from the pastor desk · 2017. 7. 7. · petronella eloff - preschool teacher, 2 yrs. annette...
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July 2017 Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Praise to God in heav’n above;
Praises for unending love;
Praise the Lord’s unselfish
deeds; Praise to God who knows
our needs.
Praise to God with trumpet
sound; Praises, dancing all
around;
Praises, with the timbrel ring;
Praises with the pipe and string.
Praise to God with sounding brass; Praises, with the
cymbal clash;
Ev’rything that lives and breathes, Sing the songs that
never cease.
-Paraphrase of Psalm 150 by John Ylvisaker
Dear Risen Savior Community,
Pam Sullivan was recently telling me about her uncle, John
Ylvisaker, who died back in March. I knew he had written and
composed the beloved hymn, I Was There to Hear Your Borning
Cry, but I was not aware he had paraphrased and put all 150
psalms to music (see example above). He also wrote and
composed hundreds of other hymns as well, being renowned for
his theological astuteness.
At the end of April, Pam and her family drove to the Chapel on
the Wartburg College campus in Waverly, Iowa for her uncle
John’s memorial service, which he had planned in advance. It
was filled with much of his own music, all to the glory of God.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Pastor’s Desk ..... 1
Lutheran Night @ TinCaps 2
Confirmation Camp ........... 4
Seniors lunch ..................... 5
… and much more!
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
Light of the Cross 3
First Communion 4
Worship @ the Lake 5
July calendar 7
From the Pastor’s Desk
Thank you! Thank you to all who
helped with clean-up
day at the end of May –
we accomplished
much. We have still a
few items needing
attention – an hour of
your time would do it.
If you can help, please
see me. Warren Eddy
Property Chair
Thank you to all who
helped and attended
our 50th Wedding
Anniversary
celebration on June 4.
It was a wonderful day
and we had a beautiful
time. Warren and
Sandy Eddy
That got me thinking. As faithful Christians, it is a good idea to
think about and make plans for our own funerals or memorial
services in advance. As the old saying goes, “There are two
things certain in this life, death and taxes!” Yes, one day we all
will die. We have been reminded of that too much lately from
the four deaths in our own congregation since Easter…RIP…
Dorothy Murphy, Nelson Hornick, Betty Longest, and Sharon
Redders. As Christians, however, we have hope. We know we
will be resurrected as was our Lord. Our funeral services always
witness to that fact. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the
life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and
everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” – John
11:25-26
To help us do the task of planning for the inevitable, we will hold
a “Getting Your End-of-Life Affairs in Order” workshop at the
church on Wednesday, July 26, at 10 am in the church Kitchen.
Although this may not sound like something you’d like to think
about, it is far better to plan ahead than burden our loved ones
later when they are dealing with their grief. Plus, doing this
together you know we will have some fun with it! And of course,
there will be some food to share as well! What a gift Christian
community is!
In life, in death, we are the Lord’s. Thanks be to God.
Pr. Jeanie
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Lutheran Night @ TinCaps
Lutheran night is on Monday, July 31, at 7:05 PM. Tickets are $8 per person.
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Gathering area. Please indicate your name and how many tickets you would like. It will be a night of food and
drink for $1 each, fireworks, and Jake the dog.
I will need to have the names and tickets paid for by Saturday July 15.
If you have any questions, please ask Jo Kruse.
Come and join us for a great evening of fun.
Food Bank Pantry Report
Reporting May 2017 Activity
The LOTC Pantry client load was up considerably in May. The Pantry provided meals for 817 individuals in 213 households. First time clients numbered 34 while 179 were repeat clients. Those served included 63 children 5 years of age or under, 209 children ages 6 thru 17, 99 individuals 60 years old or older, and 138 disabled people. Of the client households served, 95 were "Female Head of Household."
In May, the Pantry received 4,906 pounds of food from TEFAP (the federal government's commodities program), 2,500 pounds from the Associated Churches Food Bank Network, and 229 pounds from the partner churches. We purchased an additional 1,346 pounds of food at a cost of $217.73. The 20 volunteers donated 248 hours of their time in May.
Some of the LOTC volunteers have "retired" recently. To be
certain sufficient help is available to meet the needs of their clients, the Pantry must fill these volunteer slots. Anyone who is interested and available to volunteer a day or two a week can call Phyllis at 260-486-6478 or 260-615-1683.
We need additional volunteers, on a one-time basis, to help with the annual "deep cleaning" necessary to ensure compliance with Board of Health regulations. Again, if you are available to help with this call Phyllis.
Finally, the pantry floor coverings are in bad shape and in need of replacement. The Pantry is looking for help funding these repairs and help with installation. If you can help with either please call Jack Davis at 260-485-2332.
As always, the LOTC Pantry thanks you for your continued support of this ministry. Your generosity makes it all possible.
Partner Assignments for July
Faith: Canned Veggies & Cereal
Gethsemane: Crackers and Canned Fruit
Messiah: Pasta Sauce and Noodles
Risen Savior: Soups (No Tomato – Please)
Light of the Cross May Finances from Nicole Fleischman,
Treasurer
Contribution Income - $9,654
Non-Contribution Income - $337.95
Mission Income - $167.63
Total Expenses - $11,005.32
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Indiana-Kentucky Synod
Bishop Bill Gafkjen
We are reformed in the
cross of Christ … We believe
that Jesus Christ...is our
Lord. He has redeemed
us... Click here for the rest
of the article.
Our crew attended Confirmation Camp at Lutherwald June 18-23 and reportedly had a GREAT time! Attending from Risen Savior’s Confirmation class: Allie Fleischman, Amity Austin, Matthew Hampton, Rachel Hampton, Nathan Gliot.
(Unable to attend due to conflict with a camp for her Olympic dream in rifle shooting: Mackenzie Miller)
2017 Confirmation Camp The Water of Life
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Sierra Gliot, Pr. Barnes, Michael Lutz
First Communion Sunday, June 25, 2017
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Worship at the Lake
This year Worship at the Lake will be held on Sunday, July
23, 10:45 AM, at Keikionga Shores close to the Buit ’s
home at 5319 Arrowhead Pass.
Driving from the church, take Jefferson Blvd. to Liberty Mills
Road and turn right. When you see the sign for Keikionga
Shores on your right, turn right, and stay right, driving around
the lake. You will see our big white tent set up in a grassy area
on the right-hand side of the road! The Buit’s house is the
second one down from where the tent will be set up, if you have
food to drop off. (Everyone is invited to bring a side or dessert
to share!) After worship we will be cooking out in the Buit’s back
yard, using their restrooms and swimming off their pier! Bring
your lawn chairs, sunglasses, towels, fishing gear, canoes, or
whatever else you may need for a lovely summer outing. There
are plenty of shade trees for those who enjoy sitting and
watching!
For those unable to attend Worship at the Lake, we will hold
a regular 9 AM service at the church, as well.
The Seniors The Seniors (anyone over
50 and they do not have to
be a member of Risen
Savior) are meeting at on
Thursday, July 13, 11:30
AM, at Ruby Tuesday for
lunch. As usual, we will
have wonderful
conversation and good food
(they have a great salad
bar). If you would like to
join us or have any
questions, please call Jo
Kruse on (260) 436-1406 or
see her at church by
Tuesday, July 11. Also, if
you want to carpool be at
the church by 11 AM.
Hope to see you there.
Card Party We will be writing cards for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Thinking of you, and Get Well for our church
family and loved ones. If you would be interested in helping, please feel free to join us at 10 AM on
the third Tuesday every month. If you have any questions, please let Jo Kruse know.
None!
If you don’t see your anniversary listed, it’s because we don't have it on file. Please share!
Fundraising help from
you!
July Anniversaries
July Birthdays
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July 9 Mike Poinsett
July 17 Charles Conrad
July 17 Greg Barnes
July 19 Sandy Eddy
July 20 Midge Debolt
July 21 Marcia Klein
July 28 Ellie Hyndman
July 30 Brad Miller
If you don't see your birthday listed, it’s because we don’t have it on file. Please share!
Scrip Program
The Scrip program is a
win-win. Using the order
form in the bulletin, pick
what gift cards you want.
Total the amount, and
either write a check to
Risen Savior or pay by
cash. Give the order and
payment to Judy Bruns or
put in the box by pre-
school office; the next
Sunday your cards will be
given to you. You get the
cards with no running
around and the church
makes some money.
Our last quarter’s earning
from Kroger amounted to
$175.73 - thanks for your
support! If you’re not
signed-up through the
Kroger Community Rewards
program, please stop in the
office and see Judy Bruns,
who can assist.
Sunday, July 2 9 AM Worship, followed by Coffee Fellowship Pr. Rod presiding Wednesday, July 5 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer group Sunday, July 9 9 AM Worship, followed by Coffee Fellowship Pr. Rod presiding Wednesday, July 12 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer group Thursday, July 13 11:30 AM Seniors lunch @ The Factory 6:30 PM Bible Study Sunday, July 16 9 AM Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship Tuesday, July 18 10 AM Card writing party Wednesday, July 19 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Group 4 - 7 PM The Landing Dinner @ Come2Go
Thursday, July 20 6:30 PM Bible Study Newsletter deadline Sunday, July 23 9 AM Worship 10:45 Worship @ the Lake (at the Buit’s, Kekionga Shores [see page 5]) Monday, July 24 7 PM Council meeting Wednesday, July 26 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Group 10 AM Getting Your End-of-Life Affairs in Order [see page 2] Thursday, July 27 6:30 PM Bible Study Sunday, July 30 9 AM Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship Monday, July 31 7:05 PM Lutheran Night @ the TinCaps
Staff Listing Pr. Jeanie Barnes - Interim Pastor 260-436-5594 - home 260-348-4724 - cell [email protected]
Aaron Smith - Liturgical Coordinator, Music Director, Musician [email protected]
Kirsten Smith - Communications [email protected]
Debbie LaBelle - Preschool Director [email protected]
Sheryl Fry - Preschool teacher, 18 mo. Petronella Eloff - Preschool teacher, 2 yrs. Annette DeRoche - Preschool teacher, 3 yrs. Tina Fischer - Preschool teacher, Pre-K Michelle Blocher - Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Jack and Mary Cox - Custodians
July Calendar
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Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Charged times...
In her June column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on serving the neighbor in politically charged times. She reminds us that “active participation in public life and the duty of government to care for its people, especially the most vulnerable, have been part of the Lutheran movement since its beginning.” To read the full article, please click here.
Risen Savior
Lutheran Church
Our Mission:
We come together, welcoming all, to worship and grow in faith, and we go to serve in Christ’s
name.
2017 Council President - Joe Hyndman
Vice President - Dave Klein
Secretary - Andrew Lutz
Treasurer/Financial Secretary - Nicole Fleischman
Hospitality - Jo Kruse
Property - Warren Eddy
Stewardship - Judy Bruns
Worship - Pam Sullivan
Communications - Mary Shuff
Youth - Deb Hinkleman
Education - Cleo Swager
Risen Savior Lutheran Church 8010 W. Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4142
260-432-1214