Come and See, Go and Tell, the Good News for All! Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 2384 E. Landis Avenue Vineland, NJ 08361

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1 Come and See, Go and Tell, the Good News for All! Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 2384 E. Landis Avenue Vineland, NJ JANUARY Monthly Newsletter Redeemer Lutheran Church 2384 E. Landis Ave Vineland, NJ The Rev. Heather Sugden, Pastor Our Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be on January 27 following the 9:30am service. - We will have the annual budget to go over. - Election of New Council Members. (Nominations may be made from the floor) We ask that you plan to stay for this brief meeting as we review the report of membership, seek to adopt the 2019 church budget, and make important decisions affecting the future of Redeemer. Sunday Schedule: Worship 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. (Blended Worship 10:30am 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month ) Sunday Church School 9:15 A.M. Wed. Evening: Bell Choir at 6:15 Connecting People to Christ, Growing in His Love, Serving Him.

2 The Monthly Newsletter Redeemer Lutheran Church Church Staff Pastor: Heather Sugden Cell: Parish & Financial Administrator: Lisa Purificato Office Assistant: Michelle Dixon Music Director/Organist: Teresa Minnix Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs, Closed Fridays Council Members President: Matt Helland - mattrhelland@gmail.com (856) Vice Pres: Susan Papiano - gspapiano@comcast.net (856) Secretary: Harry Fisher - hfisher7@verizon.net (856) Treasurer: Larry Gilbert - lp_gilbert@live.com (856) Congregation Council: Doris Allewelt - dori1227@comcast.net Robert Cook - coolcookies2@hotmail.com (609) Dave Hermanson - hermanson1@comcast.net (856) Dale Nichols - cdndkn@gmail.com (856) Georgia Salvaryn - gsalvaryn@icloud.com Margie Stierle - marmickinteriors@att.net (856) Ginny Workman - bearkeeper1@verizon.net (856) Youth Rep: Allyson Stierle Committee Information Committee of Stewards: Chairperson: Ginny Workman Worship & Music: Meet 1st Sunday of each 11:45 AM Chairperson: Zola Fisher (856) Communications: Meet 1st Monday of each 7:00 PM Chairperson: Harry Fisher (856) Mutual Ministries Chairperson: Dave Hermanson PLEASE NOTE. The next mailing of the Newsletter will be the February 2019 Issue: The deadline for information to be included in the upcoming newsletter is January 13, Please News & Articles, Birth Announcements, Family Events, Thank You Notes, Etc. to: ParishRLC@Gmail.com ALTAR FLOWERS/COMMUNION WINE! The Altar Flowers and Communion wine are available for donation each Sunday throughout the year. The flowers are $20/vase (you may donate one or both) and the wine is $10. Your donation may be In Memory or In Honor of a Loved One, or In Honor of a Special Event. Fill out the Flower and Communion card and hand into the church office along with the money. Also place your name on the calendar in the NARTHEX. Or contact Michelle in the church office for more info. Special Thanks to the Clippings Crew! Redeemer s Mission Statement As a welcoming and nurturing community of faith we: invite all to celebrate Christ s love, empower one another to grow in Christ s love, share Christ s love as we minister to the world. Redeemer s Vision Statement Come and see, go and tell, the Good News for all! Just a Reminder! Please write your offering envelope # (if you know it, or have one) on every check you write to Redeemer. This is a Big Help to our money counters. Thank You Scan this symbol with your Smartphone to view our Church website Remember to visit our website: or like us on facebook under Redeemer Lutheran-Vineland Youth Facebook: ORLYOurRedeemerLutheranYouth Have You Remembered Redeemer In Your Will?

3 A Ukrainian Christmas Sunday, January 6th 6:00 8:00 P.M. Redeemer Sanctuary Everyone is Welcome! Enjoy the Sounds of the Season with Christmas Music, Poems, and the wonderful voices of the Ukrainian Baptist Men s Choir. Light Refreshments served after. Hosted by the Ukrainian Baptist Church House of Gospel Richland, NJ If you enjoy Pastor Heather's sermons you should subscribe to our Weekly Vine e-letter. Besides last minute information changes, and a cartoon, there is a short homily by Pastor. Subscribe by ing the church office at RLC2384@GMAIL.COM Look for us in your Wednesdays. Check your spam folder if you signed up & don t get it.. REDEEMER LUTHERAN marks the 95th year of ministry for Redeemer! Watch for opportunities to plan our 100th anniversary celebration and plan our mission into our next century. Happy January! The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, the god of the doorway. Janus is usually depicted in art with two faces: one looking backwards and one looking forwards. I ve always considered his 2 faces a good summary of what January means for me, since as I begin the new year, I can t help but also reflect on the year that has passed. What did 2018 mean for us? What were the highs and lows? Which moments stand out, and what memories were made? We might have experienced birth and growth in our families, or we might have endured loss and grief. We might have negotiated the waves of change related to work, retirement, volunteer opportunities, school, or health challenges. Looking back is important. As we reflect on where we have been in 2018, I hope we see strength and understanding gained through each and every up and down. We have been blessed with courage when we were afraid, healing when we felt broken, love when we felt alone. Each of us has grown and learned in a way that can help us move forward. What do we hope for in 2019? Perhaps we look for new life to arrive in our families, or new opportunities at work or in the community. Perhaps we simply wait for signs that the seasons are changing and the earth will spring back once again. People of Redeemer, I hope this opportunity of a new year allows us as a church to both look back and look to the future. We have much to celebrate in this 95 th year of ministry in Vineland! Looking at our history, we see how God has been faithful to us. We have been blessed through building programs, pastoral changes, ministries that have served the community, and members who have shared their time and talents with the congregation beyond measure. Surely we can see how God has been at work through the people called to serve in this place. Knowing where we have been can only propel us forward in mission. I hope you will join us at the Annual meeting on January 27 th as we reflect on our year of ministry and anticipate how God is calling us to serve in the gift of a new year! In Christ, Pastor Heather

4 Christmas in The Air trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Packing of the health kits for Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Lighting of the first Advent Candle. The Giving Tree. Gifts for Big Brothers & Big Sisters

5 JANUARY WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE January 6 POSITIVE CHANGE M-25 8:00am Celebration Worship with Holy Communion 9:15am Sunday Church School 10:30am Blended Worship w/ Holy Communion January 13 8:00am Celebration Worship with Holy Communion 9:15am Sunday Church School 10:30am Celebration Worship w/ Holy Communion 11:30am Confirmation Class (youth Room) January 20 8:00am Celebration Worship with Holy Communion 9:15am Sunday Church School Preview of Financial Pages 10:30am Blended Worship w/ Holy Communion January 27 9:30am Celebration Worship with Holy Communion CONGREGATIONAL MEETING right after service. Please plan to stay for we need your vote on next years budget and Council Members of Redeemer. 11:30am Confirmation Class (youth Room) A very special THANK YOU to everyone in and around the church this year. If it was not for your help and generous hearts we would not be where we are today. Whether you helped outside, inside, large or small it is these things that make a HUGE impact on the way Redeemer moves forward and is able to grow. We would like to thank all volunteers that also help in the office weekly and monthly. We look forward to your smiling faces and generous hearts in Happy New year, Love Lisa and Michelle. Have you heard the name Thrivent Community at Redeemer around church? They are a group of Redeemer members who have been organizing activities and reaching into the community for more than five years. These social ministry projects include organizing collection of food items and clothing; assisting other community groups with supplies, food and personnel; and assisting with projects and activities at Redeemer. You do not have to be a Thrivent member to be part of this group. You just have to want to help your fellow parishioners, the people in the greater Vineland area and those in need around the world. Say yes, I would like to help. Become part of an Action Team! Watch for our next activity whether it be packing items for a group in need or participating in a community event. You too can design your own project and we will join in and guide you! Talk with Arlene Cherwien for more details.

6 Studying the Bible Join us for a 4 week study on the book of Luke. Wednesdays at 11:00 am in the Manor House living room January 23-Feb. 13 PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH Remember our loved ones in prayer especially Redeemer members: Gladys Bachman, Lilija Balodis, Al Cloak, Joan Curcio, Violet Harris, Wendy Koering, Susan Papiano, Peggy Schumacher, Ginny Workman. Family & Friends: Baby Kora, Charlie, Paul Anderson, Serena Anderson, Ann & Armand Berardi, John Billman, Jeff Carlson, Blaise Coco, Mary Collins, Amy Cooper, Dot Dunston, Taylor Everett, Danny Eyer, Tim Franchescint, Kathy Hauck, Kenneth Hiles, Norma Jourdan, Kathryn Karpuk, Paul Kaufman, Elizabeth Kennedy, Marilyn Korte, Scott Levick, Steve Lovendoski, Mary Lovisone, Olivia May, Andrea McCandisa, Ron McIntyre, Laura Miller, Joe O Donald, David Oye, Chris & Jim Roberts, Beth Sarles, Jim Schlichting, Lillian Schneller, Mike & Kim Sibley, Robert Thomson, Ernie Trionfo, Daria Watford. All troops serving our country and the world, including: Brandon Bakley, Franklin Cole, Michael Gonzales, Ruth Graham, Jason Heney, Alan Holden, Chase Kielbasa, Bryan Langley, David Lunsford, Mathew Martin, Cory Penven, Derek Schwartz, Christopher Stenger, Daulton Wallace. +++ if you have a friend or loved one that was removed and or needs to be added for prayer let the office now and we will add them back on. 4. Zola Fisher 16. Martin Papiano 5. Haley McCann 17. Robert Demarchi Jr. 6. Diane Rodriguez 21. Kelsey Rishel 7. Nicole Schreiber 23. Kathleen Clay 8. Amanda Civinski 25. Austin Richardson Marilyn Jourdan Amanda Parisi 12. Joan Curcio 15. Cheryl Dittmer 16. Amy Criss 29. Cindi Wiener 30. Susan Burch 3. Samuel & Teri Drogo 9. Jay & Esther Weissman 4. Dale & Mia Arrison 14. Wayne & Francine Fellows 5. Buster & Pamela Byrum 30. Matt & Blanca Helland 9. Jim & Barbara McDevitt On December 16, 2018 we welcomed: Robin Biener & Cheryl Dittmer Please join in welcoming them to our Redeemer Family.

7 2018 Annual Gingerbread House. Thank you to the parents, grandparents and children who came and enjoyed a night fun and fellowship. Also thank you to those who volunteered for setup & cleanup.