DECEMBER Celebrating December, 2 Staff & Council

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1 DECEMBER 2017 Celebrating December, 2 Staff & Council Pastor s Message 3 Bishop s Article 4 Prayer, Mission & 5 Vision Statement Parish Paper 6-7 Memorials 8 Announcements 9 December Daily Readings Worship Schedule 11 December Calendar Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24th 6pm-Open House at All Saints Lutheran Church 7pm-Worship at All Saints Lutheran Church Christmas Day-Monday, Dec. 25th 10am Prince of Peace Lutheran 10:30am Central Lutheran ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH 314 S. Spruce Street Spokane, WA allsaintsgather@gmail.com Facebook: All Saints Gather SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00am Adult Bible Study 10:30am Worship 10:30am Children s Sunday School 11:45am Fellowship Hour

2 CELEBRATE DECEMBER!!!!! BIRTHDAYS 4 Ryan McKinley 5 Ellowyn Winkle 6 Carla Ross 7 Shirley Gambill 11 Norman Sanborn 18 Darby McKinley 19 Carter Vang 23 Tiffany Wang 27 Germaine Morgan 28 Don Bryant 30 Mark Wasmund 31 Kaden Wickert Church Staff Pastor Alan B. Eschenbacher Visitation Pastor George Taylor Organist Nisha Coulter Substitute Organist Ty Peterson Office Administrator Teresa Freund Custodian Terry Burk Council Members President Karen Bryant Vice President Larry Ray Secretary Verna Bagby Treasurer Dean Treichel Brad Johnson Jackilyn Kemmish Diane Ogren Dee Priest Financial Secretary Cora Jelinek ALL SAINTS GATHER NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS items to: allsaintsgather@gmail.com OR place articles & submissions on the desk in the office. Deadline for the January Issue: MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 2

3 Pastor s Message Greetings and Happy Advent Season to you all! As we approach the end of the calendar year, these last few weeks of ordinary time and the end of the church year bring us face to face with Matthews s version of parables of judgment that can be hard to hear. However, these end times stories are full of hope and promise as well. Matthew gives us the hard news and the good news right alongside one another! Instead of focusing solely on the hard news of empty lamps we can see the good news of being invited to the wedding party! Eight talents become 15 talents and the work of the kingdom gets done despite some of the parties not being as good at the work. The story of the sheep and goats becomes less about the judgment of the goats and more about the fact that we have a chance to hear the message and then CHANGE THE FUTURE by changing our part in the story! Getting involved and helping the least of these becomes a way to make things in the kingdom better. our attention if we cannot give some of our attention to God s kingdom and the things that have been provided then maybe it will be very hard for us to stay prepared or to find the time to do something or even to give help to those who need it. The ball is in our court, as it has been since the beginning, God has invited us to the party, given us ample assets with which to do something, and asked us to help bring along those who have nothing, this isn t really very hard to do, but certainly these are things that need some of our time and effort. My hope and prayer for all of us this Advent season is that, while we wait, we make plans to give the time and effort to the kingdom work in which God has asked us to participate. The stories we read in the scripture need to be set alongside the stories we are living today. We hear and read about these things day after day and we have a choice to make we either get involved or we don t. The parables tell us to be prepared, to DO something with the gifts we ve been given, and to take care of those who are, for whatever reason, at a disadvantage and need help! I suppose if there are people who are infinitely stubborn and refuse to prepare or help in any way and continue to refuse the invitation to the party that is for ALL then they may just encounter the ultimate judgment of all being separated from God. Why in the world would any Christian want to be separate from God? I don t have that answer, but the distractions that the world provides are many and getting more every day. You will agree that in all the parables one thing is required 3

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5 PRAYER AT ALL SAINTS For the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the future of All Saints For Pastor Alan Eschenbacher as he serves All Saints For Bishop Kristen Kuempel and the Synod Staff For ELCA presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton For divine guidance for our country All Saints Lutheran Church has witnessed God in action in our congregation and in all the world. We seek to proclaim the Gospel that all may know the depth of God s love. We thankfully exercise our abilities, time and material assets in service to our neighbors. Prayer Requests Cindy Shepherd, Solveig Shepherd, Shirley Evers, Germaine Morgan, Verna Bagby, Nelma Johnson, Mark DeRoth, Dorothy Ulsamer, Ted Kemmish, Francis Sola, Roberta MacKay, Hiroshi Nishimori, Sheila, Billy, Karl Ross, Linda Antonson, Carla Ross, Emmett McLaughlin, Travis Skinner, Family of Dee Priest, Family of Bob Ahrend, Family of Mark Lenz For our Members in the Military Paul Billings, Ben Coles, Robert Guyton, Aaron Jelinek 5 "People of Christ, living in community, working in partnership, doing the stuff of local ministry" Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit, and there are varieties of service, but the same LORD, and there are varieties of workings, but it is the same GOD who inspires them all in every thing. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind... love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-40 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the FATHER, and of the SON, and of the HOLY SPIRIT, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you, and remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

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8 SIMNIONIW,Christina(Tsegreda) Christina passed away peacefully on August 17, 2017 at the Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Christina (Tsegreda) was born to Emmanuel Ghebrehiwet and Leteyesus Ghebray on October 14, 1953 in Asmara, Eritrea. As a child, Christina attended school in Asmara, Eritrea. In high school she excelled in bookkeeping. She was a faithful member of the Asmara Evangelical Lutheran Church where she sang in the children's and youth choirs. Her family was her world. She enjoyed spending her free time tending to her beautiful flower gardens. The hummingbirds that frequented the yard held a dear place in her heart. Holidays were always special to Christina and her house was always decorated beautifully. Christina was the ultimate hostess and spoiled her family, friends and co-workers with wonderful food and delicious baked goodies. Christina dedicated her career to Rockwood Retirement for 36 years. The residents and staff there meant the world to her. Christina was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Dean; her four brothers: Tsegai Emmanuel, Beyene Emmanuel, Bereket Emmanuel and Mehreteb Emmanuel; by four sisters: Tebereh Emmanuel, Hiwet Emmanuel, Berekty Emmanuel and Lelu Emmanuel whom reside in Texas and Louisiana. She is also survived by multiple nieces, nephews, great -nieces and great-nephews who all loved her dearly. Christina was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She was as graceful in her death as she was in her life - a true inspiration. The family would like to thank Hospice of Spokane and Sacred Heart Hospital - Cancer unit for the excellent care and kindness she received during her stay there. ROSENDAHL, Bernice Helene (Age92) Bernice Rosendahl was called home October 15, She was born March 18, 1925 in New Rockford, North Dakota to Lars and Gunda Ingebretson. Bernice married Reider Rosendahl on June 27, They moved from North Dakota to Spokane in Bernice and Reider were married for 66 wonderful years. She worked as a waitress for many years, including ten years at J. J. Newberry's food counter. Upon retirement, she did volunteer work. She was a member of the Sons of Norway, All Saints Lutheran Church, VASA, Scandia and the VFWAuxiliary. Bernice and Reider enjoyed camping, boating and traveling.bernice is survived by daughter, Diane (Bill) Shaw; grandchildren Jeff (Alicechandra) Hazeltine, Scott (Jackie) Hazeltine, Shannon (Troy) Kane, Eric Ripplinger, Chad (Sheila) Ripplinger and Brandi Austin; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Ellen Ingebretson and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Reider, daughter Carol, sisters Margaret Hagen, Elsie Cook and Louise Williams; brothers Chester Ingebretson and Lloyd Ingebretson.Mom will be greatly missed. Ja Dee B. Priest "Dee" Shellabarger (Treichel) Ja Dee was born on May 13, 1930 in Carrington N.D., the daughter of William and Ellen Treichel. She lived on a farm and went to a one room school house for early grades. In 1937 she rode a train with her mother, sister and brother to Coeur d' Alene Idaho. The train ride was scary to her. She graduated from high school in 1948 and married Ralph Shellabarger right after graduation. They had three children Howard, Harlan and Steena. In 1983 she married the love of her life, Steve Priest. They traveled to different places and took several cruises including seeing the Panama Canal and Alaska. She worked several places in Spokane, starting at JJ Newberry on Riverside, then Shriner's Hospital on Summit Blvd. then the State Department of Transportation where she did several jobs including, being a toll taker on the Maple Street Bridge and rest area attendant. Ja Dee was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Shirley Braswell, brother Duane Treichel, both husbands and son Howard (Tiny) Shellabarger. She is survived by brother Del, his wife Lenore, brother Dean, son Harlan Shellabarger, wife Kathy, daughter Steena Naccarato, husband Scott. Grandchildren Max, Sam, Adelle, Ian, Elyse, Stephanie, Kimberlee and special nieces Mary Jane Voorhies, Debbie Longshore and Deanna Yamane. Ja Dee was diagnosed with lung cancer in February It was discovered in July of this year that it had metastasized to her brain. In her true stubborn Swedish heritage she fought with vigor, grace and humor, humor generally at the expense of her doctors. Ja Dee passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 at Hospice House. Our family would like to thank the compassionate and caring nurses at Sacred Heart Hospital on floors 7, 8 and 9 for taking such good of Mom during her journey with cancer. Also, a special thank you to the staff of the Hospice House on the south hill who made Mom's last days comfortable, while preparing us for her departure of this life. 8

9 Congregational Budget Meeting There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 11:45am in the fellowship hall to review and approve the 2018 budget. We will also be reviewing and approving our revised constitution. Open Council Positions The Congregation Council shall have general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.. (Section C12.04 of our Church Constitution) As the council looks ahead to the January Congregational Meeting, it was determined that there are 3 vacant council positions the congregation will need to vote upon. In order for a congregation member to be considered to serve on council, they must be: a. a valid voting member; b. have not served two consecutive council terms, and; c. not a spouse/partner of a current council member. Again, the council is asking members to prayerfully consider serving on Council and understand what will be asked of them in filling that role. Have you ever considered serving on Council but were unsure of the duties and responsibilities? If you are interested in serving or have questions before you make a decision, please contact our Council President, Karen Bryant at gobaz@msn.com. The Planning Team has prepared a Duties & Responsibilities sheet for council members (taken directly from the church constitution) that summarizes the position. Turkeys Needed!!!! pound turkeys are needed for the Christmas feast that our All Saints Soup Kitchen will be serving on Tuesday, December 19th. All donations can be brought to the office during business hours or labeled for the Soup Kitchen and placed in the walk-in freezer. Please have frozen turkeys to All Saints by Tuesday, December 12th, or fresh turkeys by Sunday, December 17th. Thank You!!!! COUNCIL ACTIONS November 13, 2017 Council Meeting Second bullet under Planning Team Report Constitution is misspelled M / S /C to recommend the Proposed Budget for 2018 to the congregation at the Budget Meeting scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd. ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN TREASURER S REPORT October 2017 Deposits - $12, October 2017 Disbursements - $13, October 2017 Negative Balance - $1, HOUSE CHURCH BIBLE STUDY House Church Bible Study will meet 11am, Wednesday, December 13th at All Saints Lutheran. All are welcome!!!! Thank you for your consideration of this important request. 9

10 Friday December 1st:Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19/Zechariah 14:1-9/1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 Saturday December 2nd:Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19/Micah 2:1-13/Matthew 24:15-31 First Sunday in Advent December 3rd, 2017 Isaiah 64:1-9/Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19/1 Corinthians 1:3-9/Mark 13:24-37 Monday December 4th:Psalm 79/Micah 4:1-5/Revelation 15:1-8 Tuesday December 5th:Psalm 79/Micah 4:6-13/Revelation 18:1-10 Wednesday December 6th:Psalm 79/Micah 5:1-5a/Luke 21:34-38 Thursday December 7th:Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13/Hosea 6:1-6/1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Friday December 8th:Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13/Jeremiah 1:4-10/Acts 11:19-26 Saturday December 9th:Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13/Ezekiel 36:24-28/Mark 11:27-33 Second Sunday in Advent December 10th, 2017 Isaiah 40:1-11/Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13/2 Peter 3:8-15a/Mark 1:1-8 Monday December 11th:Psalm 27/Isaiah 26:7-15/Acts 2:37-42 Tuesday December 12th:Psalm 27/Isaiah 4:2-6/Acts 11:1-18 Wednesday December 13th:Psalm 27/Malachi 2:10 3:1/Luke 1:5-17 Thursday December 14th:Psalm 126/Habakkuk 2:1-5/Philippians 3:7-11 Friday December 15th:Psalm 126/Habakkuk 3:2-6/Philippians 3:12-16 Saturday December 16th:Psalm 126/Habakkuk 3:13-19/Matthew 21:28-32 Third Sunday in Advent December 17th, 2017 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11/Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-55/1 Thessalonians 5:16-24/John 1:6-8, Monday December 18th:Psalm 125/1 Kings 18:1-18/Ephesians 6:10-17 Tuesday December 19th:Psalm 125/2 Kings 2:9-22/Acts 3:17 4:4 Wednesday December 20th:Psalm 125/Malachi 3:16 4:6/Mark 9:9-13 Thursday December 21st:Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26/2 Samuel 6:1-11/Hebrews 1:1-4 Friday December 22nd:Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26/2 Samuel 6:12-19/Hebrews 1:5-14 Saturday December 23rd:Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26/Judges 13:2-24/John 7:40-52 Fourth Sunday in Advent December 24th, Samuel 7:1-11, 16/Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26/Romans 16:25-27/Luke 1:26-38 Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Eve December 24th, 2017 Isaiah 9:2-7/Psalm 96/Titus 2:11-14/Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Monday Christmas Day December 25th: Isaiah 52:7-10/Psalm 98/Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]/John 1:1-14 Tuesday December 26th:Psalm 148/Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15/Acts 6:8-15; 7:51-60 Wednesday December 27th:Psalm 148/Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15/Acts 6:8-15; 7:51-60 Thursday December 28th:Psalm 148/Jeremiah 31:15-17/Matthew 2:13-18 Friday December 29th:Psalm 148/Isaiah 49:5-15/Matthew 12:46-50 Saturday December 30th:Psalm 148/Proverbs 9:1-12/2 Peter 3:8-13 First Sunday of Christmas December 31st, 2017 Psalm 148/Isaiah 61:10 62:3/Galatians 4:4-7/Luke 2:

11 December 3, 2017 Greeters/Ushers... Pat & Bobbie Furshong Altar Guild... Dave & Cora Jelinek Coffee Hour... December 10, 2017 Greeters/Ushers... Tamie Evers & Mark Lane Altar Guild... Dave & Cora Jelinek Coffee Hour... Tamie Evers & Winkle Family December 17, 2017 Greeters/Ushers... Richard & Carolyn Sola Altar Guild... Tamie Evers Coffee Hour... Diane Ogren December 24, 2017 Greeters/Ushers... Tamie Evers Altar Guild... Maynard & Karl Ross Coffee Hour... Laurel Eschenbacher & Tamie Evers Christmas Eve-December 24, 2017 Greeters/Ushers... The Ross Family Altar Guild... Maynard & Karl Ross & Laurel Eschenbacher December 31, 2017 Greeters/Ushers... Karen Bryant Altar Guild... Tamie Evers Coffee Hour... Diane Ogren Worship Group #2 for November consists of: Bobbie & Pat Furshong, Dave & Cora Jelinek, Laurel Eschenbacher, Bryce & Keely Eschenbacher, Erik Eschenbacher, Mark & Bekah Wasmund, Diane Ogren, Evelyn Ross, Maynard & Karl Ross, Carla Ross, Mark Lane, Don & Karen Bryant, Jerry Jacholkowski, Ryan & Angie McKinley, Jackilyn Kemmish, Tamie Evers, Richard & Carolyn Sola, Jeremy & Stacey Winkle 11

12 Unless otherwise noted, ASLC Office is open 8:00am-2:15pm Monday-Friday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dec 24, 6pm Open House 7pm Candlelight Service Pr. Alan s Day Off 1 2 Office Closed December 25 & 26 First Sunday in Advent 9am Bible Study 10:30am Worship & Youth Sunday School 11:45am Fellowship pm Community Dinner Pr. Alan s Day Off 9 10 Second Sunday in Advent 9am Bible Study 10:30am Worship & Youth Sunday School 11:45am Fellowship 6:30pm Council Meeting 11 9:30am NW Harvest Delivery 12 11am House Church Bible Study 13 10:30am-2pm REPC Luncheon 14 Pr. Alan s Day Off pm Community Dinner 17 Third Sunday in Advent 9am Bible Study 10:30am Worship & Youth Sunday School 11:45am Fellowship Newsletter Submissions Due pm Community Dinner am Quilters Pr. Alan s Day Off /31 Fourth Sunday in Advent 9am Bible Study 10:30am Worship & Youth Sunday School 11:45am Fellowship December 24th-7pm Christmas Eve Service 25 Office Closed No Christmas Day Service 26 Office Closed No Community Dinner am Quilters Pr. Alan s Day Off 29 30