Trusting in God's love & concern,
we have been asked to pray
throughout the week for:
Known to be hospitalized, ill or homebound:
Frank Lewitsch, Maryann Monica, Edith Wilckens, Helen Hayes, Har-old Talbot, Linda Schiede, Glen & Janet Miller, Linda Gallo, Janie Kromer, Pat Marsh, Joshua, Pat Ronga, Carole Barris, Barbara Wal-ton, Ashley Quiambao, Lee Baldwin, Norman Hall, Lee Baldwin, Ed-die Roque, Lidia Cohen, Giselle Hubbert, Marty Kelly, Scott Black, Dr. Mario Vezza, John Hackeling, Jimmy DeVito, Kathy Abrescia, Cindy Solliday, Chris Gramlich, Patty McKenzie, Max Figueredo, Drew Gallo, Laura, Sue, Debra Monaco, Walter Petersen, Dot Fullert, Lorraine Heberlein, Anne Tactikos, Vickie F., Dominick, Rob-ert Grimando, Patrick Campbell, Eileen Vogel, Pat Spina, Abigail Ward, Maria Gramlich, Eleanor Beanenstein, Derric Zacchino, Robert Bryers, Helen Infante, Bill Torrance, Andrew Maksimchak, Maureen Reddy, Michael Crossley, Gayle Wertz, Andrea Smith, Nancy Locke, Louise Molendorf, “Mom” Capone, Joan Plenge, Fred Mueller, Bob Gfererer, Barbara Darabasht, Julius Cesaro, Kerry Copeland, Alyson Bruu, Kylie & Matthew Sapanski, Ed & Emma Schneider
Those who mourn the passing of:
Beatrice Aranda, Joanne Boeger, Luis (Lou) Alvarez, Paul Lynam,
Kevin McGill, Josephine McLean, Hans Strasser, Pauline Gulotta,
Alex Freitag, Thomas Lloyd, Doreen Ryan, Josephine Reno, Fran-
cine Fink, Robert Fagan, Joan Bishton, Carol Maniatakis, Richard
Bulloss, Nicholas Lagravinese, Caryl Donovan, Bernice Hayes, Es-
ther Hansen, Chris Zaminer, Robert Altenburger, Phillip Neidhartt,
Gerda Weber, Arlene Conte, Diana Bruu, Douglas Rudolph, Ted Ho,
Stephen Perry
Please let us know if you have a name to add to our prayer list.
Also, please let us know when someone can be taken off the list,
so that we can celebrate their recovery. Unless we hear otherwise,
names will remain on the prayer list for 30 days. Thank you.
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Dear Friends at St. David’s,
Martin Luther believed one of the boldest statements we make as Christians is when we say “our Father” - that we hold that the Lord and Creator of all is NOT just “a Father,” but that we dare to call God “our Father.” When you think about it, it’s amazing how one little posses-sive pronoun can dramatically change how we look at something. And I think the same is true for “our worship services” - that it’s NOT just “the worship service,” but it’s “ours” … it belongs to all of us.
As a sign of this shared ownership, we offer a variety of roles and ways to help lead our worship - Ushers, Greeters, Assisting Ministers, Communion Assistants, & Lectors. And in the coming weeks, we’ll be holding several “Review / Intro Sessions.” The goal of these brief gatherings is for experienced worship leaders to “check in” and share “tricks of the trade,” as well as for potential new worship leaders to get a sense of this area of service.
Review / Intro ...
for Ushers & Greeters
after worship on Sunday, September 29th
... for Assist. Ministers & Com. Assistants
after worship on Sunday, October 6th
... for Lectors
after worship on Sunday, October 13th
How might you help serve? If you can welcome people with a smile, you could be a greeter. If you can lovingly offer a cup of grace to a stranger, you could help with Communion. If you’re currently reading this, you’ve already cleared the biggest hurdle to being a lector. It’s not brain surgery. It’s helping lead worship … “our worship” … and that one little possessive pronoun means a lot.
— Pastor Micah
“Burned Biscuits”
When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for din-
ner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular
when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On
that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sau-
sage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my Dad. I remem-
ber waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my Dad did was
reach for his biscuit, smile at my Mom 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 biscuit
and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that
evening, I remember hearing my
Mom apologize to my Dad for burn-
ing the biscuits. And I'll never forget
what he said: "Honey, I love burned
biscuits."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him
if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms
and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and
she's real tired. And besides – a little burned biscuit never hurt
anyone!"
Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not the
best at hardly 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 cele-
brate 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!
- found on-line, author unknown
“Festival of Song”
Hymn Sing
Sunday, September 1st
10 a.m. AND 4 p.m.
Our Sunday School
year begins with
Rally Day
Sunday, September 8th
Come join the festivities.
Please see the enclosed Registration form.
Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 10th
7:30 p.m.
Metro-NY 2019 Annual Gathering
Saturday, Sept. 14th - 8:30 am—4:00 pm @ the Wartburg in Mt. Vernon
Please call the church office for further details.
Church Choir
Practice resumes
before worship (9 a.m.) on Sunday, September 15th
Special Service of
Prayers for
Healing & Wholeness
Sunday, September 15th
4:00 p.m. service
Confirmation
Orientation Sunday, September 22nd
After worship
** Classes resume
Wednesday, September 25th
WELCA Bible Study Thursday, September 26th
Christ Lutheran, Wantagh
10:00 a.m.
“God’s Work/Our Hands”
Food Drive Saturday, September 28th
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
@ Stop & Shop (702 Hicksville Rd.)
Help us feed the hungry.
Shoppers & Volunteers needed.
Worship Leader “Review / Intro”
for Ushers & Greeters
Sunday, September 29th
After 10 a.m. worship
for Altar Helpers
Sunday, October 6th
After 10 a.m. worship
for Lectors
Sunday, October 13th
After 10 a.m. worship
St. David’s Preschool News
What a wonderful 6 weeks of camp was had by all who attended. Overall, we have had 50+
children pass through our doors, engaging in
making new friends, learning together, and play-
ing together in many fun-filled activities we of-
fered here at St. David’s Preschool Camp.
Our last day was celebrated with the Ice Cream Man coming to our camp with his truck
filled with many delicious ice cream treats to
offer….YUM!
September 9th is the day that St. David’s Pre-school will be buzzing with excitement, as our
Tiny Tots, Nursery & Pre-K children start the
new year. An opening gathering is scheduled
for 10:00 am in the Chapel. Along with Pastor
Micah, we would like to welcome you all. Look-
ing forward to a wonderful, exciting year.
Please check out the St. David’s Preschool
Photo Gallery on our website.
- Colleen Smith (Director) & the Preschool Team
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 5th
4 p.m.
Our 10th Annual
Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, November 2nd
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A fun-filled day & event, so please join us!
Crafts, Refreshments, Christmas & Jewelry Boutique,
Baked Goods , Raffles, Craft Centers for children and
more! All are welcome!
We are in need of hand-made items & helpers. If you are
able to help us set-up on Fri., Nov. 1st, or can help at the
fair, please let us know. Regardless, please join us for a
bagel & cup of coffee, while doing some Christmas shop-
ping on November 2nd.
Gift Baskets are welcomed and very much appreciat-
ed! Thank you in advance for your support!
** Baskets will be displayed in the lobby of the church
starting Sunday, October 6th,
and will remain out until our event *
Contact: Sue Teitel
516-541-2641 [email protected]
Please see Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet in the Church lobby
“The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year”
Saturday, November 23rd
Mark you calendars and be sure to join us for
food, fun, and intrigue. More details will be
shared in the coming months.
Weekly Worship Schedule: Sundays @ 10 a.m.
w/ ASL Interpretation & Kids’ Message/Sunday School
Sundays @ 4 p.m. If you miss Sunday morning,
you now have a way to still make it to church.
Why not give this simplified & casual service a try?
** Special service of Prayers for Healing & Wholeness
is held on EVERY 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 p.m.
After worship Sunday mornings, please join us downstairs
for food & fellowship:
September Hosts: 09/01/19 Labor Day Weekend 09/08/19 Education (Rally Day) 09/15/19 (Open) - why not be you? 09/22/19 Social Ministry 09/29/19 Fregoe Family
Needed Supplies Include: Iced Tea,
Soft Drinks, Cookies, Cake, etc.
** hosting opportunities still available.
See the sign-up sheet in the lobby for open dates.
Thank you.
For September:
“Lutheran Disaster Relief”
Our Life Together at St. David’s
Council Highlights:
Summer Events: It’s been a fun and event-
ful summer at St. David’s, and please check out
the photos in this newsletter to see a few of the
many wonderful memories made. A special
thanks to Gary Naylor, David Lynam, Jim Sheri-
dan and the Stewardship Committee (for the LI
Ducks Game & BBQ), Keith & Jane Ryan and
the Evangelism Committee (for the Massapequa
Street Fair), and to Janis Garone and the Fellow-
ship Committee (for the Outdoor Worship &
Church Picnic), as well as to all those who came
and took part in our community’s life together this
summer.
2019-20 Worship Schedule: Over 50+
responses were submitted to our worship survey;
and we received many good suggestions and
affirmations. After evaluating and discussing the
responses, the Church Council decided to contin-
ue with the current schedule for the coming year,
with 2 services on Sunday - 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.
With the consolidated Sunday morning service,
we hope to continue to put our best foot forward
each week with Children’s sermons, choir an-
thems, and a fuller worshipping community.
With the Sunday afternoon service, we hope to
continue to offer a smaller, more intimate option,
as well as periodic “special services,” like our
Service of Prayers for Healing & Wholeness.
For those interested, survey results are available
upon request. Just call the church office.