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1 JULY 1 THE CORNERSTONE through AUGUST Newsletter The Cornerstone is your guide to ministry opportunities at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. Look inside for ways to take next steps in your faith journey, grow deeper through service opportunities, and be encouraged through stories of God at work! If you d like more information about our church, please stop by the Connect Center in the lobby. Upper Arlington Lutheran Church web ualc@ualc.org phone

2 WELCOME TO UPPER ARLINGTON LUTHERAN CHURCH Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 I was always the girl who wanted to teach in innercity Chicago. For six and a half years, that was my dream from the time I was 15 years old. The Lord took me there on a mission trip and showed me my passion for loving those who don t get a lot of love. He showed me my desire to bring love into dark, broken places. So you can imagine my surprise December of 2016 when, my senior year of college a week before I was about to move to Chicago, God decided to let me know that He might want me to move back home to Columbus and work at UALC. I was furious. I couldn t believe He was pulling the rug out from under my dreams, what (I thought) He d been leading me toward for six and a half years. And so I was tossed into my final semester of college student teaching in Chicago and I had to trust. I felt like I was walking through fog I had no idea where I was going for the first time in a long time. But through that fog, God reached out His hand and I clung to Him. I drew close and I felt safe because despite the fact that I couldn t see, I could feel Him near and I knew he was taking Coming up this month: care of me. And when I needed to know where I was going, He would tell me. And He did, in time. He led me back home, to the church where I was baptized, to the church where I grew up, to my family, my community. He opened doors for me at UALC that I never imagined possible. He led me to the position of Director of Middle School Ministry, a job that I can t imagine loving more. And I learned something: all the years of planning I did that was all me, that wasn t God. I felt God tugging on my heart, and I took that tug and I determined His plan for me. So when He turned my plans upside down, it ended up being a more beautiful blessing than I could ever ask for or imagine because I trusted Him and sought His will. God is moving mountains in our church. I believe He brought me back here to be part of that movement. So today I encourage you to seek His will and His will alone, because ultimately He will show you which path to take. In Christ, Kelsey Payne Director of Middle School Ministry Mill Run Sunday Services 9:00 am Sanctuary 10:30 am Xalt SUMMER WORSHIP JULY 1 - AUGUST 19 Lytham Road Sunday Services 9:00 am Traditional 10:30 am Xalt and Celebration (some services are combined - see ualc.org/summerworship)

3 COMING UP Welcome the Turnbull Family Stop by the Connect Center to add your well wishes to a welcome sign and check out other opportunities to help welcome Senior Pastor Steve Turnbull and his family to Columbus. Deadline: July 1-11 Details and sign up: ualc.org/seniorpastor Contact: Jessica Efird, jefird@ualc.org Learn to Fish with WOW Why is it so difficult at times to share our faith? Come to WOW (Women of the Word) this summer, watch Andy Stanley s video teaching, Go Fish, and learn how you can make it a natural, easy part of everyday life. Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 6:45-8:30 pm, LR Details: ualc.org/adults Southeast Ohio Mission Informational Meeting Hear sharing and highlights from the June trip and receive information about the October trip. Sunday, July 15, 1:00-2:00 pm, MR Contact: Becky Armstrong, , barmstrong3911@gmail.com Volunteers and Donations Needed Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries summer programs need your help. There are many volunteer opportunities with the Summer Lunch Camp as well as the Children s Entrepreneurial Restaurants. Non-perishable food items are also needed. These programs are part of SON Ministries mission to overcome suburban poverty in our town - one child, one family, at a time. Details: son-ministries.org Back At It 2018 is coming! Join the congregation as we celebrate the installation of Senior Pastor Steve Turnbull and getting back at it with many school-year church ministries. New activities this year including Gladiator Joust, Archery Tag and King of the Mountain. Come for fellowship, fun and food! Bring money for lunch from the food trucks, but dessert and all activities are free. Invite neighbors and friends, all are welcome! Sunday, August, 26 from 12:00-3:00 pm, MR Details: ualc.org/celebration Do You Love to Write? Daily Bible Blast, UALC s blog, is looking for a writer. This is a great way to get yourself in God s Word consistently, as well as feeling involved in each preaching series. Training available. Check it out: dailyreadingdevotional.blogspot. com. Contact: Judy Webb, , jwebb@ualc.org UALC Community Garden Help us supply fresh produce to hungry families. Wednesdays 6:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am, MR Contact: Todd Marti, todd-kelly@columbus.rr.com Details: ulac.org/garden

4 FAMILY, YOUTH & CHILDREN Cedar Campus Family Camp With 500 acres and six miles of beautiful Lake Huron shoreline, Cedar Campus provides lots of recreation with daily programming by UALC campers. Cost is based on lodging choice. July 28-August 3, Cedarville, MI Contact: Jeff or Tammy Schuster, Preschool Celebrating 50 Years This fall, UALC s Preschool and Kindergarten celebrates 50 years of offering high quality, part-time programs for 3-, 4-, 5- year-olds based on Christian values. As we plan our celebration, we d love to hear from families who attended the program over the years. Please take a moment to fill out a short online form or contact the preschool office. Details and form: ualc.org/preschool Contact: Jodi Coleman, jcoleman@ualc.org, , ext 4633 Children s Ministry Kids Camp There are still some spots available for kids to come to Kids Camp 2018 at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp. For kids finishing grades 2-5. July 15-19; Fee: $350; Sign up ASAP Contact: Andrea Taphorn, ataphorn@ualc.org Middle School Ministry (MSM) MSM In-Town Mission Trip An amazing three-day local missions experience for middle schoolers! We stay at a host home and engage in Kingdom work around Columbus as we discover the needs of our community and God s desire for us to live with servant hearts! July 11-13, $40, offsite How to Follow Jesus in Middle School Middle School can be tough. We re here to help. In an engaging and interactive way, we ll help you prepare for the challenges of the middle school years. Invite friends and get a preview of the exciting 6-8th grade ministry of UALC! Sunday, August 5, 12:00-1:45 pm, Mill Run Summer Bible Study Thursdays, July 26-August 16, 6:30-8:30 pm Location tbd MSM details and registration: ualc.org/middleschool Contact: Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org High School Ministry (HSM) HSM Summer House Parties This month HSM will meet in homes around the city. Come connect with friends, and learn more about how to study Scripture with our new teaching series, My Favorite Verse. See the HSM for weekly house address Sundays, July 1-29, 4:00-6:00 pm How to Follow Jesus in High School This is a workshop for incoming freshmen and their parents. The workshop will help to prepare students to: navigate life in high school, follow Jesus through opportunities and obstacles and connect with the high school ministry of UALC. Sunday, August 5, 12:00-1:45 pm, MR HSM details: ualc.org/highschool Contact: Aaron Thompson, athompson@ualc.org

5 Keep the VBS Wins Going! It s exciting to hear all the stories of how God was at work during VBS. If you have a story you d like to share, please contact Children s Director Andrea Taphorn at ataphorn@ualc.org. Listening to the music is the easiest way to keep the faith conversations going at home. Download either album online at ualc.org/vbs. MORE OPPORTUNITIES Adult Sunday School Join us for an in-depth Bible study and discussion. Open to all, and newcomers are welcome any week. Bring your Bible if you have one. Lytham Road, 10:15 am, lead by Charlie Oellermann Mill Run, 9:00-10:00 am, lead by Mark Locher Men s and Women s Boot Camp You will be presented with some of the lost treasures of the Kingdom (spiritual warfare, inner healing, more validation from our heavenly Father) and given time to engage with Jesus like you were meant to. Separate weekends are held at Eagle s Wing Lodge in Hocking Hills, Thursday - Sunday Men s Advanced Boot Camp-September Men s Basic Boot Camp-November 8-11 or December 6-9 Contact: Jeff Schuster, bootcamp@ualc.org Details and registration: ualc.org/men, $295 Women s Bootcamp-October 4-7 Contact: Amy Adams, wbootcamp@ualc.org Details and registration: ualc.org/adults, $285 WOMEN S REFIT CLASSES I met Stacey in August when she started working at the UALC preschool. She talked about her REFIT exercise group and about how it had changed her life. I was a bit skeptical but thought, That is great for her. You see, I never exercised with a group of people before nor did I even like the idea of exercising. I did some investigating and the more Stacey talked about REFIT the more I thought I might give it a try. Stacey held a demo class for the preschool coworkers before her launch class at UALC Lytham Road and I wasn t very good at it, (and I still am not), but I truly enjoyed it and I know it was good for me. As Stacey began instructing her REFIT classes back in February, I started attending on a regular basis. It was good for my body, mind and soul. I think it helps knowing Stacey and knowing that it s a no judgment zone and that there are other Christian ladies there. I honestly look forward to our weekly class on Thursday evening and wish she offered twice a week instead of just once. After we pray, I feel physically and spiritually better when I leave the class. Johanna Lapczynski Class meets Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 pm, Lytham Road; $5 fee per class (suggested donation) Contact Stacey Swanson, refitwithstacey. ualc@gmail.com.

6 A Message from the NALC: The Southeast Ohio Mission District First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church is located at 687 London Avenue, Marysville, OH Our average weekly worship attendance is 58. We have one called pastor and four part-time positions (Admin Asst., Organist, Choir Director, Accompanist). First English Lutheran Church is a growing congregation, with age range variety. Disciples participate in worship leadership, Christian education, parish planning, and domestic and benevolence support hands-on, financial, domestic and international. With focus on particular mission aid inside, Christ s Presence expanded outside with a Giving Tree (free items for neighbors), outdoor worship and a carnival, and in the HOPE Center (former school transformed by area churches to house food, clothing, furniture, legal and job-readiness help, and prayer time with those in need). Worship is of a liturgical format, changing by Church season. Children lead as soon as possible, and are encouraged to shadow adults in preparation. Services include LBW, WOV, and ELW resources, Holy Communion in most services, and praise with organ, choir, and instruments. Little Lambs Lounge affords participation in worship as folks tend to their children. Stewarding blessings is emphasized: disciples have their own mailboxes, VBS programming is constructed by disciples, artists and teachers use materials creatively, and unnecessary overhead expenses are avoided. Ministries to highlight: prison ministry, scholarships for education, camperships, and childhood development, diligent care of shut-ins and special needs disciples, and Gospel Boots On Ground Sundays (local care agencies are contacted for overage area residents in need; FELC responds as their off-campus offering). The Holy Spirit brings ministries through our proximity to the hospital, low income housing, and penitentiaries. There is much foot traffic, and weekly, prisoners receive respect, Christian care, meals, and worship. The Giving Tree offers no-pressure aid, and baptisms, affirmations, and job-ready clothing are provided regularly with the incarcerated. Mission aid to disaster relief and emphasis on service outside of ourselves have led to deeper relationship with Christ. Uplifted spirits led to needed building improvement and energy efficiency. The children are enthusiastic and encouraged to be the NOW, not just the future, of the Church. Future issues of The Cornerstone will highlight the 13 congregations of the Southeast Ohio Mission District.

7 ADULTS 65+ While the opportunities listed here are planned with Adults 65+ in mind, if you are interested, please join us! We do not discriminate based on age, and all are welcome. Contact, event registration and RSVP: or call , ext Thursday Bible Study Heaven and Hell. There are lots of popular ideas today about life after death. Discover what the Bible really says about the nature of the afterlife, its purpose in God s grand design, and how to live heavenward today. Thursdays, July 19-August 16, 10:30-11:30 am, LR Monthly Lunch and Program The Flag Lady, May Leavitt, owner of The Flag Lady s Flag store, will present a patriotic program and tell her story. She was recognized as 2016 Small Business Champion in Ohio by the National Federation of Independent Business. Thursday, August 2, 11:45 am-1:15 pm, LR, lunch provided, donations (There will be no Monthly Lunch and Program on July 5.) Progressive Euchre Card Party Never played? Come and learn all ages welcome! Bring a friend and a snack to share. Tuesday, July 24, 1:00-4:00 pm, LR Ladies of the Club Enjoy lunch and fellowship with other mature single women. Friday, July 13, Der Dutchman/Yutzy s Farm Market, 445 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain City Friday, August 10, MCL Cafeteria, 3160 Kingsdale Center in Upper Arlington RSVP: Charlene, Daytime In-Town Mission Trip Distribute school backpacks to kids in need at SON Ministries Hilliard Summer Lunch program. Three times at different locations are available. Monday, July 23, 10:00-11:30 am or 1:00-2:30 pm Horizon Elementary School, 6000 Renner Rd. Tuesday, July 24, 1:00-2:30 pm Hilliard Church of Christ, 4300 Avery Rd. Contact, event registration and RSVP: 65plus@ualc.org, or call , ext Columbus Jazz Orchestra Join us in July for a terrific free outdoor concert by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra! Bring your own lawn chair or reserve a folding chair at our prearranged, flat area near the front. Come early, park at the Sunny 95 lot and look for the UALC signs. Thursday, July 19, 7:00-8:45 pm Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 Park in Upper Arlington, RSVP by July 9 Details and RSVP: Christine Strommen,

8 Sermon Series We can all feel it something in our culture is putting our selfishness on steroids. Technology, consumerism and broader cultural forces have come together to make us more individualistic, more impatient and more demanding by the year. Yet, the call of Jesus is just the opposite to be thinking of others, to be long-suffering, to be content. Our culture makes it more difficult for us to live lives that look like Christ. This summer we ll talk about this struggle, look to Scripture for solutions and learn Christian disciplines that will help us escape from our slavery to self. SERMON SERIES TOPICS FOR JULY 1-AUGUST 5: Self-Obsessed, Not Self-Aware (July 1) Scripture: Mark 1:35-39 Practice: Silence and Solitude 1500 Congregations of One (July 8) Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Practice: Dying To Self Cultivating Real Empathy (July 15) Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32 Practice: Active Listening Image Maintenance (July 22) Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10 Practice: Confession and Absolution The New Drug (July 29) Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Practice: Fasting The Echo Chamber (August 5) Scripture: Isaiah 30:9-11 Practice: Wisdom and Study Find the worship and preaching schedule at ualc.org/stylesandtimes.