The King’s Messenger King of Glory Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA 6012 River Road Flushing, Michigan 48433
Rev. Joyce Johnston, Pastor
May - June, 2015
Proclaiming Christ through Thought,
Word, and Deed!
From the Desk of Pastor Joyce The Good Shepherd
An illustration from James Merritt
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and
leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them,
and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. [John 10:3-4]
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside
still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. [Psalm 23:1-3]
We will be celebrating Memorial Day at the end of May and we remember all those who died as they defend-
ed freedom and liberty. This illustration by James Merritt shows how the British did their part.
During World War II, the English government knew that Hitler was planning to invade the British Islands.
They encouraged their people to prepare for the invasion and they did several things: they boosted their defenses,
they put guards on constant watch, and they developed early warning systems and evacuation routes.
They did one more thing - the government passed a law requiring every community to take down all the road
signs and any sign that named any town or village. They knew the Germans had maps of England, but if they couldn't
locate themselves on those maps, they would be slowed in their progress as they approached London. Without any
sign or any point of reference, the troops would just wander aimlessly.
That is exactly the way so many people live their lives; they don't know where they are and they don't know
how to get to where they need to go, so husbands and wives will wander away from their marriages. Children will
wander away from their parents. People will walk off cliffs - of drugs, alcohol, or materialism. Sheep need guidance.
They need direction and leadership.
On Sunday, April 26, we heard Jesus say that he is our Good Shepherd. The sheep know the voice of their
Good Shepherd and they follow him. Jesus is our Savior and our road sign through life. He gives us the guidance,
direction, and leadership we so desperately need in our life.
That is the job of the shepherd. What is the second verse in the twenty-third Psalm? “He makes me lie down
in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters.” God bless you as you follow Jesus our shepherd.
, Pastor Joyce
Please Note: This edition is a two-month, combination newsletter for both May and June.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
Matteo Ziraldo May 2
Beverly Fairbanks May 4
Betty Wittman May 10
Gene Macey June 7
Donna Wittock June 13
Jerry Mooney June 15
Alwen Wenk June 28
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Income Expenses Over/Under
2015 $ 6,510 $ 5,412 $ 1,098
2014 $ 7,417 $ 5,077 $ 2,340
Stewardship Reflections
March Attendance & Stewardship
2015 Service
31 mo. avg.
Our 2015
CHURCH COUNCIL
Gene Macey - President………...…..............................810-348-0509
Karen Crandell - Vice President………….…....……….…810-516-5192
Marlene Juhasz - Secretary
Carl Hansen - Treasurer
COUNCIL LIAISONS TO:
EDUCATION ……………………………….……………… .....… Karen Crandell
COMMUNITY SERVICE…………………………….………….…...… Sally Wenk
STEWARDSHIP & EVANGELISM……………………………….…Carl Hansen
PROPERTY………….………………………………………….……. .. Jerry Mooney
WORSHIP & MUSIC………………...…………....….………...….... Alwen Wenk
Financial Secretary…………………………………………………...Dave Porter
26 mo. avg.
Church Directory
Being Updated
We are about to update our all-
member telephone directory. Eve-
ryone will receive a copy. But first we have to ask
everyone to submit his/her latest home (“line”) phone
number, cell phone number, email address, mailing
address—if any of these have changed or have been
changed in the last five years. Please convey these to
Karen Crandall. You can drop these updates into her
church mailbox, hand them to Karen, email them to
her ([email protected]), or give her a call
(810-516-5192). Thanks for your help.
Council Note
At the April meeting, our
council decided not to proceed
with any demolition of the brick veneer on
our sanctuary walls at this time.
2014 Service
Sylvia & Carl
Hansen
May 14
Thanks to those who supported the Sunday
School’s “Color a Chick” project, which raised $35
for ELCA World Hunger! - Sally & Karen
Our gratitude to:
Ginger Gebhardt, Betty
Wittman, Judy LeBlanc,
and Sally Wenk, for their
work on the funeral
luncheon for Frankie Lape!
Judy and Mike LeBlanc
for all of their behind-the-scenes
hard work in cleaning the
church time and again!
Sandy Allison for handling
“Heartbeat” again this year!
Felicia Cook, and her help-
ers, for the hard work on the
spring rummage sale!
Jerry Mooney, Jeremy
Wenk, and Marlene and
Joe Juhasz for cleaning out
our church’s attic!
Eleanor Iberle, for always
getting the flowers and palms
we need for special events!
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Bishop Kreiss has
asked us to have a
special collection
on Sunday, May 10
(Mothers’s Day), to
support the for-
mation of new semi-
narians to serve as pastors in South-
east Michigan! Let’s plan to give gener-
ously that Sunday to help ensure the
church has enough ministers and
pastors in the years to come!
Our Annual Heartbeat
Project is STILL
UNDER WAY!
Please continue to collect new baby
items for needy mothers and
babies. Collection continues through
May 10th, for delivery right after
Mother’s Day.. Any donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Questions? - please phone:
Sandy Allison at 659-8659
Our thanks to Sandy Allison for
taking on this project each year.
Thank You, Felicia Cook, and her hard-working helpers, for
doing an awesome job on the spring
Rummage Sale. This spring’s sale
garnered more than $1,000 for Relay
for Life and the American Cancer
Society. Great job, folks! Thanks to all
church members who helped by
donating and purchasing items.
King of Glory MINISTRY SCHEDULE – June, 2015
Coffee Hour Hosts:
June 7 Open
June 14 Open
June 21 Open
June 28 Open
Lectors:
June 7 Felicia Cook
June 14 Mike Stanton
June 21 Sharon Holbrook
June 28 Marlene Juhasz
Altar Car
June 7 Ginger Gebhardt
June 14 Betty Wittman
June 21 Sally Wenk
June 28 Ginger Gebhardt
Ushers:
June 7 Dennis Mattis
June 14 Jerry Mooney
June 21 Ken Falk
June 28 Mike Stanton
Greeters:
June 7 Mary G. & Volunteer
June 14 Mike & Connie S.
June 21 Sandy & Jerry M.
June 28 Donna W. & Alwen W. NOTE: This is the JUNE schedule
King of Glory Lutheran Church
6012 River Road
Flushing, MI 48433
Counters:
June 7 Mike Stanton
June 14 Bob Fairbanks
June 21 Sharon Holbrook
June 28 Carl Hansen
Our team, “The Glory
Walkers”, will again be
participating in this year’s
Flushing “Relay for Life.”
for the American Cancer
Society, at Flushing High
School on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. until
10:00 p.m. Let’s support the project by visiting
our booth at the event, participating by walking,
and offering a contribution. Mark the date!
Sunday School - There will be
no Sunday School Memorial Day week-
end (May 24), and the last Sunday
School before summer recess will be Sun-
day, June 7.
Monday Bible Study - The last day for Bible study will
be Monday, May 18. Study will resume in September.
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KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH
6012 RIVER ROAD
Flushing, MI 48433
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
King of Glory MINISTRY SCHEDULE – May, 2015
Coffee Hour Hosts:
May 3 Open
May 10 Open
May 17 Open
May 24 Open
May 31 Open
Lectors:
May 3 Mike Stanton
May 10 Sharon Holbrook
May 17 Marlene Juhasz
May 24 Carl Hansen
May 31 Dave Porter
Altar Care:
May 3 Betty Wittman
May 10 Sally Wenk
May 17 Ginger Gebhardt
May 24 Betty Wittman
May 31 Sally Wenk
Ushers:
May 3 Mike Stanton
May 10 Sharon Holbrook
May 17 Carl Hansen
May 24 Mike LeBlanc
May 31 Dave Porter
Greeters:
May 3 Mary G. & Connie S.
May 10 Sandy & Jerry Mooney
May 17 Alwen W. & Donna W.
May 24 Sandy A. & Marge S.
May 31 Eleanor I. & Volunteer (See June schedule inside this issue)
King of Glory Lutheran Church
6012 River Road
Flushing, MI 48433
HE
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RISEN !
Counters:
May 3 Mike Stanton
May 10 Sharon Holbrook
May 17 Bob Fairbanks
May 24 Carl Hansen
May 31 Dave Porter
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