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1 A d o r a t i o n E v a n g e l i c a l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h ETCE ERA... O u r M i s s i o n C o n t i n u e s PASTOR Rev. Tim Singleton Office: Mobile: adorationpastor@gmail.com STAFF Lori Hamilton....Secretary Office: adorationelca@hotmail.com Barb Regent...Music Director regent@execpc.com Janet McGinty...Choir Director smcginty@wi.rr.com Pentecost (literally meaning "fifty-count") was an ancient Jewish harvest festival that marked the fiftieth day after Passover (the day God freed the Israelites out of slavery). Because of our Lord Jesus Christ, however, Pentecost is also associated with the Holy Spirit that Jesus proclaimed. Before he ascended into the heavenly realm, Jesus promised that the missionary work of his Church would spread out, by the power of the Holy Spirit, from Jerusalem to all the world. In Acts 2 the Holy Spirit empowered the early disciples to speak in many languages, revealing the all-encompassing nature of the gospel message. The Holy Spirit is the Universal God within us who blesses us with a deep, intuitive awareness of God's truth, grace, presence and power. For our own benefit and the benefit of all, the Holy Spirit calls, enlightens, refines and empowers us. Remember to wear RED (the color of Holy Spirit fire) to church on Sunday, June 4, 2017 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday...9:00-2:00 PASTOR S NORMAL WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday...9:30-2:30 Thursday...9:30-12:30 Friday...12:00-2:30 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pentecost Sunday......Pg 1 From the Pastor... Pg 2-3 Church Council Highlights... Pg 3 Upcoming Events... Pg 4 Congregational Meeting... Pg 5 VBS... Pg 5 Church Picnic... Pg 5 Our Adoration Family... Pg 6 Birthdays & Anniversaries... Pg 6 Meru & Mulala...Pg 7 Kid s Page...Pg 8 Calendar...Attachment/Insert Worship Asst...Attachment/Insert MAY/JUNE 2017 VOLUME #22, ISSUE #5

2 THE SON IS SHINING I love the changing of the seasons of nature, and I love living in a part of the country where all four season are fully manifested. In other words, our Fall is very Fall-ish, our Winter is very Winter-ish, our Spring is very Spring-ish, and our Summer is very Summer-ish. In addition, these clearly defined four seasons we have in Wisconsin give us four opportunities each year to really appreciate whichever season we are in. Also, the transitions between the seasons give us an opportunity to enjoy the wonder of the first or the last snow of Winter, and to enjoy the wonder of the first flowers of Spring or the flowers of Fall along with the changing of the leaves into a vibrant spectrum of colors. Even the snow-blanked landscape of January has a mystical beauty when it is lit by the Moon and stars of the night sky or by the colorful Christmas/Epiphany lights still decorating many houses and businesses throughout Wintertime. Now as we are going through the budding and flowering of Spring, transitioning toward Summer, I am mindful of the passage of the times and seasons of our lives. Consequently, the beautiful song from the musical Fiddler On The Roof called Sunrise, Sunset has been on my mind. It is a song specifically about the passage of time as it relates to children and family, but it is also about the passage of all the times and seasons of faith and life. The following is an excerpt of the lyrics of this song: Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset Swiftly flow the days Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers Blossoming even as they gaze Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears Truer words than these have never been sung. Truly, so very swiftly flow the days and so very swiftly fly the years of this life, calling us to savor each and every moment, and causing us to reflect on the life to come when we pass on from this world of happiness and tears. This is especially true when a loved one is nearing death. At that season of life, that season of tears, we contemplate our place in God s universe and our ultimate heavenly destiny granted to us by the grace God in, with and through Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord. Therefore, according to the faith, hope and love of Christ, the Christian believer is able to reverse the song Sunrise, Sunset to Sunset, Sunrise. This is because of the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross for our sins and because of his glorious resurrection from the dead on the third day. In other words, through the Son-set and Sonrise of Christ our Lord, we can live this life with the deep inner joy of the living hope of the forgiveness of sins and resurrection life of Christ. For as it says in First Peter 2 First Peter 1: 3-7 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. ETCETERA Our Mission Continues

3 Thanks be to God for the risen Son of God! Even though we might be going through dark times of sunset in our lives, the grace and truth of the gospel is that the Son is shining upon us now and forever, Amen! Alleluia, Christ Is Risen! Pastor Tim Here are some of the items discussed at the APRIL Church Council Meeting: A sign-up sheet for lawn mowing will be placed on the table in the gathering space. Larry will determine a location for the Bishop tree that needs to be moved. Bob Johnson has volunteered to move it. Jessica Dudzik is tying the Sunday School curriculum to the theme of the Sunday worship service and it seems to be working well. Adopt-A-Highway Sunday is May 7. Rummage Sale set-up begins May 22. Facility Task Force continues to focus on Gathering Space usage as well as usage throughout the church. The committee members will be asked about removing items from the Red Tag area. Lenten suppers were well-attended. Kathy Albrecht continues to work on gathering a list of possible restaurants for the Diners Club from which to choose to visit. Larry Markiewicz as liaison of Partnership Committee emphasized Meru Day of Prayer on April 30. The date for the Golf Outing is August 20. Larry moved that the Council approve a request by the Picnic Committee to move $ from the Picnic Committee account to the Partnership account with disbursement to be determined at the discretion of the Partnership Committee. Seconded by Sandy, motion carried. The winter meal program at Divine Intervention has ended. Sue Clark will be working on sign-ups for summer. We received a thank you for our participation in providing meals. Judy Johnson said that the ciborium will be dedicated in May. Sandy Eigner agreed to be on the Memorial & Special Gifts Committee. The Decorating Committee will determine where the Star of David Cross will be placed. Chris Dudzik reported that there were many positive comments regarding the Choir Cantata. Council members agreed that it was beautiful. Sandy reported she is getting advance information about the 2018 Youth Gathering in Houston and that it is generating enthusiasm. Youth will have a brat fry at the June Rummage Sale. Nearly $500 was received for the recent special offering for the quilters group. After discussing Tania Voigt s request, Larry moved that we allow Craig Beyler and Tania Voigt s request to park their trailer in the church parking lot in exchange for usage rights of the trailer for any congregation member. In addition, Craig will donate $10.00 per month to Adoration. Sue seconded the motion and it passed. Reports for the June 4th Congregational Meeting are due in the church office May 8. The Annual Rummage Sale, Book Sale, Brat Fry will be held June 1, 2 & 3. Sean McGinty, Jackie Nichols and Pastor Tim will be our delegates to the annual Milwaukee Synod Assembly, June 1, 2 & 3. For more information on any or all of these items, please check the complete Council minutes posted on the kiosk in the Gathering Space or contact one of your Council representatives. ADORATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 3

4 COMMUNITY OUTREACH Adoration Adopt-A-Highway Join us at 1:00 PM on May 7, for a Community Project of cleaning up the roadside. Anyone 12 years of age or older can help with this environmental fun project. All participants are required to watch the safety video on the states website: A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the gathering room. Contact Jim Haas at for questions. Walk for Jesus at PrideFest Parade We are happy to take part in this year s PrideFest Parade. The walk will be held on Sunday, June 11. We start lining up at 12:30 PM. Those interested in participating should see or contact Laura Demos at Divine Intervention Summer Meals We will be sponsoring SUMMER MEALS for our homeless neighbors at Divine Intervention. If you would like to volunteer to help make and serve a meal, please see Sue Clark for more information. Watch for a sign-up sheet with available dates posted in the gathering room. 4 Worship with Bishop Paul of our Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA Sunday June 11, :00 AM Year to Date Offerings of $ for ELCA World Hunger. Thank you for your generous gifts to help those most in need. ETCETERA Our Mission Continues Annual Church Rummage Sale June 1 & June 2 8:30 AM 5:00 PM June 3 8:30 AM 3:00 PM Have you started your spring cleaning? Do you have unwanted items in our closets, drawers, basement and garage? Pack them up and bring them to church for our big rummage sale! Through this sale, less expensive goods are made available to our neighbors in the community. Suggested contributions to bring in are dishes, glassware, household goods, clothing for all ages, tools, toys, jewelry, knickknacks, and antiques. PLEASE DO NOT BRING LARGE FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES. Items may be brought to the church between the hours of 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM, as well as Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Rummage items can be put in the designated room across from the new youth room. Please put a tag on your box/ bag indicating rummage. PLASTIC BAGS AND NEWS- PAPER FOR PACKAGING PURCHASES AND BROWN PAPER GROCERY BAGS FOR THE SATURDAY BAG SALE ARE ALSO NEEDED. Many volunteers will be needed to help with sorting, pricing, and sales. A sign-up sheet will be on the table in the gathering room as we get closer to the event. See Wendy Haas for questions. Please be assured that all items remaining at the end of the rummage sale will be donated to a charitable organization. Thank you in advance for your support. Book Sale for Mulala This sale will be held in conjunction with the Rummage Sale, June 1-3. To make this a worthwhile sale we need your generous donation of books! Paperbacks, hard cover novels, non-fiction, cookbooks, children's books, spiritual books, all are welcome. Book donations can be placed in the same room as rummage items. Proceeds from the sale support our Tanzania partnership. If you are interested in helping out with the sale, please contact or see Hilary Singleton. Brat Fry 11:00 AM 2:00 PM This was such a success in past years that our R.O.C.K. Youth Group is happy to host a Brat Fry again this year. We will be selling sandwiches on Saturday, June 3, the last day of the rummage sale. Stop by and have a brat with us! Mission Statement:

5 Save the date! ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING June 4 (Following Worship) Pastor s Report Committee Reports Election of Council Members Financial Update Looking ahead at our Mission and Ministry Annual Reports due to the church office by May 8. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 31 August 4 5:30 PM 6-8 PM We are gearing up for a fun week of learning! Maker Fun Factory Day 1 God made you. Day 2 God is for you. Day 3 God is always with you. Day 4 God will always love you. Day 5 God made you for a reason. ADORATION CHURCH PICNIC AUGUST 13 12:00 3:00 PM Gather up the family and join us for some FUN and FELLOWSHIP! Games Silent Auction Prizes Raffles Everyone is welcome!!! See Chris or Jessica Dudzik if you would like to volunteer to help. ADORATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5

6 BIRTHDAYS 5/01 5/03 5/05 5/05 5/05 5/05 5/07 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/15 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/17 5/22 5/23 5/25 5/25 5/27 5/28 5/29 5/31 5/31 Andrew Wolfgram Ian Kerlin Jessica Dudzik Kohlton Ponath Jill Schroeter Katalena Weymier Elaina Smith James Haas Mary Ann Kietzmann Gina Alba Cassie Eigner Emily Kowalczyk Edward Prasser Marlene Miller Jackie Nichols Tim Schmidt Ian Schultz Kristina Gavitt Jordon Ziech AJ Abramczyk Randall Ahlborn Jamie Delano Riley Lindahl Ryder Lindahl Hadley Simon Kanada Gavitt Trudy Dahlke Ronnie Sneesby Jack Jonas Cheryl Klimers Olivia Weymier Chelsea Provan Junia Sarvela-Shackman Long time member Maude Lienert, moved to California in July of Maude will be celebrating her 100th Birthday on May 31. Those who would like to send a greeting card to Maude, her address is as follows: Maude Lienert 268 Kenilworth Avenue San Leandro, CA REMEMBER! If you have a busy weekend this summer and can t make it to Sunday worship, we have our Wednesday evening service available to you every week at 6:15 PM. 6 ETCETERA 6/02 6/03 6/03 6/04 6/04 6/5 6/06 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/13 6/13 6/14 6/17 6/18 6/18 6/18 6/21 6/23 6/25 6/26 6/26 6/27 ANNIVERSARIES Lou Tischer James Goodwin Luke Lewitzke Karen Anderson Sue Clark Linda Lancour Joshua Pinterics Pam Ziolkowski Gloria Becker Richard Regent Zachary Wargolet Kyle Nowakowski Brooke Wargolet Cecelia Weymier Marie Mueller Melissa Bunger Rebecca Posig Crystal Winkler Cylis Bunger Kelly Lewitzke Brandyn Voegeli Nora Stanic Kevin Ward Connie Yersin 5/02 5/02 5/06 5/11 5/15 5/16 5/22 5/24 5/26 5/27 5/29 5/29 6/03 6/08 6/09 6/14 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/20 6/28 6/28 Russell and Caroline Schwoch Jason & Heather Williams Jennifer and Craig Kode Roxanne and Doug Wolfgram Tim and Hilary Singleton Donald and Marcia Laude Jim and Eileen Abramczyk Edward and Christi Sheehy Jeffrey and Jackie Behling Tim and Katie Schmidt Ted and Mardy Lazaris Richard and Barb Regent Walt and Lynn Stasiewski Charles and Sandy Eigner George and Gloria Becker Daniel & Cheryl Stefanski Tom and Jeanette Nowakowski Michael and Millie Roshar Burton and Joyce Erenz Scott and Lynda Wood Wayne and Margaret Duris Kevin and Jan Ward Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of Carol Langhoff. Carol was called home to heaven on March 19. A memorial service was held at Adoration on March 25. We pray that God will comfort the family and friends who mourn during this time of loss. SUNDAY SCHOOL End-of-Year Presentation Join us on Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 AM as our Sunday School children will be sharing the many things they have learned this year. We invite everyone to stay after worship for cake and refreshments to celebrate another fantastic year! A NOTE FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITEE As we approach the summer months, please keep your pledges up-to-date. if you are away on vacation, or cannot make it into church, adjust your giving the next time you come to worship. We are currently in a deficit with our budget, your financial gifts are important to the life of Adoration. LOST & FOUND TABLE We have several items that need owners. A Lost and Hopefully Found table is set up in the Fellowship Hall until Memorial Day, May 29. On that date what is let will be sold in the Rummage Sale or disposed of. Be sure to check often as items may be added throughout the month. Who knows, that long lost earring just might be there.

7 MEMO FROM MERU AND MULALA Here is some news from the Synod-wide Meru Committee Meeting regarding the coffee project. New Vehicle Purchased A new to us vehicle has been purchased for the use of our project coordinators in the Meru Diocese in Tanzania. It was purchased from a dependable source of used vehicles in Japan. The funding has been provided with contributions and loans from generous congregations and individuals. The vehicle purchased is a Suzuki Escudo with 4 wheel drive that will serve the needs of Felix and Nnko by transporting passengers and cargo as needed. The shipping cost from Japan, taxes, and fees are included in the $11, 500 purchase price. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS NEEDED PURCHASE!! Farmer Training Program History - Mt Meru Coffee Project (MMCP), through our Tanzania Project Coordinators, has organized three training events, one each per processing center. Makumira, Leguruki and Mulala each sent twenty farmers. The results have been very positive with increased yields, better quality product, and more sustainability. - This training was done at Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI). The purpose of the training was to provide our farmers with the skills needed to improve production and quality of the coffee they grow. Plan - MMCP, through our Tanzania Project Coordinators, hope to organize four training events this year that will include our new processing center Silk for twenty farmers. - Each training event is a one day program at the TACRI facility near Moshi at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Instructors are TaCRI staff researchers. - The goal of the Mt Meru Coffee Project is to train farmers annually. You Can Help - The approximate costs for three days of training including transportation and meals for twenty farmers is $3,000. We hope to send four groups of farmers to TaCRI for three day training. Can you help with $50 to sponsor one day of training for a farmer? Please let Janet McGinty or Jessica Hodgson know if you are willing/able to help! The Annual MT. MERU COFFEE PROJECT BENEFIT GOLF OUTING will be held at Kettle Hills Golf Course. Sunday, August 20, 2017 You can sign-up to join the FUN to help support families; grow futures; and change lives. 18 Holes start at 1:30 PM 9 Holes start at 3:30 PM Not a golfer? No problem, you can still support the project by sponsoring a golfer, or just come to the dinner for a night out. (Suggested arrival time for dinner is between 4:30-5:00 PM) See Janet McGinty for questions or for more information about this wonderful event. ADORATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 7

8 Adoration Lutheran Church 3840 W. Edgerton Avenue Greenfield, WI Phone: (414) Fax: (414) Website: adorationlc.org Facebook: facebook.com/ adorationlutheran Pastor: Rev. Tim Singleton Worship Times: Sunday Morning...9:00 AM Wednesday Evening..6:15 PM May/June Non-Profit U.S. POSTAGE PAID Milwaukee, WI Permit No Address Service Requested MAY/JUNE 2017 Volume #22, Number #5 Published Monthly Dated Material Please Expedite Mission Statement: Living in God s love we share the good news of Jesus through spirited worship, serving God in our daily lives, creating a welcoming space to all, providing outreach, educating the young and old, and creating worldwide partnerships. Reconciling in Christ: Adoration Evangelical Lutheran Church identifies itself as a Reconciling in Christ congregation and publicly welcomes all persons to full membership and participation in the ministry we share without regard to race, ethnicity, social status, ability, gender identity or sexual orientation. KIDS PAGE