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Sunday, November 3, 2019
Weekly Update from
The Lamington Presbyterian Church
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“But God remembered Noah
and all the wild animals and all the domestic animals that were with him in the ark.
And God made a wind blow over the earth,
and the waters subsided..."
-Genesis 8:1
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Saturday, November 2
Before Bed--Don't Forget
Set Clocks Back 1-hour
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Friends,
No doubt we all know the story of Noah's Ark. To many of us, it's a cute children's tale: the subject of innumerable picture books and nursery wall art.
But if we look closely at the full implications of Noah's story, it's what biblical scholar Phyllis Trible calls a "text of terror."
The biblical flood is a cosmic catastrophe. It blandly tells of the deaths of millions: human beings and animals alike.
It couldn't have been easy for Noah and his family, either. Yes, they survived, but on the way to the rainbow they experienced weeks of rocking and heaving on the ocean swells, with no land in sight.
There comes a turning point, though. It's the place in the tale where the Bible says: "But God remembered Noah..." (8:1).
Did God ever really forget him? Surely not. But what happens next demonstrates to Noah and all his kin that God
does
remember. A great wind pushes the waters away, revealing dry land: a land of promise and hope.
Does God remember us, in the midst of the struggles and difficulties of everyday life? Do our small lives
matter
to the Almighty?
The witness of our faith is that God does remember. And we remember God, in return: especially in the very special celebration known as the Lord's Supper, which will take place this Sunday.
This Sunday, why not begin your week with remembrance, in worship?
Pastor Carl
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All Saints' Sunday
November 3, 2019
This Sunday is Communion Sunday. It is also All Saints' Sunday. We will give
thanks for all the saints in our lives who have died this past year: for those whose names are listed in the bulletin, as well as those in our hearts but not listed.
In music this week, several special solos will be featured during worship:
Prelude: Bennett Spotts on saxophone
Introit: sung by Bess Ploener
Anthem: sung by John Burke
Offertory: Victoria Borrelli and Bennett Spotts on piano
Postlude: Victoria Borrelli and Jim Goldsworthy on piano
Join us this Sunday at 10:15AM for a service filled with beautiful music and meaningful worship. Be sure to stay for coffee hour immediately after!
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IMAGES OF ARMENIA
Following worship this Sunday, in the Gladish Room, Pastor Carl (and the Rev. Claire Pula, too, as she joins us after conducting worship at her church) will present images of their recent mission/study tour to Armenia, with the
Jinishian Memorial Program
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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Their journey included two distinctive emphases: exploring sites of religious and historical significance in this oldest of Christian nations, and visiting preschools, orphanages, agricultural co-ops and other mission sites.
You're invited to linger after worship and coffee hour this Sunday to learn more about Presbyterian mission in this unique land!
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Dear Lamington Church Members and Friends:
You’ve probably read or heard about Grow-One Sunday coming up on Sunday, November 10, 2019. We are asking that you consider raising your giving by one of two methods. You could increase your giving by 1 percent of your income (GROW-TOWARD-TITHING); or you could GROW-A-STEP in a dollar amount of your own choosing.
When we Grow-One, how will our church use the money?
- Continue to offer an excellent, inspiring Sunday worship experience
- Christian education to maintain and improve our teaching the faith to people of all ages
- Fellowship events that strengthen the ties that bind us to one another and to our Lord
- Mission outreach that fulfills the Great Commission
Our church budget process begins with our income. We can only budget our expenses after we determine our income.
We need EVERY MEMBER on the team! Let’s all GROW (at least ONE) together!
Sincerely,
Angus Miller, Co-Chair Finance Committee
For the Grow-One Stewardship Team
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Session News
This past Monday evening, Pastor Carl Wilton, the Session, the Board of Deacons and representatives of the Presbytery of Elizabeth met together to talk about this community’s joys and concerns. We all agree that things are not going as well as we would have hoped. A task force has been formed to discuss next steps, and to discern a way forward. We covet your prayers for the leadership of this congregation, the pastor and for this community.
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Elizabethport Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive
Please donate frozen turkeys by Monday, November 18
. To make our gift of turkeys even more meaningful and to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal, please consider also donating non-perishable sides such as: boxed mashed potatoes, yams, gravy, canned vegetables and stuffing packages. Please--no glass jars! Items are being collected NOW! Please place turkeys in the freezer located by the side door closest to the manse. The non-perishable items can be placed next to the freezer. Turkeys and items can be dropped off during church office hours Tuesday-Friday from 10:00AM-4:00PM or Sundays before worship. To make other arrangements for drop off, please contact the church office at (908) 572-7013 or email lamingtonchurch@gmail.com.
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Christmas Decorating at Lamington
The Advent Season at the Lamington Presbyterian Church promises to be an exciting one for all ages! We will celebrate the season at Sunday Worship Services, our Annual Wreath Making/Chili/Brownie Event, the Christmas Pageant, Lessons & Carols, and two Christmas Eve Services.
We appreciate all contributions, small or large, to help decorate our sanctuary and church buildings for the season.
If you would like to be a part of this effort, please click on the button below:
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Please Note: When donating online--you have the option of paying by credit card or check
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Our Bereavement Support Group, led by the Rev. Claire Pula, is taking this Thursday off for Halloween, but the group will reconvene at 6:30PM on Thursday,
November 7,
then will continue for two weeks after that on
November 14
and
November 21.
Claire (who is, of course, the wife of our Pastor) is now serving as Interim Pastor of the Highlands Presbyterian Church in Schooley's Mountain. Claire is a certified bereavement counselor with more than 20 years' experience in hospice ministry. The weekly series of Bereavement Support Group meetings is taking place here at Lamington Church on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00PM.
Claire will present helpful information about what to expect during the grief process, which unfolds according to a different timetable for everyone. There will be opportunities for sharing personal experiences, for those who wish to do so. Confidentiality is assured.
The group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss, which need not be recent.
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We Need Liturgists!
Lead us in worship! A wonderful way to give to the church and to participate in Sunday worship is through your time and talents. Please consider volunteering to read scripture and lead worship--we have many open Sundays to fill.
You can sign up to be a liturgist online! It's easier than ever--just
click the button below to view open dates and enter your name!
Upcoming Liturgists
November 3 -
Pete Peterson
Sunday, November 10 -
open
Sunday, November 17 -
Valerie Fraser
Sunday, November 24 -
Jodi Antunes
Sunday, December 1 -
open
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Other Ways to Sign Up?
Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.
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Upcoming Deacons on Duty
November 3 -
Joe Scott
Sunday, November 10 -
Eleanor Halsey
Sunday, November 17 -
Monica Immanual and Mary Jenkins
Sunday, November 24 -
Cindy Campbell
Sunday, December 1 -
Cindy Campbell
A Note to the Deacons:
You can now sign up for Deacon Duty online! Check out the
new
online sign-up
! It's easier than ever--just click the sign-up button below to view open dates and enter your name!
(A sign-up sheet is also located on the bulletin board outside the church office.)
If you have questions about scheduling,
please email or call Monica Immanual at
monica.immanual@gmail.com
-or- (908)450-7278.
We need
two
Deacons to assist with worship duties for for each Sunday and special service. Please choose an open date and sign up to be a Deacon on Duty—there are many slots to fill.
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Coffee Hour Schedule
Each member/family at Lamington Church has been invited to host a Sunday coffee hour. A postcard reminder will be sent sometime before you are scheduled. If you are unable to host on your assigned day, please call or email the church office.
Coffee Hour Hosts
November 3 -
Valerie Fraser & Christie Whitman
Sunday, November 10 -
Molly & Gordon Falk
Sunday, November 17 -
Jean Frankel
Sunday, November 24 -
open
Sunday, December 1 -
Julie Goetz
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Looking Ahead at Lamington
Saturday, November 2
before bed
Remember to set clocks back 1-hour
Sunday, November 3
** Daylight Saving Time Ends **
8:45AM
Adult Choir Practice
10:15AM
Worship-Communion
& All Saints' Sunday
10:30AM
Sunday School
after worship
Presentation on Armenia
Mission Trip by Pastor Carl
Thursday, November 7
6:30PM
Bereavement Group with Claire Pula
Sunday, November 10
** Grow-One Sunday **
8:45AM
Adult Choir Practice
10:15AM
Worship
10:30AM
Sunday School
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GROW-ONE
SUNDAY
It's Coming.
November 10, 2019
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Do you have a question? Please contact us!
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The Rev. Dr. Carl Wilton
Pastor
(908) 910-5360
James Goldsworthy
Director of Music
Bess Ploener
Director of Handbells
Regina Morris
Office Manager
(908) 572-7013
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Church Office Hours
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
(908) 572-7013
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Sunday Worship at 10:15AM
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