Volume 77 - Number 7 August 2015

Kingo Lutheran Church • Established 1909 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering

Detroit, MI—July 15-19

Detroit is a diverse, distinct city with a rich history. This birthplace of the auto industry and Motown music also played a critical role in the underground railroad and in the industriali-zation of America. Although many would have us believe Detroit is on the verge of col-lapse—its residents know a different story. The city they know has faced and continues to face its share of challenges. Yet there is a growing revitalization effort underway. This summer over 30,000 ELCA youth and adult leaders became part of Detroit’s story. The ELCA chose Detroit as the location of the triennial Youth Gathering because “we are a Church that believes God is active in the world through God’s people.” Detroit has much to teach us about being a part of what God is up to at this time in our history. Jesus rose from the grave in fulfillment of God’s plan, to make us worthy in Christ, to write us into a new story in which we are free from the powers of sin, death and evil. The story continues on page 3 . . .

Aerial view of Hart Plaza, where 10,000 youth would gather every day to be launched into the neighborhood for service work.

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Inspiration from Mother Theresa

As a parish pastor, I always look for reading which will serve as an inspiration to me. One of the books I have read and come back to time and time again is written by Mother Theresa. The title of this book is Her Essential Wisdom. Mother Theresa was the founder and di-rector of the Missionaries of Chari-ty-Catholic Order.

Not only does this book inspire me, but it also challenges me to try to find new ways to answer God’s call in my secular life as well as in my parish ministry life. One of the things I am reminded of each time I go back and read this book is that God created all of us equal in His own image. It’s so easy to forget that in our daily lives.

I hope you have taken time this summer to do some reading. I would suggested that if you have-n’t read any of the books by Moth-er Theresa that you do so. Kingo is a parish church that is connected to both Hephatha and All Peoples Churches. The role model that Mother Theresa provides can only help us in our connection with these two churches.

Trusting in God always, Pr. Ron Ballew Interim Pastor

Your Call Committee has narrowed the field of candidates to

one pastor for recommendation to the Council and congrega-

tion. This past week the Call Committee presented to Council

specifics on the process, the candidate, and the compensation

package. The next step is for the congregation to have an

opportunity to meet the candidate, ask questions and learn

more about the candidate so you can decide if this candidate

is the answer to the many prayers that you have offered

over the past year.

The Meet & Greet is scheduled for Sunday, August 9. The

Council has called a Congregational Meeting for the following

Sunday, August 16, immediately after worship to vote on

the call. Members will be receiving letters shortly with more de-

tails about the Meet & Greet and the Congregational Meeting.

The prayers of the congregation have been an integral part of

this process. The Spirit is alive and well through you!

Call Committee: Jackie Davit, chairperson Evelyn Burdick, secretary Stacey Benson Alexa Doebele Curt Fowler Mary Lou Zuege

Kingo’s Transition: Call Committee Update

Journey to a Call Letters have been mailed to members, along with the Call Committee recommendation for call,

with information about the candidate and the following:

Meet & Greet

August 9

An opportunity for you to meet the candidate, ask questions,

and learn more about the candidate

Congregational Meeting

August 16 • 11:30 am in the Sanctuary after worship

Vote on the call & compensation package

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Proclaim Story day of learning with our synod

Our group wore blue t-shirts on Proclaim Story day. The youth gathered with other groups from the Greater Milwaukee Synod — 500 in all — to worship and learn together. Adam Moreno and Morgan Karl from Kingo’s group emceed the event, sharing their faith stories with the Synod and keeping the program moving along.

Proclaim Community day of interactive learning in the Convention Center

Proclaim Community day was spent at the Cobo Con-vention Center, exploring different stations and displays that helped the group grow in faith, do service and build community as a group. At the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) display, we learned how Words Matter, signed a pledge to be aware of use of words — particularly around LGBT issues, and sealed the pledge with RIC tattoos (no worries, folks — the tats were temporary!).

Proclaim Justice day of service in Detroit metropolitan area

Our group donned orange shirts for Proclaim Justice Day. We worked with Detroit-based Focus HOPE and their Keep It 100! project, which focuses on fighting blight in 100 blocks of Detroit’s west side. The Kingo youth were part of a team of 40 that worked on both sides of one neigh-borhood block for 5 hours, clearing the sidewalks of weeds (some so thick and overgrown that the sidewalk wasn’t visible), trimming bushes and removing dense growth that creates unsafe conditions.

The youth were touched by the stories which neighbors shared. One woman came out with a sign that simply said, “Thank you Rise Up.” She explained that the group had already provided lunch and water and she didn’t know what else she could offer except her thanks. Another neigh-bor, Hatten, thanked the youth for clearing the sidewalk, making it pos-sible for his 7-year-old nephew to ride the bike that Hatten had just got-ten for him.

The people who live here are good people whose city and neighbor-hood had lost value. Things had gotten so desperate they didn’t know where to start. Our youth got a lot done on Proclaim Justice day, but there is a lot left to do. We pray that our efforts help instill hope and determination in others as they continue to volunteer with the Keep It 100! initiative

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering

Thank You Rise Up

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Sign up to serve

as a Worship Assistant!

| Deacon | Sub-Deacon |

Questions? Want some training? Contact Danette Braun at kingo@kingo.org or 414-964-2620.

You do not need previous experience! You just need the desire to serve God by serving

the people of Kingo in worship. Sign up is easy—

just contact Danette in the Church Office to get

your name on the server rotation.

Every Child Deserves... Many of us remember lining up the new school supplies before the first day of school and check-ing off the items on the teacher’s list. All kids should have the chance to start off the school year with the supplies they need, but not all families are able to make that happen.

Hephatha Lutheran Church would like to provide backpacks and school supplies to its kids again this year. Kingo has always been a part of this effort and will be again this year. If you would like to help, there is a sign-up sheet and supplies lists in the Narthex.

Choose an age group, sign up on the list for that age group and take a school supplies list. Buy a backpack and fill it with the sup-plies on the list. Affix the list or some other indicator of the age group to the backpack and bring it to the Narthex by August 9.

Thanks for helping the kids get to school prepared and ready to learn! If you have questions, contact Steve Jacobi at 841-8989 or sjacobi@pubint.com.

Shalom Circle Bible Study Shalom Circle will not meet in August. We’ll resume our Bible Study in September. See you then!

Fellowship Recognition and Celebration—Aug. 9 We are fortunate at Kingo to have members who give of themselves fully to ministry. On August 9, join us as we lift up and give thanks for the gifts one member has shared with the congregation for over 30 years. It’s true—for over 30 years, Kathy Hoth has devoted herself to our fellowship ministry, most recently as the Fellowship Coordi-nator. As Kathy moves into other ways of serving, help us treat Kathy to the hospitality she has helped us to become with a special blessing in worship fol-lowed by fellowship time in her honor.

Be a Part of the OFH Family Bike Ride—Sept. 12 Outreach for Hope (OFH) is celebrating is 20th anniversary as a commitment of the Greater Milwaukee Synod to provide life-giving ministries in low income communities of Southeastern Wisconsin. The Annual Family Bike Ride helps to support those vital ministries. It is easy to take part in the 8th Annual OFH Family Bike Ride on Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Bruno Parish in Dousman, WI. Simply go to www.ofhbikeride.com for infor-mation and registration. Lunch and a t-shirt included. Ride options are a paved trail ride (up to 14 miles), and 20-, 30- or 50-mile road rides. Not able to ride a bike? Support is needed in other ways. At ofhbikeride.com click the button to Volunteer, to make a Donation or to Sponsor a rider. The need is great . . . the rewards are price-less!

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

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“As long as we live there is never enough singing.” ~ Martin Luther

Worship services all summer long have included favorite hymns suggested by Kingo members. Members have shared not only the hymn titles, but also the stories behind their favorites. The stories

related to the hymns sung in worship each Sunday have been printed in the worship bulletins. In case you may have missed some, a few are printed here. Maybe one of these hymns is your

favorite too — see how our stories connect one to another and to God:

Borning Cry July 26 gathering song from Lauren Benson “In the church where I grew up, we sang this song every time there was a baptism. It is an uplifting song and a nice reminder of the journey we begin at baptism, as well as the support of the church along the way.” and from Mary Lou Zuege “This hymn reminds me that God has always been with me and will be with me whatever lies ahead. Whenever I sing this hymn it lifts my spirit and makes my heart rejoice There In God’s Garden June 14 communion hymn from Steven Zittergruen “This hymn, as well as any I know, declares the death of Jesus as a tri-umph and draws the whole of creation into the resurrection story of Easter. I’ve been almost breathless in wonder at this song’s conclusion at the end of a Good Friday worship.” You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore July 19 communion hymn from Karen Merklein “Summer at Kingo has always been special for me because we sing more ‘sing-able’ hymns — not just the old standards. This hymn relates to our Gospel reading today.”

This Little Light of Mine July 5 sending song from Anthony Windau “In this time of national and global darkness, we need a reminder that Jesus is in us all!” Have No Fear, Little Flock July 19 gathering song from Melissa McCorkle “This has been my favorite hymn since I can first remember going to church. Jesus said, ‘Have no fear, little flock. It is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom’ (Luke 12:32). I love this hymn because it embodies all I love about coming to church and be-ing a Christian. The line ‘have no fear, little flock’ is the most comforting and settling statement to me. I have bat-tled anxiety for most of my life, and even as an adult I can tell myself to have no fear, because I have been blessed to be in God's kingdom, and I know that God will watch over me and protect me in everything I do. This gives me a sense of calm I rarely find elsewhere. Also, the second verse of ‘have good cheer, little flock’ reflects how I feel about my faith and coming to Kingo. Be happy and joyful and full of praise! We are here to worship, and that is reason to sing loud and be cheerful!”

No Longer Strangers July 12 Hymn of the Day from Shannon Mahony “When Kingo first purchased the pur-ple books, Kris Zellmer (church organ-ist and wife of Pastor Zellmer) picked out this hymn for the church to sing. Since we sang it every week that sum-mer in anticipation of the books arriv-ing, it reminds me of my childhood at Kingo. My parents were married at Kingo, I grew up in the church and many members remember me as a baby. But as a kid, this hymn spoke to me. The message is easy to under-stand: God brings us together and heals all of us. As an adult, I love that this hymn is inclusive—it is not gen-der, race, or anything else specific. Regardless of where you are in your life, this hymn helps to remind us that Christ will always be there, even when you are at low points.” Now the Silence June 7 communion hymn from Dick Merklein “This hymn is in the Holy Communion section of the hymnal, which for me is the high point of our worship at Kingo. And it lifts up the persons in the Trinity in a way that gives me a feeling of spiritual closeness with each one of them.”

SERVER SCHEDULES

Have a vacation or event planned for a future date?

Let us know and we’ll schedule around it. (kingo@kingo.org / 414-964-2620)

Unable to serve on your scheduled date(s)?

Please trade and notify Danette in the office.

September September 6

Pentecost 15

September 13

Pentecost 16

September 20

Pentecost 17

September 27

Pentecost 18

Deacon Lyle Einerson Aleta Chossek John Mahony Melissa McCorkle

Sub-Deacon Stacey Benson Steve Jacobi Walt Chossek Lisa Zittergruen

Acolyte Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

Sydney Jacobi Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

Cantor TBD TBD TBD TBD

Lector-1st

Reading Bob Bresee Justine Spore Dan Martinson Danette Braun

Lector-2nd

Reading Melissa McCorkle Ryan Hummer Lisa Zittergruen Curt Fowler

Alternate Sara Kruschke Sara Kruschke Sydney Smith Sydney Smith

Greeters Marion Albritton Barb Loberg

Trish Naeger Nancy Romine

Jacobi-Miller Family Merklein Family

Lauren Benson Bob Bresee

Usher Dick Merklein Steve Karl Lois Wolf Stacey Benson

Fellowship Host Coffee Hour

Linda Jacobi-Miller

August August 2

Pentecost 10

August 9

Pentecost 11

August 16

Pentecost 12

August 23

Pentecost 13

August 30

Pentecost 14

Deacon Debby Hughes Walt Chossek Stacey Benson Lisa Zittergruen Linda Jacobi-Miller

Sub-Deacon Bob Bresee Mary Lou Zuege Aleta Chossek Curt Fowler Melissa McCorkle

Acolyte Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

Sydney Jacobi Altar Guild/ Sub-Deacon

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Reading Ellen Greever Dick Merklein Barb Loberg Dave Drews Viki Olsen

2nd

Reading Curt Fowler Alexa Doebele Steve Karl Connie Fowler Nancy Romine

Alternate Jennifer Naeger Jennifer Naeger Jennifer Naeger Morgan Karl Morgan Karl

Greeters Anthony Windau Leisso/Turner Family

Nancy Romine Melissa McCorkle

Smith Family Jeanne Larsen

Danette Braun Karen Merklein

Stacey Benson Debby Hughes

Usher Lois Wolf Dan Martinson Lauren Benson Dick Merklein Bob Bresee

Fellowship Host Baker

Melissa McCorkle Pam Wronski

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Illness? Injury? Hospitalization?

Due to privacy laws hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, etc., are not able to contact churches with member/patient information.

If you are hospitalized for surgery, illness, having a baby, or any other reason, and would like to be included on the prayer list or receive a visit from Pastor, please contact the Church Office or give someone else permission to do so on your behalf.

Thank you for allowing us to hold you in prayer!

In Our Prayers Please remember in prayer:

Mary Behrendt, Ginny Connor, Wendy Lee Cooper, Barb Jones, Maud McAuliffe, Jean Moberg, Gail Povey, Rhody Sorensen, Joanne Strommen, Beverly Swanson, Pam Wronski

• Lilliana Lucente and family • Teng Jin Robin Khoo, born June 6 to Kristin Larsen & Wu Chen Khoo. Grandparents are Dennis & Jeanne Larsen. • Pastor Margaret Schoewe, retired June 14 after nine years of serving at St. Matthew’s, Wauwatosa

Kingo Prayer Chain Requests: Debby Hughes, 414-964-3277 or hugs333@att.net

bapt ism . . . Baptism Anniversaries will be celebrated in worship on August 2 :

Aleta Chossek Lou Ann Madson Ginny Connor Karen Merklein Dave Drews Cassie Miller Steve Karl Justine Spore Tom Kindschi Lisa Zittergruen Al Lawent Steven Zittergruen

b i r t h d a y s 1 Morgan Karl 10 Mary Lou Zuege 4 Sara Kruschke 13 Karen Merklein 4 Sophia Schmidt 21 Rosie Neilson 7 Steve Karl 23 Anne Simon 7 Erik Neilson 25 Karen Otto 9 Jean Einerson 31 Wendy Lee Cooper (Please contact the Church Office with corrections.)

a n n i v e r s a r i e s 5 Tom & Bonnie Kindschi

9 Wendy & Greg Smith

11 Laura & Bruce Westling

12 Joanne & Steve Strommen

13 Steve & Carolyn Karl

17 Curt & Connie Fowler

17 Karen & Dick Merklein

20 Karl & Rachel Stuen

28 Randy & Kathy Hoth

Church Council 2014-2015 Mary Lou Zuege, President Melissa McCorkle, President-Elect Lauren Benson, Secretary Members-at-Large:

Steve Jacobi John Mahony Lisa Zittergruen Walt Chossek

Church Staff Interim Pastor Ron Ballew Carolyn Karl, Cross+Generational Ministry Director Maria Koester, Organist Joe Simon, Music Director Danette Braun, Parish Administrator & Kingo Call Editor

Kingo Lutheran Church 1225 E. Olive Street

Shorewood, WI 53211

Mission: Kingo Lutheran Church is a community centered in the Good News of Jesus Christ and led by the Spirit to walk joyfully with our diverse world in living out God's life-giving inclusive love.

Sunday Worship: 10 AM Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-noon

Phone: 414.964.2620 Email: kingo@kingo.org Website: www.kingo.org

KINGO LUTHERAN CHURCH 1225 E. OLIVE STREET SHOREWOOD, WI 53211

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Inside this issue. . .

Journey to a Call, p. 2

ELCA Youth Gathering highlights, p. 3

Service & Celebrations, p. 4

Hymn Stories, p. 5

Aug / Sept Server Schedule, p. 6

August Birthday / Anniversaries, p. 7