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February 2015 Volume 48,, Issue 2 The Leaf a monthly publication of GLC Gethsemane Lutheran Church The Leaf 35 East t Stanton Avenue Columbus OH 43214 614-885 885-4319 www.gethsemane.org Pastor Rev.

1 February 2015 Volume 48,, Issue 2 The Leaf a monthly publication of GLC Gethsemane Lutheran Church The Leaf 35 East t Stanton Avenue Columbus OH Pastor Rev. June A. Wilkins pastorjune@gethsemane.org Music Ministries Dr. Timothy E. Guenther tguenther@gethsemane.org Learning & Family Ministries Terri Siebert tsiebert@gethsemane.org Mission Developer Rev. Ipyana Mwakabonga ipibonga@hotmail.com Child Care Center er Brenda Weilbacher bweilbacher@gethsemane.org Parish Secretary Diane Gutgesell glcoffice@gethsemane.org MIC Student Mary Ann Siefke msiefke@tlsohio.edu Custodian Brian McLean Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 18 6:00-6:30 PM Community Prayers 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion In this Issue From the Pastor P. 2 Classes for All Ages P. 3 Benefit Concert P. 4 Socks, Shoes & Boots P. 5 Small Groups P. 6 Play & Learn P. 7 Prayer Concerns P. 8 Council Highlights P. 9 Lenten Services Wednesdays, February 25 March 25 Soup and Study 7:30 PM Holden Evening Prayer Service

FROM THE PASTOR Walking with Jesus Jesus called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Even though Jesus was God, he did not escape the worst that our world can do. It also teaches us that the paradox that the way to abundant life is through death.

2 FROM THE PASTOR Walking with Jesus Jesus called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Mark 8:34 The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion is central to our faith. It teaches us how our God would do anything, suffer anything, in order to save us. Even though Jesus was God, he did not escape the worst that our world can do. It also teaches us that the paradox that the way to abundant life is through death. Through dying to ourselves and rising with Christ. This Lent, our theme is Walking with Jesus. We will be talking about Jesus walk to the cross, and we will also talk about our daily walk with Jesus. Going from death to resurrection. What does it mean to take up our cross? What does it mean to follow Christ s path? How do we die and rise in our daily life? During our adult education classes, we will be looking at the gospel of Mark and how it culminates in Jesus passion story. And we will be sharing our Wednesday Lenten suppers and worship with our friends in the food pantry. I look forward to spending this time of preparation with all of you at Gethsemane Walking with Jesus. Pastor June Wilkins Lenten Soup Supper & For our Lenten Soup Suppers, we will share our supper with our friends in the food pantry! We will still share soup, bread, and the Word of God together, but we will gather in Trinity Hall (the Play and Learn lunch room) so that we can easily share our food with the people who come to the food pantry. This will take a little more effort to get dishes and food downstairs and upstairs and we will need to bring some more soup and bread in order to feed the extra people, but it will be worth it. This meal works towards our vision of meeting and welcoming our community. Our worship will still be the same, Holden Evening Prayer in the sanctuary at 7:30pm although for Ash Wednesday the service will start at 7:00pm since we have the imposition of ashes and communion. February :30 pm Community Prayers 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday February 25 March 25 6:00 pm Soup/Study with our food pantry friends 7:30 pm Holden Evening Prayer Service 2

LEARN January 25 Prayer: Oriented toward God Sharon Walton and Carol Prigan February 1 Food: Eating, with Jesus Mark Keller and Judy Kulikowski February 8 Service: The Needs Right in Front of You

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM February 22 The Lenten theme will be Walking with Jesus.

3 LEARN January 25 Prayer: Oriented toward God Sharon Walton and Carol Prigan February 1 Food: Eating, with Jesus Mark Keller and Judy Kulikowski February 8 Service: The Needs Right in Front of You Heidi Hiller and Gary Rader February 15 Money: The Joy of Sharing Mary Ann Siefke LIFETIME LEARNING HOUR Christian Education about life, for life, and for a lifetime SUNDAYS at 10:45 AM IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM February 22 The Lenten theme will be Walking with Jesus. Walking in the Light The Animate: Practices series on the central practices of the Christian faith continues throughout Epiphany. A brief video is presented by contemporary voices who pose thoughtful and interesting questions people really have. Discussions are facilitated by various Gethsemane members. The topics are appropriate for Epiphany as we look at the practices that help us to Walk in the Light, our Lectionary theme for this season. January 11 : Seeking God's Presence Sharon Walton and Carol Prigan January 18 Community: An Unexpected Family Char Jessie and Chris Bullwinkle meets in the Education wing at 10:45am 3

BENEFIT CONCERT Faith Mission Benefit Concert Reflections Reflections Ripples from the Past Synchronicity Trio Dick Reuning - violin, Sharon Walton - piano, Bruce Posey - cello Synchronicity Trio

4 BENEFIT CONCERT Faith Mission Benefit Concert Reflections Reflections Ripples from the Past Synchronicity Trio Dick Reuning - violin, Sharon Walton - piano, Bruce Posey - cello Synchronicity Trio will return to Gethsemane on Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 pm to present classical and light classical music in their 10 th anniversary Benefit Concert for Faith Mission Homeless Shelters. The program features trio music that explores classical works by Schubert (master of beautiful melodies), Handel and Clementi, with a brief 20th century interruption by Martin Yates titled Lopsided Polka. Clarinetist Denise Spires will join the trio for music on American themes with some Gershwin favorites and three movements from Anecdotes and Reflections: A Portrait of America by Rick Sowash. The latter work includes music that sometimes sounds native American, sometimes like Gershwin, sometimes like jazz, and then a crazy final movement reflecting on Sousa that sounds a bit like circus music. Enjoy fellowship at the reception afterward in the Great Hall donated in part by Mozart s Bakery and Café, 4784 N High St. Thrivent Financial, West Franklin Co. Chapter will partially match cash donations and checks made out to Faith Mission. If you want more information, please call the church at or Dick Reuning rreuning@columbus.rr.com. 4

FOR THOSE IN NEED Confirmands Collect Shoes, Boots & Socks Needed: New/gently used shoes, boots, and socks. All sizes and colors.

All sizes, colors, kinds are needed as long as there are no holes and they are gently worn. Clean out your closets and laundry rooms!

Super Bowl Sunday Is Time to Donate to the Souper Bowl February 1 is Souper Bowl Sunday! More food will be consumed in the U.S. on that day than on any other day of the year (including Thanksgiving and Christmas).

When you donate, you help us provide more than 2 million meals a year. 40% of which are eaten by children and 30% are eaten by seniors.

5 FOR THOSE IN NEED Confirmands Collect Shoes, Boots & Socks Needed: New/gently used shoes, boots, and socks. All sizes and colors. Our confirmation class is collecting shoes, boots, and socks for people served by the ministry of First English Lutheran Church in downtown Columbus. All sizes, colors, kinds are needed as long as there are no holes and they are gently worn. Clean out your closets and laundry rooms! Even the singleton sock will be used somewhere there s a match for it! You can find a collection box in the narthex. THANKS! Super Bowl Sunday Is Time to Donate to the Souper Bowl February 1 is Souper Bowl Sunday! More food will be consumed in the U.S. on that day than on any other day of the year (including Thanksgiving and Christmas). However, many families right here in our community struggle with hunger every day. That s why LSS Food Pantries are here to help, and we need YOU to make Super Bowl Sunday souper! When you donate, you help us provide more than 2 million meals a year. 40% of which are eaten by children and 30% are eaten by seniors. Each dollar given will provide two meals to a hungry family! Fill Gethsemane s grocery cart with food and our soup pot with cash. The cash allows the pantry to purchase food from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank at a greatly reduced cost (48 cans of soup for only $5.00). Make your checks payable to Gethsemane Lutheran Church and write in the memo. Most needed items - canned tuna, canned beans, peanut butter, low-sodium vegetables, personal care items and cleaning supplies. 5

CONNECT Small Group Ministries First Reflections Monday Bible Study Paula Sauer

com Every Monday at 8:00am at La Chatelaine-Worthington Second Saturday of the

com Connections: Faith at Work Judy Reuning jreuning@lifecrossings.

Saturday from 8-3:00pm. Book Group Sharon Walton skrwalton@gmail.

com Thrivent Builds Bill Darlage Darlage_bill@hotmail.

Third Saturday of the month from 9-12:00pm in Trinity Hall LWR Quilts Terri

6 CONNECT Small Group Ministries First Reflections Monday Bible Study Paula Sauer Every Monday at 8:00am at La Chatelaine-Worthington Second Saturday of the month at 8:00am at TeeJaye s Brown Bag Bible Bunch Dick Lyndes rhlyndes@wowway.com Connections: Faith at Work Judy Reuning jreuning@lifecrossings.com Every Wednesday at 12:00pm in the church library Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8-3:00pm. Book Group Sharon Walton skrwalton@gmail.com Barbara Ford bandbford@columbus.rr.com Men s Breakfast Bob Davis rjdjr@wowway.com Thrivent Builds Bill Darlage Darlage_bill@hotmail.com First Friday of the month at 7:00am at Bob Evans on Olentangy River Road Third Saturday of the month from 9-12:00pm in Trinity Hall LWR Quilts Terri Siebert tsiebert@gethsemane.org Prayer Shawls glcoffice@gethsemane.org OR Call the Church Office Last Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in the church library. Fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm in the church library. 6

PLAY & LEARN 2015 Play Ground Improvements A new climber/slide apparatus has become a focal point for the front Infant Toddler House play area. It will replace the existing multi-colored climbing toy.

In next month s news letter a picture of this climber will be made available.

7 PLAY & LEARN 2015 Play Ground Improvements A new climber/slide apparatus has become a focal point for the front Infant Toddler House play area. It will replace the existing multi-colored climbing toy. Having searched through the various and many possibilities on the market, one has emerged as being the best for our project. In next month s news letter a picture of this climber will be made available. The Play and Learn Committee will invite all Gethsemane members to help make this a reality through donations, support of P&L fund raisers, and yes, even volunteered labor once installation begins later this spring. Stay tuned, as other play ground improvements are in the offing as well. 35th Anniversary Celebration April 19, 2015: Another important happening is being planned. There is much joy over the accomplishments of our child care facility. The P&L committee, staff and children will join with the members of Gethsemane in a celebrative worship service is an exciting year. The Play and Learn Committee Gethsemane has been recycling cardboard and paper for several years. Now, we have started to recycle bottles, cans, and milk jugs. Recycling bins have been placed in the conference room, atrium, library and Great Hall. Please use these to recycle your empty water bottles or pop cans that you bring to your church meeting. PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANY TRASH IN THEM. 7

PEOPLE NEWS February Birthdays 2 Donna Baer 5 Scott Conlon 7 Tim Guenther Sarah Reilly 13 Bob Brugler 14 Cindy Baer Andrew Keller 17 Alice Gerken Phyllis Wei 19 Carol Savolaine 21 Jan Davis 22

To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 New concerns: Charlene (sister of Cathy McCarty).

8 PEOPLE NEWS February Birthdays 2 Donna Baer 5 Scott Conlon 7 Tim Guenther Sarah Reilly 13 Bob Brugler 14 Cindy Baer Andrew Keller 17 Alice Gerken Phyllis Wei 19 Carol Savolaine 21 Jan Davis 22 Elizabeth Ankrom Irene Ralls 24 Patty Gerken 26 Dorian Norstrom 27 Marie Cooper Our Prayers and Concern Are With... Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 New concerns: Charlene (sister of Cathy McCarty). Our love and compassion to the families of Arthur Becker (father of Barbara Ford) who passed away Jan. 23 Tommy Brady (cousin of Jim Tatz) who unexpectedly passed away last weekend Deb Greicius (friend of Jim Tatz) who passed away Jan. 26. Members with ongoing concerns: Donna Baer John Parker Burdette Bob and Sibylle Custis Elaine Haines Char Jessie Dick and Sue Jones Phyllis Nelson Howard and Bonnie Spring. Family and friends with concerns: Dick Busse (cousin of Donna Darlage) Walter Buzz and Doris Forward (brother-in-law and sister of Dick Jones) John Hart (brother-in-law of Bonnie Reilly) Sue Humbert. Homebound: Mary Bardach Beryl Cumberland Dotty Edwards (Laurels- Worthington) Carolyn Fergus (Wesley Glen) Ken and Alice Gerken (Mayfair Village) Becky Oldaker (Bennington Glen) Ralph Portzline (Chapel Grove Inn) Joanne Vollrath Phyllis Wei Reva Woodruff (Sterling House). Health Ministry Team: Caring Contacts What is a "Caring Contact?" If you become a Caring Contact you will become a "caregiver" for one of Gethsemane's ill or homebound. What does this involve? Perhaps a monthly visit ( or more frequent if desired), home communion, greeting cards on special occasions, rides to doctor visits, lunch out---to name a few possibilities. Whatever fits the occasion and situation. This involves only a one-year commitment. At the end of this period of time you can opt out or renew your commitment for another year. How do I get involved? If this sounds like a ministry you would love to be a part of, please contact one of our Health Ministry Team members: Judy and Dave Kulikowski, Barb and Jim Driver, Dorothea Koch, Darlene Norman, or Emilie Hagerdorn. You won't regret being a part of this wonderful ministry. 8

9 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Congregation Council OFFICERS: President Mark Hagerdorn Vice-President Paula Sauer Secretary Bonnie Reilly Treasurer Chris Bullwinkle MEMBERS: Jackson Lyimo Michael Murphy Judy Kulikowski Char Jessie Gary Rader Highlights of Council Meeting January 8, 2015 A copy of the Council minutes and Financial Report is posted in Atrium Way. PLEASE READ BUT LEAVE POSTED. Take home copies (minus attachments) are available at the Sign-Up Desk in the narthex. PASTOR S REPORT Epiphany s theme is Walking in the Light Adult education will deal with faith practices Stewardship emphasis this season Visioning event on January 24 th at 9:30 a.m. All are encouraged to attend. Mike Weaver, Associate Pastor at All Saints, will be leading. Council will assist with food for event. January 11 th Council installation PRESIDENT S REPORT Stewardship theme is Growing in Discipleship Ministry team liaisons were selected. Improved communication between council and ministry teams is desirable. Ministry teams are requested to forward minutes to councilandstaff@gethsemane.org. TREASURER S REPORT December reports just received and had not yet been reviewed or forwarded to council. A meeting is set with GLC treasurer and bookkeeper, Andrew Watkins, to help with transition. MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS Swahili Team IYK will have two monthly services (1 st and 3 rd Sundays) beginning this month. Men s breakfast to occur monthy. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 12TH AT 7:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. (J. Kulikowski, C. Jessie) Submitted by Judy Kulikowski (in Bonnie Reilly s absence). Vision Statement To empower a servant community that overflows with God's grace, justice, and welcome. 9

10 SERVING THIS MONTH FEBRUARY 2015 February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22 March 1 Assisting Minister Brian McLean Brian McLean Brian McLean Brian McLean Jeff Luedke Sound Monitor Projection Operator Readers Ushers Nursery Communion Bread Jim Sauer Mike Siddall Eric Walton Jim Sauer Eric Walton If you would like to volunteer to operate the projection machine during worship, please contact Pastor June at pastorjune@gethsemane.org or Carol Prigan Scott Prigan Mike Siddall Mark Hagerdorn Jim Sauer Paula Sauer Don Seidelmann Pam Seidelmann Dave Whitesell Dan Tober Eric Walton Howard Feole Brian McLean Joy McLemore GottfriedMaeffert Manfred Maeffert Jim Driver Barb Driver Joanne Leussing Bill Darlage Jeff Luedke Wendy Luedke Scott Conlon Bob Abdou Click on the link to sign up and serve in the nursery. Judy Kulikowski Carol Savolaine Brian McLean Bill Darlage Paul Siebert Dave Reutter Joyce Geary Team Carole Wilkins Brian Lutz Joyce Geary Communion Care Barb Driver Barb Driver Bonnie Reilly Bonnie Reilly Joyce Geary Counters Dave Reutter Brian McLean Joyce Davis Mark Geary Jeff Luedke Wendy Luedke Joanne Leussing Hugh Geary SERVING WEDNESDAYS IN LENT Ash Wednesday February 18 7:00 PM Lent 1 February 25 Lent 2 March 4 Lent 3 March 11 Lent 4 March 18 Lent 5 March 25 Assisting Brian McLean Minister Sound Monitor Mark Geary Mike Siddall Mark Geary Mike Siddall Mark Geary Mike Siddall Readers Jeff Luedke Wendy Luedke Ushers Jim Siebert Howard Feole Diane Langner Rick Langner 10

11 1 SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY 10:45 AM Education Hour 4:00 PM Swahili 8 10:45 AM Education Hour 3:30 PM Swahili Choir NEWSLETTER DEADLINE FEBRUARY 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 AM 11-1:00 PM Reflections Staff Meeting Brown Bag Handbell Choir Connections 12:45 PM Bible Bunch 7:15 PM A.A. & Al Anon P&L Chapel 6:00- Vocal Choir 15 8:30 am Health Ministry 10:45 AM Education Hour 4:00 PM Swahili 9 8:00 AM Reflections A.A. & Al Anon 16 8:00 AM Reflections Day Care A.A. & Al Anon 10 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 12:45 PM P&L Chapel P&L Staff Mtg :30 AM Staff Meeting 12:45 PM P&L Chapel 11 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Bunch 6:00-7:30 PM Swahili Mtg. 18 6:00- Community Prayers 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday 12 Handbells 7:00 PM Council 7:15 PM Vocal Choir 19 Handbells 7:15 PM Vocal Choir :00 AM Men s Breakfast 11-1:00 PM 5:00 PM Swahili Seminar & Dinner AM-10 PM Scandinavian Dinner 11-1:00 PM 22 10:45 AM Education Hour 3:30 PM Swahili Choir 23 8:00 AM Reflections 7:30 PM Prayer Shawl A.A. & Al Anon 24 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 12:45 PM P&L Chapel 5:30 PM Contemporary 7:00 PM Ministry Team 25 6:00- Soup & Study 7:30 PM Holden Evening Prayer Service 26 Handbells 7:15 PM Vocal Choir :00 PM Quilting 11-1:00 PM 11

ethsemane Lutheran Saturday, April 30, 9am-1pm Sunday, May 1, 10:45am-2pm April 2016 The Leaf a monthly publication of GLC The Leaf

ethsemane Lutheran Saturday, April 30, 9am-1pm Sunday, May 1, 10:45am-2pm April 2016 The Leaf a monthly publication of GLC The Leaf April 2016 Volume 49,, Issue 4 The Leaf a monthly publication of GLC Ge ethsemane Lutheran Church The Leaf 35 East Stanton Avenue Columbus OH 43214 www.gethsemane.org 614-885 885-4319 Pastor Rev. June