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THE WORD
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED
FOR THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF
REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH
October, 2006
The seventh annual Concert of Sacred and Gospel Music will be held on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 3:00 pm. The concert is being sponsored by the Men of Reformation Fellowship Ministry. Tickets are $12.50 and are available from any member of the men’s group or choirs.
The chancel and gospel choirs will again lift their voices in praise singing anthems, spirituals, traditional and contemporary gospel selections. The choirs will again be under the direction of Sheralina Baker and Charlene Jenkins. We are also happy to welcome back Marc D. Jenkins, Sr., organist and Professor Randy Gibson, keyboard accompanist.
“I think this is going to be one of the most exciting concerts we’ve had,” remarked Jim Redmond, “because much of the music is in a cappella form, and the spirituals are reminiscent of the Wings over Jordan chorale of many years ago.”
Please come out and share in an afternoon of wonderful music, fellowship, and praise….and don’t forget to bring all of your family and friends too!
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
10:00
September 17 Communion
Welcome Back Sunday
September 24 Communion
Lutheran Charities Appeal
October 1 Healing Service
October 8 Communion
Visitor Sunday
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TO CONTACT THE CHURCH, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE: 215-548-4332 (fax: 215-548-4334). Check out the church web site at www.welcomeplace.org. The office secretary is Sandra Wilson. The parish administrator is Evelyn Trent. Pastor Jeff Ziegler’ home phone number 856-627-1983.
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Prayer Concerns
Please lift up the following members in your prayers~ Gwen Riddick, Herbert Bomar, Patsy Smith, George and Sophia Edwards, Kathy Mattis, Joyce Rose, Gladys Holder, and Antonia Williams, Wilma and Stephanie Roberts.
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Connecting Center
On September 28th Lifeline Screening will be holding screening tests for vesicular diseases that are undiscovered in many people. The testing is painless and affordable. For more information or to pre-registrar call 1-800-324-1851.
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
1. Eugina Moore, King Wilkins
2. Laurence Bell, Jean Casmir, Winsome James, Runell Lewis, Patricia Moriniere, Stewart Scott
3. Simone Hylton, Antionette Quattara
4. Andreas Hale, Lillie Rouse, Larry Rutherford
5. Alex Nicholson, Damar Wilson, Rudy Young
7. Ora Carlisle, John Hoffmeyer, Helene Rutherford
8. Jana Dillard
9. Stephanee Banks, Joya Hebert, Christopher Mapp, Mwesigwa Mutashobya
10. Christine Buchanon, Nalisha Forman, Amyya Henry
11. Joan Dillard, Corinthia Gray, Susan Hightower, Shauna Ocasio, Rachel Sinclair
12. Sarah Bond, Regina Redfield
13. Khaleeq Hunt
14. Michael Edwards Jr., Lisa Pressley, Victoria Walls
15. Keith Shepard,
16. Mildred Edwards, Faye Matter
17. Alsaida Henderson, Sasha Watson
18. Kathleen Ostertag, Ariana Reed
19. Shaseeyah Watson
20. Darnell Allen, Kirby Dixon, Wykena Medlock
21. Deetra Jaynes, Gloria Keaton
22. Ronald Green, Damon McKnight, Robert Scott
23. Jatynus Alston-Davis, Sandra Hudson
24. Allen Perkins
27. Sonya Tucker, Pamela Watson, Andre Wooden
29. Michelle Gillespie, Janice Hopkins, Patience Kofa
30. Virginia Herbert, Lauren Hicks, Edward Nicholson, Oronde Watson,
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE
Children and Violence in Philadelphia
Come Talk About It!
At The Free Library
Univ. of Pennsylvania Professor Michael Eric Dyson will moderate a City-Wide Discussion on Violence, on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00pm. at the Central Library 1901 Vine Street.
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Small Groups
The Thursday evening small group, facilitated by Stephanie Ammons, has resumed. The group will begin the new season with “Busyness: A Spiritual Issue”. This article reflects on being comfortable with what we have done and what we have left undone.
The following week the group will then focus on reading Power Surge By Michael W. Foss, which focuses on changes within a congregation moving from membership to discipleship, and leadership.
If you are interested in joining a small group that studies worship and spiritual journeys, please contact Stephanie (see church directory for telephone number, or wolfsunriz@aol.com).
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Seminarian for a Day
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Seminarian? This is your opportunity to find out! As “Seminarian for a Day” you will worship in Chapel attend a morning lecture and choose two afternoon workshops that reflect courses taken by LTSP seminarians. You will also have time to explore the campus, book store, and the new Brossman Learning Center. Come and enjoy getting to know your seminary!
The Keynote lecture, “The Da Vinci Code and other Fictions: Ancient heresies in Modern Dress” will be given by the Rev. Philip Krey, Seminary President. This Lecture is given in conjunction with the Mt. Airy School of Religion.
Children ages 5-12 are welcome to participate in the “Seminary Day Children’s Program” while parents are involved in the morning and afternoon activities. Children will be divided into age-appropriate groups. the morning program will include a children’s hymn sing, “My gifts and talents” activities, craft time, snack and games. The afternoon program will be a “Seminary Treasure Hunt” where the children will explore the campus and buildings for answers to clues.
The cost for LTSP Seminary Day is $20. for adults and $15. for children (includes cost of lunch). Registration deadline is Friday September 22, 2006. Scholarships are available, call Rev. Ellen Anderson, 215-248-7301.
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Installation of Bishop Burkat
By the call of the Holy Spirit and through the work of the Church, the Rev. Claire S. Burkat will be installed as Bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at 2:30 p.m., along with other members of the Synod staff. ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson will officiate at the service, to be held at New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Rostered leaders are invited to process; the color of the day is red. Information will be available soon about participating in choirs for this service. Plenty of on-site parking is available.
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Calling All Pets and Animal Lovers
On Sunday afternoon, October 8, at 2:00 pm, Reformation will be holding an outdoor service for the Blessing of Animals. Our pets hold a special place in our families, in our homes, in our hearts, and in God’s creation. St. Francis of Assisi has long been associated with a love and care for all of God’s creature and so this service, on the Sunday after his October 4th commemoration, will be an opportunity to celebrate and pray God’s blessings upon the various creatures in our lives.
You are invited to bring your cats, dogs, birds, iguanas, hedgehogs, hamsters, or other pets to be blessed during this service.
Please be sure to have them properly leashed or caged!
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Theatre Arts is Back!
Registration for the fall 2006 season of the Theatre Arts Group will begin on Saturday, September, 30th, 12:00pm to 3pm for children ages 5 years to adults. Classes will begin on Saturday, October 7th, (10am to noon for children and 12:30pm to 2:30pm for teens and adults.
There will also be an open call and rehearsals for a musical play to be presented in the spring, 2007. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday’s at 6:30pm. All are encouraged to “try out and join in”.
Linda Walker is the artistic director for the Theatre Arts Group.
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One Voice Campaign
Lutheran Concerned/North America, Lutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministries, and Wingspan Ministry have joined together for the historical ONE VOICE Campaign – an appeal to raise two million dollars. These organizations have a common vision of the Lutheran Communion that embraces and actualizes the full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. ONE VOICE will provide funds for staffing, programming, volunteer training, rapid response, and technological advances needed to catalyze and sustain the momentum for change in the Lutheran Church. If you are interested in more information, please speak to Mary Anderson or Pastor Jeff.
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REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH
1215 E. Vernon Road
215- 548-4332
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday, November 11, 2006
10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.
Crafters and Vendors are welcome,
Space is available for $15.
Without a table $20.
(Vendors are not permitted to sell food or drinks;
Food and Refreshments will be available)
For more information you may contact
Merna Smith (see church directory for telephone number)
or contact the church
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Message from Pastor Jeff
Over the course of the summer your Congregational Council spent time reading and studying the book Power Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing Church, by Michael W. Foss. One of the key components of the book is the concept of moving from a membership model for congregations to a discipleship model. Foss summarizes some of the differences of these two models as follows: “Membership is about getting; discipleship is about giving. Membership is about dues; discipleship is about stewardship. Membership is about belonging to a select group with its privileges and prerogatives; discipleship is about changing and shaping lives by the grace of God.”
The marks of discipleship are ways in which those associated with a discipleship church make their faith active in love – those practices of faith that help bridge the gap between beliefs and behaviors. Members, friends, and visitors receive cards with these six marks.
To the glory of God, I believe I am called…
“to the measure of the full stature of Christ”
Ephesians 4:12
I will strive to . . .
- PRAY daily
- WORSHIP weekly
- READ the Bible
- SERVE at and beyond my congregation
- Be in RELATIONSHIP to encourage spiritual growth in others
- GIVE of my time, talents, and resources
Throughout this fall we will explore these marks on Sundays at Reformation as we consider how we might see ourselves and function moving forward.
- Sept. 17 – Worship We will look at the basics of worship and how what happens Sunday mornings might carry into our lives throughout the week.
- Sept. 24 – Serve We will welcome a representative from Lutheran Charities as we explore how we serve through our church and in our lives.
- Oct. 1 – Pray We will share the role of prayer in our lives as we gather for a service of prayer and healing.
- Oct 8 – Relate Hearing that we were created to be in relationship with God an one another we will consider how we can encourage spiritual growth in others through our relationships.
- Oct 15 – Give Richly blessed by God we seek to respond in a variety of ways.
- Oct. 22 – Read The daily Bible readings provided in the bulletin give us the opportunity to reflect on and prepare for the living of our lives and our Sunday service.
Please join us throughout this period as we consider what God is calling us to be and to do as followers of Jesus.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff
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The names of our saints
On the first Sunday of November we celebrate All Saints Sunday. This is a time to remember those people who God has made holy and who have died, particularly in the past year. Over the next month, we will be gathering the names of those we want to remember in our worship service on November 5th. If you have a loved one whose name you would like included in our prayers, please share their name(s) with the church office. We request that all names be submitted no later than Sunday, October 29th.
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Council Corner
Remember, Church Council meets every 4th Tuesday at 7PM in Spirit Hall.
"YES, I DID HELP OUT IN THE NURSERY TODAY.
HOW DID YOU KNOW?"
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
THOUGHTS ON GIVING…
As we strive to become a tithing church we ask you to prayerfully and thoughtfully consider some reasons why you should tithe – commitment, generosity, praise, gratitude and joy. Perhaps tithing reminds us that our lives belong to God and we are his servants and stewards of all that He has provided. Can you think of your own personal reason(s) for tithing?
“Each of you must make up your own mind how much to give. God loves people who love to give.” II Corinthians 10:7
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