Atonement Lutheran Church Newsletter - The Messenger

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March 9, 2010 - Volume 31, #10

• Save a Tree, Save a Stamp, Save some Money!

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• Saint Patrick - March 17, 2010
  
  

  According to legend, St. Patrick taught the Irish the concept of the Trinity using the three leaves of the shamrock.

  I must confess that being of Polish-German descent, when I think of St. Patrick's Day the things that come to mind are Ireland, clover, leprechauns, and of course in Syracuse ...green beer. So was I ever surprised to find out that the real Patrick (Latin: Patricius) was not a native to the Emerald Isle at all. Rather, when he was sixteen he was kidnapped by Irish pirates from his home in Roman occupied Britain and was kept as a slave in Ireland. After six years he escaped his captivity and returned to Britain. However for the sake of Ireland and the gospel he returned to Ireland as a free-man and worked tirelessly as a missionary and reputedly baptized "thousands." Life however for Patrick wasn't a bed of shamrocks. Being a foreigner, and a Christian, made him an enemy of the local pagan kings who on at least one occasion beat him. Although today it's impossible to tell for sure which traditions about Patrick are true and which are exaggerations of an understandably proud people, one thing is certain: never be surprised if God asks you to witness to the very last people you may want to see; they very well may name a holiday for you.

  ~ Shalom y'all, Vicar Christine

   

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• Easter Special from the Crafty Ladyes
  
  

  Millie Sahm has hand-crafted three special towel/scrubbie sets. They will be available for $10 each. See them in the Crafty Ladye's "alcove" on Sunday March 14.

   

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• Saint Patrick's Day Dinner
  
  

  The regular Wednesday nght dinner will be even more special next week. In celebration of St. Patrick, we'll be having a Ham & Cabbage dinner. Please come and bring your friends! We'd appreciate reservations - call the church office at 492-9065. A free will offering wll be taken.

  The "printed" Messenger says Corned Beef and Cabbage - but the menu will actually be Ham and Cabbage.

   

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• HIPPA - More Privacy than You May Know
  

  Due to the Privacy Act, the church is no longer notified when members are hospitalized. The pastors can't visit, offer prayers, and/or support for you and your loved ones at critical times if we don't have your help. It is up to you to notify the church office (492-9065) if you or a loved one is being admitted to the hospital.

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• It Takes a Lot of Food!
  

  We have 17 families for whom we will be making Easter food baskets.

  Your donations of food and money are vital for this ministry of care.

  With the hams we will buy we need donations of:

  Boxed potatoes, Canned green beans and corn, Canned fruit and Jell-O, Funfetti Cakes, Funfetti Frosting, Easter Candy, Coffee

  We also fill out our baskets with non perishable foods for the days when children are not getting meals at school.

  We can use canned meat and meat entrees like chili, stew, "Chunky" soups, tuna, cream soup, elbows or noodles, mayo, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, rahman noodles, pasta and sauce, canned or bottled juice.Your generosity will make the most important of Christian festivals special for families in need.

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• Bible, Baked Goods, and Beverage Meeting Saturday, March 20
  
  

  Bible, Baked Goods, and Beverage will meet on Saturday, March 20, beginning at 9am in the Coffee Shop. The theme this month is Trust and the title of the lesson is "Does God Keep Promises?" All women of the congregation are invited.

   

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• Easter Plants
  
  

  We will be accepting memorial donations for the plants that beautify our sanctuary on Easter and are then distributed to members of our congregation who are not able to join us for services. Easter plant memorials will be collected through Palm Sunday. The entire memorial list will be printed in the Easter Bulletin and the Messenger. Thank you!

  You can make your donation after services on Sunday between now and Palm Sunday or you may send your contribution to the church office (116 West Glen Ave, Syracuse NY 13205). Make sure you mark "Easter Plant" on your check and include a note about who you would like us to remember.

   

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• Don't Forget! - March 14 begins Daylight Saving Time
  

  On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard time, which becomes 3:00 a.m. local daylight time. Think of it as our first big step towards longer days and warmer weather.

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• Bread for the Hungry
  
  
  On Sunday, March 21, Women of the ELCA will present you with an Envelope for you to place your contribution to help Feed the Hungry.

  One half of the proceeds will be given to West Side Food Pantry (St.Pauls) and one half will be given to ELCA World Hunger Fund. More money means more people will be fed, so please give generously. You can also mail a donation to: Women of the ELCA

  Atonement Lutheran Church
  116 W. Glen Ave.
  Syracuse, NY13205
  

  (Please mark your check "Bread for the Hungry")

   

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• Appleseed Presents
  

  This production contains violent situations and language that may not be suitable for all audiences.