January 2019 OUR MISSION To welcome and lead all to Christ

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1 REFLECTIONS Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 525 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL Phone: (321) Website: Follow us on Facebook January 2019 OUR MISSION To welcome and lead all to Christ

2 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The feeling I have as we enter the New Year is gratitude. I am thankful for you, and the meaningful ministry we do together! Fresh in my mind is the Christmas Concert and Christmas Eve performance by our choirs, and instrumentalists, professionally led by our Music Director, Gina Jones: truly inspiring! And there was so much prep work that went on behind the scenes to make our sanctuary beautiful, and to feed our guests. Thanks to our worship assistants, greeters, acolytes, and ushers (John Stotz did double duty!). Thank you to Angelika Domschke, who ends six years as chair of the Worship Committee! I am also thankful as I look around our well-maintained property. Each week, a crew comes out to mow, edge, trim, and fix equipment. Thanks especially to Dave LeGoullon, who repaired and painted the ceiling in our narthex and the breezeway. These property volunteers are definitely some of our unsung heroes. And Alfred Domschke, who leaves that post at the end of this year, could tell you how much work is involved. Then there are the Children s Church teachers and the leader of all our youth activities, Sarah Davis. Instructing our kids, and touching our hearts with a simple, but profound, Christmas play a couple weeks ago. The parents of these children stepped up too organizing and providing for a Polar Express children s Christmas party. Close to 20 local children, along with their parents, attended this event in the Volkmann Community Room. Our Social Ministry programs continue to impact the lives of more and more people, with Marilyn Sorenson putting in long hours. Evangelism is creatively tackling the issue of reaching out with the Gospel in a time when many have never even been inside a church! I m encouraged by that team s creativity. Behind all of this is our Church Council. Thanks to all who serve in that capacity, and for the hardest working treasurer in the Florida-Bahamas Synod, Debbie Rescott. Dr. Michael Miller also concludes his term as our congregational president Job well done! And, of course, there are many other faithful volunteers whom I ve not mentioned Thank you! The New Year ahead will bring fresh opportunities for you to be involved with the good things happening at LCR. I ask that you prayerfully consider serving in one or more of our many areas of church life. During the month of January, each week, we will lift up another area of church life and seek volunteers. Give of your time as you ve given so generously of your financial blessings. Serving the Lord is rewarding! It only gets better when we make that difference together. With Love and Respect, Pastor Jay Lisa and I would also like to say thank you for the generous congregational Christmas gift, and all the cards and gifts we received. You are such a blessing to us!!

3 Council Members Dr. Michael Miller, President Jim Stark, Vice-President Ann Fosburr, Secretary Jenn Billingham, Fellowship Alfred Domschke, Property Angelika Domschke, Worship Bill Bond, Stewardship Marilyn Sorenson, Social Ministry Kathy Lueders, Evangelism Christian Education Debbie Rescott, Treasurer (Advisor) Michelle Davis, Financial Sec. (Advisor) The Church Council meeting was held on December 11th and here are some highlights of discussions and decisions. The meeting began with a devotion and prayer led by Pastor Jay Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved and the agenda for the evening was set. Pastor Jay gave his report. Financial Secretary our giving is behind where it should be for the year, but our attendance is up over last year, 10 to 15 people per Sunday. Treasurer s Report is posted in the fellowship hall and available upon request. Evangelism At the monthly Burger Bash for our pantry friends, 66 hamburgers and 24 hotdogs were served. Youth members and church families have been showing up to help with serving. A Christmas ad has been placed in the Cocoa Beach Explorer. The website is currently being reviewed and updated. New pew cards have arrived. They are a simplification of the old two card system. New church t-shirts have arrived. They will be given out to all members soon. The committee requests the submission of church activity pictures. Worship Rehearsal for the Christmas concert will be held on December 12 th. Christmas decorating will take place on the 14 th. An acolyte is needed for 7:00 p.m. worship on Christmas Eve. The committee began discussing ideas for Lenten worship in A suggestion was made that, rather than a Wednesday gathering at church, small study groups be organized by region to meet at a time agreed on by the group. Volunteer recognition of many areas of service will be held during January and February. Fellowship 85 people attended the annual Christmas party. Social time sign up sheets have been printed out for next year. Social Ministry The Cocoa Beach community has been very generous to our pantry. In fact, we have so much food that we have stopped collecting from members on Sunday morning until further notice. The number of people served grew steadily from 2016 to 2017, about 120 more per year is outpacing that growth. The Pantry Friends Christmas party will be held on December 23 rd at 2:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. We are looking forward to new windows in the pantry and the refitting of the doors. Property A letter was read from Hamilton Roofing. They have reduced their charge for the new roof over the pantry and narthex from $107,000 to $70,000! New batteries were installed in the choir loft chair lift. A proposal for a new HVAC unit in the breakroom of the Ministry Center was presented. The workers said that there was no rush to replace it, so it was tabled until the New Year. The dehumidifier was replaced in the handbell closet. Dave LeGoullon did an excellent job painting the breezeway ceilings and fixing the ceiling in the narthex. New playground equipment will be installed after Christmas. Continued on next page.

4 Continued from previous page. Old Business - Roof Update already discussed. New Business - Church council officers were elected. Debbie Rescott will serve as president; Bill Bond as vice president; Ann Fosburr as secretary, and Michael Miller will serve as treasurer (not on council). The committee chairs will be Budget and Finance, Linda Jones; Evangelism, Kathy Lueders; Worship, Libby VanZino; Fellowship, Jenn Billingham; Social Ministry, Marilyn Sorenson; Property, Mike Kennedy. - Christmas bonuses were approved for hourly workers. - The Annual Meeting was set for Sunday, February 24 th. Reports due by February 1 st. January Birthday 1/1 Daniel Lambrides 1/2 Michael Hall 1/3 Caryl Grzyll 1/4 Debbie Fichthorn Sandy Morgan Red Redd 1/5 Ruth Greer 1/7 Barbara Rathbun 1/9 Michelle Davis 1/11 Robert Bird 1/13 Denny Fichthorn 1/16 Rory O Connor 1/17 Bill Fish Ann Fosburr Pastor John Lynch Logan Noegel 1/18 Don Hamann 1/19 Pat Wells 1/20 Jean Freeman 1/24 Bob Whittle 1/28 John Roberts 1/29 Olivia Fosburr 1/31 Jane Lambrides January Anniversaries 1/1 Gary & Linda Johnson 1/3 Dave & Isabel Laramie Kevin & Jeanette Pollard 1/4 Herbert & Karen Snyder 1/7 Patrick & Carole Glynn 1/10 Bill & Mary Bond 1/16 Russell & Debbie Bensen 1/22 Kara & Pat Wells 1/25 Richard & Ruth Rakoff

5 The Saturday morning work crew keeps our property safe and beautiful. The time of service runs from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. If you would like to help out, just show up at the maintenance shed on the west side of our property. The morning concludes with donuts and coffee. You may also do tasks on your own schedule just call the office for details. Thanks! Open Invitation to Join Our Prayer Chain: The Prayer Chain is an excellent way for you to serve those in need, by praying for them. The duty of a Prayer Chain member is simply to converse with God on behalf of the person the prayer is requested for, and pass on the request to the next person on your Prayer Chain List. If interested please call Marge Hinds through the church office. Healing prayers with the laying on of hands and anointing is held immediately following 10:00 am worship on the third Sunday of the month for January. Ladies Fellowship will meet on Thursday, January 3rd at 9:00 am. Please plan to meet us at Southern Charm Café in Cape Canaveral. All women of the church are invited, bring a friend! Please Libby VanZino at 3eatpraylove@gmail.com to RSVP or if you have questions. Resurrection at the Beach Clean-up. On January 26th the Resurrection at the Beach Clean up will be held from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. This beach clean-up meets the 4th Saturday of every month. We begin at the Minuteman Causeway beach access (near the tikis). Buckets, grabbers, and gloves are provided. Service hours also can be earned with this project. If you have any questions please contact Bob Whittle through the church office. High Noon Knitting: The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held on Sunday, January 13th at 12:00 noon in the Ministry Center. with their High Noon Knitting instructional class. Contact Lynn Gray or the church office with any questions. Eat, Pray, Love! Women s Fellowship Group will be resuming on January 10 at 9:00 in the Ministry Center. We will be wrapping up our discussion of Its Good to Be Queen, by Liz Curtis Higgs. We will also be discussing what we want to read for the winter session. If you have any question please contact Libby VanZino at 3eatpraylove@gmail.com. Adult Bible Beginning Sunday, January 6th at 10:00 am in the Ministry Center, Pastor Lynch will be teaching an Adult Bible Study on the Beatitudes. This will continue for four weeks throughout January. Please try to attend. Note from Lois Martin Dear LCR Carolers, THANK YOU so much for including me on your rounds this year. I was excited to see so many people and musical instruments come through my door. Your voices were lovely, and accompanied so beautifully by the violins and guitar. It was a magical night that brought me great joy I will never forget it!

6 JANUARY MINISTRY CENTER EVENTS Compassionate Friends Tuesday, January 1st A Special Occasion Music-Music Lessons Afternoons-By Appointment Greeting Card Workshop Saturday, January 19th J-Walkers Youth Group Friday, January 18th (6:00 to 9:00 pm) Confirmation Weekend Retreat Saturday, January 19th (10:00 am to noon) Burger Bash EFSC Lab School Tuesday, January 8th & 22nd Wednesday, January 9th Eat, Pray, Love Women s Fellowship Group Thursday, January 10th Location: Community Room Contact: Church Office 6:00 p.m. Contact: Joe & Lynn Gray :00 am Contact: Sarah Davis Community Room 6:30 pm Contact: Libby VanZino 9:00 am Tiger Scouts & Weblos -Rm #3 Wednesdays, January 9th & 23rd Contact: Church Office Thursdays, January 10th & 24th 6:00 pm Women s Monday Morning Bible Study Mondays, January 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th Location: Breakroom Contact: Marge Hinds 10:00 am High Noon Knitting -Rm #3 Sunday, January 13th Contact: Lynn Hughes 12:00 am Girl Scouts Locations: Ministry Center-Rm #3 Tuesday, January 8th & 22nd Contact: Church Office 6:00 pm

7 SOCIAL MINISTRIES AT LCR Food Pantry: The featured items for the Food Pantry are listed below: (Please bring them to the shopping cart in the Sanctuary or basket in the Fellowship Hall.) 1/6 - Packaged Cookies 1/13 - Peanut Butter 1/20 - Jelly 1/27 - Mac-n-Cheese Thank you for your gifts. We are in need of razors, deodorant, sunscreen and toothpaste. Please give from the heart. PANTRY HOURS: The first 4 Saturdays of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. BIKE MINISTRY: 2nd and 3rd Saturday of every month. 10:00-12:00 noon. Have an overflowing piggy bank at home? Share your coins with the Laundry Ministry at LCR. Each month we give the gift of clean clothes to our homeless friends and pantry clients at a local laundromat. Your coins bring smiles to many faces! We never realized that the homeless see their clothing as disposable, but it makes sense. Imagine wearing the same clothes in the heat for weeks at a time! Such clothes get to the point where they are unwearable. Now, the homeless, and those in economic distress, have a chance to wash and renew that clothing. One less shirt in a landfill, and good stewardship of God s gifts! NEEDED: The Bike Ministry are in need of new and used bikes in any condition. We can pick up your donated bike or you may drop it off. We repair them and give them to those in need in the community. LCR is doing GREAT things! Thank you for your financial support now, but have you thought about leaving a legacy in your will after you leave this world? Contact your financial consultant or church office for ideas. If you would like Resurrection to be remembered after you go to be with the Lord, be sure to name us in your will. Sadly, we ve seen survivors not honor the known wishes of the deceased. Its hard to imagine, but it happens. Thank you!

8 JANUARY J-WALKER S NEWS! Friday, January 18th (6:00 to 9:00 pm) Confirmation Weekend Retreat Youth will be having dinner with Pastor Jay and Sarah on Friday and will be discussing Holy Communion, Baptism and Confession. We will then have our confirmation students participate in our service day ministries on Saturday morning. Saturday, January 19th (10:00 a.m. to Noon) J-Walker s Burger Bash / Service Day Come out to support our ministries and help serve those in need. We meet under the trees near the Ministry Center. We d also like some of you to help in the food pantry, bike ministry or in the card ministry. Let us know your interests, and we will plug you in! For your information: J-Walkers Instagram: The Connections Band will be at Juice n Java Café on Thursday, January 17th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Come out for a fun night of music led by our very own Connections Band and to hear the word from Pastor Jay. This is a family friendly event. Juice n Java serves amazing food, baked items, wine and beer. Plan to arrive early if you d like a good seat! Juice n Java Café is located at 75 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL

9 Evangelism Merry Christmas and may the season bless you with peace, and the joy of family and friends. Shirts are in! And they are free! The best advertising for our church is you! So please pick one up. I handed out shirts at the 8:30 am service on 12/16. I will be also be at the 11 service on 1/6 and the 5 pm service on 1/12 handing out shirts for you. Let Ruth Bleakley who worked the design know how much you like the graphics on the shirt. If we run out of your size, don t worry we ll buy more this year. Thank you again for all of the volunteers who graciously greeted and all the support during the Burger Bashes over this last year. Thank you, Nathan, Dee, and Libby for working the websites and other social entry points for our church. God bless you all, Kathy A special note from Angelika Domschke I would like to take the opportunity give a big thanks to all the volunteers participating in our services: Assistants, acolytes, ushers and Altar Guild for their dedication and hard work to carry out our services flawlessly. Additionally, I would like to express my thanks to my committee team members for taking the time to attend our meetings. I am very proud of our accomplishments in order to enhance our worship. Please continue to work together with our new worship chairperson. A thank you note from Alfred Domschke Thank you very much for participating in our Property Committee meetings. We were able to improve our Buildings, and taking care of our grounds: Replacing the roof of the food pantry and narthex Replacing the light fixtures in the breezeway Painting the ceiling of the breezeway and the narthex Installing a new and energy efficient A/C system in the food pantry Enhancing our main entrance using Keeping Brevard Beautiful Grant through Florida friendly landscaping Normal weekly grounds maintenance