A message from Pastor Kaila

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1 Monthly Newsletter of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer May 2015 Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 1100 W. Platte Avenue Fort Morgan, CO Pastor Kaila Hochhalter Office Phone: Cell: Website: lcorelca.org Administrative Assistant Vickie Hoffman Worship Schedule 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Congregation Council Members & Officers Shelly Bristol Carri Brown Erich Dorn, Treasurer, Margie Dorn Reid Ernst Rockie Ernst, President Andy Gerken Rick Goodman, Vice President Terresa Lauck, Secretary Karen Liston Julie Vannoy The Congregation Council is the core leadership body of the congregation. They are charged with overseeing and directing the life and mission of our church. We encourage you to talk with them! A message from Pastor Kaila At the annual meeting we voted on our community covenant. This has been part of the Healthy Start process. One of our goals is to grow in deeper relationship with God and with each other through communication. The beginning statement of the covenant says As members of the Christian community of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Fort Morgan we commit, with the help of God to relate to each other through Christ, and thus hold ourselves and each other to; 12 things. As I have stated the past couple of months, each month I will focus on one of the 12 things - on what it means and how God and our call as Christians help us live into this covenant that we have made with God and with each other. In February, I spoke on the first point in the covenant to Listen to each other, and in March I spoke on the second point of the covenant to Respect the privacy of those who confide, and in April I spoke on the third point, Challenge each other with the truth. Be willing to confront when it is important. For May, as we continue to celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord that reminds us of God s love for us and for our call to be in relationship with one another, our fourth point in our covenant is that: We commit, with the help of God, to relate to each other through Christ, and thus hold each other to: 4. Deal with people directly. Don t complain to others. If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. Matthew 18:15. If someone complains to you about another member, help that person follow this principle. 1

2 Jesus tells us in Matthew that if someone sins against you, if someone hurts you, if you have an issue with someone go to them directly so that your relationship can be made right, honest and loving. Just a few verses later in Matthew 18:20 Jesus says For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Jesus calls us to reconcile our relationships with one another. And when we reconcile, when we forgive, when we begin to heal and truly love our brothers and sisters in Christ--that is where Christ is among us. Prayer: Loving God, help us heal, help us forgive, help us reconcile our relationships so that we can be in right, honest, loving relationships with our brothers and sisters. That will lead to growing into a deeper, caring, loving relationship with you and with one another! Amen. God s Peace & Love, Pastor Kaila *The covenant in full is listed in the newsletter, and you will also be able to find it on our website, in the narthex at the church, and in the policy and procedure manual. * Please pray for the following who have been submitted to our prayer list: Lezlie Evel, Gerry Enerson, Dianne Parker, Josie Perez, Mary Wehrer, Joe Keefe, Betty Dorn, Gary Kolpin, Rowana Ernst, Marian Robertson, Gerhart Fritzler, Courtney Jensen, Jacob Fritzler, Sandy Severson, Shirley Holt, Wesley, Dee Ann, Kendra, Mary Ann, Kailey, Merlin, Jonathan, Alissa, Madeline, Brenda, Creedis, Jill, and Ashley. Please remember that names are kept on our prayer list for three weeks, and then removed. If you would like for someone to be kept on for longer than three weeks, please let Vickie know. We are looking for Mutual Ministry team members: 6 MEMBERS including Pastor Kaila (3 one year terms, and 3 two year terms). If you are interested, please contact Pastor Kaila or a member of the Congregation Council. 2

3 In May and June on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (except May 11) we will be studying the Book of Revelation. If you have had questions about the Revelation if you heard things about Revelation and wonder if they are true if you have avoided Revelation all together if you just want a good Bible study then this is for you! Come and join the conversation. Bring yourself and your Bible if you want (although the church has plenty, so it s not required). VBS is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. July 20 24, and open for children aged 3 through those just finishing 6th grade. If you would like to help with this fun-filled week, we ll soon have a sign-up sheet in the entryway for food and snack donations, as well as for volunteers to help set-up, lead Bible stories, teach crafts, instruct games, or help prepare food. For further information, contact Katie Barron, Melissa Ruppel, or Terresa Lauck; or check out our website! Pastor Kaila is searching for another Bible study time which will also study the Book of Revelation in May and June. We have a survey going on at church if you have a date and time that works for you, please let her know! Landscape Help Needed We need your participation in keeping our grounds looking neat and trimmed. If you can help with lawn mowing, weeding, pruning, or even planting flowers, we would love to have you involved in using your gifts! Contact Bob Dorn if you can help. Join us for worship at 9:00 a.m. beginning June 7. Red Geraniums Please remember to bring red geraniums on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, to be planted in our flower beds. Thank you!

4 Thanks to you, our youth group raised $338 from the Easter breakfast. They sold over 1,700 cabbage pockets. Our special thanks to Emma & Betty for their baking skills; Cables for the flour, onions and cabbage; Thrivent Financial for a $250 gift card; and an anonymous farmer for the ground beef. Thank you so much for your support! Did you know LCOR s website is up and running? If you haven t had a chance to check it out yet, go to lcorelca.org and take a look! You can find upcoming events for the week, view the monthly calendar, check out our slide show, download newsletters, documents, forms, and more. If you or your committee have something coming up that you would like to have added, please contact Terresa Lauck at , or lauck@q.com. On Sunday, May 17, we will honor our graduating high school senior, Ashley Lauck. Please join us in wishing her all the best! Ashley Lauck is the daughter of Charles and Terresa Lauck. She will graduate from Fort Morgan High School on May 23, Ashley has been active in volleyball, club volleyball, track, science fair, student council, FBLA, FFA, National Honor Society, Freshman Connection, and Mustang Scholars. This summer Ashley plans to continue to volunteer at both the Vet Clinic and the Humane Society, as well as working a summer job. This fall, she plans to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins and major in Biomedical Sciences. After she receives her Bachelor s degree in Biomedical Sciences, she plans to attend Veterinary School at CSU to become a licensed veterinarian. Then, Ashley plans to move back to Fort Morgan to open her own practice. 4

5 College Graduates Amber Brown Amber is the daughter of Scot & Carri Brown. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University December 12, 2014 with a B.A. in History, with minors in Business Administration and in Women and Gender Studies. Heather Brown Heather will graduate May 16, 2015 from Colorado Mesa University, with a B.B.A. with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Her parents are Scot & Carri Brown. If I have missed any graduates, please me with the appropriate information and I ll get it in the next newsletter! Vickie Let s Play Ball! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 26 for the 11 th Annual Colorado Rockies Faith Day! Michael W. Smith will be this year s musical guest. Faith Day offers Colorado churches and Christians from all over the state the chance to come together for a time of fellowship. Come and enjoy a day at the ballpark! 5

6 The Lutheran Journal is a family magazine dedicated to providing wholesome and inspirational reading for the enjoyment and enrichment of Lutherans. New issues have arrived come in and pick up a copy! Chicken Soup for the Couple s Soul is inspirational. Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible it cannot be seen or measured yet is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession ever could. Love is God s most precious gift to us, may it open your heart, uplift your mind, inspire your spirit, and be a sweet companion on your own heart s journey. Kaiser Permanente Healthwise Handbook is full of easy-to-read, reliable, current information to help you and your family get well, stay well, live long, and thrive. There is a chapter on self-care tools, medications nonprescription and prescription, problems, etc. Another chapter on Infant & Child Health, and one on First Aid & Emergencies, with illustrations that are helpful. Stay healthy! Ardyce Johnson 6

7 Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Financial Report Giving Goal for 2015 $105, March 2015 General Fund General Fund Weekly Need $ 2, Balance Forward $ Year to Date Need 29, Total Receipts 13, Offering Received Year to Date 23, Total Disbursements (11,222.33) Surplus (Deficit) to Budget $ (6,029.84) Balance End of Month $ 2, General Fund & Savings Account Savings Account Year to Date Cash Receipts $ 26, Balance Forward $80, Year to Date Cash Disbursements (30,671.43) Total Receipts Surplus (Deficit) $ (4,446.03) Total Disbursements $ (5,000.00) Balance End of Month $75, LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH MORGAN FEDERAL BANK FUNDS BREAKDOWN AS OF MEMORIAL FUND $ 9, ANNIVERSARY FUND $ BUILDING EMERGENCY FUND $ 4, BALANCE OF CHURCH MUTUAL INS PROCEEDS* $ 29, YOUTH GATHERING, DETROIT $ PARISH NURSES FUND $ SUNDAY SCHOOL/VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL $ 1, GENERAL FUND (INCL. INTEREST EARNED) $ 38, SAVINGS ACCOUNT TOTAL: $ 75, CHECKING ACCOUNT - GENERAL FUNDS $ 2, TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 78, *CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE PROCEEDS TOTALED $50, AND HAS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OF $20, SUBTRACTED FROM THAT FUND. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS TO GUT- TERS, FACIA, CHURCH PARKING LOT, AND THE BOILER SYSTEM. 7

8 Praises & Pinches for April All praises and pinches are quoted directly from the forms that were submitted. Praises: Pastor Deb Abbot always does a wonderful job when she subs for Pastor Kaila. She is positive, and energetic person and that comes through her sermon, service and interaction with our congregation. Pinches: 1. When hanging items on the walls, do NOT use tape that removes paint. 2. People coming into building with wet/muddy shoes. (entryway, narthex carpet looking terrible) * Outcome for Pinches * 1. Congregation Council voted to change our policy to have painters tape on hand and available for people to use for hanging and decorating. The painters tape will be located in the narthex by the council baskets. 2. Congregation Council is functioning as our Mutual Ministry team until we have one formed. Pastor Kaila will bring this pinch to the next council meeting unless the Mutual Ministry team is formed before then. Please look at the June newsletter for further follow-up information. 8

9 Community Covenant As members of the Christian community of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Fort Morgan we commit, with the help of God, to relate to each other through Christ, and thus hold ourselves and each other to: 1. Listen to each other. Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak James 1:19. Dietrich Bonhoeffer stated: The first service that one owes to others in the fellowship consists of listening to them. Life Together p Respect the privacy of those who confide. A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. Proverbs 11:13 3. Challenge each other with the truth. Be willing to confront when it is important. Rather speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body s growth in building itself up in love. Ephesians 4: Deal with people directly. Don t complain to others. If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone Matthew 18:15. If someone complains to you about another member, help that person follow this principle. 5. Strengthen each other. [Speak] only what is useful for building up so that your words may give grace to those who hear Ephesians 4:29. The test of true Christian community is that it serves to make the individual free, strong and mature, not weak and dependent. Bonhoeffer, p Be gentle with one another. My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Galatians 6:1 7. Do not speak ill of others in the fellowship. Beloved, do not grumble against one another so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! James 5:9 8. Do not judge each other. Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. Romans 2:1 9. Pray for one another. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5: Confess your sins to one another. James 5: Forgive one another. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give and it will be given to you. Luke 6:37b-38a 12. Freely participate in the Body of Christ according to your gifts and talents. As you go, proclaim the good news, The kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 10:7 Source and Work Cited for Community Covenant: Behavioral Covenants in Congregations: A Handbook for Honoring Differences, Gilbert R. Rendle, Alban Institute Publication, Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Translated, and with an Introduction by John D. Doberstein, Harper San Francisco.

10 * * * Praises and Pinches * * * Praises: Pinches: Desired Outcome (Solution): A specific question I would like answered: Name (Sign if you would like a direct response to your praise or pinch.) Please return this form to the Church Office or place in the box in the narthex. Praises & Pinches

11 Daily Bible Readings for May The foundational premise of this set of daily readings is their relationship to the Sunday lectionary readings. The readings are chosen so that the days leading up to Sunday (Thursday through Saturday) prepare for the Sunday readings. The days flowing out from Sunday (Monday through Wednesday) reflect upon the Sunday readings. Fri. May 1 st Psalm 22:25-31 Amos 8:11-13 Acts 8:9-25 Sat. May 2 nd Psalm 22:25-31 Amos 9:7-15 Mark 4:30-32 Sun. May 3 rd Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22: John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Mon. May 4 th Psalm 80 Isaiah 5:1-7 Galatians 5:16-26 Tues. May 5 th Psalm 80 Isaiah 32:9-20 James 3:17-18 Wed. May 6 th Psalm 80 Isaiah 65:17-25 John 14:18-31 Thurs. May 7 th Psalm 98 Isaiah 49:5-6 Acts 10:1-34 Fri. May 8 th Psalm 98 Isaiah 42:5-9 Acts 10:34-43 Sat. May 9 th Psalm 98 Deut. 32:44-47 Mark 10:42-45 Sun. May 10 th Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 Mon. May 11 th Psalm 93 Deut. 7: Timothy 6:11-12 Tues. May 12 th Psalm 93 Deut. 11: Timothy 6:13-16 Wed. May 13 th Psalm 93 Deut. 11:18-21 Mark 16:19-20 Thurs. May 14 th Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 or 93 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Fri. May 15 th Psalm 47 Exodus 24:15-18 Revelation 1:9-18 Sat. May 16 th Psalm 47 Deut. 34:1-7 John 16:4-11 Sun. May 17 th Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:15-17, Psalm 1 1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19 Mon. May 18 th Psalm 115 Exodus 28:29-38 Philippians 1:3-11 Tues. May 19 th Psalm 115 Numbers 8:5-22 Titus 1:1-9 Wed. May 20 th Psalm 115 Ezra 9:5-15 John 16:16-24 Thurs. May 21 st Psalm 33:12-22 Genesis 2:4b-7 1 Cor.15:42b-49 Fri. May 22 nd Psalm 33:12-22 Job 37: Cor. 15:50-57 Sat. May 23 rd Psalm 33:12-22 Exodus 15:6-11 John 7:37-39 Sun. May 24 th Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 104:24-35b Romans 8:22-27 Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26-27;16:4b-15 Mon. May 25 th Psalm 104:24-35b Joel 2: Cor. 12:4-11 Tues. May 26 th Psalm 104:24-35b Genesis 11:1-9 1 Cor. 12:12-27 Wed. May 27 th Psalm 104:24-35b Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 20:19-23 Thurs. May 28 th Psalm 29 Isaiah 1:1-4, Romans 8:1-8 Fri. May 29 th Psalm 29 Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 8:9-11 Sat. May 30 th Psalm 29 Isaiah 5:15-24 John 15:18-20, Sun. May 31 st The Holy Trinity Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17

12 Lector May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: Acolytes May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: Ushers May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: Greeters May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: Terresa Lauck Terresa Lauck Marci Wickham Reid Ernst Roxie Larson Jena Parker Elizabeth Liston Kristen Frasco Myer Wickham Allie Lauck Fellowship Hosts May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: Council Steward Karen Liston Brad Wickham Family Brad Wickham Family Youth Group Rick & Lois Goodman Rick & Lois Goodman Brad Wickham Family Brad Wickham Family Youth Group Rick & Lois Goodman Rick & Lois Goodman Diane Nicklas Karen Liston Graduate Recognition Betty Dahl Melissa Ruppel Altar Guild Olivia Parker/Julie Vannoy Communion Assistants May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: Jack Barron Jena Parker Julie Vannoy Lois Goodman Myer Wickham Happy Birthday To: Keith Robertson 5-01 Elizabeth Liston 5-03 Tiffany Jorgensen 5-11 Gerhart Fritzler 5-20 Ron Seiler 5-20 Eilene Fritzler 5-22 Tanner Schafer 5-23 Marcia Iverson 5-26 Gary Foos 5-27 Linda McAlister 5-31 Happy Anniversary To: Marvin & Wanda Rosten 5-19 Mark & Vickie Hoffman 5-28 Bob & Margie Dorn 5-31 Bread Bakers We thank all those who offer their gifts in leading worship this month.

13 May 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Pastor Kaila Synod Assembly, Salt Lake City, UT 3 rd 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Christian Ed Committee 12:00 p.m. Plant Community Garden Fifth Sunday of Easter (White) 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Sixth Sunday of Easter (White) 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Worship Graduate Recognition Blood Pressure Screening Youth Group Seventh Sunday of Easter (White) 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Worship Worship & Music Committee Bring red geraniums Day of Pentecost (Red) :00 & 10:15 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Theology on Tap The Holy Trinity / First Sunday after Pentecost (White) 4 10:00 a.m. WELCA Co-Council 5:30 p.m. Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee 5:30 p.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry :00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee Pastor Kaila Continuing Education Office Closed 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Memorial Day (observed) 9:00 a.m. Team Garden 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry :30 a.m. Stretch & Pray 5:30 p.m. Confirmation 6 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 13 9:30 a.m. Naomi Circle w/lydia Circle, Delora, hostess 5:30 p.m. Confirmation 6:30 a.m. Stretch & Pray 20 5:30 p.m. Confirmation 6:30 a.m. Stretch & Pray 27 5:30 p.m. Confirmation 9:30 a.m. Sewing Day Pastor Kaila at Café Lotus 10:00 a.m. Bible Study at Café Lotus Pastor Kaila Vacation Pastor Kaila at Café Lotus 10:00 a.m. Bible Study at Café Lotus Pastor Kaila at Café Lotus 10:00 a.m. Bible Study at Café Lotus

14 Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 1100 W. Platte Ave. Ft. Morgan, CO (970) ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer exists to learn, teach, and proclaim the Word of God, and to nurture one another in the Christian faith in order to create a worship family; serve our community; and build the kingdom of God.