October 2016

MeThsesPaerisnh ger OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTERTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR HADDONFIELD, NJ MEET JOHN (JACK) BROOMELL, OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY \"Hello, My name is Jack Broomell. I was born and raised in South Jersey hav- ing lived in Sicklerville all my life. I was raised Catholic but did not fully em- brace my faith until I was 19 and a Freshmen in college. I started attending church every Sunday from that point on and from there my life in youth min- istry just took over. I have been volunteering for the Sicklerville United Meth- odist Church youth group for the past three years. I have grown in leadership from simply helping, to leading and planning retreats. On top of that I had taken over the social media aspect of their youth group with running their Fa- cebook and Instagram. I also have a large involvement with a Christian camp called Delanco which I have been a counselor, member of the worship team and the preacher. Lastly, I was apart of the worship team at my previousJack Broomell and Kerri McCarty. church playing the bass. Now God has called me to The Lutheran Church ofOur Savior to help grow the family faith and youth ministries. I am extremely excited to be a part of this churchand I will do my best to help this church grow in the way God intends. One of my biggest hobbies is playing andwatching soccer. I also played rugby at the college level for two years of my life. I am currently finishing up mydegree in English at Temple University and will graduate in the spring.\" BAPTISM SEMINAR FOR UNITY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, PARENTS AT 9:30 ON OCT. 8 REFORMATION SUNDAY 9:30 AM A baptism seminar will be held in the 2nd floor Parlor on Saturday, October 90TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF 8, from 9:30-11:00 for anyone who de- BREAKFAST sires to be baptized or have his or her 10:45 AM infant or child baptized. The class will be held in the Parlor adjacent the Li- This will be a catered breakfast with a free willbrary and across from the Nursery on the second floor. Par- offering to help defray expenses for the break-ents are welcome to bring their child or children and if nurs-ery care is needed the church office must be contacted in ad- fast and program.vance to coordinate a provider for the time. If you are planning to have your child baptized in the LUTHER 500, A LAYMAN’S GUIDE TOfall, this class will provide you an opportunity to better under- THE REFORMATIONstand the sacrament and your role as a parent in bringing yourchild to the baptismal font. It will also provide parents an op- presented by Steve Seyfriedportunity to meet and get to know other parents whose chil- 11:15 AMdren will be growing up with yours in the church as well asdeepen their own faith relationship with God. Childcare will be provided for children under 4th grade. 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.

What’s 1%? More Than You May Realize! By Pastor Wayne Zschech No, this is not an article on “that” 1% we often hear about in political speech- es when it comes to the socioeconomics of our nation. Instead it’s about the difference 1% of our time, talent, and treasure can make in revealing God’s way of life in the world, no matter what our household income might be. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America identifies six values to Christianstewardship. Healthy stewardship is first, intentional. It isn’t serendipitous. Healthy stewardship of the resourcesGod has provided us begins with a plan for giving toward God’s work in the world and then following through withthat plan.Second, healthy stewardship includes giving regularly. Be it weekly, monthly, or even annually (preferably not atthe end of the year, however) the plan for giving includes a pattern of regular giving utilizing either the offering en-velopes provided, or Simply Giving automated direct payment through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, or onlinebill pay through your local bank.Third, healthy stewardship is generous, not stingy. How can we be stingy with the God who has provided us withall that are and have?Fourth, healthy stewardship is giving God our first fruits, not our leftovers. In our plan for regular giving weinclude that first in our overall budget, not what is left after we pay all the other bills.Fifth, healthy stewardship is proportional, calling us to percentage giving rather than a general dollar amount.More on that in a moment.Finally, healthy stewardship is cheerful. We actually enjoy giving towards God’s work in the world and are glad tohave the opportunity to participate in it with what we give of our time, talent, and treasure.Now back to that proportional value of healthy stewardship. I have found giving a percentage of my resources ratherthan a designated amount to be liberating. In 2 Corinthians 9 Paul reminds us that God only expects us to give fromwhat we have, not from what we do not have. And giving a percentage of what God has first provided us can have ahuge impact on doing God’s work in the world through the ministry of this congregation.Imagine the ministry we can accomplish with an average increase in member giving of 1% of one’s house-hold annual income? The median family income in Camden County is about $61,842 according to the US CensusBureau. That’s $618/year on average per family (or $11.89/week - the price of a movie ticket). For some this may bein increase to what they are currently contributing. However if on average every family were to increase their of-fering by 1% of their annual income it could result in a $92,700 increase to our annual financial plan for minis-try. Imagine the ministry we could do together with these additional financial resources!What would giving 1% of our time toward volunteering in ministry look like? One percent of 168 hours is 100minutes. How might you participate in God’s work in the world for 100 minutes a week in the coming year? Imagineif every adult in our congregation were to make that commitment. We’d need to expand our scope of ministry toaccommodate the demand!Are you up for the 1% Challenge this coming year? Consider giving at least 1% or 1% more of the time, talent, andtreasure God has first given you in the work we do together in Christ’s name for the sake of the world. I guaranteeyou will be cheerful in the process. Children’s Noisy Offerings Provide Trozzo Missionary Family SponsorshipDid you know our children’s Sunday school offerings support a missionaryfamily? The Lutheran Church of Our Savior currently sponsors The Rev.Dr. Eric and Rev. Wendolyn Trozzo and their children in their missionarywork at the theological seminary in Malaysia. Our sponsorship is $1,000per year and is funded primarily through the Sunday School offeringsreceived each week.Here’s the “change.” Starting in October our children’s Sunday school offering will be collected in a large decorativevase near the font after the Children’s Mini-Message and before they exit for Sunday school. Children are invited tomake the “noisiest offering” possible with their contributions of coins (although paper currency is welcomed) to theNoisy Offering Vase. In doing so our children’s offerings become a visible part of our collective worship.Updates will be posted outside the Sunday School Office to help the children keep up with the TrozzoFamily and their work in Malaysia. Want to know more about them? Friend them on Facebook and let themknow you’re one of their missionary sponsors and you’re praying for them.

October, 2016 Parish Messenger Page 3 BIBLE DISCUSSION FOR PANTRY VOLUNTEERS THROUGH DAILY LIFE NOVEMBER CONTINUES Thank you to our September Volunteers: Marianne 1 & 2 TIMOTHY Aponte, Steve & Debbie Cain, Millie King and Sandy (8 WEEKS) DeDonatis In October most of the second Week of Oct 2: Marianne Aponte, Steve Cain lesson readings are from either Week of Oct 9: Danielle and Patrick Deery 1st or 2nd Timothy, which makes Week of Oct 16: Marianne Aponte, Steve Cain it an opportune time to discuss Week of Oct 23: Millie Kingthese pastoral letters ascribed to the Apostle Paul to Week of Oct 30: Marianne Aponte, Steve Cainhis young protégé, Timothy. This is not a Bible lecture Week of Nov. 6: Danielle and Patrick Deerybut rather a discussion of how what we read in Scrip- Week of Nov. 13: Marianne Aponte, Steve Cainture is applicable to our daily life and faith. Explore it Week of Nov. 20: __________________________with us!Attend either Mondays from 7:30-9:00 or Wednesday If you can fill in the one blank space please writemornings from 9:30-11:00. All sessions are held in your name in on the sign-up sheet outside of the pan-Room 112. No prior attendance or scriptural try. And thank you for your support of this vital min-knowledge is required to gain insight and value from istry!the discussion. Just drop on in. Bibles are available ifyou don’t have one. See you in October. Please contact Lynn Block, Pantry Coordinator if you have any questions or recommendations: 856-858-1460, blockstar59@ hotmail.com. PANTRY UPDATE NEWCOMER CLASS & TOUR OFFEREDWe had a great response from our families regarding SEPT OCT 8the re-application process and preference lists. It wenta long way to help assure that we are getting the right NEW MEMBERS TO BEfood to the right people. We are currently giving sup- RECEIVED OCT 23plementary groceries to 17 adults and 6 children. Wenotified the families that we follow the South Jersey Interested in knowing more about the LutheranFood Bank Guidelines regarding “Sell By” dates, Church of Our Savior’s ministry and how you can bewhich gives a 2-3 year window past the date indicatedon the item by the manufacturer. a part of it? There will be one more opportunity to attend the Newcomer Class this fall;Your generous donations and the time given by ourPantry Volunteers were acknowledged with the fol- Saturday, Oct 8 from 2:30-5:30lowing comments: “I can never thank you enough. I Each person/family will receive a Congregation In-feel so grateful and blessed.” “Thank you so much foreverything you do.” “Any items you provide to my formation Binder that contains:family are deeply appreciated.” “We thank you so  A Pictorial Directorymuch. It is really hard as a single mother sometimes to  A Congregational History overviewkeep it together, every little bit is so greatly appreciat-  A Time & Talent survey to assist in getting youed. Blessings to all.” connected to ministry  A Leadership Contact PagePANTRY NEEDS  Membership FormOCTOBER: Then prepare to learn some new faces and names inAll donations welcome. the congregation on Oct. 23! New members will beSpecial Needs: rice, meals in a can received into the congregation of Our Savior at the(ravioli, spaghettiOs), canned fruit,soup, pancake mix & syrup, toilet worship service they attend. A reception for thosepaper and laundry detergent joining will be held during the Fellowship Together Coffee Hour beginning at 9:00 AM. Please contact pastor or the church office to sign up for the classes. [email protected] or 856-429-5122.

OCTOBER 2016 SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS By Betsy KuehnMY 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. One date is open:October 18th. Drivers are always needed to deliver these meals.COOKBOOKS (Eva Shaw): Cookbooks are on sale in the narthex. There are still at least 60 books left to be sold.All proceeds benefit the food pantry. Books are $10.00 each. So if you are interested in purchasing any, please con-tact Eva Shaw at 856 428-9434 or email her at [email protected]. They make great gifts.PACK-A-SACKS FOR IHOC: Thank you to all who donated school supplies for IHOC (Interfaith Homeless Out-reach Council) this summer to be distributed to homeless children in South Jersey, including those that attended Vaca-tion Bible School. 84 backpacks plus extra supplies were donated to IHOC. Also, thanks to Stacey Shaw who coordi-nated the project.HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE 2016: Holiday Food bags and donation envelopes will be available beginning October30th, deadline to return bags is November 20th. They will be delivered Monday November 21st. If you wish to makea monetary donation, make checks payable to LCOS and indicate it is for the Holiday Food Drive. We will be sharingour 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 you have any questions.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 is asked to contribute various supplies for the meal. LCOS has once againbeen asked to contribute the following: 25 large (46-oz) cans of chicken broth and 30-40 cans jellied cranberry sauce.Please leave your donations in the Caring Hearts box on the shelves outside of the Parish Hall by Sunday November20th. Thank you in advance for your donations.ADVENT GIVING TREE 2016: The Advent Giving Tree will be in the Narthex November 20th, November 27th,and December 4th. 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: 10/4, 11/1, and 12/6. SW MISSION CLUSTER GATHERS FOR “FORUM ON PUBLIC LIFE”, 7:00 ON OCT 26 AT APOSTLES LC IN TURNERSVILLE AND AGAIN FOR “PRAYER FOR THE NATION” ON NOV 7 AT 7:00 AT APOSTLES LCNot quite sure how a Christian prepares to make a prayerful and faithful decision when it comes to entering the votingbooth? Join congregation members of the Southwest Mission Cluster on October 26 at Apostles Lutheran Church inTurnersville at 7:00 for a Forum on Public Life in preparation for the General Election to be held on November 8.Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert, retired professor at the Lutheran Seminary at Philadelphia, and Rev. Sara Lilja, Director ofLutheran/Episcopal Advocacy Ministry of NJ, will be the keynote facilitators for the forum and discussion. The focusof the forum is providing Christians with a means to discern the platforms and agendas of the various candidatesthrough the lens of Scripture and our Lutheran confession perspective.The Mission Cluster will also hold a “Prayer for the Nation” worship service at Apostles Lutheran Church again onNovember 7 at 7:00 p.m. in preparation for the General Election the next day. Rev. Sara Lilja will be the preacher forthe prayer service. Apostle’s Lutheran Church is located 4401 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, NJ 08012. October 2016, Messenger page 4

MUSIC AT LCOS 2016 – 2017 Join us for another season of fantastic music!ChildrenSongRoyal-Tea ConcertOctober 16 at 4:00 PMThis highly acclaimed Haddonfield based Children’s Choir will present a program of songs spanning several centuries, someof which were written and performed for royalty. A featured selection Come Ye Sons of Art by Henry Purcell was written forQueen Mary’s birthday celebration in 1694. Come join us for some delightful music and a spot of tea afterwards!Lessons and CarolsAnd on Earth Peace, Goodwill Towards AllDecember 18 at 10:30 AMMusic and readings will explore the themes of peace and love in the context of the Advent and Christmas seasons. Thispopular service will feature Adult, Youth, Children's Choirs, orchestra, and organ including works by composers such asAntonio Vivaldi and Felix Mendelssohn. Hymns round out the service, including such classics as Hark the Herald AngelsSing and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.Jonathan RundmanFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:00 PMBorn and raised in the isolated Finnish-American communities of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Jonathan Rundmanhas been writing songs and performing across the country since he was 18 years old. He emerged on the nationalmusic scene as a Chicago-based touring artist, generating rave reviews in Billboard, The New York Times, Perform-ing Songwriter, Paste, and countless regional publications. Now living in Minneapolis, he continues to tour and rec-ord.Absolutely Glorious: Vivaldi Gloria and Other Sacred GemsLCOS Adult Choir and OrchestraApril 30, 2017 at 4:00 PMThis concert, featuring orchestra and the LCOS Adult Choir, will explore Christian music throughout the ages, from theclassic Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi to the jazz based Agnus Dei from the Mass by Steven Dobrogosz, as well as several otherselections. Spoken reflections will place the musical selections in a rich and deep context. The program will end with Men-delssohn’s beautiful Verleih uns frieden, a moving plea for peace. Rehearsal on Sat. Oct. 29 for Reformation Day and Lessons and CarolsCome sing with Festival Choir on Reformation Day and/or Lessons and Carols! Alladults college age and older are welcome. No experience necessary!9:00 – 10:30 AM Rehearsal for Lessons and Carols (Dec. 18)10:30 - 10:45 AM Break with refreshments10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Rehearsal for Reformation Day (Oct. 30) Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screen- ings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Lutheran Church of Our Savior on December 15. Five screenings will be offered that scan for poten- tial health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legswhich is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and abone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package whichincludes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package pricedabove $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

2016/2017 Coffee Hour ScheduleOct. 2 - Personnel & Property CommitteesOct. 9 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s ChoirsOct. 16 – Christian Ed. & Sunday SchoolOct. 23 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersOct. 30 – NO COFFEE HOUR, Unity SundayNov. 6 – Social Ministry CommitteeNov. 13 - Sisters~In~SpiritNov. 20 - Adult Choir & Bell ChoirNov. 27- ConfirmationDec. 4 - Worship & Music Committee, CommunicationsDec. 11 – Ushers, CountersDec. 18 – Congregation Resources, Parish AdministratorDec. 25 – NO COFFEE HOUR - Christmas DayJan. 1 – NO COFFEE HOUR - New Year’s DayJan. 8 – Memorial Gifts BoardJan. 15 - Mission QuiltsJan. 22 - Altar Guild Messenger Helpers: Thanks to:Jan. 29 – NO COFFEE HOUR, Unity SundayFeb. 5 - Personnel & Property Committees Jane Evans, Dottie Powell, Lynn Boyle,Feb. 12 - Cherub, Youth & Children’s Choirs Janice Bellenghi, Laura Oakes, JanieFeb. 19 - Christian Ed. & Sunday School Braccio, Mary Jo DeCoursey, MillieFeb. 26 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, Greeters King, Kate Roberts, Marianne Aponte,Mar. 5 - Sisters~In~Spirit Caryl Wallace and Deb Hartigan forMar. 12 – Social Ministry Committee helping to assemble the Messenger.Mar. 19 - Adult Choir & Bell ChoirMar. 26 - Worship & Music Committee, CommunicationsApr. 2 – First Holy Communion – CakeApr. 9 - Ushers, CountersApr. 16 – NO COFFEE HOUR - EasterApr. 23 - Congregation Resources, Parish AdministratorApril 30 - Memorial Gifts BoardMay 7 - Mission QuiltsMay 14 - NO COFFEE HOUR (MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST) - ConfirmationMay 21 - Altar GuildMay 28 - CONFIRMATION RECEPTIONMay 29 - Personnel & Property CommitteesJune 4 - Outreach & Fellowship Committees, GreetersJune 11 - Sisters~In~SpiritJune 18 – Donuts for Dad (Last Official Coffee Hour)Please leave one thermos of coffee and one dish of snacks (if there are any left) out in the library on the granite shelffor the choir parents who stay and wait for their children after church. The music ministry will make sure that the hy-dration station is cleaned up. Pumpkin Carving Youth Event; Oct 23 @ 6:30 Get your front porch ready for Halloween! The Junior & Senior High Youth will gather in the Parish Hall on Sunday night, Oct 23, at 6:30 for a pumpkin carving event. Bring your own pumpkin (and carving tools if you have them) for a festive fall tradition. Friends are welcome! This will also be the first big youth event where youth will be able to get to know Jack Broomell, the new Director of Youth and Family Ministry at Our Savior so we hope you and your friends can come! October, 2016 Messenger page 6

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SERVICES IN THE MEMORIAL GARDEN Now, in addition to a garden of beauty, for remembrance, for peaceful medita- tion and reflection, we are prepared for churchyard interment for those who wish to follow this path for burial. We have now completed a package which includes the agreements and guidelines for the depositing of ashes and explains the processes we will use for garden burial. In fact, I am delighted to say that several of our members have already decided on the garden for their final rest- ing place. If you are interested in the memorial garden and would like additional information, please contact Sandy DeDonatis at [email protected] or 856- 429-5122. Please be watching for information on the dedication of the Memori- al Garden which will be coming up November 6, All Saints Sunday. Yours in Christ, Bob Mirabello STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2017 CONTINUING OUR 90-YEAR LEGACYOctober and November are the months we focus on the Stewardship Campaign for the next year. 2017 is a specialyear for us. Not only does it mark the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Reformation but also the 90th Anniver-sary of LCOS.This campaign’s goal of the Congregational Resources Committee is to inspire members to continue our 90-year lega-cy of worshipping our Lord, serving our neighbors, and giving of ourselves, our time, and our possessions.The celebration of the 90th Anniversary begins on Reformation Sunday, October 30, 2016, with a catered breakfast inthe Parish Hall following a Unity Sunday worship service. Former pastors will be invited and Pastor Zschech will berecognized for his 10 years serving this congregation. Would you like a refresher on who Martin Luther was and whatthe Reformation was about? A one-man show by a professional actor, who plays the role of Martin Luther against abackdrop of slides of German sites of significance in Luther’s life, should provide you with that refresher. Come learnabout Luther and celebrate 90 years of ministry at LCOS.In November pledge cards will be mailed to our giving households. Take time to prayerfully consider what you cangive to the General Fund in 2017. These estimates of your giving will help us to formulate a budget for 2017. Returnyour pledge cards on Commitment Sunday, November 13, 2016, during a worship service. We hope to extend ourlegacy of ministry for many more generations. Your generous giving will make that possible. LCOS CHRISTMAS CARDSThe 90th Anniversary Committee will be selling ChristmasCards starting on October 30th at the Anniversary Kick-offBreakfast.Many thanks go to Betsy Kuehn for providing us with abeautiful picture for the front and John Johnson and EthanQuanci for creating the Anniversary logo on the back. The message inside matches the altar paraments: “Glory to God in the Highest! May the blessings of God’s special gifts be yours This Christmas and in the New Year.”The cards are packaged 20 in a box for $10. The proceeds ofyour purchase will help defray the costs of the breakfast andthe special programs that will be held throughout 2016 and2017 to celebrate our 90th Anniversary and to commemo-rate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

October, 2016 Page 9 October Worship Leaders JOIN IN PROVIDING MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN CAMDEN Altar Guild: Betsy Kuehn, Jane Evans Communion Assistants: 8- Juhan Runne When we think of mission churches, weoften think of South America or Africa. But did 10:30- Jeannette Jelonekyou know that there is a vibrant ELCA mission Counters: Julie Frederick, Debbie Hartigan, Paul Knauerchurch just 4 miles away? Bridge of PeaceCommunity Church is a unique Lutheran con- October 2gregation located in Camden that is \"a multi- Ushers: 8- Laura Oakes, Pat Stewartracial and multi-cultural community open to allpeople: young and old, black and white, Anglo 10:30- Peaches & Carol Larroand Latino, rich or poor, gay or straight, able- Readers: 8- Suzanne Trevena 10:30- Peaches Larrobodied or differently-abled.” (http:// Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Aidan Bell, Luke Baxterwww.bridgeofpeace.com) 10:30- Paul Granau, Andrew Shah, Amanda DeMichele, At Bridge of Peace Family Bible School Kate Morris, Sarah Boginais held every Tuesday night from 6:00-7:30 be- October 9ginning with a meal. St. Paul’s (Collingswood),St. Matthews (Moorestown), and Lord of Life Ushers: 8-Pat Stewart, Lindsay Burtcel(Tabernacle) provide these meals on the first 10:30- Peaches & Carol Larrothrough third Tuesdays of every month. I havecommitted to provide dinner on the fourth Readers: 8- Bill Wilson 10:30- Betsy KuehnTuesday of each month and am inviting you to Acolytes: 8:00- Rob LaBarge, Andrew & Alexanderjoin me in this ministry. Pietrangelo 10:30- Kathleen Pensabene, Hannah Stauss, If you are interested in being included Logan Sehdev, Seba Milleron an email list about these dinners, please let October 16me know at [email protected]. Youare not committing to anything. I will just send Ushers: 8- Laura Oakes, Pat Stewartout emails about what we need and you can 10:30- Peaches & Carol Larrofollow the Spirit’s leading as to how/whetheryou want to be involved. Volunteers might Readers: 8- Walt Haswell 10:30- Kate Zschechcook a pan of lasagna, donate funds to pay for Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Carly Shaw, Abbey Leverickfood, go with me to serve the meal and meet 10:30-Olivia Roncace, Caitlin Hargrave, Daniel Cook,the wonderful Bridge of Peace people, or prayfor this ministry and Bridge of Peace. Ava Cottone, Ethan Roncace October 23 Also, I attend Bible Study at Bridge ofPeace every Wednesday from 6-8 pm (includes Ushers: 8- Laura Oakes, Pat Stewartdinner) and usually attend Sunday worship at 10:30- Peaches & Carol Larro11:00 after the 9:15 LCOS service. If you wouldlike to join me to see what Bridge of Peace is all Readers: 8- Bill Neveling 10:30- Dan Pickerabout, I would be happy to pick you up. It is a Acolytes: 8- Rob LaBarge, Jacob & JoAnna Howleyunique experience; I have been blessed by mu- 10:30- Kayla Rodriguez, Luke Riley, Brett Hintz, Luke Fabiantual ministry with Bridge of Peace and wouldlove to share this blessing with you! October 30 Ushers: 9:30- Laura Oakes, Pat Stewart Readers: 9:30- Dan Cook Acolytes: 9:30- Rob LaBarge, Riley & Wyatt Needham, Alyssa Monti, Kerry Dietrich

90 Years of MinistryContinuing Our LegacySometimes to know where to go you need to know where you LCOS 90'S COFFEE HOURhave been. In 2017 LCOS marks 90 years of ministry, and our CELEBRATIONpast is a good signpost for where we should go. In the nextfew issues of The Messenger you will find articles about the histo- As part of celebrating the church's 90th Anniver-ry of our ministries and the pastors who led them. This article sary, Sisters In Service is honoring those mem-traces the evolution of our expanding church building, reflect- bers who are already in their 90's or will be turn-ing the growth of LCOS. ing 90 by the end of 2017. On Sunday, Novem- ber 13th, beginning at 9:00 AM and continuingThe congregation celebrated its first worship service on August until the start of the 10:30 Service, the Coffee28, 1927, in a storefront at 417 Haddon Avenue in Had- Hour will honor these members. Several of ourdonfield, which is now next to Tony’s Pizzeria. To construct a Honorees have already confirmed they will bechurch building at the current site of Wood Lane and Wayne there for the celebration. Please plan on stop-Avenue, the LCOS founders purchased the steelwork from the ping by during the coffee hour to see the specialChapel of All Faiths, which had been erected at the Sesquicen- morning we have planned. For questions,tennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Much of the work was please call Bobbi Newsham, 609-828-5244.done by men of the congregation. ~IN MARTIN LUTHER’S WORDS ~Since then several renovations over the years have adapted thebuilding to meet our growing ministry needs. In the late 1930’s I have held many things in my hands and I havethe congregation renovated the sanctuary, added a brick veneer lost them all; but whatever I have placed into the exterior, mounted a steeple on the roof, and purchased God’s hands, that, I still possess.the parsonage. The Parish Education wing was added in 1955-56 and, upon his death, dedicated to Pastor Donald Irvin. Un- We have Children, Teen and Adult books andder Pastor Edwin Wisser a second wing was added to accom- DVDs highlighting Martin Luther and the Refor-modate classrooms, offices, the sacristy, the choir room, and mation. Check the table inthe youth room. In addition, in 1982 renovations to the chan- Narthex and the markedcel were made and a new pipe organ replaced the one from shelves in the library.1947. Pastor Lou Dunkle led the congregation in a three-quarter million dollar effort to make the building and sanctuary Book Fair coming in October!barrier-free. A full-sized elevator was added and renovations Look for us Oct. 9, 16, and 23were made to the parish hall, office spaces were moved to the to do some early Christmasfirst floor, the kitchen and choir room were re-located, the li- shopping.brary was expanded, and the narthex was added. In 2014-15Pastor Wayne Zschech conducted a capital appeal to refresh ~ The Library Ladies~the worship space by repairing the organ, purchasing newsound and video systems, painting the chancel and sanctuary, FYI…installing new carpeting, pew cushions, and a hardwood floorin the chancel. Most recently, the Memorial Gifts Board trans- In order to better inform the congregation whenformed the garden into a Memorial Garden, which will be dedi- a member enters life eternal, we will be sendingcated on All Saints Sunday, November 6, 2016. out a Church-wide e-mail and a MemberCall. Please note that the MemberCall is an 888 num- In ninety years the Lutheran ber. Church of Our Savior grew from a storefront on Had- don Avenue to the beautiful structure on Wood Lane.October, 2016 Messenger page 10 Please let the church office know when a baby has been born so we may congratulate you and make an announcement. A rose will only go on the altar for babies whose parents are active members of LCOS.

October, 2016 Parish Messenger Page 11 Help Wanted Attention Seniors!Fellowship Chair: Senior Game Day NEXT DATE IS: Are you a good Party Planner? Do you like bringing people together to have fun? Tuesday, October 25 at 12:30PM Do you have a few spare hours a month? ~ Bingo, Pinochle, Bridge ~ Do you like serving the Lord and sharing your faith with oth- Come out and Have Fun! er? Food and drinks (soda) served Are you looking for a way to become more involved in the RSVP: Peg Hartmann - 856-783-7004 ministry of Our Savior?Then do we have a job for you! You won’t be doing this alone!Lots of members feel the same way and are willing to help butjust can’t take on the chair position. Please prayerfully considerbeing the leader of this great ministry. We need you! Contact:[email protected] or call the church office. THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR204 Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (856)429-5122 (voice) (856)429-7245(fax) www.oursaviorhaddonfield.org Worship 8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 AM Nursery Provided at 9:15 & 10:30 AM CHURCH COUNCILRich Windle Vice President/Personnel [email protected] 856-547-7410 [email protected] 651-285-0301Luanne Fogelson Treasurer [email protected] 856-486-1583 [email protected] 856-429-8914Dan Cook Financial Secretary [email protected] 856-354-5004 [email protected] 856-795-5753Laurie Eason Secretary [email protected] 856-429-8914Brian Bell Christian Education [email protected] 856-983-4597 [email protected] 856-429-3355Judy Caravelli Communications [email protected] 609-828-5344 [email protected] 856-429-6009Laurie Eason Seniors [email protected] 609-605-1215 [email protected] 609-238-6527Nancy Frazier OutreachBetsy Kuehn Social Ministry [email protected] 856-952-5545 [email protected] 856-428-4709Glenn Martin Church Property [email protected] 856-795-0653 [email protected] 609-471-0069Laura Oakes Congregation Resources [email protected] 856-427-6595 [email protected] 856-795-3911Amal Spence Fellowship Together [email protected] 609-828-5244Cathe Bare Worship & Music [email protected] 651-285-0223 MEMORIAL GIFTS BOARD [email protected] 856-547-7410 [email protected] 856-429-7851Mike Fallon PresidentKarin LaBarge Financial SecretaryBob Mirabello Recording SecretaryJack BerriganPaul KnauerJohn LaughlinBobbi NewshamLuanne Fogelson Ex-officioRich Windle Ex-officioPastor Wayne Zschech Advisory member STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSThe Rev. Wayne Zschech, D. Min Pastor [email protected] 856-429-7851Sandy DeDonatis Parish Administrator [email protected] 856-429-5122Cyndi Garcia Bookkeeper [email protected] 609-505-4038Austen Wilson Director of Music [email protected] 719-684-4205Pauline Worusski 404-931-2317John (Jack) Broomell Organist [email protected] Director of Youth and 856-889-1718Pauline Worusski Family Ministry [email protected] 404-931-2317Shirley Clinkscales Cherub Choir Director [email protected] 856-365-5392Don Richards Nursery Attendant 856-365-5392 856-577-1149 Custodian/Sexton [email protected]

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE204 Wayne AvenueCorner of Wood Lane and Wayne Avenue PAIDHaddonfield, NJ 08033 Cherry Hill, NJ Permit No. 164October, 2016 Messenger Time Sensitive Material Enclosed - Mailed September 22, 2016Address Service RequestedLaurie Eason 10/1 Raegan Sehdev 10/11 Paige Hodges 10/21Andrew Kiewel 10/1 Maisy Speyerer 10/11 Florence Hoppe 10/21William Lodgek 10/1 Weston Klaus 10/12 Shelley Palmadessa 10/21Lawrence Berger 10/2 Max Krauss 10/12 John Runne 10/21Christina Chmielinski 10/2 Heather Vaughn 10/12 Zachary Brandinelli 10/22Nina Rebmann 10/2 Roland Heilig 10/13 Don Cain 10/22Kyler Graeber 10/3 Kathleen Keck 10/13 Joyce Drew 10/22Cheryl Habina 10/3 Christina Berner 10/14 Kevin Graeber 10/22Kayla Rodriguez 10/3 Doug Gebhart 10/14 Riley Needham 10/22Sarah Simpkins 10/3 Karin LaBarge 10/14 Kelly Haswell 10/23Arlene Stolarick 10/3 Travis Trevena 10/14 Deborah Cain 10/24Ife Adejuwon 10/4 Jon Maniaci 10/15 Jill Hall 10/24Eric Broschard 10/4 Stacey Morris 10/15 Andrew Pietrangelo Jr. 10/24Carolyn Fabian 10/4 Erin Myles 10/16 Kathy Gronau 10/25Jacob Howley 10/4 Pearle Bromley 10/17 Ryan Haswell 10/25Harper Little 10/4 Brian Burtcel 10/18 Dylan Taylor 10/25Hayden Little 10/4 Arthur Roscoe Jr. 10/18 Todd Wallace 10/25Sarah Williams 10/5 Monica Baxter 10/19 Briana Bobo 10/26Christine Ewing 10/6 Kerry Dietrich 10/19 Lynn Boyle 10/27Jonathan Keck 10/6 Lia Lindemuth 10/19 Owen John Dickerson 10/27 Sophia Howard 10/20Javier Miller 10/6 Bobby Jelonek III 10/20 Tim O’Connor 10/27Keith Speyerer 10/6 Carol Maniaci 10/20 Christina Pietrangelo 10/27Caroline Asselin 10/7 Elizabeth Carpenter 10/21 Pat Stewart 10/27Emily Asselin 10/7 Kelly Harrington 10/21 Elizabeth Wallace 10/27Kimberly Finnerty 10/7 Logan Wilson 10/27Carole Hammon 10/7 Eric Haswell 10/21 Margaret Carney 10/28Evan Palmadessa 10/7 Eva Lindemuth 10/28Aidan Spence 10/7 Joseph Poliafico 10/28Wayne Zschech 10/7 Abby Wilson 10/28Naomi Doyle 10/8 Natalie Doherty 10/29Jonathan Glass Jr. 10/8 Juliana DeNinno 10/30John Johnson 10/8 Robert DeNinno 10/30Michael McLaughlin 10/8 Grace Lynch 10/30Patricia Van Cleve 10/8 Craig Roncace 10/30Kimberly Anderson 10/9 Matthew Tomlinson 10/30Colleen Gross 10/9 Matt Vaughn 10/30Emily Giamboy 10/11 Mary McDaniel 10/31Joseph Hartmann 10/11 David Smith 10/31

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COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS For most people, the holidays are a happy,festive time of year. But, for those facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one, the season can be lonely, depressing, and often difficult to handle. Holidays or not, it is important for the bereaved to find a way to take care of themselves. You're invited to join us at this free workshops to learn tips about how to deal with the holidays. Registration is required at (856) 596-8550.Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:00 - 7:30 PMLutheran Church of Our Savior Haddonfield, NJ DON'T FEEL GUILTY. .. ifyou find yourself enjoying yourself around the holidays. It is not disrespectful to the memory of your loved one. Workshop is free, but pre-registration is required at (856) 596-8550. Samaritan.. Healthcare& Hospice (800) 596-8550 Samaritan NJ.erg