October 2015 - Agnus Dei Lutheran Church

Agnus Dei Lutheran Church
Gather in grace
Grow in faith
Go in service
October 2015
Mark your calendars, plan now to attend these
upcoming events:
In fresh and surprising ways, the years of our mature
adult years are ripe for a season of frui ulness that is
unparalleled in the earlier seasons of life," notes Maxine
Hancock, professor, author and speaker. This 1 1/2 day
conference is a collabora on between Agnus Dei and St.
John's Episcopal, an invita on to consider the season of
frui ulness in the areas of your life. Pick up a brochure
in the narthex and consider joining in this conversa on.
Register Oct 4 and Oct 11
More Dates For Your Calendars:
 Oct 4 First day of Cross Generational Sunday
School
 Oct 4, 5:00 PM Animal Blessing Service
 Oct 16/17 Fruitful Living Elder Conference
 Oct 22 Peace Lutheran Dinner
 Oct 24 Women’s Retreat
 Oct 25 Reformation Sunday
 Oct 26 New member Dinner
 Oct 30 Food/Fun Night
 Nov 5 “Threads” Movie Screening
 Nov 14/21 Health Ministry Education Events
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From Our Pastors
Grace to you and peace! October is a big month for Lutherans. While we warm
up our voices to sing “A Mighty Fortress” on Reforma on Sunday, many
Lutheran congrega ons are also preparing for confirma on on that day, as well.
Confirma on is an old tradi on, older than the Lutheran Church, and one that is
very important to many of us. For us here at Agnus Dei, October will kick off our
confirma on program for the year. Our program will, in many ways, be very
similar to the “typical” confirma on programs in many congrega ons; however,
there are a few key differences.
One common misconcep on is that confirma on is for children. It’s true that
confirma on students are almost exclusively in middle school or high school, but confirma on is and always has been
an ac vity for the whole Church. Confirma on—really called Affirma on of Bap sm—is a part of bap sm. In the
earliest days of the Church, most people joined the Church through conversion, being bap zed as older children or
adults. Part of the prepara on for bap sm included 40 days of instruc on (later known as “Lent”) in the Chris an
faith. A public affirma on of faith accompanied bap sm on Easter Vigil. Later in the life of the Church, Chris ans
began bap zing people as they were born into the faith. Children bap zed as infants would publicly affirm their faith
later in life, in a sacrament called “Confirma on.”
In the 16th century, Mar n Luther pushed to reform some of the prac ces of the Roman Catholic Church. The
prac ce of infant bap sm, however, was one of the things Luther thought should remain, because it shows that we
receive God’s grace apart from anything we might do (like choosing to be bap zed). He did not think, however, that
Confirma on was a sacrament—there is no physical sign (like water or bread) to accompany it, nor is it a way that we
receive God’s grace. Confirma on is about us, not God. Here in America, we tend to confirm our children some me
around the 8th grade because in the rural German and Scandinavian farming communi es, that was when children
finished school and le to work in the fields. Confirma on came to mark one’s “gradua on” from Sunday School.
Luther, however, was always adamant that the public affirma on of faith that goes along with bap sm is a lifelong,
ongoing process. “Our sinful self… should be drowned through daily repentance, and … day a er day, a new self
should arise…” he writes. The instruc on for bap sm—learning about God’s word, learning to trust in God’s
promises—is a life-long ac vity. When young men and women are “confirmed” into the Church, it is an ac vity of the
whole community. We prepare these young people for confirma on together, both formally (e.g. teaching classes)
and informally (e.g. having conversa ons, building rela onships, being role-models, etc). Confirma on is not the
moment when the confirmands reach a point of readiness in their faith, but when the whole community together
reaches a point of readiness in our faith to include them as full members in the life and work of our congrega on and
to walk alongside them in faith as equals.
Confirma on is not just for kids; it never was and it never will be. Parents and other adults are invited to walk
alongside our confirmands as they begin to learn some of the basics of the Lutheran tradi on because these same
parents and other adults will be walking alongside them in faith long a er they are confirmed. Confirma on is the
beginning of a much longer, broader, richer faith journey, not the end of prepara on. We look forward to journeying
through confirma on with the youth AND the congrega on in the coming year.
Yours in Christ,
Pr. Seth & Pr. Stephanie
Please let Pastor Seth and/or Pastor Stephanie know if you are in need of pastoral care. If you would
like to be contacted by one of our pastors please call the office at 253-851-6222 or email them at
[email protected] or [email protected]. In an emergency, you
can reach Pastor Seth @ 253-448-3481 or Pastor Stephanie @ 253-234-7752.
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Pastor’s Visits
We are thoroughly enjoying ge ng to know you all
be er! We con nue to work through the directory, se ng
up mes to meet with each household, either in your home
or here at church. So, if your last name starts with A - M,
know that we will be contac ng you soon to set something
up. The sole purpose of the visits is to get to know you
be er!
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What are the greatest joys in your lives?
What are your greatest challenges?
What do you love about Agnus Dei?
What are your dreams for the church?
We look forward to visi ng,
Pastor Seth and Pastor Stephanie
Adult Small Group Survey
The Faith Forma on Commi ee would like to offer
more opportuni es for small group studies and
discussion. In order to do our best at this, we would
like to get feedback from the congrega on. Please
follow the link on the ADLC website (under Faith
Forma on) to answer a short survey. If you would
prefer, you can fill one out on paper – they are
available in the church office. Survey will remain open
un l October 25th.
From Your Church Council
Budget – Total income for August was 100% of an cipated, with unrestricted offerings of
99% of an cipated. Year-to-date our income is at 94% of an cipated.
Cash Posi on – Our cash posi on as of August 31 was $190,687.69: $81,188.11 in the
Above and Beyond Fund, $89,664,08 in the building fund, $19,750.05 in cash and savings.
Church Van – We have been approached by Lighthouse Mission asking to use our van a
few mes per month. As the van is currently not used much by our congrega on, the
council directed John Barelli to discuss selling or gi ing the van to Lighthouse Mission or
some other non-profit organiza on. We will discuss this further at our next council mee ng.
Sanctuary Modifica on - Lacking complete es mates and bids for the proposed sanctuary
modifica on project, flooring replacement, and sound gear enhancement, the council voted to
postpone the congrega onal vote scheduled for September 20. The goal is to bring the ma er of
sanctuary enhancement to a congrega onal vote at a later date. If passed, our goal is to begin
construc on in the spring.
Organ Purchase – The council adopted the following recommenda on to take to the congrega on
for a vote on September 20:
Recommend accep ng the offering price of $114,000 from Fri s Organ Company
In order to keep monthly payments below $1,000/month in next year’s budget, we recommend
making a substan al down payment ($40,000 or more) in the following manner:
Raise $20,000 (or more) from dona ons and pledges ($13,740 is already given or pledged)
Match dona ons and pledges of up to $20,000 from the Above and Beyond Fund
Congrega on Votes to Purchase the Organ: On September 20 our congrega on voted to purchase the
organ for $114,000 with the manner of financing to be determined at a later date. The vote was: 64 yes, 12
no and 1 absten on.
Next Council Mee ng: Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 PM. Among other agenda items, the council will be
discussing financing op ons for comple ng the purchase of the organ. Members of the congrega on are
always welcome to a end council mee ngs.
Respec ully,
Randy Spitzer
Council Chair
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Jeane e and Loren Carlander
Audrey Clinton
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Dave Roberts
Hal and Myra Snider
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Dan Dana
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Jack S er
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Ken Hay and family
Dick La mer
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Rose VanderKlomp
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Doug and Kris n Page and family as they mourn the death
of Doug’s father
Serving Our Country:
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Jason Barelli, U.S. Navy
Ma Fistler, U.S.A.F.(Carlander’s Grandson)
Staton West, U.S. Army
Blessing of the Animals, October 4, 5:00 PM
All creatures are invited to a end a Blessing of the Animals Service on October 4th,
Sunday evening at 5:00 PM. If the weather permits we will hold this service outdoors in the
fenced play yard. Plush animals are also welcome.
Sundays at 9:45
Agnus Dei’s adult forum series on Islam con nues on October 4 with Professor Turan Kayaoglu from the University of
Washington, Tacoma who will describe what typical Muslim worship and faith prac ces look like. Are there any
similari es with our own worship prac ces and tradi ons? Let's find out.
The series will end on October 11 with an opportunity for us to hear from members of the Muslim community on
their experiences as Muslims in this area. We hope that this will also be a chance for us to learn how we can be
suppor ve neighbors to these people of faith.
On October 18 Professor Don Heinz begins a four week class tled, "From Paul to Luther to Bonhoeffer to Pastors
Seth and Stephanie: The course of the Gospel from age to age" It's meant to get Agnus Dei thinking about how each
age presents unique challenges to Chris an thinkers and pastors and how their response to God's call varies over
me.
October 18 The call of Paul to preach the Gospel to the world, as seen especially in Gala ans. A way of
understanding what Paul is up to in his missionary journeys is via a Wall Street expression: he "took Chris anity
public." As he worked out his call from Christ on the road to Damascus he came to understand that a worldwide
Chris an movement would not be filtered through Judaism, through specific styes of ethnicity, kosher food, and a
certain kind of worship. When his opponents a empted to narrow the Gospel and priva ze it, Paul ferociously fought
back. What does it feel like to take Chris anity public?
October 25 Mar n Luther channels Paul in the 16th century and inadvertently inaugurates the Protestant
Reforma on. Like Paul in the 1st century, Luther is agonizing over the best way to preach and to be the Gospel in a
late medieval Church that in some ways had lost its moorings. Not everyone would agree that Luther "means" what
Paul "meant," but there is no ques on that Luther imagina vely dusted Paul off and revolu onized Chris anity for a
new age--changed but also true to the original.
Computer Help Offered by Steve Carlson
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As most of you know Microso is distribu ng a new opera ng system, Windows 10. There is always apprehension about
upgrading to the next version. They also are changing their marke ng strategy for their MS Office product, which has led to
some irrita on and confusion. I will offer a “Computer 101” discussion session (not really a class) about these op ons. My
vision is to upgrade the laptop in the Parish Hall, then use that for the session(s). If you are interested in either or both topics,
let me know. Also, include your me preference (day or evening). Interested? Ques ons? Contact Steve Carlson 253-2676708 or 253-678-2808 or email [email protected]. PS: I already have a short list of interested folks, who don’t need
to respond again.
Book Group
The Agnus Dei Book Group is an open group mee ng monthly on the third Friday of the
month at Agnus Dei. The selec on for October is “Fly Boys” by James Bradley which is
readily available in mul ple formats at the Pierce County library. It is a non-fic on book
about the allied pilots in the air war in the Pacific. For more informa on about the book
group, please call the church office or contact Neal VanDerVoorn.
Dining for Women, Gig Harbor Chapter
Celebrates Five Years!
“We envision a world where the lives of women and girls have been transformed and
extreme poverty has been reduced because Dining for Women connected people in
crea ve, powerful ways that assure gender equality.”
Mission Statement: Dining for Women
The Gig Harbor Chapter of Dining for Women began it’s sixth year on Thursday, September 24. On the fourth
Thursday of each month women from Agnus Dei and our surrounding community gather at noon at Agnus Dei
to share a meal and learn about the month’s featured program. In it’s five years, the Gig Harbor Chapter has
contributed nearly $28,000 to various programs benefi ng women and girls in the developing world. All women
are welcome to a end the monthly gatherings.
The featured program for the October 22nd is DB Peru, whose mission is to provide cervical cancer screening
and treatment in the remote se ng of the Lower Napo River of the Peruvian Amazon jungle, a project involving
educa on and training of local service providers and collabora on with local health services. 100% of the funds
contributed at the lunch will go directly to the program.
For more informa on on the Dining For Women organiza on go to www.diningforwomen.org
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Stewardship is more than just the money that we give for God’s use through our
offering. Clarence C. Stoughton wrote “Stewardship is what we do a er we say we
believe.” God has given us our me, our talents, and our treasure to use for both our
benefit and the benefit of the Church and others. We are really the administrators of
these assets, and through stewardship we should share a por on of our me, talent, and
treasure so that Jesus may be shared with those around us. This year’s stewardship
campaign, the Joys of Generosity, will focus on the ways that we can give back to God
from the resources that we have received from Him.
One of the resources that God has given us is ‘ me.’ The use of our me should reflect our life as a Chris an.
There should be me for work, rest, play, and prayer in what we do each day. There are many opportuni es for service
to the Church or our community that we can also fit into our schedule. Volunteering your me to help others is a way to
bring joy into your life. For four years I was part of the board of the West Pierce County Chapter of Thrivent and received
a great deal of joy from helping distribute over $100,000 to different groups of people in Pierce County.
We all have many talents, and part of Chris an stewardship is to share those talents with others. Finding our
talents, improving those talents, and sharing them with others strengthens the Church and helps spread the news of
Jesus in our community. The musicians at Agnus Dei help all of us to enjoy our worship on Sunday mornings, and they
also receive joy from their talent when they share with others.
All that we have, including our money and possessions, are gi s from God that we need to care for and to share.
Yes, as Chris ans, we really do have a need within us to share (or give back to God) some of our treasure that God has
given us to use. Giving of our money to the Church is a way that we worship God. Remember, the offering each Sunday is
part of our worship service. The joy of giving to the Church is some mes hidden from us because we do not see the
people that we have helped. Agnus Dei sends a significant amount of money to ELCA World Hunger Fund, and we should
be joyful that our money is being used to feed families that have very li le.
Please be thinking and praying how you can receive more joy through the sharing of your me, talent, and
treasure during the month of October and as you listen to and read about the Joys of Generosity.
“Go bring to the needy
Sweet charity’s bread.
Forgiving is living,”
The angel said.
“Must I give again and again?”
“Oh, no!” said the angel,
Chilling me through,
“Give only ’ l the Master
Stops giving to you!”
Sharing our Gifts
Stewardship Update
Thank you to all,
good and faithful stewards.
September Attendance
9/6
114
9/13
106
9/20
140
9/27
113
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2015 General Fund Giving Report
General Fund:
Goal
Annual
$384,000
September
$32,000
Year to Date
$288,000
2015 Designated Giving Report
September
Building Fund
$277
FISH (local food bank) $595
World Hunger
$1402
Food Backpacks 4 Kids $1040
Organ Lease
$595
Actual
% of Goal
$31,924
$275,015
99.75%
95%
Year to Date
$4312
$3560
$11,247
$6119
$6424
Building Fund and Above and Beyond Balance $171,500.97
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Faith Community Nurses
Zoe Holmes, Teresa McDonald, and Gwen Daugs
The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness
Psalm 41:3 (NIV)
Although Parkinson’s disease has been acknowledged for about two centuries, awareness of the disease has drama cally
increased recently in the United States because of its public face in the lives of two personali es, television and movie actor
Michael J. Fox and former world boxing great, Muhammed Ali. Research indicates that at least one million people in the
United States, and more than five million worldwide, have Parkinson's disease (PD). I believe we need to know more about
this baffling disorder that affects so many lives.
Here are some current sta s cs, according to an April, 2015 ar cle in Nurse.com . The characteris cs of “shaking palsy,”
first described by James Parkinson in 1817, s ll hold true today. While considerable progress has been made in the
recogni on and treatment of PD, it is the second most common neurodegenera ve disorder, a er Alzheimer’s disease, in
industrialized countries. The cause of this disorder is unknown, but many medical researchers theorize the cause comes—or
causes come-- from an interac on of gene c and environmental factors.
Because the greatest risk factor is increasing age, the prevalence of PD is expected to rise as the elderly popula on grows,
affec ng one in 100 people over age 60. However, 10% of PD cases have a young onset, occurring in people between 20 and
50.
Symptoms
Our normal movement depends on the neurotransmission of dopamine in the brain. The unnormal motor symptoms of PD
are a direct consequence of insufficient dopamine levels. O en by the me these unnormal motor symptoms appear, as
many as 80% of the pa ent’s dopamine neurons have been lost.
In the beginning stages of PD, the pa ent may experience vague symptoms, such as fa gue or malaise. Since these
condi ons can occur with many health problems a ributed to aging, diagnosis is difficult un l the cardinal symptoms
surface: res ng tremors; rigidity of body movement; and a mobility slowdown. Associated movement disorders that o en
also appear include diminished arm swings when walking, a stooped posture, and a shuffling gait or frozen posture.
Before the cardinal symptoms appear, there may be some unusual changes that occur such as a person’s decreased ability
to smell and/or a sudden change in a person’s handwri ng. O en the le ers formed by a person in the ini al stages of PD
are much smaller than before.
Troublesome non-motor symptoms can also occur during these early states of PD such as an unexpected depression or
anxiety, unfamiliar sleep disturbances, cogni ve impairment, unfamiliar pain sensa ons, and other sensory deficits. The
constella on of motor and non-motor symptoms is unique to each pa ent and varies in frequency and severity.
Individualized interven on
Once diagnosed, the long-term goal in trea ng PD is to maintain a pa ent’s independence for as long as possible. The
complex, chronic nature of PD requires highly individualized pa ent interven ons that need to be frequently modified. The
pa ent’s healthcare team ideally provides educa on and ongoing support while collabora ng with the pa ent and his or
her support family.
Early symptoms may not ini ally interfere with a pa ent’s lifestyle or require medical treatment. Pa ents can learn
measures to lessen symptoms and promote health and well-being. These measures serve as a founda on for coping that
can be built on as the disease progresses and medica ons are added.
Exercise can improve a pa ent’s mobility, flexibility, and mood. (Isn’t that true for all of us?) An exercise program should
consist of stretching and strengthening exercises. Physical therapists can help improve gait, balance and posture. Speech
therapists can provide methods to improve voice, ar cula on, and swallowing. Occupa onal therapists can suggest
exercises to improve fine motor movements that assist in a pa ent’s daily lifestyle ac vi es. Other nontradi onal exercise
programs such as dance or Tai Chi may also help.
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While no specific dietary requirements exist for PD pa ents, a balanced diet with sufficient fiber and fluids is important, as it is
for all of us as we age. High protein meals may interfere with the absorp on of medica ons, so it is essen al to balance a paent’s protein intake with physical ac vi es.
Educa on about PD is essen al for the pa ent and family. An understanding of how the disease progresses prepares them for
realis c expecta ons and for treatment goals. Mul ple sources of informa on about PD are available from Parkinson’s Organiza ons, centers for movement disorders, PD conferences, and numerous books.
To maintain hope for improved treatments and an eventual cure, pa ents need informa on not only on current therapies but
also on possible future therapies. New PD medica ons are currently being researched and tested. There is hope.
What is it really like to have Parkinson’s disease? One of our Agnus Dei congrega on members has Parkinson’s disease. I invite
you to read my interview with him, which will be published in next month’s faith community newsle er. He will tell us what it
is like to live with this disorder--and how he manages his care.
LITTLE LAMBS YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2015
Li le Lambs grew larger, stronger and more financially stable during the 2014-15 school year.
Li le Lambs started the year with only 23 students, and a projected loss of ($7,7741). Shannon
Moore, our director and the Li le Lambs Board consis ng of Debbie Snowden, Ardith Johnson,
Kris n Page, Linda Olsen and Pastor Stephanie (our council representa ves), and Kimberly
Morgan worked relessly through the summer of 2014 to increase awareness of our preschool in
the community in order to increase enrollment and to trim expenses. Shannon worked to create
a Li le Lambs website, set up and staffed a booth at both the Mari me Gig Fes val and the Family Funfest Fes val,
created adver sing for both Facebook and Craigslist, and was available throughout the summer to give tours to
poten al students and parents.
All expense categories were reduced, and two staff member who le us were not replaced. Through the 2014-15 year,
enrollment increased. The end result, which are detailed below, was a loss of only ($1,400).
These efforts are having a significant impact on the budget for the 2015-16 year, with 44 students registered. Our Pre-K
and 3’s classes are full and we are back to having a class for 2 ½ year olds! We an cipate the expense budget to return
to 2013-14 levels.
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Human Concerns
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CHANGE OF DATE FOR PEACE DINNER: Due to events beyond our control, the Peace Lutheran lasagna dinner will be served on Oct
22, 2015 at 5:30. Please sign up for dona ons of me and food on the poster in the narthex. All food should be at church by 3 pm on
the 22nd, but food can be le a er Oct. 18th either in the fridge or on the counter, as appropriate.
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A BIG THANK YOU FROM KEY PENINSULA CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY for all the school supplies that we delivered at the end of
August. To quote their thank you le er: “ Your though ul support strengthens our many efforts on behalf of children and their families
in our community”
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BLESSING OF QUILTS AND KITS ON Oct. 18 AT BOTH SERVICES
Remember all those school supplies that we and VBS kids collected in August and Sept? Now they need to be blessed and boxed
and sent to St. Marks by Oct 29th. We also have quilts and Baby Kits to send. And so, we need boxes: large for quilts and medium for School
Kits and Baby Kits. Please bring boxes to the community room a er October 18th
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BABIES NEED DIAPERS AND SOAP
Many parts of the Baby Kits have been donated already. However, to complete about 20 Baby Kits we need 30 bars of bath soap
(no Irish Spring) and 60 more diapers. If you can sew and follow simple direc ons, please take a package of 6 tee shirts+ direc ons from the
dona on sta on, and return the finished diapers by Oct 17th Many thanks
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FOR NOVEMBER
Remember FISH. Thrivent grants are gone, but the need is s ll great. Please designate a cash dona on in your offering or bring
items to the dona on sta on. A volunteer takes food and toiletries to FISH every week.
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HOLIDAY HELPER at KP Children’s Home Society
In 2014 our dona ons of kids’ toys and clothing was thankfully received. It seems early to think about Christmas, but donated items
are due on December 4th. This year we want to emphasize “kid powered” interac ve toys (no ba eries or electricity needed),such as board
games, cards, balls, jump ropes’ blocks, etc. Also needed are winter socks, hats, mi ens, vests and jackets and, of course, books.
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KEEP THOSE COUPONS ROLLING IN
The “Souper Bowl” is hiding in the narthex on the top shelf of the bookcase. If we all add our boxtops and coupons it should be
overflowing by the end of January. This might seem like a small thing, but 10 coupons are worth a dollar to the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran
Mission in Rock Point, AZ.
Screening of the Award Winning Film “Threads”
November 5, 7:00 PM at Agnus Dei
Threads tells the story of Surayia Rahman, an unconven onal
woman in Bangladesh who frees herself and hundreds of other
women and families from poverty and social hardships by crea ng
meless works of art.
Admission is by dona on.
All dona ons will fund dubbing the film into the Bangla language so
that it can inspire illiterate women in slums and villages around
Bangladesh. This film is suitable for general audiences.
Invita ons:
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Looking for a quiet retreat? St Placid Priory, a Benedic ne monastery in Olympia, offers day and weekend
retreats in the upcoming months. Check out the Faith Forma on bulle n board for a list and descrip ons.
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Free Senior Exercise Class at St. Johns Episcopal, Gig Harbor, 7701 Skansie Ave. Join seniors of all ages and
faiths. All are welcome! Monday through Thursday from 9:00 -10:00a.m. This class is held in the parish hall
which can be accessed by parking near the Thri Store and following the sidewalk behind the church.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bo le. Call 253-858-3777 with any ques ons.
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25th Annual Reforma on Day Hymn Fes val, Sunday October 25, 3:00 PM at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
3515 S. 19th St Tacoma. A recep on with refreshments will follow.
Serving in Worship October 2015
S Carlson
L Ribary
G Lorenz
P Humlie
J Adair
P Humlie
J Barelli
Coffee Hour Hospitality for October Coordinator– Dianna Carlson
Team: S. Carter, Hay-Wiren, Hogeberg, Robinson-Hogeberg, Sapp, Schinkel, Stang, Rivenes
Serve in Worship Schedule Coordinators: Altar Guild: Dianna Carlson; Altar Flowers: Dianna Carlson; Assis ng Ministers:
Shari Shull; Communion Servers and Greeters: Marilyn Hermstad; Lectors: Marilyn Colyar; Offering Counters: Linda Ribary
Ushers: Marilyn Hermstad; Sound System: Posi on Open
Help Wanted: Folks to help with the sound system during services. No age or gender requirements. No strenuous physical
abili es required. Ability to tell if bu ons are lit and ability to push bu ons – required. Ability to detect volume of sound
and to turn dials to adjust - required. Ability to count to 2 – required. It’s not rocket science. Contact Steve Carlson for more
informa on 253-265-6708 (home) or 253-678-2808 (cell), [email protected] email.
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Agnus Dei Lutheran Church Calendar
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October 2015
Repea ng Event Details
Weekly Events
Wednesdays, 9:30 am--Back Packs 4 Kids Volunteers
gather in the community room to sort food dona ons
and fill backpacks with weekend food for students in
need in our local schools. Contact Phyllis Brandt or Pat
Borgen
Wednesdays, 10:30 am Lec onary Study with our pastors in the Youth Room.
Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00--Prayer Shawl Ministry meets
in the ADLC Youth Room. All kni ers and crochet enthusiasts are welcome! Contact Gwen Daugs
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Contact Shari
Shull
Thursdays, 10:00 AM Church Staff Mee ng
Fridays, 10:00 am--Augsburg Bible Study in the community room. Contact Rose VanderKlomp
Sundays, Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 AM, Educa on
Hour for all ages at 9:45 AM Adult Forum meets in the
Parish Hall, Confirma on meets in the Youth Room,
Cross Gen meets in the Sanctuary
Monthly Events:
First Saturday, 8:30 am--Men’s Square at the Sunset
Grille, Breakfast and Bible Study. Contact Steve Carlson
First Saturday, 8:30 am--Women’s Circle at the Sunset
Grille, Breakfast and Bible study. Kayaking or walking
for those who wish. Contact Sonja Miller
Third Tuesday, Gather Bible Study in the community
room. Social me begins at 1:00 pm followed by the
study found in the Gather Magazine. For more informa on contact Marge Olmsted or Barb Deák
Third Thursday, Theology on Tap, 5:30 PM discussion
group meets at the Marketplace Grille. Contact Lyle
Miller
Third Friday, 7:00 pm--Agnus Dei Book Group in the
community room. Contact Neal VanDerVoorn
Fourth Tuesday 1:00 Quil ng for Lutheran World Relief meet in the Community Room to e quilts. Previous experience not required!
Fourth Thursday 12:00, Dining for Women The Gig
Harbor Chapter of DFW meets monthly for a program
and lunch benefi ng global projects that empower
women and girls. All women welcome!
October Celebrations:
BIRTHDAYS
2
Margaret Duncan
4
Stardio Wilson
9
Chuck Carlson
10
Linda Zehnder, Jennifer Krump, Dick Werner
Michael Deák
11
Corrie Naasz
12
Katy Jones
13
Sherry Stava
17
Emmy Horton, William Gossler
18
Jens Luebeck
19
Mary Marquardt
21
Jeannie Haugen, Zachary Wiren
24
Keyan Gootkin
26
Thomas Leacy, Bre Oliver, Maureen
Rivenes
29
Lynne e Bren n, Karen Hoven
30
Carina Coalman
ANNIVERSARIES
1
Dave and Sue Horton
2
David Moore and Jill Nealy-Moore
16
Jeff and Beverly Henne
20
Randy and Laurie Spitzer
Special thanks to our prayer writers
Did you know that each week the Prayers of Intercession that
we pray together in worship are wri en by prayer writers in
our congrega on?
Each Sunday our prayers reflect the wideness of God’s mercy
for the whole world as we pray for:
the church universal, its ministry, and the mission of
the gospel;
for the well-being of crea on;
for peace and jus ce in the world, the na ons and
those in authority, the community;
for the poor, oppressed, sick, bereaved, lonely;
for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit;
for the congrega on, and for special concerns.
Our prayer writers begin with this pa ern as they reflect on
the lessons for the day in order to give voice to these
concerns and others that we raise up to God as the Body of
Christ.
Thank you to Phyllis Brandt, Marilyn Colyar, Dan Dana, Van
Hardison, and Peter Liljengren for their good and faithful
work.
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The monthly newsletter of
Agnus Dei Lutheran Church
10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Submit newsletter items, subscription requests and address
changes to Editor/Administrative Assistant: Cindy Beals
253-851-6222 [email protected]
Church Staff
Pastor: Rev. Stephanie McCarthy
253-851-6222, [email protected]
Pastor: Rev. Seth Novak
253-851-6222, [email protected]
Minister of Music, Shari Shull, A.I.M.
253-851-6222, [email protected]
Pianist, Susan Luebeck
Administrative Assistant, Cindy Beals
253-851-6222, [email protected]
Council President, Randy Spitzer
Treasurer, Lance Colyar
Financial Secretary, Pat Humlie
Asst. Fin.Secretary, Rose VanderKlomp
Zoe Holmes, Faith Community Nurse
Gwen Daugs, Faith Community Nurse
Teresa McDonald, Faith Community Nurse
Jack Stier, Parish Sexton
Council
Jim Adair, John Barelli, Lynette Brentin, Marlene
Bridgforth, Steve Carlson, Samantha Carter, Lance
Colyar, Don Krump, Randy Spitzer, Tim Wilson
Little Lambs Preschool
Director/Teacher Shannon Moore
Email:[email protected]
Board President Debbie Snowden
Financial Secretary Kimberly Morgan
Secretary Kristin Page, Ardith Johnson
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Reformation Sunday
October 25
Remember to wear RED