"NEWS AND NOTES"
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May 2010 |
| FROM PASTOR BOB KUPPLER... | |
It's still the time of Easter. "Alleluias" and shouts of "Christ is risen!" are still in the air; they ring in our ears and come from our voices. In fact, every Sunday is Easter Sunday, because Sunday is the day Jesus rose from death, defeating sin, death and the devil. It's over; finished; done. Faith in the Risen Christ brings these daily and eternal gifts to you.
Worship, service and caring are among the responses to God's grace. May they be among yours, as well.
Along with "alleluias" in the air (and in our hearts!), we also notice the joys of spring including beautiful weather, flowers, green...green...green grass and leaves. And Mother's Day is just around the corner - May 9th! |
| SUNDAY SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2010 | |
May 2nd
The 5th Sunday of Easter
"The Passionate Life: Decision Time"
9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School children begin with parents
in the sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:45)
9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School
May 9th
The 6th Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
"The Passionate Life: Faith"
9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School children begin with parents
in the sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:45)
9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School
10:45 am - Mothers Day Brunch (Purchase Tickets in Advance)
May 16th
Ascension Sunday
"The Passionate Life: Work and Rest"
9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School children begin with parents
in the sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:45)
9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School
May 23rd
The Day of Pentecost
"The Passionate Life: Walking Together"
9:30 am - Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School children begin with parents
in the sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:45)
9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School
May 30th
The Sunday of the Holy Trinity
Memorial Day Weekend
"The Passionate Life: Getting To It"
9:30 am Family Worship with Holy Communion
(All children remain in the sanctuary to
worship with their families)
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| MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH AT SHLC | |  Avoid the crowds and (sometimes overworked and cranky) restaurant staff and TAKE MOM TO BRUNCH right here at SHLC, immediately following worship on May 9th. Who can come? Anyone who is a mom, or who's ever had a mom (that's all of us!!!) Catered by The Copper Kettle, our menu includes, juice, fruit salad, pasta salad, eggs, baked ham, bacon, sausage, French toast sticks, breads, muffins, bagels and more! Tickets are required (sign up in advance only, no later than 5/2); $21 adults 12 and up, $15 children 4 -12; under 4 are free. Come with your family; with a friend, or join with another SHLC'er. It'll be a great day! Sign up at SHLC, or call the church office to make your commitment. |
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| SHLC 50'S DANCE PARTY | | |
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
SHLC 50's Dance Party
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Place: Somerset Hills Lutheran Church
Admission Price: Adults: $10.00 per person
Teens: $6.00 per person
(confirmation age & up)
Dig up those poodle skirts, bobbie socks, saddle shoes, varsity jackets and penny loafers. Join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun! Be there or be square!!
Rock around the clock with DG Cool Joe!
Food available at 50s prices!!
Contests and prizes!!
Any questions, contact Linda Julien (908) 647-0604, Judie Crawford (908) 647-8082 or Marlene Bauer (908) 719-0975.
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| PRAYER MINISTRY | | 
Isaiah 65:24 tells us that "Before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will hear."
In April there were six people sho attended the Prayer Group. We looked into the "Purpose of Prayer."
The Prayer group will meet on May 11th and will study the "Privilege of Prayer." We meet at 10:00 am for about an hour. Please plan to join us!
Just a reminder that there are "Prayer Request" cards in the pew in front of you in case you have a prayer request you would like us to pray for. |
| BRUNCH/LUNCH/DINNER GROUP SURVEY RESULTS | | | We have assessed the interest in having "meal" fellowship gatherings at a variety of different eating establishments. The results showed the most interest in Sunday brunch and Friday dinner.
In response, the following dates have been tentatively scheduled for gatherings:
- Sunday, May 16th
- Friday, May 21st
Details to follow. Be sure to check the bulletin for details.
For more information please contact the Pompluns (908-766-2315) or the Baccaglinis (973-539-7930).
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| KOBON MINISTRY UPDATE | | |
May 2010
Dear Friends:
I am writing just over twelve hours after arriving back from Lukson's home village of Fankfank, where we spent five wonderful days with Lukson, his wife Rosalie, their children, and Haruai people from all over the Haruai area. We actually arrived in Fankfank two days earlier than we had planned. The plane was to have brought Maila and me and the New Testaments into Singapi on the Kobon/Haruai border on Friday April 16. I would then have walked a whole day to Fankfank while Maila returned to Ukarumpa on that plane. On Monday April 19 I would have walked back to Singapi.
As soon as we arrived at Ukarumpa April 9, there was a letter waiting signed by all our Living Word district superintendents saying I must not attempt to walk that trail because I would not make it. There had been constant rain which had caused many landslides and crevasses along the 15 mile trail. I heeded the warning and immediately started to make inquiries about the only other possibility - helicopter.
There was a helicopter passing within a few miles of Fankfank on Wednesday April 14 and there was another helicopter I could hire to bring me out of Fankfank on April 19! This meant that Maila and I could both go and spend not just two days but five days with the Haruai people!
Tuesday April 13 it rained. Wednesday April 14 was a lovely day. During the night it rained again. Thursday was again a beautiful day and so on in the same pattern right through Sunday! Doesn't the Lord just amaze us!
Thank you for praying for that weekend of 16-18 April. Again the Lord answered your prayers completely beyond what we imagined possible. More later, but for now a couple of pictures which I believe will speak a thousand words.
In His Love and Grace,
Pastor John and Maila
Lukson, Rosalie, Emanusen, rutli and Sosarina with John and Maila. |
The Haruai teachers and children celebrating the arrival of the Haruai New Testament.
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| MEET YOUR FELLOW WORSHIPER | |
Mike Delgado
Mike is no stranger to our SHLC family. He is married to our church administrator, Cheryl, and often gives us our bulletins on Sunday mornings.
Although he was born in Morristown, Mike has been a lifetime resident of Basking Ridge. He was raised Methodist but, thanks to Cheryl, became a Lutheran. We have been fortunate to have him here at SHLC, where he has been a trustee, usher, and communion assistant.
Mike is a foreman at H.W. Alward, a construction firm in Bernardsville. He met Cheryl through volunteer work with the Basking Ridge Fire Company and Liberty Corner First Aid Squad. They were married at SHLC in June 1985, by Pastor Keyl. They have two daughters, Denise, 19, and Danielle, 22.
What you may not know about Mike is that is plays the accordion for fun. Recently, he restored a 1968 Mercury Cougar which he drives to church on nice days. And, like many of our members, Mike is a die hard Yankees fan.
So the next time you gather around the coffee table after church, check with Mike on the latest team standings. And, if it's a nice day, check out that Cougar in the parking lot.
Reported by Linda Vitale |
| LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF HEALTH KITS | |
 People who must flee their homes quickly often do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. In response, we will be collecting the following items for health kits:
- dark colored hand towel
- dark colored washcloth
- 4-5 oz. bar of soap (in original
wrapping)
- adult sized toothbrush (in original
wrapping)
- sturdy comb
- metal nail file or nail clippers with file
attached
- 1/2" to 3/4" bandaids
Please place your items in the boxes marked LWR Health Kits by the doors or in the library area through May 13th.
Info? Contact Angelika DeMarchi @ 908-719-1344 . |
| SMALL GROUPS | | 
What is a small group?
How easy it is for us to lose closeness with one another in our church family! Would you like to experience a closer Christian friendship? Each of our small group gatherings begin by catching up and visiting, followed by timely discussions.
Monday (2nd & 4th): 7 pm. The group is discussing "Knowing Jesus". Info needed? Contact Bill Vreeland at 908-221-1779 or wvreeland1@aol.com.
Tuesday (2nd & 4th): 7 pm. The group is discussing "Vital Pursuits: developing my spiritual life". Info needed? contact Matthew Wessel at 908-625--5756 or weezyl@aol.com.
Sr. High Mom's Luncheon: This group meets monthly for lunch and fellowship. Our next meeting will be May 13th @ noon at the Bamboo Grille. Info needed? Contact Becky Johnsen at 908-892-0946 or becky@shlc.net.
Men of Elementary/Middle school age children:
Not quite right for YANKS? Not good at quilting? Not a Mom with kids in High School? Then this may be for you - we have formed a SHLC men's group.... It's going to be mainly for men with young children (elementary-middle school). Plan to meet as a group for fellowship, spiritual development, sharing concerns and thoughts about our kids, and whatever is on your mind. Interested? talk to Dan Fenco or Don Richards for more info - there is no obligation, but we plan to make this something you don't feel obligated to, but rather something to look forward to... |
| CHURCH WEBSITE UPDATE | |
BLOG
Go to SHLC's blog site at http://shlc.net/blog/ to read and/or comment on blogs posted. Please subscribe and share our site with your friends.
SERMONS
If you missed last week's sermon or would like to listen to it again, go to www.shlc.net and click on "Listen to our audio files here".
SCHEDULES
Can't remember if you are scheduled to serve this Sunday? Go to www.shlc.net, click on "Members Only", and enter the user name and password which you have received under separate cover via e-mail. If you need this information please contact Cheryl in the church office.
CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY
Need member contact information? Go to www.shlc.net, click on "Members Only", enter the user name and password which you have received under separate cover via e-mail. If you need this information please contact Cheryl in the church office.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
To confirm events/activity time and locations, log onto the church website at www.shlc.net, click on "news and events", then click on "calendar". Click on the event/activity about which you are interested and the pertinent information will "pop up". |
| BIBLE STUDIES | |
 There are currently three Bible Studies at SHLC, and all are invited to come and participate in them. Please plan to join us as often as possible. You will enjoy the fellowship and discussion as we all grow together in our love and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and His work on our behalf!
WEDNESDAY: will meet May 5th, 7 - 8 pm; May 12th, 10 -11 am; May 19th, 7 - 8 pm; May 26th 10 - 11 am.
Please see the Sunday bulletin for the Bible verses to be studied. Info? contact Joyce Millhagen at 908-647-3097.
THURSDAY: will meet weekly on Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Sparling's home (11 Holly Drive, Morris Plains) to study 1John. Info needed? contact Pastor Sparling at 973-538-2704.
FRIDAY: will meet biweekly at 7 pm to study the Gospel of John. Please see the weekly bulletin for the next meeting time and location. Info needed? contact Russ Baccaglini at 973-539-7930. |
| CHOIR REHEARSALS | | |
CHILDREN'S CHOIR final rehearsal for this school year is May 6th, 4:15 - 5:15 pm.
ADULT CHOIR rehearsal is Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm.
HANDBELL CHOIR rehearsal is Thursday evenings from 6:15 - 7:25 pm for all ages. |
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SOMERSET HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH |
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350 Lake Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: 908-766-2858
Pastor
The Rev. Robert Kuppler
(h) 908-604-2425
(c) 908-531-7266
Church Administrator
Cheryl Delgado
908-766-2858
Office Assistant
Karen Lemke
908-766-2858
Contemporary Worship Leader & Youth Engager
Faith Martin
908-766-2858
Music Director
Children's Ministry
Becky Johnsen
908-892-0946
Christian Preschool
Martha Gilmore, Director
908-766-1430
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED | | |
A Congregational Meeting is scheduled for June 6th following worship. Agenda items include the 2010-2011 budget, Council and Team elections. |
| THANK YOU | |
Dear SHLC Friends:
Thank you for your concern, cards and prayers during our difficult time. Your support has been very comforting. God bless each of you.
- The Vetter family |
| GOLF OUTING |
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Save Thursday, May 13th for the 6th annual "Mission Classic" Golf Outing, of our New Jersey District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, to support new mission starts in NJ.
Last year, SHLC had at least 4 foursomes, and a grand time was had by all. The Mission Classic will be held at Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes, NJ. Cost is about $160. Sponsors are also being sought. Speak with Judie Crawford or call the Church office (908-766-2858) to reserve your spot, or request a brochure.
Speak to Pastor Bob about being a sponsor. | | NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING | |
The National Youth Gathering (NYG), for those currently in grades 8 -12, is coming July 17-21, 2010 in New Orleans!
Informational meetings on the youth gathering will be held Sunday April 25th @ 11 am and Wendesday, April 28th @ 8 pm for those interested in attending (you only need to attend one of these) Come learn what it is all about.
A meeting for all NYG
attendees and their parents is scheduled for Sunday, May 23rd at 11 am.
Please contact Faith Martin for more information at faith@shlc.net.
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| TELLERS NEEDED | |
Tellers are needed to count tithes and offerings on a monthly basis. You will work alongside an experienced teller following training by the Financial Secretary. If interested, contact Karen Gil at ray_gil@yahoo.com or Cheryl Delgado at cheryl@shlc.net. |
| 52" RCA PROJECTION TV AVAILABLE | |
The church recently leased a new copier and in the process was given a 40" HD LCD flat screen TV. In turn, our "old" 52" projection TV is available to any member who may want it. Please speak with Pastor or Cheryl if interested. |
| PRAISE BAND | |
Do you sing or play a musical instrument? Are you interested in learning how to run the sound board? If so, the Praise Band needs your help!
Please contact Faith Martin for more information at faith@shlc.net or 908-766-2858. |
| NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE |
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The deadline for the next issue of the newsletter is Sunday, May 16th. Please send all articles to cheryl@shlc.net or drop them off in the office. | | FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY | | |
4/8/10
Dear Pastor Kuppler and friends:
On behalf of our neighbors who were the recipients of the food that was donated by your church in March, please allow me to extend to you my most sincere Thank You!
The continuing economic downturn has resulted in additional families throughout our county seeking help from the Food Bank. Your contribution of 24 bags of food was used well to provide balanced meals to families in our area.
You have made a difference in many lives, thank you again.
With gratefulness always,
Marie Scannell
Executive Director
Food Bank Network of Somerset County |
| QUILTERS MEET | |
The SHLC Quilters will meet M
y 14th and 28th @ 9:30 am in the room by the water fountain. Quilts made by the group are donated to Lutheran World Relief.
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| USHERS NEEDED | |
 We are looking for people who are willing to serve as an usher, once a month, on Sunday mornings. Responsibilities include distributing bulletins, ensuring seating for attendees, collecting tithes and offerings, assisting with the flow of people during communion and straightening up the Sanctuary following worship. If you would like to help, please contact the church office at 908-766-2858 or cheryl@shlc.net. |
| MAY BIRTHDAYS | |
5/1 - Clayton Seker
5/2 - Joshua Rickrt
5/7 - John Kunna
5/8 - Elizabeth Sahadi
Eric Sombers
5/12 - Jackie Forsberg
5/13 - Adam Meiner
5/16 - Zachary Fischl
Sally Sparling
5/17 - Matt Meyers
Christy Ndem
Liz White
Stefan White
5/18 - Mary Kate Noelke
5/19 - Amanda Bringewatt
Paul Kucerka
5/21 - Janet Criddle
5/23 - Thomas Balla
Gloria Spock
5/24 - Declan Kurdyla
5/25 - Jordan Geiger
5/26 - Angelika DeMarchi
Bob Kirczow
Ingeborg von Reventlow
5/27 - Chad Kokenge
5/29 - Ann Powers
5/30 - Kara von Reventlow
We are sorry if we have omitted a member's birthday. Please contact cheryl@shlc.net or call the church office at 908-766-2858 to let us know your birth date, and we will be sure to include you in future issues. |
| MAY ANNIVERSARIES | | |
5/12 - Doug & Libby Meiner
5/19 - Timothy & Zaida
Harrison
5/20 - Bob & Suzanne Fischl
5/25 - John & Evelyn Pankuch
5/28 - Jeff & Samantha Plum
Brian & Carol Wieber
We are sorry if we have omitted an anniversary. Please contact cheryl@shlc.net or call the church office at 908-766-2858 to let us know your anniversary, and we will be sure to include you in future issues. |
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