Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 96 East Allendale Road

Saddle River, New Jersey 07458

Pastor Amy Hotter zionpastoramy@optonline.net | cell: 267-218-2378

Office: 201-327-0655 | Fax: 201-327-9800 | Facebook: ZionlutheranSR zionsaddleriver@optonline.net

www.zionsr.org

TRUMPET November 2019 Newsletter

Photo courtesy of Doris Nelson

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

(Colossians 3:17)

In this Season of giving thanks, God has awaken us to see, taste, hear, smell and touch. We see the beauty of the trees and the hearty mums. We taste the pumpkin spice coffees. We hear the wind and the leaves rustles. We smell the smoke from the fireplace. Most of all, we touch another person through God’s words and caring opportunities.

I thank all of our members as I have been getting organized. My favorite thing is to hear the stories of our members. How we can connect with one another so that we become “rich” by knowing each other. I have already seen the love, kindness, compassion, strength, wisdom, and honesty. I thank Jean and Anne for setting up times for me to meet my brothers and sisters. I will enjoy the time with the small groups.

I look forward to many ways to outreach and invite people into our family. I began to reach out to the Police Department, Fire Department, Town hall, “Girls on the run”, and getting involved with Yoga. In addition, I believe that we will walk through a six month program to create a contemporary worship service. We will have the ability to provide power point which gives us an understanding for teaching children. However there are my details that we need to consider. Therefore, I am looking forward to the worship and music committee as to provide creative ways to celebrate God’s love and forgiveness.

Believe in Jesus, feel our Holy Spirit, and hold tight to the Father.

Lots of excitement is happening as we move into the holidays!! May it be God’s will for us to lift up our thoughts, direction, and enthusiasm!!!

Blessings,

Pastor Amy

Dear Fellow Members and Friends of Zion, November 2019

Thank you to Doris Nelson for the lovely photo taken of our church. It’s hard to believe that by the time you read this most of the leaves will have fallen!

As we enter November and this time of Thanksgiving we have so much for which we are grateful. We appreciate the Generosity shown from the pledge cards received. This is indicative of the love you have for Zion and all the good works we have accomplished and have yet to accomplish! Pledge cards will be collected until Sunday, November 24th.

Our Feed The Northeast 2019 non-perishable food collection got off to a wonderful start. Nearly 300 items have already been collected – with the goal of 500 needed for Thrivent to provide a check to the Paterson Men’s Shelter for $500. Thank you to Chip Antonelli for leading this worthy outreach opportunity. The last day for collection is Sunday, November 3rd – please drop your items off in the Narthex at church or in the bin at Fellowship Hall (on the bench under the overhang by the front door) if that is more convenient.

Lili and Dotti are doing a terrific job leading us with the Shelter dinners. I remind you of the sign-up sheets in the Narthex for helping prepare, deliver, and serve at the Men’s Shelter in Paterson. Feel free to email dottityndell@yahoo.com or lgrady@sunyrockland.edu and volunteer to participate. You have heard both Dotti and Lili speak about just how much it means to these men to be shown compassion – it is heart-warming.

November and December Happenings and Calendars are included – be sure to take a look at the extra worship and fellowship opportunities available to all of us.

I praise God for your faithfulness. May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Faithfully yours, Karin Topp, Council President

GOD, GRACE, GENEROSITY AND GRATITUDE “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God’s amazing Generosity has touched and shaped all of us. As a leader, God, has shown us the power of generosity. In turn, we give and share, because we are a Generous people. Our Generosity as individuals and as a congregation is the best validation that we as Christians believe what we profess about God, faith, the Bible, and eternity. Goals of Stewardship: To preserve, maintain, and operate our beautiful church and the surrounding properties. How to Meet Our Goal: By making a financial commitment to Our Church and continuing to honor our commitment to our church and our remarkable community. Result: Our commitment will help show our trust in our new pastor and will help beautify Zion for the Two Hundredth Anniversary. We hope to paint the interior of the church; replace the carpet; paint the exterior of the church; improve the landscaping; and upgrade the driveway. Together we can change lives through our Generosity. Our future: And to make certain that Zion Lutheran Church, Saddle River will remain for many generations to come and worship and be generous to others. Pledge cards will be collected until Sunday, November 24th. Place them in the offering plate or mail to the church office. Thank you for your generosity.

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GIVE SO THAT YOU REMEMBER

WHAT GOD GAVE FOR YOU

Zion Lutheran Church Plan for Giving 2020

As a member of Zion, as a child of God, I/we feel God is calling us to commit to the following:

Weekly intention of$ ___ _, to thank God for all He has given us.

Monthly intention of$ to thank God for all He has given us.

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I/we would like to give weekly offerings electronically (please see Stephen Perretta).

Kindly place this commitment card in the offering plate by Sunday, November 24th or return by

mail to the Church office.

Happening at Zion in November 2019

November 2 AA Saturday Morning Men’s Group 10-11 am November 3 Worship, 10 am, Lunch 11:30-1:30, Confirmation 4:30–6 pm November 5 Worship & Music Meeting 7 pm November 6 Appetizer/Dessert 6:30-8:30 pm, Quilters November 7 AA Meditation Group 6:30 – 8 pm, Choir Rehearsal 8 pm November 9 AA Saturday Morning Men’s Group 10-11 am November 10 Sunday School 9:00 am / Worship 10 am, Lunch 11:30-1:30 pm November 12 Committee Meetings November 13 Appetizer/Dessert 6:30-8:30 pm, Quilters November 14 AA Meditation Group 6:30 – 8 pm, Choir Rehearsal 8 pm November 15 Confirmation Retreat November 16 Confirmation Retreat Day 2

AA Saturday Morning Men’s Group 10-11 am Paterson Shelter Dinner (contact Dotti Tyndell – volunteers needed!)

November 17 Sunday School 9:00 am / Worship, 10 am /Confirmation Retreat Day 3

Bach Cantata " at Grace Lutheran church, 122 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 4 pm Susan & Ed are singing

November 19 Council Meeting November 20 Appetizer/Dessert 6:30-8:30 pm, Quilters November 21 AA Meditation Group 6:30 – 8 pm, Choir Rehearsal 8 pm November 23 AA Saturday Morning Men’s Group 10-11 am November 24 Sunday School 9:00 am / Worship, 10 am, Advent Workshop 11:30 am /

Ecumenical Thanksgiving service at 4 PM St. John's Episcopal Church, Ramsey, NJ

November 27 Quilters 7:30 pm November 30 AA Saturday Morning Men’s Group 10-11 am

Worship Assignments for November 2019 Altar Guild Dorothy Lux & Diana Ezyk November 3 (All Saints Sunday) Communion Assistant Krista Peterson Lector Gwen Colaianni Ushers Dorothy Lux & Colleen Post Acolyte Gavin Post November 10 Communion Assistant Lisa Raffaelli Lector Jackie Bryan Ushers Karen Olszewski & Gavin Roettger Acolyte Chase Roettger November 17 Communion Assistant Britt Jannelli Lector Caroline Herburger Ushers Kate & Tom May Acolyte Tristan Walder November 24 Communion Assistant Lili Grady Lector Eric Perretta Ushers Diana Ezyk & Karen Smith Acolyte Josie Perretta If you are unable to help with the service you are assigned to, please call Ede Schaertel at (201-444-9834). If you are unable to acolyte on the Sunday you are assigned to, please contract Antoinette Walder at bwalder@yahoo.com. Please let the office know as soon as you have found your replacement / zionsaddleriver@optonline.net.

Worship Assignments for December 2019 Altar Guild Jean Jones & Gwen Colaianni December 1 Communion Assistant Rachel Menna Lector Cathie Smeedy Ushers Dotti & Ed Tyndell Acolyte Chase Roettger December 8 Communion Assistant Karl Nelson Lector Robin Hershman Ushers Britt Jannelli & Eric Perretta Acolyte Josie Perretta December 15 (Pageant) Communion Assistant / Lector N/A Ushers Dorothy Lux & Lisa Raffaelli Acolyte Tristan Walder December 22 Communion Assistant Cartney Ezyk Lector Lily Grady Ushers Antoinette Walder & Tom Wegman Acolyte None December 24 (4 pm - Family Service) Communion Assistant TBA Lector Bryce Walder Ushers Callie & Courtney Walder (2 others TBA) Acolytes Chase Roettger, Gavin Post & Josie Perretta December 24 (11 pm - Festival Service) Communion Assistant Lisa Raffaelli Lector Billy Olszewski Ushers Analise Olszewski, Lauren & Ryan Raffaelli and Joy Tryanowski Acolyte Tristan Walder December 29 (Lessons & Carols) Communion Assistant Lector Cartney Ezyk Ushers Diana Ezyk & Ede Schaertel Acolyte None Please call Ede Schaertel (201) 444-9834 if you are unable to assist at service you’re assigned to. Please contract Antoinette Walder - bwalder@yahoo.com if you are unable to acolyte at the service you are assigned to. The office (zionsaddleriver@optonline.net) should be advised as soon as a replacement is scheduled. Thank you - Priscilla

Dear Zion congregation,

It is hard to believe that Pastor Amy Hotter has already been with us for a month. Just as a reminder, below is Pastor Amy’s hours and her contact information:

• Contact Information: (Cell) 267-218-2378 and (Email) zionpastoramy@optonline.net

• Schedule of Hours: Please understand that this schedule will be flexible depending on planned events and needs of the congregation.

o Monday: Working remotely o Tuesday: 1 to 9pm o Wednesday: 7:30am to 3:30pm o Thursday: 7:30am to 3:30pm o Friday: Off o Saturday: Off o Sunday: 9am Bible Study at Fellowship Hall and 10am Church Service

Pastor Amy will be conducting Bible Studies at Fellowship Hall in the Parlor each Sunday morning from 9 to 9:45am. Please make an effort to join “the club” as it will be interesting, thought-provoking and educational as well as an opportunity to share fellowship with Pastor Amy and others in the congregation. In addition, as a way to welcome and get to know with Pastor Amy and her husband, John, in more depth, Jean Jones and I are organizing a series of fun “get togethers” during the month of November.

• Here is the schedule: Date Day Time Location Meal

November 3rd Sunday 11:30 – 1:30pm Fellowship Hall Lunch November 6th Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Fellowship Hall Appetizer/Dessert November 11th Sunday 11:30 – 1:30pm Fellowship Hall Lunch November 13th Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Fellowship Hall Appetizer/Dessert November 17th Sunday 11:30 – 1:30pm Fellowship Hall Lunch November 20th Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Fellowship Hall Appetizer/Dessert November 24th Sunday 11:30am Fellowship Hall –

Advent Workshop To be Provided

• Here is the plan:

o Sign Up: Either use the Sheet in the Narthex or contact either Jean Jones (jjones1818@hotmail.com) or me (annenaramore@gmail.com). o By signing up, please indicate what type of food you will bring (depends on whether you are attending a lunch or appetizer/dessert). o Have some fun with Pastor Amy and John.

If you have any questions, please reach out to either of us. Best regards, Jean Jones and Anne Naramore

Altar Flowers

If would like to place flowers on the Altar, please email – zionsaddleriver@optonline.net or call the church office (201) 327-0655 and we will place your name on the flower chart in advance of it being posted in the Narthex (2020). The flowers are arranged by Flowers by Joan in Waldwick.

The cost of each vase: $20.00. The following dates are available:

2019

November 3 & 17 (1 vase is available on the 17) December 1 & 15 (1 vase available on the 15) 2020 January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16, March No Flowers in March (Lent) April 5, 19, 26 (1 vase available on the 19) May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 14, 21, 28 (1 vase available on the 14) July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 30 (1 vase available on the 9) September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 13, & 20

FEED THE NORTHEAST 2019

Zion has designated St. Paul’s Men’s Shelter in Paterson to benefit from this worthy event.

We will begin collecting 500 non-perishable food items on Sunday, October 20th. We will continue collecting until Sunday, November 2. The collection will be given to the Shelter’s Food Pantry that they have on site. Items may be brought to church or dropped off at the Fellowship Hall – Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9-11 AM. You may also leave your items by the door to the Hall underneath the overhang/on the bench.

Once we complete the collection of the 500 food items, Thrivent will award $500 to the Shelter! The Shelter was so grateful for our generosity in 2018--let's make it happen again!

Please email Chip Antonelli: chpanton@aol.com if you have any questions or would like to help and thank you all for your support!

The last Sunday for collection is Sunday, November 3rd.

26 inch decorated Balsam Wreaths 20” x 48” decorated Grave Blanket

Order now for December 1st Pick-up.

CLASSIC WREATH

$26.00CRANBERRY WREATH

$36.00GRAVE BLANKET

$48.00

Please complete form with payment and give to: Lisa Raffaelli or Karen Olszewski

Last order date: November 26th for December 1st church pick-up

Checks payable to: ZION Lutheran Church (memo line: Wreath Sale)

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA REQUEST FORM Each year members and friends provide Christmas Poinsettia plants to beautify our Sanctuary and affirm the birth of Our Lord, as well as honor or memorialize loved ones with inscriptions in the Christmas Poinsettia Memorial Listing.

Poinsettia Plants can be given in memory of a loved one. Poinsettia Plants can be given in honor of a living person. Poinsettia Plants can be given in celebration of a special event.

The Cost is $8.00 per Poinsettia Plant Yes….I/ We would like to place [_____] plant(s) on the Altar this year. Amount Enclosed is $

Please, include the following inscription in the Christmas Poinsettia Memorial Listing [PLEASE, PRINT CLEARLY] 1st Plant Presented by In Memory of In Honor of In Celebration of 2nd Plant Presented by In Memory of In Honor of In Celebration of Return this form with check payable to: ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Requests should be mailed to Priscilla Watson, 717 Evans Street, Paramus, NJ 07652 or email to Priscilla Watson - pmwatson@optimum.net Extra request forms can be found in the Narthex

DEADLINE for request: Sunday, December 15, 2019 Plants can be taken home after the 11:00PM Christmas Eve Festival Service. [ ] I will take plant home after the above service [ ] Please, give the plant(s) to a shut-in.

Sunday, November 24, 2019

ADVENT WORKSHOP & Pasta Lunch Fall is here and we are beginning to think about the holidays that will be upon us before we know it. So, while you are looking at your calendars for special dates from now until the end of the year, please reserve Sunday, Nov. 24th immediately following worship for our annual Advent Workshop & Pasta Lunch.

All are welcome whether you make a craft or not. Enjoy the lunch and fellowship!

SAVE THESE DATES IN DECEMBER!

While you are marking your calendars, you might want to make a note of Sunday, December 1st for decorating the Christmas Tree and Church immediately following worship. For the women of Zion, our annual WELCA luncheon on Thursday, December 5th & the Cookie Exchange on Wednesday night, December 18th

Christian Education, Worship & Music /Altar Guild & WELCA

Wishing Ed Fecht A Very Happy 102ND Birthday

on November 23!

Ed Fecht 327 E. Saddle River Road

Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Thank you to Bill Auer for his extra efforts on behalf of property committee repairs! New hand soap dispensers in restrooms at Fellowship Hall, lots of light bulbs replaced, four dead shrubs pulled by church and disposed of, and an emergency repair in the restroom at the parsonage!

Thank you to Lisa Raffaelli

for decorating around our church sign!

Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon will be at Fiona’s Restaurant in Midland Park. Cost is $21 a person – contact Caroline Herburger if you would like to attend!

Change for Your Directory

Donna & Phil Ciulla

New email: donna.ciulla2019@gmail.com 365 Tory Lane Arlington, VT 05250

Elaine Sipla 86 Deerfield Terrace, Mahwah, NJ 07430

ANOTHER BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCTIVE YEAR! QUILTS WILL BE DONATED TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF 2019

Collective Vision PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT IONRockland Community College Faculty CURATED BY COLLETTE FOURNIER

New City Library, 220 N. Main St, New City, NY 10956

November 2–30, 2019 MON-THU 9-9, FRI 11-6, SAT 9-5, SUN 12-5

OPENING RECEPTION Thurs, November 7, 6pm-9pm

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Dyana Van Campen

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Leslie Hanes

Collette Fournier

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THIS EXHIBITION FEATURES OUR OWN LILI GRADY - COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

SIMPLY E-GIVING PROCESS

Help Us Grow Through e-Giving In just seconds, you can make weekly offering, respond to an appeal or pay for events, programs and activities. • Give anytime, anywhere using your computer or mobile device.

• Make regular church offerings without writing a check or preparing envelopes.

• Schedule recurring contributions so they arrive even when you can’t attend service.

• Give using your debit/credit card or banking information.

If you would like to give electronically, go to

www.zionsr.org/give or contact Stephen at stephen@zionsr.org

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

We began our Brick Garden in 2008. Some of the bricks are memorials of loved ones, some are in celebration of loved ones and some are in celebration of life. We invite all of you to

participate and add to our garden with any memory or celebration you would like to preserve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Each 4x8 brick costs $75 and will match the existing bricks in the garden.

Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: 18 Characters per line

3 Lines only ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH)

ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 4 x 8 Brick

4 x 8 Brick

EXAMPLE

G O N E W T O N H I G H L I O N S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S 2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: Zion Lutheran Church

(please note “Memorial Brick” in the Memo) mail to the church or put in the collection plate

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________ _____________________________Amount paid: ___________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Your signature verifies that the above lettering is what you desire to be on the brick

If you have any questions, please call Jean Jones @ 201-445-6715 or email: jjones1818@hotmail.com

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Sunday, November 24 at St John's Episcopal at 4 PM.Please return Pledge Cards by Sunday, November 24

ZION MONTHLY CALENDAR for 2019

MONTH: November 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 210-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

3 4 Girls on the Run 5 6 Quilters 7 Choir Rehearsal 8 PM 8 9

Lunch /Pastor 11:30-1:30 Worship & Music 7 pm Girls on the Run 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

9:00 Sunday School Appetizer/Dessert 6:30

10:00 Church Service

Confirmation 4:30-6 pm

11 11 Girls on the Run 12 13 Quilters 14 Choir Rehearsal 8 PM 15 16Lunch /Pastor 11:30-1:30 Committee Meetings Girls on the Run 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation

9:00 Sunday School Appetizer/Dessert 6:30 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

10:00 Church Service Mens Shelter Dinner

Confirmation Retreat 4pm Confirmation Retreat cont.

17 18 Girls on the Run 19 20 Quilters 21 Choir Rehearsal 8 PM 22 23Lunch /Pastor 11:30-1:30 Council Meeting Girls on the Run 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation

9:00 Sunday School Appetizer/Dessert 6:30 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

10:00 Church Service

Confirmation returns 2 pm

24 Christ the King 25 26 27 Quilters 28 29 30Chicago Folk Service Office Closed Office Closed 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

9:00 Sunday School Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Tree to be set up

10:00 Church Service

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ZION MONTHLY CALENDAR for 2019

MONTH: December 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 Quilters 5 Choir Rehearsal 8 PM 6 7Hanging of the Greens Worship & Music 7 pm 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

9:00 Sunday School WELCA Luncheon 12:30 pm

10:00 Church Service

8 9 10 11 Quilters 12 Choir Rehearsal 8 PM 13 14 Committee Meetings 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

9:00 Sunday School

10:00 Church Service

Confirmation 4:30-6 pm

15 16 17 18 Quilters 19 Choir Rehearsal 8 PM 20 219:00 Sunday School Council Meeting Cookie Exchange 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation Mens Shelter Dinner

10:00 Church Service

10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

Confirmation Caroling

22 23 24 25 26 27 289:00 Sunday School Christmas Eve Office Closed 6:30 -8:30pm AA Meditation

10:00 Church Service 4:00 Family Service Christmas 10-11 am Men's Sat AM AA

11:00 Festival Service

29 30 31 9:00 Sunday School

10:00 Church Service

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