July, 2012July, 2012July, 2012

The First Word is the monthlypublication of:

First Lutheran Church646 State Street—Albany, NY 12203-1217

(518) 463-1326———————————————

Dorothy JohnsonDirector of Music/Organist

Julie LindParish Administrator

Wendy MooreSexton

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2012 Church CouncilMembers:

Steven B. Carlson, LayPresident; Tim Eskeli,

Treasurer; Victor Rauscher,Finance; Sandra O’Connor,

Secretary; RichardReynders, Worship &

Music; Barbara Shafarzek,Congregational Life;

Elizabeth Peters, SocialMinistry;

Lyle Norton, FinancialSecretary.

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Albany Lutheran Cluster churches have been meeting foryears. Recently we have looked more at statistics and trendsfrom the congregations. We learned a great deal about oursimilar situations. We have differences and deal with challengesin differing ways. God continues to lead us as Lutherans servingGod stronger together. I like the line we have been using for thecluster, “Partners in Ministry & Making a Difference.”

At the invitation of First Lutheran, leaders from First Lutheran Church and St. John’sEvangelical Lutheran Church met to consider where God may be leading Lutherans inAlbany. Both congregations have opportunities and challenges in 2012 and looking intothe next decade. Transitions are a part of that picture. We pray First Lutheran will bewelcoming a new pastor soon and in coming years (not too soon) I will likely retire fromSt. John’s. The money assets of both churches are in decline. Congregations have ebbsand flows.

Our congregations are forward looking yet celebrate the history and legacy from ourforebears in the faith. God has called us to serve and minister in Albany and the greaterCapital Region. We have members spread throughout the wider community and focusmuch of our service in Albany. The ministries these congregations share is amazing.

God is always changing us. The word repentance means change. God calls us tochange direction in life. Congregations also change. Our challenge is to perceive theSpirit of God’s lead for our congregations’ future. Change will come for members andstaff whether we act on that change or not. I think peoples’ input is better than justletting things happen.

The leaders from the two churches present a proposal for the congregations toconsider. You will find it in this newsletter. We wanted to allow time for discussion andpondering in the heart (Luke 2:19). The Statement of Intent is to seek congregationalsupport for a formal dialogue between First and St. John’s about how we best carry outGod’s mission. We are close neighbors (½ mile) who grow ever closer in cooperation.The leaders look to hosting congregational meetings in September, and we want tofoster conversations and activities during the summer. To God be the Glory.

Pastor Paul

Partners in Ministry &Making a Difference

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STATEMENT OF INTENT

At a meeting of the officers and a representative of First LutheranChurch, 646 State Street, Albany, New York 12203 and the ExecutiveCommittee of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 160 Central Avenue,Albany, New York 12206 duly called and held on May 30, 2012, the followingStatement of Intent was recommended for adoption, after approval by eachCongregational Council, by congregational meetings of First Lutheran Churchand St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church:

WHEREAS, First Lutheran Church and St. John’s Evangelical LutheranChurch are Lutheran Congregations under the auspices of theUpstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “Congregations”)serving in the City of Albany, New York, and

WHEREAS, both Congregations are facing social and demographicchanges affecting many urban churches including loss of membershipas a result of population shifts from the City to the Suburbs, and

WHEREAS, both Congregations acknowledge that it may be prudentto align the physical, financial and personnel resources in an effort tocontrol costs to insure that the mission and ministry of eachCongregation is carried on now and in the future, and

WHEREAS, the proximity of the churches being located only a fewblocks from each other suggests that some type of collaborativesharing of facilities and leadership would be beneficial to bothCongregations; and

WHEREAS, both Congregations desire to explore a long-term solutionto provide the most prudent use of the resources that have beenentrusted to them, together with a clear statement of our continuedcommitment to meet the spiritual and human needs of our membersand the residents of the City of Albany,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that First Lutheran Church andSt. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church begin a formal dialoguepertaining to future shared mission and ministry. Ongoingdiscussions will be designed to open the lines of communicationbetween members of the two congregations. Discussions forblending ministry should include the review of all aspects ofleadership, resources and worship sites. A record of all discussionswill be maintained which will be available to church members at alltimes upon request and shared with the congregations on a regularbasis.

Here’s the scoop…

Now that temperatures are averagingabove 70° on a daily basis (and evenhigher on some days) we can safelysay that summer has officially begun.And that means an earlier worshiptime during July and August. We willmeet at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday(starting July 1) for worship with HolyCommunion and followed, of course,by our Coffee and Fellowship hour inthe now air-conditioned HartwickLounge. Yes that’s right, there arenow two A/C units in the loungeoffering a cool and comfortable spaceto visit after worship. Please stop inone of these Sundays and check it out.

So … since we didn’t publish a Junenewsletter, let me try to catch you upon everything that happened duringthat time …

The Congregational Life Team hosteda wonderful Memorial Day potlucklunch that featured all kinds of “All-American” dishes and desserts. Therewere samples of many of our favoritecomfort foods and lots of chocolategoodies too. The décor for the daywas red, white and blue and everyoneenjoyed the fellowship in celebratingand remembering those who haveserved our country.

Sunday School ended their regularclasses the week before MemorialDay, but they continued working withDottie Johnson (dir. of music andorganist) every week on their anthemfor Sunday School Sunday, June 17th.Many thanks to Cindy Reynders, JulieLind and Marcelle Olsen for their timeand talent working with the childrenon a weekly basis.

Speaking of June 17th, it was quite abusy day at FLC. The children in ourSunday School program were activeparticipants in the worship servicethat day. Amelia Erling-Colafati wasthe acolyte (along with Rich Reynders)and one of the lectors. Ingrid Erling-Colafati and Abby Brousseau werecommunion assistants and lectors.

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Abby Brousseau and Sydney Mack were both ushers with their dads ShawnBrousseau and Brian Mack. We were so impressed with the clarity and volume ofour young readers. It certainly was a joy seeing them participating with suchconfidence.

After the service, we held our Congregational Meeting to review the AnnualBrochure of Reports for 2011 and elect Council members. We thanked JoeMarkowski (Stewardship) and Laurel Riker (Evangelism) for their service on ChurchCouncil and elected for a second three-year term Barbara Shafarzek(Congregational Life) and Victor Rauscher (Finance). All portions of the Reportwere accepted unanimously and following a motion to adjourn the meeting, wemoved into Wittenberg Hall for the Luau Picnic lunch.

Heading into July there aren’t many things set on the calendar, but be on thelookout for more information on upcoming events that may be coming down theroad. This cat will be away on vacation for a little bit, but will be back in the officeon July 10th. If you are in need of pastoral care during that time, make sure to get ahold of Steve Carlson (275-2229) and leave him a message. If he is in the office, hewill answer the phone, but please try to reach him on his cell phone.

This year, we will have an August issue of The FirstWord, so don’t fret, there is more scoop to be had!Take good care and see you again next month!

The ChurchCat

SummerSummer

Worship TimeWorship Time

9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.Starts July 1st!Starts July 1st!

Photos from the Memorial DayPotluck on May 20, 2012.

Photo Credits: Phillip Isaacson

Treasurer’s ReportAnnual Report Update for 2011 and Current Trend

For 2011, Non-dedicated fund revenues exceeded spending by $24,750.This “surplus” has improved our cash flow and allowed us to pay bills on amore timely basis, allowed us to advance unbudgeted repairs of the organpipes and catalogue and improve the storage of over 690 pieces of choirmusic and finally created a cushion to accommodate the potential costs of ainstalling a newly called Pastor.

Last year, Dedicated Fund income trailed expenses by $8,155. The bulk ofthis difference can be attributed to $10,000 payment to establish theRittberger scholarship at the Philadelphia Theological Seminary.

In the area of Invested Assets, which include funds on deposit with ourbroker Morgan Stanley/ Smith Barney and ELCA’s Mission Investment Fund,withdrawals of $86,553 reflect the final payments for the historical windowrenovations, lump sum payouts to Pastor Victorson and the use of $48,000for ongoing operations. Income included an approximately 2.2% percentfrom interest and dividends and a 3.3% gain in asset value.

Although not included in the Annual Report, through the first five months of2012, income and spending for 2012 are on target and consistent withbudgeted amounts. In fact it is highly encouraging that Congregationalgiving has remained steady during our transition and I believe reflects thestrong dedication that we as a Congregation have towards the ministry andwork of First Lutheran.

Timothy Eskeli, Treasurer

Please pray for…·Our Members:· Richard Allyn· Lois Coon· Marcia Coon· Judy Greenwood· Keith Hansen· Jeff Lind· Francis Logan· Melissa (Peters) Mosseau· Jane Rosell· Bill Shufelt· Laura Shufelt· Lois Skuse· Marc Salzer· Elaine Smith· Ed Vining· Mary Virgili· Jim Wilson-GarrisonOur Friends, Neighbors and Family:· Leni Angerstein: former member· Ruth Aroldi: cousin of Marcelle Olsen· Richard Barton: friend of Lois Skuse· Anna Bestenheider: sister of Bernie Shafarzek· Dessie Brady: grandmother of Richard McElreath· Dan Brodax: uncle of the Erling-Colafatis· Luke Brodax: cousin of the Erling-Colafatis· Joy & Warren Bull: friends of the Shafarzeks· Karen, Tim and Pat Burleski: co-worker of Laurel Riker· Donald Butler: a friend· Susan Caltrider: niece of Geri Saulpaugh· Shirley Cohen: friend of Geri Saulpaugh· Chuck Conklin: brother of Bob Conklin· Linda Cross: sister of Deb Aiken· Chris Cymenman: friend of Barbara McGuinness· Mary & Karen Cyran: friends of Wendy Moore· John Denman: cousin of Barb Shafarzek & Nancy Endres· Missy Dupry: dear friend of Rich Klaus· Lila Dwileski: child of a friend of Al & Marcia Hoyt· Kelly Engel: great-niece of Janet Simons· Johanna Erling: cousin of the Erling-Colafatis· Marilyn Erling: mother of Anne Erling· Chess Faircloth: father of Sheri Van Orden

· Bertha Fiter: niece of Geri Saulpaugh· Alice Freiermuth: friend of Wendy Moore· Jon Gifford: friend of Lois Skuse· Linda Gorski: good friend of Joyce Aiello· Kathryn Hansen: sister of Bob Frost· Sue Heinze: neighbor of the Hazzards· Kathleen Horner: sister of Judy Carlson· Jeannie Johansen: sister-in-law of the Johansens· Michael Kilmade: friend of the O’Connors· Henry Korn: brother of Trudy Fedden· Marguerite LaVigne: friend of the Johansens· Eileen Lippert: cousin of Joan & Judy Greenwood· B.J. Lornell: friend of the Erling-Colafatis· Mark Mance: cousin of the Vinings & Dan Smith· Andrew McBride: nephew of Clara LeBarron· Rev. Robert Mitman: former intern at FLC· Al & Jean Motta: friends of Lois Skuse· Carlyn Murray: cousin of Karl Manthei· Ashley Noonan: niece of Barbara McGuinness· Dan & MaryEllen O’Brien: friends of Nancy Endres· Beverly Olander: sister of Pat Hansen· Rev. Brolin Parker: Superintendent of Albany area UMC· Peter Pasternak: brother-in-law of Judy Skuse· Eric Petersen: husband of the niece of Joan & Judy Greenwood· Pamela Petersen: niece of Joan & Judy Greenwood· Ruth Pitts: sister of Joyce Aiello, Karen Moore, Bev Hazzard,

& Charlotte Wolffe· Jim Prehoda: son-in-law of Jim Leonard· Geri Pressley: friend of Sandy O'Connor· Vickie Quay: friend of the Johansens· Kim Raabe: daughter-in-law of Carol Raabe· Lois Randall: cousin of the O’Connor family· Pastor & Sandy Ricci: friend & neighbors of the Hazzards· Robert Schoneman, III: great-nephew of Joan & Judy Greenwood· Madelyn & Kaitlin Tamayo, infant twins: friends of the Johansens· Carol & Lonnie Tomlin, friend of Lois Skuse· Julie Tottey: friend of Lois Skuse· Bill Valachovic: friend of Wendy Moore· Joan Van Apeldoorn: friends of the Mantheis· Alyson Ward: daughter of Barbara McGuinness· Josephine Warren: niece of Geri Saulpaugh· Sharon Warner: niece of Richard Allyn· Matthew & Michael Ward: grandsons of Barbara McGuinness· Marvin Woodcock: friend of Paul HydeOur Men and Women in Uniform:· AFC Zachary D. Burnash, injured/Afghanistan, friend of Lois Skuse· Capt. Christian Drennen, Afghanistan: son of Russ & Pam Drennen· Pvt. Taylor Engelhardt, Korea: grandson of Ed & Carol Engelhardt· Cpl. Stephen Woods, US Marine: nephew of Tim & Jean EskeliOur Wider Mission Concerns:· For the people affected by recent natural disasters.· For peace.· For the unemployed.· For Marie Jerge, Bishop of the Upstate New York Synod.· For Mark Hanson, our ELCA Presiding Bishop.· Bishop Stephen Dube, Bishop of the ELCZ· Sr. Pastor Chana of Zambia

The friends and family members named on our prayer list will remain until wehear from you to have them removed.

We offer our Christian sympathy to Michael Casler as he mourns thedeath of his father Varnum Casler and to Clara LaBaron as she mourns

the death of her sister Sandra Taylor. We ask that prayers of comfort bemade for Michael and Clara and their families in the days and weeks to

come.

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JulyJulyJuly

Memorial FlowersMemorial FlowersMemorial FlowersGiven to the Glory of God and ...Given to the Glory of God and ...Given to the Glory of God and ...

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July 1 In loving memory of Pastor William H. Rittberger by Larry and Carolyn Johansen; and inloving memory of Mildred Evelyn Johansen by Larry and Carolyn Johansen.

July 8 In loving memory of loved ones by the Wayne F. Wilson family; and in loving memory ofMildred Craig Schmeltz by her niece Mrs. Eugene B. Ackerman.

July 15 In loving memory of his twin sisters Ruth Robbiano and Shirley Palmer by James Leonard;and in loving memory of Ruth and Floyd Bliven by William and Joyce Demoly.

July 22 In loving memory of Laura Beebe by her sister Janet Simons; and in loving memory of Fernand Harold Haase by their daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bob Howland.

July 29 In loving memory of her father, James McKittrick by Jeannie, Stan and Adam Polonski; andin loving memory of Pastor William Rittberger loving by Joan and Lisa Rittberger.

Any new requests, questions or changes call Liz Peters, 869-0387Altar vase - $22.50 Sanctuary vase - $27.50

Dear People of God at First Lutheran!

I thank God for every remembrance of you – yourprayers, sacraments, laying on of hands for healing andspecial visits sustained me since January 20th.

I have experienced some of the deepest moments ofdisappointment, discouragement and depression duringthese recent days – days like no other to date.

All I can say is that I couldn’t sustain life without yourprayers, good wishes, energies and vibes. For all you’vegiven, I am so very thankful!

Blessings,Jim Garrison

P.S. I’ve been in bed or a wheelchair – yet soon to graduate to

a walker!

Mother’s Day GiftMother’s Day means more than just flowers and gifts. It’s

a day to give thanks, not only for our own loving mother, butfor the role of mothers in our society.

St. Paul’s Center offers homeless mothers and theirchildren a safe place to live. They arrive at their door oftenfrustrated, frightened, tired and confused. These mothers arein need of both physical shelter, as well as emotional andsocial support. St. Paul’s offers them a safe place where theyare protected and supported.

In honor of Mother’s Day a $100 donation was sent to St.Paul’s Center. With this gift they are able to support mothersin their journey to provide a more secure life for themselvesand their children.

Liz PetersSocial Ministry

Serving in JulyServing in JulyServing in JulyPastorPastorPastor

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Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,July 1stJuly 1stJuly 1st

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Barb McGuinnessBarb McGuinnessBarb McGuinness

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Paul HydePaul HydePaul Hyde

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July/August Lutheran Cluster Outreach Project

The Cluster Churches are collecting school supplies again. So many children benefit from thisparticular outreach project, that we will probably continue it for years. Noted below are ex-amples of supplies that are in high demand. In years gone by, many of these supplies had tobe provided by the teachers themselves. Now, WE CAN HELP THEM!!! Watch for back toschool sales and thank you for your support.

Black and White Composition Books (big need for these) Loose leaf paper Folders Pencils, crayons, markers Index cards- colored, white and 5x7 size also. Colored Pencils Paint Silver rings (that hold paper together) Glue sticks Hand Soap and Hand Sanitizer Boxes of tissue, napkins, paper plates, small brown

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Psalm 56:4

In God, whose word I praise,in God I trust; I am not afraid.

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