The Town Line

Lutheran Town Line Lutheran Church, Alden, New York

Sunday Worship Services November 2013

8:30 and 11:00 am

Sunday School Our Mission 9:45 – 10:45 am “Called to Be a Servant Community”

FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Friends, When it comes to movies, it seems as if sequels happen all the time now. Sometimes I like sequels, sometimes I don’t. Do you like sequels? Maybe you would be surprised to know that there are books in the Bible that are sequels. This month’s book of the Bible is a sequel to the Gospel of Luke. (you might have read Luke back in April.) This book of the Bible is called the Acts of the Apostles, or simply Acts. It seeks to describe what happened after Jesus ascended into heaven and the early church began. An “apostle” in the original language meant “one who is sent out.” Right away we are reminded that our purpose from the very beginning has been to be people who are sent out to share the great love of Jesus Christ. I won’t kid you, at times, this book can be hard to read. Peter has a few long winded sermons. There is a story of a husband and wife who lie and when they are confronted with the truth, they fall over dead. There is a powerful story of the martyrdom of Stephen. There is the story of Paul’s conversion. There is a baptism in a puddle on the side of the road. But these are stories we can find ourselves in. How many of us have ever been long winded? How many of us have ever lied? How many of us have had a life changing experience with Jesus Christ? The other great thing that Acts reminds us of is that the early church struggled to, often with many problems we still find today. It reminds us that we are all human, but that we need to seek to do God’s will together and seek God’s will and not our own. There are 28 chapters in Acts, I hope you make it a habit to read a chapter a day this month or take time once a week to read 7 chapters. Don’t forget, if you have any questions about what you read, I am here! Happy reading! God’s peace,

Pastor Serena

Sunday School News Operation Christmas Child: We will again be collecting for Operation Christmas Child throughout the month of October & the first 2 weeks of November. We are asking for donations for the boxes or you can fill a box for a boy or a girl. Monetary donations are always appreciated. This year we will also be raffling off 2 Darien Lake passes for those that bring in items, a packed box or money. Gift Suggestions are located near the boxes in gathering area. Pick up a box today!

SS Facebook page: The Sunday School is on facebook: TLLC Sunday School. Parents, if you wish for your child not to be pictured, please let us know.

Substitute teachers: We have a dedicated group of Sunday School teachers. However, there are occasions they cannot be here. We are in need of volunteers who can help cover classes when our teachers are away. Please speak with Michelle Muscoreil or Pastor Serena if you can help out.

First Communion Class: Class for first communion will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 1-3pm. A parent must attend class with their child. They will then take their first communion on Sunday, December 1 during worship. If you child is 3rd grade or above and you would like them to receive first communion, please contact the church office ASAP. Confirmation Sunday: Confirmation for 9th grade students has been moved to Sunday, December 8th at the 11am worship service. Please join us that Sunday as we celebrate this rite of passage in their lives. There will be a special coffee hour with cake at 10 am.

Just a reminder for parents that cannot stay for church, there is an Envelope Drop Box near the entrance of the coat room directly across from the Pastor’s Office.

Nursery School News

This month of November we will be learning about the Pilgrims, Native Americans and Thanksgiving. Some favorite activities we will be doing are the making of Indian Tom-Toms, feathered headbands and hand turkeys. We’ll be making popcorn and frosting turkey cut-out cookies also. The Zoo trunk from the Buffalo Zoo is scheduled to visit us on November 12. The children are always fascinated by the artifacts the docents bring to show them along with the learning games they play involving animal identification and habitats. Of course the most fun is the live animal that the docents bring from the zoo. We’ve had various animals in the past such as a large snake, a turtle, a skink, and my favorite, the hedgehog. We’re not sure yet what animal is coming this year. Nursery School Fundraiser Our Fall Fund raiser will take place this month. We will be taking orders for Henry’s Christmas chocolates, fudge etc. Our teacher or a Nursery School board member will be in the gathering space each Sunday morning between services through Nov. 10 to take any orders or answer questions about the fundraiser. Delivery of the purchased candy will be Dec. 8 or 15 at your convenience. Thank you for taking part in our fundraiser.

Tuesday, November 12 at 12:30 pm here at the Church. Come join us for Bible Study and friendly conversation. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert and drinks will be provided. All Women of Town Line are invited.

Pairs and Spares Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 4 following Advent worship. Everyone is welcome to join us for lunch and fellowship at Darrow’s restaurant, in Alden.

The QUILTERS -- will meet every other

Monday during November (11/4, 11/18, then 12/2, etc.) from about 9:15 am until 1:00 pm. Bring your

lunch and enjoy good fellowship and conversation. As usual, any non-weather-related changes to our

schedule will be placed in the Sunday bulletin or telephoned to regular attendees. We’ve had a wonderful turnout of ladies recently and are really happy to have them. Please consider joining us as we continue our service to those in our community and surrounding area who are less fortunate. If you have any questions, please call Lois Stutzman at 683-2782.

Town Line Book Club Calling all readers! You can join the Town Line book club at any time. We meet the 3rd Monday of every month at the church. Just read the book and join us for conversation on the book and faith and a fun evening.

November “Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons” Lorna Landvik December “Promise Me: Richard Paul Evans January “Signora DaVinci” Robin Maxwell February “The Plain Truth” Jodi Picouldt March “The Forgotten Garden” Kate Morton April “The Winner” David Baldacci May “The Secret Life of Bees” Sue Monk Kidd Please email/call Jeanette Dickinson at: jcdickinson66@yahoo.com or call 681-3966 with any questions

Women's Retreat Saturday, November 23 9 am - 3 pm "Angry Housewives eating Bon-Bons" by Lorna Landvik "She asked me how I'd held things together all these years. It didn't take long to come up with an answer, 'That's easy, I belong to a book club.'" page 8. We may not all belong to a book club, but we belong to God. All women are invited to our Women's retreat hosted by our book club. We will have great conversation, crafts, food (a light

breakfast and lunch) worship and interactive Bible study. If you have time, please read the book. We will discuss it at the end of the day. If you don't have time to read the book, come anyway! *Bring: yourself and one item from your house that you love/like for a fun guessing game. Please sign up to come by November 18th.

Town Line Lutheran Church Service Project

TROOPONS Support our Troops TROOPON program.

Bring in your coupons you don’t use and help the well- being of our overseas and domestic military families.

Box and more information are located in the gathering area.

Thank you Vets! If you are a man/woman who has served in the armed forces, we would like to honor you with a star from a US flag as a thank you for your service. If you have a loved one currently serving, we can give you one to send to them. Please sign up or call the church office with your name and what branch you served in by Sunday, November 24th. Any questions, please call Joyce Smith 651-9344.

All Saints Remembrance: Sunday, November 3 If you have lost a loved one in this last year and would like them remembered on All Saints Sunday during worship, please call or email the church office with your loved ones name and what worship service you will attend by October 30. Their name will be read during worship and a white rose will be placed in the baptismal font in their honor. Someone must be present during worship to receive the rose to take home as a remembrance. Your loved one does not have to have been a member of Town Line, this is open to anyone who has lost a loved one since last November.

“Thank the Lord” Wednesday November 27, 2013 7:00 pm The Church will be decorated

with a Harvest Theme.

THANKOFFERING FOR CHURCH WOMEN We will be collecting Thankoffering donations at the Thanksgiving worship service. This Annual nationwide Thankoffering for women of the ELCA supports many missions and causes of the church. Pick up your box and envelope in the Church narthex.

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES NEEDED Again we are in need of pumpkins, squash, cabbage, and other Fruits and vegetables as well as canned goods and other items to decorate our chancel area for Thanksgiving. The items used will be shared with food pantries following the services.

Bring your donations to the church by Sunday, November 24. A box is located in the gathering area.

Advent Mid-Week “Child of Promise” Wednesdays starting December 4, 2013

at 10:30 am

YOUTH NEWS Thanks to everyone who supported our youth for the chicken & rib BBQ. A special thanks to Holly Uebelhoer, Paul Schuler & Beverly Thore and anyone who pitched in with clean up and all the details that needed to be done!

Fairy Tale Theater was a great success! We had lots of people here to enjoy a fun event and go home with yummy baked goods. The kids really pulled it together

for a great performance. Thanks to all who supported our youth. COMING SOON…

Harvest House Lock-in! @ 1782 Seneca Street Buffalo

Fri. Nov 15th @ 8:00 PM-Sat. Nov 16th @ 8:00 AM A retreat center in the heart of South Buffalo. Come & spend the night with other Lutheran Youth from western New York. Enjoy worship, get acquainted games, arcade games, basketball, board games, movies & you can sleep in a quiet separated supervised sleeping area. For more details check with Kate or our bulletin board in the gathering space. We will be collecting baby bottles full of coins for the Harvest House baby ministry!

ANGELS HELPING HANDS

Sunday Nov 17th 12:00-3:00 PM A youth sponsored intergenerational event! All ages are invited to come and join in a yummy hot lunch! Then we will learn how to make homemade Christmas gifts with the help of mentors who will make it seem easy! For the craft-challenged (like Kate) or the skilled-learn how to make things or be adventurous & use the craft table to think up your own creation. Don’t miss out on the fun! If you have a talent that you would like to teach please speak with Kate or give her a call-we can use everyone! Any questions about youth ministry please feel free to call Kate Snyder 668-5610

MUSIC NOTES….

We are looking for volunteers to join us to sing for Christmas eve! If you can not commit for the full

year maybe you’d like to sing with us for Christmas Eve. Just a few rehearsals! Speak with Kate.

We’d love to have you!

I will be signing kids up to participate in the Christmas pageant. If you would like a speaking part or if you would

like to play your instrument please be sure to sign up. I will be coming around to the Sunday school classes in the next few weeks with the sign up sheet. Christmas pageant rehearsals will be Saturday Dec 7th & 14th for grades 3-12. Pre K-2nd grade will practice during Sunday school time. Speaking parts will have 2 Sunday evening rehearsals to prepare.

Creation choir is looking for kids grades 1-5 to learn to sing & present music in worship. If your child is interested please speak to me! It’s a great way to begin a child’s faith story! Rehearsals are twice a month immediately following the 11:00 service. Check out the music bulletin board in the gathering space for details or speak with Kate! Kate Snyder Director of Music 668-5610

Please join us for

A SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING

FOR THE AGENCIES SUPPORTED BY

LUTHERAN CHARITIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK

Sunday, November 10, 2013 5:00 PM

Lord of Life Lutheran Church 1025 Borden Road Depew, NY 14043

Guest preacher: Pastor Lee Miller II, Holy Trinity

Lutheran Church Worship Music provided by musicians and vocalists

who serve in the Niagara Frontier Conference congregations

Light refreshments will be served following worship Free will offering will benefit Lutheran Charities

How can you help others or get help? Here are a few local agencies Alden Pantry collection You can bring items for the Alden Food pantry to church any Sunday. There is a blue box located in the Coat room.

Alden Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Call 937-7105 for more information

Hearts and Hands “Faith in Action” A Neighbor helping neighbor” volunteer program Call: 542-2226 www.heartsandhandsfia.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities Become a friend of Ronald: Find us on Facebook.

Suicide Bereavement support For immediate help/support call 24 hours a day: (585)202-2783 Erie County Crisis Services (716)834-3131 Lutheran Charities www.wnylutherancharities.org 716-632-2623

Alzheimer’s Association of WNY 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 Program.wny@alz.org 2805 Wehrle Dr Suite 6 Williamsville, NY 14221

Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Cheektowaga, NY 14227 716-686-1900 Essential Care for Children, a program of Home Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Boulevard Cheektowaga, NY 142270-1480 (716) 686-8006 Caring Hearts Perinatal Program 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 359-8056 Life Transitions Center, Inc. The Mary & Ralph C. Wilson Counseling Center 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14221-1480 Phone: (716) 836-6460 Caring Hearts Home Care 892 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 686-8300

Black Robe used at 160 Anniversary Celebration

In answer to your questions… the black robe warn by Pastor Merlin Knauff at the 160th Anniversary on October 13 was used by the Rev. George Knauff (Merlin’s uncle) who gave it to his brother, the Rev. Homer Knauff (Merlin’s father) and was later given to Merlin after his ordination on June 15, 1958. The robe which is estimated to be between 65 and 75 years old has been used in their ministries over the years. It was especially used at Town Line Good Friday Tenebrae services as well as in church and school plays and even as a Halloween costume.

A special thanks to Donna Stutzman for using her sewing skills to recreate the white tabs “Beffchen” which were worn by a number of Town Line’s early Pastors as seen in pictures found in Town Line’s History book. Pastor Knauff would like to thank Ellie DeFilippo and Jack Rice for rescuing him with their expertise when his computer crashed and he was caught at the mercy of our technical society. With their help, the news article got to the Alden Advertiser and the sermon was typed (He does miss his old typewriter)

Again a special thank you to the following for making the name signs for Town Line’s 16 resident Pastors from 1853 to present: Annette Fitscher, Helen Gillette, Heather, Beth Ribbeck, Justine Langiewicz, The Gene Bliemeister family, Barbara Appleby and the Harry Mandris famly. Thanks to Paul Ribbeck, retired German teacher, for coaching Pastor Knauff with his German.

Town Line members and the community can be very proud of the hard work and all the extras that the planning committee did to make this celebration very special.

160th

Anniversary/Oktoberfest Thank you!

Thank you to all who helped make our Anniversary a big success! Thank you to our committee: Sue and Tim Angielczyk, Robin Gilbert, Mike and Sue DeWitt, Chris Whittingham, Mark and Diane Casell

Thank you to Pastor Merlin Knauff for his Anniversary Sermon.

Thank you to Mark Casell for setting up Historical stuff.

Thank you to Chris Whittingham for ordering our mugs and helping Craig Sims on the grill.

Thank you to The Mollenkopf-Grill and Wild families for providing the Bounce House. Thanks to David Luderman for ordering tent and bounce house.

Thank you to Robin Gilbert for organizing the kitchen and food for the Oktoberfest with help from Elli DeFilippo, Edie Sims, Maria Veros, Janet Seitz, Lois Stutzman, Erin Casell, Sue DeWitt and Beth Quenzler.

Thank you to Sue and Tim for getting decorations, Birch beer and filling Sunday school bags and coffee mugs with candy.

Thanks to the Sunday school for making German cones with their classes.

Thanks to Mike and Sue DeWitt for handing out mugs and giving directions to people. Also for making German almonds. They were delicious.

Thank you to David Luderman, Harry Mandris, Jim Heinrich, Mark Casell, Tim and Sue Angielczyk, Mike and Sue DeWitt, John Wild, Craig Sims, Erin Casell, Ruth Ives, Rick Mollenkopf-Grill, Chris Whittingham, the Grant boys and Bliemeisters kids for set up and take down of stage, tables, chairs, decorations

Thank you to Tammi Kron and family for the great petting zoo of many farm animals.

Thank you to Julianna Muscoriel and Shauna Rosperiski for face painting.

Thank you to Town Line Congregation for all their donations.

Thanks to our Streusel contestants: 1st place: Annette Fitscher, 2nd Kate Knauff and 3rd June Smith. Thanks to Hearts and Hands for donating a basket won by Joan Osborn and for Josephine Wild for picking the name.

And to all who helped in small ways, which I’m sure we have forgotten.

God bless us all for providing many smiles on our congregational member’s faces!

Telling the Story of Town Line. In honor of 160 years in ministry the stewardship committee has set aside 4 Sundays to "Tell the Story of Town Line." They will share with us how being a part of Town Line church has made a difference in their lives. We hope you enjoy their stories and we hope that it will make you think about how being a part of Town Line Lutheran Church has made a difference in your life too! Below is the 2 final weeks.

Meta Mandris: Hi, my name is Meta Mandris. I have been a member of Town Line Lutheran since my family moved to Alden in 2000. Contrary to what most people guess, I am 25. Don’t worry, I’m not offended if you thought I was younger! I must have been the obvious choice for a speaker for my age group. Sadly, if you look around, there aren’t many people my age here. But I’m not here to talk about why other young adults aren’t here; I am here to talk about why I am. Let me give you some background. I was very involved in church when I was in high school. I was in the youth group (which was not nearly as awesome as it is now!). I went to events such as Convo, which is the youth counterpart to with Synod Assembly. I went to summer camp at Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center. I went to National Youth Gatherings in Atlanta and San Antonio as a youth, and I have been to two more in New Orleans as an adult leader. When I went away to college, I was not as involved in church, but I looked forward to coming for Christmas and Easter and over the summers. But I don’t want you to think it’s all been a walk in the park… Like many people, I have struggled and still do struggle with my faith. How can you not? We see too many terrible things to ever be completely comfortable and secure 100% of the time. But the awesome thing is, we don’t have to be. We are saved by grace through our faith. I learned this at the most recent National Gathering, which I attended as an adult leader. So, as long as I have the tiniest little spark of faith, God is there for me. In fact, he is currently helping me navigate the frustrating prospect of being a young adult in today’s world, overqualified and underemployed, looking for a job and good insurance and planning for the future and all that. The truth is, I am scared. I don’t always have faith in myself. But I know that God is there with me, I will make it through intact, alive, and happy. I am saved by grace through my faith in God. My favorite part of being a member here, and the part that probably has the most impact on my daily life, is probably the one that most take for granted – Sunday mornings. Though it might be a struggle sometimes to get out of bed when I know most people my age are sleeping in, I never ever regret it. I come in and help Bev teach some of the cutest little nuggets I know in the Pre-k and Kindergarten Sunday School class.

Try being sad when you have a group of 3, 4 and 5 year olds screaming AMEN in your face. Then, I go in to late service and sit with my boyfriend, whatever configuration of my family that shows up, and good friends. Maybe it makes me old at heart, but I love the repetition and formality of worship. It comforts me. I may not have the best voice, but I love singing hymns. I love Pastor’s sermons because I always feel like I learn something (and I promise, I’m not just sucking up). Sometimes, I just look around and I am filled with joy and God’s love. Why am I still here, when so many people my age don’t make it a priority? The simple answer is that to me, Town Line feels like home. The peace and joy and community I see and feel here on Sunday mornings is my anchor for the week ahead.

John Wild My name is John Edward Wild. I was born on August 21,

1973 to John David and Kathryn Wild. My baptism was here at Town Line Lutheran Church on September 30, 1973. I was the third John Wild to be baptized at this Church in the 20th century. I attended Sunday school and was confirmed as a member of the Church on May 22, 1988. I also was the fourth John Wild in the 20th century to be married at Town Line on May 17, 1997. My wife Cheryl, children Victoria, Samantha, Josephine and John Myron regularly attend early service. My ancestor John Scheffler was a founding member of this Church and is buried in the northeast corner of the cemetery.

But that isn’t what I really want you to know about my story of Town Line Lutheran Church. What I would like you to know my journey into Church leadership. It begins after I had an accident at work. I was sorry for what had happened and feeling pretty bad about myself. I questioned whether I could hold any responsibility and why did things like this always seen to happen to me? Then the phone rang, and the Church nominating committee was looking for people to become council members. I thought that now was probably not the best time for me to assume a leadership role in the Church. I knew that my Grandfather, Father and Brother had served on Church council, but did I have enough responsibility? Could I trust God even though I didn’t even trust myself? But I did agree to run, even though I secretly hoped that I wouldn’t be elected. The Congregational meeting was held and I was elected receiving the only one year term on the ballot. I figured that I would serve the one year and politely excuse myself from running again due to other commitments.

My first few Council meetings I sat quietly listening, but I really didn’t want to commit any more time than the meeting itself to help out. I felt that being the new member to Church council that my opinion didn’t mean much. But around the fourth or fifth meeting I found that I cared about what was happening in the life of the Congregation and asked for more responsibility. I had learned the Church is always short of money and volunteers.

I previously assumed that Church had no money troubles, and people lined up to help out. But I found that usually the same few people were called upon to help, and the Church struggled to pay the bills. In my first year I realized that the Church needed my help, so I agreed to run for a second term and the vice-presidency. When the president had served out his maximum two terms and couldn’t be re-elected, I was challenged with the fact that if I ran for Church council again, I would probably be chosen to become the new president. My wife and I had chosen to have a fourth child, my job required long and irregular hours, and the Church was going to renovate the fellowship hall. This decision couldn’t have happened to me at a worse time.

But, trusting the Lord, I did agree to the third term on Church council becoming the twelfth Church council president. I hoped that as president that I could just conduct business as usual, and the three years would pass quickly. My first year as president was challenging, the fellowship hall renovation was controversial, but after its completion I felt the coast was clear of troubles. That was when I was informed that our pastor had decided that his life would lead him in a different direction than the Congregation. We would spend the next year of my presidency without a pastor. Could it get much worse for a council president? In the past one hundred years only four times had this Church had a change of pastor. After what is probably the most difficult year for a Church council president, we as a Congregation called a new pastor.

Soon after that my third term ended and I had fulfilled my council obligations to the Church. I could walk away and feel that I had done my service to the Congregation. But something had changed in me. I realized that I didn’t mind the responsibility. I had made connections with people in the Congregation. I knew that I had made a difference in the life of the Church. I was proud to be a Church council member. As soon as my year off was completed I returned to Church council and was then given the honor of a second chance to be council president.

There are a few things that I would like you to receive from this story. The call to stewardship by our Lord does not come at our convenience. Making decisions on the giving of time, talent and treasure require us to trust God. If we wait for the right time we can miss out on an opportunity that can be life changing. I struggled with commitments to the Church, but decided to trust God. Can we set aside time for Church service and still have time for all of our other responsibilities? Why does the God ask for our help when we are so busy? Each of us has to trust God and decide our own answers. But I do know that trusting the Lord helped me make the decision to serve the Church. I ask you to pray with me.

Dear Lord, please help us to trust you to lead our life in your service. When we are afraid to commit our time, talent and treasure to you, give us peace to serve you. Help us to continue to be a congregation “called to be a servant community”. Amen.

The Town Line Lutheran Here are your choices on how you can get your newsletter

1. Email: drop an email to Diane at the office to receive your newsletter electronically. The church email is townlinetllc@aol.com.

2. Pick up paper copy at church: Paper copies of the newsletter will be available for you to take home the last Sunday of every month.

3. Download from the church website: www.townlinelutheran.com

If none of the above work we can mail it to your home

If you have a change of address or phone number, please email the Church and let us know

Email addresses are needed: If you would like to have your email added so we can contact you in this way, please email the Church: Townlinetllc@aol.com. Friend us on Facebook

Church Council 2013-2014 President John Wild 716-937-8894 Vice President Mark Casell 716-983-2468 Secretary Elli DeFilippo 716-937-7953 Treasurer Susan Angielczyk 716-937-8911 Financial Secretary Michael Dewitt 716-937-3453 Benevolence Treasurer Barbara Sims 716-683-3134 Trustees: David Luderman 716-481-8319 Deacons: Harry Mandris 716-937-0322 Members: Edie Sims 716-937-6239 Welcome our new Council members: Robin Gilbert, Janet Klein and Craig Sims. Thanks to our outgoing member, Lois Stutzman for her years of service on council.

Church Staff Information Ministers: All the People of God in this place Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: pastorserena@gmail.com Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Church Council President: John Wild Phone: 937-8894 Visitation Pastor: The Rev. Charles Biegner Jr. Secretary: Diane Casell Office: 684-1467 Sexton: Ann Stanek Music Director: Kate Snyder: 668-5610 Nursery School: Lois Stutzman

Facts and Figures

Sunday Attendance Offerings October 6 172 $4,850 October 13 169 $4,836 October 20 172 $5,354 Needed Weekly $4,523

Worship Assistants for November

Ushers Early Service Late Service

Daniel Luderman Michael DeWitt David Veros Ron Wilhelm Gerald Hinsken Arlene Wilhelm Eric Hinsken Clifford Nowicki Daniel Wypij A 2014 Usher list is coming. Please let the church office know if you do not plan on continuing with the ushers or if you are in need of any changes in teams or scheduling. New ushers are needed. Please consider this important service to your church!

Acolytes Early Late

3 Victoria Wild Steffanie Zehler Erin Bliemeister Sam Grant 10 Chris Klein Taylor Tyburski Samantha Wild Jon Mollenkopf-Grill 17 Erin Bliemeister Julianna Muscoreil Adam Dulski Haley Tyburski 24 Victoria Wild Justin Mason Chris Klein Laura Mollenkopf-Grill

Communion Set –Up 3 Paul and Beth Quenzler 8:30 am Mark and Jody Reddy 11:00 am 10 Charlie and Peggy Turner 11:00 am 17 Clarence and Barb Sims 8:30 am 24 Mark and Jody Reddy 11:00 am

Altar Flower Delivery 3 Lorraine Zink 10 Diane Lechowicz 17 please volunteer 24 please volunteer

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED in all the above ministries. Call the Church office if you would like to help!

Rides are needed to Church on Sunday mornings.

If you can help call the church office.

November Wedding Anniversaries November 13 31 years Carol and Peter Subsara November 14 54 years Elaine and Robert Koch November 19 30 years Doris and Christopher Whittingham November 21 60 years Joyce and Raymond Kalle November 26 47 years Sharon and Charles Holcomb Did we miss your special Anniversary? (10, 20, 25 or over 30 years) If so, please let us know at the Church office.

Official Acts

Baptism October 6, 2013 – Dominic Joseph, son of Eric and Michelle Panzica

In Sympathy Our sincere sympathy is extended to Cindy Malchow and family at the death of her mother, Dorothy Jaroszewski on October 9, 2013. A funeral service was held at Town Line on October 11, 2013

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Hospitals no longer call pastors when a member is in the hospital. We ask that you please call the church office, 684-1467 when a loved one is in the hospital so that we can provide support. Also: If you or your loved one is home bound or in a Rehab facility, let us know. We can send out a visitor with Communion or just for a visit. Thank you

Church Cancellation: Due to inclement weather (hopefully not too soon) please check Channel 2 or 4 for Town Line Lutheran

Church closings. During the winter months please use caution in the parking lot and sidewalks as conditions can become slippery

Town Line Lutheran Annual Congregational Meeting The Annual Congregational meeting took place on Sunday, October 20 at 12:15pm. We had 76 people in attendance. Thank you to all who came to our annual Congregational meeting A big thank you to our Council member going off council: Lois Stutzman. We welcome 4 council members: Mark Casell, Janet Klein, Robin Gilbert and Craig Sims. Copies of the Annual report are available in the church office.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1 Lisa McKibben 1 Claire Arnott 2 Rosemary Freed 2 Elizabeth Ball 2 Kyle Kohl 3 Rev. Merlin Knauff 2 Nathan Turner 3 Nolan Bonning 4 Adam Stevenson 6 Ann Heinrich 7 Andrea Frey 7 Sydney Sims 8 Barbara Sims 8 Jason Strang 9 Julie Skubis 9 Daulton Mason 9 Beth Quenzler 10 Sarah Gwarek 10 Grace Noel 11 Ruth Ives 11 Von Forst Kramer 11 Alison Daucher 13 Kourtney Dulski 13 William Green 13 Brooke Klein

14 Shirley Huehn 14 Amy Suphankomut 16 Linsey Erny 16 Diana Huber 17 Von Forst Kramer IV 17 Edward Reich 18 Cyndi Lemke 19 James Macken 19 Richard Noel 19 Josephine Wild 20 Diane Baehre 20 Michael Randall 21 Shawn Zima 23 James Wilckens 24 Nancy Arndt 24 David Noel 25 Timothy Bowen 25 William Dabb 25 Edythann Sims 25 Benjamin Wild 25 Shirley Nedell 27 Hayley Tyburski 27 Taylor Tyburski 30 Maryjane Heinrich Did we miss your Birthday? If so, please call us at the Church office, 684-1467.

TOWN LINE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Town Line Road

Alden, New York 14004-9590 A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

ELCA.org Living in God’s Amazing Grace

Church office: 716-684-1467

Church Fax: 716-683-1664

Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill

Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: pastorserena@gmail.com

Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired)

Church Email - Townlinetllc@aol.com

Church Website: www.Townlinelutheran.com