RALLY DAY: COWBOY PICNIC SEPTEMBER 9TH 4:00-6:00PM

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1 RALLY DAY: COWBOY PICNIC SEPTEMBER 9TH 4:00-6:00PM W-ELCA GATHERING: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! SEPTEMBER 6:00PM UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH We are a Stephen Ministry Church Address: 100 Cooper Road Bella Vista AR Phone: admin@unitedlutheranbv.org Website: LIKE US on United Lutheran Church September 20181

2 FROM THE PASTOR S OFFICE: St. Michael & All Angels Angels continue to be in! There are angel clubs, angel publications, angel books, angel mail order catalogues, angel figurines, plates, paintings, prints and ornaments. Some say they have seen angels, white robed, winged figures hovering on gentle wings. Some are not so sure they even exist. However the bible speaks of angels and the church celebrates their contributions. This month we commemorate St. Michael and All the Angels. On that festival day, September 29th, the church ponders the richness and variety of God s created order and our limited knowledge of it all. Scripture speaks of angels, a word that in both Hebrew and Greek means messengers, who worship God in heaven. In both testaments angels speak for God on earth, and they are remembered most vividly as they appear to the shepherds and announce the birth of the Savior. Michael is an angel whose name appears in Daniel as the heavenly being who leads the faithful dead to God s throne on the day of resurrection. In Revelation, Michael fights in a cosmic battle against Satan. For angels, neither their appearance nor their power is their most important attribute The most important thing about angels is the message that they bear from God. They are simple messengers. The fact that the word appears right in the center of the word evangelism tells us that our mission as witnesses to the gospel makes us angels too. By virtue of your Baptism, you have a message from God for all the world. We are loved and beloved, we are forgiven, claimed and sent, for the sake of the world. Louis Nuechterlein, writes of visiting a cathedral in Ulm, Germany in which a sculpture of Michael hangs above the nave on the inside rear wall of the cathedral. I remember how greatly impressed we both were by this gigantic visual aid. It almost seemed to be shouting down to us as we were leaving the building: Now remember this! As you go back out into the world again, you are not alone. Nor are you helpless. God is with you. His Son who died for you lives and rules. His spirit, given to you by your baptism, lives in your heart. And lest you forget, I, Michael, defeated the evil one who keeps trying to get you to be unfaithful to your Lord. Take heart! The future belongs to God, and to you, his children. The message of the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels is twofold. First of all, we are assured that God is still God and will remain God forever. The poetic image of angels in heaven defeating all that opposes God is not unlike the current idea of envisioning health and wholeness when we are beset by illness and disease. The vision in the scripture not only inspires us, but it also strengthens us here and now. The second part of the message is that all of us are called to be angels on earth, to be messengers of God. To be an angel does not require wings or halos or even moral perfection. All it takes to be an angel is a message from God. And that we have. Our assignment is to be angels to those who are in physical or spiritual need, to those who have no hope or are afraid to hope, and to those who do not know or realized the magnitude of God's love for all that God has made. Go forth this month with a message of hope, love, grace... share good news with those around you. Continued Joy!! Pastor Karen + 2

3 Congregational Care STEPHEN MINISTRIES: How We Can Best Pray for Our Hurting Friends - Sarah Stephenson God Moves through the Prayers of His People by: Dave Furman It's definitely helpful to pray for your hurting friends. One step further would be this: Rather than just tell them you re praying for them which is, of course, a good thing pray aloud for them in their presence. If your hurting friend has a prayer request, just stop what you re doing right there, even at a restaurant or at a church service or on the phone with them, and pray for God s healing and grace in their life. It s incredibly encouraging for the hurting to hear others pray for them. Read scripture with them and pray back God s promises for them. I ve also had people in our church me the contents of their prayers for me. I m so encouraged when I open up my from Erin or Julie or Sue it s a joy to know that people are praying for me. It s also helpful to remind your hurting friends that God does indeed move through the prayers of his people. Remind them of God s power in prayer. This is how he s sovereignly chosen to work through his people. He s ordained the prayers of his people to be the conduit of his action in the world. If you or someone you know could benefit from one-on-one prayer, please contact the Stephen Ministry team. stephenmin@unitedlutheranbv.org or by calling the church office at (479) SEPTEMBER MEETING 3:30PM STEPHEN MINISTRY SUNDAY 9/16 3

4 ULC NURSES: THE PROS ON PROTEINS What is protein? Proteins are the building blocks of life. Protein is vital to our health and crucial to all of your body functions. Consider protein the fuel you need to keep all your body parts running. Every cell in the human body contains protein. You need protein for everyday life to help you repair your body cells and make new ones. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Protein is important for growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women. Protein foods are broken down into parts called amino acids during digestion. The human body needs a number of amino acids during digestion. The human body needs a number of amino acids in large enough amounts to maintain good health. The protein can be found in a variety of food. There is no hard and fast way to measure your required protein intake except by your calorie intake, weight, and age. The recommended daily allowance changes with age; this can vary according to your health concerns. Animal sources of protein tend to deliver most of the proteins. Eating healthy proteins like fish, chicken, & beans. Vegetarians need to eat a variety of food containing protein. INFANTS: 10 grams/day TEENAGE GIRLS & ADULT WOMEN: 46 grams/day PREGNANT OR LACTATING WOMEN: 71 grams/day TEENAGE BOYS: 52 grams/day ADULT MEN: 56 grams/day Congregational Care Almonds: 6 grams per 1 ounce (about a handful) Navy Beans: 20 grams per1 cup Chicken Breast: 24 grams per 3 ounces Cottage Cheese: 14 grams per 1/2 cup Cooked Lentils: 18 grams per 1 cup Samples of protein in grams: Eggs: 6 grams in 1 large egg Frozen Greek Yogurt: 6 grams per 1/2 cup Halibut: 23 grams per 3 ounces Turkey Breast: 24 grams in 3 ounces Tilapia: 21 grams in 3 ounces Other good protein food are eggs, milk, broccoli, tofu, quinoa, avocados, tuna, shrimp, meats, soy, whey, poultry, oats, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, flax seeds, and peanut butter. Your body does not store protein, so it has no reserve. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. If can help you feel full after a meal. Protein can help your body repair after it has been injured. Look at the nutritional labels of the food you are eating and it will tell you how much protein is in the food. When you wake up every morning. Thank God for the new day and His blessings. Psalm 136:25 He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever. God s Blessing for your continued health. Your Parish Nurses-Charlotte Spencer & Tonja Seusy 4

5 Education Announcement ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION UPDATES STARTING SEPTEMBER 9TH! INTRODUCING THE NEW TESTAMENT by Mark Allan Powell Using a text book entitled, Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey by Mark Allan Powell, former professor of New Testament at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Pastor Fred Nelson (and others) will serve as the guide for the journey that will include the 27 books of the New Testament - from Matthew through Revelation. Pastor Nelson spent some quality time with Dr. Powell many years ago and was inspired by many of Dr. Powell s insights. Dr. Craig Koester of Luther Seminary has said of Dr. Powell s book: This splendid introduction to the New Testament is vivid, engaging, and designed to reach a broad audience. Its clear and accessible style invites contemporary readers into the biblical world, while the colorful graphics catch the eye and stimulate the imagination. Historical, literary, and theological questions are addressed in ways that invite readers to venture further into the scriptures. As a resource for teachers and students, it is excellent. Pastor Nelson will have sessions on Sundays after worship service and also on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX AND SPECIFY IF YOU WILL ATTEND THE SUNDAY OR TUESDAY SESSION. BIBLE STUDY SERIES: THE USE & MEANS OF GRACE SEPTEMBER 12TH & SEPTEMBER 8:00AM At the heart of what we believe as Lutheran Christians is Word and Sacrament. The Use and Means of Grace statement was adopted for guidance and Practice of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at the 1997 Churchwide Assembly. Come explore what we believe, our theological principles and how we strive to put them into practice in our life together. ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - AT HOME ON YOUR OWN If you d like a copy of Matthew J. Marohl s Book of Faith Study resource on Romans, please take one from the counter in the Narthex. Paul's letter to the Romans is very different than any of his other letters. Paul addresses many of the important questions that arise when one considers the relationship between God and creation, as well as topics such as salvation and grace. 5

6 Parish Fellowship UPCOMING EVENTS RALLY DAY: COWBOY PICNIC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:00PM It s that time of year- and we re gearing up for a rope-wrangling good time! This year s theme is Western Frontier and we hope to see everyone there in their flannel and cowboy/frontier gear! We also need items donated for the cake walk! Sign up sheets for Rally Day and the Cake Walk are in the narthex - any questions, ask Sarah Stephenson. We also have our annual ULC golf outing happening before the picnic. For any questions, please contact Susannah Hoang. If you d like to participate, there is a sign up sheet in the narthex. BREAKFAST CLUB MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:00AM Guest Speaker: Louise Wobig Devotion: Fred Nelson UNITED SINGLES: PICNIC AT THE METFIELD PAVILION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 10:00AM - 12:00PM We have miniature golf available so bring your putter. Also if you have a special game, bring it to play. We will be providing Brats and those who signed up will bring side dishes. Plates & utensils will be provided but bring your own drinks. Any questions contact Carl or Ralph. 6

7 Parish Fellowship UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST MOVIE NIGHT Thursday, September 6:30pm LEAP OF FAITH In a tour-de-force performance, Steve Martin plays Reverend Jonas Nightengale, a slick-as-oil flimflam man who'll trade salvation for a donation to his touring ministry. Jonas knows how to work a crowd and a con, but his works of wonder are done with mirrors and smoke. When his tour bus breaks down, Jonas pitches his tent in impoverished Rustwater, Kansas. While his alluring manager (Debra Winger) tries to persuade the local sheriff (Liam Neeson) not to close the show, Jonas sets his sights on a beautiful skeptic named Marva (Lolita Davidovich). But making a believer out of Marva is going to take a real miracle. *popcorn provided* 7

8 Parish Fellowship UPCOMING EVENTS BOOK STUDY with PASTOR KAREN Book Club will be SEPTEMBER 24th at 6:30PM September Book: Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life Richard Rohr From the books cover: In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up." Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite. What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as "falling upward." In fact, it is not a loss but somehow actually a gain, as we have all seen with elders who have come to their fullness. October Book: Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again Rachel Held Evans When Rachel Held Evans found herself asking questions, she began a quest to better understand what the Bible is and how it is meant to be read. What she discovered changed her and it will change you too. Drawing on the best in recent scholarship and using her well-honed literary expertise, Evans examines some of our favorite Bible stories and possible interpretations, retelling them through memoir, original poetry, short stories, soliloquies, and even a short screenplay. The Bible, she discovers, is not a static work but is a living, breathing, captivating, and confounding book that is able to equip us to join God s loving and redemptive work in the world. November Book: Loving Jesus Mark Allan Powell The essence of spirituality is loving God, says Powell. The Bible, the Talmud, and the Qu'ran all direct their followers not merely to believe in God, to trust God, to obey God, and to serve God - but to love God. Can we learn to love God? In this biblical spirituality for today, Powell's earnest plea is for Christians to revisit their faith not by blazing in religious enthusiasm but by harboring a steadier flame and deeper commitment. Living at the poetic heart of faith, he argues, entails seeing the coordinates of religious life in a new way. Powell espouses the old-fashioned idea of piety. Drawing on his wide knowledge of the Bible and Christian tradition, as well as insights from his own journey, he shows how simple religious practices move us beyond the old certitudes of a naïve and youthful faith into the less certain but more bracing terrain of a second naïveté, a closer walk with Jesus. 8

9 Parish Fellowship UPCOMING EVENTS Announcing Art n Luther 3 Did you know that when you see food and drink in many renaissance paintings they were purposefully placed there for their symbolic biblical meanings? Since the bible was the most common book in Europe, artists used the bible to encode messages that could be read (or inferred) by their audience. If you have yet to experience one of our Art n Luther painting parties, consider joining with us this fall as we once again take a brief jaunt through renaissance art. This time we hope to work on a simple still life with a seasonal theme featuring pumpkins (or gourds). Now what might be the symbolic meaning of a gourd? See the fourth chapter of the book of Jonah to help with that answer. Remember, we do paint, but it s a party too. So come prepared to listen to some good music, and eat some tasty finger foods as well as painting a picture that you eventually take home. The canvas is provided, and we have the brushes, paint and some not too complicated directions ready for you. When? Friday October 5th, 2018 at 6 pm Where? At United Lutheran Church Price? $10 covers canvas and the incidental supplies you will need. We encourage you to bring a guest as well, so the second canvas is only $5. (Please sign up for each participant on separate lines so we can be sure that everyone has a canvas.) See the Art n Luther 3 sign up sheet in the narthex and make any checks payable to United Lutheran Church. See Jeremy Fowler-Lindemulder, Kristi Tostenrud, or Pastor for details. 9

10 Parish Fellowship UPCOMING EVENTS TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 31ST 6:00-8:00PM Foods, Games, and FUN! We will need candy donations and Teal Pumpkin treats! This year, for the Teal Pumpkin project, ULC will have non-candy treats to hand out to our friends with food allergies. So, in addition to donations of candy we will also need other items such as Glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces Pencils, pens, crayons or markers Bubbles Halloween erasers or pencil toppers Whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers Bouncy balls Finger puppets or novelty toys Spider rings Vampire fangs Mini notepads Bookmarks Stickers 10

11 Social Ministry HELPING HANDS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH 12:00PM - 4:00PM We are looking for volunteers to come and lend a hand at Helping Hands for the afternoon. If you would like to volunteer, please call or Joyce Jebsen. Thank you! GOD S WORK - OUR HANDS SUNDAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH PEANUT BUTTER COLLECTION We are asking church members to donate jars of peanut butter on Sunday, September 9th. The peanut butter will go to those in need of food including placement in our food pantry (located in our parking lot) and possibly a local food bank. We will also accept peanut butter substitutions that are acceptable for people that have peanut allergies. Thank you for helping us do God s Work - Our Hands. 11

12 Social Ministry COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT H2O FOOD PANTRY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 9:30AM - 12:00PM Serve the community by helping distribute groceries at the H2O Food Pantry. Located at 424 N. Main Street, Centerton in the Living Waters United Methodist Church Sign-up sheet in the Narthex. LITTLE PANTRY NEEDS DONATIONS The Little Pantry is continuing its success in helping many in need in the Bella Vista area, and it is running low on all things. We are asking for donations to help us keep the pantry stocked. Some needed items are: canned tuna & chicken spaghetti-o s & ravioli ramen noodles cereal canned fruit bar soap DON T FORGET TO COLLECT TABS! If you ever wondered what we do with the tabs we collect, please read about the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Hospital. We have given them thousands of tabs over the years in support of the work they do. Don t forget to keep bringing in any tabs you can to help us help others. - Dee Sadenwasser The mission of the Ronald McDonald House is to create, find, and support programs that improve the health and well-being of children in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. One of the ways we accomplish this is by providing a home away from home for ill or injured children and their families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room, located at Mercy hospital in Rogers, AR. Here we are able to care for the patient s family, allowing them to remain nearby while their child recovers. We provide snacks and drinks, shower and laundry facilities and a variety of relaxing and entertainment choices for families to enjoy. We also provide overnight lodging so that the families can remain together until their child is discharged. All of this is available at no cost to the families thanks to our generous supporters. 12

13 Stewardship MANAGING GOD S ABUNDANCE September - Empathy Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep Romans 12:15 Jesus sums up the Godly way of life as loving God with all that we are, loving one another and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Loving others as ourselves is the heart of empathy. Seeing the suffering of someone and making that suffering our own weeping with those who weep that is empathy. Seeing someone transformed by joy, and joining them in that joy rejoicing with those who rejoice that too is empathy. Empathy breaks through our dividing differences. It allows us to see others as one of us. No longer does the label stranger apply. It takes work to expand beyond our natural empathy circles groups close to us like family, friends, and our own ethnic communities. Developing and expanding our empathy doesn t just happen. It takes courage and effort to grow in understanding by showing up in places with people we do not know and learning from and with them. It can be uncomfortable and awkward, but it also can be delightful and surprising. Either way, be warned you might see the world in new ways. It is in expanding and deepening empathy that we are better able to follow God s command to love our neighbors as ourselves. How might you grow in empathy this month? How might you engage with a neighbor who has a different perspective? 13

14 Women of United WOMEN OF THE ELCA Morning Circles Sept 5 9:15 a.m. Deborah... Kay Anderson Sept 5 9:30 a.m. Mary... Karen Rasmussen Naomi... Audrey Nugent Rachel...Jane Nelson (At Church) Sarah... Corrine Schulz (At Church) Afternoon Circles Sept 11 1:00 p.m. Hannah... Vivian Bowser Sept 11 1:00 p.m. Luther Hall Martha.Corinne Schulz Evening Circle Sept 10 6:30 p.m. (Note Date Change) Priscilla... Ellen Gifford (At Church) Piece Makers Thursdays 9:00 a.m. We re hard at work on meeting our goal for LWR quilts, and we would love to have some new members. Join us in Luther Hall on Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:30. No sewing required. Everyone is welcome! Sit and Chat resumes September 10 at 9:30 am Article: Holy Circles By Linda Post Bushkofsky Sit and Chat is designed for women to gather to discuss articles of interest to the group outside of Bible study. Copies are available at the sign All Anew in Perfect Harmony IT S TIME TO REGISTER! SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR DETAILS! Sept 9 Donuts Mary Circle Sept 10 9:30 a.m. Sit and Chat Sept 12 9:30 a.m. General Board Sept 19 9:15 a.m. Visiting Phoebes Sept 19 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild Sept 26 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Leaders Join us for our fall kick-off Salad Supper and Back to School Special! School starts with supper at 6:00 p.m. followed by special activities including Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? and Name That Student! And you ll be invited into the Science Classroom where Miss Kelsey will perform an Excellent Experiment! Who knows what other surprises Miss Robin and her helpers have in store? We ll also celebrate our August and September birthdays. Salad and Dessert provided by the Board and Rachel Circle. Sign up at the Women s Counter, and invite your friends. We Want Your Picture! For our September Name That Student activity, we want a picture of you when you were young so that the audience can try to match you with your picture. Please bring a picture to church by Sept. 9 so we can scan it in. If you have only a group picture, we can crop it. Any age will do, but the younger the better to stump our audience! The women of Resurrection in Yukon have selected two excellent charities for their In-Kind gifts. Manna Pantry is a multi-church agency that feeds the hungry in the area. Compassionate Hands is also a multichurch group that assists with housing/emergency shelter; utility cutoffs; prescription needs; food & clothing referrals; personal/baby care items; gas to work or doctor; and affordable handicap accessible van for area elderly and disabled residents. See the next page for items you can bring for us to take to the convention. Cash and gift cards are always welcome! 14

15 Fall Convention In Kind Gifts Bring them any time and leave them in the marked container in the Narthex. YOU NAME IT, THERE IS A NEED FOR IT!!!!!!! Compassionate Hands, Yukon, OK Wish list Canned meats: tuna chicken salmon, etc. Canned fruits and all vegetables Canned Soups Packaged dry soup mixes Sloppy Joe (Manwich) Tomatoes: crushed, sauce, diced Peanut Butter Jams and Jelly Dry beans Rice Asst. Pasta and Noodles Dehydrated Potatoes Mac and Cheese Pancake mix & Syrup Cake and Brownie Mix Cookies SCHOOL SUPPLIES Feminine Products Tooth Paste and Brushes Soap Shampoo Deodorant Razors & Shaving Cream Lotions and creams Antibiotic ointments Tissues Toilet Paper Diapers Baby Wipes & Baby products, Shampoo, soap, bottles, sippy cups, thermometers Socks GIFT CARDS: Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Lowes, Home Depot, Gas Cards FOREVER STAMPS Printer Paper Paper Towels Laundry Soap Dish Soap 15

16 All Anew in Perfect Harmony Women of ELCA AR/OK Synodical Convention September 28, 29, 30, 2018 Resurrection Lutheran Church Yukon, OK Linda Post Bushkofsky Executive Director W-ELCA Tina Bigelow Churchwide Rep Pastor Liz Albertson Bible Study Mary Magdalene Award Nathaniel Batchelder Director, Peace House, OKC Gale Bogenschneider Partnership Ethiopia Compassionate Hands And More! Manna Pantry Wine Tasting Stay Tuned. Pilgrims Travelers Gospel Singers See the Registration Form for information about Cost, Deadlines, Housing and your Special $35 Rebate from the Women of United! EVERY ONE IS WELCOME! 16

17 Arkansas/Oklahoma Synodical Women s Organization Women of the ELCA 31th ANNUAL WELCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM September 28-30, 2018 Resurrection Lutheran Church 675 West Vandament Yukon, OK Phone: Name Guest Name* (If applicable) Address Phone (Home #) (Cell #) address WELCA Cluster Church City State Age (Optional): How many conventions have you attended? Will be attending as: Attendee Voting Member (Delegate) SWO Board Member Registration: The registration fee includes Friday supper, Saturday lunch and dinner, all printed materials, plus snack during convention. EARLY BIRD (before JULY 15TH) REGULAR (before August 25) LATE (after August 25) Wine Tasting- Meet and Greet add $70.00 $ $75.00 $ $85.00 $ $ 6.00 $ SUB TOTAL $ *Meals for Guests Friday/Night $10.00 $ Sat/Lunch $10.00 $ Sat/Dinner $20.00 $ Food Allergies/Special Diet Needs: ENCLOSED IS A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF: (free shuttle to hotel $ ****Note: There are NO refunds Make checks payable to: AR/OK Women of the ELCA Mail before AUGUST 25, 2018 to: Carol Reinke, Convention Registrar, 2301 NW 26th, Oklahoma City, OK h c. Reinkehome2301@gmail.com Cut here Hampton Inn 1351 Canadian Ct. Yukon OK, Church Rate of $ tax (tax exempt if paid with church check or credit card) Room rate includes full breakfast 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM daily Women of United: Be sure to make a copy of your check before you send in your registration. You will be eligible for half of the early bird registration ($35). Give the copy of your check to Theda Hall or Carole Walford for your refund. There is a sign up sheet at the Women s counter. Sign up so that we can coordinate rides and hotel rooms. If you are willing to pay by check or cash, our treasurer can write one check for our hotel rooms and save the cost of the tax. Be sure to talk to Theda or Jane before you make your hotel reservation. Please note, the $6 fee for the wine tasting is a personal choice and will not be reimbursed. Phone: Last Date for Hotel Reservations: August 25, 2018 NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS. 17

18 Sit Chat Women of United - Take a minute to Sit & Chat with friends on Monday, September 10th at 9:30am. We will discuss the following excerpt entitled Holy Circles by Linda Post Bushkofsky. (on page 19) 18

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20 Worship & Music ULC MUSIC DIRECTOR UPDATE - Lois Carlson We have many people to THANK for all the special music they provided us during August and into September: Lila Roush and Ralph Picht accompanied by John Swinney and Jeremy Fowler-Lindemulder; Kate Rosenboom (Ardy Schultz's grand daughter); Laura Thompson (daughter of Cathy and Paul Anderson); New Lamplighters (organized and directed by Jim Nugent); Sarah De Cicco (Carrol Hildre's grand daughter); Steve Adamson (Carrol Hildre's son); and Jeremy Fowler-Lindemulder and Sarah Stephenson. Our THANKS to EVERYONE who shared their musical talents and enhanced our Worship Services each Sunday all summer long! September has five Sundays this year, so Sunday, September 23, will be our Blue Grass Gospel Band Sunday. This is a Sunday of singing many gospel hymns during our worship service. The tunes are mostly familiar and easy to sing with our Blue Grass Band and Singers taking the lead. This is everyone's opportunity to invite friends and neighbors for this special worship service at ULC. Our Youth Choir, under the direction of Sarah Stephenson, will be singing during our Worship Service on September 9. Pastor Karen is planning a special service September 2 to celebrate her 2 nd year at ULC. As part of this celebration her husband, Jeremy, and Sarah Stephenson will be singing God's Amazing Grace which Jeremy wrote the words and music for, and Jeremy will accompany on his guitar. Wednesday, August 29, at 6 PM is the Fall Kick-Off Ice Cream and Pie Social for ALL musicians in Blue Grass Gospel Band, Chancel Bells, Adult and Youth Choirs, ECHO (Ecumenical Church Orchestra), and New Lamplighters, All musicians in these groups are invited to attend along with their spouses, and in regard to the Youth, their parents. Deb and Garey Olson will once again serve our food! Our THANKS to ALL MUSICIANS in these 6 groups for their dedication throughout the year! THANKS, Deb and Garey, for your help and continued support! Adult Choir will rehearse this evening at 7 PM following the Pie and Ice Cream Social. ECHO (Ecumenical Church Orchestra) will rehearse at 5:45 PM September 5,12,19, and 26 in the Music Suite. On Sunday, August 26, ECHO played the Prelude Praise and Adoration Medley at ULC for our 9:30 AM Service.Then they traveled to the Highlands Christian Church on Forest Hills Blvd where they were invited to play during their 10:30 AM Worship Service. THANKS to ALL our MUSICIANS for using their talents for the Glory of GOD! 20

21 Prayer Corner "And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,"Says the Lord Almighty. - II Corinthians 6:18 How would you respond if the richest man in the world wanted to adopt you as his child? Promising that if you ask for anything in his name, it would be given you. Who is the richest man? Of course, it is God. So, why don t we jump at the chance to be his child? It s never too late to take that leap of faith into God s love. Submitted by - Ruth Dronen 21

22 Prayer Corner Lord God almighty, we are thankful this day for our elders and our grandparents. Grandparents are cherished members of our family. They bring gifts of wisdom, experience, and love, And share with us their life of faith. We thank you for their example and ask that you bless our grandparents with long life, happiness, and health. May they remain in your constant love and be living signs of your presence to their children and grandchildren. We ask these things in your name. Amen. 22

23 Prayer Corner Creator God, who brings forth green shoots and icy frost, sunrises and sunsets, we give thanks for seeds that have grown, harvests gathered, storehouses and pantries filled, and mouths fed. We see signs of summer s passing in golden leaves, shortening days, misty mornings, & autumn glow. As your good Earth rests through winter s soon coming cold embrace, we look forward to it s re-awakening when kissed by Spring s first touch. Guide us as the winds of change blow. With every falling leaf, keep us mindful of the daily renewal we are afforded because of You. As the seasons change, your love for us never does. Keep us warm with thoughts of our blessings throughout this autumn season. Amen 23

24 UNITED IN PRAYER - 2:45PM Gracious Lord Jesus. You came into the world as one of us and you suffered as we do. Be with all on our prayer list and their loved ones in these days of special needs. Help them to see that YOU are with them in all things. Strengthen, heal, bless, and fortify their faith against fear and doubt in Your loving purpose for them. We give You thanks on their behalf and ask that You and ask that You would also keep them in our hearts and all of us in Your power, until we are freed from all that afflicts us. In Your name we pray. Amen. Lucile Aasmundstad Jason Carlson Marg Christianson Roger & Anne Costa Marilyn Denniston Virg & Dar Dykema Helen Eidem Dean & Karen Fevold Jerry & Lorraine Herman Lorraine Janzen Red & Bonnie Larson Ken Lawson s Family & Friends Sally Leffler Prayer Corner Members in Need of Prayer Dan Lovaas Family & Friends Al McClain s Family & Friends Jim & Alice Medin Arlene Nordeen Inez Polaski & Daughters Dick Pudas JoAnn Shaver Mike Spencer Dick Skrei s Family & Friends Joyce Strunk Ben Walford Fred Wiegel Marge Wolf Family & Friends in Need of Prayer Nat Bothwell Tony Costa Dierdre Costa Anika Cutts Hannah Dykema Marilyn Garner Mary Goforth Betty Hurl s Family & Friends Kendall Johnson Lorraine Johnson Betty Kline Cindy Lund Mike Lynch Phillip Phillips Rachel Sparks ULC Staff Raith Wehner Pray for: the world & our country, our church, Pastor Karen & Jeremy, church council, staff, music, children s ministry, members, the Phoebes and shut-ins, Stephen Ministers & care receivers, friends & family members. Local Churches & Area ELCA Churches Peace in Joplin Christ the King Neighborhood Peace in Rogers Good Shepherd St. Luke s Faith Emmanuel Living Word - Pr. Solberg Bishop & Staff Members in Care Centers Highlands Russ Salomo, Joe & Bea Ranieri, Cleo Sundal Concordia Dot Fritz If you are aware of someone who should be added to or removed from the Prayer List, please call the church office at

25 THANK YOU S Our thanks to Kate Rosenboom, granddaughter of Ardythe Schultz, for her vocal solo, My Tribute. Our THANKS to Laura Thompson, daughter of Cathy and Paul Anderson, for her vocal solo, " Worthy is the Lamb" during our worship service. Our THANKS to Jim Nugent for organizing and directing the New Lamplighters. THANK YOU to each of these gentlemen for singing in this group and for the special number, "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind". THANK YOU, also, to the members of the Ecumenical Church Orchestra--for playing "Praise and Adoration Medley" for our prelude on August 26th. - Lois Carlson THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The children, house parents and staff from Oaks Indian Mission send a big thank you to the people of United for their gracious and generous response to the August Oaks Indian Mission Sunday. Helping those in need is helping Jesus! - Joyce Jebsen 25

26 Birthdays & Anniversaries September BIRTHDAYS 9/1 Ray Brown 9/2 Barbara Johnson 9/2 Al Klotz 9/5 Karen Fevold 9/5 Pastor Karen Fowler-Lindemulder 9/6 Bill Lindeman 9/9 George Heist 9/9 Rudy Kroona 9/12 - Orrin Armiger 9/15 Deb Dakken 9/17 June Holliday 9/19 Kristi Tostenrud 9/22 Gary Rick 9/23 Darwin Krumrey 9/23 Beth Pautsch 9/25 Kathy Tillman 9/26 Lois Lawson 9/28 Julia Coffman 9/28 Ardis Huke 9/30 Stevie Lamar ANNIVERSARIES 9/3 Robert & Theda Hall 9/3 Jim & Doris Horning 9/4 Binh & Susannah Hoang 9/8 Larry & Stevie Lamar 9/11 Joe & Elaine Patton 9/15 Brian & Melissa Seusy 9/18 Leonard & LaVerne Eisert 9/20 Dick & Joyce Strunk 9/30 Arno & Sarah Frerichs If we ve missed your birthday or anniversary, please let the church office know. Thank you! 26

27 The Luther500 Festival, June 16-22, 2019, is a seven-day cultural-immersion experience that brings the Reformation to life as you learn, serve, and celebrate in the places where Martin Luther did the same 500 years ago. MORE ABOUT THE LUTHER500 FESTIVAL: Luther500 Festival is a week-long experience of vacation, cultural immersion and adventure in the Land of Luther. Since 2011, the Luther500 Festival has been the best and easiest way to bring families and friends to Germany. This chance to see the Luther sites, and visit Germany in the company of friends, to experience something like family camp in Europe, to live in Wittenberg for a week, has been going on in the form of The Luther500 Festival since The program is a join venture of the musical group Lost And Found and the German tour operator Terra-Lu Travel which is owned by Michael and George's good friend Christian Utpatel who, prior to Terra-Lu was, for ten years, the national youth pastor of Germany. The program grew out of their shared desire to create an intergenerational, educational, inspirational opportunity for people from around the world to enjoy a vacation in Germany and also gain a deepened understanding of the Reformation and its impact. All are welcome. And there is plenty for everyone. The Festival is located in Wittenberg, Germany, our home-base for the week. The days are framed by brief morning and evening prayers in the historic churches in Wittenberg, and filled by a wide variety of options including Interest Centers, Day Trips, Recreation Options, Historic Exhibits and Museums, along with plenty of time for shopping, strolling, eating, exploring, conversing, relaxing and reflecting. Two meals a day are provided and lunch is generally on one's own. There is some optional evening programing with music, and group fun for all ages, and overflowing "Gemutlichkeit" after evening prayers. LEARN - SERVE - CELEBRATE Come to the Luther500 Festival to be renewed, reformed, recreated, revitalized. Come to the festival to be inspired. More information can be found at including prices, a short video, and a sample of what has been offered in the past. Pastor and Jeremy are currently planning to attend again. You can ask them about the experience. 27

28 September 2018 September 2 - Sunday September 3 - Monday September 4 - Tuesday September 5 - Wednesday September 6 - Thursday September 8 - Saturday September 9 - Sunday September 10 - Monday September 11 - Tuesday September 12 - Wednesday September 13 - Thursday September 14 - Friday September 15 - Saturday September 16 - Sunday 15th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BLOOD PRESSURE SUNDAY 9:30AM - Worship & Communion 10:45AM - Adult Christian Education 10:45AM - Youth Sunday School STAFF OUT OF OFFICE IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY 9:00AM - Worship & Music 1:00PM - Staff Meeting 6:30PM - Blue Grass Gospel Band Practice 9:15AM - Deborah Circle 9:30AM - Mary, Naomi, Rachel, Sarah Circle 5:45PM - Orchestra Rehearsal 9:00AM - Piecemakers 3:15PM - Chancel Bells Rehearsal 12:00PM - ULC at Helping Hands 16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST GOD S WORK OUR HANDS SUNDAY RALLY DAY 9:30AM - Worship & Communion 10:45AM - Adult Christian Education 10:45AM - Youth Sunday School 4:00PM - Rally Day: Cowboy Picnic 8:00AM - Breakfast Club 1:00PM - Staff Meeting 2:45PM - United in Prayer 6:30PM - Priscilla Circle 1:00PM - Hannah Circle 1:00PM - Martha Circle 6:30PM - Blue Grass Gospel Band Practice 6:30PM - Introducing the New Testament (with Pastor Fred Nelson) 8:00AM - Bible Study: The Use and Means of Grace 9:15AM - Bread for the World 9:30AM - W-ELCA Board Meeting 5:45PM - Orchestra Rehearsal 9:00AM - Piecemakers 3:15PM - Chancel Bells Rehearsal 6:00PM - Council Meeting Holy Cross Day 9:30AM - H2O Food Pantry Community Service Project 10:00AM - United Singles: Picnic at Metfield Park 6:00PM - Hygge Group Dinner 17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST STEPHEN MINISTRY SUNDAY 9:30AM - Worship & Communion 10:45AM - Adult Christian Education 10:45AM - Youth Sunday School 28

29 September 17 - Monday September 18 - Tuesday September 19 - Wednesday September 20 - Thursday September 23 - Sunday September 24 - Monday September 25 - Tuesday September 26 - Wednesday September 27 - Thursday September 29 - Saturday September 30 - Sunday 1:00PM - Staff Meeting 2:45PM - United in Prayer 6:00PM - W-ELCA Gathering: Back to School Special! 4:30PM - Courtyard Committee Meeting 6:30PM - Blue Grass Gospel Band Meeting 6:30PM - Introducing the New Testament (with Pastor Fred Nelson) 9:00AM - Altar Guild Meeting 9:15AM - Visiting Phoebes 5:45PM - Orchestra Rehearsal 9:00AM - Piecemakers 3:15PM - Chancel Bells Rehearsal 6:30PM - Movie Night: Leap of Faith 18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:30AM - Worship & Communion 10:45AM - Adult Christian Education 10:45AM - Youth Sunday School 1:00PM - Staff Meeting 2:45PM - United in Prayer 6:30PM - Book Club 6:30PM - Blue Grass Gospel Band Meeting 6:30PM - Introducing the New Testament (with Pastor Fred Nelson) 8:00AM - Bible Study: The Use and Means of Grace 10:00AM - W-ELCA Bible Study Leaders Meeting 5:45PM - Orchestra Rehearsal 9:00AM - Piecemakers 3:15PM - Chancel Bells Rehearsal St. Michael and Al Angels 19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:30AM - Worship & Communion 10:45AM - Adult Christian Education 10:45AM - Youth Sunday School THRIVENT CALENDARS NEEDED! In the September issue of Thrivent Magazine, there is a drop out that you can return for a 2019 Thrivent calendar; this is the only time of year you ll be able to order a Thrivent calendar. If you do not want your Thrivent calendar, please consider donating it to the church office. We need at least seven. Thank you! 29