The Congregational Connection



The Congregational Connection

Welcome To Our Staff!

Rev. John Hugus, is serving as our interim pastor through October 31st. Pastor Hugus also serves at St. Matthews while they are in the call process and is active in the National Guard once a month. If pastoral care is needed, Pastor Hugus can be reached at 699-0323 or jhugus@ (if you email him please put Lord of Life in the subject line) or you can call the church office at 285-5347.

Katie Bonfanti, is our new lead musician. She will also be starting an internship this month and teaches piano lessons too.

Vacation Bible School

Thank you especially Leann Wiggins for coordinating VBS again this year and Cathy Wiggins/Mary Grietens for preparing the meals for the kids and adults. We extend thanks to all those who helped in anyway with VBS whether it was cleaning the pavilion, hanging and taking down decorations, sharing bible stories, crafts, and games and many other tasks that needed to be done. Without all your help it would not have been possible!

Sunday School “Rally Day” is Coming Soon!

Watch the bulletin for more details.

Ministry Highlights

August 2 BEAM Sunday

1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen/Woody Team

August 9 Deadline BEAM Back to School Items

August 12 6:30 p.m. Ladies Night Out/Al’s Pizza

August 16 Deadline BEAM Food Pantry

August 17 7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting

August 23 4:30 p.m. Back to School Splash Bash at St. Matthews

Ladies Night Out

Ladies, come join us for an evening of good food and fellowship. We will gather on Wednesday, August 14th (note day change for the summer) at 6:30 for dinner at Al’s Pizza on A1A across from the elementary schools. Beginning in September LNO will change to the 2nd Thursday of the month to allow more people to join us. Let Deb Nye (716-8747) know if you plan to attend.

Next Month: September 10, 6PM Ladies Night Out White Elephant Exchange will be held at Sarah's: 10 Kingfish Ave in Dolphin Cove, Ponte Vedra. For the exchange, wrap up a "White Elephant" …anything you currently have that you no longer want…so it can be traded in the same manner we do the Christmas Ornament Exchange. To be sure there is plenty of food for this event, It is imperative to have a head count because ALL food and drink will be provided. Please RSVP no later than Sunday, September 6 to Sarah at swasoc@ or 285-3651 or 285-2626. You could also let Deb know using the church email address or church phone.

You can pick up a map to Sarah's at the Pavilion. Parking is available in Sarah's driveway, in the driveway across the street at the empty house, in Verna Horn’s driveway and possibly another driveway will be available. This information will be included on the map.

One more thing…Sarah welcomes anyone who is available to help with the preparations and cooking. Please let her know ASAP.

Serving Sunday Mornings

Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 1 Corinthians 4:1

God is calling each disciple to take an active part in worship -- set up, clean up, reader, communion assistant, usher, music, host, refreshments, Sunday School, counters. Come share in the joy of serving and ministry to others. A sign-up sheet is located near the bulletins as you come in, it’s very helpful to know ahead of time who is serving each week. Thank you to all that serve!

Soup Kitchen

On the first Sunday of every month, Lord of Life plans, cooks, and serves the afternoon meal at the Soup Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach from 1:00-approx 4:30 p.m. This month is Team B’s responsibility, under the direction of Rick & Kristen (Bankert) Woody, next month (September) Team A is under the direction of Floyd and Cathy Wiggins. Team A & B alternate every month. Approximately 60 homeless people are served each Sunday. Serving at the Soup Kitchen has been a long-standing ministry of Lord of Life and has changed the lives of many people. If you can help please speak to the Wiggins or the Woodys.

Florida-Georgia Blood Alliance

The Florida Georgia Blood Alliance has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11th from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Lord of Life is hoping to reach a goal of 8 units of blood. A pint of blood can save five lives. We also have invited Bethel Synagogue to join us for the blood drive. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Bankert at 465-1366. Thank you!

Parish News

Congratulations to Heather Wiggins and Tommy Shin on the birth of their daughter, Abby Elizabeth Shin. She was born Saturday, August 1st, weighing 7lbs. 6 ozs., 19 ½ inches long. The proud grandparents are Floyd and Cathy Wiggins, Abby also has a sister, Emma and brother, Christian.

Birthdays Anniversaries

8/01 Mario Bianchi 8/13 Erik Sander 8/19 Ron & Gloria Case

8/02 Wende Larrimore 8/14 Brenda Braatz 8/30 Joey & Cindy Kaleel

8/02 Alyson Sonnenwald 8/14 Roy Lewis

8/10 Corey Plumlee 8/20 Renee Farrell

Back to School Splash Bash

First Coast Conference Youth

(Youth from 6th to 12th Grade)

Are invited to a Splash Bash

@

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

(6801 Merrill Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32277)

on

Sunday, August 23, 4:30 —6:30 p.m.

** Water themed study, games, and fun **

Bring a towel and a friend!

RSVP by Wed. August 19th to Ashley Parsons

at 904-744-5333

or youthworker.ashley@

Event

sponsored by:

Remember in our prayers those with special concerns, including:

Homebound/Assisted Living Facilities: Alma Ainsley (Vicar’s Landing, PVB), Lucille Halstead

Disciples Ed Archer, Darty family, Janet Dilts & family, MaryBeth Henningsen, Vivian Steinbach, Sarah Williams

Families Mourning Loss:

Kenneth Andrus (Sarah Williams) Evelyn Smulovitz (Connors family)

Bob Didiano (Chip Bianchi) Barbara Roberts (Deb Nye)

Florence Philips (Amelia Orth) Curtis Wright (Deb Nye)

Family of Prayer Partners are: Karen Bianchi, Amelia Orth, Jackie Woloscheck, Jim and Vicki VanHorn.

To Put Someone on the Prayer List: you can either call the office at 285-5347 or email the office at lordoflife2@

CONGREGATIONAL CONNECTION

Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA

276 N. Roscoe Blvd.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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About Our Church…

Our Vision is to be the body of Christ,

proclaiming God’s love to all in a broken world and

connecting the people of Ponte Vedra Beach and

surrounding communities with the healing power of

hope and peace brought by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Our Mission is to gather as a community of believers

empowered by the Holy Spirit to

spread God’s Word and love as His caring people.

Our Guiding Principles:

Jesus is our Lord and Savior

leading and encouraging Christ-centered lives

(Philippians 2:9-11)

Everyone is Welcome

all are forgiven at the foot of the cross

(Luke 15:1-2)

Providing Sanctuary in a Broken World

sharing Christ’s message of peace and hope

(1 Peter 2:9)

Serving Others with Compassion

letting the love of Christ flow from us into the world

(1 Corinthians 12:4-7)

Returning our Gifts for God’s Work

growing good stewards of the environment,

and our time, abilities and financial resources

(2 Corinthians 9:8)

Teaching and Modeling Christian Values

nurturing new, renewed and deeper discipleship

(2 Timothy 4:1-5)

Sunday Worship

9:45 a.m.

Holy Communion celebrated

Stay Connected with Us!

Office: (904) 285-5347

Fax: (904) 273-8271

Email: lordoflife2@

Web Site:

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Lord of Life Lutheran Church August 2009 Volume 14 Issue 8

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Partners in Ministry

Assistant to the Bishop

Rev. Paul Lutze

FL-Bahamas Synod ELCA website



Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Outdoor

Ministries of FL



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Juan Jimenez (Hilda Markantonatos)

Dona Horsley (The Bianchi family)

Carmen Jimenez (Hilda Markantonatos)

Juan Jimenez (Hilda Markantonatos)

Sandy Johme (Janet Dilts)

Pat Kaminshi (Pat Darty)

Jen Kapp (Deb Nye)

Samantha Kelley (Cathy Wiggins)

Beulah Landon (Deb Nye)

Linda Larrimore (Kevin Larrimore)

Kevin Mahoney (Dolly Holcomb)

Andres Marquez (Hilda Markantonatos)

Shawn Moffatt (Deb Nye)

Madeline Moore (Amelia Orth)

Bertha Neeson (former member)

Dorothy Orth (Bob Orth)

Bruce Pinover (Bankerts)

Dee Roberts (Jean Bankert)

Robert Schlobohm (Dolly Holcomb)

Evelyn Smalontz (Nancy Connors)

Heather Soucek (Brenda Braatz)

Sherrill Sullivan (Kristen Bankert)

Connie Shaffer (Kristen Bankert)

Becky Turner (MaryBeth Henningsen)

Riley Turner (Nancy Connors)

Ruth VanHorn (Jim VanHorn)

Al Wallace & family (Brenda Braatz)

Deb Willifor (Wendy Mowat)

Anna Wroblewski (Sarah Williams)

Michael Zich (Sarah Williams)

Rita Zich (Sarah Williams)

Staff, Officers, Church Council

Interim Pastor Rev. John Hugus

Parish Secretary Deb Nye

Lead Musician Katie Bonfati

President Kevin Larrimore

Vice President Sarah Williams

Cong.Secretary Karen Bianchi

Treasurer Cathy Wiggins

Financial Secretary John Sievers

Council Jean Bankert

Council Nancy Connors

Council Smith Holcomb

Council Wendy Mowat

Council Leann Wiggins

Ministry Team Leaders

Disipleship Leann Wiggins

Fellowship Jean Bankert

Finance Kevin Larrimore

Mutual/Staff Support VACANT

Outreach Kristen Bankert

Property VACANT Stewardship John Sievers

Youth Wendy Mowat

Cathy Wiggins

Witness VACANT

Worship & Music VACANT

Building Ministry Team

Wendy Mowat Deb Nye

Bob Orth Floyd Wiggins

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Relatives & Friends:

Ann’s brother (Amelia Orth)

Julia (Amelia Orth)

Vanessa (Wendy Mowat)

Ian Aguilar (Hilda Markantonatos)

Evan & Brent Baker (Dorothy Waple)

Pr. Pat Bell (congregation)

Connor Bos (Leann Wiggins)

Alvina Braatz (Brenda Braatz)

Georgia Braddock (Hilda Markantonatos)

Aleatha Brantner (Hilda Markantonatos)

Frieda Carillo (Hilda Markantonatos)

Vickie Centeno (Dorothy Waple)

Nancy Chojn (Leann Wiggins)

Juan, Johnny, Shannon Colon (Hilda Markantonatos)

Adrian & Olivia Colon (Dorothy Waple)

George Cowgill (former member)

Margaret Darty (Bill Darty)

Marlie Didson (Kristen Bankert)

Ethan &Evan Elfsey (Lindsey Larrimore)

David Ennis (Hilda Markantonatos)

Terry Fahr (Deb Nye)

Diane Fortier (Deb Nye)

Lindsey Franqui (Hilda Markantonatos)

Brenda Jewell Grafton Garner (Hilda Markantonatos)

Marita and Terry Greene (Dolly Holcomb)

Nancy Goodale (Roy Lewis)

Gene Hager (Hilda Markantonatos)

Arnie Henningsen (Marybeth Henningsen)

Gary & Cindy Hogman (Jean Bankert)

To our friends…

BEAM Back to School and Food Pantry

The deadline for school supplies is Sunday, August 9th, the food drive has been extended through Sunday, August 16th . Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is partnering with Lord of Life through the Care Abounds Programs to purchase items for the BEAM Back to School (held at United Methodist, August 15th) and non-perishable food items for Food Pantry for BEAM. If you can help shop for the food items the week of Aug. 10th please speak to Deb to coordinate. For those that have already donated items thank you so much! And thank you in advance to those that plan to dontate items!

Pencil Boxes, Plastic Boys: (prefer boxer briefs)

Pencil Pouches XS, S, M, L

Crayons and Jumbo Crayons Girls:

Pencils: #2 and Jumbo 4, 6, 8, 10

Pencil Sharpeners Teens/Ladies

Erasable Pens 5,6,7,8

Red Checking Pencil Men: (prefer briefs)

Highlighters XS, S, M, L , XL

Eraser (Block)

Scissors Pre-K (blunt tip) AND K-5

Glue sticks or bottles

Rulers

3 x 5 index cards

Composition Books

Pre-School Unlined Paper Socks-short tennis socks

Construction Paper and No-see-ums.

Paper (Wide &College Ruled)

Spiral Notebooks (Wide & College Ruled)

Paper Folders: 3 Hole with Pockets, plain and “characters”

Binder – 3 ring

Binder Dividers

Graph paper 5 grid

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