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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
May 2016
Sunday, May 15
Day of Pentecost
Dear Friends in Christ,
Do you like rules? Most of us don't. We get tired of hearing "don't do this and
don't do that." But rules are necessary to teach us how to get along in the
world. Rules help us learn polite behavior.
It seems as if most rules are about what we should not do. Your parents ask
you to respect certain rules because they want you to learn and grow to be a
happy, helpful adult. Let's list some of the "do not" rules.
• Do not lie.
• Do not hit others.
• Do not say hurtful things to others.
• Do not forget to brush your teeth.
• Do not eat with your mouth open.
• Do not put on dirty clothes.
The list goes on and on, doesn't it? Adults have lists of rules too. There are many, many things we must think
about – things we should not do.
Now Jesus says, "A new commandment I give to you…" (John 13:34). A commandment is a rule.
The new rule is this – "that you also love one another".
This rule is not about what you shouldn't do, it is about what you should do – love one another.
It is only one rule. That should be easy – right? Wrong! Not everyone is loveable, are they? Sometimes we
have to be creative and think of ways to show kindness to someone who is not kind.
The cool thing is that if we keep this one new rule in mind, it makes the other "do not rules" much easier. If we
think about what we can do to love others we won't make the mistake of being mean or hurtful.
Everything works better if we learn to live together in peace and love. "Love one another" (John 13:34).
Pastor Krahn in his message to us on Consecration Sunday asked two things of us: that we worship faithfully
and that we pray for one another. The choir during each practice has recently started to pray at each rehearsal
and before they sing on Sunday mornings. They have found that the rehearsal goes much smoother when they
pray.
Starting this month, in addition to our prayer list for those who are sick, you will find a list of members to pray
for. I would encourage you to seek those members out after worship and ask if there is something specific
they would like you to pray for or send them a note during the week and let them know you are praying for
them.
May God bless you and our church in our new prayer life.
Pastor Mark
Update on what’s happening around Church…..
PARKING LOT REPAVEMENT PROJECT
The Church Parking Lot is being repaved on Monday,
May 2nd through Wednesday, May 4th. The church
parking lot will be closed for parking. Please park
across the street or on Nassau Street on these days.
Committee Meetings
Executive Committee — Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 pm
Council Meeting — Monday, May 9th at 7:00 pm
May—Make Wednesday Nights Easy! Join your Christ Lutheran Family for a simple supper on the following Wednes-
days in May in the Fellowship Hall
May 4th, May 11th, May 18th & May 25th — 6:30—7:00 pm
All are welcome from our Bell ringers, Choir members, Confirmation families
and anyone who needs a break from the kitchen for an evening.
In Need of a walker, crutch or other supply to help you get moving again?
Our church has several items to lend out.
Contact Carol Schmid at 631-567-2112 who has volunteered to connect people in need with the
supplies that have accumulated in the church closet.
CALLING ALL GARDENERS
Last year our community garden was a huge success and raised almost $200.00 for the food pan-try. We are starting to plan our 2nd vegetable community garden. We are looking for people who like to garden and help out with the planting, weeding, watering and picking. If you can commit to 1 day a week throughout the growing season. We believe many hands will make light work and we will be able to create another wonderful garden of fresh vegetables that everyone can enjoy as well as help our food pantry again. If you are interested please speak with either Laura Primiano- text her @ 631-793-8109 or Cindy Terk at 631-589-6714
ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCTUARY CANDLE The 2016 Altar Flower and Candle Charts are posted on the Communication Bulletin Board outside Pastor’s Office. Please remember your loved ones with an arrangement of flowers for $18 or by lighting the candle for $10. Use a yellow envelope and mark it Altar Flowers and Candle for your donation.
The Food Pantry thanks Ben Meyer of Boy Scout Troop 327 for or-
ganizing a Food Drive that collected over 800 pounds of food to the
Food Pantry at the end of April.
Room Needed: Single Senior
Aged Female needs a room to
rent up to $500 a month.
Working and quiet. Please
call (631) 206-4559
HYMNAL
DEDICATIONS
AVAILABLE
Hymnals can be
donated in
memory of some
one but also in
honor or thanksgiving for someone.
The cost to donate a hymnal is
$20.00. If you would like to donate
a hymnal, please use the yellow
envelopes. If you have any ques-
tions, please speak to Pastor Mark,
Janet O’Mara or anyone on the
Church Council.
Jessica Ross, Barbara Carney, Leonard Crowe, Ken Schultheis, Jean Musa, Eileen,
Dennis, Susan, Leslye Diemer, The Vent Family, John, Dunia, The Gervino Family,
Bruce Henneborn, Anmol, Mateo, Michael Lanigan, Ron Fuzia, John Jansen, Nancy
Fletcher, Michelle Birsner, Dottie Flynn, Lois Schrader, Cindy Merriweather, Mateo
Bedoya, Dottie Williams, Joseph Thomesen, Lynn Musa, Barbara Krause, Eddie
Wecera, Bertina Gamblin, Mary Stagner, Owen Preston, Maureen Consiglio, Chris-
tine Apoian, Bob Smith, Alba Bran, Grace, Albert Vitarelli, Frank Schadock, Eleanor
Atkins, Betty Eichner, John Musa, Lorraine Cunningham, Michael Dinger, Hasan Skinner, Rene
Doumeng, Chris Levey, Jeanette Perry, Davante, Anmol, Justin, Margaret Lenahan, Lisa & Marvin,
John Vermilyea, Jamey Musa, Mona Lang, Amelia Newhoff, Charles Moonsammy, Christine
(Johnson) Porter, Ruth Knudsen, Debbie Rasmussen, Eleanor Owens, Christine Sparacino, Thomas
DeFranza, Gail Callis, Adele Henneborn, Phyliss Stack, Henry Bouchard, Bob Lobacz, Kim
Schiniener, Cathy McWilliams, Alyssa Furlani, Marie & Thomas Curr, Jim Musa, Linda Smith, Glo-
ria Marsh, Steve Sparacino, Gary Patera, Lorraine O’Donnel, Paul Bouchard, Bill Paddack, Daniel
Taddei, Donald Lemp, Miecia Webb, Frieda Costa, John & Janice Reilly, Scott Cunningham, Bob
Wilson
Kristen Gilliar, Paulette Schery, Nazema Singh, Joan Deangelis, Tina Crachiolo, Bebe Zalina Singh, Kailey
Marie Johnstone, Albert Trabold, Kenneth Longacre, Jennifer Hassig, Rose Crowe, Christine Lambert,
Lane Romano, Marie Schrader, Anita Joanni, Christopher McCarthy, Eugene Diaz, Al Smith, Barbara Bou-
chard, Mary Ann Osborne, Mary Ann Rescigno, Anne Marie Lowe, James Hansen, Steve Caruso, Diana
Mancini, Betty-Jo Molina, Barbara Johnson, Ivy Sukhu, Donna Vito, Robert Burns, Danielle Fischetti,
Cathy Roosa, Edna Muller, Dick Guenste, Christopher Mayotte, Todd Panzner, Petya Licheva, Jamie Rodri-
guez, Heather Panzner, Barbara Suchopar, Ron Weber, Dawn Rotolo, Marisa Carney, Liam Kruer, John
Flynn, Paul Harrington, Ruth DeMartino, Linda & John Jeziorkowski, Ashley Thornberg, Helen Gronus,
Reggie Fountain, Gene Fairbrother, Russell Weber, Peg Bartnick, Frances Quervalu, Sally Sukhu, Dolores
Johnson, Asen Traykov, Millie Ramos, Brian Doherty, Jeffery Belford, Dorothy Heusel, Karen Sussman,
Linda Hanna, Pat Geist, Justin Coco, Leigh & Dalton Families, Michelle Diaz, Thorleif Berntsen, Tom Con-
nors, Joan McDonald, Tricia Ciccone, Iris Simmons, Ryan Hall, Christian Jean-Pierre, Marie vonBargen,
Heather McNamara, Kari Dinges, Neil Blam, Diane Lorelli, Larry Hanna, Fortunado Paturso, Helen Caca-
vas, Cathy Murray, Benjamin Archer, Lauren McCormack, Banfalvy family, Kathleen Connors, Sophia
Montorano, Robert Sharrock, and Dean Franciotti.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Alex Newhoff, Nikko Navarro, Travis Montgomery, Billy DeCarlo, Matthew Gallino, Gregory Lon-gacre, Justin Holke, Michael Beiner, Brian McClain, Daniel Eich-ner, Brian Eichner, Sean Moller, Christopher Gaudio, Daniel Riley, Evan Book, Eric Thomesen, Brett Marcinik, Alexandria Gentry
Notes from the Stewardship Committee
E-GIVING Did you know that you can have your weekly offering given to church every week automatically without an envelope? Every week your designated offering is taken out of your bank account and sent directly to church. It’s very simple and you don’t have to worry about forgetting your envelope.
The Women’s Book Group is Back!
May Book Selection is The Secret Chord by Geraldine
Brooks. Meeting date is Sunday, May 22nd.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
3 year olds to 5th Graders
Every Sunday during the 10:45 Service Start your lesson in church with your family, listen to a special
children’s sermon delivered by Pastor and then head to your class-
room to discuss and participate in activities based on the Bible
readings of the day. Lessons, crafts , music and more!
Jr. Youth Group
Jr. Youth Tea, May 1st at 12:15 pm
May 15th—Meeting at 12:15 pm
6th through 8th grades:
Confirmation Classes resume on
Wednesday, May 4th at 7 pm with a
light supper at 6:30 pm.
Make sure to complete your Confirmation Notes at each service. Forms can be picked up and returned to the basket in the narthex.
Please join the Sunday School in their project to purchase a Cow through the ELCA Good Gifts Program. Students are collecting their change but could use some help to reach their $500 goal. Place your donation in a yellow pew envelope and mark it COW! Thanks.
Cow: Just one dairy cow can produce
as many as three gallons of milk each day. Nutritious, calcium-packed milk from a cow
helps ensure that children grow up healthy and strong. Extra milk can also be used to make cheese, yogurt, butter and other dairy products to eat and sell for a steady source of income. With food and funds – not to mention fertilizer for fields.
Long Island Lutheran Day School at St. Paul’s (LuDay) located in beautiful East Northport offers an outstanding Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school. LuDay provides a well-rounded Christ-based program, which nurtures children’s mind, body and soul. A high-quality,
independent curriculum free from mandates and high-stakes testing ensures smaller classes and individualized attention to students. The result is a dynamic learning community that fosters self-confidence and independence while promoting each child’s enthusiasm for learning. To see what LuDay has to offer your child contact us today at 631-754-4424 x224 or [email protected].
Community Notes and
Information
Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry - Hours are Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 38 - For boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. Call Emy Terhune 631-258-8452 for more information Boy Scout Troop 327 - For boys from 5th grade to the age of 18. Meets every Friday night in the Wolpert Building from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Call Dave Maziarz, Scoutmaster at 834-6118 for more information. Homemakers - Meets at Christ Lutheran Church every Tuesday morning. Call Sandy Deck at 581-1289 for more information.
AA - High Noon Group - meets every weekday at 12:00 noon in the Wolpert Building. AA - Evening Group - Meets Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Wolpert Building at 8:00 pm
CHRISTLUTHERANIT.ORG
Your Passport to Everything at Christ Lutheran Church!
CHECK OUT OUR HOMEPAGE ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB!
Miss a special event or need a little inspiration--check out the
links to listen to the Festival Choir sing a Cantata, relive the
Sunday School pageant, be inspired by the fabulous voices of the Central Islip
High School Concert Choir. Need to check a date — check out the on-line cal-
endar of events. Much more is waiting for you. Go on-line today!
A monthly publication by and for the members of Christ Lutheran Church, Islip Terrace, NY.
Submissions should be made by the 20th of each month. Rev. Mark Kreemer, Pastor Cell: (631) 533-2446
Office: (631)581-1710 E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon: Janet O’Mara
Congregation Officers: President: Karl Von Seggern Vice President: Lorraine Hajek, Jr. Secretary: Jason Terhune Treasurer: Ricci Ordway Assistant Treasurer: Gail Callis Financial Secretary: Ellen McManus
Parish Coordinator: Madeline Sharrock [email protected]
2016 Church Council
Karl Von Seggern Ricci Ordway Jason Terhune Marie Von Seggern Joe Callis Judy Gauthier Ellen McManus Jean Musa Peter Sharrock Gail Callis Helen Carioscia Lorraine Hajek Jr. Holly Von Seggern Ken Hill Ed Preuss Joan DeAngelis Dawn Rotolo
Become a STEWARD BOOSTER for $10 and have your name printed in
the issue with the designation of your choice.
In memory of ___________________________
In honor of _____________________________
In thanksgiving for __________________________
On the occasion of _________________________
Your Name ______________________________
STEWARD BOOSTERS FOR May 2016
In honor of our past council president, Joe Callis and our past few
council presidents who have tackled and guided us through with the
rough challenges by Judy Gauthier
P&J SCHEDULE—SPRING
2016
MAY 1 – 7 ---- CONFIRMATION CLASS/ SR
YOUTH
MAY 8 – 14 ----- SHARROCK, VONSERGGERN
MAY 15 – 21 --- GAUTHIER, BIRSNER, EICHNER
MAY 22 – 28 ---- O’TOOLE,PICECE,DEANGELIS,KREB
MAY 29 – JUNE 4 ----- KOBEL, CUNNINGHAM
JUNE 5 – 11 ----- TERHUNE, SUKHU
If your group cannot do your assigned week, please switch with another
group. We are being counted on to provide two boxes of sandwiches each
and every week! If your group needs help, please recruit your friends,
family and neighbors!
Please let church office know when you are making
sandwiches so delivery
to St Anne’s in Brentwood can be arranged. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
Women’s Communion
Breakfast
Saturday, May 7, 2016
10 am
Get together with your sisters,
moms, aunts, cousins and sis-
ters in Christ for an inspiring
Women’s Communion service,
followed by a delicious brunch.
Bring a friend! All are
welcome.
MOTHER’S DAY ALTAR FLOWERS - Potted Geraniums
$5.00
Please print
In memory of ___________________________
Given by _______________________________
In honor of _______________________________
Given by ___________________________________
Plants will beautify the altar on Mother’s Day and may be taken home
by the donor
after the service.
Mother’s Day Memorials are due by Sunday, May 1, 2016
DUCKS TICKETS are going to be raffled off again this year.
Get your chances in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hours.
(2 tickets per to a game.) 2 chances at $8.00.
These are VIP tickets! Proceeds benefit the Major Maintenance
Fund.
Get trained in CPR and the use of the A.E.D. machine.
Saturday, May 14
9:00 – 12:00 noon
Sign up in the Fellowship Hall
Cost: $60
SUNDAY SERVERS for May
5/1/2016 5/8/16 5/15/16 5/22/16 5/29/2016
Greeters 8:45 Helen Gronus
Irene Montgomery
Ellen McManus
Bob Lobacz
Jean Musa Kevin O'Mara
Irene Montgomery
10:45 Chris Swaine Barbara Carney
Vanessa Von
Seggern
Phyllis Kobel
Marie Von
Seggern
Judy Gauthier
Ushers 8:45 Joe Callis
Alan Cunningham
Alan
Cunningham
Bruce Dochnahl
Don Lemp
Alan
Cunningham
Alan Cunningham
Kevin O'Mara
Bob Lobacz
Phil Bertuglia
10:45 Al Smith
Bill Schrader
Billy Schrader
Karl Von
Seggern
Jason Terhune
Edward Pruess
Phyllis Kobel
John Kobel
Doug Hajek
Jan Coco
Ron Fuzia
Jim Musa
Tom Primiano
Al Smith
Don Lemp
Eucharistic
Ministers
8:45 Ricci Ordway
Betsy Cunningham
Nancy Hill
Ken Hill
Ellen McManus
Helen Gronus
Janet O'Mara
Madeline
Sharrock
Janet O'Mara
Betsy
Cunningham
10:45 Marie Von Seggern
Karl Von Seggern
Marie Von
Seggern
Marcia Coco
Judy Gauthier
Karl Von
Seggern
Jason Terhune
Dolores Johnson
Madeline
Sharrock
Judy Gauthier
Assistant
Ministers
8:45 Madeline Sharrock Cathy
McWilliams
Judy Gauthier Janet O'Mara Judy Gauthier
10:45 Veronica Kreemer Karen Carrier Karl Von
Seggern
Phil Bertuglia Ken Hill
Acolytes 8:45 Joseph Picece
Nicholas Picece
10:45 Dylan Campson Nicholas Monz Jason Birsner
Nursery 10:45 Ginny Da Silva
Amanda Da Silva
Regina
Campson
Geradine
Lambdin
Emy Terhune
Joshua Terhune
Emy Terhune
Coffee
Hour
8:45 Carol Carty
Billy Carty
Nancy Hill
Ken Hill
Jean Musa
Jim Musa
Phil Bertuglia Phil Bertuglia
10:45 Stan Fuzia Mary Varak
Craig Kadane
Judy Gauthier Janice Fuzia
Ron Fuzia
Phyllis Kobel
John Kobel
Altar Guild Jean Musa
Joan DeAngelis
Helen Gronus
Jean Musa
Joan DeAngelis
Helen Gronus
Doris Jackson
Judy Gauthier
Marie Von
Seggern
Doris Jackson
Judy Gauthier
Marie Von
Seggern
The Family of Christ Lutheran Offers
Prayers of Sympathy for the Families of :
Phyllis Marie Zachmann — Mother of Lynne Martin & Robert Martin
Mother-in-law of Kate Martin
Grandmother of Joseph, Zachary, Julia, Jenna & James
Take Your Faith Outside this Summer!
Welcome to Camp Ma-He-Tu
Best. Camp. Ever. A sleep away camp for girls ages 7-15. Cel-
ebrating our 78th summer on the shores of
Lake Kanawaukee in Harriman State Park,
Bear Mountain, just 40 miles north of New
York City.
Not ready to let your daughter go to camp on her
own or do you need a break?
Check out Ma-He-Tu’s Wom-en in the Woods - July 2nd
to July 6th 2016 Girls of ALL ages just wanna have fun! Moth-
ers and daughters - Aunts and nieces - Friends
young... and not so young.... All women and
girls are welcome. Come spend one day, or even
a few playing, laughing, singing and relaxing .
Check out the website at http://www.mahetu.org
The 84th Annual Lutheran Summer Conference at Silver
Bay “A week unlike any other.” We invite you to join
three hundred others this summer at the annual Luther-
an Summer Conference on the YMCA’s spectacular cam-
pus at Silver Bay on beautiful Lake George in the Adiron-
dacks. An all-inclusive, Christian getaway with fun for
every age All on-campus accommodations include all
meals and activity costs. A Conference Fee ($65/ person
or $325 maximum for families) includes all Lutheran pro-
gramming, including evening activities, classes and dis-
counted conference rates for Silver Bay. Silver Bay also
offers morning camp programming for all children
through age 13. Saturday, July 16th — Friday, July 22nd,
2016
For more information on Silver Bay contact our
registrar, Karen Hoffman, for information: Luther-
[email protected] , (203) 454-2842
Pinecrest is a Lutheran Leadership school which meets annually for a one-week session in August to train young
leaders in Christ.
http://pinecrestbuzz.weebly.com/
Memorials
The following gifts have been received in the Memorial Fund
In Memory of Ralph & Traude Lempin by Hedy & Joe Jorgensen
In Memory of Helen Muller & Judyann Muller by Louis H.R. Muller
In Memory of Phyllis Zachmann by Patricia Lagrange for the Major Maintenance Fund
Christ Lutheran Church
Carleton Ave & Nassau Street
P.O. Box 205
Islip Terrace, NY 11752-0205
Office Phone: (631) 581-1710
The Rev. Mark Kreemer, Pastor
Cell: (631) 533-2446
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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
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