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LIFE OF LYNNWOOD
New Beginnings
It has been two years since I returned to Lynnwood
Reformed Church as Consultant-Stated Supply, starting
on December 1, 2012. We have seen a progression
through these two years as the church has also gone
through transformation. Small Group ministries are beginning to flourish and
people are sharing their faith stories. “Lynnwood Men” has a new name and
has transformed into a small group discussion time for their twice a month
breakfast meetings. Jason has increased educational participation by young
families with children and made an impact on the life of the church.
Finances have turned around and people are beginning to take stewardship
seriously, realizing each family unit - whether a single person or family - has a
spiritual responsibility to further the work of the Kingdom. Then, of course,
Mission Team has exploded with hands-on mission from local to national,
while embracing the larger church’s mission in the world.
Now, on the threshold of new beginnings, R. Garret Szantner (he goes by
Garret) will become your new pastor starting January 1, 2015. I will be
stepping down with the celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper on
Christmas Sunday, December 21 and then, ending with Christmas Eve
worship. Consistory has received my termination notice effective December
24, 2014.
In this time of new beginnings, remember to
thank God for the blessings you expect to unfold
in the years ahead. Thanking God ahead of time
means that you believe His Holy Spirit is working
in the life of this congregation. Personally, I want
to thank you for giving me your blessings. Our time together has been a time
of renewal for me and I am indebted to you for your patience, prayers and
support.
Tom
December 2014
LYNNWOOD REFORMED CHURCH
3714 Carman Road
Schenectady NY 12303
(518) 356-4327
lynnwoodreformed.org
[email protected]
Sunday Worship 9:45
(July/August 9:00)
Children’s Explorations 10:00
(July/August 9:15)
Adult Ed 11:15 (July/Aug 10:30)
Office Hours: 8:30 - 3:00 M-F
(July/August 8:30 - 2:00 )
Pastor:
Tom Duncan
Director of Educational
Ministries:
Jason White
Director of Music Ministry:
Jean La Crosse
Office Manager:
Janith Watson Mason
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EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
From Jason’s Desk…
DO OUR PART
It seems for years, or perhaps decades now, we’ve all been trying to refocus on the true meaning of Christmas. Charles Shultz tried this back in
1965 when Linus steals the show in the Charlie Brown Christmas Special
with his Luke 2 rendering, focusing on the real meaning of Christmas. A
baby born in a manger, come here to set us free. That was 50 years ago…
marketing has only become more intense. I heard on the news now that
Black Friday lasts for a whole week, and the Christmas shopping season
starts as soon as we hand out Halloween candy. Deals come whizzing at
us and we don’t even notice that the prices listed on these huge sale
items are the same prices that were listed on these items in September!
Long, long ago Jesus Christ was born in a manger. A manger, a spot
where food and water is placed for animals. It is
fitting that Jesus Christ was born in a manger
because Christ is a different kind of king.
Furthermore, that Jesus was born where
creatures nourish themselves with food and
water is quite appropriate. Christ invites us to the
table, to come together in community, in
communion with one another, and feast remembering ourselves to the body of Christ.
Perhaps the table is a manger, and from the very humble beginnings of
the manger we’re invited to let go of the chaos and join together in
Christ. Jesus also invites us to the living waters, to wash and to drink of
this source of renewing power. Perhaps it is also at the manger where
our cups are filled so full that they overflow. So, this Advent and
Christmas season, we’re called to the manger, to let go, where our
hunger will be nourished and our thirst quenched. As small as it may
seem, this is our part, making the journey and commitment to come to
the manger looking for community and renewal. We can give of
ourselves, our whole being, and that is the greatest gift we have to offer.
What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
Shalom,
Jason
(Text: Christina G. Rossetti, 1830-1894, Music: Gustav Holst, 1874-1934, Tune: CRANHAM)
December
Explorations and Youth
Schedule
Kids’ Choir
9:20 - 9:30am each Sunday
In Jason’s office. We will perform
“A Gift to You” during the
Christmas Eve service
Sunday December 7
Gift-Giving Sunday for
City Mission.
Bring an unwrapped gift to
worship
December 7 & 14
During Explorations students
Pre K-12 will gather in the
Fellowship Center to practice our
Christmas Presentation, to be
performed in worship on
December 21st.
Collecting coins for
the Food Bank
Sunday December 7,
3-4:30, 4:30-6, or both at
Crossgates
Sunday December 21
PreK-12th Grade Christmas
presentation at the beginning
of worship
Youth Group
Caroling and Dinner at First Scotia
RC Sunday, December 14
8-week Confirmation/Discipleship
class begins Sunday January
4 after worship
See Jason with any questions
about these activities
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A MESSAGE FROM GARRET...
I was filled with excitement and anxiety as my
flight into Albany International Airport made its final
descent. My mind raced to figure out how I would
know if I were called to go to Lynnwood; or equally
important, whether God was calling me away from life
in Michigan. As I found no answer within myself I
became aware of the music playing softly through my
headphones, saying, “You are not alone in this.” These
words from Mumford and Son’s song, “Timshel”
pointed me to the very last thing written in Matthew’s
gospel where Jesus speaks these final words to his
disciples: “And remember, I am with you always, to
the end of the age.”
Jesus gathered the disciples at a mountain in
Galilee and commissioned them to carry on his
ministry because he would soon ascend to heaven
where he is seated at the right hand of God the
Father. In this passage Jesus is preparing the disciples
for when they would no longer walk and minister side
by side with their beloved Lord. His words assure
them that while they won’t see him in their next
season of life and ministry that he is with them and
guides them through the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ words,
“I am with you,” is God’s promise of presence to the
church throughout all generations.
Jesus’ promise was as true for me as it was for
the disciples at the end of Matthew’s gospel. Jesus’
words gave me peace on that plane ride, but I also
needed to trust that in time he would give me what I
needed to make a decision. Over the course of two
full days I saw what I needed. I saw Jesus at
Lynnwood as I heard you talk about your care for one
another, hunger to know God more, and a passionate
mission for all people to experience God’s reconciling
love in Christ Jesus. I saw Lynnwood as a place I could
be who God created me to be. But equally as
important, I saw your community as a rich
environment for the Holy Spirit to grow me up as a
disciple and pastor.
Yet just as Jesus was always with me I believe
as much is true for Lynnwood Reformed Church. The
Holy Spirit gathered and guided Lynnwood from its
humble beginnings in the hayloft of a horse barn unto
its life-together at 3714 Carman Road. Christ was with
Lynnwood throughout its many seasons of ministry,
filling the hearts of many with passion to grow and
serve. Christ was with Lynnwood during this latest
interim period by sustaining a loving spirit of
commitment to the community, giving wisdom to the
consistory and search committee, and providing
faithful leadership from the staff.
I was humbled that Lynnwood extended me a
call and I accepted it with great excitement about what
lies ahead. In a short time we will begin a new and
exciting journey together as God’s people. I believe it
will be one filled with great joy and passion for what
God is doing in our lives and throughout the world—
but also unexpected twists, turns, and troubles. In all, I
want you to know that I am grateful to be your pastor.
But as we begin this new season of
life together we need to acknowledge
Jesus is at the center of our life
together. “I am with you always, to
the end of the age” is our assurance
of God’s presence with us, but it also
points us towards the truth that Jesus
Christ is our one true leader who
holds us together and guides us with love through the
Holy Spirit. Let us resist the notion that one person or
community of people can save the world, for Christ is
the only Savior of this world and the church is his.
Instead, lets make it our joyful task us turn and seek
after Jesus Christ with all we are. For as we follow after
Jesus, who reveals to us God’s heart, we will be caught
up in his work of making all things new!
Sincerely,
R. Garret Szantner
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Ten Commandments for Welcoming a New Pastor
Devotions Shared at Consistory, November 18, 2014
I. Thou shalt not compare the old Pastor and the new Pastor, for the Lord thy God has made each person
unique and wishes you to appreciate each original creation.
II. Thou shalt not expect everything to stay the same when the new Pastor arrives. Nor shalt thou resist
change, nor assume that change is bad, but thou shalt trust that the Lord thy God isn’t finished with your
church yet and is bringing change for your good and the good of your mission.
III. Thou shalt not make graven images of thine old grudges, nor shalt thou keep stale disappointments in the
temple of thine heart, but thou shalt forgive and move on in the grace of the Lord thy God, for how can thou
ask God for mercy unless thou give mercy from thine heart?
IV. Thou shalt not commit gossip, nor shalt thou fearfully complain, nor shalt thou listen to those who do, but
instead thou shalt entreat them to adjust their attitudes and lighten up, for everything shall be alright, and in
fact, shall turn out very well indeed – better than you can even imagine.
V. Thou shalt not commit nostalgia or say that the old days were better, for in so doing thou shalt make thy
judgment come true. Be assured that the Lord thy God is not falling asleep at the wheel, but will be with thee
and surprise thee with abundant blessings, more than thou canst contain or count.
VI. Thou shalt not factionalize nor create “us-them” divisions, but thou shalt unify with thy brothers and
sisters even when they annoy or confuse you.
VII. Thou shalt not come to the new pastor with your demands, pressure, complaints, bad reports,
manipulations, threats, agendas, unsolicited advice, or snide comments. But thou shalt say, “Welcome! How
can we help you? We love you! We would like to increase our giving significantly. We’re praying for you and
your family. Welcome to our community! We baked you some cookies!” And each week, thou shalt do so
again and again until the new pastor begs you to stop.
VIII. Thou shalt increase thy giving, and not withhold thy tithe, but invest thy money and thine heart in the
future of thy community of faith and mission.
IX. Thou shalt not come to thine old and former pastor with anything but praise for the new pastor, but thou
mayest bring thy concerns to God in humble prayer, and if thou must, thou may also share concerns with the
duly appointed leaders of the church.
X. Most important, thou shalt trust God, and stay connected to God, and draw strength from
God, staying deeply rooted in the message of God’s grace. For God is good, and God will never
leave you nor forsake you. You can count on that for sure!
http://www.brianmclaren.net/emc/archives/imported/
ten-commandments-for-welcoming-a.html
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December Worship Highlights
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Tom speaking
Christmas Sunday, December 21, 2014 will be the
celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. This
will be Tom’s last time in sharing the Sacrament with us.
Message: The Glory of Patient Waiting
Text: Luke 1: 5-17
Christmas Eve Worship – Tom speaking
The Candlelight Christmas Eve worship will be held at
7:45 p.m. on December 24th.
Message: When Glory Descends on the Darkness of
Night
Text: Luke 2: 1-7
Ecumenical Service – 4:00 p.m.
Christ the King Church
Lynnwood Church will join with others at Christ the King
Roman Catholic Church for the Ecumenical Christmas
Service, involving the choirs of the Guilderland area
churches. Please plan on supporting this ecumenical
songfest of Christmas music, along with supporting our
own choir, under the leadership of Jean La Crosse.
You can help the Deacons streamline the process of
counting and recording contributions to the church.
 If you are contributing by check and are using an
envelope, please write the amount of the check
and the number of the check on the envelope.
 If you have envelopes, it is not necessary to write
your name on the outside of the envelope.
 If you are contributing by check and have an
envelope number but are not using an envelope,
please put your envelope number on the memo
line of your check.
 If you are putting your contributions for more
than one week into the offering plate at the same
time, it is not necessary to use more than one
envelope. You can simply put everything together
in a single envelope.
 If you are contributing cash in an offering
envelope, it is helpful if you write the amount on
the envelope.
Doing these small things will help expedite the process
and ensure that each contribution is properly
recorded. The Deacons thank you in advance for your
help!
Celebration Luncheon For Pastor Tom and Kathy
Following worship on December 21, there will be a lunch
reception honoring Pastor Tom and wife Kathy for their
many contributions and tireless dedication to the
Lynnwood family in our spiritual journey. Over the past
two years, Tom's leadership, experience and spiritual
guidance have guided Lynnwood though many challenges
while Kathy has served as a pillar of behind-the-scenes
support in this critical period of ministry. No charge, only a
free-will offering.
Please plan to join us in a joyous celebration for a job well
done!
RCA Denomination Assessment
Lynnwood Church will be paying $13,788 this year to the
denomination to support denominational offices and mission.
That breaks down to $91.92 per member. A family unit of two
members would be $183.84 and a family with three members
would be $275.76, etc. Please make use of the assessment
envelope in your offering box for those who are able to support
this separate line item in our budget. Our minimum goal is to
raise $5,000 of the total figure of $13,788 as part of expected
income in the 2015 Christ Ministry Budget.
Your Stewardship and Finance Team
~Apology ~
Letters were sent to inactive members in September, inquiring
about their current church involvement. This is a responsibility
of the elders, and had not been done in several years. It is
done to keep our membership list up-to-date, and also to reach
out to folks we haven't seen in a while and let them know we
care about them. We also want them to know that inactive
members are welcome to reactivate membership at any time,
and are welcome to participate in the sacraments and all
benefits of church membership. Unlike active members, they
do not have to pay the yearly stipend to the Reformed Church
of America.
Unfortunately, in sending over 150 letters, several were
addressed to current members. We deeply apologize for the
confusion and concern that occurred because of this. We hope
that the members who were affected by this will forgive the
error.
If you or someone you know was mistakenly sent the letter to
inactive members, please alert one of the elders, or call the
office and ask to be referred to an elder.
Thank you,
Susan Spring Meggs, Elder, Vice-President of Consistory
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MISSION NEWS
Kentucky Mission Trip December Fundraisers
Brooks’ Barbecue
Sunday, December 14, 3 p.m. until sold out
Chicken and Rib Dinners, Half-chickens
The “Kentucky ‘15ers” (those going on the April mission trip) will be hosting the December B-B-Q. We are hopeful that this will
be an appealing time for the community to stop by and pick up a quick and easy dinner. We would like to ask the congregation
for its help in providing brownies for the occasion and we could also use a few extra hands on the line, taking orders and running
food out to the cars. Sign-up sheets are available at the Sign Up Center..
Hoffman’s Car Wash Tickets
Throughout late November and December booklets of carwash tickets will be on sale before and after church. The coupons have
proven popular as Christmas gifts as well as for self-gifting and are good at any Hoffman’s and never expire.
Koins for Kentucky
You have probably noticed…it is quite hard to miss…our loose change collection for our mission trip. Many, many thanks to all
who have dropped in their spare coins, and even some bills. The rather large container can be found in the narthex on Sunday
mornings and in the church office on weekdays. Just imagine if we could fill it!?!
Your support of any and all of our efforts is very much appreciated!
The Kentucky ‘15ers:
Larry & Dianna Bopp
Mary & Connor Chew
Walt & Joanne Cogswell
Jane Davis
Scott Groezinger
Nancy Henk
Roger Kennedy
Mike & Carol Lynch
Lauri Miller
Bill Ports
Neil Satterly
Mark, Mo and Kate Watson
Chris & Lucy Urig
Jason White
Alternates: Bill & Kay Grosch
Looking for an Alternative Christmas Gift?
The bombardment of twinkling lights, crowded shopping malls, and overbooked schedules seems to be the norm for the
Christmas season. It’s so easy to become distracted from the true meaning of Christmas. God gave us the greatest gift the world
will ever know, a true gift of hope, Jesus Christ. In grateful thanks, give a gift that makes a difference in God’s world. Two
options have recently come to Lynnwood’s Mission Team:
 RCA “Gift of Hope”: visit www.rca.org/giftofhope to purchase any of the following:
Animals (Chicken - $25, Goat - $40, Cow - $500) Audio Bible - $45
Clean Water Fund - $100
Diver Safety - $50
Food Security - (Groceries $30, Feed a Child $80) Hipporoller - $135
Medical Care - $100
School Scholarships - $200
Youth Outreach - $50
Peace Project - $100
 Heifer International: visit www.heifer.org/faith to purchase water buffalos, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, trees,
honeybees, rabbits, chickens through this organization that has been helping struggling families around the world achieve the
dignity of self-reliance for over 70 years.
Volunteers Needed:
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
30th Annual Holiday Hunger Appeal – Nov. 19-Dec. 26
Volunteers stand at the Regional Food Bank’s seasonal location in Crossgates Mall to ask shoppers to donate a dollar for the
hungry. Children who donate may hang a handmade ornament made by local Girl Scout troops on the holiday tree. Last year
$71,000 was collected! Sign up for one or more short shifts (2 ½ hr.) by calling Jessica Tanner at 786-3691 x295 or emailing her
at [email protected]
Schenectady Inner City Ministry Food Pantry
The SICM Pantry depends on volunteers. They have an urgent need for volunteers to work at the Pantry when it is open
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Call Shennan Jarboe or Shelly Ford at the Food Pantry: 346-4445.
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SMALL GROUP MINISTRY NEWS
JANUARY 10, 2015
FACILITATOR TRAINING/REFRESHER
Yes, 2015 is just around the corner and with the New Year comes the next facilitator
training/refresher….Saturday, January 10 from 9-3. The Lynnwood Men will be serving
their annual breakfast that morning, so, come have a delicious home-cooked meal and
then join in the facilitators’ training /refresher session. The orientation and training day
is for those who would like to explore what small group facilitation is about. To do the training does not commit one
to be a facilitator. Just come and see what facilitation is all about. The day is also for those who have been through
the training and would like a “refresher.”
The next cycle of intentional small groups will be during Lent. Ash Wednesday is February 18th and Easter April 5. A
lot of individuals have experienced a small group and many have been in more than one. More small groups are
being requested, so more trained facilitators are needed.
The Christmas holiday season is upon us so mark January 10 on your 2015 calendar and talk to Kay and Bill Grosch
(869-7479) NOW to register. Sign-up is necessary, so we have enough facilitator books for everyone attending the
session.
Is your faith seeking growth and new vitality? Be a small group facilitator and see what happens.
PROJECT ANGEL TREE
This is the 24th year Lynnwood Women have sponsored this project. 50
children in the Schenectady area whose parents are incarcerated will receive
Christmas gifts given with their love and purchased by you. If you have not
already done so, you are invited to select an Angel gift tag located in the narthex --purchase a gift (suggestions are noted on the tags). Gifts need to be new,
wrapped and valued between $15 - $25.
ALL WRAPPED gifts with the Angel Tag securely affixed need to be brought to church no later than Sunday,
December 14th. On that day during the Fellowship Hour, the congregation will have opportunity to
become involved in one of the important aspects of sorting gifts for the individual families. If you have
questions or wish to make a monetary contribution towards the purchase of a gift, please see Jane Brehm,
Betsy Hollander or Jean Dean. Volunteers are needed to deliver the gifts beginning Wednesday, the 17th
through Sunday, the 21st. See Jean if you can help in this way.
POINSETTIAS
Would you like to order a Poinsettia to grace our Christmas Worship Services? All plants will
be RED this year and will cost $9.00 each. A sign up sheet is located at the Publicity Center
along with envelopes marked “Poinsettias” in which you may place your cash or check (payable to Lynnwood
Women). Envelopes may be placed in the offering plate or given to Judy Zielinski. IT IS IMPORTANT that
you sign up and indicate if your plant is placed in honor or in memory of a loved one and if you wish to donate it to one of our homebound folk or take it home. The deadline for orders is December 14th.
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The Women’s W.A.L.L.
Women All Loving the Lord
Lynnwood Women
CIRCLE MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER
All women are most cordially invited to attend a study circle which best suits your schedule.
Try it! You might like it!
Each of the three Circles will be celebrating the Christmas Season with special events, luncheons, dinners, etc.
Watch Sunday bulletins and the website calendar for dates, times and location.
PLANNING MEETING – JANUARY 12TH
All women are invited to attend the first meeting of the new year Monday evening, January 12th 7:00 p.m.
in the Conference Room.
Plans and programs for the year will be discussed. What would you like to do this year?
What program would be meaningful for/to you? Come and be a part of designing the new year!
Questions / Thoughts / Ideas may be addressed to Chairwoman, Linda Looman at 356-2200.
MITTEN TREE
A warm pair of mittens! A nice warm hat!
The Christmas Tree located in the Fellowship Center is provided where you may place
your gift of warm hats, scarves, mittens, gloves of all sizes … all colors … for men,
women and children. They will be shared with the City Mission of Schenectady and
the Bethesda House.
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Monday evening, December 1st 6:30 p.m.
“Mary, Mother of the Messiah”
…a drama presented in the first person
written by Jean La Crosse
An inspirational program featuring scripture, readings, women’s chorus, dance
...a different look at the Christmas story
6:30 p.m. Welcome
7:00 p.m. Program
8:00 p.m. Dessert and Conversation
Ladies, come and do invite a friend to this very special evening of celebration.
If you haven’t already signed up at the Publicity Center please do so, OR PLEASE JUST COME!
All attendees are invited to bring a Gift of Love to be given to the Battered Women’s Shelter in Schenectady.
Items needed: toiletries such as tooth brushes, tooth paste, combs, brushes, shampoo, conditioner, razors,
deodorant, slippers, and sleepwear … Size S thru 2X. Gifts are to be unwrapped.
For those who prefer not to drive at night, contact Jean Dean at 355-0213 and she will make arrangements for your
transportation. Don’t be bashful!
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Many thanks to the Fellowship,
Building & Property, and Mission
teams for all your help in making
the Auction a great success.
Church
Directory
Updates
Please inform the church office of any
changes needed to the Directory.
Are you getting our emails?
If not, contact the church
office so that we may
add you to our list!
75% of the grand total of $4,280
was added to the Furnace fund, and
25% went to support the Kentucky Mission trip in April 2015.
And thanks to EVERYONE who turned out and made it a great night!
Jean Anderson
Fellowship Center Community News...
On Saturday, November 15th, local Girl Scout Troop 1118 hosted a
Christmas ornament-making day in the Fellowship Center. 125 Girl
Scouts of various troops in Service Unit 192 met throughout the day,
making 350 ornaments to be used to obtain contributions at
Crossgates to the Food Pantry. Each donor there will receive an
ornament to hang on the tree in the mall.
In addition, the Scouts donated 289 food items to the Food Pantry
box at Lynnwood.
This event was coordinated by Joanne Kirchhof.
Please
contact
Janith at
the church
office with
your prayer
requests, with Lauri Miller as
backup.
Our heartfelt
sympathies to
the friends of
Grace Kemner
who passed away November
17th. Grace joined Lynnwood
December 1, 1957.
We love opening our doors to such great community organizations!
It’s about time... I thanked everyone at Lynnwood for making
my first year as your Office Manager such a tremendous one. I can’t
express adequately the extent I feel truly blessed to be here serving
my Lynnwood family. Your support and friendship has been
awesome, and I look forward to another great year!
Janith
Know something interesting about Lynnwood - or a
Lynnwood member? Let Janith know and it could appear
here. For example, who among us was the second person
baptized (in the barn)? And who still bikes 16 miles? Did
you just accomplish something awesome? A personal
best? Who is the oldest golfer? Share your interest tidbit or blessing.
(All submissions will be approved by those mentioned).
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Gift-Giving Sunday  December 7
Please bring unwrapped gifts to worship with you. During
worship there will be a time when we will bring our gifts
forward. The gifts will then be counted and collected and
brought to the City Mission of Schenectady. The toys will be
put into the City Mission Christmas Store, which allows
parents to “shop” for free and pick out gifts for their
children!
Christmas Eve
Worship
Candlelight Worship
You are invited to join us on
Christmas Eve for worship at
7:45 p.m.
Every year
Lynnwood Church hosts this
special worship where people sing the traditional
Christmas songs and lay people participate in liturgy,
duets, and special music/arts. The service ends with the
singing of Silent Night and the lighting of candles, lifted
up during the last stanzas to symbolize Christ, the Light of
the World making entrance into our lives. Please join us
for this great celebration that brings conclusion to the
Advent season itself, recognizing Christ as the Gift of
Christmas. Tom, Jason, Jean, youth, and choir members/
soloists will be part of this celebrative evening.
Just a Note about “Collections”
Especially at this time of year many, many opportunities
are offered to the LRC congregation to share with others.
The intention is not to overburden you with requests, but
rather to offer a variety of choices in which you may share
your blessings. In no way is everyone expected or asked to
participate in every gift collection, food drive, etc. that is
sponsored by various groups in our congregation. Rather,
you are asked to choose the one(s) that most touch your
heart!
Give a Teddy Bear a Home
In memory of Ken & Mary Lou
Teetsel’s daughter Kathleen, we
are sponsoring a “Teddy Bear Get
Together.” Your bear will travel,
via The Teetsel Family to a ReMax
office in the Boston area sometime in early
December, and then delivered to various nonprofit groups. Among the recipients are battered
women’s shelters and fire departments. Add your
bear to the “Teddy Bear Get Together” table in
the Fellowship Center . Bears should be in new or
next to new condition.
Music Notes
Wind and Brass Instruments will commence
rehearsals on Sunday, November 30 at 9 9:30 am in Fellowship Center in preparation for
playing traditional carols in the Narthex before
service on Christmas Sunday, December 21. See
Jean La Crosse or Darcy Brem.
Women's Choir rehearsals are Sunday
November 23 and 30 at 6:15 pm in preparation
for Lynnwood Women's Christmas Program.
Suburban Sounds brought musical
entertainment as well as cider and donuts for
residents of Omni on October 26. We will be
returning on December 13 with Christmas carols
and seasonal music. Additional programs will be
provided for Kingsway Village on December 19.
Lynnwood Choir with support from Suburban
Sounds will participate at the Guilderland
Interfaith Advent Service at Christ the King
Church on December 7 at 4 pm.
Suburban Sounds’ annual Winter Concert will
be held on December 21 at Guilderland Public
Library at 2 pm. Additional support is provided
for this concert by Lynnwood Choir members.
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DECEMBER 2014
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Tue
Wed
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up-to-date calendar,
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Regular Sunday Worship Schedule:
9:45 - 10:45
10:00 - 11:00
10:45 - Noon
11:00 - Noon
Worship
Kids Explorations
Coffee & Fellowship/ Prayer Shawl Ministry
Middle and High School Sunday Group
Wind/Brass
9:30am
1 Women’s
Christmas Party
6:30
2
8 Mission 6:30
9 Christian Ed
6:30
16 Circle
carpool @11:15
Elders/Deacons/
Consistory
11:00 - Noon
11:15 - Noon
Middle and High School Sunday Groups
Adult Ed
3 Choir 7:30
4 Prayer Shawl
4pm
5
6
10 Minutes Deadline 11
Joyful Noise 9:30
Worship Team 6:30
Choir 7:30
12 Newsletter
Deadline
13 Lynnwood
Men’s Breakfast
8am
17
19
20
26
27
Bldg &Prop 6pm
Improv 5:30
7 Wind/Brass
9:30am
14 Wind/Brass
15
9:30am
Sen Singles 11:00
Brooks BBG 3-6
21
Christmas Sunday
22
23
Choir 7:30
24 Christmas Eve
Candlelight 7:45
Communion
25
Christmas
Office Closed
Celebration
Luncheon
28
18
29
30
31
Office closed
at noon
2 Sandy Lundstedt
6 Kitt Kenna
7 Kyle Klapp
12 Jean Dean
17 Nancy Mohr, Ken Teetsel
19
20
23
26
28
29
Birthdays
Scott Anzalone, Spencer Gilbert
Payton Charvat
Jonathan de Forest
William Clark
Frank Amigo, Susan VenderWende
Gary Gillen
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