Lifelines. A Message from Pastor Reiten... Pastor Kari th Avenue Southeast Renton, Washington (425)

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1 Lifelines th Avenue Southeast Renton, Washington (425) April 2012 A Message from Pastor Reiten.... And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. (Isaiah 25:7) i thank You God for most this amazing day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes (i who have died am alive again today, and this is the sun's birthday; this is the birth day of life and of love and wings: and of the gay great happening illimitably earth) how should tasting touching hearing seeing breathing any--lifted from the no of all nothing--human merely being doubt unimaginable You? (now the ears of my ears awake and now the eyes of my eyes are opened) ( E.E. Cummings) I memorized this poem one day when, for the first time in a long time, Easter really FELT like Easter to me. For way too long before that, it was like I had been wandering alone in a world where God s gifts were not clear to me where I could say and hope that God was good, but just couldn t feel it. During that barren time I had continued working and worshiping with my local congregation, but it was like I was seeing and hearing everything through a thick veil or like there was a dimmer switch on my own ears and eyes. And while I was still wandering in that fog when God seemed so far away that He might be just a dream the Holy Spirit moved me to walk through the doors at Gift of Grace Lutheran Church in Seattle. And during the simple evening worship service, the ears of my ears awakened and the eyes of my eyes were opened! What happened? 1) the pastor proclaimed boldly that Jesus was Savior for me the very me sitting there with the dimmer switch on my eyes and ears the very me stuck behind that veil. 2) the small group of people welcomed me with genuine warmth asked me questions and listened to the answers. It was a rainy evening in Advent but Easter Glory burst through the tangled veil and engulfed me! The miracle was not that I felt the Easter glory for myself for the first time in years. The miracle was and is that WE LIVE in Easter glory every day whether we feel it or not. I pray that Easter Joy will be yours now. That the ears of your ears awake and the eyes of your eyes are opened. And I pray that God will use Lord of Life Lutheran Church to make Easter joy real and true in the lives of many who feel that they have died so that, in Christ, they may be Alive Again Today! Pastor Kari

2 Midweek Lunch The next weekday lunch for 2012 will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, April 3rd. Lunch is served on the first Tuesday of each month at noon. Anyone who is available at lunch time on Tuesday is welcome to join in the food and fun. The food is provided on a rotating basis by the attendees. Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board if you can bring part of the meal or help with set up and clean up. Lunch is followed by fellowship and playing cards or games. Book Club Members of the Lord of Life Book Club welcome all adults at Lord of Life who would like to meet monthly for fellowship and discussion revolving around the book we have selected for that month. On April 23rd Book Club will meet at 7:00pm at Diane Lewis (phone (425) ) to discuss Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks.. Call Evelyn for any Book Club related questions Lord of Life Scholarships Reminder: The deadline for Lord of Life Scholarship applications is April 15. The date for interviews for new applicants is after church April 29. Lord of Life Scholarship forms are available on the bulletin board in the narthex and in the church office for high school seniors and continuing college students for the school year. Church scholarships have helped numerous Lord of Life Lutheran Church young people further their education since the program was initiated in the 1980's. Ten students received awards last year with a total amount of $4,800 awarded. April Benevolence of the Month is the scholarship fund, even though contributions are made all year round. In addition, Lord of Life members can sign up for the e-scrip program providing money for the fund. Information for that program is also on the bulletin board. Ask Nancy Van Horne and Stan Fredrickson for information. Thank you for your continued support of this worthwhile program. Diane Lewis, Scholarship Committee Chair Fellowship Activities EASTER EGG HUNT: Our annual Easter Egg Hunt for children aged preschool through 5th grade will be held at the church on Saturday April 7th at 11:00am. Children should each bring an Easter basket for collecting their eggs. This event is for the entire community so please have your children invite their friends. Pastor Kari will tell the Easter Story and there will be door prizes. EASTER BREAKFAST will be April 8th at 9:30 (or immediately following the 8:30am worship service). Please bring the entire family and join in the fun and fellowship. A freewill offering will be collected to cover the cost of the breakfast. WOMEN S LUCHEON: Sign up now to attend the Women s Luncheon on May 5 th from noon to 2:30pm. A delicious buffet luncheon catered by Jeanine Beckley will be served followed by a fun speaker, Rebecca Anderson. You ll enjoy her collection of 60 plus aprons from 110 years of American history modeled by members of Lord of Life. This is a fun opportunity to consider how changing times are reflected in workday wear. Sign up to attend in the Narthex on the Apron Board. The cost is $15.00 per person. Ladies of all ages are welcome to attend including young ones who would be able to sit through lunch and the program. Individual table hostesses are needed as well as servers. Specific information is on the sign up board or talk to Jeanine Beckley or Shirley Eubanks.

3 Preschool News Spring is finally here. This month the preschool children will be doing activities related to Easter, spring and nature. We will be planting seeds and making fun Easter projects. The children will hear the Easter story from their teachers and participate in a special Bible time with Pastor Kari. Registration for the 2012/2013 school year has gone very well. We only have one opening left which is in the PM 3 s class which meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 12-2pm. If you know of anyone who might be interested have them call the preschool at Spring break will be the week of April 9 th. There will be no school all that week. Happy Easter! Sandi Jones, Ettie Goldy, Melinda Wilson, Karen Maison and Victoria Welch Outreach Ministry Notes!! Dining for Women is an opportunity to gather together, enjoy a great meal and conversation, learn about other women around the world and a chance to give to organizations that provide resources to strengthen their families and communities. Dinner is provided you are welcome to come and bring a friend! Tuesday April 10 th 6:30 p.m. Program: Afghan Friends Network, Afghanistan 2012 Providing support for educational programs in Ghazni Province over a 2 year period for 616 marginalized women and girls through learning centers, literacy and vocational training and university scholarships. For more information visit BENEVOLENCE OF THE MONTH LORD OF LIFE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Proceeds this month will go to funding the Lord of Life Scholarships awarded each spring. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage and recognize the importance of being a Christian in these times, while pursuing knowledge toward a specific goal. This fund was established in 1980 and over 60 scholarships have been awarded! ARISE MEALS - A huge thank you to everyone who baked cookies and brownies, who assembled sandwiches and lunches, who prepared and served dinners and especially to Anita Partridge and Marilyn Barta who did the lion share of effort in organizing, shopping and coordinating all of the effort required to provide meals for 8 days and nights to 20+ homeless men. If you haven't participated in this activity yet, think about joining us next year! It's an easy and not time consuming way to help our homeless community. Thank you for your generous giving to others each month Specific Items needed at Renton Food Bank: Rice & Pasta Giving to Living Water* April 08 thru February 12 : $21,110.64

4 LWR KITS - Our next activity is putting together the Lutheran World Relief kits for new babies and personal health kits which are distributed to people in disaster areas, refugee camps and other areas in need. Here is a list of kit items with those items we are short of highlighted in bold with stars. If you can pick up a few of these and leave them in the narthex or in the church office, it would be greatly appreciated! PERSONAL CARE KITS - each one contains: One light- to medium-weight, bath-size towel (approximately 52 X 27 or smaller), dark color recommended *******************Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping *********** One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging One sturdy comb, remove packaging *************One metal nail clippers (with or without attached file), remove packaging*************** NEW BABY KITS - each one contains: Two lightweight cotton t-shirts ******************Two long- or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet) ************************* Two receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52 square Four cloth diapers, flat fold preferred *****************One jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap*************** *****************Two pairs of baby socks ********************************************************************* One hand towel, dark color recommended *********Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of gentle soap(like Dove), in original wrapping ************* Two diaper pins or large safety pins Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School 2012 Our theme this year is SKY Everything is possible with God. Mark 10:27 July from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

5 Birthdays Celebrated in April Drew Beckley 04/06 Megan Nikiema 04/09 Kristen Chung 04/29 Ashley Potoshnik 04/18 Victoria Chung 04/12 Dan Potoshnik 04/04 Jami Cox 04/25 Kyle Smith 04/01 Jackie Helfenstein 04/03 Elva Thompson 04/14 Megan Johnson 04/04 Bob Van Horne 04/04 Jennifer Keil 04/15 Nancy Van Horne 04/15 Lisa McGhee 04/24 Lord of Life Prayer List Members Rudy B. David M. Cole B.. Karen R. Lucille J. Charlene S. Jen K. Bill T. Jim M. Carl S. Grace M. Friends and Family Peggy s friend Lugene Maureen s mother Arseneau s friend Dave Chuck s mother Florence Roberta s mother Lee Roberta s colleague s husband Liz s mother Linda s father Sarah s friend Amanda Jackie s sister Mary, and daughter Heidi and nephew Chris Marie s grandmother Agnes, and aunts Alice and Paulette Cindy s sister Becky Lankow s daughter Karen Lankow s daughter-in-law s mother Lenore s friend Joanie Lee s friend s daughter Barbara Lee s friends John & Carolyn Ray and Diane s son Steve Ray s mother Kate Tabatha s father William Pat s son Ross Dan s friend Nick Dan s co-worker Scott Lois sister Scott s aunt Margie Life Challenges Peggy s Grandson Jacob Holly s friend Liz and her son Lisa sfriend Christie and family Wiley s extended family Expectant Mothers Brelin Jennifer Lord of Life Prayer Families of the Month KC and Chris Landes Carmen Malsbury Bill and Kristen Thomas Mike and Cindy Smith and family Assisting Families 8:10am 9:10am 10:30am April 01 Van Horne McGhee Adam/Eubanks 08 Potoshnik (8:30am) Lewis (11am) 15 Wilcock Sanner MacKenzie 22 Bilo Smith Olden 29 Burnett Symonds Sandman