June 2016 - Agnus Dei Lutheran Church

Agnus Dei Lutheran Church
Gather in grace
Grow in faith
Go in service
June 2016
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From Our Pastors
Sisters and brothers in Christ, grace to you and peace! When we switch to our summer
schedule this year for July and August (one service at 9:30am), we will also be trying out
another switch. A er much discussion among the worship commi ee and the staff, we’ve
decided to try a slightly different way of serving communion. Currently, every Sunday we
have three cups on each side: two with wine (one for drinking and one for dipping) and one
with grape juice. For July and August, we are going to experiment with using only two cups
on each side. One will have wine, the other grape juice, and everyone will be invited to
either dip or drink from either cup, whichever is more comfortable for them.
There are a few reasons for this, but first and foremost is hospitality. You may have already no ced how long it takes
the pastors to get through our spiel on Sunday mornings explaining how to navigate the different cups. For long- me
ADLC members, choosing a cup at communion is old hat; but for folks who are new to Agnus Dei—or new to the
Church in general—this can be a confusing and stress-inducing. “Which cup do I drink from?” “What happens if I get it
wrong?” “What did the pastor say about all those cups?”
We are proud that Agnus Dei celebrates communion with an “open table,” meaning that anyone and everyone is
welcome to come forward to receive the sacrament. However, our current situa on can be overwhelming to those
who are not used to naviga ng it, and we would like to remove any obstacles that might keep people from coming
forward or experiencing the peace of Christ in the meal. We hope that streamlining the cup-selec on process will
help people feel more comfortable and be able to be focused more on the sacrament than the logis cs when they
come forward for communion.
We also know that this has the poten al to make others feel less comfortable, though, which is why we are only
doing this for July and August as a trial. We have already heard from several people about how they do not want to
drink from a cup where others have placed their fingers, or dip into a cup from which others have drunk. To some of
you, this seems unsanitary. Rest assured that studies have concluded that neither dipping nor drinking carries any
significant risk of infec on. The CDC released a statement to this effect in 1998. The link to this statement is provided
below, and the pastors are happy to provide other resources if you wish.
If the idea of sharing the cup in this way s ll makes you uncomfortable, that is okay. Please feel free to receive the
elements however makes you most comfortable, and know that this is only for a season. Pastors, staff and the
worship commi ee welcome any and all feedback from you as we try this experiment this summer, especially in
August, a er we have lived with this new prac ce for a while.
It is important to all of us that the congrega on knows why we do what we do as a community. To that end, on June
12 we will have Narrated Liturgy where we explain the parts of the liturgy while we do them in worship. We are also
introducing a new feature in the newsle er called “Worship Whys.” You are invited to submit your ques ons about
worship (or anything related) to the pastors or church office. Each month one of the ques ons will be answered. We
hope this can be a way to further grow together in our understanding of worship.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Seth and Pastor Stephanie
Statement from the CDC regarding communion prac ces in the American Journal of Infec on Control:
h p://ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Common-Cup-CDC. pdf
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 - W, 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?
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What are your greatest challenges?
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What do you love about Agnus Dei?
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What are your dreams for the church?
We look forward to visi ng
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 @ 253448-3481 or Pastor Stephanie @ 253-2347752.
Pastor Seth and Pastor Stephanie
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Barb Malich
Serving Our Country:
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Barbara Ausich
Loren Carlander
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Audrey Clinton
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Ken Hay and family
Richard Hermstad
David Marquardt
Hal and Myra Snider
Jack S er
Rose VanderKlomp
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Dick La mer
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Jason Barelli, U.S. Navy
Ma Fistler, U.S.A.F. (Loren Carlander’s
Grandson)
Staton West, U.S. Army
Alene Wilkes
Jim Wilson
Summer Worship 2016
One service at 9:30 AM, July 3– August 28
Summer Events:
June
July
August
Open House at the Pastor’s
Friday, June 24th, open house
begins at 5:00 PM. Water and
lemonade, hot dog buns,
condiments and s’mores supplies
will be provided. Please bring your
hot dogs/brats/sausages of choice
for grilling or roas ng over the fire,
a dish to pass and lawn chairs.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
All Church Picnic
Sunday, July 17 Tacoma Rainiers
Game, 1:35 Game. Cost: $12.50
(includes reserved seat and a
hotdog meal. We will carpool from
the church at 12:30. Sign up on
the clipboard in the office.
Sunday, August 28th a er worship.
Bring a potluck item, your favorite
lawn games and lawn chairs. We
will gather for fun, games and
fellowship.
 To our proper es team who are always available for the many fix it projects around the
church building.
 The lawn mowers in May: Bob Beals, Ehren Gossler and Don Krump.
 Church Directory assembly team: Linda Ribary, Sharon Krump, Don Krump and Carol Dana
 Table and Chair arrangers in May: Rich Cook and Paul Borg.
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Faith Forma on for all ages Sundays at 9:45 AM.
 Cross Genera onal Sunday School for adults and kids meets in the
Sanctuary for songs and stories and then moves to the Community
Room for hands-on ac vi es. We will meet on June 5 and June 12.
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The Forum meets in the Parish Hall
Forum for June
We are pleased to conclude the spring forum sessions with a return by Dan Peterson on June 5 and
12. Dr. Peterson, faculty member of Sea le University, will con nue to share with us the perspec ves
on Sin: A Short History. This series covers a spectrum of perspec ves essen al to an understanding of
sin in the history of Western Chris an thought. The forum classes will resume in September.
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Confirma on for grades 6-8 meets in the Couch Room. We will meet through June 12th
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All Together Now, our planned events for all groups to meet together.
May Council Mee ng Minutes Summary
Finances: To date, expenses have exceeded income by about $7,500 – most of which is due to
unforeseen property expenses which included: arming our alarm system and repairs to our hea ng and
cooling system as well as some church supplies and copying costs. We an cipate that, without other
unbudgeted expenses, we should be able to stay on schedule. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Annual Audit: Our annual financial audit has been completed and findings published. There were no cri cal findings
(items needing immediate correc on) and several sugges ons for minor improvements, which the church council plans to
implement.
Financial Secretary: Our long-serving financial secretary, Pat Humlie, is leaving us soon moving south to be nearer
grandchildren. Thank you Pat for your service! We are searching for her replacement now.
Congrega onal Mee ng: At our congrega onal mee ng May 22, new council members were elected. They include:
Donna Hogeberg, Bob Nussbaum, Ann Rousseau, and John Stava.
Sound System: Because the vender we selected is now out of business, the council asked for new bids. We received bids
from AGI of Eugene and CCI of Olympia of just under $42,000 each. The winning bid from CCI includes some enhancements
not found in the original bid, and includes labor costs which reflect compe ve commercial costs. (Our previous bidder
was heavily discoun ng his labor costs as he was a one-man company.) The council recommended that we ask the
congrega on for approval to spend an addi onal $12,000.
Nursery A endant: We are having some difficulty finding applicants for the nursery a endant. Pr. Stephanie and the
personnel commi ee are working to find some qualified candidates.
Vulnerable Popula ons Policy: The new policy was presented at the May 22 congrega onal mee ng. Thank you to the
commi ee for though ul and thorough work!
Yours in Christ,
Randy Spitzer
Council President
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Where does my offering go?
For the next three months, we will be exploring the ministry that the weekly offering at ADLC
supports. This month – the larger church.
While most of the weekly offerings received at Agnus Dei are used for ministries right here, we as a
congrega on the as well. Our 10% the goes to our Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA,
which is the regional office of the na onal church (the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America –
ELCA). The Synod office works with and supports exis ng congrega ons, candidates for rostered
ministry, hunger grants, and church starts in the area. Visit www.myofferingatwork.com for stories
of Southwestern Washington church starts.
40% of the money the SWWA Synod receives moves on to the na onal church-wide ELCA offices for
ministry that while coordinated out of the Chicago offices, affects our church globally. The majority
of that money is used to grow the church in the US and around the world through suppor ng
exis ng congrega ons, star ng new worshipping communi es, developing resources, sending
missionaries, and suppor ng and developing leaders in the church. If you love numbers, check out
this great graphic with all the details (it’s also posted on the church bulle n board across from the
nametags): h p://bit.ly/1XWvHZv If you love stories, visit h p://bit.ly/1RxE1HB or
www.livinglutheran.org.
We thank you for your con nued support of the ministries of Agnus Dei, whether that support is
with prayer, with me, with money, with dona ons, with rela onships, with talents shared. ALL
support is valued, necessary, and a joyful returning to God what we have first been given.
Your Stewardship Commi ee
Lance Colyar, Don Krump, Pam Mar n, Pastor Stephanie McCarthy and Mike Snowden
Sharing our Gi s Stewardship Update
Thank you to all, good and faithful stewards.
2016 General Fund Giving Report
General Fund:
Goal
Annual
$416,000
May
$34,667
Year to Date
$173,335
May Attendance
May 1: 156
May 8: no record
May 15:172
May 22: 132
May 29: 125
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Actual
$32,506
$164,883
% of Goal
94%
95%
2016 Designated Giving Report
May
Building Fund
$385
FISH (local food bank) $370
World Hunger
$1185
Food Backpacks 4 Kids $440
Organ purchase
$425
Year to Date
$2712
$1870
$6943
$3812
$2460
Building Fund & Above and Beyond Balance
$145,390
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Congratulations 2016 Graduates!
Jessica Bigger is gradua ng
from Gig Harbor High School.
She will be a ending Portland
State University's Honors
College to pursue a degree in
Environmental Studies. Her
favorite Agnus Dei memory
was the youth mission trip to
Costa Rica - pain ng the
church, zip-lining through the
rain forest, and seeing
monkeys on the beach!
Collin Boothby graduated summa cum laude
from Texas Chris an University in May,
2016 with a degree in Church Music and
dis nc on as an Honors Laureate through
the John V. Roach Honors College. At TCU,
Collin studied organ and harpsichord with H.
Joseph Butler and was named the Presser
Scholar- the outstanding senior music
major, as voted on by the en re music
faculty. Beginning in August, Collin will
pursue a master’s degree in Organ
Performance from The Shepherd School of
Music at Rice University where he will study
organ with Ken Cowan.
Erik Hogeberg graduated from Pacific Lutheran
University with Bachelors of Arts Degrees in Physics
and Geosciences. Erik plans on pursuing his masters
degree in geoengineering a er some me off from
school. He is currently working in research and
development for FXI in Kent.
Ryan Page graduated on May 28,
2016 from Pacific Lutheran
University with majors in Applied
Physics and Classics. This August
he will move to Ithaca, New York
where he will pursue a PhD in
Materials Science and Engineering
at Cornell University. Go Big Red!
Madeleine Stephens graduated
from St. Olaf College with BA in
Music and a concentra on in
Management Studies. While
there, she par cipated in the
Chapel Choir and managed the
student-run venue on
campus. This summer she will be at Yale teaching
concert produc on and working as an AV Coordinator
for EXPLO, a er which she hopes to find a posi on
somewhere working in a concert venue.
An Invita on to Join the Agnus Dei Hikers
June 11, Lower South Fork, Skokomish River
Meet at the church parking lot at 8:00 AM, bring water and a lunch
May Hike
Join us for the a hike on Lower Skokomish River, a 6.2 miles round trip hike with an elevation
gain of 350 ft. Initially, it is a tough climb with steep switchbacks, 150 ft before the trail levels
off. Within a half a mile the crest of the ridge overlooking the S Fork of the Skokomish. After
crossing a creek, the trail descends to the river flats with big lead maples and alders, giant
cedars and fir. At 2 miles you find site of an old homestead. We could continue by climbing a
gentle hill and descend to another flat, 3.1 miles from the trailhead.
For more informa on contact Neal at: [email protected].
Summer Choir
Save the dates and join the choir for a Sunday or two this summer! We will
have Summer pick-up Choir on June 19, July 10 & August 14. On June 19 we
will meet in the Music Room at 10:30 to prepare music for worship. In July &
August we will meet at 9:00 AM before summer worship. All are welcome!
Sing to the Lord a new song!
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Faith Community Nurses
Zoe Holmes, Teresa McDonald, and Gwen Daugs
Oh God, from my youth you have taught me, and I s ll proclaim your wondrous deeds.
Psalm 71:17
My husband shared with me a recent New York Times ar cle that he ran across last week.
The ar cle has to do with the aging process. I enjoyed the ar cle so much I decided to make it the focus of this month’s
newsle er. I know what you are thinking: ”Oh no, not another ar cle about aging!” Please read on because I think you’ll
be as interested in this ar cle as we were.
Journalist Gerald Marzora states in his ar cle called “Ge ng Prac ce For a Be er Old Age” that 60 is NOT the new 40,
and by the way, 50 isn’t either. The former Editor of the New York Times Magazine, Marzora points out, we are always May 10
aging. By late-middle age, our lung capacity is steadily diminished as well as the power and speed of our muscles. To
Hike:
make ma ers worse, all the senses, especially sight and hearing, are diminishing, not to men on the heart and blood
vessel changes that are challenging our bodies. I could go on about the fla ened arches and poor balance but I think
that you get the point. Don’t get depressed; there’s be er news ahead.
What really concerns most of us is not our physical decline as much as fearing our mental decline. At about the same
age as when many of us graduated from college, the “concentra ng and deciding” parts of our brains began shrinking.
Marzora suggests that to help forestall this decline we can do crossword puzzles and mind exercises, and we can take
up yoga and go for long walks, because there is evidence that these ac vi es do help with keeping the memory loss at
bay for awhile. Maybe.
Marzora then goes on to suggest an ac vity that might keep memory loss at bay, temporarily, and will most certainly
provide you with a deeply sa sfying sense of yourself, similar to experiences you encountered when you were very
young. His sugges on is to find a new life ac vity--something new, something somewhat difficult--to immerse yourself
in and improve at it.
As a metaphor, do you remember the feeling you had when you first learned how to ride a bike? Think of how
in mida ng the thought of balancing on two wheels was to you, how uncertain you were when you began to prac ce,
how many mes you fell, how much prac ce it took, and finally, how you felt when you took off on your own for the
very first me!
Last winter at our community outdoor Tucson swimming pool, our granddaughter Leigh wanted to learn how to swim.
During the week her family vaca oned with us, she spent hours refining her skills. Every day she couldn’t wait to return
to that pool to keep trying to perfect her technique. When she and her family returned to Washington, Leigh’s mother
enrolled her in spring swimming lessons at a nearby indoor pool. When we returned to the northwest from our winter
home in May, Leigh couldn’t wait to show us at that same indoor pool that she could really swim, on her stomach and
on her back!
Leigh was driven to become a swimmer and then to become a be er swimmer. This is the type of “immersion” (if you
don’t mind the expression) that Marzora is sugges ng that we try. He is talking about improving at a demanding skill,
or set of skills. He has in mind something that will take years to get proficient at, such as playing a musical instrument,
learning a cra like cabinetry, or, as in his own case, learning to play tennis.
A er being a life-long passive fan of the sport, he took up playing tennis in his mid-50s and is s ll prac cing at becoming
be er at it today at age 63. Beyond mid-life, it’s not surprising that we have me to pursue something different.
Marzora speaks of the amount of me that he has spent prac cing tennis, he admits that he has improved over the
years, but is he good at it? “No,” he says, but he’s s ll enthralled with the game.
Here’s another blessing of late-middle age, according to the writer: “As an older adult you will not be inhibited from
improving by the percep on of others.” In case you haven’t no ced, no one is paying much a en on to you!
Since you’re not young, learning and then improving at an ac vity will not make you feel young. In fact, you may be
more conscious of your current age. But we can all benefit from learning a new task and ge ng be er at it. So says
Denise Park, a neuroscien st from the University of Texas. She conducted a study of 200 older adults. She assigned
them to new ac vi es for about 15 hours a week and found that only those who had learned a complicated skill also
improved their memories.
In conclusion, Marzora says that he promises that if you take up a new ac vity in later life as he did, you will come to
know yourself be er. You will learn to be humble; you will become aware of when your energy level is high or low; you
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will learn what level of pa ence is available for your new task; and you will learn that you have a fondness for others who
have the same interests as you.
I have never seen myself as a writer. I have always been in midated by the wri ng process. But I do have a profound
interest in promo ng good health for those I care about. And so, for the last ten years, I have made it my responsibility to
prac ce wri ng a health newsle er every single month for all of you. That is roughly 120 ar cles!
Each month I send my finished product, via email, to my husband, a former English teacher, so that he can refine my work.
This process has definitely been a task that I’ve immersed myself in. Am I doing good things for my brain and for my wellbeing? Time will tell!
Pierce County Cancer Survivorship Conference
August 10, 2016, University of Puget Sound
This FREE annual conference is open to all people affected by cancer as pa ents, family members and
caregivers. Connect with other survivors to discuss and learn about the physical, mental and spiritual aspects
of the cancer journey. This event is presented by mul ple community organiza ons and cancer care advocates.
The event is free but you must register to a end. Register online at pccancersurvivorship.org
For more informa on call Cindy in the church office, 253-851-6222
Human Concerns
Quilts and Baby Kits sent to Lutheran World Relief
A grand total of 26 quilts and 21 baby kits were packed and shipped off in early May. Sharon
Ebelt secured a gi of money from Thrivent to buy ba ng and in return we agreed to
produce 30 quilts. 26 quilts were sent and 4 more were completed in May and await the fall
sending to LWR. So we have made our goal! Many thanks to all who worked on this project
and also, to those of you who gave money during Lent to pay for shipping. We were pleased
to have some male help from Bob Babare, Dave Kulman and William Gossler.
Gardening Supplies Test Capacity of New Dona on Sta on
Your MANY vases, pots, baskets and other gardening supplies have been repurposed at the WCCW (Washington
Correc on Center for Women). Doug and Ed say a big “thank you”. They teach a course in coopera on with TCC where
the women learn to grow plants and also learn flower arranging. Products are sold to the public to help defray the cost
of the program.
Only 3 weeks le to complete Spring Cleaning. (A er that you will have to call it Summer Cleaning)
In June please bring items for two causes:
The ICE facility which houses immigrants on the Tacoma deflats needs backpacks and sweatshirts for people who are
being released. They can also use men’s clothing and a limited amount of woman’s clothing.
The Courage 360 program in Tacoma needs woman’s clothing and accessories suitable for ladies returning to the
workforce. Graduates of their training program “shop” at their clothing closet a er they complete training.
And, just in case you were thinking of turning old tee shirts into dust cloths...STOP…We can use them to make diapers
for LWR in the fall, and would appreciate you dona ng them to a “higher” purpose.
Looking forward…Plans are being made to help the YWCA ”families at risk” program in the near future
Thank you for your unfailing generosity to all requests. You are inspiring!
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Japan Earthquakes
The following le er was wri en by Agnus Dei member, Marian Ano, who spent much of her life doing missionary work
with the Lutheran Church in Japan. On April 14, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto. Several strong a ershocks
and another 7.3 magnitude earthquake followed. 41 people died and thousands have been injured. 98,000 have had to
evacuate their homes, and power and water have yet to be restored in many areas.
We are hearing about the extensive earthquakes that have occurred in and around Kumamoto City in western
Japan. God has blessed our Japan Ev. Lutheran Church in its broad ministry these 100 years, to include home
for children, outstanding geriatric work, and about five centers in surrounding area for people in various types
of need. All of this is a part of Jiai-en colony of love and mercy. In my missionary years I attended various
conferences here, visiting my fellow missionaries, and watched the tremendous expansion of Jian-en's
ministry. I called missionary Bowman who lives in the city and serves with a Japanese pastor in Jiai-en and
including 3 churches. Buildings are all damaged but they are meeting and using them as much as
possible. One school accredited through high school and the other accredited through junior college are badly
damaged but they are trying to use them with limitation. Missionary Bowman said their home is not safe, not
sure of any funds for rebuilding, so they wonder about change of workplace, though the parish will be too much
for the Japanese pastor alone. Staff members in the area have lost their homes located near the epicenter, and
many with jobs in stores in malls etc. are without a job. Our Lutheran bible camp at Mt. Aso is completely cut
off, with US military bringing in food and supplies by helicopter.
These are our brothers and sisters in the faith. Let's earnestly pray that God will guide and use all necessary
to meet their needs.
Marian Ano
If you would like to contribute in your offering to the Japan earthquake vic ms please put Lutheran Disaster Response/
Japan Earthquakes in the memo line. More informa on can be found in the Disaster Response sec on of the ELCA
webpage, ELCA.org/disaster
ADLC Holden Village Trip, August 14-19
Lawn Mowing
Volunteers are needed to mow the church
lawn. There is a sign up clipboard next to
the dona on sta on. Mowers are available
here at the church. If you prefer to mow
outside of church office hours just call the
office to arrange access.
253-851-6222
Mine remedia on work con nues at Holden Village this
summer. However, they are invi ng people to come and join in a
rhythm of work, recrea on and study. Basically, this is an
opportunity for a no-cost week at Holden Village that will include
some volunteer work. This is offered all summer, but we will
bring a group from ADLC together. If this is something you would
be interested in, please pick up a packet from the Faith Forma on
Bulle n Board
and let Pastor
Stephanie
know ASAP if
you are
interested in
going, space
is limited and
our sign up
deadline is
July 1.
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VBS—Barnyard
Roundup
July 11-15
9am to noon
Register Now!
Don’t miss this fun event! Registra on
forms are on the Faith Forma on Bulle n
Board and in the church office. In addi on
to children’s VBS, an adult track of VBS
(see right) will be happening each day at
the same me with bible studies and more.
Volunteers Are Needed
Planning has begun for Vaca on Bible School
for both children and adults. Many volunteers
are needed to run the program. From small
group leaders, to story tellers, cra ing and
kitchen crew there is a place for everyone.
Even if you can’t be present during the week of
VBS there is need for help in prepara on. If
you can help in any way, please let Pastor Seth
or Tom Bradford know.
Adult Vaca on Bible School Sessions
July 11 – 15, Parish Hall
Theme: Psalm 23/Jesus Gathers Us Together
Join with the kids for opening (9:00 – 9:20), snack (10:20 – 10:40) and
closing (11:40 – 12:00).
Adult Sessions will happen every day from 9:20 – 10:20 & 10:40 – 11:40
Monday:
Session 1: Bible Study – John 10.1-18 (Jesus Is the Good Shepherd)
Session 2: Art – Explore the historic depic ons of Jesus as Shepherd
Tuesday:
Session 3: Bible Study – Mark 6.30-44/John 6.1-14 (Jesus Feeds 5,000
People)
Session 4: Baking – Enjoy some cracker baking for feeding the mul tudes
(of VBS students)!
Wednesday:
Session 5: Bible Study – Ma hew 13.1-23 (Jesus Tells about a Sower)
Session 6: Laughter – enjoy Ken Davis’ “Super Sheep” and bring your
favorite jokes
Thursday:
Session 7: Bible Study – Luke 15.11-23 (Jesus Tells about a Lost Son)
Session 8: Wri ng – Discover the Psalms and write your own
Friday:
Session 9: Bible Study – John 20.1-18 (Jesus Appears to Mary in the
Garden)
Session 10: Shepherd Songs – Sing them and learn their story
God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America– one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our
neighbor. It is a designated day of service for all ELCA churches.
September 11, 2016
We will gather a er worship in our yellow shirts for an act of service to our community.
This year’s project is yet to be determined. Last year we combined our effort with Key Peninsula
Lutheran and held an underclothing drive for local children in need. In 2014 we pulled weeds at a local park and
wrote le ers of advocacy.
If you do not have a God’s Work Our Hands t-shirt to wear, please call or email the church office to let Cindy know.
We will have your shirt imprinted with Agnus Dei on the back. Sizes range from youth small up to 5XL
Meaningful Movies at Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei is the host site in Gig Harbor for the organiza on “Meaningful Movies” presen ng
documentary films with a focus on social and environmental jus ce. A film will be shown on the 2nd
Friday evening of each month with a me for discussion a er. These films are open to the
community. Up next on June 10 is The Messenger “Imagine a world without birdsong. Today,
songbirds, in their very decline, are telling us about the health of the planet. If the planet cannot
sustain life for them, it cannot sustain life for us. In this way, the fate of the songbird is inextricably
linked to our own. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the
imperiled songbird, and what it will mean to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose
them.” For more informa on about the Meaningful Movies project see meaningfulmovies.org.
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The Messenger
Friday, June 10, 7:00 PM
Serving in Worship June 2016
Hospitality Team for June: Coordinator-Ardith Johnson, Team: Krump, Snowden, Roark, Bakke/Holien,
Heiskell/Finlayson, Fox/McDonnell, Park, Shull
Serve in Worship Schedule Coordinators: Altar Guild: Dianna Carlson; Altar Flowers: Dianna Carlson; Assis ng Ministers: Shari Shull; Communion Servers and Greeters: Ghita Lorenz; Lectors: Marilyn Colyar; Offering
Counters: Linda Ribary ; Ushers: Ghita Lorenz ; Sound System: Ma Humlie
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Agnus Dei Lutheran Church Calendar
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June 2016
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
Wednesdays, 10:30 am Lec onary Study with our
pastors in the Couch Room.
Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00--Prayer Shawl Ministry
meets in the Couch Room. All kni ers and crochet enthusiasts are welcome! Contact Gwen Daugs
Thursdays, 10:00 AM Church Staff Mee ng
Fridays, 10:30 am--Augsburg Bible Study in the community room. Contact Rose VanderKlomp
Sundays, Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 AM, followed by
fellowship in the Parish Hall
Sundays, 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 Genera onal Sunday
School 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 either Marge Olmsted or Barb Deák
Third Thursday 12:00 (Jan through May), 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!
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 and Second Monday 1:00 Quil ng for
Lutheran World Relief meet in the Community Room
to e quilts. Previous experience not required!
June Celebrations:
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David Dukes
Christina Iverson, Andrew Leacy, Katy
Peterson
Amy Mabe, Marilyn Hosea
Masaharu Ano
Nathan Page
Emily Beloate, Bob Olmsted, Connor Racette
Dick Brandt
Doug Hettinger
Jack Stier
Laura Nation, Marilyn Hermstad, Alex Mabe
Frank Witt
Matthew Carlson, Lynne Zematis
Judy Baerg
Barbara Ausich
Anikka Abbott, Barbara Heiskell, Holly Lewis
Rich Smith
Dick Brentin, Pat Damron
Sonja Miller
JUNE
4/77
6/04
6/87
7/69
11/60
16/62
21/08
22/96
25/83
26/60
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27/97
29/74
ANNIVERSARIES
Matt and Pat Humlie
Dick and Eunice Werner
Mary Beth Harrison and Doug Hettinger
Ellis and Ann Rousseau
Lyle and Sonja Miller
Dick and Judy Baerg, Dick and Martia Ohme
Katrina Hay and Zachary Wiren
Jim and Linda Ribary
Brett and Kari Oliver
Paul and Marian Borg
Don and Carolyn Heinz
Deborah and David Irons
Bob and Marlene Bridgforth
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The monthly newsletter of
Agnus Dei Lutheran Church
10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
2016
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]
One service at 9:30 AM
July 3– August 28
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
Jim Adair, John Barelli, Lynette Brentin, Marlene
Bridgforth, Steve Carlson, Ann Rousseau, Lance
Colyar, Don Krump, Randy Spitzer, Tim Wilson
Council President, Randy Spitzer
Treasurer, Lance Colyar
Little Lambs Preschool
Financial Secretary, Pat Humlie
Director/Teacher Shannon Moore
Asst. Fin.Secretary, Rose VanderKlomp
Email:[email protected]
Zoe Holmes, Faith Community Nurse
Board President Debbie Snowden
Gwen Daugs, Faith Community Nurse
Financial Secretary Kimberly Morgan
Teresa McDonald, Faith Community Nurse
Secretary Kristin Page, Ardith Johnson
Jack Stier, Parish Sexton
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