taking a sabbatical - american lutheran church · 2019. 5. 1. · chris wyrobek 06-02 marri...

May & June 2019 NEWSLETTER American Lutheran Church Newport, WA

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Message from the Pastor

Taking a Sabbatical ….

When we accepted the call to serve here at American Lutheran, the

church committed to give us a 6-week sabbatical after 7 years of

ministry. Sabbaticals are a common practice for pastors serving in

congregations -- a dedicated time away intended to refresh, renew, and

redirect pastors’ spirits and souls and to avoid burnout. We took our first

sabbatical in 2012...travelling as a family and being renewed through the

beauty of God’s creation in our National Parks as well as continuing

education opportunities.

It has now been another 7 years (can you believe it’s 14 years already?!),

and we are planning our next Sabbatical this summer. We are planning it

differently this summer. Pastor Matt will leave on Sabbatical June 1 and

be gone for 6 weeks. Pastor Janine will leave on July 1 and be gone for 6 weeks. Our sabbatical will overlap July 1-

15. Those two Sundays, Pastor Amber Remillard will be leading the congregation in worship. Our sabbatical time

will end with our trip to Holden with the group from our congregation August 12-16.

This means, Pastor Janine or Pastor Matt will be available most of the summer, even though it is our Sabbatical

year. However, it also means that you will only have part time coverage this summer from each of us. That means we

will be leading worship and be available when needs arise, but will not be in the office much this summer. Mark and

Scone Bender have offered to provide help as needed. (Thank you, Benders!)

We pray that this is a renewing time for us both, in our time spent together, as well as our time pursuing renewal

individually. We covet your prayers...and we will keep you in ours. Thank you for your faithful support for us and for

our family and our ministry together. We are blessed to be in this place with you all!

Pastor Janine and Pastor Matt

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23


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Ministering Volunteers who share their gifts

May 5, 2019

Greeters: Carol Bourassa Ushers: Nancy Thome & Marva Heckathorn Reader: Valerie Samson Counters: LeRoy Leland & Carol Bourassa Coffee Hour: Sandy Ellersick’s Group Nursery: Racine Balow

May 12 2019

Greeters: Val Urbat & Rita Crisp Ushers: Dennis & Kelly Alliger Reader: Lee Shaver Counters: Geoff Jones & Annie Frederick Coffee Hour: Jaci Stevens’ Group Nursery: Lily Hughes & Elise Hinchliff

May 19, 2019

Greeters: Emmie & LeRoy Leland Ushers: Trish Akre & Liessa Thorson Reader: Mary Bug Smith Counters: Jennifer Ellersick & Annie Frederick Coffee Hour: Eloise Opp’s Group Nursery: Sarah Goodman & Kendall Hinchliff

May 26, 2019

Greeters: Marva Heckathorn & Nancy Thome Ushers: Tom & Hazel Bauer Reader: Mark Bender Counters: Jennifer Ellersick & Sharon Bateman Coffee Hour: Katie Kersting’s Group Nursery: Lia Goodrich & Brooklyn Hastings

June 2, 2019

Greeters: Gail & Toby Johnson Ushers: Theresa Watson & Ashley Scribner Reader: LeRoy Leland Counters: TBA Coffee Hour: Scone Bender’s Group Nursery: Chloe & Anna Jones

June 9, 2019 Greeters: Nancy Thome & Jan Gleason Ushers: Ken & Joy Peralta Reader: John Gertenbach Counters: TBA Coffee Hour: Peggy Smith’s Group Nursery: Lily Hughes & Elise Hinchliff

June 16, 2019 Greeters: Jeff & Kristi Bell Ushers: LeRoy & Emmie Leland Reader: Lia Goodrich Counters: TBA Coffee Hour: Vicki Richter’s Group Nursery: Sarah Goodman & Kendall Hinchliff

June 23, 2019 Greeters: Nancy Thome & Rita Crisp Ushers: Wes & Linda Blore Reader: Faith Hughes Counters: TBA Coffee Hour: Gail Johnson’s Group Nursery: Racine Balow

June 30, 2019 Greeters: Kelly & Dennis Alliger Ushers: Elaine Peterson Reader: Steve Cawelti Counters: TBA Coffee Hour: Valerie Samson’s Group Nursery: Lia Goodrich & Brooklyn Hastings

Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for by doing that, some have entertained angels without knowing it. ~Hebrews 13:1-2


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Birthdays Celebrate their Birth

MAY Betty Rail 05-04 Nancy Sauer 05-05 Bev Gabbert 05-11 Al Haser 05-11 Layla Richter 05-13 Kevin Hansen 05-14 LeRoy Bishop 05-16 Pam Thompson 05-16 Kim Bishop 05-18 Ashley Scribner 05-19 Rita Crisp 05-20 Kelly Urdahl 05-21 Brian Hood 05-24 Elaine Faires 05-24 Faola Grant 05-27 Mark Thompson 05-27

Terry Brandt 05-28 Tanner Hughes 05-29 Darlene Evans 05-30 Owen Morey 05-30 Evelyn Pieper 05-30 Paige Rivera 05-30 Cheri Griffith 05-31

JUNE Chris Wyrobek 06-02 Marri Hinchliff 06-03 Patty Wall 06-08 Aaron Zabriskie 06-11 Geoff Jones 06-12 Brock Hastings 06-20 Myrtle Haikkila 06-20 Mary Louise Comins 06-22 P.J. Hillestad 06-25 Cheryl Lanegan 06-26 Cyril “Sip” Crotteau 06-23

Thank YOUs From our hearts back to you

Dear friends,

My sisters - Joan, Heidi and I thank you for all your prayers, kind and comforting

words during this time of sadness at the loss of our brother Howard. God's love and peace

have been felt through you!

Elaine Petersen


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Activities & Opportunities Mark your calendar

SAVE THE DATES!

June 17th – 21st at American Lutheran Church

Children from preschool through 6th grade are invited.

If you can volunteer to help, set-up, supervise, bake cookies, serve, cleanup, anything – please sign up in the

narthex! More details in the coming weeks. Please contact Carol Bourassa if you have questions.

Join us here at ALC in the fellowship hall: Sunday, May 5th at 4:00pm -- "Camp"

Ten year old Eli's life is a nightmare filled with neglect and abuse. One of the many children placed into foster care each year, he struggles with his

emotions while longing for the love & approval of a family. Meanwhile, to impress a potential new client, investment advisor Ken Matthews signs up to be a camp counselor and gets paired with Eli. At this unique and special summer camp designed to help draw children out of their dark pasts, Ken & Eli slowly learn about each other and what it means to begin to trust. Based on true stories of real-life campers at Royal Family Kids summer camps, audiences will be inspired and find hope in the midst of the most difficult circumstances. Note: This will be our last movie night before all the summer activities

We all love seeing Spring arrive. And it’s time to begin gardening. We need volunteers to keep our lawns trimmed, please sign up in the narthex – just one week or several. We have the equipment and training available. Many thanks!

BEAUTIFUL FOOD BANK QUILT You could win this beautifully designed 86x96” quilt! Thank you for your donations at only $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5. If you would like to make a donation of $250 to the food bank, you can choose a quilt from those on the pews in the sanctuary. Our goal is $1,500 this year. Talk to Joy Peralta 509-671-1398. Our Quilters are always busy and they’re always looking for colorful fabrics to use. As you’re enjoying yard sales this spring and summer, please keep your eyes open for 70x90 inch flat sheets in very good condition that can be used for quilt backs. All your fabric contributions make this possible!


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Financial Summary January – March Offerings

Needed to meet monthly budget - $13,325 Monthly offerings for January - $14,509 Monthly offerings for February - $11,011 Monthly offerings for March - $10,798

Cluster Campout – Father’s Day Weekend, June 13th-16th Join together with other Lutherans from our area (Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, and Newport) at Farragut State Park -- (any or all nights!) Plan to join the fun. More information to come!

Church Yard Sale! We all love a good yard sale, and ours at ALC is one of the BEST! The sale will be Friday–one day only–June 7th from 9am – 4pm. You can start saving and collecting items you want to contribute and bring them to the church on Sunday, June 2nd or Tuesday, June 4th. We will need LOTS of volunteers to make it happen. If you can help, please sign up. All proceeds fund much-needed services and projects in our community.

Lutherhaven Summer Camps:

Three Sites... One Awesome

Summer!

CAMP LUTHERHAVEN Our 73rd summer on Lake Coeur d'Alene! A year-round

Christian retreat center and summer youth & family camp

with programs for all ages. Available all year for your family

or groups for conferences, camps, family reunions, and

programs!

SHOSHONE MOUNTAIN RETREAT Our 21st year! On the beautiful North Fork of the Coeur

d'Alene River, an easy hour from Cd'A, surrounded by 3.5

million magnificent acres of forests, mountains and river

valleys!

SHOSHONE CREEK RANCH Our western dude ranch includes horseback trail rides,

historic cabins, creek-side canvas wall tents, and chuck-

wagon meals. Our 7th summer operating under an Idaho

Panhandle National Forests Outfitters & Guides permit!

Shoshone Explorers Ride horses, float the river, climb a natural rock wall,

camp out at our new McPerson Meadows Ranch &

more!

Grades: 7th-9th • 9th-12th

at Shoshone Mountain Retreat

Volunteer Opportunities Resource Staff

Help out for a summer camp week at Camp Lutherhaven or Shoshone Mountain Retreat; creative programming,

light construction, kitchen support & providing extra care for campers.

Volunteer Health Care Manager

Are you a health care professional, medic or EMT? Volunteer for a week at Camp Lutherhaven or Shoshone Mountain Retreat and

play a vital role in keeping campers safe and healthy!

Shoshone Odyssey Ride horses, camp out overnight at the helipad, glide

down the slip n' slide, stay in canvas wall tents & more!

Grades: 4th-6th

at Shoshone Mountain Retreat


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Senior Sunday is May 19th Let’s celebrate their accomplishments and bright futures! 2019 graduates are Cydni Lewis and Racine Balow

Thank you for praying for us and our coworkers in

Mozambique in the past month. Work has continued at Karanda as usual while many of these areas lie devastated in structural damage, cholera infestation, and lack of food/supplies. Other TEAM

members have traveled to the base there for rebuilding and relief work over the past month. We

are grateful to be located just over a mountain range and escape the most serious dangers of the storm, and that our coworkers were spared of any

bodily injuries.

Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Please continue to support

Aaron and Stacy Zabriskie, our missionaries in Zimbabwe by praying and staying in touch.

[email protected] Mailing address is:

TEAM 90 Harare Drive

Marlborough, Harare Zimbabwe

Newsletter Deadline -June 16th --including all calendar items, service group schedules, announcements, and thank you notes. Please email them to [email protected] THANK YOU!

For Those moving through the grieving process

“The one who has no time to mourn

has no time to heal." John Donne

Think of your grief as a

wilderness with unfamiliar

and often brutal

surroundings. To find

your way out, the trail will

often be arduous and you

may at times feel

hopeless, but trust that

you will find your way out

of the wilderness of your

grief and you will learn to

make the most of the rest of you precious

life. Remember, God has you, God holds you, and

God won't let you go.

For those who are grieving deep losses in their

life -- we have resources available on the

information table in the narthex (where the

coffee and goodies are after church). There are

books and pamphlets to support you as you

journey through your grief. Please take them

home or share them with someone who might

need them. May you be accompanied by grace in

your wilderness.

If you can provide special music during the summer worship services, please contact Nancy and Larry Sauer. We enjoy worship music from young and old and everything in between. If you prefer to play an instrument, that’s good too!

mailto:[email protected]


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Church Contacts Serving God by serving all people

Pastors .............................. Matt & Janine Goodrich .................................. Church office 509-447-4338 ........................................... [email protected] Secretary ................................................ Patty Wall .................................. Church office 509-447-4338 .................................. [email protected] Mutual Ministry Committee Members ....................................................... Annie Frederick ....................................................... Elaine Petersen .............................................................Greg Seeber .................................................................... Jeff Bell

Church Council 2019 Serving God by serving the church

President .......................................... Dennis Alliger Vice President ...................................... Jason Jones Treasurer .......................................... Pat Alexander Secretary ............................................Cheryl Bailey Financial Secretary ............................ Billie Goodno Education ................................... Millie Brumbaugh ....................................................... Shannon Radke ..................................................... Jennifer Ellersick Evangelism .................................... Ashley Scribner ................................................................. Rita Crisp ...................................................... Theresa Watson Mission/Social Concerns ........................ Trish Akre .......................................................... Nancy Thome .......................................................... Katie Kersting Property ...................................... John Gertenbach .............................................................. Ralph Blake ............................................................... Glen Smith Stewardship .................................. Sophie Hinchliff .............................................................. Kelly Alliger ............................................................ Robin Balow Worship & Music.................................. Larry Sauer ........................................................... Mark Bender ....................................................... Elaine Petersen

* church council member




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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

12n AlAnon 7pm Choir Practice

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4 10am Alyce

Matson Memorial

5 9am Sunday School 10am Worship Coffee Hour 4:30pm Movie Night “Camp”

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7 9:30 am Quilters

8 12n AlAnon 7pm Choir Practice

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12 Mother’s Day 9am Sunday School 10am Worship Coffee Hour

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14 9:30am Anna Circle 7pm Church Council


16 5:30 pm BBB

17 Synod Assembly in Boise: Pr Janine, Dennis & Kelly Alliger

18 Synod Assembly (cont.)

19 Synod Assembly (cont.)

Senior Sunday! 9am LAST Sunday School 10am Worship Coffee Hour

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9:30 am Quilters


23 6:30 pm WWW

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26 10am Worship Coffee Hour

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Memorial Day

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9:30 am Quilters 29

12n AlAnon 7pm Choir Practice

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JUNE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Pastor Matt’s 6

week Sabbatical begins

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10am Worship Coffee Hour

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4 9:30 am Quilters

5 12 n AlAnon

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9am-4pm

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10am Worship Coffee Hour

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11 9:30 am Anna Circle 7pm Church Council

12 12 n AlAnon

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16 Father’s Day 10am Worship Coffee Hour Newsletter Deadline

17 DAY CAMP!

18 DAY CAMP!

19 DAY CAMP!

20 DAY CAMP!

21 DAY CAMP!

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25 9:30 am Quilters

26 12 n AlAnon

27 6:30 pm WWW

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