SPRING NEWSLETTER!
2010
Association of Lutheran Friends Lutheran World Relief Trip Sign up today to make Health Kits and/or our mission July 8-9! LWR Health Kits: Include the following items in each health kit: One hand towel, dark color recommended One washcloth, dark color recommended One bath-size bar (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging One sturdy comb, remove On July 8-9 Pastor Bjornstad will packaging bring the gathered Health Kits and One metal nail file or nail lead a group of Spirit filled clippers with file attached, remove Lutherans to New Windsor, MD to packaging (do not substitute deliver them to the LWR cardboard emery boards for the file) warehouse. We will also tour the Six Band-Aids® (or similar facilities and volunteer an afternoon brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure of work. We will spend the night at together with a rubber band the Conference Center there and Do not add other items or leave spend the next day (Friday) in out any of the items listed. All items nearby Baltimore touring the LWR should be new and in good headquarters and spending the condition. Wrap smaller items in the afternoon taking in the Baltimore washcloth; wrap washcloth and Inner Harbor before traveling back remaining items in the towel and tie to PA! securely with ribbons or yarn. The ladies of St. Matthew and Peace Lutheran Churches have endeavored to bless the needy around the world with Health Kits to be distributed by Lutheran World Relief. Are there any other churches and individuals who will join in the blessing to bless others?
UPCOMING A.L.F. EVENTS May 29, 2010 9 am Ransom Church Cleanup and Board meeting! June6, 2010 12:30 pm Annual Luncheon at the former O’Neil’s Restaruant on Newton Ransom Hwy. 3:30 Ransom Valley Lutheran Church Memorial Service. June A.L.F. general mtg. TBA July 18, 2010 Ransom Valley Summer Worship Service, 3:30pm August 8, 2010 Ransom Educational Event 3:30 pm Historical Presentations of Local Lutheran Churches and picnic! 2010 LUTHER DAY DINNER: 2 pm November 7, 2010 Melting Pot, Scranton
LUTHERAN NOTABLES: JOHANNES BUGENHAGEN (1485-1558) Johannes Bugenhagen (1485-1558), from Pomerania in northern Germany, was appointed pastor of Wittenberg in 1523 through the efforts of Martin Luther and thus served as Luther's own pastor and confessor. One of the greatest scholars of the Reformation era, he helped translate the New
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Testament into Low German and wrote a commentary on the Psalms. He also worked to organize the Lutheran Church in northern Germany and Denmark, journeying to Copenhagen where he crowned both King and Queen and consecrated seven men to the offices of superintendent and bishop.
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in his family, congregation, and in the community at large. Married to his wife Esther for over 50 years and raising a family he also served as the leader of the Braille Workers at Immanuel Lutheran Church for 27 years. For many years he has also been volunteering at the Bread Basket food bank on Main Ave. in Scranton. God has blessed us all in the person of Elmer. Congratulations! At the dinner as well, the singers and RANSOM WINDOWS REPLACED! instrumentalist students of The Thanks to the great efforts of Lutheran Academy provided many the Ransom Valley Lutheran entertainment to over 110 dinner Church windows, after having all been guests. Join us in 2010! smashed during the Aug. 23rd vandalism, have been replaced! The CHURCH MISSION EVENTS cost was almost $3000. Funds to pay The ELCA churches are for this were taken from the ALF gathering for the Mission District church custodial fund, but much of it Festival on May 1st at Fatima Center was replaced through the patronage in Dalton former Pius x seminary. of many at Friendly’s Restaurant in The LCMS churches are gathering for Dunmore (almost $1000 for three the NEPA Lutheran Mission Festival nights where Friendly’s gave a on April 25th at St. Peter’s Lutheran percentage of sales!) and through Church in Wilkes Barre. special offerings and donations. Thank you very much! MEMORIAL DAY SPEAKER: The Dunmore State Police unit has reported that two fingerprints had been lifted from the church immediately after the vandalism. However no checks have been completed on those fingerprints!!!! As well we had heard that there was other vandalism August 23rd and that the perpetrators had been caught! But this officer did not know about this!!! If you have further information, please be in contact with our president Rev. Searing of St. Peter’s Lutheran, Scranton! Jim Calpin has committed to also paint the church exterior before our summer services this year! The next need will be to paint the inside of the church! ELMER PENCEK: RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 WILLIAM T. SCHMIDT AWARD.
At the October Luther Day Dinner Mr. Elmer Pencek was recognized as a Lutheran who has served the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully
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We are hoping to have a Mr. Morris Metz, a Battle of the Bulge veteran of WWII, as our special speaker at the June 6th Memorial Day Service. He spoken very highly of and is a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Easton, PA. ASSOCIATION WEB SITE
Please check out our site: www.associationoflutheranfriends.org for all the news and a gathering of historical information of our various churches!
MARTIN LUTHER QUOTE:
“I am more a!aid of my own heart than of the pope and a# his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.” RANSOM CHURCH/CEMETERY CLEANUP DAY IS MAY 29th! Please come and help make this beautiful historic church sparkle! We will be gathering at 9 am, but come when you can! We have a great time!
+ MAKE YOUR VEHICLE DONATION TODAY TO A.L.F.! YOUR VEHICLE DONATION (IN WHATEVER CONDITION) IS VERY WELCOME! If you have a vehicle you would like to give to A.L.F., please lookup www.donationline.com or call 1-877-CARS-4-US. Please enter the charity code for A.L.F. as #1075. Your vehicle will still be towed away free of charge and you will be given a receipt for its actual value.
THE STATED MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LUTHERAN FRIENDS The Association of Lutheran Friends, a not-for-profit Pennsylvania corporation, provides a forum for cooperation in social ministry, education, and social fellowship involving Lutherans living in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Further, the Association of Lutheran Friends shall strive to stimulate community awareness among its members; and shall foster service to the Church and community at large. Further, the Association of Lutheran Friends shall strive to improve the quality of life for all persons; regardless of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LUTHERAN FRIENDS... The corporate membership of the Association of Lutheran Friends, is comprised of Lutheran individuals who, by their adherence to the Christian faith and their Lutheran heritage, strongly believe in extending their personal and collective ministry to the community at large. The annual contribution for voting membership is ten dollars.
BIG REMINDER: PLEASE SEND IN YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND 2006 ($10) MEMBERSHIP DUES TO: Box 3113 Scranton, PA 18505
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