AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

www.americanlutheran.net PLUG INTO THE HIGHEST POWER May 22, 2020

Simon Barbe

Son of Barry & Lori Barbe

Prescott High School

Plans to study Music Production at Yavapai College.

Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 12:14

Lauren Batzli

Daughter of Bill & Heather Batzli

Homeschooling

Plans to study her Bachelor’s in Christian Studies and a

Master’s of Divinity in a combined 5 year program at

Grand Canyon University.

Favorite Bible verse: Colossians 2:6-7

Elliot Beck

Son of Dan & Michelle Beck

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Mathematics

Plans to teach Algebra and Geometry at Desert View High

School in Tucson.

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 46:10

Zachary Clark

Son of Tony & Jamie Clark

Prescott High School

Plans to study Carpentry and Welding at Yavapai College.

Favorite Bible verse: Romans 12:2

Colin Hicks

Son of Scott & Christina Hicks

Prescott High School

Plans to study at the University of Arizona.

Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:13

Hannah Ingerson

Niece of Richard & Kris Foster

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Plans to teach art K-5th in the Vail District.

Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 5:22-23

Kelsey Ingerson

Niece of Richard & Kris Foster

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Systems Engineering

Plans to pursue her Masters of Science in Systems

Engineering at U of A.

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 118:24

Joshua Inman

BASIS Prescott

Plans to study Statistics & Computer Science at

Arizona State University.

Favorite Bible verse: Joshua 1:9

Sophia James

Granddaughter of Phil & Sharon James

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Plans to study Art and Environmental Science at

Pomona College.

Dylan Knotek

Son of Jeff & Staci Knotek

Prescott High School

Plans to attend Yavapai College.

Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Anika Larson

Granddaughter of Roger & Rita Brammer and

Denny & Cheryle Larson

Pinnacle High School

Plans to study Business Law at W.P. Carry School

of Business at Arizona State University.

Favorite Bible verse: Matthew 6:21

Matthew Loder

Grandson of Keith & Signe Ruppert

Rutgers University

Plans to pursue a career in research and get his Ph.D.

in Linguistics.

Favorite Bible verse: Mark 12: 30-31

Charles Longacre

BASIS Prescott

Plans to attend the United States

Naval Academy with hopes of becoming a

NAVY SEAL.

Favorite Bible verse: Luke 2:52

Janis McMillan

Wife to Pastor Don McMillan and daughter to

Rich & Lois Longfield

Northern Arizona University

Ph.D. in Education; Curriculum and Instruction

Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8:28

Stephen McMillan

Son to Pastor Don & Janis McMillan

University of Minnesota

Master of Physics

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 8:3-5, 9

Zoë Sokoloski

Daughter of Pastor Erich & Tricia Sokoloski

Prescott High School

Plans to study Arts and Humanities at

Yavapai College.

Favorite Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:5

I bet by not having to attend graduation ceremonies

you all thought you’d lucked out of the hour long

speeches that come with these special events. Well

you thought wrong. I’d like to thank the teachers, the

students, the building, the lockers, Google...Just

kidding! I won’t bore you with all the thankyous as

many graduation speeches do. But I would like to

say a couple words to these special graduates. First

of all, well done! In a time where life is upside down

and unpredictable you have prevailed and finished

this race. It was told to me that half of getting a

diploma or degree is not necessarily what it is you

are getting, but that you were able to stick with it for

years and not give up. You all should be very proud

because that is exactly what you’ve done. Secondly,

I’d like to encourage you to always keep God first in

your future plans. One thing we all still have, even

when so much is being taken, is the love of our

Savior. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am with

you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will

strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with

my righteous right hand”. Whatever your future

plans are I pray you always feel God’s love for you.

In times of fear and doubt I pray you feel God’s

presence and his strength he gives you. Lastly, I’d

like to leave you with something that has stuck with

me and that is, “this too shall pass”. I know, you’ve

heard it before. Usually though in the context of a

bad time in life. The bad times won’t last forever.

Which is true. But neither will the good things. What

I took away and what I hope you do too is, to not

dwell on the negatives, and the things you don’t

have or can’t control. But to also appreciate all

things beautiful, what you do have and people in

your life. This too shall pass. The one thing however

this quote does not apply to is that God’s love for

you will never pass. It is said to us in 1 Corinthians

13:8, “Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will

pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for

knowledge, it will pass away”. All things on earth,

good and bad, will one day pass. But take comfort in

knowing the one thing that will never pass and will

be with you wherever you go and whatever you plan

is God’s love for each and everyone of you! God

bless on all your future endeavors. Abbie Cornelius

STAY CONNECTED

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Watch daily devotionals from our Minister of Music,

David Sherman, on his YouTube channel.

Both our Traditional & Contemporary online services

are easily accessible via our website.

If you have a prayer need, please e-mail Abbie at

abbie@americanlutheran.net and your request will be

passed on to the prayer team.

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the office, M - TH 9 - 3 PM; F 9-12 PM.

3 WAYS TO GIVE Happy birthday

MAY:

15: Priscillah Finney, Scott Hicks, Bill Morris

16: Jenny Andress, Stacey Wagner

17: Mavrik Buttle, Cindy Craig, Scott Lang

18: Archie Howell, Linda Rauscher

19: Richard Bell, Marcia Schreiber, Donna Erickson,

David Holmes

20: Laura Gregory, Janet Mitchell

21: Michael Dunkel,Mel Franetovich, Bill Gauslow

22: Peyton Weber, Bob White

23: Sandy Koelle

24: Paul Rudko

25: Darren Coates, Shannon Hurley, Harry Oberg

26: George Skirm

27: Pamela Kaiser

28: Jere Bates, Cheryle Larson, Tray Schreiber

“O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”.

The last line in all four, yes four, verses of “The Star-

Spangled Banner”. Many know the first verse as our

National Anthem. Yet, so many people have never

heard the other three verses which speaks of true

courage and heroism with respect to God when it was

written in 1814. Over 200 years later the verses still

stand as an example of what means to live in a free

country because of those who have fallen while

serving. In verse three are the words, “No refuge could

save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or

the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner

in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the

home of the brave”. I encourage you when you look at

our flag, our star-spangled banner, to remember all

those who have given their life and what it was they

felt and went through so that you can enjoy your life

how you want. Tell your kids and grandkids of those

fallen heroes in your family, remember and honor

them for all they have done and pray for the families of

those who have lost their loved ones. And lastly, I wish

for us to all take away a line from verse four, “Then

conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this

be our motto—“In God is our trust”. May we all have

our motto be, “In God is our trust” even when we don’t

always understand. Abbie Cornelius

Prayers of blessing and peace to all those with fallen heroes this Memorial Day.

A reminder the church office will be closed Monday, May 25th for observance.