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April 2020
St. Luke’s Visitor
From The Pastor’s Pen
17But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,
the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself! 19
Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved! (Psalm 80:17-19)
Even with all of the Covid-19 Social Isolation mandates and reports of sickness and death, we see the bigger picture. We see circumstances through theological eyes. We see the importance of the 3
rd, 4
th, and 5
th Commandments.
The 3
rd Commandment calls us to hold sacred the Word of God, which includes what we do in
worship. The 4
th Commandment calls us to respect those in authority, including our civic leaders.
The 5th
Commandment calls us care for our neighbor’s physical well-being. We also know that the Lord is in control, that He loves us in Christ, that He calls us to repentance, and that He calls us to trust in Him. Until we know more, like everyone, we are in somewhat of a holding pattern. When we are able to resume meeting together face-to-face, we will be able to schedule activities and events (like Confirmation). Until that time, please take advantage of our online Worship Services. They are sent to those on our email list. (If you have not been receiving them and would like to be put on the church’s email list, please contact the church office. Email your request to [email protected] or call (785) 539-2604. The worship services can also be found on our church’s website (https://stlukesmanhattan.org/on-line-worship/) and on YouTube.com. (A big “thank you” to Walt Fick, Julie Thiele, and Brandon Klimek for helping me with this process. Scott Stone and Ian Carter are looking at others ways to produce these services). A vast majority have been encouraging and supportive of these productions, and for that I thank you. B.A.S.I.C. Training (our midweek program) will resume online on April 1 through Zoom. (A big “thank you” goes out to Charity Smith, our DCE, for setting this up). If you would like for your children to be included in this online event, and have not received an invitation via email from Charity, please call the church office or contact Charity directly. Please don’t forget to support the church with your financial offerings during this time. Please mail them in, or you can give through our website (https://stlukesmanhattan.org/about-us/financial-support/). Be aware that 3% from your gifts given through our website goes to PayPal. If you are in need, or you are able to help someone else, please contact Charity who is coordinating efforts. We are grateful that our Lord’s peace and comfort reigns over us.
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But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11
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Date Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 11:00 AM
April 1 Midweek Lent Service #6—7:30 pm Zoe Riggs
Apr 4/5 Palm Sunday
Joseph Feldhausen Colin Olesky Riley Lynch
April 9 Maundy Thursday—7:30 pm Ethan McQuilliam
April 10 Good Friday—7:30 pm Kennedy Danker
April 11/12 Hannah Schmidt Sunrise - Luke Wilson Olivia Stuckwisch
Ava Wright
April 18/19 Kaden Lemaster William Miesner Ethan McQuilliam
April 25/26 Riley Lynch Simon Schmidt Hunter Lang
I found the following item on the synod’s web site and I found it helpful. (In Times of Pestilence)
The Lord once sent a pestilence on Israel, but David, the Lord’s anointed, bore the guilt of sin and offered the sacrifice that “[stayed] the hand” of the Lord’s avenging angel (2 Samuel 24). So much more has Christ, our Savior, borne the wrath of God against our sin and offered Himself as the atoning sacrifice that spares us. “With his wounds we are healed” (Is. 53:5), so we boldly beseech the Lord’s mercy upon us for Christ’s sake. “Death [reigns]” over all of Adam’s children in this world because of sin, yet “through our Lord Jesus Christ” comes the “gift of righteousness” that brings “eternal life” (Romans 5). We, the church, implore God’s mercy in repentance and faith for the sake of Christ, whose hand alone can heal every disease (Luke 4), and in whom is salvation, life and resurrection from the dead.
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It is an honor to serve as your pastor.
“Sharing Jesus Christ’s love with those around us.”
FEBRUARY OFFICIAL ACTS
Adult Baptism Laura Schactner
Burials
Melvadean Richardson (February 5, 2020) February 8, 2020-Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, KS
Leonard Parker (February 12, 2020) February 22, 2020-Wamego city cemetery, Wamego KS
Audrey Gehrt (February 26, 2020) No Services
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Schedule Provided
In the event
services are
re-instated
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Children’s Ministry Chair: Shane Rengstorf, [email protected] BASIC Sub-chair: Sunday School Sub-chair: Children’s Church/Nursery Sub-chair: Marilyn Fick, [email protected] VBS Sub-chair: Tiffany Manning, [email protected] Family Events Sub-chair: Darci Paull, 785-565-4123
Emergency Shelter - April Donation/Paper Towels Offerings taken at BASIC and Sunday School are given to Lutheran World Relief.
Our goal is to purchase a fruit tree! Sunday School classes are now taught online “Family Style”; Go the church’s YouTube channel
to find them. Contact Charity Smith, [email protected], for more information. BASIC classes will be an online live event using Zoom beginning April 1; Contact Charity Smith,
[email protected], for more information. We are in need of a Sunday School Sub-chair and BASIC Sub-chair. We are in need of substitute teachers for Sunday School and BASIC.
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Youth Ministry Chair: Lori Uffman Servant Events Sub-chair: Jerry Feeley Youth Events Sub-chair: Shanda Wilson Gathering Sub-chair: Sr High Youth Night will be an online event using Zoom beginning April 1; Contact Charity Smith, [email protected], for more information We are in need of a Gathering Sub-Chair.
April 2: Julie Thiele
April 3: Richard Morgan
April 4: Liana Eagan
April 5: Tyler Hieber
April 6: Eric Fong, Andrew Oberhelman
April 8: Marcey Fickbohm, Laura Schachtner
April 10: Brenda Miesner
April 11: Marilyn Walker, Sophie Wright, Bailey
Wright, Phyllis Weyerts
April 12: Archer Manning, Andrew Hudson
April 14: James Ukena
April 15: McKenzie Kruse
April 16: Brooke Thede, Ethan Fickbohm
April 17: Brett Jones
April 18: Joshua Garcia, Tiffany Manning
April 19: Brian Wyatt
April 20: Rylan Uffman, Brian Carter, Heidi Brott, John
Johnson
April 21: Samuel Lyons, Carolyn Culbertson
April 22: Jessica Jones
April 23: Logan Sturdy
April 24: Roger Davis
April 25: Bryce Williams
April 26: Doug Kraemer
April 27: Doug vonSoosten, Jana Wyatt
April 28: Andrew Schwanke, Karen Armbrust
April 29: Denise Klimek, Jim Jenkins, Shane Rengstorf
April 30: Destiny Jones
April 1: Jim & Martha Mooneyham,
Jesse & Charity Smith
April 6: Shane & Karissa Rengstorf
April 16: Brad & Susan Brunkow
April 20: Loren & Sarah Ascher
April 21: Marlene & Frank Kunze-Dolan
April 26: Ron & Linda Frey
April 27: Dean & Barbara Genschorck,
David & Julie Hatesohl
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Confirmation Class - This will also an online event using Zoom beginning April 1; Contact Charity Smith, [email protected], for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT GROUPS
Sunday Adult Bible Class, following fellowship time, Pastor Schmidt Lutheran Layman’s League, 1st Sunday of the month, 7:00 PM. For more information, contact David & Julie Hatesohl, 785-845-8124 or 785-236-0493 or [email protected]. Hope to see you there! Table Talk, Sundays at 6:00 PM. Meal for college students, meet at the Blue House. Women’s Bible Study, 2nd and 4th Monday, 9:30 AM, “Hope”, Your Heart’s Deepest Longings Diane Mosier, 785-776-8615 Lighthouse, an infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss support group, 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, education building, Meghan Loverude, [email protected]; Charity Smith, dcestlukesmanhattan.org Card Making, 3rd Monday of the month, 7:00 PM, at Candlewood Frame Shop, Janet Beach and Ann Williams Men’s Bible Breakfast, Tuesdays, 6:30 AM, Good News study, “Abraham Your Faith Foundation, eastside McDonald’s, Walt Fick, 785-776-0879 or [email protected] Young Adult Group, Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, senior high youth room in education building, Kaitlin Krause, 918-899-6927 or [email protected] Parents’ Night, Parents with any age child are welcome to spend time together in fellowship, discussion and devotions. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM, basement fellowship hall, Charity Smith, dcestlukesmanhattan.org, or Rachel Sielaff, [email protected]. Childcare is available at $10 per child; RSVP required for childcare. Food provided. Campus Ministry Bible Study, Tuesdays at the Blue House. Fellowship at 8:00 PM; bible Study at 9:00 PM. Mission of Love (working on quilts), 2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:00 AM, basement fellowship hall, Dorothy Burtness, 785-539-8018 Cancer Companions, Fridays, 1:30 PM, Via Christi Village Chapel, Jamie Spikes, 785-537-3929; Judy Boye, 785-320-6355
The Young Adult Group will be moving their meeting to online using a Zoom link.
If you would like to have a meeting link for your group, contact Charity Smith, [email protected], for more information.
----------------------------------------------------------- Hopefully you have realized by now that the church does have a YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95uIS8vMDMVFat4SvZM_Iw . On this channel you find the online worship services prepared by Pastor Schmidt. You will also find other education resources such as the Lamb’s
Message, Family Style Sunday School class, Lenten Devotions, AND the Adult Sunday School class. Be sure and subscribe, “tune in”, to remain connected with your church family and continue your spiritual growth (Acts 2:46, Hebrews 10:25 NIV) Contact Charity Smith, [email protected], for the materials to accompany the online videos.
----------------------------------------------------------- MESSAGE FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE - Current Office Hours:
Pastor Schmidt - Available as needed DCE Charity Smith - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Office Coordinator, Sue Wells - Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Another option for continuing your tithing/donations to the church is to set up an automatic payment from a bank account to the church. This is simply done by completing a form and returning it along with a voided check to the church. The form to use is attached at the end of this newsletter.
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THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD LCMS STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY
NEWSLETTER ARTICLE APRIL 2020
On the topic of stewardship, one of the most common questions a person might ask is not whether a Christian should give to their church. Everyone knows this. Of course, Christians should give to their church. The most common question: “How much should I give?” But what they really mean is this: “Should Christians give a tithe of their income to their local congregation?” So, let’s look at why you should or should not tithe. Following are some reasons often offered for why Christians shouldn’t give a tithe to their church. Some say you shouldn’t tithe because it isn’t expressly commanded in the New Testament. Lacking that command, there is no “Thus saith the Lord” and no “should” for giving a tithe to your congregation. Others say that Christians give to their congregation in ways much broader than money. They give of their time and their talents, and these, together with treasures (money), add up to more than a tithe. Still others say they give of their treasures to other things besides their congregation, and they want to support those things alongside their church. And there are those who think Christians shouldn’t tithe because of fear. If they tithe, they are afraid their gift will be misused, and they are afraid they won’t have enough to get the things they use, want, or need. Following are some reasons for why Christians should give a tithe to their church. Even though the New Testament doesn’t specifically command Christians to give a tithe, the Old Testament people were commanded to tithe and did. On top of this, St. Paul often describes the giving Christians are to do in similar terms as a tithe: a regular and generous proportion of the first fruits of their income (1 Cor. 6:1–2; 2 Cor. 8:7–23; 2 Cor. 9:2–7). But here’s another way to think about it. What was the point of the tithe in the Old Testament? Where did it go? The reason for the Old Testament tithe was to support the full ministry of the Levites. They were not given any land because they had no time to farm; their full-time job was the ministry. What does it say in the New Testament? “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the Gospel should make their living from the Gospel” (1 Cor. 9:14). This is the verse that Luther put in the Small Catechism’s Table of Duties to cover what Christians owe to the support of the ministry. It seems clear from both the Old and the New Testaments that the tithe is the goal of Christians in their giving. But what if we’re not there yet? How should we handle this? What are we to do? Let’s answer this by asking a different question about something entirely different. What would you say to your adult children who only attended church quarterly or once a month? There, is after all, no passage in the New Testament that requires Christians to go to church weekly. Hebrews 10:25 is the closest we have, and it states simply for Christians to not neglect gathering together. Even though there is no passage that commands Christians to gather weekly, that is the implicit expectation throughout the Old and New Testaments. It is the goal.
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So, what would you say to that son or daughter? I’d expect that conversation would be something like this: “I’m glad you’re still going to church. It is a wonderful blessing to hear God’s promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation, and to receive His gifts in the Word and the Sacraments. But you can do better, and it will only be a blessing to you. There is a better way, and I’d really like you to try to attain it.” This same conversation is how we should approach the topic of the tithe. It’s not specifically commanded in the New Testament, but it sure seems like the implicit expectation of both the Old and New Testaments. So, the church is ecstatic that you’re giving when you’re giving in all these ways – time, talents, and treasures.
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Cancer Companions
Our Cancer Companions support group will not be meeting until further notice. However, we are still here to support those with cancer and their caregivers. Our
lives may be disrupted and feel uncertain, but God’s love for each of us REMAINS the same. He is the one who brings us hope and comfort. If you know of someone with cancer or a caregiver, we can always mail them a “Seeing God in Your Cancer Journey” book. We can bring them the same support and hope by going through the book by phone.
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ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION MINUTE
With the recent events and self-quarantine, this is a good time to remind Lutheran ladies of the many resources available through LWML.org and/or
http://www.kansaslwml.org/ LWML Podcasts: http://www.lwml.org/posts/podcast/lwml-podcast-now-available?month=5&year=2019 Spring Resources (devotions, Bible studies, crafts, mission projects): https://www.lwml.org/spring Information on events here in Kansas: http://www.kansaslwml.org/ You don’t have to attend LWML meetings to take advantage of these resources; just go and click Can’t make a meeting? We now have an email membership program, where you can sign up to receive emails about events and activities. There is no commitment; just sign-up. Sign-up sheets are available in the Church Narthex on the table next to the acrylic mite box. Forms can be turned into Julie Hatesohl’s folder. If you want to be “paperless” feel free to email Julie Hatesohl at [email protected] and let her know to add you to the LWML Mailbox Members. LWML Society meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13
th at the Church starting at 7:00 PM.
Please watch the bulletin for more details. The Kansas District LWML Convention will be April 17-19 in Topeka. Information about this event can be found at: http://www.kansaslwml.org/2020-district-convention.html If you have suggestions for activities or mission events, we are always looking for ideas. You are welcome to reach out to Julie Hatesohl at Church or send an email to: [email protected].
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TRAVELING BULLETIN
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleak, Kansas, David & Julie Hatesohl
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dan & Di Murphy
(When you worship at another church, please bring the worship folder and bulletin to the church office with your name on. We will post your name and where you’ve worshipped, hopefully stimulating conversation of where you’ve visited. And, our staff will get the chance to see what other churches are doing. Thanks!)
Flint Hills Lutherans for Life
We are scheduled to meet and elect officers at our April 19th meeting (Manhattan). We are working
on a contingency plan in case we cannot meet. Our scheduled speaker is Susanne Renberg of Re-late 360, giving a presentation for parents of any age child on relationships in our everyday lives, including technology. We want to thank you for your support, whether it was donations for the Giving Tree that went to Life Choice Ministries, stuffing animals and tying blankets that were given to Life Choice Ministries and Katie’s Way, monetary donations or attending Rev. Michael Salemink’s (Executive Director, Lutherans For Life) presentation. If you missed Rev. Salemink’s presentation, here is a sample: “And they also bear His image. Life issues are not contests or competitions. They are not simply personal prerogatives or political controversies. They are not merely difficult conversations or dif-ferences of opinion. Life issues are people. They are special, precious, priceless to the same Heavenly Father. He creates, redeems, and calls them as His own treasures forever too. They are gifts to us, no matter what they permit or promote or participate in. Our goal is not to be right. Our motivation is not to change their mind or shut them up. Our mission is not to enact certain legisla-tion, elect particular officials, overturn Roe v. Wade, or even end abortion. We certainly hope and pray all these things happen. We support and collaborate and celebrate when they do. Our pur-pose and privilege is to proclaim and perform the grace of God in Christ for the broken one right in front of us. But they are apprehensive. So we approach sensitively, gently, compassionately. Myth: Scripture stays silent about abortion. Maintain separation of church and state. Keep politics out of the pulpit. Truth: The same Lord Jesus Christ exercises authority over civic affairs and spiritual ones. By both government and Gospel He brings about the survival and salvation of humankind, and He invites His people to have a hand in these activities. In fact, the whole Bible is about how His love, not anyone else’s own age, appearance, or abilities, gives sanctity and significance to human life. Spe-cific passages apply personhood directly to children and emphasize their great value, including unborn ones. The Word of God explicitly prohibits killing children, even one’s own.”
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News about the pandemic of coronavirus has caused great concern for our families,
church and community. But there are things we all can do to help minimize the spread
and affect this virus may have in our futures. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
has the latest and most accurate information. The website cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov encourages us to make a plan of action for ourselves and
family to keep us safe. Here are just a few of the listed guidelines:
Consider members of the household that may be at greater risk. These would be
older adults with chronic illness and others who may have compromised immune
systems.
Create an emergency contact list including family, friends, neighbors, carpool driv-
ers, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department,
and other community resources.
Choose a room in your house that can be used to separate sick household mem-
bers from others.
Wash your hands frequently
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces Be prepared if your
child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed or for potential changes
at your workplace.
For more information visit the CDC website: cdc.gov
Planning for Coronavirus 2019
National Autism Awareness Month
The Autism Society of Ameri-ca, the nation’s oldest lead-ing grassroots autism organi-
zation, is proud to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month in April 2020 with the
its new “Celebrate Differ-ences” campaign. Designed to build a better awareness
of the signs, symptoms, and realities of autism. The prev-
alence of autism in the U.S.
has risen from 1 in 125 chil-dren in 2010 to 1 in 59 children in 2020 (CDC, 2020).
Autism, or autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions char-acterized by challenges with
social skills, repetitive behav-iors, speech and nonverbal
communication. We know that
there is not one autism but many
subtypes, most influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Signs
of autism usually appear by age 2-3. Some associated with developmental delays.
For more information on Au-tism go to:
autismspeaks.org
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (LCMS)
April 2020
Volume 12, Issue 4
From The Parish Nurse… St. Luke’s Lutheran Church ~ LCMS
Your Parish Nurses
Jamie and Kate
“Blessed is the man who
listens to me, watching
daily at my gates, waiting at
my doorposts. For he who
finds me finds life, and
obtains favor from the
Lord.”
Proverbs 8: 34-5.
WAMEGO TULIP FESTIVAL
APRIL 18TH
9 AM-5 PM
WAMEGO CITY PARK
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ACH Credit/Debit Authorization Form We hereby authorize St. Luke’s Lutheran Church to initiate entries to my checking/savings accounts at the financial institution listed below, and, if necessary, initiate ad-justments for any transactions credited/debited in error. This authority will remain in effect until St. Luke’s Lutheran Church is notified by us in writing to cancel it in such time as to afford St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and the Financial Institution a reasona-ble opportunity to act on it. ______________________________________________________________________ Name of Financial Institution ______________________________________________________________________ Address of Financial Institution-Branch, City, State, and Zip ______________________________________________________________________ Signature Date ______________________________________________________________________ Name—please print Please circle one: Draw dates Monthly 15
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