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United VoiceUnited Lutheran Church May 2018A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

2230 Washington Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 342-5808

www.unitedlutheran.org unluthch@efn.org

Worship Services: Sundays, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.; Summer: 9:45 a.m

Education Hour: 9:45 a.m., School Year Only

In a recent edition of

The Christian Century, Elizabeth

Felicetti writes about her first

days as an Episcopal priest.

The following is an excerpt.

“Ten years ago, I stood in front of the door to a

suburban house in Virginia Beach. Should I have

brought food? Flowers? I didn’t even have a prayer

book.

“I had been a priest for nine days, and it was my

first day off. The rector had left the day before for a

month in Scotland. The last time I saw him, on Sunday

after coffee hour, I was coming out of the women’s

restroom with a plunger in my hand. He laughed and

said, ‘You’re ready. I won’t have to worry about you.’

“The next day, as I stood at that front door, I was

in charge of a parish of 700. The woman behind the

door had just lost her husband of 59 years.

“Before the phone call that led me to that door,

I’d felt almost cocky. In a week as a priest I had

experienced (with the rector) a wedding, a funeral,

and four Sunday services. I had been the person to

whom parishioners reported a clogged toilet. I

thought I was ready for anything.”

But then, on her day off, she got the phone call

about the death and she was unsure of what to do

other than knowing she needed to do something.

As she felt unprepared, she called a local

mentor who said, “Go. Just go.”

“I did go, but I called first. ‘I’m Elizabeth,’ I

told her. ‘I’m the new –‘

“’Yes,’ she said. ‘Yes. Elizabeth. I am sorry

that this happened while you are new.’ I winced at

her apology. I asked if I could come see her. She said

yes.

“I prayed in front of the door before I rang the

bell: Please let me take care of her. Please don’t make

her take care of me.

“I rang the doorbell and tried to breathe. She

opened the door and invited me inside.”

(This is how the story ends in the article.)

I share this it because I appreciate the

vulnerability Pr. Felicetti shows in telling the story. She

was in a new situation even if she had trained for years

to be in it. As it was new, she relied on a mentor, her

training, and God to help her do the best she could.

As the congregation will be going into a transition

in a few months time, my guess is that many may have

similar feelings of not knowing exactly what the best

way to go will be. Should this be the case, talking to

others, relying on each others’ gifts, acknowledging that

no one individual has all the answers, taking risks,

practicing hospitality, and listening for God in prayer

can all be important practices to follow in such a time.

Relying on these and whatever other resources come

into play, my hope is that the congregation will

persevere just as well as Pr. Felicetti did on that day

10 years ago.

In Christ,

Tom Dodd, pastor

ONE SERVICE ON

PENTECOST &

FOLLOWING

On May 20, Pentecost, we

will have Sunday School at 9:00

a.m., and Worship at 10:00 a.m. Beginning May 27,

we go to the summer schedule of 9:45 a.m. and no

Sunday School. Sunday School and the two service

schedule will resume September 16.

United Voice August 2012 – Page 1

TWO YOUTH TO BE CONFIRMED

ON MAY 20

Sunday, May 20, is the Day of Pentecost when

we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit to the gathered

followers of Jesus who then spread the Gospel

throughout the world. As such it is an optimal time to

confirm our youth who have completed two years of

Confirmation studies in the Bible and Luther’s Small

Catechism. This year’s Confirmands are: Jackson Neckels

and Karl Van Orsdel.

We celebrate their profession of faith and will

honor them in a reception following worship.

(Remember we will have only one service, at 10:00 a.m.)

The liturgical color for Pentecost is red, so

remember to wear red on May 20th.

PENTECOST LITURGICAL ARTThis month the midd le school youth group will

decorate the sanctuary for Pentecost on May 20th. Theyouth's liturgical art will focus on the fruit of the HolySpirit. Please join us in our celebration of the Spirit bywearing red to service on May 20th.

PLEASE HELP REFILL OUR

LIBRARY SHELVES

Thank you to those who

have returned overdue library

books. A few are still missing, so if

you have borrowed any of the

following books, please check your

shelves to see if they may still be waiting their return to

church. They may be placed on the Return shelf in the

library in the community room. Creation by McDermott,

Martin Luther by Jim Nestigen, Easter Everywhere by

Steinke, and Revelation and Christian Church by Walker.

Thank you!

LITURGICAL DANCE

Please join us for somefellowship and liturgical danceon May 2nd at 5:00 p .m. and May 12th at 12:30 p .m atUnited . All ages and abilities are invited to join us forthis time. If you have questions p lease talk to Crystal.

SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFFPlease consider joining United 's Sunday school

team. We are looking to staff ourSunday school classes beginning nextSeptember. We also are in need ofind ividuals who are interested inproving healthy snacks for the child renonce a month. Please speak withCrystal or contact the office if you areinterested in serving in this way.

ASSISTING MINISTERSIf you would like to serve as an assisting

minister once a month beginning next September p leasecontact Crystal or the office.

VBS AND DAY CAMP

Let's Go Fishing!Children between ages 3yrs and5th grade are invited to join usfor VBS this summer. Midd leand high school students areinvited to volunteer and help create an amazing week. Adults are also needed . Please speak to Crystal or Trudiif you are interested in volunteering.

When: July 30th - Aug. 3rd 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p .m. (Ahalf or fu ll day option is available for 3-4 year olds)

Where: Central Lutheran Church (Central,Emmaus, and United are teaming up to create a fabulousweek).

Cost: A suggest registration donation of $40 perfu ll day camper with an $80 family limit.

Registration forms can be found in the churchoffice. Please come join the fun!

LWR PERSONALCARE KITS

We will be packing personal care kits on May 2nd

at 6:00 p .m. Thank you for all your donations. If youwould still like to donate items please bring yourdonations of dark colored bath towels, wrapped bars ofsoap, nail clippers, individually wrapped tooth brushes,and combs to the church before May 2nd.

MOTHER'S DAY BAKE SALE

The youth and adults going on thissummer's Mexico Mission Trip will beselling baked goods after services on May13th. All donations will go to supporting themission trip , thank you for your help .

United Voice August 2012 – Page 2

A: They only exist as plurals!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING

OUR CONGREGATION

The chart below shows the first quarter giving

(dark line) in comparison to the budget (light line) and

2017's giving. Thank you for your financial support to

United.

ADULT CLASS THIS

MONTH: THE SCOURGE

OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

When you hear the words

“human trafficking” you likely

think of sex workers or farm

laborers. It encompasses those and

many other forms of exploitation.

While slavery has been illegal in the United States since

Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, it is still widely in

use and not always obvious to the rest of us.

As Christians we view the buying and selling of

human beings for whatever reason as sinful. The May 6

and 13 adult Sunday School classes will be an overview

of the problem, how diverse and widespread it is, and

how we can help. Gay Kramer-Dodd will be leading the

class.

PRIZE WINNING NOVEL

IS NEXT FOR BOOK

GROUP

United’s Book Group next

meets on Sunday, June 3, at 11:30

a.m. We will be discussing the

prize-winning novel The Underground Railroad by Colson

Whitehead. This book is now out in paperback and the

Eugene library has a more than a dozen print copies in

both regular and large print, as well as an e-book and

audio book.

The book is described as “a magnificent tour de

force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she

makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum

South. Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia.

When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her

about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a

terrifying risk and escape. Though they manage to find a

station and head north, they are being hunted. Their

first stop is South Carolina, in a city that initially seems

like a haven. But the city's placid surface masks an

insidious scheme designed for its black denizens. And

even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless slave catcher, is

close on their heels.”

This novel is known for its imaginative view of

this important part of American history. Please join us

in reading and discussing it next month.

Thomas Gustafson will be graduating from

Concordia St. Paul on May 4. John, Courtney, and

Corrie will be traveling to Minnesota to celebrate with

him. Later in the summer Thomas and Emily will be

relocating to St. Louis, Missouri, for Thomas to continue

his studies at Concordia Seminary.

WHO ELSE IS GRADUATING from high

school, college, or grad school this spring? Please let us

know so we can make sure we honor them all in June.

United Voice August 2012 – Page 3

BIRTHDAYS

1 - Jim Krueger

4 - Jenna Krueger

13 - Hope Whittaker

14 - Corrie Gustafson, Bob Schmidt

15 - Greyson Neckels

16 - Sandy Wilson

19 - Kenny Westcott

22 - Alan McCullough

23 - Erik Anstine

25 - Thomas Dodd

26 - Agnes Schlichting

27 - Don Wirtala, Annalee Gustafson,

Pamela Krause

BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES

1 - Jim Krueger, Karl Van Orsdel,

Karen Wiant

4 - John Gustafson

5 - David Hample

9 - Tom Dodd

10 - Julie Coffman

11 - John Barnum

15 - Doris Helikson, Sydney Simmons,

Cade Wisecaver

21 - Lisa Sitton

23 - Jenna Krueger, Gloria Knudsen

26 - Agnes Schlichting, Jordan Pickrel

29 - Matthew Dodd

United is a “Reconciling in Christ”

congregation. We are a congregation

“united” in our

desire to provide

a hospitable and

welcoming

environment

for ALL people

to join us in

worship.

YOUR UNITED VOICE IS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Pamela Krause helped prepare the

April United Voice for mailing. Thank you!

Mailing prep for the June issue will be on

Wednesday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. If you are able to help, please let

Gay Kramer-Dodd know.

SPECIAL DATES IN MAYMay 10, Ascension of Our Lord

May 13, Mother’s Day: Buy your Mom baked goods at

the Mission Trip Bake Sale after each service!

May 20, Day of Pentecost: Wear RED, and celebrate our

Confirmands during worship at 10:00 a.m. and at the

reception afterwards.

May 27, Holy Trinity

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THE MARY MAGDALENE

CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday,

May 8, 6:30 p.m. in the home of

Eileen Peterson. Pamela

Krause will be leading the

Bible Study by Mark Allan

Powell on multiple meanings

in the Bible. The study may be

found in the May issue of Gather.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will celebrate

May Friendship Day on Saturday, May 5, 11:30 a.m.,

with a luncheon at First United Methodist Church., 1376

Olive St. The theme is “Reaching for Wholeness in

Gratitude for God’s Presence.” Val Hoyle, formerly

Oregon state representative for District 14, will be the

speaker. Luncheon tickets may be purchased from

Eunice Kjaer. All women are invited!

COFFEE FUNDS HAVE

BEEN DISTRIBUTED

The ending balance for

United’s LWR Coffee/Fair

Trade Project was $747, of

which $500 was the original seed money from the late

Dora Harris. The money has been divided among three

causes: United received $285 for supporting shipping

costs of LWR kits. Lutheran World Relief received $189

for Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico. Mark and Sandy

Rainey received $273 to purchase coffee for Sunday

morning coffee fellowship.

WELCOME TO THE

WORLD, MICHELLE!

Matthew and Alison

Dodd became the proud

parents of Michelle

Christina on Good Friday,

March 30. She entered the world weighing 7 pounds

8 ounces, 20 ½ inches long. This beautiful little girl

will be baptized on Sunday, May 27.

Congratulations, Alison and Matt!

CHANGES FOR YOUR

DIRECTORY

Carolee Horning and

Alex (nee Snook) & Andrew

Priaulx have new addresses. Call the church office if

you wish to have them.

3 NEW CAMPING

OPPORTUNITIES THIS

SUMMER

Camp Lutherwood Oregon

has three new camps this summer!

Explorers on the Farm is for grades 5 & 6. Farm

animals will be at Camp for this week, August 5-10,

helping campers learn to be good stewards of creation

and get to know local farm animals.

Discovery Jr. Outpost for grades 7-9 will be the

week of June 24-29. Campers will learn to cook over a

campfire, build a shelter, basics of backing, and leave-

no-trace camping. Their skills will be employed during

two nights at one of Lutherwood’s outpost sites.

Leadership Camp, for grades 10-12, helps high

school campers develop skills in service and leadership

through specialized training similar to what

Lutherwood’s summer staff undergoes. Campers who

complete this week will be eligible to work as volunteers

throughout the summer, helping with Mini Campers

and Family Camp weekends.

Old favorites will be offered again this summer,

including the Women’s Retreat, July 27-29, Family

Camps , July 13-15 & August 10-12, and much more.

The full summer schedule and registration

information is available at

https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/. You also may

call or email the office, 541-998-6444,

office@lutherwoodoregon.org,

Once again the Trust Fund will provide

campership funds of 50% of the cost of the camp for

United members of all ages. Don’t miss out on a

wonderful way to celebrate our faith and the great

outdoors this summer!

United Voice August 2012 – Page 5

A: Hummingbirds.

Reprinted by Permission of Christianity Today.

FROM JOHN & DIANE MASSON

April 17, 2018

Dear Friends,

Thanks to all of you for your

love, support, and generosity during

this most recent time of grief. Your

overwhelming response has helped in

so many ways that we cannot express properly.

Do know that the generosity of friends and

family like you has helped generate a large amount

towards John Carlos’ college fund, and for that, again,

we say thank you.

We do realize that it will take time for us to fully

realize the support that all of you have shown us. As

that time comes we will certainly thank all of you

individually. During this time of reflection and “walk

with the Lord,” it is reassuring to know that so many of

you are there for us as well.

In Christ’s name, John and Diane Masson

FROM FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY

March 19, 2018

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your generous gift of $70.00 to

FOOD for Lane County. Your donation will go

immediately toward our mission to alleviate hunger by

providing access to food.

Did you know that FFLC was the first food bank

in the US to rescue food from local universities, hotels,

and restaurants? The innovative FREX (Food Rescue

Express) program started in 1991 and by 1995 became a

model for food banks throughout the US. In addition,

FFLC now rescues food from area farmers, all retail

grocery stores, and from food manufacturers throughout

the region.

Over 50% of the food FFLC distributes each year

is “rescued” food, comprising over 4,000,000 pounds of

food that would have been thrown away instead of

helping feed our neighbors in need.

“I get $800 a month in Social Security, and a fourth

of that goes to medical bills. I don’t know what I’d do without

this food. It really helps.” Mary 64

“It helps put one good meal a day on my table.”

Roger, 78

We continue to look for new and innovative

ways to access food and distribute it to those who need

our help. Thank you for helping us bring hope to many

people!

Thank you so much! Darrel Kau

Development Direcctor

FROM CAMP LUTHERWOOD OREGON

March 30, 2018

Dear United Lutheran Church,

Thank you so much for your generous donation

of $800 towards our general needs. Camp Lutherwood

is working hard to continually improving our

programming and facilities to fulfill our mission to

empower staff and guests of all ages to discover caring

and affirming relationships with God, others, self, and

the natural world. Thank you for making this possible. .

Thank you for your generous support and

continued partnership!!

Andrea Scofield, Executive Director

FROM PACIFIC LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

April 12, 2018

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your gift of $250.00! One of the

items that is on the top of nearly every congregational

pastor search committee is that a candidate would be a

good preacher. It seems important all around that

pastors know how to communicate the substance of the

gospel in a winsome, theologically-centered and

impactful way. . .

Our main purpose is to prepare seminarians to

become leaders in the church. May God and you help us

in that endeavor!

You’re still our Champions!

Brian Stein-Webber

Director of Seminary Relations

United Voice August 2012 – Page 6

May 6 Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

May 13 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

May 20 Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

May 27 Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17

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Editor: Gay Kramer-Dodd

Publication Deadline: Middle of month

email unluthch@efn.org

Pastor: Thomas Dodd

Director of Music: Philip Bayles

Intern: Josh Stromberg-Wojcik

Congregational Ministry Assistant: Crystal Miller

Secretary: Linda Anderson

Mid-Week Meal Cook: Diane Masson

Child Care: Jessica Graham

Council: Bob Johnson, Pres., Kristin Landon, V. P., Becci

Buenau, Sec., Sue Bowers, Treas., Melyssa Baxter, Paul

Greene, Damion Kasper, Mark Raney, Marc Spence,

Meegan Ward, and Rebekah Whittaker.