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1 Resurrection Life March 2015 On Good Friday we will stand at the foot of the cross and behold the ultimate sacrifice being made by the Son of God for the sins of the world. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one s life for one s friends. John 15:13 NIV. There on the cross our Lord is taking our place so that we do not have to face the wages of sin which is death, but that we can experience and enjoy the gift of God which is life everlasting. He suffered and died so that we might life. We the people of God began our Lenten journey this year on February 18 with our Ash Wednesday observances. As we continue in this season we are getting ready embrace once again the Passion of our Lord Jesus. During Holy week we will be faced with the significant moments in the Passion of our Lord. We begin this special week on Palm Sunday and conclude it with the Pascal Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Vigil of Easter). On Palm Sunday (Sunday, March 29) we will join our Lord as he makes his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem as He begins the last phase of His journey to the cross. On this Sunday, palm branches are blessed and distributed to all who gather for worship. Then, the worshippers wave these palm branches in procession symbolizing our Lord s willingness to engage the battle against sin and death as he journeys on obediently to the cross. The palms symbolize the victory to be won on our behalf. On Holy Thursday, we will relive the events of the night in which he was betrayed. There, as he shared the Passover meal with his disciples, he transformed that meal into something new. He transformed a meal which symbolized the liberation of the people of God from slavery in Egypt to a wonderful sacrament of His Body and His Blood which liberates His people from sin and death and gives then life and salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. On the Vigil of Easter we will renew our baptismal covenant. In the early church the catechumens (those being prepared for baptism) were baptized on the Vigil of Easter in anticipation of receiving His body and His blood for the first time on the morn of the Resurrection. So after watching Him die on Good Friday, we keep vigil until we are able to break out with our Alleluias and our joyful acclamation that He is Risen. During that vigil, we renew our baptismal covenant in which we remember the words of Holy Scripture which says, We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6.4 NIV So, brothers and sisters in Christ, Holy week is a very solemn and holy time for us as the people of God. The events of this week brings us face to face with the price that God paid for our sins and reassures us that even in the midst of the very troubling times in which we live, our Salvation is secure in and through Christ our Lord. May God give us the grace that we may be able to pause from our normal routine to embrace the holiness and solemnity of this very significant time in the Christian calendar. God bless you, Pastor James T. Gajadhar (See Page 4 for Lenten Schedule) 1

2 Ladies Guild March 2015 Who Do You Trust? (Eve s Story: Genesis 2:18 3:24) He [the serpent] said to the woman, Did God actually say, You shall not eat of any tree in the garden? (Genesis 3:1b) Sell now! Top prices for gold! Did your dad really say you had to be home by midnight? Lose 20 pounds in 20 days or your money back! Who can you trust? It began in the Garden of Eden when Satan talked to Eve and she listened. Adam and Eve, the perfect human beings God created, chose Satan s words over God s words. When they listened to Satan, they lost sight of God. Sin followed sin; and ever since that fateful day, sin has been part of our world. Temptations of all shapes and sizes surround us, but we can look to the Lord for truth and power. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7a). Only He gives us strength to defy Satan and refute his lies. Dear Father in heaven, temptations come at us from every direction. Give us strength and courage to reject Satan. Help us choose what is good and right in Your sight. In Jesus name. Amen. Our next meeting will be on Tues. March 7:00pm Remember your Mite Boxes... CHURCH STAFF: Pastor: Rev. James T. Gajadhar Elder: VACANT 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 2015 CHURCH COUNCIL: President: Gary Carella, Vice President: Vacant Secretary: Anita Reinert, Financial Secretary: Gerry Reinert, Treasurer: Eleanor Johnson, Deacons: Walter Hartman, Deanna Bardolf, Ida Myers, Henry Troue Trustee: Gary Carella, Deanna Bardolf, Gerry Reinert NEWSLETTER STAFF: Editor: Debbie Sichler, Assistants: Ada Gavora, Madeline Hurster, Gerry Reinert and Anita Reinert. BIBLE TRIVIA FOR MARCH 2015 Jesus became what we are, so we can become like He is AND Jesus paid a debt He didn t owe because we owed a debt we couldn t pay. MARCH 2015 Trivia Question THEY DID IT FIRST: Who was the first person to fall asleep during a sermon? HINT: LOOK IN THE BOOK OF ACTS 2 In Christ, President Ladies Guild APRIL 2015 Trivia Question THEY DID IT FIRST: What is the first commandment in the Bible? HINT: LOOK IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS

3 - for all of us at Resurrection that we may all have a heart for those who don't know Jesus, to help everyone come to know the love of God, and become part of God's church family, into an even closer relationship with God, and come to eternal life. -Our Members who are who are HOME-BOUND: Eleanor & Joe Dunlop; in NURSING HOMES: Rosemarie Armstrong; Harriet Rose and those with OTHER CONCERNS: Kathy, Tim, Lynn, Marie Cappello, Marilyn Lang, Connie, Karen Carella, Diana Green, Danielle Valente, Juliette Valente, Donna Teekasingh, Khameel Gajadhar, Pastor Sam, Sonja Munzenmaier, Ronnie Sowa, Grace Serro, Brett Gurnee, Gerry Reinert, Jennifer Dennis, Jill Terho, Rev. Dien Taylor, Douglas Gonzalez (Grandson) and the Bast Family. SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN SING: Jesus loves me Due to the inclement weather on February 15 th when the Sunday School children were initially scheduled to sing during our worship service, only Penny Valente sang (with the assistance of Walter Hartman). However, the following week, on February 22, 2015 the Sunday School sang, Jesus Loves Me. We thank Heather Valente for working with these children and teaching them to sing. Dear Heavenly Father, We pray for those whose health has been affected by this recent flu outbreak. We pray they receive proper care and healing. We ask you to keep us from harm's way. Help us use good judgment and caution, but not live in fear. We ask you to provide wisdom to the doctors and authority figures working on prevention and treatment. We put our lives in your hands, though, oh Lord. Only you know the number of our days. We thank you for being at our side each one of those days and for all eternity. In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen. - Shared Faith Ministries - Dear Heavenly Father, Direct and guide us as the two churches work together in your name spreading the good news of your beloved son Jesus Christ, Amen. -our Mid-Week BIBLE Study - Dear Heavenly Father, God, you have made the heavens and the earth. You have revealed your beauty in creation and inspired the book that we are now about to study. Please help us now as we read together. Take us deeper into understanding more about you and your love for us. Amen -our ESL Classes, We pray Heavenly Father to send those in need of learning the English language to our doors and we thank all of our volunteers who help in this unique ministry. Don t forget to order your Easter plants which will adorn the church on Easter Sunday. For more information on ordering, please see flyer in church bulletin or call the church office and speak to Eleanor or Karen at Our missionary groups right here in Flushing, the Chinese Ministry, the Korean Ministry and the Indo Pak Ministry, and Glory Lutheran that God will continue to bless all of these Ministries and help them to grow. - for all of our troops "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them a They protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. Pray without ceasing... Do not put out the Spirit s fire 1Thessalonians 5: 17, 19 3

4 Shared Faith Ministries a ministry partnership between St. John Lutheran Church, Sanford Avenue, Flushing, New York and Resurrection Lutheran Church, nd Street, Flushing, New York MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES Theme: THE PARABLES OF LENT Ash Wednesday -FEBRUARY 18 Imposition of Ashes Resurrection a.m. & Saint John p.m. Receive Justification The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Week One - February 25 at Resurrection: 6.30 supper; 7.30 Service Receive the Word The Parable of the Sower and the Seed Week Two March 4 at Saint John supper; 7.30 Service Receive the Treasure The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Priceless Pearl Week Three March 11 at Resurrection supper; 7.30 Service Receive Mercy The Parable of the Good Samaritan Week Four March 18 at Saint John supper; 7.30 Service Receive Grace The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard PALM SUNDAY - March 29, 2015 Regular Service at 9:15am HOLY WEEK THE PASCAL TRIDUUM Maundy Thursday April 2 Saint John 7.30 Stripping of the Altar Good Friday April 3 Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Saint John 7.30 p.m. Easter Vigil April 4 Resurrection 7.30 p.m. Renewal of Baptismal Covenant THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD Sunday, April 5, 2015 Saint John (Early Service) 7.45 a.m. Resurrection 9.15 a.m. Saint John a.m. ORDER YOUR EASTER PLANTS Easter is April 5, 2015 just a few short weeks away. If you would like to order either a Hyacinth or Lily to adorn the church altar, please place your orders early. Look for flyers in the weekly church bulletin or call the church office at Week Five March 25 at Resurrection supper; 7.30 Service Receive Forgiveness The Parable of the Prodigal Son 4

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6 MARCH 2015 March 1, 2015 March 8, 2015 March 15, 2015 March 22, 2015 March 29, 2015 Usher: TBD Usher: TBD Usher: Deanna Bardolf Dee Bardolf Usher: Stephen Gavora Usher: TBD Reader: Debbie Sichler Reader: Gary Carella Reader: Debbie Sichler Reader: Anita Reinert Reader: Walter Hartman Greeter: Ada Gavora Greeter: Ida Myers Greeter: Deanna Bardolf Greeter: Madeline Hurster Greeter: Sonja Munzenmaier Altar Care: Debbie Sichler Ada Gavora Altar Care: Ada Gavora Debbie Sichler Altar Care:Karen Carella Eleanor Johnson Altar Care: Eleanor Johnson Karen Carella Altar Care: Anita Reinert Jenny Gajadhar Your HELP is NEEDED during the Winter months 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 cart located in the Narthex of Resurrection for future distributions at Emanuel, usually the first Saturday of the month. For further information call (718) SUNDAY'S - TUESDAY'S - Immanuel Chinese - Bible Study - 9:30am Pastor Sam uses church 2:00pm - 3:30pm Glory Lutheran Church 4:00pm - 5:30pm 7:30pm Won t you please help to fill the cart with non-perishable foods! 6 WEDNESDAY'S - Mid Week BIBLE STUDY - 10am Choir Practice - 7:30pm Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:30-8:30pm THURSDAYS - FRIDAYS - Glory Lutheran Bible Study 7:30-9:00pm Immanuel Chinese Bible Study 7:45-9:00pm March 20, 2015 If you have a computer and would like to your articles you may do so to: debsichler@yahoo.com If you don't have a computer, please write or submit your article to Madeline Hurster and place it in her mailbox at church.

7 birthday s God s Blessings on your birthday... March 15 March 16 March 20 March 25 Ralph Valente Henry Troue JoAnn Gajadhar Rosemarie Armstrong On Friday, January 9, 2015 Liane and Delio Runco became first time grandparents to Vincenzo Pizzonia. Leyla & Jay (mom and dad) and baby Enzo are doing just great. We wish the Pizzonia and Runco families God s blessings on the newest addition to their family. h ppy e Jesus & Valerie Ruiz - March 24th It is with SYMPATHY and SADNESS that we announce the passing of PHIL BAST on Monday, February 23, Our thoughts and prayers are with his sons, David and Robert during this time. Cards may be sent to th Place, Flushing, NY MASQUERADE Dinner Auction Saturday, March 21, :00pm until 11:00pm Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside Cordially invite you to the MASQUERADE Dinner Auction New Hyde Park Elks Lodge 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY Get dressed up for an evening of Dinner, Live Entrtainment, Dancing Raffles and Auction Items Those we love don t go away; They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; Still loved, still missed and very dear. Price: $45 per person Please contact: Laraine Hetzer to make your reservation(s):

8 RESURRECTION CELEBRATES IT S 79th ANNIVERSARY On February 22, 2015, the 79th Anniversary of Resurrection Lutheran Church was celebrated with a special Coffee Hour. We thank Heather Valente for providing a beautiful cake for the occasion. Members of the congregation enjoyed their time together sharing some of their memories. God has indeed blessed Resurrection over these 79 years and we look forward to celebrating the 80th Anniversary next year. Cake loving prepared by Heather Valente Domonick, Sonja, Marilyn Ada and Stephen Karen, Ralph, Heather, Joann, Jenny Gary Heather, Eleanor Ralph Gerry, Helene Anita, Walter 8

9 The Author is not known. It was found in the billfold of Coach Paul Bear Bryant, Alabama, after he died in Article submitted by Deanna Bardolf THE MAGIC BANK ACCOUNT Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules. The set of rules: 1. Everything that you didn't spend during each day would be taken away from you. 2. You may not simply transfer money into some other account. 3. You may only spend it. 4. Each morning upon awakening, the bank opens your account with another $86,400 for that day. 5. The bank can end the game without warning; at any time it can say, "Game Over!". It can close the account and you will not receive a new one. What would you personally do? You would buy anything and everything you wanted right? Not only for yourself, but for all the people you love and care for. Even for people you don't know, because you couldn't possibly spend it all on yourself, right? You would try to spend every penny, and use it all, because you knew it would be replenished in the morning, right? ACTUALLY, This GAME is REAL... Shocked??? Each of us is already a winner of this *PRIZE* We just can't seem to see it. The PRIZE is *TIME* After you find all the hidden words, the left over letters spell out a Bible verse reading from the top left to the bottom right. 1. Each morning we awaken to receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of life. 2. And when we go to sleep at night, any remaining time is Not credited to us. 3. What we haven't used up that day is forever lost. 4. Yesterday is forever gone. 5. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any time WITHOUT WARNING... SO, what will YOU do with your 86,400 seconds? Those seconds are worth so much more than the same amount in dollars. Think about it and remember to enjoy every second of your life, because time races by so much quicker than you think. So take care of yourself, be happy, love deeply and enjoy life! Here's wishing you a wonderful and beautiful day. Start "spending"... "DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT GROWING OLD...!" 9

10 10 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 Chinese Lutheran Service 11:15am Indo Pak Service 2:00pm - 3:30pm Glory Lutheran Church 4:00pm - 5:30pm March 8th May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon YOU