Weekly E-Messenger from Reformation Lutheran Church

WEEKLY E-MESSENGER FROM REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH

For the Week Beginning June 13, 2014

The Holy Trinity

THE WEEK AT REFORMATION

Saturday, June 14 at 5:00 p.m. – Service of Holy Communion Sunday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. –Service of Holy Communion Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. – Eucharist followed by Prayer Ministry

JUNE’S STEWARDSHIP NOITCE IS AT THE END OF THIS WEEK’S E- MESSENGER

Last chance!!!! PICK A HYMN SUNDAY – WEEKEND OF JUNE 28 AND 29 At the end of this e-messenger is a ballot. Please circle your favorite hymn for each portion of the service. We’ll tally the results and sing the most popular choices on the weekend of June 28 and 29. Please return the ballots no later than June 15th. There is a basket in the gathering area on the round wooden table for the ballots or you can mail them to the church.

UPCOMING CONCERT AT REFORMATION THIS SATURDAY (TOMORROW) !!! SEE FLYER AT THE END OF THIS E-MESSENGER FOR DETAILS

Debbie will be on a mini-vacation next Wednesday through Monday (18th-23rd) The phones will be checked. Wurffel College Loan Fund Applications are due to Synod this coming week. All applications need to be to Pastor Matt by Monday the 16th at the absolute latest. The applications are available in the church office.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Theresa Anthony, Amy Appleton, Bob Benson, Beverly Brennanman, Ann Bresnahan, Diane Buck, Marge Campeau and her family, Dodie Clayton, Rick Coates, The Colin Family, Judy Conover, Brian Denegar, Edna Drinkard, Alex Elefante, Jan Erwin, Pat Feeney, Morgan (Bud) Flom, Fernando Gongora, Carl Griffin, Eric Gutleber, Mathew Gutleber, Ginger Hatton, Joe Heinlein, Sharon Helmer, Royce Howell, Ann Jamison, Doug Jansen, Evie Johnson, Alan Keszler, Terry & Joe Koenig, Dorothy Kriete & her family, Kelly Laurel, John Lewis, Joey Marchese, Dominic Marciano, Fred Martinson, Logan Marvel, Ellen Massaro, Carol Mastrovitch, Betty Matson, Heather Matson, Maryann McManigal, Kathy Meyer, Joyce Murphy, Flo Nebbia, Janet Nauta, Pete Pelicani, Jimmy Perez, Myra Reyes, Rob Rivera, Martha Shiffler, Albert Smith, Carleen Smith, Kaitlyn Sudowsky, Barbara Sweger, Richard Spear, Carol Spear, Nancy Sylvia, Elaine Tupy, Gabe Wallace, Charlie White, Edis Williams

Military: Chaplain Mike Lempke, Mark Anthony, David Torro, Jay Cavaiola, and All our Military Family and Friends of Archias Figueiredo – Pastor Andre’s brother-in-law

Have someone you would like prayed for? Please call the office at 732-229-9180, email the church at [email protected] or fill out a prayer request card found in the gathering area and leave it in the box by the display cabinet. Our prayer ministry will offer prayers on Wednesday when they meet.

PICTURES OUR ANNUAL PICNIC

CONFIRMATION 2014

God Bless our Confirmands!

CHURCH HAPPENINGS Thank you to everyone who helped feed the families staying at First Baptist church this week – the response was fantastic and very much appreciated!!!

POOL PARTY: Our annual congregation BBQ and Pool Party will be hosted by Sue and Bill Homza this year on Saturday, July 26th beginning at 2 p.m. Please see the flyer at the end of this e-messenger and be sure to let Sue know you are coming!!

Ted Jamison-Koenig is getting married to Erin______on Friday, August 1st.

Since they have a limited number of guests they can invite to the wedding, they’d like to celebrate their wedding with their church family on Sunday August 3 with a brunch and cake after the church service in the great room. All are invited to come and celebrate their wedding!!

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Discover the Joy of being a Hospice Volunteer If you have a warm heart, a listening ear, and the gift of compassion you can make a difference in the life of a hospice patient or family member. Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Hospice is providing training for all individuals interested in becoming hospice volunteers in several counties throughout New Jersey.

Training and support will be provided by members of the VNA Health Group Hospice team on 3 consecutive Tuesdays July 15, 22,and 29 from 9:30am to 2:00 pm at VNAHG 176 Riverside Avenue. Red Bank NJ There are many rewards and opportunities available to hospice volunteers though home visitation, administrative support and special projects to support our mission of caring and compassion. Volunteers must attend all 3 sessions. To register, please call Pauline De Palma, BSW (732) 224-6933. For more information about VNAHG services and programs, visit www.vnahg.org

Trip to the Holy Land: Faith Lutheran is planning a trip to Jerusalem in 2015. See below for full details. Want more information? Talk to Edie Jansen! There is also a flyer on the kiosk with this information. There are pamphlets and applications in the gathering area.

THE HOLY LAND Hosted By Rev. John Collins & Edie Jansen

10 DAYS: OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 6, 2015 $3379 PER PERSON FROM NEWARK (Air/land tour price is $2681 plus $698 government taxes/airline fuel surcharges) TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Newark, $698 govt. taxes/ airline fuel surcharges, First Class hotels, Breakfast & Dinner daily, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage & Entrance Fees. Walk where Jesus walked…Cruise the Sea of Galilee…Visit Nazareth…Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of Jerusalem…Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre…Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. For a detailed brochure contact Edie Jansen at: Tel: (732) 793-8138 Email: [email protected] DON’T MISS THIS TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

JUNE CALENDAR Friday, June 13 12 noon NA 7:30 p.m. SDA Saturday, June 14 8:00 a.m. Food Pantry 8:30 a.m. Community Clothes Closet 9:30 a.m. SDA and 3:00 p.m. SDA 3:00 p.m. Concert 5:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Dinner Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day 9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Nothing is Impossible for God Church 4:00 p.m. New Life Congregation Monday, June 16 12:00 noon NA 7:00 p.m. New Life/Nothing is Impossible for God Church Tuesday, June 17 12 noon Creative Crafters 6:45 p.m. Food Pantry 7:00 p.m. New Life Congregation Wednesday, June 18 10:00 a.m. Eucharist followed by Prayer Ministry 12 noon NA 6:00 p.m. Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. CoDA 8:00 p.m. AA/New Life Thursday, June 19 12 noon NA 7:00 p.m. SAA/Nothing is Impossible for God Church Friday, June 20 12 noon NA 7:30 p.m. SDA Saturday, June 21 8:00 a.m. Food Pantry 9:30 a.m. SDA and 3:00 p.m. SDA 11:00 a.m. Meal at Noon 5:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion Sunday, June 22 9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Nothing is Impossible for God Church 4:00 p.m. New Life Congregation Monday, June 23 12 Noon NA 7:00 p.m. New Life/Nothing is Impossible for God Church Tuesday, June 24 12 noon Creative Crafters 6:45 p.m. Food Pantry 7:00 p.m. New Life Congregation/Evangelism Meeting Wednesday, June 25 10:00 a.m. Eucharist followed by Prayer Ministry 12 Noon: NA 6:00 p.m. Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. CoDA 8:00 p.m. AA/New Life Thursday, June 26 12 noon NA 7:00 p.m. SAA/Nothing is Impossible for God Church Friday, June 27 12 noon NA 7:30 p.m. SDA Saturday, June 28 8:00 a.m. Food Pantry 8:30 a.m. Clothes Closet 9:00 a.m. SDA and 3:00 p.m. SDA 5:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion Sunday, June 29 9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Nothing is Impossible for God Church 4:00 p.m. New Life Congregation Monday, June 30 12 noon NA 7:00 p.m. New Life/NIIFG Congregation

*dates and times for meetings are subject to change; please check bulletins and e-messenger throughout the month.

Pick a Hymn Sunday Circle your favorite hymn for each portion of the service. We’ll tally the results and sing the most popular choices on the weekend of June 28 and 29. Please return no later than Sunday June 15.

Gathering ELW 641 All Are Welcome ELW 848 Give to Our God Immortal Praise! ELW 526 God Is Here! ELW 729 The Church of Christ, in Every Age ELW 532 Gather Us In

Hymn of the Day ELW 712 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service ELW 725 When the Poor Ones ELW 611 I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ELW 719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life ELW 714 O God of Mercy, God of Light

Communion (please pick 2) ELW 479 We Come to the Hungry Feast ELW 779 Amazing Grace ELW 592 Just As I Am, Without One Plea ELW 522 As We Gather at Your Table ELW 484 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

Sending ELW 729 The Church of Christ in Every Age ELW 661 I Love to Tell the Story ELW 722 O Christ Your Heart Compassionate ELW 686 We Give Thee but Thine Own ELW 551 The Spirit Send Us Forth to Serve

FREE CONCERT FEATURING Martin Luther Choir

Performing a concert version of Godspell And Augsburg Bell Choir

Performing selections representing a wide range of styles and periods From Saint Luke Lutheran Church, Silver Spring MD On Saturday, June 14th at 3:30 p.m.

Following the concert, all are invited to stay for our evening worship service at 5 p.m. where both choirs will be performing again during the service Please come to Reformation's Annual Pool Party and BBQ

Hosted by Bill & Sue Homza - 121 Glenwood Drive, Tinton Falls

Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2:00 pm

On the menu - BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Vegetarian Burgers

Please bring side dish, salad or dessert to share

RSVP-to Sue at [email protected] or 732-933-1522 with the number of people coming and what you'd like to bring so she knows there will be a nice variety to offer

Sharing God’s Bounty June Summer Stewardship “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing…” Hebrews 10:25 The old song goes “Summer time and livin’ is easy.” Warm weather, vacations, no school, golf, tennis, fishing, hiking, swimming, relaxing, less hectic schedules … all seem to define summer time. Thankfully our Lord never takes a vacation from blessing us with his abundant love, gracious gifts, and providential care. The Psalmist writes about our Heavenly Father, “He who watches over Israel will neither slumber or sleep. The Lord watches over you ... the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” (Psalm 121:4-5). The Lord’s care is ongoing. God never tires of caring for us. Summer presents God’s people with numerous opportunities to be good stewards of his manifold gifts. We care for the wonderful world God has given us when we are outdoors. We treasure the important relationships we enjoy as we spend time with loved ones. Also, we use wisely the material blessings he gives us. There is great temptation during the summer months to neglect the most precious of all our Lord’s gifts, His holy Word and Sacraments offered in worship. As many other responsibilities are taken more lightly in the relaxed atmosphere of summer living, so, too, are we tempted to take lightly the spiritual aspect of our lives. Vacation plans and recreational activities often replace worship. And we diminish in the stewardship of our Christian faith by letting worldly things take precedence over God in our lives. In response to our Lord for his grace and mercy, may we place him first in all our summer plans and activities, allowing adequate time for worship, Bible reading, meditation, and prayer. May we be good stewards of God’s rich blessings. May we all continue to support the mission and ministries of our church with our regular tithes and offerings given from thankful hearts, even when we are away from home. With his thumb, a hitch-hiker says: “You furnish the gas, car, repairs, upkeep, and insurance; and I’ll ride with you. But if you have an accident, I’ll sue you for damages!’ Sounds pretty one-sided, but one wonders how many hitch-hikers there are in churches and organizations. Many seem to say: “You go to the meetings, serve on boards and committees, and take care of the things that need doing and I’ll go along for the ride! If things don’t happen to suit my fancy I will complain, criticize, and probably get out and hitch-hike with another group.”