Inside This Edition

May 17, 2019

Vicar Tamika’s Synod Candidacy Committee’s Decision Pg. 2

Support for Summertime Stress Pg. 3

Digging into Structure and Governance Pg. 7

Annual Roadmap Retreat Update Pg. 7

Dylan Nguyen’s Eagle Scout Project Pg. 8

A Lutheran Calling to Care for God’s Land, Water & Creatures Pg. 9

Highlights of a Few Upcoming Events Pg. 10

and so much more...

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REVEREND MIKE LOUIA Senior Pastor

(prmike@firstlutheranec.org)

So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore

the kingdom to Israel?" 7 He replied, "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the

Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has

come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to

the ends of the earth." 9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a

cloud took him out of their sight. 10 While he was going and they were gazing up toward heav-

en, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11 They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you

stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven,

will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven." (Acts 1:6-11, NRSV)

The story of Jesus’ ascension is not often heard in worship because, since it occurred 40 days after

Easter and always falls on a Thursday. Ascension is a long-lost festival in the present-day church.

So, our “celebration” of Jesus’ ascension is relegated to words found in the Apostles’ and Nicene

Creeds: “he ascended into heaven.”

But the story of Jesus’ ascension is much more than a remembrance of his being taken up to heaven

after the resurrection. The dialogue between Jesus and his disciples that the story contains gives in-

struction for those disciples with Jesus, and by extension for us, about sharing the good news of res-

urrection hope in the world.

The disciples are told to start small and to focus on the area immediately around them: Jerusalem.

However, they aren’t to remain there as they are to branch out, in concentric circles that cover Judea

and Samaria, and ultimately all of God’s creation, “to the ends of the earth.”

At first, Jesus’ words sound like an impossible task. Not to worry, Jesus has it covered. He promises

that the Holy Spirit will deliver power to enable God’s people to do exactly what God intends: to share

the good news of God’s deep, bold, consequential, radical and life-changing love, revealed ultimately

in resurrection hope, for all of God’s people (no exceptions). It’s this gift of God’s Holy Spirit we recog-

nize at Pentecost, the festival we do celebrate (50 days after Easter), as well as the season of Pente-

cost that lasts until the end of the church year.

In the coming weeks, as we all go out and about in our daily lives, we’ll be given opportunities to live

into Jesus’ ascension instructions as we share the story of God’s work through Jesus in our lives with

our pew companion (in Jerusalem) with our neighbor (in Judea and Samaria) and beyond our synod

geography (to the ends of the earth). Our task is to keep our eyes focused, not on the heavens

above, but the world around us and all of God’s people who cross our paths as we live in God’s world

that has been entrusted to our care.

Thanks be to God for a Holy Spirit-filled journey ahead!

See you Sunday (or Wednesday or Saturday),

Pastor Mike

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On Tuesday, May 7, at 3:45 p.m., I was told by the Synod Candidacy Committee that I was approved

to be an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the ELCA. I think it took about 2 seconds before

I uncontrollably wept tears of joy, and while I tried to gather myself, I let out a huge sigh of relief. I

think it's safe to say all of us here at First Lutheran have been waiting to see what's next ever since

this community, our community, opened our hearts to possibilities of me being the Associate Pastor.

And I have been so very blessed by your welcoming smiles and warm embraces. Honestly, First Lu-

theran feels like home. It's something hard to describe in words, truthfully, but sometimes that's just

how the Holy Spirit does it. She, the Holy Spirit, opens our hearts to possibilities, and we end up in

unexpected places and it just feels like home.

While I waited anxiously for the Candidacy Committee to call me in for the interview that day, I had

the opportunity to talk to our beloved Pastor Gigie who was there as the chaplain for our Synod to be

a listening ear and prayerful pastoral presence. She prayed with a fellow seminarian and me, and it

was nice to experience her beautiful gift of care that so many of you have shared about her to me. It

was a beautiful moment where I felt G-d fully affirm that G-d had brought us together, you (First Lu-

theran) and I. And for that I am grateful.

As I anticipate the next step on May 26th, which will be my ordination and installation at First Luther-

an, I also wonder what else G-d has in store for us. I anticipate some changes in our midst, and I pray

for G-d's guidance as we stay open to what those changes might mean. How is G-d showing us to

live more fully into being a community that is always welcoming, sharing, and growing in G-d's grace?

Rachel Held Evans, an author, and theologian, who recently died unexpectedly at the age of 37, once

wrote this about the Holy Spirit:

With breath, the Creator kindled the stars, parted a sea, woke a valley of dry bones, inspired a

sacred text. So, too, the Spirit, inhaled and exhaled in a million quotidian ways, animates, re-

vives, nourishes, sustains, speaks. It is as near as the nose and as everywhere as the air, so

pay attention. (Rachel Held Evans, Breath, Fire, Wind, Womb: A Reflection on the Holy Spirit)

The imagery that the Spirit is so close and so wide and expansive is so comforting to me. So, let's

take Rachel's words to heart and pay attention, together. Think of what wonders G-d can do among

and around us. I think we all paid attention when G-d brought us together. We listened and, now, here

we are, together. Doesn't that excite you to wonder who else G-d is going to bring us into relationship

with? Who else are we called to be a welcoming presence towards? Where else are we being

stretched to grow with intention? Who else are we going to share our love and abundance with? The

answer might surprise us, and it will quite possibly take us to unexpected places, but it will still feel

like home.

Peace to you,

Vicar Tamika

TAMIKA JANCEWICZ Vicar

(tamika@firstlutheranec.org)

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Lo, Jesus greets thee, risen from the tomb!

Lovingly he greets thee, scatters fear and gloom;

let his church with gladness hymn of triumph sing,

for the Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting!

Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;

endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won!

Edmond Budry (ELW 376)

We can be glad that we celebrate Easter for not just one day but for a week of weeks—seven Sundays. There is

too much to ponder, to celebrate, and to SING to squeeze it all into just one day. Our hymnal Evangelical Lu-

theran Worship includes no fewer than 33 hymns in the Easter section, and there are many other hymns found

throughout the book that help us celebrate the joy and peace of the resurrection. I find it noteworthy that two of

the funerals that took place in our church during the month of May included the Easter hymn quoted above. Its

rousing tune by Handel is surely memorable, but the text that connects Jesus’ death and resurrection to our own

speaks a language that goes beyond mere words. May we all face death with such assurance!

The Bach in Baltimore concert that took place in our sanctuary on May 5, was a spectacular success when

over 100 singers from the Carroll County Children’s Chorus and the Bach in Baltimore Choir were joined by

twenty instrumentalists to present the music of contemporary British composer John Rutter. And thanks to all

FELC members who attended my organ recital on May 19, at St. John’s Episcopal Church as part of the How-

ard County Concert Orchestra season.

In May and early June our choirs will wrap up their choir season and be deployed into the pews where they will

continue to lead and inspire others with their voices. Special thanks to all singers, ringers, and instrumentalists,

and to directors Laurel Wacyk and Jenne Burnham for their loyal leadership. Even as our choirs go on sabbat-

ical, we are scheduling member and guest musicians to enrich our worship during the summer months. On Sun-

day, July 14, music will be presented by a Summer Choir; all adults and children are invited to meet in the

Choir Room at 9:30 a.m. to rehearse music to sing at the 10:30 a.m. service. Join us.

And keep singing!

Wayne

DR. WAYNE L. WOLD Director of Music Ministry

(wayne@firstlutheranec.org)

Summertime Stress Slowing You Down?

We like to think of summer as being a relaxing, enjoyable time. But hurts, struggles,

crises, and problems don’t take a vacation. Many times, our difficulties seem even

worse during the summer because everyone else seems to be enjoying life while you

are feeling down. If you are experiencing a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or

relationally—you don’t have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained care-

givers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and pro-

vide one-to-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing.

Men are matched with male Stephen Ministers, and women are matched with female

Stephen Ministers. It’s free. It’s confidential. And it will make a difference in your life!

To learn how to connect someone e with a Stephen Minister, contact Colleen Fowler, (colleenkfowler@gmail.com) or call the church office. Our Stephen Ministers are here for you!

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• June 2 - Wash & Worship Youth Fundraiser - details below

• June 9 - Grad Sunday

• June 9 - Youth Committee Meeting at 12:00 p.m. (Parlor)

• June 16 - Happy Father’s Day! (NO YOUTH GROUP)

• June 30 - First Lutheran Summer Service Project - details below

• August 19-23 - Vacation Bible School

GRADUATION BIOS DEADLINE | MAY 26

On Sunday, June 9, we will be recognizing our graduating seniors during both worship services. There will be a

special graduation bulletin distributed that day. We would like to include a picture and a short bio for each stu-

dent graduating high school and college. Please send bios with pictures no later than May 26 to Lauren Ca-

ronna (lauren@firstlutheranec.org).

WASH & WORSHIP | JUNE 2

Let us clean your car while you have your hour of contemplation at the worship service. The Youth will be host-

ing a Wash and Worship Car Wash on June 2nd during both services. Free will offering; you decide what to

give! All proceeds to benefit this summer’s youth mission trip to Wayne County, NY.

FIRST LUTHERAN SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT | JUNE 30

Join us in the Social Hall on Sunday, June 30, for a summer service project to help those in need. We’ll be mak-

ing care bags for the homeless, which will contain items like soap, deodorant, snacks, Band-Aids, etc. Keep a

lookout for an upcoming sign up for supplies!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) | AUGUST 19-23

VBS this year is August 19-23 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The theme is ROAR! Life

is Wild – God is Good. Bring your children and tell them to invite their friends!

Registration and volunteer forms can be found on the following pages, in the

weekly e-letter under QUICK LINKS and the Information Center.

ARE YOU ON THE FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSLETTER LIST?

Each week our Children & Youth Ministry’s newsletter, Family Ministry, goes out to families of First Lutheran.

This newsletter contains important information about upcoming events, meetings, fundraisers, etc. There is so

much going on in our congregation and checking the newsletter is a great way to stay in the loop! If you ’d like to

be added to the email list, please contact Lauren.

Blessings,

Lauren Caronna

LAUREN CARONNA Director of Children & Youth Ministries

(Lauren@firstlutheranec.org)

ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PICNIC & GARDEN TOUR Please make plans to join us here for the greet, meet and eat with your neighbors at the St. John’s Community Association Picnic & Garden Tour, June 8, from 12-2:00 p.m. You will also be able to learn about bay-friendly landscaping from the experts. All are welcome! For more details, check the Upcoming Events section of your weekly email - This Week at First and the Information Center in the narthex. Contact Cathy Rice (cprpenpal@gmail.com) with questions.

First Lutheran’s VBS  

ROAR! Life is Wild – God is Good REGISTRATION FORM 

August 19‐23, 2019, 9am‐12pm Ages 3 years – 5th grade

3 year olds must be potty trained to attend. Registration Fee: $25/child with $50 max/family (checks payable to FLC)  

 

Name(s) and age(s):  ________________________________     ____________________________  

      _________________________________     ____________________________  

      _________________________________     ____________________________  

      _________________________________     ____________________________  

Street address: _____________________________________________________________________  

City: _______________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________  

Home telephone: (_______)___________________________   Cell Phone: ____________________  

Home e‐mail address: ________________________________________________________________  

Parent Participation Requirement: A commitment for parent participation in some form is 

required for each child. Please fill out the attached volunteer form.  

In case of emergency, contact: _________________________________________________________  

                Name and phone number  

Allergies or other medical conditions: __________________________________________________  

 

Home church: ______________________________________________________________________  

 

Name of a special friend your child might like to be with: ________________________________  

 

Dismissal Information:  

Name(s) of person(s) who may pick up this child/children from VBS:_______________________ 

 

Please check this box if cash/check is enclosed with this registration form:  

 

 

 

First Lutheran Picture Release  

 

We often have the opportunity to photograph the children during Vacation Bible School. The majority of  

these informal pictures will be displayed within the church for the families to enjoy. Occasionally, certain  

pictures may used on First Lutheran’s website. Please complete this form to allow us to take pictures of  

your child. 

 

____  First Lutheran has permission to take and use informal photographs of my  

child for display, press releases, and First Lutheran’s website. 

____ Pictures may be labeled with my child’s name. 

____ Please do not include my child’s name. 

____ First Lutheran has permission to take and use informal photographs of my  

child for church use only (pictures only allowed to be displayed inside the church‐not the church  

website, etc.). 

____ Please do not take any informal pictures of my child. 

 

 

Parent’s Signature: __________________________________Date: _______________________ 

 

 

 

Child’s name:_______________________________________  

Child’s name:_______________________________________  

Child’s name:_______________________________________  

Child’s name:_______________________________________  

 

Vacation Bible School Volunteer Registration Form

August 19-23, 2019 9:00am-12:00pm Volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:30 am Name:____________________________________________________ Home Phone:_________________ Cell Phone:___________________ E-mail address:_____________________________________________ Please check: ____Adult volunteer

____Youth volunteer Please check the dates you are available to volunteer (Group leader and Class Teachers should be available all days): ____ Mon., 8/19 ____ Tue., 8/20 ____ Wed., 8/21 ____ Thurs., 8/22 ____ Fri., 8/23 Please rank the top 3 areas that you would like to participate: (your first choice #1, etc.) ____ Group leader-lead one class of VBS students. Preferred grade:_______ ____ Assistant group leader-assist the group leader. Preferred grade:_______ ____ Class teacher-lead one section of VBS curriculum (Games, Snack, Crafts, Music, Science, Storytime) ____ Assistant teacher- assist the Craft, Music, Games, Snack, Science, or Storytime teacher ____ Opening and Closing Assistant- assist with the opening and closing of the VBS day ____ Greet children and parents and sign in. Sign out at the end of the day ____ Prepare breakfast for volunteers. Please check day: ___M ___T ___W ___Th ___Fri ____ Bring ice and soda for volunteers. Please check day:___M ___T ___W ___Th ___Fri ____ Purchase all craft items for VBS students (FLC will provide budget/funds) ____ Purchase & organize all snacks for VBS students (FLC will provide budget/funds) ____Decorating committee member-plan and make decorations (prior to VBS start) ____ Nursery Attendant-must be at least 16 years old Please write any notes that you think would be helpful: (i.e. any physical limitations, what you have volunteered for in the past, if you have teaching experience, etc.) _________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Jewelry Making Event WELCA would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Susan Garde for sharing her time and talents to help us make bracelets and necklaces on April 27, with the Beloved Community.

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) School Supply Kits We delivered fifty-one school kits to LWR this year. This was a service project that in-volved many hands - women donating the supplies and sewing the backpacks, Beloved Community stuffing the backpacks, and Faith Finders pulling the cording in the bags. Thanks for everyone’s help!

Spring Gathering - Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) - June 5 All ladies of First Lutheran and the DE-MD Synod churches are invited to a Potluck Brunch followed by a presenta-tion/discussion from LIRS on Wednesday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship center. Refer to the flyer on the next page for details.

Circle Luncheons As the WELCA program year comes to a close in June, our circles are celebrating with luncheons. The Rebecca Circle will gather on June 20, and welcomes all women of the church to join them. If interested, please contact Sue Davis (eshdavis@verizon.net or 410-418-4535) or Debbie Row (seeuncoc8796@aol.com or 410-446-6567).

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Photos: Top left:

Jewelry Making

Event, Top right:

Blessing of the

LWR Backpacks,

Bottom: The cord-

ing of the LWR

Backpacks during

Faith Finders.

WOMEN OF FIRST LUTHERAN (WELCA) Diane Schwarzman, President (Diane.Schwarzman9@gmail.com)

First Lutheran’s WELCA in Ellicott City, MD welcomes all ladies in the DE/MD Synod to join us for a PotLuck Brunch and presentation by Sue Ellen Spotts, Manager for Congregational Outreach of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS).

Wednesday, June 5 at 9:30 am

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

in the fellowship center

Please bring your favorite PotLuck brunch food to share and rsvp to flcoffice@firstlutheranec.org

9:30 – 10:30 brunch 10:30 – 11:30 presentation/discussion Founded in 1939, LIRS's legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of over 500,000 people who have found safety and hope in America's communities. LIRS's history reflects American Lutherans' deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need. Through a long welcome, LIRS helps ensure that refugees and migrants are protected, embraced, and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. It is more critical than ever that people of faith continue to speak out boldly for welcoming refugees, compassionate policy towards undocumented migrants, and religious tolerance. Come be part of this conversation.

On Sunday, May 19, we will be holding our semi-annual Congregational meeting following the 10:30 a.m. service.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting Agenda

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ellicott City, MD

I. CALL TO ORDER (Diane Schwarzman, Council President) II. OPENING PRAYER (Vicar Tamika Jancewicz) III. POINTS OF ORDER-PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE (Diane Schwarzman) IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA V. HIGHLIGHTS OF ADDENDUM TO ANNUAL REPORT (Pastor Mike Louia) VI. COUNCIL ELECTIONS (Genny Hardesty, Nominating Committee) VII. UPDATE ON LEAD (Jay Zumbrun) VIII. CLOSING PRAYER (Vicar Tamika Jancewicz) IX. CLOSING HYMN (Dr. Wayne Wold) X. ADJOURNMENT (Diane Schwarzman)

One agenda item that will require a congregational vote is the election of new council members. The biographies of

those interested in serving are available in the church narthex. They will also be available through a link in the week-

ly e-letter, This Week at First Lutheran under QUICK LINKS.

Please feel free to contact Pastor Louia at the church office, or Diane Schwarzman at (410) 480-9711 or

(diane.schwarzman9@gmail.com) with questions. See you on the 19th of May!

Diane Schwarzman, Council President

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CONGREGATION COUNCIL REMINDER

The Council met on May 15, following Wednesday Midweek Worship. In addition to the review of written reports from all ministries, other business included the approval of several motions.

Motions: • Approval to receive new members on May 26.

• Approval to spend $1,654 for a cost associated with completing Stephen Leader training.

• Approval of several motions from the Property Committee: 1. Expenditure not to exceed $4,800 for refinishing of hardwood floors in Chatham Rd.

parsonage. 2. Expenditure not to exceed $4,5000 for cleaning ventilation ducts in Chatham Rd. par-

sonage and 1987 building choir room and narthex. 3. Expenditure of not to exceed $13,000 to motorize entrance doors. 4. Expenditure not to exceed $14,000 for door hardware, if necessary. 5. Expenditure not to exceed $71,000 of final phase of repaving, curbing and sidewalk

replacement (North parking and driveway by Social Hall) (Deferred Maintenance budget line).

• Council leaders identified for Roadmap #2 Retreat goals.

• Approval of a Welcoming Statement and its introduction to the congregation at the Semi-Annual Meeting.

• Approval to form a search committee for an Assistant Choir Director due to the resignation of Laurel Wacyk.

Presentation: Cathy Rice reviewed the policies for Continuing Resolution, General Guidance for Committees, and the Council Action Form. Cathy presented the Council Liaisons with lists of ministries they are responsible for and asked that they meet with those committees to review and update any changes to their operating procedures.

Election of Officers: Jim Andersen was elected as President of the Congregation Council.

CONGREGATION COUNCIL UPDATE Susan Garde, Council Secretary | (council@firstlutheranec.org)

Digging into Structure and Governance

As our congregation continues the LEAD “Dig-Down” process, we move from the study of the

early church at Philippi, and Paul’s guidance for demonstrating Christian leadership in a non-

Christian world, to looking at our faith community’s systems and structure – seeking ways to be

more effective in joining God in mission in a changing world. By looking at how we are orga-

nized, with leadership roles and decision-making processes, we can ensure that our structure,

mission and practices are clearly aligned with our purpose and core values.

For a number of years, our ministry has been organized into five areas: Worship, Learning, Outreach, Support and

Administrative. In recent years, we have centered on our purpose as “Welcoming, Growing & Sharing in God’s

Grace,” and we recently expanded this purpose with a core-value statement of each of its elements.

One example of applying the Dig-Down process would be realigning our ministries with our purpose – helping to

clarify how everything we do, in Jesus’ name, is part of Welcoming, Growing & Sharing in God’s grace. So, for ex-

ample, many of our Outreach ministries would be part of Sharing in God’s grace; Learning ministries would most

likely be part of Growing in God’s grace.

In coming months, we will continue to look for opportunities to better align our structure, leadership roles and sys-

tems with our core purpose and values – to strengthen our ability to do God’s work in meeting the needs of our disci-

ples, our neighbors and those in need around the world.

Welcoming, Growing & Sharing in God’s Grace!

Pastor Mike Joanna Casto George Conklin Cathy Rice Jay Zumbrun

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systems & structure

ANNUAL ROADMAP RETREAT UPDATE

On Saturday, May 4, Bill Harkins, Genny Hardesty, George Conklin, Glenn Severn, Jay Zumbrun (Facilitator), Jim Anderson, Joanna Casto, Linda Kay, Michelle Miles, Pastor Mike Louia, Ray Facto, Renee Kalu, Robert Sanders, Susan Garde, Diane Schwarzman, Sally Seen, Vicar Tamika Jancewicz and Bella Yahuma (in the pho-tos below) gathered in the Fellowship Center to participate in Roadmap Retreat Part 2.

Throughout the morning and afternoon they discussed goals set for the 1st year—the successes and lessons learned. Then with year one in mind, they formulated goals for the 2nd year. Communications and details for discussions around their discoveries and plans will be forthcoming.

Living every day as disciples

MORE DIGGING | PASSION, PLANNING & PURPOSE

Have you noticed the new benches by the Stations of the Cross in the church’s front yard - Chatham Rd? They were installed by our own youth member Dylan Nguyen, as his Eagle Scout project. He belongs to Boy Scouts Troop #318 which First Lutheran sponsors. Dylan is 17 years old and attends Oakland Mills High School.

Dylan’s project included selecting materials, designing the placement, and in-stalling three benches. The benches are made of recycled, engineered plastic

lumber that creates durable, strong and long-lasting outdoor furniture. They are also dark green with black legs. Two 6’ benches were installed on Saturday, May 4, by Dylan and his volunteer crew of fellow scouts and adult leaders. A 12’ bench is scheduled for installation on Saturday, May 25. Dylan coordinated his project with the church’s Property Committee by attending two of their meetings to present and discuss his project. As the committee requested a maintenance free material for the benches, $250 was donat-ed to help cover the extra expense of the material compared to traditional wooden benches. The benches cost $940. Be sure to check out the new benches. It is a lovely place to spend time reflecting by the Stations of the Cross, and soon, enjoying the plantings by the Chesapeake Bay Trust Stormwater Grant Project (pg. 9). Thank you, Dylan, for your efforts to upgrade our church property!

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In these photos are Dylan as well other scouts who worked on the project. Two

of the scout helpers are also First Lutheran youth, Joel and Leo Omwa.

First Lutheran’s Creation Care Ministry | A Lutheran Calling to Care for God’s Land and

Water and Creatures

Contributed by Cathy Rice

Why do Lutherans care?

The ELCA has supported Caring for Creation in many forms over the years. In 1993, a social statement on Caring

for Creation: Vision, Hope and Justice was approved by the ELCA. It opens with these words:

“As Lutheran Christians, we confess that both our witness to God's goodness in creation and our ac-ceptance of caregiving responsibility have often been weak and uncertain. …This statement summons us, in particular, to a faithful return to the biblical vision. We see the despoiling of the environment as nothing less than the degradation of God's gracious gift of creation. …God blesses the world and sees it as "good," even before humankind comes on the scene. All creation, not just humankind, is viewed as "very good" in God's eyes (Genesis 1:31). God continues to bless the world: "When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground" (Psalm 104:30). By faith we understand God to be deeply, mysteriously, and unceasingly involved in what happens in all creation. God showers care upon sparrows and lilies (Matthew 6:26-30), and brings "rain on a land where no one lives, on the desert, which is empty of human life" (Job 38:26).”

The most current National Church information can be found on Lutherans Restoring Creation website at (https://

lutheransrestoringcreation.org/about-us/).

How can the First Lutheran faith community participate?

Pray for God’s Creation – Whenever you are outside, look around for a sign of God’s creation as described in Gene-

sis. Whenever you eat or drink, thank God for the blessing of food and water that comes from God’s creation and is

a sign of God’s care for us. During worship, take note of the prayer for creation during weekly prayer petitions.

Visit the gardens – In June, the gardens will be mostly installed. Take some time to feel God’s presence there. The

plants in these gardens are all native to the Maryland. This is as close as we can get to a vision of God’s original

creation. We will be co-hosting a picnic with St. John’s Community Association for the church and our neighbors on

June 8th (or 15

th in the event of rain). Join the fun!

Study and Learn – Use the website listed above to find a Bible study, video or article about Caring for Creation from

a Christian/Lutheran perspective. The gardens at First will also have educational signs that will explain how the gar-

dening techniques capture and filter out the pollution that drains from the property.

Plant in the Garden – There is no better way to learn about the earth than to spend a little time digging among the

trees, plants and wildlife. For garden-lovers, we will have at least 25 varieties of plants that you can learn about as

you plant. Check out the display (FELC Guardians of Eden) in the narthex to get a list of planting dates.

Join the Water Brigade – Creating a man-made garden requires intentional care and nurturing of the plants until they

are happy and established in their new home. It will be especially critical to water the gardens often during the sum-

mer months. If you can give 3 hours of time towards this effort, please add your name to the Water Bri-

gade list. *On a personal note: when I first installed native plants on my property and was watering in the

summer, several hummingbirds flitted under my hose and stopped on plants to get some nectar. It was a

God-moment.

And, if you are away a lot during the summer, don’t shy away from participating! You can email Cathy Rice (cprprenpal@gmail.com) or Diane Schwarzman (diane.schwarzman9@gmail.com) or look for online information in upcoming church notices. "God’s creation, especially water, is a precious resource that God has entrusted to us and has called us to protect for the good of all the earth and its inhabitants."

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HIGHLIGHTING A FEW UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sunday, May 19 - Dr. Wayne Wold’s Organ Recital (St. John’s Episcopal Church)

Sunday, May 19 - Preschool Art Show & Book Fair

Sunday, May 26 - Graduation Bios Deadline (pg. 4)

Sunday, May 26 - The Ordination & Installation of Tamika Jancewicz. All are welcome!

Monday, May 27 - Office Closed/Memorial Day

Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 1 - DE-MD Annual Synod Assembly

Sunday, June 2 - Youth Car Wash & Fundraiser (pg. 4)

Saturday, June 8 - St. John’s Community Association Picnic & Garden Tour (pg. 4)

Sunday, June 30 - First Lutheran Summer Service Project (pg. 4)

Sunday, July 14 - Music presented by Summer Choir (pg. 3)

August 19-23 - Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Sunday, September 8 - Annual FELC Picnic (more details to come)

GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS. THIS MONTH & BEYOND

SNACKS DRIVE FOR VETERANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Helping provide snack items for the students at Veterans Elementary School. Donations can be placed in the bin along with the collection for Blessings in a Backpack. Snack items needed are: individual bags of pretzels/goldfish crackers, fruit snacks and granola/Nutri-Grain/breakfast bars. Contact: Joanna Casto, VES/LEAD Team liaison, (hokiejo93@gmail.com) or 301-596-9234.

BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK Collecting non-perishable food items for Stevens Forest Elementary School. The program provides students in need with a bag of nine non-perishable food items on Fridays to bring home for the weekend. A collection box with a list of suggestion donations for Blessings in a Backpack can be found in the church lobby/narthex.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Dunloggin Middle School is collecting box tops from General Mills products. Clipped box tops are worth $.10 each and serve as a critical source of fundraising for DMS enrichment programs and social events. Box tops can be dropped off in the specially marked collection box on our information table in the narthex.

RECYCLING FOR PROJECT PLASE INC. Creation Care is collecting used clothing and textiles (in plastic bags) in the blue bin located at the church’s lower parking lot. These donations are used to provide clothing or in processing for other use across the world. Refer to the bin or go to (http://www.mac-recycling.com/faq.html#6) for a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items.

WANDS FOR WILDLIFE The Creation Care Ministry is also collecting used (cleaned) mascara wand for Wands for Wildlife (https://www.appalachianwild.org/wands-for-wildlife.html). Visit the Information Board in the narthex for details of contact Cathy Rice (cprpenpal@gmail.com) or Susan Garde (susangarde09@comcast.net).

For details on these upcoming and future events taking place in and around First Lutheran, visit the Information Center in the church lobby/narthex, church online calendar and/or check your e-mail each week for This Week at First, our weekly e-letter.

FLOWERS, COMMUNION ELEMENTS & BULLETINS SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE (as of 5/14/19) The following dates are available for Bulletins (May 26, June 30 & July 7, 14, 21, 28) and Communion Ele-ments (June 23 & July 21, 28) as of May 14, 2019. To sponsor, please complete the green dedication form on the Dedication Sign-up Calendar just outside of the church office’s workroom and attach it to your payment. Pay-ments can be placed in the wooden mailbox on the bulletin board, offering plate, or mailed to the office. Thanks!

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MEMORIAL GIFT FUNDS

In memory of Doris Zucker:

Randall Weist

Mary A. Calleri

Baekhyo and Sungryu Shin

Shirley Laynor

William and Nancy Galloway

Bertha Martin

Constance Kilma

Paul and Valerie Miller

In memory of Robert Register:

Mary Nora Register

In memory of Donald McBrien:

Claudia McBrien

as of April 28,2019

DEATHS

Robert Ralph Rhudy

Date of Death: April 26, 2019

Shirley Bishop

Date of Death: April 29, 2019

Reverend Robert Moore

(Father of Kirsten Boswell)

Date of Death: May 3, 2019

Thank you, Terry & Linda Kay, for

providing new replacement liners for our offering baskets.

The original liners had become

frayed. Since Longaberger Basket Company went out of business finding

replacements required the use of modern technology (the internet).

We are blessed by the Kay’s perseverance and dedication to God's

ministry here at First.

Thanks to the 15 members who partici-

pated in the semi-annual cleanup of

Frederick Road on Saturday, May 4.

The next road cleanup will be in Octo-

ber and will be on the church calendar

for the 2019-2020 program year once

determined.

~Rich Funke

God be in my head,

and in my understanding;

God be in my eyes,

and in my looking;

God be in my mouth,

and in my speaking;

God be in my heart,

and in my thinking;

God be at my end,

and at my departing.

Amen.

A NOTE OF THANKS

PARISH REGISTER

A NOTE OF THANKS

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A NOTE OF THANKS

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IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW OR FORGOT... PHOTO USE EXCLUSION FORMS Members who prefer not to have their personal and/or family photos taken at church and/or church related events/activities used in com-munications outside of FELC (social media, etc.) can let us know by completing the Photo Use Exclusion Form found in the weekly e-letters under QUICK LINKS.

SUPPORT GROUPS First offers a place for the hurting to find help, healing and hope. Al Anon/AA, AA, DBSA Depression & Bipolar Support, DivorceCare/Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) and Grief Support are all open to the congregation and community. For meeting days/times, refer to the Support Groups at First (flyer) in the weekly e-letter under QUICK LINKS.

FIRST ON VIMEO Want to look at a video that you saw on Facebook/Twitter or the e-newsletter again, check Vimeo. And be sure to share with others some of the fun and exciting times we have serving together and for God’s glory. Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/user73508597).

FIRST LUTHERAN APP On the App you can also submit Prayer Requests, access Facebook, sermons and announcements, receive push notifications for special events, reminders and important church updates and more. It’s free. To download, text ‘firstlutheranec app’ to 77977 or search your mobile device’s App Store for First Lutheran Ellicott City.

ADDITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICES Midweek Worship and Beloved Community are additional opportunities to gather with fellow disciples for worship and fellowship, in addition to the two services on Sunday. Midweek services are held each Wednesday. Fellow-ship at 6:30 p.m. followed by service at 7:00 p.m. Beloved Community gathers weekly on Saturdays starting at 5:00 PM for fellowship. Service starts at 5:30 p.m. Potluck dinners held on 1st Saturdays.

USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES Did you know that you can request use of the church facilities for personal use such as baby showers and other special occasions such as parties, meetings and other events? To make a request, contact Lori Teitelbaum, Ministry Support Specialist, at (410-465-2977 x7) or (lori@firstlutheranec.org) in the church office to obtain and complete a Facilities Use Agreement for consideration by the approval review committee.

PRAYER REQUESTS To submit your requests for prayer, please complete the form in your bulletin or call the church office (410) 465-2977). We kindly ask that when requesting prayer for others to obtain their permission beforehand, include your name, and if possible, the nature of the prayer request. Prayer requests will be included in the congregation's prayers for two weeks, unless specified otherwise. For more information about prayer requests, express interest in becoming a part of the First Lutheran Prayer Network or receiving the Intercessory Prayer List, please contact the church office at (410) 465-2977 or flcoffice@firstlutheranec.org).

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS & SPONSORS ARE “VIPS” TO FIRST! Worship Assistants and Sponsors (flowers, bulletins and communion elements) are all “VIPS,” a very important part of worship—and needed year-round. Therefore, please continue to check the Dedication Sign-up Calen-dar on the bulletin board outside the church office workroom regularly for available dates for sponsorship oppor-tunities. Complete the green dedication form on the board attached with your payment. Payments can be placed in the wooden mailbox on the bulletin board, offering plate or mailed to the office. If you are interested, and able to serve as an assistant during worship services, please go to the Sign-up Genius (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4aaba92aa46-worship) regularly for opportunities to use your God-given time and talents for His church and disciples. We continuously give thanks for your generosity and continued support!

MOVING OR RELOCATING?

Moving out of the state? Retiring and looking for warmer temps? Closer to the grand-kids? Got a new job? Or any other plans to move out of the area? First of all, we’re going to miss you! Just as you have been a blessing to this congregation and community, we’d love to bless you and your family with a hearty Farewell and Godspeed as you go forth and continue to be a blessing to others, through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in your new home town. So, please be sure to contact the church office by phone or e-mail and let us know - before you go.

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Photography compliments of Steve DeWitt.

Jenny James, Director of Preschooljjames@firstlutheranec.org

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Dr. Wayne L. Wold, Director of Musicwayne@firstlutheranec.org

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OUR STAFF First Lutheran Church

ELLICOTT CITY, MD

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Tamika Jancewicz, Vicartamika@firstlutheranec.org

FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN STAFF, COUNCIL & MINISTRY MEMBERS

STAFF      

Senior Pastor  Rev. Michael K. Louia  410‐465‐2977 x1  prmike@firstlutheranec.org 

Director of Music Ministry  Dr. Wayne L. Wold  410‐465‐2977 x4  Wayne@firstlutheranec.org 

Asst. Director of Music  Laurel Wacyk  410‐465‐2977 x4  Laurel@firstlutheranec.org 

Director of Children & Youth  Lauren Caronna  410‐465‐2977 x3  Lauren@firstlutheranec.org 

Director of Preschool  Jenny James  410‐465‐5977   flcpreschool@firstlutheranec.org 

Director of Communica ons  Renee Kalu  410‐465‐2977  renee@firstlutheranec.org 

Ministry Support Specialist II  Phyllis Lo   410‐465‐2977 x5  flcoffice@firstlutheranec.org 

Ministry Support Specialist I  Lori Teitelbaum   410‐465‐2977 x7  lori@firstlutheranec.org 

       

ORGANIZED FOR MISSION *CURRENT COUNCIL MEMBER

WORSHIP MINISTRY Jim Andersen*  301‐461‐4199   jwandersen101@gmail.com  

Ray Facto*  410‐465‐3185  bjfacto@verizon.net 

Worship & Music (Altar Guild)  Kim Kearns  410‐750‐8988  kskearns@verizon.net 

     

LEARNING MINISTRY Bill Moser*  410‐884‐4414  bix1o3@yahoo.com 

       Women of the ELCA  Diane Schwarzman* (President)  410‐480‐9711   Diane.Schwarzman9@gmail.com 

       Men’s Bible Study  Jay Zumbrun  443‐745‐0737  jzumbrun@ccbcmd.edu 

       Children’s & Youth Ministry  Lauren Caronna  410‐465‐2977  Lauren@firstlutheranec.org 

       

OUTREACH MINISTRY Bella Yahuma*  410‐465‐2720  ryahuma@yahoo.com 

  Sally Seen (Preschool Liaison)*  410‐465‐9160  sallyseen@verizon.net  

  Kathi White*  410‐465‐7384  white2850@comcast.net 

  Malia Schlich ng*  410‐259‐8446  malia_schlich ng@yahoo.com 

        Social Ministry  Terry Kay  410‐750‐9372  Terrence.kay@verizon.net 

        Women / Children Place  Gail Tabeling  410‐531‐3938  gtabeling@aol.com 

        Grassroots Day Center  Bill Harkins (Vice‐President)*  410‐781‐4658  wmharkins@comcast.net 

        Baby Gi  Bags  Jenne Burnham  443‐677‐3671  fenris1954@yahoo.com 

        Sewing Circle (Quilts)  Deb Hardesty   410‐530‐9772  debsummercrest@gmail.com 

        Sewing Circle (Quilts)  Karen Dewi   410‐750‐9744   kydshop1@verizon.net 

        Caring for God’s Crea on  Cathy Rice  410‐750‐9631  cprpenpal@gmail.com 

       

SUPPORT MINISTRY Glenn Severn*  410‐465‐0369  gsevern@comcast.net 

        Fellowship  Steve Schwarzman  410‐440‐6624  sschwarzman8964@gmail.com 

        Personnel  Genny Hardesty*  410‐336‐2426  HardestyGenny@gmail.com 

        Stephen Ministry  Colleen Fowler  410‐750‐2453  colleenfowler@gmail.com 

        Prayer Shawls  Ginny Fan  410‐750‐7237  fanfamily88@gmail.com 

        Stewardship  George Conklin  410‐750‐7208  conkgeo@gmail.com 

        LEAD  Jay Zumbrun  443‐745‐0737  jzumbrun@ccbcmd.edu 

        De‐Dining Women  Nancy Louia  410‐465‐2977  louia@comcast.net 

               

ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRY Robert Sanders*  410‐964‐5181  rsanders42@verizon.net 

  Susan Garde (Secretary)*  410‐549‐1757  susangarde09@comcast.net 

  Wade Wray (Financial Secretary)*  410‐465‐2977  finsec@firstlutheranec.org 

        Property  Rich Funke  410‐992‐8015  rhfunke@aol.com 

        Finance  Michelle Miles (Treasurer)*  410‐461‐6853  treasurer@firstlutheranec.org 

        Endowment  Frank Palulis  410‐465‐2977  fwpalulis@comcast.net 

        Memorial Gi s  Gail Hikel  410‐461‐6296  onthegogail@msn.com 

Vicar  Tamika Jancewicz  410‐465‐2977 x2  tamika@firstlutheranec.org 

3604 Chatham Road | Ellicott City, MD 21042 Office: 410.465.2977 | Preschool: 410.465.5977 | Fax: 410.465.8700

Website: firstlutheranec.org | Facebook: @FirstLuthEllicottCity Twitter: @FLCofficeEC

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS SCHEDULE  

To volunteer for worship services, sign-up directly at (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4aaba92aa46-worship), for Coffee Hour at (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4aaba92aa46-coffee), or e-mail (FLCoffice@firstlutheranec.org) or call the church office at 410-465-2977 with your date(s) of choice. Thank you for serving God’s church and His disciples in worship!

as of 5/8/14 Service (a.m.) June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30Altar Guild Both Barbara Derreth Barbara Derreth Barbara Derreth Barbara Derreth Barbara Derreth

Acolytes 8:0010:30

Assisting Ministers

8:00 Susan Garde10:30 Tom Brzezinski Lynn Ellen Anderson Genny Hardesty Tom Brzezinski

Bread Pickup Friday Doris Anne Hauser DeDe Severn

Coffee Hour 8:00 Learning Ministry Outreach Ministry Support Ministry Administrative Ministry Worship Ministry

Communion Assistants

8:0010:30 Wayne Hoffman

Greeters8:00 Irmgard Shifflett

Mary SegersonDorothy GriffinDoris Anne Hauser

10:30 Bella, Leo & Joel Yahuma

Jim & Karen McDonald

Head Ushers 8:00 Glenn Severn Terry Kay10:30 Ray Facto Jerry Kramer Greg Seen Brooke Thielemann

Healing Prayers8:00 Colleen Fowler Cheryl Mason Lenny Bredthauer Sue Sewell Jay Zumbrun

10:30 Lynn Anderson Ken Buck Ken Buck Lisa Coster Jim & Karen McDonald

Music 8:00 Church Choir10:30 Church Choir

Readers8:00 Susan Garde

10:30 Lynn Ellen Anderson Susan Garde Lynn Ellen Anderson Jim McDonald

Ushers

8:00 Tom WittCarol Brzezinski

DeDe SevernBill Harkins

Jan & James MurphyLinda KayBill Harkins

10:30

Robert SandersMike Anderson Bruce Isler Bill Harkins

Sharon KramerTom Broderick

Wayne HoffmanSally SeenPaul UlrichCarol Brzezinski

Harry Murphy

First Lutheran Calendar of Events, Meetings and Activities as of 5/15/19.For changes/updates and/or details go to: (https://calendar.churchart.com/calendar/73897365/list/month/2019-06-01)

CALENDAR OF EVENTSSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26 Faith Finders Last Day Grad Bios Due New Members Received 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Refreshments 9:15 AM Faith Finders 9:15 AM Growing up in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) 9:15 AM Living in God's Story 9:30 AM Affirmation of Baptism Classes 10:30 AM Worship 1:30 PM Church of Heavenly Joy 5:00 PM Tamika's Ordination and Installation

27 Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED

28 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 7:00 PM DBSA / Depression & Bipolar Support 7:00 PM Scouts USA

29 6:30 PM Worship Fellowship 7:00 PM Worship Service 8:00 PM AA

30 10:30 AM Bible Study at Miller's Grant 7:00 PM Al Anon/AA

31 1 5:00 PM Beloved Community Fellowship 5:30 PM Beloved Community Worship

2 7:30 AM Wash & Worship Youth Fundraiser 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Blood pressure screening 9:00 AM Refreshments 10:30 AM Worship 1:30 PM Church of Heavenly Joy 5:15 PM Brownie Troop 1018

3 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Under the SEA! 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl 1:00 PM Small Group Book Club 7:00 PM Troop 318 Committee

4 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Under the SEA! 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 7:00 PM Scouts USA

5 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Under the SEA! 9:30 AM WELCA Gathering Brunch 10:00 AM Beloved Community Visioning team meeting 6:30 PM Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 987 6:30 PM Worship Fellowship 7:00 PM Worship Service 8:00 PM AA

6 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Under the SEA! 10:30 AM Bible Study at Miller's Grant 6:30 PM St. John's Association Community Meeting 7:00 PM Al Anon/AA 7:00 PM Preschool Board Meeting

7 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Under the SEA! 3:00 PM Girl Scout Daddy/Daughter Dance setup 6:30 PM Girl Scout Daddy/Daughter Dance

8 Creation Care - Picnic Messenger Articles Due 5:00 PM Beloved Community Fellowship 5:30 PM Beloved Community Worship

9 Grad Sunday Pentecost 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Refreshments 10:30 AM Worship 12:00 PM Youth Committee 1:30 PM Church of Heavenly Joy

10 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Treasure Hunters 9:30 AM Sewing Circle 7:00 PM Property 7:00 PM Stephen Min. Supervision

11 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Treasure Hunters 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 6:30 PM AAUW Howard County Branch meeting 7:00 PM DBSA / Depression & Bipolar Support 7:00 PM Fellowship Committee Meeting 7:00 PM Finance

12 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Treasure Hunters 10:30 AM Nursing Home Visit 1:00 PM Stewardship Meeting 6:00 PM Social Ministry Mtg 6:30 PM Worship Fellowship 7:00 PM Worship Service 8:00 PM AA

13 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Treasure Hunters 10:30 AM Bible Study at Miller's Grant 6:30 PM Executive Committee 7:00 PM Al Anon/AA

14 9:00 AM Council Reports Due 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp - Treasure Hunters

15 1:00 PM Piano Recital - Seimin 5:00 PM Beloved Community Fellowship 5:30 PM Beloved Community Worship w/ Children & Youth

First Lutheran Calendar of Events, Meetings and Activities as of 5/15/19.For changes/updates and/or details go to: (https://calendar.churchart.com/calendar/73897365/list/month/2019-06-01)

CALENDAR OF EVENTSSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

16 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Refreshments 10:30 AM Worship 1:30 PM Church of Heavenly Joy

17 11:30 AM Grassroot DRC - WELCA Meal Prep 2:00 PM Grassroots DRC - Men’s Fellowship Meals Served

18 9:00 AM Rug Hookers 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 7:00 PM Scouts USA

19 6:30 PM Worship Fellowship 7:00 PM Worship Service 7:30 PM Congregation Council 8:00 PM AA

20 7:00 PM Al Anon/AA

21 7:30 AM Men's Fellowship Breakfast

22 5:00 PM Beloved Community Fellowship 5:30 PM Beloved Community Worship

23 New Members Received 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Refreshments 10:30 AM Worship 1:30 PM Church of Heavenly Joy

24 25 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 7:00 PM DBSA / Depression & Bipolar Support 7:00 PM Scouts USA

26 6:30 PM Worship Fellowship 7:00 PM Worship Service 8:00 PM AA

27 10:30 AM Bible Study at Miller's Grant 7:00 PM Al Anon/AA

28 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal

29 3:00 PM Wedding 5:00 PM Beloved Community Fellowship 5:30 PM Beloved Community Worship

30 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Faith Finders Summer Service Project 9:00 AM Refreshments 1:30 PM Church of Heavenly Joy

1 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl 1:00 PM Small Group Book Club 7:00 PM Troop 318 Committee

2 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 7:00 PM Scouts USA

3 10:00 AM Beloved Community Visioning team meeting 6:30 PM Worship Fellowship 7:00 PM Worship Service 8:00 PM AA

4 7:00 PM Al Anon/AA

5 6 5:00 PM Beloved Community Fellowship 5:30 PM Beloved Community Worship