April 2015 - Christ the Servant
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April 2015 - Christ the Servant
1 Footnotes Christ the Servant Lutheran Church Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, April 2015 Volume 41, No. 8 I always look forward to it, but after such a long, cold snowy February and early March, I am especially celebrating the first green shoots of the crocuses and daffodils that I see fighting their way through the cold, grey ground this year. Witnessing the new growth of spring is a stunning testament to the power of resurrection. These resurrection images in nature were stirred in my imagination on Sunday, March 15, when we sang ELW Hymn # 726, “Light Dawns on a Weary World.” The tune was not entirely familiar, and the congregation struggled a bit in singing it, but I found the lyrics particularly beautiful. In case you were struggling with notes and didn’t catch all of the lyrics, I got permission from the publisher1 to include them here, so you won’t miss out on their message. Here are Mary Louise Bringle’s lovey lyrics. I hope they stir light, hope and love in your heart as spring and the promises of Easter warm our winter-weary hearts. Light dawns on a weary world when eyes begin to see all people’s dignity. Light dawns on a weary world: the promised day of justice comes. Refrain: The trees shall clap their hands; the dry lands, gush with springs; the hills and mountains shall break forth with singing! We shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace, as all the world in wonder echoes shalom. Love grows in a weary world when hungry hearts find bread and children’s dreams are fed. Love grows in a weary world: the promised feast of plenty comes. Refrain Hope blooms in a weary world when creatures, one forlorn, find wilderness reborn. Hope blooms in a weary world: the promised green of Eden comes. Although they picked a very strange way to do it, those early church leaders who gathered at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 and described the way in which the date for Easter would be set, wisely www.ctslutheranelca.org † 9801 Centerway Road, Montgomery Village, MD † 301-977-0285 1 2 April Prayer Concerns Arlene Alfano Drew Allison Bob Andersen Chris Casson Samuel Daworlor Connor Dean Carin Depree Joann Eastlack Jerry Garner Steve Garvey Dorothy Gerald Karen Hochberg Hannah Larkin Tim & Katie Larkin Dave Larrabee Barbara Lashof Margaret Lipe Thomas Lipe Marcus McBride Jr. David Morris Pr. John Muller Althea Nottingham Debbie O’Connor Joyce Pacheli Lorna Pool Josiane Richter Will Severynse Janet Tidemann Wendy, Dante, & Caedman Trozzo Orlando Vela Cindy Wald Mike Wallin Mike made sure, that, at least for northern hemisphere, Easter would happen in the spring. They designated that Easter is to fall on the “first Sunday after the Paschal full moon. A Pascal full moon is defined as the full moon that occurs on or after the equinox, March 21. This means that Easter will always fall between March 22 and April 25. Now having grown up in Minnesota, I am fully aware that there can still be a lot of snow on the ground at Easter, but generally there have been at least some sightings of the early signs of spring in nature by Easter Sunday. I hope that you will make a point of noticing and celebrating the ways in the natural world around us “echoes [the] shalom” God brought into our worlds and our hearts through death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. May the peace, hope and joy of Christ be with you, Pastor Kari Parsons Holy Week Services at CTS Please join us for as many of these meaningful services as you are able to attend! Holy Week Matins—Mon., March 30 –Wed., April 1, 10:00 a.m. In these spoken services, we will read through the Passion Narrative from one of the Gospels each day. This practice helps us begin every day of this solemn week with a reminder of the suffering and sacrifice Jesus endured for us. It is also an opportunity to spend time orienting ourselves towards prayer and meditation each morning. The Way of the Cross—Monday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. In one of the most interactive services of Holy Week, and indeed the whole church year, we process outdoors as a group to mark the path that Jesus took from his trial to the grave. At each post, we commemorate this stage of Jesus’ Passion journey and say a prayer of remembrance. Doing this makes the Holy Week story more real and personal to us, as we travel it with our bodies as well as our minds. Tenebrae—Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 p.m. This is a service of candles, psalms, and hymns, which recreates the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of Christ’s Passion. As we light and put out the candles, we meditate on Scripture and the light and darkness contained within it. Spy Wednesday— Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. One of the most underappreciated, but certainly most interesting, services of the Holy Week cycle! This Service of the Word looks at Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, the act that led to his arrest. Judas provides one of the most fascinating—and in many ways, most human— perspectives in the entire Passion narrative. This service is an opportunity to connect with a biblical figure so often maligned or ignored entirely, examining how his story serves as an example to us all, both of our own imperfection and God/Jesus’ capacity for love and forgiveness. Maundy Thursday—Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Another opportunity to get “hands-on” with the acts we are so familiar with in the Gospels. This service of Holy Communion contains the central act of foot-washing. When Jesus gathered for the Last Supper 2 Readings for April Resurrection of Our Lord April 5 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (24) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8 2nd Sunday of Easter April 12 Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 (1) 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31 3rd Sunday of Easter April 19 Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 (3) 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48 4th Sunday of Easter April 26 Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 (1) 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 with his disciples, he washed their feet and gave them the commandment to “love one another as he has loved them.” On Maundy Thursday, we celebrate this by presenting ourselves to have our own feet washed and be renewed. Additionally, at the end of this service we solemnly strip the sanctuary of all adornments and decoration, to signify the weight of the events that follow from Good Friday onward. Good Friday Noonday Office—Friday, April 3, 12:00 p.m. According to the Scriptures, Jesus was hung on the cross at noon on Good Friday. In commemoration of Christ’s gift of grace to us in the crucifixion, we read the story of Jesus’ suffering and death from the Gospel of John. Good Friday Veneration of the Cross—April 3, 7:30 p.m. As evening falls, we come together and present ourselves in front of the cross to remember how Jesus’ suffering and death are always present before us. We believe that it was through this sacrifice that the love, glory, and power of God were most fully revealed to us. Standing before the cross is a powerful way to prepare ourselves for the Easter Vigil. The Great Vigil of Easter—Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. The word “vigil” means “to keep watch,” and the Easter Vigil is the heart of our celebration of the Three Days, as well as the pinnacle of the church year, as we “keep watch” for the resurrection of Christ. We will gather around a pillar of fire; hear ancient stories of our faith in the twelve Scripture readings, which take us from Genesis to the New Testament; welcome new brothers and sisters at the baptismal font; and share the food and drink of the promised land. In one of the most powerful moments in the church year, we ceremoniously re-adorn the church and ring bells to usher in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection.. Easter—Sunday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. (Holy Communion) and 11:00 a.m. (Festival Eucharist) Join us to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and for Easter Brunch between the services. New Member Orientation Sessions April 19, 25 and May 3 following the 11:00 service Christ the Servant Lutheran Church Montgomery Village, MD Footnotes Staff Editor Calendar Servants’ List Youth News Production Valerie Mayer Tony Kerlavage Mike Mayer Barbara Harner Steve Garvey Footnotes is issued eleven times a year by Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod. Articles of interest to the congregation are solicited from members of the CTS community and are due to the editor by the third Sunday of each month. Articles for the July/Aug issue are due in June. We’ll meet from approximately 12:30-2:00pm each week and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in learning more about CTS, are interested in joining the congregation – or even if you’ve been a member for a long time, I hope that you will join me for one or more of these sessions as we gather to learn about our Shared Stories 4/19, our Shared History 4/25, and our Shared Ministry 5/3. It’s also alright if you can’t make all three sessions. We’ll review some of what it means to be Lutheran, some of the unique things about CTS, we’ll engage in bible study together and learn about the many ways we can share the gifts God has given each of us with the congregation, our community and the world. I hope to see you there, Pastor Kari Healthcare Advocacy Presentation Happy Birthday to: Julia Rasnake John Severynse Adam Eastlack Eric Kabemba Sarah Greenstein Nansi Kabonge Amber Lepolu Ed Gabriele Michelle Austin Jessie Evans Natascha Larrabee Adveline Minja Dylan Maeda Salem Joy Shah Barbara Holzapfel 4/1 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/7 4/10 4/12 4/15 4/15 4/17 4/23 4/23 4/24 4/26 4/29 Thursday, April 23, 7:30pm Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Montgomery Village will host a workshop presented by Elissa Abod, president of EMPOWER Healthcare Advocates. The theme of the workshop is how we can become empowered patients by taking control of our healthcare with doctors, nurses, and hospitals. Elissa will discuss the following questions: 1. What is health care advocacy? 2. What are the characteristics of an empowered patient? 3. What strategies can I use to advocate for my own health care? 4. What local resources are available to help me or a family member? 5. How can a health care advocate help me if I can no longer do it? Easter Lilies for Easter -- Happy Anniversary to: Frank & Doreen Foge 4/4 Bob & Melanie McMichael 4/24 Mike & Cathy Kuchinsky 4/28 Donations are requested to purchase Easter Lilies to place around the altar throughout the Easter Season. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please place your donation in an Easter Lily Fund envelope (on the Usher’s Table), complete the requested information, and place the envelope in the offering basket with your donation. Thank you. --Worship Committee After Easter Feast April 11th Watch for information regarding this annual event. Reservation time is usually between 5:30 and 6:00. Everyone is welcome, bring the whole family Council Volunteers Needed This May at our annual meeting the congregation will elect five voting members* to serve on the church council. The duties of the council and its structure are defined in the constitution and bylaws. In summary: Twelve voting members of the congregation are elected by the congregation to serve on the Congregation Council. One third of the council is replaced each May at the congregation meeting. The council elects three officers, President, Vice President and Secretary, for one-year terms each June. The remaining nine members are responsible for an assigned ministry area. Ministry area assignments are made each June by the new president and the pastor. Our nine ministry areas are: Business Administration, Learning, Outreach, Parish Care, Parish Life, Property, Service, Stewardship and Worship. Information about the ministry areas is available in the Members Resource section of the Council Handbook which is on the CTS website. A full council term is three years and four of the vacant positions are for a three year term. One position is for one year (June 2015 to June 2016. The ballot for the election is formed in various steps: • Members can be nominated by fellow members. Nomination forms will be available on the ushers table at the rear of the sanctuary. A person receiving two nominations will be contacted by the council president to determine if the named individual is willing to serve on the council, if elected. • Members can volunteer to serve. They can speak with any member of council to get their name on the ballot. • Current council members can ask members to serve on council and agree to have their names placed on the ballot. I am including this article in the April Footnotes to give everybody an early alert and to give everyone time to give prayerful consideration to serve on council. Steve Garvey Council President *Voting members are confirmed members. Such confirmed members, during the current or preceding calendar year, shall have communed in this congregation and shall have made a contribution of record to this congregation. Easter Brunch Forest Oaks Film Buffs Presents In His Father’s Shoes (1997) Louis Gossett, Jr. Directed by Vic Sarin When: Sunday, April 19, 5:30 pm Where: CTS Parlor While grieving over the father he realizes he hardly knew, a boy is given the chance to understand A his father by walking in his shoes. Our annual CTS Easter Brunch will occur on Easter Day, April 5th in the parlor between the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Parish Life will provide the drinks. Volunteers are asked to bring various brunch-type dishes to share. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board on March 29th. Please indicate what you plan to bring so that everyone will know what dishes are being provided. Hope to see you there! BOOK CLUB Join the CTS book club to discuss Jeannette Walls’, “The Glass Castle,” a memoir. From Amazon, “Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.” Discussion will take place in the CTS parlor beginning at 7 pm on April 26. GRACE | LOVE IS THE BOTTOM LINE | JAY BAKKER How do you love a book that’s caused you nothing but pain? Jay Bakker takes us through his journey from hard-line fundamentalist kid to faithless rebel young man to grace-filled pastor. Jay offers a new vision of the Bible for all those who have been hurt by well-meaning Christians, who have suffered at the hands of those who use the Bible to wound, who have doubted that there’s anything worth reading in a book that has brought about so much struggle. SUNDAY, APRIL 12; 12:45 – 2:30 PM; LUNCH PROVIDED; ALL WELCOME Proclaim Justice Day During the three full days of the Gathering, congregational groups will participate in a three-day activity rotation that includes a day of interactive learning (Proclaim Community Day–see February Footnotes), a day of exploratory learning with other groups from their synod (Proclaim Story Day-see March Footnotes), and a day of service in the Detroit metropolitan area (Proclaim Justice Day). Every congregational group will participate in Proclaim Justice, a day of service learning in the Detroit metropolitan area. All service learning projects are categorized into one of six key interest areas: housing, education, environmental sustainability, cultural immersion/arts, food/food justice, and care in communities. Participants will be serving in a variety of ways, including working side by side with Detroit students in daycamp programs, boarding up abandoned homes to provide safe neighborhoods, creating and maintaining urban gardens, creating murals, and cleaning up parks and vacant lots, all in an effort to beautify Detroit neighborhoods. The Gathering's Service Learning Team is partnering with organizations that want to provide the best experiences possible, but we will not know until the time of our launch with what specific agency we are partnered or exactly what we will be doing / learning. Metropolitan Detroit organizations are excited about the opportunity to partner with ELCA youth and adult leaders. We will have the opportunity to make an impact in the city unlike anything it has ever seen! We will also have a chance to see Detroit in a way that will be engaging, surprising, and unexpected. We look forward to the opportunity to Rise Up Together and "proclaim justice" in Detroit! University of Maryland Campus Ministry Celebration Join us for a celebration of Pastor Elizabeth Platz’s 50 years of ministry and a look into the next 50 years! Saturday, May 2nd from 2:30-4:30 p.m. St. Luke Lutheran Church 9100 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD Please join us for a afternoon honoring the legacy of Pr. Elizabeth Platz, the first woman ordained in the ELCA! We will be taking a look back at her 50 incredible years of work with the ministry as well as the next 50 years of campus ministry. Please RSVP to Georgia at [email protected] As we approach this important milestone, please consider making a gift to Lutheran Campus Ministry to help ensure that this important ministry will continue to touch the lives of students, faculty and staff at UMD and children from Langley Park! Checks can be made out to Lutheran Campus Ministry and sent to: Lutheran Campus Ministry, Room 2103 Memorial Chapel, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 OR you can donate via PayPal. Summer Camp registration is open - Mar-LuRidge Summer Camp in Jefferson, MD is open to all campers ages 6-17, as well as Families and Adults. We have a wide variety of programming to choose from something for everyone! Visit our website to view the brochure: http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/wpcontent/uploads/MarLuRidge-Brochure-2015.pdf We are certified by the American Camp Association and have over 55 years of experience providing a safe, active, awesome week of camp! Open House Dates for Mar-Lu-Ridge: March 15, April 26, and May 31. Visit between 2-4 pm and meet our staff, tour the facilities, and enjoy yummy camp food! Camp Nurse needed! If you are an RN, licensed in the state of MD, and interested in serving the campers and staff of Mar-Lu-Ridge, please contact the camp office 301-874-5544. We are seeking enthusiastic people, willing to commit to several weeks of camp duties, including medication administration, and care of illness and injuries. Room and board provided; salary available for long-term commitment. Spring Workday at Mar-Lu-Ridge: Saturday, March 28 beginning at 8 am. It's time to clean up following winter - and we have jobs for people of all ages. If you like to paint, clean, spread mulch/gravel, and fellowship with others as you work, dig out your old clothes and come join us. Please RSVP by calling 301874-5544 or emailing [email protected] 1 2 Council Minutes for March 9, 2015 Steve Garvey opened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. with the lighting of the candle. Pastor Kari led us in prayer. Pastoral care, visitors, and new members were discussed. There will be a baptism Sunday February 15. Pastor Kari is planning on starting a new member class in mid April. Pastor Kari presented the revised Reconciling in Christ welcome statement that will appear on our website: As disciples of Christ seeking justice and reconciliation among all people, we at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church welcome all into the fullness of God’s love. We welcome everyone, without exception and regardless of sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental ability, age, or anything else that too often divides us. Steve Garvey reminded council that it is time to begin planning for transitioning ministry area responsibilities to the new council members in June. He noted that Mike Mayer provided a transition information template document that should help in this effort. Steve also reported that there will be 5 council positions that need to be filled at the May congregational meeting. service. He noted that, as our attendance diminishes, it is getting harder to fill all of the worship positions each week—especially at the early service. Mike Mayer added that a low pew density can send a negative message both to current CTS members and to visitors. Tony noted that he has raised this question in the past; his primary concern is that in many ways CTS is two, rather than one, congregation and that having a single service would go a long way to remedying this. Barbara Harner suggested a second sacred cow for consideration—our various forms of paper and electronic communications. We have plenty of communication methods. But are we using them effectively? Chuck Eater raised a third sacred cow—our current method for assigning council officers and ministry area responsibilities. He noted that our current method was not the way we have always done it and we might want to consider alternatives which might do a better job of getting the right people into the right role. Tony Kerlavage added that we might want to extend that conversation to include the entire council election process—nominating candidates based on our current needs rather than simply finding the required number to fill the slots. Mike Mayer suggested that it might be a good idea to continue this discussion at the fall council retreat where more time can be devoted to it. Steve Garvey talked briefly about the concern Mike Mayer raised regarding our current usage and staffing of the nursery during worship. He has asked Mike to lead a small group to look into the need for nursery policy changes, nursery practice changes, or both. Mike reported that he has recruited a group to work this concern and that this group would be meeting on Sunday, March 15. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 to suffrages. Ron Backus noted that February income was below pledged level. He believes that this is probably weather related. He looked at the February giving history and noted that some years February is low and others is it is high. He will be watching this closely. Mike Mayer Chuck reported that we currently have a positive balance through the end of February. He noted that our water bill was higher than normal—in part to a problem with WSSC meter reading and in part due to the increased watering of the landscaping around the labyrinth. Steve Garvey kicked off our primary discussion for the evening—"our sacred cows”—by asking if it is time to consider going to a single worship The full minutes will be made available via the Council Meeting Minutes link on the members page of the CTS website (http://www.ctslutheranelca.org/memb er). Respectfully submitted, Servants List for April 2015 April 1, 2015 7:30 p.m. Spy Wednesday Acolytes ........................................................... Tom Eastlack Reader ............................................................... Chuck Eater April 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion Acolytes .............................. Marjorie McClain/Wilma Garvey Altar Preparation ........................................... Barbara Harner Communion Assts (vest)....... Tony Kerlavage/Michael Evans Reader ............................................................ Vernon Toelle Prayer Leader .................................................. Tom Eastlack Usher .............................................................. Vernon Toelle April 3, 2015 Good Friday 7:30 p.m. Veneration of the Holy Cross Acolytes Crucifer .................................... Mike Mayer Torch Bearers .... Anna Mayer/Melanie McMichael Reader .......................................................... Roger Rasnake Passion Readers ................................................................... (1)Mike Mayer, (2)Sarah Bastien, (3)Florence Tucker, (4)Roger Rasnake, (5)Inge Harman,(6)Marjorie McClain, (7)Michael Mendenhall, (8)Leon LaCross, (9)Edima Elinewinga, Usher .............................................................. Sarah Bastien April 4, 2015 Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion Acolytes Thurifer .................................... Mike Mayer Crucifer .................................. Roger Rasnake Torch Bearers ...... Melanie McMichael/Polly Brody Book Bearer .................................... Wilma Garvey Altar Preparation ................................................ Anna Mayer Communion Assts (vest/process) Esther Keller/Sarah Bastien Communion Bread ................................................ Ndumbalo Readers ................................................................................. (1)Mike Mayer, (2)Inge Harman, (3)Sarah Bastien, (4)Roger Rasnake, (5)Joanne Eater,(6)Chuck Eater Prayer Leader ................................................... Inge Harman Usher (distribute candles) ..................................... Chuck Eater April 5, 2015 Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day) 8:30 a.m. Festival Eucharist Acolyte ............................................................ Joyce Backus Altar Preparation ............................................................ TBD Communion Assts (vest/torches) . Steve Garvey/Esther Keller Communion Bread .......................................... Wilma Garvey Reader .................................................................. Ernie Graf Prayer Leader ..................................................... Frank Foge Usher .................................................................... Ernie Graf 11:00 a.m. Acolytes Festival Eucharist Crucifer ......................................... Mike Mayer Torch Bearers ................................ Tyler Smith/TBD Book Bearer ...................................................... TBD Banner Bearer ...................................................... TBD Altar Preparation .............................................. Kasia Palmer Communion Assts (vest/process) .... Chuck Eater/Rob Palmer Communion Bread ....................................................... Mayer Reader ................................................................ Polly Brody Prayer Leader ............................................... Roger Rasnake Usher ............................................................................. TBD Welcomer........................................................ Kwan Koehler Nursery ............................................................. Bridget Duru April 12, 2015 Easter 2 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Acolyte ................................................................ Rob Palmer Reader............................................................... Chuck Eater Usher ............................................................... Steve Garvey 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Acolytes ....................................... Tom Eastlack/Anna Mayer Altar Preparation ............................................. Tom Eastlack Communion Assts ....................... Leon LaCross/Mike Mayer Communion Bread .................................................. Eastlack Reader........................................................ Marjorie McClain Prayer Leader........................................... Edima Elinewinga Usher ............................................................ Tony Kerlavage Welcomer ....................................................... Sarah Bastien Nursery ...........................................................Beatrice Keller Hospitality ..........................................................Kwan Kohler April 19, 2015 Easter 3 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Acolyte ........................................................ Marjorie McClain Reader............................................................. Joyce Backus Usher ........................................................... John Severynse 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Acolytes ...................................... Paul Bender/Sarah Bender Altar Preparation ................................................Anna Mayer Communion Assts .............. Tony Kerlavage/Barbara Harner Communion Bread ................................................Ndumbalo Reader............................................................. Tom Eastlack Prayer Leader.................................................. Tom Eastlack Usher ............................................................... Tom Eastlack Welcomer ................................................... Frank Ndumbalo Nursery ...........................................................Beatrice Keller Hospitality ............................................... Melanie McMichael April 26, 2015 Easter 4 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Acolyte .............................................................Vernon Toelle Reader.............................................................Vernon Toelle Usher ..................................................................Ron Backus 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Acolytes .............................. Michael Mendenhall/Polly Brody Altar Preparation ............................................................ TBD Communion Assts ......................................... TBD/Jan Perry Communion Bread ......................................................Eaters Reader...........................................................Joann Eastlack Prayer Leader................................................. Sarah Bastien Usher ................................................................. Chuck Eater Welcomer ........................................................ Tom Eastlack Nursery ..................................................... Edima Elinewinga Hospitality ........................................................Leon LaCross Launder Altar Linens ...................................... Wilma Garvey Please contact Mike Mayer or the particular worship area coordinator if you are willing to fill in any of the TBDs listed above. CTS Youth / Young Adult Ministry ! ! ! ! ! April 2015 ! ! ! ! Faith Talk: Confirmation at Home: This Spring we are studying The Ten Commandments; classes will resume after Easter. In January we started with the first and the second petitions; now we’re up to the seventh and eighth: VII. You shall not steal; VIII. You shall not bear false witness. “Some say stealing includes shoplifting, copying test answers, finding something someone else lost and keeping it, burning a copy of someone else’s CD. I think…”; “When something is taken from me, I feel…”; “Is stealing ever justifiable? Why?”; “How are we ‘stealing’ when we are wasteful?” and “When somebody tells lies or hurtful things about me, I feel…”; “I think we slander and lie about others because…”; “How can magazine and TV ads be a form of false witness?”; “How have lying and gossiping affected you?” (Reminder: Luther’s Small Catechism with his explanation of The Ten Commandments can be found in the back of the ELW hymnal). Shekinah: The Metro DC Synod’s weekend retreat for Confirmation-age youth was held March 20-22. The theme was BCOG and we spent the weekend learning about what it means to live as a BCOG – a Beloved Child Of God. Overall, we collected $1,340.16 in cash, checks, and gift cards for LSS/NCA’s Youth Haven Camps as well as 21 small stuffed animals. When you get the chance, ask George, Jerry, Leesaye, and Tyler about the weekend. Barbara, and Tony accompanied the youth. Mar-Lu Ridge & Caroline Furnace Summer Camp Information: Looking for a summer camp experience at one of our local Lutheran camps? Check out the Information flyers on the table in the Narthex or websites - www.mar-luridge.org and www.carolinefurnace.org. Both camps offer a wide variety of programs that provide growth experiences for people of all ages - including adults! Financial assistance is available also! Summer Opportunities for Teens at LTSG: Gettysburg Seminary is planning to host two summer events through Theological Education with Youth (TEY). For youth in 9th or 10th grade, there is the TEY Summer Leadership Academy; for youth in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, the TEY Summer Theological Academy. Both will be held July 26 – Aug 1. More information is available at http://www.theologicaleducationwithyouth.com or you can talk to Barbara. There is financial assistance available. April Activities and Events In addition to Kairos every Sunday at 9:50 AM Youth Koinonia RISE UP TOGETHER Wed, Apr 8: 6:30 – 8:30 pm / H-K 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting Sun, Apr 19; 12:45 – 2:30 pm / CTS Young Parents Group Sun, Apr 12; 10:00 - 10:50 am / CTS Confirmation – Session #5 YoungAdults@CTS Wed, Apr 22: 7:00 – 8:30 pm / CTS Sun, Apr 12, Following the 11:00 Service / CTS SHEMA Animate Bible Session 7: GRACE | LOVE IS THE BOTTOM LINE How do you love a book that’s caused you nothing but pain? Jay Bakker takes us through his journey from hardline fundamentalist kid to faithless rebel young man to grace-filled pastor. Everyone is invited to join us! Sun, Apr 26; 2:00 – 5:00 PM / King of Kings, Fairfax, VA Confirmation – Session #4 Metro DC Synod afternoon for 3rd – 6th graders. The theme this year is Miracle Threads, based on the story of Charlotte’s Web. Registration is due Apr 12! Confirmation – Session #6 Wed, Apr 8: 7:00 – 8:30 pm / CTS Wed, Apr 15: 7:00 – 8:30 pm / CTS Upcoming Activities Add these dates to your calendar so you can join us! Young Parents Group Rehearsal for De-Rally Day Sun, May 3; 10:00 - 10:50 am / CTS Sat, Jun 6 / CTS Youth Koinonia Mentor/Youth Annual Miniature Golf Tournament Wed, May 6: 6:300 – 8:30 pm / H-K Confirmation – Session #7 Sat, Jun 6 Wed, May 13: 6:300 – 8:30 pm / CTS De-Rally Sunday RISE UP TOGETHER Sun, June 7; 9:30 am 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting Sun, May 17; 12:45 – 2:30 pm / CTS Confirmation – Session #8 Wed, May 20: 6:300 – 8:30 pm / CTS 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering RISE UP TOGETHER MYLE: Sun, Jul 12 – Wed, Jul 15 Gathering: Wed, Jul 15 – Sun, Jul 19 Questions? Please contact Barbara Harner, Director of Youth and Family Ministry - C: 240-354-1999 CTS: Events happening at Christ the Servant; H-K: Events happening at the Harner-Kerlavage home 29 13 19 8 : 3 0 a m - Morning Prayer @ CTS Sanctuary 9 : 5 0 a m - Christian Education @ CTS 1 1 a m - Holy Communion @ CTS Sanctuary 1 p m - New Member Class @ CTS Parlor 7 p m - Book Club @ CTS Parlor Fourth Sunday of Easter 8 : 3 0 a m - Morning Prayer @ CTS Sanctuary 9 : 5 0 a m - Christian Education @ CTS 1 1 a m - Holy Communion @ CTS Sanctuary 1 p m - New Member Class @ CTS Parlor 5 : 3 0 p m - Film Buffs @ CTS Parlor 26 Third Sunday of Easter Footnotes Deadline 8 : 3 0 a m - Morning Prayer @ CTS Sanctuary 9 : 5 0 a m - Christian Education @ CTS 1 1 a m - Holy Communion @ CTS Sanctuary 1 p m - Animate Bible #7 @ CTS 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 27 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 20 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 8 p m - Parish Council @ CTS Parlor 12 Second Sunday of Easter 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 21 8 : 3 0 a m - Pastors' Bible Study @ Parlor 1 0 : 3 0 a m - Conversational English @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Bible Study @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Starting Classrooms Over @ Classrooms 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Sanctuary 7 : 3 0 p m - Women's AA Moving into the 28 Solution @ Classrooms 8 : 3 0 a m - Pastors' Bible Study @ Parlor 1 0 : 3 0 a m - Conversational English @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Bible Study @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Starting Classrooms Over @ Classrooms 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Sanctuary 7 : 3 0 p m - Women's AA Moving into the Solution @ Classrooms 7 p m - NA Convention Committee @ 7 AA D:o3w0npsmt a-i rWomen's s M oving into the Classroom 7 : 3 0 p m -@ Worship Solution Committee Classrooms@ CTS Parlor 7 : 3 0 p m - Women's AA Moving into the 7 Solution @ Classrooms 1 0 : 3 0 a m - Conversational English @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Starting Classrooms Over @ Classrooms 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Sanctuary 7 : 3 0 p m - Women's AA Moving into the 14 Solution @ Classrooms 8 : 3 0 a m - Pastors' Bible Study @ Parlor 1 0 : 3 0 a m - Conversational English @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Bible Study @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Starting Classrooms Over @ Classrooms 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Sanctuary 7 p m - Girl Scouts @ Parlor 1 0 : 3 0 a m - Conversational English @ Parlor 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Starting Classrooms Over @ Classrooms 7:30pm - Tenebrae 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Stations of the Classrooms Cross 6 1 0 a m - Morning Prayer 1 0 a m - Morning Prayer 31 Tuesday in Holy Week 30 Tue Monday in Holy Week Mon Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day 8 : 3 0 a m - Festival Eucharist @ CTS Sanctuary 9 : 5 0 a m - Christian Education @ CTS 1 1 a m - Festival Eucharist @ CTS Sanctuary 5 Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday 9 : 3 0 a m - Holy Communion @ CTS Sanctuary Sun 1 7 : 3 0 p m - Open NA - Never Alone @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Village Classrooms Idiots @ Classrooms 6 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer 29 7 p m - Confirmation Class @ CTS Parlor 7 : 3 0 p m - Open NA - Never Alone @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Village Classrooms Idiots @ Classrooms 6 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer 22 7 p m - Confirmation Class @ CTS Parlor 7 : 3 0 p m - Open NA - Never Alone @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Village Classrooms Idiots @ Classrooms 6 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer 7 p m - Confirmation Class @ CTS Parlor 7 : 3 0 p m - Open NA - Never Alone @ 15 Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Village Classrooms Idiots @ Classrooms 6 : 3 0 p m - Evening Prayer 8 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - Open AA - Village Classrooms Idiots @ Classrooms 7 : 3 0 p m - Open NA - Never Alone @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Spy Wednesday Classrooms 1 0 a m - Morning Prayer Wednesday in Holy Week Wed 2 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 30 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 7 : 3 0 p m - Health Advocacy Workshop @ CTS Parlor 23 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 16 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 p m - Evening Prayer @ Classrooms Sanctuary 7 : 3 0 p m - Outreach Meeting @ CTS Parlor 9 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 7 : 3 0 p m - Maundy Thursday Classrooms Holy Communion Maundy Thursday Thu Christ The Servant, C o m m u n i t y, CTS Common, CTS Youth Ministry, Holidays, L e c t i o n a r y A 2 0 1 4, L e c t i o n a r y B 2 0 1 5 3 6 p m - IMPACT Silver Spring @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 5 p m - Evening Prayer Classrooms 1 6 p m - IMPACT Silver Spring @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 5 p m - Evening Prayer Classrooms 24 6 p m - IMPACT Silver Spring @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 5 p m - Evening Prayer Classrooms 17 6 p m - IMPACT Silver Spring @ Classrooms 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 5 p m - Evening Prayer Classrooms 10 1 2 p m - Open NA - Freedom in the Village @ 6 p m - IMPACT Silver Spring Classrooms @ Classrooms 7 : 3 0 p m - Veneration of the Holy Cross 1 2 p m - Noonday Office Good Friday Fri 4 2 25 18 11 Resurrection of Our Lord, Vigil of Easter 7 : 3 0 p m - Vigil of Easter Sat Apr 2015 (Eastern Time)