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PastorPastorPastorPastor
Rev. June A. Wilkins [email protected]
Music MinistriesMusic MinistriesMusic MinistriesMusic Ministries
Dr. Timothy E. Guenther [email protected]
Mission DeveloperMission DeveloperMission DeveloperMission Developer
Rev. Ipyana Mwakabonga [email protected]
Child Care CenterChild Care CenterChild Care CenterChild Care Center
Brenda Weilbacher [email protected]
Children’s MiniChildren’s MiniChildren’s MiniChildren’s Ministry Assistantstry Assistantstry Assistantstry Assistant
Joel Wildermuth [email protected]
LIC StudentLIC StudentLIC StudentLIC Student
Debbie Pinnegar [email protected]
Parish SecretaryParish SecretaryParish SecretaryParish Secretary
Diane Gutgesell [email protected]
CustodianCustodianCustodianCustodian
Brian McLean
In this IssueIn this IssueIn this IssueIn this Issue
From the Pastor—P. 2
Confirmation—P. 3
Adult Education—P. 4
Upcoming Events—P. 5-6
Small Groups—P. 7
Prayer Concerns—P. 8
Council Highlights—P. 9-10
Serving Schedule—P.11
Calendar—P.12
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FROM THE PASTORFROM THE PASTORFROM THE PASTORFROM THE PASTOR
500 Years of Reformation
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything
old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Twenty Seventeen is a big year! This October marks
the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation.
Churches around the world (not just Lutheran) have
been preparing and celebrating for a couple of years
now. The
Reformation was
not just an
important time
for Lutherans, it
was important
for everyone. The
Reformation of
the church in
Germany was a
catalyst for the
creation of other denominations and for changes
within the Roman Catholic Church. It also changed the
way people think about religion, faith, politics,
authority, hierarchy, class, and so many other
important things. Some say that the Reformation
saved Europe from the Dark Ages, and some say that
the Reformation happened because Europe left the
Dark Ages. Either way, October 31, 1517, the day that
Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the door of the
church in Wittenberg, is understood as a turning point
for all of the Western World.
There are lots of events in our Synod centering around
the Reformation: movies, TV shows, plays, classes,
discussions and worship services. And Gethsemane is
having our own events: From October 8th-22nd, we
will focus in worship on some different aspects of the
Reformation and what it means to us. During that
time, we will also have a Reformation Book Fair. You
can order from a selection of new Augsburg Fortress
books about the Reformation at a discount. On
October 8th, Gethsemane will have a hymn festival
Evening and Morning: Celebrating 410 Years of the
Hymnody of Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) who was a
prolific hymn writer for the newly founded Lutheran
church in Germany. And our celebration will culminate
on October 29th with a Reformation Worship
(including three confirmations!) followed by a
Reformation Celebration with a pot-luck and Jell-O
Contest!
I hope you can join us for all or some of our
Reformation Celebration this October!
Rev. June Wilkins
Reformation 500 bookstore!
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is fast
approaching. Do you want to learn more about
Martin Luther, his writings, and their impact on
Christianity? Do you want to reflect on the ongoing
impact of the Reformation today? Stop by our
Reformation 500 Bookstore to shop for engaging
books on the Reformation for readers of all ages and
interests! Save up to 50% plus receive free shipping
on all Bookstore titles.
Stop by the table in the narthex on Oct. 8—29th
between 9:00am and 12:00noon to get fascinating
books on the Reformation for you and your family.
Our Bookstore is sponsored by Augsburg Fortress,
the publishing ministry of the ELCA. The books will
include bestselling biographies like Luther the
Reformer as well as an atlas of the European
Reformations, a graphic novel for young readers,
and primary sources from the Annotated Luther
series. All of these sample copies will be donated to
Gethsemane’s library by Augsburg Fortress as a
thank you gift for holding the book sale.
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CONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATION
on Reformation Sunday
October 29, 9:30 am
Confirmands: Kate Lutz
Ian Lyatuu
Nevin Woods
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LLLLEARNEARNEARNEARN
LIFETIME LEARNING HOUR Christian Education about life,
for life, and for a lifetime
SUNDAYS at 10:45 AM
In the Multi-Purpose Room
Oct. 1 and 8
“Reading the Hebrew Prophets:
What They Meant, What They Mean”
Joel Wildermuth
We’ll discuss what they meant to their ancient Judean
audience as well as what they mean to us now. The
Hebrew prophets’ clarion call for justice and peace is
as clear, as disruptive, as daring, and hope-inspiring
today as it was then.
Oct. 1
“Ezekiel:
Hope of Survival Amidst Despair”
Oct. 8
“Book of the Twelve: Depictions of Collapse,
Visions of Rebuilding”
Oct. 15
B.R.E.A.D. - Listening Process
and Issue Updates
Gethsemane will focus on our mission of justice.
Gethsemane is a member of B.R.E.A.D., the central
Ohio Justice Ministry Organization that brings
churches together to work on issues of justice.
Oct. 22
Rick Steves’ Special
“Luther and the Reformation”
Sharon and Eric Walton
ALL AGES INVITED to the SANCTUARY
Travel expert Rick Steves sheds light on the 500th
anniversary of the Reformation by visiting key sites
(including Erfurt, Wittenberg and Rome), and explores
the complicated political world of 16th-century
Europe, from indulgences to iconoclasts, and from the
printing press to the Counter-Reformation. It’s a story
of power, rebellion and faith that precipitated change
in Europe and Christianity forever, and contributed to
the birth of our modern world.
Oct 29
Reformation – Confirmation Party
REFORMATION POTLUCK PARTY for EVERYONE
Celebrate our confirmands on Reformation Day with a
potluck and partying in the Great Hall right after
worship. Back by popular demand is the Jello contest
with confirmation class judges. Categories: Most
creative/unusual, Most Lutheran-like, Jiggliest, Most
disgusting (to kids), Best presentation, and People’s
Choice. All ages will also enjoy the Lutheran In the
Know game with host Don Dell and a surprise visit
from one of Martin Luther’s family. Please sign up for
the potluck and to help with set-up and clean-up.
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UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS
Blessing of the Beasts
Sunday, October 1, 9:30am
Hymn Festival
Sunday, October 8, 4:00pm
Dr. Tim Guenther and
the Choir of Gethse-
mane Lutheran Church
will present “Evening
and Morning:
Celebrating 410 Years
of the Hymnody of Paul
Gerhardt (1607-1676).”
The program features
the hymns of Paul
Gerhardt, who lived in
Germany during the
religious wars of the
17th Century (The 30
Years’ War). Trained to
become a Lutheran
pastor at Wittenberg a century after Martin Luther, he
is one of the most important authors of hymns since
Martin Luther. He wrote a total of 123 hymns, 9 of
which are included in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You,” “All My Heart Again
Rejoices,” “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” “Awake,
My Heart, with Gladness,” and “Evening and Morning”
are all among the hymns authored by this important
Lutheran hymn writer.
Please join us as we celebrate the legacy of this
important Lutheran pastor and hymn author. Bring
your singing voice, and bring a fr end or two!
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MORE UPCOMORE UPCOMORE UPCOMORE UPCOMING EVENTSMING EVENTSMING EVENTSMING EVENTS
October 7 Red Cross Blood Drive On Saturday, Oct. 7, Gethsemane will host a Red Cross Blood Drive to be held in the
Church narthex from 9:00-1:30pm. Chicken sandwiches will be offered as always along
with the regular Red Cross fare. Please sign up today at the table in the narthex and help
save a life!
October 8 Crop Walk Sign up to walk one mile or 5K starting at the West Ohio Conference Center on High St. by
the fire station (the former Methodist Children's Home)on Sunday. Get pledges in person
or online <www.cropwalkonline.org/worthingtonohio> If you can't walk but want to
pledge $$$ to help alleviate hunger and other poverty issues worked on by CWS in
Worthington and around the world. All ages are welcome to walk or pledge.
October 29 Reformation & Confirmation
On this 500th Anniversary of the Reformation we will confirm three of our youth – Kate
Lutz, Ian Lyatuu, and Nevin Woods.
October 29 Reformation Potluck & Jello Contest Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with a potluck and partying in the
Great Hall right after worship. Back by popular demand is the Jello contest with
confirmation class judges. All ages will also enjoy Lutheran in the Know game with host
Don Dell and a surprise visit from one of Martin Luther’s family. Please sign up for the
potluck and to help with set-up and clean-up.
Looking ahead to November
Sign up for the Neighborhood Service Day
on Saturday, November 4, from 9-1:00pm.
Help Gethsemane’s neighbors with their fall chores.
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CONNECTCONNECTCONNECTCONNECT
Small Group
Ministries
First Reflections
Monday Bible Study
Paula Sauer
Brown Bag Bible Bunch
Dick Lyndes
Connections:
Faith at Work
Judy Reuning
Book Group
Sharon Walton
Barbara Ford [email protected]
Men’s Breakfast
Bob Davis
Thrivent Builds
Bill Darlage
LWR Quilts
Terri Siebert
Prayer Shawls
Emilie Hagerdorn
Every Monday at 8:00am
at La Chatelaine-Worthington
Second Saturday of the month
at 8:00am at TeeJaye’s
Every Wednesday at 12:00pm
in the church library
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday from 8-3:00pm.
First Friday of the month at
7:00am at Bob Evans on
Olentangy River Road
Saturdays to be announced
from 9-12:00pm in Trinity Hall
Last Wednesday of the month
at 7:30pm in the church library.
Third Monday of the month at
7:30pm in the church library.
Quilting
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PPPPEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWS
October
Birthdays
3 Terri Siebert
6 Joyce Davis
Julieth Macha
7 Laurie Burnett
Melanie Jessie
Joel Ndossi
9 Jim Driver
10 Anna Wildermuth
11 Emma Schlosser
12 Jeff Klukas
13 Mark Lagergren
Judy Reuning
14 Sean Tatz
15 Josephine Bogan
Wally Jessie
17 Jill Woods
19 Elise Meyers
Lisa Ankrom
20 Elaine Haines
24 Gerrit Woods
25 Mark Hagerdorn
26 Howard Feole
27 Joe Reilly
28 Joanne Leussing
30 Kelly Seifert
Jen Tatz
Our Prayers and Concern
Are With . . .
“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every
prayer and supplication. To that end
keep alert and always persevere in
supplication for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:18
New concerns: Dan Carroll (brother-in-
law of Gary Rader) … Laura Leussing
(daughter-in-law of Joanne Leussing) …
Joan McLean (mother of Brian McLean)
… Monica McLean (daughter of Brian
McLean) … Art Pautsch … Ken
Seidelmann (brother of Don
Seidelmann) … Howard Spring.
Our love and compassion to the
families of Jan Bouman who passed
away Sept. 2 … Pat Millburg (sister of
Bob Hagerdorn who passed away last
weekend … Mike Tatz (brother of Jim
Tatz) who passed away unexpectedly
Sept. 4.
Congratulations to Meaghan and
Jenny on the birth of their daughter,
Addison Quinn Reilly, on Sept. 3. Proud
grandparents are Joe and Bonnie
Reilly.
Members with ongoing concerns:
Donna Baer … Alice Gerken … Bob
Hagerdorn … Tyler Hagerdorn … Elaine
Haines … Sue Jones … Mark Keller …
David Kibble … David Lagerberg … Gary
Rader.
Friends and family with concerns:
Barbara Christel (cousin of Doug Sand) …
Janice Evanhouse (cousin of Don Huiner)
… Kathy Kapostasy (sister of Linda
Mackov) … Debbie Mitchell (co-worker
of Gary Rader) … Chris Parsons (husband
of Violet Meek’s niece) … Matthew
Swallow (son of Beth Swallow) … Susan
Wilkins (aunt of Pastor June and sister-
in-law of Carole Wilkins).
Homebound: Marie Cooper … Beryl
Cumberland … Carolyn Fergus (Wesley
Glen) … Alice Gerken (Mayfair Village) …
Phyllis Nelson … Becky Oldaker
(Bennington Glen) … Joanne Vollrath
(Worthington Christian Village) … Phyllis
Wei … Reva Woodruff (Columbus
Colony).
Would you like to add a name
to the Sunday prayers?
Contact the church office at 614-885-
4319 or [email protected]
before 10:00 am on Thursday to have
the name printed in the bulletin. After
that time, you will have the opportunity
in worship to name those silently or
aloud during the prayers. You may also
have the name sent out to the
congregation via our E-Prayers (email).
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Congregation
Council
OFFICERS:
President
Don Dell
Vice-President
Mike Siddall
Secretary
Anna Wildermuth
Treasurer
Jeff Luedke
MEMBERS:
Pam Hagerdorn
Hono Lyatuu
Jim Siebert
Diane Spink
Carol Savolaine
Highlights of Council Meeting – September 11, 2017
Copies of the Council minutes and Financial Report are posted in Atrium Way.
PLEASE READ BUT LEAVE POSTED. Take-home copies (minus attachments) are available
at the Welcome Desk in the narthex.
Pastor’s Report
• October 1, 2017 - Blessing of the Beasts will occur during service.
• October 8, 2017 - Hymn Festival (offering collected will go to Faith
Lutheran Church, Dickinson, Texas).
• October 29, 2017 - Confirmation and Reformation Sunday. Potluck will be
held after service.
• Sabbatical grant proposal was not approved for 2018, but will follow up
with foundation to determine next steps for 2019 resubmission.
• Augsburg Press is giving the church library sample books regarding the
500th anniversary of the Reformation. Carol will be in the narthex on
October 8, 15, 22 taking orders if anyone would like to purchase one or
more of these.
Officers’ Reports
President’s report
• November 19, 2017 Congregation Meeting – primary item of business is
the election of new officers and Council members.
• Paul, Jeff, and Don are working to identify issues needing Council
attention regarding the administration, access, and retention of
Gethsemane’s church records.
Secretary’s report
• August 2017 Minutes were approved.
• On August 19, 2017, the official vote went out to offer the position of
Children’s Ministry Assistant to Joel Wildermuth, as stated in August
Council Minutes, vote occurred via email. Motion passed, with one
abstention.
Treasurer’s report
• For the month, GLC has a net shortfall (i.e., expense exceeds income) of
$3,396.03. The result is unfavorable to budget by approximately $8,500.
Contributions in support of GLC operations are $18,784.00. Contributions
are unfavorable to budget by approximately $7,600.
• Year-to-date, GLC has a net surplus (i.e., income exceeds expense) of
$7,444.02. The result is unfavorable to budget by approximately $11,500.
Year-to-date contributions in support of GLC operations are $48,941.99.
continued
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSSSS -------- continuedcontinuedcontinuedcontinued
Purpose Statement
The people of
Gethsemane
Lutheran Church
Sing God’s good news
Share God’s
unconditional welcome
Care for each other
Serve those in need
Guiding Principles
• The life, words, and
actions of Jesus Christ are
the inspiration for all we
do and are.
• We recognize the
uniqueness of each
individual. We welcome
and value everyone.
• We reach out to each
other, our neighbors, and
creation with our hearts
and minds as well as with
our labor, generosity, and
works of justice.
• Year-to-date contributions are unfavorable to budget by approximately
$12,500.
• The cumulative surplus is $45,515.27.
Liaisons’ reports
• Outreach Service Day (November 4th, 2017) - ½ of the flyers were
distributed to neighbors on September 10, 2017.
• Health Ministry Team - Asked Council about the desired frequency of
repeating background checks for Caring Contact volunteers. Don will
discuss with Pam Seidelmann, and will determine next steps in contacting
insurance agency for best practices.
Unfinished Business
• Council received and discussed the Youth Education Working Group
report. After discussion, Jeff moved to accept the report, and Jim
seconded. Motion carried. Council members again expressed their
appreciation for the quality of this report. Attention turns now to the
implementation of its recommendations.
• Staff Task Force recommendation of volunteer Communication Liaison
(10 hours/month). Council will begin by writing an announcement for this
position. Don will write announcement, confirm with Pastor June and
Tammy Bullwinkle (of Personnel Committee), and an announcement will
go in bulletin.
New Business:
• Carol will lead devotions at the October 9th meeting.
• Jim moved to adjourn. Pam seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 9, 7:00 pm.
Submitted by
Anna Wildermuth, Secretary
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SERVING THIS MONTH – OCTOBER 2017
October 1
9:30 AM
October 8
9:30 AM
October 15
9:30 AM
October 22
9:30 AM
October 29
9:30 AM
Assisting Minister Brian McLean Brian McLean Brian McLean Brian McLean Brian McLean
Projectionist Paul Siebert Brian McLean Mike Siddall Kate Lutz Paul Siebert
Sound
Monitor
Kreig Spahn Rick Langner Jim Sauer Mark Geary Kreig Spahn
Readers Erin Carlile Jim Siebert
Doug Sand Bill Darlage
Dick Lyndes Joy McLemore
Jim Sauer Paula Sauer
Bonnie Spring Howard Spring
Ushers
(*Captain)
Bob Abdou*
Kreig Spahn
Jim Driver
Barb Driver
Bill Darlage*
Howard Feole
Rick Langner
Diane Langner
Dave Reutter*
Scott Conlon
Jim Sauer
Paula Sauer
Brian Burdette*
Hugh Geary
Joyce Geary
Mark Geary
Bob Abdou*
Kreig Spahn
Jim Driver
Barb Driver
Nursery Bryn Hagerdorn Jeff Klukas
Karen Obee
Communion
Bread
Joyce Geary Doug Sand Carole Wilkins Brian Lutz Brian Murphy
Communion Care
Barb Driver Barb Driver Joyce Geary Bonnie Reilly Bonnie Reilly
Counters Jeff Luedke
Diane Spink
Celia Conlon
Scott Conlon
Joyce Davis
Joanne Leussing
Hugh Geary
Imma Lyatuu
Kreig Spahn
Vision StatementVision StatementVision StatementVision Statement To empower a servant community
that over-flows with God's grace, justice,
and welcome.
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OCTOBER 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
BLESS THE
BEASTS 9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
Education Hour
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
2
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A. & Al Anon
3
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
4
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:00-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
5
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
6
7:00 PM
Connections:
Faith at Work
7
9:00 AM
BLOOD
DRIVE
8
9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
Education Hour
4:00 PM
HYMN
FESTIVAL NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
9
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:00 PM
Congregation
Council
7:30 PM
A.A. & Al Anon
10
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:00 PM
P&L Staff Mtg.
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
11
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:00-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
12
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
13
14
8:00 AM
Men’s
Breakfast
15
8:30 AM
Health Ministry
9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
Education Hour
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
16
8:00 AM
Reflections
6:00 PM
Day Care
7:30 PM
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
7:30 PM
A.A. & Al Anon
17
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
18
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:00-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
19
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
20
21
10:00 AM
Swahili
Ministry Team
22
9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
Education Hour
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
at Ascension
23
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A. & Al Anon
24
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
7:00 PM
Worship
Ministry Team
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
25
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:00-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
7:30 PM
Book Group
26
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
27
28
10-5:00 PM
Ibada Revival
Seminar
29
9:30 AM
REFORMATION
CONFIRMATION
10:45 AM
CELEBRATION
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
at Ascension
30
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A. & Al Anon
31
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
13