Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Area Calvary Lutheran welcomes Pastor Jenny McLellan Pastor Jenny McLellan, affectionately called “Pastor Jenny,” is now leading the flock at Calvary Lutheran Church in Allen- dale with a renewed vigor and zest for life and spirituality. This summer, McLellan arrived in Allendale from Minnesota with her hus- band Peter, a Ph.D. student at Drew Univer- sity in Madison. The two were welcomed with open arms by the church and the com- munity. McLellan is a native of Colorado and a recent graduate of Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is enjoying her new hometown and meeting new people while sharing her passion for her faith. Whether she is in church, at the grocery store, or cheering for the members of her congrega- tion on the soccer field, Pastor Jenny has already made an impact. “I am so happy to be a part of this church and this wonderful community,” said McLellan. “The church’s mission statement says Calvary is welcoming congregation which believes in Jesus Christ and serves the community. We are joyfully called to share Jesus’ love through worship, educa- tion, outreach, and fellowship in the name of God. I am honored to have been called to be a part of this all.” Selected for her new post directly out of seminary, the 26-year-old McLellan made a perfect match on all counts with the con- gregation of Calvary Lutheran Church. The church, which serves members from throughout northern New Jersey, went Pastor Jenny McLellan, in sacramental garments, at her congegration ordination. through a year-long screen process to find the right match. Coming to the New York area was an exciting opportunity for McLellan, whose husband recently entered the Ph.D. program in New Testament studies at Drew Univer- sity. “Coming from the Midwest, I really thought some people would be fast-paced and unfriendly, but what I have experienced here over the last few months has been incredibly great,” she said. “I can’t believe there is so much food here and how East Coast people are so passionate about their favorite pizza or bagel store,” she added (continued on page 15)