The Town Line
Lutheran Town Line Lutheran Church, Alden, New York
Sunday Worship Services July/August 2019
8:30 and 10:00 am
Sunday School Our Mission On Recess “Called to Be a Servant Community”
FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Friends,
How do you remember important things? I wonder if you are someone like me who has a few
tricks to help you remember things.
My most useful trick at remembering is writing things down. I keep a weekly “to do” list in my
calendar. I write myself post-it notes for other things and leave them where I can see them. The
interesting thing is that many times I don’t need to look at the notes to remember. The act of writing it
down somehow helps it get stored in my brain. But I don’t throw away the notes, or cross things off, until
they are done. (Just in case.)
So maybe you use a system like mine, or maybe you have an even better one. Maybe you are
lucky enough to be blessed with an excellent memory!
Another way we can help ourselves remember things is through repetition. Repeating and
memorizing can help us learn important truths, especially in our lives of faith. That is why many of us
have memorized the Lord’s prayer, it helps us remember important truths about God and how we follow
him.
You can really see in today’s section of the Lord’s prayer how important that is. The third
petition of the Lord’s prayer says, “your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” We might wonder why
we need to say them. In truth, God’s will will be done, whether we like it or not. So why do we say it? We
says these words to remind ourselves that we want to be a part of God’s will. We say it so we will
remember that following God means we also want God’s will to be done.
Here is Martin Luther’s explanation of the third petition of the Lord’s prayer. I hope it helps you
to stop and think about what we are actually saying when we pray this part of the prayer.
Here is our section for the month: Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is surely done without our prayer, but we ask
in this prayer that it may be done also among us.
When does this happen? God’s will is done when he hinders and defeats every evil scheme and purpose
of the devil, the world, and our sinful self, which would prevent us from keeping his name holy and
would oppose the coming of his kingdom. And his will is done when he strengthens our faith and keeps
us firm in his word as long as we live. This is his gracious and good will.
1. How do you tell what is God’s will and what is your will? Does this explanation help you
with that?
2. Do you think its possible for God’s will to truly be done on earth all the time? Why or why
not?
3. What do you find most comforting in Luther’s explanation? What do you find most
challenging?
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
God’s peace,
Pastor Serena
Summer Worship hours 8:30 & 10:00 am through Labor day.
The votes are in: our Cheerful Coins donations will be split three ways
between Foster Love Closet, Alden Meals on Wheels, and Neat Repeats. Thank you everyone who supports our Cheerful Coins moments and ministry. Cheerful Coins will return in September
Alden Village Sesquicentennial Town Line Lutheran Church
Parade float and carnival booth Volunteers needed!
Please see Heidi Wild if you can help
Thank you to those who sponsored our geraniums for Pentecost Marlyn Casell Kris Rogers Rick Krueger Lori Kumpf John and Lois Stutzman
Elli DeFilippo Holly Uebelhoer Richard Noel Pat Ball Heidi Wild Nancy Staley Joyce and June Smith Carol Rice Cliff Nowicki Sharon Peebles Patty Zehler Sharon Holcomb Margo Dombrowski Chris Whittingham .
Thank you Sunday School Teachers! A big thank you to our hardworking volunteers from Sunday School this past year! Superintendent: Molly Bauer PreK/K: Erin Stotz and Lisa McKibben 1st/2nd: Patty Zehler 3rd/4th: Judy Witucki
5th/6th: Jodi Rospierski Confirmation: Lauren Wild, Heidi and Wilson Wild High School: Paul Schuler We are in need of substitute teachers for the fall, please contact The church if you are interested.
Sunday School teachers meeting on Sunday July 14 @11am to plan Rally Day.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday School Rally Day September 8, 2019 Watch for more info coming in September Newsletter about Rally Day this fall.
Life is Wild! God is Good! Vacation Bible school was a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this a great year! Thank you to all the kids that came to have a great week!
Coloring Page
The QUILTERS will begin our new season
on Monday, Sept. 9. We will then meet every other Monday from about 9:15 am until 1:00 pm
(Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21, etc.). Bring your lunch and enjoy good fellowship and conversation while joining
in a worthwhile outreach to our community. A huge “thank you” to all those who have been donating sheets and material over the summer. There is an ongoing need for these items during our season and we would very much appreciate you keeping us in mind when “cleaning house.” Items may be left in the church coat room marked “Quilters.” Please consider joining us as we continue our service to those less fortunate. We welcome anyone (come when you can, leave when you must) and will be glad to show you how easy it really is to help. If you have any questions, please call Lois Stutzman at 683-2782.
Calling all Readers You can join the Town Line
book club at any time. We meet the 3rd Monday of every month at the Church. Just read the book and join us for lively conversation on the book.
July: Monday July 15 6pm meeting at Tavern at Windsor Park. Carpool from church at 5:30 or meet at the restaurant. August: White House by Amy Bloom September: Room by Emma Dongahue Please email/call Jeanette Dickinson at: [email protected] or call 681-3966 with any questions
Israel/Jordan/Palestine Trip Presentation: Wednesday, July 17 at 10am. Join Pastor's husband Vicar Rick for a fun, informative and moving morning as he tells the story of his seminary trip to the Holy Land last winter! See and hear about the places of the Bible: where people from Abraham and Elijah to Jesus and Paul lived and walked; places from Bethlehem to Jerusalem and everything in between!
Anyone wishing to go out to lunch (on your own expense) we will be taking a group to Olive Tree after Vicar Rick's presentation.
Our 2019 Graduates Alden High School Tim Hinsken Anna Jegierski Victoria Wild Lancaster High School Jacob Klimczak SUNY Fredonia Shaunna Rospierski Bachelor Degree in Public Relations with Minors in leadership, and, writing and Rhetoric.
If you graduated and your name is missing from this list, please let us know in the Church office.
If you are heading off to college and would like to receive the Town Line Lutheran newsletter, please email the church.
Scholarships are available from Town Line Lutheran Church for active members The General Scholarship Fund Full time registered students in their 2nd year or above The Betty Wild Scholarship Fund Education majors who are entering their Senior Year of college The Karl Reich Scholarship For those going into the ministry Information and application forms are available in the church office. Due date is August 1, 2019
YOUTH NEWS…
to everyone who helped and supported our
Strawberry social. It was great fun! Special
thanks to Holly Uebelhoer who always helps
us to get the job done!
to all our youth who helped out with VBS
this year-it was a “roaring” good time!
Be sure to watch the
youth bulletin board for
the announcement of our 2019 fairytale
theater production! ???
I’m still looking for volunteers to sing or play an instrument for
worship during August-if you’re willing just see Kate! 668-5610
FOR OUR YOUTH GROUPS!
Youth Group -grades 6-12 who are involved in service,
enriching their faith journey, learning leadership skills, fund
raising, Fairy tale theater and activities with our Lutheran
conference like Lasertron & Volleyball Marathon.
Kids in Christ -grades 3-6 who enjoy service events like
Reverse Trick or Treat, fun activities like PlayDate Day and
some joint activities with our Youth Group. If you are
interested please sign up on the youth bulletin board.
Any questions call Kate Snyder 668-5610 If you’d like to be
included in group texts about upcoming events just fill out an
information card & give it to Kate!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SING OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT
FOR WORSHIP DURING AUGUST -IF INTERESTED SPEAK WITH
KATE
to all our choirs who participated in this year’s
Music Sunday. We had so much fun and all three
groups did a fantastic job! And
thanks to the congregation who
helped me out with the sermon.
Our choirs are looking for volunteers to join them in leading
worship services. There is a great fit for everyone! Come and
be a part of a close-knit group with a common purpose! You’ll
make friends and learn musical skills and a way to talk about
God through music.
Bell choir rehearses the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the
month and play in worship once a month! Come and join
the fun as we all learn teamwork and how to make
beautiful music.
Chancel choir-rehearses-Wednesdays at 7:30
PM once a week! Come for Laughter, learning
and Love of God in music. What a great job!
Coming Soon… a brand new choir for our 11:00
Worship Service -practice twice a month and sing
in worship twice a month -keep an eye on the big
news coming this September!
Any questions call Kate Snyder 668-5610
Picture Page
Garden Day at Sunday School
Sunday School Closing Day
Thank you Thank you Thank you Dear Home again team of Town Line Lutheran church. Thank you for all you did for a newly arriving refugee family, you gave them a soft landing in their new home! Peace and blessings. Kathy Spillman of Journey’s End. Thank you to all those volunteers that helped out with our VBS this year! It was a great success!
Welcome to our new members Erin and James Pautler and their children Grace and James.
NLHS Guild Luncheons next meeting will be in September. Have a great summer and watch for date and time of that meeting.
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Thank you to all who maintain our Community Garden!
PRAY FIRST
22nd Annual Lutheran Charities Golf Classic Date: August 9, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
A great day for golfers of any and all ability! $99
includes18-holes of golf with cart, lunch,
beverages, snacks, on-course wine tasting, open bar, dinner, awards and prizes and
our ever-popular basket auction!
Where: Chestnut Hill Country Club 1330 Broadway Darien Center, NY 14040
Get Directions Admission: $99 Register online
The Town Line Lutheran Newsletter In order to help us cut costs and also waste less of our world's precious resources, we will not be mailing the newsletter to your door. Here are your choices on how you can get your newsletter:
1. Email: drop an email to Diane at the office to receive your newsletter electronically. The church email is [email protected].
2. Pick up paper copy at church: Paper copies of the newsletter will be available for you to take home the last Sunday of every month.
3. Download from the church website: www.townlinelutheran.com
4. If none of the above work we can mail it to your home
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TOWN LINE LUTHERAN CHURCH
MEMORIAL WALKWAY Order your memorial brick(s) in
memory of your loved ones. Order forms
are available at the Church.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal The Memorial Committee and Church Council have approved setting up funds to pay for a new ELW Hymnal. The amount per book is $25.00 which can be given: As a Memorial: In memory of _____________________________by____________________ As a Thank offering for blessings: In thankfulness for blessings received by ________________________ To honor someone In honor of _________________________by_______________________ Please make checks to the Town Line Lutheran Church Memorial fund and mail/drop off this form to church or place in offering plate.
Vacations are great. But wait! Remember our congregation’s mission and ministries continue over the summer. So, before you pack up and head out for vacation, make your offering to our church. Thank you and have a great vacation.
How can you help others or get help? Here are a few local agencies Alden Pantry collection You can bring items for the Alden Food pantry to church any Sunday. There is a blue box located in the Coat room.
Alden Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Call 937-7105 for more information
Hearts and Hands “Faith in Action” A Neighbor helping neighbor” volunteer program Call: 542-2226 www.heartsandhandsfia.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities Become a friend of Ronald: Find us on Facebook.
Suicide Bereavement support For immediate help/support call 24 hours a day: (585)202-2783 Erie County Crisis Services (716)834-3131
Lutheran Charities www.wnylutherancharities.org 716-632-2623
Alzheimer’s Association of WNY 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 [email protected] 2805 Wehrle Dr Suite 6 Williamsville, NY 14221
Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Cheektowaga, NY 14227 716-686-1900 Essential Care for Children, a program of Home Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Boulevard Cheektowaga, NY 142270-1480 (716) 686-8006 Caring Hearts Perinatal Program 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 359-8056 Life Transitions Center, Inc. The Mary & Ralph C. Wilson Counseling Center 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14221-1480 Phone: (716) 836-6460 Caring Hearts Home Care 892 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 686-8300
Church Council 2018-2019 President: Larry Muscoreil 465-3301 Vice Pres: Rick Krueger 213-8000 Secretary: Marcie Mason 984-5858 Treasurer: Patty Zehler 908-3877 Financial Secretary: Judy Quinty 902-4316 Benevolence Treasurer: Heidi Wild 983-5507 Trustee: Mark Reddy 359-2389 Deacon: Harry Mandris 937-0322 Deacon: Harold Bowen 684-1557 Member: Ann Marie Appleby 650-8785 Member: Ellie DeFilippo 574-9830
Church Staff Information Ministers: All the People of God in this place Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Church Council President: Larry Muscoreil Secretary: Diane Casell Office: 684-1467 Sexton: Ann Stanek Music Director: Kate Snyder: 668-5610
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Church Office Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 am – noon
The doors will be locked for the safety of our staff and volunteers, please knock or use the doorbell at the carport door when you stop by. If you need assistance outside of these
hours please call/text Diane 716-713-3149 or Pastor Serena 716-510-2939
Thanks for your cooperation.
Facts and Figures
Sunday Attendance Offerings June 2 127 $4,141 June 9 178 $3,941 June 16 98 $4,501 June 23 151 $3,489 Needed Weekly $3,300
Worship Assistants for July
Ushers Early (8:30 am) Late (10 am) Bryce Blair David Baehre Lisa Blair Mark Reddy Jeweliet Phillips Marcie Mason Justin Mason
Acolytes 8:30 am 10:00 am 7 Josie Wild Haley Tyburski Paige Mertz 14 John Wild Daulton Mason Alaina Dersam 21 Shawn Witucki Tony Muscoreil Riley Streit 28 Colton Witucki Shawn Scotland Adam Bauer
Communion Set–up 7 John Wild 8:30 am 14 Mark and Jody Reddy 10:00 am 21 Ellie DeFilippo 8:30 am 28 Marcie Mason 10:00 am 2019 Coffee Cup Volunteers
July 7: Joyce Smith
July 14: Pastor Serena
July 21: Lori Kumpf July 28: Sharon Holcomb
If you would like to help by washing the coffee cups after worship to help reduce our carbon footprint, please email Pastor Serena. ([email protected])
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for all the above Ministries! Call the Church office if you would like to help at the church in any of these or our many other ministries.
Good Samaritan Fund Did you know that here at Town Line church we have a fund to help people in need? Sometimes people are hit with an unexpected bill, illness, loss of job or other unforeseen events. We have a fund here to help them in these times of need. If you would like to help, please make your donation in the offering envelope (marked Samaritan Fund) or send your donation directly to the church.
Worship Assistants for August
Ushers Early (8:30 am) Late (10 am) Paul Schuler Michael DeWitt David Veros Sue DeWitt Robin Gilbert Daniel Ives Chris Whittingham Clifford Nowicki
Acolytes 8:30 am 10:00 am 4 John Wild Ben Wild Josie Wild 11 Colton Witucki Laura Mollenkopf-Grill 18 Shawn Witucki Haley Tyburski Riley Streit 25 Josie Wild Cole Appleby Matilynn Schmidt
Communion Set–up 4 Barb Sims 8:30 am 11 Tricia Phillips 10:00 am 18 John Wild 8:30 am 25 Charlie Turner 10:00 am
2019 Coffee Cup Volunteers
August 4: Elli Defilippo
August 11: Mike and Sue DeWitt August 18: Judy Quinty
August 25: Joyce Smith If you would like to help by washing the coffee cups after worship to help reduce our carbon footprint, please email Pastor Serena. ([email protected])
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for all the above Ministries! Call the Church office if you would like to help at the church in any of these or our many other ministries.
The Funeral Fund Did you know that at Town Line Church we have a fund to help in our ministry to put on Funeral Dinners? We give our members and their families a place to sit, relax and eat after the Funeral service. Our funds have been depleted in the last few years. Please consider giving to this fund so we can keep up with this wonderful ministry to our congregation.
July Wedding Anniversaries July 1 36 years Mary Ellen and David Peebles July 2 36 years Sharon and Dean Trommetter July 3 43 years Barbara and Keith Morgan July 6 57 years Maria and David Veros July 9 53 years Carol and Jack Rice July 12 45 years Evelyn and James Kendall July 18 32 years Beth and Paul Quenzler July 20 50 years Janet and James Wright July 26 39 years Cheryl and Thomas Langiewicz July 28 41 years Ann and Randy Stanek Did we miss your special Anniversary (10, 20, 25 and over 30 years) If so, please let us know at the Church office.
August Wedding Anniversaries August 5 30 years Janet and Paul Klein August 14 37 years Karen and Louis Salvatore August 20 37 years Diane and Mark Casell August 20 31 years Laura and David Ferguson August 22 44 years Beth and Paul Ribbeck Did we miss your special Anniversary (10, 20, 25 and over 30 years) If so, please let us know at the Church office.
Baptisms May 26, 2019 – Aurora Marie, daughter of Michael Krampen and Kayla Kelley. June 23, 2019 - Levi William Robert, son of Robert and Kimberly Maerten Wedding June 8, 2019 - Daniel Luderman and Sarah Prowse Memorial To the Sunday School in memory of Mike Thore by Irondequoit Youth football assocation.
ELW Hymnal Dedications In honor of: James and Diana Macken Julie Macken Jason and Tracy Macken Macken Grandchildren: Jacob, Jimmy, Darin and Brianna
1 Timothy Hinsken 1 Curtis Barry 2 Hayden Honeck 5 Diana Macken 7 Ellen Mandris 7 John R. Wild 8 Marcie Mason 8 Kate Snyder 9 Jackie Vogel 10 James Heinrich 10 Harper Harmon 13 Harold Huehn 13 Elizabeth Kendall 13 Allen Wadsworth 13 Colton Witucki 14 Helen Gillette 14 Frederick Vogel 15 Bryce Blair 16 Julie Acquard 16 Paige Jegierski 17 Liam Bartz 18 Marlin Gillette 18 Frank Landahl 19 Sarah Krueger 19 Cole Appleby 20 Briyanna Lewis
20 Debra Peters 20 Alison Reiner 20 Lauren Rogers 21 Stephanie Loranty 22 Evan Feinstein 22 Kimberly Moe 22 Darin Pautler 23 Landon Casell 23 Leah Moe 24 Adam Dulski 24 Remington Manchester 25 Ryan Stoldt 26 David Lee 26 Heather Putney 27 Frederick Kopp 28 James Abell 28 Lillian Marshall 29 Eleanor Donnelly 30 Lorraine Zink 31 Donna Laudico 31 Mary Slevinski 31 Susan Parks Did we miss your birthday? If so, please contact the Church office, 684-1467.
1 James Wright 2 Michele Piasecki 2 Kara Scotland 3 Chris Lewczyk 3 Kay Stutzman 3 Pamela Stutzman 4 Thomas Peters 4 Tristen Strang 5 Charles Chauncey 5 Robin Gilbert 5 Tony Guzzo 5 Diana Streit 6 Helen Arndt 8 Jim Frey 8 Marina Warchocki 9 George Arnott 10 Ryan Murphy 10 Jeff Erny 12 Patricia Aquila 13 Bata Holtz 13 Tyler Uebelhoer 13 Don Wuerch 14 Joseph Guzzo 14 Laura Finch 15 Jonathan Andrews 15 Justin Reddy
15 Elsie Shanley 15 Daryl Streit 16 Thomas Langiewicz 16 Ryan Bartnik 16 Pamela Pawson 16 Stacy Stashak 16 Heidi Wild 16 Charlotte Moe 17 Keith Baran 17 Richard Kohl 17 Cheryl Langiewicz 17 Elyse Bartz 18 Michael Kendall 19 Jason Guidie 21 John Wild 24 Michael Menge 25 Madelyn Stashak 26 James Reddy 27 Elli DeFilippo 28 Emily Klimczak 29 Kathleen Murphy 29 Beverly Spares 30 Pam Czechowski 31 Janet Wright Did we miss your birthday? If so, please contact the Church office, 684-1467.
TOWN LINE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1159 Town Line Road Alden, New York 14004-9590 A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ELCA.org Living in God’s Amazing Grace
Church office: 716-684-1467 Pastor: The Rev. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill Cell: 716-510-2939 Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Merlin H. Knauff (retired) Church Email - [email protected] Church Website: www.Townlinelutheran.com
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