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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.

..Music Director Email: regent@execpc.com Janet McGinty...Choir Director Email: smcginty@wi.rr.

Because of our Lord Jesus Christ, however, Pentecost is also associated with the Holy Spirit that Jesus proclaimed.

In Acts 2 the Holy Spirit empowered the early disciples to speak in many languages, revealing the all-encompassing nature of the gospel message.

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, May 15, 2016 Gina Alba... Interior Custodian galba512@yahoo.com 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 Church Council Highlights... Pg 3 Congregational Meeting... Pg 3 News & Notes... Pg 4 Upcoming Events... Pg 5 Our Adoration Family... Pg 6 Birthdays & Anniversaries... Pg 6 Meru & Mulala...Pg 7 Worship with Bishop Jeff... Pg 7 Kid s Page...Pg 8 Calendar...Attachment/Insert Worship Asst...Attachment/Insert MAY/JUNE 2016 VOLUME #21, ISSUE #5

2 WE ARE ONE UJAMAA IN CHRIST Our Tanzanian brothers and sisters use a special Swahili word to describe their understanding of community. The word is ujamaa and it is most accurately translated as family-hood. It is a unifying term that the Tanzanian government has urged all Tanzanians to embrace in order to transcend their various tribal identities in favor of a unified national identity. And the concept of ujamaa is often represented by carvings of interlocking people mutually uplifting, encouraging and caring for one another. As Christians, we can also lay claim to the meaning of ujamaa, because we also have an identity that transcends our various tribal identities. In Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord, we have a transcendent identity that supersedes everything else: Democrat or Republican, male or female, heterosexual or homosexual, Tanzanian or American, White or Black or Brown. EPHESIANS 2: So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God [the ujamaa of God], built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God. Yes, we are one ujamaa (family-hood) in Christ! Therefore, as one family-hood in Christ, we are spiritually and relationally joined and knit together to form one mutually uplifting, encouraging and caring community of Christ. We are laypersons and ordained clergy, congregations and pastors, synods and bishops, with each doing their part according to the gifts God has given them, all for the purpose of building up each other in the faith, hope and love of Yeshua (Jesus). EPHESIANS 4: The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ We must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body s growth in building itself up in love. As we elect a new Greater Milwaukee Synod Bishop, let us keep in mind the whole Ujamaa of Christ. And let us acknowledge the important place of each part of the Ujamaa of Christ. Lay parishioners are called by God to the ministry of Stewardship and Evangelism, pastors are called by God to the ministry of Word and Sacrament, and bishops are called by God to the apostolic ministry of representing Christ and his Church, particularly as the chief priest and pastor of a synod/diocese. And bishops have the apostolic ministry of guarding the faith and unity of the Church as well as acting in Christ s name for the reconciliation of the world and the building up of the Church. Together in the Ujamaa of Christ, Pastor Tim 2 ETCETERA Our Mission Continues

Here are some of the items discussed at the April Church Council Meeting: Jim Goodwin, representing AAA, presented a fundraiser that would sell cross necklaces and pins of our Adoration stained glass

A significant monetary gift has been received for repairs around the church and covering the cost of a new Christmas tree (so that the money raised by the youth can be designated for their 2018 trip).

3 Here are some of the items discussed at the April Church Council Meeting: Jim Goodwin, representing AAA, presented a fundraiser that would sell cross necklaces and pins of our Adoration stained glass cross. Motion passed. A packet listing prospective nominees for Bishop was reviewed. A significant monetary gift has been received for repairs around the church and covering the cost of a new Christmas tree (so that the money raised by the youth can be designated for their 2018 trip). Five grass-cutting teams have been formed. Larry Schultz reported that he is working on getting a company to repair the outside gas leaks. May 15 our Sunday School students will have an end-of-year presentation during worship. The annual church picnic will be held August 14. Meru celebration Sunday, April 10, was well received. Seeing the video of worshippers in our partnership congregation was especially good. Mike Roshar will have the Constitution Review Committee meet in the near future. Sue Clark reported that she has signed up for meals to be served at Divine Intervention. A sign-up sheet will be placed in the gathering room. Worship & Music Committee will meet Wednesday, April 13, to determine multi-media usage. Dave Krueger reported that the youth palm crosses project worked well. Two Synod Assembly delegates, in addition to Pastor Tim, are needed Thursday, June 2 to Saturday, June 4. Although our congregation pays for the delegate participation, any other members interested may attend by paying their own way. An extensive cleaning list has been created. May 21 and June 18 have been designed for clean-up dates. 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. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING June 26, 2016 (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 June 5. ADORATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 3

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS Mother s Day May 8 The Sunday School children would like to invite all of our moms (and dads) for a special children s message during worship.

Two Saturdays have been scheduled for our clean-up, May 21 and June 18. Lend a hand and show your love and support to Adoration. We will begin at 10:00 AM. See Larry Schultz for questions.

SOCIAL MINISTRY We are happy to sponsor SUMMER MEALS for our homeless neighbors at Divine Intervention.

Please see Sue Clark for questions. Sunday School End-of-Year Presentation May 15 Join us as our Sunday School children will be sharing the many things they have learned this year.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Adoration Adopt-A-Highway Join us at 12:00 PM on May 15 for a Community Project of cleaning up the roadside.

4 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS Mother s Day May 8 The Sunday School children would like to invite all of our moms (and dads) for a special children s message during worship. Following worship stay for fellowship, and enjoy Mt. Meru coffee. BUILDING & GROUNDS UPDATE Your hands are needed as we spruce up the church and church grounds. Two Saturdays have been scheduled for our clean-up, May 21 and June 18. Lend a hand and show your love and support to Adoration. We will begin at 10:00 AM. See Larry Schultz for questions. YOUTH NEWS It s almost time for our ROCKIN LOCKIN! Come join the FUN on Friday, May 20 at 6:00 PM. Contact Sandi Eigner for questions. SOCIAL MINISTRY We are happy to sponsor SUMMER MEALS for our homeless neighbors at Divine Intervention. If you would like to volunteer on one of these Friday evenings, please see the sign-up sheet posted in the gathering room. Available dates are May 20, July 15, August 19, September 16. Please see Sue Clark for questions. Sunday School End-of-Year Presentation May 15 Join us 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. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Adoration Adopt-A-Highway Join us at 12:00 PM on May 15 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: 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 12. We start lining up at 12:30 PM. Those interested in participating should see or contact Laura Demos at AAA EVENTS May 3 General Meeting May 10 9:15 AM Carpool to Fireside Theatre to see The Hoppers May 24 9:30 AM The Accidentals at Unity May 26 12:30 PM Carpool to Greenfield Community Center for an ice cream social June 7 1:00 PM General Meeting June 24 Elegant Farmer train ride Our AAA Members Please check the kiosk for our minutes. All adult members are invited to join us for tours, fellowship and fun! 4 ETCETERA Our Mission Continues

Would you like to help out with the Rummage Sale or the Book Sale? ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE June 9, 10 & 11 8:30 AM 3:00 PM Have you started your spring cleaning?

Through this sale, less expensive goods are made available to our neighbors in the community.

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 Sunday School room.

Paperbacks, hard cover novels, nonfiction, cookbooks, children's books, spiritual books, all are welcome. Book donations can be placed in the front hall closet.

5 Would you like to help out with the Rummage Sale or the Book Sale? ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE June 9, 10 & 11 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 Sunday School room. This is the last room on the left side of the hallway. Please put a tag on your box/bag indicating rummage. Also many volunteers will be needed to help with sorting, pricing, and sales. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the gathering room. PLASTIC BAGS AND NEWSPAPER FOR PACKAGING PURCHASES AND BROWN PAPER GROCERY BAGS FOR THE SATURDAY BAG SALE ARE NEEDED. Please be assured that all items remaining at the end of the rummage sale will be donated to a charitable organization. Thanks in advance for your support. BOOK SALE FOR MULALA We need your books! Paperbacks, hard cover novels, nonfiction, cookbooks, children's books, spiritual books, all are welcome. Book donations can be placed in the front hall closet. This sale will be held in conjunction with the Annual Rummage Sale June Proceeds from the sale support our Tanzania partnership. Your generous donations of books will make this sale a success! If you are interested in helping out with the sale, please contact Hilary Singleton. BRAT FRY 11:00 AM 2:00 PM This was such a success last year that our R.O.C.K. Youth Group is happy to host the Brat Fry this year. We will be selling sandwiches on Saturday, June 11, the last day of the rummage sale. Stop by and have a brat with us! Save the Date... ADORATION CHURCH PICNIC AUGUST 14 12:00 4:00 PM Gather up the family and join us for some FUN and FELLOWSHIP! Games Raffles Prizes Silent Auction Everyone is welcome!!! See Chris or Jessica Dudzik if you would like to volunteer to help. ADORATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 5/01 Andrew Wolfgram 5/03 Ian Kerlin 5/04 Doris Ehlert 5/05 Jessica Dudzik 5/05 Kohlton Ponath 5/05 Jill Schroeter 5/05 Katalena Weymier 5/07 Elaina Smith 5/10 James Haas 5/11

Ziech 5/21 AJ Abramczyk 5/21 Randall Ahlborn 5/21 Jamie Delano 5/21 Riley Lindahl 5/21 Ryder Lindahl 5/22 Hadley Simon 5/23 Kanada Gavitt 5/25 Trudy Dahlke 5/27 Jack Jonas 5/28 Cheryl Klimers 5/29

Gloria Becker 6/08 Richard Regent 6/09 Zachary Wargolet 6/13 Kyle Nowakowski 6/13 Brooke Wargolet 6/18 Melissa Bunger 6/18 Rebecca Posig 6/18 Crystal Winkler 6/21 Cylis Bunger 6/23 Kelly Lewitzke

6 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 5/01 Andrew Wolfgram 5/03 Ian Kerlin 5/04 Doris Ehlert 5/05 Jessica Dudzik 5/05 Kohlton Ponath 5/05 Jill Schroeter 5/05 Katalena Weymier 5/07 Elaina Smith 5/10 James Haas 5/11 Mary Ann Kietzmann 5/12 Gina Alba 5/13 Cassie Eigner 5/13 Emily Kowalczyk 5/14 Edward Prasser 5/15 Marlene Miller 5/15 Tim Schmidt 5/15 Bob Zeit 5/16 Ian Schultz 5/17 Kristina Gavitt 5/17 Jordon Ziech 5/21 AJ Abramczyk 5/21 Randall Ahlborn 5/21 Jamie Delano 5/21 Riley Lindahl 5/21 Ryder Lindahl 5/22 Hadley Simon 5/23 Kanada Gavitt 5/25 Trudy Dahlke 5/27 Jack Jonas 5/28 Cheryl Klimers 5/29 Olivia Weymier 5/31 Chelsea Provan 5/31 Junia Sarvela-Shackman 6/02 Lou Tischer 6/03 James Goodwin 6/03 Luke Lewitzke 6/04 Karen Anderson 6/04 Sue Clark 6/06 Joshua Pinterics 6/06 Pam Ziolkowski 6/07 Gloria Becker 6/08 Richard Regent 6/09 Zachary Wargolet 6/13 Kyle Nowakowski 6/13 Brooke Wargolet 6/18 Melissa Bunger 6/18 Rebecca Posig 6/18 Crystal Winkler 6/21 Cylis Bunger 6/23 Kelly Lewitzke 6/23 Marilynn Schwartz 6/25 Brandyn Voegeli 6/26 Nora Stanic 6/26 Kevin Ward 6/27 Connie Yersin Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of: Ronald Kerlin~ Ron was called home to heaven on March 28. A funeral service was held at Adoration on April 4. 5/02 Russell and Caroline Schwoch 5/02 Jason & Heather Williams 5/06 Jennifer and Craig Kode 5/11 Roxanne and Doug Wolfgram 5/15 Tim and Hilary Singleton 5/16 Donald and Marcia Laude 5/22 Jim and Eileen Abramczyk 5/24 Edward and Christi Sheehy 5/26 Jeffrey and Jackie Behling 5/27 Tim and Katie Schmidt 5/29 Ted and Mardy Lazaris 5/29 Richard and Barb Regent 6/03 Walt and Lynn Stasiewski 6/08 Charles and Sandy Eigner 6/09 George and Gloria Becker 6/14 Daniel & Cheryl Stefanski 6/18 Tom and Jeanette Nowakowski 6/19 Michael and Millie Roshar 6/20 Burton and Joyce Erenz 6/20 Scott and Lynda Wood 6/28 Wayne and Margaret Duris 6/28 Kevin and Jan Ward 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. PURPLESTRIDE WALK/RUN Mike and Millie Roshar are once again participating in the Purplestride/Milwaukee walk/run for Pancreatic Cancer to raise much needed funds for pancreatic cancer research. The walk/run will take place on Sunday, June 5 at Miller Park Stadium. If you would like to join their team to walk/run or if you would like to make a donation, Simply click on the following link, then click on find a team. Select Milke s Posse Team. Or see The Roshar s for a donation form. Thank you so much. (You may need to hold down your Ctrl (Control) key on your keyboard to directly connect to the website. Or simply enter the follow in a new tab). milwaukee/pancanmike 6 ETCETERA Our Mission Continues Fern DeLano~ Fern was called to be with the Lord on March 29. A memorial service was held at Prasser-Kleczka funeral home on April 5. Frank Bednar Sr.~ Frank Sr. (father of Frank Bednar), entered eternal life on April 12. A funeral service was held on May 1 at Adoration. Dorothy Tubeszewski~ Dorothy was called to be with the Lord on April 24. A memorial service was held at Adoration on April 30. We pray that God will comfort the family and friends who mourn during this time of loss. We would like to recognize and congratulate the students that are graduating High School or College. Please notify the church office if your son or daughter is graduating this year.

MEMO FROM MERU AND MULALA Some of you may have heard this story, but I was thinking about it again last night and thought I would share it.

I was the first one to get dropped off---all alone--- and the man of the house, Moses Makayo came up to the van and started arguing with the driver.

This was the only house in the immediate area and monkeys were swinging through the trees and I began to be very scared.

He finally led me into the house and his daughter made us a cup of tea and then he showed me to a room that would be my bedroom while I was there. There is no running water, and no toilet etc.

7 MEMO FROM MERU AND MULALA Some of you may have heard this story, but I was thinking about it again last night and thought I would share it. The first time I went to Meru was in 1999, and there were no partnerships then, so I think the Diocese got a list of families who were willing to house us for a few days. I was the first one to get dropped off---all alone--- and the man of the house, Moses Makayo came up to the van and started arguing with the driver. It seems they were not expecting me till the next day and the wife wasn't home and he was clearly upset. This was the only house in the immediate area and monkeys were swinging through the trees and I began to be very scared. What if he didn't want me there---what would he do---what if I didn't want to be there---what would I do? He finally led me into the house and his daughter made us a cup of tea and then he showed me to a room that would be my bedroom while I was there. There is no running water, and no toilet etc. I thought if I gave him my gift, he would be happier. Larry's uncle was a priest in The U.P. and used Lake Superior agates to make beautiful jewelry. So I had a cross made for Moses to wear around his neck of these beautiful stones from America. He got very upset again and said " Do you want them to kill me"? I did not know the custom and was completely in shock when I later found out that only the Bishop is allowed to wear any kind of pectoral cross. Soon the wife came home and she opened the door and invited me to supper, which I remember was very good. After supper, they wanted me to do a Bible study and I asked if they had an English Bible (hoping they didn't) as I was not at all prepared for this. Out came the English Bible and I was shaking and thought what should I do. I decided to just open the Bible to any page and we would discuss what was there. Well, God was guiding my hand as I opened to Psalm 121. I was looking out their window at Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance and read from Psalm 121: I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. What could have been better to comfort me? The rest of the visit went well and after a few days, I was sent to another home and I will tell that story another time. God bless you all and please pray for these amazing people. ~Sandy Ringwall Worship with Bishop Jeff of our Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA Sunday June 12, :00 AM Year to Date Offerings of $1, for ELCA World Hunger Thank you for your generous gifts! BIBLE QUIZ Which books of the Bible include an account of Jesus ascension? Congratulations to Jonathon Wallace of Boy Scout? Troop 501 for achieving the Eagle Scout rank. A. Luke and Acts B. Matthew and Luke C. Mark and John D. All four gospels Answer: (See Luke 24:51 and Acts 1:9.) ADORATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 7

Adoration Lutheran Church 3840 W. Edgerton Avenue Greenfield, WI 53221 Phone: (414) 281-0414 Fax: (414) 281-1094 Email: adorationelca@hotmail.com Website: adorationlc.org Facebook: facebook.

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 2016 Volume #21, 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

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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: 414-281-0414 Mobile: 414-345-7368 Email: adorationpastor@gmail.com