WEEKLY E-MESSENGER FROM REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH
For the Week Beginning February 2, 2018
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany/Lectionary 5
THE WEEK AT REFORMATION
Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion
Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion
Wednesday – 10 a.m. Eucharist followed by Prayer Ministry
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING WEEKEND IS THIS WEEKEND!
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
- We’ll have lots of delicious soup for “sale” for a donation after both the Saturday and Sunday worship service
- Our children will be collecting a noisy offering at both services so please bring lots of change (but please know paper money is also accepted!) to support the hunger ministries our congregation supports
- Please bring a can of soup to help fill our pantry’s shelves
SEE BELOW FOR A QUICK SNAP SHOT OF SOME UPCOMING EVENTS
PRAYER LISTS/REQUESTS
If you have someone on the prayer list and you would like them to remain on the prayer list for the new church year, please call (732-229-9180), email (reformationwlb@gmail.com) or leave a note on Debbie’s desk. Please remember, unless otherwise asked, we will put your loved ones name on the weekly spoken prayer list for 4 weeks and then they will remain on the prayer list below and in the monthly messengers indefinitely (until you let us know we can remove them).
PRAYER REQUESTS
Amy Appleton, Phil Apruzzi, Edgar Arlt, Baby Arabella, Allen Bale, Bruce Bowe, Haley Brunner, Allan & Christa Buergin, Estelle deLeon, Maryann Dickman, David Ditrick, Diane Donagan, Betty Errigo, Amanda Ferraro, Coralee Gleason, Royce Howell, Ashley Kazar, Don Keller, Sharon Kennedy, Judy LaManna, Joe Lombardo, Joyce Mendez, Mark Mercerino, John Mercogliano, Beth Nilsson, Joan Nolan, John Powlesland, Francesca Rashid, Glen Robinson, Kurt Stahnke, Dolores Strockbine, Bobbie Sweger, Denise Willemsen
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
2/7 – 7:00 p.m. Christian Education
Altar Flowers: The flower chart for 2018 is posted in the hallway outside the church offices. There are LOTS of dates open. Ordering flowers is a great way to honor or remember a loved one. Won’t you help us to continue having fresh flowers on the altar by reserving a spot this year?
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT REFORMATION
Saturday, February 3 – SOUPER BOWL OF CARING – Soup making event – help is needed youth grade 5 and up and any adults willing to help!
Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4 – Soup sales (donations) to help end hunger in our area. Proceeds will benefit the hunger ministries we support.
Sunday, February 11 – Transfiguration Sunday – Pancake Brunch (in place of Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper) It was such a success, we’re doing it again!! At the brunch we’ll be creating a huge 10’ by 4’ Alleluia banner to use during Easter with everyone’s participation!! We’ll also have small banks for everyone to decorate and fill during our 40 days of Lent
Wednesday, February 14 – Ash Wednesday – Service of Holy Communion with imposition of ashes at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in Lent – Evening Prayer Service at 7 p.m. followed by bible study with Pastor Matt.
Sundays in Lent – Join us to make hug pillows for the NJ Synod to take to the children’s camps in Bosnia this summer.
“LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR: DOING ADVOCACY LOCALLY”
The Lutheran Episcopal Advocacy Ministry NJ is hosting a series of discussion on Saturdays in March from 8:30 a.m. – noon.
March 3 – Economic Justice at Redeemer Episcopal Church, 36 South St., Morristown NJ
March 10 – Criminal Justice at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 601 Kings Hwy North Cherry Hill
March 24 – Immigration Justice at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River
Join them for a morning of learning, networking, worshipping & advocating. Events are free and childcare will be available. Go to www.leamnj.org for more information and to register. There is also a flyer posted on the kiosk in the gathering area with details.
Easter Lilies
Now through March 12th the Altar Guild will be taking requests for Easter Lilies. Please consider purchasing a Lily, or two, in honor or in memory of a loved one. The lilies will be placed around the altar for Easter Sunday worship and may be taken home after our worship service on Easter morning. Cost: $15.00 each. Donations to the Altar Guild fund, in honor or memory of a loved one, are also gratefully accepted.
Please complete the form below and return it to the office by March12, 2018
Name: _____________________________
Phone #: Envelope # TOTAL Amount enclosed: _________
I would like ________ Lily(s) at $15.00 each Total Cost of Lilies: _______(704) ~ OR ~
I would like to donate: $ to the Altar Fund (623)
In honor of: _______________________________
In loving memory of: _______________________________________________________________
Tulips for the Easter Season………
Easter Tulips: This year we are again offering colored tulips for Easter. There is no choice of colors; it will be a blend of different colors.
Now through March 12th the Altar Guild will be taking requests for Easter Tulips. Please consider purchasing a pot of tulips, or two, in honor or in memory of a loved one. The tulips will be placed around the altar (with our traditional white lilies) for Easter Sunday worship and may be taken home after our worship service on Easter morning. Cost: $15.00 each. Donations to the Altar Guild fund, in honor or memory of a loved one, are also gratefully accepted.
Please complete the form below and return it to the office by March 2, 2018
Name: _____________________________
Phone #: Envelope # TOTAL Amount enclosed: _________
I would like ________ tulips(s) at $15.00 each Total Cost of tulips: _______(704) ~ OR ~
I would like to donate: $ to the Altar Fund (623)
In honor of: _______________________________
In loving memory of: _______________________________________________________________
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