Resurrection Life December 2017

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1 Resurrection Life December 2017 celebration of the divine Truth that God is always with us. During His earthly life, our Lord Jesus himself affirms this truth when he said, surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:20). A celebration of Christmas must affirm the abiding presence of God in Christ with us. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Isaiah, the Prophet of God, foretold the birth of our Lord Jesus many, many years before His birth. In this prophesy God was assuring His people that he has not and will not forget them. Also God was preparing His people to be ready to receive this wonderful gift of baby Jesus when he comes. In our Church life we relive this twofold aspect of Christmas in our liturgical life. We spend four weeks of Advent reminding ourselves that God has not forgotten us. We embrace the Divine Truth that we are about to receive again and celebrate the One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. The One whose name is Immanuel - God with us. So we use this time of Advent to prepare our hearts and minds to receive our Wonderful Counselor, our Mighty God in and through the Child, the Son that is given to us. After the four weeks of Advent comes the Joyful, festive time of Christmas. Beginning December 25 and for the next twelve days, the people of God receive with joy and thanksgiving the gracious gift of God - His Son, our Lord Jesus. In our celebration we affirm that this gift is not only for the entire world, but for each of us personally as well. So, our joyful, festive celebration finds meaning and fulfillment when we receive the gift of Jesus anew. We do not just celebrate his birth in Bethlehem two centuries ago, but we celebrate Him being born anew in our lives and among us. The joyful, festive celebration of Christmas therefore, is a So, as we celebrate Christmas again this year, let us affirm and reaffirm that the Christ Child is our Savior and Lord. He is with us at all times and in every situation. He will never abandon us nor forsake us. This is reason to celebrate. Therefore, let us celebrate Christmas 2017 with joy and thanksgiving. Jennifer, our children and grandchildren join me in wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with the abundance of God s grace. God bless you all! Pastor James T. Gajadhar Shared Faith Ministries Resurrection Lutheran Church & St. John s Lutheran Church Saturday, January 6, 2018 EPIPHANY Service at Resurrection beginning at 7:00pm 1

2 Joy in reaching out to people everywhere with God s Word And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 With the invention of electronic communication via the internet our world is so much more accessible. Missionaries who were once in very remote places now have access to the outside world through generator-powered computers. When Jesus spoke to His disciples about reaching the whole world with the Gospel they must have thought He was exaggerating. How could this message actually be preached everywhere? Today we see evidence of that message being spread to the outermost parts of the earth. We may not personally be able to share the Gospel around the world, but we can make our Christian witness known in our daily lives. We can support our church s missionary efforts with prayer and financial gifts. What joy we have in knowing God s Word is reaching people everywhere. Walking with my Lord Heavenly Father, support and strengthen missionaries everywhere as they deal with the hardships and joys of speaking Your saving Word to those still in the darkness of sin. Give me strength to boldly witness of You. In Jesus Name. Amen. Our next meeting will be on Tues. DEC. 12, 6:30pm 2 REMINDER: This will be our last meeting until March 2018, so please remember to continually fill your mite boxes every penny counts. Please Note the time change: Tues. 6:30pm for our CHRISTmas celebration. Remember to bring your food and wrapped gift for the Christmas exchange. Always Remember your Mite Boxes... In Christ, President Ladies Guild CHURCH STAFF: Pastor: Rev. James T. Gajadhar Church Office: (718) Church Secretary: Eleanor Johnson and Karen Carella Minister of Music and Adult Choir Director: Walter Hartman Musicians: Flautist - Heather Valente; Percussionist - Ralph Valente Ministers: All the Members 2017 CHURCH COUNCIL: President: Gary Carella, Vice President: Vacant ; Secretary: Dottie McNeely; Financial Secretary: Vacant, Treasurer: Eleanor Johnson; Deacons: Walter Hartman, Henry Troue, and Karen Carella Trustee: Gary Carella, Henry Troue and Walter Hartman. NEWSLETTER STAFF: Editor: Debbie Sichler, Assistants: Ada Gavora, Anita Reinert, and Dottie McNeely. Upcoming Outdoor Church Sign Sayings BIBLE TRIVIA DECEMBER 2017 Receive the greatest gift of all JESUS CHRIST! AND Remember: Christmas is all about His presence, not your presents!. NOVEMBER 2017 Trivia Question with Answer: LAUGHERS and DANCERS What graven image did the Israelites dance in front of? ANSWER: The Golden Calf made by Aaron EXODUS 32:2-3, 19 DECEMBER 2017 TRIVIA QUESTION LAUGHERS and DANCERS What instrument is usually associated with dance in the Bible? HINT: Answers can be found in Books of: EXODUS; JUDGES; JOB; or PSALMS- Only need to find one bible verse.

3 Our Members who are Home-Bound: Joe Dunlop and Dorothea Gruenwald; in NURSING HOMES: Harriet Rose; and those with OTHER CONCERNS: Lynn, Connie, Marie Cappello, Nicole, Kathy, Lee Cookson, Pastor Sam, Grace Serro, Antony Gajadhar, Jennifer Gajadhar, Karen Carella, Diana Green, Marilyn Lang, Heather Valente, Ralph Valente, Danielle Valente, Juliette Valente, Ronnie Sowa, Mike Scarano, Eileen Alvarez, John Ulicny, Cheryl Ulicny, Melissa Samuels, Sonja Munzenmaier, Nancy Michaelis, Trina Seibel, Peter Seibel IV, Anthony Novitske, Julie, Baby Brielle Timmers, Tim, Audrey Jones, Tom McNeely, Joanne and Laraine Hetzer. Heavenly Father - We thank you for all those people whose faith and faithfulness have inspired us. We thank you for the lessons we have learned from them and pray that, as the Holy Spirit works in and through us, we may pass along the light that they kindled in us. May our days and our deeds bring glory to Your name for the sake of Christ, our Savior. Amen Our Mid-Week BIBLE Study - Dear Heavenly Father, you have made the heavens and the earth. You have revealed your beauty in creation and inspired the book that we are now studying. Please help us now as we read together. Take us deeper into understanding more about you and your love for us. Amen The annual sale of red or white Christmas poinsettias begins again. If you are interested in donating a poinsettia to the Glory of God as a Memorial or in Thanksgiving, please fill in the information below and return this form to the church office (or place it in the church office mailbox at the rear of the church). Each plant is a 6 ½ inch pot of 5 to 8 blossoms, wrapped in gold foil. The cost is $10.00 per plant, and all orders must be received by The poinsettias will adorn the altar on CHRISTMAS EVE and may be taken home with you following service. There will be NO CHRISTMAS DAY Service. Thank you in advance for making our altar more beautiful at this special time of year! In Loving Memory of From: In Thanksgiving for From: Please indicate how many and which color(s) you would like below: How many WHITE How many RED ( ) WILL Pick up plant(s) after service. ( ) WILL NOT take plants home. 3

4 4 DECEMBER Birthday s God s Blessings on your birthday... Dec 5 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 23 Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 31 Gary Carella Valerie Gavora Lorene Heppner Liane Runco Christel Schnackenberg Cynthia Myers George Bardolf JESUS CHRIST Dianne Gajadhar DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Gary & Karen Carella - December 9 th Delio & Liane Runco - December 28th OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD UPDATE: shoeboxes were dropped off and are on their way to being delivered around the world. Besides the joy of toys and other items, these children will hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Thanks to Liane Runco and her husband Delio for dropping off these Christmas filled shoeboxes in College Point. Thank you to all who participated in this years Operation Christmas Child. Shared Faith Ministries Resurrection Lutheran Church & St. John s Lutheran Church Sunday. December 24 Christmas Resurrection at 4:00pm (no morning service) Christmas St. John s 10:45am and 7:00pm Monday, December 25 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL SERVICES Mid-Week ADVENT Services Wed. December 6 Mid-Week 7:30pm (lite supper at 6:30pm Wed. December 13 Mid-Week St. John 7:30pm (lite supper at 6:30pm) Wed. December 20 Mid-Week 7:30pm (lite supper at 6:30pm Sunday, December 31 Regular Sunday morning Resurrection St John s 10:45am - NO SERVICES NO SPECIAL NEW YEAR S EVE SERVICES Saturday, January 6, 2018 EPIPHANY Resurrection beginning at 7:00pm

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6 DECEMBER 2017 December 3, 2017 December 6, 2017 December 10, 2017 December 17, 2017 December 20, 2017 Mid-Week ADVENT Service Mid-Week ADVENT Service Reader: Gary Carella Usher: Stephen Gavora Greeter: Sharon Rouzier Altar Care: Christel Schnackenberg Usher: George Fisher Altar Care: Karen Carella Jenny Gajadhar Reader: Walter Hartman Usher: Stephen Gavora Greeter: Ada Gavora Altar Care: Jenny Gajadhar Karen Carella Reader: Stephen Gavora Usher: George Fisher Greeter: Dottie McNeely Altar Care: Debbie Sichler Ada Gavora Usher: Stephen Gavora Altar Care: Ada Gavora Debbie Sichler December 24, 2017 December 25, 2017 December 31, 2017 Reader: Jenny Gajadhar Reader: George Fisher Usher: George Fisher Greeter: Sharon Rouzier NO SERVICES Usher: Stephen Gavora Greeter: Ada Gavora Altar Care: Eleanor Johnson Dottie Mcneely Altar Care: Dottie McNeely Eleanor Johnson DECEMBER 22, Your HELP is NEEDED NOW for the food pantry at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Corona which serves the hungry in this community. Non-perishable foods can be brought to the FOOD BASKET located in the Narthex of the church for future distributions at Emanuel, the second Saturday of the month For further information call (718) Won t you please help to fill the basket with non-perishable foods! SUNDAY'S - WEDNESDAY'S - Resurrection Lutheran Church - Bible Study - 10:00am Choir Practice 7:30pm Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:30pm -8:30pm THURSDAY S - FRIDAY S - SATURDAY S - Immanuel Lutheran Church - Bible Study - 9:30am Pastor Sam uses Church 2:00pm - 3:30pm Glory Lutheran Church 4:00pm - 5:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Glory Lutheran Bible Study 7:30pm - 9:00pm Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:45pm - 9:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous - 11:15am - 2:00pm

7 The Bayside Glee Club Presents OUR 74th ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT SUNDAY, starting at 3:00 p.m th AVENUE, FLUSHING, NY Conductor: Henry Mc Donagh III Accompanist: Joseph Liccardo For more information visit our website, baysidegleeclub.org The Bayside Glee Club's 2017 concert series is made possible, in part, by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council and the NY State legislature. 7

8 8 Our Mission Statement As disciples of Jesus and in obedience to God's word, the mission of Resurrection Lutheran Church is: Growing in the knowledge and love of Christ, ministering to one another and to those in the community, sharing the Gospel with unbelievers so that the Holy Spirit draws them into a faith relationship with Jesus. Resurrection Lutheran Church Rev. James T. Gajadhar, Pastor Cell: (917) nd Street, Flushing, New York Phone: (718) FAX: (718) Website: rlcflushing.homestead.com Sunday Worship 9:15am * (Pre-Worship Singing begins at 9:05am) Immanuel Lutheran Service 11:15am Indo Pak Service 2:00pm - 3:30pm Glory Lutheran Church 4:00pm - 5:30pm May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon YOU