ILC Messenger Monthly Newsletter

September 2016
A Newsletter for Members and Friends of
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Saratoga
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SARATOGA 14103 SARATOGA AVE., SARATOGA, CA 95070
PH: 408-867-0822 WWW.ILCSARATOGA.ORG
***** BUILDING PEOPLE, SERVING GOD *****
Coming Events
Sat Sept 10 - Men’s breakfast-8 AM@ Effie’s restaurant, Campbell.
Sat Sept 10: Neighborhood Networking… 11:00 – 1:00 PM
Inside this Issue
Adult Sunday School at 10.30 am – Fireside Room
Pastor Derek Writes
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People Helping People
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Sunday School
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Volunteers This Month
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Children's Story
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Confirmation Students
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Neighborhood Networking
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Women’s Breakfast
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Men’s Breakfast
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Holy Communion
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Sunday school pics
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ILC Events
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Photos
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Articles by Members
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Volunteer for Alter Guild
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Come Worship With Us!
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About the Messenger
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Shelter Meals Schedule: Sign up to cook or serve
Family Supportive Housing - September 18,
To sign up to serve, please go to http://signup.com/go/KaeqcX
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Pastor Derek Writes…
By Pastor Derek Engfelt
Pastor Derek Writes…
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving
Be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority,
That we may life peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
This is good and pleases God our Savior.”
From Paul’s first letter to Timothy, 2:1-3
The political race is now in full swing. The last two weeks were comprised of conventions on both sides
of the aisle, each camp presenting reasons why they should be given the privilege to lead our country
and why the other side is completely unfit to do so. There’s division in the house of the good ol’ U.S. of
A, and there’s no little commotion going on within the rooms themselves.
It may or may not surprise you to realize that there are strong feelings – within our own congregation
of Immanuel – both for and against each political party. There are some who feel so strongly for the
candidate of their choosing – and so strongly against the opposition – that they can hardly believe there
could be someone (especially from within our congregation) who would not agree with them.
And how easy it is to judge – even demonize – the other side.
What to do?
1. Pray… that those who are running for office would seek to serve others and not themselves. Pray…
that God will work in the hearts and minds of all who are able to vote. Pray… that God will move
your heart with conviction to cast your ballot in favor of persons and issues that are good for our
whole country, rather than for persons and issues that would bring benefit primarily to you and to
your own personal situation.
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1. Keep Jesus constantly before you. Learn from Him. Study His teachings, observe His interactions with
others. Jesus was filled with the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Look for these same qualities in those who seek to govern on your
behalf. Character counts.
2. Trust in God. Look beyond the leaders. Learn the lesson that God can work through leaders who are less
than perfect and that He can bring about His will through sinful humanity. God is still in charge, and He works
out His will in our world.
3. Have faith in our leaders. I know. This is a tough one, and you may not agree with me. Although misdeeds
are done by us all, the accountability inherent in community can give us confidence that our leaders are, in
the end, seeking to do the right thing. After all: In the end, how much do you really know about what lies
behind each decision made? If you could see more of the Big Picture than you do, if you could take a peek
behind the scenes, might you feel differently about the issue that seems so clear-cut to you now?
4. Again, pray. Pray for those who will be elected, that they will lead with truth and grace. Pray for the good
our country, and for our unity. It makes no difference how you feel about the winners and losers; it matters
not whether or not your candidate came out on top. Your responsibility (and mine) is to lift up our nation’s
leaders to God in prayer, and to do all that you can to support them in their efforts to bring about good for
all people.
5. Remember that it is Jesus who unites us. Jesus and Jesus alone is our Savior. And if Jesus is primary – in our
lives and in our congregation – other things become secondary. Although we have differences of opinion
about politics, we can still worship together. Because Jesus is the One who is on Heaven’s Throne.
6. One last thing. Both sides maintain that we live in the greatest country on earth. Although you may
passionately agree – or just as passionately disagree – the greatness of our country is in direct correlation
to the benefit we bring not only to those who inhabit these United States, but how well we bless God’s
entire Planet. God’s blessings are always meant to flow through us, not to end up with us.
We have some exciting days ahead of us, to be sure. May God guide us in His paths and truly bless these United
States of America – to be a blessing to all.
Pastor Derek J Engfelt
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Most of us have seen people with signs, standing on the medians at many intersections.
After worship, many of you have taken a bag or two to take with you to assist those in need.
Included in each bag is nutritious food, as well as a prayer for blessing.
We will be assembling 200 bags on September 18 after the 9:00 AM service concludes (about
10:15). Come join us as we serve those in need in practical ways. As we do so, we’re living into
our ILC vision of “passionate responding to grace we’ve received by joyfully serving
others in the name of Jesus.”
Special Note: Midtown Family Services, an organization started by our own Ted & Doreen
Geiszler, to assist disadvantaged families in the Silicon Valley, liked our PHP concept – and
they’ll be using our bags in the work that they do. (Go to www.midtownfs.org for more
information about Midtown.)
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Thanks for
Serving!
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to
organize our upcoming Sign-ups. Please see below–and sign up soon including those
of you who have made commitment earlier on for the months of June, July.. etc.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/6SrJNg
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password
on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer
not to use your email address, please contact Ann Wallace at 408-867-0822 or at
[email protected] and she can sign you up manually. We will also have hard
copies available on Sunday mornings for sign up.
Please go to http://vols.pt/6SrJNg and fill in your email address to sign up.
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Children’s Story
Appreciation of Hard Work
One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview, the
director did the last interview, made the last decision. The director discovered from the CV that the youth’s academic achievements were
excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate research, Never had a year when he did not score.
The director asked, “Did you obtain any scholarships in school?” The youth answered “none”.
The director asked, “Was it your father who paid for your school fees?” The youth answered, “My father passed away when I was one
year old, it was my mother who paid for my school fees”.
The director asked, “Where did your mother work?” The youth answered, “My mother worked as clothes cleaner. The director requested
the youth to show his hands. The youth showed a pair of hands that were smooth and perfect”.
The director asked, “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?” The youth answered, “Never, my mother always
wanted me to study and read more books. Furthermore, my mother can wash clothes faster than me”.
The director said, “I have a request. When you go back today, go and clean your mother’s hands, and then see me tomorrow morning”.
The youth felt that his chance of landing the job was high. When he went back, he happily requested his mother to let him clean her
hands. His mother felt strange, happy but with mixed feelings, she showed her hands to the kid. The youth cleaned his mother’s hands
slowly. His tear fell as he did that. It was the first time he noticed that his mother’s hands were so wrinkled, and there were so many
bruises in her hands. Some bruises were so painful that his mother shivered when they were cleaned with water.
This was the first time the youth realized that it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes everyday to enable him to pay the school
fee. The bruises in the mother’s hands were the price that the mother had to pay for his graduation, academic excellence and his future.
After finishing the cleaning of his mother’s hands, the youth quietly washed all the remaining clothes for his mother. That night, mother
and son talked for a very long time. Next morning, the youth went to the director’s office.
The Director noticed the tears in the youth’s eyes, asked: “Can you tell me what have you done and learned yesterday in your house?”
The youth answered, “I cleaned my mother’s hand, and also finished cleaning all the remaining clothes”.
The Director asked, “please tell me your feelings”. The youth said, “Number 1, I know now what is appreciation. Without my mother, there
would not the successful me today. Number 2, By working together and helping my mother, only I now realize how difficult and tough it
is to get something done. Number 3, I have come to appreciate the importance and value of family relationship”.
The director said, “This is what I am looking for to be my manager. I want to recruit a person who can appreciate the help of others, a
person who knows the sufferings of others to get things done, and a person who would not put money as his only goal in life. You are
hired”. Later on, this young person worked very hard, and received the respect of his subordinates. Every employee worked diligently
and as a team. The company’s performance improved tremendously.
Moral: If one doesn’t understand and experience the difficulty it takes to earn the comfort provided by their loved ones, than they will
never value it. The most important thing is to experience the difficulty and learn to value hard work behind all the given comfort.
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Confirmation
Confirmation Classes
Confirmation is for youth in grades 6-8. We study the Bible and Martin Luther’s Small
Catechism. Classes are taught by Pastor Derek & Youth Ministry Leader Alyssa McCoy, held
on Sundays at 12:30 PM and take place in the Youth Room. Classes resume on Sunday,
September 11.
Date
Sep. 11
Sep. 18
Sep. 25
Week
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Topic
17: Some Biblical Basics
18: Our Baptismal Exodus
Baptism: What We Believe
Who Attends?
Youth &
Parents
Youth
Youth
Neighborhood Networking
We will head out into the neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept 10 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
to meet and greet our neighbors, hand out Rally Day fliers and pass out church brochures
and to invite them to come worship with us. We’ll meet in the Fireside Room and begin with
a brief time of instruction. Then we’ll walk the neighborhood for one hour and return to the
church to “recap,” concluding by 1:00 PM.
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Men’s Breakfast
Men’s Breakfast is held the first Saturday of each month at Effie’s
Restaurant in Campbell (331 W. Hacienda Ave). We meet at
8:00am in the bar, share breakfast, fellowship, and engage in a
free-wheeling, bible topic discussion. We conclude by 9:30 am.
All men of the congregation – members and visitors – are
welcome.
Our ILC Men enjoying a relaxing Saturday morning breakfast (photo credit: Jack Moorman)
Women’s Breakfast
The Women’s Breakfast is held the third Saturday of each month at Holder’s Country
Inn Restaurant at 998 South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose. We meet at 8:30am for a
short devotion, after which we share breakfast and fellowship. We conclude by
10:00. All women of the congregation – members and friends – are welcome.
Our ILC ladies enjoying a relaxed morning visiting with each other. (photo credit: Cheryl Moorman)
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Changes in Holy Communion…
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As of March 1, I’ve now served as pastor at Immanuel for 7½ years. When I first arrived, we had
Holy Communion on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at our early service, and every Sunday at
our late service. Recently, we’ve had a number of visitors inquire about how often we have
communion – and why we don’t have it every Sunday at our early service (as many Lutheran
congregations do).
We discussed the matter at our Magnification (Worship) Team meeting; then we discussed it as a
church council.
We’ve decided to move forward in making a change to our communion schedule. Beginning in
March, we will offer the Sacrament of Holy Communion at each service every Sunday.
What this means:
1st & 3rd Sundays – we will continue to gather around the altar, kneeling as we are able, and, upon
the whole table being served, we’ll receive a blessing of dismissal. No changes here.
2nd 4th and 5th Sundays – we will commune in a continuous fashion. Instead of gathering at the
altar, you will receive communion at the front of the line, and continue walking back to your seat.
As always, if you are unable to come forward, the servers will come to you. Just identify yourself
to one of the ushers, so that it will be communicated to the servers. Gluten free wafers are
available upon request, as is grape juice. Children not yet instructed in Holy Communion are
invited to come forward to receive a blessing.
We hope that this change will not only serve to be more hospitable to non-members, but will also
remind us on a more regular basis of the unity we share in Christ, as we continue to confess our
faith in the “communion of saints.”
On the first Sunday of each quarter (upcoming July 3), we invite forward at the first table of
Holy Communion those who desire a special prayer for healing – for yourself or for someone else.
At the first service, you are invited to come forward at the first table of communion. At the second
service, you are invited to go to the altar rail. After communion is served, pastor will come to you
to learn of your prayer request, and then as prayer will be made on your behalf. All things are
possible with God, and God is merciful and compassionate.
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Adult Sunday School:
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Our Adult Sunday School group will meet on September 11 at 10:30 to discuss plans for the fall.
Meeting will take place in the Fireside Room. All ideas are welcome!
Midweek Adult Education
“In Heaven’s Name, Why On Earth?” This four-unit study of Christian stewardship challenges
us to rethink our understanding of how we are to manage our lives and resources according to
biblical tenets. In effect, we’ve been given nothing by God; we merely manage what belongs to
God - that is, the time, talents, body, and life with which God has entrusted us.
Classes begin on Wednesday, September 14, at 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM. Call the church office to
sign up (408-867-0822) or e-mail Pastor Derek at [email protected].
Volunteer to Serve on Sundays
It takes many people to make Sunday mornings “happen.” You are welcome to participate and
be one of them!
Please go to http://vols.pt/6SrJNg or call Ann at the church office (408-867-0822).
Service Opportunities include:
Altar Guild: Prepare communion elements, prepare sanctuary for worship; clean up after
worship.
Audio: Make sure our sound system is in good working order and monitor sound during the
service.
Coffee: Provide treats for fellowship time after service
Communion: Help distribute communion during service
Greeter: Warmly welcome people at the door and hand them a bulletin
Lector: Read lessons in church
Liturgists – Prayers: Offer Prayers of the People during the service
Liturgists – Cantor: Assistant leader in worship, chant the opening liturgy
Usher: Hand out announcement pages, take offering, light and extinguish candles
Nursery: Watch over the little ones during service
Sunday School: Teach or assist in our 10:45 Sunday school (preschool – high school)
If you have questions about any of these Sunday Morning Activities, please call the church
office, or e-mail Clark Canham [email protected] or Marcy Koppenhaver [email protected].
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A Prescription for Whatever Ails You
Summer months have been considered as a
time for R&R from our otherwise busy lives—
trips through our beautiful California redwoods,
fun on the beach, picnics, political conventions
(well, maybe not so much fun)—a time to give
our minds and bodies an opportunity to renew
themselves.
full-time organist beginning August 14.
For our musicians, it gave us a break from our
weekly commitment to rehearsals and regular
participation in worship. Thank you to those
who provided “special” music during the
summer months: Carol Flint, Erik Brown,
Yoshio Honda, Aare Onton, Jim Reyner, Tom
Lowdermilk, Bill Avery, Paul Avery, Judy Park,
Meredith Nelson and those who sang in the
ensembles. Also, thank you to our several
organists: Kathy Jensen, Catha Hall, Mikey
Day and Elisabeth Pintar. Elisabeth will be our
Now it’s time to get back to the inspiration of doing what church musicians do—rehearse, sing,
rehearse, ring bells, rehearse, play the organ, lots of rehearsing, etc. However, this inspiration
also applies to the congregation in singing the hymns and service music. Dave and I visited a
Lutheran church in Solvang, CA, this summer. I’m always interested to see how other
congregations participate in worship. Well, the congregation sang with gusto. Perhaps the
pianist played the hymns a little to fast. They all seemed to be “into it.”
In the June, 2016, issue of “Living Lutheran,” there is an article titled, Religion—good for our
health and well being.” Allow me to summarize what a Swedish study about singing says—
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Choral music has a calming effect on the heart
When you sing the phrases, it is a form of guided breathing.
When you exhale, the heart slows down.
Singing favorite hymns in church can cause a calming effect in people of faith.
Scott Weidler, ELCA program director for worship states:
Singing one’s faith [has been] an important part of being Lutheran from the very
beginning.
‘In the church, the primary musical instrument is the human voice given by God to sing
and proclaim the word of God.’ (The ELCA Principles for Worship). Our tradition recognizes that
even if it isn’t perfect, there is something really important in congregations coming together to
sing.
So, if you are feeling particularly stressed—come to church and SING—with GUSTO. And if you
want to experience an extra calming of your psyche—COME JOIN THE CHOIR.
M. Dianne Bowman
Minister of Music
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Huffington Post excerpts 08/10/16
Carol Kuruvilla, Associate Religion Editor
Background: Today’s article began with 6 things Christians should not do to people who doubt – Here is
the bottom line on what we need to do!
Recognize that your words and actions may not be helping and that in fact, they can make things even worse.
In other words, learn to step into someone else’s shoes and try to see how your words and actions are
being received. Are your words and actions hurting or helping?
Neil Carter (an atheist blogger) says that what he wants the most from his religious friends and family is for
them to “quit thinking they know better than us what’s going on inside of us.”
“Their behavior toward [non-believers] is coercive, often passive-aggressive, and at times outright cruel
and uncaring. They say they are doing what they are doing because they love us, but their actions are terribly
inconsiderate and tone deaf to our own need.”
Listen. Listen. Listen.
Nearly everyone I reached out to told me that listening was the most important thing that their religious
friends could do for them during their period of doubt.
Stop judging people’s motives, doubting the sincerity of their intentions, and offering unhelpful
advice. You don’t need to brush up on Christian apologetics and treat every conversation like a
battle. Sometimes, saying, “I don’t know the answer to that,” before shutting up and listening hard is exactly
what a seeker needs.
Keay Nigel, a HuffPost contributor and ex-Christian, told me, “I wish people were more patient and showed
more interest in what I was going through, instead of what they thought I was going through. Lend a listening
ear. Don’t be too quick to judge or give advice. Listen first.”
Love them by suspending your judgment and certainties. Love them by talking less and listening more.
Reba Riley added, “If you love them, LOVE them. Love them by suspending your judgment and
certainties. Love them by talking less and listening more. Love them by offering a hand to hold, a hug, a
number to call when they need to talk.”
Accept the fact that your loved one may never believe again. And pledge to love them no matter where their
spiritual journey leads.
Carter said that he hopes friends and family who are still religious learn to see the “myriad ways they
subtly communicate to us that we are not okay the way we are.”
He writes, “I want them to come to terms with the possibility that I will always be a non-believer for the rest of
my days, and I want them to clearly communicate to me ― in word and in deed ― that they will accept me as I
am and not punish me or treat me differently for no longer believing. They likely don’t even know that they do
this, so that right there is the first problem that must be dealt with. After they learn to see it, then maybe they
will learn to work on doing it less.”
Part of establishing a safe space is ensuring people that your love for them will not change, no matter
where the doubts take them. Be an anchor for the friend who is going through doubt. Make sure your friend
knows that you will still be there for them, even if they end up never coming back to the church.
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Friday night, September 9
New Members Class - October 23, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Parents & Kids Evening Fellowship - September 16, 23, 30
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Article for the “Messenger”
Submitted by Jim Reyner for the Mission Team
Everybody Has Something to Offer
For review, here are five guiding principles . . . for those of us who happen to be Lutheran:
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Jesus Is Lord
Everyone Is Welcome
Love Changes People
Everybody Has Something to Offer
The World Needs What We Have
This month’s message is #4 in the series, so let’s start with what Ephesians 4:11-13 tells us:
The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors
and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us
come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the
full stature of Christ.
This scripture underlines what the reformers 500 years ago called “The Priesthood of All Believers”.
How’s that working for us?
If you asked the average ILC attendee the question: “How many ministers do you have in your
church”, you might get this answer: “one”. And this has to stop! The bible makes it clear that ministry is
not just the pastor’s job; it is something everyone is supposed to be doing. Everybody has something to
offer. The pastor’s job, then, is to encourage and equip US to find and do our part – read on for an
educational opportunity!
We can always use help to feel comfortable talking about our faith to fellow ILC attendees, other
Lutherans, friends, neighbors, relatives, and co-workers. Rev. Carlton Monroe, Director of Evangelical
Mission for our Synod & ELCA, will lead a Saturday October 15 workshop (7:00 to 8:30 p.m.) on “I love to
tell the story”. He will preach Sunday October 16, and lead a follow up luncheon (12:00 to 2:00 p.m.).
Check to see that it is on your calendar by - don’t miss this weekend opportunity to learn how to tell your
story!
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THE ILC ALTAR GUILD NEEDS YOU…
Each Sunday we come together in a sacred space to enjoy Christian fellowship, to hear God’s
Word and to sing our praises to God. We gather in a beautiful, clean sanctuary and we share
in our Lord’s Supper.
But it all just doesn’t happen. Our Altar Guild sees to it that the sanctuary is presentable, that
the communion elements are prepared, and that the paraments (hangings on the pulpit, lectern
and altar, and on the wall) are consistent with the church season. These are just a few of the
things that our Altar Guild does, week in and week out.
If you would like to get engaged and participate in this service to our faith community, you are
invited to join us for a meeting on September 10 at 9:30 AM. We will review duties, answer
questions, and streamline our service. Many hands make light work!
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Shelter Meal: September 18, Family Supportive Housing. To sign up to serve, please go to
http://signup.com/go/KaeqcX
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A Note from ILC’s New Organist
Dear new friends!
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to interview for the organist position at Immanuel. Much to my delight I
was chosen and now I look forward to serving as the organist and sharing my love of the organ and music to you
all! Before I start in August I thought it would be nice if I gave a little introduction about myself and family.
I grew up in the Army as my father was a Chaplain. One of places we lived was Ft. Irwin, CA Barstow being the
closest town 50 miles away. Upon moving there my father told everyone that his daughter played the piano and
would start learning the organ. I began lessons in Las Vegas and promptly fell in love with the instrument. By
the end of our 2 years I was playing for all three services on the military base, Protestant, Catholic, and LDS. We
moved back to New Jersey and I continued my organ studies for the next 2 years until I went off to college. My
senior in High School I was the organist for an Episcopal church in Freehold, NJ.
I graduated from BYU with a BA in Music, Organ emphasis, and played for a small Methodist church in Orem,
UT until I moved to Santa Clara in 2000. Shortly after my move here, I became the organist at Our Savior’s
Lutheran church in Santa Clara, where I first met Pastor Derek, and remained their organist until 2012. By then
I had two small children and needed to concentrate a little more on the family.
My husband, Jason, grew up on a farm from Utah and is a HUGE Giants fan. Based on his first love, he chose to
study law at Santa Clara so he could usher games at Candlestick! He still loves the Giants, has a small law
practice, and finds relief in yard work and going back to the farm during the summer to haul hay (which he didn’t
like doing when growing up!) We met in October of 2000 and just celebrated our 13th Anniversary this past April.
Our son, Luka, is 10 years old, loves baseball and basketball passionately, playing the piano, playing with friends,
and is ½ an inch shy of passing me in height. He will be in 5th grade this coming year. Our daughter, Charlotte,
will be turning 5 in June and is adorable. She loves dance, coloring, singing, chocolate, hanging out with
‘mommy’, LOVES our little dog, Howie, and is so excited for Kindergarten.
A few other things about me is that I teach piano and organ, love to sew (very simple things), and love to learn
new things. I have been the Dean of the San Jose AGO (American Guild of Organists) for the past 3 years but
my term comes to an end in June. I am currently working on my audition to be a guest organist at the Salt Lake
Tabernacle. They hold noon recitals everyday so no worries about me moving out of the great San Jose area.
Obviously, I love the organ and feel strongly about helping others see how wonderful of an instrument it is. I
hold an annual Christmas organ concert that is very interactive with the audience and it has become an annual
tradition for many families, we average over 150 in attendance. Wahoo! My heart warms when I hear, “I never
knew I could like the organ!”
Well, that is me and my family in a nutshell. I’m so excited to start warming up the organ bench with great pieces,
meeting you all and hope that you will be patient as I put faces with names. Please, come up and introduce
yourself. Until then, have a wonderful summer!
I am yours in music,
Elisabeth
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Come Worship With Us!
14103 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
Tel: 408-867-0822
Fax: 408-867-0824
office14@ilcsaratoga.
org
Traditional Service 9:00a.m.
Contemporary Service 10:45am
Come hear our wonderful
choir, bell choir, and
organist.
Communion is served each
Sunday as part of the liturgy.
Features a more contemporary
worship. Sing praises to the Lord
with the Mikey Day Band. The
music is uplifting and enjoyable for
all ages. What a great way to start
the week? Communion is served
by intinction every Sunday.
Sunday School 10:45 a.m.
Feed your soul!
Visitors are always welcome!
Kids’ Place- Infant and Preschool
Care during Worship Services
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14103 Saratoga Ave.
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