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November 2020
Bellwether — the lead sheep of the flock (archaic English)
LAMB OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH
901 Scenic Hwy Haines City, FL 33844
Tel: 863-421-2811 Fax: 863-421-0651
www.lambofgodhainescity.com
In this issue
Important Notice 2
Adult Sunday School 3
Congregation Meeting 4
Cordero de Dios 5
Mariatu’s Hope 6
Quilters Guild 7
Birthdays & Anniversaries 9
Upcoming Events 10
Calendar 13
• Mail or
• Drop off during
office hours
Tithes & Offerings
From the Pastor
What a crazy year this has been! It seems that our world has
been turned upside down and yet we find great consolation in
the fact that Christ is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Christ is the one constant in the middle of this pandemic and a
topsy-turvy election cycle. Who among us is not ready for
Election Day to be behind us?
In the life of the Church, we are now making our way toward
the end of the Church Year. During the month of November,
we will remember those who have been taken home unto the
Lord on All Saints Day (Nov. 1st); we will be recognizing our
veterans on Nov. 8th; will celebrate the Reign of Christ/Christ
the King Sunday on November 22nd; will be observing
Thanksgiving with Thanksgiving Eve worship on November 25th;
and yes, even starting a new Church Year on the weekend of
November 28th and 29th.
In the middle of this whirlwind, I invite you to continue to wor-
ship and to receive a reassuring word either in person or online.
We need a dependable rock on which to ground our faith – and
God is more than willing to provide the stability we need.
Thank you for continuing to support our ministry with your
presence in worship (either online or in person) and through
your regular contributions!
Pastor Joe
October 26, 2020 Dear Lamb of God Members, family, and friends: We were contacted on Sunday, October 25th informing us of a positive Covid-19 test. Our Reopening Guidelines require the Church Council to report to the congregation when a member of our congregation has tested positive for Covid-19. Our member, who self-reported, last worshipped with us on Sunday, October 18, 2020 and developed symptoms on Wednesday, October 21st. As per our Reopening Guidelines, we did contact tracing which indicated that this individual may have had direct contact with 14 of our members and staff and each has been notified. The Sanctuary was disinfected on Wednesday, October 14th and has been wiped down with Clorox wipes following each worship service. The Sanctuary, Narthex, Fellowship Hall, Offices and Restrooms will be disinfected again prior to our next worship service on November 1st. Please be assured that all safety, cleaning, and disinfecting protocols have been, and continue to be, in place. Your Church Council continues to strive to keep everyone safe who chooses to gather for in person worship. We pray for this member’s speedy recovery. In Christ, Church Council
Important Notice
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Adult Sunday School
New class starting Nov. 8
Joseph, The Journey to Forgiveness
by Melissa Spoelstra.
Church Council President
Kathy Dierker will lead a
discussion of this intriguing
book on November 8, 22,
and 29; and December 6,
13, and 20.
Please join us for what are bound to be discus-
sions of interesting and challenging topics.
It’ll be a fun way to greet friends, old and new.
Thursday Noon
Bible Study
We will be starting a
new book of the Bible,
St. John’s Gospel on
Thursday, October 29th! Since we have
started our Thursday noon Bible Study in
2014– we have studied together 14 of the
66 books of the Bible. To date 7 Old
Testament books and 7 New Testament
Books. We work through 1 or 2 chapters
per week. We are currently meeting in
the Fellowship Hall with social distancing
and wearing face coverings. Newcomers
are always welcome!
Have you sent your picture yet?
Seeking Names and Pictures for Worship on All Saints Day (November 1st) & for Veteran’s Recognition on November 8th As part of our worship services on both All Saints Day and on November 8th – we are seeking both names and pictures, if available, to recognize family members who have gone home to be with the Lord since last All Saints Day. In addition, as part of our recognition of our veterans on the Sunday before Veterans Day, we are also looking for pictures of our veterans, preferably from during their service years. We hope that these two efforts will help to enhance their well deserved acknowledgement.
Community Announcement:
Unity Thanksgiving Meal
Supply Give-a-Way Saturday, November 21st Unity in the Community of N.E. Polk in conjunction with A House Blest, will be distributing Turkeys and meal supplies for Thanksgiving on Saturday morning, November 21stfrom 8:00 AM to 11AM. Volunteers needed.
Looking for an opportunity to serve? We have an opening for Vice President on Church Council beginning January, 2021. As we are all aware, 2020 has been a unique year in many ways and as you might imagine the Church has felt the impact of these issues. It is important for our Church, Pastor and Council to take the lead for our congregation and the surrounding communities and causes which we have participated in the past. Duties for the VP include: • Convene the Church Council in the absence of the Congregational President. • Coordinate Stewardship Emphasis within the Congregation. • Assist the Congregational President with special project support as requested.
The election will take place in November 15, given a quorum is present. Possible candidates can also attend a meeting to see what takes place if they desire. The Council meets the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. generally for about 2 hours. Should you have an interest or feel the calling to serve the Church in this capacity, or want to learn more about the position, please contact a member of the Council Search Committee - Tim Leiwig (863-439-8326) or Laverne Tillson (863-326-6018). You may also contact Kathy Dierker (407-341-0870) or Pastor Joe (863-421-2811). Thanks for considering this opportunity, Tim Leiwig
Become a Council Member
Fall Congregational Meeting
November 15th
(at the end of worship) We need to meet as a congregation to do two important business items. We need to adopt the 2021 Budget as well as conduct elections for Church Council members. We will do this at the end of worship on November 15th- since we will have everyone already maintaining social distancing and to help insure a quorum for this important meeting. We will also be distrib-uting copies of constitutional changes which we will need to make at our Annual Meeting in late January 2021. These changes are required since the National Church adopted new wording for Congregational Constitutions at its last national assembly. Thank you for your commitment to the ongoing ministry of Lamb of God Lutheran Church.
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Cordero de Dios
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ of
Lamb of God Lutheran Church and
Misión Hispana Luterana Cordero De Dios.
November, as we know, is a very special
month because it is the month specifically
well known for giving thanks. This year
even more than others, we give
thanks for all our blessings,
and want to also share with
struggling families in our
community by gifting them a
Thanksgiving Meal Box. During
this month we will be collecting
monetary or donations such as
canned vegetables, corn, sweet
potatoes, cranberry sauce, gra-
vy, potatoes, and stuffing. Our
last day to collect is Nov. 23.
Thank you so much in advance for
all your love and efforts to help out
our brothers and sisters in Haines city
that are struggling.
Thank you as well for all you have done
in the past and knowing that once again
we will shine through as part of the
family of God.
Blessings and Shalom,
Vicar Izzy Bango-Sanchez
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo de
Lamb of God Lutheran Church y
Misión Hispana Luterana Cordero De Dios.
Noviembre como sabemos, es un mes muy
especial porque es el mes específicamente
conocido por dar gracias y este año en
especial. Por lo cual queremos
traer esta bendición a familias
necesitadas en Haines City a
traves de una Canasta de
Acción de Gracias. Durante
este mes recogeremos
donaciones monetarias o en
especie durante el mes de
noviembre. La fecha límite
para todas las donaciones es
el 23 de noviembre.
Donaciones en especie como
verduras enlatadas, gravy,
relleno, batatas enlatadas,
patatas, arándanos y maíz.
Muchas gracias de antemano por todo su amor
y esfuerzos para ayudar a nuestros hermanos y
hermanas en la ciudad de Haines.
Gracias tambien por todo lo que habéis hecho
en el pasado y sabiendo que una vez más
brillaremos a través de como parte de la
familia de Dios.
Bendiciones y Shalom,
Vicario Izzy Bango-Sanchez
Turkey Meal Food Drive Collecta de Acción de Gracias
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service Wednesday, November 26 @ 7 p.m.
Thanksgiving is a special time to give thanks.
It is appropriate for us to take the time to give
thanks for the many blessings that we enjoy.
Join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Service
where we will recall together the goodness of our
God and all His blessings.
On Monday, October 19, Robert was out in the community
and fell down steep concrete stairs breaking both bones in
his lower right leg. He is currently in Choithram Hospital in
Freetown, Sierra Leone where doctors have indicated he needs surgery and are waiting for
the swelling to go down. However, there are some concerns about if the surgery can be done
and if so, where it is best done. Once Robert has the surgery he will have recovery and rehab
which will need to take place in the US.
Funds are needed for Ruth and Mariatu (their daughter) to travel to Sierra Leone. This will
allow them to better assess Robert's health and assist him with returning to the U.S. for
recovery and rehab (and possibly surgery). Additional funds are needed to cover the hospital
stay in Sierra Leone, surgery there or in the U.S., doctor's fees, medications, and rehab.
To donate go to:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/robert-search-fall-and-surgery
Or write a check to: Mariatu's Hope, PO Box 2846 Haines City, FL 33845.
Include a separate written note indicating it is for Robert’s surgery.
**Robert and Ruth Search, founders of Mariatu's Hope, have been living and working in Sierra Leone (West
Africa) since 2008. Mariatu's Hope (named after their daughter from Sierra Leone) focuses on drilling wells,
helping create clean water systems, teaching hygiene and best sanitation practices, and their Infant Nutrition
Program focuses on providing food, medical, and education for babies whose mothers have died. To learn
more visit MariatusHope.org.
Robert Search: Surgery Fundraiser
EACH WEEK ADD AN ITEM TO THE
FOOD TABLE IN THE NARTHEX
ALL ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO
A HOUSE BLEST
WEEK 2: Oct. 25 – Oct. 31
CANNED MEAT
(chicken, fish, beef stew/chili, ham/SPAM)
WEEK 3: Nov. 1 – Nov. 7
RICE, MASHED POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE
(individual boxes)
WEEK 4: Nov. 8 – Nov. 14
PASTA, SAUCE, COOKING OIL
WEEK 5: Nov. 15 – Nov. 21
PANCAKE MIX, SYRUP, DRY MILK
WEEK 6: Nov. 22 – Nov. 28
CANNED GOODS (easy open)
(fruit, vegetables, soup, beans)
We have begun to meet again on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month from 9 AM to 12 Noon, so for November we will meet on November 4th and 17th respectively. We will be following the CDC guidelines by wearing a mask and social distancing. We look forward to this time together and to help others in need by putting together mission quilts for Lutheran World Relief. We invite you to join us for this worthwhile program. If you have any questions contact Laverne Tillson, Quilt Coordinator at 863-326-6018 or the church office. Hope to see you in November.
Quilter’s Guild
Coconut Custard Pie
submitted by Teresa Liberta
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Bisquick
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Combine all ingredients and pour into 9 inch
buttered pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees for
25-30 minutes until custard sets. Like magic,
it layers into crust custard, coconut topping.
Do you have a favorite recipe you’d like to
share? Send it to Evelyn at the church office.
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NOTE
We deeply appreciate the kind expressions
of sympathy and thoughtfulness shown
following the passing of Lars.
Your support during this time was a great
comfort to all of the family.
- Karen Olsson
ADVENT SEASON BEGINS NOVEMBER 29 Advent is the time of preparation for the
celebration of the birth of Jesus.
Let us prepare together this season.
Saturdays at 6:00 PM starting
Nov. 28 (in-person only) & Sundays at 10:00 AM
$7.00 each. Comes in 3 sizes, S, M and L 2 colors available: black mask with white logo and tan mask with black logo (like the one pictured).
Place your orders at the hospitality desk, or call the office.
Lamb of God Logo Masks
Hanging of the Greens November 24
10 AM Come help decorate the
Sanctuary and Common Areas
for Christmas.
Your help with this project would be
greatly appreciated so that we can
have the church dressed out properly
for the Advent and Christmas Seasons.
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Anniversaries in November
Birthdays in November
Congratulations to… Best wishes to our members and friends on
their special day
Happy Anniversary!
Nancy Mojica 11/01
Dorothea Algiers 11/04
Michael Riedeman 11/04
Suzan Sweeney 11/05
John Thomasco 11/10
Alejandro Hernandez 11/11
Wendell Roddy 11/11
Karla Lopez 11/12
Robert Simons 11/13
Carol Vaughn 11/13
Leonard Erb 11/17
Sarah Roberts 11/17
Hilda Carames 11/18
Janette Farrugia 11/19
Amanda Frankenberg 11/20
Deniele Pahl 11/29
William Schmick 11/30
11/11 Alan & Amanda Frankenberg
11/19 Darlene & Richard Barker
11/29 Jackie & Tom Tibbetts
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Thank You For Your Contributions
Tribute Fund
Don and Mary Johnson in memory of Linda and Robert Jones
Don and Mary Johnson in honor of Larry and Carol Vaughn
John and Ann Frederick in memory of Lars Olsson
Mike and Jan Riedman in memory of Dick Van Cleave
Linda and Michael Shevchuk in memory of Charles Fritz
Greg and Bessie Mills in memory of Charles Fritz
Herbert and Claire Fox in memory of Charles Fritz
Kevin and Pat Reeves in memory of Charles Fritz
John and Laverne Tillson in memory of Charles Fritz
and Mary Moats
Rosalie Stetler in memory of Charles Fritz
Ulla Karin Svensson in memory of Lars Olsson
Quilters Guild Joyce Hines
in memory of Bob Jones, Betty Mezen, and Barbara Search
Music Fund Joyce Day
in memory of Ruth Bockelman
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