"If you ask anything in my name, I will do it."  With this great promise in mind, we are starting a Prayer Ministry at SHLC.  There are three different ways to be involved in this ministry:

 

Prayer Network:  those who sign up for this will be divided into groups.  Each group will have a leader.  When a prayer request is received by the church office it will be passed on to Betty Vetter.  She will then call each of the leaders and give them the prayer request.  Then they will say an appropriate prayer to themselves and then call the next person on the list, etc.  In a short time many prayers are being offered for the request.  Prayer requests can also be given to Betty Vetter.  The same procedure will happen.  Pastor Bob will be informed of all prayer requests regardless if they are received by the office or by Betty.

 

Prayer Groups:  those who can will come to SHLC to meet for approximately one hour to pray for any requests and also for any personal prayers of the group.  There would be some Bible study on prayer for a few minutes.  The day, time and frequency is to be determined.  Hopefully, we'll be able to have two groups - one day time and one evening.

 

Individual prayer - these people would receive the prayer requests and then pray at home.  There would be no calls or meetings.

 

Of course, all prayer requests would be held in confidence.

 

We are in the formative stage of our Prayer Ministry and would be open to any suggestions.  We pray you are excited about this new ministry and that you'll sign-up for the area(s) which interest you!

 

For further info or to sign up via the phone, please call Betty Vetter (973-887-6027) or Russ Baccaglini (973-539-7930).

 

Watch for further announcements!!!

CHILDREN'S CHOIR rehearsal is held Thursday evenings from 4:15 - 5:00 pm for those in Kindergarten through grade 8. 

 

 

Monday (2nd & 4th): The group is discussing "Some Assembly Required - Instructions for an Amazing Marriage".  Info needed?  Contact Bill Vreeland at 908-221-1779.

 

Tuesday (2nd & 4th):  The group will be discussing "knowing Jesus".  Info needed?  Contact Matthew Wessel at 908-625-5756.

    

 Proceeds will support our women's ministries.

   

 

This quilt is a one-of-a kind masterpiece.  Carole Green appliqued the squares.  The quilt was assembled by Elsbeth Rogaczewski and hand-quilted by Marge Fields.  There are two matching pillow shams and fabric for a window valence.

 

The quilt measures 66 1/2 x 82.

 

Minimum bid is $500.

 

Here is how the silent auction works:

 

Mary Coates Sanders    
 
Mary, one of our newer members, is already actively involved in our music. She sings in the adult and praise band choirs, plays the bells, and we have all enjoyed her magnificent flute solos. She is also the first of a two part Sanders series. Next month you will get to know her husband, Bob.
 
Mary was born in Albany, New York and later moved with her family to Voorheesville, where she lived for twenty-four years. She has many fond memories growing up, such as family visits to see her grandmother in Glenside, Pennsylvania, sleigh riding with her brother, camping as a Girl Scout and hearing the bullfrogs. In 1989 she took a memorable trip with her father to Germany and, a week later, flew to Denver with her church for the National Youth Gathering.
 
Mary received a BA in English from Moravian College and a Master of Library Science from the School of Information Science and Policy at SUNY Albany. In 1997 she met her husband, Bob, through a mutual friend and Bob's brother. A year later she was hired as a librarian at Morris County Library, where she still works today. Mary and Bob were married in 2000. They bought Bob's parents' house in Rockaway Township, which is now their home.
 
Mary began taking four years of piano lessons at age eight, and eight years of flute lessons beginning at age ten. In addition to her music, she enjoys visiting historical sites and going to concerts and plays with Bob. She also enjoys walking, downhill skiing, reading, gardening and, once in a while, taking on a small embroidery project.  
 
Mary and Bob became members of Somerset Hills in December, after fellow church members suggested that they check us out. Mary says. "My faith is very important to me. It affects how I conduct myself throughout life's journey. Having faith helps guide me through difficult and challenging times; sometimes faith increases as a result. It's a tremendous source of strength, comfort, and peace to believe in a loving, forgiving God and in the ultimate sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ".
 
She feels that it is important to be a part of a church. "This connectivity provides us with spiritual nourishment through the Word, Sacrament, and songs of praise offered each week while being in fellowship with other believers who care for and pray for one another."
 
Mary says that she feels blessed to be a part of the Christian family at Somerset Hills Lutheran. So welcome her and be sure to look for Bob's story next month.
 
Reported by Linda Vitale

As promised by Pastor Bob in the "State of the Church" message on September 20th, the following is to update you on some of those known to SHLC who are in Afghanistan and Iraq:
 
Specialist Brian Reynolds - son of Pastor John and Valerie Reynolds, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Randolph, NJ:  US Army, serving in Eastern Afghanistan's combat regions.
 
1st Lieutenant Tim Kuppler - son of Pastor Bob and Lois Kuppler, SHLC: US Army, serving in Northern Iraq as a leader/trainer in a "Mitt" Team (military in transition teams) to an Iraqi Army Battalion.
 
1st Lieutenant Mark Adams - son of former SHLC members Bruce and Janet Adams, and grandson of former SHLC members Jeanne and Chuck Miller: US Army, serving south of Bagdad, Iraq, coordinating with local Iraqi Army and Police units. 
 
Please remember these men and their fellow soldiers in your daily prayers; updates will be shared as they become known.

 

Sponsored by Pastor Sparling and his Thursday afternoon Bible Study, Dr. Elwin will present the basics of Islam, as well as respond to your questions and concerns about the Muslims with whom we live and work.   Questions?  e-mail or call Pastor Sparling:  amaapa@optonline.net or at 973-538-2704. 

Dear Pastor and people of Somerset Hills:

 

Once again it is my privelege to write to you to express our sincere thanks for your continued prayers and financial support for the ministry of the Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI).  What a blessing you continue to be as more and more pastors and their wives are prepared to intentionally lead their congregations in connecting more and more people to Jesus Christ.

 

I praise God for your faithfulness to this ministry.  It is a blessing to many and a witness to us of our partnership in the Gospel.

 

Sincerely,

 

Arthur C. Dueker

Ministry Advancement Assoc.

New Jersey District

PLI