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First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1603 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220-2906 Office (804)355-9185 Fax (804)358-6113
Email: [email protected] Web pages: www.felcrichmond.org Rev. Dr. John T. Schweitzer, Pastor: [email protected]
Mr. Linwood D. Lunde, Director of Music: [email protected] Mr. Brian Wingfield, Parish Administrator: [email protected]
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
Confirmation at First English Lutheran Church On Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2014 nine of our young people affirmed their baptism and were made full adult members of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church. This is the largest confirmation class we’ve had here since 1984! The group began formal instruction on September 16, 2012; their classes were held during the Sunday School hour and taught by Pastor Schweitzer and Debbie Lane. As Pastor Schweitzer noted in his sermon, they’re true Millennials: all but one born in the year 2000 (and that person was born in December 1999). Following the well-attended service a reception for the class was held in the Wagner Room. The large crowd was well accommodated in this spacious area, spilling out onto Monument Avenue through the side doors which are finally able to be used once more as a way to get into and out of the building. We expect great things from this class as they go through high school and enrich our church life in every way! Five of them plus two members of last year’s confirmation class will be attending Kairos at Roanoke College later this month, the Virginia Synod’s youth event for rising ninth through twelfth graders. The confirmands are: Ellie Fenerty, Kirk Fenerty, Nate Fenerty, Jake Hamilton, Cassidy Hoke, Amanda Jarvis, Syndey Stricker, Parker Vida, and Spencer Vida. Congratulations and God’s blessings!
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
Called Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 22, 2014
Immediately following the 10:30am service
The two purposes of this meeting are: • Update the congregation on the progress of the church
• Vote on a proposed new staff position
Soul Knitters and Crocheters Too! We’ll be working “solo” for the summer and start back up in September. If you would like to join in the fun and help with prayer shawls for homebound members, please contact Carol Schweitzer or André Oldershaw. We’ll have yarn and patterns available if you need assistance. If you would like to know more about our homebound members, there is a list posted on the bulletin board outside the Wagner Room. If you or someone you know would like to receive a prayer shawl/lap blanket made by the group, please contact André, Carol, or the church office and we’ll be sure that you are on our list. Our other projects include “chemo caps” for cancer patients, preemie hats, and items for abused women and children.
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
We congratulate the following members of First English Lutheran Church upon their graduation from High School or College: High School Michelle Mondrey: Hanover High School. Michelle will attend Old Dominion University in the fall. Erin Murphy: Douglas Freeman High School. Erin will attend the University of Virginia in the fall. Ethan Oldershaw: Patrick Henry High School. College Ali Gentry: Longwood University. Emily Griffin: Towson University - B.S. in Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration. Lauren Sughrue: Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Todd Teigler: VCU/MCV - M.D. - Residency already begun at Brown University Medical School. Jeff Tehovnic: VCU - Masters in Computer Info Systems and Security. Congratulations to all these members upon their achievements! Please let us know if we have inadvertently left anyone out.
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
Welcome to Mr. Linwood D. Lunde We welcome Mr. Linwood D. Lunde as our official Organist and Director of Music as of June 9, 2014! He has been serving as interim in this position since the retirement of Mr. Linus Ellis on October 15, 2013, but, as a result of a Council action at its regular meeting on May 20, his position is official! We all have gotten to know and love Linn and are glad that everything has now been regularized. Born in Richmond, he is a graduate of VCU. For years he worked for Schantz Organ Company and also served as organist at the Byrd Theater. In addition, he has served as organist at a number of churches in the area. And he could not live closer to the church: at One Monument Avenue, our neighbor across the street. Welcome to First English, Linn. We look forward to your leadership of the choirs and presence at the console for many years to come!
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
2014 Virginia Synod Assembly The 2014 VA Synod Assembly was held from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 at Roanoke College in Salem, VA. First English was represented by: Bonnie Buckner, Pastor Carol Schweitzer (also representing Union Presbyterian Seminary), Pastor John Schweitzer, and Joe Thisted. The following report from the Synod highlights the Assembly.
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First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
June 8 – Day of Pentecost
June 15– The Holy Trinity
June 22 – 2nd Sunday after
Pentecost
June 29 – 3rd Sunday after
Pentecost 8:15 Lector Jane Stockman Kathy Massie Laura Rice Grace Gulick 10:30 Lectors Sheryl Finucane Emmett Heltzel Daniel Jovin Polly Brickman Crucifer Daniel Jovin Jim Byerly Laura English Kirk Fenerty Acolytes Cassidy Hoke
Caroline Matawaran Michael Stricker Jake Hamilton
Kirk Fenerty Amanda Jarvis Ellie Fenerty
Altar Guild Jeff Hoke Jenna Hoke
Jim Byerly Stuart Myer Brenda Myer
Debbie Arnett Karen Emerson
Greeter Debbie Lane Lydia English Lynn Heltzel Roger Riggle Communion Assistants
Polly Brickman Joe Thisted Debbie Lane
Rob Comet Joedy Smith Joyce Smith
Julie Goodman Charlie Schumann John Peterson
Wayne Clark Linda Smith Sheryl Finucane
Head Counter Linda Smith Linda Smith Linda Smith Linda Smith Counters Elaine Smith
Margaret Thisted Carol McCue John Ritz
Lydia English Kathy Massie
Mary Elizabeth Ellis Grace Gulick
Ushers Roger Riggle Bill Davidson Carolyn Drudge Stuart Myer
Roger Riggle Bill Davidson Jeff Nelson Reni Gower
Linda Smith Joe Smith Roger Riggle Bill Davidson
Roger Riggle Bill Davidson Nate Fenerty Joedy Smith
Hospitality Confirmation Reception
The Oldershaw Family
Sheryl Finucane The Arnett/Emerson Families
Readings Acts 2:1-21 1 Cor 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23
Gen 1:1—2:4a 2 Cor 13:11-13 Matt 28:16-20
Jer 20:7-13 Rom 6:1b-11 Matt 10:24-39
Acts 12:1-11 2 Tim 4:6-8,17-18 John 21:15-19
** Please find a replacement when you cannot serve and notify the church office at 355-9185 as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and service.
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
FELC People News
Let’s Celebrate June with the Following Members of our Congregation
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating a birthday in the
month of June!
Congratulations to all celebrating a Wedding Anniversary in June!
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014
Sunday June 1 – 7th Sunday of Easter
8:15 am: Service of Holy Communion 9:15 am: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am: Senior Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am: Service of Holy Communion 12:00 pm: Hospitality – Church Picnic 12:00 pm: Strategic Planning Committee
Wednesday June 4 12:00 pm: AA Wednesday Noon Group Meeting
Friday June 6 12:00 pm: TGIF NA Meeting 7:30 pm: AA Not Saints Group Meeting
Sunday June 8 – Day of Pentecost 8:15 am: Service of Holy Communion 9:15 am: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am: Senior Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am: Service of Holy Communion 11:30 am: Hospitality – Confirmation Reception 12:00 pm: Congregational Life Committee
Wednesday June 11 12:00 pm: AA Wednesday Noon Group Meeting
Friday June 13 12:00 pm: TGIF NA Meeting 7:30 pm: AA Not Saints Group Meeting
Sunday June 15 – The Holy Trinity Fathers’ Day 8:15 am: Service of Holy Communion 9:15 am: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am: Summer Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am: Service of Holy Communion 11:30 am: Hospitality – The Oldershaw Family 12:00 pm: Outreach Committee Meeting
Tuesday June 17
7:00 pm: Congregational Council Meeting Wednesday June 18
12:00 pm: AA Wednesday Noon Group Meeting Friday June 20
12:00 pm: TGIF NA Meeting 7:30 pm: AA Not Saints Group Meeting
Sunday June 22 – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 am: Service of Holy Communion 9:15 am: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am: Summer Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am: Service of Holy Communion 11:30 am: Called Congregational Meeting 12:00 pm: Hospitality – Sheryl Finucane 12:00 pm: Worship & Music Committee Meeting
Wednesday June 25 12:00 pm: AA Wednesday Noon Group Meeting
Friday June 27 12:00 pm: TGIF NA Meeting 7:30 pm: AA Not Saints Group Meeting
Sunday June 29 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 am: Service of Holy Communion 9:15 am: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am: Summer Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am: Service of Holy Communion 11:30 am: Hospitality – The Arnett/Emerson Families
Newsletter Deadline All submissions for the July issue need to be turned in to the church office no later than Monday June 16. Thank you for your cooperation. Church Office Staff
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church – June 2014