July and August 2010
From The Desk of Pastor Lassman
“Why We Go To Church”
My Fellow Redeemed in Christ,
Like many of you, I often receive a variety of jokes and other interesting things in my email. One of these got my attention entitled “Why We Go To Church.” It goes like this. A church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. He explained, “I’ve gone for 30 years now and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. So, I think I’m wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all.” This started a real controversy in the “Letters to the Editor” column, much to the delight of the editor. This went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher: “I’ve been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this….they all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!”
When you get such things in your email you never know for sure if the stories are true or made up. But in this case anyway, it doesn’t really matter. For whether the story is true or not, the truth it teaches remains the same. We go to church to be nourished in our relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior from sin, death, and damnation. The food we feed on is God’s love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. The Bible often depicts our “feeding” on God’s love: “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119: 103); “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34: 8); “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good” (1 Peter 2: 2, 3). Thus, God’s salvation from sin, death, and damnation is often pictured as a meal/banquet: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a king [God] who prepared a wedding banquet for his son [Jesus]. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come…” (Matt. 22: 2, 3). This spiritual food is God’s Word, especially the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which gives us peace with God through the forgiveness of our sins. GOD’S FORGIVENESS. This is the food that we feed on. And only Jesus Christ can give it to us. But of course, every properly prepared meal comes in/on dinnerware and served on plates. And so it is with God’s forgiveness. It comes to us on the plates of God’s Word and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Word and the Sacraments are the only place that we can feed on God’s love in Jesus Christ. And, so it is my duty as a pastor to faithfully feed you this meal as Jesus once told Peter: “Feed my lambs….take care of my sheep….Feed my sheep” (John 21: 15, 16, 17). As your pastor it is my duty to feed you with God’s forgiveness, life, and salvation on the plates of God’s Word and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. And as I do so, I do what Jesus has told all pastors to do, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager [the pastor] whom the master [Jesus] puts in charge of his servants [the congregation] to give them their food allowance [forgiveness] at the proper time?” (Luke 12: 42). Why do you go to church? Perhaps there is more than one reason…but if you are not going to receive God’s forgiveness you really don’t understand the main reason for going to church.
And at the end of your life, when you are facing death it really won’t matter if you have remembered any of my sermons or any other sermons. It won’t matter whether you remembered one particular worship service you attended or not. What will matter is that over the course of your life, your faith in Jesus had been fed countless times with God’s love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ served on the plates of His Word and Sacraments. For it is this forgiveness that keeps you spiritually healthy and strong, this forgiveness enables you to face death, and finally it is this forgiveness that gives you the glory of eternal life as it will be revealed to you on the day of the resurrection. Why do we go to church? To receive God’s forgiveness. Is this why you come to church?
In Christ,
Pastor Lassman
FROM THE VICAR
To all the dear members of Messiah Lutheran Church,
Greetings in our Risen Lord. Amen. By now you have read six other farewell letters from the previous vicars and I am not sure if I could really say anything different from what you have already heard. So let me say, THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how much you have all meant to me and Lisa this past year. Your love and kindness to us has been something that I know we will never forget. I am met with many emotions as I prepare to leave you, some sad and some excited.
Of course I will miss all of you terribly. We have become closer over the past year than I thought was possible. The words from pastor’s sermon on my first Sunday keep coming back to me, “We know Trevor; he is family.” These words have proven to be very true over the year. In Christ we are all family, and you have been a wonderful example of His love. I will miss you just as much as those I left back home in order to be out here with you. From here on, a piece of me will always here with you. There have been so many moments at Messiah that I know will come back to me over the rest of my life. Thank you for all that you have done for me.
I am not someone who likes to dwell on the past. Therefore let’s look to the future. On an educational level, I am very excited to return to the seminary so that I may finish my course work. The light at the end of the tunnel is bright and driving me forward. (I hope it’s not a train.) I am so looking forward to getting finished and back to a parish to serve God’s people. This desire to finish and be a parish pastor is due, in no small part, to my time here at Messiah. Working with Pastor Lassman and all of you has been an enlightening and reassuring experience. I will really miss our times together. I pray the people at my first call are as wonderful as you all have been.
On a personal level, one of pastor’s other predictions (he’s starting to think he’s a prophet.) will more than likely come true this year. I hope to be engaged shortly and married before I start my first call. Please keep Lisa and me in your prayers and we hope to start our lives together soon. Much of the time that Lisa and I spent together this last year has given her a fabulous opportunity to see what life as a pastor’s wife will really be like. Through conversations with Mrs. Lassman and many of you, I think Lisa now has a good idea of what she is getting herself into this next year. The times we have had here will be ones that we will remember the rest of our lives. Thank you all for the kindness you have shown to both of us.
As for Messiah, the future is bright. Your next, and maybe your last vicar for a while, will be here soon. Noah will be your eighth vicar. This is an unbelievable testament to the faithfulness and kindness of all the members at Messiah. It takes a truly unique and wonderful congregation to help form so many men into pastors. The vicarage program is an invaluable experience and you all should feel proud to have supported it all of these years. I don’t know Noah or his wife well, but I am sure that you all will make him feel as loved and welcomed as you did Lisa and me. On behalf of the seminary, the synod and myself, thank you for your ongoing love and faithfulness.
As to the future of the world, it is hard to predict. Our world seems to be slipping farther and farther away from the truth of the Gospel. Being out here in some of the most unchristian parts of America has been very eye opening to me. I will have many stories to share with my fellow students back home. I pray that Messiah continues to be a shining light of Christ’s love, hope and forgiveness to this community. I pray that the Holy Spirit keeps you safe and strong. You truly are in the mission field. Thank you for sharing Christ to those who so desperately need it.
I love you all and will miss you. Though we may never be together again in this life, I know we will have a joyous reunion when our Lord returns. Thank you all for everything.
Vicar Mankin
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS by Bob Guthrie
Summer is here
Vacations are near
Sunday School goes all year!
God is an almighty God in charge of the whole universe…right down to each of us! This summer our lessons begin in the Old Testament and finish with four New Testament events. Our teachers’ guide is designed to be flexible and we are encouraged to pick and chose the things that work for your children. We will do our best and will be there for your children. See you on Sunday in Sunday school. Have a great summer!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Men’s Night Out – Monday Night, July 5th at 6 pm. This month, Men’s Night Out goes German! Join us for what’s sure to be a great time! We will be meeting at Feierabend German Pub on 422 Yale Ave. N. Monday Night, August 2nd at 6 pm, we will be enjoying Picolinos Italian food located at 6415 32nd Ave. NE. Please RSVP to Brian Danforth at 206.363.5654.
Women’s Monthly Bible Study – We will not be meeting until the Fall. Enjoy your summer and see you in September!
New Bible Study – Starting on July 15th, the Thursday night Bible class will be taking a look at the book of Ephesians. Watch the bulletin for further details. We hope to see you there! Jim Grant
Vicars Going and Coming - Vicar Makin’s last Sunday, as well as his last sermon at Messiah, will be on July 25. His farewell “Roast” will be the night before, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This is always a joyous time to remember the Vicar’s year with us, have some fun at his expense, and share in a good meal. Fried chicken, beverages, rolls, and butter will be provided. Those with names beginning with A-M, please bring a salad or side dish and N-Z, please bring a favorite dessert. There will be speeches and accolades as we wish the Vicar good luck and a safe journey. We are looking for at least six volunteers to help in the kitchen with set up and clean up. A sign-up sheet will be posted after the 4th of July weekend. Please contact Margelee.
Our next vicar, Noah Fremer and his wife, Mary (picture on the upstairs bulletin board) will arrive late July/early August and he will be installed August 8. The reception for Noah and Mary will be during the education hour from about 9:20 to 10:20am. In this way people from both services will have the opportunity to meet the Fremers. A continental breakfast will be served. Two volunteers are also needed to help in the kitchen that day. Please contact Margelee at 206.999.9212 or marjelee@clearwire.net if you can volunteer an hour or so. Noah might be our last vicar if we decide to all an assistant pastor.
History and Theology of the LCMS – From August 16th to 20th, Dr. Lawrence Rast, Jr., Ph. D. from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN will be teaching a course on the history of and theology behind the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, with a particular emphasis on the last 40 years. Cost for taking this course is $125. If you’re interested, registration can be done online at www.ctsfw.edu by selecting Continuing Education from the Academics menu. Registration can be done either online or by mailing the registration form to 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Checks are to be made payable to Concordia Theological Seminary. Credit card payments may also be made over the phone at 260.452.2279. If you have any further questions, please visit with Pastor Lassman.
HELP NEEDED!!!! – We are in need of people to help with lunches for the Continuing Education Classes, August 16th -20th. The Ladies Guild and Mary Martha Ministries (the two LWMLs of Messiah) will prepare and serve lunch to the Continuing Education Class attendees. If you would enjoy the opportunity to donate food and/or money for this event, please call Margie. Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity. The attendees are always appreciative!
Attention Lutheran Singles! – Join us on July 17th for an afternoon of fun and food! Lutheran Singles of the Puget Sound are planning a trip on the famous Seattle Ride-a-Duck boats! Become a tourist in your own city during this enjoyable 90 minute tour that take riders past the Space Needle, Pike’s Place Market, Fremont, and more before splashing down into Lake Union for a closer look at Gasworks Park. If you’re interested, please RSVP to Vicar Mankin by July 10th.
Ladies Guild Meeting - Wednesday, September 8th at Noon. Join us for the “Fruit Bowl Extravaganza” Luncheon! Please bring 2 cups of fruit along with your mite money for the National/District LWML Mission Grants.
Project Day – Wednesday, September 22 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Do you enjoy quilting and sharing quality time with friends? Then this is the thing for you! Bring a sack lunch and spend the day with us! We are looking for people to help cut material into 6” squares, assemble a pattern for the quilt top, sew the top, batting, and bottom together, and/or “tie” the quilts. Completed quilts will be donated to Lutheran World Relief this upcoming November. If you have any questions, contact Irma at 206.524.2171.
Stuff Sale - Lutheran Ministry Services is having their “stuff sale” at Concordia this year on July 31st. Donations are being collected in the container behind the school on the following Saturdays: June 26 and July 10 & 24 between the hours of 9 and 12. They are in need of volunteers who would be willing to be “attendants” at the container when people drop off items. Why not grab a coffee, your morning newspaper, or a good book and volunteer to help!
Congregational Meeting – Mark your calendars for September 26th Congregational Meeting. Watch the bulletins for further details.
Adult Information Class – Pastor Lassman’s fall AIC class will begin on September 30th. Watch the bulletin for further details.
New Directory New Directory New Directory New Directory New Directory New Directory
The office will be publishing the 2010-2011 church directory in July. Please make sure to notify the office of any changes in your address, phone number or email address. You may phone 206.524.0024, email welcometo@messiahseattle.org or leave changes on your Sunday attendance cards.
Thank you! - Kathee McAlpine
SEPTEMBER Messenger Deadline is August 15th.
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National Convention of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - Pastor Lassman will be in Houston, Texas July 9-18 for the national convention.
Summer Adventures - During the month of July, Messiah members Robby Branom and Christina Branom, together with their uncle, Rev. Noel Koss, will be participating in a LCMS World Mission to Poland, where they will conduct English lessons and Bible study classes. Before and after the mission, they intend to visit Luther sites in Germany, and also attend the Oberammergau Passion Play, which has been performed by the villagers every 10 years since the 17th Century. They welcome your prayers for a successful mission. This mission team will be commissioned on July 4.
In August, Susie and Alex Paeth, Cheryl and Katie Kohring, Ann and Andrew Melvin, Marcy Doersch, Sue Hewitson, and Linda Hilling (Sue’s sister) will be going on a short-term mission trip to Amatitlan, Guatemala. They will be working with CALMS (Central American Lutheran Mission Society), a recognized service organization of the LCMS (for information on CALMS, see their website – www.calms.org). Amatitlan is a mission outreach of A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church in Guatemala City. The team will be working at a medical clinic which is sponsored by the church and will assist with their youth outreach by running a vacation Bible school. Amatitlan was one of the areas damaged by the recent volcanic eruption, so the team may be involved in other activities related to the recovery from this event as well. Please keep them in your prayers. This mission team will be commissioned at the early service on August 1st.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On April 27th, I received a call to be an assistant pastor at Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Mecosta, MI. Mecosta is a very small town an hour north of Grand Rapids. Mecosta is home to a retirement community called Canadian Lakes, which is scattered with rolling hills and beautiful, interconnected lakes. Outside of Canadian Lakes are Amish communities, farmers, and families with little or no stable income. Along with sharing the regular pastoral duties with the Rev. Paul Schneider, I will work with the youth of the church and reach out to the youth in the community. I look forward to sharing with them the true peace which only comes in Christ Jesus. My ordination and installation was on June 20th. Pastor Jon Krenz, a former vicar of Messiah and now a pastor in Grand Rapids, preached at my ordination. Please pray for Lisa and me as we prepare to serve the Lord in this new place.
I thank God for the opportunity to grow in God’s word and live in the forgiveness of sins through the ministry at Messiah. You have all been a family to me and a great help during my years of college and seminary education. Thank you for your prayers and support. I pray that our heavenly Father would continue to bless you and keep you in Christ Jesus. I will be sure to visit when I am in town.
In Christ,
David Solum
From the family of Jacqualin May Evans Baughn – On May 23rd, after enduring several years of health issues, Jacqualin passed away to be with her Lord and Savior. A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, Jacqualin had a vivacious personality, as evidenced by her remarkable life experiences including serving as a member of the “Barclay Girls” and as the 1955 Mrs. University District in the Mrs. Washington-Mrs. America competition.. She was a long time devoted member of Messiah Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and an active participant in various church activities. If you wish to remember Jackie Baughn, the family suggests the Hearthstone Memory Care Fund, 6720 E. Green Lake Way N., Seattle, WA 98103. The Baughn family offers a special thanks for all the love, support, and friendship shown to Jacqualin during her entire life. She will be deeply missed.
Church Office Staff Complete
As you know, Arlene Ramsey, Messiah's Parish Administrator, was called to be with her Lord in December. Though we knew that she was ill, it was still a sudden and devastating loss to those who had worked with her in the church office for 30 years. Even while dealing with her own grief, Messiah's Secretary Kathee McAlpine, stepped up and filled in while the Executive Board decided what to do next.
Arlene had been the Parish Administrator for 30 years and didn't have time to leave instructions about where she kept everything. Kathee was literally finding new duties everyday that she never knew Arlene had done. The first order of business was to stabilize the church office. Kathee was officially made Acting Parish Administrator at the first Executive Board meeting in January. At that meeting we also decided to advertise for a temporary part-time Secretary. Carole Martens volunteered as Secretary for a few months. We are so grateful for her generosity and her service. Eventually, the Executive Board hired Marjelee Murrell as the temporary church Secretary and we were very happy that she was able to fill in.
After initially stabilizing the office, the Executive Board was able to advertise for the permanent Parish Administrator and Secretary positions. We interviewed five candidates for Parish Administrator and all of them were very good. The Executive Board chose Kathee McAlpine because of her experience in the church office. During the six month process to fill the position, we saw great progress in learning the job and she already was very familiar with the computer systems of the church. We appreciate everyone else who applied. There were a number of very qualified candidates and the decision was difficult.
After hiring Kathee, the Executive Board invited her to be part of the interview committee for the permanent Secretary position. We interviewed two people and chose Hillary Saalfeld for the job. Hillary is a graduate student at the University of Washington studying Museology, which is the study of Museums (I had to ask too). She is a born and bred Missouri Synod Lutheran from Nebraska. We hired Hillary because of her familiarity with computers and we felt that she could learn the position quickly.
Since Arlene's passing in December, the church office has been a changing and stressful place. We are so grateful to have filled the two positions with great people. It was a difficult process, but rewarding in the results. We want to especially thank Carole Martens and Marjellee Murrell for their service during this difficult period and thank the congregation for their patience while we worked through the process.
Yours in Christ,
Neil Strege
New Phone System - A new phone system was installed in May. The new system upgrades our phones from the previous 20+ year old system. It handles voicemail better and transferring calls is much easier. The 4 office phones and the 3 hall phones were all replaced. For the hall phones, please press 9 for an outside line. Also, if you want to ring the office, dial 101; for pastor, dial 103; for vicar, dial 104. If you want to hear the auto attended answering system, give the church a call during off-hours.
Walk in the Park - Thank you, generous members of Messiah, for supporting my participation in the Mission Walk in Spokane.
I was selected by the Ladies Guild to go to the LWML Convention in Spokane as a delegate. There, I had the opportunity to participate in the Mission Walk. For those of you who do not know, I am an avid walker and I enjoy participating in competitive walking events.
A total of 50 women signed up for the Mission Walk. At 6 am, we met outside in the courtyard of the Red Lion Hotel on the river front wearing our purple t-shirts designed and made by a member of the LWML. The sun was shining brightly. God blessed us with a beautiful morning to walk in “fellowship” for a worthy cause.
We had a choice of going on a short walk or a slightly longer walk through the Riverfront Park. We walked over a wooden foot bridge and around the INB Performing Arts Center where we stopped on the steps to take a group photo. We came across a giant Red Radio Flyer wagon and the historical Looff Carrousel. Instead of following the course drawn on the map, we extended the course walking across the suspension bridge over Canada Island near the Spokane Veterans’ Memorial Arena on the north side of the river and then continuing back on the original course to finish the walk.
Before I started the walk, I thought I would be the first one to finish. But I brought my camera with me and was distracted by taking photos of the scenery and various sites to share with you all. It took me an hour to complete the extended course! (There will be a poster board located in the Narthex to look at some of the photos.)
At the end of the conference it was announced that approximately $4,000 was collected. We gave 21% of the total mites collected. I was very happy to give the $835.00 on behalf of Messiah.
Thanks again for helping me to be a servant of the Lord. It was a blessing for me to participate in this service event.
Blessings,
Maizie
Thank you! – Marjelee Murrell would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Elaine Hanson, Justin Bourn, and Kathy Lassman for assisting with Elisa Adam’s June 13th confirmation reception. A job well done!
Did you know – Concordia Lutheran School now shares their campus with Lutheran Ministry Services? Did you hear Chaplain Rev. Arthur Werzner preach regarding the ministry of LMS in our Seattle area hospitals, nursing homes, and care centers when he worshiped with us on May 2nd? Does your heart draw you to this ministry? Would you be interested in assisting in a care facility (as little as a half hour a month) by turning pages in song books, singing along, and sharing smiles and uplifting conversation? Would you like to know more? Volunteers who presently serve from this congregation are Jane Kruger, Carol Johnson, and Cheryl Kohring. All of them would be happy to share their experience and discuss an opportunity for YOU to join them!
The Lassmans’ will be moving from the Parsonage – After 22 wonderful years in the parsonage, Pastor and Kathy have decided the time is right to purchase their own home. There are several reasons for this: good home prices now, interest rates are low, and they found something quicker then they thought they would. When/if an Assistant Pastor is called, it would make more sense for him and his family to live in the parsonage.
And thanks to the foresight of our congregational officers in the early 1990’s, through what has been known as the “equity fund,” enough funds accumulated for them to cover the down payment. At the end of April, they purchased a condominium unit located just north of NE 145th Avenue on Bothell Way (across from Acacia). They feel it will suit their needs both for while Pastor Lassman is serving at Messiah, and after retirement.
Their “official” residence will change immediately, but the parsonage will not be vacated until the end of December or early January. There are a couple of reasons for this delay. First off, Messiah did not budget in 2010 for them to move out of the parsonage with the loss of “rent” and the added cash payments of the Housing Allowance. They need time to downsize, to plan for the next Vicar’s arrival, Pastor’s trip to the convention in Houston, among other considerations.
As soon as the parsonage is vacant, the new Vicar will be moved from the apartment we rent for him to the parsonage, saving Messiah about $1,000 per month in rent and utilities. There are some significant tax advantages also for the vicar to make this extra move.
Need assistance for the Lutheran School and Church in Gualan, Guatemala – Over the Memorial Day weekend, tropical storm Agatha dropped over 30 inches of rain in some regions of Guatemala. Landslides, sinkholes, and flooding have left 125,000 homeless and over 150 dead. Of the Lutheran congregations in Guatemala, the worst situation is the school and congregation in Gualan. Two children from the congregation died. The wall that was protecting the school as well as the weather station collapsed. The river has undermined the foundation of the newly built Lutheran school and all of the teachers’ homes have been destroyed. If you would like to donate to the rebuilding of the Lutheran school in Gualan, you can do so through the Children’s Christian Concern Society – www.cccskids.org.
Social Ministry– WE SHARE BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT OTHERS
News
from Sue Hewitson
School Kit Donations for LWR – Get ready for the school kit collection in August and September by watching for the sales that typically start in late July. The needs are great in many parts of the world.
Health Kit Donations for LWR - Lutheran World is also emphazing the need for health kits so we will be doing that at the same time as the school kits. Please see the bulletin board for the lists for both of these worthy causes.
Monthly Donations - For several years, Margaret Sylwester has headed up the monthly donations for two Compass Center entities. Margaret has asked to retire from this position. I am looking for someone to fill her shoes asap (hard to do). Please contact Margaret (206.920.4078) or Sue Hewitson (425.744.8045) for a job description and any questions you may have.
Used eyeglasses may be put into the lounge box. They will go to the Lion’s Club which will distribute them.
Bags for University Food Bank – For those of you who do not know about our plastic and paper bag collection for the University Food Band, we collect bags for the food bank in the big wooden box in the fellowship hall. When the box is full, they are taken to the food bank. They are always so appreciative. Keep those bags coming!
In July – We are collecting in our lounge basket, shaving creams, razors, and after shaves, primarily for homeless men, whom Immanuel Lutheran, Compass Cascade, and we serve.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) News
Ladies Guild
No Meetings for July or August.
First meeting for 2010-2011 will be September 8, 2010.
Project Day
No Summer Project Days.
Mark you calendar now for the first Project Day!
September 22nd, 2010, 9:30am - 2pm
Continuing Education Class
August 16-20, 2010
Ladies Guild & Mary Martha Ministries will be serving lunches. If you would enjoy donating your time
and/or money for lunches (Mon-Fri), please contact Margie Longan at 206.525.8131.
Mite Boxes
Don’t forget the last Sunday of the month is the day to bring in your mite boxes. Drop your box in the basket at the back of the Sanctuary and pick up another one. Your change goes a long way in supporting Lutheran mission activities around the world.
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For Kids/Families
Regal Cinemas offers free movies to kids and families weekdays starting June 22nd through the end of August. Selected G or PG movies start at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival.
Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.
Check out their website:
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=WA
DEACONESS DIARY - Greetings from the road--I'm on my way to Chicago for a meeting of the Concordia Deaconess Conference. It was so good to see many of you at church on June 13. I was able to attend about a half day (on June 19) of the LWML convention in Spokane and learned that I will be one of the recipients of their scholarship.
God has taken good care of me on this trip. The car has performed very well, and I've managed to miss most of the bad weather and road construction. One highlight so far has been the visit to Teton and Yellowstone Parks. They were beautiful even in the rain. How amazing to see wildlife roaming freely. I saw elk, bison, deer and even a solitary wolf. Witnessing such spectacular natural beauty in a national park reminds me how awesome our Lord is. One cannot help but "be still and know" that He is God.
Here's some exciting news. God willing, I hope to be back for a three-month internship next summer, serving with Mekane Yesus in Green Lake. I have met with Pastor Berhanu and will work during the coming year to raise the support I need to serve in his congregation. Please pray that the Lord will bless me with the resources I need for this project, as I am eager to be home in Seattle before leaving again to serve in a foreign country.
May God continue to bless you all, especially during the rest of the summer.
Your sister in Christ,
Gail Ludvigson
CURRENT AND UPCOMING BIBLE STUDIES
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FELLOWSHIP HALL BIBLE CLASS
WHAT: “Revelation”
WHEN: Sunday Mornings 9:20 a.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
INSTRUCTOR: Pastor Lassman
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HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS SUNDAY MORNINGS
WHAT: “Growing in Christ”
WHEN: Sunday Mornings 9:20 a.m.
WHERE: Youth Room-Room 202
INSTRUCTOR: The Vicar
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YOUNG ADULTS
WHAT: Devotion and Fellowship
WHEN: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lounge
INSTRUCTOR: The Vicar
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NIGHT
WHAT: Devotion and Fellowship
WHEN: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Youth Room
INSTRUCTOR: The Vicar
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MONDAY EVENING MARY/MARTHA BIBLE STUDY
WHAT: Women’s Bible Study “The Lutheran Spirituality Series: Community”
WHEN: No Classes till September
WHERE: Lounge
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Melvin
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MONDAY EVENING STUDY
WHAT: “Lutheran Confessions”
WHEN: Every Monday Evening, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Youth Room-Room 202
LEADER: Jim Pierce
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THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
WHAT: “Galatians”
WHEN: Thursday Mornings, 10:30 a.m. (concludes July 8th)
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
INSTRUCTOR: Vicar Mankin
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THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
WHAT: “Ephesians”
WHEN: Thursday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. (starting July 15th)
WHERE: Youth Room-Room 202
LEADER: Jim Grant
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ADULT INFORMATION CLASS
WHAT: A 15-week course on basic Christian teachings
WHEN: Next class will begin September 30
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
INSTRUCTOR: Pastor Lassman
SCHEDULES FOR JULY AND AUGUST
ALTAR GUILD WORKERS FLOWERS
July 4 Gloria Schy, Stephanie Colbert July 4
11 Maizie Johnson, Stephanie Colbert 11
18 Marie Byarlay, Laurie Mendes 18
25 Debbie Viets, Cheryl Gagne 25
Aug 1 Laurie Mendes, Debbie Viets Aug 1 Robin and Ann Melvin
8 Gloria Schy, Cheryl Gagne 8 Marjelee Murrell
15 Maizie Johnson, Laurie Mendes 15 Heidi Witt
22 June Scott, Maizie Johnson 16 Laurie Mendes
29 Debbie Viets, Laurie Mendes 29
TRANSPORTATION CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
July 4 Marlene Ivy July 4 Lee Cohrs
11 Carol Johnson 11 Debbie Viets
18 Sue Hewitson 18 Jenny Lueck
25 Joanne Warner 25 Eva Hansen
Aug 1 Marlene Ivy Aug 1 Lee Cohrs
8 Doug Hansen 8 Debbie Viets
15 Carol Johnson 15 Jenny Lueck
22 Sue Hewitson 22 Eva Hansen
29 Joanne Warner 29 Vicar Fremer
ACOLYTES READERS
8:00 am 10:45 am 8:00 am 10:45 am
July 4 Zoe Anderson Elisa Adams July 4 Lee Cohrs Sue Hewitson
11 Elizabeth Cohrs Alex Miller 11 Harry Edmon Henry Hurley
18 Cole Daigneault Katie Lassman 18 Albert Lirhus Curt and Stephanie Colbert
25 Brynn Hendrickson Tyler Barnes 25 Robin Melvin Dan Lassman
Aug 1 Tristan Pierce Elisa Adams Aug 1 Dave Manion Sue Hewitson
8 Brynn Hendrickson Alex Miller 8 Lee Cohrs Dave and Barbara Miller
15 Zoe Anderson Katie Lassman 15 Harry Edmon Henry Hurley
22 Elizabeth Cohrs Tyler Barnes 22 Albert Lirhus Dan Lassman
29 Cole Daigneault Elisa Adams 29 Robin Melvin Vicar Fremer
ELDERS
8:00 am 10:45 am
July 4 Lee Cohrs, Jim Mendes Ron Pearce, Jim Grant
11 Ken Deaver, Robin Melvin Jim Grant, Mike Boomhower
18 Dick Hillmann, Lee Cohrs Doug Hansen, Randy Martens
25 Jim Mendes, Ken Deaver Randy Martens, Ron Pearce
Aug. 1 Robin Melvin, Dick Hillmann Mike Boomhower, Doug Hansen
8 Lee Cohrs, Jim Mendes Ron Pearce, Jim Grant
15 Ken Deaver, Robin Melvin Jim Grant, Doug Hansen
22 Dick Hillmann, Ken Deaver Randy Martens, Mike Boomhower
29 Jim Mendes, Lee Cohrs Doug Hansen, Randy Martens
USHERS
8:00 am 10:45 am
July 4 Steve Haverstock Steve Miller
11 Harry Edmon Jerry Tiersma
18 Jim Hewitson Dan Lassman
25 Lee Cohrs Curt Colbert
Aug. 1 Lean Holman Dave Paeth
8 Steve Haverstock Steve Miller
15 Harry Edmon Jerry Tiersma
22 Jim Hewitson Dan Lassman
29 Lee Cohrs Curt Colbert
GREETERS
8:00 am 10:45 am
July 4 None John & LaurAnn Radosevich (up), Dorothy Bellin (down)
11 Jim and Karen Smith (up) Carol Johnson (up)
18 Clarence Haverstock (up) Ron and Dea Pearce (up)
25 None Doug and Elaine Hanson (up), Eric and Grace Brod (down)
Aug 1 Jim and Karen Smith (up) Rust, Megan, and Lia Olson (up), Lourain Schmidt (down)
8 None Ed and Kathy Johnson (up), Robin and Ann Melvin (down)
15 Clarence Haverstock (up) Randy and Carole Martens (down)
22 None Ardis Fisse (up), Randy and Carole Martens (down)
29 Clarence Haverstock (up) Robin and Ann Melvin (up), Dorothy Bellin (down)
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