CENTRAL LUTHERAN MESSENGER

CENTRAL LUTHERAN MESSENGER 1604 W. Yakima Avenue,Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 575-6490 office@clcyakima.org www.clcyakima.org The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Hellerich, Senior Pastor VOLUME 67 Number 11 November 2018 SUNDAY November 4th Sunday, November 4th All Saints Day Sunday, November 11th Quilt Sunday Sunday, November 18th Annual Meeting following Worship Youth Potato Feed in Fellowship Hall after the Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 20th 6:30pm Thanksgiving Service (Holden Eve. Prayer) Followed by Pie Social/Auction in Fellowship Hall Thursday, November 25th Christ the King Sunday December Messenger Deadline November 26, 2018 Please e-mail your articles to Central Lutheran Church Lea.Ramirez@clcyakima.org

Dear Friends in Christ, November is the month when we give thanks to God for all our many blessings. This year, I am especially reminded of the line from the Magnificat in Marty Haugen s Holden Evening Prayer, You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through. I have lived many places in my adult life and had the privilege of serving this church in several different callings in several different states. A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of going back to the place where I grew up and reconnecting with friends I had not seen since the day we graduated from high school. This visit gave me the opportunity to see some of the connections in my life and how God has worked in all these many and various ways. This picture is of me and my best friend from fourth grade, Sharon Taylor McGlone, when we first saw each other again. I was invited back to Spotsylvania County, Virginia, to be part of a panel discussion about desegregation in the public schools and what it was like for the children involved. I was honored to be chosen as the white ally, the girl who made friends with the four new girls who integrated our school in 1963. The National Park Service funded this forum, and a large museum exhibit, along with videos of all of us sharing our stories. I will share the videos when they become available. You can go to the museum website at jjwmuseum.org/ thewallscomedown/ and see pictures of the exhibits. I lost touch with my school friends when we all went off to college, partly because technology wasn t as developed as it is now, and partly because we never socialized outside of school. In those days, in Virginia, it was okay to be friends at school with people of another race, but not to go to each other s houses or be seen together in public. We reconnected through Facebook a few years ago, but didn t get to see each other again until this trip. We discovered that all five of us had worked in social services and everyone is now in a helping profession. My friends all said they were not surprised that I am a pastor. I was deeply touched by that because the little girl me could never have imagined it. For one thing, women weren t being ordained back then. I couldn t even be an acolyte. For another thing, I was a very quiet little girl and never would have seen myself speaking publicly about anything. Yet, my friends had a vision about the future that could include me preaching the gospel and themselves living in a world where children are not judged by the color of their skin. I give thanks for the many changes in the world since 1963. Even though things are not yet where God would have us be, the progress I do see shows God's activity and gives me cause for hope for the future. Peace and Blessings, Pastor Carolyn 2

Fall Weekday Communion Service Schedule This fall, our monthly weekday Holy Communion services have been moved to the second Tuesdays of the month. Join us for Bible study at 10:00 or just come to the chapel at 11:30am for worship. The next date this fall is November 13. A light lunch will be served after worship. Beginning in January, the Hospitality committee will be bringing table games for us to play after lunch on the second Tuesdays of each month. Join us on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, for Holden Evening Prayer at 6:30pm in the sanctuary before the Pie Social. Fall Adult Education Opportunities here at CLC Sunday School 10:30-11:30am Building an Inclusive Church Pastor Carolyn is leading this class to help us learn more about expanding our welcome to our LGBTQ siblings in Christ, as we work toward becoming a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. Monday Mornings 7:00am (at VM Memorial Cafeteria) Men s Bible Study - Pastor Lambertson leads this class. New members are always welcome. Tuesday Mornings 10:00am - Connect Bible Study - Pastor Carolyn is helping this class explore how all the Bible stories we know and love fit together as the bigger story of God and God s people. New members are welcome to join any time. Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm Festivals and Commemorations - Deacon Dave Hellerich from Christ Lutheran is leading this class for all those who are wondering about the church year and asking, Who are all those saints and what are these days we celebrating? Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm Adult Bible Study - Pastor John Schraan from Christ Lutheran is leading this class for those interested in a more in depth study of scriptures. This fall he is looking at the book of Hebrews. 3

On Going Prayers for Church Members, Families, and Friends: Mary Grossenbacher, Pastor Carolyn s sister-in-law Gary Lund s brother, Ron of N.D. (Staph infection) Jeanne Dillahunts sister-in-law, Mary Bauder (Healing & Comfort) Jeannie Bauder (Diagnosed with ALS) Julie Edwards, friend of Ana Juarez Pastor Mike Scheid On Going Prayers For Shut Ins: Phyllis Gillihan (Ponderosa) Betty Douglas (Moxee) Mary Frances Jones (Landmark) Nita Roll (Fieldstone) Joanne Puyear (Englewood Hts.) Edna Green (Summitview Health) Toni Perschke (Rexford) Peggy Eggar (Selah) Olivia Lynn Ryder (Crescent Convalescent) Ongoing Prayer Concerns - Living With Cancer: Sue Rowley Jesse Oliver Laurie McCullough Randa Emmel Julie Peterson Donna Baughman Yolanda Pamez Allison Hahn Marilyn Quinonez Brenda Nolz Christy Kraemer Jan Mowrey Butch Stout Estasia Kerrigan Rod Schlief Elaine Terri Susan Heglar Jerry Turner Ross Bethel Becky Juarez Dr. Keith Watson Marilyn Jensen Anne Berkmier Kennedy Cannon Nancy Brulotte Rev. Chuck Ewan Lori Beauvais Helen Urbani A Memorial Service for Mary Lou Crose will be held in the sanctuary on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2:00pm. Mary Lou was a long time member of Central who moved to the west side several years ago. We would like to thank Duane for getting into the heart of the computers and fixing it so Lea can print reports, after 10 months. Denise can print from her machine also. THANKS DR. MONICK! - From the Staff Pastor Carolyn would like to thank the wonderful, hard-working, and thoughtful staff here at CLC: Lea, Felicity, and Denise, for the gifts of a beautiful plant, chocolates, and coffee for Pastor appreciation month! 4

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4th On this day we celebrate and remember the saints of the past, present and future. We especially remember those saints who died this past year: Frank Abrams, Freda Calahan, Gerald Puyear, Mark Karn, Jean Hamilton-Upson, Martha Loewe, and Doug Gordner. And those saints who were baptized this year: Alexia Dobbs, Jase Lybeck, Michael Evert QUILT SUNDAY On Sunday, November 11th, the beautiful quilts that the Piecemakers group has been working on all year will be on display in the Sanctuary. You will have the opportunity to purchase a quilt to give as a gift for Christmas or for yourself to snuggle under on the coming cold winter nights. Through the generosity of some folks who have donated fabric for the quilts, the cost for a quilt will not be increased. The quilts that are not sold will be given to many help organizations throughout the community. All proceeds from the sale of the quilts will go back into purchasing supplies such as batting, backing, and whatever else is needed to make more quilts. Many thanks to all of the dedicated quilters of the Piecemakers group. They all give at least six hours a month to this wonderful ministry. The ladies meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday in Room 107/108 beginning at 9:00am. Here is an image If anyone has seen a pair of salad tongs (claws), silver, that hang on the side of a salad bowl, please return to the church office. They belong to a church member and have sentimental value, as they were a gift. They disappeared following the Doug Gordner funeral, and possibly were taken home by accident in another church member's salad. 5

Thrivent Cards are needed for the following: - Pie Social *pie ingredients *decorations -Annual Meeting *food *decorations -Advent Project *buy fabric and batting (Making baby quilts) Please contact Felicity or call the church office. The Youth are collecting disposable pie pans for the upcoming pie social after the Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 20th at 6:30pm. Please bring them to Felicity s office. Thank You! New members join the church October 21st John, Tracy, Jaelynn, Jordyn, & Jazmyn Durels, Hannah Pollard, and Shannon Wesseling 6

Felicity Pittman, Avery Allen, and Dalene Pittman enjoyed meeting with Nadia Bolz-Weber at the Idaho Discipline Conference. Picture by Pastor Carolyn Hellerich. Church Camp, 2019 will be June 14-15 at Boardman Marina and RV Park ( same as last year). You can mail a letter to the Park during Thanksgiving week, NOT BEFORE to request a site for the desired days. You can also call them on January 2 if you don t write. Give your email address in the letter as confirmation is given via email. Address: Boardman Park & Recreation District PO Box 8, # 1 West Marine Drive Boardman, Oregon 97818 Phone: 541-481-7217 Tents: Tents can be on the lawn in someone else s site on Friday and Saturday nights ONLY. Recommended sites: Back-in with shade, some with the River near: 15, 21, 24 through 32 Pull-through with shade: 12, 14, 16, 18. 12 and 16 have partial shade. Other sites in the vicinity do not have shade. There is a map of the Park on the Park s Website. Call or send a message to Ardelle at 509-945-6249 or email at aringhouse@charter.net if you have questions. Hope many of you can camp with us next year. 7

We are talking CHRISTMAS already!!! The SALVATION ARMY invites you to give of yourself to others by: 1. RINGING THE BELLS at Fred Meyer on Saturday, November 17th. 2. Providing MUSIC during the bell ringing (the donations sky-rocket when there is MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! 3. Taking a youngster shopping on December 1st or 8th. 4. Donating $75 (or any amount) towards the shopping trip (Checks made out to SALVATION ARMY and put in offering or office) Is this the first year you will try something new, something maybe out of your comfort zone? Treat yourself to an early Christmas gift as you will most certainly feel "rewarded" for your efforts! Those that have participated know that it's a lot of fun! Thanks for considering these opportunities. Sign up in the narthex for the bell ringing...it's for one hour but you can split the shift with a friend. Call Selma Umbarger at 575-6610 if you have any questions. 8

Heather Crane was Confirmed on Reformation Sunday. Confirmation Students Oct. 28th Tim Reierson leading the opening for Sunday School. 9 Sunday School Students

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Women Gathering will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 7:00 pm at the home of Jan Lyon. All women are welcome to join the group. It s always a time for laughter and lively conversation. For more information, just call the church office at 575-6490. October 2018 Sundays: 7th 133 14th 107 21st 113 28th 135 Wednesday: 3rd 26 10th 28 17th 29 24th 27 Tuesday Communion Service: 19th 15 11

November Sunday Monday Tuesday Reminder: Daylight Savings Ends November 4th Set clocks back 1 hour! 4 All Saints 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 5 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 6 9:00 a Gym Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer Children s Messege 11 Quilt Sunday 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 12 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 1:30 p Days for Girls 7:00 p Property Committee OFFICE CLOSED 13 9:00 a Gym Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:30 a Communion Worship 3:00 p On the Corner 7:00 p Women s Gathering Children s Church 18 26th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am ANNUAL MEETING 11:30 am YOUTH POTATO FEED 19 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 2:00 p Hospitality Committee 20 9:00 a Gym Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3;00 p On the Corner 6;30 p Thanksgiving Worship 8:00 p Pie Social & Auction Children s Messege 25 Christ the King Sunday 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 2:00 pm Memorial for Mary Lou Crose Children s Church 26 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 12 27 9:00 a Gym Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3:00 p On the Corner 6:30 p OTC Committee Meet

2018 Wednesday Thursday Friday/Saturday 1 9:00 a Piecemakers 2:00 p Worship Committee 3:00 p On the Corner 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 2 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 3 7 9:00 a Invitational Ministries 12:30 a Blood Drive 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 8 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 9 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 10 14 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 15 9:00 a Piecemakers 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 16 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 17 21 No Wednesday Church Night 22 OFFICE CLOSED 23 24 OFFICE CLOSED 28 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 29 9:00 a Piecemakers 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 30 6:00 p Movie Night at Christ Lutheran 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 13

A Mighty Fortress in German Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, ein gute Wehr und Waffen. Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not, die uns jetzt hat betroffen. Der alt böse Feind mit Ernst er s jetzt meint, groß Macht und viel List sein grausam Rüstung ist, auf Erd ist nicht seins gleichen. October 28, 2018 Last November I used this hymn to start my November council corner and reflected on the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. It was important to look back last year at the changes since the Reformation. Now it is time to look forward. As I sat in the choir at today s Reformation service I looked out at the congregation and saw the pews full of people wearing red and saw all the red banners hanging throughout the sanctuary. Our sanctuary looked very welcoming and festive today. Thanks to Jane Peterson and Kris Vestad for fixing the sanctuary for the service. For this next calendar year, the council has selected an overall congregational focus of Expanding our Welcome. This theme was selected because of our church mission and vision. Our mission states that Central is a welcoming and caring community of faith, reaching out in service to others to meet the needs of our neighbors locally and globally. And our vision is that our congregation is committed to seeking and welcoming diversity as we reach beyond our boundaries to our larger community through faith, fellowship and in service to others. Just last Sunday we welcomed some new members to our congregation. If you have not already done so please meet them and start welcoming them into the CLC family. To expand our welcome the council formed a new committee in the last year called the Invitational Ministry committee. Their mission is to help spread our message through evangelism. If you are interested in being on this committee and helping with this mission contact Lea in the CLC office. Many hands make light work. Here are two examples of how you can help with our mission and vision in the near future. Denise Svendsen is coordinating two needs in Yakima. The first is continuing to coordinate food to be given to Camp Hope. Denise is also coordinating volunteers who can help at the young adult emergency winter weather shelter which will start up soon at Englewood Christian Church. This shelter is for 18-24-year-old youth who need a safe and warm place to sleep this winter. If you would like to be a part of either of these two outreach ministries for the homeless in our community you may call or email Denise at denise.svendsen@clcyakima.org. Selma Umbarger is coordinating ringers for the Salvation Army again this year. There are several other Salvation Army opportunities to help our community in 14

November and December. Contact Selma at 575-6610. The congregational focus is meant to happen in all aspects of our congregational outreach from our youngest members to our most senior members. Look for other opportunities to Expand our Welcome in the next few months. On another note The Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 18 th after the service. This is where we will vote on the 2019 Spending Plan and also elect Council, Endowment, and Audit Committee members as well as three synod assembly delegates. If you are willing to attend the Synod Assembly as a delegate contact Lea in the office. After the meeting there will be a potato feed as a fundraiser for our youth activities. See you at the annual meeting. Anne Chapman, Central Lutheran Council President Mission Statement (What We Do): Central Lutheran Church is a WELCOMING and CARING community of faith reaching out in service to others to meet the needs of our neighbors locally and globally. Vision Statement (Desired End-State): Our congregation is committed to seeking and welcoming diversity as we reach beyond our boundaries to our larger community through faith, fellowship, and in service to others. Congratulations: Trevor Babcock became an Eagle Scout at the start of the Boy Scout meeting at Central Lutheran Church. 15

Wednesday Service in the Chapel Join us Wednesday Church Day 5:00-6:00pm Preschool Frolic Program - Nursery K-5 Parable Class - Room 204 5:00-6:00pm Class: Festivals and Commemorations - Deacon Dave Hellerich from Christ Lutheran is leading this class for all those who are wondering about the church year and asking, Who are all those saints and what are these days we celebrating? - Room 209 6:00-6:30pm Join us for Supper in the Fellowship Hall 6:30-7:00pm WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL 7:00-8:30pm Classes: Adult Bible Study - Pastor John Schraan from Christ Lutheran is leading this class for those interested in a more in depth study of scriptures. - Library 7:00-8:30pm Youth Group - Multipurpose Room 16

Youth Choir rehearsal Wednesday Night then off to Youth Group K-5 Parable Class at 5:00pm 17

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On the Corner had a busy month. Barb Beehler brought her turtle, Jr. League visited, fun in the gym, and a trip to the Yakima Museum 20

OTC finished the month off with a good time at a Magic Show. 21

God s Work Our Hands Emergency Winter Shelter for Young Adults 18-24 years of age Again, this year, the Englewood Christian Church is sponsoring this project. It is part of the Transform Yakima Together outreach. As we looked at projects for our community outreach the idea of making a cozy quilt for these young adults came to mind. The Piecemakers quilting group at Central had a huge box of 6x6 inch precut squares and on the Sunday that we participated in God s Work-Our Hands, we started to lay out the quilt tops. Next the quilt tops were sewn and bright colored fleece was donated to back the quilts. Many participated in this project as supervisors to the layout of the quilts, as well as those who did the sewing. Thirteen quilts will be delivered the first week in November, in preparation for use starting November 15 th. If the shelter needs additional quilts, we have kits prepared to quickly sew and distribute. Thank you Mary Johnson for coming up with such a wonderful project. Hospitality Committee Meeting will be held Monday, November 19th at 2:00pm. The location is at the Newsroom Coffee & Tea, 5702 Summitview Avenue. 22

Golf is finished for the season, watch for a spring date to start again! 23

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