Vision Statement
We are a welcoming family of Christians – committed to renewing our witness
to our Lord, Jesus Christ through prayer, hope, healing and service.
November
Pastor
Rev. Nancy A. Nardi
Music Minister
Sharon Pugliese
Church Council
President
Ed Chin
Vice President
Art Delmotte
Secretary
Edna Pilch
Financial Secretary
Sandy Check
Treasurer
Karen Astrom
Council Members
Joe Loglisci
Claudia McCrea
Scott Paul
Pirkko Pattanayak
Janette Rosario
Norman Schweitzer
Dot Torre
Ann Marie Woznica
Newsletter Staff
Kathy Antonitis
The people of Messiah
Messiah Lutheran Church, ELCA 3091 Bordentown Ave. Parlin NJ 08859
Church Office (732) 721-8493  Parsonage (908) 769-7366
www.MLCParlin.com
Pastor’s Message
Dear friends,
It seems interesting
that All Saints’ Sunday
and Thanksgiving fall
within the same month.
All Saints’ Sunday is a
time that we say
“Thank You” to God for those who gave
so much of themselves to us as family
members and friends. Now, they have
taken their place with all the saints that
have gone before us. It wouldn’t be a
surprise if many of us turn to those old
photo albums or family movies to recapture those past memories of times spent
in our loved ones’ presence, along with
telling those old, old stories that still
make us laugh, cry and long for their
presence again in the life to come.
God knows how much a picture can
say a thousand words like those old
photo albums. But the pictures He
shares with us are of times to come
where all will be gathered in His presence and the pain, suffering and death of
this world will finally pass away. Those
pictures or photos in God’s album
known as the Holy Bible, are similar to
some of the pictures or moments we experience on a daily basis. For instance,
we probably all know what it is like to
be a little kid that has been hurt for some
reason and that kid runs to Mom or Dad,
2014
jumps on their lap, only to have Mom or
Dad wipe the tears away. The reason for
crying is soon forgotten in the presence of
the love and care of Mom or Dad.
Also, how many of us have been to
the airport to witness the homecoming
of others. I have witnessed more than
my share of those wonderful moments
where a child runs to their mother,
father, grandmother, or grandfather after
time and distance has kept them away
from each other. The child screams,
cries and jumps into the arms of that
waiting parent or grandparent who also
is crying with such immense joy after
not holding that child in their arms for
so long. Also, the long lost lovers who
reunite or the service men or women
who come home after a tour of duty to a
throng of supporters and family members filled with such gratitude to the
Lord for being able to see their son or
daughter return home safely, knowing
that other families would not be as lucky
to partake of this same homecoming for
their loved one.
It’s also interesting to note that with
all homecomings, a meal is usually not
too far behind. Around the table, we
give thanks for the safe return of our
loved ones and then the sharing of stories ensues and the table explodes with
laughter and tears of memories past and
present. It’s nice to know that all the
chairs are full.
(continued on page 5)
Messiah’s Voice
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Join us in the large fellowship room
at 9:00 a.m. as we engage in a Spiritled current events discussion. This informal Bible study addresses today’s
topics with Biblical beliefs.
Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation!
All Saints’ Sunday, November 2nd
All Saints’ Day is celebrated
on November 1 each year. It
affords Christians the opportunity
to remember those who have
faithfully served Christ in special,
often sacrificial, ways. Many of
these special people suffered martyrdom for
their dedication to Christ our Lord.
Therefore, on All Saints’ Day we take time to
express our gratitude to God for those devoted and
devout souls who have set worthy examples for us.
If you would like a loved one remembered on
All Saints’ Sunday, please write their name on
the sign-up sheet near the main doors.
NEW MEMBERS
We will be receiving new
members on November 2nd.
If you are interested in joining
our congregation, please see
Pastor Nancy.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 23
Our annual Congregational Meeting will be held on
November 23 following the worship service. Please make
every effort to attend as important items of business will be
discussed, including:
Committee & Financial Reports
Election of Council Members
Council Members: Please get your reports to the church
office by Sunday, November 16 for copying and collating.
Thank you!
Thursday Morning Bible Study
November 6 and 20 at 10:15 a.m.
Bible Study will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday
mornings November 6th and 20th. We are continuing our
journey through the book of Luke. Please join us for study
and fellowship.
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COMING EVENTS
Coffee Hour Weekly Following Worship
* Sign-Up if attending these events
November 1
All Saints’ Day
Tricky Tray Set-up & Basket Drop-off 4 - 6 p.m.
Daylight-Saving Time ends tomorrow!!
November 2 All Saints Sunday
Reception of New Members
Tricky Tray Coffee Hour
Confirmation Class 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Christmas Play Rehearsal
November 6 Bible Study
November 9 Christmas Play Rehearsal
Fall Clean-Up
November 11 Veterans Day
November 14-16 Among the Wolves Confirmation Retreat
November 16 Choir Rehearsal
Christmas Play Rehearsal
November 17 Semi-Annual Meeting with Groups 6:30 p.m.
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
December Newsletter Deadline
November 20 Bible Study
November 23 Christ the King Sunday
Thanksgiving Service
Congregation Meeting & Election
Christmas Play Rehearsal
November 27 Thanksgiving Day
November 30 First Sunday of Advent
Christmas Play Rehearsal
Hymn Selection
Advent Family Night
Join us on Sunday,
November 24 as we give
thanks for all that God has
graciously provided to us.
Please bring canned
goods for our food pantry as you are able.
Advent Family Night
Sunday, November 30th at 5:00 p.m.
All members and friends of Messiah are invited to
share in this enjoyable event as we celebrate the
Advent season! A pot-luck dinner will begin at 5:00
p.m. Following dinner, we will be making Christmas
crafts, singing holiday songs and playing trivia games.
Sign-up and join us for some fun and fellowship!
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Group & Committee Updates
SPECIAL TRICKY TRAY COFFEE HOUR
Sunday, November 2
On Sunday, November 2 we
will be holding our Fall Tricky Tray
coffee hour. Again this year - due
to limited storage space - we are
asking you to bring your baskets
and gifts on:
Saturday, November 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. or
Sunday, November 2nd before 9:00 a.m.
If you have some time to spare on Saturday, we are
looking for volunteers to help us set-up between 4:00 and
6:00 p.m.
Bring a friend or two with you to church on November 2nd and show them what Messiah is all about while
helping us raise money for our roof repairs. With many
helping hands and God's blessing this will be a fun and
enjoyable event.
Remember to bring some return address labels
with you to stick on the back of your tickets to save
you some time!
Make Faith Your Focus
This Thanksgiving!
This year let the children say GRACE for Thanksgiving
Dinner. Encourage them to speak from the heart and thank
God for what he has done for them during the past year.
They can even sing it!
Or perhaps you can teach them one of your childhood
favorites, such as:
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the food we eat,
Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you, God, for everything! Amen.
Attention All Groups Using Our Building!
The next semi-annual group meeting will be held
on Monday, November 17th from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. A
representative from each group must attend. Groups
who do not participate in this meeting will no longer be
able to use Messiah to meet.
Representatives from Messiah's Church Council
will be in attendance. We will update group contact
information, confirm meeting schedules and review
building use and clean-up procedures.
Worship and Music News
Choir rehearsal will be held
on Sunday November 16th at
11:00 a.m. We are practicing
for Advent and Christmas Eve.
If you like to sing please join us!
Hymn Selection will be held on November
30th following worship. Please join us if you are
able - we are always looking for new members and
new ideas for our worship services.
Four Council Members Needed!
Are you interested in becoming more involved in
the life of our congregation? If so, please consider
filling one of the seats on our Church Council that
will be open this year. Elections will be held at our
November 23rd Congregational Meeting.
If you are interested in serving your congregation as a
Council member, please see Ed Chin. Thank you!
FALL CLEAN-UP
Sunday, November 9 after worship
All members and friends:
Please come out to help us
clean-up and beautify
our grounds!
Bring Your Own Rake
HEALTH OF THE CONGREGATION
September 2013 total adult attendance: 175
September 2013 average attendance:
44
September 2013 Income:
$7,364
September 2014 total adult attendance: 163
September 2014 average attendance:
41
September 2014 Income:
$7,179
Our 2014 Budget:
Budget through 9/30/14:
Income through 9/30/14:
Shortfall of budget:
$111,025
$ 83,269
$ 66,031
$ -17,238
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Helping Hands
November Needs
 All types of soups
 Tomato Sauce
 Pasta
 Tuna
 Vegetables - mixed, corn, peas, carrots,
potatoes and green beans
A gentle reminder - please do not donate
anything you would not serve to your family. NO
outdated food, rusty or bulging cans, please!
Thank you!
Roof Replacement Fund
A campaign has been started to
pay off our $35,991 loan associated
with our roof replacement. You may
make a donation using an offering
envelope found in the back of the
church, or put your loose change in
the wooden church building on the
table in the hall. Watch the thermometer rise on
the poster as donations are received.
Through September 30th, $15,819.13 has
been raised toward our goal - this amount includes insurance payments, money we received
from other churches as Sandy relief and
donations from our members and friends.
Please help as you are able!
TURKEY DONATIONS
Our brand-new freezer is ready
and waiting for the “birds”. If you
can donate an extra turkey, oven
stuffer, or lasagna we would appreciate your donation.
During November we also ask
that if you are able you bring in
food items to help us make Thanksgiving baskets for
needy families.
Through the generosity of the people of Messiah we
usually have extra turkeys to provide to those in need.
At a time when the needs are becoming greater, won’t
you consider donating an extra turkey that you may receive? Thank you!
Messiah’s Thank You Column
Thank you to Pastor
Nancy, Janette Rosario,
Confirmation class, and
all others who helped
organize the Blessing of
Pets on October 4. Because
it was raining cats and dogs
outside, we brought the cats and dogs inside, and all
were very happy to get their special blessing and treats.
Their owners had a great time, too!
Thank you to all who made baskets or donated
other valuable gifts for the Tricky Tray.
Thank you to our beloved Pastor Nancy, for all
the hard work she does for our church throughout
the year. Thank you to the children who gave her an
"appreciation cheer" for leading God's team. Thank
you to Ann Surina for getting the lovely cake, and
the candy for Mr. Mike Nardi, who also deserves
our appreciation for all his contributions!
Thank you to all who made delicious food for
the Octoberfest pot luck luncheon, and for those
who worked so hard to put it together.
Thank you to all the people who pray for us or
work behind the scenes to keep Messiah running.
Messiah wouldn’t be the great family it is without
YOU!
Finally, thank you to anyone we may have
forgotten- you know who you are and we appreciate
all your help
35 or 40 Gallon Heavy Duty Trash Bags
Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
Small Paper Plates
We are Collecting
Tea Tags, Box Tops for Education, Campbell
Soup Labels, Aluminum and scrap metal,
Soda Tabs, Yoplait Yogurt Lids and other
General Mills “Save Lids to Save Lives” products.
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Pastor’s Message
(Continued from page 1)
So it is with God’s table. He is the waiting and
expectant father whose heart has longed for His children’s homecoming. The table has been set since the
beginning of time and the chairs are still filling up
with those saints who have completed their hard and
long journey on earth. God continues to wait. The
saints continue to wait. The waiting will not be over,
the table will not be filled, and the eternal celebration will not take place until….
WE ARE THERE!
THANKS BE TO GOD!
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Circle
The circle is a symbol for God, as
well as for eternity, due to its lack
of a beginning or an end. It also
reminds us of how the church year
(not unlike the secular calendar)
flows from season to season and
moves smoothly from Christ the
Circle
King Sunday (the culmination of
the liturgical calendar) to the First Sunday of Advent
(a new beginning). Indeed, the One who rules all is
the same One whose first and final comings we anticipate anew during Advent.
On Sunday, November 2, 2014 at
2 a.m. (or the night before) turn your
clocks back as daylight saving time
ends. If you don’t, you’ll be very
early for church!
Congratulations to the Pattanayak Family
on their recent additions!
Amanda & Jan Pattanayak of Asheville, N.C.
welcomed their son, Oliver Finn Patrick
on April 14, 2014.
Oliver’s happy siblings - Maya, age 5 and Lucas, age 4
Ari & Christine Pattanayak of London, England
welcomed their son, who will be named soon
on September 15, 2014.
(Tradition gives the couple 6 weeks to agree on a name)
Congratulations to the happy parents, grandparents,
siblings, aunts and uncles!
Pastoral Care of the Sick
Arrangements for communion visits to the
sick in hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes,
or private homes can be made by calling the
church office at 732-721-8493.
Please notify the church office when admitted or transferred to a hospital, rehab center, or
nursing home. Pastors and Churches are NOT
notified of transfers by institutions or social
workers due to federal HIPPA privacy laws.
The Altar Guild Needs Help!
The Altar Guild is a subcommittee
of the Worship and Music Committee
and is responsible for preparing the altar and church for each worship
service. At Messiah, we share the
sacrament of Holy Communion every
Sunday as well as during special
services through the church year. The
Altar Guild is responsible for preparing
the communion vessels for the service; changing the
linens, paraments and banners; ensuring the candles
are filled with oil; and assuring appropriate flowers
are on the altar. We open up the church and make
sure everything is ready for our service. After service, the Altar Guild cleans and puts everything
away until it is time to prepare for the next service.
Preparations for weddings, funerals, and baptisms
are also the responsibility of the Altar Guild.
Currently this job is being done by two or three
volunteers. This is a perfect job for members who
bring their children to Sunday School and stay for
service - you can put your time to good use and help
set up the altar from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. If you are
willing to help, please see Carolyn Bundschuh, Betty
O’Leary or Kathy Antonitis.
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Messiah’s Youth
Sunday School Corner
Confirmation Class - November
Sunday, November 2
Confirmation Class 11:00 - 1:00
Friday - Sunday November 14-16
Among the Wolves Retreat
at Harvey Cedars - Mandatory
Every Sunday In November
Christmas Play Practice
Reminder: Attendance at Sunday School and
regular participation in Sunday worship is required. Please check the Altar Server schedule
and be prepared to serve.
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Congratulations to all our children who received their Bibles on
Reformation Sunday.
Many of us brought our pets to
the Blessing of the Animals. Pastor
Nancy blessed many of God’s furry
friends who are dear to our hearts.
Thank you to our young adults who have been
confirmed and are helping with Sunday School.
Please remember to check the acolyte/crucifer
schedule. If you can’t be there on your schedule day,
please make arrangements for a substitute. Also,
Sunday School starts at 9 a.m.
We will be starting play practice on the November 2nd after church service from 11a.m.-12p.m. The
play will be presented on December 21st, so mark
your calendars. Thanking you in advance for taking
time out of your busy lives, so your child/ren can attend play practice.
Christmas Play Practice Schedule
Every Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
November 2nd - Parts to be handed out & title of
the play chosen.
November 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
December 7th - Costumes to be distributed
during Sunday School
December 14th - Last practice
December 21st Presentation of the Play
Bible Sunday
Congratulations to our Sunday School students who
received their bibles on October 26th:
Adriana Diane Barth
Charles Baxter
Catherine Marie Chin
Jake Matthew Gervase
Julie Isabelle Gervase
Angeleah Lepre
Kaitlin Anne Loglisci
Nina Ricci Melendez
Aiden Jace Miller
Santino M. Whitaker
Rebekkah Anne Elyzabeth Zeh
The presentation of bibles to our students is one of the faith
milestones celebrated at Messiah. The other milestones are
Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
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A collection of inspiring thoughts, gathered by our members
For all the saints
Let there be this difference between the servants of
Christ and the worshipers of idols, that the latter
weep for their friends, whom they suppose to have
perished forever .... But from us, for whom death is
the end not of our nature but of this life only, since
our nature itself is restored to a better state, let the
advent of death wipe away all tears.
—St. Ambrose (A.D. 340-397)
Something’s fishy
On her blog “Tales of
Wonder,” Marlo Schalesky
writes about the short-lived
goldfish her family has accumulated over the years.
When her daughter brought two more home,
Schalesky tried to lower her expectations: “Fish
like this don’t live that long.” Yet those particular
fish thrived — one lived five years! Schalesky
figured their well water must have been purer
than the city water their previous pets inhabited.
People are like fish that way, Schalesky
suggests: What surrounds us has power over
us. Constantly “swimming” in negativity and impure thoughts hinders our growth and wellbeing. Yet if we seek Christ-like surroundings,
we’ll thrive spiritually.
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy — think about such
things” (Philippians 4:8, NIV).
Election year advice
In 1774, John Wesley, co-founder of the Methodist Church, offered this advice to people who’d be
voting:
Vote, without fee or reward, for the person you
judge most worthy.
Speak no evil of the person you vote against.
Take care your spirits aren’t sharpened against
those who voted on the other side.
Give thanks always
Full many a blessing wears the guise
of worry or of trouble;
Far-seeing is the soul, and wise,
who knows the mask is double.
But he who has the faith and strength
to thank his God for sorrow
Has found a joy without alloy
to gladden every morrow.
—Ella Wheeler Wilcox
At home with us
When a young man in our community lost a battle with cancer, his death hit close to home. His
daughters are in the same grades at the same school
as my sons. Years back, when our youngest were in
preschool, my husband and I had pondered with this
man and his wife how we’d be attending all the
same functions for the next 12 years. Little did we
know he wouldn’t be with us that long.
When troubles hit “close to home” — either directly or indirectly — what a relief that God is home
with us. “See, the home of God is among mortals. ...
[and] he will wipe every tear from their
eyes” (Revelation 21:3-4, NRSV). When pain hits us
right where we live, we aren’t alone. Through Jesus,
God makes himself at home with us, even in our
struggles. And in time, he renews our joy.
—Heidi Mann
Gratitude’s gifts
Gratitude gets us through the
hard stuff. To reflect on your
blessings is to rehearse God’s
accomplishments. To rehearse
God’s accomplishments is to
discover his heart. To discover
his heart is to discover not just
good gifts but the Good Giver.
Gratitude always leaves us looking at God
and away from dread. It does to anxiety what
the morning sun does to valley mist. It burns it
up.
—Max Lucado, You’ll Get Through This
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November
Birthdays
6 Samantha E. Buono
6 Janette Rosario
9 Adrianna Barth
17 Priscilla Christudass
24 Michael Astrom
29 Bambi Brewer
Anniversaries
7
20
Erik & Charlene Juenemann
Joe & Stephanie Loglisci
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
November 2
Help Needed
November 9
Help Needed
November 16
Help Needed
November 23
Help Needed
November 30
Help Needed
Coffee Hour hosts are needed for December.
If you have anything for the
newsletter or page 7 please
email: [email protected]
Articles for the next issue of
Messiah’s Voice are due by November 19th or
earlier if possible.
Please look for the following sign
-up sheets on the small bulletin
board near the front door:
All Saints Prayer List
Advent Family Night
Nursery Helpers
And on the long bulletin board in the hall:
Coffee Hour Sponsor Sign-Up
PARTING WORDS
“I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a
sinner who keeps on trying.”
—Nelson Mandela
Vision Statement:
We are a welcoming family of Christians, committed
to renewing our witness to our Lord, Jesus Christ
through prayer, hope, healing and service.
November
Sun
2
9:00 am
Sunday School
9:30 am Worship
New Members Reception
Confirmation Class
Play Rehearsal
Tricky Tray Coffee Hr.
9
9:00 am
Sunday School
9:30 am Worship
Mon
3
3091 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin, NJ 08859
Church 732-721-8493 Fax 732-721-4110
Parsonage 908-769-7366
www.MLCParlin.com
Tue
4
Wed
Thu
5
Fri
6
7
11
12
Tricky Tray Set-up
4 - 6 p.m.
8
14
13
Play Rehearsal
Fall Clean-Up
16
9:00 am
Sunday School
9:30 am Worship
23
9:00 am
Sunday School
9:30 am Worship
17
Sunday School
9:30 am Worship
1st Sunday of Advent
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20
Semi-Annual
Group Meeting
6:30 p.m.
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22
Bible Study
10:15 a.m.
Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.
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29
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December
Newsletter
Deadline
Thanksgiving Service
Congregational Mtg. &
Election
Play Rehearsal
30 9:00 am
15
Among the Wolves Retreat
Confirmation Retreat thru Sunday
Play Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Sat
1
Bible Study
10:15 a.m.
10
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Messiah Lutheran Church
December
1
Play Rehearsal
Hymn Selection
Advent Family
Night
Communion Assistants
Counters
Greeter
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Kathy Antonitis
Frank Roser, Jr.
Ann Surina
Karen Astrom
Kathy Antonitis
April Hicinbothem
Alyssa McCloud
Carmen Melendez
Carolyn Bundschuh
April Hicinbothem
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Mike Nardi
Ann Surina
April Chin
Kathy Antonitis
Mike Nardi
Matt Gervase
Ann Ligotino
Betty O’Leary
Claudia McCrea
Matt Gervase
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Edna Pilch
Janette Rosario
Laura Simurda
Ann Marie Woznica
Kathy Antonitis
Carolyn Bundschuh
Ed Chin
Pirkko Pattanayak
Ann Marie Woznica
Kathy Antonitis
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Ann Ligotino
Ed Chin
Kathy Antonitis
Ann Marie Woznica
Ann Ligotino
Ann Surina
April Hicinbothem
Karen Astrom
Art Delmotte
Ann Surina
Nov. 2 Ryan Cupo
Nov. 9 Jason Moodey
Nov. 16 Armando Melendez
Nov. 23 Alexandra Barrera
Nov. 30 Angelina Martinez
Jessica Loglisci
Frank Roser, Jr.
Kathy Antonitis
Edna Pilch
Carmen Melendez
Ann Surina
Kathy Antonitis
Carolyn Bundschuh
April Hicinbothem
Pirkko Pattanayak
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
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Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
If you are unable to serve on your assigned
week, please find a replacement and let the
office staff know by the Wednesday prior to
your assigned Sunday. Thank you!
Nov. 2
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 30
Reader / Prayer Assistant
Worship Asst. / Bread Baker
Ushers
Nursery 1 / Nursery 2
April Hicinbothem
Carmen Melendez
Pirkko Pattanayak
Ann Surina
Ann Marie Woznica
Altar Servers
Melyssa Mack
Jenna Gervase
Phillip Bassuk
Madison Hicinbothem
Jacqueline Dembowski
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 a.m.
WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.
Messiah’s Voice
Special Events
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Coffee Hour Following Summer Worship
November 1 Tricky Tray Set-up 4 - 6 p.m.
November 2 Reception of New Members
Tricky Tray Coffee Hour
Confirmation Class 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Christmas Play Rehearsal
November 6 Bible Study
November 9 Christmas Play Rehearsal
Fall Clean-Up
November 14-16 Among the Wolves Confirmation Retreat
November 16 Choir Rehearsal
Christmas Play Rehearsal
November 17 Semi-Annual Meeting w/Groups 6:30 p.m.
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
November 20 Bible Study
November 23 Christ the King Sunday
Thanksgiving Service
Congregation Meeting & Election
Christmas Play Rehearsal
November 27 Thanksgiving Day
November 30 First Sunday of Advent
Christmas Play Rehearsal
Hymn Selection
Advent Family Night
Reverend Nancy A. Nardi
3091 Bordentown Avenue
Parlin, NJ 08859
732-721-8493
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