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A Message from Pastor
Volume 39, Issue 6
I recently heard an
interview with teacher and
author Vivian Paley as they
discussed her 1993 book,
You can’t say you can’t play.
In her work as a preschool
and kindergarten teacher,
she struggled with the
cruelty children exhibit to
one another. Some children
make the rules to exclude
others, and the others accept
the rejection. Paley observed
that the rejected children
chose to isolate themselves
from the others, accepting
their “other” place in the
social strata of the classroom
and playground.
She presented a new Rule to
the children: You can’t say
‘you can’t play.’ They
struggled with it at first.
Those who usually decided
who can play and who
cannot play had trouble at
first accepting that everyone
could play with them,
June 2013
Christmas in July 14
Did you ever wonder..? 9
Esther Circle 3
Highlights for May…. 7
Martha Circle 4
Modern Creeds 5
Notes from Council’s 4
Inside this issue:
whatever they were playing.
Those who had always been
told they could not play had
trouble accepting that they
could play with anyone, no
matter who was playing,
and no matter what they
were playing.
Years later, when Paley
encountered the children
from her class, they often
told her they were still
trying to play by the Rule.
They shared that the Rule
was powerful for them, and
freeing. They often were
relieved that they no longer
had to exclude some
children.
So often, Jesus included in
his ministry those who had
been told by others that
they were not welcome in
some group, in some place:
tax collectors, disabled
people, women, foreigners.
Today, the “unwelcome
Hope’s Newsletter “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”
Address:
N. Citrus Springs Blvd
Citrus Springs Florida 34434
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2070
Dunnellon Florida 34430
Phone: 352-489-5511
Fax: 352-489-5222
Church Email:
Web Page Address:
www.hopelutheranelca.com
Sunday Sermons
www.hopewards.blogspot.com
Staff:
Pastor Lynn Fonfara
Church Secretary
Kelly Murphy
Organist
Catherine Bearbower
Music Director
Jason Longtin
Custodian
Kerry Reed
Pastor’s Message (Continued from page 1)
Page 2 Hope’s Newsletter
April 2013
Communion Regular
Date Attendance Income
April 7 97 4,286.00
April 14 57 2.205.00
April 21 59 1,438.00
April 28 78 1,691.00
Total Inflows: $ 11,342.62
Total Outflows: $ 14,873.65
The full financial statement is in Luther Hall.
Dollars and Sense from the Treasurer’s Desk
Council Officers &
Members
President
Vic Kahler
First Saturday
Property Committee
Vice President
Russ Telfer
Memorial Committee
Secretary
Steve Northsea
Evangelism/Stewardship
Treasurer
Deacon Diane Kahler
Chancel Bell/Chimes
Personnel
Deacon John Chiappetta
Citrus County Blessings
Worship & Music Committee
Aida Diaz
Youth Group
Connie De Tuerk
Casey Gaylardo
Altar Guild
Vivian Matthews
Richard Regan
Endowment
Property Committee
Harold Skidmore
Finance
Renate Wilms-Rovin
Acolytes
Family Activities
Greeters & Guest Greeter
Readers
Ushers
Financial Secretary
Michel Northsea
message” is more subtle,
with an unwritten rule that
people must look and speak
and think like everyone else
in the place in order to be
welcome.
The “unwelcome message”
is also blatant: if people are
different from what is
considered “normal” they
are left out, talked about,
shunned, preached against,
and otherwise excluded.
Paley’s Rule could have
been written by Jesus, “You
can’t say ‘you are not
welcome here.’” This is a
great definition of God’s
grace. Jesus loves all people,
just as they are, and forgives
those things we often
consider unforgiveable. All
are welcome in God’s
kingdom/reign. Yes, ALL!
In HOPE,
Pastor Lynn
Esther Circle will not be meeting over
the summer—June—July—August.
Each month copies of the summer
lessons will placed in your mailbox in
order for you to do the study at your
leisure. Esther Circle meetings will
resume in September.
Enjoy the summer and the three
summer lessons.
Janet Esworthy
Esther Circle
What do Deacons do? Deacons work for
Jesus Christ under the direction of the
pastor.
How do they do this? The deacons are
the ears and eyes of the pastor. Have a
problem? Know of a problem? Our part-
time pastor isn’t always available
SO….talk with a deacon. They are
ready, willing, and able to be a guide
and inspiration. Don’t be shy-deacons
are folks just like you but highly
trained. Use them. Our deacons are
John Chiappetta, Diane Kahler and
Ted Polack. They are available all the
time - 24/7 - to the Glory of Jesus
under the auspices of the pastor.
In keeping with the Martyrs Moments
regarding the Augsburg Confession all
of the deacons have been schooled in
this subject. The deacons would be
happy to discuss the 28 articles with
you.
Deacons’ Corner
Page 3 Volume 39, Issue 6
Thank Your from Pastor Lynn
Steve and Brenna, for a wonderful
experience in Confirmation Class
Deacon Ted Pollack, for being the
second adult in the Confirmation
Class for the last three years
We have agreed to have our building
become a Red Cross shelter in case of
community disasters from storms or
fires. Our council had a visit from
Frank Beville who is a Red Cross
volunteer. Frank told us that there
would be a training seminar for
volunteers to assist families that would
be sent to us. Please mark your
calendars for June 8, 2013 from 9am to
4pm. Frank will announce the location
in the near future and you will be
updated. We will put up a volunteer list
to see how many of you are interested
in helping. If we get enough people, a
trainer will come to our church.
We now have our cd recorder working
and are recording our services on audio
CD’S. If you would like to hear our
services please notify Kelly, our church
secretary, so we can get one to you.
Many thanks to Jim Earl, Ron Cowan,
Renate Wilms-Rovin, Dick Regan, and
Kelly Murphy for all their help with
keeping our grounds in good order. We
are still looking for someone to help us
keep the Memorial area weeded and
neat.
Vic Kahler
Seven ladies met on May 1st (also
known as May Day or Lei Day). Each
lady was presented with a floral lei as
they arrived for the work fest. Mother’s
Day favors were finished and work
began on our shoebox ministry. The
next gathering for Martha Circle will be
June 5, at 1:00pm in Luther Hall
(classroom 3).
Plans have been finalized for the
“Christmas in July Auction” and there
will be a new “wrinkle” to this year’s
auction. We will have grab-bags for sale
at $1.00, $2.00, $5.00 and $7.00 and the
usual live auction and silent auction.
We put the FUN in Fundraising! Don’t
miss this event! Please help us make
$450 so we can collect another $150
from Thrivent.
Every year we depend on your
generosity to reach our goal and to
reach needy children with our
shoeboxes full of “Joy” and the story of
Jesus.
Notes from the Council President’s Desk
Martha Circle
Page 4 Newsletter Title
Affirmation of Faith
We believe God is our creator and has prom-
ised to love us always.
We believe Jesus Christ, fully God and fully
human, is God’s promise living among us. He
experienced all the pain and joy and chal-
lenges of human life. God’s forgiving love
was revealed to us when Jesus suffered
death on the cross. He came back to new life
and has promised us new life in unity with
God.
We believe the Holy Spirit is God’s promise
touching our spirits, guiding us—even
through the darkest and most difficult mo-
ments of our lives. We believe God is among
us in community. Mysterious, yet very real,
God promises to be with us always, even to
the end of the age.
Banquet of Praise, (1990) Bread for the
World
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son,
our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the
Father,
and he will come to judge the living
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
In recent decades, there have been many new versions of the creeds. Shown here
in parallel with the Apostles’ Creed, you are invited to compare them and ponder
how they hinder or help your faith. If you have any comments to share, please
contact Pastor Lynn and the Casual Service leaders.
Modern Creeds
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Johanna Barrett – Home
Ginny Cameron – Home
Sebastian D’Auria – Home
Joan Layton – Home
Dorothy Scianna – Crystal Gem Manor,
Crystal River
Karen Summers – Home
Ruby Wagner – Barrington Place
We remember & pray for those who
protect our liberty by serving in the
military.
Ginny Cameron’s grandson:
Tech Sergeant John Edward Werner
John & Margarita Chiappetta’s son:
Luis Jimemez
Janet Esworthy’s nephew:
Major Marc Orndorff
Joan Klotz’s two grandsons:
Brian Lucas and Kevin Lucas
Vivian Matthews’ granddaughter:
Capt. Kari Matthews
Edith Regan’s daughter:
Storekeeper Chief Phyllis Thomas
Please let the church office know of
others we can add to this list.
Members Who Are Homebound or Residing in Care Facilities
Family Members in the Military
Page 6 Newsletter Title
Genesis through the entire O.T. and
now we will continue all the way
through the N.T. There are always
great truths for us today in God's Word
and something for everyone, and
everyone is invited to join us next fall
on Mondays at 1pm in Luther Hall.
God bless you all,
Anita O'Donnell
I give thanks for my faithful students
who are the reason we have such a good
class; and I want to thank them for the
nice card and gift. I wish them all a
wonderful, safe and happy summer and
I do look forward to teaching again
when I return. We will be in the very
important book of Acts and will
continue to the end of the N.T. I hope
more of you will be interested in
studying with us, as the Word of God is
really a very exciting book. Jacob's
Journey has been a journey from
Thank You from Anita
The highlights of this month's meeting
approved by Council for the current
newsletter and bulletin are:
1. Frank Beville from the Red Cross
made a presentation. HOPE is a
designated shelter. There will be a
training day on June 8, 2013 from 9am-
4pm (location TBA shortly) in which
many churches participate. Interested
members from HOPE are encouraged to
attend and learn how to register and
provide for people in case of a disaster.
2. Deacon Diana Kahler sent welcome
letters from HOPE to new property
owners in Rainbow Springs. She will
follow it up with an invitation to the
Luncheon on Father's Day.
3. A new CD recorder, purchased
through the Memorial Fund, was
installed. The last 2 Sunday sermons
were recorded and the sound is great.
4. A defective electric box caused a
Luther Hall A/C unit to fail because of
low voltage. The compressor,
contactor, & air motor with electronics
had to be replaced. The unit is ok now.
Highlights for May 15, 2013 Council Meeting
Page 7 Volume 39, Issue 6
Mid-Week Worship—Wednesday Church Blogspot
Pastor Mike Fonfara invites everyone
who would enjoy a mid-week worship
service pick-me-up to go to the
computer and enter Wednesday
Church. This free blog presents a
simple, reformed, and short worship
service. The purpose is to offer a mid-
week Christian power surge to help the
faithful fully serve God until Sunday
service arrives. A “Sacred Miscellany”
section offers additional Christian
information and entertainment. Try it.
You might like it. Type into your
co m pu t e r t h i s b l o g ad dre s s ,
www.wednesdaychurch.blogspot.com,
and visit your mid-week Christian
power source.
Pastor Mike
Dear Friends,
Getting to 95 is not so bad when you
have friends at “Hope” It was wonderful
to hear from you and think of times
together. Love to you all and I do miss
Hope church and so many of the “old
times”.
Bless to all,
Edythe Sorensen
Colorado Springs
Colorado
As an experiment, we will use only the
Old Testament reading, the psalm, and
the Gospel reading during the summer.
The Old Testament stories this summer
are about Israel’s prophets.
The stories of Elijah, Elisha, Amos, and
Hosea are fun to explore, yet lengthy.
The passages from Isaiah and Jeremiah
challenge us and give us hope. By
omitting the reading from Paul’s
letters, we will be able to better focus
on the stories we will hear and what
they might teach us about God.
We will also use a simpler version of
the Bible for the readings, the
Common English Bible (CEB), which
we have used for Casual Sundays and
Wednesday midweek worship during
Lent and Advent.
We welcome your feedback. Please let
Pastor Lynn and Worship Committee
Chair Deacon John Chiappetta know
what you think.
Hello from Edythe Sorensen
Worship and Music
Page 8 Newsletter Title
Food Alert
We at Hope Lutheran are a generous,
but conservative congregation-we don’t
like to waste anything. We also don’t
want anyone to get sick from what is in
our refrigerator. There will be a black
pen that will write on any surface for
you to write the date of whatever is put
into the frig and the date that it was
opened and put into the frig. For the
safety for all people using the frig no
date…then it will be thrown out. NO
EXCEPTIONS. Let us stay healthy
together. Family Activities. (Deacon
Diane Kahler)
St. Ann’s Church in Crystal River
June 17—June 21, 2013 . . . 8:30am to
12:00pm
Vacation Bible School
Have you ever looked up? I mean, really
looked UP to the top of our sanctuary?
This Sunday, LOOK UP! You will see 6
stained glass windows. Now, I know
you will have to strain you neck to see
them but they are beautiful. All six of
them made by Mr. Richard Osborn.
Praise God that you can see them…and
the fellow that made them for us. Altar
Committee (Diane Kahler).
Kingdom Rock...VBS
Did You Ever Wonder . . . ?
Page 9 Newsletter Title
Thrivent’s Night at the Ballgame
Tampa Bay vs Houston Astros
Saturday, July 13, 2013 . . .
Game time 4:10pm
Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
This is the 10th Annual Lutheran
Night at the Rays. For more
information, see bulletin board at Hope
in Luther Hall.
(This is the same date as our annual
CHRISTMAS In JULY AUCTION
fundraiser for Operation Christmas
Child shoeboxes, so if you go to the
game, consider donating some money to
help us reach our goal!) For information
and to donate, please see Carole
Warden.
In celebration of the June 25th
anniversary of the Augsburg
Confession the Martyrs Moment
will talk about the Confession. The
Augsburg Confession, also known
as the “Augustana” from the Latin
name, Confessio Ausustana, is the
primary confession of faith of the
Lutheran Church and one of the
most important documents of the
Lutheran reformation. The
Augsburg Confession was written
in both German and Latin and was
presented by a number of German
rulers and free-cities at the Diet of
Augsburg on June 25, 1530. The
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
had called on the Princes and Free
Territories in Germany to explain
their religious conviction in an
attempt to restore religious and
political unity in the Holy Roman
Empire and rally support against
the Turkish invasion. It is the
fourth document contained in the
Martyrs Moment
Page 10 Newsletter Title
Lutheran Book of Concord.
The Augsburg Confession consists of
28 articles presented by Lutheran
princes and representatives of "free
cities" at the Diet of Augsburg that set
forward what the Lutherans believed,
taught and confessed in positive
(theses) and negative (antitheses)
statements. The theses are 21 Chief
Articles of Faith describing the
normative principles of Christian faith
held by the Lutherans; the antitheses
are seven statements describing what
they viewed as abuses of the Christian
faith present in the Roman church.
The chief articles of faith (theses)
Page 11 Newsletter Title
Article Title Description
I God Lutherans believe in the Triune God and reject other interpretations regarding the
nature of God.
II Original Sin Lutherans believe that the nature of man is sinful, described as being without fear of
God, without trust of God and with concupiscence. Sin is redeemed through
III The Son of
God
Lutherans believe in the incarnation, that is, the union of the fully human with the
fully divine in the person of Jesus. Jesus Christ alone brings about the reconciliation
IV Justification
By Faith
Man cannot be justified before God through our own abilities; we are wholly reliant
on Jesus Christ for reconciliation with God. (This is often described as the one
V The Office of
Preaching
Lutherans believe that to ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed
throughout the world, Christ has established His office of the holy ministry.
VI Of The New
Obedience
Lutherans believe that good deeds of Christians are the fruits of faith and salvation,
not a price paid for them.
VII Of The
Church
Lutherans believe that there is one holy catholic church, and it is found wherever
the gospel is preached in its truth and purity and the sacraments are administered
VIII What The
Church Is
Despite what hypocrisy may exist in the church (and among men), the Word and the
Sacraments are always valid because they are instituted by Christ, no matter what
the sins may be of the one who administers them.
IX Of Baptism Lutherans believe that Baptism is necessary, and that through Baptism is offered the
grace of God. Children are baptized as an offering to them of God's grace.
X Of the Lord's
Supper
Lutherans believe that Christ's body and blood is truly present in, with, and under
the bread and wine of the sacrament and reject those that teach otherwise.
XI Of
Confession
Lutherans believe that private absolution should remain in the church, though a
believer does not need to enumerate all of his sins as it is impossible for a man to
XII Of
Repentance
Repentance comes in two parts: in contrition for sins committed according to the
Law and through faith offered through the Gospel. A believer can never be free
XIII Of the Use of
the
The Sacraments (Baptism and the Eucharist) are physical manifestations of God's
Word and His commitment to us. The Sacraments are never just physical elements,
XIV
Of
Ecclesiastical
Order
Lutherans only allow those who are "rightly called" to administer the Sacraments.
XV
Of
Ecclesiastical
Usages
Lutherans believe that church holidays, calendars and festivals are useful for
religious observance, but that observance and ritual is not necessary for salvation.
Human traditions (such as observances, fasts, distinctions in eating meats) that are
taught as a way to "merit" grace work in opposition to the Gospel.
XVI Of Civil
Affairs
Secular governments and vocations are considered to be part of God's natural
orders; Christians are free to serve in government and the military and to engage in
the business and vocations of the world. Laws are to be followed unless they are
commandments to sin.
XVII
Of Christ's
Return to
Judgment
Lutherans believe that Christ will return to raise the dead and judge the world; the
godly will be given everlasting joy, and the ungodly will be "tormented without
end". This article rejects notions of a millennial kingdom before the resurrection of
the dead.
XVIII Of Free Will
Lutherans believe that we have free will in the realm of "civil righteousness" (or
"things subject to reason"), but that we do not have free will in "spiritual
righteousness". In other words, we are free to choose and act in every regard except
for the choice of salvation. Faith is not the work of men, but of the Holy Spirit.
XIX Of the Cause
of Sin
Lutherans believe that sin is caused not by God but by "the will of the wicked",
turning away from God.
XX Of Good
Works
The Lutheran notion of justification by faith does not somehow condemn good
works; faith causes them to do good works as a sign of our justification (or
XXI
Of the
Worship of
the Saints
Lutherans keep the saints, not as saviors or intercessors to God, but rather as
examples and inspirations to our own faith and life.
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Article Title Description
XV
Of
Ecclesiastical
Usages
Lutherans believe that church holidays, calendars and festivals are useful for
religious observance, but that observance and ritual is not necessary for salvation.
Human traditions (such as observances, fasts, distinctions in eating meats) that are
taught as a way to "merit" grace work in opposition to the Gospel.
XVI Of Civil
Affairs
Secular governments and vocations are considered to be part of God's natural
orders; Christians are free to serve in government and the military and to engage in
the business and vocations of the world. Laws are to be followed unless they are
commandments to sin.
XVII
Of Christ's
Return to
Judgment
Lutherans believe that Christ will return to raise the dead and judge the world; the
godly will be given everlasting joy, and the ungodly will be "tormented without
end". This article rejects notions of a millennial kingdom before the resurrection of
the dead.
XVIII Of Free Will
Lutherans believe that we have free will in the realm of "civil righteousness" (or
"things subject to reason"), but that we do not have free will in "spiritual
righteousness". In other words, we are free to choose and act in every regard except
for the choice of salvation. Faith is not the work of men, but of the Holy Spirit.
XIX Of the Cause
of Sin
Lutherans believe that sin is caused not by God but by "the will of the wicked",
turning away from God.
XX Of Good
Works
The Lutheran notion of justification by faith does not somehow condemn good
works; faith causes them to do good works as a sign of our justification (or
salvation), not a requirement for salvation.
XXI Of the
Worship of
Lutherans keep the saints, not as saviors or intercessors to God, but rather as
examples and inspirations to our own faith and life.
The chief articles of faith (theses):
(28 Articles) Continued from p. 12
Abuses Corrected (28 Articles)
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Article Title Description
XXII
Of Both
Kinds In The
Sacrament
(Eucharist)
It is proper to offer communicants the consecrated bread and wine, not just the
bread.
XXIII
Of the Mar-
riage of
Priests
Lutherans permit their clergy to enter the institution of marriage, for the reasons
that the early Church bishops were married, that God blesses marriage as an or-
der of creation, and because marriage and procreation is the natural outlet for
human sexual desire.
XXIV Of the Mass
Lutherans retain the practice of the Mass, but only as a public gathering for the
purposes of community worship and the receiving of the Eucharist. Lutherans
reject the practice of using the Mass as a "work" for both salvation and worldly
(monetary) gain.
XXV Of Confes-
sion
Lutherans uphold the need for confession and absolution, but reject the notion
that Confession should induce guilt or anxiety to the Christian. Absolution is
offered for all sin, not just sins that can be recounted in a confession, as it is im-
possible for a man to know all of his transgressions.
XXVI
Of the Dis-
tinction of
Meats
Human traditions that hold fasting and special observances with dietary re-
strictions as a means of gaining the favor of God are contrary to the gospel.
While fasting and other practices are useful spiritual practices, they do not justi-
fy man nor offer salvation.
XXVII Of Monastic
Vows
Man cannot achieve purity in community or isolation from the rest of the world,
and perfection cannot be attained by any vow taken or actions of man alone.
XXVIII Of Ecclesias-
tical Power
The only power given to priests or bishops is the power offered through Scrip-
ture to preach, teach and administer the sacraments. The powers given to the
clergy in issues of government or the military are granted and respected only
through civil means; they are not civil rulers of governments and the military by
divine right.
Conclusion
“That in doctrine and ceremonies nothing has been received on our part against
Scripture or the Church Catholic.” Signatures of several secular leaders in
Saxony.
Christmas in July Auction
Page 14 Volume 39, Issue 6
1. Call to Order at 7:06 pm - Victor Kahler, President
2. Roll Call - Steven Northsea, Secretary
President Victor Kahler (present)
Vice President Russ Telfer (present)
Secretary Steven Northsea (present)
Treasurer Deacon Diane Kahler (not present)
Council Member Deacon John Chiappetta (not
present)
Council Member Aida Diaz (present)
Council Member Constance DeTuerk-Telfer
(present)
Council Member Casey Gaylardo (present)
Council Member Vivian Matthews (present)
Council Member Dick Regan (present)
Council Member Harold Skidmore (present)
Council Member Renate Wilms-Rovin (present)
Pastor Lynn Fonfara (present)
3. Devotions - Easter Moments Faith Stories were
shared
4. Guests - Barb Johnson and John Bourdeaux to
discuss the SOS food bank
Also Edith Regan.
5. Adoption of the April 8th Agenda
A. Additions/Corrections - Added full
participation in S.O.S. Food Bank as item D in New
Business
B. Acceptance as modified moved by Dick,
seconded by Renate and passed unanimously
6. Secretary Report
Report of the Secretary March 11th Council
meeting
A. Additions/Corrections - None
B. Acceptance as published was moved
by Russ, seconded by Constance and passed
unanimously .7. Report of the Treasurer
A. Questions/Concerns - The report of the
treasurer was an interim report since this meeting
occurred too early to reconcile March bank
statements, the financial secretary's end of month
report and the treasurers report.
B. Acceptance was tabled until the May
meeting.
8. Report of the Pastor (see attached report)
A. Questions and Concerns
B. Any items needing Council approval -
Moved by Steve, seconded by Vivian and passed
unanimously to approve Pastor's recommendation for
confirmation of Brenna Towne and Steven Penn.
9. Reports of Church Committees by Council Liaisons
A. Christian Service
Evangelism/Stewardship (3rd Monday
at 10:30 am) (see attached report)
First Saturday (no report)
Family Activities - Recommended a
Luncheon following the Sunday June 9th service to
honor Janice and Lee Pitre's 50th
wedding anniversary. Unanimously approved by
council. Also there will be a Doo Wop concert Friday
April 12.
B. Christian Education (3rd Sunday)
Education (nothing new to report)
Youth Ministry (see attached report)
Adult Ministry (nothing new to report)
C. Christian Worship
Worship and Music (Quarterly) Will
meet Tuesday April 9th
D. Administration
Property - See attached report.
Recommended bids for tree maintenance ($500) and
organ repair ($947). Both approved unanimously by
council.
Long Range Planning (no report)
Finance (no report)
Personnel (no report)
Memorial (no report)
Endowment reports one candidate for
scholarship, but application has not yet been filed.
10. Old Business
A. Audit Committee Final Report - Council
Church Council Minutes for April 8, 2013
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unanimously accepted the audit committee's final
report that no discrepancies were found and all
finances were in order for the 2012 fiscal year
11. New Business
A. Substitute Secretary - May and June - Steve
will be out of town for these meetings and Renate
volunteered to cover for him.
B. Steve moved, Casey seconded and council
passed unanimously to expand our participation in
Serving Our Savior Food Bank (S.O.S.). We will join
Shepherd in the Hills Episcopal Church, Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Unity of Citrus Church,
House of Power Church and House of Prayer Church
as a full partner in the food bank. In addition to our
current participation collecting food we will now urge
our members to volunteer for food distribution and to
financially participate in the Food Bank. One member
of our Church would also be named to the Board of
Directors of S.O.S., Inc.
12. Consent Agenda - Moved by Steve, seconded by
Aida and passed unanimously to approve the consent
agenda.
A. Participation in the Buck-a-Chick program
of ELCA World Hunger during June, July, and August
2013.
B. Request from Stan Miller - Use of Luther
Hall for their Annual Surveillance Unit banquet on
Wed., November 20, 2013 from 10am to 1pm
13. Russ moved, Steve seconded and council passed
unanimously to move regular meeting to third
Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 PM effective May 15,
2013.
14. Current Meeting Highlights for Newsletter and
Bulletin
1. Approved a Luncheon following the Sunday
June 9th service to honor Janice and Lee
Pitre's 50th wedding anniversary.
2. Approved Pastor Lynn's recommendation for
confirmation of Brenna Towne and Steven
Penn.
3. Approved a $500 bid for tree emergency
maintenance including removal of dead and
low hanging limbs in five trees.
4. Approved a $947 bid for keyboard
replacement and other repairs on the organ.
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5. Accepted the audit committee's final report
that no discrepancies were found and all
finances were in order for the 2012 fiscal year.
6. Voted to expand our participation in Serving
Our Savior Food Bank (S.O.S.). We will join
Shepherd in the Hills Episcopal Church, Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Unity of Citrus
Church, House of Power Church and House of
Prayer Church as a full partner in the food
bank. In addition to our current participation
collecting food we will now urge our members
to volunteer for food distribution and to
financially participate in the Food Bank. One
member of our Church would also be named to
the Board of Directors of S.O.S., Inc.
7. Voted to participate in the Buck-a-Chick
Program of ELCA World Hunger during June,
July and August.
8. Changed Council Monthly meeting time to
7:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each
month starting May 15, 2013.
14. Devotions for May Meeting - Council will share
faith stories of their experiences with different kinds of
churches.
15. Adjournment and Prayer - Dick moved, Steve
seconded and it passed unanimously to adjourn at 8:46
PM. Pastor led closing prayers.
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Known Birthdays and Anniversaries for June
Birthdays
3 Brian Forsyth
4 Russ Telfer
7 Jim Earl
9 Hans Witter
10 Joey Serrano
11 Cherie Earl
13 Lynn Polack
19 Kylie Forsyth
26 James O’Donnell
Anniversaries
7 Bill & Jackie Dean (54)
Lee & Janice Pitre (50)
9 Lyle & Carol Kramp (57)
11 Jack & Dawn Rodgers (56)
12 Stan & Nancy Miller (47)
16 Charles & Marlene Collins (57)
18 Ronald & Rita Cowan (25)
17 Jim & Cherie Earl (52)
28 Mike & Lynn Fonfara (10)
Father’s Day is celebrated honoring
fathers and celebrating paternal bond
and the influence of men in society. It
was first inaugurated in the early 20th
century to compliment Mother’s Day.
Credit is given to Sonora Dodd, who
was the driving force behind its
establishment. It was founded in
Spokane, Washington at the YMCA in
1910. A special recognition was
introduced in congress in 1916. There
was no support for the movement but in
1955 President Lyndon Johnson issued
the 1st presidential proclamation
honoring fathers and President Richard
Nixon in 1972 signed a law to make it a
permanent holiday.
At Hope Lutheran we will have a
special luncheon after worship honoring
fathers and other men of the paternal
bond-uncles, brothers, cousins-all men.
There will be a barbeque luncheon (NJ
style) with salad and dessert. A $3
contribution is suggested.
Family Activities (Deacon Diane
Kahler)
Father’s Day—June 16, 2013
Those Who Will Assist in Worship for June
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Communion Assistants and Acolytes
2 - Deacon John Chiappetta/Casey Gaylardo
9 - Dee Forsyth/Renate Wilms-Rovin
16 - Lynn Polack/Steve Penn
23 - Deacon John Chiappetta/Steve Northsea
30 - Renate Wilms-Rovin/Steven Penn
Assisting Ministers
2 – Deacon John Chiappetta
9 – Steve Northsea
16 – Deacon John Chiappetta
23 – Steven Penn
30 – Deacon John Chiappetta
Nursery
2 - TBA
9 - Judy Thomason
16 - Sue Hovis
23 - Ann Becwar
30– TBA
Altar Guild
Margarita Chiappetta
Margaret DeWalt
Diane Kahler
Marge Maschino
Guest Greeter
June Towner
Greeters
Ann & David Becwar
Lay Readers
2 - Dee Forsyth
9 - Yvonne Popke
16 - Renate Wilms-Rovin
23 - Steve Northsea
30 - Dick Regan
Ushers for the Month
David Doyle
Ron Cowan
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