"NEWS AND NOTES"
OF Somerset Hills Lutheran Church
October 2010
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| PLEASE WELCOME THE DAVIES... | | |
... Pastor John and Maila Davies are Lutheran Bible translators to the Kobon, Minimib(Ti) and Haruai language groups in Papua New Guinea. With God's blessing, their work of almost 40 years is coming to fruition as their third New Testament translation is in the hands of the Haruai people. Schools all over Kobon land are serving more than a thousand students, teaching them to read in each mother tongue. And the students' "textbooks" are stories about Jesus in their primers.
What a wonderful mission and ministry! Whenever the Davies visit us they provide glimpses into their lives as missionaries as well as the lives of the people they serve. Over the years, our prayers and financial support have helped them in their work. As we greet them again on October 10th, 11th and 12th we look forward to their update and new opportunities to continue our participation in their mission.
The following opportunities are available to hear about the Davies' mission work in Papua New Guinea:
10/10/10 Worship Service: Pastor John will share slides of their work during the
sermon.
10/10/10 following Worship: Pastor John and Maila will be available to answer
questions and greet personally in Fellowship Hall.
Light refreshments will be served.
10/12/10 @ 10:00 am: Pastor John will be speaking about his work of translating
the New Testament into the Kobon, Minimivb(Ti) and
Haruai languages. All are invited to attend. |
| SUNDAY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2010 |
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October 3rd - The 19th Sunday after Pentecost
"Just A Little Faith Will Do"
9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School children begin with parents
in the Sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:50 am)
9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School
October 10th - The 20th Sunday after Pentecost
"God's Mission - New Guinea"
9:30 am Family Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School children worship with their families)
10:45 am Personal Time with the Davies - all welcome
October 17th - The 21st Sunday after Pentecost Special Guests - New Jersey District Lutheran Pastor's Wives LWML Sunday "What's in Your Wallet" 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (Sunday School children begin with parents in the Sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:50 am) 9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School 11:45 am Brunch @ East in Berkeley Heights
October 24th - The 22nd Sunday after Pentecost "What Do You Want?" 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (Sunday School children begin with parents in the Sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:50 am) 9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School
October 31st - Reformation Sunday The 52nd Anniversary of Somerset Hills Lutheran Church "Why Are You So Afraid?" 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (Sunday School children begin with parents in the Sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:50 am) 9:50 - 10:40 am Sunday School 11:00 am: Anniversary Covered Dish Lunch |
| The 8 ?s | | |
DO YOU KNOW????
What are the 8 questions God can't answer?
The answers will be given, beginning Sunday, October 24th. |
| NJ JAM - A CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP WORKSHOP | | |
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free!" Gal. 5:1
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The New Jersey District invites all pastors, worship leaders, lay leaders and musicians to a workshop on contemporary worship! We hope that you will join us for this day of worship, workshops, presenters, panels and an open jam session. |
Why? - To engage in worship with Jesus Christ!
- To celebrate contemporary worship styles as an exciting form of worship.
- To inspire congregations to use contemporary, contextualized worship at home.
- To inform how to construct a contemporary worship service.
- To connect with pastors, leaders and musicians in our district and create new relationships or strengthen current ones.
- To provide resources for contemporary worship leaders and musicians.
When? Saturday, November 13, 2010 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Where? Somerset Hills Lutheran Church 350 Lake Road Basking Ridge, NJ To register: If you are a SHLC member please contact Faith Martin at 908-766-2858 or faith@shlc.net to let her know you are interested in attending. Your cost will be $10 per person for lunch. If you are not a member of SHLC, please register online at http://www.njjam.com/, or print out the registration form and mail your check (payable to the NJ District)
to: Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, Attn: Cheryl Delgado, 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Cost is $25/individual or $50/congregation (as many people as you can bring) plus $10/person for lunch. Please call after November 6th for registration availability. About our main speaker, Dave Frincke:  After graduating from Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, IN, Dave spent a year with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) which took him to various parts of Mexico and Spain. After discerning his call as a Worship Leader, Dave returned to Fort Wayne and began leading worship at his home congregation, Concordia Lutheran Church.
In 2003, Dave & his wife Bethany moved to Chesapeake, VA to help start a mission church. After two years, Dave returned to Fort Wayne and worked with come2go ministries as Worship & Media Arts Pastor for several years. He now leads worship, teaches and speaks at various churches and is busy writing new music and devotions about worship on his "Amazed Blog". http://www.davefrincke.com HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENIN' - Panel discussion, "A Contemporary Worship Journey" featuring area pastors
- Small Group Breakout Sessions:
Track A for Pastors and Church Leaders - Gaining Congregational Support (Nelson) - Raising up/Hiring Leaders (Kuppler) - Flexible Framework (Buckman, Martin) - Service Planning (Knudson) Track B for Worship Leaders and Musicians - Service Planning/Framework (Dietel, Tuller) - Healthy Team Life (Frincke) - Jam Session!!! (Frincke) - Lunch & Networking
- A HUGE Jam Session - any and all musicians are invited to bring their instruments!!!
- Large Group Worship - the day will end with a contemporary service with Holy Communion (Bob Mueller, preaching)
Speakers include:
- Worship Leaders:
Dave Frincke (Fort Wayne, IN)
Karl Dietel (St. Paul, Flemington)
Faith Martin (Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge)
Flynt Tuller (Holy Cross, Bordentown)
- Pastors:
Jim Buckman (NJD Urban Mission Strategist)
President William Klettke (NJ District)
Garrett Knudson (Holy Cross, Bordentown)
Bob Kuppler (Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge)
Bob Mueller (St. Paul, Flemington)
Andy Nelson (Bethlehem, Ridgewood)
Chris Schoenberg (Good Shepherd, Point Pleasant)
Questions???? For more information, call Faith Martin at Somerset Hills Lutheran Church 908-766-2858 or email faith@shlc.net. |
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| RECENT BAPTISMS | | On September 19th we welcomed Mia Belen Figueroa into the Lord's family.
Pastor Bob with Mia Belen Figueroa
On September 26th we welcomed Alexandra Barbara Doe into the Lord's family.
 Alexandra Barbara Doe |
| Congratulations to Katie Gacos on the completion of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project! | |  Katie's project was named "Christian Community Service Project". She started this project in November of 2009 and work diligently and with great commitment, completing it in September of 2010. Katie has a servant heart and demonstrated that as she assisted with the Plainfield Mission in a variety of ways. She helped with the hats/gloves/socks project last December by getting donations, sorting and organizing, and shopping to fill needs. She displayed the items on the Christmas tree in the library and also accompanied us to distribute these items. She recruited other teens to join us and to carol with us in Plainfield. Similarly, she participated in the backpack mission which was completed this past summer. Additionally, Katie helped in the organization and implementation of Vacation Bible School in July. Katie was fully engaged in these activities and continues to serve here at Somerset Hills Lutheran Church. We are so proud of her! Becky was her consultant and mentor throughout this project and is delighted that she had the opportunity to work with Katie. Katie is a positive role model for all of our members, especially our teens. |
| KOBON MINISTRY UPDATE | |
October 2010 
Dear Friends,
Part of the training of our six Living Word School Superintendents is how to do monthly reports. In addition to telling us what is going on, the reports enable them to make an assessment of the staff and schools they are responsible for, and an assessment of themselves. How are they doing in their role of supervision and encouragement of the teachers; in helping them with any difficulties; in responding to requests for new schools? Are there new teachers who need a table and chair for the classroom, or a storage box for books and supplies? This is part of our strategy of training them to handle more and more themselves. The goal is that they will feel an ever-increasing responsibility and ownership of their schools, and a growing confidence that they can take on further responsibility and ownership.
They are hardworking and resourceful, but their extreme isolation with virtually no local services means some things are still not possible. Every few months each superintendent does a stock-take of school supplies and text books. This enables us to know what supplies need to be ordered. Due to their isolation they are not yet part of the system whereby school supplies can be ordered from a supplier, charged to an account, and sent by truck and plane, the cost of which can be charged to an account. Ordering and flying in exercise books and pens is complicated enough, but when it comes to text books in three different languages for 1000 students it gets even more complicated. The same goes for galvanized-iron roofing and nails; wheelbarrows and tools for constructing airstrips to reduce isolation; and sponsorship for further training for our most gifted teachers. They still need our help with that.
Timothy completes monthly financial accounts showing a breakdown of what he has paid for salaries, and income from the sale of machetes, saucepans, razor blades etc. Because of their isolation they are not part of the banking system whereby they can withdraw cash to refill the cash box. They still need our help with that. We monitor Timothy's accounts and ask a friend in PNG to withdraw PNG currency from our account and get it to the pilot to bring to Dusin with the school supplies.
The system is complicated and it involves a large team - you, us, the Haruai, Kobon and Minimib. It is the Lord's work not ours. We count ourselves privileged to be part of it. Children and adults are learning to read and write. They are reading their New Testaments. They are finding the way to heaven and eternal life. Thank you for being part of the Team!
In His Love and Grace,
Pastor John and Maila
P.S. We now have three men and two women on staff teaching adult literacy classes. |
| BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | |  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: Meetings will be held on alternate Wednesdays, one week at 10 am and the next at 7 pm. Each week the study will be the Scripture readings for the coming Sunday. Check the Sunday worship folder for the current week's time and reading(s). The first October meeting is scheduled for October 6th at 10 am in the Conference Room. Please note the second meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH @ 10 am with Pastor John and Maila Davies. There will be no meeting on October 13th. Info needed? contact Joyce Millhagen at 908-647-3097 or Marilyn Becker at 732-356-2881 or becker.mj@verizon.net.
THURSDAY: meetings will be held each Thursday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Sparling's home (11 Holly Drive, Morris Plains) The Psalms are being studied. Info? contact Pastor Sparling at 973-538-2704.
FRIDAY: will meet every two weeks at 7 pm. The next meeting is Friday October 1st at Betty Vetter's home (67 Branford Rd., Whippany). The topic of study will be the Gospel of John. The location of the meetings are to be determined. Info? contact Russ Baccaglini at 973-539-7930 or russ.baccaglini@thrivent.com. |
| SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES | | 
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 over snacks, followed by our timely discussions. We would love for you to join us!
Monday (2nd & 4th): The new topic of study is "heaven" - which leads believers to reclaim a biblical view of heaven and learn to excitedly anticipate the place where they will spend eternity. Info? contact Bill Vreeland at 908-221-1779 or wvreeland1@aol.com.
Tuesday (2nd & 4th): The topic of study is "Vital Pursuits: developing my spiritual life". Each chapter is independent so please join us at any time. Info needed: contact Matthew Wessel at 908-625-5756 or weezyl@aol.com.
Becky's Bunch (formerly the Sr. High Mom's) Luncheon: Many of the original members of this group have now become empty-nesters, but enjoy our group and have much to share with the moms of high schoolers. So, we are going to be called "Becky's Bunch". All moms of high schoolers and college age students are welcome to be part of this group. We meet once a month for lunch and enjoy fellowship and sharing and food! We would be delighted to have you join us if you "fit the bill". Our next luncheon will be on October 21st at noon at the Red Oak Grille in Basking Ridge. Info? contact Becky Johnsen at becky@shlc.net or 908-892-0946.
Men of SHLC: We would like to welcome ALL Men of SHLC to our Men's group. We get together twice a month to get to know and enjoy each other's company over coffee or a meal, to learn more about God and when there's a need or opportunity, to help with one or another of the different ministries in our church. In October we'll get together on: Saturday, October 16th @ 8:00 am at Panera in Basking Ridge. Info? contact Daniel Fenco at jdfenco@verizon.net or Don Richards at teamrichards@optonline.net. |
| PRAYER MINISTRY | |
The Prayer Ministry Group will not meet in October. They have decided to be part of the group meeting with John and Maila Davies on Tuesday, October 12th at 10 am.
Info? contact Betty Vetter at 973-887-6027. |
| MEET YOUR FELLOW WORSHIPER | | |
Linda Julien
Even if you haven't met Linda, you certainly have seen her. Sundays, she is often "on duty" as a communion assistant.
Linda was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. She grew up in Bergen County and attended Holy Trinity Lutheran School in Garfield. Her summers were spent at a family camp in Harriman State Park, New York, and she is still a member of that camp today. Linda went to Centenary College in Hackettstown, where she received a BS in Business Administration. She also has an AAS in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from Berkeley College in West Paterson. She has been employed at Resource Realty since 2000 and is their office manager.
In 2007, Linda moved to Basking Ridge. As a newcomer to our area, one of her first priorities was to look for a Lutheran church that was close by. "The first visit to SHLC I felt welcomed and knew this could be my new church home." Before long, it was.
Linda goes on to say, "After I was divorced, I felt I needed something more in my life -- something was missing. I decided that I needed to get back to church. It was the best decision I have made. God has guided me and molded me into the person I am today. God really does answer your prayers!"
In addition to being a communion assistant, Linda also helped organize the SHLC 50th anniversary social last year, which so many of us enjoyed. And just recently, she was appointed to serve as secretary on our church council board.
If you haven't officially met Linda, why not introduce yourself to her the next time that she's off duty.
Reported by Linda Vitale
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| CONFIRMATION INFORMATION FROM FAITH AND JASON | | Confirmation
Wednesday Night will be held 6:30-8 pm on October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th in Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, October 24th a brunch will held for confirmation youth and their parents from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. |
| WOMEN'S GUILD/LWML | |
As a female member of SHLC you are automatically a member of LWML. Elections for SHLC's LWML were held on September 19th following Worship. The following women have been elected unanimously for the respective position:
President - Arlene Price
Vice President - Betty Vetter
Secretary - Julia Hong Sabella
Treasurer - Marilyn Becker |
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SOMERSET HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH | | |
350 Lake Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: 908-766-2858
FAX: 908-766-6546
The Rev. Robert Kuppler
(h) 908-604-2425
(c) 908-531-7266
Daniel Fenco, Vicar
Church Administrator Cheryl Delgado
908-766-2858
Office Assistant
Karen Lemke
908-766-2858
Contemporary Worship Leader & Youth Engager Faith Martin 908-766-2858
Youth Assistant
Jason Marks
908-358-4812 Music Director
Dr. Carmen Scialla
609-466-3719
Children's Ministry
Becky Johnsen
908-892-0946
Christian Preschool
Martha Gilmore, Director 908-766-1430 |
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| NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE | |
The deadline for the November issue of the newsletter is Wednesday, October 20th. Please send all articles to cheryl@shlc.net or drop them off in the office. |
| GENTLE SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | | |
Gentle Shepherd Christian Preschool's(GSCP) scholarship fund is in need of replenishment. Gentle Shepherd, part of our congregation's Christian ministry is self supporting, tithes 10% of it's income to SHLC, and annually budgets scholarships for families who have demonstrable need. Due to job loss and other unforeseen situations GSCP is experiencing an increase in scholarship requests. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the GSCP Scholarship Fund so that our ministry to families in temporary need may continue to keep their children in our school. Make your checks payable to "SHLC" and in the memo section, please note "GSCP Scholarship Fund". |
| COMMUNION ASSISTANTS NEEDED | | | There is a need for additional people to be trained as Communion Assistants. Please speak with Pastor Bob if you feel called to serve in this ministry. |
| QUILTERS MEET | | |
The SHLC Quilters will meet October 8th and 22nd @ 9:30 am in the Conference Room. Quilts made by the group are donated to Lutheran World Relief. |
| FELLOWSHIP OUTINGS | | |
On September 24th, 24 members of all ages enjoyed dinner at Tim Schafer's Restaurant in Morristown.
NEXT FELLOWSHIP OUTING
Brunch Fellowship Outing
Sunday, October 17th 11:45 am
East 408 Springfield Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ
$24/adult all inclusive For info, directions or to sign up please contact Lu Lucy @ 908-326-6824. |
| LIBRARY NEWS | | |
Do you like to read books? What books would you like to see in the church library? Have you ever had any experience working in a library? We would like to gather a group to discuss the future of our church library sometime this fall. This meeting would be partly to gather ideas and partly to find people to help with library tasks. If you have any interest in such a group, please tell Marilyn Becker (732-356-2881, becker.mj@verizon.net) or Mary Sanders (973-627-0011, rms6872@verizon.net). |
| UPCOMING HOSPITALITY EVENTS | |
10/22 - Preschool Dinner. Helpers needed for our annual service event - Friday night dinner for our preschool families. Please see the signup sheet in the library area to help; there are many different ways you can serve, even if only for an hour.
10/31 - Anniversary Covered Dish Dinner following worship. Each family is asked to bring a salad, a main dish or dessert to feed 10. Please sign up in the library area. A free will offering will be taken. |
| 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. |
| FLOWERS, FLOWERS! | | |
The Altar Guild continues to provide flowers each week throughout the year. The 2010 flower chart is hanging in the hallway by the library. Please consider signing up for a date. It's a great way to celebrate a special event in your life or to remember a loved one. Directions are posted. Info? Call Joyce Millhagen at 908-647-3097.
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| OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS | | |
10/1 - Lauren Norton
Christine Thalacker
Win Winter
10/3 - Phil Sahadi
10/5 - Ginny Kirczow
10/7 - Sue Marks
10/8 - Bill Hintz
Pastor Bob
10/10 - Cheryl Delgado
Noelle Infusino
Jane Islinger
10/11 - Lu Lucy
10/14 - Faith Martin
10/15 - Kevin Forsberg
Colin Kurdyla
10/17 - Pat Germer
Joey Zarnick
10/19 - Kristian Springsteel
10/22 - Caroline Kucerka
Casey Kucerka
Matthew Sahadi
Sara Sahadi
10/25 - Jean Boorujy
Frank McKenna, III
Abigail Thalacker
10/26 - Christopher Forzani
10/27 - Cal Forsberg
Brodie Fritsch
Alexis Rizzuto
Linda Vitale
10/28 - Sophia Fenco
10/31 - Timothy Harrison
Emma Islinger
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. |
| OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES | | |
10/1 - Mark & Pamela White
10/10 - Ken & Jan Pomplun
10/14 - Bob & Mary Sanders
10/17 - Paul & Mandi
Kucerka
10/20 - Cullen & Erica
Caughron
10/29 - Bob & Jean Boorujy
We are sorry if we have missed a member's wedding anniversary. Please contact Cheryl Delgado at cheryl@shlc.net or 908-766-2858 to let her know when your wedding anniversary is and we will be sure to include it in future issues. | | |
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