Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4

Annual Spring Clean Up

Saturday, April 9th 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are many tasks to tackle, both inside and out. Everything from cleaning the sanctuary to pruning and weeding the shrubs and flower beds outside. We will spread bark mulch in the afternoon. Enjoy the fellowship time with other Grace members on Saturday during the "work party" and during the BBQ lunch at noon. ‐‐ Ron Larson, Property Committee

April 2016

Grace Lutheran Church is a “Reconciling in Christ”

congregation. “Reconciling in Christ” congregations welcome

persons of all sexual orientation and gender identities.

We affirm that we welcome all persons regardless of race, gender,

sexual orientation, age or national origin.

Our VISION is “to be a Christ-centered community who

welcomes all, grows in faith, and reaches out in love.”

Our MISSION is “to follow Christ into our community and world mani-festing with caring hearts and help-

ing hands the good news of the Kingdom of Christ.”

Celebration of Life The family of Bill Winkler warmly welcomes friends

to join them in sharing the life of a wonderful

Son, Husband, Father, Papa, Teacher, Coach, Gentle Man

at an OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, April 9th ‐‐ 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

at the family home

Come Reminisce, Laugh, Enjoy

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 2

Prayers

Thanks: “Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into the Grace Lutheran Church blood drive on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Up to three people may be able to receive help from each of the 16 pints of blood that were collected because of your efforts. We at the Red Cross would like to say a sincere ‘thank you’ for each of these people who were able to have surgery, survive a serious accident, or lengthen their life span.” ‐Carolyn Leeper, Account Manager for Red Cross

“Thank you for supporting Linn Benton Food Share over the years! Your recent donation of $500 will provide 2,500 nutritious meals to those in need.” ‐ Ryan McCambridge, Director for LBFS

Illnesses and Other Concerns: Kathy Vohland, for continued good health Rachel Harrington, during her cancer treatment Drew Anderson, facing a major health issue Johnny Corkill, for healing and health Mary Swanson, and her new hip Esther MacGowen, Mack’s mother, for healing and health Mary Ann Brenan, for relief from pain and a swift healing from surgery Milt Larson

Death: Sue Speulda’s aunt Anne Furgurson, wife of Rev. Jerald Furgurson Robert, brother to Jean and friend of Marilyn Bervin Ann Blegen’s father, Cliff Pastor Netsie’s Aunt, Billy Jo Rash Gloria Ogilvie, of St. Paul Lutheran in Ontario, OR Kassandre Witzel Plum, former Grace member

Phone & Address Updates: Last month, we gave you a temporary California address for Hildebrandts. In early March they moved to their new permanent residence in Wilsonville. Here is that address: Emery and Helen Hildebrandt ‐‐ Spring Ridge at Charbonneau 32100 SW French Prairie Road C‐124 Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone # ‐ 760‐898‐1534

Georgine Thompson is temporarily residing at Conifer House during her ongoing recovery. While she will still receive things sent to her permanent address listed in the Church Di‐rectory, here is her temporary address at Conifer House. 145 NE Conifer Blvd. Rm. #6 Corvallis, OR 97330

This prayer list is a compilation of

the prayer requests we have received at Grace

from Feb 20 to March 20. For a

more timely update to the prayers, send

your email address to

prayers@grace 97330.org, and

ask to be part of the prayer list.

www.grace97330.org

Check the calendar tab for updates

*The next blood drive at Grace will be Thurs. June 16th. Mark you calendar.*

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 3

Learning with Grace

Sunday Adult Bible Study (Frank & Sue’s Class)

Join Frank & Sue in the Library each Sunday from 9:45 ‐ 10:45 a.m., and connect the Bible to your life. All are welcome!

The Gift of Faith

This quarter engages texts from the Gospels of Mark and Luke to consider themes of faith. The four sessions follow Easter and are based on texts from Luke. These sessions explore the faith of a Gentile, the faith of a repentant woman whose sins are forgiven, the authority of Jesus who heals a Gerasene man, and a parable of God’s extravagant forgiveness. One of Luke’s fa‐vorite themes – Jesus’ concern for outcasts and sinners – is shown throughout the narratives. Lesson 5 April 3 The Faith of a Gentile Luke 7:1‐10 Lesson 6 April 10 Jesus Forgives Sins Luke 7:36‐50 Lesson 7 April 17 Jesus Has Authority Luke 8:26‐36 Lesson 8 April 24 The Forgiving Father Luke 15:11‐24

Second Sunday Pastor’s Class A New Beginning

Pastor Wendell’s Second Sunday Class has, as of March 13, finished its discussion of the Lisa Dahill book, Truly Present. A new direction is planned for the rest of the school year. The offer‐ings will be on different topics. We will be looking at a Bible overview and also other religions. The intention of the Bible overview is to cover the whole Bible in one session. We will look at the Bible from a bird’s eye view, summarizing the major themes and aspects of the whole work. We will also be hosting speakers from other religions, especially the Corvallis Muslim and Jew‐ish communities, as they are available. If you have other suggestions, just mention them to Pastor Wendell. This class meets between worship services in Ronnenkamp Hall usually on the Second Sunday, but making allowances for other opportunities.

Back to 1 Corinthians

Following a two week Holy Week/Easter break, we resume our weekly study of 1 Corinthians on April 5th. It’s not possible to study this letter to the church in Corinth without discussing issues of sexuality pertinent to the community at that time and pertinent to us today. Thus, even if you are not able to join us on Tuesdays, you may be interested in looking at a resource to which we have referred that’s available to you online. It is the summary of the ELCA Social Statement, “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust.” It is a 3 ½ page summary of the 44 page social statement passed at the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. If interested, the full document is available through the ELCA website, www.elca.org The summary is available to you by clicking on the link below which will bring it up, or you may request a printed copy from Pastor Netsie. http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/SexualitySS_Summary.pdf?_ga=1.256335499.1614722847.1420484402

Join us on Tuesdays from 1:00‐2:30 pm in the Fireside Room for lively discussions and mean‐ingful study. You are welcome to join us for the whole time, or as your schedule allows.

14 April 2nd Thursday's Women's Luncheon will be at El Sol de Mexico (on 9th) at 11:45am 26 April 4th Tuesday’s Women’s Luncheon at New Morning Bakery at 11:45am

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 4

Pastor’s Page

Easter: A Week of Sundays a message from pastor wendell hendershott While Easter Sunday is a glorious celebration of the resurrection of Christ, our res-urrection celebrations don’t stop there, but continue all throughout the season of Easter. While Easter Sunday is sometime co-opted by Easter bunnies, spring sales, and the like, much as Christmas is co-opted by Santa and his merchants, the Chris-tian season of Easter remains intact. In fact, it might even be said to be a counter-cultural response to the commercialism of spring “bargains.” While the local merchants set out their wares from sale to sale, the Christian Church continues to meet Sunday after Sunday proclaiming the good news of the resurrection. The genesis of the Easter Season in the early church came about to provide instruction for those who were newly baptized at the Vigil of Easter in a process called mystagogy (pronounced: MIST-a-goh-jee). Mystagogy is the passing on of instruction about the sacraments, the mysteries of faith. For our present year, year C, each of the gospel passages for the season comes from John’s gospel. While there is no unifying theme, the passages take us as dis-ciples of Christ from Easter to Pentecost. The first lessons appointed for Easter, rather than from the First Testament are from the book of Acts and give us a glimpse of the early church’s proclamation of the resurrection. The psalms are joy-ful responses to the news of Christ’s rising from the dead. The second lessons are all from the book of Revelation. They point beyond Christ’s ascension, by speaking of the second coming of Christ and the establishment of the New Jerusalem. All these scriptures come together each Sunday to extend the celebration of Christ’s resurrection beyond the one single Sunday of Easter. The joy of the resur-rection is simply too great for it to be confined to only one Sunday of the church year. Ergo, the Easter Season takes Easter and extends it to a whole week of Sun-days, seven Sunday’s in a row, plus each of the weekdays, to produce a season of 49 days of rejoicing in the work of Christ, both now and also in the promise of the new Jerusalem to come in the book of Revelation. As if that weren’t enough, we are privileged to live in this beautiful state of Oregon where spring explodes in a demonstration of color and new life. We are already watching it as our state has begun to unfold in new life all around us. This parable of nature reminds us of the new life Christ promises to us. Even as we have put to death our sins through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus through the gift of Holy Baptism, so also we rise to new life in a resurrection like his. The new life we share in Christ Jesus extends beyond our personal salvation; it becomes part of us through the gift of the Holy Eucharist in that our lives take in Christ’s body and blood and are transformed by Christ’s living presence within us, so that we may reach out to all those who are need in a world hungry and thirsty for hope, renewal and life abundant. Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Christ is risen, indeed, Alleluia!

Pastor Netsie Griffith

Contact Information Cell: 541.223.3455

Email: netsie@grace97330.org

Pastor Netsie’s

Days Off Thursday & Friday

Pastor Wendell Hendershott

Contact Information Cell: 541.223.3503

Email: wendell@grace

97330.org

Pastor Wendell’s Days Off

Tuesday & Friday

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 5

Sandcastle News

Partners in

Faith

FRIDAY APRIL 8th 6 PM

Fireside Room

Bring 10‐20 of your favorite photographs

& share with us what makes

them special to you

POTLUCK DINNER

Bring your own table setting

and something delicious to share

Info: Sue Musil 541‐745‐5511

Sandcastle Preschool Scholarship

Last Year, Sandcastle Preschool, a 501 c (3) Not for Profit organization, received funding for two full scholarships through a generous donation from Grace Lutheran Church Foundation. The expense of preschool may be a strain on a family’s budget and in some instances, preschool may not be an option without scholarship aide. Scholarships are intended to ensure that eligible preschool children between the ages of 2.5 to 5 years old have a structured preschool experience prior to entering kindergarten. Sandcastle Preschool is committed to helping children receive early childhood edu-cation. Research supports the importance of this learning experience for future suc-cess in school from kindergarten to post secondary education. Sandcastle Pre-school welcomes the partnership between families and school staff to create a posi-tive preschool experience for children. A group of nine members of Grace Lutheran Church initiated the request for fund-ing last year. This task force hopes to again help eligible families reduce the cost through similar scholarships this coming year. Members of Grace Lutheran Church are invited to contribute to this scholarship op-portunity in order that it might be continued. We will then petition Grace Lutheran Church Foundation to consider supplementing any difference that may develop. If you would like to help, you may designate an offering to “Sandcastle Scholarships.” Monthly tuition rates this past year were $148 per month for Tuesdays and Thurs-days, $196 per month for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and $334 per month for Monday through Friday Students. The Preschool sessions consist of nine months from September through May. New rates are now being prepared. All applications will be accepted and reviewed individually, impartially and confiden-tially. Candidates will be informed as promptly as possible after application dead-line. This year’s deadline will be similar to last year’s, which was July 31. See the March Grace Gatherings (p. 5) for more information on the Scholarship Program Guide-lines.

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4

Grace Personnel & April Birthdays

If you would like a visitation or to schedule an appointment with a member of the ministerial staff, please call the office at 541.757.1600. You are welcome to leave a message on the answering machine at any hour.

Visit our Grace web page at: www.grace97330.org

Teams & Committees Property Committee - Ron Larson , 541.752.0754

Communications Committee Randy Joss, 541.929.9360

Sunday Hospitality Dayle Christensen, 541.752.6233

Reception Hospitality– Position Open

Events Hospitality - Molly Hallgrimson, 541.753.8581

Christian Education Team Deaconess Donna King, 541.757.6636

Altar Guild-Linda Samuels, 541.929.4222

Worship & Music Committee

Michael Beachley, 541.754-5501

Finance Committee - Hal Brauner, 541.753.0023

Personnel Committee - Iona Trapp, 541.207.3886

Hospital Visitation Team - Jim Wernz, 541.929.6794

Healing Prayer Team - Sue Davis, 541.924.2922

Mission Groups - Bob Saathoff, 541.929.3045

Stewardship Committee - Dave Lundahl, 541.757.1358

Grace Personnel

Pastor Netsie Griffith & Pastor Wendell Hendershott

Director of Discipling Ministries - Donna King

Director of Music Ministries - Br. Christopher Buckley

Organist - Sunghee Kim Custodian - Sam McKay

Nursery - Tiana Posler

Office Administrator - Carol Terrill

Office Assistant - Jody Parker

Bookkeeper - Robin Comforto

Prayer Chain - Cathy Mueller & Bruce Stephens

Facebook Administrator -- Sue Speulda

Pastoral Counseling Center Dr. Julie Evans, Ph.D., Clinical Director 541.753.9217

Campus Ministry at Luther House Jim Norlie, Pastor, 541.753.5213

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Norma Moody, 541.754.2555

Page 6

Johnny Corkill 4/01 Martina Vega 4/02 Kyson Castellano 4/02 Zachary Weber 4/03 Theresa Labhart 4/04 Eric Kamke 4/04 Brian Briskey 4/05 Dick Junge 4/06 Jorjie Coakley 4/07 Teri Briskey 4/07 Dale Weber 4/08 Carol Erickson 4/09 Hal Dick 4/09 Stephen Aulerich 4/09 Christina Lundahl 4/10 Betty McCauley 4/11 Harold Brauner 4/11 Jeff Palmgren 4/11 Ellen Gelser 4/12 Mildred Babb 4/14 Michael Beachley 4/14 Caitlyn Zwang 4/15 Ryan Erickson 4/15 Calla Shaff 4/15 Larry Boersma 4/16 Wendell Hendershott 4/17 Aaron Davis 4/17 Marilyn Walsh 4/18 Terry Renshaw 4/19 Chelsea Smith 4/19 Ralph Loe 4/20 Emery Hildebrandt 4/21 Jeanine Denoma 4/21 Susan Speulda 4/22 Joyce Signer 4/23 Kendra Wollert 4/23 Thomas Regan 4/23 Kyah Weeber 4/23 Sharon Rosenkoetter 4/24 Eleanor Harrington 4/25 Mason Moody 4/26 Linda Samuels 4/27 Angie Gallagher 4/27 Kimberly Parrott 4/27 Kris Warloe 4/28 Doris Volk 4/29 Todd Washington 4/29

Happ

y Ap

ril B

irthd

ay!

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4

On Sunday, April 3rd we will participate in PLU Sunday, lifting up higher education at Pacific Lutheran University. Pastor John Rosenberg, Interim Campus Pastor at PLU, will be with us on this day proclaiming God’s word during our worship and leading a fo‐rum between worship services at 9:45 am in Ronnenkamp Hall.

Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tra‐dition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the ad‐vancement of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and questioning, the prepara‐tion of citizens in service to the world and to its ongoing reform. Located in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, PLU is set in a region that also offers vast opportunities for outdoor recreation, culture and sports. PLU helps its 3,300 students from all faiths and backgrounds dis‐cern their life’s vocation through coursework, mentorship and internships at world‐class Puget Sound‐area businesses and institutions.

Page 7

DID YOU KNOW? Pastor Netsie is one of the many “dig” volunteers to which the book, King Herod’s Dream: Caesarea on the Sea, is dedicated. Having once participated in the archeologi‐cal excavation at Caesarea Maritima, she will have an opportunity to return to this site with Pastor Wendell when they join the November pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine next November.

Spring Fling

Saturday, April 23, 2016 11 am to 2 pm

Ronnenkamp Hall

This is our “Vineyard Cluster” of the Oregon Synod which

includes women from 14 congregations including: Wood‐

burn, Silverton, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Albany, Salem,

Keizer, Willamina, The Dalles, and Grace.

Let’s get together for lunch (free) and fellowship! There will be updates from Luther House Campus

Ministry and our Poland Synod Exchange Program.

Contact Darlene Leklem to let us know you are coming ‐‐ darleklem@hotmail.com 541.753.1072

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4

Like us on facebook:

Grace Lutheran Church‐ELCA‐Corvallis

There are several Grace Lutheran

Church facebook pages. The above

title will get you to our page.

Hearty Thanks to those that provided soup, bread, coffee, and clean‐up for our

Lenten Soup Suppers this year!

Michael & Sandy Beachley; Pr. Netsie Griffith; Jean Grosz; Pr.

Wendell Hendershott; Dana Howe; Donna King; Betty McCauley;

Cathy Mueller; Anne Orwick; Marna Renshaw; Larry & Sharon

Rosenkoetter; Jana Seeliger; Nancy Strohlein; Marilyn Walsh; Carol

Warloe; and Donna Wernz.

As promised in the Sunday bulletin, here’s the list of those providing transportation:

Thanks to our wonderful, dedicated Grace on the Move Drivers, who provide and/or coordi‐

nate rides to worship and Bible Study for those in need of transportation: Ron & Kay Larson,

Marna Renshaw, Wayne & Carolyn Kradjan, Darlene & Jim Leklem, Anne & Tom Orwick, Debbie

Kuehn, Judy Winkler, Norma Moody, Kathy Vohland. (If you provide this service and your name

is not here, please let the church office know, 541‐757‐1600.)

As promised in the Sunday bulletin, here’s the list of our Sunday Musicians:

All are grateful to the many members dedicated to bringing the gift of music to our Sunday

worship services. Our Director of Music Ministries, Christopher Buckley, lends expertise and

dedication to provide us with joyful music. Sunghee Kim, organist, accompanies the choir and

plays for our early worship service. We are also grateful for the many volunteers who provide

special music from time to time. In addition we want to recognize those who provide music

Sunday in and Sunday out:

Chancel Choir: Sue Davis, Carol Erickson, Netsie Griffith, Ardis Koester, Jaya Lapham, Norma Moody, Anne Orwick, Denice Rickard, Sue Speulda, Donna Wernz, Sandie Williams, Glenn Chaf‐fin, Wendell Hendershott, Marshall Hill‐Tanquist, Jerry Koester, Milt Larson, Lynn Wenzell, Jim Wernz.

Grace Alive!: Michael Beachley, Wendell Hendershott, Tom Kiersky, Dave Lundahl, Angie Kingsley, Mac McGowen

Gratitude at Grace

Sincere appreciation to the office volunteers that helped us out in March!

From folding bulletins to covering office shifts, your assistance is so appreciated! Grace could not run so smoothly without you.

May God bless you for your efforts!

Mary Ann Brenan; Bob Keith; Bobbie Kelly; Joy Martin; Sue Musil; Adele Neukomm; Beverly & Frank Raze; Anna Upenieks.

Page 8

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 9

Grace Center / Grace News

Imagine, if you will, that Grace Center welcomes little children with their smiles and

laughter. There are many occasions in which this happens, as the Center enjoys the chil‐

dren from the child care service across the street. How convenient to have a close source

of entertainment. The 25th annual Easter egg hunt is being planned as I write to you. It

will be a colorful event. The Center usually plans something for each of the holidays. You

can picture them at Halloween and Christmas or Valentines Day. Nothing makes the folks

smile so much as the sight of a little one coming for a hug. Intergenerational events are

special for both the older ones and the youngsters.

There is another arrangement with a preschool dance class in town. The Center is open

for the little ballerinas to come in their tutus to perform for the older folks. Where else

can they find an audience so eager to applaud and admire the tiny costumes. Parents

come for the dance performance and bring grandparents and friends. It provides enter‐

tainment and memories of grandchildren, a benefit for everyone.

‐‐ Betty McCauley, Board Member

Global Books 2016

The Grace Global Book Group meets generally the fourth Thursday of each month to discuss books that focus on different areas and cultures around the world. All are welcome for one, several, or all the discussion sessions. Partici-pants are encouraged to read the book before the discussion, but those who are interested in the title may come and listen in as well.

Apr. 28 Toxic Charity, Robert Lupton An examination of the shockingly toxic effects that modern charity has on the very people meant to benefit from it. Led by Mary Ann Matzke May 26 Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, Alexandra Fuller This one is a memoir of a white Zimbabwean tenant farming family before and after that country’s independence. Led by Ann Brodie (tentative)

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 2650 NW Highland Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is celebrating their 50th anniversary on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The festival service of Holy Communion will begin at 9 am,

followed by a program and brunch at 10:30 am. Please RSVP to their church office if you plan on attending. They can be reached at either 541.753.2816 or svlc.corvallis@gmail.com. Responses should be made before March 31, with your name, phone number, and number of people planning on attending the brunch.

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 10

Luther House News

Lutherfest 2016 We who served on the Lutherfest Planning Team (photo) are so grateful for all who participated in Lutherfest 2016 on February 28 – sponsors, vendors, and especially YOU, our guests. Thank you for helping us raise over $9,000 that will support Luther House programs and outreach in the coming year! There’s high interest in continuing the tradition by hosting a 5th Luther House Beer and Cheese Pairing early in 2017. As soon as we know date and loca-tion we’ll let you know. For now, just know that we’re amazed by your participation and thrilled by your generos-ity!

Spring Term Activities Spring Term is always fully-packed and this year is no exception. The Luther House Student Leadership Team has outlined a busy course of activities for learning, enjoy-ment, and inspiration. They plan to engage in another habitat restoration project on or near Earth Day. Team Luther House will give a report to the Vineyard Cluster WELCA conference on April 23 about their winter service trip to Roseburg’s Casa de Belén transitional living community for homeless teens and their families. Saturday of OSU Moms and Families Weekend we’ll offer a hike that includes mothers of Luther House students. Now a tradition, we’ll host the “May the 4th Be With You” all-day film festival on May 4. Some of our active students will again have key roles in organizing and host-ing Mi Familia Weekend where Pr. Jim is scheduled to give the invocation. May 17-18 students and others will participate in the quadrennial Ministry Site Review. And, of course, commencement will bring festivities to honor our grads and celebrate the year together. All this is in addition to regular weekly Tuesday lunches, Thursday Morning Prayer, and Sunday Supper and TableTalk. The current SLT is recruiting new mem-bers to join continuing members as the leadership team for the 2016-17 academic year. How blessed we are to have such energetic student leaders and engaged stu-dent participants! Luther House Film Visit the Luther House home page at www.luther-house.org where you’ll find a short film that tells a little about what we do and why students think it’s important – in their own voices. Click on the nighttime image of Luther House in the upper left corner to start the short six-minute film. A second, longer film is in the works. We’ll let you know when it’s ready for viewing. What Makes for a Well-Lived Life? This is the theme of Pr. Jim’s annual Luther House teach-in Sunday mornings April 17, 24, and May 1 at Grace Lutheran Church. Growing out of structured conversations he had with students last winter, the three-part series explores qualities that make for a well-balanced life, practices that help undergird those qualities, and the place of com-munity in keeping us healthy. Each week will include interactive elements and reflec-tions from students themselves. Meet in Ronnenkamp Hall from 9:45-10:45 each week.

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 11

Council Meeting Minutes

Devotions were presented by James Wernz on Philippians 2:4-11 on serving others as Christ served us. Comments from the Chair/Introduction of Guests: James Wernz included this in the agenda to welcome any congregational members who might be present. He then described his working style and goals for the meetings. Consent Agenda: A motion to accept the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the February 8, 2016 Council meeting and the Stewardship Committee Report was moved, seconded and passed. (MSP) Items removed from the Consent Agenda:

Executive Committee minutes included a recommendation to approve a date for the Annual Church Picnic. After a discussion about potential dates and locations June 5, 2016, was MSP. A recommendation to include the We Receive/We Believe antiphonal chant/congregational response in worship services had already been acted on by the Worship and Music Committee. Copies of the article from The Lutheran on welcome were included in the Council packets with instructions to read and prepare to discuss the article at the April Council meeting.

Grace Lutheran Church Foundation report included a request to approve Kathy Vohland for a two–year term, Anne Orwick and Kris Saathoff for three-year terms, and Pr. Wendell Hendershott for a one-year-at-large position. There followed a discussion about the number of Church Council members on the Foundation board. The names and terms put forth were then ap-proved. MSP.

Officers/Staff Reports

Pr. Wendell Hendershott highlighted and updated pastoral activities, re-ported on the repair of the back door lock ($1,200), and shared a thank-you from the Lim Family for their son, Paul’s, use of the organ for practice. Pr. Wendell also reported the nation-wide youth effort to collect money and food for Souper Bowl Sunday resulted in $10 million being collected.

Pr. Netsie Griffith reported on the upcoming Holy Land Pilgrimage she and Pr. Wendell will be taking in November. A copy of the itinerary is posted on the ELCA bulletin board. She also reported on the updating of the Pictorial

Congregational Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2016, 6:55-8:45 pm Attendance: Michael Beachley Hal Brauner Pr. Netsie Griffith Pr. Wendell Hender-shott Dick Junge Bob Keith Donna King Ardis Koester Jaya Lapham Shelly Lundahl Sue Musil Lew Nelson Anne Orwick Kathy Vohland James Wernz

President: Jim Wernz Vice President: Bob Keith Secretary: Ardis Koester Treasurer: Hal Brauner

Financial Secretary: Mary Stephens

Council Members: Anne Orwick Dick Junge

Jaya Lapham Kathy Vohland

Lew Nelson Michael Beachley Pr. Netsie Griffith

Shelly Lundahl Sue Musil

Pr. Wendell Hendershott

Grace Gatherings Volume XV, Issue 4 Page 12

Council Meeting Minutes

Directory and the Lutheran Staff Association Retreat attended by Jody Parker and Carol Terrill. She thanked the volunteers who again staffed the office during the absence of Jody and Carol. Looking ahead she called at-tention to April 3 as Pacific Lutheran University Sunday, the WELCA Vine-yard Cluster Lunch April 23 and Oregon Synod Assembly April 29-May 1. On a personal note she shared that her Aunt, Billie Jo Rash, had passed away after a lengthy illness.

Donna King, Discipling Minister, highlighted two items on her written re-port. The high school youth are working to gather clothing for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter and the Easter Breakfast proceeds will also go to the Shelter. Upcoming is the series of three adult classes with Pr. Jim Norlie on “What Makes for a Well-Lived Life?”.

Hal Brauner, Treasurer, called attention to the report showing contribu-tions were below budget and expenses were above budget. The budget will be watched closely for another month before any action is taken.

Continuing Business

Committee Liaison assignments were reviewed. Also sign-ups for devo-tions.

The Council Retreat will be held next year at Camp Magruder February 24-27, 2017. After a discussion about alternative dates, it was MSP to com-plete the deposit and arrangements. A short discussion of the 2016 retreat followed with statements about its success with actions to be continued.

New Business

The welcoming statements from Grace for 2001, Reconciling Works, and the draft by the Executive Committee were included in the packets. They will be discussed at the April Council meeting.

Closing Prayer was offered by Pr. Wendell Hendershott. Respectfully submitted, Ardis W. Koester, Secretary

Church Council Reports are always available in the church office for you to read.

Grace Volume XV, Issue 4

Hal Brauner 4/? Sarah Davis 4/7 Dave Domholt 4/18 Michael Gallagher 4/19 Tessa Gourley 4/02 Eila Howe 4/23 Jackson Junge 4/20 Lucas Junge 4/04 Kelly Kiersky 4/05 Ron Larson 4/10 Ralph Loe 4/? Marilyn Loftsgard 4/17 Toney Logan 4/04 David Lundahl 4/15 Aaron McKim 4/14

Baptismal Birthdays for April

Postage 541.757.1600

office@grace97330.org

Grace Gatherings deadline for the May issue is Wednesday, April 20th. Send articles/photos to office@grace97330.org

Corner of Kings & Harrison 435 NW 21st Street

Corvallis, Oregon 97330

Grace Lutheran Church

Lew Nelson 4/20 Adele Neukomm 4/09 Katherine Olsen 4/19 Jody Parker 4/? Anna Pickering 4/03 Jennie Roberts 4/02 Jessica Saathoff 4/26 Joan Sandeno 4/01 Freda Vars 4/05 Emily Vega 4/04 Marie Belle Vega 4/15 Sarabeth Wayt 4/19 Gloria Werth 4/17 Judith Winkler 4/05 Debra Zeller 4/19