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April 22, 2008 - Volume 29, #17

• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra Returns - 4-27-07
  

  We are thrilled to announce that The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra will be performing once again in our Sanctuary - on Sunday, 4/27, at 3pm.

  The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra is made up of a diverse group of amateur and professional musicians organized for the purpose

  The April 27 performance will feature:

  • Erik Kibelsbeck, Music Director
  • Kelly Covert, Flute
  • Man-Ching Yu: Hong Kong Night Scene's
  • Sketch and Nocturne (World Premiere)
  • Reinecke: Concerto in D Major
  • Schumann: Symphony No. 1

  There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door.

  Please come hear these wonderful musicians!

   

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• 2008 Summer Campership Fundraiser Market Baskets of Pansies
  
  • Sale Date: April 20 & 27
  • Delivery Date: May 4 (between 8:30 & 10:45 services)
  • Cost: $15 per basket prepaid
  • Payment: Cash or Check payable to Atonement Lutheran Church
  Questions: See Janet Holmgren, Pastor Rodgers, or Judy Holmes

  A perfect gift for Mother's Day!

   

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• Jim Simmons: Selected Landscapes
  

  Jim Simmons (Baxter's son) is an accomplished artist. If you have not seen his work, now is your chance. Please plan on stopping in at the Onondaga County Central Lbrary in The Galleries downtown during his exhibit.

  May 1-31: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
  (Tues. & Wed. until 8:30pm)

  Onondaga County Library
  The Galleries of Syracuse
  447 South Salina Street
  

  Reception May 3, 2-4pm

   

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• Sponsor a Camper

  Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center is not just a summer camp. The LCLC staff are disciples of God who share their faith and inspire the lives of campers of all ages. For several years now, we have been blessed by the generosity of this congregation that has allowed Atonement's kids to experience LCLC. We believe, as does LCLC, that no one should be denied Christ's love at LCLC for financial reasons.

  If you would like to make a cash contribution to the Campership Fund, please deliver your check, payable to Atonement Lutheran Church with the information below, to the Church Office. Any amount is welcome, but we encourage you to consider sponsorship of an individual camper for $75.00.

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• Devotional

  Sixth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 66

  Our Psalm series continues with Psalm 66, which tells an interesting tale. The beginning of the Psalm is a fairly typical praise-and-worship anthem to God, who has done great and wonderful things. Then we move into the testing: that the people have had to face ordeals and difficulties despite their trust in God. It is interesting to note that the people have had to go "through fire and water" (v.12), even though God has turned the sea into dry land (v.6), and all the earth worships God (v.4). Something to be learned from the writer of this Psalm is, even though we trust in God, sometimes life can be tough. Sometimes life can feel overbearing, like there are people walking on top of you (v. 12).

  Despite all of this, the Psalmist is still excited, still passionate about God, and thankful for "all that God has done for me" (v. 16). And the writer takes amazing comfort in the fact that God has listened. God listens to us, and hears the prayers we lift up. This psalm ends with words that can fill our hearts with gladness: Blessed be God, because God has not rejected my prayer, or removed love from me.

  Let us pray, Listening God, you hear the cries of all people, of all of your creation. Guide us to trust in you, and to continue lifting prayers despite all the difficulties we face. In your holy name we pray, Amen.

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• Vanderkamp Spring Cleanup Days

  Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3

  Vanderkamp Center is looking for a few good men, women, youth, and children to help with their spring clean-up. They have plenty of projects for everyone: carpentry, painting, yard work etc. Good fellowship and lunch is provided!

  If you are interested, please contact them at 315-675-3651 or at vkcenter@localnet.com.

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• Sauerbraten Dinner at St. Paul's Liverpool
  • Saturday, April 26 - 4pm-7pm
  • $10/adults, $5/children under 12
  • Kids under 5 eat free!

  Sauerbraten beef and gravy over egg noodles with all the trimmings! Don't like sauerbraten? They will also serve baked ziti.

  Proceeds from the dinner benefit the Makuva Lutheran Church and School in Zimbabwe. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will contribute an additional $1 for every $3 they collect.

  St. Paul's Lutheran Church is at 210 Hazel St in Liverpool (corner Vine and Hazel St.)

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• Making the Lord's Prayer Our Own

  One of the few and perhaps the only passage of scripture that we can quote from memory is the Lord's Prayer. But because we can "quote it" doesn't mean we "know it." You are invited to be a part of the adult discussion series entitled "Making the Lord's Prayer Our Own." Beginning on Wednesday, April 16, the series will run for 6 weeks, led by Pastor Peter. Each Wednesday, there will be two identical sessions, one at Noon and the other at 7pm. All sessions will meet in the coffee shop.

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• Summer Camp 2008 at Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center
  LCLC providing an opportunity for our kids to explore their faith while building relationships with God and others.

  It's that time again! Atonement will be providing both transportation to and from LCLC & camperships for Atonement members.

  August 3-9 Youth Camp (completed grades 3-8) - Missy Wilber will be volunteering at LCLC this week.
  The best of everything! Swimming, canoeing, sailing, hiking, crafts, nature studies, campfires, sports, & great counselors.

  August 3-9 Sailing Camp (completed grades 6-8)
  Learn how to rig and sail Sunfish, Puffer, Lightning, and Hobie sailboats.

  July 27-August 2 Senior High Week (completed grades 9-12) - Judy Holmes will be volunteering at LCLC this week.
  A program like no other. Choose from faith challenging workshops, experience unconventional worship and over-the-top weekend activities.

  Deadlines
  Registration: May 1 Registration Fee: $65
  Balance Due: July 1 Balance Due: $80-Youth Camp, $90 Sailing Camp, $100 Senior High Week

  Atonement camperships pay the remaining camp tuition. Transportation is provided from church to camp and back.

  If you are unable to afford the registration fee or balance due, other camperships are available. LCLC says that: "No one should be denied Christ's Love at LCLC due to the lack of money. LCLC camperships are available for those unable to afford the whole camp fee after discounts are applied and congregational camperships are awarded."

  See Pastor Rodgers for campership funding information. See Janet Holmgren for registration forms and registration information