TELCO JAN First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

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1 First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church TELCO JAN 2017 [At] the end of eight days, when He was circumcised, He was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. Luke 2:21 ESV Inside this issue: I am not chicken, I am Joshua! a pastor s 3- year-old grandson exclaimed defiantly. Joshua had a natural cowlick that was in the center of his head. His parents would accentuate the cowlick by wetting his hair and bringing it to a peak that ran from the front to the back of his head. So grandpa began calling him chicken. Finally, on the third day, the boy had had enough. He wouldn t stand for it any longer and he responded sharply, I am not chicken, I am Joshua! Joshua was the name given to the boy by his parents at his baptism. Joshua knew this. He was confident of it and no one, not even dear old grandpa, would tell him otherwise. Pastor s message 1-3 Trinity Christian Daycare Fellowship Kids Bdays & Anniv. 4 5 Dorcas 6 Word Search Soduku 7 8 The Old Testament lesson appointed for January 1st (when observing the Circumcision and Name of Jesus), is Numbers 6: In the lesson God commands Moses to instruct Aaron and his sons to bless the children of Israel with what has come to be known as the Aaronic benediction: The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. God told Moses that with this blessing the priests put the name of God upon the children of Israel and with His name He promised to bless them. Jesus is the name chosen by the Father and communicated to Mary and Joseph by the angel Gabriel because He would save His people from their sin. Jesus was the name the Father placed upon His Son. Special points of interest: Dorcas Guild resumes April 2nd Monday 10am Manor Service 3rd Monday Ladies Aid Resumes April Tuesdays 9:30am Bible Study 3rd Tuesday 6pm Men s Club 2nd Wednesday 2pm Highland Service 3rd Wednesday 10:30am Manor Hills Saturday Worship 7:30pm Sunday 9am Adult Bible Study Sunday Worship 10:30am

2 Jesus came for one reason to save people from sin. He came into this world, born of a virgin to save you and me. Each one of us is the chief of sinners. It has to be that way, or else there d be no room for Jesus in the Inn of your soul. Regarding yourself as chief of sinners empties you of any of your own self-righteousness. Therefore, you are prepared to receive this Jesus, Immanuel, God wrapped in human flesh, and to receive the gifts He brings: forgiveness, everlasting life, and freedom from the curse of the law. Jesus. It is the name above all other names, Paul told the Christians at Philippi. It is the name at which every knee will bow. What a blessing from God that we are privileged to have the name of Jesus placed upon us, with all of the blessings, rights, and benefits, connected to that name. We receive that name in Baptism, when Satan is cast out and the living Lord abides with us. We continue to receive the name of God as His servants place His name upon His people with His words in the Aaronic benediction. We are given a promise, a guarantee, that through His name we receive the blessings of God. This is the name that we can call upon in every trouble, in every prayer, in every praise, and in the giving of thanks. What a holy name has been given to us, along with so many blessings. Yet, we profane God s name and sin against the name which was given to us. We use His name in vain: cursing, swearing, lying, and deceiving others. The Law of God accuses us, lays open our dark hearts, and exposes our sin against His name. Yet, thanks be to God, the Law also leads us to the mercy of God in the name of Jesus, the One who saves His people. Thanks be to God that we have this name, which assures us that our sins against His name are forgiven in the blood of Jesus. Because of His mercy and promises, He will not withhold His name from us because He wants to bless us through His name: This new year, use this wondrous name often! * Use the name of Jesus as you pour your heart out in prayer. * Use the name of Jesus when you are weak and helpless, that His grace may be sufficient for you. * Use the name of Jesus if, in this new year, you or a loved one are called by God to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. The Good Shepherd will comfort you with His rod and staff. * Use this name when you feel forsaken and abandoned, and you will hear His voice speak to you, I will never leave you nor forsake you. * Use the name of Jesus when you face your worst fears, knowing that He will send his angels to watch over you and guard you. * Use the name of Jesus when you are tired tired of your sin, tired of the sin of the world that hurts you, tired of the sin of fellow members of our church who hurt you, tired of the sin of your family and loved ones who hurt you, tired of the constant battle with Satan, tired from the burden of your own guilt. As you use this name which has been given to you, Jesus tenderly invites you, Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 2

3 * Use the name of Jesus when you are grateful for all that God has given to you, joining with one another in the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs of the church, giving Him thanks and praise. Through faith, God gives you the name of Jesus. With His name you receive all the benefits of His perfect life under the Law, all the benefits of His shed blood that covers sin, all the benefits of His resurrection that swallowed up death. You see, in the name of Jesus, nothing can harm you, nothing can overcome you, and nothing can destroy you. The pastor teased his grandson with the name chicken, but Joshua knew better and was able to confidently rebuke his grandpa. This year, I can safely guarantee that Satan, the Law, and your conscience will taunt you. When you are accused of being nothing but a damned sinner, unworthy of the love of God, nothing but a hypocrite, nothing but a fake, worthy only of death, remember that you know better. Your name is Christian! When you are accused, you may look Satan, the Law, and your conscience in the eye and reply defiantly and with childlike confidence: Yes, I am a damned sinner. I am unworthy of the love of God. I am a hypocrite and a fake and deserve nothing but death. But what of it? I am also a child of God, blessed with His name. The blood of Christ has taken away all of those things of which I stand accused and He has put on me His name and His righteousness! He has freed me from you and all those things with which you seek to keep me captive. Those things cannot harm me. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, begin this New Year with that confidence and go forth boldly, living each day joyfully and to the fullest, because God has placed His name upon you. Remember your Baptism each and every day. Blessings this New Year and always! Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Pastor Schultz 3

4 Trinity Christian Daycare Daycare Celebrates Christmas Our annual Christmas luncheon happened on December 15 with approximately 100 family members attending. The Fellowship Hall was table-to-table full an amazing turn out for our feast of baked ham, cheesy potatoes, corn, jello, and rolls. The children led with their traditional table prayer; Pastor participated with an additional prayer. The different age groups entertained with Christmas songs. Miss Jessica s older children sang I am Jesus Little Lamb. Mrs. Claus (Sue Stout, Catholic Church secretary) and Elf (our Diane Vossler) delighted our preschoolers with a Christmas story book reading. Other Daycare Tidbits Many thanks for our share of the Sauerkraut Dinner proceeds. A diaper-change table was purchased for toddlers. We will look at our wish list for other needed items. With the state inspector s insistence, various building improvements were done. Numerous water-stained ceiling tiles were changed for new ones. This does improve the overall appearance at the back entry and in the kitchen. Batteries were replaced in emergency lights. A working fire alarm system for the sanctuary was also put in place, this done because the existing smoke detectors at the peak of the sanctuary were never wired into the system. Many thanks to Dave and Dick. The daycare board had a productive busy meeting on December 12. A parent, Emily Peavey, has joined the board. 4

5 Fellowship Kids At the end of 2016, per the Quilters Quest Thrivent Action Team, Fellowship Kids donated half the proceeds to Helping Hands fund. A total of $250 was raised by the boys with the quilt auctions in June-July, they are happy to report a donation of $125 to Helping Hands. I have a Game Event planned for New Years Eve. The boys will be gifted with light sabers that I am sure they, and anyone else who joins us, will have lots of fun with. Make your own Tacos will be served at lunch time and lots of games, snowball fights and fun will be had by all. The New Year brings with it a new hope and adventures! With God s help I have lots in the planning stages and I can not wait to see what comes in Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Kristen Kruger & Kelly Brainard January Birthdays 3 Vincent Joyce 4 Janet Vargo 5 Cassandra Kling 11 Dorothy Cornish, Marlene Rose, Gary Shaver 15 Kayla Vossler 21 Linden Miles 23 Lois Flurschutz 24 Tracy White & Anniversaries 4 Leigh & Terry Gill 19 Bernice Blue & Lou DiStrola 22 Brenda & Glen Kruger Diane & Mark Vossler 5

6 DORCAS GUILD Monday, Dec. 5th, 2016 the Dorcas ladies met. Cards were signed for Betty Havens, Lois Flurschutz, Barb Raines and Janet & John Vargo in Florida for the winter. The shelves were organized, boxes of quilt blocks sorted, items put in order and the area over and around the sink were straightened out. The green plastic table covers are in a box on the top shelf for all to use. Two quilts for The Manor were selected, two quilts for Highland Health Care and two quilts have already been given to Hart House. If you know of someone needing a quilt please let us know. Work at Dorcas will begin after Easter. A blessed Holiday. 6

7 WORD SEARCH PUZZLE WORD LIST FRANKINCENSE OVERWHELMED TREASURE ENTERING STOPPED OPENING OFFERED MATTHEW MOTHER HOMAGE CHESTS THEIR MYRRH KNELT HOUSE GIFTS CHILD WITH WHEN WERE THEY THEN THAT STAR PAID MARY GOLD DOWN SAW JOY HIS HIM HAD AND ON M S T A R X E J O O W T L Y M A R Y G N O P F D H F R G I F T S T Y E F C E R R Q D O W N E S N E H I A H O U S E I R T I R E R N T H E Y O T I O N E S G K R T H E N H N P G D T O I E E W E R E G P H I S L N A O V E R W H E L M E D C S P T C H I L D W H E N E U A H S H I M O T H E R N R I A A K N E L T A N D S E D T W C W I T H D Q E E H O M A G E M A T T H E W (Matthew 2:10-11) When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. (11) On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. from free to distribute for free with this notice words in a straight line left to right or top to bottom 7

8 FirstTrinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 470 N. Main Street Wellsville, NY WE RE ON THE WEB Minister: Reverend Kurt Schultz Daycare Director: Carol English (585) Director Of Music: Carole A. Aldrich SUDOKU #224 (EASY) SUDOKU #224 (MEDIUM) 8