Pentecost: A Season of Growth, From Seed to Harvest.

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1 Official Publication of Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX June, 2013 Volume XXVIII Issue 6 Church Fax Pastors Joel & Wendy Berthelsen pastor.joel@sbcglobal.net pastor.wendy@sbcglobal.net Choir Director Andrew Trites novelquest@yahoo.com Organist Sanctuary Choir Accompanist Youth Choir Accompanist Cathy Peterson rpete123@flash.net Secretary Karine Samer hopesecretary@sbcglobal.net Heralds Editor Karine Samer hopesecretary@sbcglobal.net Church Council Officers President Ty Robenson President-Elect Steve Hawkins Secretary Nancy Yedlowski Members at Large Dwight Bengtson Tammy Hill Raymond Luster Lezlie Pender Janice Wessa Appointees Treasurer Kathy Still Financial Secretary Joe Liberatore Pentecost: A Season of Growth, From Seed to Harvest. Pentecost, the longest season of the church year, running from May to November, is characterized by the color of green standing for growth. Behind our altar, our quilt represents all the church seasons. Pentecost is symbolized not only by the green color in the quilt but also by the green leafy vine running across the bottom. This summer we will approach the sermon messages from the standpoint of Growing From Seed to Harvest; growth from seed to root to sprout to branch to flower and harvest of fruit, vegetable, grain or nut. We will think about our own growth as characterized by this movement, thinking about it as a whole process. Where are we in the process of spiritual growth(?) is the question before us. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. Proverbs 3:18 This summer let us sink our roots deep and move toward the Son from whom life flows. Mission Statement: To discover and respond to our call TO KNOW JESUS TO FOLLOW JESUS TO SERVE JESUS in unique ministries.

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3 June 9-11 Living Active Word Conference (for all ages): Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba (North American Lutheran Church Assistant to the Bishop for Mission & worldwide evangelist) will return to Hope. Rev. Buba will preach on Sunday AM, Sunday PM and Monday PM. New Wine will present the musical, Kingdom Tales on Tuesday PM, June 11. New Wine is made up of 45 Christian youth on tour from Minnesota. The conference will combine dynamic worship, evangelical preaching, prayer ministry and Vacation Bible School for children. Begin praying for the conference and inviting others from near and far any church or without a church. To help June 9-11 with Rev. Gemechis or New Wine visit, contact Lezlie Pender ( ) or with children's Vacation Bible School, contact Stephanie Rodriguez ( ) or Carrie Hamilton ( ). We will need donations ($ and supplies) and various workers. VBS is in need of supplies. Please check the sign up sheet located on the VBS table by the bulletin boards. Thank you for all of your help. 3

4 Adult Sunday School This summer s Sunday School theme will dig in deeper with the our Summer s Preaching theme: Growing From Seed to Harvest. Thus, each week we will look at each facet of growth as the scriptures uses metaphors of seed, root, leaf, fruit, and harvest. We will ask ourselves the question, Where am at in my spiritual growth? Speaking of Wisdom and Understanding Solomon wrote, She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. Proverbs 3:18 June 02 June 09 June 16 June 23 June 30 The Amazing Seed: a vision of the whole Preparing the Ground and Roots The Sprout to Maturity The Branch Fruit and Harvest, What God is Looking For Garage Sale for Youth Mission Trip June 15 th from 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM Please bring whatever items you choose which may be used for our Youth Garage Sale on June 15 th. Please place them in the youth room or in the Godly Play room in the back left classroom. Chronological Bible Readings for June Link for this month s readings: 20Readings.pdf Press on, Pastor Joel In Gratitude on Behalf of the Youth, 4

5 May Semi-annual Meeting Summary At May s semi-annual meeting four people were elected to the council: Steve Hawkins as president elect, Raymond Luster, Lezlie Pender and Tammy Hill each for at-large members of council. Carolee Juergens, Candy Moltz and Barbra York were elected to the nominating committee. Secondly, the congregation elected to enter into a contract for materials and labor for our building repair. $25,000 is to be paid in 1/3 increments to Lone Star Steel owned by Brad Standlee. (see contract summary below) The council pledged to check out a loose-end regarding a warrantee. Secondly we would seek a bid on duct-work insulation in the old portion of the building. This second item is separate from the proposed contract. Thirdly, the congregation voted to adjust the budget to apply $4,000 to a new projector system in the sanctuary, $3,000 to the coming Youth Mission Trip and or other Youth expenses, and a tithe of our roof contract of $2,500 to be given to the mission of Dr. Gemechis Buba s East Africa and Middle East T.V. ministry. Treasurer Kathy Still stated that if this money came from our present $34,000 sum indicated in the May bulletin (this does not include any of the money we received from our insurance settlement) we would presently still have $24,500 available for operating expenses (which is a comfortable amount for operating expenses.) Pastor Joel Contract Summary: remove existing r-panel roof and replace with brown/mansard/burnished slate color r-panel sheets install 6 foot wide solar guard insulation white install new peak sheets install wall sheets above sanctuary and trim prob light stone color but color of your choice build up roof with steel at tower location to create a new valley install rope seal between sheets tek screws and lap screws install 50 feet of gutter between buildings and install expanded metal as leaf protector above gutter to prevent rainwater stoppage keep water tight during construction keep secured from wind during construction we will stack removed roofing at a location of your choice if you would want the scrap steel or remove if you desire we work at our own pace and will schedule work around any services you have planned 5

6 The youth garage sale will be June 15 from 8:00AM-1:00PM with set up Friday night. Start collecting your items to donate. Many were blessed by the Spiritfilled ministry of Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba at our recent Mission Summit. The Hope Council has committed to sponsoring one of the broadcasts of his media ministry. With just $100 per week, we can reach millions for Christ. You may sponsor more than one week or give a gift of $50 or $100 to support one broadcast. You may also give a larger honorary gift towards the total need of $20,600 which supports several broadcasts that are streamed not only to Ethiopia, but all over Africa and are even available all over the world. Designate your gifts to Rev. Buba Media Ministry. NEW Second Edition: Custom Designed Reflection Guide by Pastor Wendy and Steve Harr. We ve taken something good and made it great! Available soon preorder today! Great gifts for graduates, wedding and people in transition! Contact Pastor Wendy ( ). Proceeds support Call Inc. (non-profit teaching mission & ministry). 6

7 In June Faith Circle will be joining Living Active Word Conference. Faith Circle will meet July at 7:30pm. This month we are featuring a correction of the Bible verse that Diane Pleasants shared with us last month. Please read below. John 13:34 ~ 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. Contributor: Diane Pleasants INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM: Offerings minus Expenses Actual YTD: $433 Budgeted YTD Income: $344 Overall Balance for operations: $34,187 (Cash less liabilities) (4/30/2013). 7

8 CHURCH PROPERTY Property Coordinator: Joe Liberatore, number: Indoor Lighting (inside light bulbs): Outdoor Lighting(outside bulbs): Electric Systems/Fans: Sanctuary Sound System: HVAC: Change HVAC Filters: Telephone: Appliances: Furniture/Cabinet Repair: Small Engine Maintenance: Gas/Oil Buyer: Keys: Computer Hardware/Software Maintenance: Carpentry/Handyman Tasks/Basic Maintenance: (including playground) Plumbing: Piano/Organ: Extermination/Bugs: Lawn Mowers/Edgers: Touch-up Painting: Gardens: Food Pantry delivery Organization of Clean-up Days(if needed): Periodic Cleaning of Gutters: Carpet Cleaning: Kitchen: Hymnal Maintenance: Attic: Windows: Choir Robe Cleaning: Nursery Toys/Room: Sanctuary Preparation (chairs/hymnals): Christmas Tree: Sunday School Resource Room: Bill Knoll OPEN Wayne Wooley Scott & Kristine Clark Clay York Clay York Carl Metzger Clay York Bill Burleson Clay York Clay York Karine Samer Carl Metzger Leroy Linder, Clay York Wayne Wooley Cathy Peterson Bob Wessa Mike Purkiss, Jack Trousdale, Zelda Gates, Ty Roberson Bill Knoll Cathy Peterson-front sign Cathy Peterson-flowerbed by A/C units Barbara York, Kathy Still, Mark Hill(Shrub trimming) Grover & Lillian Radke OPEN Ty Roberson (small section) Lynn & Pat Foster Mary Strand & Jan Koska Zelda Gates OPEN OPEN Diane Pleasants OPEN Zelda Gates Jill Heyerdahl & youth OPEN Thank you Joe Liberatore for the repair of the commode in the ladies restroom. 8

9 Memorials and Designated Giving Below is a list of designated funds at Hope used to pay for expenses or support ministries not included in our annual budget. You may donate to an of the funds below by designating your offering or memorial to the appropriate fund. Numbers below are as of 4/30/2013. Fund Name Purpose Balance Donated Altar Guild Extra expenses related to worship not covered in monthly operating budget. Examples of items bought are new altar paraments and banners. $ 1,711 $ 345 Bereavement Pay for food for funerals. $ 357 $ 0 Briarwood Sent directly to Briarwood Retreat Center, the camping ministry of our synod, to support their ministry and operations. This fund balance is kept $ $ 0 $ 0 Cedar Hill Food Pantry Computer Upgrades Sent directly to the Cedar Hill Food Pantry. This fund balance is kept at zero. Money is sent in as it is received. Upgrade computer equipment, including the computer in the sanctuary used for Sunday morning PowerPoint. $ $ 0 $ 640 $ 14 $ 0 Council Used at the discretion of the Church Council. $ 1,854 $ 0 Council- Used at the discretion of the Church Council for outreach. $ 351 $ 0 Ethiopia School To establish a Bible School to train leaders in the North region of Ethiopia. $ 1,491 $ 0 Front sign Maintain and improve the area around the front church sign. $ 622 $ 0 Library Purchase new books as needed. $ 46 $ 0 Lutheran World Relief Sent directly to Lutheran World Relief to support their ministry and operations. This fund balance is kept at zero. Money is sent in as it is received. $ 0 $ 0 Rev Buba Media Ministry Ministry Development Sierra Leone Support Rev. Buba media ministry which reaches millions for Christ in Africa. Develop new ministries at our church. For instance, this Fund was used to send people to Stephen s Ministry training. Sent directly to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone to support their ministry and operations. This fund balance is kept at zero. $ 0 $ 500 $ 183 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Sunday Schoolmissions Used to support Nedie, a thirteen year old girl from Haiti that we have supported for many, many years through Compassion International. Our com- $ 335 $ 0 Youth General General youth ministry expenses. Often used to give scholarships to youth who cannot afford to attend certain events. $ 0 $ 15 Youth Supports the cost of the summer youth mission trip. $ 316 $ 129 9

10 Recovering at home ~ Prayers and Words of Encouragement Homebound Residents Virginia Trousdale 1710 Mallard Circle Mansfield, Texas jacknginnie@msn.com These members appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement. Marian Black Horizon Bay 355 W. Westchester Pkwy, #A207 Grand Prairie, TX Marv Christensen 812 Vince Lane DeSoto, TX address: marvinchristensen@att.net Fran Christensen Park Manor 207 E. Parkerville Road Rm. #211 DeSoto, TX Joanna Snow Mailing Address: 21 Devon Court Mansfield, Texas Our homebound members and friends enjoy visits, calls and cards. Please take a few minutes out for those who can no longer get out and about. June Anniversaries Jack & Virginia Trousdale 6/18 Ed & Kathy Longstreet 6/21 Mark & Karen Driscoll 6/23 Bob & Janice Wessa 6/27 Mike & Janet Savins 6/28 Charles & Lila Barnett 6/29 John & Bonnie Navarro 6/29 June Birthdays Matthew Kuhn 6/03 Michele Lidle 6/03 Virginia Trousdale 6/05 Zelda Gates 6/06 Travis Harr 6/06 Lyn Metzger 6/06 Mary Petrichenko 6/10 Catherine McLeod 6/12 Joanna Snow 6/12 Kim Standerfer 6/12 Drew Slayton 6/13 Amara Mattingly 6/15 Paul Koska 6/16 Charles Barnett 6/18 Justin Wooley 6/19 Pat Foster 6/24 Reilly Bengtson 6/25 Lynn Foster 6/25 Diane Pleasants 6/25 Ana Berthelsen 6/26 Sam Drane 6/28 10

11 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Living Active Word Conference & VBS For times of this event see the Schedule below Heralds Deadline Summer begins Sunday Schedule: Sunday School (Adult) ~ 9:00 AM Worship ~ 10:00 AM No Wednesday Night Activities until Fall: June 9 11 Rev. Buba will preach on Sunday AM, Sunday PM and Monday PM. New Wine will present the musical, Kingdom Tales on Tuesday PM, June

12 Hope Lutheran Church 917 Straus Road Cedar Hill Texas Return Service Requested Hopes Schedule For June June 9-11 Adult and Children s VBS. Dr. Buba will preach on the 9 th and 10 th. A youth group from Minnesota will do a musical called Kingdom Tales on the 11 th. Other Coming Events August 2-3 LCMC Texas District meeting in New Braunfels, Texas. 12