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April 2014
A Publication of
Christ Lutheran Church
113 Union Street
Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-315-3170 E-mail: [email protected]
The Rev. Rebecca Bourret, Pastor [email protected]
Tom Berryman, Music Director
Kim Petot, Junior and Youth Choir Director and Junior Bell and Chime Director
Tamara Nevens Church Office
Leaders of the Congregation:
Marianne Swenson, President Jeff Pearson, Vice President
Edie Lohr, Treasurer Jennifer Bagley, Secretary
Laraine Marthinsen, Flowers Doris Brand, Coffee Hour
Frank Miller, Financial Secretary Martha Cronin, Outreach
John Whitlock, Resource Cathy Gallagher, Endowment
Edie Lohr and Roma Brown, Altar Guild Joyce Simon, Worship, Music, & Visual Arts
Bruce Schnepper, Property
Celeste Larson, Sunday School Jeffrey P. Kinney, Stewardship
Evangelism, open Pamela Goloskie, Nate Pearson, Lisa Eck,
and James Salerno, Youth Leaders
Church Council: Jerry Precious (2015)
Mary Avalos (2014) Patricia Bianco (2016)
Marianne Swenson (2015) Jeff Pearson (2014)
Michelle Dalzell (2015) Edie Lohr (2014)
Mary Pollard (2015)
Phil Roberts (2016) Joyce Simon (2016)
Lisa Eck (2014) Jennifer Bagley (2016)
Christ Lutheran Church
REPORTER
L-R, Row 1: Emcee Jeff Kinney; CLC Rock Band; Row 2: Mary, Kim, Jeff, and Tom; Pastor Miriam Sedzro or Resurrection Lutheran Church in Roxbury; Row 3: Spencer and Andrew; Juggler Phil Burt; Pastor and Mrs. Cliff Gerber (our interim Pastor this summer).
~ Photos courtesy of Ruth Colson
The 24th Annual Spaghetti Supper
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Many years ago, when the son of my friends died, too young, I attended the calling hours and funeral out of
my love for his parents. I hadn’t known their son well at all, but, like so many others in attendance, wanted
to rally around the family in support. At the funeral home, during the worship, and at the reception that fol-
lowed, as those who had known Michael told stories about him, a funny thing happened: I began to wish
that I had known him better in life; and, indeed, I did know him better, through their stories.
A lengthy obituary could not have had that effect. Reading his school transcript and test scores would not
have done it. “Just the facts, ma’am,” no matter how thorough the facts, could not have introduced me to
him in a way that filled the facts with his essence, is life.
The Christian story is like that. It’s good to be acquainted with biblical history. Theology is important—and
Lutheran theology is one of the strengths of our church. But we are introduced to God, to Jesus, when we
hear the stories of faith, both from Scripture and from contemporary lives, from one another, from our sis-
ters and brothers. It happens in our Sunday worship, it happens in the stories of our lives that are told at
coffee hour, on retreat at Calumet, when we get together for “CLC at the Movies,” or book group, or in one
another’s homes. And it happens, powerfully, when we gather in the dark to light the new fire at the Easter
Vigil.
One of the main components of this night like no other is the retelling of twelve salvation stories from the
first testament: readings whose cumulative effect helps us to know, again, to know, more deeply, our God,
whose way has always been—and continues to be—to bring life out of death, to do impossible things with
unlikely people.
Do plan to gather around the campfire with your friends in faith to hear the old, old stories anew, in the ris-
ing light of creation’s rebirth. We begin outside at 8:00 p.m. on Easter Eve, progressing through the liturgy
and processing through the church until we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter in the nave. A festive
“Paschal Pot-luck” follows. Come, bring a friend, and bring a story to share.
Peace.
Pastor Rebecca Bourret
The CLC Book Group will be meeting Wed April 23
to discuss the book Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint, by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Pastor will be visiting her church in Denver during her sabbatical.
Pastor’s Page
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Music for Lent, Holy Week and Easter
Sunday April 6 features: -CLC World Band offers Prelude and Postlude improvisations and hymn accompaniment -Kim Petot with Ross Petot and the CLC Choir perform the gospel song “City Called Heaven”
Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday Mary Wolf and the CLC Choir sing “Go, Congregation, Go” by American Moravian composer John Antes (1740-1811). The text concludes with “Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.”
Maundy Thursday, April 17 The CLC Choir sings contemporary Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo’s setting of “Ubi Caritas,” “Where love and charity are found, God is there.” The Junior Choir will be plays “Wondrous Love” for the Prelude, Anna Carlson and Preston Burt perform Charles Ives’ “Serenity”. The Jr. Choir also sings “Creed” during the Footwashing part of the service.
Good Friday, April 18 Members of the CLC Choir sing a plainsong setting of the Passion text from St. John.
Easter Vigil, April 19 This service includes dramatic texts, beautiful chants, solo and congregational singing. Guitar players Scott Carlson and Jim Nail assist with the music tonight.
Easter, April 20 Kathy Sheperd and members of the Grevious Trio form a string group to lead our music this morning. The Junior Choir offers a bell “Fanfare.” The CLC Choir sings Alice Parker’s “O For a Shout of Sacred Joy” from her AN EASTER REJOICING. Members of the CLC Choir and the strings for perform “Alleluia” by German Baroque composer Johann Hanff (1665-1711). The congregation is invited to join with the players and singers for Handel’s “Hallelujah” from MESSI-AH at the close of the service.
SUPPORT OUR CLC MUSICIANS in April A number of our CLC members are active in performances this month. Plan to hear what they are up to outside of church!
Male Choir Festival (Tom Berryman) Harvard Glee Club Wellesley High School Men’s Glee Club Roxbury Latin School Latonics Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus (Tom Berryman, Music Director) Sunday, April 6 3:30 pm Wellesley High School Auditorium http://saengerfest.org/ai1ec_event/boyz-to-men-2/?instance_id=
The Boston Philharmonic (Kathy Sheperd) Mahler: Symphony 9 Friday, April 25 8pm Boston Symphony Hall http://www.bostonphil.org/concerts-events
MUSIC NOTES Tom Berryman, Music Director
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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR MAY 10, 2014
Saturday, May 10th, 10 AM to 2 PM. Open to all and will focus on health education and screen-
ings. Fun activities for the whole family 11 to 1. Several organizations will participate in the
fair.
The YMCA will provide information on their programs they provide for all ages; preschool, after
school and summer camp for teens. Also weight management and balance training along with ex-
ercise programs for those with cancer, cardio-pulmonary, and Parkinson's disease.
The Callahan Center has many support programs and activities for seniors. Information on the
Shine program, that helping seniors with questions about financial support and insurance cover-
age. Also available information on community agencies providing meals and support in the home.
Hearing and visual screenings. Other health screenings including: blood pressure, cholesterol and
bone density. Massage and Acupuncture therapists will demonstrate their services.
The Masons will provide information on their "MYCHIP" program, which works with law en-
forcement to protect children; and representatives from Lifeline, which provide access to help for
people living alone
The event is sponsored by St. Andrew's Church at 3 Maple Street, Framingham.
Junior and Youth Music
We give thanks to Catherine Peta for her wonderful singing of the Dolly Parton piece, Light of the Clear Blue
Morning, and to Tom Berryman for finding this selection! Don’t you just LOVE the variety of musical genre
he is bringing to our worship experience? Tom- you’re a blessing!
It’s hard to believe the school year is winding down, but as far as planning and preparation is concerned we
are nearing another end. Watch and listen for the Junior Choir Maundy Thursday of Holy week, a bell offer-
ing April 27th and the great plans hatched for Youth Sunday May 11 (Mother’s Day).
I hope everyone heard about the debut of the CLC Rock band at the Spaghetti Supper. It was quite stun-
ning. Last Saturday during a break in rehearing the young folks asked me if the band could play during Sun-
day worship. I told them I was working on that….next I heard “hey we could play during coffee hour!”
“WOW, great idea chimed one of our choristers”. Next I hear “hey wait a minute, we can’t do that, when
would we eat?” So, we’ll see what the future brings concerning our budding band.
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WALK AWAY HOMELESSNESS! 5th Annual Family Promise Metrowest Walkathon,
Saturday, April 12
Registration: 7:30am
Warm Up Exercises: 8:20am
Walk Begins: 8:30am
Children’s Concert: 9:30am-10:30am
Awards and announcements: 10:30am.
Come join the fun this year!
The FPM Walkathon is a chance for people of all ages to raise money for FPM and get to know members from other host and support congregations. Audrey Colson has set up a team called CLC Walkers. Additional walk-ers for the team are welcomed to sign up. If you are unable to walk this year, pledges are welcomed and appreciated. You can make a pledge in two ways: sign up at church during coffee hour on Sundays before the walk or online at familypromisemetrowest.org and follow the link to the Walk Away Homelessness page. Please pick CLC Walkers as your team for your pledge. Contact Audrey Colson at [email protected] or 508-655-2134 with any questions. Please join me as CLC Walkers helps to raise funds for FPM.
For every $100 you raise for Family Promise Metrowest you will receive 1 free raffle ticket for either:
Two JetBlue round trip tickets for anywhere in the U.S.
MS Surface RT 32 Tablet Bundle w/ Touch Cover and Pen.
Stacey Peasley and her band will perform that morning on the Common. There will be snacks provided by
Whole Foods, face painting, crafts and much more!
Buy a raffle ticket for a Round of Golf for (3) and lunch at the Country Club in Chestnut Hill it is a wonderful
opportunity to play on this PGA course, an Xbox Game system or the new American Girl Doll, Isabella.
Celebrate our 5th Anniversary while raising awareness for family homelessness. Meet us under the tent on
the Natick Common (intersection of RT 27 and RT 135) and have some fun!
Your participation is key to the success of our program for the families we serve.
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Report from the Resource Commission
The resource commission reports regularly on the finances of the congregation. It is still too early in 2014 to draw any meaningful conclusions about the trends of our finances this year. As always, the key to balancing our budget each year is faithful stewardship, and we thank the congregation for its continued faithful stewardship in 2014.
You are Invited To
YOUR LEGACY: FAMILY, CHURCH, CHARITY Your legacy – it is about traditions, heirlooms, family values and more. If
there are people or causes you care about, we can help you uncover ways to
enrich their futures. With the right preparation, you'll increase the likelihood
that your legacy will pass to your heirs, your church, or your favorite
charities. This workshop is for everyone. You do not have to be a Thrivent
member to attend.
Presented by Jim Clouser, Financial Representative and Sponsored by Thrivent Financial Northeastern MA Chapter
Sunday, April 6, 2014 Noon to 2:00pm Christ the King Lutheran Church
600 Central Street Holliston, MA 01746-2411
~lunch provided ~
RSVP to Melanie Whapham at [email protected] or 774-285-1302 no later than March 27th.
Thank you.
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Carol Virshbo has been a member of CLC since 1985, joining shortly after relocating to
Massachusetts from Michigan. She was born in Toledo, Ohio (CLC has at least two other
members who were born there as well), and has been a Lutheran all of her life. She lived
in Battle Creek, Michigan and if you attended the Spaghetti Supper, you learned that she
had a job stuffing boxes of Kellogg’s cereal with coupons and prizes. Carol met husband
Jay in 1987 and they were married two years later. His current business provides statistics
on virtually every sport you can imagine ( www.sports-reference.com - check it out). In
addition to his day job, Jay, who is Jewish, is a long time regular volunteer with Dana Far-
ber. Even though you wouldn’t guess it by looking at her, Carol recently retired from GE
Healthcare, and is spending her time with various volunteering activities and traveling
without fear of using up precious vacation days.
In her nearly 30 years at CLC, Carol has been very active in multiple roles here including:
church council member, Sunday school teacher, altar guild member, assistant financial sec-
retary, visitation ministry member, coffee hour host, chair of Professional Leadership Com-
mittee; and she donated the hand bells used by the choir. In addition, she is active in the
community, donating her time to the Natick Service Council and Family Promise as a ca-
reer counselor/life skills coach, and most recently joined the LSS Volunteer Strategy Com-
mittee.
At a very early age (probably 4 or 5), Carol remembers her parents teaching her about tith-
ing, and she has been doing it ever since. She has tried to keep her giving consistent,
through up years and down years financially. When she and Jay are making a decision
about giving, they will each throw out an amount that they want to give and Jay’s number
is frequently higher than Carol’s ( Lutherans don’t have a monopoly on generosity). Car-
ol’s motivation for giving both of her time and money is from a sense of having been truly
blessed. She feels personally enriched by giving and experiences great joy in helping oth-
ers.
CLC is truly blessed to have Carol as such a vital part of our ministry.
Steward of the Month
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CLC @ the MOVIES
BONHOEFFER
Sunday, April 6, 6 PM Memorial Room
Lutheran pastor, theologian, and Nazi resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s saints day is April 9 so this is a timely op-portunity to view an extraordinary documentary about his life and service. Released in 2003 this is the most recent and perhaps best of several Bonhoeffer films. For his role in a plot to assassinate Hitler, he was hanged in the Flossenbürg concentration camp just two week before it was liberated by U.S. infantry divisions.
“By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and con-fidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day” (hymn text by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, ELW 626, WOV 736). 90 minutes.
Followed by a soul food themed potluck in remembrance for Bonhoeffer’s love of Gospel music and/or German cuisine and/or whatever! Don’t fret about the food. Come and enjoy the film and the company.
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Do you have a friend or family member who would enjoy receiving an inspirational card from our church?
Please give Janice Laakko the information, and she will ensure that a card
or cards are sent to your friend or loved one.
Janice's email address is [email protected]
We keep in prayer our members and friends with long-term needs:
Sara Dale David Fabricius Barbara Fitzpatrick Nancy and Russ Golly Bob and Jean Grout Dorothy Hall
Arthur Hurst Richard Hurst Skip Hurst Lisa Kane Chui Yuk Lee Steve McKee
Jon Nelson Barbara Peterson Al & Lois Rutter Nadia Salerno Lauren Stevens Dorothy Whitlock
Lenten Midweek at Christ Church
Let us accompany one another on our Lenten journey to
the cross and empty tomb, gathering each Wednesday
evening at 6:15 for soup and bread, followed by Prayer
Around the Cross at 7:00.
CLC Craft Day
The last Saturday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The next Craft Day will be April 26, 2014.
People can come and scrapbook, sew, knit, draw, any project they would like to work on or any of those unfinished projects they have been intending to finish but haven't gotten to.
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Thank You… ~ Excerpts from letters and cards we have received this past month ~
Dear Pastor and Members of Christ Lutheran Church,
Thank you. On behalf of hungry people as near as Lowell, MA and as far as Honduras, thank you. On behalf of
a new Chinese congregation in Quincy, MA and the new churches being started in Nebraska, thank you. On
behalf of a new seminary student at Philadelphia Seminary, and the new pastoral education student in
southern Africa, thank you. On behalf of cancer patients receiving treatment at Augusta Victoria Hospital in
East Jerusalem, as well as hospital chaplains at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital or Massachusetts General in
Boston, thank you. On behalf of all the other congregations of the New England Synod, thank you.
These are just a few examples of the ways in which Mission Support (what used to be called “Benevolence”)
impacts people both here in New England, as well as across the country and indeed around the world.
I so appreciate that you increased your 2014 Mission Support.
I could go on and on. The more I learn about the ministry of our whole church as your bishop, the more I am
learning about the many good missions that happen around our synod, around our country, and around the
world. You are a part of that ministry. I know that the decisions you have made for Mission Support have not
been made lightly, and I assure you that we in New England are being responsible stewards of your support.
Once again, thank you for your 2014 Mission Support.
“For we are God’s servants, working together…” First Corinthians 3:9a
Sincerely In Christ,
Bishop James Hazelwood
Dear Coffee Hour Hosts,
The Congregation and I want to thank every one of you for all of your loyalty and time you have put
into being a Coffee Host. The wonderful goodies you prepare are so delicious.
I wanted you to know how much you are appreciated.
Thank you once again and May God Bless You.
Doris Brand
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Bible Studies
Come, join us on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. to experience Bible discussions with Ben Durheim.
The group is reading and discussing The Book of Revelation.
These sessions will last one hour. Coffee, tea, and cookies are provided.
THANKS TO ALL FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL SPAGHETTI SUPPER BENEFIT! The 24th Annual Spaghetti Supper Benefit, held Saturday night, March 8, was a fun-filled evening, raising almost $2,000 for youth ministry and camperships. As always, this event could not have been possible with the help of so many; a big round of applause to our head chef, Jeff Pearson, music coordinator Kim Petot, and dining room supervisor Patricia Bianco. Thanks to Carol Virshbo, Jeanne Linke, and Dave Dalzell for soliciting raffle items from area businesses, to Robin Hurst and Alan Avalos for raffle support and logistics, to Ruth Colson for shopping assistance, and to David and Michelle Dalzell and Alan Avalos, again, for advance dining room and raffle set up. Much gratitude to Jeff Kinney for his witty and unique turn as MC, and to Pastor Rebecca Bourret for being a gracious “fall-guy” (How well do YOU know your Pastor?!), For sharing their wonderful musical talent with us once again, hats off to Mary Wolfe, Tom Berryman, Jeff Pearson, Kim Petot and Gina Beck, as well as Gina’s student, Teresa Degan. Thanks also to CLC’s own youth Rock Bands, and especially to Kim Petot for bringing out the talent in our young musicians. Thanks to Michelle Dalzell and Joyce Simon for setting all the tables and to the youth of the congregation for their service in the dining room, to Stop and Shop, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and especially Roche Bros. Su-permarkets for offsetting the cost of the food, to Jeff Kinney and Pastor Bourret for donating the salads, and to Dick and Roma Jean Brown for providing the sheet cakes. Thank you to Phil Roberts for donating the wine. Much gratitude to those who donated raffle items, as well as to Audrey Colson, Deb Bianco and Dave Ripp for selling raffle tickets, to Michelle Dalzell for raffle sales support, and to Julia Pearson for overseeing ticket sales at the door. Last, but certainly not least, thanks so much to the end-of-evening volunteers, the kitchen-clean up crew headed by Dave Ripp, and assisted by Jeanne Linke, Carol Vishbo, Isaac Ripp, and Laraine Marthinson. Final-ly, thanks to Alan Avalos and Dave Dalzell for breaking down the dining room, and to any ad-hoc volunteers who haven’t been named here – you know who you are! Looking forward to the 25th Annual Spaghetti Supper Benefit…THANKS AGAIN ALL! Mary Avalos Chairperson, 2014 Spaghetti Supper Benefit
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Silent Movie Night, February 8th Featuring pianist Rob Humphreville improvising the score.
Clockwise from top left: Joyce Simon serving popcorn and root beer; children getting comfy for the show; opening credits; Pianist Rob Humphreville; the audience. ~ Photos courtesy of Ruth Colson
Land & Seasons, February 9th
Clockwise from top left: Voices; Instruments; Anders with a bowtie; Tom Berryman with musicians; musicians; Maria Hedberg; Shoeless Fiona. ~ Photos courtesy of Ruth Colson
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Upcoming Events
April 6: CLC at the Movies (page 9)
April 12th: Walk Away Homelessness (page 5)
April 23: CLC Book Group (page 2)
April 27: Natick Earth Day (page 6)
See Musical Notes on page 3 for information about Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Deadline for April Reporter Submissions is APRIL 21, 2014
Christ Lutheran Church
113 Union Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 315-3170
www.christnatick.org
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