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April 2011

Fly United

This is not a commercial for United Airlines! But being united is vital to any winning combination, whether it

be the team concept in athletics, the business world, the military or the church. Jesus prayed for unity in His

High Priestly Prayer in John 17: . . . that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.

And the purpose of that unity follows: . . . so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (vs. 21)

Unity certainly does not mean uniformity, but it does mean seeking what we have in common, that is,

Jesus Christ and the salvation He brings to the whole world, and the mission to draw everyone into a saving

relationship with Him. Ephesians 4 is really our signature chapter in the whole Bible as Paul writes to the

church in Ephesus about unity in the Body of Christ, the church. He said in verse 3: Make every effort to keep

the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spiritone Lord, one faith, one

baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. In verse 12 the theme of unity

continues as we prepare each person for ministry in the building up of the Body: . . . until we all reach unity

in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of

the fullness of Christ.

Last Sunday (March 20), I sensed a spirit of unity as Ive never sensed before. We can DO things if were

nified in Jes s We can GO places if e ha e a common p rpose and goal The h mn On ard Christian


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unified in Jesus We can GO places if we have a common purpose and goal The hymn Onward Christian

ACCLAIM TO SING AT SIERRA LUTHERAN

The a cappella singing group, Acclaim, from Concordia University-Irvine will be leading worship at Sierra

Lutheran Sunday, April 10 at both services. Their repertoire comes from the popular Christian group,Acappella. Singers include Pastor Johns daughter, Karin Saethre; Natalie Hovsepian; Maggie Darby; Mattia

Duryea; and Elizabeth Dobbin. Accompanying the congregational music on guitar is Christ Hilken. Acclaim is

directed by Kris Huston.

Acclaim is a traveling group from Concordia University, performing mainly in Southern California churches.

They sang at the Los Angeles A cappella festival, and most recently at the Las Vegas A cappella festival. Please

invite as many as you can to hear this outstanding singing group! A free-will offering will be received to cover

expenses.


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HOW ARE YOU DOING?

We are about mid-way through our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting campaign. What have you learned from

this spiritual experience? Have you heard anything from the Lord that you want to share? Come to ourmid-week Lenten services to share what God has given you through your sacrifice of praise. Upon

completion of our 40 days, we will compile Gods Word for us and look for direction specifically set for our

congregation. Continue your faithful journey of prayer and fasting. As Bjorn would say, Prayer, along

with fasting, is like a one-two bunch of a boxer it has deep spiritual effect!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday, April 17

We process inside our Jerusalem with palm branches, praising the King of Kingsand Lord of Lords! Our choir will be singing Palm Branches.

Maundy Thursday, 7:00 p.m. April 21 Maundy in Latin means command as Jesus gave His disciples a

new commandment to love one another. It is a time of First Communion for Jordan Coburn, and a time

of remembering what happened on that night when Jesus washed His disciples feet. The choir will be

singing Father, Forgive Them.

Good Friday Service, 7:00 p.m., April 22 Robert DuPree will be presenting the drama of Christs

crucifixion, using many of our youth to amplify the importance of the darkest night of the church year.Easter Festival Services, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., April 24 Come and celebrate the victory of our Lord Jesus

Christ on Easter Sunday! This is a most opportune time to invite family and friends to hear the gospel

truth that because Jesus lives we too shall live Alleluia! Our choir and Praise Team will be providing


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Notes from the Administrator. . .

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoeverbelieves in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 NIV So happy to be looking forward to the most important season of the year as we begin preparations for Holy Week.Gods greatest gift to us was not only the birth of His Son, Jesus the Christ, but his unconditional love for us as Hesent His son to the cross for the one and only purpose of cleansing you and me of our sin, once and for all! If weclaim Jesus as our Savior, He lives in us! We no longer have to live convicted in sin, but transformed by the cross,we are made white as snow. Isnt that awesome? How can we live in the blessing and freedom of this knowledge?

This season might be a good time to reflect on this question.

As you may already know, this past month, our council and congregation were given the news of President JeffSanders resignation and his familys resignation from membership with our church body. Having worked closely

with both Jeff and Tam over the past several years, I wish to acknowledge the blessing they were as friends andfamily to me and this congregation. We will miss them! Prayers for blessings for their family as they continueseeking God and His direction for them. They are still members of our community, and have the same phonenumber, e-dresses and address if you have questions or just want to share a hello with them.

In March, we were privileged and honored to once again have our facility used for the annual Choral Festivalhosted by Sierra High Schools music department. Over 1000 students from several junior high and senior highschools from the foothills and valley used our sanctuary to perform and be critiqued by professionals. Mr.Weinberger has expressed his gratitude to our congregation for allowing them to once again use our facility.

Lastly, I have a few housekeeping items to pass on:

Propane UsagePlease be good stewards of the church resources when using the facility. If you use theheater, be sure the doors are closed. Although you dont need to re-adjust the thermostat arrows when youleave (the system is on a timer and will reset itself), it does help to decrease the temperature when you leaveso we dont waste the propane You get the idea


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Praise Team NewsHi Church,


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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT AND

HEAR GODS WORD OF PROMISE FOR YOU

EVENT: Tea, Luncheon & Boutique

PLACE: Sierra Lutheran Church

32410 Rockhill Lane

Auberry, Ca 93602

DATE: May 14 ,2011TIME: 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

If you would like to host a table

oryoure an artisan who wants to

participate in our boutique

PLEASE CALL:Shirley Leckie @ 559-855-7024 or Shirley Markus @ 855-8990

Tickets are $15.00 per person Bring a relative or friend!

I will never leave thee, nor forsake theeHebrews 13:5

GodsPROMISESTo a Womans Heart


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MESSAGE FROM SHIRLEY M. ABOUT SUNDAY SNACKS

Church Choir:

No Auditions At Choir practice last week, Pastor John

said that singing in the Choir was our special Life

Group. He was correct because as we practice our

music, we discuss why the selection is appropriate for a

particular Service. Our music comes from the Scriptures

we are reading or the particular time of the Church

Calendar.

We were blessed with the music of Debra Colliver and

Deanie Flanagan this past year. Both are skilled pianists

and have given generously of their time and talents. We

are rehearsing music for Palm Sunday, Holy Week,

Easter Sunday and beyond. Its not too late to join us.All voices are welcome! Please join us. Call if you have

any questions.

Fran Garwick, 323-6603


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Health Matters:

Osteoarthritis

In between the rain and hail Ive been working in my garden, digging dead plants, weeding and other chores. I

remember a character in a series of charming books by Jan Karon about a mythical town called Mitford. This

person referred to being afflicted with the Arthur. He was talking about Osteoarthritis which affects 21

million adults, according to WebMD. You may be among this celebrated group as you prepare your Spring &

Summer gardens. You might notice your pain in the knees, hips, shoulders and low spine. If you are over 65 or

even 50 (sad to say) you probably have some type of osteoarthritis (OA). The pain and stiffness in OA is

caused by inflammation and the breakdown of cartilage and bone in the joints. The bones develop roughened

edges and the cartilage is unable to cushion the joint.

Osteoarthritis can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, exercise, avoiding injuries and eating

nutritious food.

Weight control: Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) with an online table or pick up and weightcalculator in the Narthex. Even the loss of 10 pounds can make your knees, hips or back feel better.

Exercise: The best exercise for you are ones that are not hard on your joints. Swimming, bicycling and

light weight lifting are good. These put less weight on your knees and hips. Consult your Healthcare Provider

for knee exercises or do back-strengthening exercises to stretch out the muscles in your back.

Avoid joint injuries: An injury in childhood can cause OA as an adult. Avoid injuries, deep knee bends

and over-use. Get treatment by a professional if you have an injury and dont put it off. Apply ice for 15

minutes followed by heat for 15 minutes, always finish with ice. Never leave a heating pad on longer than 20


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DirectoryUpdate

Joni BunnellPhone Number:

297-1504E-Mail:

[email protected]

April 23rd

All families are invited!

11 a.m. for games

Bring a picnic and a dozen eggs to hide

Prizes for all who attend

Pictures with the Bunny

All ages invited!!

Contact Wes and Lynda Qualls for details

855-2686

35477 Qualls Prather Rd.

LIFE GROUPS:


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Cross Country Ski OutingHosted by: Dave and Bev McCann

Description of Event: Cross country skiing and picnicPrice: $15/personTotal number of guests: 6-8Date of Party: April 2Time of Party: mid-morning to afternoonLocation: Depends on snowPhone: 298-0609

240-4060 (cell)

E-mail: [email protected] chair accessible: No

Line Dancing And DinnerHosted by: Terri McMeen,

Suzanne Harper and Nancy Koop

Description of Event: Country Western Theme,

Line dancing instructions before a dinner of ovenfried chicken, potatoes, green salad, pineapple

upside down cake and apple pie for dessert.Price: $10/-person

Total number of guest: 20+Date of Party: April 9

Time of Party: 5:00p.m. Social hour5:30p.m. Dinner

6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Line Dancing8:00p.m. Raffle, door prizes and dessert8:30p.m. more line dancing til we drop

Tickets available: Gloria Williams at 1st

serviceTerri McMeen at 2nd service

Location: Sierra Oaks Senior Center33276 Lodge Road, Tollhouse

Phone: 855-2820260-6420 (cell)E-mail: [email protected]

Wheel chair accessible: Yes
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Wine Tasting PartyHosted by: Dave & Joni Bunnell

Decription of Event: This is a wine tastingparty complete with food,wine education and funPrice: $20/personTotal number of guest: 12Date of Party: May 14Location: Bunnells Home

364 N. Argyle Avenue, ClovisPhone: 297-1504E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Spring Tea PartyHosted by: Hope and Joy

And Kitchen Team

Description of Event: There will be a Boutique, Hors doeuvres, lunch,dessert and entertainment, and of course many different teas. There will be a

hostess for each table. The hostess will decorate her table using her chinaPrice: $15/person

Total number of guests: 80-100Date of Party: May 14-Saturday

This will be the weekend before Mothers Day SundayTime of Party: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Sierra Lutheran ChurchPhone: 855-7024 (Shirley Leckie)

THE FIRST PICK A PARTY IS FINISHED. THEYAHTZEE PARTY WAS A SUCCESS. EVERYONEWHO SIGNED UP CAME IN THE RAINY

WEATHER, MUDDY ROADS TO SUPPORT OURCHURCH. WE MADE $400.00 TO GO TO THEGENERAL FUND. THE FOOD WAS GREAT, THEGAME FUN AND FELLOWSHIPPING WITH ONEANOTHER WAS A BLESSING. HOPE AND JOYDONATED $100.00 TO HELP THE COSTS.THANK YOU HOPE AND JOY!

JUDY ALWARD, SALLIE KARP AND

DOREEN PICKERING

Please call or e-mail theparty you are interestedin to check onavailability and any

changes.
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Birthdays: PLEASE CALL

855-4048


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Pastor John Saethre Elder855-8989 Doug [email protected] 855-8181

[email protected] AdministratorLori Pape Elder855-2861 Mike Jolley289-5271 (Cell) [email protected] [email protected]

Vice President ElderJerry Garwick Dave McCann323-6603 298-0609284-6507 (Cell) [email protected]@aol.com

Secretary ElderBecki La Voy Jordan Randell Widner298-5184 325-9999593-1063 (Cell, if needed) 240-0539 (Cell)28692 Pittman Hill Rd. [email protected], CA 93619 15235 Morgan Canyon [email protected] Prather, CA 93651

TreasurerAnn Widner325-9999240-6832 (Cell)[email protected] Morgan Canyon RoadPrather CA 93651

Sierra Lutheran Council Members
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April 2011 Worship Assistants

April 3 April 10 April 17 Palm Sunday April 24 Easter DayAltar Guild Susan/Shelley Shelley Shelley/Susan Shelley

Greeters 9 am Pam & Barbara John & Joyce Gloria & Bob Alan & Sue

11 am David & Becki T. George Jerry & Carol Jim & Shirley

Ushers 9 am Dave & Joni CRae & Bill Jim & Pat John & Joyce& & & &Bob Jenny Linda W. Chris

11 am David & Becki T. George Jerry & Carol Jim & Shirley

Readers 9 am Nordine Mike Chris Mike

11 am Stan Fran Lynda Q. David J

Gods Word 9 am ---- ??? ---- ???

Computer 9 am Tim Tim Shelley Shelley

Communion 9 am John & Lori Mike & Joyce RAssistants & Fern & Fern

11 am Lynda T. George

Prayer 9 am Yes YesStations

If you are unable to serve when scheduled please ask one of the other assistants to trade dates or provide a substitution for you,and notify Worship Coordinator Shelley Telles (855-5703) of the change.

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April 2011SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

7am-Mens Prayer

Breakfast at L.A.Cafe

2

3

9am-Celebration

10:45am-Life Group

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

4

3:15-7:30pm- Free

Falling Youth Room

7:00 pm- AA

Meeting-Room 2

5

6:15-715pm-CoDA-

Library

7pm-Choir Practice-

Sanctuary

6

6:30pm-Youth Band

7

6:30pm-Praise

Team- Sanctuary

7pm-AA Meeting-

Room 2

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7am-Mens Prayer


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9am-Josephs Store

House

10

9am-Celebration

10:45am-Life Group

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

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3:15-7:30pm- Free

Falling Youth Room

7:00 pm- AA

Meeting-Room 2

12

6:15-715pm-CoDA-

Library

7pm-Choir Practice-

Sanctuary

13

6:30pm-Youth Band

7:00pm-Christ in

the Passover

(Soup supper will

precede)

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6:30pm-Praise

Team- Sanctuary

7pm-AA Meeting-

Room 2

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7am-Mens Prayer


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17 Palm Sunday

9am-Celebration

10:45am-Life Group

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

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3:15-7:30pm- Free

Falling Youth Room

7:00 pm- AA

Meeting-Room 2

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6:15-715pm-CoDA-

Library

7pm-Choir Practice-

Sanctuary

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6:30pm-Youth Band

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6:30pm-Praise

Team- Sanctuary

7:00pm-Maundy

Thursday

7pm-AA Meeting

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7am-Mens Prayer


7:00pm-Good Friday

Service

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24 Easter Sunday

9am-Celebration

10:45am-Life Group

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

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3:15-7:30pm- Free

Falling Youth Room

7:00 pm- AA

Meeting-Room 2

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6:15-715pm-CoDA-

Library

7pm-Choir Practice-

Sanctuary

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9am-Food Bank

6:30pm-Youth Band

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6:30pm-Praise

Team- Sanctuary

7pm-AA Meeting-

Room 2

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7am-Mens Prayer


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