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MISSION OF THE MONTH: AC / LUTHERAN DIASTER RESPONSE

Direct us, O Lord God, in all our doings with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name; and finally, by your mercy, bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. -- The Prayer of the Day for September 8, Pentecost 16

Dear St. David’s family and friends,

September is shaping up to be an exciting month for the saints of St. David’s! And what a great opening prayer we just prayed -- to the One whose faithful love is the source, the power, and the destination of our life. It puts first things first: reminds us what we at St. David’s are all about, where we’re going, and Whose power and presence bring value and fruitfulness to all we do!

The Word of God for August 31/September1, Labor Day Weekend, helps us to put first things first. “Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence, . . . it is better to be told ‘Come up here,’ than to be put lower in the presence of a noble (Proverbs 25:6-7)” Jesus, in the Gospel, interprets that proverb for us all and goes on to tell us who to invite, when we throw dinner parties (or, maybe, cookouts?):“. . . when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind. And you will be blessed, . . . for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just (Luke 14:13-14).” The continuing reading from Hebrews picks up the same theme: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it (Hebrews 13:2)” Angels? Stay tuned, we’ll hear more about them (us?)

On September 7/8 Moses sets the tone as he speaks the LORD’s word to the Israelites, on the verge of the promised land: “See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the LORD, . . . by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways. . . then you shall live and become numerous, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.” (Deuteronomy 30:15-16). First things first. What first things? As we prayed above, “. . . that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you; we may glorify your name.” How do we glorify God’s name? By doing everything we do, as though God’s name were on on it – even that Name that is sealed on us: the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Paul, in the shortest epistle of the New Testament, the Letter to Philemon, Paul asks Philemon to free his runaway slave Onesimos – whom Paul it turns out has met in prison, and now has come to be baptized into that very name into Whom Philemon also was baptized. So, what do you do, when one who is your property becomes your brother? Stay tuned. In the Gospel, Jesus tells a story about a man who begins to build, but does not finish – for he loses sight of the bigger picture, and his intentions wind up bearing no fruit. “Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:27)” Jesus declares. Carry the cross? What’s that? It’s the way Jesus carries through, from start to finish, his ministry of redemption, begun, done, and completed – thereby glorifying (releasing for all the power of ) God’s holy name. Will glorifying God’s name work in your life and mine? Hey, the Lord’s seal is on us! Right?

But Jesus’ mission of seeking and saving the lost is not just for us, it’s for everybody. And on September 15 th

we celebrate it with all the stops pulled out: “This is the day the LORD has made: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 118:24) That’s the theme of RALLY DAY 2013 – a day with activities, prizes, and blessings for

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everybody! The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the first instruction session of St. David’s Sunday School downstairs, while us older children will be hearing Jesus’ parables about the joy with which the angels in heaven carry on – every time one who was lost is found! And as we gather at the table of the Lord who receives tax collectors, sinners, and you and me – the Sunday School children will join us in procession, with banners and the exuberance of a simulcast with the angels in heaven – where each of them will be blessed, by Jesus’ called representatives – and then we’ll all be blessed, and join in a parade, led by the children and a few clowns and musicians, to celebrate the festivities that await outside: Food, drinks, games, prizes, face painting, balloons, pony rides, petting zoo, and a visit from Mother Goose, the famous story teller! THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE! LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT! Say, that reminds me of a song . . . We’ll hear and sing a few of them, as our St. David’s contemporary music group, Led by the Spirit, join Bethany Porter, our music minister, in leading the praises. What can make that any better? You can, and you will, as you, the St. David’s family, join the fun!

ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, WE WILL RESUME OUR 9:00 A.M AND 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE, so do remember to mark your calendars. On Saturday and Sunday Jesus tells a story about a dishonest manager, who uses his authority as his master’s steward to “make friends” with potential new employers – as he knows he’s about to be laid off. What does the steward’s master do? He commends the steward – say what? Jesus says: “Make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it fails, they may welcome you into the eternal homes (Luke 16:9)” And what’s Jesus’ point? “If then you have not been faithful with dishonest wealth, who will entrust you with the true riches?” (Luke 16:11) The steward is commended for knowing how to “look out for Number One.” How blessed are those who look out for the One Who’s really Number One? Stay tuned.

Remember those angels who were rejoicing in God’s presence for every lost one found? On the weekend of September 28/29 we celebrate St. Michael and All Angels (a.k.a. Michaelmas) – and the ministry of angels and mortals (the word angel is the Greek word for messenger). Michael is the archangel who leads up the heavenly hosts, the forces of God as they contend against the cosmic forces of evil. We will hear about him in the lessons appointed for that day, from the Bible’s two apocalyptic books, the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation, secret code messages to communities in crisis and persecution, who bring home the good news that the victory will be won, and that reinforcements are on the way – closer to us than we know. How close? In the Gospel we meet up with Jesus, as he meets up with those seventy others he sends out – as he sends us out – to make ready his way. And when they return, with joy (always a whole lot of joy among those angelic messengers, be they angels or mortals, doing the Lord’s bidding), for they have discovered how the authority with which the Lord sends them and us into the world can even drive out demons – just like Jesus. The Lord reminds them – us, too – that the best thing we have to rejoice about: “. . . rejoice that your names are written in heaven (Luke 10:17-20).” Merry Michaelmas!

September promises to be an exciting month, indeed! May the Lord, in whom, through whom, and for whom, all we do is begun, done, and completed be glorified as we live, love, and rejoice in God’s holy Name!

Your co-worker in the Good News,

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COUNCIL NOTESJUNE & JULY 2013

AT THE SUMMER COUNCIL MEETINGS-----

TREASURER- not doing well with the “$2 in your drawer”, expenses are down from amount in budget, if envelope giving were up to expectations, we would be in a good place!

OLD BUSINESSA & P COMMITTEE- Spoke with those who were interested in serving- recommendation to have D.

McMahon and E. Malinka on the Mutual Ministry Committee and T. Ho and C. Lewis on the A & P Committee- Council approved. Hope to have committees up and running soon.

SOUND SYSTEM- Spoke with Chuck, may be able to install wiring over a weekend, check for initial purchases is ready.

NEW BUSINESSFUNDING- Congregation should be made aware of the fact that a check for $5,000.000 was issued from

undesignated funds to the current fund, to date the current fund has received $17,000.00 to meet expenses. Now is the time to enlighten the congregation on the needs during the Summer, and the options that exist. Need to make all aware that we are way behind the budget that they approved in January.

MISSION OF THE MONTHJUNE- air conditioning and Philadelphia SeminaryJULY-air conditioning and Intrepid Fallen HeroesAUGUST- air conditioning and Pastor’s Discretionary FundSEPTEMBER- air conditioning and Lutheran Disaster Relief

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONSReceived thank you from LuHi for contribution of $1638.34 for Haiti Meal Packing, and from Habitat for Humanity for contribution of $289. Received a letter from LSS we were chosen to participate in a study to address housing, hunger and emergency needs of New Yorkers, special education of young students and how we serve stranded refugees and immigrants. The Solvang family thanks St. David’s for all the care and concern for Roy.

PASTOR DAVID MEYERSWill consider Bible Study in the Fall if 5-6 people are interested in attend on a regular basis, Dcn Bob Michaelis will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Diaconal Ministry, and we will have a coffee and cake hour to celebrate with him this Sunday after services. Letter has been drafted to the congregation concerning the finances of the church; important we know exactly what our situation is simply and pointedly.

FINANCEWe should try to take attendance each week, need accountability for those who are not there, attendance cards are not always filled out, difficult to keep track of those who do not come or contribute for many weeks.


EDUCATION AND YOUTHWill meet over the Summer – need additional teachers for the Fall, there has been good effort to keep the children’s church going after Pastor Hartford left.

EVANGELISMNeed to change mindsets, a committee cannot be the only ones responsible for Evangelism, this will not work! Everyone in the church needs to serve in some capacity- phone calls, face to face communication, problems to be discussed, etc., Evangelism is everyone’s job. Debbie Geris has information on a Christian Jazz Band who can perform for us, will check with the village as to what permits we might need. Concert to be held on July 28th

at 3:30 P.M., need refreshments- water, lemonade, cookies, etc.

SOCIAL MINISTRYThanks for support of the Pancake Breakfast next one to be held on March 14, 2014, CROP Walk on April 27, 2014, 1502 pounds of food collected for “stuff-a-bus”, bring food for LSS supplies are short.

STEWARDSHIPFine-tuning Committee night for the Fall, working on new t-shirts and sweatshirts with church logo. Ordered shirts and sweatshirts- should be here before the July 28th concert, cost is $15 for t-shirt, $30 for sweatshirt, and $45 for zippered sweatshirt. Will advertise upcoming concert in local papers and stores.

WORSHIPTrying to control the length of the service, will try continuous communion during the Summer, First Holy Communion went well, have put ad in Herald asking for Worship Assistants for all services, Have had some negative comments about continuous communion- will try Communion as usual to see if it really saved time changing methods. Discussed reinstituting the Healing Service as we have had in the past.

PRESCHOOLWe will be open for the Fall term, having Summer School for three weeks, have had clothing drive and have scheduled a fundraiser.

SCHOLARSHIPHave had two applications for Scholarship, which will be presented in August, will divide funds equally.

Respectfully submitted,

Jo Ann Justus, Secretary.

Respectfully submitted, Jo Ann Justus, Secretary.


SEPTEMBER HERALD

SEE YOU IN CHURCH-----------------

The days are getting noticeably shorter, and the back to school sales are in abundance, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming Fall season.

Our Sunday morning service will continue at 10:00 A.M. until September 15th, Rally Day. That Sunday the service will be held at 9:00 A.M. along with first classes of Sunday Church School. At 10:30 A.M. the Rally Day Fun Fest will begin outside on the church lawn. Plan to attend with your family; there will be games for the children, and refreshments for all.

The regular Sunday schedule will begin on Sunday September 22nd, with the first service at 9:00 A.M. along with Sunday Church School, and the later service at 11:00 A.M. The Saturday evening service remains at 5:30 P.M.

Please check upcoming Heralds for Bible Study dates and times, as no decisions have been made yet. Pastor Meyers will need commitments from congregation, for regular attendance, as these sessions need much preplanning.

On September 18th at 7:30 P.M. there will be an information meeting concerning the upcoming youth retreat. Please attend, as help will be needed to make this event a great success.

There are Confirmation meetings for parents on September 25th (6th, 7th, and 8thgrade), and September 26th for the 9th grade. These meetings will have the information parents need concerning Confirmation classes this Fall.

LOOKING AHEAD--- In October there will be the Blessing of the Animals and Oktoberfest- check the Herald for further information.

COME HOME WHERE PEOPLE CARE.

Respectfully submitted, Worship Committee


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PRESCHOOLHave you seen that many of the stores are putting up Christmas decorations already? It’s nice to think about Christmas all year long; about God’s greatest gift to us, his son Jesus. That’s one of the reasons our church has a preschool as part of its outreach program. We introduce Jesus and his love to the children and their families. We hope that the families among them who do not have a church home will choose St. David’s and become members.We are so excited to welcome all our students this month. We look forward to spending a year of fun and learning with them.We will be having two fundraisers this fall. The first is our very successful Clothing Drive. Please see our flyer for further details. Second is a Yankee Candle catalog sale. Details on this sale will follow. There are many Thanksgiving and Christmas items so you can get a jump on your holiday shopping.

We are having a USED CLOTHING COLLECTIONWe are collecting: * Wearable & Usable clothing – men’s, women’s and children * Shoes, Belts, Handbags… * Linens – Bedding, Curtains, Towels * Stuffed Animals * Hard ToysOur school will receive money for every pound we collect. Please put all that you are donating into tightly tied kitchen sized plastic bags and place in front of the preschool classrooms. DATE: The month of September or until we have 100 bags. All items must be in as soon possible.


Our registration is gaining momentum but we always have room for more students in our school.

Here are our offerings for next year: For 3 year olds; 2 days a week at a rate of $135 per month, 3 days a week at a rate of $184 per month.

For 4 year olds; 3 days a week at a rate of $184 per month 5 days a week at a rate of $290 per month.

We also have a class for 2 ½ year olds in 3 ten week sessions beginning in September and ending in May. The tuition for this class is $130 for each session.

Please call the school at (516) 799-5824 for an appointment to see the school or for further information.

News & NotesThe Men's Luncheon will be Tuesday, 09/10/13 12:00 o’clock, the Corner Galley, 5411 Merrick Road, Massapequa. All members of St. David’s and their guests are invited to participate in the luncheon. For any questions please call

John Niesen at 799-5139.

Stretch and Tone Classes are Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.&

Aerobics classes are Tuesday evening @ 7:30 PM

A special thanks to all for your continued thoughts and prayers. Love, Lois & Joe

HELP WANTED, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WILL TRAIN - USHERS, GREETERS, LECTORS, COMMUNION ASSISTANTS, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE- SATURDAY EVENING OR SUNDAY MORNING. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD! NO NEED TO SEND YOUR RESUME JUST CALL - JO ANN JUSTUS 541-7127 OR E-MAIL [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]

Dear Pastor Meyers, Dcn. Bob Michaelis and the St. David’s Congregation.I want to express my grateful thanks to all who have kept me in prayer, sent

greetings, and generally wished me well. I also want to thank St. david’s for the lovley flowers.

I give special thanks to Pastor Meyer’s and Dcn. Bob for visiting my home and sharing the Eucharistic meal with me. Christian (Chris) Brickner

Have you looked at our website recently? You can catch-up on all that is going on at St. David’s! You can get back issues of The Herald; see the Worship Assistants Schedule (Ushers, Greeters, Assisting Ministers, Communion Assitants, Lectors and Acloytes) and if you can’t make it to church services, you can read the News & Notes and the Calendar schedule for the week. www.stdavidsevangelicallutheranchurch

SOCIAL MINISTRY Thanks for all the school supplies. They were delivered to LSS and much appreciated.

We are collecting food for the pantry for LSS. The need is great! Put in box in the lobby. Collection for our soldiers continues. Drop off in the lobby. In October we start collecting coats again for both adults and children. Please only clean ones with no tears or buttons missing. There will be a box in the lobby. marked coats.God Bless, Anita Trabold

The Congregation Council and the People of Ascension Evangelical Lutheran ChurchCordially invite you to the Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist And Installation ofThe Reverend Flora M. Hartford As Associate Pastor Sunday, September 15, 2013At 4 pm Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 33 Bay Shore Road Deer Park, New York


http://www.stdavidsevangelicallutheranchurch/

The Reverend James Watrud, Dean of the Southwest Suffolk Conference, officiating The Reverend Joanne A. Bond, preaching Reception immediately following in the Social Hall RSVP by September 13, 2013631-667-4188 or [email protected] Rostered persons are invited to vest. The color of the day is green.

This is the day----RALLY Day

---that the Lord has made…

! COME BE A PART OF THE RALLY DAY FUN! WHEN: Sunday Sept. 15th Following Sunday School @ 9:00 AM WHERE: Outside areas of St. David’s Lutheran Church WHAT: “big top” ACTIVITIES:

Face Painting/Christian Tattoos! GAMES, RACES AND PRIZES! MAKE YOUR OWN CRAFT! “Bubbles” the CLOWN! and MORE!This Year along with our petting Zoo and Pony Ride

Come and meet Mother Goose, listen to her wonderful stories and see what surprises she has for

you…..Hot Dogs, Chips, Donuts, Lemonade, Iced Tea

HOW: Just Come! All are Invited.

…Let us be glad and rejoice in it” (Psalm 118:24)



Welcome back to all of our Sunday School Children and Confirmation Students Please make sure you have this form filled out with your payment to the office as soon as

possible. 2013/2014 SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL/CONFIRMATION – REGISTRATION FORM

(3 year old through 8th Grade)

St. David’s Lutheran Church ♦ 20 Clark Boulevard ♦ Massapequa Park, NY 11762Church Office – 516/799-7832 ♦ TTY and Fax – 516/799-9828

Dear Parents,Have you brought your child to worship lately? Summer is a great time to start a new habit!

Beginning June 16th, we have one Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. (Saturday at 5:30 p.m.) Make Sunday (even once or twice a month) a day to be together in worship. Our service is clearly printed and easy to follow each week. There are special children’s bulletins and “Rainbow Activity Bags” from ushers. Try coming and staying for part of the service if it is too stressful for you at first. Every

new thing can be hard until you get used to it! Doodle Cards in the pew racks have helpful hints for you as well as a place for children to draw on.

Join us on Rally Sunday (September 15th at 9:00 a.m.) for our annual morning of children’s activities and bagels on the lawn, after a special family worship service with simple hymns and a sermon that a child can understand. Remember – if your child doesn’t see that coming to church is important to you, it won’t be important to him or her, either. May you enjoy the blessings God gives you during the summer months!

CHILD’S NAME__________________________________________ PHONE NO.________________________(Please duplicate and use a separate form for each child)

ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________

BAPTIZED: Yes______ No______ WHERE______________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH*____________________ GRADE IN SCHOOL (Sept. ’13)________________

♦Registration fee of $15 per child (ages 3 yrs. To Gr. 9) is requested to cover cost of materials ♦

Please list all members of your household and relationship to child

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Anything else you’d like us to know about (ex: dismissal instructions, non-custodial parent name/phone, medical, food allergies, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________

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CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION MEETING for parents and students held in Main Sanctuary Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 7:30pm for 6 th , 7th and 8 th grades and on Thursday, September 26, 2013 for 9 th grade . Confirmation Ceremony is Sunday, November 24, 2013.

SECOND ANNUAL WILBUR HERLICH RETREAT INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ALL Confirmation/Confirmandos held in Main Sanctuary on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 7:30pm.

KING DAVID FELLOWSHIP Monthly meetings and Fellowship of this new social group are held at

Hilsenbeck's home32 New York Avenue Massapequa

Next meeting is September 19th 400pm-700pm Join us for Fellowship, pipe organ music & sometime's guitar.

Buffet supper at 530pm For further information call Rev. Juanita 541-5624 or speak to Pastor Meyers

RSVP by 9-15-13

WELCAand reaches out her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:30)

MNYS Women of the ELCA2013 Annual Gathering

September 21, 2013St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

55 Wilbur Blvd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

In addition to conducting our annual business meeting and board elections, we will hear from Pastor Dan Ward and keynote speaker, Lois Rimbo, on our synod’s work in Tanzania. In addition, come and participate in exciting workshops and Bible study with our fellow Lutheran sisters. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:


Registration and Continental Breakfast Opening of MNYS WELCA 2013 Annual Gathering of Women Business meeting Greetings from Women of the ELCA Church wide Keynote Speaker, Lois Rimbo Workshops and Bible Study Lunch Closing worship and installation of new board member

Registration due by September 1, 2013Cost is $45 per person

(Program is free for girls 10 – 18 yrs old.) Child care will be provided.

MNYS Women of the ELCA2013 Annual Gathering Registration Form

“She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:30)

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2013 – Registration begins at 9:00 am.WHERE: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 55 Wilbur Blvd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Cost is $45 per participant. (Free for girls 10 – 18 yrs old.) Registration fee includes: Continental breakfast, lunch, Gathering booklet and workshops. Please make checks payable to “Metro-NY Synod Women of the ELCA.” Registration deadline is September 1, 2013. Registrations are strongly encouraged to help ensure adequate materials and refreshments.Send completed registration and child care forms to:

Nancy Eichorn11 Mystic Drive

Ossining, NY 10562

If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Tormondsen (203-622-9453) or by email at [email protected]

MNYS Women of the ELCA may be taking pictures at the gathering. By registering for this event, you give Women of the ELCA permission to use your image and comments in educational, informational and promotional material in a variety of media primarily our newsletter the WITNESS.

Name of Registrant ________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________ State_________ Zip___________________________

Telephone_________________________ email _________________________________________

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Church address____________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________ State_________ Zip___________________________

Note: Each congregational WELCA unit is entitled to one delegate.I am registering as: Delegate__________ Participant________________

Clergy____________ Exhibitor _________________

Pastor’s or unit president’s signature confirming you as delegate: WELCA

SEPTEMBER 2013

Welcome back to another church year after an unpredictable summer weather wise. It won’t seem to have been so hot once we move into winter.

Last call for the Metro NY Welca Synod “Gathering” on Sept 21 at St John’s , Poughkeepsie. NY. This is our annual gathering and we move it up and down from year to year. Last year it was on LI.

As always Joyce Anderson presented a wonderful Bible Study at our annual WELCA picnic at Cedar Creek Park on July 24th. She combined all three lessons from the two summer issues of Gather. All three covered the three accounts of Jesus feeding the 5,000 from Matthew, Mark and Luke’s Gospels. Even though the disciples did not have “enough” Jesus gave the command, “feed the people.” Each story was preceded by the story of John the Baptist from Herod’s telling. Herod was afraid that Jesus was John coming back to deal with him for beheading him. Jesus wanted time to himself to mourn John’s death but no one would leave him alone. They followed him everywhere. So in keeping with the theme- do we have enough? we discussed how we feed the people today who need bread. What was formerly called food stamps is now called SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food assistance to nearly 1.8 million is run by the states and each state decides from their cost of living how much a person is entitled to. We went shopping with a weeks worth of SNAP. With a slip of paper worth $40.00 we filed around the tables seeing how much food we could afford for a week. There are great challenges in being on a weekly income. Hard to shop for sales and in bulk. We also mentioned all the people and groups who feed our hungry here on LI. We then broke for our “pot luck” lunch- which was delicious and enough. To add to the day the weather was beautiful. Our offerings are shared between national welca and a deserving group here on LI.

When the Welca Bible study resumes in September St David’s will host the December Meeting. You will find the schedule in this Herald.

Flower delivery is as follows: Naomi Circle has September and Martha circle has October. Thanks, Ladies.

See you in Church!


ATTENTION ALL CAREGIVERS!!

There is a program for caregivers that originated with a church in Syosset and now has chapters all over Long Island including the one sponsored by the combined Massapequa churches.

“Caring for the Caregiver” meets at the Massapequa Reformed Church on Merrick Road on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM in the library across from the church office in back of the fellowship hall.

There is a small core group who have been with us since the beginning more than a year ago and others come and join us on and off as they feel the need.

The concept is simple. Care giving is a lonely situation and only others who have experienced the same thing can appreciate what you are going through. There are certain characteristics that apply to all but many think they must be the only one in such a place. That is where this group comes in. We all get a chance to tell our story and to hear what is going on with one another. Sometimes we learn some useful piece of information that can benefit our situation as well. Other times we just get a chance to feel the caring of others in a similar position.

St. David’s is one of the sponsors of this group and I am one of the facilitators. I know we have many people at St. David’s who are in this situation and can surely use the companionship of some of these wonderful people who live daily with this challenge.

So please, give us a chance and avail yourself of this opportunity to give yourself a break and learn some new coping mechanisms for the challenging work you are doing.

In Christ,Deacon Florence Poeschke


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUT RECIPIANTS OF THIS YEAR’S Harold E. & Margaret M. Jacobson Scholarship.

Sara Patrissi & Marisa Scarcella. God Bless and may you always be Led By the Spirit.

Congratulations to Linda Patrissi on her retirement after 36 years of teaching as a Special Education Teacher. Linda taught in the Massapequa School District. Along with joining the Adult Choir, Linda has decided to take up God’s work in many different avenues here at St. David’s.

THE CHRISTIAN CORNER

Noah's Ark

In the year 2013, the Lord came unto Noah, Who was now living in America and said:"Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.""Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans."

He gave Noah the blueprints, saying:"You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights."

Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no Ark."Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?"

"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed.""I needed a Building Permit.""I've been arguing with the Boat Inspector about the need for a sprinkler system."

"My homeowners association claim that I've violated theNeighborhood by-laws by building the Ark in my back yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the local Planning Committee for a decision."

"Then the City Council and the Electricity Company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I


told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear none of it."

"Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl.""I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!"

"When I started gathering the animals, PETA took me to court. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They argued the accommodations were too restrictive and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space."

"Then the Environmental Protection Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on Your proposed flood."

"I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew."

"The Immigration Dept. Is checking the visa status of most of the people who want to work.""The labor unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only union workers with ark-building experience."

"To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.""So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this ark."

"Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine and a rainbow stretched across the sky."

Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?"

"No," said the Lord. " The Government beat me to it."

When I was a kid, my Grandma liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day. On that evening so long ago, she had placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my Granddad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed!

Yet all my Granddad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my Grandma and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that ugly burned biscuit. He ate every bite of that thing... never made a face nor uttered a word about it!

When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my Grandma apologize to my Granddad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits every now and then."

Later that night, I went to kiss Gran daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Grandma put in a hard day of work today and she's real tired. And besides - a little burned biscuit never hurt anyone!"

As I've grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not the best at anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. But what I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults, and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.

And that's my prayer for you today... that you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!


We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!

So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burned one will do just fine.

And PLEASE pass this along to someone who has enriched your life. Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Author Unknown

A man was walking along the beach, and God said,”Son, you’ve been so faithful. I want to grant you one wish.”

The man said, “God, I want to go to Hawaii, but I’m afraid to fly. Please build me a bridge across the ocean.”

God said, “Son, that is totally impossible. Think of the logistics of that. Now take some time and wish again,” He said.

“Ok, Lord. I’ve been divorced four times. My ex-wives all say I’m so insensitive. So my wish is that I might be able to understand a woman. I want to know how to make her truly happy,” replied the man.

There was a long pause, and God said, “Do you want two lanes or four lanes on that bridge?”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

Our annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held at Jones Beach on October 20, 2013.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation,

uniting nearly 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring

opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our

breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research,

information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

To Participate on St. David’s Lutheran Church Team see or call Sue Wurthmann 516-554-6765 or to donate on-line

go to Makingstrideswalk.org, under ‘donate to a team’ search for St. David’s Lutheran Church or Susan

Wurthmann. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Sunday October 20, 2013

Open Registration 8AM– 11AM

Jones Beach Fields 4 and 5


Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

We're determined to make this breast cancer's last century. It's this passion that drives us to walk in and raise money for Making Strides. Passion for those we wish we could have back in our lives, for those fighting the disease today, and for a tomorrow without breast cancer.Making Strides gives us power to make a real difference in the battle to end breast cancer. Because silence won't finish this fight - action will. Not only are you helping those who are currently fighting the disease, you're helping everyone who hopes to never hear the words "You have breast cancer.When you walk and raise money for Making Strides, you join one million volunteers across the country whose common purpose is to beat this disease. Together, we can finish the fight against breast cancer.Please join us or make a donation to Team St. David’s Lutheran Church. For Information or donations contact: Sue Wurthmann 516-554-6765 OR donations can be made online through MakingStridesWalk.org Team “St. David’s Lutheran Church” or under “Susan Wurthmann.

With thanks to all who remembered or honored their friends and loved ones with gifts to our funds this month:

Memorial Fund:

James Maybury: by Joan Maybury

Even Thorsen : By Paula Niesen,

Elizabeth Hozdara: By Mr & Mrs K. Rost, By Ted & Carolyn Burkle,

Ernest Harold Peterson: By Dottie Bagnato

Frank Schussler : By Ingeburg Schuett & Family

DEBT FUND: Even Thorsen by Bonnie & Warren Van Allen, OUTSIDE GROUNDS: By the Fregoe Family


ORGAN FUND: By the Fregoe FamilySOUP SPOILERS: Even Thorsen By Michael & Jane ReinhardtFreeport Soup Kitchen : Even Thorsen (my Dad) by Li la Bisig

In Thanksgiving

Linda Patrissi: In Honor of her Retirement as a Teacher for 36 yrs. by Rev. Juanita & Walt HilsenbeckMitch Maybury: In honor of his ordination by Rev. Juanita and walt Hilsenbeck

IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK, PLEASE REMEMBER: + KNOWN TO BE HOSPITALIZED, ILL OR RECOVERING: Marge Dankenbrink, Ronald Balbuena, Nancy Zickmund, Skyler, Betty Ann Dixon, Ross Hessinger, Frank Libschik, Alex, Mildred Ulrich, Rose Hesinger, Lauren McCarthy, Brian Fesefeldt, Joseph DiPretoro, Thomas McCarthy, Pat Bernstein, Nancy Michaelis, Dorothy McGowan, Doris Glatthaar, David Cohen, Olga Cohen, Joe Gibbons, Anita Scanio, Peter Klumann, Carol Weis, Martha & Eric Anderson, Scott Goldman, James Ryan Lillian Cortez, John Meyer, Rachel Hayden, Chris Brickner, Vi Madison, Sanzio Vagnini, Lois Gaiti, Linda Schiede, Bob Roth, Steve Dunne, Elsie Grabow, Joe Palazzo, Florence Copeland, Dora Wharmby, Tom McCarthy, Blanche Whaley, Catherine, Richard & Carolann, Grace DeTommaso, Flora Bryant, Lauren, Alex, Joe Palazzo, Nancy Locke, Lori Link, Carol Klein, Sal Santoro, Susan Mast-Trinder, Gabriel Welchman, JoAnn Boeger, Jack Nolan, Jennie, Jackie and Jane Rosser’s Family, Trevor Barnard, Shelly Moskowitz, Andrew Wharmby, Tony Dipalo, Mabel Eng, Esther Hansen, Al Trabold, Joan Maybury, Gloria Szymanski, Valerie Amsterdam, Margo Robius, Pat Russell, Ginny Trolly, Peter Toth, Eileen Smith, Pastor Louise Landkammer, Harry Breul, Russell Moore, Jack Rallo, Danielle Cattapano, Jean, Hauer, Barbara Canham, Margo Roberts, Edythe & Peter Broscheid, Dominick Spinello, Pat Spina, Isaiah Lawson, Denis Collins, Lynn Benov, Virginia Conkling, Debra, Vicky Lipari, Carolyn Mason, , Joan Weir, Herta VonHolt, Lottie Karpenkiel, Agnes Peterson, Jean Kane, Andy Ensor, Wendy Giglio, Barbara Rovtar, Lynne Schenk, Lenore Ewen, Joshua Badgett, Jason & Nicole Jiminez, John Algeo, Paul Trabold, Walter Traeg, Sarah Neuman, Judy Tule, Marie Wilson, Irene Trautenberg, Karen Sutera.+THOSE WHO MOURN THE PASSING OF:

Hunter John Dennis, Joy Vanderbilt, Bärbel Wulf, Pastor George Yoder, Rafael Feferman, Greg Abate, Joseph Giancone, Tara Robinson, Dennis Robson,

Pray For our Staff:Rev. David J. Meyers Senior PastorBob Michaelis Deacon

Florence Poeschke DeaconJanet Pinto Organist, SaturdayBethany Porter Organist/ChoirDir.


Janis Garone LBS DirectorMary Ann Ho Office AdministratorDomingo Rojas CustodianPatricia McCarthy Deaf Min.Coord/SignerKaren Corbett Parish NurseJil l Ewen Parish NurseJo-Ann ReySunday School Pianist/Youth/VBS/ Assistant Sunday School Director/Safe Enviornment Pray for our Preschool Staff:Robin Lever Preschool Dir. /TeacherRuth DeSilva Preschool Teacher Asst.Colleen Smith Preschool TeacherPray for Our Sunday School and Confirmation Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and our Lay Ministers

Pray For: Led By the Spirit, the Adult Choir, Caroling Kids, Pray For our Lay Leaders:Karen Corbett, President/Evangelism/

Personnel/StewardshipLynn Benov, Vice-president/Stewardship/ Worship/ Social Ministry/EvangelismJo Ann Justus, Secretary/Worship/Nominating Anne Anderson, Council/Treasurer Mark Corbett, Council/Property/Nominating/ Safe Envior. J i l l Ewen, Council/Social MinistryHelen Hayes, Financial Sec./Finance/Endow.David Lynam Council/Property/Safe Environ.

Jo-Ann ReyCouncil/Youth/VBS/Assist,S.S.Dir /safe Environ.Jim Sheridan, Council/PropertySue Teitel, Council/Deaf Ministry/Nominating/Fellowship

Anita Trabold, Council/Social MinistryDebbie Geis Preschool/VBS/EvangelismMichael Lees, Evangelism


The HeraldThe monthly newsletter of

St. David's Lutheran ChurchSeptember 2013

Mission Statement We are called in Christ:

+To Live Faithfully +To make Disciples+ To show God's love to all

Submissions for October Herald is due by September 15th.Editor: MaryAnn Ho ([email protected])

Please pray for our Military men and women, especially…

Sr. Airman Emily VolzSr. Airman Eric Gaertner

Airman Carl Seaman Marine Lance Corporal Christopher Buckley

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