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The Shepherd’s Voice Serving Rockland County, NY, & Northern Bergen County, NJ

Dec. ‘16-Jan. ‘17

Reaching and Risking to Welcome the World in the Word that has come among us in Jesus Christ.

CHRISTMAS AT GOOD SHEPHERD SEASON OF PRAISE SACRED CONCERTS @ NOON - DECEMBER 4th Advent Concert—Renaissance Camerata - 12:00 noon “Celtic Advent and Christmas Cantata” ST. LUCIA CELEBRATION, & CHRISTMAS PARTY - DECEMBER 4th Sponsored by the Stenland Lodge No. 727 in Fellowship Hall - 2:00 pm SEASON OF PRAISE SACRED CONCERTS @ NOON - December 11th Sanctuary Choir “Mystery and Majesty” Advent & Christmas Cantata WHITE GIFTS PRESENTATION - DECEMBER 11th - 10:30 am Sunday Church School children present White Gifts at 10:30 service THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE - DECEMBER 21st 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES - DECEMBER 24th 4:30 p.m. Family/Children’s Service, with Pageant 8:00 p.m. Festival Communion Service 10:00 p.m. Festival Communion Service (special music will precede each service by a half hour) CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE - DECEMBER 25th 10:30 am Service of Lessons & Carols, with Holy Communion FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS - JANUARY 1, 2017 One Service at 10:30 am, with Holy Communion SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS - JANUARY 8th Services: 8:15, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Baptism of Our Lord Council Installation

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 112 North Main Street Pearl River, New York 10965

OUR MISSION

LIFE STATIONS Memorial Fund In memory of Michael Fury, given by Ann Sieger Education Fund Given in memory of Dr. George Sieger, by his wife, Ann

“Welcoming the World in the Word that has come among us in Jesus Christ” WORSHIP Sundays: 8:15, 9:30, & 10:30 a.m. CONTACT US Church Office: (845)735-2243 Fax: (845)735-0819 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gspr.org Creative Play Pre-School: (845)735-2737 AT YOUR SERVICE The Reverend J. Lena Warren, Pastor Kenneth Merring - Council President Robert Bergman - Treasurer William Burke - Bookkeeper Maureen Connolly - Creative Play Director Dale Damon - Church Secretary Brenda Ferguson - Organist/Director of Music Dagmar Klein - Church Administrator Janet Maleskii - Council Secretary The Reverend John R. Taylor - Pastor Emeritus Voice Publication Deadline Items to be included in The Shepherd’s Voice must be submitted to 2017 issue. Electronic submission (e-mail) is preferred. Articles submitted after the deadline may not be published, due to space and time restrictions. Please e-mail articles to: [email protected].

2016 CHURCH COUNCIL Pastor Lena Warren Ken Merring, Council President Don Widmayer, Vice President Robert Bergman, Treasurer Janet Maleski, Secretary Rob Bayer Werner Boecker Barbara Bow James Cleary Wendy Gates Trish Habas Jayne Knarich Deanna Lauer Carole Meehan Herman Mensing Mark Olson Richard Struck Debra Thaler

Good Shepherd Church is on Social Media See our church webpage at: www.gspr.org "Like Us" on Facebook at: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "Follow Us" on Instagram at: good_shepherd_pearlriver

PRAYER CHAIN If you, a loved one, or a friend experience difficulty and you desire prayer support, the Good Shepherd Prayer Chain may be helpful.

When you have a request or a thanksgiving to share, please call: GET YOUR COPY OF THE “VOICE” E-MAILED…. Ione Mensing at 201-664-1235; email: [email protected] It will be exactly the same Voice that you’ve been receiving or Carol Westphal at 845-624-5732; email: carolwestthrough the mail, but delivered via e-mail instead. That way [email protected] you receive your copy faster, and we save on mailing expenses. To sign up for the e-Voice, send an e-mail to [email protected], as well as the e-mail address you’d like us to use.

The Prayer Chain will then be activated, and many will be praying with and for you.

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FROM THE PASTOR “Each winter as the year grows older, we each grow older, too. The chill sets in a little colder; the verities we knew seem shaken and untrue. When race and class cry out for treason, when sirens call for war, they overshout the voice of reason and scream till we ignore all we held dear before.” - Each Winter As the Year Grows Older (ELW 252) Have you ever wondered why the new year happens in the middle of the winter? It's an interesting choice, really. And it is a choice. There's no celestial reason that the first day of the new year falls on January 1st rather than, say, late August. We could have it at any time of the year—in the Spring might make more sense; after all, there are new things springing up around us, and in fact, some cultures celebrated the new year on the vernal equinox: March 20th. And yet, we have the new year start in January. And also we have the church year start at the beginning of Advent—as we descend into the darkest days of the year. It's odd we mark the cold and the dark as a time of new beginnings. In her book, Learning to Walk in the Dark, Barbara Brown Taylor makes the observation that new life starts in the dark. “Whether it is a seed in the ground, a baby in the womb, or Jesus in the tomb, it starts in the dark,” she writes. I wonder if it was an awareness of this that led us to place this time of new beginnings at the darkest time of the year — if it was a way to remind us that while we might have a preference for sunlight and warm, long days (I know some of you prefer the winter), it's actually at the darkest of times and in the darkest of places that newness sprouts. It seems like a good reminder for our living. This season can be a bit much. It can be a time marked by loss of those we've loved—whom we miss acutely during these times where tradition, family, and memory take on sacred intensity—or sorrow for the loss of the light (SADD), or loneliness, or stress from our own self-inflicted (and culturally reinforced) holiday fervor. And outside of this season, too, we go through times of darkness, of depression, of stress, of anger, of sorrow. And while these seasons and times in our lives might feel like (and are) times of death —like winter surely is— they are times when God's promise, “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19) is especially alive. The seed lies in the ground waiting. On the branches of the trees, buds prepare to burst open with new green. And a young virgin bursts into song at the hope of a new world growing inside her while a child who will be named John dances in his mother's womb.

“Yet I believe beyond believing that life can spring from death, that growth can flower from our grieving, that we can catch our breath and turn transfixed by faith. So even as the sun is turning to journey to the north, the living flame in secret burning, can kindle on the earth and bring God's love to birth. O Child of ecstasy and sorrows, O Prince of peace and pain, brighten today's world by tomorrow's, renew our lives again; Lord Jesus, come and reign!” - Each Winter As the Year Grows Older (ELW 252) Pastor Lena Warren

White Gifts – A Good Shepherd Tradition We will collect gifts for children, wrapped in white paper and noted with age/boy/girl, and dedicate them at the 10:30 service on December 11th. These gifts will be given to children in the Bronx. This tradition of White Gifts has been in existence for well over 60 years at Good Shepherd. Both children and adults can participate in this gift-giving opportunity. – sponsored by Youth/Sunday Church School

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WELCA MEETING DECEMBER 13TH All ladies are invited to our Christmas meeting on Dec 13th, the second Tuesday, not the first, at 1:30 pm in the Bouton Church Parlor. For those who would like to participate, we will be having a grab bag gift exchange for Christmas in the amount of $10. Also, the Creative Play children will sing for us. ______________________________________________________________________________

Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief One light-weight bath size towel (between 20” x 40” or 52” x 27”); dark color recommended Two or three bath-size bars of soap weighing 8 to 9 ounces. Any brand in original wrapping One adult size toothbrush in original packaging One sturdy comb; remove wrapping One metal nail clipper (attached file optional); remove packaging HOW TO PACK YOUR PROJECT KITS Fold towel in half,. Place the rest of the items in the towel, fold and roll so nothing falls out and secure with yarn, ribbon, string or rubber bands. Pack completed Kits, like items together, in boxes. Label contents in LARGE BLOCK LETTERS on outside of boxes. Use strong cartons secured with packing tape, not to exceed 40 pounds. Do not use plastic or paper bags to pack donations. Include the name and address of your group or congregation on each box and label contents. Please do not donate any items with any religious symbols, messages or your group name Please do not donate items decorated with a U.S, flag, patriotic or military symbols or references to the armed forces, including camouflage Do not add items or leave out any of the items listed All items should be new and in good condition Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags There will be a plastic container in the entrance of the educational building after Christmas. Items will be delivered sometime in April. These are much-needed items and your contribution is greatly appreciated.

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP Good Shepherd’s Men’s Breakfast Group has resumed meeting on the third Saturday of every month at 9:00 am, in Fellowship Hall. All men of Good Shepherd are invited to join in for fellowship and a great breakfast! Mark your calendars for December 17th and January 21st.

ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, LET’S HAVE A “SOUPER” BOWL OF CARING Starting January 15thth, we will be collecting cans of soup to fight hunger in our community. With all the snacking and feasting we enjoy while watching football, let us share with others,

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Caroling for a Cause Meals on Wheels & Good Shepherd December 16, 2016 6pm-8pm We will bring Holiday Joy to our neighbors in Pearl River and raise money for a worthy cause. All ages are welcome! We will meet at 5:45pm in front of the Education Building. Please dress according to the weather. After caroling we will enjoy some hot chocolate back at Good Shepherd. Please R.S.V.P. Sharon Martini [email protected] LUTHERANS AND ROMAN CATHOLICS IN DIALOGUE On October 27th, Pope Francis and the leaders of the Lutheran World Federation presided over an ecumenical prayer service in the Lund cathedral, the first time a pope has commemorated the anniversary of Martin Luther’s revolt with such a symbolically powerful gesture. Francis quoted Luther and praised him for having restored the centrality of Scripture to the church. “The spiritual experience of Martin Luther challenges us to remember that apart from God, we can do nothing,” Francis said. Francis and the Lutheran federation president, Bishop Munib Younan, drew sustained applause at the end of the service when they signed a joint declaration pledging to improve relations through dialogue, while working together to heal conflicts, welcome refugees and care for the planet. The goal of the theological dialogue, the statement said, was to bring Catholics and Lutherans together at the Eucharistic table. On January 15th at 4:00 p.m. we will show this prayer service in Fellowship Hall, and have an opportunity to share our Lutheran and Roman Catholic backgrounds and hopes for the future. Mark your calendars and join us, and invite others to share in this dialogue, which will begin our ongoing com-

Adult Christian Education Food, Faith & Friends Meets in December and January Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 6:30 to 9 pm Join Food Faith & Friends’ Fifth Annual Christmas Party at the home of Rich Bowman in Nanuet. Share in the holiday joy, sing some Christmas carols around the piano, and enjoy some great food and beverages. You are invited! Want to help make our less advantaged neighbors’ spirits bright too? Please bring a nonperishable food item, like pasta or canned food that we will share with People to People. For more details or directions, contract Rich Bowman at [email protected] or (845) 627-6967 or contact the church office at (845) 735–2243. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 7 to 8:30 pm We cordially invite you to join us for Food, Faith & Friends, in the church parlor. Come share in this opportunity to meet new people of all ages, share a little about our faith journeys (including our questions), and eat a meal together. Bring yourselves, an open heart, an open mind, and an appetite! Invite a friend! Watch the Sunday Cross Connections bulletin in January for more details. If you have any questions, contact Rich Bowman at [email protected] or the Church Office at (845) 735-2243.

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Stenland Lodge No. 727 Vasa Order of America an Educational, Cultural and Fraternal Organization Invites you to their Annual Lucia Celebration and Christmas Party at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Sunday December 4, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served Requested Donation $10.00 Children under 16 are free. For information contact Ingrid Allison at [email protected] or 845-425-1574.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTING During the holidays, our hearts are opened to those in need. At Good Shepherd we offer these suggestions as possibilities for you to choose from. Doing this as a family activity is a teaching tool, living out the joy of giving to others. 1. White Gifts – We will collect gifts for children, wrapped in white paper and noted with age/boy/girl, and dedicate them at a 10:30 service. These gifts will be taken to children in the Bronx. – sponsored by Youth/Sunday Church School 2. Project Joy – Collection of gifts for needy families (determined by People to People). Chart will be available for sign-up; delivery of gifts will be taken to People to People – sponsored by Social Ministries 3. Mitten Tree – Mittens, scarves, hats for children in Appalachia – sponsored by Creative Play. 4. Gifts for teens in Psychiatric Hospital - PJs, T-shirts, sweatshirts and pants, games, PlayStation games (other items will be provided on list in coat room) – sponsored by Social Ministries. 5. Men’s Group – Collection of money to be given to needy families in the Bronx. 6. Food Pantry – People to People food pantry – food and non-food items are always needed - sponsored by Social Ministries 7. Lutheran World Relief: Lutheran World Relief works with local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering. They are working in refugee centers, providing health and financial aid in areas affected by disasters, drought, ebola, and wars, by providing shelter, quilts, kits. Give: www.lwr.org; call: 800-597-5972 or mail to Lutheran World Relief, P.O. Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297 8. God’s Global Barnyard – Buy an animal:www.elca.org/ELCA/eCards/Categories/GodsGlobal-Barnyard  9. Buy your Christmas Gifts from SERRV International – This organization works with artisans across the globe, by marketing in a just and direct manner. Beautiful items are found on their website: www.serrv.org.

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President’s Annual Report 2016 It has been an exciting year as we warmly welcomed our new pastor, the Rev. J. Lena Warren. The congregation and Pastor Lena continue to know each other better with the help of her program, “Lena’s Listening Tour.” We all look forward to working together on the joys and challenges of this community of faith. Sunday Service average attendance has increased to 180 from 176 in 2015 on an October year-to-date basis. Church Giving this year is up about 3% compared to last year and expenses are considerably down at about 15%. Personnel and Property costs are significantly under budget due to an open position and reduced energy expense. However, in 2017, we hope to add a new staff position which will challenge our giving by another 3%. It has been an honor and joy to help lead this wonderful Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, which could not be done without the magnificent support of church leaders and volunteers alike. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth H. Merring Council President

GOOD SHPHERD’S BOY SCOUT TROOP 36 WREATH AND GRAVE BLANKET SALE Boy Scout Troop 36, sponsored by Good Shepherd Church, will be selling Christmas Wreaths ($20) and Grave Blankets ($30). The wreaths and blankets are beautifully hand-decorated by the Scouts, with natural evergreens, pine cones, a red bow, and seasonal decorations. The Troop wishes to thank the congregation for their past generous support for their annual fundraiser. Order wreaths and blankets beginning early November, by signing the order sheets found at the entrance to the Church (narthex windowsill), and the entrance to the Education Bldg. (on bulletin board), or call Scoutmaster Bob Klein at 845-624-3216. Ordered wreaths can be picked up on November 27, and December 4. Additional wreaths will be for sale on these dates, as well. If you need your wreaths before Thanksgiving, please call the Scoutmaster to make arrangements.

CREATIVE PLAY NEWS Our children are all excited for the holiday season. They are all busy creating unique gifts for their families. There is nothing more precious than seeing the children's excited faces when they wrap their presents for their parents. Our 4-year-old children will be performing a short skit, called Santa's Workshop, for their families. There will be some beautiful singing and colorful costumes to show off . Throughout the month of December, Creative Play invites its families to share the true meaning of the holiday, by participating in two special sharing opportunities. Our annual Giving Tree is decorated with the donated hats, scarves and gloves from our Creative Play families. These items will be donated to the families in Appalachia. Together with the Church, we ask our families to bring a Christmas gift wrapped in white paper to school,which will be distributed to families of St Peter's in the Bronx. What a wonderful way to share in the true meaning of this blessed day. The children will be entertained by our favorite performers, Beth and Scott, who will have the children singing and laughing with their musical performance. In January, our registration for the 2017-18 (WOW) will begin. If you are an alumni or church member, applications are available in the school office. We encourage families to come visit us during the months of December and January, or set aside some time on January 21st for our OPEN HOUSE. The hours are 12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.; come by and see our classes and meet some of our staff who will happily answer any questions you may have about our wonderful school! We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!! Maureen Connolly, director

Good Shepherd is offering a special “Longest Night” service on Wednesday December 21, at 800 pm, in our sanctuary. Come out and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle—and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it), is welcome.

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CONFIRMATION CLASS DATES 6th through 8th Grade Confirmation Classes Confirmation Class will be held the following evenings in Fellowship Hall: 6th Grade – Monday, December 7 & Monday, January 9 – 7:00 to 8:15 pm Family Night: Thursday, January 26 – 7-8:15pm 7th Grade – Monday, December 12 & Monday, January 23 – 7:00 to 8:15 pm Family Night: Thursday, January 26 – 7-8:15pm 8th Grade – Thursday, December 15 & Thursday, January 19 – 7:00 to 8:15 pm Family Night (all grades): Thursday, January 26 – 7-8:15pm

For more information, contact the Church Office at (845) 735-2243.

2018 ELCA Houston Youth Gathering (for those currently in grades 7 through 11) If your child is interested in exploring the possibility of attending the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering, please contact the church office by email at: [email protected] or at (845) 735-2243 or speak to Rich Bowman in church, or contact him at [email protected]. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will hold its 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, from June 27 to July 1, 2018 (departing New York on June 26). The Youth Gathering meets for five days every three years, and provides youth with the opportunity to participate in community service, study, worship, fun, and meaningful experiences with 30,000 of their ELCA peers.

Friday, January 20, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Snowtubing at Campgaw Open to Youth, Children & Adults (Snowtubers must be at least 42” tall) We’ll leave Good Shepherd parking lot at 5 pm and carpool to Campgaw, NJ, or you can meet us there. $21 per snowtuber, for 2 hours of snowtubing RSVP and payment due by Sunday, January 8th (make checks payable to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church marked “Snowtubing”) Only 40 Tickets Available! Drivers needed for carpooling. Please contact the Church Office if you are able to drive for this event: (845) 735-2243, Participants can bring extra money for hot chocolate or snacks. Whether you’re tubing or hanging out in the ski lodge, you’ll have a good time! In addition to our Good Shepherd Youth Event Permission Slips for children under 18, all snowtubers must complete the Campgaw waiver. All forms are available near the youth bulletin board (2nd Floor Education building), or contact the church office (845) 735-2243.

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Middle School Confirmation Class Winter Retreat (Grades 6 to 8) Friday, February 24 to Sunday, February 26, 2017

$120 per person (Make checks payable to “Metro NY Synod”) Price includes: 2 nights of lodging, transportation, meals, outdoor recreational activities, a campfire, skits, songs, games, worship, and more! Invite a friend from your Good Shepherd Confirmation Class! Permission slips and registration available in the church office or on the www.gspr.org website RSVP by Sunday, January 29th All forms and payment due to the Church Office by February 5th.

Koinonia is a wonderful retreat center near Port Jervis, NY. The retreat is run by the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO). Youth will be able to bond over faith and life with other youth their age from around the Metro New York Synod. This is a retreat you don't want to miss! Most who attend can't wait to go again the following year. It is an outstanding camp experience! Campers will leave from Good Shepherd’s parking lot on Friday, February 24, at 6 pm, to car pool, and we’ll return to Good Shepherd early afternoon Sunday, February 26. For more information, contact Rich Bowman at [email protected] or contact the church office at (845) 735-2243.

************** High School Winter Retreat (Grades 9 to 12) Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12, 2017

$120 per person (Make checks payable to “Metro NY Synod”) Price includes: 2 nights of lodging, transportation, meals, outdoor recreational activities, a campfire, skits, songs, games, worship, and more! Invite a friend from your Good Shepherd Confirmation Class! Permission slips and registration available in the church office or on the www.gspr.org website RSVP by Sunday, February 19th All forms and payment due to the Church Office by February 26th.

This is a retreat led by the Lutheran Youth Organization of the Metropolitan New York Synod. It is designed for and led by high school students. Teens will explore the theme “God Loves You Inside and Out.” Youth will grow closer to God and to one another. This is a retreat you don't want to miss! Most who attend can't wait to go again the following year. It is an outstanding camp experience! Campers will leave from Good Shepherd’s parking lot on Friday, March 10, at 6 pm, to car pool, and we’ll return to Good Shepherd early afternoon Sunday, March 12. For more information, contact Rich Bowman at [email protected] or contact the church office at (845) 735-2243.

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9:30/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 7:00 Confirmation 6th Grade 7:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry

9:30/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 1:00 Piecemakers—Youth Room 7:00 Boy Scouts—FH

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Holy Communion Service Contemporary Service Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Cherub Choir Rehearsal—Parlor Worship Service/SCS/SCS White Gift Presentation 12:00 Music @ Noon—Sanctuary Choir Advent Concert 6:00 AA/Fellowship Hall

9:30/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 7:00 Confirmation 7th Grade

9:00/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 1:30 WELCA—Parlor 6:30 Food, Faith & Friends Christmas Party—off-site 7:00 Boy Scouts—Youth Room 8:00 Women’s Faith, Life—Parlor

9:30/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 11:00 Staff Meeting 4:40 Executive Committee 7:00 Church Council—Parlor

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Worship Service Contemporary Service Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Cherub Choir Rehearsal—Parlor Holy Communion Service/ SCS/ Baptism/Cherub Choir 11:30 Renaissance Camerata Rehearsal

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9:30/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 7:00 8th Gr. Confirmation—FH

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Holy Communion Contemporary Worship Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Cherub Rehearsal—Parlor Worship/SCS//Council Installation Council Officer Election

9 9:30/1:00 Creative Play/UPK 7:00 Confirmation 6th Grade

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Worship Service Contemporary Service Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Cherub Rehearsal—Parlor Holy Communion/SCS

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7:00 Confirmation Dinner/FH all grades (6-8th) 7:30 Sanctuary Choir

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