Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
313 Woodland Place
Leonia, NJ 07605

A PLACE WHERE GOD'S GRACE ABOUNDS
www.lutheransonline.com/holyspiritleonia

PHONE
201-947-1332

FAX
201-947-2526

EMAIL
Pastor: hspastor@verizon.net

The Rev. Peggy Niederer, Pastor

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LOOKING AHEAD...
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SUNDAYS
Confirmation Class (Grades 6, 7, 8) 9:00 AM

For Children 9:45 AM

Worship (for everyone) 10:00 AM

Faith Connections 11:00 AM
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2012 LENT SCHEDULE
Soup Suppers and Midweek Worship

Holy Spirit is sharing a Lenten Worship & Meal Series with three other Lutheran Churches. We hope you will be able to attend all of these services. Let Pastor know if you can bring soup, bread, butter, or dessert on the Wednesdays at Holy Spirit or if you need a ride to any of these locations by calling 201-403-4341 or by email pniederer@aol.com

March 21 - 7 PM in Fellowship Hall
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 313 Woodland Place, Leonia
201-947-1332

March 28 - 7 PM SEDER in Lower Hall
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 Roosevelt Ave, Secaucus
201-865-4185

LENT ENDS DURING THE EASTER VIGIL with THE OPENING OF THE TOMB.
A SEPARATE SCHEDULE WILL LIST HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES.
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You are Invited

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

“Peace in the Middle East: Understanding Israel”

When: Sunday, March 25th - 6 PM

Where: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
313 Woodland Place, Leonia NJ

Cost: Free…Open to the Public…

On Sunday March 25th at 6 PM, Alain L. Sanders is presenting “Peace in the Middle East: Understanding Israel” at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 313 Woodland Place, Leonia NJ. Mr. Sanders is an associate professor in the Political Science Department of Saint Peter's College where he teaches a wide variety of courses on U.S. politics. Prior to joining the Saint Peter's College faculty, Professor Sanders was a journalist for twenty-one years. He worked as a senior reporter for TIME Magazine and wrote stories for every major news section of the magazine, including the Nation, World and Law sections, as well as Time’s early Internet site. During his career in journalism, Professor Sanders appeared on a variety of radio and television talk shows to discuss and analyze political developments. He was a weekly radio commentator on American news developments for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Australian radio stations 2KY, 4BC and 2NC. He has published a variety of free-lance articles over the years, and he continues to publish newspaper op-ed articles on political and legal affairs, as well as provide comment on news developments in various media.

This event is free and open to the general public. No reservation is needed. For more information, call 201-403-4341.
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CONFERENCE ON CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES
Saturday, April 21st 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Steinert High School, Hamilton Township NJ

The Rev. Dr. David Lose, associate professor of homiletics at Luther Seminary,
will speak on
"Seeing God in Scripture, Sermon, and Everyday Life"

A variety of workshops on congregational ministries will be available during the day. For additional information, contact Pastor Niederer. A car pool will be provided leaving from Leonia.

Registration Required

Cost: $15 lunch is included

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FRIENDSHIP GATHERING

Sunday April 29th - 11 AM

Hosted by the Turkish Muslim Community: Peace Island Institute

Introduction to the Muslim Faith, Culture, Turkish Food
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