December 2019 Vol. XXXIII Issue No. 11

a publication of Clairemont Lutheran Church

… Continued on Page Five

Special Gatherings for

Advent and Christmas Eddie McCoven

clairemontlc.org Church Office Hours: Mon—Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship Times: 8:30,10:00 a.m. in English

11:30 a.m. en Español

Senior Pastor:

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Doolittle

pastor.jon@clairemontlc.org

Church Administrator:

Angela Jackson

Office: 858-273-7423

clc@clairemontlc.org

Poinsettias and Special Music for

our Christmas Worship

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Doolittle

… Continued on Page Two

Luther Hall renovations underway

Building Committee

… Continued on Page Four

As we begin the Christian new year with

the season of Advent, we hope that you,

your families, friends, co-workers and

neighbors will join us as we celebrate

Jesus, the light and hope for the world.

Advent begins on Sunday, December 1st,

with our worship gatherings over the next

four Sundays centered around the wait

for the promised Messiah.

A calendar of worship and other

gatherings is listed on the special insert

in this newsletter, which you can pin on a

bulletin board, hang on your refrigerator,

or use to invite someone to experience

these celebrations in our faith community.

Our tree trimming and Sanctuary

decoration will take place on Saturday,

December 7 at 9:00 a.m. This is a great time

to help get our worship space ready for the

special days ahead.

Our Children’s choirs will present their

musicals on Sunday, December 8 at 3:30

p.m., followed by our annual Advent

Adventure, a time of arts and crafts for

children and families.

In this December 2018 photo, members of our Rise & Shine

Choir present their Christmas musical.

As has been our tradition for many years,

we are accepting gifts to help enhance

our Christmas Eve gatherings.

Our sanctuary will be decorated with a

verity of poinsettias and we will again

have harp music to enhance our worship.

If you would like to give a gift in memory

or honor of a loved one, it will be noted in

If the caution tape and cones didn’t give it

away, the renovations of Luther Hall are in

fact well underway.

But well before the first hammer was swung

in Room 2, additional sewer cleanouts were

added in the parking lot over the summer as

a much needed step in updating plumbing

for the building. But now the project is

starting to take shape.

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Just over two years ago, we launched a

new website and Social Media

presence.

We now have a fully functional website

that is updated every week, including a

calendar, sermons, and helpful

information for first time visitors.

We have also begun using Facebook a

lot more for events and sharing photos

as well as keeping the congregation

informed. We have also used Twitter

and Instagram to reach others, and have

a sizeable video archive of worship

gatherings and sermons on our

YouTube channel.

All of this is helping us to reach out to

others and share the good news of

Jesus Christ, and help increase visitors.

Now it is time for the congregation to

weigh in on our progress. Take part in

our anonymous survey at

www.clairemontlc.org/survey

The survey will only be distributed

online.

Please email Eddie McCoven with any

questions: media@clairemontlc.org

Feedback on the Website and our

Social Media Presence

Eddie McCoven

our worship program.

Special forms will be available on the table

in the sanctuary entryway or stop by the

church office. Dedications will be due by

December 9.

Help make our Christmas worship special

for all of our community of faith to enjoy.

Poinsettias, Special Music … Continued from Cover Page

Heidi Fleischbein plays the harp during Christmas

Eve worship, 2018.

Stock Options and Year-end Giving

As the year comes to a close, some of us

have the opportunity to give the gift of

appreciated shares of stock to the church.

Such a gift can provide you with substantial

tax savings as well as benefit the church

(consult a tax expert for advice concerning

your situation).

Clairemont Lutheran Church / Iglesia

Luterana Clairemont has a broker account

with Chase Bank to help facilitate stock

transfers. If you would like more

information, please see Pastor Jon.

All gifts for 2019 must be postmarked or

received in the office by December 31.

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Ministry Transition Transición del ministerio

The Transition Team, consisting of John

Gjerset, Pastor Jon, Giselle Mendoza,

Rodolfo Valentan and Lee Hintz has begun

the process of creating our Ministry Site

Profile for the Synod.

A part of that work includes issuing a survey

to better understand the wants and needs of

our faith community in our search for a new

Bilingual Associate Pastor. Please complete

the survey as soon as possible, as this is the

primary method the team will use to gather

feedback. Preliminary communication with

the Synod has also been established. Once

the team finishes its work, the church council

will assemble a Call Committee.

In the meantime, we have hired two new

staff members to lead our

Spanish ministry:

El Equipo de Transición, compuesto por John

Gjerset, el Pastor Jon, Giselle Mendoza,

Rodolfo Valentan y Lee Hintz ha comenzado el

proceso de creación de nuestro Perfil de Sitio

del Ministerio para el Sínodo.

Una parte de ese trabajo incluye la realización

de una encuesta para comprender mejor los

deseos y necesidades de nuestra comunidad

de fe en nuestra búsqueda de un nuevo pastor

asociado bilingüe. Complete la encuesta lo

antes posible, ya que este es el método

principal que utilizará el equipo para recopilar

comentarios. También se ha establecido

comunicación preliminar con el Sínodo. Una

vez que el equipo termine su trabajo, el consejo

de la iglesia reunirá un Comité de Llamada.

Mientras tanto, hemos contratado a dos nuevos

miembros del personal para dirigir

nuestro ministerio en español:

Elena Enriquez will now serve as our

Spanish Ministry Coordinator.

Giselle Mendoza will serve as Music

Coordinator for the 11:30 a.m. worship.

Longtime member and

volunteer, Elena Enriquez, is

now our Spanish Ministry

Coordinator. Elena will provide

leadership and oversite of the

ministry and continue to assist

Pastor Jon with leading

worship and other celebrations.

Giselle Mendoza has been a

part of the music in the

Servicio en Español and will

now serve as Music

Coordinator for this minsitry.

She will work with Elena to pick

songs as well as sing, play

guitar and lead a group of

volunteer musicians as a part

of the praise group.

We give thanks to God for

Elena and Giselle’s willingness

to serve our faith community.

Miembro de mucho tiempo y

voluntaria, Elena Enríquez, ahora

es nuestra Coordinadora del

Ministerio de España. Elena

proporcionará el liderazgo y el

lugar del ministerio y continuará

ayudando al Pastor Jon con la

adoración principal y otras

celebraciones.

Giselle Mendoza ha sido parte de

la música en el Servicio en

Español y ahora se desempeñará

como Coordinadora de Música

para este evento. Trabajará con

Elena para elegir canciones,

cantar, tocar la guitarra y dirigir un

grupo de músicos voluntarios

como parte del grupo de

alabanza.

Damos gracias a Dios por la

voluntad de Elena y Giselle de

servir a nuestra comunidad de fe.

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Iglesia en Español

Preparación para Navidad Elena Enriquez

Para comenzar el año litúrgico en la iglesia

celebramos la llegada del niño Jesus con una

gran fiesta, la Navidad. Pero antes de celebrarla,

nos prepa amos durante el período conocido

como Adviento. La palabra Adviento significa

“llegada” y claramente indica el espíritu de vigilia

y preparación que los cristianos debemos vivir.

Así como alegres preparamos la casa para

recibir a un invitado muy especial, igualmente,

durante los cuatro domingos antes de la fiesta de

Navidad preparamos nuestras almas para recibir

a Cristo y celebrar con Él su presencia entre

nosotros.

Mientras esperamos, siempre surgen estas

preguntas ¿cómo vamos a celebrar la Noche

Buena y el día de Navidad? ¿con quién vamos a

disfrutar estas fiestas? ¿qué vamos a regalar?

¿qué vamos a cocinar? Pero todo este ajetreo

no tiene sentido si olvidamos que Cristo es el

festejado a quien tenemos que festejar en este

día y que el mejor regalo que podemos darle es

lo más preciado que tenemos: nuestra propia

vida; Así que el período de Adviento nos sirve

para preparar ese regalo para Jesús, es decir, el

adviento es un tiempo de preparación espiritual y

también es para tomar conciencia de que es en

realidad lo que vamos a celebrar.

Otra manera de prepararnos para la navidad es

la Posada en la que recordamos el peregrinar de

María y José para llegar a Belén. Este año será

muy especial ya que es la última fiesta que se

celebrara en el Salón Social [antes de ser

demolido para construir el nuevo edificio] ¡Que

ha cumplido su cometido por más de 65 años!

Ya sea el Adviento o las Posadas el sentido de

preparación espiritual se enriquece por la

esperanza y el espíritu de harmonía y

generosidad que surgen de la alegría de saber

que Dios pronto estará con nosotros.

¡Feliz Navidad!

Luther Hall renovations … Continued from Cover Page

Within the last two months, Room 2 has

been stripped of its old carpet, and the

toilet, sink and tile in restroom has been

removed. But during the process of

making plumbing upgrades to turn the

restroom into a laundry room, our

construction crew members found a

plumbing issue that needed attention. This

involved ripping out drywall and old pipes

which had been leaking.

Additional electrical outlets and plumbing

has been added to Room 2 to

accommodate a refrigerator, microwave,

coffee makers and two sinks. All the walls

(including the brick and paneling) as well as

the ceiling have received a fresh coat of

new paint.

In the coming weeks, a new tile floor will

also be put down in both Room 2 and the

Laundry Room, and the cabinets,

countertops along with a new window and

serving ledge will be installed in Room 2.

More updates to follow.

Workers add new plumbing in Room 2 of Luther Hall to

accommodate the sinks which will be installed soon.

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The following Sunday (December 15) our

Esperanza Youth Choir and our Rise &

Shine choir will present their Christmas

concert at 3:30 p.m. with the Campanile

Ringers playing an extended prelude, and

a special guest performance group,

followed by our annual La Posada

celebration at 5:00 p.m.

The Festival of Lessons and Carols will take

place the Sunday before Christmas,

December 22 during our 8:30 and 10:00

a.m. worship gatherings. Some of this year’s

music is from “Candles and Carols” by Mark

Hays. Our Spanish language ministry will

observe a Christmas celebration on this day

during their normal worship time.

Christmas Eve worship in English will take

place Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30, 6:30

and 10:00 p.m, with communion being

observed at the latter gathering. All three will

be a candlelight worship.

We will once again have a casual Christmas

morning worship with carols, scripture

readings and a special Christmas homily.

We would greatly appreciate anyone who

can volunteer to read scripture or to greet

visitors.

On Sunday, December 29, we will have one

bilingual worship gathering at 10:00 a.m., as

we continue with our 12-day celebration of

Christmas.

We hope that you are able to make it to as

many of our special gatherings over these

next few weeks as you are able, and extend

an invitation to those around you to join with

us as we celebrate the gift of Jesus, the light

of the world.

… Continued from Cover Page

Special Gatherings for

Advent and Christmas Notes

Remember in Prayer All who have been affected by the recent

wildfires throughout California.

NEXT CLARION DEADLINE

Fri., December 13, 2019

e-mail to: newsletter@clairemontlc.org

Church Office Hours this month

Tues., Dec. 24 Closed

Weds., Dec. 25 Closed

Mon., Dec. 30 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 31 Closed

Weds., Jan. 1 Closed

Regular office hours will resume on Thursday,

January 2, 2020.

The church office will be open regular hours (8:00

a.m.—4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri) for much of the month.

Please note the following exceptions:

Women’s Ministry Convention Thank You

The 32nd Annual Convention of the Pacifica

Women or the ELCA met in Fountain Valley the

weekend of Nov. 2. Our own Janet Wood is

now on the board of directors for the next two

years, and thank you to Bev Covey for serving

for the last two years. Praise offering was

$1,495 (half goes to churchwide); over $1,000

from the silent auction was collected for

scholarships. Thank you CLC Women for your

contributions, and for giving me the privilege of

being your voting delegate. – Ruth Andersen

Last Call to update College Student Mailing List

Please send the college student’s name, mailing

address, college/university name and year in

college to Janet Wood at janmich6@aol.com or

Harriet Carmona at harrietcarmona@gmail.com

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Life Groups

Women’s December Bible Study

PATIENCE Bible Study Group: Monday, December 9th 1:00 p.m., Luther Hall Room 1 Hostess: Harriet Morris Bible Study Leader: TBA

RUTH Bible Study Group:

Thursday, December 12th

10:00 a.m., Luther Hall Room 1

Bible Study Leader: Pamala Adams

Upcoming Women’s Ministry Activities

Moms’ Group: Fri, December 6th 6:30 p.m. Contact Holly Doolittle

Bible Study Leaders Meeting: Tues, December 3rd 10:00 a.m.

Women’s Ministry Board Meeting: Tues, December 3rd 11:00 a.m.

Piece and Sew: Will not meet in December

Mission Quilters: Saturdays, December 14 and 28 Time and location to be announced

Watch, Wait, Create

A creative Advent devotional with Isaiah

This month’s study will challenge us to

contemplate the prophesies of Isaiah

through artistic practices. Through

meditation, prayer and creative journaling

geared toward all ability levels, we will

learn to see art as meditation,

intercession, devotion and inspiration.

ALL Women are invited to attend any of

the GATHER Bible Studies in December

Seniors Ministry December Meeting Tues., December 3 at 12 Noon—Fellowship Hall

Lunch will be from Agosta's Catering

MENU: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing,

green beans, salad with Ranch/Italian dressings

BEVERAGES: coffee and water

DONATION: $7 or more

ENTERTAINMENT—12:45p.m. Sweet Harmony

We give thanks to God and welcome four

newly commissioned Stephen Ministers:

Bonita Martinez, Harriet Carmona, Karen

Creusere, and Pamala Adams

We asked Stephen Ministers what this

ministry means to them:

“Stephen Ministry makes me feel good to help

those in need.”

“Stephen Ministry is an opportunity to grow

and journey with someone through their need.”

“Stephen Ministry is my service to God for

what He has given me.”

“Stephen Ministry is reaching out to others; life

is more peaceful.”

If you or someone you know would like help

with life’s challenges, please contact the

church office to set up an appointment with a

Stephen Minister.

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Dec. 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship

10:00 a.m. Celebration Worship

11:30 a.m. Servicio en Español

1 Advent 1;

traditional

communion

Advent 1; traditional

communion

Primera Adviento;

Eucaristía

tradicional

8 Advent 2;

Liturgy of the Word

Advent 2; Spoken

communion liturgy

Segundo Adviento;

Servicio con Grupo

de Alabanza

15 Advent 3;

Christmas Carol

Communion Liturgy

Advent 3;

Christmas Carol

Communion Liturgy

Tres Adviento;

Servicio con Grupo

de Alabanza

22 Lessons & Carols Lessons & Carols Servicio de

Navidad

29 Combined, bilingual

worship at 10:00 a.m.

Combined, bilingual

worship

Servicio a las 10:00

a.m. bilingüe

Church Business Sunday Worship Schedule

Children, Youth and Family Activities in December

Dec. Time and description

7 9:00 a.m. Tree and Sanctuary Trimming

8 3:30 p.m.

Children’s Christmas

Musical

4:30 p.m.

Advent Adventure

Arts & Crafts for children

15 3:30 p.m.Youth Choirs Christmas

Concert

5:00 p.m.

La Posada

Christmas Worship

Dec. 24

4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

Children help

tell the

Christmas story

with Choir,

Harp and

Special Music

with Choir,

Harp, Special

Music and

Communion

Dec. 25 10:00 a.m. Casual Christmas morning worship

with scripture readings and carols

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October 2019 Financial Information Building Fund

Sunday Attendance Averages

Church Business

Income Expenses

Budget $42,321 Budget $46,372

Actual $43,253 Actual $39,030

YTD $407,345 YTD $418,945

-$11,600 YTD variance

October

2019: 184 2018: 193 2017: 206

Notes and Actions from Nov. 12, 2019 Church Council Meeting

October Income $1,645

YTD $33,685

While October attendance numbers have

dropped slightly compared to the last year couple

of years, a number of blue welcome cards were

handed in throughout the month, indicative of

new visitors to the church. We are hopeful that

the trend will continue and we will begin to see a

gain in attendance.

Despite income approximately 10% short of

budgeted, church expenses remain at or below

budgeted amounts for the month, resulting in a

budget $5,000 in the black for the month overall.

CLC’s Transition Team, working on the process

of filling our Associate Pastor position, has had

two meetings to date. The team has prepared a

survey to present to the congregation, per Synod

protocol, to allow members to voice opinions and

expectations as we seek to call a new Associate

Pastor. The survey, available in both English and

Spanish, will be presented in the upcoming

weeks.

The Room 2 conversion into a temporary break

room is progressing well with 90% of the

electrical complete, and the majority of the

plumbing installed. With flooring, cabinets and

paint to come, the conversion should be complete

within about three weeks.

Steve Geitz

Council completed a review of the church’s

Continuing Resolution edits and revisions,

completed by the Continuing Resolution

Committee, then passed a motion approving the

Continuing Resolutions as revised and edited at

their 11/12/19 meeting.

A motion of the Council was approved

establishing the ballot of Council officers and

members for 2020, which will be presented to the

congregation for vote.

A motion of the Council was approved setting the

date for the congregational meeting for Sunday,

December 1st . Voting for the ballot of Council

officers and members will occur at this meeting,

and building project updates and information will

be presented.

A motion of the Council was approved

authorizing a contract with Daly O’Connell, Inc.,

not to exceed $31,000, for completion of the

Room 2 breakroom transition project.

A motion of the Council was approved

authorizing payment of $108 to the Cub Scout

Pack 277, for assistance in paying some of their

annual re-charter fees.

The next scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday,

December 10th, at 7:15 PM.

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Dec 1 Bonita Martinez

Dec 8 Aida Jaus

Dec 15 Becky Newhouse

Dec 22 Lessons & Carols

Dec 29 ——

CLC Volunteer Schedule Lay Readers 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Communion Assistants 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Greeters 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Ushers 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Dec 1 Paula I, Harriet M & Deanna B

Dec 8 ———

Dec 15 Becky N, Carol N & Ken H

Dec 22 ———

Dec 29 ———

Dec 1 Harriet Morris and Bev Covey

Dec 8 Bill Huston & Carol Nichols

Dec 15 Itha Yost and Rob Newhouse

Dec 22 Beverly Covey & Harriet Morris

Dec 29 ———

Dec 1 Nancy Groesbeck Phyllis Zona

Dec 8 Terry Beckmyer James Acosta

Dec 15 Lewis TenHulzen Josua Purba

Dec 22 Gary Lange Clyde Prem

Dec 29 —— Terry Beckmyer

Rita Leatherman, Pam & Bob Allen

Holly D, MJ D & Peggy R

Elizabeth F, Tom G & Josua P

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Ruth Andersen and Betty Black

Kathy Farrington and Sandy McCauley

Janet Wood and Kimberly Goldenstein

Sandy McCauley

Janet Wood

Angela Jackson

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Lessons & Carols

Elena Enriquez

Kathy Higgins 12/1

Gary Lange 12/1

Holly Doolittle 12/3

Sue Brennecke 12/4

Carol Fish 12/7

Anna Herfindahl 12/8

Jack Shirley 12/8

Ray Skoglund 12/13

Stella Penyak 12/18

Pam Allen 12/19

Gaby Oregon 12/20

Tomy Oregon 12/21

Vicki Reece 12/21

YinYin Brewer 12/24

Arlene Johnson 12/27

Gregory Buchanan 12/28

Wanda Boyce 12/29

Jean Shirley 12/29

Dec 1 Nancy Groesbeck

Dec 8 & 15 Heidi Acosta

Dec 22 & 29 Tomy Oregon

Altar Guild 10:00 set up/clean up

DECEMBER 24 / CHRISTMAS EVE

4:30 p.m.

Usher: James Acosta

Acolytes: Chase D. , need 2 more!

Crucifer: TBD

Greeters: Rob Newhouse & Carol Nichols

DECEMBER 24 / CHRISTMAS EVE

6:30 p.m.

Usher: Nancy Groesbeck

Acolytes: Phillip A. , Jackson & Parker S.

Crucifer: TBD

Greeters: Janet Wood & Ruth Andersen

DECEMBER 24 / CHRISTMAS EVE

10:00 p.m.

Usher: Gary Lange

Acolytes: Cole, Jonah, and Grace D.

Crucifer: Lewis John TenHulzen

Greeters: Lewis TenHulzen & Itha Yost

Comm. Assist: Susan G, Gary & Aida J.

December Altar Guild: Angela

Altar Flowers

Dec 1 Carol Nichols / Pam Allen

Dec 8 OPEN

Dec 15 Penyak

Dec 22 Geitz

Dec 29 ——

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Clairemont Lutheran Church

Iglesia Luterana Clairemont

In this edition of The Clarion

Advent & Chistmas Events……….. Cover Page

Ministry Transition ….……………… Page Three

Life Groups ………....………...…..... Page Six

On behalf of the staff and church council of

Clairemont Lutheran Church / Iglesia Luterana

Clairemont, we wish you a very Merry Christmas

and a happy and safe New Year. We also thank our

many volunteers for their time and generosity.

Christmas Eve Worship

Tues., Dec. 24

4:30, 6:30 and 10:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Worship

Weds., Dec. 25

10:00 a.m.

“The light shines in

the darkness and the

darkness has not

overcome it.” - John 1:5

Celebrate Advent & Christmas We’re a neighborhood Christian church for

all people, and you are welcome here.

Celebrate Advent & Christmas

Sun., Dec. 1 — 1st Sunday in Advent

8:30/10:00 a.m. Worship

Sun., Dec. 8 — 2nd Sunday in Advent

8:30/10:00 a.m. Worship

3:30 p.m. Children’s Christmas Musical

4:30 p.m. Advent Adventure

Arts & Crafts for children and families

Sun., Dec. 15 — 3rd Sunday in Advent

8:30/10:00 a.m. Worship

3:30 p.m. Youth Choirs Christmas Concert

5:00 p.m. La Posada

Sun., Dec. 22 — 4th Sunday in Advent

8:30/10:00 a.m. Lessons and Carols

Tues., Dec. 24 — Nativity of our Lord

4:30 p.m. Christmas Family Worship

6:30 p.m. Christmas Worship with choir

10:00 p.m. Christmas Worship with choir

and communion

Weds., Dec. 25 — Nativity of our Lord

10:00 a.m. Casual Christmas morning

worship with carols

Sun., Dec. 29 — 1st Sunday in Christmas

10:00 a.m. One bilingual worship

Celebrar Adviento y Navidad

1 de Deciembre — Primera Adviento

11:30 a.m. Servicio con Eucaristía tradicional

8 de Deciembre — Segundo Adviento

11:30 a.m. Servicio con Grupo de Alabanza

3:30 p.m. Niños Navidad Musical

4:30 p.m. Adventuras de Aviento

Artes y manualidades para niños

15 de Deciembre — Tres Adviento

11:30 a.m. Servicio con Grupo de Alabanza

3:30 p.m. Concierto de coros jovenes

5:00 p.m. La Posada

22 de Deciembre — Navidad

11:30 a.m. Servicio de Navidad

29 de Deciembre — Domingo en Navidad

10:00 a.m. Servicio Bilingüe

For more information, visit: / Por mas informacion, visita:

clairemontlc.org

Church campus location: 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117 Church office phone: (858) 273-7423