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NEWSLETTER OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (PENFIELD) OCTOBER 2017 2576 Browncroft Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14625 Phone: (585) 381-3970 Web: www.faithpenfield.org
October 29, 2017
Traditional Worship & Holy Communion 8:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship & Holy Communion
Rite of Confirmation 10:45 a.m.
SUNDAY MORNINGS 8:30 AM Traditional Worship (Music provided by organ/piano and Senior Choir)
10:45 AM Contemporary Worship (Music led by the Praise Team)
• Nursery Care for children birth to age 3 available all
morning
• Nursing Lounge available for mother of little ones
• Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th
Sundays
For your convenience If you are a guest here at Faith or relatively new to our community, you may not be aware that we live stream all of our Sunday morning worship services. We stream our worship services not only for the benefit of those who cannot join us on Sunday mornings, but also for anyone who may need to step out of the sanctuary for whatever reason. Our services are streamed in both the Concourse and the Nursery to accommodate this need of those worshiping here. Click below to watch Sunday morning worship
https://livestream.com/flcpenfield
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH FAITH CHILD CARE AND NURSERY
SCHOOL 2576 Browncroft Boulevard
Rochester, New York 14625
(585) 381-3970 FAX: (585) 381-6407
www.faithpenfield.org
Church Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
Faith Child Care Office Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Mon.-
Fri.)
CHURCH STAFF
REV. BEN BRAUN, PASTOR 381-3970 EXT. 13 [email protected]
LYLE HEGGEMEIER, DCE, ADULT MINISTRIES EXT. 14 [email protected]
PETER JOHNSON, DCE, YOUTH MINISTER AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR EXT. 16 [email protected]
CARRIE AND STEVE FORD, DIRECTORS, CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY MINISTRIES EXT. 18 [email protected]
DIANNE CHRISTENSEN, DIR. OF MUSIC / ORGANIST EXT. 17 [email protected]
ELIZABETH BALENTINE, DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC/ SECRETARY EXT. 11 [email protected]
KAY GERLACH, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR EXT. 12 [email protected]
CAROL KEELER, SECRETARY EXT. 10 [email protected]
FAITH CHILD CARE AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Direct Phone: (585) 385-2360
SHARON DAVENPORT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected]
LORI CONNOLLY, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS [email protected]
Pastor Ben’s Corner “Neighboring when the Garage Door closes” “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 I have mentioned it in several sermons lately, especially as we have been working our way through our sermon series on “The Art of Neighboring”, but it is worth repeating. We often find ourselves living in a garage door up and garage door down style community. When I say this I mean that our interactions with our neighbors often feel like quick niceties, maybe we say hello as we pass them on our way to work or other activities (when the garage opens) saying hello again when see them as we get back home and the garage door closes. To this point I have focused on what we can do in order to (figuratively speaking) keep the garage door open, seeking to establish deeper and more meaningful relationships with our neighbors. In this article I want to switch gears and talk about what, if anything, we can do when people reject and/or ignore our attempts to build a relationship with them. Or another way to put it in sticking with our metaphor, how can we neighbor when people shut their own garage door? First of all, good job! When people reject our attempts to go deeper in our relationship with them it means that we made the effort! That in and of itself is worthy of praise! After all, if neither person is willing to put forth the effort---to open the door---then there is no possibility of a deeper relationship, so taking that first brave step is good and admirable. Second, we need to remember that is their choice. Often times we take rejection as a personal insult, rather than taking a step back and trying to see things from their perspective. Rejection often says more about the other person than it does about the
person who was “rejected”. Maybe they aren’t ready, maybe they have so much on their plate that the thought of another relationship is just too overwhelming, maybe they are going through a hurt they aren’t ready to overcome. The “maybes” are endless and may not have anything to do with us. If anything, opening the door may be the first step in helping them see past whatever “maybe” they are experiencing. The early followers of Jesus experienced this. How many communities were they driven out of? How many times did they even face persecution because they were willing to open the door for people to come to know Jesus? I will tell you…A LOT…and yet they were still willing to open the door. Finally, what can we do when “the garage door closes”? We can shower them with prayer, prayer and you guessed it, more prayer. Prayer doesn’t require us to overstep the boundaries another person has set in our relationship with them. I am convinced that when a person “rejects” us, one of the best reactions we as believers can have is prayer for that person. Prayer changes things. People often try to misuse the verse from Matthew chapter 7, thinking that if they believe enough God will give them what we think we need or want. This is FALSE! If you read the verse in its context (and please do), then it will become abundantly clear Jesus is promising the Lord knows what you need more than you do, and we are called to trust in Him. The same is true for our neighbors. The Lord is in control, and knows what they need better than we do! So lift them up in prayer and TRUST that God works through and in prayer. In short, we can not control what doors others will close. What we can control is how we respond. Do we respond with rejection, or do we respond with unwavering, unquenchable reliance on the power of prayer and reliance on God? My prayer is that we would lean on prayer and trust in God. Your brother in Christ, ><>Pastor Ben
LYLE’S LINES
Sunday Morning Bible Classes Organic Outreach – The book and DVD for this class includes the subtitle, “Sharing Good News Naturally” and that’s exactly what this class is intended to do - to help each of us share the good news of Jesus naturally. The truth is, most of us want to share our faith, but we don’t want it to feel awkward, uncomfortable, or unnatural…for them or us! This class will
help you pass on the good news of Jesus in a natural way. No memorizing Bible passages or learning a new “system” – just discovering how to share Jesus as you live your normal life. Join us each Sunday morning from 9:45-10:40 in the Auditorium. (For those who attended this class in the spring, this is NOT a repeat. For those who weren’t in this class – you won’t be lost or feeling left out.) Grief Share – Grief, particularly at the death of a loved one, can seem overwhelming. But encouragement and help can assist us in the journey from mourning to joy. Grief Share is a class/support group that is designed to help those experiencing grief in that journey. This class, led by Donna Kaser, begins Sunday, October 1 during the education hour in the Community Room. For more information you may talk to Lyle Heggemeier or Donna Kaser. Monday Evening Bible Class A Man Named Martin: Part 3 – The Movement This class, a continuation of the Sunday morning class from this summer, focuses upon the history and theological issues that arose out of the Reformation and still impacts us today. There were so many things happening in the 1500s – theological, societal, and technological changes – and so much of who we are (Americans) and what we believe (Christianity) is a direct outgrowth of that time period. Join us each Monday evening from 7:00-8:15 in the Community Room as we learn and discuss these key events. Lyle Heggemeier leads this class which will conclude on October 9. The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul – This six-week study will begin on October 16 and conclude November 20. We’ll learn about Paul – his writings and his life. This first century rabbi traveled thousands of miles because of the call he received. But in looking at his call and life, we also see how God has called us and what it means to accept that call to make disciples. Join us each Monday evening from 7:00-8:15 as Lyle leads us through this study utilizing materials with Adam Hamilton.
================================================================================ Strong Museum of Play Event Returns Thrivent is once again going to host an evening for any and all families to enjoy the Strong Museum of Play at minimal cost! Join us on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 6:00-8:30! Everything is included at the museum – the butterfly garden, the carousel, and all of the exhibits! Invite your friends – everyone is welcome!
Thank you… -To Mari-Beth, Cris, and Randy for being awesome chaperones on the Jr. FLY Fall Retreat (Sept. 30-Oct. 1)! -To all of the youth and parents who attended last month’s FLY Info Meeting! -To all of the families who have signed up to bring food to Sunday Morning FLY classes! -To everyone who purchased a red “Nailed It” t-shirt! Sunday Night FLY – “Art of Neighboring Part 2” – Oct. 8, 7:00-9:00pm We’ve learned who our neighbors are, now let’s learn practical skills on how to share the love of Christ with them! Pastor Ben and the Youth Advisors will be leading four different real-life scenarios for youth to practice sharing their faith in a fun and safe environment. Jesus calls us to “go and make disciples,” come and discover how to do that! Sunday Night FLY REMIX – Oct. 22, 7:00-8:45pm Bring your friends to this crazy, remixed Sunday Night FLY where YOU get to choose the lesson and game for the evening! There will be four brand-new lessons to choose from along with some new and favorite games to choose from, too! What will YOU choose?! *About Sunday Night FLY Youth in grades 7-12 meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month from 7-8:45pm in the FLY Room! We worship together, read God’s Word, talk in small groups, play large group games, eat lots of food, and more! The FLY Café is open from 6:30-9 where youth can buy hot dogs (NEW this year!), snow cones, candy, soda, t-shirts, and other FLY merch. (Popcorn is always FREE!) The Xbox, air hockey, and foosball games can be played before and after Sunday Night FLY. Friends are always welcome! October is Confirmation Month at Faith! At both worship services on Oct. 15 & Oct. 22, different 9th grade confirmands will be presenting their Faith Art & Faith Statement Projects. Confirmands will be sharing their faith in Christ through an original piece of art and an essay. Their projects will be displayed in the Concourse on Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 and on Confirmation Sunday (Oct. 30). Please pray for these confirmands as they publicly confess their faith in Christ!
Confirmation Presentation Schedule
Oct. 15 8:30: Seth Trojian & Ryan Wilson 10:45: Ben Krenzer & Erin Testa
Oct. 22
8:30: Cory Alberti, Emily McLean, & Aiden Doty 10:45: Cole Nadritch, Alex Aloi, & Ryan Ledermann
Summer Work Camp Info Meeting – Oct. 8 @ Noon Youth currently in grades 9-12 & college students are going to be experiencing “Grit: We Do Tough Stuff” next summer in Richwood, WV at our 2018 Group Work Camp! More details will be discussed at our Work Camp Info Meeting on Sun, Oct. 8 @ noon in the Youth Room. Lunch will be provided. Join our NEW FLY Choir! Do you love to sing? We’d love to have you join our NEW FLY Choir for youth in grades 7-12! This choir will periodically sing during worship throughout the year. Rehearsals will be before Sunday Night FLY from 6-7pm in the Music Room at church, starting Oct. 8. Please contact Elizabeth Balentine ([email protected]) if you’d like to join or show up at our first rehearsal on Oct. 8! We’d love to have you join us! Craft Sale – Oct. 21 Faith Lutheran Church’s annual Craft Sale on Saturday, October 21 is an event where 60+ area vendors will be selling pottery, hand-painted goods, glassware, jewelry, quilts, baskets, dolls, carvings, seasonal decorations, and more at Faith! The sale begins at 9am and ends at 4pm. Come for the sale and stay for breakfast, lunch, or a snack! There will also be baked goods for sale. Proceeds will help Faith Lutheran Youth (FLY) attend Flower City Work Camp in Rochester and Group Work Camp in Richwood, WV next year! Please call the church office for more info: (585)381-3970. *Help setup FLY’s biggest fundraiser of the year on Fri, Oct. 20 from 3:30-9pm. Help is also needed on Sat, Oct. 21 from 8am-8pm to serve food, help customers, and clean-up. There are many different work crews you can join. Please sign-up on the FLY bulletin board! This counts as service hours and volunteer hours for FLY! Sr. FLY Small Group! 9-12th grade youth are invited to Peter & Steph’s house (1912 Baird Road) on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm. We’re using a Bible study on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. You don’t have to have read or seen Harry Potter to join us! Join us for this fun small group this year! Sunday Morning FLY Food Sign-up FLY families are encouraged to sign-up to bring food to the Jr. FLY or Sr. FLY classes on Sunday mornings. If every family signs up once, the entire year would be covered! Possible food items could be: fruit, bread for making toast, bagels, pancakes, egg bake, etc… Thank you in advance for signing up! JOIN FLY’s Text-based Communication Service! Sign-up to receive reminders, announcements, and other info about upcoming FLY events right to your phone here: https://www.remind.com/join and join this class: flyouth.
Mark Your Calendars… Nov. 1 – Sr. FLY Small Group Nov. 3 – Jr. FLY Activity Night Nov. 12 – SNFLY “Cookies for College Students” Nov. 15 – Sr. FLY Small Group Nov. 19 – Youth-led Sunday School Lesson Nov. 26 – SNFLY “Worship Night”
Did you know… You can watch hilarious VBS videos, Coffee House acts, and more on our YouTube page?! www.youtube.com/faithlutheranyouth
Connect with FLY on Facebook! Join our group today! Search for “Faith Lutheran Youth (FLY)” on Facebook or type out this link… www.facebook.com/groups/flypenfield
Sunday Morning FLY Jr. FLY meets in Room 204 - In October, Jr. FLY will be studying how and why God’s Word is so powerful! Sr. FLY meets in Room 201 - In October, Sr. FLY will be learning Biblical strategies when facing “Tempting Stuff.”
From the desk of Dianne Christensen, Director of Music As we approach our Reformation Sunday celebration in this special anniversary year, it seems fitting to reflect on the music of the most important figure of the movement, Martin Luther. Luther, a very musical man who played the lute and loved to sing, believed music to have utmost importance in worship, and he advocated full congregational involvement. He maintained that songs convey biblical insights, strengthen our faith, and touches our souls. During Luther's time, professional musicians mostly performed the music of the Catholic Church. The music was polyphonic, which means that it had several melody lines performed simultaneously, and therefore was not appropriate for congregational singing. Luther did not wish to abandon the musical heritage of Catholic Europe, but rather he tried to add accessible congregational music to be used in conjunction with it. He desired that all people have first-hand experience with music through congregational singing. In this way, they could be better exposed to the educational and ethical powers that Luther believed music possesses. In the 1520s, anthologies of sacred songs began to be printed. Two centuries later, J.S. Bach harmonized many of the melodies found in these books. He straightened and simplified the rhythms of the tunes, giving them regular patterns of mostly quarter notes along with a few longer note values. This style of hymn writing was common during the 18th century and is most familiar to us today because many of the hymns in American hymnals are written in this style. However, the chorales written during Luther's time often consist of more irregular and syncopated rhythms in the style of Renaissance folk songs. These rhythms often gave the hymns an exuberant dance-like quality. The chorales or hymns that Luther wrote for his German congregations were usually strophic, meaning they have the same melody for each stanza, and were therefore easy to learn and remember. Probably the most famous hymn written by Luther is "Ein feste burg" (A Mighty Fortress is Our God). This hymn, translated into many languages from the original German, has withstood the test of time all over the world. Composers through the centuries have based many compositions on it. The song now can even be found in the Catholic hymnals. The text, based on Psalm 46, depicts the triumph of God's Kingdom through Jesus over the forces of evil. The original rhythm written by Luther for this tune has the typical Reformation Era syncopated and dance-like feel. Our hymnal includes this hymn in two versions, both as Luther originally intended it and the Bach re-harmonization, which consists of all even note values. This year we will experience the majesty of the Bach harmonization, which is most commonly used today. It will be accompanied by our bell choir and some Faith brass players. Wishing you joy in your worship.
Dianne
Children’s and Family Ministries The school year has begun. If your family is anything like our family, it means that your busy lives just got busier. School, homework, practices, extra-curricular activities, musical instruments, etc. The challenge for us as parents is how to find time for God in our busy lives and to demonstrate and reinforce that priority in our children. We look forward to walking together with you all as we navigate these issues with our family and with yours. Let us know if we can be of assistance in any way. –Steve and Carrie Ford It is a busy time for Children’s and Family Ministries September 10th was Bible Sunday Three-year-olds received their own copy of My First Hands-On Bible. Children in third grade received the Hands-On Bible during worship. Third graders will be using this in Sunday School through 6th grade. Does your child have reading minutes each week? Consider having them read from their Bible one of the days each week. If your child (age 3-6th grade) has not received a Bible from us in the past, let us know and we will get one for them. Sunday School Has Begun All of our children are learning about the story of Moses as a baby, the story of the burning bush, the plagues and the Exodus. We hope that your children will be able to join us.
Sunday School offerings are once again being donated to charitable organizations. In addition, the money from the bottle returns from the garbage cans located outside the FCCNS office and near the Jr. FLY room are donated as well. Or, you can bring your cans directly to Nickelback Bottle and Can Return Center (its located behind Hancock Paints on 659 Ridge Rd). You can just let them know that it’s for Faith Lutheran Church, leave the cans and they will put the money in our account. A special thank you to the Doty family for bringing the cans and bottles from church to Nickelback.
Save the Dates OCT. 13 Fun Night: All 4th, 5th and 6th graders from Faith and their friends are invited to attend Fun Night at Faith on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. This is a time to get to know other older kids from Faith better through games (X-Box, party games), food and to hear God’s Word through a Bible lesson. Invite a friend (or friends)! You never know what event will be the one that begins a lifelong relationship with God. Friends must also currently be in 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Permission slips and more information is available on the Children’s and Family Ministry bulletin board. OCT.29 Trunk or Treat is on October 29 at 4:00 PM at Faith. Children (and adults) are welcome to wear their costumes and go car to car “trunk or treating” in the parking lot. This is an all ages event. We would encourage Faith friends and members without young children to attend and hand out candy or help with logistics (parking lot safety, etc.). Trunk decorating is encouraged but not required. There will be a trunk decorating competition (winner will get a trophy!). Also, The Magic Guy will be performing a magic show in the auditorium prior to trunk or treating. If you would like to help out with this event, contact Steve and Carrie Ford. This event is open to friends, neighbors, relatives, community members, etc. We would encourage you to invite at least one family that does not currently attend a church.
“Where your child can grow in body, mind and spirit”
Faith for Charlie Thank you for your generosity! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Adamson family on July 15. We raised over $1200 with this fundraiser and the GoFundMe account. Funds raised were used to offset the costly medical expenses. Many thanks to all the volunteers who set up, cooked, and cleaned up at the event. A very special thank you to the Red, Hot and Blue Band for taking the time out of their busy schedule to play for us. They were amazing! RIP Charlie. You will never be forgotten. New School Year Begins FCCNS has wrapped up the summer program and is looking forward to a new school year. The summer went by so fast, but there are several exciting new adventures in store. We just had a blast with Space Week, followed by a delicious ice cream social (we can never get enough of that), and trying to stay cool with water play on warm days was a splash. Julia Thayer leads our new music program. She brings her expertise and love of music to the children every Thursday morning. Creative Dance and Soccer Shots have also begun. As we approach October, the themes of the month will be Apples, and On the Farm. The children will be tasting and exploring the many different apples from the area as well as learning about various farms. Welcome New Staff A huge welcome to three new staff members: Desiree, NyJae, and Alex. They all attend Nazareth College and come to us with experience and a great love of children. FCCNS is in need of volunteers to rock babies, read stories, share your skills, or any area that you think could be helpful to our mission. Sharon Davenport Executive Director 385-2360 [email protected]
Faith Child Care and Nursery School
Mission Board News Marguerite McKee, Chair [email protected] (585) 506-6174
The Mission Board continues to be busy with a number of projects.
• We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Back to School drive! We delivered several boxes of school supplies to Eastern Service Workers and to Community Lutheran Ministries.
• We continue to have our monthly dinners at Grace House on Norton Street. Any members who wish can come for a fun evening of food and fellowship! These dinners have a big, positive impact on the men of Grace House.
• Our Rise Against Hunger event is September 30. A full report will be in the November newsletter.
• We are planning our 2018 Budget now. If there are ministries that are important to you, please let the
board know. We are always looking for ways to help and serve others in Jesus’ name.
• We recently gave fund to the following organizations:
o FCCNS o Penfield Habitat for Humanity o Voice of the Martyrs o Rochester School for the Deaf o Daystar o Zululand Hospice (in memory of Ella Renckert) o Camp Aspire
The Board is always looking for new members. Please join us, or speak to any board member if you are interested in joining us! Our next meeting is Thursday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. at church in the Community Room. In Jesus’ Name, Marguerite McKee =================================================================================
The Flower City Habitat for Humanity’s Penfield Coalition of Churches had their annual Yard Sale on August 12. They raised $1392.46, 2% of what they need to build their next house. Turning the treasures for others to enjoy and helping raise money for Habitat is a real blessing. Thank you for everything you do for Habitat for Humanity.
PRIME TIME IS BACK! Monday, October 2, 12 Noon in the Community Room Following a potluck lunch, Doris Adamek will present a book review of The Day the World Came to Town, 9/11, Gander, Newfoundland, by journalist Jim DeFede. Published 2002. An inspiring and heartwarming story that happened following that awful day in our history. 38 jets coming from Europe were forced to land in Gander. The residents of that island put their lives on hold to accommodate, feed, and even entertain over 6,500 passengers and crew. Sign up at the Information Center to provide a dish to pass (main dish, salad/side, dessert). Please also bring your own tableware. See you there! PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SEPTEMBER MEETING REPORT The group had a good meeting in September. Lots of knitting, crocheting, and chatting was enjoyed.
• Doris Florance opened the meeting with devotion • Carol Letky and Doris Florance brought in shawls • Sue Hutchings provided the Treasurer’s Report • Discussion included plans for another prayer shawl display (possibly in Nov.). • The meeting closed with the blessing of the new shawls.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry group meets again on Monday, Oct. 2, 7pm at church in Room 204. DORCAS CIRCLE SEPTEMBER MEETING REPORT The Dorcas Circle had a busy meeting in September.
• Karen Wright came with 10 beautiful picture frames and five walker bags she had made. • Patsy Cook sent in three picture frames she completed. • Ida Stiner brought in a dress she finished. • Doris Florance came with four dresses and a walker bag she made. • Halloween favors were made. • Grieving Packages and shirt savers were cut out. • Hearts, pillows and bears were stuffed. Eight shirt savers and two pillows were completed. Lois Jacob
will deliver the favors to Woodside Manor and put eyes on the bears. Brigitta Lux took home five Grieving packages to serge. Sue Hutchings took the hearts home to finish. The walker bags and pillows will be given to St. Johns. Doris Florance will take the dresses to "Dress A Girl", five grieving packages home to serge and the shirt savers to Mary Cariola.
• Our next meeting will be October 5th 11:30 AM at church room 204. The date change was because of the Ark Trip the next week. All are welcome. Bring your lunch and join us for work and fellowship. Any questions call Doris Florance 236-1597. Mary Cariola is building a new facility on State Street in Webster. They are looking forward to moving to the new place the first part of December.
BIRTHS Madison Elizabeth Annese (9/20), granddaughter of Dom & Char Annese Ethan Thomas Oehlbeck (9/23), son of Amy & Jason Oehlbeck, brother of Benjamin, Juliet, and Ava BAPTISM Luke Joseph Spilman Vogt, son of Darren & Alexis Vogt, 9/3 ENGAGEMENTS Sean Burke & Riley Watkins (Sean is the son of Penny Wheeler) Benjamin Dawes & Elisabeth Price (daughter of Paul & Barbara Price, granddaughter of Berge & Elisabeth Mangerian) DEATHS Doris Conaber (9/23), neighbor of Ed & Joyce Lindskoog Milt Dickens (9/13), brother of Joyce (Herman) Hermanson. He and his wife Gerri were former members of Faith. Cecil Lindsley (9/21), neighbor of Ed & Joyce Lindskoog Hayden Mead II (8/24), son of Ann (Ray) Linder’s cousin Lauren Morelle (8/30), niece of a friend of Corinne Mazzochetti; daughter of Assemblyman Joseph Morelle Ellen Peck (9/19), mother of Beth (Peter) Bird FAITH FOLKS WHO HAVE WORSHIPED IN OTHER CONGREGATIONS Rich & Sandy Hoffarth Redeemer Lutheran Church, Spring City, TN, 8/20 Berge & Lis Mangerian Trinity Lutheran Church, Brewster, MA, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 ADDRESS UPDATES Claire Benesch 50 Ashby Circle Fairport NY 14450 (phone is the same) Dorislee Reschke 100 Elderwood Court Box 249 Penfield NY 14526 (phone is the same)
October Worship Assistants Altar Guild – Sue Hutchings, Sara Love, Kris Messner
October 1 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Acolyte / Crucifer Jacob Wilson, Ryan Wilson Oliver Doty, Samantha Osovski
Elders Rae Usinger Kathy McCarthy
Eucharist Assistants Mary Versprille, Sharon Finkbeiner John Gerlach, Deb Kime
Eucharists to the Pews Nancy Hammond, Jackie Welk Vicki Arcieri
Lay Readers Beth D’Ambrosio Stacy Ledermann
Nursery Care Elisabeth Vogl Mickayla Rath
Concourse Greeters Jackie Johnson Claire Benesch
Sanctuary Door Greeters Fred & Kathy Mason Chita McKinney
Offering Counters Jennifer Kelly-Rogers, Chita McKinney, Janet Miles, Barbara Price
Powerpoint Barbara Price
Ushers Team 1 – Ed Freeman Team 4 – Mari-Beth Schembri
October 8 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Acolyte / Crucifer Danny Gregory, Seth Trojian Sammi Peeso, Taylor Albert
Elders Barb Riethmeier Dick Phillips
Lay Readers Heidi Gregory Mari-Beth Schembri
Concourse Greeters Lis Mangerian Kathy McCarthy
Sanctuary Door Greeters Peter & Mary Versprille Joseph & Suzanne Giangreco
Offering Counters Karen Linton, Penny & Terry Wheeler, Ida Stiner
Powerpoint A Ledermann
Ushers Team 2 – Kurt Finkbeiner Team 5 – Dave Banning
October 15 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Acolyte / Crucifer Alyssa Sudore, Erin Wolfanger Alex Aloi, Katie Aloi
Elders Bill Wendland Mari-Beth Schembri
Eucharist Assistants Bob Freitag, Connie Humphries Peter Ostberg, Lynne Leinenbach
Eucharists to the Pews Lois Smith, Jackie Johnson John Gerlach
Lay Readers Todd Natemeier Sharon Phillips
Concourse Greeters Ida Stiner Ralph & Beth Harstad
Sanctuary Door Greeters Marv & Lois Jacob Bill & Sara Love
Offering Counters Ken & Sharon Kiellach, Tracey Testa
Powerpoint Chelsea Muller
Ushers Team 3 – Bill Wendland Team 4 – Mari-Beth Schembri
October 22 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Acolyte / Crucifer Elisabeth Vogl, Jacob Wilson Katie Schultz, Erin Testa
Elders Ed & Karen Wright Pete Schultz
Lay Readers Karen Nitschke Liz Wood
Concourse Greeters Connie Robison Ann McEwen
Sanctuary Door Greeters Barb Riethmeier David & Mary Ann Mitchell
Offering Counters Karen Linton, Ida Stiner, Richard Reitz
Powerpoint Genevieve Foster
Ushers Team 1 – Ed Freeman Team 5 – Dave Banning
October 29 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Acolyte / Crucifer Bryce Longhenry, David Young Robbie Schembri, Maria Gerbasi
Elders Beth D’Ambrosio Cheryl Speisman
Eucharist Assistants Michael Trojian, Mary Versprille Esther Ostberg, Kevin Ledermann
Eucharists to the Pews Jackie Welk, Nancy Hammond Mari-Beth Schembri
Lay Readers Fred Mason Lisa Sykes
Concourse Greeters Bob & Sandie Freitag Cheryl Speisman
Sanctuary Door Greeters Gretchen Buck Alan & Noreen Crouse
Offering Counters Karen Linton, Ida Stiner, Richard Reitz
Powerpoint TBA
Ushers Team 2 – Kurt Finkbeiner
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Fall Women’s Book Group Discussion Thursday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. in Room 204
Big Little Lies, by Liane Moriarty
This novel follows three mothers, each at a crossroads, and their potential involvement in a riot at a school trivia night that
leaves one parent dead in what appears to be a tragic accident but which evidence shows might have been premeditated.
Join us in the fall for another lively discussion.
For more information contact Rae Usinger (381-1391) or Barb Riethmeier (381-0779).
Coming in November...
Mental Health and Substance Use Panel w/Guest Speakers Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 p.m.
Co-Hosted by Stephen Ministry and the Spiritual Life Ministry Team
Contact Jackie Welk, Matt Kime, or Noreen Crouse for more information More details soon
Birthdays & Anniversaries October Birthdays 1 Nancy DiBella
Steve Fogarassy
Tanya Hammond
2 Madison Aloi Pastor Ben Braun
Ken Kiellach Sharon Long
Kristen Weis
3 Melani McDonough Jane Smurthwaite
4 Lindsay Agor
Liz Alvut
5 Mary Cappellino William Love
Alexander Palmer Dorislee Reschke
Pastor Saresky
8 Al Fernaays
9 Janet Miles Chip Russell
10 Walter Becker
Trisha Szklany Ian Withall
11 Beth Bird
Sharon Finkbeiner
12 Jessie Kines
Thomas Mutch
14 Abbie Nuijens
15 Scott Maginn Annika Vogl
Abigail Wood
16 Martin Launer Ashleigh Petrucci
Michelle Valerio
17 Jeffrey Aspenleiter Dean Muller
Eric Wolfanger
18 Madison Deutsch Jason Kelly
Doris Ryskowski Christopher Wood
19 Ben Mazzochetti
20 Ron Byrns
Margaret Crounse Anthony Mitchell
Patrick Saresky Allan Szklany
21 Robin Arnone
Joyce Hermanson
22 Shayna Dehmler
Matt Kime
23 Drew D’Ambrosio Leta Mueller
24 Chloe Interlicchia
25 Sue Brown
Heather Hoad Robbie Schembri
26 Jessica Bittner
Annabelle Weis
27 Erica Cappellino Betsy Casey
Laurie Ebbecke
28 Barbara Krenzer Mason Schembri
Rae Usinger
29 Joan Weise
30 Jeff Withall
31 Gary Freeman Robin Kirchgessner
Elmer Pankratz
October Anniversaries
3 Emory & Mary Ford
4 Daryl & Christie Pichan
Mike & Carrie Spencer
5 Michael & Kathy Foster
9 Patrick & Carrie Resch Tom & Mary Ann Rockwell
10 Fred & Kathy Mason
12 Patrick Sullivan & Betty Porter
Joseph & Jennifer Twomey
15 Keith & Debra Gierman
16 Andy & Karin Bortle
17 David & Sandi Banning
18 Dave Malecki & Lisa Hutchings Terance & Jill Travers
20 Douglas & Nancy Alvut
Alan & Charlene Fernaays
21 Dominic & Candice Gallina
24 Robert & Janice Schrack
25 Ron & Beth Brust
Bert & Brigitta Lux George & Mary Ann Maschoff
27 Rich & Linda Demme
29 Michael & Rebecca Mack
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 2576 Browncroft Blvd
Rochester New York 14625-1530 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
TIME DATED MATERIAL
Happening in OCTOBER
FUN NIGHT (Grades 4-6) ........................................................................................ Friday, Oct. 13, 7pm-10pm
STEPHEN MINISTRY GATHERING ................................................................ Saturday, Oct. 14, 9am-12pm
CONFIRMAND PRESENTATIONS....................................................... Sundays, Oct. 15 & 22 during worship
ANNUAL CRAFT SALE .................................................................................................. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9am-4pm
REFORMATION SUNDAY ................................................................................. Sunday, Oct. 29, 8:30 & 10:45am
RITE OF CONFIRMATION ................................................................................................ Sunday, Oct. 29, 10:45am
TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT ................................................................................................. Sunday, Oct. 29, 4:00pm