November 2015 Messenger

MeThsesPaerisnh ger NOVEMBER, 2015 NEWSLETTERTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR HADDONFIELD, NJ WELCOME!New Members Received on Nov 8On Sunday, Nov 8, at the worship service they typically attend Still Room AvailableThe Lutheran Church of Our Savior will receive new members for Poconoeither in person or in absentia. As of publication we know of thefollowing who have indicated they wish to join. Please welcome Marriage Retreat Nov 13-14them on Sunday or the next time you see them in worship!Richard Muller: Transfer from St. Thomas Lutheran Church inBrick, NJEric & Jacqueline Broschard by Affirmation of FaithGreg Mills by Affirmation of Faith Saints of Our Savior Remembered ROOM IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR IN- on All Saints Day, Nov 1 TERESTED COUPLES TO ENRICH THEIR MARRIAGE! From Friday, Nov 13As a part of our regular worship on Sunday, November 1, The to Saturday, Nov 14, four couples are invitedLutheran Church of Our Savior will remember those members to discover how their marriages might bewho have entered Life Eternal since our last celebration of All enriched, upheld, and cared for through con-Saints Sunday in 2014. The saints we will be remembering and versation with each other, and the group, asincluding in a bookmark keepsake that day include; Sam De- facilitated by Pastor Wayne at their PoconoDonatis, Gloria Butcosk, John (Dudley) Rowell, Deborah home at Big Boulder Resort.Morrissey, Anna Hrivnak, Shirley Lee, Fran Sylvester, Mary Couples who are interested in participatingLou (Molly) Smith, and Susan Reintzel. will need to take the Enrich couple online survey available from Life Innovations that Pastor Wayne will enroll you to take. The processing fee is $35 and interested couples need to contact Pastor Wayne directly. To find out more about the materials and pro- gram go to www.prepare-enrich.com. Pastor Wayne hopes to host this retreat twice a year for interested couples with each group con- tinuing to gather for support and enrichment in the months that follow. DEADLINE TO ENROLL IS NOV 6. 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.

“A Few Reflections on My Trip to Haiti” By Pastor Wayne Zschech It is now a week since I returned from the week-long mission trip I participated in with 14 members of The First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, serving as their devotions and spiritual leader for the trip. Our purpose in going on this mission trip, made possible through the Healing Haiti mission organization, was to witness first-hand the impact Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) meals have on the impov-erished and starving children of Third World or developing countries and then to share our experience back homeso others might be inspired to donate their time and treasure in the FMSC Mobile Pack scheduled for April of 2016.One of the group, Linda Hess, came up with three H’s to best describe her experience and I think they are quite ac-curate for my experience as well.Hard: Physically, Haiti is a hard place in which to live. Everywhere you look there are high cement block wallstopped with razor-wire or broken bottles cemented in to prevent intruders. Grass is almost non-existent. Seventypercent of Haitians are unemployed, so being able to purchase what you need to survive is a struggle every day. As Ilooked into the hardened faces of many of the young boys and girls, as well as the men and women, it was clear lifehad hardened them too.Humbling: In the streets of Cite Soleil, the worst slum in the world, I was greeted by some of the most desperatepeople I’ve ever encountered. Children are naked or half naked running through the streets and alleyways that arelittered with trash as well as human and animal waste as there is no sewer system, and toilets are mostly in buildingslike schools. The only water they have available is the water brought in and dispensed by water trucks through Heal-ing Haiti’s ministry. Without HH the people of Cite Soleil would have no water and when we arrived the line formedimmediately with people carrying 5 gallon buckets, basins and whatever would hold water. The truck usually ran outof water before the people ran out of empty buckets. While all children start school in kindergarten only 50% makeit to high school and only 15% of them ever graduate. Many children are orphaned from the January 2010 earth-quake but many are orphaned simply because their parents cannot afford to keep them, so Haiti has thousands oforphanages. On our last day, we witnessed the director of a local home orphanage presenting a month-old newbornto an American woman who runs a women’s shelter nearby as she could not care for it any longer. The infant hadbeen born two months premature and abandoned on a trash pile with the umbilical cord and placenta still attached,enabling it to live long enough to be found and brought to the orphanage. The woman accepted the infant and in-tends to adopt her if possible. She named her Joy.Hope: In the midst of the most depressing places I’ve ever been, (Camden has nothing on Cite Soleil), I also wit-nessed incredible signs and stories of hope. On a 25 foot deep garbage dump in Cite Soleil, Healing Haiti is buildinga church and school to proclaim a message of hope 4-5 days a week (that’s how often Haitians worship) in the mostdesperate place on earth and the opportunity for education to those who previously struggled to receive it. The nameof the church is Hope. A soccer initiative in the same slum provides children with structure and discipline that is ap-plicable in other aspects of life 5 days a week as well as a hot FMSC meal when they attend. That one meal a daymeans the difference between scoring 50% on national tests and 75%. Grace Village, run and operated by HealingHaiti, offers an orphanage for 40 children, a school, a medical clinic, a church, a bakery, and transition housing forteens who no longer are eligible to live in the orphanage but not ready to live independently. It is a beacon on the hillin the village where it is located. It also provides FMSC meal packs for at least four other orphanages in the commu-nity and to those living in tents near the mass grave where 300,000 Haitians are buried following the earthquake.Scripture tells us hope is what we have for things not yet seen but are confident God will provide. Through the min-istry and work of organizations like Feed My Starving Children and Healing Haiti, as well as Mission of Hope andLove a Child, who serve as distribution centers for FMSC meals, I too have hope that Haiti will know the restorativelife our risen Lord offers in the resurrection. Thank you for praying for me during my week in Haiti and I hope byour work together, God’s way of life (the kingdom life) might come to and through us to Haiti and the world we livein.Confirmation Youth Game Night on Nov 29 at 6:30Whether it’s Wii Bowling, Pictionary, or Twister, confirmation youth and their friends will have a great time on theSunday night after Thanksgiving playing games and having fun getting to know one another better at this Play Eventfrom 6:30-8:00. Refreshments will also be available.

November, 2015 Parish Messenger Page 3 ADVENT GIVING TREE Sisters~In~Spirit 2015-2016 Be an Angel, Take a Tag! November 20 Make Cards for Shut-Ins Beginning Sunday, November January 22 Dinner Out 22, the Advent Giving Tree will be Mia Mare Ristorante, Haddonfield set up in the second floor Narthex February 5 Making Chocolate Covered outside the sanctuary entrance to help bring some Christmas joy to Pretzels LCOS Parish Hall people in need in our area. March 11 Painting with a Twist If you would like to partici- pate in the Giving Tree ministry, take Haddonfield an Angel tag from the tree, sign the sheet next to the corresponding tag April 15 Assembling Personal Care Kitsnumber, purchase the item on the tag (limit each gift toabout $25), and return the gift wrapped with the tag LCOS Parish Hallattached. NOTE: Urban Promise gifts do not getwrapped. May 20 Dinner Out - TBA Monetary donations are also appreciated in or-der to purchase gifts for tags that are not taken. For more information contact Connie Wolf : Organizations that benefit from your generosi- [email protected] include My Father’s House, Urban Promise, CaringHearts, Haddonfield Central and Middle Schools, Gar- Calling all Senior High Youth!field and Tatem Schools in Collingswood, and ourLCOS pantry families. Great events happening in November & December! Giving Tree tags will be available for three con- Nov. 22nd - Drop & Shop Planningsecutive Sundays, November 22, November 29, and 6:30-8:00PMDecember 6. Gifts must be returned no later than Dec. 11th - Dec. 12th Drop & Shop,Sunday, December 13. Lock-in Thank you in advance for supporting this very Any questions contact Jaime Frazier :successful and compassionate ministry! [email protected] 609-781-0041 If you have any questions or would like moreinformation, please contact Donna Stillwell: Consider Giving to Special Music856-396-4021 or [email protected]. Thank you to those of you who have donated to the Special Music Fund. For those of you who are unaware, many of the guest musicians that assist with music during worship (such as the orchestra for Lessons and Carols) are only possi- ble through this fund. On the first Sunday of the month, in addition to your regular offering, please consider giving to the Special Music Fund. Every little bit counts! Poinsettia MemorialsEach year the altar is decorated with poinsettias for the Christmas Eve services. If you would liketo donate a poinsettia in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion, please fill outthe form below and enclose a check for $20, made payable to \"LCOS Altar Guild.\" The poinsetti-as are delivered to our homebound members and nursing home residents on Saturday, December26. The deadline is Sunday, December 12, 2015.In memory of_________________________________________________________________________In honor of___________________________________________________________________________Relationship of donor to Memorialized One(s)________________________________________________ Return to church office no later than December 12

NOVEMBER 2015 SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS By Betsy KuehnPANTRY NEEDS: Help is needed packing and delivering for our 10 Pan-try 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. The most needed itemsinclude paper products (as they are not covered by food stamps), pasta and sauce, instant rice, beans, cereals(especially Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Cornflakes), pop tarts, cereal bars, tuna (not albacore), canned fruit, juice, pan-cake mix, syrup, peanut butter and jelly, and snack items (cookies, crackers, etc). At this time there are plenty ofcanned vegetables. Each Sunday, we will choose one needed item and highlight it in the bulletin. We received arecent $1000 donation for the Pantry.MY FATHER’S HOUSE (Ruth Friant): Please contact Ruth Friant at 856-429-8018 or [email protected] ifyou are interested in preparing a meal for My Father’s House. All dates have been filled thru the end of 2015.There is always a need to help deliver the meals on Tuesdays.COOKBOOKS: The second printing of the cookbooks has arrived. They are now on sale in the Narthex. Theymake great Christmas gifts. All proceeds benefit the food pantry. Books are $10.00 each. So if you are interestedin purchasing any, please contact Eva Shaw at 856 428-9434 or email her at [email protected] FOOD DRIVE 2015: Holiday Food bags and donation envelopes will be available in the Narthexbeginning October 25th, the deadline to return bags is November 22nd. They will be delivered Monday November23rd. If you wish to make a monetary donation, make checks payable to LCOS, indicate it is for Holiday FoodDrive. We will be sharing our goodies with local persons, New Visions in Camden, and Pantry families. Pleasecontact me at 856-429-3355 or e-mail at [email protected] if any questions.CARING HEARTS THANKSGIVING MEAL DELIVERY PROJECT: Each year, Caring Hearts preparesand provides food for Thanksgiving dinners for at least 20 families throughout South Jersey living with HIV/AIDS. Each year, various congregations/organizations gather the day before Thanksgiving at the First Presbyteri-an Church to prepare these meals. Each organization is asked to contribute various supplies for the meal. LCOShas once again been asked to contribute the following: 20 large (46-oz) cans of chicken broth and 30-40 cans jel-lied cranberry sauce. Please leave your donations in the Caring Hearts box on the shelves outside Parish Hall bySunday November 22nd. Thank you in advance for your donations.ADVENT GIVING TREE 2015: The Advent Giving Tree will be in the Narthex November 22nd, November29th, and December 6th. The deadline to return gifts is December 13th as Social Ministry Committee members willbe organizing gifts in Parish Hall. Contact Donna Stillwell at 856-396-4021 or [email protected] if any ques-tions.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 joiningour committee. Dates of meetings are: 11/3/15, and 12/1/15.Adult Christmas Brunch Hosted by Bare’s on Dec 6!Mark and Cathe Bare have graciously offered to again host the annual Adult ChristmasBrunch at their new home in Cherry Hill (619 Society Hill Blvd.) on Sunday, Dec 6 imme-diately after worship. Members are invited to bring a side dish or breakfast sweets to addto the savory and sweet smorgasbord of culinary delicacies. This is a great way for longtime and newer members to get to know one another so save the date now. November, 2015 Messenger page 4

Council Approves Creation of Director of Youth and Family Ministry (DYFM) PositionAt its regular October meeting the Congregation Council voted to create a new paid staff position to focus on youth andfamily ministry. LCOS is blessed to be a congregation rooted in a neighborhood that is growing in families with school agechildren. To grow our ministry to, with, and for youth and families, the Council believes hiring a part-time director whosefocus on the youth and families of LCOS and surrounding community is the next logical step in heeding God’s call to“make disciples.”This Director of Youth and Family Ministry (DYFM) would work 20 hours each week and be responsible for:Overseeing the Faith Stepping Stones ministry that blesses the child, gifts the family and calls parents to their child’s baptismal promises,Oversee the Senior High Youth ministry, andDevelop a Young Adult ministry over the next few years.Responsibilities would also include recruiting volunteers, planning events and opportunities for service, and supporting ac-tivities for youth and families. The estimated annual compensation for this new position is $26,000, but would be half thatamount in 2016 as a tentative start date would be no earlier than July 1.How can funding for this new staff position be made possible? The Congregation Resources Ministry Team is en-couraging members who have contributed to the Refresh Capital Appeal from their regular income to increase their regularGeneral Fund envelope offering by the same or portion of that Refresh amount. Others might consider increasing their reg-ular envelope offering by 0.5% of their income.For more information about the Director of Youth and Family Ministry position, meet with Pastor Zschech andmembers of the Congregational Resources Committee on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the ParishHall. 11 to Receive First Bibles Bible Study on 2 Corinthians Begins on Reformation Sunday Nov 16/18-Dec 21/23; Drop-Ins Welcome! Reformation Day is the day Lutherans re- member Martin Luther’s rediscovery of The Pastor’s Bible Study continues for a six-week read- Christ’s saving grace revealed in God’s ing and discussion of Paul’s Second Letter to the Co- holy Word. As such it is typically appropri- rinthians. Participation in the current 1 Corinthians ate to be the day parents fulfill one of the study is not a prerequisite to attending this study. Evenpromises they made at their child’s Baptism to one day if you can only make one discussion, your understand-place the scriptures in their hands. Therefore on October ing of Paul and how Scripture is applicable to daily life25, Reformation Sunday, at the 10:30 worship, eight par- will be enhanced. You might be surprised how theents will fulfill that promise. They will have written their challenges of church life and ministry aren’t that differ-own dedication in their child’s Bible and worked with ent today than in the first century.them in highlighting over 100 passages in each of the 66 Attend either Mondays from 7:30-9:00 or Wednesdaybooks of the Bible by that time.Please keep the following 3rd graders in your prayers as mornings from 9:30-11:00. All sessions held in Roomthey continue to discover God’s faithfulness revealed in 112. No prior attendance is required to gain insight andScripture. Congratulations Cleo & Lila Cottone, An- value from the discussion. Just drop on in. Bibles aredrew & Julia Kiewel, Dylan Melcher, Javier Miller, available if you don’t have one. See you in November.Robert Pineiro, Jr., Ava Poliofico, Emerson Riley,and Bennett Wright.Confirmands & Congregation Deck the Halls Dec 6 at NoonHelp the confirmation youth and parents prepare our sanctuary for Christmas On Sunday, De-cember 6 shortly after the conclusion of the 10:30 worship, the confirmation class, along withany other parishioners and friends, are invited to assist the Worship and Music Committee indecorating the sanctuary and narthex for Christmas.Lunch will be coordinated by confirmation parents and the three large artificial pine trees willbe put up, strung with lights, and decorated with the handmade Crismons immediately follow-ing the meal. Help get our church ready for the Children’s Christmas Pageant on Dec 13, Les-sons and Carols service on Dec 20 as well as Christmas Eve worship services. Contact thechurch office if you plan to attend to insure enough pizzas are ordered. Homemade Christmascookies are always a great treat to share if you would like to bring some.

Members in Action is a CARRY the FALLEN ACTIVE HEROES 22hr. RUCK HIKE ~new section of the Messenger Haddonfield Memorial High School Dec. 4/5ththat will highlight members’activities within or outside of Does your local group want to participate for an hour or maybe 2 ? We'rethe church that may be of inter- looking especially for overnight hours to have fresh faces to inspire our 22est to other members; whether hour hikers to get through the night. If your SPORTS TEAM, NEIGH-to join, take advantage of, or BORHOOD, COMMUNITY GROUP, SCHOOL GROUP, BOOK CLUB,donate to some of the organiza- etc. would like to join our effort in supporting this amazing mission, checktions. If you are a member of an out the link below and contact Brian Poliafico. Your group can be a handfulorganization that may benefit of participants or a pile of them, there is no minimum amount to the spon-other members of LCOS, please sorship. We just want to build awareness of this consistent national tragedy.write an article or call the ACTIVE HEROES 22 hr. \"RUCK HIIKE\" TO HELP VETERANSchurch office and provide theinformation. November 12 is Haddonfield Memorial High School...the deadline for all submissions begins : Friday, Dec. 4th - 4pm to 2pm Saturday, Dec.5thfor the next Messenger. Join the Philadelphia/South Jersey Carry the Fallen team to help benefit Active Heroes, a 501c3 charity helping to reduce veteran suicide. Address, Phone Twenty-two (22) Veterans take their own lives daily. Now there is number, E-mail something you can do to help. Change...don’t forget to Join our event at Haddonfield Memorial High School on December 4th~5th and finish 3, 6, 12, or 22 hours to earn a very special patch. update the office with any Each participant is encouraged to carry a rucksack/backpack with weight but changes. there is no requirement to do so. You carry what you feel as though you can Sandy - 856-429-5122 or carry. You can also walk with us for a shorter duration as well – kids & [email protected] strollers are welcome! This event is FREE and open to the public but donations are welcome. 100% of all donations go to help build the Active Heroes Retreat Center for Military Families located near Louisville, KY. Register today: https://fundraise.activeheroes.org/…/southern-new-je…/e60097 . Please contact Brian Poliafico ([email protected]) for additional details or if your company would like to become a sponsor for this event. Relay teams are welcome. Groups are welcome. Please feel free to share this with other leaders of groups that you are connected with. Many Thanks, Lisa Quanci SJ/PA Carry the Fallen team Congregational Support - January - September 2015Year Avg. YTD Attendance Total General Fund Offerings Refresh Offerings2013 162 $249,909 $73,0442014 164 $257,196 $76,9442015 168 $264,890* $55,146** * The total amount received is $13,231 under budget **As of 9/30/15, $205,135 has been received. $47,790 is still anticipated Thank you for your support!

2015/2016 Coffee Hour ScheduleNov. 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 )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 Directory November Messenger Page 6Get 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.

Generosity Thanksgiving Community Worship has NEW DATE, TIME, & LOCA-For many of us the term “stewardship” means the annual TION; Sunday, Nov 22 - 7:00 PM attithe or church budget talk. Fundraising. Setting a budg- First Presbyterian Church in Had-et and asking people to make a gift to support that budg- donfield.et. Asking people to determine their “fair share.” The Haddonfield Council of Churches will againYes, we do that. But, what if we looked at our giving in a host its annual Thanksgiving Community Ecumeni-different way? cal Worship but on a new day, time, and location from previous years. Given the hectic schedulesLet’s look at John 3:16. “For God so loved the world many families experience on the eve of Thanksgiv-that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes ing, the Council agreed to change the date to thein him may not perish but may have eternal life.” This Sunday before Thanksgiving in the hopes moreverse is all about that central Lutheran focus on “grace”. Haddonfield families would be able to attend.We could easily substitute the word, “generosity”. Four This year’s worship will be held at The First Presby-points meld together in this one sentence to define stew- terian Church of Haddonfield located on Kingsardship and characterize the core value of generosity. Highway between the Republic Bank and Masonic Lodge. The worship begins at 7:00 and will be lead God loved the world. (relationship) by worship leaders and representatives from the var- God gave. (sharing) ious member congregations in Haddonfield. A com- God forfeited his only Son. (sacrificial) bined choir will also provide an anthem and help God’s gift was purposeful. (life-giving) lead the congregation in song. The Free Will Offer- ing received that night will go toward the Feed MyGenerosity, the operative virtue in stewardship, is defined Starving Children Mobile Pack Event planned forby life-giving relationships paired with sacrificial giving. April of 2016. There is a $60,000 fundraising goalGod is very concerned not only with how followers of needed to pack a shipping container of meals. ForJesus invest generously time, talent, and treasure, but also more information please contact Pastor Waynehow they engage relationships, power, knowledge, and the Zschech (429-5122) or the church office.environment. Every follower of Jesus is encouraged tojoyously rest in a loving relationship with God, recognize Dessert Theater: Fun for the Wholeand generously use assets for God’s mission, and live gen- Family!erously toward God, family,neighbor, and future generations. November 22, 2015 at 4:00 PM Parish HallPlease consider thoughtfully and prayerfully your es-timate of giving for 2016. Complete the pledge card Lutheran Church of Our Savioryou receive in the mail or pick up one from the ush- 204 Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJers’ tables and return the pledge card during the wor-ship service on Commitment Sunday, November 15, The Children’s, Youth, and Adult Choirs will sing2015. musical theater selections as solo ensembles andThank you for your generous giving in 2015, and may a combined whole.your giving in 2016 grow our ministries to greater service. Talented youth will sing and play solos.Congregational Resources Committee Come for the music, the food, and the fellowship!2 Corinthians 9:8 “A nd God is able to provide you with every November, Messenger Page 8blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of every-thing, you may share abundantly in every good work.”

November, 2015 Page 9 November Worship Leaders UPCOMING OUTREACH Altar Guild: Courtney Rickert-Mills, EVENT—HOLD THE DATE Jennifer Asselin Sunday December 20th Communion Assistants: 8- Janice Bellenghi 2pm 10:30 -Tom FoskettWe will be Christmas Caroling at Coles Land- Counters: Bob & Donna Mirabello,ing this year. Please plan to join us for fun, Kathy Simpkins,singing and refreshments. More details tocome! Ushers: 8-Judy Caravelli, Helen Mountney 10:30-Dave Wyche, Nancy Frazier (11-1), Peaches and Carol Larro LCOS Reformation Trip to Germany in 2016 November 1 Coffee Hour: Adult Vocal Choir & Adult Bell ChoirIf you have always wanted to visit Europe, spe-cifically, Germany, or if you’re fascinated by Readers: 8-Pauline Worusski 10:30-Dan CookLuther and his life and theology, or maybe if Greeters: 8-Donna Stillwell 10:30-Paul Knauer,you have been wanting to brush up on thoseGerman skills from high school or college… Linda Powellplease join this very special LCOS journey! On Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Aiden Bell, Abbey LeverickJuly 5-15, 2016, we will be going on a Refor-mation trip through Germany. We will start in 10:30-Zach & Nick Brandinelli, Brandon Quanci,Berlin and will make our way down to Munich, Sophia Howard, Hailey Melcherstopping at many significant Luther(an) loca- November 8tions such as Wittenberg, Leipzig, and Worms. Coffee Hour: Ushers & CountersWe will be using the company Globus for thistrip and will be accompanied by professional Readers: 8-Laura Oakes 10:30-Curt Boginatour guides who will keep our stay entertaining Greeters: 8-Janice Bellenghi 10:30-Gary Visconti,and educational. The organization will be doneby Liberty Travel, whose advertisements and Julia Kieweloffices you might have seen in the Philadelphia Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Jacob & JoAnnaarea. While the big 500th anniversary of theReformation is in 2017, most cities are already Howleybusily gearing up with special events and op- 10:30-Sidney Speas, Zach Clark, Emma Warren,portunities. We hope you can join us!The planning starts NOW! This trip is open to Grayson Wright, Caitlin Hargravethe Haddonfield community, so invite friends November 15and neighbors! For questions, concerns, andcurious inquiries, email Pauline Coffee Hour: Social Ministry Committeeat [email protected]. The dead- Readers: 8-Kristine Monsen 10:30 -Lindsayline to commit to the trip is November15th. Mauritzen Greeters: 8-Jim & Jane Evans 10:30-Peaches & Carol Larro Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Peter & Alyssa Monti, 10:30: Kayla Rodriguez, Luke Riley, Alexa Hugo, Luke Fabian, Kerry Dietrich, Brett Hintz November 22 Coffee Hour: Congregation Resources Committee, Parish Admin Readers: 8-Kristine Pensabene 10:30-Glenn Martin Greeters: 8-Peg Hartmann 10:30-The Miller Family Acolytes: 8-Rob LaBarge, Jonathan & Luke Baxter 10:30-Matt Vitale, Reese & Haley Qualls, Aiden & Ava Spence November 29 Coffee Hour: Confirmation Readers: 8 -Kate Zschech 10:30 -Bobbi Newsham Greeters: 8 -Laura Oakes 10:30 -Janie Braccio, Julia Kiewel Acolytes: 8 -Rob LaBarge, Andrew, Gabby, & Alexan- der Pietrangelo 10:30 -Paul Granau, Andrew Shah, Amanda DeMichele, Kate Morris, Riley Needham

In Harm's Way Michael Miano - working with The following thank you communications Doctors’ Without Borders in have recently been received: Nepal From Warren Reintzel for all of the prayers, Keep all who serve our country and preserve our support, phone calls and notes during Su- freedoms in your prayers! san’s illness and subsequent passing. ONLINE GIVING AND CREDIT AND From Danielle & Todd Campbell for the DEBIT CARD PROCESSING baptism of their children, Norah & Malcolm and for being so fortunate to be a part ofLCOS is excited to announce that you can now manage your giv- such a welcoming and inclusive church.ing online! Giving online is easy and allows you to set up auto-matic recurring contributions and view your complete online giv- From Holly, Howard & Brielle Kimley toing history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. Con- Pastor Wayne, Lisa Quanci, Mrs. Fortino andtributions can now be debited automatically from your checking Mr. Pelose for their time and hard work inor savings account or processed using your credit or debit making the Summer Mission Trip such a funcard. Our electronic giving program offers convenience for you and wonderful experience.and much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. From Jaime Frazier for the prayers and fi- Simply follow these easy steps: nancial support she receives from the mem- 1. Visit the church website at bers, Memorial Gift Board and Church oursaviorhaddonfield.org Council at Our Savior. 2. Click on the Donate to LCOS Electronically button From Sammi McGarry for the wonderful 3. Click on the Create Profile button blanket presented to her at the Senior Bless- 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online ing.profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.Pantry Committee: Thanks to all who donate to our pantry Library with a special mention to our seniors for their generosity. We are Our Library is blessed with so many most appreciative of the help of our volunteer stockers, packers, and knowledge enriching books with many new deliverers: Marianne Aponte, Millie King, Teresa Vitale, Steve & ones to come! Please come in and look Debbie Cain and Sandy DeDonatis. around ! We would be delighted to have do- nations, just place them in the basket labeledMessenger Helpers: Thanks to: Betty Keene, Jane Evans, donations. If you have any book or DVD suggestions please write them down on the Eleanor Gaines, Dottie Powell, Lynn Boyle, Janice Bellenghi, index cards provided or place them in Judy Laura Oakes and Janie Braccio for helping to assemble the Messen- Caravelli’s mailbox. The Library Ladies are ger. thankful for Connie Wolf’s devoted atten- tion to the library for so so many years !Office Assistants: Jane Evans, Arlene Stolarick, Laura Oak- ~ The Library Ladies es, Marianne Aponte, Kate Roberts, and Millie KingNovember Messenger Page 10

November, 2015 Parish Messenger Page 11 Help Wanted Attention Seniors!Counters are needed after the 10:30 service every week. Counting Senior Game Day NEXT DATE IS:typically takes 1-1-1/2 hours. More counters make lighter, faster work.Please contact Jane Evans at [email protected] or 856-429-2899. Tuesday, November 24th 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 FOOD AND DRINKS (SODA) SERVEDVitale for more information: 856-701-8017 or RSVP: Peg Hartmann [email protected] 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