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The Voice The Voice The Voice The Voice The Lutheran Church of Our Savior The Lutheran Church of Our Savior The Lutheran Church of Our Savior The Lutheran Church of Our Savior January 2015 Volume 37, Number 1 News about our Vacancy Pastor Welcome to Pastor Les & Carol Stano! Pastor Stano was ordained in 1974 at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, St. Louis. MO. He has served congregations in Baltimore, Towson and Rockville, MD, along with teaching at Baltimore Lutheran High School. Pastor Stano served as a chaplain with the Veterans Administration and at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He worked with both Towson University and Goucher College as part of their campus ministries. Through his congregation in Towson, he helped found and served as the treasurer of ACTS, Inc., which ministers to survivors of domestic violence; and Timothy House, Inc., which provides apartment housing for middle-income elderly residents. Pastor Stano served as a Southeastern District Circuit Counselor and Pastoral Counselor for the Chesapeake District LWML. Additionally, he has provided service as a board member of Interfaith Community Against Domestic Violence of Montgomery County, Lutheran Mission Society, Baltimore Lutheran High School Association, and Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area. Pastor Stano has also been trained as an LCMS Disaster Response Coordinator and as a facilitator for "Bridge Builders," which helps congregations in conflict. Pastor Stano is a member of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education and the Association of Professional Chaplains and he is recognized as an Associate Certified Chaplin (ACC). Pastor Stano and Carol were married in 1994. Carol Stano is a fantastic retreat leader and speaker, and has presented various programs for the Southeastern District, the LWML, and churches throughout the Southeastern District. LCOS welcomes the Stanos and we will be greatly blessed by the ministry they both will provide!

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The Lutheran Church of Our SaviorThe Lutheran Church of Our SaviorThe Lutheran Church of Our SaviorThe Lutheran Church of Our Savior January 2015 Volume 37, Number 1

News about our Vacancy Pastor Welcome to Pastor Les & Carol Stano! Pastor Stano was ordained in 1974 at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, St. Louis. MO. He has served congregations in Baltimore, Towson and Rockville, MD, along with teaching at Baltimore Lutheran High School. Pastor Stano served as a chaplain with the Veterans Administration and at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He worked with both Towson University and Goucher College as part of their campus ministries. Through his congregation in Towson, he helped found and served as the treasurer of ACTS, Inc., which ministers to survivors of domestic violence; and Timothy House, Inc., which provides apartment housing for middle-income elderly residents. Pastor Stano served as a Southeastern District Circuit Counselor and Pastoral Counselor for the Chesapeake District LWML. Additionally, he has provided service as a board member of Interfaith Community Against Domestic Violence of Montgomery County, Lutheran Mission Society, Baltimore Lutheran High School Association, and Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area. Pastor Stano has also been trained as an LCMS Disaster Response Coordinator and as a facilitator for "Bridge Builders," which helps congregations in conflict. Pastor Stano is a member of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education and the Association of Professional Chaplains and he is recognized as an Associate Certified Chaplin (ACC). Pastor Stano and Carol were married in 1994. Carol Stano is a fantastic retreat leader and speaker, and has presented various programs for the Southeastern District, the LWML, and churches throughout the Southeastern District. LCOS welcomes the Stanos and we will be greatly blessed by the ministry they both will provide!

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What is Epiphany? In Western liturgical churches, Epiphany is both a specific feast day and a season. The feast of Epiphany falls on January 6th (12 days after Christmas), and is a fixed feast, like Christmas, which means that if it falls on a Monday, it is celebrated on a Monday. (Although we are opt-ing to celebrate it here at LCOS when Pr. Stano joins us our vacancy pastor on the 4th of January.) The word Epiphany comes from the Greek epiphaneia, which means manifestation and it celebrates the revealing of Jesus as the Son of God. The gospel reading for the feast day tells the story of the wise men from the East and how they came to visit Jesus and offer him gifts of gold (a gift for a king), frankincense (used in worship at the temple) and myrrh (used in embalming, as well as in salves, including a salve for diaper rash). Quick Facts about Epiphany � The season of Epiphany lasts for between three and eight weeks; from the feast of Epiphany un-

til Ash Wednesday. (This year, Epiphany will cover 6 Sundays) � The symbols which represent this season include the Star, The Magi, and the gifts they brought. � The color for the season is white. � In many places around the world Epiphany is a public holiday. � In the Eastern Orthodox Church, January 6th is when they celebrate the feast of the Nativity. Traditions There are many traditions associated with Epiphany. One tradition held that the Christmas tree be taken down on this day and burnt on a bonfire. In some European countries, such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia, children dress as the three kings and visit their neighbors’ homes. In their roles as the kings, or wise men, they sing about the Jesus’ birth and pay homage to the “king of kings”. They are rewarded with praise and cookies. Dia de los Reyes Magos is the Latin American celebration of Epiphany. In many Latin American countries, it is the three wise men and not Santa Claus who bring gifts for children. Children write letters to the wise men telling them how good they were and what gifts they want. In France Le Jour des Rois (the Day of Kings), sometimes called the Fête des Rois, is celebrated with parties for chil-dren and adults. The galette des rois, or “cake of kings”, highlights these celebrations. This cake is round and flat, sliced in the pantry, covered with a white napkin and carried into the dining room. Children in Spain fill their shoes with straw or grain for the three kings’ horses to eat and place them on balconies or by the front door on Epiphany Eve. The next day they find cookies, sweets or gifts in their place. The “three kings” make an entry in many cities in Spain on Epiphany Eve, accompanied by military bands and drummers in medieval dress. It is also traditional to bless homes on Epiphany, which can include chalking the door. In this tradi-tion, chalk is blessed and used to write the year and the initials CMB on the doors or lintels of hous-es, marking them as places of Christ’s hospitality. What follows is a simple prayer you can use to bless your house and ask God’s blessing on those who live there, work there, or visit in the coming year. AN EPIPHANY BLESSING FOR THE HOME O God, you once used a star to show to all the world that Jesus is your Son. May the light of that star that once guided wise men to his birth, now guide us to recognize him in the epiphanies of the daily experiences of our lives. As we go about our work, our study, our play, keep us in its light and in your love. May all who enter here find your gracious hospitality, for Christ has come to dwell in this house and in these hearts. May Christ bless our home! Amen. (You can then use chalk to mark your door in the following fashion)

20 + C + M + B + 15 The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Mel-chior and Balthasar. They also abbreviate the Latin words “Christus Mansionem Benedicat”, “May Christ bless the house”. The year is divided before and after these letters. The crosses (+) repre-sent the protection of the Christ.

© James C. Christensen

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Why do we do that?

Why do we worship the way we do at LCOS? Why do we pray the prayers we pray, repeat the creeds we recite, work through the liturgy, and sing the songs we sing? All of the elements of our Sunday services replicate acts of worship found in

Scripture and in the historical development of the Christian Church. Seeing what we do in this light can help us see our traditions as more than “we’ve always done it that way.” Instead, we can see that the Church has been “doing it that way” for a sacred reason for a long time. Each month in 2015, we will explain a portion of our worship service. When you understand the “why”, hopefully it will add a new level of meaning to the often repeated words and give you a re-newed sense of peace and connectedness with God when you participate in worship. Invocation and Confession & Absolution Our service begins with the Invocation, with the name of God (Matthew 28:19b). We invoke (call up-on) God to bless that which will be done in His name. We call upon Him, remembering that He has promised to be where His name is (Matthew 18:20). The Invocation also invites us to remember our baptism. In Baptism, God’s name was placed upon us in the Word and through the water. The sign of the cross is often made by worshippers during the Invocation to remind us who we are and whose we are because of Jesus Christ (Titus 3:5-8). As God’s children, we are called in to His presence to worship. Psalm 51 reminds us that we are sin-ful beings and in need of God’s forgiveness. In the Confession, we seek that forgiveness, trusting that God is present and ready to forgive (1 John 1:8-9). Through the words of the worship leader, we hear that by God’s grace and mercy we are indeed for-given. The Absolution speaks the Gospel into our ears and hearts. Through these words we again receive the salvation earned by Christ upon the cross. This is God’s forgiveness, not the leader or pastor’s forgiveness. Thus having our “slate wiped clean”, we commence to worship the One who creates, sustains, redeems, and sanctifies us. Prayer Ministry Kickoff Workshop We will be developing a whole-church prayer ministry, be-ginning in February 2015. This will involve short prayer ser-vices during the week, a suggested weekly prayer focus, education and resources to help you improve your prayer life, and an online prayer group. This initiative will kick off on January 24 (NOTE CHANGE IN DATE) with a prayer workshop for all members. The workshop will be a time of learning about prayer and partici-pants will receive a “prayer handbook” with resources and suggestions for prayer. The retreat will run from 10am-2pm and include lunch. We will take a free will offering to help defray the cost of food and materials. Please sign up to join us for this day of learning and spiritual growth by calling the church office or emailing Sister Deb, [email protected]. This ministry is for ALL, men & women, young & old. As we begin a new year and a new time of ministry for LCOS, it is more important than ever to surround it all with prayer!

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LOL Women’s Ministry News (Ladies of LCOS)

LCOS Book Club News We have a great list of books that we will be discussing in 2015! Our meetings consist of discussing the book and then we enjoy a meal together, either a pot-luck, something provided by one or more members, or dining out at a local res-taurant. We have members of all ages and backgrounds and new members are always welcome. This group has been meeting since 2008 and has grown into a close-knit community of sisters in Christ. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a book club – why not give us a try?

Here are our meeting dates and books for 2015: 1/26 Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde 2/23 Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander 3/23 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd 4/27 The Whip by Karen Kondazian 5/18 Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 6/22 Wild by Cheryl Strayed 7/27 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 8/24 The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg 9/28 The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert 10/26 Sycamore Row by John Grisham 11/23 I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb 12/21 The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Women’s Bible Study We will resume our Max Lucado 3:16 study on Tuesday, January 6 at 10am in the church library. This will be the last session of this study and we will be choos-ing something new for the next few months. If you haven’t been part of the group before and would like to see what we’re all about, please come to the January 6 meeting. We gather on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for about an hour to study God’s Word and to share time together as women of LCOS. New members are always wel-come at any time.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Join us on Tuesday, January 13 at 9:30am for our Prayer Shawl meeting. Per-haps you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet or knit, but never did? Here’s your chance! Or, just come and share in our devotion time and fellowship with our group. You’re always welcome to attend.

THE SAND DOLLARS will meet on Tuesday, January 27th at 10 AM in the Sanctuary. Come join us for our program this month as Sister Deb continues to regale us with tales of her trip to the Cradle of Christianity in 2013. (This is a different program than the one listed in your booklet.) Our project for the month is School Kits, please see the list on page 22 of your Sand Dollars booklet for the items we need. We are also asking everyone to bring a descriptive paragraph about themselves, or a favorite photo or a baby picture of themselves for a project we are working on. See you all there!

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THANK YOU so much for all your cards, calls, prayers and help following my recent injury and then Gene’s death. Your loving kindness in the face of everything I have had to deal with has made it easier for me to get through this very difficult time. God bless you all. –Elli Bokeno. THANK YOU I can hardly find the words to express how grateful I am for all of your condolence cards, your calls, and your prayers following the sudden death of my grandson Ryan. Your loving care has really helped me through this time of grief. God Bless—Carole Neal. OUR THANKS TO THE LCOS CAROLERS – Kathy, Ken, Hazel, and Marilyn - for bringing joy and cheer to our home on Saturday afternoon, December 19. We continue to face the struggles with Fred’s two year battle with metastatic prostate/bone cancer. Your prayers, cards, and thoughts have been greatly appreciated and have helped us to realize God’s presence in our lives at this time. A blessed 2015 to All! -Joan Oeffner THANK YOU for all your gifts during the holiday season. My family and I really appreciate your gen-erosity! -Kelley Mallon THANK YOU to the members and friends of LCOS who contributed toward the Christmas gift for our family. I am truly blessed to serve as your Deaconess and look forward to the coming year with new opportunities and new challenges for ministry. I wish all of you a happy, healthy new year filled with joy! Sister Deb

ESL IS AN ONGOING MINISTRY for LCOS and an important part of the lives of our students. It not only enables our students to be able to read, write and converse comfortably in in English, but it brings great joy and fulfillment to the volunteers who teach, watch the children of our students and those who prepare and serve healthy meals to the children. Recently our ESL students in Level 4, the highest of our classes, were asked to write a paragraph to show the skills they have learned. Two of our students wrote about what it means to live in Delaware and/or the USA and we want to share those paragraphs with you.

Written by Sebastian Sugundo (originally from Guatemala): When I came to Delaware many years ago, my plan was going to be here for a short time. As the time went by I started feeling comfortable. I met more people. I made more friends at my job and outside. I started to know more places and got used to them. Now I have my own family here, this is home to me. If sometime in the future I move I will always have Delaware in my mind. Written by John Doulakis (originally from Greece): Today I would like to talk some about the United States. The United States is one of my fa-vorite countries in the world. It gave me the opportunity to learn and to grow. I don’t think if I had lived in another country I would have what I have here. So for that reason I admire this country. Thank you America and your wonderful people. In addition, one student, Thana Ghabrz (originally from Syria) wrote us a note and included this sen-tence, “I would like to thank the church and its members for the use of this facility.” Isn’t it rewarding to know that a ministry that began more than ten years ago is still bringing help and meaning to so many lives, to say nothing of reminding us how fortunate we are to be living in this state, in this country! Patti Brown and Karen McDonald

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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Did you know that there are currently 4 different opportunities for you to study God’s Word each week here at LCOS? Perhaps you might make a New Year’s resolution to join one (or more!) of these groups and nour-ish your spiritual life in 2015. Sundays at 9:45am in the church library, our Adult Sunday School meets. We discuss a wide range of topics, from books of the Bible to comparative religions to contemporary issues in Christianity. Begin-ning January 4, join us for a series on the Gospels and their authors, including what we know about the lives of the apostles. In this church year, we will be focusing on the Gospel of Mark, so we will start there. Everyone is welcome to attend, we have a lively time of discussion and learning each week! Tuesdays (1

st & 3

rd) at 10am is our Women’s Bible Study. See what’s going on in that group else-

where in this newsletter. Wednesday mornings at 8am is our Men’s Bible Study. We are currently working through the Bible, a book at a time and each week features a great discussion and fellowship with our brothers in Christ. Everyone is welcome. Wednesday afternoons at 1pm is our Crossways Bible Study. This course covers the entire Bible in a two year series. Even though the program began last September, there’s still an opportunity for you to join in. Come to a class (soon!) and see what we’re all about. We plan to have other short courses offered throughout the year, as well as retreats and workshops for spiritual growth. Make this the year to get involved with the Word! HEALTH CORNER Welcome the New Year with renewed commitment to living healthy! 9 resolutions to consider: 1. CONTROL PORTIONS Using smaller plates and bowls helps promote smaller portions and thus weight loss. 2. BE ACTIVE Stay in motion at least 30 minutes a day. No need to do it all at one time. If chair or bed bound or balance challenged move limbs and head and neck in full range of motion. 3. SLASH SODIUM CONSUMPTION Recommended amount of daily sodium intake is 1teaspoon! Sodium can raise blood pressure as well as cause bloating. It is also linked to heart disease and weight gain. 4. INCREASE ANTIOXIDANTS Antioxidants can defend your body against infection, inflammation and heart disease. The byproduct or effect from free radicals, our food intake's " trash" , can be defended against with antioxidants . Berries, coffee and chocolate are rich in antioxidants to name a few sorces. 5. QUIT SMOKING ALREADY Enough said. 6. FLOSS YOUR TEETH In a recent Health Corner column bacteria from poor oral health was discussed. Flossing regularly greatly decreases oral bacteria. 7. WEAR SUNSCREEN........ALL YEAR Most skin cancers develop after age 50 through sun damage that started at an early age. 8. STRENGTH TRAIN In as little as 10 minutes a day you could gain more energy, stronger bones and faster metabolism. There is no need for equipment as using ones own body weight is a place to start (squats, pushups against a counter or chair). Use your imagination by progressing to use of common objects around the house ie: water bottles, a spare brick, food cans. 9. EXPECT GOOD THINGS FOR YOURSELF

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A New Year – New Opportunities Each new day brings promise of a new start. For many, the start of a new week is the time to begin that diet, get serious about exercising, or forego TV viewing. For a vast majority, though, there’s something especially motivating and invigor-ating about seeing the JANUARY calendar on the wall. This is the year we’ll accomplish great things. God doesn’t necessarily call us to do great things, however. He asks that we be trustworthy in small things (Luke 16:10-11). To that end He gives us gifts to use to build up the Body of Christ and to reach out to the lost. Some of us have many gifts. People like Michelangelo – painter, sculptor, and poet – and Thomas Jef-ferson – architect, statesman, and scientific farmer – come to mind. God, the Giver of gifts, knows that the number of gifts each of us has varies. Jesus told the Parable of the Talents pointing up this fact and teaching us that success lies in using what we’ve been given, not in having the greatest amount. Our gifts also differ in degree. There are many sculptors but few, if any, compare to Michelangelo. Yet their art can bring satisfaction and inspiration to others. You may not be able to sing opera, but you can sing God’s praises. You may not be a great orator, but you can witness to the love and grace of God in Christ. You may not be a mechanic, but you can provide transportation for someone needing to get to an appointment or to church. That’s why God gives us gifts and abilities – that we may be equipped to serve others. The start of a new year offers us an opportune time to assess those gifts and see how we can use them for God’s glory and the good of His people. The motivation to do this comes from the same One Who gave the gifts! Just as He was motivated by love for us to give us, not just our gifts, but His greatest gift, His Son, so we are motivated by love for Him to serve those He calls us to serve. The Lutheran Church of Our Savior has many ministry programs that offer its members with the oppor-tunity to “give back’ for all that God has given us. We are SERVANTS ALL and that means that each of us has a gift that can be used for God’s glory and service. Please speak to one of the Council Offic-ers or Board Chairs if you are ready to start a new year by “giving back”. Don’t be shy; many hands make the burden light. LCOS PUBLICIST WANTED Do you like to write short and interesting articles? Can you take a photo with your smartphone or camera? If so, LCOS WANTS YOU! Our church is involved with many minis-tries and we’d like our neighbors in the lower Sussex County area to know about them. We have es-tablished contacts with local newspapers and radio stations and we need someone to provide them with short articles and photos of all the great ministry we’re doing. If you’re willing to assume this role as our Publicist please contact Ken Palmer or Jim McDonald.

Wonderful Things Happen at Choir Practice A few weeks back, something crazy and fun happened at Choir. We moved the piano! Yeah, that’s it. I have to give credit where credit is due. It was Jerry’s idea. You see, he and I often had difficulty seeing each other when he accompa-nies the choir. Sunday after Sunday, I would signal a bass or tenor to step a bit to the left or right so I could see Jerry. That stuff gets old! So Jerry suggested

we move the piano to its new location along the side of the choir. Problem solved! Then I had my own bright idea. How about we use the space where the piano was for some new choir members. This space will be much more comfortable than hanging them from the lights! (That was my original not so “bright” idea.) Now all we need is a few good folks to volunteer to fill our new space. I hear you singing out there so I know that you can sing. In order to maintain good balance between parts of the choir, we sure could use a few more altos, sopranos and tenors. It is getting to be “snowbird season” and our choir members may also take flight. If you are not travel-ing, how about giving us a try just for the winter? Who knows you might like it and want to stay. Or maybe you know someone else you might like to recruit. The thing to remember is, you are always welcome to be in the Chancel Choir. It is a great way to be a Servant. -Tim Vezzetti

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A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING You may be asking how you can make a gift to LCOS that keeps on giving and returns to God a portion of what He has generously given to you. The perfect answer is the LCSO Servants All Endowment Fund. The fund uses only the income generated to benefit LCOS. The major portion that you contribute creates a permanent stream of charitable dollars for years to come. The LCOS Endowment Fund is placed in high-quality long-term investments. You can contribute to the fund with cash, appreciated stock, IRAs or other assets. If you choose to add to the fund annually, it guarantees that you won’t be scrambling for tax-deductible charitable donations at the end of the year1 Perhaps you are

planning to make a serious New Year’s Resolution to ‘get your affairs in order’; consider including the Endowment Fund in your Will or Trust. As always, we recommend consulting with your Tax Advisor or Tax Attorney. For more information, please contact Louise Dasler, Endowment Chair at 302-537-9790. SUNDAY SCHOOL MINUTES (Wrapping it upSS) My Life began sprouted and free, growing in North Carolina waiting to be a Christmas Tree. Seven years just wait I’ll be a wonder for all to see. Cut down, en route to Delaware, what a fright! The people were nice and handled with care all of us trees and tucked us in tight. Families came and went we knew not what to expect. And what should appear? A bunch of children pointing at me. They named me Bob and gazed upon me with glee.

I was put on a float with a cross also made from a tree adorned with garland and twinkling lights. Then the storm came and the rain blew us apart but we were put back together and joined the Rehoboth parade. The children were singing of joy and Christmas love. It was lots of fun and we got 2nd place. Now back to the church feeling warm and cozy next to the cross. The children, all singing, adorned me with decorations: angels and bells and stars, all spun with love. And the Lord looked down upon me that day and said, “Thank you ,dear tree, for bringing the joy for a children’s Christmas play.” So Thank you, Lord Jesus, for all that you’ve done, for bringing Christmas and joy from above. Bob will be out back of Room 1 serving the Lord as a shelter for birds this winter. There

will be pinecones, peanut butter and birdseed on a table in room 1 along with instructions for anyone that wants to make one to hang on the tree! ⇒ Please add the 7 youth and 3 chaperones going to Masterpiece

Youth Rally in Ocean City Jan.1/9-1/11 to your prayer list. ⇒ A $300.00 donation to Orphan Grain Train matched by the Mid-Atlantic Ministries was given by

Sunday School and Christian Education in December. ⇒ February 17

th 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. will be the Pancake Supper hosted by the Sunday

School and board of Education. THE AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE will be offered here at LCOS on Friday, Janu-ary 16th at 9 AM. This is the Basic Course and will offer you an opportunity to refresh your driving skills and learn the new rules of the road. It will offer you strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel. Taking this course may make you eligible to receive a discount on your auto insurance. The cost for this class is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. To register please contact Andy Mollura at 302-703-2074 or via email at [email protected].

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Recovery Margaret Pearson Suzanne Sanford Debbi Combs Angelo Delapo Kathleen Mirarchi Amanda Williams Harry "Bud" Blanchard Cathy Spross Kyle Hamm Dick Hartman Art Johns Duke Slusser Marge Dutt Herb Dutt Evelyn Long Bill Noweck Joe Eibling Ruthann Mulligan & Chrissie To m Olsen Kay Dudley Edward Fleming Cancer Bob Kardash George Hutzelman Jane Richter Fred Oeffner Brooke Steinle Candy Todd Jean Kiefer Josh Lord Moe Lewis Francis Heck III John Fierick Frank Neimzack John Malkus Ron Pokoyski Armed Forces Brian Akerstrom Taylor Allphin Richard Ashton Robert Ashton Brandon Bartlett Ryan Botts Robert Canario Freddi Foster Fred Gellert John Gellert

Kyle Hamm Christopher Howard Levi Jacobson-Haga Matthew Hubbard Brad Leary Davonte Lilly Dan Lorenz Franklin Messick Shawn Morgan Matthew Murray Tessa Myers Justin Webb Shut Ins Melly & Linus Adams Jean Bitting Fred & Kris Dorka Deanna Haines Ron Johnson Mike & Eleanor Kardash Betty Lou Cassell Nancy Friedl Carole Garwood

January’s Prayer Calls

A NOTE FROM MARGARET SPURGAT Dear Family and Friends, Not much can be said that hasn’t been said before, so my love goes out to all who’ve shared it in the past. My year has been one of continuing to make new friends along with the old—and there are many! I’ve completely settled for over a year now in a nice retirement home in Vir-ginia, located only 10 minutes from daugh-ter Carol. Company is very welcome here—if you find your way to the outskirts of D.C., please stop in. I am blessed with another year of reasonably healthful living, though two stints in the hospital due to falls has slowed me to a snail’s pace. I still play bridge, read many books, and write poetry for family birthdays. I still find new revelations in the Bible through our weekly Bible Study. As I close out another year (#97) of our Lord, I miss all of you and continue to spread cheer wherever and whenever it is needed by anyone. Have a blessed Christ-mas. May there be peace on earth and may it begin with me. My love to you and your family—Margaret Spurgat

You will notice that the prayer

list is much shorter this

month. We have removed the

names of everyone who has

been on the list longer than 6

weeks. If you would like to

add a person to the prayer

list, please contact the office.

Thank you.

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Those Who Serve - January 2015

January’s Baptismal Birthdays

Andy Russo, Tom Harden, David

Kiefer, Louise Dasler, Nicholas Par-

sons, Joyce Brown, Don Schneck,

James Kunkle, Helen Marrama, Vir-

ginia Inkrote, Gwen Holtgrewe, Kel-

sey Minyon, Victoria Sierra Parsons,

Lon Callaway, Andy Koenig, Henry

Andrion, Fred Dorka, Kris Dorka,

Beckie Mollura, Laurie Torsiello

Readers

4-Jan 8:00 Pat Campbell-White

9:45 Cray Rader

11:15 Mel Ettinger

11-Jan 8:00 Judy Barton

9:45 High School

11:15 Carol Baker

18-Jan 8:00 Jan Effinger

9:45 Nelson Eckert

11:15 Elli Bokeno

25-Jan 4 PM Lana Browne

7 PM Warren Strouse

10 PM Bill Ettinger

Altar Care

4-Jan Beverly Tridente

11-Jan Barbara Morris

18-Jan Beverly Tridente

25-Jan Jan Effinger

Worship Assistants

4-Jan 8:00 Deb Lennox & Bev Tridente

9:45 Jim & Karen McDonald

11-Jan 11:15 Mel Ettinger & Ken Palmer

18-Jan 8:00 Lana Browne & Ken Palmer

9:45 Bruce & Donna Egolf

25-Jan 11:15 Marge Kunkle & Larry Purdy

Crucifers

4-Jan 11:15 Ken Palmer

11-Jan 8:00 Jan Effinger

18-Jan 11:15 Marcia Pokoyski

25-Jan 8:00 Bob Fellows