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Faith Lutheran Church Messenger 1000 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 266-7621 or (859) 266-9600 offi[email protected] www.faithlutheranchurch.com Have you ever heard or seen the popular saying “Be paent with me, God isn’t finished with me yet”? I think that’s a good moo for this season of Pentecost as we experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Life in the spirit is life on the move. Marn Luther knew something about this life in moon as he wrote in 1521 about the leaven in the loaf parable in, An Argument – In Defense Of All The Arcles of Dr. Marn Luther Wrongly Condemned in the Roman Bull Jesus: This life is, therefore, not righteousness, but growth in righteousness not health, but healing, not being, but becoming, not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Walt Wangerin Jr. once wrote that faith is not a noun, but a verb. When we use ‘faith’ as a noun we turn it into something stac and fixed. But faith is always changing, moving, and even at mes slipping and sliding. It can be flowing with the Holy Spirit one moment and then be completely out of step the next. Our faith, like our lives is forever a work in progress. We can’t ancipate where it will take us next, but we can open our lives to discerning where the spirit is moving in our lives and in our lives together. As a part of that ongoing movement of reformaon first begun when the spirit moved over the waters and then renewed through God’s many servants over the ages, both biblical and historical, we too are forever on the move. The spirit moves us to parcipate in this Jesus movement, associang with the sinners and the outcasts of our world, loving our enemies and being so changed so that our world might be changed. Keep in mind that we are each and all together a work in progress. Keep in mind that our world too is a work in progress. And trust that abundant life isn’t some desnaon but rather happens along the road and through the movement of the spirit. I look forward to discovering how the Holy Spirit will move through our lives in the weeks and months ahead. And I pray that we can be paent with one another keeping in mind that God’s not finished with us yet. Grace and Peace, Mission Statement: “As followers of Jesus Christ, we embrace, reflect and proclaim God’s unconditional love.” Mid-Year Update Sunday, June 10, 9:45 a.m. Please plan to join us as the Council will provide a “State of the Church” report. Update from Synod Assembly Representaves Current status of Faith Formaon Director posion Mid-Year Budget Update StewardFest Retreat Report June 2018 From Pastor Mark
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Faith Lutheran Church
Messenger 1000 Tates Creek Road,
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-7621 or (859) 266-9600
www.faithlutheranchurch.com
Have you ever heard or seen the popular saying “Be patient with me, God isn’t finished with me yet”? I think that’s a good motto for this season of Pentecost as we experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Life in the spirit is life on the move. Martin Luther knew something about this life in motion as he wrote in 1521 about the leaven in the loaf parable in, An Argument – In Defense Of All The Articles of Dr. Martin Luther Wrongly Condemned in the Roman Bull Jesus:
This life is, therefore, not righteousness, but growth in righteousness not health, but healing, not being, but becoming, not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified.
Walt Wangerin Jr. once wrote that faith is not a noun, but a verb. When we use ‘faith’ as a noun we turn it into something static and fixed. But faith is always changing, moving, and even at times slipping and sliding. It can be flowing with the Holy Spirit one moment and then be completely out of step the next. Our faith, like our lives is forever a work in progress. We can’t anticipate where it will take us next, but we can open our lives to discerning where the spirit is moving in our lives and in our lives together.
As a part of that ongoing movement of reformation first begun when the spirit moved over the waters and then renewed through God’s many servants over the ages, both biblical and historical, we too are forever on the move. The spirit moves us to participate in this Jesus movement, associating with the sinners and the outcasts of our world, loving our enemies and being so changed so that our world might be changed. Keep in mind that we are each and all together a work in progress. Keep in mind that our world too is a work in progress. And trust that abundant life isn’t some destination but rather happens along the road and through the movement of the spirit. I look forward to discovering how the Holy Spirit will move through our lives in the weeks and months ahead. And I pray that we can be patient with one another keeping in mind that God’s not finished with us yet. Grace and Peace,
Mission Statement: “As followers of Jesus Christ, we embrace, reflect and proclaim God’s unconditional love.”
Mid-Year Update Sunday, June 10, 9:45 a.m.
Please plan to join us as the Council will provide a
“State of the Church” report.
Update from Synod Assembly
Representatives
Current status of Faith Formation Director
position
Mid-Year Budget Update
StewardFest Retreat Report
June 2018
From Pastor Mark
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The North Star Boys Choir from
Minnesota will be in Lexington on Wednesday, June 13, and they will provide a concert at Gethsemane that evening! Check out their website for more information on the group: http://www.northstarboyschoir.org More details to follow, including time of concert.
Part-Time Office Administrator—Gethsemane Lutheran. This person
should be knowledgeable in MS Word, Publisher, Excel, Gmail, Facebook and Web administration ability as well as have a basic knowledge of computers. This is a part-time position starting at 15 hours a week and transitioning to 20 if they are capable of the book-keeping aspect. This person will represent our face to the outside world and should therefore have Christ-like values. Send a resume with 3 references to [email protected] with the subject, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR POSITION.
Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith
Do you have an interest in: Trees and tree health; Physical Activity; Healthy eating; Local parks; Connecting your faith and spirituality with nature? Become a citizen scientist while learning about trees, tree health, and your spiritual and physical health! Wednesday, June 6, 6:00—8:00 p.m. Gethsemane Lutheran Church. More information is on the kiosk in the Gathering Area. To register, please contact Leah Schade, [email protected]
The Harstad Fine Arts Series 2018-2019 Season
Enriching lives through free and public offerings of the arts
3:00 pm, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Harstad Scholarship Awardees Recital and Exhibition The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet - 7:30 pm, November 6, 2018 EXHIBITION—Marco Logsdon works with reclaimed wood (he also re-habs buildings.) His recycled pieces are covered with a resin, making the surface absolutely smooth. Circles are a repeated motif. Karp and Co. - January 2019 (time & date TBD) - Nationally renowned musicians and local favorite Margaret and Benjamin Karp with Jacob Coleman will organize and present a chamber music series geared for those who may have difficulty getting out at night, as well as a perfor-mance in a care facility. Russian Renaissance - 7:30 pm, March 26, 2019 EXHIBITION—Arturo Alonzo Sandoval is a well recognized artist, locally and internationally. He is a weaver and is an emeritus professor at UK. Sandoval's use of diverse materials in weaving was groundbreaking. He often uses shiny materials, such as mylar. The Plantation Singers -7:30 pm, April 24, 2019 EXHIBITION—Sharron Schedler and Wayne Schedler leather works. A retrospective of the late Sharron Schedler’s award winning work lovingly prepared by her husband, Wayne, with pieces by both of them shown
Merit based scholarship awards $3000 Students from Bryan Station High School and Lafayette High School. The winners of the 2018 Harstad Scholarship for Young Artists were announced to a packed gala held at The Bell House, Thursday, May 17, 2018. Madeline Farrar, Tuesday Hadden, and Benjamin Shepere were recognized for their unique talents. Farrar and Shepere, musicians, performed short pieces and Hadden, visual artist, brought two framed pieces and discussed her creations via a media presentation. L-R Tuesday Hadden, Madeline Farrar, Benjamin Shepere (Photo provided by Ray Hughes, used by permission)
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Sunday Circle Join us on Sunday, June 3rd, for the
Breakfast Potluck at 9:45 a.m. On the first Sunday of each month, all ages gather for an informal time in order to share about what’s happening in your life and faith with each other. Everyone is invited to bring something to share, be it fruit, pastries, juice, breakfast casserole, or whatever. If you can help set up or clean up, please sign up in the Gathering Area, or contact Carolyn Carden, 263-4427.
Vacation Bible School July 30—August 3 6:00—8:30 p.m.
Get ready to join us “On the River” during VBS! We’ll start the week with a kickoff cookout on July 29th. Look for the registration link on Faith’s website and in Faith Notes. Contact Kelly Parsons for more information, [email protected]
Blast Off for Books—Participants in the
2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston are being asked to bring children’s books to assist in improving the literacy level in the Houston area. Check out the flyer on the kiosk in the Gathering Area for the list of books (new or slightly used) that we’re being asked to bring. Please drop your donations off anytime to the church office or give them to Pastor Mark. Please bring only the books that are listed. The list is also available via the link in Faith Notes and on the website.
FLY: (Faith Lutheran Youth grades 6-12)
The next FLY night will be Sunday June 10 from 7-8 p.m. led by Pastor Mark and Leah Hower. Parents should attend this one, too! While the curriculum is connected to the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering, all middle and high school youth are welcome to attend. Youth Gathering attendees, though, should definitely attend if possible.
Hope Center Meal - Each year Faith commits to providing a meal for
the Hope Center as part of our Christian outreach. This year we have committed to provide and serve a cook out at Hope Center on June 4. Cantor Tom White has agreed to play the piano during dinner. We will serve hamburgers and hot dogs and need donations of cookies and watermelon. Persons willing to help should bring the cookies and watermelon to church on the Sunday before – June 3. We will be using
a Thrivent Action Team grant to help with the cost of food. Donations to help with that cost can be made by writing checks to church and designating it to Hope Center Meal. If you have questions or want to help in other ways, contact Carolyn Carden at [email protected] or call 263-4427.
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Members of Faith
In April and May we were excited to spend more time outside as the weather warmed up. The children brought activities outside, we started planting for this year’s gar-den, and learned about composting.
The Spring Fling was a success, with record attendance, and it was a beautiful evening! We thank you for your support via donation or attendance, helping us raise mon-ey for school safety and training.
If you follow our Facebook page or Instagram account, you have seen the amusing videos of Ms. Lindsay, Ms. Lauren, and I getting multiple pies in the face. Pie in the face proceeds were used to treat the staff to an appreci-ation dinner.
In April, we received two additional donations from church members; one general donation, and one desig-nated for our scholarship fund. On behalf of our staff, students, and families, I thank you for your support.
In May, we had 14 students graduate preschool. They will be going on to Kindergarten in August. It has been a blessing to be a part of their early learning; we will miss them greatly!!
A couple exciting things happening in June:
The pre-k class has some chicks that will be hatching, and then all classes will have caterpillars again, and will watch their lifecycle.
The school will be participating in Read to Feed through Heifer International. Each class will be choosing an animal to donate based on their reading goals and sponsors. K-5 summer camp will be participating for the entire summer. If you would like to be one of the sponsors, please let me know.
Thank you for reading,
Charla Heersche, FLLC Director
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NEWSLETTER ARTICLES ARE DUE THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH. ARTICLES MAY BE EDITED AS TO SIZE, CONTENT AND TIMELINESS.
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 3 Paul Ebben & Lori Hetzel 5 Ray & Anne Sabbatine Barry & Lin Whitley 6 Jerry & Sue Landis 7 Drew & Betsy Filchak 8 Jim & Judy Knauss 9 Brian & Ruth Lundborg 10 Dave & Judy McGrew 12 Urton & Debbie Anderson 14 George & Kathy Heersche 18 Bront & Carol Davis Robert & Donita Henry Richard & Ann Michel 23 Jonathan & Jenny Delap 25 Roland & Helen Born Gene & Judy Templar 27 Barry & Hannah Williams 29 Marcus & Melonie Atkerson Ned & Miriam Brown
Worship Attendance April 29 126 May 6 177 May 13 180 May 20 150
JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 Jane Pettibone 3 Teri Applegate 4 Jonathan Delap Anne Gross Anne Sabbatine 6 Owen Witt 8 Miriam David Lisa Fox Will Holmes 9 Ann Hagan-Michel Julie Keller 10 Julia Martinez 11 Amy Hadden 12 Marianne Kehres 13 Sherri Greer Teri Knudsen 14 Kelsey Cloyd Dresion Swanson 16 Ruth Schumacher Robert Wendroth 18 Nick Veil 19 John George 22 June Hansen Adalyn Lee 23 John Cottrill 24 Neddy Brown, Jr. Jenny Delap Alison Martinez Randy Young 25 Dempsey Perdue 27 Elaine Billington 28 Lori Watkins 30 Clover Hadden Brad Ranta
April 2018 Financial Summary
Deaths: Owens Nelson, husband of Diane Nel-son, died May 2nd. Linda Hadden, mother of Shane Had-den, grandmother of Tuesday, Cisco, and Clover, died May 3rd. Kenneth Pumfrey, brother of Karen Fitzgerald, died May 10th.
High School Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 10th
Paige Barricklow Michael Holmes
Ella Johnson Rose Johnson
Congratulations!!
Mid-Year Update Sunday, June 10
9:45 a.m.
Please plan to join us as the Council will
provide a “State of the Church” report.
The Evening Sophia Group will
meet at 7:00 PM on June 25th at the home of Pacita Luckey on 3717 Stolen Horse Trace. The book is The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Call for directions or questions to 859-338-0772. All are welcomed.
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Service Schedule Sunday Worship 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM
(Nursery provided during the 8:30 and 11:00 AM services) Sunday Circle Breakfast—1st Sunday of the Month 9:45 AM
Sunday Circle Class (September—May) 9:45 AM
Staff Mark Sloss, Pastor 266-7621 [email protected] Office hours: Tues-Thurs 9:00—12:00; Day off-Friday Drop in hours: Wed 2:00—4:00; Thurs 10:00—12:00 765-437-3879 Tom White, Cantor (Director of Music Ministries) 266-7621 [email protected] Call or email for appointment / Day off—Friday 843-303-1005 Ruth Lundborg, Parish Administrator 266-7621 [email protected] Monday—Thursday 8:00—4:00, Friday 8:00—12:00 Charla Heersche, Learning Center Director 268-0108 [email protected] Brian Lundborg, Sexton 388-4022 H. Gene Templar, Pastor Emeritus
(859) 266-7621 or (859) 266-9600 e-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.faithlutheranchurch.com
Mission Statement:
“As followers of Jesus Christ,
we embrace, reflect and proclaim
God’s unconditional love.”
Faith Lutheran Church Council—2018
David Templar, President Kelly Parsons, Vice-President Charlie Hamilton, Secretary
Debbie Rosenberg, Treasurer Ned Brown Val Dutcher
Shane Hadden Kyle Hagen
Anne Larson Gayle McGrath
Faith Lutheran Church 1000 Tates Creek Road Lexington, KY 40502
