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    Grace Lutheran Church 1 W. Montgomery Street ~ Johnstown, NY 12093-2409 ‘The Rev. David Almleaf , Pastor ~ December 2016 Dear Members and Friends, Advent has begun and it won't be long before the season of Christmas is in full swing. Advent helps the church remember that Jesus will return someday. Advent also helps us to prepare our hearts for Christ to be born anew within cach one of us as we prepare to celebrate Jesu } and the light of the world coming into the dark comers of our lives. On Sunday December 4" the Dream Catchers will hold a Christmas concert for us in the Sanctuary at 3 Pam. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the concert. ‘We will be meeting at the church at 5:45 p.m. on Friday December 9" to travel to Pine View Commons for caroling afier which we will return (o the church for pizza and to help decorate our Christmas tee (“hanging of the greens”) Our Sunday School children will be presenting their Christmas pageant on Sunday December 18" at the worship service. There will be a reception following worship in the fellowship hall. ‘aturday this year with three services of Caroling, Candlelight and Communion at ‘30 p.m., and 10 p.m. Hopefully one of these will be convenient Christmas day is on a Sunday this year. Because many of our people work very hard to make Christmas Eve special, we are giving our choir and choir director a break by having a quict spoken service on Christmas day. ‘The quiet reflective nature of the service should actually make the day of Jesus’ birth very special Nancy and I want to wish everyone a blessed and Merry Christmas. By Grace through faith, Fest Dbl Qu Pastor David Almleal The Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal For those of you who could not attend the congregational meeting in October, we thought it should be reviewed as to how we came to discussing updating our hymnals to the new (which is now 10 years old) red hymnal 1, The subject was originally discussed by each church over 5 years ago at the time of our merging. It was decided not to pursue the matter at that time due to having enough on our plates already, 2. May 2016 - The issue of the red hhymnals was brought up again. The hymnal is now 10 years old! 3. After a discussion with Pastor, he and I agreed it was a good time to talk about the hymnals instead of passing the issue onto a new minister when pastor retires in 2019. A. Pastors coming out of seminary would have used this book. B. Many other Lutheran churches are already using it C, Many of our green hymnals are falling apart. Right now we can purchase more but eventually they will stop printing them. 4. We asked member of the Worship and Music Committee to take time to look at the new red hymnals we already own, 5. September - At the Worship and Music Committee Darlene Pollak and Pastor discussed the similarities and differences in hymnals. The committee recommended the issue be brought to council. 6. Deacon Meeting - Pastor and our deacons studied the red hymnal checking out the similarities and differences. 7. October - The council reviewed and discussed the time line and finances which would be presented to the congregation at the October Congregational Meeting A. Before the meeting was called to order, Pastor and Darlene gave a presentation of the new hymnal. B. Questions were asked at the meeting. Any other questions between now and the January Congregational meeting can be addressed by Pastor, Darlene, members of the council and Worship & Music committee, C. There are a few hymnals in the church office, if you wish to look at one, please see the secretary to sign it out. D. There will be further discussion and a vote at the January meeting. 8. We would need to order 189 hymnals at $22.50 each for a total of $4,252.50. The worship leader edition cost would have cost us $140.00 but will be discounted 100%. Shipping is around $212.00. As in the past, we will be asking for donations. You would be able to purchase a hymnal(s) in memory or in honor of someone or just because we will need them, A memorial/honor recognition would be put in the front of the hymnal. Any balance owed would most likely come from our memorial fund. It would take 6-10 weeks to receive them. They would be introduced after Easter. We already have members who would like to donate hymnals,(no money at this time). If you are interested, there will be a sign up sheet in the church office so we can present how much has been pledged at the January meeting As you can tell, there has been a lot of time and work gone into thinking about the new (10 years old) red hymnal. Please consider and ask any questions you may have and try to attend the January Congregational meeting as we will vote on whether to purchase this hymnal. Kathy VanValkenburgh, Council President ‘Alar 1S Altar Flowers December/January 04 - Bob & Sandi Jackson 11 - Karen Ryder 18 - Mary Ann Hathaway . 24 - Marlene & George Slingerland . 25 - Marlene & George Slingerland 01 -OPEN 08 - OPEN 15 - lrmgard Getzlaff Jan, 22- OPEN Jan. 29- Maryland Warner Please note: The cost of altar flowers is $38.00 unless you share a Sunday then they would be $19.00 each vase, Ifyou wish to place a “special arrangement” in the Sanctuary the cost would be whatever you would like to spend. Naney Blanchard (762-4234) and Linda Bumpus (725-1927) are the Altar Flower coordinators. Offer Counts / a i For December/January 12/04 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 12/11 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 12/18 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 01/08 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf OI/S - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf 01/22 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 01/29 - Naney Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie “The reason volunteers aren’t paid is not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless”. Com Vo Bread Bakers December/January Dec. 04 - Maryland Warner Dec. 24. - Linda Morley ( services) Jan. 01 Cindy Walsh Jan. 08- Peguy Niforos Jan. 29- Peggy Niforos Please find someone to replace you if you cannot bake bread the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell he church secretary so the bulletin can reflect the change. Thank you, Peggy Niforos Altar G (I) Intinction Sunday (R) - Rail Sunday Dec. 04 (R) = Bonnie Olendort Dec. 11) = Peggy Niloros Dec. 18 (1) VanValkenburgh: Dec. 24 (R) aft (@ & 5:80 set up) ~ Pesgy Ni 30 cleanup and setup for 10:00) Dec. 25 (R)_ - Bonnie Olendorf Jan. 01 (BR) -Darleen Gaugler Jan 08 (R)-Joan Lor Jan.15 (I) - Nancy Demarest jan. 22 (1) Peggy Niloros Jan, 29° (R) Kathy VanValkenburgh Please find someone to replace you if'you eannot make the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell Bonnie so that the bulletin can reflect the change. Peg Niloros, Altar Guild co-ordinator Ifyou know of anyone in need of daily prayers for the healing of body, mind or ELS soul, please call Bobbi Nigro i (725-6781) or Nancy Demarest (725- 8704). If requesting in person, please Healing submit the name(s) in writing and add ame at the bottom. All requests are held in contd unless otherwise designated. ‘Thank you. your ce Thank you for your donations for the hat, mitten, and sock tree. The box was overflowing and will be delivered to Boulevard School in Gloversville. The Lutheran Home in Clinton Thank you also for those of you who brought gifts for the residents at the Lutheran Home. Many thanks go to Pastor for delivering the gifts. Christmas We will be collection Baskels items to put in our YShut-ins: shut-in baskets to be delivered this Christmas. Items needed are individually wrapped cookies, fruit and pudding cups, small boxes of raisins, individually wrapped. candy, individually wrapped cookies such as Little Debbie, applesauce cups. Hand cream is also appreciated. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated so we can purchase fresh fruit. Please bring your donations to the church by Sunday December 18”, Thank you The Inreach committee would like to invite you to join them in going caroling at Pine View Commons on Friday December 9”. We will meet at the church at 5:45 to travel there and return to the church afterwards for pizza and to help decorate our church Christmas tree. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex. a Candlelight services with communion will be held at 3:00 p.m. ~ 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Day Service , We will celebrate Jesus’ birthday on Sunday, Christmas Day, at 1015 a.m. with a spoken communion service. DO YOU HAVE RETURNABLE BOTTLES AND CANS 1 tare { clowging up space in your home? Do § Bottle suse tosh of king 9 DDLUE to tie store to return? Iso, just bring TIV@ them to church and leave therm in the box next to the side entrance Someone from the Youth Group will return them to help defray the cost of their trip to Texan in June 20181 “Thanks for supporting them! ae Many thanks to all of you who iV i i contributed baked goods for the Youth bake sale on election Day. Because of your generosity they made $321.00! BAKE SALE cial thank you to Mary Phelps who comes and sits “all day” at the sale Pi fo. bie thank you to all of you who supported the Youth by purchasing pies this year. We are pleased to tell you that because of you the Youth made $550.00 Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! ah) hepa (Our Sunday Schoo! children will be presenting their Christmas pageant on Sunday December 18" at the worship service. There will be a }_ reception following in the fellowship hall. Rehearsals will begin Sunday November 27" during the Sunday School Hour and will continue on Sunday December 1s, Wednesday December 2" and Wedn December 14" from 6-7 p.m. with Saturday December 17" being the dress rehearsal fro 9- 11 a.m. On November 20", we welcomed into the Lord’s family Adalyn Helen Caldwell. She is the daughter of Philip Machnica and Amber Caldwell. Her proud grandparents are Bill and Beth Claes. Adalyn’s Uncle Brandon Caldwell and her Aunt Haley Claes were her sponsors. It was especially nice that her Uncle Schuyler Claes was able to serve as acolyte at her baptism! Ci Play Many thanks go to our bell choir and director Darlene Pollak for bringing us two beautiful pieces of music on Christ the King Sunday and the first Sunday of Advent. A lot of work goes into preparing the music and many practices, Storm Alert In the event of a severe snow or ice storm please tune your radios to WENT 1340 am for church closings. The Changing Colors of the Seasons of the Church As this series of articles on the Seasons of the church year continues we come to the Season of Advent. Advent is actually the beginning of the church year. As noted Jast month, the color is blue, the color of hope. 4 a Prepare Advent looks forward to Bethlehem and Jesus’ final the Way retum as well. The first two ‘Sundays focus on Jesus’ return and the last few, on His birth, We defer our Christmas carols tll the day of the Christmas pageant to let the unique character of Advent prevail. On Christmas Eve, we celebrate the birth of Christ with white paraments. People know the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” but aren't always aware of what they are. Christmas day is day one and January 5" is day 12. Epiphany on January 6" caps off the season. ‘The name of Jesus is observed on New Years Day which is a white day and it celebrates the circumcision and naming of Jesus in the temple on the eighth day which was the custom at the time of His birth. Edna O, Miller entered into her eternal rest on Sunday November 6, 2016 at the age of 98. Edna was employed at the former Swears Glove Shop and was co-owner of Les’s Diner in Johnstown. Edna was a member here at Grace. She is survived by one son, Leslie Miller Jr. and three daughters, Joyce (Alfred Jr.) Pettit, Joan Coco and Suzanne Gifford. Shirley M. Snyder was called to her eternal rest on Monday November 7, 2016 at the age of 80. She was employed as a service representative for Contel Telephone Co. For 20 years Shirley was an active member of St. James the Lutheran Church Women and was a church council member. Shirley is survived by sons John H. Snyder (Cindy), of Gloversville, James E. Snyder (Victoria) of Johnstown and Katherine Flint (Matt) John R. Olendorf was called home to be with our Lord on November 8, 2016 at the age of 78. John proudly served his country in the Army Signal Corps He was stationed in Germany for most of his tour. John worked for AT&T for 15 years, then Verizon and Butler fleet for 28 years. He served our church as sexton after his retirement. John loved telling stories about his time in the service and his work. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie and daughters Katherine Fawver (Fred), Rachel Beaston (Jan), Jennifer Karper (Tim) and Rebecca Grandstaff (Steve) 8 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. We do find comfort in knowing that John can now breath freely and his shaking has stopped as he is being held in the arms of our loving and healing Lord. THANKS | when 1 watke ino the HEART | church the Sunday at church the Sunday after my HEART J tithond Jo's eral service, several people asked ‘me what on earth Twas doing here. My answer was simple, “this is where my family is” Tean’t begin to tell you how it warms my heart to know that so many people care about me and John, There is not enough room in all of this newsletter to name you individually but please know that you are named individually in my heart. Thank you so very much for your concern for me, your beautiful cards and flowers, your contributions in John’s memory, your gifts to me. The service was beautiful and very moving, Pastor's homily was wonderful and comforting. Thank you Pastor. Thank you also to our organist Darlene and to Alison Martin for singing “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone” so beautifully, for Nancy Blanchard who assisted and for Schuyler Claes who gave up his Saturday to serve as acolyte and Nancy Demarest who helped with communion. Many thanks to the bereavement committee and those who brought food and to those who worked so hard serving such a wonderfull meal to so many people that they had to set up more tables! My heart was filled with joy that so many people attended John’s service, I'm sure he looked down from heaven and was pleased, John loved our church and felt very bad that he was unable to attend service the past couple of years due to his shaking so bad and his

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