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 10 October 2017 Octoberfest Sunday, October 7th from 11:30am until 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Reformation Sunday October 28th Worship at 9:00 am 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. November Messenger Deadline Oct. 29, 2018 Please e-mail your articles to Central Lutheran Church Lea.Ramirez@clcyakima.org
Dear Friends in Christ, This fall our adult Sunday school class has been learning more about the possibility of becoming a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation. RIC congregations are churches in the ELCA that have welcome statements that specifically welcome and affirm people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. This is an issue that many of us have not grown up knowing much about, but it is something that often arises in today s news. We are using our Sunday mornings to educate ourselves and learn what scripture and our church can teach us. I would like to invite you to participate in our discussions on Sundays, but realize that many of you cannot be here in person, so I want to use this space this month to address some frequently asked questions. We already welcome everyone into our church, why should we single out LGBTQ people? Unfortunately, many LGBTQ people have learned that the general welcome statement from churches doesn t include them, or they are invited in only to be told that their sexual orientation and gender identity is sinful. What are the goals of the Reconciling Works organization? Here is a statement from their website: We believe that God values and embraces each person as a beloved child, that the Spirit gives a diversity of gifts for the common good, and that Jesus Christ calls us to work for justice. The ministries of ReconcilingWorks embody, inspire, and support the acceptance and full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, their families, friends and allies, within the Lutheran communion and its ecumenical and global partners. Through our Reconciling in Christ program, ministries, resources, events and alliances, ReconcilingWorks: builds community for worship, education and support; fosters welcome and acceptance in all Lutheran settings; advocates for the ecclesial changes necessary to ensure full participation in all rites, sacraments, and ministries of the church; and invites all people into Gospel lives of authenticity, integrity, and wholeness. What is the process and what would it mean for CLC to become RIC? The process includes: 1. Educating ourselves. 2. Writing a welcome statement for CLC. 3. Approving the new welcome statement at a congregational meeting. 4. Notifying Reconciling Works of our vote and being listed on their website. There are no membership dues or obligations to the organization. I encourage you to learn more about Reconciling in Christ congregations by going to the website, reconcilingworks.org and click on resources. Feel free to come to me with any questions or concerns. Let s keep Expanding Our Welcome! Peace and Blessings, Pastor Carolyn 2
Fall Adult Education Opportunities here at CLC Sunday School 10:30-11:30 am 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 7:00 am (at VM Memorial Cafeteria) Men s Bible Study - Pastor Lambertson leads this class. New members are always welcome. Tuesday Mornings 10 am - 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 5:00-6:00 pm 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 pm Adult Bible Study - Pastor John Schraan from Christ Lutheran is leading this class for those interested in a more in depth study of scriptures. Lutheran Catechism Class - Pastor Carolyn from Central Lutheran will lead this class for people interested in joining the Lutheran church or people who just can t remember what they learned in confirmation class and want a refresher course. 6:30-7:00 PM Worship on Wednesday Evenings Our music this fall includes many songs from Worship and Praise along with one ELW hymn each week. Our messages focus on some of the major stories in the Old Testament. We are trying something new on October 10 and November 14. Both of those days worship will include a brief service of Holy Communion. Join us for these informal times of prayer and praise. 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 11:30 am for worship. Dates for the fall are October 9 and November 13. A light lunch will be served after worship. 3
On Going Prayers For Church Members, Families, and Friends: Pastor Mike Scheid Julie Edwards, friend of Ana Juarez 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 The funeral reception committee would like to thank everyone who worked and brought food for the luncheon after Doug Gordner s funeral service. These acts of kindness are appreciated so much by the family and the reception committee. CLC Scholarship Committee and Congregation, Thank you very much for awarding me a scholarship. It will really help me continue my education! I will see you all at Christmas time. Thanks again! - Courteney Boyle Thank you to everyone for their support, cards, and care in this time of need. Linda Gordner Hospitality Committee will be updating the Congregational Board in the Fellowship Hall and the directory. Pictures will be taken October 7th in the Narthex and during the Octoberfest. Cluster Meeting for South Central WA ELCA Churches Sunday October 14th 3p.m. Christ Lutheran, Yakima 5606 W Lincoln Ave. Come meet our new Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM) Mary Morrow, hear what our EWA-ID Synod is doing. Share what our own congregations are doing, see old friends and meet new friends. 4
Wednesday Church Day 5:00-6:00 pm Preschool Frolic Program - Nursery K-5 Parable Class - Room 204 5:00-6:00 pm 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 pm - 6:30 pm Join us for Supper in the Fellowship Hall 6:30-7:00 pm WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL 7:00-8:30 pm 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 Lutheran Catechism Class - Pastor Carolyn from Central Lutheran will lead this class for people interested in joining the Lutheran church or people who just can t remember what they learned in confirmation class and want a refresher course. - Room 209 7:00-8:30 pm Youth Group - Multipurpose Room 5
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October Camp Hope Meal Items must be to the church by Sunday, October 7th Items Needed: 15 lbs of Hamburger (cooked) 15-15 oz. Cans of Hunts Manwhich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce 60 Hamburger Buns 3 - Large Coleslaw (each should feed about 15) 2 - Costco Veggie Trays 5 - Cases of Pop (only one should be diet) 8 - Dozen Brownies 1 - Costco size package of heavy duty large paper plates If you want to help deliver, serve and cleanup the meal (5:30 to 7:00) please contact Denise Svendsen at 575-6490/949-8580 On The Corner If you have even half an hour to give...we can use you! We could still use volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 5:30. You can either help out kids from K-5th in Study Hall, working with them on their homework, or interact with kids while they are at education centers. We need an additional adult for 5th grade kids (Tues or Thur 3:30 to 5:30). You would be responsible for getting them to and from their daily activities (just follow the schedule) where they are led in enrichment by other adults. NEW COOLERS NEEDED: When helping load the food for Camp Hope, I learned our coolers are a back or hand injury waiting to happen. Each of the coolers have broken handles. That meant I had to lift at the wheels to help load the large cooler full of water bottles. Now that summer is almost over, maybe you realized you don't use that large cooler anymore. Please consider donating your unused two handled cooler to church. These coolers are also used by the youth and family. Thank-you, Nicole Pierone 7
October Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 9:30 a Monday Golf 2 9:00 a Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3:00 p On the Corner 4:00 p Stewardship Meeting 7 20th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:15 am SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:30 pm OKTOBERFEST 8 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 9:30 a Monday Golf 1:30 p Days For Girls 4:00 p Camp Hope 6:00 p Property Committee 9 9:00 a Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3:00 p On the Corner 7:00 p Women Gathering Children s Message 14 21st Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:15 am SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 15 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 9:30 a Monday Golf 6:30 p Council Meeting 16 9:00 a Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3:00 p On the Corner Children s Church 21 22ndSunday after Pentecost 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:15 am SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 22 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 9:30 a Monday Golf 23 9:00 a Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3:00 p On the Corner Children s Message 28 Reformation Sunday 9:00 am HOLY COMMUNION 10:15 am SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10:30 am TREE OF LIFE WORSHIP 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 29 7:00 a Men s Bible Study 9:30 a Monday Golf 30 9:00 a Walking Club 10:00 a Bible Study 11:45 a Ministry of Prayer 3:00 p On the Corner Children s Church Messenger Cut Off 8
2018 Wednesday Thursday Friday/Saturday 3 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 10 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 4 9:00 a Piecemakers 9:00 a Staff Meeting 2:00 p Worship Comittee 3:00 p On the Corner 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 11 9:00 a Staff Meeting 3:00 p On the Corner 4:30 p Executive Meeting 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 5 6 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 6:00 p Youth Lock In 12 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 13 17 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 24 5:00 p Frolic Classes 6:00 p Supper 6:30 p Worship 7:00 p Youth & Adult Group 18 9:00 a Piecemakers 9:00 a Staff Meeting 1:00 p Hospitality Meeting 3:00 p On the Corner 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:00 p Endowment 7:30 p Festival Choir 25 3:00 p On the Corner 6:30 p Handbell Choir 7:30 p Festival Choir 19 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 20 26 Preschool Yard Sale 6:00 p Movie Night 7:00 p Drop-In Basketball 27 31 9
Women Gathering will meet on Tuesday, October 9th at 7 pm at the home of Amy Clark. All women are welcome to join the group. It s always a time for laughter and lively conversation. 10
Bell Choir Rehearsals for Bell Choir is every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Bell Room. They are looking for two new members, if interest please talk to Virginia Prochnow or call her at 452-2798. Yearly Activities and Groups In The Building: Primary Purpose AA Monday - Saturday 9:00 am Room 204 Can Do AA Wednesday Nights 7:00 pm Room 204 Friday Grapevine AA Noon Room 204 Women Exercise Group Mon/Wed/Friday 9:00am Family Room TOPS Group Monday at 10:00 am Room 107/108 Bible Study Fellowship every Monday 6:00 pm all the building Rock & Mineral Club the 3rd Friday 6:30 pm Family Room Respite Care Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am Family Room Preschool & Toddler Class Monday - Thursday Nursery & Preschool Boy Scouts Monday 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall Jr. League the 3rd Monday 12:30 11 pm in the AV Room
Preschool and Toddler Class began their school year: Fun with the new enlarged playground: Thank you to Bullpen Fencing Co. and everyone for moving the fence! 12
On The Corner OTC is now in full swing since the school year began. It is always good to see some students back and some new faces. 13
Council Corner October 2018 Hymn 824 This is my Father s world, And to my list ning ears All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres. This is my Father s world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas His hand the wonders wrought. Last year in October I shared one of my favorite hymns #879, For the Beauty of the Earth. I have decided to share another of my favorites. I can remember singing This is My Father s World when I was very young. I have always loved singing since I was a very small child. In fact, I remember my favorite part of church as a young child was always singing the hymns. No offence to Pastor Carolyn when I say this, but I was always glad when the sermon was over because I knew I would get to sing a hymn. Of course, that was from the perspective of a young child. As an adult I have come to appreciate the lessons, gospel and sermon on a new level. I still love the hymns and music in our services. I especially love to be able to share my vocal talents and sing a solo in the choir every once in a while. This brings me to our recent Temple Talk on Stewardship. Bill Harrison asked us to share of our talents and also share monetary gifts to support the work of the church. Many of us share our talents in different ways. Some share their musical talents by singing in the Festival choir, playing in in the handbells, or playing an instrument for a service. There are those who serve on the alter guild and prepare the alter for the service. Others serve as readers of the lessons. Some are ushers, greeters or run the sound system, while others serve as communion assistants or as a Eucharistic Minister who visit the homebound. Let us also not forget the people who make the coffee and provide the cookies. There are also many people who volunteer at OTC or on Wednesday nights providing dinner. Thank you to all who volunteer to help fulfill the mission and vision of Central Lutheran. Please remember to fill out your time and talents card and return it to the church office. Prayerfully consider what talents and monetary gift you can offer to keep the vision and mission of Central Lutheran Church moving forward. In Peace Anne Chapman CLC Council President 14
September 2018 Sunday Worship 2nd - 100 9th - 107 16th - 137 23rd - 113 Wednesday Worship 12th - 23 19th - 17 26th - 17 15
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