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A Monthly Publication of Shepherd of the Sea JUNE 2018 201 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 www.soselca.org

SUMMERTIME

You have fixed all the bounds of the earth; you made summer and winter. (Psalm 74:17) Remember those days when it seems like the warmer weather would never get here? Well, wel-come to June and summertime! Summer is always fun at Shepherd of the Sea. Some of us head north to escape the heat, while some from up north head our way to enjoy the heat. All those dormant restaurants open up and the line to get over the bridge gets longer and longer. Summer is a time when we sometimes try new things at church (Retro service, anyone?) and this is mainly because there are no major festivals during this time after Pentecost. This year, however, there is an exception. On Sunday June 24, we will celebrate John the Baptist by pulling out the white paraments and having a John the Baptist themed sermon. If you want a brainteaser, try to figure out why we will celebrate John the Baptist on that particular day! Also, if you are planning on travelling this summer, pick up a Shepherd of the Sea sign to take with you - they are in the narthex. Write where you are on the sign, and take a picture. Then post it to our Facebook page so folks can see all the different places that the fellowship of this place spreads. And speaking of travelling, look for the missalette in the narthex titled: On The Road Again. It con-tains a simplified liturgy that you can use when you are away from Shepherd of the Sea. Feel free to take one with you when you travel. Above all, remember all the great and wonderful things that God has provided for us. So let us thank God with grateful hearts, and let us come to worship this summer in thanksgiving and praise!

Grace + Peace,

Pastor Scott

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CHURCH HAPPENINGS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

VBS – is scheduled this year for

July 30th – August 1st. Mark your calendars!

ADULT FORMAITON IN JUNE

Come and deepen your faith,

Sundays at 9 am in the Fel-

lowship Hall. We are cur-

rently studying the gospel of John. Come anytime

and join in the conversation and fellowship!

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

Will resume again on September 9th.

NEW MEMBERS CLASS

We will have a new members class on June 10 after

worship. If you are a recent addition to our family,

or if you just want a refresher on what it means to

be a Lutheran, come on by!

CHARITY FOCUS FOR JUNE

Every few months, we are going to have a charity

that we want to focus on, and this month we are

proud to support Martha’s Mission. Martha’s Mis-

sion provides food to families in need in Carteret

County. If you would like to donate, simply write

“Martha’s Mission” in the memo line of your check

and drop it in the weekly offering.

CONGRATS TO OUR GRADUATES

A Big CONGRATULATIONS to our young adults

who graduated this year. Well done!

Karlie Maxwell – B.A. Elementary Education

Magna cum Laude

UNC-Wilmington

Victor Murta – Double major with distinction

B.S. Computer Science

B.S. Mathematics

UNC-Chapel Hill

Caitlin Bretzke—West Carteret High School

Caitlin plans to attend Carteret Community College

for two years then join the military.

WELCA The phenomenal women of the ELCA at SOS will

have their mid-June luncheon at Cox’s Restaurant in

Morehead City Wednesday, June 12 at noon. Please

RSVP to Sarah Fulcher (723-2369) so we can give

the restaurant the number attending by Sunday, June

3. Feel free to bring guests--come one, come all-the

more the merrier! This will be the last meeting until

Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

Mark the dates on your calendar

Invite guest to join in the fun

By ALL means, bring YOURSELVES!!

PASTORAL EMERGENCIES

Please contact the church office during office

hours. At any other time, contact Pastor Scott

336.312.6276 or 252.777.3067

YOUTH NEWS

The youth are Houston bound this month for the

National Youth Gathering. We have raised enough

money for the trip! Thank you to everyone who made

a donation of money or time. Our 8 youth who are

going this year will have an experience that they will

take with them for the rest of their lives. Thanks Be

To God!

Congratulations to Joseph Eudy on making Eagle

Scout!

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Missions of Grace

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR “DINNER

OF HOPE AND FELLOWSHIP”

We are seeking volunteers to help prepare and

serve a buffet style dinner at 6:00 pm the

third Friday every other month at Hope Mis-

sion. The Menu is quick and simple and will be

divided between four families to prepare at home

and brought to the Mission. We are looking to

have four families participate each month in or-

der to spread the responsibilities. The sign-up

sheet is in the Narthex on the kiosk bulletin

board. The next opportunity is June 15 at 6 pm.

For more information, please contact Maritake

Bretzke at maritabretzke@yahoo.com or via

home phone (no texts) 252-622-4935.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER

We are collecting old / used magazines for the

Domestic Violence shelter. You can place

your magazines in the basket in the Nar-

thex. (The Dialysis Center is no longer ac-

cepting magazines).

HOMEBOUND

MEMBERS

Keep our homebound

members in your prayers. They always love

cards, calls, or visits! Contact the church of-

fice for address information.

Peg Anderson June Boyette

Jerry Fisher Doris Nelson

Vernon Schrum Nancy Schrum

Nancy Womack

LET US KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON If you, or a loved one, or even a friend is hos-

pitalized of deployed, please let the church

office know so that we can pray or visit as

needed.

VISITATION TEAMS

We are looking for volunteers to serve on visitation teams to visit our homebound members.

If you interested in being a part of this wonderful ministry, contact Pastor Scott.

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Color of the Day

June 3

After Pentecost 2

June 10

After Pentecost 3

June 17

After Pentecost 4

June 24

John the Baptist

Color of the Day

First Reading

Deuteronomy

5:12-15

Genesis 3:8-15 Ezekiel 17:22-24 Malachi 3:1-4 First Reading

Psalm Psalm 81:1-10 Psalm 130 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 Psalm 141 Psalm

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 2 Corinthians

4:13-5:1

2 Corinthians 5:6-17 Acts 13:13-26 Second Reading

Gospel Mark 2:23-3:6 Mark 3:20-35 Mark 4:26-34 Luke 1:57-67 Gospel

9:00 Faith Formation

10:00-WORSHIP

9:00 Faith Formation

10:00 WORSHIP

9:00 Faith Formation

10:00 WORSHIP

9:00 Faith Formation

10:00 WORSHIP

Acolyte Trey Piccini Maddie Arnold Josh Bretzke Anna Jernigan Acolyte

Crucifer Joseph Eudy Lily Warren TJ Bretzke Hayley Jernigan Crucifer

Ushers John Hagle

Malcolm Condie

Toby McDaniel

Fred Fulcher

Emily Berry

Sue Fulcher

Tony Piccini

Anthony Piccini

Ushers

Worship Assistant

Donna Benson Danny Collins Emily Moles Worship Assistant

Lay Reader Larry Federer Lay Reader

Commun-ion Assis-

tant

Ernie Hayman III Illona Murta NO COMMUNION Becky Frank Communion Assistant

Bell Ringer Bell Ringer

Altar Guild Polly Hagle Nancy Warren

Polly Hagle Nancy Warren

Polly Hagle Nancy Warren

Polly Hagle Nancy Warren

Altar Guild

Fellowship Drop Off Drop Off Drop Off Drop Off Fellowship

SOS WORSHIP SERVANT SCHEDULE for: JUNE 2018

ATTENDANCE & OFFERING

May 6 95 $4,795.00

May 13 88 2,351.43

May 20 90 2,654.25

May 27 92 3,559.75

$13,360.45

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CHURCH COUNCIL

Laurie Eudy, President (252) 726-8875 we3eudys@centurylink.net

Kerry Moles (252) 393-6685 kkaem102@gmail.com

Rich Donoghue , Property (252) 773-0096 19rad48@gmail.com

Danny Collins (252) 723-9095 dcollins1193@gmail.com

Sue Fulcher , Secretary (252) 726-8367 w8koqs1st@ec.rr.com

Pastor Scott Berry (252) 777-3067 soselca.pastor@gmail.com

cell (336) 312-6276

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