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November 2010 Volume 18, Number 13

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Please attend the Adult Forum discussions, review your pledge materials, and prayerfully consider your 2011 financial commitment to support Luther Memorial Church.

Sunday, Nov. 7, 9:15 a.m. The Adult Forum will highlight next year’s goals for Mission and Ministry.

Sunday, Nov. 14, 9:15 a.m. The Adult Forum will meet in the nave to discuss next year’s Building Renovation Project to finish painting the nave walls.

Sunday, Nov. 21, Festival of Christ the King Please make your commitment. Pledges will be received at both services.

Your gift strengthens the church’s ministry and mission in the wider community.

Pledges may be made online on the church’s website at www.luthermem.org/give, by mail or in person.

Take part Luther Memorial Church Fall Stewardship Events

Installation of associate pastorThe entire congregation is invited to the installation of the Rev. Brad C. Pohlman as associate pastor of Luther Memorial Church. The installation will take place on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Join in the celebration!

Thank you!

StaffSenior PastorThe Rev. Franklin [email protected]; ext. 17

Associate PastorThe Rev. Brad [email protected]; ext. 13

Director of MusicBruce A. Bengtson [email protected]; ext. 22

Director of Luther Memorial PreschoolSandra Briesath [email protected]; ext.32

Church AdministratorKim O’Leary [email protected]; ext. 14

Mission Resource CoordinatorSuelyn [email protected]; ext. 15

Program Assistant: Programs and MinistriesAnne Ehlers [email protected]; ext. 11

Program Assistant: Publications/CommunicationsRobin [email protected]; ext 12

Custodian ext. 10Dan [email protected]

ArchivistLaurie Swimm

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ContentsTake part: fall stewardship ......................................... 1Installation of associate pastor .................................... 1Pastor’s Pen ................................................................. 3All Saints Sunday: Nov. 7 .......................................... 4Thanksgiving Eve worship ......................................... 4Taste of Luther Memorial ........................................... 5Senior Day at Oakwood West ..................................... 5Youth Group lock-in ................................................... 5Germany trip ............................................................... 5Volunteer spotlight: Dale Lavelle .............................. 6Christmas Gifts for Transitional Families ................... 7TheRoadHomeseeksvolunteers ............................... 7Men’s Retreat .............................................................. 7Food & Fellowship ..................................................... 7Women’s Gathering .................................................... 7Honoring&RememberingatChristmas .................... 8November events at the Lutheran Campus Center ..... 9November calendar ................................................... 102010 year-end donations ........................................... 11Parish register ............................................................ 11

Ernie and Janet lived just down the street in Silverton, Ore. Now they abide four miles outside Dent in West Yorkshire, and have done so for about 10 years. We became good friends, and so each time we visit the U.K., we try to see them. It’s always fun to catch up and hear about their families and projects. Janet, a physician, gardens; Ernie, a theologian, builds ponds.

Their house, even older than Luther Memorial Church, dates from the early 17th century. It’s a cozy place, but one April, I nearly froze in my garret room overlooking the windswept hills of Dent Dale. Built of stone, I imagine the house looks much as it did in 1625. Yet, on the inside, much has changed: electricity, running water, elegant paint and computers!

Old buildings require great care. Even so, well-tended old buildings bear the spirit of abide: countless human events, interactions, disputes, reconciliations, endings and beginnings. This is especially true of church

buildings wherein multiple generations have gathered to worship, ponder the divine mysteries, receive the crucified and risen Christ, be forgiven and inspired to daily service. As our banners proclaim, we abide here that we might live and serve there—in daily life.

This year’s stewardship drive takes up the Stewardship and Resource Development Committee’s challenge to restore our abiding place. God has given us this magnificent abode. Constructed as an enduring witness to the Christ who abides amid the university, our building is a tremendous gift. The building itself bids us ponder all God’s gifts as we take part in the life and ministry of Luther Memorial Church. The Lord entrusts this mighty fortress to us now as a legacy for future generations that they in their time might also receive the gifts and share the grace. Their future invites our present sacrifice. Are we up to the challenge? Will we share the joy? Yes, with the help of God!

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Pastor Franklin Wilson

Photo: Earl Sande

Music, arts & worship

Thanksgiving Eve worshipCelebrate Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. We will gather in the nave for a Service of the Word with lessons, surrounded by hymns and prayers of thanks for the beauty and bounty of creation. Readings for the evening include Deuteronomy 26:1–11, Psalm 100, Philippians 4:4–9, and John 6:25–35. Come to sing, pray and give thanks for the abundant goodness of God. Te Deum laudamus!

For all the saints, who from their labors rest. . .

Alleluia

Vera Anderson Oct. 27, 2009

Collin Maxwell April 9, 2010

Claude A. Taylor June 6, 2010

Jeanette Bryant Nov. 1, 2009

George Sell May 17, 2010

Adeline Herrling July 10, 2010

George DiModica Sept. 7, 2010

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The 17th Annual

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

CHORAL EVENING PRAYER

Sunday, Nov. 75 p.m.

Luther Memorial choirs and instrumentalists offer prayers

for All Saints Sunday.

“Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living,

that we may come to those ineffable joys which thou hast prepared for those who

unfeignedly love thee…”

The 17th annual All Saints Sunday Choral Evening Prayer takes place Sunday, Nov. 7. The evening prayer service features the three Luther Memorial vocal choirs and the Handbell Choir. Broaden your Lord’s Day observance with this opportunity for prayer and reflection. Deepen your sense of the Communion of Saints, a veritable river of Christian witness energizing the church—saints known to us and saints known only to God. A new feature of the service will be aisle candleholders, purchased with memorial monies. You can expect to see these candleholders at special services throughout the year.


Taste of LM a great successThanks to all who participated in the Taste of Luther Memorial Ministry Fair & Pig Roast on Sunday, Oct. 10, benefiting Luther Memorial’s Preschool Scholarship Fund. It was wonderful to see so many preschool families, students and parishioners in attendance, making the event a huge success. The teaching staff was excited and proud to show off the beautiful classrooms filled with fun projects children have been working on this fall. The Great Room was a warm and festive gathering space full of event goers who collected stamps for their “passports” from several ministry destination stops throughout the church and school. A culminating raffle featuring items generously donated from parishioners, preschool parents, local businesses, and a painting created by the preschool children, raised over $1,000 for the scholarship fund. Many thanks to the countless people who volunteered their time, energy and generosity for this memorable event!

Senior Day at Oakwood WestAll are invited to the next Luther Memorial Senior Day at Oakwood West on Monday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The day will begin with worship in the Resurrection Chapel led by Pastor Wilson and Bruce Bengtson, followed by a program and cost lunch ($8.50) in the Nakoma Room. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 9 by signing up in the narthex or contacting Suelyn (258-3160 ext. 15 or [email protected]). Let us know if you require transportation or a special menu.

Youth Group lock-inThe Youth Group and confirmands (7th–12th grade) will be holding their fall lock-in at the church on Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, please speak to Pastor Pohlman, Dave Zentner, Mandy Boyce or Dan Ruge.

Germany tripFrom June 13–23, 2011, Luther Memorial will be leading a trip to see the sites in Germany associated with Martin Luther and J.S. Bach. In addition, we’ll take in several days of the Bach festival in Leipzig. Information and registration material is at the welcome desk. In addition, the Bach festival itinerary is at the welcome desk as well. Get your registration in soon, as the tour is now nearly 2/3 full. If you have any questions, see Pastor Pohlman or Bruce Bengtson. Preschoolers donated original artwork as a raffle prize.

Angela Read and Yvonne Eide took part in the ministry fair.

Dan Ruge and Kathy Seifert display LM prayer shawls at the Taste of LM.


Dale Lavelle was born in Leominster, Mass. His family, including a brother and a sister, worshipped at Immanual Lutheran (Swedish Augustana Synod), where he was baptized, confirmed and very active in the Luther League. He came to faith during these years. After graduation, he served six years in the U.S. Air Force. He then earned a B.S. in psychology at UW-Whitewater. After 10 years working with people with disabilities, he returned to school for an M.A. in school psychology, after which he was a school psychologist for 26 years.

Dale and his wife, Linda Brewer, live in Fitchburg with their labradoodle, Sophie. Linda is a psychologist at Madison schools, and Dale is now retired. They have four grown children: two sons who live in Minneapolis, and two daughters and three grandchildren who live close enough to be seen quite often. In his spare time Dale enjoys biking, reading, snowshoeing, Concerts on the Square, going to plays, cooking, projects around the home, walking the dog, gardening and traveling with family.

A volunteer at Luther Memorial

Like many volunteers, Dale prefers to work in the background rather than in the spotlight. Since joining LM in the fall of 2006,

the couple has been involved with choir, social ministry and mission trips. He has served on church planning committees, the Outreach Committee, Christmas Gifts for Transitional Families, one term on the Council and presently, with Larry Thies, is the co-coordinator for LM’s involvement in the The Road Home, overseeing the sheltering congregations. In November, LM will be hosting four or five families during the week of Thanksgiving.

Serving in the community

Dale also serves as a board member and coordinator of Savory Sunday, a program that provides Sunday meals to the homeless at the Capitol Square. This program was begun by a group of students shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Dale says Savory Sunday is “a wonderful program that gives people who have much an opportunity to serve people who are hungry, have very little and are members of our Madison community. Your donations to this program of money or time are always welcome.”

Dale is also a volunteer and board member for the Orchid Foundation, a program developed by Rotary International that supports an orphanage and school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He participated in mission trips to work

at the school and orphanage in 2009 and 2010. He hopes to return.

Inspiring others

After reading this article and being reminded of how much there is to be done in our own community and around the world, Dale hopes people will be inspired to continue giving and volunteering, especially during the upcoming holiday season. Dale believes LM members will always respond with great generosity to the community in times of need and asks that you check the signup board in the narthex often to find out how you can help keep our vital outreach programs running.

By volunteering, Dale says people get “the awesome experience of what it feels like to step out of their comfort zone to help others, and ultimately come to the realization that life is not worth living unless you are giving of yourself.”

Spotlight on volunteersDale Lavelle: family, service and “giving of yourself”

The Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers to buy Christmas gifts, household supplies and personal items for needy families in the Madison area. Luther Memorial members provide gifts to families identified through the Madison Metropolitan School District program for homeless children. Participating families are homeless or have recently found housing by the time Luther Memorial members deliver the gifts.

To get involved, sign up in the narthex to:

Make a donation toward the purchase of gifts, household supplies, or personal items that cannot be purchased with food stamps or WIC.Sort gifts on Sunday, Dec. 5, 6–8:30 p.m.Knit or quilt. Luther Memorial knitters and quilters make brightly-colored scarves and mittens for children and cheery quilts for families.Purchase a gift. Take a tag from the gift board in the Narthex beginning Sunday, Nov. 14. Fill out the tag and leave the bottom slip in the box on the table. Purchase the gift requested on the top tag and bring all gifts to the church by 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. Please tape the tag to the top of the gifts, labeling each gift separately with the letter and number code.Deliver gifts to families on Saturday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.–noon. At least 15 deliverers are needed. This is a great activity for all members, including families with children of all ages, high school youth group members, singles and couples. Social Ministry committee members will help load cars and provide directions for deliveries. Each group spends appoximately one hour delivering.Be a last minute shopper. Sign up to volunteer a few hours between Sunday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 10 to help purchase gifts for any tags not claimed from the board. The gifts are paid for with money from cash donations.

Questions? Email Maria Brown at [email protected].

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We have abundant opportunities for service this month on behalf of the homeless of Madison. First is our hosting of homeless families during Thanksgiving week (Nov. 21–28). Please give consideration

to volunteering at this time as some of our regular volunteers may be out of town for the holidays. Sign up on the IHN board in the narthex. Secondly we have need of a volunteer coordinator to work with Phyllis Pleuss in the weeks before each hosting. Volunteer coordinators work together to call volunteers to assure all jobs are filled prior to the hosting week. Training and support will be provided. Please consider whether God is calling you to volunteer for one of these opportunities. If you have questions about the program contact coordinators Dale Lavelle (274-1228 or [email protected]) or Larry Thies (845-9267 or [email protected]).

Men’s RetreatThe Luther Memorial Men’s Group is heading north in November. This year’s retreat will be at the St. Anthony Retreat Center near Marathon, Wis., from Friday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 14. The topic is “Biblical and Theological Understandings of Creation.” Sign up in the narthex by Sunday, Oct. 31. Contact Walt Miner or Pastor Pohlman with questions.

Food & FellowshipIt’s fiesta time! The next Food & Fellowship will be Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at the new Laredo’s Hilldale, 4000 University Avenue, Madison. Call Bill or Judy Braham at 238-7995 by Thursday, Nov. 18 to reserve your place at this event. We hope to see you there!

Women’s GatheringThe November meeting of Women’s Gathering will be on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Discussion of Wishful Thinking: A Seeker’s ABC by Frederick Buechner will continue. Contact Lonnie Vitse at 233-9222 with questions.

The Road Home seeks volunteers

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Honoring and Remembering at Christmas

Members and friends of Luther Memorial Church are invited to honor or memorialize a friend or family mem-ber by making a special donation to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal or making a donation toward the cost of a Christmas tree, wreath, garlands or poinsettias to beautify the church during this season.The deadline to be included in worship bulletins is Sunday Dec. 5. Names of donors and those they honor or memorialize will appear in worship bulletins on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Please print all information clearly!Please include your name and phone number or e-mail address in case we need to contact you to verify the spelling of someone’s name.Make checks payable to Luther Memorial Church. Place form and payment in an offering plate, or mail to the church: 1021 University Ave., Madison WI 53715.

Contact name: ______________________________________ Phone/e-mail ________________________

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ELCA World Hunger - $15 Poinsettia - $18 ________________________ In honor of ______________________ Christmas greenery - $25 Christmas tree - $50 ________________________ In memory of _____________________





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November events at the

Worship & Dinner at the St. Francis House: Sunday, Nov. 14, 5 p.m. The St. Francis House has invited us to worship with them at 5 p.m. and enjoy a free meal at 6 p.m.

Lutheran Campus Center

Weekly events


SundaySunday Suppers (4th Sunday): 5 p.m. Enjoy a free, home-cooked meal by members of the community. Sign up in advance.Book Study with Brent: 6 p.m. Pastor Brent leads discussion on the book Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith, edited by Robert Buckley Farlee, on Sunday nights. SCC Meetings (2nd Sunday): 7 p.m. The Student Coordinating Committee is the group of students who are in charge of planning the LCC’s programming. Talk to Ryan Panzer or send an email to [email protected] for information about joining a committee.

MondayS.O.U.P. at Noon Shared Observations, Utterances, and Perspectives is a free lunch featuring Pr. Brent’s homemade soup and a good discussion.Study Groups: 7 p.m. Come to the LCC for extra help in your classes from upper classmen and grad students! Monday night subjects include AOS, biology, and physics.Yoga Devotional (1st and 3rd): 8 p.m. Bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle! We will be doing 30 minutes of yoga followed by meditation and devotions. All skill levels welcome!

TuesdayHi Coffee: 2 p.m. Come for coffee, tasty treats and conversation with LCC staff in the downstairs lounge.Cookie Baking: 7 p.m. Help bake cookies for Wednesday’s Happy Half Hour!Women’s and Men’s Faith Groups: 8 p.m. Come share your thoughts about faith, the Bible and how it applies in your life.

WednesdayTeam Worship: 12:30 p.m. Help plan upcoming worship services. Happy Half-Hour: 5 p.m. Enjoy fellowship, snacks and lemonade before worship.Worship: 5:30 p.m. Each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., we worship and celebrate Holy Communion. This semester, the theme is “The Word of the Lord Came…The Voice of The Prophets.”Cost Supper after Worship For only $2, enjoy a great, home-cooked meal after worship. Please sign up to cook or wash dishes so we can continue to have great meals.Study Groups: 7 p.m. Come to the LCC for extra help in your classes from upper classmen and grad students! Wednesday night subjects include chemistry, business, English, French, math, and Spanish.

ThursdaySocial Concerns Lunch: Noon Free spaghetti lunch and great discussion or guest speaker!LCC Choir Rehearsal: 7 p.m. Anyone who likes to sing or play an instrument is welcome! Meet upstairs in the choir office.Social Activity Night, 8 p.m. Come watch a movie or play a board game! 1st and 3rd Thursdays are movie nights and 2nd and 4th Thursdays are card game nights.

FridayGaudeamus (1st Friday): 4:30 p.m. This is a social for grad students, faculty, and staff featuring refreshments, food, and good conversation.SHOE (3rd Friday): Noon Something Holy for the Overly Educated is a discussion group for grad students with a light lunch provided.

Ongoing

Morning Prayer Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday, 10:45 a.m. Fireside Room

Confirmation Sunday, 5:45 p.m. Office Conf. Room/Pastor’s Study

Noon Organ Recitals Wednesday, noon Nave

Fall Choir and Ensembles

Recorder Ensemble Rehearsals: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

Adult Choir Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Bell Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Choir Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:15 p.m.

Training Choir Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:15 p.m.

Youth Choir Rehearsals: Sundays, 5 p.m.

Tues 11/2 6:30 p.m. Library Group (Library) 7 p.m. Men’s Group (Fireside Room)

Sat 11/6 9 a.m. First Communion Instruction (Kitchen/Nave)

Sat 11/6-11/7 7 p.m.-9 a.m. Youth Lock-In (Great Room)

Sun 11/7 All Saints Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Forums/Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion/First Communion 5 p.m. All Saints Sunday Choral Evening Prayer 5:45 p.m. All Saints Sunday Reception

Mon 11/8 12 p.m. Pilates (Great Room) 7:30 p.m. Worship & Music (Library)

Tues 11/9 7 p.m. Ministry Colleagues Group (Parlor)

Weds 11/10 7 p.m. Women’s Gathering (Library)

Thur 11/11 12 p.m. Pilates (Great Room)

Fri 11/12-11/14 Men’s Retreat (St. Anthony Retreat Ctr (Marathon, Wis.)

Sun 11/14 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Forums/Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion

Mon 11/15 10 a.m. Senior Day (Oakwood West)

Tues 11/16 10 a.m. Quilters (Great Room) 7:30 p.m. Organ Concert feat. Bruce Bengtson (Overture Center)

Thur 11/18 9 a.m. Door & Bulletin Assembly (Great Room) 12 p.m. Pilates (Great Room)

Sat 11/20 6 p.m. Food & Fellowship (Laredo’s Hilldale, Madison)

Sun 11/21-11/28 IHN WeekSun 11/21 Festival of Christ the King Home Communion/Stewardship Pledges Received 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Forums/Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion/Installation of Associate Pastor 11:30 a.m. Installation Reception 6 p.m. Youth Group (Library & Offsite)

Mon 11/22 12 p.m. Pilates (Great Room)

Tues 11/23 7 p.m. Council (Great Room)

Weds 11/24 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve ServiceThurs 11/25-11/26 Church Office & Preschool Closed (Thanksgiving)

Sun 11/28 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Forums/Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion

Mon 11/29 12 p.m. Pilates (Great Room)

For a complete list of committee meetings and activities at Luther Memorial, check the online calendar at www.luthermem.org or the weekly announcement insert in your Sunday bulletin.

November calendar

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Parish register

December is always a generous month in which donors fulfill their annual operating and building pledges or give year-end designated gifts to the church. For gifts that require extra planning, I offer the following guidelines regarding year-end donations. Thank you for your generosity, not only for your monetary gifts, but also for the many volunteer hours that have accumulated month by month throughout the year.

2010 contribution statement deadline

2010 year-end contribution statements will include all contributions received in the church office by noon on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Please note that the office closes at noon that day and will not re-open until Wednesday, Jan. 5, at which time all contributions received by mail or in person will appear on your 2011 statement next year. Contact your tax advisor regarding whether contributions dated December 2010 that are not received in the church office by the contribution statement deadline are tax deductible.

Stock and mutual fund gifts

Stock and mutual fund gifts should be initiated early in December in order for the transaction to be completed by year end. Because the church office is closed Monday, Dec. 27 and Tuesday, Dec. 28, and a transaction takes three days after the trade date to process, there will not be time during the last week of December to complete these transactions before year end. Mutual funds can take 5 to 6 weeks to process from the time the fund is sold until the transaction

is complete. Because of this, please initiate all stock and mutual fund gifts early in December if not before December 1.

The following outlines a general procedure for donating stocks and mutual funds:

Contact your broker and have your broker contact me at the church office with details regarding the gift (amount, number and name of shares, date of transaction, etc.)Let me know that you have initiated this gift with your broker. I will confirm with you the distribution of the gift (operating, building, dedicated fund, etc.).Because of lower transaction fees, Luther Memorial Church uses its Schwab account to process stock and mutual fund gifts unless the donor specifies otherwise.It is the practice of Luther Memorial to sell shares as soon as they appear in the church account. As noted above, the length of time varies depending on the type of gift.If the Schwab account is used, funds are transferred electronically to the church bank account.I will send a letter of acknowledgment to you and the gift will appear on your contribution statement.

Please call me in the church office with any questions regarding end of year gifts or stock and mutual fund gifts (258-3160 ext. 14).Kim O’Leary is the church administrator at LM

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November 80+ birthdaysRosemary Schmidt Nov. 6Edel-Lore Simonson Nov. 11Cora Christensen Nov. 30

October baptismsMallory Elizabeth Naylor Oct. 24, 2010

October baptism anniversariesAilee Southwood Oct. 11, 2001Alexander Thiele Oct. 16, 2008Asher Scarlett Oct. 28, 1999

October member weddingsTeresa Kothe & David Tansor Oct. 16, 2010

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