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A weekly e-Newsletter from the LCMS New Jersey District
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Winter Youth Gathering
January 24-26, 2014
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Luther 500: Reformation Anniversary Resources
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Rev. Buckman US Air Force Chaplaincy Deployment
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The Rev. Jim Buckman, Urban Mission Strategist for the LCMS New Jersey District - and a Major in the US Air Force, stationed with the New Jersey Air National Guard at McGuire Air Force Base in Wrightstown - will be deployed in Southwest Asia beginning December 30. Pastor Buckman writes, "I am currently scheduled to be the Deputy Chaplain for a chapel team which does 50 worship services and Bible studies every week." While he is overseas, Pastor Buckman hopes to stay connected with district congregations and church planters through the House Church Planter website, as well as through online Bible study & worship opportunities connecting service men & women with their Christian families back at home. The NJ District hopes to have regular updates about Pastor Buckman's chaplaincy work, and will be sharing news and prayer needs as appropriate. Continued financial support for Urban Ministry in the New Jersey District while Pastor Buckman is deployed will help ensure that this important ministry can resume uninterrupted upon his return. Our churches, writes Pastor Buckman, will also "have the opportunity to send care packages to the troops." Pastor Buckman's address will be (as of December 30): James Buckman
379 AEW/HC
APO
AE 09309-1201
Please keep Pastor Buckman, his wife Cathy, and their children Jacob, Jim, Sarah, John and Grace in your prayers during the coming weeks & months.
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 Protestant Reformation Website Launched
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The Castle Church at Wittenburg, Germany
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A new project co-sponsored bythe LCMS New Jersey District celebrates the upcoming 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. A website for "Luther: 500 Years of the Reformation" has been launched, and includes a database of historical documents, spiritual resources, essay contests, concerts, trips, interpretive readings by historians and theologians, podcasts,and resources on Luther's 16th century world. The Protestant Reformation Essay Contest is open to Middle School, High School/AP, and College Students. Contest information and applications for each age group may be found online at the ReverendLuther website. The deadline for this year's essay/media contest is November 30.Future plans include a Reformation Concert on Saturday, October 18 at Princeton University Chapel, and a seminar with distinguished historians. Learn more.
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Get Your Tickets Today - Lost And Found Christmas Show
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 The New Jersey District Youth Ministry Team is proud to present Lost And Found in a special Christmas Show. Date: Thursday, December 5 Time: 7pm Location: Good Shepherd-Old Bridge, NJ Ticket pre-sale: $10 per person, $30 family max. Download a ticket order form here. Order form & payment must be received by Dec. 2 to qualify for the pre-sale price.Tickets at the door: $15 per person Plan on bringing your whole youth group AND your whole family to this special event. Join the Event on Facebook! |
NJ District Winter Youth Gathering: V-I-V-I-T, He Lives! With Pastor Bill Yonker
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Listen to the Rev. Bill Yonker on the Main Stage at the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering.
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"In the midst of the Reformation, they put a bounty on Luther's head, but Luther was writing: V-I-V-I-T! The world was changing, the culture was changing... and Luther had the weight of the world on his shoulders, but he was writing V-I-V-I-T! ...Folks, I know there are times when you feel chased and trapped and squashed and out of control, but V-I-V-I-T! He Lives!" -Rev. Bill YonkerWe are blessed to have the Rev. Bill Yonker joining us for the NJ District Winter Youth Gathering, January 24-26, 2014. With his passionate, humorous and engaging style, Yonker will lead participants through an exploration of what it means for us that Jesus lives: victory over the enemy, assurance of salvation, and His love & power in our lives today! Click here to download a Registration Info packet. Registration information has also been mailed to all New Jersey District congregations. Start gathering your 7th-12th grade youth today - and we'll see you in January!Join the Winter Youth Gathering on Facebook and invite your friends!
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NJ JAM Registration Opens
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 The third NJ JAM Worship Conference is on January 11, 2014 from 8:30am - 5pm at Somerset Hills Lutheran Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. All pastors, worship leaders, lay leaders, and musicians are invited to this day-long event that includes skill training for musicians, leadership encouragement for pastors and worship leaders, and a time of guided discussion for your church group to engage in meaningful team-building! Rev. Matt Popovits, pastor of Our Savior New York, will be the keynote speaker for the day. Well-known worship leader Blake Flattley, also of Our Savior New York, will provide music for our gatherings as well as leading various workshops. Registration opens on November 17, so be sure to spread the word to those who may be interested in your congregation. Cost is $25/person or $75/group of three OR MORE! (Plus $10/person for snacks and lunch) Limited scholarships are available (please contact jerseymissions@shlc.net by December 21st, 2013 to apply). You can find more information at the NJ JAM website or NJ JAM Facebook Page. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Ministry Grants Available for 2014
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 A number of Ministry Formation Grants are available to pastors and congregational lay leaders through the New Jersey District's Leaders & Learners program. The overall purpose of these grants is to help New Jersey District professional church worker and core lay leaders to grow, and be more completely equipped, for their ministry labors. Grants are being awarded to support continuing education at various conferences, leadership formation through PLI, and ongoing ministry coaching. Learn more and download a Ministry Grant Application here.
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LCMS Disaster Response: Midwest Tornadoes & Typhoon Haiyan
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MIDWEST TORNADOES: The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) has granted $10,000 for immediate tornado relief to St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. The check was presented to the congregation at a communitywide prayer vigil on November 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton, Ill. At least 13 families in New Minden including six members of the congregation lost their homes when a tornado struck Nov. 17. The church - a charter congregation of the LCMS formed in 1846 - also suffered extensive damage when high winds toppled the steeple and tore much of the roof from the building. Additionally, the original church building, which had been moved to the present site, was left a pile of rubble by the tornado. "St. John's asked for emergency dollars to be used right now," said the Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, who will make the check presentation. "They want to reach out to their community in tangible ways as soon as possible, including with gift cards to help with shelter, food and clothing."
TYPHOON HAIYAN: A team from the LCMS departed for the Philippines Friday, Nov. 15, to provide immediate relief and begin planning for the long-term recovery in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.  | | Click the image above to visit the LCMS Blog & listen to an audio report from the Rev. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response. |
Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into the Philippines Friday, November 8. Three Lutheran Church of the Philippines congregations are in the hardest hit area. At least one church and parsonage were destroyed as were individual homes, crops and livestock. The team will operate out of the LCMS field office in Manila and make trips into the affected areas from there. Team members will take only basic essentials in their carry-on backpacks, including anti-malarial medicines, mosquito nets, boots, durable clothing and some food. Conditions are expected to be harsh. LCMS Disaster Response serves to deliver the mercy of Jesus Christ to people suffering as a result of natural and man-made disasters. The ministry's hallmark is its model of providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery assistance. Learn more.
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Music Director Position at Prince of Peace (Howell, NJ)
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Howell, NJ) is seeking a Music Director.
The position would include playing the Allen organ for Sunday worship at 10:15 AM, as well as leading Voice Choir practice once a week on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM. During the church year, there are some additional days the organist would be required to play as well.
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Pews Available, Hymnals Wanted
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Twenty-four (24) red cushioned 3-seat wooden pews in good condition, stored in seal wrap, are available for the cost of transportation. Contact Gus Gewecke 973-903-1802, if interested. Must find a new home by December!
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Circuit 4 of the New Jersey District, including their Circuit Counselor, the Rev. Stephen Vogt (Prince of Peace, Hamburg), and the congregations and school ministries of:
- Somerset Hills - Basking Ridge
- Good Shepherd - Blairstown
- St. Paul - Flemington
- Gethsemane - Hackettstown
- Prince of Peace - Hamburg
- Emmanuel - Milford, PA
- Trinity - Morris Plains
- King of Kings - Mountain Lakes
- Redeemer - Newton
- Good Shepherd - Randolph
- Our Savior - Stanhope
All Vacant & Calling Congregations of the New Jersey District, that God would direct their search for a pastor and provide for faithful ministry of Word & Sacrament during their time of waiting.
Almighty God and Father, in Your great love You created and still preserve all things in heaven and on earth. You have called into being all things seen and unseen. You are the source and origin of human life, for You created us male and female in Your image. In Your providential care, You have given us all that we are and all that we have, for our use in this life to care for our neighbors and ourselves. You set history in motion, from its onset in the Garden of Eden through its apex in the person and work of Your beloved Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. You also have ordained an end to all things, that the redemption that is in Christ Jesus may be granted its fulfillment throughout all creation. Therefore, teach us to number our days aright, according to Your great mercy, that we may be granted hearts of wisdom and be made faithful in Christ Jesus, ever watchful and prepared for His return at the consummation of all things on the Last Day.
(From Let Us Pray, Prayer of the Church, Last Sunday of the Church Year - November 24, 2013)
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LCMS New Jersey District
1168 Springfield Ave., Mountainside, NJ 07092-2905
Ph: 908-233-8111 Fax: 908-233-3883 Email
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