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The Town Line
Lutheran Town Line Lutheran Church, Alden, New York
Sunday Worship Services September 2020
8:30 and 11:00 am
Sunday School Our Mission In recess “Called to Be a Servant Community”
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Friends,
This past month our Sunday School teachers and helpers met.
As we were talking, I was struck by a vision of what I think God is
calling us to be in this challenging time. Someone mentioned about
all the challenges facing schools, teacher, parents as this new school
year begins to unfold. We realized how weary everyone is, and how
in this pandemic, we still have a long way to go.
An image popped into my head and out of my mouth came the
words, “Everyone needs an oasis right now. That is what I think the
church is called to be. Let’s think about how we can be an oasis for
everyone who is weary.”
I thought that this is an idea all of us should think about. How
can we as a church better be an “oasis” in these desert days? How
can we bring refreshment, hope, peace, comfort and all the other
things our world needs?
You might be thinking I have the answers. But I don’t. I think
the answers are within all of you. How can we be an oasis, not just
for ourselves, but for others who desperately need it? When you pray
and think about it, what does God place in your heart? How can we
be an oasis in a parched world?
So please, pray about it. Think about it. And then share your
thoughts with me, with our church council, and with our other leaders
in our community of faith. Let’s work together to be an oasis in a time
when the world desperately needs it.
God’s peace,
Pastor Serena
Worship returns
to 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday, September 13th
"Indoor" Worship begins Sunday Sept 13 at 8:30am and
11am. *Mask are required, and you may only sit with people you spend time with outside of church. *There will be one big change: singing. Because of the CDC guidelines we cannot allow group singing. Songs will be sung by our musician Kate Snyder and other special "cantors."
Worship will be livestreamed beginning Sunday September 13 @ 8:30am. Here is the link if you wish to watch it live. It will also be available to watch any time after, just click on past live streams on this YouTube page.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspt5iOy9XDoG3oe9_b43eA/live
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Annual Congregational meeting
October 18 - 12:15 pm All members are encouraged to attend
Sunday School teachers have been hard at work looking at ideas, options and ways for us to re-start our Sunday School program. Our Superintendent, Molly Bauer will be calling each family in our Program to discuss some of our options over the next few weeks. If you do not hear from her by August 31st, please call her at 716-683-6067. We want to make sure we know what we can do to support our families during this difficult time. You can also contact Pastor Serena with questions.
Confirmation Classes start for our 7th and 8th Grade Students
Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th graders will start Oct 4. We are working on having an online option for those who feel their children are safer at home. If you have any questions, speak to Pastor Serena. More information will be in next month's newsletter.
Thank you to all who maintain our Community Garden!
Thank you to all who volunteered to take care of the church’s gardens. They all look great!
A Big Thank you to Harry Mandris and Collin Mandris for installing a system so that we can now livestream worship. We are grateful for your hard work and knowledge
Thank you to my beautiful family at Town Line Lutheran for your thoughts and prayers your kind words and cards and memorials. You are very special. From the family of Richard G. Noel.
Sunday School news
The QUILTERS – The Quilters are hoping to
meet on Monday, October 5, from 9:00 am until Noon and will discuss future plans at that time. If you have any questions, please call Lois Stutzman at 683-2782.
Calling all Readers The Town Line Book Club will be moving their meeting night to Tuesday. The September meeting will be TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22 at 7 PM Our reading list for the 20-21 year
September “The Giver if Stars” JoJo Moyes October ‘Queen Bee” Dorothea Frank November “The Child” Fiona Barton December; “The Christmas Visitor” Linda Bylar January "The Daughter of Fortune” Emily Gunnis February “The Last Flight’ Julie Clark March “The Girl in the Letter” Issabelle Allende April “the Bridges of Madison County” Robert James Waller May “The Tattoo Artist of Auschwitz” Heather Morris Everyone is welcome to join us. For more information contact Jeanette 698-1334 or [email protected]
Bible Study: God and Hamilton (the musical) Wednesdays at 10am starting Sept 2. (if you would like an evening class, speak to Pastor Serena ASAP) Grace, Temptation, Forgiveness, and Redemption are just a few of the themes found in this Broadway musical that tells the story of Founding Father,
Alexander Hamilton. Join us for a five week class where we will explore how Hamilton's story can guide us in our lives of faith.
The intro class Sept 2 will be 2 1/2 hours long. Because of distancing
requirements, you must sign up to attend class. Please speak to Pastor
Serena, email her ([email protected]) or call the church office
(716-684-1467) so we can make sure we prepare the right space for our
group size.
show the love,wear your mask…
Exciting News…Fairytale is back! “RAPUNZEL”
Oct 9th,10th & 11th @ 7:00 PM Oct. 10th & 11th @ 3:00 PM
$5.00/under three free with a ticket
Limited seating at each performance so we can socially distance
Order your tickets in advance from Kate or any of the cast
We will sell pre-packaged snacks & water during intermission
We ask everyone (cast & audience) to wear their masks to keep everyone safe
Come for a fun, family friendly, inexpensive evening out
It’s silly and a good chance to get away from it all
Any questions call Kate 668-5610
Music notes…
Thanks to Lisa Arnott, Jeanette Dickinson, Anne Marie
Appleby and Heidi Wild for sharing their gifts in providing special music
during August.
Our Bell Choir will begin rehearsals Sept 16th @ 6:15 if you are
interested in joining us please be sure to speak with Kate Snyder
We will be looking for soloists or family groups who will be willing to
provide special music & sing the hymns for worship in the fall. You don’t need
to be a member of the choir to volunteer. Speak with Kate and you can
choose a date and schedule rehearsal time.
Our Chancel Choir will be on hiatus this fall while we use
our Bell choir and soloists to provide the special music
following safety guidelines.
We are looking to start up a Youth Rhythm & bell choir,
grades 6-12. If you are interested, please speak with Kate.
Rehearsals will be held with safe distancing, masks and
our cloth gloves.
If you have any questions or any gifts to share, please speak with
Kate. 668-5610
TOWN LINE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
MEMORIAL WALKWAY Order your memorial brick(s) in
memory of your loved ones. Order forms are available at the Church
or on our website
Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal The Memorial Committee and Church Council have approved setting up funds to pay for a new ELW Hymnal. The amount per book is $25.00 which can be given: As a Memorial: In memory of _____________________________by____________________ As a Thank offering for blessings: In thankfulness for blessings received by ________________________ To honor someone In honor of _________________________by_______________________ Please make checks to the Town Line Lutheran Church Memorial fund and mail/drop off this form to church or place in offering plate.
Coloring Page
How can you help others or get help? Here are a few local agencies Alden Pantry collection You can bring items for the Alden Food pantry to church any Sunday. There is a blue box located in the Coat room.
Alden Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Call 937-7105 for more information
Hearts and Hands “Faith in Action” A Neighbor helping neighbor” volunteer program Call: 542-2226 www.heartsandhandsfia.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities Become a friend of Ronald: Find us on Facebook.
Suicide Bereavement support For immediate help/support call 24 hours a day: (585)202-2783 Erie County Crisis Services (716)834-3131
Lutheran Charities www.wnylutherancharities.org 716-632-2623
Alzheimer’s Association of WNY 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 [email protected] 2805 Wehrle Dr Suite 6 Williamsville, NY 14221
Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Cheektowaga, NY 14227 716-686-1900 Essential Care for Children, a program of Home Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Boulevard Cheektowaga, NY 142270-1480 (716) 686-8006 Caring Hearts Perinatal Program 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 359-8056 Life Transitions Center, Inc. The Mary & Ralph C. Wilson Counseling Center 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14221-1480 Phone: (716) 836-6460 Caring Hearts Home Care 892 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 686-8300
The Town Line Lutheran Newsletter In order to help us cut costs and also waste less of our world's precious resources, we will not be mailing the newsletter to your door. Here are your choices on how you can get your newsletter:
1. Email: drop an email to Diane at the office to receive your newsletter electronically. The church email is [email protected].
2. Pick up paper copy at church: Paper copies of the newsletter will be available for you to take home the last Sunday of every month.
3. Download from the church website: www.townlinelutheran.com
4. If none of the above work we can mail it to your home
If you wish to advertise in the newsletter, please drop off or email our articles by the 15th of any given month.
If you have a change of address or phone number, please email the Church and let us know
Email addresses are needed: If you would like to have your email added so we can contact you in this way, please email the Church: [email protected]
Check out our website at www.Townlinelutheran.com
Friend us on Facebook!
Church Council 2019-2020 President: Mark Reddy 359-2389 Vice Pres: John Wild 517-0624 Secretary: Ann Marie Appleby 650-8785 Treasurer: Patty Zehler 908-3877 Financial Secretary: Judy Quinty 902-4316 Benevolence Treasurer: Heidi Wild 983-5507 Trustee: Harold Bowen 684-1557 Trustee Robin Gilbert 292-2719 Deacon: Harry Mandris 937-0322 Deacon: Ellie DeFilipppo 574-9830 Member: Larry Muscoreil 465-3301 Member Marcie Mason 984-5858
Church Staff Information Ministers: All the People of God in this place Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Secretary: Diane Casell Office: 684-1467 Music Director: Kate Snyder: 668-5610
Church Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-noon You will be able to stop in for prayer or chat. You can also make an appointment if these times do not work for you If you need assistance please call/text Pastor Serena 716-510-2939 Thanks for your cooperation.
Facts and Figures Sunday Attendance Offerings August 2 59 $3,945 August 9 54 $3,148 August 16 56 $4,421
Worship Assistants for September
Ushers Early (8:30 am) Late (11 am) Bryce Blair David Reiner Lisa Blair Marcy Mason Jeweliet Phillips Ronald Ball Harry Mandris
Readers 8:30 am 11:00 am
9/13/20 Chris Whittingham Carol Reiner 9/20/20 Charlie Turner Mike DeWitt 9/27/20 Jeanette Dickinson Marcie Mason
Communion Set–up volunteers needed
Because of the changes with the pandemic, we are looking for a few volunteers to set up communion. We will be having communion every other week. Please contact Pastor Serena ([email protected]) or 716-510-2939 if you would like to help. We will need to explain the changes we need to make to keep everyone safe. Sept 6: Brenda Well Sept 20: Jody and Mark Reddy Oct 4: Carol Reiner Oct 18: Robin Gilbert
Special Dates in September Labor Day, September 7, 2020
Patriot Day, September 11, 2020
National Grandparents Day, September 13, 2020
First day of autumn, September 22, 2020
PRAY FIRST
September 4 39 years Cheryl and Steven Fallon September 7 63 years Diana and Ronald Huber September 12 61 years Thelma and Bill Dabb September 23 25 years Jodi and Jeff Rospierski September 28 41 years Patti and Clifford Nowicki Did we miss your special Anniversary (10, 20, 25 and over 30 years) If so, please let us know at the Church office.
Baptisms July 15, 2020 Hadlie Grace, daughter of Samantha Feldman August 23 2020 Walter Michael, son of Jeffrey and Christine Gump.
Death Called to the Church Triumphant on July 30 was our member Richard Noel. A funeral service was held at Town Line on August 2, 2020. Our sympathy to her family and friends.
In Sympathy Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Wayne Moon, our former choir director at Town Line Lutheran who died on August 24, 2020.
Town Line Lutheran Memorials
To the memorial fund in memory of Richard Noel by Ron and Pat Ball Fay Roll Ralph and Marlene Guarino Thomas and Mary Louise Zwack Donald and Joanne Smith Ronald Kratzke Judith Griffith Randy and Debbie Crist Irene Beitz ELW Hymnals in memory of Janet Seitz and Richard Noel by the Macken family.
2 Deborah Hamm 2 Justine Fritz 2 Steven Randall 3 Tom Dickinson 5 Lynn Czajka 5 Matthew Hamm 5 Steven Holcomb 8 Rick Krueger 10 Mark Czajka 10 Larry Luderman 10 Cynthia Menzies 12 Kathi Jegierski 12 Mackenzie Mertz 12 Luciano Muscoreil 13 Eric Wilckens 14 James J Macken 16 Randy Stanek 16 John Stutzman 18 Harry Mandris 18 Carole Noel
18 Carol Pache 19 Nicholas Kron 19 Ryan Lee 19 Herbert Schmidt IV 20 Brian Kendall 20 Jodi Rospierski 21 Meghan Shanley 22 Tammi Kron 23 Dawn Guidie 24 Ruth Maciejewski 25 Jacob Klimczak 25 Nick Preusch 25 Benjamin Reiner 26 John Smith 26 Patricia Zehler 27 Charles Turner 28 Wes Piasecki 28 Cheryl Schreiner 30 Lillian Skubis 30 Olivia Casell 30 Bonnie Aston 30 Michelle Hill
Did we miss your birthday? If so, please contact the Church office, 684-1467.
TOWN LINE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1159 Town Line Road Alden, New York 14004-9590
A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ELCA.org Living in God’s Amazing Grace
Church office: 716-684-1467 Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Church Email - [email protected] Church Website: www.Townlinelutheran.com
