Youth ushers for August are
Jarvis & Gunnar Cale
Shelly Kiefer & Tina Geels are serving on Altar Guild for August.
The Meals of Grace Coordinator for August is Kim Weiland (639-3804).
ZIONEWS
Published Monthly August, 2008
| August 3 |
Proper 13 (Pentecost
11) – Holy
Communion |
| August 10 |
Proper 14 (Pentecost
12) |
| August 17 |
Proper 15 (Pentecost
13) – Holy
Communion |
| August 24 |
Proper 16 (Pentecost
14) |
| August 31 |
Proper 17
(Pentecost 15) – Holy
Communion “Your Destiny” – Matthew 16:21-28 |
| August 3 | Madison Stoppenhagen |
| August 10 | Alan Bergdall |
| August 17 | Jacob Bergman |
| August 24 | Kyle Freimuth |
| August 31 | Brett Hormann |
Youth ushers for August are
Jarvis & Gunnar Cale
Shelly Kiefer & Tina Geels are serving on Altar Guild for August.
The Meals of Grace Coordinator for August is Kim Weiland (639-3804).
Dear Members of Friedheim,
As I write this edition of the newsletter, the 4-H Fair, both for Allen and Adams Counties, are in full swing. What that simply means in our community is that very soon school will be back in session. In a few weeks, our children will be finished with their summer jobs and activities and they will be headed back to campus. Henry has learned many leadership and life skills while at Camp Lutherhaven. Lydia who plans on a Russian minor has been experimenting with many Soviet dishes. [Russian recipes call for a lot of cabbage and sour cream!] Tammy will soon be transitioning into a new position in her field as a reference librarian. It’s been a fast and productive summer. The garden is in full bloom. I trust the past month has been pleasurable and enjoyable for each of you.
This coming school year will be a bellwether year for our congregation and our school association as we will mark together with our brothers and sisters in Christ at St. John and St. Paul, Wyneken’s 40th academic year. The foresight, sacrifice, and planning our forefathers had in arriving at what we have today took both courage, faith, and a co-operative spirit of working together, sacrificing one’s own designs for a higher goal and good. Together we have gone through three building additions to our school. Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School is an association under the original ideals of the term “synod” which simply translates, “walking together.” The expression simply put says that three parishes working together can accomplish things more efficiently than three working separately or independently. Our school is a testimony to what can happen when God’s people come together in a spirit of co-operation, united under the goal of doing ministry together. I am confident that during this next school year we will have opportunities to celebrate the blessings of our Wyneken School. As a pastor who has worked with you in partnership at Wyneken, and as a father whose children have benefited from a parochial education, I thank you for making our Wyneken school association possible.
In one of the prayers we use for our country we petition the Father, “when times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and in trouble times do not let our trust in You fail.” This current growing season has been a critical one for area farmers and the present economic situation has affected many of our families. A question might be raised. Is God concerned? Does He know my situation? Does He understand my plight? Does He care? We can answer each of these questions, and more, in the affirmative. Your Heavenly Father cares - for you! Not only does our Father understand your current situation but He has promised to order our days and supply us with whatever we need for our daily support. Every time you pray the 4th petition of the Lord’s Prayer remember the Father’s promise to provide. He can do nothing else. Luther’s explanation puts it all in perspective.
What is meant by daily bread? Everything that belongs to the support and wants of the body, such as food, drink, clothing, shoes, house, home, field, cattle, money, goods, a pious spouse, pious children, pious servants, pious and faithful rulers, good government, good weather, peace, health, discipline, honor, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like.
Our Father saw to it that He would redeem and save the world. We can be confident that He will also sustain us along the way. Never will your Heavenly Father abandon His children.
I would be remiss without expressing my profound gratitude as you honored 25 years of ministry. Your continued support with your prayers, words, and gifts has been overwhelming and humbling. I am truly blessed. May the Lord continue to bless our Friedheim family as we move forward in faithfulness to our Savior, faithfulness to His Word, faithfulness to each other.
The Lord be with you now and always.
Pr. Dahling
Congratulations to Sarah Kohne and Aaron Rhymer who were married on Saturday, July 26, here at Friedheim. May our Heavenly Father be a constant presence in their home, showering them with His blessings. Their new address is 9956 NW Winchester Road, Decatur, IN 46733, with a phone number of 547-0015.
Rachelle Buuck, the 2008 valedictorian of Bellmont High School, received a scholarship from the Decatur Rotary Club. Alicia Drier received a scholarship from the LWML as she begins her sophomore year at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Bellmont’s fourth and final nine-week grading period for the 2007-08 school year was recently released. Listed under “Distinction” were Becky Blomenberg, Rachelle Buuck, James Fuhrmann, Emma Lichtle, Chris Gorman, James Gorman, Elliot Conrad, Brandan Bergdall, and Alex Weiland. Receiving “High Honors” were April Erxleben, Kevin Schultz, Caleb Buuck, Clayton Stoppenhagen, Allison Hormann, and Derek Schultz. “Honors” recipients included Paul Drier, Elizabeth Kiefer, and Jessica Linnemeier.
Heritage Junior & Senior High also released their Academic Honors recipients for the third trimester. On the Principal’s List were Vivian Miller, Paul DeKoninck, Brittany Franke, Ashtyn Freimuth, Allyssa Johnson, Anna Buuck, Jordan Buuck, and Amanda Linnemeier.
It’s been a busy summer for those involved in sports, whether club volleyball, baseball, softball, etc. Many of our youth are involved in these activities and experienced a lot of success this summer. For example, Brett Hormann was a member the Courtesy Motors Sandy Koufax team that won the regular season and was tournament champs. In fact, that team was 29-2 over the past two years.
We’ve also had our young members very busy with 4-H projects. Both the Adams County and Allen County Fairs were held the week of July 20. Two of our members were Mini Ambassadors—Oliver Gehres representing the Monmouth Mini Club and Travis Hockemeyer from the Wyneken Mini Club. In addition Rachelle Buuck and Carley Manley were Ambassador candidates.
In addition, Carley Manley was chosen as first alternate in the Miss Adams County pageant. Carley also was one of the recipients of the Farm Bureau Tenure Award as well as one of the two Outstanding 4-H members. Those honored for being 10-year 4-H members included Rachelle Buuck and Carley Manley. April Erxleben completed nine years of 4-H. Some of our members who received Grand Champion awards include Anna Franke (Aquatic Science), Ryan Hockemeyer (Veterinary Science), Caleb Buuck (potatoes), and Elliot Gehres (Junior Farm Tractor). Others also received reserve grand champion honors, premiums, and State Fair entries. We congratulate all on all the hard work that has led to these accomplishments. (As the newsletter was printed not all information was available, especially on any livestock projects.)
We welcome into church membership, through adult confirmation, Patricia Schlemmer (Brian and Tessa’s mom), Brian Schlemmer (Kristie’s husband), and Sarah (Kohne) Rhymer. May the Lord bless, guide, and direct them in their new church home.
Please make the following additions or address changes in your membership directories:
| Doug & Patricia Schlemmer | Zachary & Jill (Blomenberg) Dougal | Todd & Kylene Deitemyer | ||
| 25023 E. South County Line Rd. | 4443 Coventry Parkway | 2223 Country Market | ||
| Monroeville, IN 46773 | Ft. Wayne, IN 46804-7105 | Dallas, TX 75201-5906 | ||
| Jennifer Eidam | Cecelia Smith | Andy Buuck | ||
| 1720 S. Michigan Avenue, Apt. 1505 | 15730 Pleasant Woods Dr. | 5262 W 900 N | ||
| Chicago, IL 60616-4047 | Ft. Wayne, IN 46819-9541 | Decatur, IN 46733 | ||
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Izaak Bobay | August 14 | Ruth Hartmann | August 21 | DeWayne Gallmeyer |
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August 24 | Tom Blomenberg |
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| Jacob Conrad | August 17 | Linda Buuck |
Gary Robinson | ||
| August 6 | Misty Gehres | Danielle Timm | |||
| Beth Rettig | Dave Conrad |
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| August 7 | Carrington Bultemeier |
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Rich Hartmann |
August 26 | Timberlee Weiland |
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Ed Geyer | August 28 | Jim Buuck |
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| Roger Manley | August 19 | Dave Houser |
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August 9 |
Chad Baumann |
Irene Kiess |
August 29 | Marla Manley |
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| August 10 | Tyler Sorg |
August 20 |
Cindy Houser |
August 30 | Brandon McCloskey |
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Because God gives, we receive, and then we can give. Interestingly, in giving, we receive even more. Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
God is a loving and giving God. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Through His Word and Sacraments, God provides:
In spite of our unworthiness and our sinful ways, God blesses us physically and spiritually. He promises never to leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). He loves us unconditionally. God gives and keeps on giving. Because Jesus gives us His love, grace, and goodness, we are enabled to be loving and giving people. “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
God’s Word clearly directs us to use the blessings we receive from Him to bless others. We are blessed to be a blessing. In Christ’s name, we are to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and help the sick (Matthew 25:35-36). God blesses us not only to take care of our needs; He blesses us so that we can use what we receive to bless others. Paul wrote “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10). “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11).
The wonderful thing is that, as God blesses us to bless others, we are blessed again. When we give faithfully and generously, we will hear God’s words, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). As people who are a blessing to others, we will enjoy intimate fellowship with our Father and His Son, Jesus. Is there any greater blessing than this?
If you have an opportunity, get on our website and check out all the photos from the picnic and Pastor’s anniversary celebration. It’s great to see so many people enjoying both events. Our website is a wonderful asset to the ministry work of our congregation. You can also find sermons, Bible studies, bulletins, and newsletters on the site as well as other information. A special thanks should go out to Marv Drier who maintains this website for us.
On Sunday, August 10, Rev. John Wurst, former Vicar at Bingen, will be installed as pastor at The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, 4219 Grand Avenue in Duluth, Minnesota. We pray the Lord’s blessings on Rev. Wurst, his ministry, his family, and the congregation at Christ the King.
Do you ever wonder who plants the flowers around the church? This year a thank you should go out to Betty Sielschott and Kris Blomenberg for beautifying our grounds. It certainly makes a big difference and their “green thumbs” are appreciated!
Our area churches, along with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, are planning a benefit for Jesse & Louann (Fuelling) Wolfe. (Louann is Cindy Wass’ cousin.) They have accrued some medical expenses as well as having to cover their own medical insurance the past couple years due to loss of employment and Jess’ physical inability to work. This benefit will help to lighten that load for them. You are invited to come to St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School on Sunday, September 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a soup and sandwich meal, along with salads and desserts. Friedheim has been asked to bring desserts. (See Thrivent news for more information.) Let us keep this family in our prayers.
Rally Day will be here before you know it. Our Sunday School program begins on September 14. We have been blessed with devoted teachers. We still are in need of a few individuals to complete our staff. If you would be willing to teach (even if you would like to share a teaching position with someone), could substitute, or would like to help in a class or would like more information, please contact Kristin Scheumann (639-3042), Amy Walker (547-4648), or Pastor Dahling.
One project the Sunday School classes would like to help with, besides the “Kid Helping Kids” clothing project, is providing school supplies. With the many job layoffs in the area, many families are finding it difficult to get the basic school supplies for their children. The following items would be greatly appreciated: CRAYOLA crayons (8 pack, 16 pack, or 24 pack), not the washable kind, FISKAR scissors, ELMER’S washable jumbo glue sticks, plain yellow #2 wood pencils (no mechanical pencils), 12-pack colored pencils, pencil top erasers, big pink erasers, broad tip yellow highlighter, wide-ruled notebook paper (loose leaf), 70-sheet spiral wide-ruled notebooks, 12” ruler (inches & metric), red ink pens, dry erase markers (low odor), washable markers, Kleenex, and paper towels. There are collection boxes in either entranceway of the church (you can use the same ones that have been used for the clothing), for you to place your contribution. This too will be an on-going project, as supplies are needed all year. With all the going-back-to-school sales, you might be able to pick up some great bargains. A little can help a lot. Thanks in advance for your help.
The monthly blood pressure clinic will be held on Sunday, August 10. Nurses will be available both before and after the worship service to take and record your blood pressure.
THE SIGN IS UP! The sign that was designed to replace The Lutheran Hour sign on the north edge of St. John-Bingen’s property has been erected. Hopefully people traveling between Fort Wayne and Decatur will find it uplifting and someone may listen to The Lutheran Hour as the result of seeing this sign. The cost came in at less than $1,700.00.
Monta Ekwanit Denow and her husband, Dennis, will be at St. John’s Flatrock’s Fellowship Center on Saturday, August 2, at 5 p.m. A light lunch will be provided Monta is the Thailand Director of Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) providing leadership and planning for outreach programs throughout Thailand.
She has a staff of six full-time and two part-time workers. She develops the budget for all the services they provide. She is also the acting director for LHM in Laos and Myanmar (Burma). Her husband, Dennis, is the Asia Education Consultant for LCMS World mission. He is involved in creating and implementing Teacher Development Plans. It should be a very interesting meeting, please keep this date open to attend.
There is always an opportunity to support the work of your L.L.L. We have the longtime contributors to this effort, but there is opportunity to sign up anytime. I have enrollment forms available. Please contact me if you wish one.
Your L.L.L. Rep., Al Hormann
Memorials to benefit the Cemetery Fund have been received in memory of Eunice Bienz and Glenn Reynolds. Both memorials were given by Gene & Irene Kiess.
New Hope Lutheran Church in Ossian is having a Senior Citizen’s Dinner and program on Thursday, August 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. There will be a sing-a-long with Ed Higgins, as well as entertainment by our own Lydia Dahling. A free-will offering will be taken to help defray the cost of the food. Please call New Hope’s church office (622-7954) by Monday, August 4, to make your reservations.
How much fun did we all have at the picnic? Bunches!!! Despite the rain that fell, the enthusiasm and fun everyone had wasn’t dampened. To all those who helped in anyway with the picnic (set up and take down, games, food, etc.), we say THANK YOU! The food was great, the fellowship fantastic, and the dancing delightful. A special thank you goes out to the LYF for manning the ice cream machine. We look forward to our picnic next year! -- Board of Stewardship
Did you misplace a pair of sunglasses at the picnic? A pair has been found and turned in to the church office. If there yours, just call the office (547-4248).
What a glorious day! We wish to thank everyone who helped make Pastor’s 25th anniversary in the ministry so special. A special thank you goes out to Deb Gallmeyer who donated the altar flowers as well as the roses that adorned the tables at the meal, to Michelle Knipstein who baked and decorated the cakes for the dinner, to the Morning Glories for the banners, and to Manley Meats who catered the dinner. To all those who helped behind the scenes, in any way, we thank you. It was a labor of love for all of us. – The Elders & The Anniversary Committee
Members are reminded that when borrowing items from the Parish Hall (tables, chairs, roasters, etc.) to please contact Cheryl Bultemeyer, our Parish Hall custodian. She has the master schedule of when the Parish Hall is being used and when items are available for use. Thanks in advance for your consideration in this matter.
The Planning Committee has been looking into the possibility of building an addition onto the church. An architect has been hired to help develop two or three different sketches and project the approximate costs associated with them. This will help the congregation narrow the focus to one plan and develop working drawings that will allow construction to begin.
The goal of this church improvement project is to add restrooms and a narthex (a gathering room at the entrance) on the main level of the church. The committee is also exploring options concerning the parish hall uses and possible locations for them. Currently they are considering dividing the project into two phases to facilitate both planning and financing the work on the church and assembly areas.
Over one hundred years ago, our forefathers constructed a beautiful and very unique church. The layout and location of the building and adjoining facilities creates a challenging situation to get function and funding to work without changing the current exterior’s overall appearance.
I know that many in the congregation are very anxious to begin building, and I really appreciate this enthusiasm. Please be patient and rest assured we are working and enjoy hearing your many suggestions.
A special meeting is being planned for the fall to discuss current ideas and a prospective timeline as well as entertain new possibilities. Interest may also be captured if the congregation would develop a map for the future, similar to the “Vision 2000” plan, which foresaw methods for funding the roof replacement and Wyneken projects. A suggestion has been submitted to call the new campaign “20-20 VISION”.
It is always exciting to look forward and work towards a goal on a project like this one. Thank you for your patience, support, and ideas.
Mike Werling, Planning Committee
Registration Day will be held on Tuesday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On that day, the education fee, sports fee, band fee, and hot lunch payments will be accepted. You may pay either your entire registration fee or half the fee (with the other half due at the beginning of the second semester). If necessary, other payment plans (with School Board approval) can be arranged.
Monday, August 18, will be the first day of school. Opening chapel will take place at 8:20 a.m. at Bingen. This will be a full day of school. Students who ride North Adams busses will have transportation both to and from school; those on East Allen busses will need to find transportation both to and from school that day.
Dress code rules are explained in your Parent/Teacher Handbook, which you will receive at registration. Just a reminder that shorts can be worn from the first day of school until October 15.
Parents are reminded that Wyneken follows the North Adams Schools delays and closing procedures. Also remember Spring Break alternates between East Allen and North Adams dates. This spring, Wyneken will follow East Allen’s spring break date.
PE uniforms are required of students in grades 5-8. Orders will be taken at registration, so please know what size your child wears.
Both the pre-K and kindergarten teachers will be available at registration. Parents are reminded that their children should be up-to-date on their immunizations prior to the first day of school.
Wyneken’s Extended Child Care Program is open from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday – Friday, and accepts infants through 8th graders.
The 8th grade class is having a Golf Outing on Sunday, September 7, at Cross Creek Golf Course in Decatur. A registration form is included in this month’s newsletter if you are interested in attending. Funds raised will go towards their trip to Washington, DC next spring.
Wyneken is in need of a music teacher to teach general music to grades K-8. This is a part-time position of about 9-10 hours per week. In addition, a band teacher is needed. This part-time position is about four hours per week and has been a before-school program Wyneken is also looking for a Child Care Director. The Child Care Director is responsible for the scheduling and hiring of workers, weekly billing, and payroll. The applicant must have leadership, good communication, and general office skills. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. For additional information, please contact Tami Schultz at 260-547-4540. . If you know of anyone who might be interested in any of these positions, please contact Lowell Timm (639-6177). Remember, you’ll need to call the office from 9 a.m. to noon--the summer office hours.
Mark Saturday, August 2, on your calendar. The cafetorium floor needs to be cleaned and waxed. Work begins at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
Volleyball open gym will be held for two Sundays only on August 3 and 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Coach Tammy Shoup will be supervising this activity and it is open to all 5th through 8th graders.
Physicals are required for all students-athletes who are participating in soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, or cheerleading. Physicals are good for one year and must be turned in before the first scheduled practice. Those children who want to be involved in the 3rd and 4th grade basketball intramural program also need to have physicals. To help families, Wyneken is once again having a physical night, which will be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Cam Nelson and others are providing these physicals for a $15 fee. You can sign-up for a time slot at school registration on the 5th.
Do you enjoy working with our young athletes? Are you at least 18 years of age and, if in college, not carrying a full academic course load? If so, head coaches are still needed for the following sports—varsity soccer (practices may begin on August 11), cheerleading (practices begin in September), and basketball (JV girls (one team), 7th grade boys and girls (with practices to begin late in October). Please prayerfully consider helping our children. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the school office (639-6177) or Wyneken’s Athletic Director, Tammy Shoup at wynekenathletics@aol.com. Thank you.
The varsity boys’ basketball tournament will be held in Indianapolis on November 14, 15, and 16. Reservations are being made at the Hampton Inn. The cost is slightly higher than in previous years, but we feel the amenities are better. You can mark these dates on your calendar.
The East Allen & Central Allen County Chapters of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans along with Larry Moon of the Harlan Lion’s Club are sponsoring a hog roast and bake sale benefit and charity auction for John (Zak) Nahrwold on Saturday, August 23. Zak is the son of John & Deb (Buuck) Nahrwold and the nephew of Don and Dave Buuck. This 21-year old was rushed to the hospital on the night of December 27, 2007 to undergo emergency heart surgery. He was diagnosed with an ascending aorta dissection and had this was replaced. He remained in ICU for two weeks due to complications and a stroke. Zak still struggles with nerve damage on his left side. On February 27, 2008 he had surgery at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis to insert a stent in his descending aorta.
The congregation is invited to attend. The benefit will be held at Central Church, 5801 Schwartz Road (off of State Road 37) in Ft. Wayne. The meal (a freewill donation) will be served from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will include mouth-watering pork, cheesy scalloped potatoes, creamy coleslaw, sweet applesauce, homemade bread, dessert, and drink. The auction will start at 7 p.m. All proceeds will be used to help cover outstanding medical expenses.
For more information or auction donations, you can contact Michelle Stoll (437-9645) or Dawn Schuller (749-5164). If you wish to donate items for the bake sale, you can contact Doris Wagler (438-3075).
Continue to keep this young man and his family in your prayers.
The Friends of Wyneken are sponsoring a bus trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan, Oktobertest, and Bronner’s on Thursday, September 18, as a fundraiser to help restore the Pastor Frederick Wyneken House into a German Educational Center. The cost of the trip is $50 per person with a sign-up deadline of August 18. Pickups will be in Decatur at 6 a.m. (old Gerber’s lot), 6:30 a.m. in Ft. Wayne, and 7 a.m. in Auburn. For more information, please contact Pendy Selking (547-4422), Karen Heller (724-7959), or John Kalb (432-2369).
Meri Everett’s firm, Design Collaborative, is participating in a fundraiser for Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana, of which Wyneken is one of the participating schools. They are volunteering their time to raise money through the Bowl-A-Thon to be held this month. To find out more about the event or to sponsor Meri, you can log on to the website: https://fundraising.intelis.com/jani/?A=51512.
The next brunch at the Concordia Theological Seminary will be on Sunday, August 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All brunches feature full breakfast and lunch selections and is held in Katherine Luther Dining Hall. When you purchase brunch tickets at Concordia High School. One half of the ticket price will be donated to the CLHS Tuition Assistance Fund. Simply stop by the school office and purchase your tickets. Summer hours at CLHS are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The nature area of CLHS, Our Creator’s Classroom, is a beautiful area for environmental studies and quiet meditation. In order to keep it beautiful, volunteers are needed to weed the flowerbeds, plant flowers, and maintain the trails. Call Rev. Jon Anderson at 486-4212 or e-mail him at hushai@juno.com to volunteer. You will be working with others who also love God’s wonderful creation.
Student registration at CLHS is from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, August 6 & 7. Students are required to accompany parents to registration. Regular classes will begin on Tuesday, August 19, from 8 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Would you like to be part of a great weekend by working a shift at the Kaptain Kadet’s booth at the Johnny Appleseed Festival on September 20 and 21? If you are willing to help with the Junior ROTC Booster Club event, please call Gyneth Conrad at 744-0399. The Band Boosters and band alumni will also have a booth at Johnny Appleseed. They will be adding toppings to hot fluffy baked potatoes and serving a scrumptious dessert. To help, contact the CLHS Band Department at 483-1102, extension 198.
The CLHS 12th Annual Seniors Gathering is for those who have graduated from the Luther Institute and the CLHS Classes of 1937-1957. This year’s gathering will be held, beginning at noon, on Friday, September 5, at Venue 2020, 2020 E Washington Blvd. in Ft. Wayne. The cost is $18.50 per person. For more information, contact Pamela (Wuellner) Wolfe at 260-704-4064.
Stop in at the CLHS Thrift Shop where you’ll find half off most everything in the shop! Some exceptions may apply. The shop is located at 3436 N. Anthony Blvd. And shop hours are Monday (10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and Tuesday-Friday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Volunteers are always needed at the shop. Contact the Thrift Shop at 482-1403 if you would like to help a day, a part of a day, or as often as you like!
The CLHS Student Council and Athletic Boosters are planning their Third Annual Football Kick-Off Festival when the Cadets face the Bishop Dwenger Saints on Friday, August 22. They will be serving Nelson Port-a-Pit chicken from 5 p.m. to game time at a cost of $5 for one-half a chicken. There will also be a bake sale and homemade ice cream available. Reserve your chicken tickets by calling the school at 483-1102, extension 236.
Zion Lutheran School, 10th & Monroe Streets, is seeking applicants for part-time morning and/or afternoon employment in their new Latch Key Program. If you would like to apply, please contact Mr. Bohning, Principal at Zion, at 724-7177, extension 106, or e-mail him at rbohning@ziondecatur.com.
Did you know that Luther had a stein with three rings around it? The first ring represented the Ten Commandments, the second the Apostle’s Creed, and the third the Lord’s Prayer. Legend has it that Luther was very proud that he could drink all the way through the Lord’s Prayer while his friend Agricola couldn’t make it to the Ten Commandments. – Source: Old Lutheran
Tina Geels and Shelly Kiefer will be serving on Altar Guild for August. The Altar Guild will also have their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement.
The LWML convention had inspiring speakers, great entertainment, and a wonderful chance to share with fellow LWML members. Keeping this in mind, you might want to put April 17-18, 2009 on your calendar. There will be a District Retreat at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, Indiana that weekend. There will be uplifting Bible studies, joyful singing, good food, a terrific speaker, beautiful scenery, and an historic setting. Jan Struck will be the retreat leader. More information will be forthcoming in the upcoming Quarterlies.
One piece of business decided upon at the convention was Mission Grant Proposals fro 2008-2010. By the grace of God, every proposal was granted to the full total amount, except one. What a blessing. Over the next few months, you will learn a little bit about the programs that received the grants. This month, four programs will be highlighted. The American Bible Society (ABS) received $1,000. Since its founding in 1816, the ABS has sought to provide easy access to the Scriptures to all people, everywhere. Since 1976 this organization has received funding. The Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS) Food Co-op in Ft. Wayne was the recipient of a $10,000 grant. This project will provide perishable grocery items for the CTS students, at no cost to them, to help reduce some of the financial burden of attending seminary. This Co-op provides 75% to 80% of all the families’ food and household needs each month. Worship for Shut-Ins received a grant of $10,000, which will provide seed financial assistance to cooperatively assist Lutheran Ministries Media, Inc., and area congregations around Vincennes and Terre Haute to commence television transmission of the “Worship for Shut-Ins” program for fifty-two (52) weeks of telecasting. Another $10,000 was awarded to the Cambodian Battambang School & Outreach Project. Rev. Charles and Dr. Jeanette Groth are the only career missionaries in Cambodia and are charged with mentoring the young church as they grow in numbers and faith maturity. Trinity Lutheran Church, the first Lutheran church in Cambodia, is located in the city of Battambang. Rev. Groth is teaching and mentoring Pastor Kosal, the pastor of the church, as he engages the community through many outreach activities. This project is to provide Bible studies, teaching aids, and electricity for worship services, Sunday School, and EFL School to tutor and teach local students.
The ladies are planning on serving brunch on Sunday, September 14, which is also Rally Day and Mission Sunday. Help will be needed. If you could volunteer to help with the food preparations (some the day before), baking some sweet rolls, muffins, or breads, or serving the meal on the 14th, it would be so much appreciated. Please contact an LWML officer—Ann Crosby, Kathy Bultemeier, Dorothy Heckman, or Cindy Wass—to let them know how you would be willing to help. Thanks so much!
At the last Quarterly meeting, it was decided to again host “Advent by Candlelight.” We know it’s a few months away, but the program needs to be planned. If you would like to help with this project, please contact Ann Crosby or Kathy Bultemeier.
There was much flooding in the Midwest earlier this summer. Financial contributions for the support of those affected by these floodwaters can be directed in several ways. You can make checks payable to Indiana District LCMS and mail it to Indiana District LCMS, Disaster Relief Account/Indiana Flood Relief, 1145 South Barr Street, Ft. Wayne, IN 46802. You can also make a donation to the LWML, P.O. Box 411993, St. Louis, MO 63118 and mark your donation “Disaster Relief.”
The LWML Thursday morning Bible class will be held at the home of Dorothy Heckman on Thursday, August 14, at 9 a.m.
Kim Weiland has offered to be the “Meals of Grace” coordinator for August. If you know of anyone in the congregation who could benefit from this ministry, please contact Kim at 639-3804 or e-mail her at kimw@jwgroupinc.com.
Come to the party!! The LYF will be having an officer installation and freshmen initiation party at Kiefer’s on Sunday, August 10. The LYF counselors will provide the drinks, table service, hot dogs, and hamburgers. The youth group members and their families are asked to bring a dish to share. The party begins at 4 p.m. Bring your swimsuit and towel to enjoy the pond and, of course, there will be sand volleyball!
The Morning Glories plan on meeting on Tuesday, August 19, at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. If you enjoy working on craft projects, why not join them for the morning. The group usually heads for home by 11:30 a.m. All are welcome!
Besides working on projects for the upcoming craft shows, the group is working on getting blankets ready to send to World Relief. If you would be willing to help sew the blankets together to get them ready to be knotted, it would be a great help. Please contact Irene Kiess (724-4436) if you have questions or would be willing to help. Later, there will be a workday to knot all the blankets. (The truck normally comes in the fall to pick up items, so the hope is to have this project completed sometime prior to October).
The Tabea Society is taking the month of August off. Quilting will resume on Wednesday, September 3.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans have moved their August meeting to Thursday, August 7, at 8 a.m. at Adams Memorial Hospital (the Decatur Room).
A big THANK YOU goes out to all those who helped at the Relay for Life in June. The Adams County Chapter contributed about $16,000 to Relay for Life. Your contributions of time or food were very much appreciated.
“Lutheran Night” at the Fort Wayne Wizards will be on Friday, August 15. The Wizards will be playing the South Bend Silver Hawks at 7 p.m. that night. This is a fireworks night and also a student reward night where kids with an “A” on their report card will receive a free speed pitch voucher and free popcorn. You will also receive a voucher for a Lutheran Night hat from Thrivent and also be eligible to win one of several prizes to be given away. Tickets are limited and are being sold for $3. Please contact Leesa Heckman at 724-4340 to purchase tickets.
A benefit will be held for Jesse & Louann Wolfe on Sunday, September 7. Friedheim has been asked to donate 20 pans (9” x 13” desserts in disposable pans) as well as bringing several workers to help with the desserts. There will be three shifts—9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to noon, and noon until 1:30 p.m. Please contact Leesa Heckman (724-4340) or Betty Sielschott (724-3946) if you would be willing to donate a dessert and/or help work that day. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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In Uncertain Times
We may often find the newspaper headlines or the lead story on the 6:00 news depressing, but, most of the time, the news does not affect us personally. We hear it, sigh, and go on with our activities. These days, however, the bad news frequently concerns our economy, and that hits us right where we live. We all need gas to drive our cars; we all need to shop at the grocery stores for our food; even if we already own our homes, we know of others who face the prospect of never being able to afford a mortgage. We do live in uncertain times.
The Christian has no need to worry, though. In fact, Jesus warned against it. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink or about your body, what you will wear. . . Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:25-27).
How does our Heavenly Father provide for the family who lacks employment or lacks financial resources for some other valid reason? The Apostle Paul gives us some enlightenment in 2 Corinthians 9:10-12. He writes, “Now He Who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” It’s a win-win-win situation! The one in need is provided for; you’ll have enough for yourself and plenty to share; God will be praised and thanked!
Discussion Thoughts:
1. Scan through 2 Corinthians 8-9. What else can you learn here about giving?
2. Read Matthew 25:31-46.
a. How does Jesus
differentiate between the sheep and the goats?
b. Why were “the
righteous” puzzled? (verses 37-39)
c. Why are they called
“the righteous”?
Prayer:
Dear Lord, sometimes I get things backward. Instead of being joyful over the opportunity to share and to give, I am reluctant, even resentful. Help me to be the cheerful giver You want me to be. Help me to be thankful for my blessings rather than envious of what I don’t have. Help me to desire to share rather than to hoard. Keep me mindful that these treasures, even though they bring comfort and pleasure, even though they are necessary, are temporary, and our real treasures are in Heaven with You. When I am in need, help me to trust in You to provide for my needs. Through Christ I pray. Amen.
