if you can help. Samaritan, headquartered in Marlton, has partnered with LCOS to bring professional grief support into thecommunity. Samaritan was named a 2015 Deyta Hospice Honors Elite recipient, the only hospice in New Jersey andone of only 39 nationwide, to receive that recognition. Deyta is a national data collection company. Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice offers a wide range of services to support patients and families dealingwith end-of-life issues. Many of those services are not eligible for insurance reimbursement. Through generous donations, Samaritan has been able to sustain a 35-year promise not to turn away any-one due to inability to pay. You can donate online at samaritannj.org/donate or by sending a check to Samaritan Healthcare & Hos-pice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Sisters-In-Spirit will gather on Friday, Sep- Baptism Seminar for Parents tember 18th at 7:30 PM at Debbie Tredinnick’s new A baptism seminar will be held in the house, 1025 Wayne Rd., Haddonfield NJ 08033, 2nd floor Parlor on Saturday, September 19, phone 856-547-6136. Join us as we share fun and from 9:30-11:00 for anyone who desires to be fellowship and discuss plans for the coming year. If baptized or have his or her infant or child bap- you have any questions contact, Connie Wolf at con- tized. The class will be held in the Parlor adjacent [email protected] or 856-795-2855. All women are the Library and across from the Nursery on the welcome! second floor. Parents are welcome to bring their child or children and if nursery care is needed theConfirmation Lock-In Focuses on Luther- church office must be contacted in advance to an Heritage and Community Building coordinate a provider for the time.On Friday and Saturday, September 25-26, the Confir- If you are planning to have your childmation Youth will gather at the church for a lock-in baptized in the fall, this class will provide you anretreat followed by a community building experience opportunity to better understand the sacramentat Ironwood Outdoor Center. The Lock-In portion of and your role as a parent in bringing your child tothe retreat begins Friday, Sep 25 at 6:00 and will in- the baptismal font. It will also provide parents anclude a focus on the Christian discipline of giving ofour time, talent, and treasure toward God’s work in opportunity to meet and get to know other par-the world. ents whose children will be growing up withOn Saturday, the group will travel to Ironwood Out- yours in the church as well as deepen their owndoor Center for a 9:00-Noon Low Ropes Course ses- faith relationship with God.sion to enhance becoming more tightly knit as a com-munity in the body of Christ.The cost of the event is $30/participant to cover thecost of food and Ironwood fees. Parents will be chap-eroning the event both at the church and at Ironwood.

SEPTEMBER 2015 SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS By Betsy KuehnPANTRY NEEDS: Help is needed packing and delivering for our 10Pantry families. Ongoing help is needed to keep the pantry shelves stocked.Check sign in sheet outside the Pantry in Parish Hall. Cash donations are also welcome. Current Pantry needs in-clude pasta/sauce, canned crushed/diced tomatoes, canned fruits, prepared meals, beans, jelly, coffee, pancakemix, syrup, cereals, rice, potatoes, macaroni & cheese, soup, canned fruit, tuna (no albacore), breakfast bars, poptarts, toilet paper, and paper towels. Usually VBS donates to the Pantry but this year they generously donated toPack-A-Sack so supplies are lower. The summer months also cause a decrease in donations, so please considerbringing in what you can to help out our Pantry families. EMERGENCY NEEDS: pasta, tuna (not albacore, wa-ter only), paper products, pasta sauce, cereal, mac n cheese, and canned fruit.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. All dates have been filled thruthe end of 2015. There is always a need to help deliver the meals on Tuesdays.PACK-A-SACKS FOR IHOC: Thank you to all who donated school supplies for IHOC (Interfaith Home-less Outreach Council) this summer to be distributed to homeless children in South Jersey, including those thatattended Vacation Bible School. Also thanks to Stacey Shaw who coordinated the project.COOKBOOKS: Thank you to everyone who purchased a cookbook to help benefit the pantry. Eva Shaw hasbeen approached about purchasing 1 or 2 more. She has ordered 100 more to be sold. So if you are interested inpurchasing any, please contact Eva Shaw at 856 428-9434 or email her at [email protected] CAREGIVERS: LCOS is partnering with Interfaith Caregivers (IFC) to provide more vol-unteer services for people who are elderly or have disabilities in Haddonfield and Haddon Heights. Parishionersare encouraged to get involved with IFC through direct service to clients, or committee and board membership.Nancy Gulick and Bob Mirabello are currently IFC board members and are available to answer any questions youmay have. You can also call 856/354-0298 or visit ifchaddons.org .FUTURE 2015 ACTIVITIES: Dates for Holiday Food Drive, and Advent Giving Tree to be announced.MEETING DATES: We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month (except July, August, and January) at 7pmin Room 112. Please contact me at 856-429-3355 or e-mail me at [email protected] if interested in joiningour committee. Dates of meetings are: 9/1/15, 10/6/15, 11/3/15, and 12/1/15.Bible Study on 1 Corinthians Begins September 14 ; Drop-Ins Welcome! More content in the New Testament was written by or attributed to St. Paul than any other writer. His First Let- ter to the Corinthians is one of the most quoted books of the New testament with Chapter 13 on Love read at most weddings. Much of the Lutheran liturgy can be found in this book! Explore it with us! Attend either Mondays from 7:30-9:00 PM or Wednesdays mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 AM. All sessions held in the parlor. No prior at- tendance is required to gain insight and value from the discussion. Just drop in. Bibles are available if you don’t have one. See you in September. September, 2015 Messenger page 4

THANK YOU FROM VBS! THANK YOU for helping us create such a wonderful week! We sincerely appreciated the out-pouring of support from the congregation. We had PLENTY of toilet paper rolls for our binocular craft! Wecould not have been nearly as successful without the unwavering support of Sheri Krauss, Christine Ewing, andthe fantastic staff of LCOS. Our outstanding crew of Volunteers really made this week so special for us andhelped create a fun and memorable bible school experience for all of the campers. The stories were exciting, thevideos were intriguing, the snack time was thought provoking, the crafts were creative, the songs were spectacular,and the games were so so fun! This was only possible because of our dedicated volunteers – again, thank you.Throughout the week campers collected school supplies that will be contributed to the Interfaith Homeless Out-reach Council and will go to students in and around our community who need them most. Specifically, we collect-ed: 1000 sheets of lined paper, 576 sheets of colored paper, 284 Pencils, 62 Pens, Spiral notebooks, Glue sticks, 11Boxes of crayons, 9 Composition notebooks, 8 Backpacks - and so much more! (see photos below)Please keep our VBS camp in mind when planning for next summer. We would love to see each of the campersand volunteers again next year! Speaking of volunteers… if you are interested in volunteering for VBS next year,we would love to have some additional help. Please contact Sara Nemeth or Stephanie Visconti if you would likemore information.Thanks again for all your time, support, and participation. See you again next year! September 2015 Messenger page

2015/2016 Coffee Hour ScheduleSept. 13 - Memorial Gift BoardSept. 20 - The Quanci FamilySept. 27 - Altar GuildOct. 4 - Personnel & Property CommitteesOct. 11 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsOct. 18 - Sisters-In-SpiritOct. 25 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersNov. 1 - Adult Choir & Adult Bell ChoirNov. 8 - Ushers, CountersNov. 15 - Social Ministry CommitteeNov. 22 - Congregation Resources Committee, Parish AdministratorNov. 29 - ConfirmationDec. 6 - Worship & Music CommitteeDec. 13 - Memorial Gift BoardDec. 20 - Christian Ed.& Communications Committees, Sunday SchoolDec. 27 - Altar GuildJan. 3 - Personnel & Property CommitteesJan. 10 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsJan. 17 - Sisters-In-SpiritJan. 24 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersJan. 31 - Adult Choir & Bell ChoirFeb. 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 BREAK-FAST )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 ) September Messenger Page 6

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\"CALLED TO BE A LIVING VOICE\" REFLECTIONS ON THE JUBILEE CONFERENCEThe end of July, Pastor Wayne and I went to Atlanta to attend the Worship Jubilee, a conference where both theELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and ALCM (Association of Lutheran Church Musicians) cometogether to celebrate and explore our heritage as well as learn, plan, play, and look toward the future.The conference was held downtown Atlanta. The typical schedule would be morning worship and a plenary meet-ing, followed by workshops. In order to be productive, Pastor Wayne and I usually went to different workshopsand met up to discuss them afterward. All of them sounded really interesting, so it often was hard to pick! Here aresome of the ones that we went to with brief descriptions, please feel free to ask us about any of these if you wantto know more. The Art of Worship, a presentation of beautiful examples of how to incorporate art and other experientialelements into worship that engages all senses. Living Liturgies, a fascinating, interactive workshop led by Emily Scott, founder and pastor of St. Lydia’s, adinner church. This progressive church is held in a small storefront space in Brooklyn and builds their worshiparound a meal, prepared by everyone involved. Spirituals in Worship and Concert Performance, a workshop led by my former professor from Emory,who discussed appropriate liturgical uses and general performance practices of the spiritual genre. Leading Assembly Song from the Organ was a good reminder and learning experience discussing how tolead people in song from the organ bench (please feel free to always give me feedback if you have any thoughtsabout this!) In Endless Song, a workshop by another Emory colleague, discussing the difference and relationship of mu-sic we experience in worship and in the world Godly Play is an interesting and interactive Montessori based teaching tool that focuses on the way childrenexperience God Luthercostal looked at the spirited ordo of a pentecostal worship and how its elements can be used to honortradition and encourage renewal in a more traditional settingThe music of the conference was wonderfully diverse! It ranged from a high church traditional service in Atlanta’sbiggest cathedral to a praise band, from unaccompanied traditional singing to a jazz group on closing night. PastorWayne and I especially enjoyed Beer & Hymns, a bar church that started locally and was recently designated a Syn-odically Authorized Worshiping Community by the ELCA. (If you are interested in informally doing somethinglike Beer & Hymns, whether by providing space, music, your voice, or just ideas and your presence, please let meknow!)The daily plenaries were led by wonderful and thought provoking leaders such as Maggi Dawn and Guy Erwinfrom Yale, and closing worship was led by Gordon Lathrop and Nadia Bolz-Weber, one of my favorite preachers,ending a wonderful week full of worship and learning.A bonus treat for the week was getting to show Pastor Wayne the city I called home for seven years before movingto the Garden State, enjoy-ing some delicious south-ern food, as well as meet-ing some of my friends,colleagues, and my collegechaplain. I look forward toimplementing what we’veexperienced and learned inworship!Pauline Worusski September Messenger page 8

LCOS Reformation Trip to Germany in 2016If you have always wanted to visit Europe, specifically Germany, or if you’re fascinated by Luther and his life andtheology, or maybe if you have been wanting to brush up on those German skills from high school or college…please join this very special LCOS journey! In July 5-15, 2016, we will be going on a Reformation trip throughGermany. We will start in Berlin and will make our way down to Munich, stopping at many significant Luther(an)locations such as Wittenberg, Leipzig, and Worms. We will be using the company Globus for this trip and will beaccompanied by professional tour guides who will keep our stay entertaining and educational. The organizationwill be done by Liberty Travel, whose advertisements and offices you might have seen in the Philadelphia area.While the big 500th anniversary of the Reformation is in 2017, most cities are already busily gearing up with spe-cial events and opportunities. We hope you can join us!The planning starts NOW! This trip is open to the Haddonfield community, so invite friends and neighbors! Forquestions, concerns, and curios inquiries, email Pauline at [email protected]. A presentation of thetrip and the first informal gathering of participants will happen in October - stay tuned!Sunday School Christmas Pageant: Cookbooks: Eva ShawToo early to think Christmas? Not for Sun- The second printing of the cookbooksday School. We have big plans for a spectacu- have arrived. They will be on sale Rallylar pageant this year and we will need help Sunday. They make great Christmaswith sets, costumes, music, food and produc- gifts. We have 105 left so don't misstion. If you are willing to lend a hand please this opportunity to get one. If you'recontact Bonnie Richards, [email protected] not going to be there on Rally Sundayor 856-577-8630 just give me a call at 856 428-9434 and I'll put one aside for you to pick up at a later date. All proceeds go to the food pantry. Books are $10.00 each.

Members in Action is a USO/PHL Liberty Centernew section of the Messenger It’s summer at PHL Liberty USO hospitality center:that will highlight members’ Over 40,000 guests so far and we will probably surpass last year’s total ofactivities within or outside of 82,000.the church that may be of in-terest to other members; We are running low on may toiletry items for the center. Items we use towhether to join, take advantage stock our shower and bathrooms: toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, q-tips,of, or donate to some of the shampoos, hair products, sunscreen, deodorant, mouthwash, soaps, lo- tions, chapstick etc...travel or full size are welcomed.organizations. If you are amember of an organization If you would like to organize a drive in your family, friends, book club etc.that may benefit other mem- or just drop a bag off yourself, It would be much appreciated. I will bebers of LCOS, please write an collecting items through the rest of the summer into September.article or call the church officeand provide the information . Items may be dropped off at:September 10 is the deadline LCOS - corner of Wood Lane/Wayne Ave.for all submissions for the next Lisa Quanci’s house - 305 Mt. Vernon Ave., Haddonfield Lisa Quanci’s mom’s house - 171 Jefferson Blvd. Staten Island Thank you for your support of the USO mission. Lisa Brandinelli Quanci [email protected] 856-857-1567Library Help Needed Grand OpeningWith the new renovations to the kitchenette in the library/parlor As a thank you to all who havearea, you will notice how out of date our library is. With coffee helped Brandon Quanci with hisnow being prepared in the kitchenette and coffee hour fellowship Eagle Scout Project, The Quancibeing held in and around the library, it is time to clean, purge and Family will be hosting an Openrevitalize the library. Connie Wolf has been in charge of the li- House in the Library/Parlor tobrary for a great number of years and would like to pass the reins officially open the new kitchen-on to someone else. Beth Hill has graciously offered to help and ette on Sunday, September 20we are looking for more volunteers. Connie has offered to help during Coffee Hour. Please comewith the initial cleanout. We will be offering exciting new areas of and see Brandon’s beautifulstudy and leisure reading for children, teens, parents and seniors. work.Our hopes are to have children’s story times, a book club andlarge print options to name just a few. If you would like to volun-teer to help with this project please contact Sandy at the churchoffice: 856-429-5122 or [email protected] September Messenger page 10

Faces of LCOS Sara Nemeth, Stephanie Visconti Kept In Step With VBSSara Nemeth Sara and Eric Nemeth met Stephanie and Gary Visconti at Newcomers Class when both families were interested in joining LCOS in the fall of 2014. Stephanie ViscontiShortly afterward, Pastor Zschech approached Sara about co-chairing this year’s Vacation Bible Schoolfrom July 27-31 and later asked Stephanie to serve as the other co-chair.“Three days later, I took my daughter (Avery) to dance class and Sara was there with her daughter(Sophia),’’ Stephanie said. “We had just met each other but we hit it off and agreed that we would lead VBS.’’The two “newcomers’’ stayed in step the whole way through a successful program, Everest: Conquering Chal-lenges With God’s Mighty Power that more than 50 children enjoyed.This was a new experience for both Sara and Stephanie, but it would be hard to tell.“I had never done anything like this before,’’ Stephanie said. “It was very rewarding. I felt we did a goodjob, and we’ve had a lot of positive feedback from parents and kids.’’“Sheri (Krauss) and Christine (Ewing) chaired VBS last year and were a huge help to us,’’ Sara said. “Theygave us an idea of what we had to do. Stephanie was just excellent – she was not only an outstanding co-chair buta great friend. She made this a wonderful experience.’’“It was a lot of work, and both Sara and I went into it blind but we’re over the learning curve now,’’Stephanie said. “We know what to stress about and what not to stress about. We know now we need more volun-teers and we will start to recruit early next year.’’Stephanie grew up in Tennessee, and met Gary at the University of Tennessee. They were married in 2006and moved to Nashville, where son Aiden was born in 2008 and Avery in 2011.Stephanie grew up attending Episcopal churches and Gary, from Magnolia, was a practicing Catholic.When he accepted a job in the South Jersey region, they moved to Haddonfield. Gary works for Varonis, a securitysoftware company.Sara is from Minnesota and grew up Lutheran, and had a good faith experience growing up. She attendedthe University of Pugent Sound in Tacoma, WA, graduated in 2004 with degrees in Art History and Communica-tion, and moved to Portland to work as an events planner at an art gallery from 2004-07.During 2006, she met Eric Nemeth, who grew up in Cinnaminson but had been transferred by his compa-ny (Spectacor) to serve as marketing manager of a sports complex.When Eric became marketing director of the Wachovia Center, they moved to Philadelphia and were mar-ried in 2008. Two years later, Eric took a job with the Harlem Globetrotters (the world renowned exhibition bas-ketball team) and they purchased a condominium in Wildwood in 2011. Three months later, Sophia was born.Their son Easton was born in January 2014, prompting them to build a house in Haddonfield. Theymoved in on Thanksgiving last year.“Our first experience at Our Savior was Easton’s baptism,’’ Sara said. “It was such a beautiful ceremony –warm and welcoming. We knew this was going to be our church.’’It was not all that different an experience for the Viscontis. “Gary’s cousin was Pastor Wayne’s roommatein college, and when we met Pastor, he told us about VBS,’’ Stephanie said. “So we signed up Aiden and he lovedit. We started attending and, as soon as we did, we felt at home, and we knew this was the church for us.’’Each VBS encourages leaders to have a mission, and Stephanie and Sara wanted this year’s Vacation BibleSchool to support a local cause. So they asked for contributions of school supplies to benefit Interfaith HomelessOutreach Council. The contributions were more than generous.“I was surprised at how much I was able to take on,’’ Stephanie said. “I am proud of what we were able todo. I would encourage people (in the congregation) to step out of their comfort zone and get involved. It is veryrewarding.’’“We loved the kids, and all the singing, and we got to know the church staff; they were just wonderful,’’Sara said. “The kids all loved it, and it was good for our whole family.“It was an absolute thrill to do this. Stephanie and I have already signed on to chair VBS next year.’’ September Messenger page 11

Choir Rehearsals Resume in September“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of themost magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” – Martin LutherThrough the ensembles at LCOS, we have the privilege of proclaiming the Gospel, enriching wor-ship, and helping to draw people closer to God. Music allows for a type of expression of praise tothe Lord that could not be accomplished in any other way. All are welcome to participate in thisvital ministry!Starting this fall, the rehearsal schedules will change for the Children’s Bell/Vocal Choirs from Wednesdays to Sundays from 9:00 – 9:45 AM, starting Sept.13.Rehearsal schedules for Adult Bell/Vocal, Youth Bell/Vocal, and CherubChoir will remain the same as last year.Starting Sept. 10Adult Bell: Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 PMAdult Vocal: Thursday 8:00 – 9:30 PMStarting Sept. 13Youth Vocal: Sunday 11:40 AM – 12:20 PMYouth Bell: Sunday 12:20 – 1:00 PMCherub Choir: Sunday 11:50 AM – 12:20 PMFor more information regarding Adult, Children’s, and Youth Choirs, contact Austen Wilson [email protected] more information regarding Cherub Choir, contact Pauline Worusski [email protected]' Largest Choir on Sept. 13!All are invited to join us for LCOS’ Largest Choir! On Rally Sunday (Sept. 13) at the 10:30 AM ser-vice, Adult, Youth, and Children's Choirs will combine for a spirited version of All Creatures of OurGod and King. Children in grades 2 - 5 will meet at 9:00 AM in the Choir Room. Grade 6 and olderwill meet at 9:45 AM. The goal is at least 50 singers! For more information, contact Austen Wilson.

September, 2015 Parish Messenger Page 13Submit Favorite Prayers To Prayer BookletDo you recall a special prayer from your child- September Worship Leadershood or one you currently recite whether it bealone or with family and friends? Maybe it is a Altar Guild: Kathy Shone, Joan Candiareflection before a meal, at bedtime, before Counters: Jane Evans, Laurie Eason, Laura Oakesvacation, a Little League game, or any specialoccasion/event or situation. The Congrega- Ushers: 8-Ted & Tim Howley 10:30-Mike &tional Resources Committee is compiling a Arlene Stolarick, (Mike & Brian Schaffer 9-20)booklet and is asking people to please sharethese prayers or current practices with us. If September 6there is a background story about who taught Coffee Hour: No Coffee Houryou the prayer or its source or when you say Readers: 8-Bill Wilson 10:30-Sarah Eckertthe prayer, include that information with the Greeters: 8-Janice Bellenghi 10:30-Lorraine Mi-prayer. Please email to Janice Bellenghi [email protected] or place your sub- ano, Deb Hartiganmission in Laura Oakes’s mailbox no later Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Lexi & Roni Schafferthan September 30, 2015. We will be makingthis booklet available to all by October 11, 10:30-Sidney Speas, Hannah & Tyler Stauss2015. We appreciate your input and participa- September 13tion in this project. Coffee Hour: Memorial Gifts Board Haddonfield Community Readers: 8-Pauline Worusski 10:30-Kristine Prayer Walk PensabeneLocal congregations have been invited to join Greeters: 8-Donna Stillwell 10:30-Jim & Nancythe Haddonfield United Methodist Church asthey pray for our community and give thanks Frazierfor God’s blessings. They’ll proceed up and Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Jacob & JoAnnadown King’s Highway, stopping at various lo-cations for specific prayers. The walk will take Howleyapproximately 45 minutes. 10:30-Matt Vitale, Zach & Alexa Hugo, Aiden Sunday, October 4, 12:30 PM Spence Starting point - Haddonfield Town September 20 Coffee Hour: Christian Ed/Communications Hall Readers: 8-Laura Oakes 10:30 -Julie Frederick Greeters: 8-Laura Oakes 10:30-Paul Knauer, Rain Date: October 11 Connie Wolf Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Peter & Alyssa Monti, Instant Church Directory Abby Leverick 10:30: Paul Gronau, Zach Clark, AmandaGet the most up to date information about DeMichele, Andrew Shahmembers of Our Savior; addresses, phonenumbers and pictures. There is a mobile app September 27(see page 6) and a computer website at Instant Coffee Hour: Altar GuildChurch Directory. You will be directed to a Readers: 8-Kristine Monsensign in screen where you will create a loginusing the e-mail address on file at church. This 10:30-Colleen Grosshas replaced Member Connect but if you Greeters: 8-Peg Hartmannwould still like a paper directory, you may pickone up at the church office. 10:30-Bobbi Newsham, Glenn Martin Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Aiden Bell 10:30-Caitlin Hargrave, Luke Fabian

In Harm's Way Acolyte Blessing on Sunday, September 27 Scott Howley (Captain) US Air Force serving in Qatar Those youth in the Confirmation Ministry program who will be serving as aco- Michael Miano - working with lytes this year are invited to participate in a Doctors’ Without Borders in Nepal blessing service at the worship they normally attend on September 27. High School youth Keep all who serve our country and preserve who are making the commitment to continue our serving in ministry as an acolyte will also re- ceive a blessing and be given an enamel pec- freedoms in your prayers! toral cross as a symbol of their dedication and service to Christ and the church. An Ac- ONLINE GIVING AND CREDIT AND olyte Training Class will be held for all 7th DEBIT CARD PROCESSING and 8th grade youth on Sunday, Septem- ber 13, from 6:30-8:00 pm to prepare newLCOS is excited to announce that you can now manage acolytes for their role in worship leadership.your giving online! Giving online is easy and allows youto set up automatic recurring contributions and view Pantry Committee:your complete online giving history from anywhere youhave access to the Internet. Contributions can now be Thanks to all who donate to our pantry with adebited automatically from your checking or savings ac- special mention to our seniors for their gener-count or processed using your credit or debit card. osity. We are most appreciative of the help ofOur electronic giving program offers convenience for our volunteer stockers, packers, and deliverers:you and much-needed donation consistency for our Marianne Aponte, Millie King, Teresa Vi-congregation. tale and Steve & Debbie Cain. Simply follow these easy steps: Messenger Helpers: 1. Visit the church website at oursaviorhad-donfield.org Thanks to: Betty Keene, Jane Evans, Elea- 2. Click on the Donate to LCOS Electronically nor Gaines, Dottie Powell, Lynn Boyle,button Janice Bellenghi, Laura Oakes and Janie 3. Click on the Create Profile button Braccio for helping to assemble the Messen- 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an ger.online profile and to schedule your recurring contribu-tions. Office Assistants: Jane Evans, Arlene Stolarick, Laura Oakes, Marianne Aponte, Kate Roberts, and Millie KingSeptember, 2015 Messenger page 14

September, 2015 Parish Messenger Page 15 Help Wanted Attention Seniors!Communion Assistants are needed every Sunday at the 8:00 and 10:30 Senior Game Dayservices. Communion assistants will be scheduled for a month at a time. NEXT DATE IS:Substitutes are also needed. If you would be interested in helping with this Tuesday, September 22nd atimportant ministry please contact Sandy at [email protected] or call the noonchurch office 856-429-5122. ~ Bingo, Pinochle, Bridge ~Counters are needed after the 10:30 service every week. Counting typically Come out and Have Fun!takes 1-1-1/2 hours. More counters make lighter, faster FOOD AND DRINKS (SODA) SERVEDwork. Please contact Jane Evans RSVP: Peg Hartmann 856-783-7004at [email protected] or856-429-2899.Pantry Packers needed weekly. Familiesare encouraged to join in this much neededservice. Please contact Teresa Vitale formore information. [email protected] ,856-701-8017WE 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] 609-605-1215 STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS MEMORIAL GIFTSThe Rev. Dr. Wayne Zschech Pastor [email protected] BOARDSandy DeDonatis Parish Administrator [email protected] Wilson Director of Music [email protected] Jack BerriganPauline Worusski Organist [email protected] Rich Windle, ex-officioPauline Worusski Cherub Choir Director [email protected] Michael FallonJaime Frazier Youth Coordinator [email protected] Luanne Fogelson, ex-officioShirley Clinkscales Nursery Attendant 856-365-5392Don Richards Custodian/Sexton [email protected] Paul KnauerEva Shaw Altar Guild [email protected], 856-428-9434 John Laughlin Bob Mirabello Wayne Zschech, ex-officio Bobbi Newsham Karin LaBarge

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