November 2014 Volume 54 Issue 11 www.redeemeronline.net Redeemer Lutheran Church 203 Eyland Avenue Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-6300 November 2014 The Bible is our story, and there are few places where that comes through better than in the story of Jesus’ feeding the multitude. A hungry crowd gathers around Jesus to receive the Word, and at the end of the day the disciples are anxious to send the crowd away. When Jesus tells them to feed the crowd, the disciples act just as any reasonable group would. You can almost hear them murmuring, “Is he crazy? There’s just not enough!” These days, that anxious feeling is common. The list of needs continues to pile up against modest (or sometimes meager) resources, and the future is filled with uncertainty. And not too far behind comes the fear. The enemy sows fear in God’s people. Like weeds, fear doesn’t need much help to grow. As the economy lurches along, and as expenses continue to climb, our conclusion is the same as those disciples facing that great, hungry crowd. How can we possibly do it? The disciples would have given in to fear had it not been for the presence of Christ himself, bidding them always to turn from their fear and to trust God. The miracle in that Gospel story? There was enough! More than enough, actually. Precisely where the miracle occurred is hard to say. Did the loaves and fish multiply in the baskets, between Jesus’ blessing and the disciples distributing? Or did the miracle happen as folks shared the food they had brought? Either way, the fact that there was enough was a sign that God’s kingdom had come to them. Some in the crowd may not have been aware that a “miracle” had just occurred. Aware of it or not, they received the blessing all the same. This is a story that we at Redeemer live out often. From our human perspective, we are always lacking, with never quite enough, it seems. And yet, somehow, between the blessing and the sharing, as we get down to the business of the Gospel, God provides. And we of little faith are reminded again and again that God’s promise is good. Church’s that obsess with the notion of “not enough” tend to lose focus on what the Church is there for in the first place: to be a community through which God’s abundance flows freely and abundantly, for the sake of the world. In this season of gratitude, we are encouraged to turn from our fear, share what we’ve been given, and be Christ for our world. In God, there is enough. Thank you for all you do, sharing the love of God. + Pr. Tom Kildea Thus begins Paul’s conclusion to his letter of instruction and encouragement to the 1st century congregation at Jerusalem, who are enduring great persecution. For all the Saints Sunday, November 2 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us... let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 How can you possibly do less than your best, give less than your all, praise less than your loudest? Because look around you – those who went before you – those who set the example – those who shared the love of Jesus Christ with you – they surround you with love and care and the message that you can run the race, can follow Jesus. So who forms that “Great Cloud” for you? Who loved you into following Christ? Perhaps a parent or grandparent? Who’s words inspire you to follow? Maybe Martin Luther? Or Martin Luther King? Was it a pastor or Sunday School teacher – a school teacher, nun, or scout leader? Gary from among a few firms recommended by the NJ Synod. The key near-term objective for Build on Faith in 2014-15 is to develop a new long-term plan for our facility. The goal is to address near term needs, but to do so with an eye on the future as our congregation and mission continue to evolve. The BoF Building and Space Team met with Gary recently to help outline our current pattern and intensity of facility use, and to identify our needs, challenges, and opportunities. Gary will be spending time in and around the facility starting this week and over the next month to observe the real world use of our current space. Out of this and our recent discussions, Gary will produce a “Working Paper” which will serve as the initial working concept we can consider together over the coming months. To that end, the BoF Building and Space Team has selected Gary Wagner of Donnelly Wagner Architects to help us envision what may be possible in service to God and our faith life together. Donnelly Wagner is a South Jersey firm that specializes in serving non-profits. Nearly a quarter of their business specifically serves religious organizations, including a number of ELCA congregations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The team selected The most important near-term objective established by the team is to assess how we might modify our sanctuary space to more readily and flexibly accommodate multiple worship styles. As our most beautiful and one of our largest spaces, it is also our least utilized. There is potential to not only enhance our worship opportunities, but also to free up valuable alternative space for our many and varied education and service ministries, including Sunday Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 Who are your ancestors in the faith? The saints who surround us are living and dead, male and female, known and obscure. Who are yours? Let us see if we can surround our worship spaces with their names on All Saints Day – November 2. Submit a name or names by calling the church office – 973-584-6300, emailing the church at [email protected], or sign up on a sheet in the narthex or fellowship hall. We’ll need— Your Name: Your mentor/ loved one’s name(s): Your phone: Would you like to help Pastor Jaye display the names? Let us know that too. Thanks, Pastor Jaye Newbold School and Family Promise, which often compete for space with worship during the course of the year. We are at the beginning of the beginning – we look to further communication and discussion with the broader Redeemer family as we progress down this important and exciting path in service to God’s call to growth in our depth, breadth and opportunity to discipleship in this place! Paul Chaney page 2 Just as Jesus fed the multitude, taking up the gathered gifts to bless, break and share them, we offer our simple gifts, trusting that God will make something of them to be a blessing to our world. In faith, we are called to let go of fear and trust that there is always enough. Sunday, November 2, All Saints Sunday Invitation to Prayer – Commitment Packets distributed 2015 Stewardship Appeal Sunday, November 9 The Day of Prayer for Our Ministry Sunday, November 16 Commitment Sunday/Loaves & Fishes Brunch, 9:30 AM to noon Bring your 2015 financial commitment and enjoy good food and fellowship following worship ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING rd Sunday, November 23 at 11:30 AM Agenda includes presentation of proposed budget for 2015 and election of members of the Church Council. All confirmed members please plan to attend this important meeting. THANKSGIVING WORSHIP AT REDEEMER Tuesday, November 25 7:30 PM Adult Small Groups generatingspiritualgrowth,encouragementandfellowship ADULT FORUM Mondays at 6:30 PM “Animate Faith” Leading Christian voices will offer views on faith, religion, the Bible.... Join the discussion! Led by Pastor Newbold Re: FOR WOMEN “The Names of God” Fridays, 9:15 AM This is a great study for anyone, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. All are welcome and bringing friends is highly encouraged! For more information, contact Shelly Housel at [email protected]. Check out the Re: blog at www.reonlineblog.blogspot.com ! WOMEN OF THE WORD Tuesday, November 11 7:30 PM at This month we will meet at Audrey Svenningsen’s to conclude the series on Jesus’ miracles. Carpool at 7:15 from the Redeemer parking lot. Contact Kathy Fiscella if you have questions. LIGHTHOUSE FOR MOMS Mondays, 9:30 to 11 AM INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE Sunday, November 23 7:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Main St. Succasunna Offering collected will benefit Roxbury Food Pantry Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 Babysitting provided. Contact Carol Kitchin at 973-398-8754, [email protected] for more information. FIRST WORD Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 AM at Panera in Roxbury Mall. (Now moving to every other week.) Contact Steve Sauchelli, [email protected] for more information or check dates at www.redeemeronline.net/calendar ESTHER / NAOMI CIRCLE Wednesday, November 5 at 12 noon Materials available in the RLCW mailbox or in Lutheran women’s Gather magazine. Bring a sandwich. Coffee and dessert will be served. page 3 Family Promise Our guests arrive Sunday, November 9 The FP organization works with many religious congregations and community volunteers to provide shelter, case management, mentoring services and other forms of assistance to homeless families in the Morris County area. Redeemer is a partner congregation and will provide evening and overnight shelter for 4 to 5 families from November 9 to 16. Help is needed to set-up on Sunday, November 9 and breakdown, Sunday, November 16. Additional help is needed at various times during that week. Please see the chart in the fellowship hall. On Monday, October 27, from 7 to 9 PM, there will be a training session for interested volunteers at the Family Promise office, One Executive Drive, Morris Plains. Other training dates will be schedule – watch for announcements. For questions contact the FP office at 973-998-0820, or the church office, 973-584-6300. Thanksgiving Outreach Redeemer will again be supplying Thanksgiving dinner to families from Roxbury Social Services. Please visit the display in the fellowship hall after each service to sign up to donate items, or contact Melissa Tumminello at the church office, 973-584-6300, or at [email protected]. Items needed are listed below. Turkeys or turkey breasts 5 lb bags of potatoes stuffing canned green beans Jello coffee, tea, dessert items ShopRite gift cards to purchase perishables such as milk FOOD IS DUE AT REDEEMER NO LATER THAN 11 AM ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23. These items will be packed by the Alpha League on the 23rd for delivery to Social Services on the 24th. Share-a-Meal Many thanks to those who offered to prepare and deliver a meal to Brittany Pidgeon's family and Christine Scano's family: Tammy Roselle, Judi Frank, Chris Bedrock, Dori Bertino, Christine Gonzalez, Anna Lange, Ann Mauro, Melissa Tumminello and Bev and Jim Smith. Your dedication to the ministry of caring for others in our midst who are in need is so appreciated. If you know of someone in need, or would like to be added to the email list to hear of other dates, please contact Paula Chaney at [email protected]. Midnight Run – Breakfast Edition Sunday, November 30 Items being collected for this run include jeans and jackets This event is open to all on a first come, first served basis (max of 12). The group meets at church at 6 AM to make a hot meal and pack everything. The group returns to church between 10 and 10:30 AM. Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 page 4 Workday Thanks We had a small but enthusiastic group on Saturday, October 11, (8 members and 4 Boy Scouts). The weather was against us early, but we ended with a resounding roar as the playground shed came tumbling down. plowing in the winter. As Ken was leaving, Dan Nixon arrived, and we decided to go ahead and demo the playground shed. Two hours later, we were headed home (Marty to the doctor for a tetanus shot). Thanks to all for their time and effort; thanks to Kathy for the coffee, bagels, and donuts. Update to My Home Church projects are potentially scheduled for October and November. It was amazing talking to everyone who had just gotten back from Mountain TOP when I was up – what was seemingly impeccable timing – and I look forward to sending completed pictures when everything’s completed!!! Bob Fiscella We were able to get some indoor and 2 major outdoor projects completed. Kathy Fiscella and Rachel Fyock organized and cleaned the Life Center kitchen. Walt Jacobus, Ken Eibon, myself, and the Boy Scouts changed light bulbs in 3 areas (we had to break out the 16 foot wooden ladder with its 8 foot vertical extension). The Boy Scouts, Bob, and Ken removed the A/C units; Marty Yeager was into fixit jobs; Walt and Steve Sauchelli handled the storm windows in the fellowship hall and conference rooms and organizing the clutter in the narthex and fellowship hall. As the weather improved, the 5 guys moved outside to pull and store 12 parking bumpers to facilitate snow- Worship on October 12 A big thank you to Tricia Scalamoni for donating, designing and creating the Wedding Cake that graced the "Wedding Feast" at Redeemer on October 12. Tricia bakes as "Crafty Cakes By Mom” Visit her Facebook page "crafty by mom" for photos of wonderful cake designs. or [email protected], 834-5622 Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 cakes other email 347- I would once again like to express my heart-felt gratitude for your support of me in my work at Real Experiences Affecting Change (REACH), especially to those whom I was unable to see and thank on the Sunday I visited this summer. Due to your incredible generosity, we are able to help every person we had hoped to, and have already completed two of the four home improvement projects. Vicky Smith, one of the homeowners we fundraised for and helped, told me she’s able to sleep way better knowing there’s a stable roof over her head. As an update: I have been working with my service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, and others in VT Engage at Virginia Tech, and both remaining home improvement Theo Pichalski Thank you for the many cards, calls, visits and, above all, your prayers. The “Welcome Home” as we drove into the driveway was truly heartwarming. Eleanor Nester page 5 Good music Good eats Good company Saturday November 1 doors open at 7 PM Guest artist— Jared Wohl www.jaredwohl.com New Member Dinner The "Playin' 4 Paradise" committee would like to express sincere appreciation for the overwhelming support from the Church Council, staff, and congregation of Redeemer Lutheran Church. We literally could not have done it without your encouragement, donations, talent, volunteer efforts, and attendance. Of course, providing a warm, welcoming location for the event was the foundation of our success and we could not have asked for a better place to express love and support for Dennis and his family. With your help, we raised approximately $12,000 and around 200 people enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of music, food, fellowship, and fun. There is no doubt that Dennis and his family felt loved and encouraged by this amazing event and all the generosity that surrounded it. Thank you for making it possible! Please check out more pictures and music from this glorious day at http://youtu.be/aG6aGzKsb1c and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCYRhqyYNo . The P4P Team: Bob Bendell, Paul Chaney, Lisa Crawford, Lorraine Jones, Bethanne Nazareth, Lisa Nolan, Scott Riotto, Linda Scerbo, Steve Snoke, Christine Strobel, Bob Taylor, and Sue Taylor Those interested in membership are invited to attend an evening of food, fellowship and "Meet-nGreet" with sponsor families Sunday, November 16 from 5 to 7 PM in the Life Center If you are thinking of membership and have not had the opportunity to attend REDEEMER 101, please reach out to Pastor Tom or Paula Chaney, 973-663-9090 to let us know you can attend, or if you have any questions. God bless Jack Elliot Newbold born October 2, 2014, son of Matthew and Becky Newbold, grandson of Pastor Jaye and Doug Newbold Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 page 6 SUNDAY SCHOOL “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 On Sunday, October 12th the Redeemer Sunday School classes (prek to 8th grade) experienced a lesson on stewardship. We adopted last year’s theme of Sharing Our Blessings. This year’s lesson centered on two aspects of stewardship; 1) offering money and 2) serving others. During the lesson, the children discussed how they could share their offering money with others and how they can help others through service. Kindergarten through 5th grade have chosen an ELCA Good Gift to support with their offering money. Pre-k, and 6th through 8th grades have chosen outreach ministries “closer to home” to support. Pre-k is excited to help Child and Family Resources with their Diaper Bank program. They will WREATH SALE to benefit Youth Activities Fund Orders taken through November 23 Place your order at the WREATH SALE TABLE after worship. Also available—pine roping and tabletop Christmas trees. Orders can be picked up Sunday, November 30th, or choose home delivery for a $3 fee. Make checks payable to: Redeemer Luther League. Proceeds support upcoming youth activities such retreats in November and the ski retreat in February. Check your church mailbox for an order form! be pooling their money together to buy diapers for babies. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades are concentrating on water tablets and water jugs, while the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades are looking to donate mosquito netting. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes will be supporting the Family Promise Food Box Program. The second part of the stewardship lesson was based on service. The students learned and discussed what it means to live a “life of service” and each class was challenged to come up with a service project that they could do together as a group. While the service aspect of this lesson is still unfolding for pre-k through 5th grade, the upper grades (6th to 8th) have chosen their service projects. Sixth grade will be helping Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, 7th grade has plans to cook for Faith Kitchen, and 8th grade will be prepping and participating in a Midnight Run. LWR SCHOOL KITS Thanks to the generous support of the congregation, there were enough materials for 70 Lutheran World Relief school kits. The kits were assembled by the Alpha League on Tuesday, October 21 with prep work done by the Luther League on October 14. The POPs group got into the action by hosting a bake sale on Sunday, October 19 to raise money for the LWR shipping fund. The bake sale was preceded by a “bake night” on the 18. Last year’s kits were sent to Jordan in November of 2013! Look for future updates on where Redeemer’s school and quilt kits are shipped. Thanks to all who supported this effort! The high school stewardship lesson is scheduled for a later date to correspond more closely to Redeemer’s Commitment Sunday on November 16th. As confirmed members of the church, this group will be encouraged to fill out and return their pledge form. We encourage you to help support your children in their stewardship projects by reminding them to bring in their Sunday School offering and by continuing to discuss stewardship at home. Maybe you and your children will come up with a wonderful service idea for the pre-k through 5th grade. If so, please share the idea with us! Offering envelopes are available in the classrooms. In God’s Blessings, Rhonda and Corine SKI RETREAT For youth in grades 7 to 12 Friday, February 6 through Sunday, February 8 at Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ RSVP/PAYMENT DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7. Information will be out by November 15 and the goal is to keep the retreat affordable. Also, be on the lookout for early season specials on lift tickets. Please see Corine Borrero, Rhonda Rossi, or Pete Forester with any questions. Thank you for your support! Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 page 7 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering! July 12 to 19, 2015 Registration paperwork and $150.00 non-refundable deposit due November 2 The ELCA Youth Gathering is a churchwide ministry for Lutheran high school youth (incoming 9 th graders of fall 2015 to graduating seniors of spring 2015) and their adult leaders. There will be opportunities for worship, service, fellowship, study and holy play. Leave Sunday, July 12 with a stopover at Cedar Point: The Roller Coaster capital of the World! Arrive in Detroit on Tuesday, July 14 and be ready for the Gathering on July 15. We will return to New Jersey late Sunday night, July 19. It’s not too late if you want to participate! Please see Rhonda or Corine for more information. Y&F NOVEMBER CALENDAR Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 106:1 At RCS we like to teach the children how fortunate our lives are and that we have so much to thank God for. Having a family, a home to live in, enough food on the table, and having clothes to keep us warm are blessings which we sometimes take for granted. Through song and prayer we like to remind the children to be thankful for these blessings. RCS will be collecting food for the Roxbury food pantry during the month of November and the KEDS program will once again adopt a member of the military as a way to teach the children the value of service. Together we will celebrate the first Thanksgiving, dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans, and enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. We will share treats made by each class, hear the Thanksgiving story, sing and say grace together. This is a fun and rewarding experience for each child as we share God’s blessings. We are thankful to Redeemer Lutheran Church for its support in our mission to spread the love of God to our families. We would like to thank the volunteers who made the golf outing such a success, especially Dan Raymond, Paul Fortunato, Sue Schnabel, Judi Frank, Melissa Sturtevant, Pete Forester, and Dave Little. We would also like to thank Lori Adams, Becky Stadelman, Heather DiDomenico and Evelyn Hammaren for volunteering to come in and share their expertise with the RCS staff for our continuing education sessions. Have a wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving, Cindy Stevens and Carol Kitchin TREASURER’S REPORT through September 30, 2014 (includes RCS) Sunday, November 2, 12 PM Senior Luncheon Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 PM Confirmation, Luther League, Parent Forum Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16 NJ Synod Middle School Retreat Friday, November 28, 7 PM Bow making, fellowship hall Saturday, November 29 Wreath decorating, AL and LL Sunday, November 30, 6 AM Midnight Run breakfast edition Redeemer Tidings – November 2014 Net income: Budgeted net income: Operating cash available ($17,538) ($15,822) ($1,609) page 8 Servers November 2014 Deacon Asst. Deacons Ushers 8:30 10:15 8:30 10:15 November 02 November 09 November 16 November 23 November 30 Tom Lindsay Chris Volz Judy Johnson Paula Chaney Steve Davis n/a n/a n/a n/a Scott Bellows Chris Volz Paula Chaney Steve Davis Judy Johnson Scott Bellows Mary Lou Regit Dick Stanford JeffAdams Jeff Drew Mary Lou Regit Dick Stanford Anne Sauchelli Sivia Burdge Mary Lou Regit Dick Stanford Dan and Karen Raymond Mary Lou Regit Dick Stanford Denise Ables Andy Lange Mary Lou Regit Dick Stanford Al Duscher Eric Steiner Lay Readers 8:30 10:15 Deacon Judi Frank Deacon Steve Sauchelli Deacon Tammy Roselle Deacon Lori Adams Deacon Deacon Coffee 8:30 10:15 Ribaudos Lorraine Jones Jackie Trainor Opportunity to serve Diane Carlock Linda Nitka Denise Abels Roselles Kathy Fiscella Carmen Drew Pat Little Becky Mason Pat Little Becky Mason Judi Frank Bev Smith Judi Frank Bev Smith Sarah Coraggio Chris Volz Mady Levisky Sam Lindsay Amanda Bendel Alexis Duscher Austin Cummis Shane Cummis Katie Cuyar Nate Biery Carmen Drew Sue Sopko Kerrie Guarneri Carmen Drew Denise Abels Steve and Anne Sauchelli Andy and Anna Lange Amy Palazzolo Jenn Stutmann Janet Groenveld Pastor Newbold Margo DelGuercio Diana Roff Storytellers Judi Frank n/a Chris Volz Third Grade SS Scott Bellows Bakers Guild Guarneri family Christine Scano Tammy Roselle Christine Scano Tammy Roselle Altar Guild Youth Worship Assistants 8:30 Projectionist Greeters 10:15 Thanksgiving Worship, Tuesday, November 25, 7:30 PM Altar Guild - Marge Stigliano, Pat Little Riley Cummis Brendon Hoagland Jennie Guarneri Shane Jones Christopher Rossi Caitlin Rossi Happy November Birthday! 11/1 11/2 11/3 11/4 11/5 11/6 11/7 11/8 11/9 11/10 11/11 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18 11/20 11/21 Lisa Henricksen, Walt Jacobus, Morgan Sabo, Ethan Sullivan Justin Sagam, Andrew Simonsen Carys Owen, Tyler Somers Brittany Burke, Katie Smith Sherri Curlo Ryan Adams, Tammy Burdge, Melanie Janitscheck Shelly Housel, Rachel Schumacher, Marty Yeager Amy Batsch Deon Rice James Kildea, Tom Lindsay Jaye Newbold Gordon French, Olivia Kalafut Jack Scheuten Sandy Duscher, Jason Gabrielson, Steven Gray, Jason Tewksbury, Niki Unger Peyton Nexon Eric Coraggio, John Regit, Colby Snoke Mariah Crawford, Austin Cummis, Shane Cummis, Carol Ike Dylon Leitzel Elyse Appelbaum, Heather DiDomenico Jessica Bellows 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/25 11/27 11/28 11/29 11/30 Keith Bedrock, Kayla Pigeon, Manny Torode Nicole O’Connor, Kersti Svenningsen Owen Borrero, Liane Christopher, Andrea Jenkins, Erika Raymond Al Duscher Dave Condon, Carol Kitchin Cathy Jacobsen, Jenn Rousseau, Jon Schumacher, John Unger, Aidan Watson Will Crawford, Robin Gerber Spencer Scalamoni Happy November Anniversary! 11/3 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/22 11/27 Al and Heike Swingle, 36 years David and Sonja Baker, 13 years Jack and Joann Budd, 63 years Paul and Sivia Burdge, 46 years Nick and Rachel Schumacher, 2 years Hank and Marion Stevens, 62 years Juan and Corine Borrero, 22 years
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