Shepherd s Voice. Weekly Schedule *Recurring Events* SUNDAYS

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1 Shepherd s Voice A Weekly Publication of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 2650 NW Highland Drive, Corvallis, OR , svlc-corvallis.org, svlc.corvallis@gmail.com Rev. Joseph Hughes, Pastor Date: April 23, 2017 Weekly Schedule *Recurring Events* SUNDAYS 9:00am Holy Communion 10:15am Fellowship 10:30am Multi-Generational Sunday School 3:00pm Bethel Growth Group (2 nd & 4 th Sun.) 7:00pm Damascus Growth Group (2 nd & 4 th Sun.) 6:30pm Nazareth Growth Group (per group) Monday 10:00am Fellowship Text Study 3:15pm to 5:15pm Violin 6pm Car Club Meeting (4 th Monday) Tuesday 6:30pm 4-H Garden Gnome Meeting (4 th Tues.) 3:00pm to 5:45pm Violin 6:00pm Deacon Meeting (1 st Tues.) 7:00pm MTL & Elder Meeting (1 st Tues.) Wednesday 11:30am Fellowship Luncheon (2 nd Wednesday, location varies) 10:00am Women on Wednesday (1 st & 3 rd Wed.) 2:00pm to 6:15pm Violin 7:00pm Council Meeting (2 nd Wednesdays) Thursday 9:30am Emmaus Growth Group (1 st & 3 rd Thurs.) 10:30am Park Place Devotions 2:15pm to 5:15pm Violin 6:00pm Girl Scout Troop Meeting (1 st & 3 rd Thurs.) Friday Office Closed 12:45pm to 4:15pm Violin 6:30pm DIGG Growth Group (1 st & 3 rd Fri.) Saturday Office Closed Reminders April 24th 6:00pm Classic Car Club using Fellowship Hall. April 25 th 11:30am PEO Women s Group using Kitchen & Fellowship Hall. April 28 th Evening Garden Club set up Wildflower Hike. April 29 th 8:30am-1:00pm Evening Garden Club plant sale and flea market.

2 Dear friends in Christ: The stunning detail at left from a painting by Caravaggio ( ) shows St. Thomas the Apostle placing his fingers in the spear wound that was inflicted upon Jesus after he died (John 19:34). The evangelist says that when Jesus was stabbed in the side to make sure he was in fact dead, blood and water gushed out. The incident is reported in the Gospel for this Sunday: John 21: The risen Christ appears to His disciples behind the locked doors of the upper room where presumably they had shared the Last Supper days before, though John doesn t specify. John s account is minimalist: Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, Peace to you. Then he showed them his hands and side. For reasons that are unclear Thomas was not with them and when Jesus first appeared to the disciples, who have now been commissioned to be apostles by Jesus with the words, As the Father sent me so I send you. Later, they told Thomas they had seen the risen Lord, but he refused to believe unless he could touch the wounds for himself. Eight days later the risen Christ returns and appears to Thomas and invites him to indeed see and touch the wounds. Thomas responds, My Lord and my God! This Gospel episode has given us the familiar phrase doubting Thomas for someone who is skeptical about something. Rather than doubting Thomas I prefer the word incredulous for Thomas. It comes from the same word from whichwe get credit, which implies a relationship of trust. If a store allows you to buy something on credit it is because they trust that you will repay the debt. Thomas is incredulous. He doesn t trust the good news he has heard from the other apostles. It is almost as if he said, I don t trust what you have told me. It s just too good to be true. Is it? Is the Gospel of the risen Lord too good to be true in our own day, for us? There is good reason it might be. We live in a world in which little is credible. Recently the Whitehouse reported that a whole fleet of Navy vessels was on its way to the area around North Korea, including the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. The next day the news reported the USS Carl Vinson was sailing in the opposite direction. What to believe, if anything? Fake news. Fake science. Fake people. In this environment skepticism seems to be the order of the day, and so we can identify with Thomas. Maybe there is a bit of doubting Thomas in us all. The Good News is that the risen Lord met Thomas in the midst of his incredulity. This suggests to me that in times when my own spiritual life is burdened with questioning and doubting, I should not be dismayed. Rather I should reach out in prayer to say, Lord I believe, help my unbelief. In Christ, Pastor Joe Hughes Voice & text: j_w_hughes@hotmail.com

3 PASTOR JOE ANNOUNCES NEW CALL TO SHERIDAN, OREGON HIS LAST SUNDAY AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY WILL BE MAY 7 April 17, 2017 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 2650 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis, OR Dear Shepherd of the Valley members and friends: Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our risen Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit! I pray that God has blessed you with a joyful celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. What joy it is to know that because He is risen we live forever in His presence. I am writing you today to let you know that, after prayerful deliberation and consultation with brother pastors, our District President, and others, I have been led by the Holy Spirit to accept a new call to serve Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan, Oregon as its Intentional Interim Pastor. Last Wednesday, at its regular meeting of April 12, 2017, your Church Council was gracious in granting me a peaceful release from my duties at Shepherd of the Valley effective May 14, My last Sunday with you will be May 7, I am most grateful that God has provided me the opportunity to serve you as your Intentional Interim Pastor these past twenty-two months. Even more, I am grateful for the kindness, prayers, and support I have received during this interim, and want you to know that I will miss you all. As was shared by the Call Committee several months ago when they addressed the congregation, the training I have as a credentialed intentional interim pastor means that we, who serve in this capacity, are almost always in some stage of saying hello, and then bidding farewell to those we have come to know and love as brothers and sisters on the journey of the Christian life together. May God be gracious to us and bless us as we bid farewell and Godspeed to one another over the next several weeks. Yours in Christ, Pastor Joe Hughes The Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Hughes, STS Cc: The Rev. Paul Linnemann The Rev. David Reinke The Rev. James Rehley The Rev. Michael Warmbier 3

4 PASTOR S ITINERARY MARCH/APRIL 2017 PASTOR S REPORT Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Corvallis, Oregon April 12, /05/2017 Preach and lead worship Lent 1 Lead M-Gen Sunday School, Matthew 5 3/06/2017 Prep & lead Fellowship Bible Study, write pastor s post for 3/12/2017 3/07/2017 Meeting with Fr. Scott Browning Light of Christ Anglican Church in Corvallis re. possibly meeting at SVLC for worship. Deaconesses/MTL s Elders meeting 3/08/2017 Finalize worship for Sunday Pastors Text Study Salem Mtg. with Ad Hoc Committee on Reformation@500-Corvallis, Luther House Make follow up contacts with mission partners to speak at Lenten midweek programs. Soup Supper welcome Luther House partners in mission Lenten Midweek worship-compline - Pride Church Council meeting 3/09/2017 Follow up meeting with Callie from council meeting 3/10/2017 Pastor s day off 3/11/2017 Finalize preps for worship and M-Gen Sunday School 3/12/2017 Preach and lead worship Lent 2, blessing of OSU racquetball team for nationals, Teach M-Gen Sunday School on Gospel of Matthew 3/13/2017 Prep and lead Fellowship Bible Study, Prep worship for 3/19 Write pastor s post for 3/19 3/14/2017 Circuit 4/5 Pastors Meeting St. John, Salem 3/15/2017 prep midweek worship Meeting with Chris Quaka at Community Outreach Ministries Meeting with Lisa Boylan to plan lent/holy Week/Easter worship Second meeting with Fr. Scott Browning Lenten soup supper welcome Chris Quaka, Community Outreach partners in mission Lead and preach Lenten midweek worship - Anxiety 3/16/2017 Letter to OSU racquetball team to thank them for worshipping at SVLC Prep M-Gen Sunday School Home communion for Sue Probus & Alex Popoff 3/17/2017 Pastor s day off 3/18/2017 Finalize preps for worship & Sunday School 3/19/2017 preach & lead worship for Lent 3, lead M-Gen Sunday School 3/20/2017 Lead Fellowship Bible study Prep worship and pastor s post for 3/26 3/21/2017 Interim Pastors Annual meeting N west District office, Portland 3/22/2017 Prep for Lenten midweek worship Pastors Text Study - Salem Soup Supper welcome Habitat for Humanity partners in mission Lead and preach Lenten Midweek worship - Anger 3/23/2017 Prep M-Gen Sunday School Revise Midweek service folder 3/24/2017 Pastors Day Off 4

5 3/25/2017 Finalize worship and M-Gen 3/26/2017 Preach and lead worship for Lent 4 Teach M-Gen Sunday School 3/27/2017 Callie out for the week Write pastors post for 4/2/2017 Lead fellowship Bible study 3/28/2017 Submit Holy Week-Easter ads Home visit-gene & Wilma Ludwig 3/29/2017 Pastors text study Salem Prep worship Lenten soup supper welcome Love Inc Mission partners Preach and lead midweek worship - Bitterness 3/30/2017 Prep M-Gen Sunday School and worship for Lent 5 3/31/2017 Pastors day off 4/1/2017 Prep for worship and M-Gen Sunday School 4/2/2017 Preach and lead worship for Lent 5 Lead M-Gen Sunday School 4/3/2017 Prep worship for 4/9/2017 Pastor s post for 4/9/2017 Mail Holy Week-Easter letter to the congregation Lead fellowship Bible study 4/4/2017 Submit Easter Ad Design congregational reading of Passion according to Matthew with Katy Trautman Home communion: June Buschman Home communion: Sue Probus & Alex Popoff Deaconesses, MTLs & Elders meeting 4/5/2017 prep for midweek worship Visited Pastor Luke Trembreull new pastor at Beautiful Savior WELS church Mtg. of ad hoc committee for Reformation@500-Corvallis observance Richard Hlivinka, phone visit following out pt. Surgery Lenten Soup supper welcome Pregnancy Options mission partners Preach and lead Lente midweek worship Discouragement 4/6/2017 Prep work for M Gen Sunday School & Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion 4/7/2017 Pastor s day off 4/8/2017 finalize worship and M-Gen Sunday School preps. 4/9/2017 Lead worship, teach M-Gen Sunday School 4/10/2017 Prep Bible study Lead fellowship Bible study Finalize Easter Service 4/11/2017 Write pastor s post for 4/16/2017 4/12/2017 Prep Holy Thursday sermon Pastor s Text study Salem Preps for council meeting UPDATE ON LIGHT OF CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH: They are not ready to proceed with worshipping at Shepherd of the Valley though they want to further consider the opportunity. Some members recently toured the facility with Callie. Respectfully submitted, Pastor Joe Hughes 5

6 OSU Holocaust Memorial Week 2017 The last week in April will see the 31 st annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Week at Oregon State University. As has been the case for many years, the upcoming observance will deal not only with the Holocaust but with the theme of comparative genocide. Also in keeping with our policy, human rights issues will receive a prominent place. All events are co-sponsored by the Holocaust Memorial Program and the School of History, Philosophy and Religion. Monday, April 24, Construction and Engineering Hall, LaSells Stewart Center, 7:30 p.m. Public Talk: Sarhang Hamasaeed, The Wars in Iraq and Syria National, Regional, and Global Implications The ongoing wars in Syria and Iraq have resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths. By far the largest number of victims have been civilians, and some groups, like the Yazidis, have been targeted for genocide. But the significance of the two wars extends far beyond the Middle East. They have helped to produce a flood of refugees that has in turn sparked political turmoil in Europe. They have given birth to ISIS, the most feared and active terrorist network on the current scene. They have had a considerable impact on international relations, as a number of major regional and world powers, including Iran, Russia, and the United States, have become involved. In his talk on April 24, Sarhang Hamasaeed will examine the complexities of the wars in Iraq and Syria and discuss their implications for the region and the wider world. He is well acquainted with the intricacies of Middle East politics and at one time served as deputy director of the Council of Ministers of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq. He is currently the director of Middle East Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace. As such, he often speaks on issues that affect the Middle East, advising the State Department, giving testimony to Congress, and providing analysis to such outlets as NPR, PBS, Al-Jazeera America, and Voice of America. Tuesday, April 25, Austin Auditorium, 7: 30 p.m. Public Talk: Lucille Eichengreen, Reflections on the Holocaust Born as Cecilia Landau in Hamburg, Germany, in 1925, Lucille Eichengreen would as a teenager endure the brunt of the Holocaust. During World War II, she survived the Lodz Ghetto, Auschwitz, and Bergen-Belsen. Her father and sister were murdered in the camps, and her mother died of starvation in Lodz. After liberation, Lucille assisted the British in identifying and bringing to justice more than forty individuals who had oppressed prisoners in the Nazi camps, but this service brought death threats and she moved to the U.S. She has spoken widely of what she saw and experienced during the war and has been much honored for this educational work, particularly in Germany. Her memoir, From Ashes to Life, tells her story in detail, and she will be doing a book-signing after she speaks. She has written two other books, as well. Note: In order to assure that everyone who attends this event will find seating, we ask that those who wish to attend obtain tickets. These tickets are free and are available through our website or directly by clicking here. (control/click to access) Wednesday, April 26, Milam Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Panel: Hilary Bernstein and Amarah Khan, Religious Prejudice on the Contemporary Scene: How Great is the Threat? We will sponsor a discussion on the current level of religious prejudice, primarily in the U.S. and Europe. The rise of the alt-right, incidents in which religious minorities are harassed or targeted by violence, and the prospects of a Muslim Ban in the U.S. have aroused concern and fear. This program is intended to provide insight and perspective. Hilary Bernstein, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, will discuss recent indicators regarding the level and intensity of Antisemitism, while Amarah Khan, Associate Director of Global Diversity Initiatives at OSU, will speak to 6

7 the issue of Islamophobia, both locally and more generally. The event will also address the targeting of other religious groups in the contemporary world. Note: Weather permitting, this event will be followed by a candlelight vigil (9:15-10:00 p.m.) on the MU Quad. The vigil is intended to affirm religious and cultural understanding in our diverse community. Thursday, April 27, C&E, 7:30 p.m. Public Talk: Anne Kelly Knowles, The Transformative Power of the Holocaust A professor of history at the University of Maine and formerly professor of geography at Middlebury College, Anne Kelly Knowles is among the foremost proponents of GIS (geographic information systems), a methodology that bridges geography and history. Among her many books is the highly acclaimed Geographies of the Holocaust, a volume that she co-authored and co-edited. In her talk at OSU, Knowles will draw on survivor testimony and her extensive research on concentration camps and ghettos in order to explore the power of confinement, relocation, forced labor, and the constant threat of violence to change the everyday worlds of Jews throughout Eastern Europe. This event will be co-sponsored by the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and the Geography Program. All of the events noted here are free and open to the public. Except for the talk by Lucille Eichengreen, no tickets are required. Updates and further information on the events are available at the website of the Holocaust Memorial Program ( 7

8 OUR BIBLE READING CHALLENGE SYLLABUS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS in MATTHEW, THE GOSPEL OF IDENTITY February May 2017 The Biblical Equipping Ministry Team is challenging everyone in at Shepherd of the Valley to read and study the Gospel of Matthew using Michael Card s book Matthew, the Gospel of Identity. Card argues that Matthew s first hearers (intended audience) were Jewish people who accepted Jesus as the messiah (Christ) and were probably living in or from Galilee in the time after Jesus death and resurrection. Galilee was a land in turmoil. The Romans had destroyed the Jerusalem temple and many Jewish freedom fighters had died in the wars with the Roman occupation forces. Not all Jews accepted that Jesus was the promised Messiah, as is obvious from the story of Jesus passion and death. Those who did were a relatively small group that at first tried to blend in with those who did not. By the time Matthew s Gospel was in written form these Jewish Christians were being stripped of their Jewish identity, expelled from synagogues and shunned by main line Judaism, says Michael Card. The first listeners of the Gospel of Matthew may have been living that experience, propelling them to ask the question, Who am I, really? In Matthew Jesus redefines the identity of his followers in light of His own identity and Immanuel, Go with us. In Him they are fishers of people, inviting the poor, sinful and unclean to enter the new kingdom on Jesus authority, by following Jesus, and ultimately sent into the world to make disciples of all nations. (Card, pp 20-21). What can we discover about what it means to be called to follow Jesus as a priesthood of believers from the Gospel of Matthew? How does God call us to embrace a new identity as followers of Jesus in the world today? Join the lively conversation Sundays, 10:30-11:30 AM. Updated Syllabus Subject to Change Book Bible 4/23 Card, pp (Matthew 17-20) 4/30 Quarterly voters meeting no class 5/7 Card, pp (Matthew 21-23) 5/14 Card, pp (Matthew 24-25) 5/21 Card, pp ) (Matthew 26-28) 8

9 LECTIONARY BIBLE READINGS FOR WORSHIP: YOU CAN HELP SHAPE SUNDAY S MESSAGE! Everyone is welcome to participate in Monday Fellowship Bible Studies, 10:00-11:30. We read, learn about, and discuss the Bible readings for the coming Sunday. These important discussions help to shape pastor s message on the following Sundays, as well as provide a variety of ways you can get more out of your worship experience by sharing insights and questions raised during class. Want more information? Contact Pastor Joe ( ). Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome. NOTE that because of conferences pastor is attending Fellowship Bible Study will NOT meet January 16 th and 23 rd. April 23, nd Sunday in Easter First Reading Acts 5:29-42 Psalm 148 Epistle 1 Peter 1:3-9 Gospel John 20:19-31 April 30, rd Sunday in Easter First Reading Acts 2:14a, Psalm 116:1-14 Epistle 1 Peter 1:17-25 Gospel Luke 24:13-35 May 7, th Sunday in Easter First Reading Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 Epistle Reading 1 Peter 2:19-25 Gospel John 10:1-10 May 14, th Sunday in Easter First Reading Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, Psalm 146 Epistle Reading 1 Peter 2:2-10 Gospel John 14:1-14 May 21, th Sunday in Easter First Reading Acts 17:16-31 Psalm 66:8-20 Epistle Reading 1 Peter 3:13-22 Gospel John 14:15-21 May 25, 2017 Ascension of Our Lord First Reading Acts 1:1-111 Psalm 47 Epistle Ephesians 1:15-23 Gospel Luke 24:44-53 May 28, th Sunday in Easter First Reading Acts 1:12-26 Psalm 68:1-10 Epistle 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 Gospel John 17:1-11 9

10 Pastor Office Manager Musician President Secretary Treasurer Property Chair PR Coordinator Elders Ministry Team Leaders Deaconesses Staff & Lay Leaders Joseph Hughes Callie Santora Lisa Boylan Bill Chambers Gail Millimaki Debi Anderson Bill Randall Sandy Bell Peter Klammer Jeff Hintzman (elect) Dennis Anderson (elect) Lisa Boylan, Worship & Prayer Jennifer Klammer, Community Building & Care Ray Hart, Missional Outreach Jay McDougal, Biblical Equipping Donna Durbin Sandy Nash OPEN Lay Ministry April 23 Greeter: Peter & Jennifer Klammer Acolyte: Gabe Havranek Reader: Donna Durbin Sound & Slides: Jay McDougal Ushers: Rob Durbin, Donna Durbin, Richard Hlavinka, Bruce Havranek Communion: Jeff Hintzman & Dennis Anderson Refreshments: Gail Millimaki & Ellen Schmidt Musician: Lisa Boylan or Ann Capps Lay Ministry April 30 Greeter: Bud & Char Reger Acolyte: Ellie Hintzman Reader: Colleen Fisher Sound & Slides: Peter Klammer Ushers: Fernando Henriques, Katy Trautman, Richard Hlavinka, Bruce Havranek Communion: Jeff Hintzman & Dennis Anderson Refreshments: Jennifer Klammer & Char Reger Musician: Lisa Boylan or Ann Capps We are in need of a few more individuals to assist with counting of the contributions A special thank you to all those who are helping out Please see Debi Anderson if you have any questions April Birthdays: Robert Durbin 4/3, Dianna Hart 4/10, Brad Boylan 4/12, Jack Barrow 4/17, Glen Schmidt 4/17, Bruce Havranek 4/19, Fred Taft 4/20, Fernando Henriques 4/23, Bill Heller 4/26, Tracy McDougal 4/28, Gail Millimaki 4/30 April Anniversaries: Robert & Marie Mueller 4/27 10

11 Just a reminder Willamette LWML zone rally to be held on April 22, 2017 Peace Lutheran Church 2540 Applegate, Philomath. Coffee hour and registration is from 9:30-10:00. Ingathering: queen sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, towels, washcloths [all items can be new or gently used], for LOVE, INC Also bring, small pkgs. of 1/8" lavender or purple ribbon, scissors, and a hole punch, to finish our bookmark project! See you there! A tremendous THANK YOU to all who donated and assisted with preparing the altar and chancel for Lent and Easter. We invite you to look at the Lay Ministry Calendar for May, with summer schedules ramping up there are spaces to fill! Thank you all for keeping up with the need! 11

12 Wildflower Hike! Friday, April 28 9:30 to 12:00 Meet in the SVLC Parking Lot Please wear sturdy footwear and be attired for all types of weather. Pack water and a snack. Hike in McDonald Forest led by Lidia Watrud. 12

13 12 Hygiene kits have been delivered to Community Outreach Services as of Friday the 7 th of April. We are always looking for coupons for needed items or you can drop off the actual items at the blue door of opportunity outside the sanctuary! Thank you to all those who donated! Please come out and support Brian and Callie s Adoption and pick up some great bargains. We have been collecting donations from friends all over the Corvallis area. Come check out all the great stuff we have! May 13 th 8:00 am to 5:00 pm At Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church! We are still accepting donations please call Callie with any questions or donations

14 April 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1. 9:00-12:00 Easter Clean-up outside the Church 2. 9:00a Holy Communion 10:30a Multi-Gen 9. Palm Sunday 9:00a Holy Communion 10:30a Multi-Gen 3:00pm Bethel GG 6:30pm Nazareth GG 7:00pm Damascus GG 16. Easter Sunday 9:00a Holy Communion 10:30p Easter Brunch 23. 9:00a Holy Communion 10:30a Multi-Gen 3:00pm Bethel GG 6:30pm Nazareth GG 7:00pm Damascus GG 30. 9:00a Holy Communion 10:30a Qtly Voters Meeting 3. 10:00a Text Study 3:15p Violin :00a Text Study 3:15p Violin :00a Text Study 3:15p Violin :00a Text Study 11:45a Worship Plan Mtg 3:15p Violin 6:00p Classic Car Club 4. 3:00p Violin 6:30p Deacon Meeting 7:30p MTL/Elder Meeting :00a PEO Meeting 3:00p Violin 18. 3:00p Violin 6:30p Garden Gnomes 4-H :00a-3:00p PEO Meeting 3:00p Violin 5. 10:00a Women on Wed. 2:00p Violin 7:00p Lent Service 12. 2:00p Violin :00a Women on Wed. 2:00p Violin 6:00p Classic Car Club Event 26. 2:00p Violin 6. 9:30a Emmaus GG 10:30a Park Place Devo 2:15p Violin 6:30p Girl Scouts in Kitchen 13. 9:30a Emmaus GG 10:30a Park Place Devo 2:15p Violin 7:00p Maundy Thursday Service 20. 9:30a Emmaus GG 10-11:30a Evening Garden Club in Hall 2:15p Violin 6:30p Girl Scouts in Kitchen :30a Park Place Devo 2:15p Violin Pastors Spring Conference-Pastor out of office 7. 12:45p Violin 6:30p DIGG :45p Violin 7:00p Good Friday Service No outside groups :45p Violin 6:30p DIGG :45p Violin Evening Garden Club Set-up for plant sale No outside groups a-1p Giving Garden Event 29. 8:30a-1:00p Evening Garden Club & 4-H Plant Sale 14