In their tale “The Goose-Girl at the Well,” the Brothers Grimm tell of a maiden

who wept pearls instead of tears. Legend has it that as a young princess, she had

been harshly driven away from her royal home, and her father’s kingdom given

only to her two older sisters. She fled into the forest, the path she traveled strewn

with pearls behind her from her many tears. She was given refuge in a little house

in the forest by a strange old woman. When her parents, the king and queen, found

her three years later, they were overjoyed. But the king had nothing to give her; he

had bequeathed the kingdom to her sisters. Then the old woman said, “She needs

nothing, for I give her the countless pearls from all the tears of sadness she has shed

these years. They are precious pearls, finer than those that are found in the sea, and

worth more than your whole kingdom.” Thus, the princess lived happily ever after.

In real life, God’s children do not weep pearls, but the Scriptures do promise us

that soon the time of weeping will end, and God’s people will live happily ever af-

ter (Rev 7:15–17). In that day, it will be seen that God has taken note of our tears

and stored them up (Ps 56:8) and that somehow, by his marvelous grace and power,

God has transformed the tears sown in this life into a harvest of eternal joy and

laughter (Ps 126:6). All these drops of bitter, salty sorrow God will transform into

beautiful, precious pearls.

Volume 15, Issue 11

November 2017

ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH

From the pastor

Church Newsletter

Sunday School 2

Ladies Guild 3

Youth Group 4

Sunday Servants 5

Announcements 6

Church Council 7

Inside this issue:

11/05 - Sunday School Intergenerational & Marist Brass Ensemble

11/12 - Voters Meeting

11/18 - Silent Auction

11/22 - Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:30pm

12/16 - Lessons & Car-ols Concert

****REMINDER****

Thanksgiving Eve Service on November 22nd at 7:30pm

The church is collecting during the month of November non perishable

Items for ―people to people‖

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Confirmation Class

Classes have started for 7th & 8th Graders.

Confirmation This Year Will be on May 20th, 2018

The Sunday School Pageant will be held on

December 24th

the Sunday of 4th Advent at the 10:45am Service.

The children will be performing a small piece highlighting the Birth of Jesus in place of

The Sermon this Sunday. Practice will begin shortly during the Sunday School Hour.

All friends and family are invited to attend to support the Sunday School children.

*Holy Communion will not be distributed at this service as there will be a Holy Eucharistic Christmas Eve

Service with Candlelight held at 5:30pm and 11:00pm*

Halloween Party

Thank you to all who helped with the

Halloween Party, especially our wonderful

YOUTH GROUP!

Martin Luther:

The Idea that changed the World

Our New Topic for Soup & Study

Starting October 15th

Watch the movie and join the discussion on 6 separate Themes

From the Movie in celebration of the 500th year of the Reformation

Altar Guild: Irene Tatti

Next Meeting:

Week of Nov 13th for basket

making for silent auction.

ALL LADIES OF THE CON-

GREGATION ARE

INVITED!!!!!!

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Ladies Guild Coffee hour

If you would like to place flowers on the altar on any Sunday,

please sign the flower chart posted in the Narthex outside

Pastor’s Office. Please indicate if it is in memory or honor of

someone or in celebration.

Please note that the cost of each arrangement is $10.00

There are many weeks throughout the year that need flower

sponsorships.

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Flowers

We’ve had some members of the con-

gregation sign up recently to do a coffee

hour but we could use some more. Why

not pair up with someone else to host a

coffee hour. Get some rolls or bagels

and a few cookies or baked goods with

juice and milk to go with the coffee. The

Ladies Guild purchases the coffee and

paper goods. Clean up after is a breeze!

The sign up sheet is in the Narthex next

to the Flower Chart. Let us all work to-

gether to continue what we Lutheran’s

do best. Congregate and Eat!

Lessons and carols

James I. O’Neill high School choir will be performing their

wonderful Holiday Concert ―Lessons & Carols‖ on December

16th at the church.

Please tell all friends and family, this is a wonderful concert

and perfect for the Holiday Season.

Our own member Carl Tyce will be performing with them.

The YG will be serving home-made cocoa and cookies!

Scheduled Events: December 1st- Cookie Jar Fundraiser filling 6pm

December 16th– Hand out cookies and hot chocolate for

―Lessons and Carols‖

Events in the Works: Bowling Christmas Pageant Decorating Annual Retreat to Koinonia— End of January or Early February

P A G E 4 C H U R C H N E W S L E T T E R

“Pre-made Christmas Cookie Recipes in A Jar Fundraiser” This year the Youth Group will be taking orders for our

Cookie Fundraiser!

The YG will be putting together pre-made

Jars with the ingredients of a special cookie for a

Holiday Fundraiser.

Please fill out an order form and return to

Nicholas Culver or Joan Tisbe by

November 27th

Ladies’ Guild Christmas Party

WHEN: Friday, December 9th

TIME: 6:30pm

WHERE: Atonement Lutheran Church

Cookie Swap: bring 8 dozen homemade cookies, take home a variety to enjoy!

It’s time to restock the pantry!! Please

bring needed items wrapped to place

under the tree. A list of needed items is

by the bulletin board in the Narthex.

October 1 - $963.00

October 8 - $928.31

October 15 - $1,337.00

October 22 - $1,351.74

October 29 - $1,427.00

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Total– $6,007.05

Offerings

November 5th Minister's Asst: Nick Culver Lector: Joan Tisbe Ushers: Joan Tisbe, Irene Keenan Acolytes: Austin Tyler, Jessica Birch Introit/Gradual: Jessica Birch COUNTER: Joan Tisbe November 12th Minister's Asst: Irene Tatti Lector: Carrie Garloch Ushers: Carol Hoerter, Birgitt Culver Acolytes: Cameran Gavan, Jordyn Gavan Introit/Gradual: Jordyn Gavan COUNTER: Carol Hoerter November 19th Minister's Asst: Nick Culver Lector: Joan Tisbe Ushers: Joan Tisbe, Barbara Cavanagh Acolytes: Austin Tyler, Delaney Morrison Introit/Gradual: Delaney Morrison COUNTER: Barbara Cavanagh November 22nd (Thanksgiving Eve) Minister's Asst: Nick Culver Lector: Teresa Tyce Ushers: Johanna Kmetz, Marilynn Lobbe Acolytes: TBD Introit/Gradual: COUNTER: Marilynn Lobbe November 26th Minister's Asst: Irene Tatti Lector: Linda Worker Ushers: Bigitt Culver, Linda Worker Acolytes: Paige Campbell, Lorelai Lobbe Introit/Gradual: Lorelai Lobbe COUNTER: Johanna Kmetz

If anyone is interested in being an acolyte, usher or lector, please

speak with

Barbara Cavanagh, Head Usher at 429-6475 or at

BViguie@aol.com

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Sunday servants

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December 3rd Minister's Asst: Nick Culver Lector: Barbara Cavanagh Ushers: Barbara Cavanagh, Carol Hoerter Acolytes: Kim Cavanagh, Jessica Birch Introit/Gradual: Jessica Birch COUNTER: Carol Hoerter December 5th (Advent Service) Minister's Asst: Nick Culver Lector: Barbara Cavanagh Ushers: Barbara Cavanagh, Sylvia Walker Acolytes: Kim Cavanagh Introit/Gradual: COUNTER: Barbara Cavanagh

The Boy Scout’s program slogan is ―Leave No Boy Inside‖ Boys! Get off the couch,

put your video games down and look around at nature. Enjoy what God has giv-

en us! The scouts meet on Thursday nights between 7-8:30pm. Please check out

our website at www.troop2010.com for more information.

The scouts are always looking for new members. If you are between the ages of

10-17 and are interested in scouting, please stop by on Thursday Night with a par-

ent. If you are over 18, there are always opportunities for you to get involved with

the leadership of the scouts. Please speak with Charles Blaha, Scout Master.

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Announcements

Silent Auction

NOVEMBER 18th

On Saturday evening, November 19th, Atonement Lutheran Church will hold their 4th annu-

al Silent Auction. There will be a wine and cheese party along with a

concert from the ―Hudsoneers.‖

The festivities begin at 7:00 PM with the doors opening at 6:30 PM.

This is a very enjoyable evening and want everyone to bring their family and

friends. Not to mention, you can go home with a great basket.

We will be looking to the congregation for donations (and will have a list pre-

pared shortly) to help create these baskets.

The other way you can help donate would be to ask those businesses that you

visit to make a donation of a gift card/certificate. We will have a donation letter

in the Narthex to give the establishments. Thank you for you support and hope

to see you all on the evening of November 18th.

HOLIDAY TOY COLLECTION

When shopping for Christmas gifts this season, please keep those less fortunate in mind.

-Help support People To People’s Joy! Store.

- Presently People to People provides monthly food packages to more than 1,500 families each month. This year more than

ever there will be need for our Joy! Store where families can receive two new gifts per child.

-Last year, almost 900 families had gift-filled holidays thanks to many individuals, groups, and corporations that participated in

Project Joy!

We will be collecting new toys for children aged 0-18. Please purchase soft toys, dolls, sports games, scrapbooks, art

and craft kits, action figures, toy trucks, building games, musical and educational toys, and children’s books. In addition, $25

gift cards from Target, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble and Kohl’s are especially helpful as gifts for older children.

All donations should be brought to the church by December 3rd.

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ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH

71 Central Highway PO Box 622 Stony Point, New York 10980 Phone: (845) 942-0121 www.atonementlutheranstonypt.org

Church Council

President: Joan Tisbe

Vice President: Nicholas Culver

Treasurer: Carrie Garloch

Financial Secretary: Birgitt Culver

Secretary: Linda Worker

Church Administrator: Marilynn Lobbe (845) 942-4049

Head Usher: Barbara Cavanagh

Elders: Rich Campbell, Robert Walsh, Carol Hoerter

Trustees: Steve Hoehn, Marty Worker, Sylvia Walker

Sunday School Superintendent: Teresa Tyce

Asst. Sunday School Superintendent: Andrea Tyler

Youth Group Advisors:

Nicholas Culver, Joan Tisbe, Barbara Cavanagh

The month of November

The church will be collecting

Non-Perishable Foods

For People to People

november birthdays Baptismal birthdays

9th– Noah Robert Lobbe

11th– Lauren Sangirardi

12th– Samantha Hanzus

Dawn Lemoine

17th– Eric Sangirardi

22nd– Kristina Keenan

23rd– Aria Tatti

27th– Regan Gavan

30th– Jessica Poesl

3rd - Victoria Garloch

17th– Jim Toborg

20th– Jay Wolk & Stephen Tyler

For Newsletter contributions, questions or comments, please contact Nicholas Culver at 845-429-3843 or Email at culverjvjyanks@gmail.com, deadline is the 25th of the month.

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COOKIES IN A JAR

Perfect for gifts or easy baking, just add butter and eggs

Please return the order form to any youth group member by

November 26th

Number of jars

Country Oatmeal Cookie ______

Brownies ______

M&M White Chocolate Chip Cookie ______

Snickerdoodle ______

Classic Chocolate Chip ______

Each jar is $10

Name _______________________________________