Introduction
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized soon after the construction of the houses at Yorkship Village. Located at Yorkship and Tuckahoe Roads, this church was not connected to a similarly named church that was located at North 27th Street and Hayes Avenue in Cramer Hill.
The Lamplighter
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church —
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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Yorkship and Tuckahoe Roads
Camden, New Jersey 08104
WOodlawn 4-8041
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The Lamplighter — Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church — Camden, N. J.
JUST ONE WORD
It Creates — It Prevents — It is back of discourteous acts — It blocks personal progress — It begins with a thought and ends with a habit — It is a curse — It destroys goodwill — It is INDIFFERENCE!
A pastor leaned over his pulpit and put the question firmly to his congregation: “How much do you really care?” How much will you care in 1967?
FROM THE PASTOR’S STUDY
Return to worship, and, by so doing we naturally
Enter into relationships with one another. Such entering into relationships causes us to think of the cost to our Lord who
Sacrificed himself for the sake of
Opening our minds and hearts to His Word — that singular word that says we must
Love all men — for in loving we are
Unified and find that unity together is very necessary for the length of
Time that we have with each other. Time is so important. Think of all the
Ifs. . . If. . . If
Only I had taken time out to return to worship, enter into relationship. . . when???
Now. The night is far gone. The day is at hand. Now is the time for resolution.
Make a RESOLUTION to embody all these areas for 1967. After all, it is still your church. Have a good NEW YEAR. See you at the Congregational Meeting — January 15th at 3:00 PM.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN
The following women were elected to office at the December general meeting:
President --- Marie Greene
Vice President --- Ann Armstrong
Secretary --- Gertrude Korth
Treasurer --- Mildred Haug
An Executive Committee meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Marie Greene, 2254 South 8th Street, on Wednesday, January 4th, at 8:00 PM. All officers, committee chairmen and president of Circles are asked to attend.
The next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21st. An interesting program is being planned. All women of the church are cordially invited to attend. More details in the next newsletter.
NEWS OF THE CIRCLES
DORCAS — The January meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 4th at 1:00 PM in the Parish House. Mrs. E. Brimfield and Mrs. Violet Deich will be co-hostesses. New officers elected at the December meeting are as follows: Mrs. Margaret Gresk, President; Mrs. Estelle Zeugner, Vice President; Mrs. Gertrude Korth, Secretary.
DEBORAH — The January meeting will be held on Monday, the 9th at 8:00 PM at the home of Mrs. Doris Atkinson, 2857 Cushing Rd. Mrs. Ann Armstrong will be co-hostess. New officers elected at the December meeting are as follows: Mrs. Ruth Scott, President; Mrs. Ann Armstrong, Secretary; Miss Mildred Haug, Treasurer.
LYDIA — The January meeting will be held on Monday, the 16th at 8:00 PM in the Parish House Lounge. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Carol Aynes of the Wildwood Fresh Air Home. She will give a talk and show a film on the activities at the home. New officers elected at the December meeting are as follows: Mrs. Alice Lee, President; Mrs. Mary Kittell, Treasurer.
PARISH REGISTER
BAPTISMS: Deborah Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hughes, on November 27th; Lisa Lyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jansen, on December 11th; Le-Ane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lehmond Aker, on December 28th.
FUNERALS: Mrs. Linnie Frances Jones on November 28th.
The congregation extends its sympathy to Mrs. Jean Larzelere on the death of her mother, Mrs. Linnie Frances Jones.
AMONG THE ILL: Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell at home, 1144 S. Merrimac Rd.; Mrs. Louise Richardson at home, Court A-4, Canterbury Apts., Camden; Mrs. Kathryn Chew at home, 2810 Idaho Rd.; Mr. Nils Christoffersen at Cherry Hill Hospital; Mrs. Florence Parker at home, 975 Sylvan St.; Mr. Joseph Gondolf at home, 49 E. Kraft Ave., Oaklyn; Mrs. Carrie Gehr at home, 1102 Collings Rd.
Cards and notes of concern are always appreciated.
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Mrs. Florence Parker wishes to express her thanks to Pastor, members and friends of the congregation for their prayers and many kindnesses during her recent stay in the hospital.
To the Congregation of Christ Lutheran Church:
Dear Members,
Thanks very much to all of you. Your thoughtfulness will often come to mind. Words can’t express our gratitude and appreciation for all you have done. We can’t seem to write on paper what we feel in our hearts. All we can say is may God bless each and everyone of you.
(signed) The Campbells, Jim and Terry
ITEMS OF INTEREST
WHITE CHRISTMAS SERVICE AND PROGRAM — Boys and girls of the Community Methodist Deaconess Home of Camden, N. J. presented a pageant, under the direction of our organist, Mr. Larry Juliana. Mr. Bruce Amme assisted Pastor in the closing Service of Worship. Our sincere thanks to all who participated in this program.
The White Gifts brought by the children were delivered to the Community Methodist Deaconess Home of Camden, where they were gratefully received.
THE CANDLES for the Sanctuary Light in the chancel have been given for the entire year of 1967 as the gift of Mr. and Mrs. George Christoffersen and son in memory of Mrs. Christoffersen’s father, mother and brother.
THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th, at 3:00 PM. This is a must for every member who is interested in his church. A buffet supper will be served at 5:30 PM. Plan now to attend.
IF you were unable to attend the Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Services it’s still not too late to bring in your special Christmas envelope.
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 1967 are available in the narthex. Please pick yours up at your earliest convenience to save the Stewardship Committee the job of delivering them personally.
VOLUNTEER DAY-TIME DRIVERS are needed for the 14th Ward Ambulance Association. If able to help, please contact Wallace Robinson, 365-0964.
[Illustration: Is Christianity a tame little tea party, or a continuing warfare? Jesus said, “Fight the good fight.” — Have you enlisted as a good soldier of Jesus Christ?]
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CAMDEN LUTHERAN CHURCHES AND TEMPLE LUTHERAN CHURCH, PENNSAUKEN HOST WAGNER COLLEGE CHOIR February 11th
Dr. Sigvart J. Steen, a man who has enjoyed wide and successful experience in the choral music field, will bring his Wagner College Choir to Temple Lutheran Church, Pennsauken on February 11, 1967.
In addition to appearances in such well-known U.S. concert halls as Lincoln Center’s Philharmonic Hall, Washington, D.C.’s Constitution Hall and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, Dr. Steen’s choirs have sung to capacity audiences in Europe and Canada.
Dr. Steen received his musical training at Luther College (Decorah, Ia.) under the world-renowned F. Melius Christiansen at St. Olaf, at New York University and at the University of Berlin.
Director of the popular Great Lakes Blue Jackets choir during World War II, Dr. Steen also directed several top-flight college choral groups before coming to Wagner in 1949. He headed the department of music at Wagner from 1949 to 1965.
Dr. Steen’s particular directing techniques have become known to many throughout the U.S. and Canada through the numerous choral clinics he continually is asked to conduct.
Here is a great opportunity for Christ Lutheran Church to receive the musical blessings of good choral music. There are some things which we are asking the memberships to undertake. These are necessary for the choir to come to this area.
1. Overnight lodging for 63 choir members. (Two girls together or two boys together.) Most of the choir personnel are set up in terms of room-mates. Following the choir concert the host will be introduced to his charge, taken home for the night, lodged, and receiving breakfast, returned to Temple Lutheran Church.
2. All out visible support by attendance at the Choral Concert on February 11, 1967 at Temple Lutheran Church.
We hope that all of our members will cooperate in hosting 1 or 2 of the Wagner College Choir personnel. Please indicate your willingness by calling the pastor at 964-8041 or speak to him following the worship Service Sunday, January 8th.
[Cartoon: “That’s the best ’Peace of Mind’ sermon I’ve heard in a long time.”]
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[Page 5 — Church Calendar of Events — January 1967]
“O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God . . .” Romans 11:33
Sunday, January 1: New Year’s Day; 11:00 AM Service
Tuesday, January 3: 6:30 PM Confirmation Classes
Wednesday, January 4: 1:00 PM Dorcas Circle; 7:30 PM Church Council; 8 PM LCW Ex. Comm.
Thursday, January 5: 8:00 PM Men’s Singing Group
Sunday, January 8: 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Sacrament of Holy Communion; 7:00 PM Senior Luther League
Monday, January 9: 8:00 PM Deborah Circle
Tuesday, January 10: 6:30 PM Confirmation Classes
Thursday, January 12: 8:00 PM Men’s Singing Group
Sunday, January 15: 3:00 PM Annual Congregational Meeting
Monday, January 16: 8:00 PM Lydia Circle
Tuesday, January 17: 6:30 PM Confirmation Classes
Thursday, January 19: 8:00 PM Men’s Singing Group
Sunday, January 22: 7:00 PM Senior Luther League
Tuesday, January 24: 6:30 PM Confirmation Classes
Thursday, January 26: 8:00 PM Men’s Singing Group
Tuesday, January 31: 6:30 PM Confirmation Classes
January 1-8 — Universal Week of Prayer
January 29-February 5 — Youth Week
Looking Ahead: February 8 — Ash Wednesday; February 10 — World Day of Prayer; February 19-26 — Brotherhood Week