JUNE 2017

Resurrection Lutheran Church 9812 Hamilton Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92646

714.962.5005 www.lcrhb.org

Sunday Worship Services • 8:30 a.m. Traditional • 10:00 a.m. Praise • 11:30 a.m. Japanese Language (1st & 3rd Sundays)

The next newsletter deadline is Friday, June 23—Please submit articles to lcr17@verizon.net

Pastor's Notes from Pastor Brad Stienstra

I am happy to report that Step 1 of the process which will result in identifying LCR’s next pastor has been completed right on schedule! At its May meeting, the Congregation Council approved the Ministry Site Profile submitted by the Transition Team and has forwarded it to the synod office for the bishop’s signature. At the same time, they appointed the Call Committee, the group of six members and two alternates who will carry out the delicate work of reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and ultimately recommending the name of the person they believe the Holy Spirit has prepared to lead the congregation into the future.

I want to say a few words about this next step. First, I want you all to understand that most of the Call Committee’s work cannot be made public. They will be required to maintain a strict confidentiality about the names they have been given and the specifics of the interviews they are carrying out. They will be able to issue occasional general reports on their progress, but that is about all you can expect to hear until they are ready to introduce a candidate to the congregation. This absence of details will likely be unsatisfying and even frustrating to you at times, but it is absolutely necessary for the integrity of the process. So please refrain from pressuring the Call Committee for information that they are unable to provide. They aren’t trying to be unnecessarily secretive. They simply want to be faithful to the guidelines they have been given.

The next point I want to stress is the important part you can play now. I encourage you to be active in prayer all throughout this critical time. Call upon God daily for guidance and direction. Intercede for each of the members of the Call Committee by name, asking that they might be granted the good health and endurance they will need. And even though you don’t know any specifics about who is being considered, lift up the potential candidates as they are being interviewed, in the hope that the questions and answers will yield the kind of information needed for a good match to be found.

Finally, I urge you to extend heartfelt thanks to these members of the congregation who chose to involve themselves in the complicated tasks related to the move into LCR’s next life stage: (1) The Transition Team for their efforts in laying a great foundation for this next phase - Laura Marroquin, Ralph Howarth, Dana Mullin, Ken Fukuyama, Kirsten Valenta, Jane Leipper, Vicki Kane, Nick Ross, Lynda Cruise and Linda Griffiths, and (2) the Call Committee Members and Alternates for the countless hours they will spend in listening to the Spirit – Kim Rice, Cherie Ludwick, Kirsten Valenta, Quinten Sharp, Greg Hansen, Glen Miller, Fumi Liang, and Kennedy Hoenig. All of these people have a great love for this congregation and incredible gifts to contribute to the goal of a successful transition.

Don’t forget to wear red this Sunday—June 4 is Pentecost Sunday!

RESURRECTION TIMES

Joy's Book Club

Joy’s Book Club will meet Tuesday, June 6, at 2:00 in T. Hall. This will be a special meeting since we will have a guest author, and it will be our last meeting until September 5. As stated, we will have guest author Judith Fabris who will speak about her book “Sargent’s Lady”. She will have autographed copies of her book for purchase, and will discuss her writing process. We hope former members of Book Club will also attend, along with anyone from the congregation that is interested. Judith was co-author on several books, along with the leader of the Book Club, Gail Perkins. Hope to see many of you there as we welcome this busy author to LCR.

Preschool News Bible Verse:

The Sovereign Shepherd…will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart.

Psalm 40:10-11

The end of the school year is such an exciting time! It is almost impossible to believe that the year is almost over! We have had a wonderful year here at RLP. We have all grown and changed so much with the passing of the seasons. Our little “lambs” who came to us as timid 2’s and 3’s in September have grown and matured into very confident preschoolers. Our pre-k children have become almost “too big” for our play yard and are looking forward to kindergarten in the fall.

The end of our school year is always filled with so much activity. The teachers and children are busy preparing special things for all of the dads, uncles, grandpas, etc., to celebrate Father’s Day and we are all looking forward to our “end-of-the-year” parties. I will make a special snack for everyone for the last days and Miss Jamie will be hosting a fun hotdog party after school on the 16

th. We are looking forward to summer

school and have lots of great activities planned—lots of water play, tents in the play yard, a beach day with umbrellas in the sand box, and little wading pools. We will have tubs full of water with rubber fish and frogs and nets to catch them with, bubbles, bugs, and dinosaurs. We will explore our yard with magnifying glasses and make “binoculars” out of toilet paper tubes. What fun!

We thank you all for all of your support. We are so blessed by this congregation and all you do to make sure we are able to provide a quality Christian preschool experience for our children. We are grateful for your financial support, the way you support our various fundraisers and, most of all, for your prayers.

Pacifica Synod Assembly Video

The recent Pacifica Synod Assembly was held May 11-13 in San Diego. Below is a video photo montage of the assembly…..you will recognize a few faces! Click the link below:

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...then click on the Assembly 2017 Photo Montage Video.

Plastic Bottlecaps

Please save your plastic bottlecaps from water bottles, milk jugs, etc., and place in the containers in the narthex or office. They will be used for a building project at Luther Glen Retreat Center. Also, plastic bottles may be recycled through LCR’s Paper Rollers—please make sure bottles are rinsed out with caps completely removed from bottles.

Adult Forum Resumes

Pastor Brad will lead the study, titled "Amos and Andy,” on Wednesday evenings at 7:00, from June 27 through August 23 in T. Hall. Everyone is welcome and no prior Bible knowledge is required.

Outreach Opportunity

Team ECO has arranged a great opportunity for LCR Members and their friends to serve our local community on Saturday, June 10, from 11:30-1:30 p.m. This monthly service opportunity is organized and held at Christ Lutheran Church, located one mile east of LCR. We will join other community members in packing food boxes for Second Harvest Food Bank. If you’d like to participate, please sign up at the table after church. If you have questions, please contact Barb Kaping at 714.963.5518.

Upcoming Cursillo Weekends

Men’s August 17-20 Women’s August 24-27

Please contact the church office if you would like more information, or are interested in attending.

YES, THERE ARE LUTHERANS IN MALAWI

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi (ELCM) is one of the rapidly-growing churches in Africa. It was established in November 1982 by a group of lay persons, some of whom had returned from work in neighboring countries where they worshiped as Lutherans. It’s headquartered in Lilongwe, the capital.

ELCM has over 101,000 members, 400 Congregations and Preaching Points, with 72 Parishes and Mission Areas. Currently the Church runs 13 Primary Schools, 1 Secondary School in the Northern Region, a Lay Training and Vocational Centre in Madisi - Dowa. It also runs a Health Center at Madisi and Mobile Health Clinics (1 in each region) and 120 Feeding Centers across the country. Some of the programs also supported are; Malaria, Climate Change and Mitigation, HIV and AIDS interventions, Diaconal work in general, Health and Sanitation, Food Security, Water Provision (by drilling boreholes for wells).

Please contact Paul Coulter (714.469.1262) or Judy Wiggins (714.418.7373) if you would like more information about this Thrivent Builds project or Habitat for Humanity Malawi.

Our Habitat for Humanity Build Team – 15 Strong! Ages 16 to 74

Seems hard to believe that we’ll be in Malawi in a very short time! Making travel arrangements, completing registrations, paying fees, getting shots, etc., etc. have all been accomplished since January. We appreciate your prayers and good wishes as Judy and I depart on June 14.

Our Habitat for Humanity supported by Thrivent Builds team gathered on April 30 for the first time at build leader, Ron Baesler’s, home so everyone could begin building friendships and connections as we soon will work, learn and share experiences in a very different culture from ours.

Memorial Service

There will be a memorial service for Nadene Weber on Saturday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m., with a light lunch to follow. Contributions of salads and desserts would be appreciated. Please contact Susan in the office if you are able to help.

Youth Service

There will be a single 10:00 service on Sunday, June 25, with an opportunity to see the faith of our youth in action!

Congratulations to our confirmands:

Rachel Bronder Julia Ludwick

Jessica Marroquin Justin Marroquin

Reed Sharp

Congratulations to our College Graduates:

Sydney Beyett Eric Meyer

who both recently graduated from Cal State Long Beach.

Congregational Meeting

There will be a congregational meeting following the single 10:00 youth service on June 25 in order to approve the proposed preschool budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

This note was received from the ELCA by

Resurrection:

“Thank you for your generous support of ELCA World Hunger. Your leadership in this work of our church makes a difference for families and communities in need. Blessings to you as you continue to live out God’s call to love our neighbor.”

The ELCA World Hunger Team

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Jamie Buffkin, Hula; Jayce Payne, Alto Sax and Shin Adachi, Piano; Madi Switzer, Vocals and Claudia Valenta, Piano; Claudia Valenta, Piano.

What’s new with YOUth?

June 2017

The LCR Youth and Family Ministries had a wonderful month of May! Our Kid’s Club youth continue to enjoy biweekly meetings, playing games and spending time together in fellowship. Middle and high school youth participated in a homework night earlier in the month, coming together to have dinner and study, relieving some stresses of school. All groups participated in an activity in honor of Memorial Day, writing letters of thanks that will be sent overseas to active duty service members.

Our promoting 8th graders have been busy with their Confirmation projects, and look forward to

affirming their faith during the Confirmation service on Sunday, June 4. Middle and high school youth also participated in the LCR Work Day, pulling weeds, raking leaves and helping to beautify our campus. Connor Switzer represented our congregation as a member of the Pacifica Synod Youth Leadership Team at the Synod Assembly in San Diego this month. It is great to see our youth getting involved in the greater church world!

Youth and Family Ministries also hosted a fun reception following the Youth Concert near the end of the month. It was a beautiful day in the courtyard with refreshments, and a soft kick-off of our Sunday Funday Family Events!

Coming in June: Confirmation Sunday, June 4 during the 10 a.m. service. We will be hosting a preschool summer send-off on Friday, June 16 with a picnic lunch and bounce house for the kiddos! Sunday June 25 is going to be a busy day! Mark your calendars for our YOUTH SUNDAY during the single 10:00 a.m. service, and Sunday evening we will meet for our second Sunday Funday event! We will enjoy the kick-off of the HB Summer Concert Series in Central Park—details to come!

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our programs! Nick Rice during Work Day

Work Day

Thank you, April Sharp, for the photos!!

Ladies ’ Luncheon 2017

A very special thank you to Cheryl Klein and her wonderful committee for another

beautifully executed, delicious luncheon…..also, thank you to Reiny Klein for the amazing props

and to all the gentlemen who gave up their Saturday to serve at the luncheon!

If you take photos at future LCR events that you’d like to share in newsletters, please email them to lcr17@verizon.net.

Creating a Legacy Writing Workshop

Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to read stories written by your great-grandparents?

Join us to write your story! Gary Miller leads this four-week workshop.

Begin by creating an idea workbook by brain-storming and using guided visualization and worksheets. You will learn how to make the stories interesting, how to gather them into themes around chapters, how to write for a

future audience, and editing skills to sharpen focus. Please bring a notebook

and pens or pencils.

Tuesday, June 6,13,20,27 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Additional follow-up sessions offered

July 11 and August 22

Call the office to register at 714.962.9346

Care Connections Network …a personal concierge service for living well at home throughout one's life.

9812 Hamilton Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92646

714.962.9346 www.CareConnectionsNetwork.org

CCN Updates – June 2017

• Don't forget to come to the Aging Together Conference Saturday, June 3 from 10:00am to 1:00 p.m. Call the CCN office for more information at 714.962.9346. • Join us for the next educational seminar, “Chair Yoga for Seniors” Thursday, June 15 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Our presenter is Linda Turner, 500 RYT. Chair yoga is amazing for seniors! Yoga can benefit anyone, regardless of age, inflexibility or even disability. For those who can’t get on the floor to do a traditional mat yoga class, chair yoga offers wonderful health benefits. These benefits include relaxation, improved flexibility, and relief from pain and insomnia. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Our lunch sponsor is A Heart for Seniors. There is no charge for the seminar or lunch, but you must pre-register. Call the CCN office at 714/962-9346 to sign up. • Game Day! Don’t forget to join us the first Thursday of every month for an afternoon of fun playing

your favorite games! All are welcome. Bring a favorite game and a snack to share with the group. We meet Thursday, June 1, from 1:00-3:00 in Bercaw Hall, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.

• Mark your calendars! The CCN Summer Luau is Saturday, July 8 at 5:00. We will enjoy delicious food, fellowship and hula! You won’t want to miss it!

• Carolyn Ross represented CCN at the Lutheran Services in America Annual Conference in Washington D.C. May 4-6. This conference is a yearly gathering that convenes nonprofit leaders, staff, board members and faith leaders to build on and celebrate LSA's national network, bringing together hundreds of nonprofit leaders united in the mission of transforming lives and communities.

Join us for a guided tour of the

Saturday, June 10th

The exhibit is comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. Through thought-

provoking exhibits, visitors gain a better under-standing of the important role the U.S. plays in

shaping world history.

Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $8.00

Lunch following at Benihana

(at your own expense).

Carpools meet at 9:30 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

9812 Hamilton Avenue, Huntington Beach Drivers Needed!

Call the office to register at 714.962.9346

Anniversaries 2 Tom and Carol Welch

Gordon and Ginny Rozen

5 Jack and Mari Simonson

8 Mike and Carolyn Ross

12 Pete and Dana Mullin

14 Mike Gaczkowski and Vicki Kane

17 Len and Rita Bekemeyer

18 Quinten and April Sharp

28 Mike and Kris Bashaw

30 Stephen and Sheila Czajkowski

Family of the Day Please keep these families in your prayers:

1 June Yoshinari 2 Ruth Abendroth 3 Bob Achziger 4 The Adachi Family 5 Marianne Allen 6 The Anderson Family 7 Jennie Austin 8 Mike ad Kris Bashaw 9 Len and Rita Bekemeyer 10 Walt Bentson 11 Sydney Beyett 12 John and Anna Biggs 13 Nancy Boren 14 The Brandt Famiily 15 Carolyn Bray 16 The Bronder Family 17 Mary Brown 18 The Brunner Family 19 The Buffkin Family 20 Beverly Bullock 21 The Butteling Family 22 The Buzby Familyl 23 Naomi Cameron 24 Lance Carr 25 John and Carolyn Carter 26 Maggi Caruso 27 Don and Jane Charlton 28 Yoshiko Chedester 29 Amy Ching and Family 30 Nicole Ciccarelli and Andy Hickam

Is your name missing from the June lists? If you have a birthday or anniversary in the month of June and we have not

included your name, we would appreciate you bringing it to our attention.

Please email: lcr17@verizon.net or call the church office at 714.962.5005.

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2 Carolyn Carter Matt Laipenieks Jeanne Shimonishi 3 Kathy Miller 4 John Valenta 8 Beverly Bullock 10 Kelsey Turk 11 Cindy Taylor Noriko Imai 12 Sheila Czajkowski Jamie Brandt Bryan “Z” Noyes 13 Stone Sharp Joshua Shigaki 14 Peggy Sheldon 15 Paul Neilson Atsuko Cutcher Deborah Buffkin Sayoko Thompson 16 Pete Crosser Anna Biggs 17 Holly Ludwick 19 Patty Butteling 20 Gordon Rozen 23 Carol Hazen 27 Greg Mueller 28 Frank Pollock 29 Kathy McGriff Dorothy Rice Kim Pollock 30 Danielle Hoenig

...to everyone who contributed toward the “tree trimming fund”—you may have noticed how well-groomed the trees and bushes look around campus!

...to everyone who helped with our April 30 Work Day—the campus looks wonderful after 2-1/2 hours of work by over 35 volunteers!

...to Jim McCaslin for all the time spent modifying the chair dollies to fit our chairs!