August Newsletter 2011 for web.pub

THE SHEPHERD‘S STAFF
The Parish Paper of Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church
6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road (Corner of Santa Barbara)
Naples Florida 34113
AUGUST, 2011
Volume 4 – Issue 8
Editor: Lynn Dickerman
2011 VBS
PA S T O R ’ S PA G E S . . .
A VISIT TO JESUS’ HOMETOWN - AWESOME!
Well, it certainly was a privilege to participate in my second Vacation Bible
School at Shepherd of the Glades. At any one evening, we had up to 13 or so
children with the last names of Ramos and Quintana and 8-10 adult participants
and another 8-10 adult leaders and helpers learning together about when Jesus
was a child in his hometown of Nazareth. I wish to initially thank Elaine Sima
who investigated many potential programs and chose this one before she went
North for the summer. You might remember that Elaine directed last year’s
program by flying here from Michigan just for last year’s VBS week.
Jeannie Rudge consented to be this year’s director, and I thank her for her
AWESOME JOB! Her detailed assessment is on the next page. My sincere
thanks to Megan Cianflone who did an awesome job with music leadership, as
well as baby juggling. I thank Cindy Quehl, who was the main lesson leader as
the character of Jesus’ mother, Mary; and Margie Carr, who played Mary’s unbelieving, nosy
neighbor. I thank the craft leaders: Linda Boyd, Bonny Dery and Lynn Wahlberg, who also did the
Food Market. I thank Nadine Kelly and John Carr, who were tribe leaders, as was I. Thanks to
cooks, Dan Rudge, Leslie Gjesdahl, and Betsy Skrede. Thanks to Debbie & Don McWaters, who
led Fun & Games, and son, Matt and friend, Gabriela, who sang for us all. My thanks for all the
beautiful photos from Nick Lehr. All came to a wonderful celebration as we worshipped in Hanson
Hall using our new computer and projector (gifts of our Let the Good Shepherd Lead Campaign) to
learn and sing our VBS message and witness first hand our Hanson Hall Nazareth town. I thank
those helping with set-up: Dave Kelly, Lillian Hydes, and Alexa Turino, who also helped all week.
On Tuesday, July 19, I thank those who took down the Nazareth Town: Joanne Hogan, Bernie
Schmidt, Debbie Schiltz, Rich Yearwood, and Lynn Dickerman, who also did publicity. If I missed
your name in these words of thanks, I’m certainly sorry. As I said, it was an awesome week and it
is such an awesome privilege to be sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ as your Pastor.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE
Our Rally Day when we begin Sunday School will be September 18. All those involved with
Vacation Bible School, I encourage you to help with Sunday School. We will meet after worship on
September 11 to plan our program.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
New Member Class begins September 25 with New Member Sunday on Reformation Sunday,
October 30. You are invited to consider Shepherd of the Glades as your spiritual church home.
VACATION
Pastor Ron Starenko will lead in worship on August 14, 21, 28, and September 4 as Lynn and I will
be visiting Minnesota and Chicago.
MINNESOTA REUNION
The Minnesota Reunion for SOTG folks will be on Monday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sunshine
Factory in New Hope, MN, located at 7600 42nd Avenue North. Their website is
www.sunshinefactory.com, and their phone is (763) 535-7000.
Thank you for our partnership in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Peace,
Pastor Doug
“HOMETOWN NAZARETH WHERE JESUS WAS A KID”
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H O M E TO W N N A Z A R E T H N O TAT I O N S . . .
Thank you so much to everyone who participated and / or made our wonderful journey possible
as we visited the dusty town of Nazareth, just as Jesus was beginning his ministry around
Galilee. We heard about Mary’s son, Jesus, where the local children called him the Son of God.
We also learned about Jesus as a “kid” as told by his mother, Mary, in their home town of
Nazareth! We had a fun, intergenerational experience where we visited the marketplace each
day with shops, crafts, and snacks. We enjoyed fun music and games and learned about our
“tribe”. We are so proud to report a miracle as Mary’s neighbor, Eunice, began to secretly
wonder if it is really possible that Jesus - the boy down the street - could be the Messiah.
Alleluia! By the end of our journey, she did!
On day one of our journey, after a wonderful meal of kosher hot dogs and beautiful music, we
found out from Mary that nothing is impossible with God. Mary was with child, and Jesus would
have a family. We came together and formed our tribes: Benjamin, Judah, and Asher. We also
visited the Woodshop and Farmer’s Market in our Market Place. Much fun was had as we
practiced sweeping clean our hearts to hear the word of God.
On day two, again, after a wonderful meal of Israeli Tacos and singing God’s praises, we
discovered that Jesus had a name, and so do we. Each of our names has a special Christian
meaning that reflects our love of God. We visited the Synagogue School, the Bead Bazaar, and
the Farmer’s Market. Again we played the games Jesus played as a child.
On day three, we ate our wonderful meal of Galilean Flatbread Pizza and sang God’s praises
during celebration. We also began thinking about our Tribal Cheers. We discovered that Jesus
had a home and so do we in our Father’s house. Much fun was had in the Market Place at the
Bead Bazaar, the Wool Shop and, as always, the Farmer’s Market. We jumped rope for Jesus
and shared much joy as we played.
On day four, we began our celebration with another wonderful meal of Nazareth Nachos and
much singing of our love of God and service. Mary shared with us how Jesus went to church just
like us, and what he would experience. We began to witness the change in her neighbor,
Eunice’s heart in her belief that Jesus was the Son of God. We experienced a wonderful game of
playing ball with palm branches.
On our last evening together, we shared our meal of Leviticus Leftovers, and much joy in
celebrating God’s word. We learned about the importance of service to one another, not only to
our own tribes, but in our community as well. We listened as Mary told us of the miracle that
Jesus performed, changing water into wine. It was then that we heard Eunice witness that Jesus
was the Son of God. We visited the Bead Bazaar, completing our necklaces, and the Farmer’s
Market, learning about how to plant the Word of God. We closed with a musical celebration and
much joy.
I wish to express my whole hearted appreciation for all who made this week a success. I have so
enjoyed this experience and send out a big “Congratulations and Way to Go through the Grace of
God” to our Celebration Leader, Shopkeepers, Tribe Leaders, Dinner / Food Providers, Fun &
Games Leader, Hometown characters, Mary & Eunice, Decorators, Sound System Providers,
and our wonderful on site photographer.
Jeannie Rudge
VBS Coordinator
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VBS GLIMPSES . . .
THE TRIBES
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VBS GLIMPSES . . .
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VBS GLIMPSES . . .
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VBS GLIMPSES . . .
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NEWS IN THE SHEEPFOLD. . .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO . . .
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
August 2
Damon Delp
August 2
Naomi Stamer
August 2
Ray Waters
August 5
Marjean Cossette
August 6
Christopher Farnsworth
August 6
Joan Maywood
August 9
Marilyn Stadler
August 10 Ginny Trendel
August 13 Bob Dyer
August 14 Jim Brooks
If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please call
the office so we can update our information and not miss
you next time! YOU are special to us!
August 15 Kim Fellows
August 15 Dorothy Julien
August 18 Michael Lien
August 20 Letha Brough
August 21 Howard Wiesener
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES . . .
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
August 1
Carl & Ruthann Lohmann
August 2
Andy & Letha Brough
August 29 Shirley Reed
August 3
David & Nadine Kelly
August 30 Marion Idler
August 5
Lowell & Darlene Momberg
August 31 Charlotte Wahlig
August 7
Don & Debra McWaters
August 24 Donna Salin
August 25 Nancy Dyer
August 11 Sam & Barbara Sorkilmo
August 12 John & Margie Carr
August 17 Ken & Maureen Drum
August 18 Brad & Karen Puerner
NEW MEMBERS ON JULY 3RD . . .
August 20 Jim & Elaine Sima
Rev. Carl & Joan Kelly
August 21 Charles & Anne Felton
joined as full members,
transferring their
August 25 Ed & Sherry Larson
membership from
August 31 Bill & Doris Marderness
All Saints Lutheran
Church, Wales, WI.
Address: 146 Tahiti Circle, Naples, FL 34113
Rev. Carl’s cell phone: 239-530-8600
Joan’s cell phone: 239-389-0936
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Carl has been a parish pastor and a Bible Camp Director. He is now retired and has also
been a Charter Captain and journalist. Joan has been an art teacher and involved in Bible Camp
and Stephen Ministry. She is presently a photo journalist for the “Coastal Breeze”.
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CARING CONNECTIONS . . .
PRAYER LIST
Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers:
Justin Adams
Dorothy Eikoff
Ken Lowe
Ryan Smith
Susan & Jacob Alberti
Jean Ellis
Alice Lyons
Terry Smith
Linda Allen
Cindy Erb
Mary M.
Spiegel Family
Bob Ashford
Ruby Farrish
Rose Maki
Naomi Stamer
Nancy Amarin
James Fellows
Linda Martin
Kathy Steele
Lynn Arbeiter & Family
Sharon Ferst
Karl Mayer
Mary Steinhauer
Ken Baskin
Rollie Freitag
Tino Miraglia
Bob Steinberg
Sidney Berger
Richard G.
“Mike”
Ira & Annette Sussman
Rev. David Birnbaum
Adele Giacometti
Nancy Moran
Robert Tacke
Steve Bleicher
Taylor Granitz
Bill Myers
Theodore
Kendra Boyd
Linda Hack
Jacqui Neuwirth
Warren Thiem
Jay Brandt
Eleanor Hacky
Vera Orr
Jean Thurston
Louis Buonpane
Jim Hader
Patricia Peters
Leslie Tibbals
Jennifer Butler
Marilee Hammer
Eric Piburn
Terry Vallon
Earl & Betty Carley
Claudia & Gene Healing
Tina Ragsdale
Harriet Viohl
Kate Carpenter
Hughes Family
Hal & Libbie Richter
Jill Wahrenberger
Chrissie & Joshua
Dorothy Julien
Cletus Roshak
Sheryl Wallen
Dianne Connell
Marion Idler
Liam Roy
Sally Ward
Kate & Steve Connell
Jackie Johnson
Conner Ruisz
Dorothy Wendorf
Bob & Muriel Cording
Linda Katz
Jim & Melissa Rye
Jannie Ziehl
Chantal Cudree
Trudie Kitchen
Gene Sailer
Roland Cumor
Bernice Kratz
Diane Scheider
DeAnna
Virginia Krider
Lynn Schneider
Wendy Demenge
Emma Larson
Max Schoolmaster
Uenna Duvall
Michael Lee
Janet Sharp
Jenette Lindahl
Debbie Schiltz
Please let us know when someone should be added or removed from the Prayer List.
R E M E M B E R T H O S E I N S E RV I C E TO T H E I R C O U N T RY . . .
Maj. Brian Ashford
Lt. Col. Paula Behrens
Staff Sergeant Adam Crown
Master Sergeant, Christopher Farnsworth
Col. Ken Madura
Airman Corey Malinowski
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BEACH TRIP! . . .
On July 9, 2011, Marty & Debbie Roddy hosted a
nature tour of Tigertail Beach with lunch and water
activities afterward for youth and families. The picture
to the right appeared in the Marco Island Eagle on
Friday, July 15. In the picture from left to right are:
Debbie Roddy, Margie Carr, Marty Roddy, Alexa
Turino, Sabrina Corrasco, and Pastor Doug Wahlberg.
C A L E N DA R C L U E S . . .
Sunday, August 14 & 21, 2011, Undy Sunday - Collecting underwear and socks for needy
children, sizes 4-12, in Collier County. See Leslie Gjesdahl for
coupons for Hanes store at Outlet Mall on Highway 951.
Collection box will be in Narthex.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 5:30 p.m. Council meeting
Minnesota Reunion, Monday, August 15, 2011 1:30 p.m.- The Sunshine Factory, 7600 42nd
Avenue North, (Rockford Road or County Road 9), New Hope,
MN
Friday, August 19, 2011, September Newsletter Deadline
Saturday, August 27, 2011, Afternoon Air Boat Ride for youth and families. Cost is $30
each. To sign up, please call the church office (775.0696) or
email Margie Carr ([email protected])
UPCOMING EVENTS (Mark your calendars):
Sunday, September 11, 2011 10:45 a.m. - Educational Planning Meeting in preparation for
Rally Day
Sunday, September 18, 2011 RALLY DAY! Sunday School begins!
Sunday, September 25, 2011 10:45 a.m. - New Member Classes begin!
Sunday, December 11, 2011, Christmas Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale, 10:45 a.m. in Hanson
Hall. Please help make this an even bigger success than last
year by donating your time and talents. Maybe you have friends
or family members that are crafty and willing to donate, as well.
Get a head start now for another fun sale!
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE . . .
PUNS FOR EDUCATED MINDS:
☺ A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
☺ A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.
☺ Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
☺ A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking into it.
☺ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
☺ Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
☺ Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: “You stay here;
I’ll go on a head.”
(TO BE CONTINUED . . .)
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M O N T H AT A G L A N C E . . .
August,2011
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8th Sunday
of Pentecost
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CREW
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NEW MEMBER
SUNDAY
PASTOR DOUG & LYNN WAHLBERG ON VACATION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11
LYNN DICKERMAN ON VACATION THIS WEEK
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WORSHIP
MINNESOTA
REUNION
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NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
UNDY SUNDAY
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6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road (Corner of Santa Barbara Blvd.)
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 775.0696
FAX: (239) 793.2465
Web Page: http:www.sotgweb.org
Email: [email protected]
Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Douglas Wahlberg, Senior Pastor [cell phone: (239) 687.6580]
H.G. Fisher, Jr., Director of Music
Megan Cianflone, Organist
Don Bassett, Council President
Lynn Dickerman, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor