Jersey Jottings
news from around the New Jersey Synod
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Keep in Prayer
Pastor Peggy Hayes (Retired), as she moves into hospice care
Pastor Gary Grindeland (Grace, Bayonne), recovering from knee surgery
Pastor Beau and Alexis Nelson (St. Mark, Morristown/Good Shepherd, Florham Park)
Pastor Mark David Johnson (Emanuel, New Brunswick)
Pastor Jeff Rickards (Grace, Somers Point)
Pastor Wayne Brady (retired)
John Quinn, spouse of Pastor Jacqueline Belzer (St John, Passaic)
Nancy Sweet, spouse of Pastor Steven Sweet (Grace, River Edge)
Bonnie Summer, spouse of Pastor Mark Summer (retired)
Dolores Strockbine, spouse of Pastor Paul Strockbine (retired)
Pastor Gary Stiegler (Retired, Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA) at the death of his wife, Jan Stiegler, on August 7. Gary served the congregations of Immanuel in Lakewood, Redeemer in Vineland, and was developer of former God With Us in Jackson. A memorial service for Jan will be held on Saturday, August 17 at St Michael Lutheran Church, Cherry Hill. Visitation 5 - 7PM, Memorial Service 7PM.
For these congregations in our Synod
Holy Trinity, Hasbrouck Heights; St Luke, Washington; St Paul, Beachwood
For our sisters and brothers around the world
Northeastern Ohio Synod, ELCA; Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa
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How is your congregation sharing God's love this summer?
Share a short story and photos with us!
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Hamilton Square, with the partnership of Cross Roads, shared God's Love by doing "It's my turn" day camp for children with special needs. 15 children with special needs. 15 one on one buddies, 4 Cross Roads Staff and 4 special education teachers. The campers enjoyed a week of day camp learning about God's love! It was an incredible week for everyone involved!
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THE NEW JERSEY SYNOD COUNCIL and THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
On Behalf Of
THE NEW JERSEY SYNOD
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
Invite You To The
SERVICE OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION
of
Peter C. Edwardsen
Sunday, September 15, 2019
4:00 PM
Apostles Lutheran Church, 4401 Route 42, Turnersville, New Jersey 08012
Rostered Leaders Are Invited to Process. The Color is Red.
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Keeping in Touch from the Office of the Bishop
Beth Peroni
is assuming the role of supply pastor coordination while Pastor Mark Johnson is on medical leave. Beth can be reached at
supply@njsynod.org
Pastor Dean Brown
has been called by the Synod Council to serve as Assistant to the Bishop beginning September 1.
Pastor Matt Cimorelli
will serve as vice pastor at Holy Trinity, Red Bank.
Pastor Jeffrey May
has transferred from the Virginia Synod, ELCA, to accept a call by the Synod Council to serve as interim pastor of
Zion, Oldwick
.
Pastor Moritz Menacher
, Evangelical Church in Germany, has been appointed by Bishop Bartholomew to serve as interim pastor of
Christ the King, Kendall Park.
Pastor Bill Zimmermann
has retired as pastor of
Faith, Hillsborough
, and
Pastor Dale Selover
is serving as vice pastor.
Pastor Michael Gebhart
has retired as pastor of
St. Michael, Cherry Hill
, and
Pastor Peggy Marks
is serving as transition pastor.
Pastor Hans Arnesen
has resigned as pastor of
St. Matthew, Jersey City
, and
Pastor Arnd Braun-Storck
is serving as the vice pastor.
Pastor James Jacob
has resigned as pastor of
Holy Trinity, Wildwood
, and
Pastor Mark Bruesehoff
is serving as vice pastor. With the recent death of Pastor Sue Ann Riley,
Pastor Nancy Nardi
will serve as vice pastor of
Ascension, New Brunswick
.
Pastor Dale Selover
will be installed as pastor of spiritual formation at
Prince of Peace, Princeton Junction,
on Sunday, September 8
th
at 3:00 PM.
Seminarian Peter Edwardsen
has accepted a call as pastor of
Apostles, Turnersville
. A liturgy of ordination and installation will take place on September 15
th
at 4:00 PM.
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Jason Reed Ministry Celebration - September 22
Join us as we celebrate Jason's 20 years of service in the NJ Synod with a banquet in his honor on Sunday, September 22.
You can click here
f
or the invitation and to register your attendance for an evening of memories, laughter, singing (with Larry Olson of Dakota Road Music), and saying thank you.
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EMU Lab: How Household Finance Expresses Our Faith
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am to 2:00
Nativity Lutheran Church, East Brunswick
Lunch provided. $10 per congregation.
As we head into the fall financial stewardship season, EMU.NJ is sponsoring an EMU Lab —
How Household Finance Expresses Our Faith.
This one-day event for your congregation’s lay leadership gives participants the chance to work as individuals and households who are members of a congregation, not as a congregational team. When we look at household finance as an expression of our faith in Jesus, we can discover how our homes play a part in God’s mission in the world.
This EMU lab can help open a conversation about money and will provide action steps to keep the momentum going as part of your own ongoing financial stewardship work.
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Giant Church Picnic: August 18
You're invited to the Annual Cross Roads Giant Church Picnic this Sunday, August 18 beginning at 2 pm. This year will include food trucks, camp activities, and even a Cross Roads Community Variety Show. Learn more and register
on the website.
Wednesdays Away Return September 4
Wednesdays Away are a time of spiritual renewal on the first Wednesday of the month, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Christ Center. The cost is $50 per gathering and includes a delicious lunch. These one-day monthly retreats are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. Attend one or attend all—and be sure to invite friends to join you.
Register here.
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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
Sunday, September 8, 2019.
This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
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