Messenger - Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Messenger
May 2010
Pastor, Martin Schultheis
Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School
929 Ingleside Ave.
Catonsville, MD 21228 410-744-0016
Education, Delbert Riemer
Pastor’s Point
MINISTRY STAFF
Music, Richard Durham
SUNDAY SERVICES
May is a great month as
our attention transitions
from the risen Jesus to
the rising of the world
for which He died.
8:15 AND 11:00 A.M.
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Inside this issue:
Page 1 Pastor’s Point
Page 2 Memorials
Financial Update
Page 3 Worship - Looking
Back
Page 4 Fellowship of Believers
Page 6 Witnessing
Page 8 School News
Page 9 Radio Sponsors
www.emmanuelbaltimore.
After His resurrection
from the dead, Jesus
ascended into heaven
(Ascension Sunday, May
16) and then sent the
gift of His living Spirit
(Pentecost, May 23) in
order that the new life
He won might now be
shared with all of creation.
and who will come after
us.
share the fullness of life
which His love brings.
The benefits of this salvation are worthless
except as they are
shared with the people
whom our Lord came to
save.
Join us this month as we
grow in this love!
And what joy and life
come through the sharing!!!
As we grow deeper in
our love for Jesus, who
first loved us, we will
consistently find ourIt was not for His sake
selves growing deeper in
that He died and rose,
our love for the people
but for ours—and for all of the world around us
those who came before and in our desire to
Pastor Martin
([email protected])
May Birthdays
2
Harry Ryan
David Dranbauer
3
Trevor Durham
4
Diane Riemer
Yvonne Lovelace
5
Patricia Crisp
6
Susan Stahle Marx
Laura Keay
7
NaNa Corey
8
9
Jacqueline Bair
Matthew Brown
10
Susan Weber
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Memorials and Honors for May
Radio Fund - In memory of Dottie Niemeyer
By: Bill and Maryellen Niemeyer
Dittmar Fund - In memory of Ms Florence Hoelz
By: Del and Diane Riemer
Dittmar Fund - In memory of Dr. Alfred Amah
By: Del and Diane Riemer
Radio Fund - In memory of Gordon T. Allen, Sr.
By: Robert D. Haney
Ms. Mary Bancewicz
Alex McDowell
12
Carol Hastings
Lisa Hartmann
Lauren Carr
13
Doris Doyle
Harry Jones
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR
14
17
Catherine Rauchhaus
Rebecca Pelland
Here is the March financial report. In summary, not a lot has
19
Joann Dreyer
21
Elaine Ketterman
David Post
22
Connor Hastings
25
Ermin Doyle
Jonathan Doyle
26
Debra Volta
Patrick Donnelly
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31
Briana Riemer
Nathaniel Croll
changed. Below are items of note:
1. Offering collections are running about 7% above last
year
2. Projected tuition receipts are $195,000 below the
budgeted amount due to less than anticipated enrollment
3. Expenses are trending about $35,000 under budget.
4. In the budget, we projected $73,000 from Other
Sources and Adopt-A-Mortgage. Through the first
nine months we have received less than $30,000.
5. Based on the above, we are looking at a projected
year-end deficit between $150,000 &
$175,000. Should this happen, we may need an
infusion of cash.
6. To fund any year-end deficit, restricted funds will
need to be drawn down.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Glenn Gaynor, Comptroller
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1 Deuteronomy 32:1-52
WORSHIP
Looking back:
“Very moving.”
“It brought tears to my
eyes.”
“Very powerful.”
Such were some of the
comments expressed regarding the worship services at Emmanuel during
Maundy Thursday, Good
Friday, and Easter.
While many are often extremely moved by these
worship services, in reality
it is the power of the acts
and love of the ONE who
is communicated to us
through these services
that moves us the most—
during worship as well as
throughout our lives.
Special thanks to all who
contributed to our worship services during this
holy season. And all glory
be to our Lord, Jesus!
Looking ahead:
May is an exciting month in
worship.
During this month we will
transition our focus from
Easter to Pentecost—from
the resurrection and new
life of Jesus to how, by the
gift of His Spirit, He brings
resurrection and new life to
the world. A common
theme will be how His resurrected life brings resurrection to us and through
us to those around us.
We rejoice in the lifegiving gift of the Holy
Spirit on Pentecost, May
23.
We reflect upon the mystery of the fullness of God
on Holy Trinity Sunday,
May 30, while also remember, during this Memorial Day weekend,
those who have given
their lives in service for
our nation.
Specifically:
BIBLE VERSES FOR –MAY
May 2010
2 NONE
3
Deuteronomy 33:1-29
4 Deuteronomy 34:1-12
5 Joshua 1:1-18
6 Joshua 2:1-3:17
7 Joshua 4:1-5:12
8 Joshua 5:13-7:26
9 None
10 Joshua 8:1-9:27
11 Joshua 10:1-43
12 Joshua 11:1-12:24
13 Joshua 13:1-15:63
14 Joshua 16:1-17:18
15 Joshua 18:1-19:51
16 NONE
17 Joshua 20:1-45
We celebrate the Ascension of Jesus on Mother’s
Day, May 16.
18 Joshua 22:1-34
19 Joshua 23:1-16
20 Joshua 24:1-33
We also welcome special
guest, Jocelyn Post, daughter of member Dave Post,
to Bible Study on May 16 to
share with us her mission
experience.
21 Judges 1:1-36
22 Judges 2:1-23
23 NONE
24 Judges 3:1-31
25 Judges 4:1-5:31
26 Judges 6:1-8:34
27 Judges 9:1-10:18
28 Judges 11:1-12:15
Monthly Worship Highlight: Acolytes and Crucifers
Do you notice our young worship assistants each week? Young people from middle
school and high school assist the pastor each week by filling two important roles in worship—that of acolyte and crucifer. The acolyte bears the fire and lights the candles to
remind us of the presence of the Light of Christ in our midst and assists with offering and
communion. The crucifer bears the Cross and leads forth the procession at the beginning of worship, drawing our attention to focus on the crucified and risen One whom we
so joyously worship. This month we offer up a special thanks to all of our young people
who serve in this way as well as to Nicki Dreyer who trains our young people for this service. May God continue to use you to draw our attention to Him.
29 Judges 13:1-16:31
30
NONE
31 Judges 17:1-18:31
May 2010
FELLOWSHIP of BELIEVERS
Update on Fellowship
Groups
Would you like to join a
small group that meets
once or twice a month to
study God’s word, pray,
grow in faith, and serve
together???
tional date, place, and time
information so that you can
visit or join one of our
groups.
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Jacob Campitelli for filling in
at the last minute, playing
the part of Simon the Pharisee. We also collected an offering of $130 which is used
Current Meeting Days (all
to support our foster child
are evening meetings exSilver in Ugnada and missioncept as noted):
aries Matt and Kim Myers
Tuesdays – Tricia Martens – and their childen in China, as
This Lent we had over 80
410-707-3508
well as supply our children
people participate in our
Wednesdays at NOON – at with materials. Thank you for
fellowship groups and the
Emmanuel – Betty Dorn –
giving generoulsy!
OVERWHELMING response 410-653-0225
was that participants grew Wednesdays – at EmThank you to everyone who
in their relationships with
manuel – Andy Croll – 410- donated to our Comfort Food
the Lord and one another
719-0124
Collection in Lent. We coland that they would recWednesdays – at Emlected 46 boxes of mac and
ommend these groups to
manuel – Marilyn Liebegott cheese, one package of crackothers.
– 443-386-8844
ers, 17 cans of tuna, one jar
Wednesdays - Ric Durham - of grape jelly, two cans of
During Lent each group
410-747-9291
yams, two jars of peaches,
started with a meal and
Thursdays – at Emmanuel – five cans of spagetti and
then spent one hour using
at 6:30pm – Martin Schulmeatballs, and 49 cans of
a “Discussion Guide”. In
theis – 410-719-8728
soup! Hooray!
April, May, and June,
Thursdays – Del Riemer –
groups are given the option 410-788-4522
Even though the weather
to continue using preoutside is tempting and the
written “Discussion Guides” Questions? Feel free to
spring sports season has
or to purchase and use a
reply to this email with any started, don't forget that
Bible study on the book of
questions.
Sunday School, Middle
Acts or to purchase and
School, and High School
discuss the book, Real-time
classes continue through May
Connections: Linking Your
Sunday School News from 30.
Job with God’s Global
April
Work. (Both the Bible
38 children attended our
We are planning an EmStudy and book are availannual Easter Egg Hunt on
manuel Night at Camden
able to view in our Library/ Saturday, April 3. The chil- Yards for later in the
Conference Room across
dren enjoyed the special
spring. Please watch for
from the church office.)
crafts, the Easter story, and more information.
the hunt itself. A good
Groups are also preparing
time was had by all!
And it's not too late to mark
for a servant event in June
your calendar for VBS the
(see Witnessing Page in
113 children and adults
week of July 12-16.
newsletter).
attended the Sunday
School Easter Program on
Christ is risen! He is risen,
Now is a great time to join April 4, 2010. Thank you to indeed! Alleluia
one of these groups.
all of the children who particpated and the teachers
If interested, contact the
who helped. A special
person below to get addishout-out to 7th grader
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May 2010
BLS SPRING MUSICAL
The Baltimore Lutheran Theater Department proudly presents its spring musical, the classic
WEST SIDE STORY, a sensational show that depicts rival gangs in the 1950's, set on the
streets of New York City. Beloved songs from the musical include "America", "Officer
Krupke", "Maria," and "Tonight", just to name a few. Due to a cast and band of close to fifty
students, as well as the needs for a larger performance area, this production will be performed in the gym, for ONE WEEKEND ONLY: April 30th and May 1st at 7:30 pm and May 2nd
at 3:00 pm. Tickets are now available by calling 410-825-2323 (ext. 309) or by sending an email to director Joy Johnson at [email protected]. Reserved Seating Only -- no
bleachers. Adults $10.00 and Students/Senior Citizens $7.00.
Book Club - The Book Club has chosen
the recently updated book We Are Our
Mothers' Daughters by Cokie Roberts
for our next discussion. The book highlights issues facing women today and
explores the diverse roles women have
played in American history as well as
connections and distinctions among
different generations. The date is Sunday, May 23 at 2 PM in the Augsburg
library if you'd like to join us.
“Third Fridays - Along the Way”: High
School
Every third Friday of the month high
school youth are invited to join Pastor
Martin in the Gathering Room from
7:45pm-9:25pm. Please use the ramp
entrance (across from the b-ball hoop).
Friends are always welcome. Questions? Contact Pr. Martin at [email protected]. Our
next date is May 21.
Doves - Deadline for scholarship applications for the final Doves distribution is June
1, 2010. Three $500 scholarships are available for any woman of Emmanuel (up to
the age of 25) currently enrolled in college.
Contact Carol Harmon, Lois Brettschneider
or Cor-Rae Petri for an application.
Thrivent News - Lee Ann Morin will be serving as Congregational Advocate for
Thrivent. We are grateful for Lee Ann's
commitment to Thrivent and for all of her
hard work. Please see Lee Ann for matching
funds through Thrivent if you are planning
any fund raising events this year
Pictures from Emmanuel’s Easter Egg Hunt
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WITNESSING
From running a high quality K
-8th grade school for over 50
years to washing the feet of
the homeless once a month,
Emmanuel is involved in numerous activities which bear
witness to our faith in Jesus.
Consider joining in!
Fellowship Groups Prepare
for SERVANT SATURDAY
Several of our Fellowship
Groups are in the process of
planning for a service project
that they will complete on
Saturday, June 12 as a way to
bear witness to the love of
Christ for all people. If you
would like to participate in
one of the various service
projects get in touch with
one of the fellowship group
contact persons as listed on
the Fellowship of Believers
page in this newsletter.
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Consider enrolling now for
the 2010-11 school year. Emmanuel Lutheran School offers a high quality, strong
academic, safe, Christcentered education for
grades kindergarten through
8. Call to schedule an appointment, visit at our next
open house or find out more
information at
www.elsbaltimore.org. See
also the school news page of
the newsletter.
LINC-Baltimore 3rd Saturdays
Representatives from Lutheran congregations
throughout the Baltimore
area meet together each
month on the 3rd Saturday
from 10-11:30am to further
the mission of LINCBaltimore. What is the mission of LINC? To grow the
kingdom of God in the Baltimore area through new
church starts and revitalization of present congregations. Would you be interested in representing Emmanuel at a LINC Saturday
meeting? Contact Pastor
Martin to volunteer or with
further questions.
From the District:
Tending the Flame Conference in Richmond, VA—July
30-Aug 1
Join Pastor Martin and his
family at Living Letters, this
summer’s Tending the Flame
Conference. This familyfriendly conference is about
being the letters of Christ in a
world seeking hope and good
news. Christ has written with
the Spirit of the Living God on
our hearts that we would be
His letters of recommendation. As a living letter, what
do people read when they
see you? Do they see Christ
in you? Are you in the midst
of the mission field, meeting
people where they are, and
serving with compassion?
Reggie McNeal, our speaker
for this year, encourages us
to roll up our sleeves and get
dirty in the missional task, to
be the people of God serving
in the midst of the world that
God so loves that he sent his
son. It promises to be an exciting Conference for adults,
youth, and children alike. For
more information, and to
register, visit
www.se.lcms.org.
Need Food?—If you or someone you now needs a little
extra food (non-perishable),
stop by the office during the
week or speak with Pastor
Martin.
Radio Ministry – Can’t join us
for worship in person? Listen to the worship service
live each Sunday at 11am on
WBAL 1090AM. Past services/sermons can be found
on our website at
www.emmanuelbaltimore.or
g. Spread the word! And
consider becoming a radio
sponsor.
Narcotic Anonymous Meets every Monday at 7:30
P.M... Meets every Saturday
at 8:30 P.M...Alcoholic
Anonymous - Meets every
Wednesday at 8:00 P.M.
Footwashing - Thank you
again to all of our faithful
foot washers and to everyone
who is donating socks for this
ministry. We are currently in
need of both diabetic socks
and ankle socks for the men.
If you'd like to give foot
washing a try, contact Kathy
Schultheis at 410-719-8728,
and plan to join us. Our next
foot washing date is Wed.,
May 5th.
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Reaching out to Muslims – May 2 Anyone interested in learning more about Islam and how to
bring the good news of Jesus to Muslims is invited to attend a special presentation at Faith
Lutheran Church in Eldersburg, MD on Sunday, May 2 in the evening. Sam Shamoun will be
the guest presenter. You can view Sam Shamoun on the Lutheran Hour Ministries website:
www.lhm.org.
Service to the Homeless Opportunities – Lazarus Caucus
Please consider feeding the homeless as part of your Lenten journey this year.
How can
you HELP?
Can you join the army providing a nourishing meal to 90 hungry men?....Desserts and/or
Fresh Fruit are needed on third Thursdays. Casseroles and Desserts and/or Fresh Fruit are
needed on fourth Saturday’s….Volunteers are also needed to deliver the food to the Westside
Homeless Shelter for Men on the grounds of Spring Grove Hospital.
Sign up sheets are located at the visitors’ table in the back of the church….Not a master chef?
Financial donations are also needed to pay for the pizza and salad
for third Thursdays. Please use the small brown envelopes in the pews or the quarterly white
envelopes in your box (they are in March, June, September, and December)….Is shopping
your “thing”?
Emmanuel has recently taken over the management of the clothing closet for the shelter. We
are in desperate need of NEW men’s underwear in sizes Medium, Large, X Large, and XX Large
as follows: Briefs, Crew neck t-shirts, Clothing donations can be left in the basket in the gathering place or the large bin under the stairs near the church office.
Please see Becky Pelland, Clara Croll, or Pat Krenzke with any questions.
Emmanuel’s Annual Summer Golf Outing will be Held at Waverly Woods Golf Course on Tuesday June 29th cost will be $70.00 per person for golf and banquet (hamburgers, Hot dogs and
salads). Spread the word, get your group together early. Respond by June 1st or earlier, contact: Mel Trimble, Jr. or Bruce Petri.
LETTER FROM MATT AND KYM MYERS
Dear Friends,
Happy Easter! He is Risen! In our last newsletter, we asked you to pray for us as our mission
board considered deploying us based on our current level of support, and we are happy to say
that our prayers were answered with a unanimous "yes." We are so thankful to all of you who
have been praying and supporting us, and it is because of your response to God's call that we
are able to go. We want you to know how thankful we are for you, and that we pray for you
regularly. Please send us your updates and prayer requests so that we can stay connected with
you. Please view our newsletter on page 10.
May God Bless you as you have blessed us!
Matt Myers
813-760-6937
Messenger
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL’S NEWS
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About our School….
We continue to make plans for the 2010-2011 school year
while some exciting events remain as part of our current
year.
School Calendar
MAY
1
5
6
10
12
19
20
21
31
Looking ahead...Spring (Fling) Festival on Saturday, May
1, from 9am—2pm. Join us for the fun, food, and fellowship. The Silent Auction will have a variety of quality items
that will peak your interest.
School Musical…..Thursday, May 20th at 10:30am (dress
rehearsal) and 7:30 pm. “Once Upon a Parable” Tells the
story of Christ and His use of stories to reach the people
with God’s Word.
Spring Fling
9am-2pm
Open House
10:00 am
Mid quarter report
Final SMART payment due.
Open House
10:00 am
Open House
7:00 p.m
PTL Program
7:30 p.m
School Closed
Memorial Day—School Closed
About our Graduates...Two former students recently received their Eagle Scout Award after completing the necessary requirements. Christian Grusch, (ELS 2005) received
the award as part of Troop 764-Halethorpe. Hamza Hussain
(ELS 2006) received his award as part of Troop 456-St.
Mark—Catonsville. As a note of interest, Hamza’s project
was the completion of the raised beds and the new shrubs
that beautify our playground. Our sincere congratulations
to both of these young men and their accomplishements.
Fifth Grade Students write Poems
Title:
Spring Is Near
by Taylor Clemons
Title:
Put a Smile on Your Face
by Imani Rideaux
Spring is near, prancing and running around
In the flowers, neatly gardening.
Put a smile on your face no matter what.
Whether you lose a game or get a cut.
In Line shopping for pretty flowers
There is no need to cry, if you’re blue.
Talk to someone who can make you feel new.
Coming on the morning intercom,
Nicely, giving praise to God.
Keep your head up and walk a fast pace.
When you feel blue put a smile on your face.
Messenger
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Radio Broadcast Sponsors for May 2010
Our 11 a.m. worship service is broadcast live each Sunday on WBAL, 1090 AM. Sponsors for the May
broadcasts are:
May 2 - Today’s broadcast is sponsored by Diane and Norman Dubner in memory of their parents...
And by Linda and Jim Wallace in memory of Miggy and Irene…
And by Ethel and Elizabeth Hardingham in memory of their loved ones…
And by Patrick and Patty Donnelly in thanksgiving to God for their many blessings.
May 9 - Today’s broadcast is sponsored by Herb McCullen in loving memory of his wife Ruth…
And by Dotty Trimble in loving memory of her mother, Jean Huggins…
And by Lillian and William Crampton in loving memory of their mothers and fathers...
And by Margaret Klein in loving memory of her mother, Dorothy Franck…
And by Drue and Ed Foss in honor of Marion Foss, Ed's mother, and in loving memory of Madeline and Frank
Frazier, Drue's parents.
May 16 - Today’s broadcast is sponsored by Ed Lohmeyer in loving memory of his wife Doris on their 67th
wedding anniversary…And by Marie Gillan in loving memory of her grandson, Zachary, on his birthday.
May 23 - Today’s broadcast is sponsored by Judy Mackinson in loving memory of her husband Bob and their
loved ones...And by Pastor Martin and Kathy Schultheis in thanks to God for their 16 blessed years of marriage…And by Louise and Shelton Bosley in memory of Sgt. Joseph Ireland and Alfred Tolzman…
May 30- Today's broadcast is sponsored by Gloria and Bruce Cameron thanking God for their many blessings…And by Dotty Trimble in memory of Vernon Schultheis and his many years of faithfulness to Emmanuel’s radio ministry…And by Virginia and Martin Krenzke, radio listeners...
Contribute to the Building Fund
The renovations were completed several years ago, and we continue to enjoy the benefits of these renovations without thinking too much about them today. Nonetheless, the cost of these renovations is still being paid on a monthly
basis. How about considering a special contribution to our building fund to help pay off the just over $475,000 mortgage balance that is left from these renovations? Mail in your contribution or place it in the offering plate, marked
“Building Fund”. And thank you for helping pay for that which we have been enjoying for several years now.
May 2010
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May 2010
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Church/School Staff
Martin Schultheis, Pastor..…………………………………………....410-744-0016 - 410-499-1268 (cell)
Del Riemer, Principal/Minister of Education……………………………………………...410-744-0015
Ric Durham, Organist/Choir/Minister of Education……………………………………...410-744-0016
Judy Jones Church Secretary….……………………………………………………………...410-744-0016
Yvonne Lovelace, School Secretary…………….…………………………………………..410-744-0015
(for teachers and recruiters, call the school office at 410-744-0015)
Kindergarten …………………………..….………. Liz Rickel, Jo Bacon
1st Grade ……...……………………….…...Kathy Lentsch, Edna Dorsey
2nd Grade …………………………..……………………...Linda Wallace
3rd Grade ………………………………………………... Laura Donnelly
4th Grade …………………………………...…………………..Bob Keck
5th Grade ….……………………………………….….……...Susan Miller
Middle School ………………………………………..……... Lori Melillo
Middle School …………………………………..…….…..... Ric Durham
Middle School …………………………………...…….……..Del Riemer
Computer ……………………………………………….….Trish Nyland
Reading Specialist ……………….………………..……... Bernie White
School Recruiters ……………….……Brenda Bennett and Debbie Izzi
Before and After School Care………....…......Diane Marner, Director
Cleaning Company, J&W Cleaning………..………………….……………………….410-744-0016
Church Council
President, Andy Croll ……………………………………………………………….…...410-719-0124
Vice President, Bernie White………………………………………………………...…...410-788-5347
Secretary, Cor-Rae Petri … ……………………………………………………….……...410-750-0757
Treasurer, Barbara Bradley……………..………………………………………….……..410-744-6837
Comptroller, Glenn Gaynor………………………………………….…………….……..443-535-8440
Finance, Pat Krenzke ……………………………………………..…………….….……...410-298-0193
Stewardship, Becky Pelland ……………………………………………………..…..…...410-298-1644
Evangelism, Michael Jones……………………………………………………..………….410-719-6713
Elders, Tom Spiegel …………………………………………………………..…………...410-719-8959
Maintenance, Bart Duerr ……………………………………..………………………… 410-465-2426
Family Youth and Parrish, Kate Jenkins…………………………………………………410-788-8610
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throughout Baltimore...and beyond.
EMMANUEL’S MESSENGER ‘2010
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School Phone: 410-744-0015
Fax: 410-744-1199
E-mail: [email protected]
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
929 INGLESIDE AVE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21228
OUR VISION IS: Alive through the grace of God in Christ and on
Fire with the Holy spirit Emmanuel will be a multicultural community
of faith spreading the love, joy, and hope of Jesus through: vigorous
study of His Word, fervent prayer, inspiring worship, active ministry
to and through children and individuals of all ages, and meaningful
service to the world.
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