July Newsletter 2015 - Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

The Shepherd’s Fold-er
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
“Where Strangers Are Welcomed as Friends!”
July, 2015
Inside This Issue:
The Pastor’s Pen . . . . . . . . . .pp. 1-2
Worship & Education . . . . . . . pp. 3
Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pp. 4-9
Youth News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 9-10
At Good Shepherd. . . . . . .pp. 11-16
In Our Community . . . . . .pp. 16-17
Anniversaries & Birthdays . . . . p. 18
Serving in July. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 19
July Calendar of Events. . . . . . .p. 20
Worship & Church Information:
Sunday Schedule:
8:15 a.m. - Worship Service
9:00 a.m. - Coffee Hour
9:15 a.m. - Sunday School
for all ages
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service
11:30 a.m. - Coffee Hour
22 Fisher Road
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Phone: (828) 883-3680
Fax: (828) 883-4815
lcgs@comporium.net
lutheranchurchbrevardnc.com
https://www.facebook.com/lutheransinbrevard
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Mary Hinkle Shore
(828) 808 - 5447
pastormary@comporium.net
THE PASTOR’S PEN
Among Friends:
Prayers for Small Group Ministry
About 25 years ago, Jan Hansen, Carla Lockett and I were part of a small group at Olivet
Lutheran Church in Fargo. Without the group
to bring us together, we might never have become friends. Carla was in her 50s or 60s (to
me back then, it was all the same), lived on a
shoestring, and ran a daycare out of her home.
Jan was the mother of “tween”-aged children,
and I was a full-time professional, still single
and in my 20s.
Our life situations were different, but the experience of being together with a few other people from church showed us we had more in
common than we thought. We talked, read Bible stories, and prayed for each other. We
learned we could depend on each other in the
ups and downs that are part of life and faith.
We are beginning small group ministry at
Good Shepherd. The groups will be a place to
share Scripture, prayer, food and conversation. They will connect us more closely to
each other and help us explore faith as part of
daily life. Here is how you can help. (cont’d)
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THE PASTOR’S PEN
(cont’d)
1. Pray.
Between July 1st and August 9th, we will engage in 40 days of prayer around
the ministry of small groups at Good Shepherd. During the first week, as
you are drawn to do so, you might hold this budding ministry in prayer using
these prompts:
1. Pray for our congregation.
2. Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead those planning this ministry.
3. Pray for those who will lead a small group.
4. Pray for those who will join a group.
5. Pray for the new friendships that will be formed through the groups.
6. Pray that small groups may deepen our sense of belonging to God.
7. Pray that small groups may deepen our awareness of the ways faith
and life are connected.
2. Talk to the Steering Committee.
The group working on this ministry includes these members and friends of
Good Shepherd: Chris Bergner, Bill Johnson, Margarette Kennerly, Ruth
Lentz, Sebring Lewis, Tom Lewis, Caroline Smith and myself. We have
ideas about what small groups will look like here, but the reason for 40 days
of prayer is to be as open as we can to the ways that the Spirit will speak
through all the rest of you as we plan next steps. We would love to know if
you have hopes, questions, concerns, or experiences to share with us that
can help shape this ministry.
3. Consider Your Call.
Is this a time in your life when you could join a small group? Or lead one?
Group leaders will go through eight weeks of training, in the context of their
own small group. Could God be drawing you or someone you know to the
work of leading, co-leading, or hosting a group? Are there friends of yours—
inside or outside the fellowship of Good Shepherd — who might like to be
part of a group? Whom might you invite?
Over the next six weeks, we will all have opportunities to hear about what is
being planned and to help shape it. I and the other members of the steering
committee thank you for your partnership in this work.
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WORSHIP & EDUCATION
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Classes meet in the Education Wing and begin at 9:15 a.m.
Current Class Series
On July 5 , the two current Sunday School classes will conclude:
Rob Bell Video Series, in Room 5
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July 5 : “Kickball” - Why don’t we always get what we want?
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Study of World Religions, Conference Room
July 5th: Zoroastrianism & Islam - Dr. Paul Cooper
New Class Series
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Starting on July 12 , a four-week series entitled “Current Issues in Old
Church History” will begin in the Conference Room. These information
and discussion sessions will be moderated by Bill Moore:
July 12th: “Outsiders: Anglo-Saxons, Jews, & Muslims” - Bill Moore
July 19th: “Just or Unjust Warfare” - Ed Barrett
July 26th: “Varieties of Musical Worship” - David Gresham
August 2nd: “The Problem of Authority” - Bill Moore
ADULT FORUM SERIES A SUCCESS
The four week Adult Forum series, “Live Well and Die Faithfully” was very
well attended by our members and the community.
The four week series included a panel discussion of Being Mortal, by Atul
Gawande, M.D.; discussion of Christian practices such as lament, compassion and gratitude; advice from Caroline Knox who is an elder care lawyer
and ended with discussion on whether the Village-to-Village concept of
helping people remain in their homes longer could work in Brevard. We
had over 40 people who indicated they either wanted to be kept abreast of
the “Brevard Village” project or indicated they were willing to help with getting a project like this started in Brevard.
A big “thank you” to Leigh Ann for providing the tasty meals and to all
those who helped bring about a successful series!
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STEWARDSHIP
WALK FOR WATER
This information is from elca.org/walk4water.
This year, ELCA youth will join together for ELCA World Hunger’s
Walk for Water. The goal is to raise $500,000 for ELCA World Hungersupported water projects around the world. Through these gifts, local
communities will be equipped to provide water for drinking and growing
crops, sanitation and hygiene, as well as ongoing health education, training
and maintenance. And, thanks to a generous family in the ELCA, all gifts
toward this goal will be matched – dollar for dollar – up until we hit a
grand total of $1 million! Together we make a difference – creating
healthier families, stronger economies and a future filled with hope.
Why Water?
The global water crisis doesn’t always make headlines. But the truth is that
it claims more lives each year than war.
Globally, 1.8 billion people – that’s about one out of every four people –
drink from contaminated water sources. Unsafe water leads to illnesses
that claim the lives of 840,000 people each year, almost half of whom are
children under the age of five.
What’s more, women and children spend hours each day collecting water.
This keeps them from school, work and time with family. This keeps families and communities from learning, earning an income and contributing
to the local economy. (cont’d)
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WALK FOR WATER (cont’d)
Water facts
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Research in eastern Uganda found that a family spends an average
of 660 hours a year collecting water. This represents two full
months of labor.
Water-related illnesses result in the loss of 443 million school days
each year.
Close to half of all people in developing countries are suffering at
any given time from a health problem caused by contaminated water or unsanitary conditions.
2.5 billion people live without basic sanitation.
More people have access to a mobile phone than a toilet.
On average, women in Sub-Saharan Africa walk more than three
miles each day to fetch water for their families. A traditional fivegallon jug, usually used for this purpose, weighs 40 pounds when
full!
Where will the money go?
Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger
support projects in nearly 60 countries
around the world, including the
U.S. Many of these projects help provide clean water for drinking, sanitation, hygiene and agriculture to those in
need.
If you would like to donate to the ELCA’s Walk for Water Campaign,
please write a check to The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, and
indicate Walk for Water on the memo line. Please turn in donations by July 12th, so that our youth who attend the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit
in mid-July can hand them in while there. Thank you for your support!
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MARCH AND RALLY FOR VOTING RIGHTS
This letter is from the NC Synod website, nclutheran.org.
On July 13th the federal court in Winston-Salem will take up the case
brought by the NAACP against North Carolina’s monster voter suppression law. The North Carolina law is the “first and worst” passed since the
Shelby v. Holder ruling. The outcome of this trial will impact not only
North Carolina but also set legal precedence across the country. It has
been called the most important battle for voting rights since the 1960’s.
On July 13th, civil rights activists from across the state and nation will be
coming to Winston-Salem to march for the full restoration of voting
rights.
We as Lutherans have a powerful opportunity to join with brothers and
sisters from other faith traditions and come together in a very public way
to express support for the over-turn of North Carolina’s voter suppression
law.
Ginny Hultquist, from First Lutheran Church, Greensboro
(ginnylee511@yahoo.com 336-707 6781) has graciously offered to help
coordinate our Lutheran presence. A location will be selected as a gathering point for any who wish to be identified as a part of our Lutheran witness. Please be in touch with her with any questions and for last minute
details and information.
This time it’s different. Just by sharing this invitation with our congregations we are bearing witness against the toleration of racism. And by our
presence and participation, we can help our church find its voice and take
its place alongside brothers and sisters from across the family of God.
This time we can face the fact that what we do, or don’t do, can have real
life and death consequences for brothers and sisters in Christ.
Praying,
Rev. Gordon H. Myers
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TRANSPORTATION TO VOTING RIGHTS RALLY
Bus transportation from Asheville to Winston-Salem is being arranged
through Mountain Voices Alliance. The buses will leave at 1:30 p.m. on
July 13th, arriving around 4:00 p.m. in Winston-Salem. To purchase bus
tickets, send a check for $25 per person to Mountain Voices Alliance,
P.O. Box 8052, Asheville, NC 28814.
THE RIMMERS
Pastor Chad and Natalie Rimmer, along with their children Paul Michael
and Luke, are the missionary family in Senegal that Good Shepherd began
sponsoring this year. This spring, the Rimmers visited sponsoring churches
of the ELCA’s Grand Canyon Synod. Pastor Chad and his family may be
able to visit Good Shepherd later this summer. If not, they will plan to visit
us in the summer of 2016. The family hopes to return to Senegal sometime during the summer.
Natalie Rimmer speaking with children at a Grand
Canyon Synod church this spring.
NC MISSION SUPPORT
Part of your offering to Good Shepherd is shared with the NC Synod. One
of the ways this money is used is to provide resources and curator services
for those seeking information for congregational ministry, through the
Heilig Resource Center. Staff and others at Good Shepherd often borrow
materials from the Heilig Resource Center, particularly for Sunday School
classes.
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FOOD FOR THE HAVEN
People from Good Shepherd make food for the residents of The Haven
two weekends out of the year. Good Shepherd’s second weekend this
year to prepare food for The Haven will be July 31st to August 2nd. If you
would like to help, please contact Annette Blum (blumay1@gmail.com or
885-2376). Thank you.
GIVING MADE EASY
In an effort to assist you in making contributions to our various ministries
and projects simple, on-line giving is available through our church website
at lutherandchurchbrevardnc.com. Click the “Give Now” button at the
top of our home page to take you to our on-line giving page.
Also available for those who give to the general fund through electronic
on-line giving, there are light green cards in the pew racks that say “I give
electronically” to place in the offering plate so you can still incorporate
giving as a part of your worship experience.
THANKS AND PRAISE
Without a doubt, our church would not nearly be as effective without the
loving financial support of our members and friends. Your willingness
and ability to give of your finances and your time make things happen
here at Good Shepherd. So thank you for your continued support!
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
On July 23rd, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., the American Red Cross will host a
blood drive at Good Shepherd. Please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1800-REDCROSS to schedule a donation appointment. Thank you!
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MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT
Good Shepherd received a letter from Lutheran Partners in
Global Ministry (LPGM), thanking Good Shepherd for a
$5,000 grant that we gave them in November of 2014. The
grant supported the Arcot Lutheran Church Community College at Parangipettai, in Tamil Nadu, India, specifically providing “much needed equipment for their Four Wheel Mechanism (engine repair) program.”
The letter goes on to say: “Since our last update, the Community College
has undergone some incredible changes. Phase II of the construction
phase has progressed more rapidly than expected - it will be completed and
dedicated in late June 2015. Student enrollment has jumped from about 70
students last year to 115 this year. And, the Arcot Lutheran Church and
college administration is now focusing on improving the long-term budgeting and operations.”
LPGM is an organization that Good Shepherd has supported through Mission Endowment Fund grants for several years. The organization is connected with the ELCA and works in India, Africa and South America.
The Mission Endowment Fund Committee meets quarterly to discuss the
distribution of grants to both local and international organizations. If you
would like to know more about the work of the committee, or would like
to find out how to support the fund, please speak with Larry Fogdall, chair,
or Bob Milligan, financial secretary. Thank you.
YOUTH NEWS
RISE UP TOGETHER
“Rise Up Together” is the theme for this year’s ELCA national youth gathering. More than 30,000 Lutheran youth and adults will be in Detroit from
July 15th to 19th. From our congregation, Brighton McConnell and Rhea
Jones are attending along with adults Carolyn Smith and Pastor
Mary. (cont’d)
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RISE UP TOGETHER
(cont’d)
We are traveling by bus with the youth group of Nativity Lutheran in Arden and St. Mark’s Lutheran in Asheville. We have met with Nativity’s
group for the past six months, getting to know each other and preparing
with Bible Study, history lessons about Detroit, games and more. We are
ready to go!
One of the days of the trip will be a service day somewhere in
Detroit. We don’t know what we’ll be doing, but we have
been told to bring work gloves and sturdy shoes along! Another day will be spent with the hundreds of others from around
the NC Synod who will be there. Each day includes everything
from mass gatherings at Ford Field to the “Final 15,” our small group
check-in just before lights out.
Thank you, Good Shepherd, for supporting youth fund raisers like the
Steve Smith Memorial Barbecue and July 4th parking over the last three
years. Your generosity makes it possible for us to be part of all the learning, fun and work that we will share with Lutheran youth and adults from
all over the country.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Confirmation-age youth and younger kids are all in one Sunday School
class together this summer. Instead of focusing on Bible stories from the
lectionary, this summer we are learning about The Lord’s Prayer and the
ELCA youth-oriented initiative, Walk for Water. The kids will help
make a series of banners which illustrate The Lord’s Prayer. The kids
have started making hymnal markers and have made cards and pictures
for people on Good Shepherd’s prayer list. They’ve taken one behindthe-scenes tour of Good Shepherd so far (Pastor Mary’s office and the
Sanctuary), and two more tours (the sacristy and the choir room/choir area in the sanctuary) are planned. As always, the class begins at 9:15 a.m.,
with music with David and Kathye Gresham.
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AT GOOD SHEPHERD
GOOD SHEPHERD’S PRAYER LIST
In an effort to have adequate room for more immediate prayer requests on our prayer card, “Those in Military Service” and “Those
in Overseas Service” are listed in the newsletter each month.
Those in Military Service
Mary Katherine Miller, Adelaide Kersh’s daughter
Greg Gresham, David Gresham’s brother
Lucas Millsap, Mike & Yamile Millsap’s son
Jennifer Lentz Moore, daughter of Ruth Lentz
Victor Ristau, friend of Mike & Yamile Millsap
Jon Van Donsel, son of Karen Van Donsel
Those in Overseas Service
Andrea Kuhlman, daughter of Marci & Dave Kuhlman
Jennifer Meyer, daughter of Barbara & Dwight Meyer
MILITARY SUPPORT COMMITTEE
A new committee has been formed to provide support and ministry to
Good Shepherd family members and relatives/close friends who serve in
the military, mission agencies or non-governmental organizations
(NGOs). We want to minister to those stationed in the U.S., as well as to
those abroad. The committee is currently assessing the needs of service
people and their member families who we know about through a short
questionnaire. Subsequent to the return of the information, we will make
the congregation aware of support requested by this community. First action steps will include sending cards and letters (via email or snail mail) to
those far from home, especially at times such as birthdays and holidays.
If anyone is interested in working with this new committee or knows an
individual or family who could benefit from this support, please call or
text Sandra Ostermeier (828-384-2444) or email Yamile Millsap
(cyfmillsap@gmail.com). Thank you.
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CARE CALENDARS
CareCalendar is an online tool that helps coordinate care for a particular
person or family. Care Calendars have been set up for Bill and Patty Evans Johnson and Beverly Martin.
To sign up to help, visit carecalendar.org and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:
Bill & Patty:
Beverly:
Calendar ID: 214458
Security code: 5931
Calendar ID: 212194
Security code: 8609
Once you log in, you will see a calendar that shows what assistance is
needed (in red type). To sign up, click on the assistance you would like to
provide and fill in your contact information. If you need help or have
questions, please call the church office (883-3680). Thank you.
NEW NURTURING PROGRAM
Would you like someone from Good Shepherd to call you each day?
Would you like to call others? Maybe you live alone and you’d appreciate someone checking on you. Or maybe you’d like to reach out to others at Good Shepherd. If you would like to help with this new endeavor,
please contact Marilyn Carlson (cacarlson@comporium.net or 884-2756).
Thank you.
GOOD NEWS
“Good News” is a new section of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter,
a way for us to share good news and exciting happenings with others at
Good Shepherd. So if you’ve won an award, are performing in a play,
made the honor roll, are going on a fun vacation, etc., let us know and
we’ll celebrate with you! Send your good news to lcgs@comporium.net or
call the church office at 883-3680. Thank you!
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JUNE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Pastor Mary read from Ephesians 2 and led the meeting in prayer.
Treasurer’s Report: Receipts exceeded the budget and expenses were
within budget.
Pastor’s Report: Worship attendance in May was lower
compared to 2014, but June attendance is increasing. Sandra Ostermeier joined the Church in May. The “Being
Mortal” adult forum series drew between 45 to 65 people
each week, many from outside LCGS. The Church is using the website,
www.carecalendar.org, to organize volunteers to help others in the congregation.
Team Reports:
Facilities - the AC is not working in the Education wing. (The thermostat had failed and was replaced after this meeting.)
Finance & Stewardship – A congregational annual report will be
available in November. The annual meeting will be held in January.
Education – Summer Sunday School has started. Bill Moore will
lead a series of classes about Church history. A survey will be taken in July to determine where our members are spending their time and money
outside of Good Shepherd. In August we will hear from different local
charities, likely during Sunday School.
World & Community - The monies given to the India Creche
through LCGS are tax deductible according to Ruth Lentz; LCGS is a
“pass through” for these funds. We may send the funds to the crèche
via “help-kids-india.org” rather than doing a direct transfer to India because the transfers are charged a fee.
Worship & Music – On June 28th LCGS will host the church picnic
on LCGS’ property. There will be one worship service at 10:00 a.m.
The food will be potluck. The Fauré Requiem will be sung on November 1st, All Saints Day, during both services. Seven musicians will accompany the choir.
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JUNE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (cont’d)
Memorial Gifts – A new brochure with a broader statement is being
developed.
Fellowship – Nurturing is coordinating transportation for those who
need help getting to services. Marilyn will ask the Carpenters to help with
the picnic.
Old Business:
Updates on Strategic Planning Objective #1, Fostering Spiritual depth/belonging – This group
wants to start small groups that will meet for about eight weeks of spiritual
growth and fellowship. The group envisions 40 days of prayer, publicity, a
retreat, and eight weeks of leader training, followed with small group meetings. Council agreed that this effort should move forward.
Objective # 3 Freeing Up Resources – This group looked at
three different consultants for fund raising, and decided on Charis Group.
The first meeting will be on June, 20th, at which time the results of a feasibility study on whether our capital campaign goal is achievable will be discussed. The total cost will be $15,000 over three years. This recommendation was unanimously approved by a Council vote.
The LCGS Youth Scholarship - The scholarship funds will be held
with the other Memorial Gifts funds. The Education Committee will receive applications and evaluate candidates for this scholarship and will recommend awards to the Council for their approval. Donations can be made
to Memorial Gifts.
New Business:
The proposed Audit Committee for 2015, Gloria Larson, Ruth Lentz
and Jim Trefz, was approved and will do the annual audit during July
through August.
Council has reviewed requests from outside organizations to use Good
Shepherd facilities through June of 2016.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. with The Lord’s Prayer.
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I WONDER WHY . . .
Here are answers to your questions from last month:
1. We have a Nurture Committee. Why do we not have a description of
this committee in the Constitution Bi-Laws?
The Constitution and Bylaws list the basic committees we must
have to successfully function; but we can, and do, create and end
additional committees as needed. There is no requirement that
we validate the existence of a committee by naming it in the Bylaws. Changing the Bylaws requires Congregational approval so changes
are rare and are usually saved for voting at the Annual Meeting in November. There is no particular reason for not naming the Nurturing Committee in the Bylaws and the Council could consider this Bylaw change before the next Annual Meeting--but then we would be requiring ourselves
to keep the Nurture Committee active indefinitely.
2. The Constitution Bi-Laws show one of our committees to be the
Evangelism Committee. Why do we not have an Evangelism Committee?
The committee in the bylaws is actually called Evangelism and Membership. Its role is to reach out to people who are new to the congregation, to
help them make friends and become involved in programs within the congregation and community, and to stay in contact with all members to determine how we can be a caring Christian community for each other.
Since Thelma Erickson's death, we have not found a new chair. When a
chair is in place, the committee will begin meeting again.
Do you have questions about Good Shepherd? No question is too small.
Please contact the church office (883-3680 or lcgs@comporium.net) to
ask a question. Chances are good that you aren’t the only one wondering
why. Thank you!
NAME TAGS & MAILBOXES
If you would like a name tag or church mailbox but don’t have one,
please let Kimberly Dunbar in the church office know. Thank you.
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WEEKLY PRAYER CARDS
To have someone’s name added to the prayer card, please contact Pastor
Mary or Kimberly Dunbar in the church office, by phone or email, to
make this request. Names on the prayer card will be removed after two
weeks, unless otherwise requested.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
LIVE AFTER FIVE AT ANTLER HILL VILLAGE
Biltmore Estate annual passholders can now take a carload of guests to
free outdoor concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. If you are interested in going to this fun-loving event, on either July 18th, 25th or 31st, please
call Marilyn Carlson (884-2756) or Jean Rumph (890-8149). Thank you.
HIKING CLUB NEWS
Summer hiking club is underway! Plan to join other hikers
on these “moderate” hikes. We’ll meet at the church at
10:30 a.m. to carpool to the trailheads. All hikes will have
both a “leader” to get us where we’re going and a “sweep”
to assure we don’t misplace anyone! Mark your calendars!
July 2nd (rain date July 3rd): Sam’s Knob; 3 miles; moderate; 635 elevation change. Lunch atop one of the two knobs.
July 16th (rain date July 17th): Whitesides Trail between Cashiers and
Highlands; 2 miles (easy); possibly lunch in Cornucopia in Cashiers afterward.
August 6th (rain date August 7th): Pilot Cove/Slate Rock Loop; 4.2
miles; moderate.
August 20th (rain date August 21st): Skinny Dip Falls; 1.4 miles total in
and out; moderate. Bring a snack to enjoy at the falls. Swimming suits
are optional!! (Graveyard Fields was originally scheduled this day. Because of the heat and few trees on the trail we're opting for something
shadier and cooler.)
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PASTOR TIM SMITH ELECTED NC SYNOD BISHOP
This letter is from the NC Synod website, nclutheran.org.
The Rev. Timothy M. Smith, senior pastor of Lutheran Church of the
Redeemer in Atlanta, Georgia, was elected May 30th as bishop of the
North Carolina Lutheran Synod – Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) at the 2015 NC Assembly. He was elected on the fifth
ballot.
There were 577 votes cast, and 290 votes were needed for an election.
Pr. Smith received 301 votes and the Rev. Mark Fitzsimmons, senior
pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, North Carolina,
received 276. Smith succeeds the Rev. Leonard H. Bolick who has
served as the synod’s bishop since 1996. Bolick is retiring this summer.
The synod assembly, the chief legislative authority of the NC Synod, met
from May 28th to 30th at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro.
The theme for the annual assembly was "Forward Together in Christ."
“As the world changes around us there are more opportunities to be
clear about who we are as the church. The church has always been about
mission,” Smith told the assembly shortly before his election.
Prior to becoming synod bishop, Smith served as pastor for two congregations in North Carolina and one in Georgia. He earned a Doctor of
Ministry degree from Drew University Theological School in Madison,
New Jersey, a Master's of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Gettysburg, and a Bachelor's degree in religion from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Smith will begin his ministry as bishop on August 1st, 2015. He will be installed on September 12th, at Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte.
Information about the assembly and all its actions is available at
www.nclutheran.org.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Jean & Don Rumph . . . . . . . . July 11
Lee & Peter Covell . . . . . . . . . . July 13
Barbara & Dwight Meyer . . . . . .July 15
Kim & Carlos Owen . . . . . . . . . .July 20
Lauren & Fred Weed . . . . . . . . .July 28
Bobo & Buz Van Horne . . . . . . July 29
Nora Johnson & Lisa Rodke . . . July 31
BIRTHDAYS
Don Rumph . . . . . . . July 2
Wanda Waters . . . . . July 16
Diana Winch . . . . . . .July 5
Jim Bollini . . . . . . . . .July 17
Rowena Tripp . . . . . .July 6
Lisa Trefz . . . . . . . . . .July 19
Hal Galloway . . . . . .July 10
Phyllis Waters . . . . . . .July 19
Larry Fogdall . . . . . .July 13
Jerry Calendrillo . . . . July 20
Jane McKeown . . . . July 15
Emma Patrie . . . . . . . .July 22
Rich Handschin . . . .July 16
Bob Pemberton. . . . . .July 27
Ed Hennig . . . . . . . .July 16
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SERVING IN JULY . . .
DUTY:
TIME:
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
8:15 AM
Gail Leon
Lauren Weed
Larry Fogdall
Bob Landwehr
10:30 AM
TBD
Karen Anderson
Bill Johnson
Laurie McDowell
8:15 AM
Gail Leon
Lauren Weed
Lauren Weed
Bob Landwehr
10:30 AM
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
8:15 AM
Caroline Smith
P.J. Larson
Stephanie Anne
Smith
Ruth Lentz
10:30 AM
Carolyn Smith
Buz Van Horne
Bobo Van Horne
Forrest McConnell
8:15 AM
Gail Leon
Robert McKeown
Annette Bum
Karen Anderson
Robert McKeown
Jamie Lancaster
Annette Blum
Gail Leon
8:15 AM
Sandra Ostermeier
Henry & Darrell
Dixon
Cherie & Ed Hennig
Ginny Landwehr &
Diana Winch
10:30 AM
Sheila & John
Swancara
Karen & Rich
Handschin
Brenda & Bob Knott
Frank & Zia
McConnell
Debbie & Paul Cooper
ASSISTING
MINISTERS:
ACOLYTES :
READERS:
CANTORS:
10:30 AM
GREETERS:
8:15 AM
Debbie & Paul
Cooper
Debbie & Paul
Cooper
Debbie & Paul
Cooper
10:30 AM
Hal Galloway &
Ken Aarsund
Hal Galloway &
Ken Aarsund
Hal Galloway &
Ken Aarsund
NURSERY CARE: 10:30 AM
Zia McConnell
Zia McConnell
P.J. Larson
Diana Winch
Mike Anderson &
Jane McKeown
Mike Anderson &
Jane McKeown
Mike Anderson &
Jane McKeown
Mike Anderson &
Jane McKeown
8:15 AM
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
10:30 AM
Sheila Swancara
Sheila Swancara
Sheila Swancara
Sheila Swancara
8:15 AM
Sandy Ostermeier
Jan Wallace
Susan & Mike Becker
Ruth Lentz
Jacky & Gene
Shonka,
Elaine & Carl
Ehmann
Peggy & Walt
Schneider,
Rachel & Loren
Schwab
Marilyn Fogdall
Ed Hennig
USHERS:
COUNTERS:
ALTAR CARE:
COFFEE HOUR
HOSTS:
DOORKEEPER
OF THE DAY:
10:30 AM
Kathie & Carl Blozan, Arthur Raynolds, CarKimberly Dunbar
ol Barrett,
Marilyn Carlson
Henry Dixon
Marilyn Carlson
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Hal Galloway &
Ken Aarsund
JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THUR FRI SAT
1
7 - Choir
Rehearsal
2
8 - Cent. Prayer
9:30 - Cent.
Prayer
10:30 - Hiking
Club
5 - Getting Ahead
6:30 - Emotions
Anonymous
3
Church
office
closed
4
8 - TMUG
iDevice Mtg
9 - TMUG
iDevice
Leaders Mtg
10
11
8 - TMUG
MacUsers
Mtg
9 - TMUG
MacUsers
Leaders Mtg
5
8:15 — Worship
9 - Coffee Hr
9:15 - Sunday
School
10:30 - Worship
11:30 - Coffee Hr
6
9 - Staff Mtg
1:30 - World &
Community
Cmte Mtg
7
9 - LWR
Quilters
4 - Contemp.
Prayer
8
9
8 - Cent. Prayer
9:30 - Cent.
Prayer
6:30 - Emotions
Anonymous
12
8:15 — Worship
9 - Coffee Hr
9:15 - Sunday
School
10:30 - Worship
11:30 - Coffee Hr
13
9 - Staff Mtg
7 - Compassionate Friends Mtg
14
9 - LWR Quilters
9:30 - Finance
Cmte Mtg
10:45 - Executive
Council Mtg
4 - Contemp.
Prayer
5 - NAACP Mtg
15
9 - Mission Endowment Fund
Cmte Mtg
9:30 - Stewardship Cmte Mtg
16
17
8 - Cent. Prayer
9:30 - Cent.
Prayer
10:30 - Hiking
Club
6:30 — Emotions
Anonymous
18
19
8:15 — Worship
9 - Coffee Hr
9:15 - Sunday
School for all ages
10:30 - Worship
11:30 - Coffee Hr
4 - Cent. Prayer
20
9 - Staff Mtg
22
9 - Carpenters
10 - Worship &
Music Cmte Mtg
23
24
8 - Cent. Prayer
9:30 - Cent.
Prayer
12 - Dining for
Women
1:30 - Red Cross
Blood Drive
6:30 — Emotions
Anonymous
25
29
30
8 - Cent. Prayer
9:30 - Cent.
Prayer
6:30 — Emotions
Anonymous
21
9 - LWR Quilters
9 - WNC Quilters
**Deadline to 9 - Adopt-Aturn in inforHighway
mation for the 10 - Council Mtg
August Newslet- 4 - Contemp.
ter
Prayer
26
27
8:15 — Worship
9 - Staff Mtg
9 - Coffee Hr
9:15 - Sunday
School for all ages
10:30 - Worship
11:30 - Coffee Hr
4 - Cent. Prayer
28
9 - LWR Quilters
4 - Contemp.
Prayer
20
31
Food
for The
Haven