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H A V E N M E S S E N G E R

HAVEN

MISSION

STATEMENT (adopted 2/26/06 by Haven Church)

“To honor God, to reach out

with love to our members and the community and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Linda M. Alessandri

PastorLMA@havenlc.org

Church Secretary Mary Grabill

havenoffice@havenlc.org

Church Office

Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Haven Lutheran

Church

1035 Haven Road

Hagerstown, MD

21742

301-733-5056

Fax: 301-733-8725

Website www. havenlc.org

SUMMER TIME AT HAVEN

How did that old song go? “Summertime, and the living is easy” What

universe was that?! I don’t think the summer has been slow and “easy”

since I was a very young child. No school, no real schedule or obliga-

tions except for a few chores so I could earn my allowance to — “Wait a minute!”-

--- get ice cream from the Good Humor man. We played, read and made up adven-

tures until our parents called us in for supper or it got dark.

You might think that summers at Haven are “easy” with many regular programs

taking a break — like coffee fellowship, Sunday School and choirs. You might

think that but.... Here at Haven we are not slowing down but gearing up for minis-

try in our community. When you’re following the lead of the Holy Spirit there’s

always something wondrous going on.

WORSHIP In June, July and August we add a Saturday service to our schedule.

Each Saturday during summer there is a 5 p.m. service in our sanctuary. There is no

music but God’s Word is proclaimed and Holy Communion is shared. It’s a peace-

ful time and a special fellowship is shared by those who attend regularly. Sunday

morning worship changes, too, as it moves out on the lawn at 9:30 am. Both ser-

vices may seem a bit more casual but God is still worshiped and sought and pre-

sent. Keep grounded this summer. Keep weekly worship on your calendar.

BLOCK PARTY You do have Haven’s Block Party on your calendar, right? June

27th, 10 am - 2 pm. We’ve invited our neighbors and their families to come for

some fun. We’ll have a bouncy house, games, hotdogs, kettle corn, cotton candy,

entertainment, and prizes. All hands on deck for this effort to share the free grace of

our Lord.

Have you decided how you will share in this holy adventure Block Party? Help

at one of the games? Greet people as they arrive? Help children complete a craft?

Bake brownies or cupcakes? Help us set up or take down tables and chairs? Lend us

a canopy to shade areas? Have another idea you’d like to bring to the party? Con-

tact Mary Fortson, Marge Cunningham or Pastor now and help our congregation

step out into the community with the love of Christ!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) We had almost decided to take a rest and

skip a year of VBS. It’s a lot of work and our attendance was down last year. Yet,

there was something that said, “Well, let’s try another year.” Maybe it was the chil-

dren who kept saying, “See you next year.” Maybe it was the nudge of the Holy

Spirit since VBS is one of Haven’s largest outreach efforts. When the Block Party

idea arose, it became a natural place to invite children and have families sign-up in

advance. What does the Lord have in store?

VBS is July 20-24, 5:43 pm - 8:31 pm. The theme is “Everest: Conquering Chal-

lenges with God’s Mighty Power.” We’ll learn and celebrate how God has the

power to provide, comfort, heal, forgive and love us forever.

In June we’ll post slips with supplies you can donate AND put out envelopes for

camper sponsorships. This year very little money was put in the budget for VBS.

We are more dependent than ever on your generous sponsorships to make VBS

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In July look for those slips with the food needed for our VBS suppers. It takes a village — Haven’s members

and friends — to offer this high energy, gospel week for our children. Can we count on you?

No, despite the song lyrics, the living is not usually “easy” in the summertime. But here at Haven, summertime

IS meaningful and energetic as we worship together and pool the resources our Lord has given us to do

GOD’S WORK with OUR HANDS.

Come Worship... Volunteer ...Contribute.. Celebrate.. Pray...

Practice grace.. Live gratitude.

Your pastor and partner in ministry,

Linda M. Alessandri

A.M.E.N.

HELPING THE RESIDENTS OF HOLLY PLACE – For the month of June we will be collecting

Latex Gloves, Bandaids, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Soap, Bathroom cleaners, (tub, toilet, sink or floor) any

brands for the residents of Holly Place. There is a container in the narthex for you to place your items.

MICAH’S BACKPACKS —The school year is almost over. This year’s Micah’s backpack program served

14 students and distributed 80 days worth of food for 3,360 meals. What a great job the congregation does in

showing our concern for those students!

The task would be overwhelming if it were not for all the folks who help. There are Sunday School and con-

firmation classes that help pack as well as other volunteers; folks who see that the 14 packs (that are heavy

enough to be considered a workout) get to the school each weekend and those who shop. The congregation

supported Souper Bowl which collected items for the program and also the Yard sale that contributed money

to the program. There are some earthly angels who sometimes make food appear in the kitchen and others

who contribute without being asked.

Thank you to all who live “God’s work, our hands”!! Linda Clark

COUNCIL

BUDGET REQUESTS It’s budget time once again. Asking all Team Chairs and Program Leaders to please develop and submit your

budget request for the year 2016 to the Church Office by July 31, 2015. The budget process is challenging. Re-

ceipt of your request in a timely manner will be greatly appreciated.

HAVEN’S THREE LITTLE PIGS MADE IT TO ASSEMBLY, HOORAH!

HAVEN’S THREE LITTLE PIGS MADE IT

TO THE 2015 DE-MD SYNOD ASSEMBLY

Our three little piggy banks went “Wee, wee, wee... cha-ching. cha-ching” all the way to Ocean City to join the

battle against hunger. How much was collected among all the DE-MD Synod churches for the E.L.C.A. World

Hunger programs? We’ll let you know next month!

EVANGELISM TEAM Every Box Top is 10₵ for Fountaindale Elementary School so YES everyone counts.

Keep them coming Haven Friends!

VISITATION TEAM - we will meet on June 14th at 11:00 am in Pastor’s office.

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EVANGELISM & PARISH EDUCATION TEAMS

PARISH EDUCATION TEAM

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY AFTER WORSHIP-ON-THE-LAWN— Come join a discussion of the Bible

readings we’ll be hearing this summer during worship. Informal but informative. Everyone welcome any Sun-

day you can attend. No Bible background needed, just an interest and openness to God’s Word. We’ll start

around 11 a.m. in the parlor. If there is a coffee fellowship, we’ll meet in the Adult Sunday School classroom.

Let’s gather around God’s Word together.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY—Women will meet for the 9th & final session of the "Transforming Life and

Faith" study from "Gather" magazine on Thursday, June 25, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the parlor. This session is

from the May issue of "Gather" and is entitled "The Church: Transforming and Reforming." Copies of the

study are available on the portable message board.

We have gotten a little behind (doing the May study in June) because of some rich and valuable discussion and

sharing we have gotten into during the last couple sessions.

We will take a break during July and August and resume on the 4th Thursday in September with a new study

from "Gather." The group always welcomes new participants to this exciting and thought provoking study and

fellowship.

Block Party

Fun, Food, Music, Games,

Petting Zoo, Magician

Saturday, June 27

10am-2pm Haven Lutheran Church

1035 Haven Road Hagerstown, MD

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Announcing Haven’s 2015 Vacation Bible School

ALL 3 year olds to Fifth Graders are invited Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24

5:43 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.

A light supper & a fast-paced evening of new friends....untamed games....amazing experiments...surprising Bible adventures... incredible music.... meaningful mission

project …and fun! NO cost to participants

Sign-up NOW! Complete the registration form below or one available in the narthex. RETURN registrations to Haven Lutheran Church ASAP.

Questions? Call 301-733-5056. Hope to see you July 20th!

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EVEREST ~ Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power ~

VBS REGISTRATION

Complete and return to Haven Lutheran Church

1035 Haven Road Hagerstown MD 21742 (as soon as possible)

Participant’s Name(s) _______________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

Age(s) ___________________ Grade(s) Completed ______________________

Special Needs or Allergies? ___________________________________________________

Parent Name ______________________________________________________________

Home Phone ( ) _____________ Cell Phone (emergencies only) ( ) _____________

Another emergency contact Name: ___________________ Phone ( ) _______________

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PARISH LIFE TEAM

ATTENTION BOOK LOVERS! - Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 18 at 2 pm in the

Parlor to discuss THE LOVELY BONES by Alice Sebold. This story of the worst thing a family

can face is transformed into a suspenseful & even funny novel about love, memory, joy, heaven

& healing. Please join us for tea & conversation. Joan Schupp

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? - Be sure to check out Haven’s free library located on a book cart in the

Adult Sunday School classroom – (sometimes in the Narthex). Help yourself to a book, read & enjoy, return it

or pass it on.

WORSHIP TEAM

SUMMER NARRATIVE LECTIONARY READINGS We’ve just finished the first of a four-year cycle of readings in the Narrative Lectionary. After Pentecost and

before the beginning of the second year (the Sunday before Labor Day) we will look at Biblical books or top-

ics that fall outside the narrative cycle. Starting May 31st through July 5th we will look into the book of Psalms.

Trinity Sunday May 31 Psalm 1 (Introduction)

June 7 Psalm 113 (Praise)

June 14 Psalm 69: 1-16 (Lament)

June 21 Psalm 27: 1-6 (Trust)

June 28 Psalm 40: 1-10 (Thanksgiving)

July 5 Psalm 146 (Praise)

Coming in July – a series on Old Testament Wisdom and Poetry that includes glimpses into Proverbs, Ecclesi-

astes and Song of Solomon.

REMINDER: JULY & AUGUST ARE A COMBINED NEWSLETTER

~ JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER ~

DEADLINE: JUNE 15th

Please submit articles as you wish them to appear in the newsletter.

Marked with the team/group it should appear under. Thank you!

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Begins June 6th & 7th

Saturday Service is at 5:00 pm

Spoken Service with

Communion

Sunday Service is at 9:30 am

*Worship on the Lawn (*Bring your lawn chair or blanket for this informal worship service)

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NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM Haven has once again stepped forward to provide our congregation and the community with a program that

provides steps to living a healthy, happy life.

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If you have a change in address, phone number or e-mail address

please contact the Church office. This will help to ensure we have

accurate records. Thank you!

Washington County Coalition of Lutheran Churches “Called by God to build relationships, share resources, inspire others, and grow spiritually”

Slow Pitch Softball Tournament held on April 26th was attended by close to 75 Lutherans and friends. The

weather although a little windy was ideal for the outing with 4 teams representing 6 congregations

slugged it out for near 5 hours until a winner was declared. Congratulations go out to all the teams, but

in the end, Conococheague Parish defeated Trinity Lutheran in the final game of the day.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME VOLLEYBALL? That’s right it’s time to plan for the 4th annual volley-

ball tournament hosted by Salem Lutheran Church on the outskirts of beautiful Bakersville. Date has

been set for July 19th beginning at 1PM. A flier has already been sent to all congregations so look for it.

Families are asked to bring covered dish to share, congregations are asked to help with the purchase of

hot dogs, buns and water. Call Mark Smith @ 301-432-6173 or e-mail: salemelc@gmail.com to make

reservations.

“God’s Work Our Hands”, is approaching in Sept., please contact Pastor Perry with a contact for each con-

gregation.

A drive to “Stock the Pantry” of those attending the Gettysburg Seminary is being explored. They are ask-

ing for help to offset the cost of an education and still feed themselves, remember college? As we get

more information it will be passed along to you.

“Lutherans in the Parade” is on again this year. The float has been reserved and now we need your partici-

pation. Mummers Parade in Hagerstown has never been the same with these folks, whether you walk

the route or ride the float or both, attendees had a great time last year. Signs/banners are encouraged to

identify your church and decorate the float. More information to come.

What are the objectives of the WCCLC; To establish communication between Lutheran congregations in

Washington County. Determine plan, implement and evaluate county wide service, fellowship and edu-

cational events. We need participation of your congregation to help plan activities and share resources.

Hey it’s easier than being on the Council.

You are invited to join us. WCCLC meets the first Monday of each month (Sept-June) at St. Johns Evangelical

Lutheran Church on S. Potomac St. at 7:00 PM. All Lutheran congregations are invited to send a represen-

tative or 2, meet the other congregations and learn how resources and ideas can be shared.

WCCLC Quarterly News Letter

MANY THANKS to new member Irene Giffin

who has volunteered to be Haven’s delegate to the

Washington County Coalition of Lutherans.

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4TH ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL

TOURNAMENT 7/19/15 @ 1:00 PM

Sponsored by the Lutheran Churches of Washington County

LOCATION: SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

17626 BAKERSVILLE RD. BOONSBORO MD.

TO RESERVE A SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL BY 7/1/15

CONTACT: MARK SMITH AT 301-432-6173 OR EMAIL: SALEMELC@GMAIL.COM

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A COVERED DISH AND DRINKS.

HOT DOGS, BUNS AND BOTTLED WATER WILL BE PROVIDED.

ANY CHURCH THAT CAN HELP WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE HOT DOGS, BUNS, AND WATER

PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP.

BRING YOUR CANOPIES AND SUNBLOCK .

COME FOR A DAY OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

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If your Birthday, Anniversary, or Baptismal Anniversary is not listed, please contact the church office.

Birthdays Patricia Pile 06/03

Dave Kaplan 06/04

Dawn Freeman 06/05

Morgan Butsch 06/07

Joshua Webb 06/08

Nancy Newkirk 06/12

Karl Pile 06/12

Dennis Miller 06/15

Virginia Wills 06/16

S haron McMullen 06/17

Joanne Seilhamer 06/19

Max Schupp 06/22

Joseph Webb 06/26

Sharon Sellers 06/28

Patricia Byers 06/29

Don Blickenstaff Jr. 06/30

Anniversaries Don & Darylene Blickenstaff 06/03

Michael & Veronica Bergschneider 06/13

Pastor Quentin & Sandy Fleming 06/18

Gentry & Jane Muse 06/21

Baptismal Anniversaries Don Evason 06/01

Donna Hovermill 06/01

Jaclyn Muse 06/01

Millie Strange 06/01

Richard Manspeaker 06/09

Clare Newcomer 06/26

THANK YOU NOTES

To My Haven Lutheran Church Family,

Bill & I would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, and food during my recupera-

tion from a broken ankle. Until something like this happens you have no idea how much it means to have so

many people who care and we are so very, very grateful. I thank God every day for each one of you and am

glad to be a part of this wonderful church family. Again thank you all so very much!

Love & Blessings, Lynda Byers

Dear Friends of Holly Place,

On behalf of the residents, staff, and the Board of Directors of Senior Living Alternatives, Inc. I would like to

thank you for the $120.00 and all of the paper products and miscellaneous items that you donate to our facility

Holly Place. Sincerely, Melanie J. Davis Executive Director

Dear Haven Lutheran Church,

Thank you for joining the ELCA Malaria Campaign’s observance of World Malaria Day! Your recent gift of

$303.75 to the ELCA Malaria Campaign is helping provide life-Saving malaria interventions in 13 countries in

Africa. Thank you. In Christ’s Service The Rev. Daniel Rift

Dear Haven Church,

We received the $50.00 donation from the Neighbors In Need Fund of Haven Lutheran Church. Thank you

VERY much for this and generous contribution. It was a successful event—our 12th annual collection. The

final tally of the day was 232 bicycles, assorted bike parts and accessories, 13 sewing machines, 17 canes, 27

sets of crutches, and 36 folding walkers. Most of what we collected will ship to partnerships established in

Ghana and Costa Rica. Mobility aids packed in between bikes will make full use of shipping containers, and

ultimately provide means for transportation and self-sufficiency to many individuals. Your gift is appreciated

and will be forwarded to Bikes for the World. Blessings, Cindy

( Notes are sometimes shortened due to space constraints. Copies of notes are posted on the Haven Board.)

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June 7

Assisting Minister

Kathy Amos

Ushers

Kathy Wright, Elaine Michael

Altar Flowers

Eric & Stephanie Meredith

June 14

Assisting Minister

Danny Kiblinger

Ushers

Dick & Susan Strobl,

Altar Flowers

Marge Cunningham

June 21

Assisting Minister

Abigail Andrews

Ushers

Jim & Brenda Hassinger

Altar Flowers

Sharron Moser

June 28

Assisting Minister

Nancy Newkirk

Ushers

Sue Nelson & Bob Snyder

Altar Flowers

NEEDED

Schedules ~ If you are unable to serve please switch with someone & notify the office.

Contributions may be brought by the office during our normal business hours 9 am-1 pm or

mailed to the Church at 1035 Haven Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742.

Bulletin Folders

Securing Our Church Building

~June ~

Barbara Miller & Pam O’Connor

Haven Food Bank Volunteers

June 2—1st Tues. Team 1

Jan Merique, Joan Schupp, Becky Plavcan, Pam O’Connor

June 12—2nd Fri. Team 2

Pam O’Connor, Linda Clark, Pat & Dick Manspeaker

Newsletter

June 26th 12:00 pm

Kathy Amos

Fri., June 5 ~ 11:00 AM

Joan Schupp

Fri., June 12 ~ 11:00 AM

June Hess

Fri., June 19~ 11:00 AM

Ed Distad

Fri., June 26 ~ 11:00 AM

Kathy Amos

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 7:00 Property

Team

7:00 Barbershop

7:00 Wash. Co.

Coalition of

Lutheran Churches

(St. John Lutheran)

2 9:00 TOTS

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

12:30 Al-Anon

3 9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

4

9:00 TOTS

10:00 Knit Wits

10:00 TOTS

6:30 CoDa

5

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

5:30 AFG

6

12:00 Al-Anon

5:00 Worship

(spoken with

Holy Communion)

7 (Hunger Sunday)

9:30 Worship on the

Lawn

Tanner Meredith

Baptism

11:00 Bible Study

(Psalms)

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7:15 Parish Life

7:00 Barbershop

9 9:00 TOTS

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

12:30 Al-Anon

10 9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

11:00 Diabetes

Prevention

Program

11

9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

6:30 CoDa

12

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

5:30 AFG

13

9:30 Visitation

Team

12:00 Al-Anon

5:00 Worship

(spoken with

Holy Communion)

14 9:30 Worship

on the Lawn

New Member

Welcome

11:00 Bible Study

(Psalms)

2:00 Pastor Leads

Worship at

Ravenwood

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7:00 Council

7:00 Barbershop

16

9:00 TOTS

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

12:30 Al-Anon

17 9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

11:00 Diabetes

Prevention

Program

18

9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

2:00 Book Club

6:30 Type 1

Diabetes Support

Group

6:30 CoDa

19

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

5:30 AFG

20

12:00 Al-Anon

5:00 Worship

(spoken with

Holy Communion)

21 (Holly Place

Offering)

9:30 Worship on the

Lawn

Simon Lightfoot

Baptism

11:00 Bible Study

(Psalms)

22

7:00 Barbershop

23 9:00 TOTS

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

12:30 Al-Anon

24 9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

11:00 Diabetes

Prevention

Program

7:00 B.B.B. S.

25 9:00 TOTS

10:00 TOTS

10:00 Women’s

Bible Study

Final Session

of Transforming

Life and Faith

6:30 CoDa

26 9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

12:30 Al-Anon

27 BLOCK PARTY

10am—2pm

12:00 Al-Anon

5:00 Worship

(spoken with

Holy Communion)

28

9:30 Worship on the

Lawn

11:00 Bible Study

(Psalms)

29

7:00 Barbershop

30 9:00 TOTS

9:35 Fellowship

Fitness

12:30 Al-Anon

Al-Anon—Fellowship of relatives and friends of Alcoholics

CoDa—Co-Dependents Anonymous

A.F.G.—Al-Anon Family Group

B.B.B.S.—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County

TOTS—Program with W.C.P.S.