Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

May 2016

Sunday, May 15

Day of Pentecost

Dear Friends in Christ,

Do you like rules? Most of us don't. We get tired of hearing "don't do this and

don't do that." But rules are necessary to teach us how to get along in the

world. Rules help us learn polite behavior.

It seems as if most rules are about what we should not do. Your parents ask

you to respect certain rules because they want you to learn and grow to be a

happy, helpful adult. Let's list some of the "do not" rules.

• Do not lie.

• Do not hit others.

• Do not say hurtful things to others.

• Do not forget to brush your teeth.

• Do not eat with your mouth open.

• Do not put on dirty clothes.

The list goes on and on, doesn't it? Adults have lists of rules too. There are many, many things we must think

about – things we should not do.

Now Jesus says, "A new commandment I give to you…" (John 13:34). A commandment is a rule.

The new rule is this – "that you also love one another".

This rule is not about what you shouldn't do, it is about what you should do – love one another.

It is only one rule. That should be easy – right? Wrong! Not everyone is loveable, are they? Sometimes we

have to be creative and think of ways to show kindness to someone who is not kind.

The cool thing is that if we keep this one new rule in mind, it makes the other "do not rules" much easier. If we

think about what we can do to love others we won't make the mistake of being mean or hurtful.

Everything works better if we learn to live together in peace and love. "Love one another" (John 13:34).

Pastor Krahn in his message to us on Consecration Sunday asked two things of us: that we worship faithfully

and that we pray for one another. The choir during each practice has recently started to pray at each rehearsal

and before they sing on Sunday mornings. They have found that the rehearsal goes much smoother when they

pray.

Starting this month, in addition to our prayer list for those who are sick, you will find a list of members to pray

for. I would encourage you to seek those members out after worship and ask if there is something specific

they would like you to pray for or send them a note during the week and let them know you are praying for

them.

May God bless you and our church in our new prayer life.

Pastor Mark

Update on what’s happening around Church…..

PARKING LOT REPAVEMENT PROJECT

The Church Parking Lot is being repaved on Monday,

May 2nd through Wednesday, May 4th. The church

parking lot will be closed for parking. Please park

across the street or on Nassau Street on these days.

Committee Meetings

Executive Committee — Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 pm

Council Meeting — Monday, May 9th at 7:00 pm

May—Make Wednesday Nights Easy! Join your Christ Lutheran Family for a simple supper on the following Wednes-

days in May in the Fellowship Hall

May 4th, May 11th, May 18th & May 25th — 6:30—7:00 pm

All are welcome from our Bell ringers, Choir members, Confirmation families

and anyone who needs a break from the kitchen for an evening.

In Need of a walker, crutch or other supply to help you get moving again?

Our church has several items to lend out.

Contact Carol Schmid at 631-567-2112 who has volunteered to connect people in need with the

supplies that have accumulated in the church closet.

CALLING ALL GARDENERS

Last year our community garden was a huge success and raised almost $200.00 for the food pan-try. We are starting to plan our 2nd vegetable community garden. We are looking for people who like to garden and help out with the planting, weeding, watering and picking. If you can commit to 1 day a week throughout the growing season. We believe many hands will make light work and we will be able to create another wonderful garden of fresh vegetables that everyone can enjoy as well as help our food pantry again. If you are interested please speak with either Laura Primiano- text her @ 631-793-8109 or Cindy Terk at 631-589-6714

ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCTUARY CANDLE The 2016 Altar Flower and Candle Charts are posted on the Communication Bulletin Board outside Pastor’s Office. Please remember your loved ones with an arrangement of flowers for $18 or by lighting the candle for $10. Use a yellow envelope and mark it Altar Flowers and Candle for your donation.

The Food Pantry thanks Ben Meyer of Boy Scout Troop 327 for or-

ganizing a Food Drive that collected over 800 pounds of food to the

Food Pantry at the end of April.

Room Needed: Single Senior

Aged Female needs a room to

rent up to $500 a month.

Working and quiet. Please

call (631) 206-4559

HYMNAL

DEDICATIONS

AVAILABLE

Hymnals can be

donated in

memory of some

one but also in

honor or thanksgiving for someone.

The cost to donate a hymnal is

$20.00. If you would like to donate

a hymnal, please use the yellow

envelopes. If you have any ques-

tions, please speak to Pastor Mark,

Janet O’Mara or anyone on the

Church Council.

Jessica Ross, Barbara Carney, Leonard Crowe, Ken Schultheis, Jean Musa, Eileen,

Dennis, Susan, Leslye Diemer, The Vent Family, John, Dunia, The Gervino Family,

Bruce Henneborn, Anmol, Mateo, Michael Lanigan, Ron Fuzia, John Jansen, Nancy

Fletcher, Michelle Birsner, Dottie Flynn, Lois Schrader, Cindy Merriweather, Mateo

Bedoya, Dottie Williams, Joseph Thomesen, Lynn Musa, Barbara Krause, Eddie

Wecera, Bertina Gamblin, Mary Stagner, Owen Preston, Maureen Consiglio, Chris-

tine Apoian, Bob Smith, Alba Bran, Grace, Albert Vitarelli, Frank Schadock, Eleanor

Atkins, Betty Eichner, John Musa, Lorraine Cunningham, Michael Dinger, Hasan Skinner, Rene

Doumeng, Chris Levey, Jeanette Perry, Davante, Anmol, Justin, Margaret Lenahan, Lisa & Marvin,

John Vermilyea, Jamey Musa, Mona Lang, Amelia Newhoff, Charles Moonsammy, Christine

(Johnson) Porter, Ruth Knudsen, Debbie Rasmussen, Eleanor Owens, Christine Sparacino, Thomas

DeFranza, Gail Callis, Adele Henneborn, Phyliss Stack, Henry Bouchard, Bob Lobacz, Kim

Schiniener, Cathy McWilliams, Alyssa Furlani, Marie & Thomas Curr, Jim Musa, Linda Smith, Glo-

ria Marsh, Steve Sparacino, Gary Patera, Lorraine O’Donnel, Paul Bouchard, Bill Paddack, Daniel

Taddei, Donald Lemp, Miecia Webb, Frieda Costa, John & Janice Reilly, Scott Cunningham, Bob

Wilson

Kristen Gilliar, Paulette Schery, Nazema Singh, Joan Deangelis, Tina Crachiolo, Bebe Zalina Singh, Kailey

Marie Johnstone, Albert Trabold, Kenneth Longacre, Jennifer Hassig, Rose Crowe, Christine Lambert,

Lane Romano, Marie Schrader, Anita Joanni, Christopher McCarthy, Eugene Diaz, Al Smith, Barbara Bou-

chard, Mary Ann Osborne, Mary Ann Rescigno, Anne Marie Lowe, James Hansen, Steve Caruso, Diana

Mancini, Betty-Jo Molina, Barbara Johnson, Ivy Sukhu, Donna Vito, Robert Burns, Danielle Fischetti,

Cathy Roosa, Edna Muller, Dick Guenste, Christopher Mayotte, Todd Panzner, Petya Licheva, Jamie Rodri-

guez, Heather Panzner, Barbara Suchopar, Ron Weber, Dawn Rotolo, Marisa Carney, Liam Kruer, John

Flynn, Paul Harrington, Ruth DeMartino, Linda & John Jeziorkowski, Ashley Thornberg, Helen Gronus,

Reggie Fountain, Gene Fairbrother, Russell Weber, Peg Bartnick, Frances Quervalu, Sally Sukhu, Dolores

Johnson, Asen Traykov, Millie Ramos, Brian Doherty, Jeffery Belford, Dorothy Heusel, Karen Sussman,

Linda Hanna, Pat Geist, Justin Coco, Leigh & Dalton Families, Michelle Diaz, Thorleif Berntsen, Tom Con-

nors, Joan McDonald, Tricia Ciccone, Iris Simmons, Ryan Hall, Christian Jean-Pierre, Marie vonBargen,

Heather McNamara, Kari Dinges, Neil Blam, Diane Lorelli, Larry Hanna, Fortunado Paturso, Helen Caca-

vas, Cathy Murray, Benjamin Archer, Lauren McCormack, Banfalvy family, Kathleen Connors, Sophia

Montorano, Robert Sharrock, and Dean Franciotti.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Alex Newhoff, Nikko Navarro, Travis Montgomery, Billy DeCarlo, Matthew Gallino, Gregory Lon-gacre, Justin Holke, Michael Beiner, Brian McClain, Daniel Eich-ner, Brian Eichner, Sean Moller, Christopher Gaudio, Daniel Riley, Evan Book, Eric Thomesen, Brett Marcinik, Alexandria Gentry

Notes from the Stewardship Committee

E-GIVING Did you know that you can have your weekly offering given to church every week automatically without an envelope? Every week your designated offering is taken out of your bank account and sent directly to church. It’s very simple and you don’t have to worry about forgetting your envelope.

The Women’s Book Group is Back!

May Book Selection is The Secret Chord by Geraldine

Brooks. Meeting date is Sunday, May 22nd.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

3 year olds to 5th Graders

Every Sunday during the 10:45 Service Start your lesson in church with your family, listen to a special

children’s sermon delivered by Pastor and then head to your class-

room to discuss and participate in activities based on the Bible

readings of the day. Lessons, crafts , music and more!

Jr. Youth Group

Jr. Youth Tea, May 1st at 12:15 pm

May 15th—Meeting at 12:15 pm

6th through 8th grades:

Confirmation Classes resume on

Wednesday, May 4th at 7 pm with a

light supper at 6:30 pm.

Make sure to complete your Confirmation Notes at each service. Forms can be picked up and returned to the basket in the narthex.

Please join the Sunday School in their project to purchase a Cow through the ELCA Good Gifts Program. Students are collecting their change but could use some help to reach their $500 goal. Place your donation in a yellow pew envelope and mark it COW! Thanks.

Cow: Just one dairy cow can produce

as many as three gallons of milk each day. Nutritious, calcium-packed milk from a cow

helps ensure that children grow up healthy and strong. Extra milk can also be used to make cheese, yogurt, butter and other dairy products to eat and sell for a steady source of income. With food and funds – not to mention fertilizer for fields.

Long Island Lutheran Day School at St. Paul’s (LuDay) located in beautiful East Northport offers an outstanding Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school. LuDay provides a well-rounded Christ-based program, which nurtures children’s mind, body and soul. A high-quality,

independent curriculum free from mandates and high-stakes testing ensures smaller classes and individualized attention to students. The result is a dynamic learning community that fosters self-confidence and independence while promoting each child’s enthusiasm for learning. To see what LuDay has to offer your child contact us today at 631-754-4424 x224 or Lorraine.rocco@ludaynorthport.org.

Community Notes and

Information

Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry - Hours are Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 38 - For boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. Call Emy Terhune 631-258-8452 for more information Boy Scout Troop 327 - For boys from 5th grade to the age of 18. Meets every Friday night in the Wolpert Building from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Call Dave Maziarz, Scoutmaster at 834-6118 for more information. Homemakers - Meets at Christ Lutheran Church every Tuesday morning. Call Sandy Deck at 581-1289 for more information.

AA - High Noon Group - meets every weekday at 12:00 noon in the Wolpert Building. AA - Evening Group - Meets Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Wolpert Building at 8:00 pm

CHRISTLUTHERANIT.ORG

Your Passport to Everything at Christ Lutheran Church!

CHECK OUT OUR HOMEPAGE ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB!

Miss a special event or need a little inspiration--check out the

links to listen to the Festival Choir sing a Cantata, relive the

Sunday School pageant, be inspired by the fabulous voices of the Central Islip

High School Concert Choir. Need to check a date — check out the on-line cal-

endar of events. Much more is waiting for you. Go on-line today!

A monthly publication by and for the members of Christ Lutheran Church, Islip Terrace, NY.

Submissions should be made by the 20th of each month. Rev. Mark Kreemer, Pastor Cell: (631) 533-2446

Office: (631)581-1710 E-mail: christchurch.it@verizon.net

Deacon: Janet O’Mara

Congregation Officers: President: Karl Von Seggern Vice President: Lorraine Hajek, Jr. Secretary: Jason Terhune Treasurer: Ricci Ordway Assistant Treasurer: Gail Callis Financial Secretary: Ellen McManus

Parish Coordinator: Madeline Sharrock Parish_coordinator@christlutheranit.org

2016 Church Council

Karl Von Seggern Ricci Ordway Jason Terhune Marie Von Seggern Joe Callis Judy Gauthier Ellen McManus Jean Musa Peter Sharrock Gail Callis Helen Carioscia Lorraine Hajek Jr. Holly Von Seggern Ken Hill Ed Preuss Joan DeAngelis Dawn Rotolo

Become a STEWARD BOOSTER for $10 and have your name printed in

the issue with the designation of your choice.

In memory of ___________________________

In honor of _____________________________

In thanksgiving for __________________________

On the occasion of _________________________

Your Name ______________________________

STEWARD BOOSTERS FOR May 2016

In honor of our past council president, Joe Callis and our past few

council presidents who have tackled and guided us through with the

rough challenges by Judy Gauthier

P&J SCHEDULE—SPRING

2016

MAY 1 – 7 ---- CONFIRMATION CLASS/ SR

YOUTH

MAY 8 – 14 ----- SHARROCK, VONSERGGERN

MAY 15 – 21 --- GAUTHIER, BIRSNER, EICHNER

MAY 22 – 28 ---- O’TOOLE,PICECE,DEANGELIS,KREB

MAY 29 – JUNE 4 ----- KOBEL, CUNNINGHAM

JUNE 5 – 11 ----- TERHUNE, SUKHU

If your group cannot do your assigned week, please switch with another

group. We are being counted on to provide two boxes of sandwiches each

and every week! If your group needs help, please recruit your friends,

family and neighbors!

Please let church office know when you are making

sandwiches so delivery

to St Anne’s in Brentwood can be arranged. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

Women’s Communion

Breakfast

Saturday, May 7, 2016

10 am

Get together with your sisters,

moms, aunts, cousins and sis-

ters in Christ for an inspiring

Women’s Communion service,

followed by a delicious brunch.

Bring a friend! All are

welcome.

MOTHER’S DAY ALTAR FLOWERS - Potted Geraniums

$5.00

Please print

In memory of ___________________________

Given by _______________________________

In honor of _______________________________

Given by ___________________________________

Plants will beautify the altar on Mother’s Day and may be taken home

by the donor

after the service.

Mother’s Day Memorials are due by Sunday, May 1, 2016

DUCKS TICKETS are going to be raffled off again this year.

Get your chances in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hours.

(2 tickets per to a game.) 2 chances at $8.00.

These are VIP tickets! Proceeds benefit the Major Maintenance

Fund.

Get trained in CPR and the use of the A.E.D. machine.

Saturday, May 14

9:00 – 12:00 noon

Sign up in the Fellowship Hall

Cost: $60

SUNDAY SERVERS for May

5/1/2016 5/8/16 5/15/16 5/22/16 5/29/2016

Greeters 8:45 Helen Gronus

Irene Montgomery

Ellen McManus

Bob Lobacz

Jean Musa Kevin O'Mara

Irene Montgomery

10:45 Chris Swaine Barbara Carney

Vanessa Von

Seggern

Phyllis Kobel

Marie Von

Seggern

Judy Gauthier

Ushers 8:45 Joe Callis

Alan Cunningham

Alan

Cunningham

Bruce Dochnahl

Don Lemp

Alan

Cunningham

Alan Cunningham

Kevin O'Mara

Bob Lobacz

Phil Bertuglia

10:45 Al Smith

Bill Schrader

Billy Schrader

Karl Von

Seggern

Jason Terhune

Edward Pruess

Phyllis Kobel

John Kobel

Doug Hajek

Jan Coco

Ron Fuzia

Jim Musa

Tom Primiano

Al Smith

Don Lemp

Eucharistic

Ministers

8:45 Ricci Ordway

Betsy Cunningham

Nancy Hill

Ken Hill

Ellen McManus

Helen Gronus

Janet O'Mara

Madeline

Sharrock

Janet O'Mara

Betsy

Cunningham

10:45 Marie Von Seggern

Karl Von Seggern

Marie Von

Seggern

Marcia Coco

Judy Gauthier

Karl Von

Seggern

Jason Terhune

Dolores Johnson

Madeline

Sharrock

Judy Gauthier

Assistant

Ministers

8:45 Madeline Sharrock Cathy

McWilliams

Judy Gauthier Janet O'Mara Judy Gauthier

10:45 Veronica Kreemer Karen Carrier Karl Von

Seggern

Phil Bertuglia Ken Hill

Acolytes 8:45 Joseph Picece

Nicholas Picece

10:45 Dylan Campson Nicholas Monz Jason Birsner

Nursery 10:45 Ginny Da Silva

Amanda Da Silva

Regina

Campson

Geradine

Lambdin

Emy Terhune

Joshua Terhune

Emy Terhune

Coffee

Hour

8:45 Carol Carty

Billy Carty

Nancy Hill

Ken Hill

Jean Musa

Jim Musa

Phil Bertuglia Phil Bertuglia

10:45 Stan Fuzia Mary Varak

Craig Kadane

Judy Gauthier Janice Fuzia

Ron Fuzia

Phyllis Kobel

John Kobel

Altar Guild Jean Musa

Joan DeAngelis

Helen Gronus

Jean Musa

Joan DeAngelis

Helen Gronus

Doris Jackson

Judy Gauthier

Marie Von

Seggern

Doris Jackson

Judy Gauthier

Marie Von

Seggern

The Family of Christ Lutheran Offers

Prayers of Sympathy for the Families of :

Phyllis Marie Zachmann — Mother of Lynne Martin & Robert Martin

Mother-in-law of Kate Martin

Grandmother of Joseph, Zachary, Julia, Jenna & James

Take Your Faith Outside this Summer!

Welcome to Camp Ma-He-Tu

Best. Camp. Ever. A sleep away camp for girls ages 7-15. Cel-

ebrating our 78th summer on the shores of

Lake Kanawaukee in Harriman State Park,

Bear Mountain, just 40 miles north of New

York City.

Not ready to let your daughter go to camp on her

own or do you need a break?

Check out Ma-He-Tu’s Wom-en in the Woods - July 2nd

to July 6th 2016 Girls of ALL ages just wanna have fun! Moth-

ers and daughters - Aunts and nieces - Friends

young... and not so young.... All women and

girls are welcome. Come spend one day, or even

a few playing, laughing, singing and relaxing .

Check out the website at http://www.mahetu.org

The 84th Annual Lutheran Summer Conference at Silver

Bay “A week unlike any other.” We invite you to join

three hundred others this summer at the annual Luther-

an Summer Conference on the YMCA’s spectacular cam-

pus at Silver Bay on beautiful Lake George in the Adiron-

dacks. An all-inclusive, Christian getaway with fun for

every age All on-campus accommodations include all

meals and activity costs. A Conference Fee ($65/ person

or $325 maximum for families) includes all Lutheran pro-

gramming, including evening activities, classes and dis-

counted conference rates for Silver Bay. Silver Bay also

offers morning camp programming for all children

through age 13. Saturday, July 16th — Friday, July 22nd,

2016

For more information on Silver Bay contact our

registrar, Karen Hoffman, for information: Luther-

anSummerConference@gmail.com , (203) 454-2842

Pinecrest is a Lutheran Leadership school which meets annually for a one-week session in August to train young

leaders in Christ.

http://pinecrestbuzz.weebly.com/

Memorials

The following gifts have been received in the Memorial Fund

In Memory of Ralph & Traude Lempin by Hedy & Joe Jorgensen

In Memory of Helen Muller & Judyann Muller by Louis H.R. Muller

In Memory of Phyllis Zachmann by Patricia Lagrange for the Major Maintenance Fund

Christ Lutheran Church

Carleton Ave & Nassau Street

P.O. Box 205

Islip Terrace, NY 11752-0205

Office Phone: (631) 581-1710

The Rev. Mark Kreemer, Pastor

Cell: (631) 533-2446

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