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United VoiceUnited Lutheran Church May 2018A Reconciling in Christ Congregation
2230 Washington Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 342-5808
www.unitedlutheran.org [email protected]
Worship Services: Sundays, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.; Summer: 9:45 a.m
Education Hour: 9:45 a.m., School Year Only
In a recent edition of
The Christian Century, Elizabeth
Felicetti writes about her first
days as an Episcopal priest.
The following is an excerpt.
“Ten years ago, I stood in front of the door to a
suburban house in Virginia Beach. Should I have
brought food? Flowers? I didn’t even have a prayer
book.
“I had been a priest for nine days, and it was my
first day off. The rector had left the day before for a
month in Scotland. The last time I saw him, on Sunday
after coffee hour, I was coming out of the women’s
restroom with a plunger in my hand. He laughed and
said, ‘You’re ready. I won’t have to worry about you.’
“The next day, as I stood at that front door, I was
in charge of a parish of 700. The woman behind the
door had just lost her husband of 59 years.
“Before the phone call that led me to that door,
I’d felt almost cocky. In a week as a priest I had
experienced (with the rector) a wedding, a funeral,
and four Sunday services. I had been the person to
whom parishioners reported a clogged toilet. I
thought I was ready for anything.”
But then, on her day off, she got the phone call
about the death and she was unsure of what to do
other than knowing she needed to do something.
As she felt unprepared, she called a local
mentor who said, “Go. Just go.”
“I did go, but I called first. ‘I’m Elizabeth,’ I
told her. ‘I’m the new –‘
“’Yes,’ she said. ‘Yes. Elizabeth. I am sorry
that this happened while you are new.’ I winced at
her apology. I asked if I could come see her. She said
yes.
“I prayed in front of the door before I rang the
bell: Please let me take care of her. Please don’t make
her take care of me.
“I rang the doorbell and tried to breathe. She
opened the door and invited me inside.”
(This is how the story ends in the article.)
I share this it because I appreciate the
vulnerability Pr. Felicetti shows in telling the story. She
was in a new situation even if she had trained for years
to be in it. As it was new, she relied on a mentor, her
training, and God to help her do the best she could.
As the congregation will be going into a transition
in a few months time, my guess is that many may have
similar feelings of not knowing exactly what the best
way to go will be. Should this be the case, talking to
others, relying on each others’ gifts, acknowledging that
no one individual has all the answers, taking risks,
practicing hospitality, and listening for God in prayer
can all be important practices to follow in such a time.
Relying on these and whatever other resources come
into play, my hope is that the congregation will
persevere just as well as Pr. Felicetti did on that day
10 years ago.
In Christ,
Tom Dodd, pastor
ONE SERVICE ON
PENTECOST &
FOLLOWING
On May 20, Pentecost, we
will have Sunday School at 9:00
a.m., and Worship at 10:00 a.m. Beginning May 27,
we go to the summer schedule of 9:45 a.m. and no
Sunday School. Sunday School and the two service
schedule will resume September 16.
United Voice August 2012 – Page 1
TWO YOUTH TO BE CONFIRMED
ON MAY 20
Sunday, May 20, is the Day of Pentecost when
we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit to the gathered
followers of Jesus who then spread the Gospel
throughout the world. As such it is an optimal time to
confirm our youth who have completed two years of
Confirmation studies in the Bible and Luther’s Small
Catechism. This year’s Confirmands are: Jackson Neckels
and Karl Van Orsdel.
We celebrate their profession of faith and will
honor them in a reception following worship.
(Remember we will have only one service, at 10:00 a.m.)
The liturgical color for Pentecost is red, so
remember to wear red on May 20th.
PENTECOST LITURGICAL ARTThis month the midd le school youth group will
decorate the sanctuary for Pentecost on May 20th. Theyouth's liturgical art will focus on the fruit of the HolySpirit. Please join us in our celebration of the Spirit bywearing red to service on May 20th.
PLEASE HELP REFILL OUR
LIBRARY SHELVES
Thank you to those who
have returned overdue library
books. A few are still missing, so if
you have borrowed any of the
following books, please check your
shelves to see if they may still be waiting their return to
church. They may be placed on the Return shelf in the
library in the community room. Creation by McDermott,
Martin Luther by Jim Nestigen, Easter Everywhere by
Steinke, and Revelation and Christian Church by Walker.
Thank you!
LITURGICAL DANCE
Please join us for somefellowship and liturgical danceon May 2nd at 5:00 p .m. and May 12th at 12:30 p .m atUnited . All ages and abilities are invited to join us forthis time. If you have questions p lease talk to Crystal.
SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFFPlease consider joining United 's Sunday school
team. We are looking to staff ourSunday school classes beginning nextSeptember. We also are in need ofind ividuals who are interested inproving healthy snacks for the child renonce a month. Please speak withCrystal or contact the office if you areinterested in serving in this way.
ASSISTING MINISTERSIf you would like to serve as an assisting
minister once a month beginning next September p leasecontact Crystal or the office.
VBS AND DAY CAMP
Let's Go Fishing!Children between ages 3yrs and5th grade are invited to join usfor VBS this summer. Midd leand high school students areinvited to volunteer and help create an amazing week. Adults are also needed . Please speak to Crystal or Trudiif you are interested in volunteering.
When: July 30th - Aug. 3rd 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p .m. (Ahalf or fu ll day option is available for 3-4 year olds)
Where: Central Lutheran Church (Central,Emmaus, and United are teaming up to create a fabulousweek).
Cost: A suggest registration donation of $40 perfu ll day camper with an $80 family limit.
Registration forms can be found in the churchoffice. Please come join the fun!
LWR PERSONALCARE KITS
We will be packing personal care kits on May 2nd
at 6:00 p .m. Thank you for all your donations. If youwould still like to donate items please bring yourdonations of dark colored bath towels, wrapped bars ofsoap, nail clippers, individually wrapped tooth brushes,and combs to the church before May 2nd.
MOTHER'S DAY BAKE SALE
The youth and adults going on thissummer's Mexico Mission Trip will beselling baked goods after services on May13th. All donations will go to supporting themission trip , thank you for your help .
United Voice August 2012 – Page 2
A: They only exist as plurals!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
OUR CONGREGATION
The chart below shows the first quarter giving
(dark line) in comparison to the budget (light line) and
2017's giving. Thank you for your financial support to
United.
ADULT CLASS THIS
MONTH: THE SCOURGE
OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
When you hear the words
“human trafficking” you likely
think of sex workers or farm
laborers. It encompasses those and
many other forms of exploitation.
While slavery has been illegal in the United States since
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, it is still widely in
use and not always obvious to the rest of us.
As Christians we view the buying and selling of
human beings for whatever reason as sinful. The May 6
and 13 adult Sunday School classes will be an overview
of the problem, how diverse and widespread it is, and
how we can help. Gay Kramer-Dodd will be leading the
class.
PRIZE WINNING NOVEL
IS NEXT FOR BOOK
GROUP
United’s Book Group next
meets on Sunday, June 3, at 11:30
a.m. We will be discussing the
prize-winning novel The Underground Railroad by Colson
Whitehead. This book is now out in paperback and the
Eugene library has a more than a dozen print copies in
both regular and large print, as well as an e-book and
audio book.
The book is described as “a magnificent tour de
force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she
makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum
South. Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia.
When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her
about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a
terrifying risk and escape. Though they manage to find a
station and head north, they are being hunted. Their
first stop is South Carolina, in a city that initially seems
like a haven. But the city's placid surface masks an
insidious scheme designed for its black denizens. And
even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless slave catcher, is
close on their heels.”
This novel is known for its imaginative view of
this important part of American history. Please join us
in reading and discussing it next month.
Thomas Gustafson will be graduating from
Concordia St. Paul on May 4. John, Courtney, and
Corrie will be traveling to Minnesota to celebrate with
him. Later in the summer Thomas and Emily will be
relocating to St. Louis, Missouri, for Thomas to continue
his studies at Concordia Seminary.
WHO ELSE IS GRADUATING from high
school, college, or grad school this spring? Please let us
know so we can make sure we honor them all in June.
United Voice August 2012 – Page 3
BIRTHDAYS
1 - Jim Krueger
4 - Jenna Krueger
13 - Hope Whittaker
14 - Corrie Gustafson, Bob Schmidt
15 - Greyson Neckels
16 - Sandy Wilson
19 - Kenny Westcott
22 - Alan McCullough
23 - Erik Anstine
25 - Thomas Dodd
26 - Agnes Schlichting
27 - Don Wirtala, Annalee Gustafson,
Pamela Krause
BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
1 - Jim Krueger, Karl Van Orsdel,
Karen Wiant
4 - John Gustafson
5 - David Hample
9 - Tom Dodd
10 - Julie Coffman
11 - John Barnum
15 - Doris Helikson, Sydney Simmons,
Cade Wisecaver
21 - Lisa Sitton
23 - Jenna Krueger, Gloria Knudsen
26 - Agnes Schlichting, Jordan Pickrel
29 - Matthew Dodd
United is a “Reconciling in Christ”
congregation. We are a congregation
“united” in our
desire to provide
a hospitable and
welcoming
environment
for ALL people
to join us in
worship.
YOUR UNITED VOICE IS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Pamela Krause helped prepare the
April United Voice for mailing. Thank you!
Mailing prep for the June issue will be on
Wednesday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. If you are able to help, please let
Gay Kramer-Dodd know.
SPECIAL DATES IN MAYMay 10, Ascension of Our Lord
May 13, Mother’s Day: Buy your Mom baked goods at
the Mission Trip Bake Sale after each service!
May 20, Day of Pentecost: Wear RED, and celebrate our
Confirmands during worship at 10:00 a.m. and at the
reception afterwards.
May 27, Holy Trinity
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THE MARY MAGDALENE
CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday,
May 8, 6:30 p.m. in the home of
Eileen Peterson. Pamela
Krause will be leading the
Bible Study by Mark Allan
Powell on multiple meanings
in the Bible. The study may be
found in the May issue of Gather.
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will celebrate
May Friendship Day on Saturday, May 5, 11:30 a.m.,
with a luncheon at First United Methodist Church., 1376
Olive St. The theme is “Reaching for Wholeness in
Gratitude for God’s Presence.” Val Hoyle, formerly
Oregon state representative for District 14, will be the
speaker. Luncheon tickets may be purchased from
Eunice Kjaer. All women are invited!
COFFEE FUNDS HAVE
BEEN DISTRIBUTED
The ending balance for
United’s LWR Coffee/Fair
Trade Project was $747, of
which $500 was the original seed money from the late
Dora Harris. The money has been divided among three
causes: United received $285 for supporting shipping
costs of LWR kits. Lutheran World Relief received $189
for Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico. Mark and Sandy
Rainey received $273 to purchase coffee for Sunday
morning coffee fellowship.
WELCOME TO THE
WORLD, MICHELLE!
Matthew and Alison
Dodd became the proud
parents of Michelle
Christina on Good Friday,
March 30. She entered the world weighing 7 pounds
8 ounces, 20 ½ inches long. This beautiful little girl
will be baptized on Sunday, May 27.
Congratulations, Alison and Matt!
CHANGES FOR YOUR
DIRECTORY
Carolee Horning and
Alex (nee Snook) & Andrew
Priaulx have new addresses. Call the church office if
you wish to have them.
3 NEW CAMPING
OPPORTUNITIES THIS
SUMMER
Camp Lutherwood Oregon
has three new camps this summer!
Explorers on the Farm is for grades 5 & 6. Farm
animals will be at Camp for this week, August 5-10,
helping campers learn to be good stewards of creation
and get to know local farm animals.
Discovery Jr. Outpost for grades 7-9 will be the
week of June 24-29. Campers will learn to cook over a
campfire, build a shelter, basics of backing, and leave-
no-trace camping. Their skills will be employed during
two nights at one of Lutherwood’s outpost sites.
Leadership Camp, for grades 10-12, helps high
school campers develop skills in service and leadership
through specialized training similar to what
Lutherwood’s summer staff undergoes. Campers who
complete this week will be eligible to work as volunteers
throughout the summer, helping with Mini Campers
and Family Camp weekends.
Old favorites will be offered again this summer,
including the Women’s Retreat, July 27-29, Family
Camps , July 13-15 & August 10-12, and much more.
The full summer schedule and registration
information is available at
https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/. You also may
call or email the office, 541-998-6444,
Once again the Trust Fund will provide
campership funds of 50% of the cost of the camp for
United members of all ages. Don’t miss out on a
wonderful way to celebrate our faith and the great
outdoors this summer!
United Voice August 2012 – Page 5
A: Hummingbirds.
Reprinted by Permission of Christianity Today.
FROM JOHN & DIANE MASSON
April 17, 2018
Dear Friends,
Thanks to all of you for your
love, support, and generosity during
this most recent time of grief. Your
overwhelming response has helped in
so many ways that we cannot express properly.
Do know that the generosity of friends and
family like you has helped generate a large amount
towards John Carlos’ college fund, and for that, again,
we say thank you.
We do realize that it will take time for us to fully
realize the support that all of you have shown us. As
that time comes we will certainly thank all of you
individually. During this time of reflection and “walk
with the Lord,” it is reassuring to know that so many of
you are there for us as well.
In Christ’s name, John and Diane Masson
FROM FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY
March 19, 2018
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your generous gift of $70.00 to
FOOD for Lane County. Your donation will go
immediately toward our mission to alleviate hunger by
providing access to food.
Did you know that FFLC was the first food bank
in the US to rescue food from local universities, hotels,
and restaurants? The innovative FREX (Food Rescue
Express) program started in 1991 and by 1995 became a
model for food banks throughout the US. In addition,
FFLC now rescues food from area farmers, all retail
grocery stores, and from food manufacturers throughout
the region.
Over 50% of the food FFLC distributes each year
is “rescued” food, comprising over 4,000,000 pounds of
food that would have been thrown away instead of
helping feed our neighbors in need.
“I get $800 a month in Social Security, and a fourth
of that goes to medical bills. I don’t know what I’d do without
this food. It really helps.” Mary 64
“It helps put one good meal a day on my table.”
Roger, 78
We continue to look for new and innovative
ways to access food and distribute it to those who need
our help. Thank you for helping us bring hope to many
people!
Thank you so much! Darrel Kau
Development Direcctor
FROM CAMP LUTHERWOOD OREGON
March 30, 2018
Dear United Lutheran Church,
Thank you so much for your generous donation
of $800 towards our general needs. Camp Lutherwood
is working hard to continually improving our
programming and facilities to fulfill our mission to
empower staff and guests of all ages to discover caring
and affirming relationships with God, others, self, and
the natural world. Thank you for making this possible. .
Thank you for your generous support and
continued partnership!!
Andrea Scofield, Executive Director
FROM PACIFIC LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
April 12, 2018
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your gift of $250.00! One of the
items that is on the top of nearly every congregational
pastor search committee is that a candidate would be a
good preacher. It seems important all around that
pastors know how to communicate the substance of the
gospel in a winsome, theologically-centered and
impactful way. . .
Our main purpose is to prepare seminarians to
become leaders in the church. May God and you help us
in that endeavor!
You’re still our Champions!
Brian Stein-Webber
Director of Seminary Relations
United Voice August 2012 – Page 6
May 6 Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 13 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
May 20 Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
May 27 Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
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Pastor: Thomas Dodd
Director of Music: Philip Bayles
Intern: Josh Stromberg-Wojcik
Congregational Ministry Assistant: Crystal Miller
Secretary: Linda Anderson
Mid-Week Meal Cook: Diane Masson
Child Care: Jessica Graham
Council: Bob Johnson, Pres., Kristin Landon, V. P., Becci
Buenau, Sec., Sue Bowers, Treas., Melyssa Baxter, Paul
Greene, Damion Kasper, Mark Raney, Marc Spence,
Meegan Ward, and Rebekah Whittaker.