Sept. 30 meeting to discuss finances The congregation council, at its Aug. 21 meeting, called a congregational meeting for Sunday, Sept. 30, for the stated purpose of discussing income and expenses for the current year and possible ramifications for the budget year 2019. The meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and will last 45 minutes. Watch the bulletin board for financial information posted in the coming weeks. The agenda will be a brief overview of our financial situation, with time for questions. Members may submit questions in advance, anonymously if they wish. By Rev. Jeff Zell September 12 at 10 a.m. at Gloria Dei we begin anew our combined adult Bible study with First English. We continue our study of the Small Catechism using the “by heart: Conversations with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.” In the following Wednesdays our attention will be drawn to the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the Office of the Keys and Confession, daily prayer and the Household Chart. I look forward to all of these subjects. We start with baptism because baptism is our entrance into the church. Regardless of whether we are baptized as infants, children, or adults, we mark the day of our baptism as the day we became a Christian. In baptism we receive Christ’s promise of salvation, forgiveness, continuous presence of the Holy Spirit, and eternal life with God. We baptize because Jesus tells us to. Matthew 28:18-20 is the command of Jesus to the disciples to go to the ends of the earth and baptize. Baptism is not simply dousing someone with water. The person baptizing always invokes the full name of God as water is applied to the person. Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” So, the person baptizing repeats what Jesus says and baptizes in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Lutherans take their baptismal theology from the New Testament. Following Martin Luther’s lead, we preach and teach what the Holy Spirit lays out for us in Holy Scripture. What follows are some of the New Testament references to baptism and baptismal theology. This will make for some interesting study on Wednesdays but also interesting scriptures to ponder during your devotions. Matthew 3:11-12; 28:18-20; Mark 10:39; Luke 12:50; John 3:22-26; Acts 2:41; 8:12-13, 36-37; 9:18; 10:47-48; 16:15, 33; 18:8; 19:5; Aldo, Romans 6:3-5; 8:9-11; 13:13-14; 1 Corinthians 1:13-16; 3:23; 6:19; 2 Corinthians 4:5-14; 5:17; 13:2-5 Bible ‘scholars’ resume inquiry into Small Catechism Our congregations are joining forces this month to participate in the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity project as the first step in what we hope will become an ongoing involvement with the local chapter of this humanitarian project, and there is an opportunity for members to experience the joy and reward first hand. Gloria Dei and First English have reserved a limited number of volunteer spots for Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Fields at Highland site in Mishawaka. Because the major “blitz” will have been completed earlier, the tasks will focus on exterior work on one or more of the houses. That may include landscaping and laying sod. Tools and Habitat supervision will be provided, but volunteers may bring gardening tools and should dress comfortably, wear sturdy shoes and (Continued on page 5) 40 years of ministry for pastor, scholar All are invited to the celebration Eucharistic liturgy for the 40th anniversary ordination of the Rev. Dr. Maxwell Johnson at Gloria Dei and to the reception that will follow. The service will begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 9 and will feature Franz Joseph Haydn’s Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo (Kleine Orgelmesse). “Max,” as he is known to many, is no stranger to Gloria Dei, having served as pulpit supply during our interim and continuing to preach and preside during vacation Sundays as his schedule allows. He is professor of liturgical studies at the University of Notre Dame and a well -publsihed author of books and articles on the history, rites and theology of Christianity. The reception will follow the service in the Fellowhip Hall. Johnson Volunteers needed for rewarding ‘work’ at Habitat site: Are you in? September 2018 Vol. 120 Issue 9
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Sept. 30 meeting to discuss finances The congregation council, at its Aug. 21 meeting, called a congregational meeting for Sunday, Sept. 30, for the stated purpose of discussing income and expenses for the current year and possible ramifications for the budget year 2019. The meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and will last 45 minutes. Watch the bulletin board for financial information posted in the coming weeks. The agenda will be a brief overview of our financial situation, with time for questions. Members may submit questions in advance, anonymously if they wish.
By Rev. Jeff Zell September 12 at 10 a.m. at Gloria Dei we begin anew our combined adult Bible study with First English. We continue our study of the Small Catechism using the “by heart: Conversations with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.” In the following Wednesdays our attention will be drawn to the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the Office of the Keys and Confession, daily prayer and the Household Chart. I look forward to all of these subjects. We start with baptism because baptism is our entrance into the church. Regardless of whether we are baptized as infants, children, or adults, we mark the day of our baptism as the day we became a Christian. In baptism we receive Christ’s promise of salvation, forgiveness, continuous presence of the Holy Spirit, and eternal life with God. We baptize because Jesus tells us to. Matthew 28:18-20 is the command of Jesus to the disciples to go to the ends of the earth and baptize. Baptism is not simply dousing someone with water. The
person baptizing always invokes the full name of God as water is applied to the person. Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” So, the person baptizing repeats what Jesus says and baptizes in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Lutherans take their baptismal theology from the New Testament. Following Martin Luther’s lead, we preach and teach what the Holy Spirit lays out for us in Holy Scripture. What follows are some of the New Testament references to baptism and baptismal theology. This will make for some interesting study on Wednesdays but also interesting scriptures to ponder during your devotions. Matthew 3:11-12; 28:18-20; Mark 10:39; Luke 12:50; John 3:22-26; Acts 2:41; 8:12-13, 36-37; 9:18; 10:47-48; 16:15, 33; 18:8; 19:5; Aldo, Romans 6:3-5; 8:9-11; 13:13-14; 1 Corinthians 1:13-16; 3:23; 6:19; 2 Corinthians 4:5-14; 5:17; 13:2-5
Bible ‘scholars’ resume inquiry into Small Catechism
Our congregations are joining forces this month to participate in the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity project as the first step in what we hope will become an ongoing involvement with the local chapter of this humanitarian project, and there is an opportunity for members to experience the joy and reward first hand. Gloria Dei and First English have reserved a limited number of volunteer spots for Thursday, Sept. 27, at the
Fields at Highland site in Mishawaka. Because the major “blitz” will have been completed earlier, the tasks will focus on exterior work on one or more of the houses. That may include landscaping and laying sod. Tools and Habitat supervision will
be provided, but volunteers may bring
gardening tools and should dress
comfortably, wear sturdy shoes and
(Continued on page 5)
40 years of ministry for pastor, scholar
All are invited to the celebration
Eucharistic liturgy for the 40th
anniversary ordination of the Rev. Dr.
Maxwell Johnson at Gloria Dei and to
the reception that will follow.
The service
will begin at 4
p.m. Sept. 9 and
will feature Franz
Joseph Haydn’s
Missa Brevis
Sancti Joannis de
Deo (Kleine
Orgelmesse).
“Max,” as he
is known to many,
is no stranger to Gloria Dei, having
served as pulpit supply during our
interim and continuing to preach and
preside during vacation Sundays as his
schedule allows.
He is professor of liturgical studies at
the University of Notre Dame and a well
-publsihed author of books and articles
on the history, rites and theology of
Christianity. The reception will follow
the service in the Fellowhip Hall.
Johnson
Volunteers needed for rewarding ‘work’ at Habitat site: Are you in?
September 2018 Vol. 120 Issue 9
NewsNotes Page 2
Grace, Redeemer merging in October
Two Lutheran congregations in Elkhart became one last month. In mid-August, the people of Grace voted to merge with Lutheran Church of The Redeemer. Grace will be the continuing congregation, and Lutheran Church of The Redeemer will end English worship on Oct. 6. They will have a Holy Closure Worship on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11:00 a.m., with Bishop Gafkjen preaching and presiding.
It happens but once a year! Welcome, First English and Good Shepherd
friends, Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share, Lemonade available or BYOB beer or wine, The Oblates of Blues will perform
RSVP and directions? Call church office, 288-5266 .
Extending Christian sympathies, other noteworthy items
Longtime member Paul Scherer died
following an extended illness early
Sunday morning Aug. 26 as final touches
were being applied to the September
issue of NewsNotes.
Funeral arrangements were
incomplete at press time, and a full
remembrance of Dr. Scherer will appear
in the October issue.
We extend our Christian sympathy to
the Scherer family and also to Jeanette
Taylor on the recent death of her aunt,
Rose Niehaus.
Rev. Daniel Rift, director of ELCA
World Hunger and Disaster Appeal, sent
thanks for the donations on May 24 for
$200 toward God’s Global Barnyard and
for $1,105 sent on May 30 for ELCA
World Hunger.
We also received a thank-you letter
from Pastor Nancy Nyland, director of
Evangelical Mission for Indiana-
Kentucky Synod, for our financial
contribution of $3,500 through July 31
toward the Synod’s Mission Support.
The letters are on the bulletin board in
the Fellowship Hall.
Even though summer is still exerting
its strength, the members of Mary Circle
are making plans for the fall and winter
slate of programs and activities.
The circle will gather at church at
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 for an
organizational meeting. Please let the
office know you will attend.
Our Fifth Sunday project (Sept. 30) is our annual collection of clothing, personal care items, sporting goods and toys and games for the Wernle Home in Richmond. Look for a complete list of needed and appreciated items by the Fifth Sunday cross.
NewsNotes Page 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fr i Sa t
1
2 Pentecost
XV
3 4 Mary Circle.
6:30 p.m.,
church,
organizational
meeting
5 6 7 8
9 Pentecost
XVI
10 11 Pastor at
Stephen
Ministry, 10:30
a.m. and noon.
12 Bible Study.
10 a.m.
13 14 15 Wedding of
Beth Kemble
and Ron Wood,
2 p.m.
Reception
follows
16 Festival of
the Holy Cross
Social
Ministry
17 Good
Shepherd
Council,
18
Ministerium at
Lutherwald;
Congregation
Council, 6:30
p.m.
19 Bible Study.
10 a.m.
20 21 1st English
preschool and
church Fun
Fair, 4:30-
7:30
22 Stephen
Ministry
Retreat;
Autumnal
Equinox; fall
arrives 9:45
p.m.
23 Pentecost
XVIII Christian
Education;
Personal
Care Kits
assembled ;
picnic, 3 p.m.
at Suters
24 25 26 NN Deadline
Bible Study. 10
a.m.
27 Hope
Ministries
Dinner, Mary
Circle
28 29
30 Festival of
Michael and
All Angels Congregational
Meeting; Fifth
Sunday, Wernle
Home collection
September
Every Sunday at Gloria Dei:
9:45 a.m. Sunday School (Beginning in October); 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10:45 a.m., Sung Liturgy
NewsNotes Page 4
Sept. 2
Pentecost XV
10:45 a.m.
Sept. 9
Pentecost XV I
10:45 a.m.
Sept. 16
Holy Cross
10:45 a.m.
Sept. 23
Pentecost XV III
10:45 a.m.
Sept. 30
Michael and
All Angels
10:45 a.m.
Liturgical
Assistant
Patty Carr Leslie Miller John Miller Lisa Suter Dan Lindborg
Servers Thomas Zell Garrett Miller
Mackenzie
Miller
Colin Dreher
Cora
Kazmierzak
Tyler Marek
Dylan Marek
Amelia Marek
Thomas Zell
Lector Ginny
Brummitt
John Miller Dan Lindborg Bob Suter Patty Carr
Communion
Assistant
Mary Ann
Sorocco
Dolores Miller Michelle
Megyese
Peggy
Niedbalski
Don Holmberg
Greeters Dorothy
Anderson
Jean
Petersburg
Carol & Bob
Larson
Phyllis
Thompson,
Lindy Dreher
Mary Ann & Joe
Sorocco
Dolores & John
Miller
Altar
Flowers and
Sanctuary
Lamp
F: In memory
of Miriam
McCormick
L: Open
F: Mary Ann &
Joe Sorocco
anniversary
L: Open
F: Dolores &
John Miller
anniversary
L: Open
F: In memory of
John R. Forslund
L: Open
F: Open
L: Open
Altar Guild Gloria Buysse,
Jill Seifer
Gloria Buysse,
Jill Seifer
Mary Ann
Sorocco,
Dolores
Miller, Sheryl
Taghon
Mary Ann
Sorocco,
Dolores
Miller, Sheryl
Taghon
Lindy Dreher,
Phyllis Thompson
September Ministry Schedule
Ushers: Harvey Holmes, Stephen Saine, Russ Buysse.
Counters: Sept. 2 Sorocco and B. Saine; Sept. 9: Lindborg and Fortson; Sept. 16: Forslund and Taylor;
Sept. 23: Miller and C. Saine; Sept. 30: Suter
Ushers scheduled by Russ Buysse, counters by finance committee; Altar Guild by Patty Carr, Sunday
School teachers by Worship & Music; all others by Jack Seifer ([email protected])
NewsNotes Page 5
BUILDING ON FAITH REPORT
To July 31, 2018
YEAR TO DATE Receipts for July $ 1,635 Mortgage paid for August 2,379 Loan principal on Aug 1 41,060 Mutual Bank balance on Aug. 1 8,235
___ Total paid from scrip sales 61,600
__ At present, 89% of each payment reduces the principal. Current interest rate is 4.95 percent . Mortgage termination date is April 2020. Twenty payments remain. Pledges totaling $150,543 were received in a 2014 fund drive. Congregation should continue making regular contributions and purchasing scrip. Dan Lindborg Aug. 21, 2018
Lorraina Doolittle, Jordan
Cone, Samantha Croymans,
Ken, Thelma Lemanski,
Darlene Scherer, Carolyn
Scherer, Amy Yahle, Gene Fortune, Amy Fischettto
(friend of Shenemans), Jim Olson, Vesa (Shenemans'
former exchange student). Chris Keller (Sheryl Taghon’s
aunt), Brian Saine, Dave Ault, Michael Cobbler, Jim
Carr, Mary Roemer,
our shut-ins.
Those who have asked
for our prayers
include ….
perhaps bring knee pads for
comfortable kneeling. You may bring
a lunch, or the group may send for
carry-in.
Outdoor work is expected to
continue through October and
November, and the houses will be
ready for occupancy by early
December, so there is a good chance
that our group will return for more
work.
The joint social ministry committee
at first thought the project could be the
God’s Work/Our Hands project, but
the early September dates were
reserved for the major construction.
We are asked to create individual
volunteer accounts through a
dedicated link on the Habitat Web site.
Please contact the church office (288-
5266) immediately, and you will be
provided with registration information.
Habitat (Continued from page 1)
All members are welcome to join the
Sunday School class in assembling
personal care kits for Lutheran World
Relief, donations are most welcome to
help meet the goal of 150 kits
assembled, bundled up and forwarded to
LWR.
Personal Care Kits are shared with
people who have lost everything from a
natural disaster or life-threatening
violence.
The slogan is, “Give hope through a
bar of soap.”
Each kit will contain the following
new and unused items, which members
are asked to bring to church for the next
several weeks:
One lightweight bath towel in any
dark color (20x40 inches or no larger
than 52x27); two 8- to 9-oz. bars of bath
soap in original wrapping; three adult
size tooth brushes in original packaging;
one large sturdy comb with handle, and
one large metal nail clippers (toenail
clippers would be best).
The kits will be assembled beginning
at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 23, and there will be a
task for everyone.
Donations, assemblers needed for LWR personal care kits
On Sunday, Sept. 9, we are asking you to do God’s Work by calling, sending a card or stop-ping by for a brief visit with one of our shut-ins, or maybe someone you have not seen or talked with for a while. A list of members who would appreciate a warm hello will be available, and all we ask is that you return the card anonymously
letting us know whom you called, visited or to whom you sent greetings.
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