OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

NEWSLETTERMay 2017

PASTOR’S LETTER PENTECOST

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed. Alleluia! Let us all say Alleluia!

When it was evening on that day.... the doorswere shut.... the disciples hid behind lockeddoors in fear. Jesus came and stood amongthem and said, “Peace be with you”.

What a great Easter celebration we had onthat day, the church was packed! Now we getto business - life as usual and yet, Jesusstood among the disciples as he does todayand greets all of us, “Peace be with you”. Allof us, with all our strengths, weaknesses andour doubts, with all our failings and all of ourwarts. Peace be with you”. He still greets uswith peace, grounded in patience, love, andforgiveness. Simply; peace. We may neversee or touch His hand or His side, but we willsee the marks of His presence in the breadbroken and wine given and shed for us. Itbrings peace.

“Now on that same day, two (disciples)were going to a village called Emmaus. While they are talking... Jesus himselfcame over and went with them. Heblessed, broke the bread.... their eyeswere opened and they recognized Him...He vanished.” (Luke 24)

Now, as we and the disciples get back tolife as usual, are still celebrating Christ’spresence among us. Each followingweek, we recognize Him. He may lookand act different, but this is ok, He is stillhere in and amongst us and He stillgreets us. “Peace be with you” as wegreet one another , the Peace of the Lordbe with you always.

I look forward to serving and greeting youeach Lord’s day.

Peace,

Pastor Klose

STEWARDSHIP REMINDER!This is a good time to catch up on ones support of your church and it's shared ministry of service.

Please remember this is your parish, your spiritual home and family.

It needs your support of time, talents and yes, possessions. (Your financial support) Please be faithful!

BAPTISM

APRIL 23, 2017

ZACHARY JOHN

GARDINER

Child of Benjamin & CarolinaGardiner (nee Baez)Godchild of Steven &

Amanda Gardiner

KITCHEN FUND MEMORIAL

I/l/m of: JAMES BAUMANNGiven by: Kay Baumann

I/l/m of: CARMELO (BUD) CAMINITIGiven by: Melissa & Jim McGee

FUNERAL

APRIL 20, 2017Gertrude Spinelli

LOOKING AHEAD.....

June 4 - Pentecost - Confirmation at11:30 am

June 11 - Annual Congregational/School Meeting at 10:45 am

July 2 - Outdoor Service - 9:30 am

NURSERY SCHOOL & DAY CARE COME TO CHURCH SUNDAY

Sunday, April 30, our Day Care andNursery School will join us at worship. Please welcome them, introduce

yourself to them and get to know them. The schools are a big part of our churchand it’s nice to meet and mingle withthem.

Join us at coffee hour afterwards to getto know them and see the kids art work.

SUMMER RETREAT

Please join us for our Family SummerRetreat at Koinonia August 11–13, 2017.Have fun in the sun rafting and enjoyfellowship. Sign Up!

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

DATES TO REMEMBER:

MAY 14, 2017 9:30 RECOGNITION, CLASS PARTIES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

Reminder notices will be sent home withyour children. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to see me on Sundaymornings outside of Room 4, email:rhsdfamily@aol.com or call (516) 752-9789.

Yours in Christ,Susan Smith

MAY 25, 2017

DAY CARE NEWS

Happy spring! Although this winter wasn'tas harsh as past ones, it feels like it isdragging on. The children and staff areready to get outside daily to enjoy thesunshine, but the rain keeps us inside. Hopefully soon the weather will change forthe better!

Our Panera Bread Fundraiser raised a littleover one hundred dollars this year. Morethan double our last event there. Thankyou again to all of you who supported us inour efforts!

We celebrated Easter by making bunnydecorations, coloring eggs, and going onegg hunts. The children make everyholiday exciting. Pastor taught us aboutPalm Sunday and Holy Week at ChapelTime. We enjoyed our Easter Parties.

The Staff and I received important CPR andAED Training from Bob Pollack. Thesehours are part of our thirty hours of trainingevery two years needed to retain our DayCare License. This Friday we are attendingMolloy College's Early ChildhoodConference which is a free five hourtraining.

The Infant Room children are a busy bunch. The older children are busy exploring whilethe younger ones are happy to watch andbe entertained. In the Toddler Room thechildren love to sing and dance. They haveso much energy! The Pre-K are busyfinishing their alphabet study and aremoving on to the numbers. Story Hour withthe Seaford Librarians is a welcome weeklyevent. Monthly Music Class with Dr. Pintoand Yoga with Miss Christine are favoritestoo.

In honor of Administrative Assistant's Day,I would like to thank Janine for all her hardwork. I am blessed to work with such awonderful person and the Day Care is solucky to have her! Thank you to JackieEdwards for her help with the financialaspect of the business. I would also like tothank Cindy for the numerous tasks shedoes to keep everything running smoothlyaround here. From the copy machines'jams to the "pets" we come across, shehandles it all! Thanks to each of you!

We will be attending services with all of youthis week. Then next month we will becelebrating Mother's Day and smiling for ourschool pictures.

To all of you, be sure to stop and smell theflowers and enjoy spring!

Fondly,

Melissa Bires-McGee

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MAY 14

OUR REDEEMER NURSERYSCHOOL

In the month of May we turn our attentionto our spring activities at Our RedeemerNursery School. A sure sign of spring isthat I am simultaneously working on ourcurrent events as well as planning andpreparing for Summer Fun 2017 as wellthe 2017 - 2018 school year. This busytime of the year is quite rewardingbecause it confirms to me that our earlychildhood program continues to have agreat reputation in the community.

Another sure sign of spring is that ourchildren have planted seeds, someflowers to present to their moms orgrandmas at the Mother's Day Tea. OnMay 11th or 12th, Mom or Grandma willvisit their child's class to enjoy iced teaand sweet treats all while listening to thechildren sing special songs. The childrenlove to surprise the special ladies in theirlives with a special handmade gift!

The colors of the month are patriotic red,white and blue. Children and staff willwear red, white and blue to celebrate! Learning themes for the month areanimals and their habitats, insects, andplant life. We will observe the butterfly'slife cycle. Waiting for a butterfly to hatchfrom a chrysalis is always an excitingtime for us. When the butterfly's wingsare fully formed we let them free to fly offinto the wild. Always a bittersweetmoment for our little ones.

Field trips are in order this month. Ourthree year old classes will enjoy a fieldtrip to the Seaford Library. Pre-K willexplore Tackapausha Museum and

Preserve and enjoy a Wild LifePresentation in their theater.

May 26 is the day for All School FamilyPicnic at Seamans Neck Park. Thepicnic is made possible through ouryearly fund raising efforts. The picnic isa fun day that includes bouncers, facepainting, and cotton candy.

Registration forms for the 2017/2018school year have been steadily comingin. If you know of someone with apre-school age child, please tell themabout our Early Childhood Program. OurRedeemer Nursery School offers classesfor children ages 11 months (Mommy &Me) through Pre-K. If you would likemore information about our programs,including Summer Fun, call the office at781-7637. We are also enrolling forSummer Fun, ages 3 by Dec. 1, 2017 -Age 6 by Dec. 1, 2017. Program datesare July 11-August 10. Wishing all of themoms a very Happy Mother's Day!

Fondly,Caitlin DiLemme, Director

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May 10

MOTHER’S DAY

PLANT SALE

Our Redeemer

Lutheran Church2025 Washington Avenue

Seaford, NY

Saturday,

MAY 6, 2017

9 am - 3 pm

Flowering baskets

Annual Flats

Potted Plants

Bedding Plants

Gifts for Mom and more!

YOUTH GROUP

REC NIGHT

All Youth - Grades 5 and up are invited to joinus for

Pizza, Soda and fun games on:

Sunday,April 30th

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

We will have fun - playgames in the gym, eat pizzaand fun fellowship!

Please sign up that you areinterested in attending!!! We’ll have a great time!

Synod Assembly - Westchester

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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7:30 PMCrafters

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8:30 AMWork Crew

6:45 LASTConf. Class

4 5 6 - 8:30 BibleStudy10:00 AMParkview9-3 Plant Sale5 PM MetsGame

5:00 PM HolyCommunion

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9:30 AM HolyCommunion9:30 am SundaySchool

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7:30 PMCrafters

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8:30 AMWork Crew

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8:30 AM BibleStudy

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5 EASTER9:30 AM HolyCommunion9:30 am SundaySchoolRecognitions andParty

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7:30 PMSchool BoardMtg

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8:30 AMWork Crew

6:45 PMConf. Essays

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8:30 AM BibleStudy

5:00 PM HolyCommunion

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9:30 AM HolyCommunion

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7:30 PMCrafters

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7:30 ChurchCouncil Mtg

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8:30 AMWork Crew

6:45 PMConf. Essays

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Coming up:June 3 - Conf.Rehearsal 10 am

June 4 - 11:30am Confirmation

June 11 - 10:45am Cong.Meeting