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Pentecost is considered by many as thebirthday of the Christian Church.

Resurrection LifeMAY 2016

This year, we will celebrate two main feasts of the Church during the month of May.On Thursday, May 5, the Church will celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. Tendays after the Ascension, on Sunday, May 15, the Church celebrates the Feast ofPentecost, the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus had promised that he must ‘go away’ sothat the ‘Helper’ – the Holy Spirit – will come. “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth:it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will notcome to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” John 16:7. These words of Jesusrefer both to the Ascension, his ‘going away’ and to Pentecost, the sending of theHelper, the Holy Spirit. Let me therefore share a few thoughts with you on thesignificance of these two great Feasts of the Church.

Let us begin with the Feast of the Ascension.  The significance of the Ascension isvery important to our understanding of the salvation that God has worked out for usthrough Christ. The Ascension of our Lord is such an important aspect of our faiththat it is enshrined in our statement of faith, the Apostles Creed: “…..He ascendedinto heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father…...”  The Ascension helpsus to understand how the Resurrection of Christ impacts our lives as the Redeemed.Christ’s bodily Ascension into heaven foreshadows our own entrance into heaven.In redeeming the human race, Christ did not only offer salvation to our souls, butHe began the restoration of the fallen world back to the glory that God intendedbefore the Fall of Adam. After our earthly pilgrimage on earth we will die, but likeChrist we will be resurrected and our bodies will be glorified.  Our glorified bodieswill make their entrance into heaven to stand before the throne of God robed in ourwhite robes, washed in the blood of the Lamb, praising God and glorifying His Holyname. There He will be our God and we will be His people and he will wipe awayevery tear from our eyes and satisfy our every need. Like Christ we will die, likeChrist we will rise again, like Christ our resurrected, glorified bodies will ascendinto heaven.

Pentecost is considered by many as the birthday of the Christian Church. For itwas on the day of Pentecost that the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples andfilled them with power. That power enabled them to witness for Christ andthrough their witness many believed and turned their lives over to Christ. Thus,the Christian Church came into being. After Jesus’ crucifixion, the disciples werescared and were in hiding. They were frustrated and had little or no hope. TheHoly Spirit transformed them into bold witnesses for Christ. They had their hoperekindled and were fired up to share the story of Jesus, the source of their hope,so that others can also receive and experience that hope which is available in andthrough the redemption that is available in Christ. When we celebrate Pentecost,we are celebrating our redemption. Redemption became a reality in our livesthrough our baptism when through Christ, God named us by name, forgave oursins and made us members of His family and heirs to the inheritance of lifeeverlasting. Pentecost therefore, is not only a celebration of the redemption thatwe have received in Christ, but it is also a celebration of the power that God givesto each of the redeemed to share the Good News of redemption with others. Letus celebrate with thanksgiving our redemption and let us be fired up to share theGood News that redemption is available to all in and through Christ.

Blessings to you all.

Pastor James T. Gajadhar

Thursday, May 5, 2016Join us on Thursday, May 5th at Resurrection Lutheran Churchfor our Ascension Day Service. The service will begin at7:30pm

Shared Faith Ministries

Ladies Guild May 2016

Our next meeting will be on Tues. May 10th @ 7:00pm

In Christ,

President Ladies Guild

Remember your Mite Boxes . . .

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CHURCH STAFF:Pastor: Rev. James T. GajadharElder: Tom McNeelyChurch Office: (718) 463-4292Church Secretary: Eleanor Johnson and Karen CarellaMinister of Music and Adult Choir Director: Walter HartmanMusicians: Flautist - Heather Valente; Percussionist - Ralph ValenteMinisters: All the Members

2016 CHURCH COUNCIL: President: Gary Carella, Vice President: Vacant

NEWSLETTER STAFF: Editor: Debbie Sichler, Assistants: Ada Gavora, and Anita Reinert.

Home improvement: Take your familyto church.

FOR MAY 2016

Tithe if you love Jesus ...anyone can HONK!

BIBLE TRIVIAAPRIL 2016 Trivia Question with Answer

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Elder: Tom McNeely; Secretary: Dottie McNeely; Financial Secretary: Vacant,Treasurer: Eleanor Johnson; Deacons: Walter Hartman, Henry Troue, and Karen CarellaTrustee: Gary Carella

ANSWER: The Golden Calf EXODUS 32:4

What people burnt their children as an offering to the gods Adramelechand Anammelech?

MAY 2016 Trivia Question

HINT: LOOK IN THE BOOK OF 2 KINGS

How, Lord … can I adjust my life to Your Word?Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

REMINDER: We are hosting the Queens Zone Spring Rally which willbe held here at Resurrection on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Please mark yourcalendars. We need everyone’s help!

What idol did the Israelites in the wilderness bring offerings to?

Bumper sticker wisdom: a picture of an open Bible with the words, “When all elsefails, read the instructions.” God did not create us and then leave us on our own tofigure out how to get through life. The Bible really is a book of instructions — fromthe first page to the last.

Just as that bumper sticker subtly suggests, we frequently plow through life believingwe can do it on our own. Too often we turn to God’s Word after worry, frustration, orwhen all else has failed.

God wants us to depend on Him. He gave us His Holy Spirit to lead us intounderstanding the Bible so we can apply its message to our lives. … the HolyScriptures … have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved throughfaith in Christ Jesus. Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them areuseful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a lifethat has God’s approval. They equip God’s servants so that they are completelyprepared to do good things (2 Timothy 3:15b-17 GOD’S WORD).

Happy Mother’s Day!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank ALL of our Volunteers. Many ofour volunteers wear many different hats and help out in various ways. Some ofwhich we are aware of and others which are behind the scenes which we don’t seeas readily. You know who you are and humbly THANK YOU. We are all workingtogether serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Just to mention a few of ourgroups of volunteers are: Council Members, Altar Guild, Ladies Guild, Lector,Reader, Greeters, Newsletter Committee, Ushers, Offering Counters, Fellowship,help with putting out the garbage, shoveling snow, Stewardship Committee, Choir,etc. As you can see there are many different ways to volunteer your time and talents.We are always looking for more hands to help. Won’t you please join us. If youare interested in participating in any of these groups, let the Church office staffknow and we will get in touch with you.

-Our Members who are who are HOME-BOUND: Eleanor & Joe Dunlop; in NURSINGHOMES: Rosemarie Armstrong; Harriet Rose  and  those  with OTHER CONCERNS:Kathy, Tim, Lynn, Marie Cappello, Connie, Karen Carella, Diana Green, Nicole,Antony Gajadhar, Grace Serro, Ronnie Sowa, Marilyn Lang, Daniel Valente, JulietteValente, Heather Valente, Pastor Sam, Sandra McManus, Maryann Findley, Yvonne Schadei,Baby Leo John Magrone, Dolores Soedler, Anna Lee Rife, Peter Seibel, IV and the Connollyfamily.

our Mid-Week BIBLE Study - Dear Heavenly Father, God, you have made the heavens and the earth. Youhave revealed your beauty in creation and inspired the book that we are now studying. Pease help us now aswe read together. Take us deeper into understanding more about you and your love for us. Amen

Our missionary groups right here in Flushing, the Chinese Ministry, the Korean Ministry, the Indo PakMinistry, and Glory Lutheran Ministry that God will continue to bless all of these ministries and help them to grow.

We acknowledge with gratitude the following gift that were made to the Resurrection Memorial Fund or other funds this past month to the

Glory of God and in memory of:

from the following individualsWalter & Wilma Wichern

MARY BUSH

Those we love don’t go away; They walk beside us every day.Unseen, unheard, but always near; Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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God’s Blessings on your birthday...God’s Blessings on your birthday...

birthday’s

Andrew CiminelliKevin SichlerSonja Munzenmaier

May 8May 13May 27

It is with heartfelt sympathy that we announce thepassing of our beloved brother in Christ,ROGER cONNOLLY who has been called homeby his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Roger’s family and friends during thisdifficult time.

Walter Hartman has become a great uncle(for the third time) upon the arrival ofJULIUS AARON DORIVAL 7lbs 6oz whomade his debut on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

This is the new infant son of Rodney and Wendy (Walter’s niece). MayGod bless this little child, his family, grandparents Jean & Jim Earland Great Uncle Walter.

SUNDAY'S - Immanuel Lutheran Church - Bible Study - 9:30am Pastor Sam uses Church 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Glory Lutheran Church 4:00pm - 5:30pm

WEDNESDAY'S - Resurrection Lutheran Church - Bible Study - 10:00am Choir Practice @ 7:30pm

Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:30pm -8:30pm

TUESDAY'S - ESL Classes @ 7:30pm

FRIDAYS - Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:45pm - 9:00pm

THURSDAYS - Glory Lutheran Bible Study 7:30pm - 9:00pm

May 15, 2016

Elder: Tom McNeely

Reader: Joanne Gajadhar

Usher: Stephen Gavora

Greeter: Dottie McNeely

Altar Care: Eleanor Johnson Dottie McNeely

May 1, 2016

Elder: Tom McNeely

Reader: Debbie Sichler

Usher: TBD

Greeter: Sonja Munzenmaier

Altar Care: Karen Carella Jenny Gajadhar

May 29, 2016

Elder: Tom McNeely

Reader: Walter Hartman

Usher: TBD

Greeter: Sonja Munzenmaier

Altar Care: Debbie Sichler Ada Gavora

May 22, 2016

Elder: Tom McNeely

Reader: Gary Carella

Usher: TBD

Greeter: Sharon Rouzier

Altar Care: Dottie McNeelyEleanor Johnson

May 8, 2016

Elder: Tom McNeely

Reader: Eleanor Johnson

Usher: TBD

Greeter: Ada Gavora

Altar Care: Sonja Munzenmaier Christel Schnackenberg

Neededeeded

Please speak toStephen Gavoraif you are interestedin becoming anusher during ourworship service.

Won’t you please help to fill the basket with non-perishable foods!

Your HELP is NEEDED NOW for the food pantry at EmanuelLutheran Church in Corona which serves the hungry in thiscommunity. Non-perishable foods can be broughtto the FOOD BASKET located in the Narthex of the church forfuture distributions at Emanuel, usually the first Saturday of themonth. For further information call (718) 359-3289.

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MAY 2016May 5, 2016

Elder: Tom McNeely

Usher: TBD

Altar Care: Sonja Munzenmaier Christel Schnackenberg

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As disciples of Jesus and in obedience to God's word,the mission of Resurrection Lutheran Church is:

Growing in the knowledge and love of Christ,ministering to one another and to those in the

community, sharing the Gospel with unbelieversso that the Holy Spirit draws them into a faith

relationship with Jesus.

Our Mission Statement