grace notes may 2013
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Grace NotesGrace Notes T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F G R A C E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H
Dear Members and Friends,
Once I was watching a movie and I couldnt really enjoy it because the people behind mewere whispering through most of it.
Another time I was in a seminar and I thought of something to tell my friend who wassitting next to me, so I did. A few people turned around and looked at me. Oops! I didnt needto say that then, but I did and I shouldnt have.
The point is, any one of us can be annoying to others at times.
Since Christians care about others as part of what we do, we will want to try to always beconsiderate of others during worship. I thought I would share an article from the Lutheran Hand-book that we use in confirmation class on this subject.
How To Respond To A Disruption During WorshipDisruptions during worship are inevitable. The goal is to soften their impact.
1. Simply ignore the offending event, if possible.Many disruptions are brief and the persons involved act quickly to quiet them. Avoid
embarrassing others; maintain your attention on the worship activity.
2. Some disruptions cannot be ignored and may threaten to continue indefinitely. The ag-ony will go on unless you act. Consider the following types: Active Children Your Problem: You are most familiar with your own family. If you sense an outburst will end
quickly, simply allow it to pass. If not, escort the child to the lobby for a little quiet time, thenreturn.
Note: Under all circumstances, children should be made to feel welcome in worship!
Someone Elses Problem: Politely offer to help, perhaps by helping to occupy the childquietly or- with the parents permission - by escorting the tot to the lobby, nursery, or cryroom.
Personal Electronics Your Problem: Turn off cell phones, pagers, and other electronic alarms immediately and
discreetly. If contact is made and it is critical, remove yourself to the lobby and call back. Un-der no circumstances should you answer your phone during worship.
Someone Elses Problem: Politely ask them to respect worship by moving the conversationto the lobby.
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Chatty Neighbor Your Problem: Chatty persons should be alert to stares and grim looks from neighbors and
be prepared to stop talking upon seeing them.
Someone Elses problem: Politely ask the talkers to wait until after worship to conclude theconversation. During the coffee hour, approach them with a cookie to mend any offense theymay have felt.
Cameras Your Problem:Ask first if cameras are allowed. If so, unobtrusively and discreetly position
yourself out of the line of sight of other worshipers. Be aware of the films exposure number toavoid jarring auto-rewind noises. Flash cameras are strictlytaboo.
Someone Elses Problem: Politely offer to show the photographer where to stand to get theshot but without obstructing worship.
Sound System Feedback Pastors often make jokes to cover for feedback and keep the appropriate mood for worship.
If this happens, consider making a donation earmarked for a new sound system in the plate.
Be Aware Some people may perceive tennis shoes with light-up soles on acolytes and other worship
assistants to be disruptive. If possible, coordinate the color of the shoe lights with the seasonof the church year to avoid undue flak.
I hope this helps in a pointed yet lighthearted way.
Grace and Peace to You,
Pastor David Almleaf
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Altar Flowers April & May
May 5 - Barbara Frederick
Marlene & George Slingerland
May 12 - Maryland WarnerMay 19 - Nancy Blanchard
May 26 - Dorian & Tabetha Angus
Carol Hennessey
June 2 - Dick & Audrey Goebel
June 9 - Dorian & Tabetha Angus
June 16 - Maryland Warner
June 23 - Marlene & George Slingerland
June 30 - Larry & Carol Preston
Altar flowers are $33.00 unless you share a Sunday then they
would be $16.50 each vase. If you wish to place a special ar-
rangement in the Sanctuary the cost would be whatever you
would like to spend. Nancy Blanchard (762-4234) and Linda
Bumpus (725-1927) are the Altar Flower coordinators.
Counters for March & April
05/05 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie
05/12 - Nancy Demarest, Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck
05/19 - Nancy Demarest, Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck
05/26 - Darleen Gaugler, Charlotte Petersen, Bonnie
06/02 - Darleen Gaugler, Charlotte Petersen, Bonnie06/09 - Nancy Demarest, Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck
06/16 - Nancy Demarest, Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck
06/23 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie
06/30 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie
Prayers of the Church
Please notify the church office when your prayers have been
answered so your prayer concern can be removed from the list
that Pastor raises up to God on Sunday morning. Thank you.
Bread Bakers March & April
May 5 - Cindy Walsh
May 19 - Peggy NiforosMay 26 - Linda Morley
June 2 - Carol Hennessey
June 30 - Helen Schreivogl
Please find someone to replace you if you cannot bake bread theSunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell the churchsecretary so the bulletin can reflect the change.
Thank you, Peggy Niforos
(I) - Intinction Sunday (R) - Rail Sunday
May 5 (R) - Carol Hennessey
May 12 (I) - Joan Longfritz
May 19 (R) - Bonnie Olendorf
May 26 (R) - Marion Pellegrino
June 2 (R) - Darleen Gaugler
June 9 (I) - Don Phelps
June 16 (I) - Peg Niforos
June 23 (I) - Nancy Demarest
June 30 (R) - Kathy VanValkenburgh
Please find someone to replace you if you cannot make the Sun-day you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell Bonnie so that
the bulletin can reflect the change.
Peg Niforos, Altar Guild Coordinator
Prayer Chain MinistryIf you know of anyone in need of daily prayers for the healing of
body, mind or soul, please call Bobbi Nigro (725-6781) or NancyDemarest (725-8704). If requesting in person, please submit thename(s) in writing and add your name at the bottom. To furtherassist, please reconnect with that member of the Prayer Chainwithin 2 weeks to verify the condition of the person(s) receiving
prayer. All requests are held in confidence unless otherwise desig-nated. Thank you.
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On Sunday April 21st 2013We welcomed into the Lords family through
The Sacrament of Holy BaptismThaddeus David Coody, son of
Bradley and Andrea (Edick) Coody andOlivia Michelle Vige daughter ofMichael and Kayla (Miller) Vige.
Sundaes on SundayOn Sunday May 19th, 2013 at
12:00pm, we will be hosng
an Ice Cream Social on the
side lawn. The cket price is
$1 per person and the
Gloversville Jazz Band will be
performing. Bring your chairs
and blankets and enjoy a
lovely Sunday aernoon with
family and friends.
Congratulations to Our Newest DeaconLinda Bumpus was commissioned as a deacon at theFoothills Spring Assembly held here on SaturdayApril 27. She will be installed as a deacon at Grace
on Sunday May 12th. We pray for Gods blessings to
be upon her as she serves him as a deacon in his
church.
Air CondionerUpdate
The air conditioning is being installed as well as theelectrical work being completed. You may notice theunits in the sanctuary and air vents in the ceilings ofthe offices, library, fellowship hall and kitchen.Several fund raisers are being planned to help raise
money for the air conditioning.The cost to do the air conditioning is $28,500. andelectric for it $3,260. a total of $31,760. To date wehave received $4,657.85 towards the air conditioningand $3,806.25 for the electric leaving a balance of$23,295.90. If you wish to contribute to this projectyou may place your donation in the offering plate ordrop it off in the church office. Be sure to mark theenvelope that its for the air conditioning.
Relay for Life 2013May 31 @ 6pm to June 1 @ 7am
Park Terrace School in Gloversville
Graces Team is Prayin For A Cure
To Join our Team please see Alison Martin or register online
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/graceprayinforacure
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At Home:
Eleanor Achzet
Eileen Spawn
Florence Sandner
Ruth Seiler
Helene Keach
Nathan Littauer
Nursing Home:Donna Mae Batty
Ruth Brownell
Pineview Commons:Shirley Snyder
Wells House:Geraldine Moldt
Willing Helpers:
Lorraine Muller
Dona Frey
Sco BumpusBrandon Caldwell
Tony ClementeBrad CoodyJohn FerraraKevin Funk
Zachary GootJordan Keeling
Lance Corporal Corey LincolnDenise & Jacob Lockwood
Thomas SzumowskiAnd for our enemies
Remember Our Shut-Ins
Marianne JonesElla Congdon
Sue McGraanTina Aldonis
Raymond RulisonKevin Kane
Chrisne HahnMarion PellegrinoMichael Everest
Anna King
Rick HennesseyAnna Butez
Grandsta FamilySara Vesteese
Charloe PalmeriClara YoungGreg Nellis
Donald WrightRichard Elmendorf
Phyllis Lane
All those who have served and for all thosewho are now serving in the armed forces, especially:
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Prayer Concerns
Please pray for NOAH, the food pantries of Johnstown
& Gloversville and for those in need of them.
Please pray for those who are out of work and searching for jobs.
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1 - Richard Van Slyke
Ed Congdon
Garrett Bobowski
John Darling Jr.
Ada Mrazz
2 - Emily Frasier
Carisa Miller
3- James Hing
Rebecca Pianelli4 - Don Dygert
5 - Nicholas Ligon
6 - Katherine Van Alstyne
7 - Jennifer Wainwright
Esther Weaver
Robert Spawn
Thomas Fraker Jr.
8 - Rodney Nielsen
9 Lauryn Pianelli
10 - Stacey MorleyHeather Wolenik
Cheryl Van Alstyne
11 - Cynthia Clo
Linda Bumpus
Phyllis Wright
12 - Happy Mothers Day
Stephanie Haskin
13 - Allison Claire Gregory
14 - Margaret Hastings
Erik JohnsonPaul Stemmler
Sarah Mraz
15 - Kathlena Rose Berecka
Don Phelps
Rebecca Ferry
16 - Kristie Sammons
17 - Shirley Frederick
Audrey Rulison
18 - Mary Phelps
Barry Schuyler, Sr.
19 - Charlene Brothers
Carol Preston
20 - Carol Paxton
Spencer Lord
21 - Trisha BobowskiKarl Blanchard
Larry Preston
Tabetha Angus
22 - Betty Harrington
James Wallace
Charlotte Petersen
Jeannine Schwartz
Cheryl Walsh
23 - Joshua Brown
Archie BairdLawrence Snyder
Jennifer Edick Herringshaw
24 - Taz Taylor
Ronald McClain
Michael Russo
25 - Carly Brown
26 - Daniel Miller
27 - Barbara Cline
Bonnie Flint Frederick
John Harrington28 - Linda Amberger
Monica DiScioscia
Carlee Fiorillo
29 - Mary Winne
30 - Matthew Van Slyke
31 - Joshua Harvey Fountain
Caitlin Taylor Dingman
May Birthdays
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1 - Karly Vdoviak
2 - Joseph Miller
Hannah Catherine Fountain
4 - Donald Robbins
Carol Travis-Hennessey
Christopher Bryan
Betty Hauser
5 - Beth Claes6 - Lisa Clo McLellan
Andrea Hemmerich
9 - Douglas Darling
Lynn Marie Glode
11 - Koreen Vainauskas
Michael Frederick
Barto Brown II
12 - Vincent ChristmanJack Szumowski
Caitlyn Spring
13 - William Goebel
Jack Joslyn
15 - Robert Morley II
Jared Goderie
16 - Thomas Frederick
James Robert PianelliCynthia Ermie
17- Happy Fathers Day
James Mitchell
Eleanor Achzet
Christine Ermie
Breanna VanValkenburgh
19 - Jeffrey M. Smith
Deb Haberacher
20 - Patricia Calhoun
Kay Joslyn
Vanessa Warner Saltis
Jarred Brown
Andrew Lakata
21 - Tara Ann FisherAustin Davis
Alyssa Davis
22 - Dona Frey
James Snyder
23 - John McCllelan
Evelyn Grace Clo
27 - John Peck
Deanna Frasier28 - Cindy Cromer
Dorian Angus
29 - Arlene Merrick
30 - Ella Congdon
Melissa Hohler
June Birthdays
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