PARISH HAPPENINGS
“We do mission!”
August 1, 2010
ALL:
It has been one year since the Lord sent us Pastor Sarah Cordray, along with her husband AIM Nick, and their children, Nathaniel and Samantha. We give a prayer of thanksgiving for the wonderful spirit Pastor Sarah and Nick have injected into us and the grace we are blessed with in their attendance. God bless you, Cordrays’!
Last reminder about your meat choice sign ups for the August 15th Tri-County Annual Worship and Picnic at Sullivan Hills. Please make them out and place them in the offering plates, or hand them to the Minister. They are due on August 8th, earlier if possible. We are also asked to bring lawn chairs, if it is convenient for you, table service ,and a vegetable, salad or dessert to share.
Remember to ask a friend to come to worship and eat with you and share the day with all our church family in the Parish. Your friends are our friends and they are welcome to share our day.
If you need a ride to Sullivan Hills Camp that day, all you have to do is tell Pastor, Marilyn, or anyone on the Tri-County council and we will see to it that you and your guests will get there and back safely
Another item that we want you to bring on August 25th to Sullivan Hills is a good pie or dessert for auction. There will be a Pie and Dessert Auction following the picnic, and the proceeds will go to the Tri-County Youth Fund. April Misegadis and Misty Michaelman are in charge of this event, so call and see if you can assist them in any way. TC Youth Fund is for such activities as the recent Mission Trip to the Denver area for our Confirmation youth. Casper Corfield is auctioneer. This is a different twist on a bake sale!!!
Congratulations to the Jordon Namuth family on the birth of a new baby girl. Her name is Taryn. She is the granddaughter of Stacy and Todd Namuth of St. Mark’s and the great-granddaughter of Barb and Delbert Namuth of Gloria Dei, and Gene and Mary Guenin of Oshkosh.
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course will meet once per week for 10 weeks, and may include an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? All this and more will be discussed in total and in smaller groups.
Starting on Wednesday, September 29th, Pastor Sarah will lead us in an Alpha course. Sign-up sheets will be available to everyone for this great opportunity to learn. Keep watching for more information. This is a wonderful opportunity to eat, converse, enjoy fellowship and learn.
50th Wedding Invitation
All members of the Tri County Parish are invited to the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Dayton and Sheila Cheleen on Sunday, Aug. 8th 2010, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Berea Lutheran Church. Let your presence be your gift!
St. Mark’s:
Notice the piggy banks are still in the back of the sanctuary waiting for more quarters for the nursing home bingo. A few were given last week, but will you dig down and keep the quarters coming? Thanks for helping.
Berea:
Dayton and Sheila Cheleen will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 8th at Berea Lutheran Church. Congratulations also to the Cheleen’s for the blessing of new granddaughter, Samantha Karen, born July 26th .
There will be a clean up day for the Berea Cemetery tomorrow, August 2, in the morning. Once again, you all know the drill, so see you there with bells on!
Gloria Dei:
Gloria Dei will again sponsor a pie stand at the Old Settlers Labor Day celebration. Each family is asked to furnish 2 nine inch pies (can be creamed if you bring them in a cooler).Please volunteer to help at the pie stand.
There will be a baby shower at Gloria Dei for Sara Dana on Sept.11th (Sat) from 9-11 AM . Everyone is invited to attend.
Pastor Sarah Zipline Challenge
Do you want to see Pastor Sarah do the Zipline on the rope course, August 15th at Sullivan Hills?
OOHHH! It is scary! This is not her cup of tea, but she says she will do it for a pledge challenge!
If we can get $ 250.00 pledged for Tri-County Youth Fund, she will do it! Bring your money!
We gotta see this!
County Fairs and Rodeo’s
in our area!
Sedgewick Co. Fair- July 28-Aug 1- Julesburg, CO
Garden Co. Fair- Aug. 6-8- Lewellen, NE
Deuel Co. Fair- Aug. 12-14- Chappell, NE
WALKIN’ WATER
You are invited to join us at Berea Lutheran Church on July 31, from 9am-5pm for a fun day of walking through the Bible as we look, create, and hear two stories about God’s people walking through water. There will be crafts, games, story time, puppets, food, Bible study, and lots of wet fun. Bring extra clothing as we will be getting wet. There will be a pot luck following our closing program. Admission is only one non-perishable food item.
You may get a registration and medical authorization form from Nick Cordrays’, AIM, Deann at Berea, Misty at Gloria Dei, Fern at St. Mark’s. Please return registration forms by July 21st to the same persons lists above.
Chappell/Lodgepole Food Pantry
Donations for July
“We do mission”
Berea -Canned soup and crackers
Gloria Dei and Grace-Condiments ( salad dressing,
BBQ sauce, catsup, mustard, syrup.)
Coming Events in the Parish:
July 31st —Tri-County ALL-DAY VBS “Walkin’ Water” at Berea (Bring ALL kids—our youth team is planning an amazing day!!) At 4:30 there will be a closing program and a potluck to follow. All generations are encouraged to attend!
August 15th —Tri-County Parish Worship and Picnic at Sullivan Hills at 10:30 a.m. (Nick is also checking out using the Ropes Course for those of you who would like the FUN!)
Tri-County Parish council meeting to follow
Sept. 5th —Old Settlers’ Day Worship at Lodgepole (We Lutherans are in charge of the service this year!)
Sept. 12th —Rally Sunday at all congregations (Sunday School resumes!)
Sept. 29th —Alpha STARTS—A 10 week Awesome program with dinner, speaker Nicky Gumbel (on video)—with topics “Christianity—Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant?, Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus Die? How can I be sure of my faith?, Why and How do I pray?, Why and how should I read the Bible?”, and small group discussion. This will be a wonderful renewal to your faith and an incredible way to EVANGELIZE to your friends that you’ll be inviting! Start praying about attending and whom God might led you to invite!
Nov. 7th -at 1:30 p.m. at Sullivan Hills—All Council Retreat—“Now What?—Serving Leaders in Missional Congregations” We need all of you! Please mark the date now and reserve!
TRI-COUNTY PRAYER LIST
All: The Tri-County, Berea, St. Mark’s, Gloria Dei and Grace Councils
St. Mark's: Lila Moffat, Wally Schuler, Shirley Bartling, Gerald Bairn, Corwin Arndt, Jim McKeeman, King Rhiley IV, Eldon Fetters, Josh Henne, Norma McGinley, Mary Guenin, family of Pat Ainsworth
Church family: DeEtta Swanson
Berea: Neal Fornander, Ryan Boden, Dallas Miller, Joanna Kepler , Dayton Cheleen, Sheila Cheleen
Church family: Doug Carlson
Gloria Dei: Lillian Sullivan, Ashtyn Schwartz, Jennifer Stanley, Marvin Bartling, Brad Anderson, Colton Faessler, Jamie Anderson, Merna Mashek, Ethel Valla, Ron and Roberta Sick, Dan Booth, Coltan Hargreaves, Jenna Eichthaler,
family of Mary Redwine, family of Bob Mika, family of Corky Booth
Church Family: Cliff Sander
Grace: Hunter Worell, Shane Bittner, Shannon Sisco, Doris Freeman, Don Livingston, Pam Tallmage, Tileigh Hockley
Church family: Pam Tallmage
His is the Name Supreme!
TO THE JURIST HE IS THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE, THE JUDGE OF ALL MEN.
TO THE JEWELER HE IS THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE.
TO THE LAWYER HE IS THE COUNSELOR, THE LAWGIVER, THE ADVOCATE.
TO THE HORTICULTURIST HE IS THE TRUE VINE.
TO THE NEWSPAPERMAN HE IS THE GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
TO THE OCULIST HE IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.
TO THE PHILANTHROPIST HE IS THE UNSPEAKABLE GIFT.
WHAT’S ON THE CALENDAR IN OUR PARISH?
Every Sunday:
St. Mark’s: Worship 9am
Berea: Adult SS 9:30am.- Worship 10:45am
Grace: Worship 9am
Gloria Dei: Worship 10:30am
Today-New Members Class-12:30-2pm at Berea
Thursday- Rachel Circle at Doreen’s-9:30am
WHO’S DOING WHAT?
August 1
Ushers: Duane N./Tim O. Deacons: Terri/John G Lector: Terri G.
Musician: Mary Minister: Pastor Sarah
St. Mark’s
August 8
Ushers: Jim and Gary Gort Deacons: Terri/John Gort Lector: Carol O.
Musician: Paula Minister: Sharon P.
Berea
August 1
Ushers: Jason C/Kevin F. Deacons: Darold and Beth Lector: Andi Cheleen
Greeters: Kenny/Delores H Acolyte: Clarence P. Musician: Kathie C.
Minister: Pastor Sarah
August 8
Ushers: Jason C/Kevin D Deacons: Jason/Andi Lector: Larry Flohr
Greeters: Twila/Pat L Acolyte: Chad M Musician: Kathie
Minister: Sharon P
Gloria Dei
August 1
Greeters: Barb and Del Deacon: Bonita Lector: Doyle
Musician: Sonja H Minister: PMA Wayne
August 8
Greeters: Bobbi Emerson Deacon: Bonita Lector: Cliff
Musician: Julie Minister: Pastor Sarah
Grace
August 1
Lector: Pam T. Musician: Linda W. Minister: PMA Wayne
August 8
Lector: Lyn W. Musician: Linda W. Minister: Pastor Sarah
Lutheran Liturgy
Kyrie
(Lord, have Mercy)
Luke 17:13
“ ... , they called out , saying “ Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
When you turn to God, He will say to you,
“Get up and go on your way your faith has make you well.”