CLEF July 2018 by FEELC

JULY 2018

FIRST ENGLISH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We soon will be celebrating the freedom we enjoy as a nation. Liberty and life that was recognized in the Declaration of Independence as coming not from human beings, nor from government but from our Creator. The Constitution was written not to give us rights that we did not have but to limit a central government in its scope and prevent it from attempting to lay claim to the authority of those rights which are given by God.

Inside this issue: ....from Pastor Sean

Worship Schedule 125th Anniversary

VBS

Council Notes

4/5

Clinton River Cruise

With the Members Supply Room Info

Adult Education

However, we have seen through the years that a nation, even as great as the one in which we live, only can reveal the shadow of the life God intends for all His people. We know that life in the kingdom of God, the life for which we have but a foretaste in this world, is a far brighter place where there is no suffering, no pain, no tears. A life we will share in its perfection when Christ Jesus returns. In this penultimate time between what is and what will be we join together in the body of Christ, as workers in the kingdom at hand and the kingdom come to bear light in the darkness, revive hope in those places that despair and demonstrate not a political will but the will of the One who has brought salvation for all people. Like those men and women who courageously took a stand to bring about our nations freedom, we too, are called to take stand firmly in the gospel of salvation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit to go out to confront the forces of evil, proclaim sight to the blind and freedom to the captive. We seek to do the works that God has set before us, to speak the word that He has put in our hearts that whether they believe or not they will know that the kingdom of God has come near. We have youth who will be going to National Youth Gathering to grow in faith and serve the people in the Houston area. We will have the opportunity to help build a park and do work on two houses with people in Detroit who are making their neighborhood a place that reflects Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for the people in their community. We will be working with Samaritas to improve their family crisis facility so that families who find themselves without a place to go will have housing until they are able to get back on their feet. This is in addition to all the mission work we are currently doing.

Bd. Of Fellowship Columbarium

Notes from RENATA

Kroger Rewards Thrivent

God has called us and our community needs us, we who have been set free by the grace of God through Jesus Christ, to continue to build up the kingdom at hand that the light of Christ might shine in every neighborhood and in every life.

Preschool

July Birthdays

God bless this nation and this congregation that we may continue to be a blessing to others.

Serving in July

July Calendar

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SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

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(through September 2, 2018) MISSION STATEMENT ‘GO, MAKE DISCIPLES’

First English Ev. Lutheran Church 800 Vernier Road Grosse Pointe Woods, 48236-1530 Phone: 313.884.5040 FirstEnglish@feelc.org Fax: 313.884.4460 www.feelc.org

Senior Pastor Rev. Sean R. Motley pastorsean@feelc.org

Educ./Youth Coordinator Renata Conger renata@feelc.org Music Coordinator Bob Foster rhfosterjr@comcast.net Director of Bell Choirs

Christina Judson cejncj@aol.com

The 125th Anniversary of First English is only two years away! Now's the time to start planning. Anybody interested in being on the planning committee please contact either Jeff Gates (gator613@hotmail.com) or Mark Berkesch at (313) 886-4866 or mjberkesch1@gmail.com), we would like to get started as soon as possible. In the meantime, even if you don't want to be on the committee, please search for church related photographs or memorabilia. Most items can probably be scanned and returned to you.

Facility Use Director Colleen Motley facilityuse@feelc.org Pastors Emeritus Rev. Paul Keppler Rev. Dr. Walter A. Schmidt

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OFFICERS - 2018 (Officers are members of the executive committee) **President – Jeff Gates Gator613@hotmail.com **Vice President—Mark Berkesch mjberkesch1@gmail.com **Secretary – Claudette Momenee cm1ms1@aol.com **Treasurer – John Nyquist jnyq@yahoo.com

**Financial Secretary - Pamela Southard milady724@gmail.com Boards & Council Members Church Properties **Scott Bricker, Dir. **Jim Lieder, Asst. Dir. Mark Fett Ted Bidigare B. Decker Gordon Bush

Evangelism Director, Open Caryl Litzenberger Margot Kahl Renee Strobl June MacMichael Jim Barnes Social Action **Diann Ohman, Dir. **Penny Damore, Asst. Dir. Yvonne Winston Pat Thomas Shawn Vinson Kay Butler Berkesch Virginia Ditty Claudia Gram Pat Milne

Parish Education **Randie Kohler, Dir. Patrick Glynn Andrea Glynn Trevor Clor Cindy Jevons Amy McIntyre Fellowship **Sue Ulmer, Dir. **Carol Sauter, Asst. Dir. Miranda Lorence Alexandrea Annas Tonya Pirker Robbin Vitale Jackie Tambourine Stewardship & Finance **Dan Rustmann, Co-Dir. **Tom Liebold, Co-Dir. Curt Sylvester Craig Kohler Waynette Hostetler John Nyquist Sherrill Wolford Youth Ministry **Liz Nyquist, Co-Dir. **Heidi Feldman, Co-Dir. Eve Feldman Elise Nyquist John Nyquist Aleks Powers Sandi Smith Worship & Music **Kyle Clor, Co-Dir. **Yvonne Winston, Co-Dir. **Dianna Atkins, Asst. Dir Mark Fett Sandy Ford Bob Foster Chris Judson Pat Palm Jane Stevens Women of the Church **Waynette Hostetler, Pres. **Denotes member of the Church Council

Council Minutes MAY - JUNE, 2018 Jeff Gates called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm. After a 30 min Devotional of when God has been present in our lives, and a challenge to recognize God’s presence in our lives during the next week; Pastor Motley offered the opening prayer. SECRETARY REPORT – Mark Berkesch motioned to accept April’s minuets (no changes), Pam Southard 2nd and the motion carried. TREASURER REPORT – John Nyquist, distributed a draft of the April 2018 and YTD financial reports. John Nyquist motioned to accept the draft reports, Scott Bricker 2nd and the motion carried. FINANCIAL SECRETARY – Pam Southard, no report. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE –Tom Liebold, contributions to the Miracle Month fund drive to pay down our mortgage is continuing. Waynette Hostetler will do a temple talk May 27 about the drive. BOARD OF CHURCH PROPERTY – Scott Bricker, because of rain, the date for Spring clean-up around the grounds TBD; Outside lighting changes have been completed; There is a member who would like to fund the changes to make the Wedgewood sign LED, estimates will be obtained; Continue researching estimates for tile repair at LC entrance; Working on DTE billing issues are being resolved; End of June will repave the parking lot; There will be another Paver order sent soon. BOARD OF EVANGELISM – no report. BOARD OF SOCIAL ACTION – no report. BOARD OF FELLOWSHIP – Sue Ulmer, SUMMER COFFEE Hour sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in hall; Last ‘FOURTH TUES BOOK CLUB’ meets May 22; Development of the conference and Board storage room continues est completion is Fall 2018; May 13 celebrated MOTHER’S DAY with bookmarks & flowers; May15 there were 9 who participated in creating a garden craft class; June 2 is the tour of the FORD PIQUETTE PLANT w/ optional lunch, sign-up on bulletin board; June 17 is the FATHER’S DAY BBQ. BOARD OF PARISH EDUCATION – Randi Kohler, May 20 was Field Day; VBS 7/30 – 8/3 will be held at Christ Church, volunteers are needed. BOARD OF YOUTH MINISTRY – no report. BOARD OF WORSHIP & MUSIC – Kyle Clor; there were meetings held May 20 for communion assistants, There will be other meetings scheduled for Lay readers; there has been a suggestion of a possible concert event for a fund raiser by an ‘Eagles Tribute’ band sometime next year, would need church wide support of the members to plan details of event. WOMEN OF THE CHURCH – Waynette Hostetler, After the Samaritas tour there are envelopes posted on the bulletin board for those who would like to further support their mission. PASTOR’S REPORT – Pastor Motley, Would like to do something to honor Leslie Nelson’s leadership of the TMP outreach to GPNHS students who is stepping down after 7 years; OLD BUSINESS – 125th Anniversary in 2021. – There is a possibility of acquiring the corner stone of original bldg. New Event Coordinator – in process Organ Repair – no new progress to report NEW BUSINESS – None. Waynette Hostetler motioned to close the meeting, John Nyquist 2nd and the motion carried. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer at 9:10 pm. Next Council meeting will be July 15 in Pastor Motley’s office. Respectfully submitted: Claudette Momenee 5

Checks payable to First English Lutheran Church Are due by July 15, 2018.

Brian Heaphy entered life eternal on May 30, 2018 “None of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.” Romans 14:7-8

Alpheus David Conger, b. May 12, 2018, received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on June 10, 2018. His parents are Renata and David Conger. Sponsors are Bianca Avolio and Timothy Hubmeier. Welcome to the Lord’s family.

How to ensure we have a healthy Supply Room My name is Jackie Tambourine and I am on the Board of Fellowship. It is currently my responsibility to keep the pantry stocked, but I need your help. (Just a side note, I am a little OCD when it comes to being organized.) If you have an upcoming event and require utensils, plates, cups, etc. please send me an email (jackee206@aol.com) with the date, what you need and the quantity. I will pull what you need and let you know where it's at. Lastly, if you do take something out of the pantry and it looks like we are running short, there is a list of supplies posted. Please mark what's needed and either give to Sue in the office, or put it on her desk. The two of us will then place an order. By doing this, it will eliminate scrambling to get supplies. Thank you and have a blessed day. Jackie

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY We have just finished studying the book of Exodus and growing in the knowledge of God’s faithfulness throughout history. We will be taking a short recess from the Thursday morning Bible study and resuming in September. Our study in the fall will start with Paul’s letter to the Galatians. A powerful letter and witness to the grace of God and the salvation that comes through Christ. If you are available on Thursday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m., make plans to join us in September.

All are welcome.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Please check the calendar at www.feelc.org

Grace Circle - Fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. Peace Circle - First Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Faith Circle - First Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Check the calendar at www.feelc.org

Summer Bible Study - Tuesday evenings, June 26 - August 28, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ---HAVING A MARY HEART IN A MARTHA WORLD

News from the Board of Fellowship…. If your group is responsible for a coffee hour, please feel free to keep it simple! Donut holes, some fruit (for those on restricted diets), juice and coffee will do nicely. We don’t want to wear you out! Planning a church event? Please contact Jackie Tambourine (from our board) at jackee206@aol.com to assemble the supplies needed, including flatware and paper products. Give Jackie at least a week’s notice please. Thanks! ***For smaller events like coffee hours, supplies are available in the kitchens and in the lounge closet. Women’s Bible study all summer long, June 26-August 28, Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the lounge. Come join us when you can to discuss HAVING A MARY HEART IN A MARTHA WORLD. For more details contact Sue Ulmer at susankulmer@comcast.net or call/text (313)407-9045.

The price of a niche is $1,800.00 plus the cost of the urn, the engraving of the marble front and shipping. The niche holds two urns. If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please contact the church office.

REMINDER - to reserve your facility use dates for the calendar. PLEASE, remember that ALL groups MUST let Colleen know about any event. Colleen Motley is the facility use coordinator… If you have something that needs to be put on the calendar, please let her know ASAP. Please, send her a short e-mail asking her to reserve your date, time, location, name of the event and what group or person is responsible. facilityuse@feelc.org 9

N O T E S F R O M R E N ATA

to sign up on line: http://www.christchurchgp.org/learn/vacation-bible-school-vbs

Vacation Bible School hosted at Christ Church Grosse Pointe

July 30-Aug 3 If you can help in any way, please see Randie Kohler!

YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO RE-ENROLL EACH YEAR….SIGN UP ONCE AND YOU’RE DONE!!!! Please take the time to go online and sign-up with your Kroger card and make your donation designation to First English (#83535). It doesn’t cost you anything. Our fundraising efforts, by participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program, have added up to significant money - just by purchasing your weekly groceries! Our latest quarterly check (dated 12/5/2017)was in the amount of $145.78 DOWN A BIT FROM LAST QUARTER!! If you have never signed up – please go to Kroger’s website krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the prompts and AGAIN you no longer need to register every year…...ONCE AND DONE!!! You will need your Kroger card. Remember - It doesn’t cost YOU anything (It's A DONATION FROM Kroger)……..the only thing it costs you is a little time to register your card.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS We continue to receive your “Thrivent Choice Dollars” gifts! Thank you to all of our members who have directed their “Thrivent Choice Dollars” to support the mission and ministry of First English. Over $2,000.00 was donated last year to First English through this program. If you are a Thrivent policy holder you are eligible to also direct your support to First English. The rules have changed a bit in that now the gifting of the “Thrivent Choice Dollars” must be done annually. You can direct your gifts to First English by calling Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and state

SCHEDULES & CONTACT NUMBERS Pastor Sean Motley can be contacted by e-mail at Pastorsean@feelc.org. His day off is Friday and in an emergency can be contacted at (715) 297-9991. Facility Coordinator is Colleen Motley and can be reached at facilityuse@feelc.org

First English Lutheran Preschool is accepting new students for the 2018-19 school year. Our preschool offers a caring, Christian setting to help parents prepare their three or four year old for their kindergarten and elementary years. Students will develop their social & intellectual abilities as well as a positive self-image. Our program includes*Art

*Music

*Language

*Math

*Science

*Bible lessons

*Beginning reading concepts *Physical development

7/1: Mackenzie Campbell, Samantha Potter, Jane Sowell 7/2: John Chantler, Charles Ulmer 7/3: Megan Faber, John Guest, Bryan Ulmer 7/4: Robert Balle, Alan Blohm, Haley Rozycki, Janice Wilson 7/5: Christi Forsythe

7/23: Mary Kohler, Sara McClendon,

7/6: Ashley Joondeph, Amy Warren

John Russell, Richard Zwicker

7/7: Robert Cassar, Tristan Duffey,

7/24: Robert Foster, Pamela Southard,

Yvonne Garvin, Reagan Moore

Rebecca Tito

7/8: Emma Pangborn, Kirsten Schoensee

7/25: Heather Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Boyle, Alexandra Tomlinson

7/9: Alexandra Berkesch, Noah LaMagno, 7/10: Susan Ulmer

7/26: Amy Cornell, Shane Spicer, Deborah Trerice

7/12: Luke Kohler

7/27: Barbara Edwards, Brett Reardon

7/13: Lindsey Warren

7/28: Marie Caputo, Michael Gates, Mary Beth Seppala, Rebecca Sloss, Jeffrey Stein, Karri Tuuri

7/14: Jeffrey Bloom, Gordon Stewart, Jr. 7/15: Jeffrey Gurney

7/29: William Henderson, Loraine Lieder

7/16: Robin Breckenridge, Whitney Joondeph, Logan Ritts

7/30: John Balle, Ken Kohler, Craig Mathes 7/31: Kyle Chase, William Hassig,

7/17: Margot Kahl, Brianne Langlois, Cheryl Nelson

Lauren Nyquist

7/18: Jayne Blohm, Julia Henderson, Courtney Kohler, Nora Smith 7/19: Roberta Kuhagen, Parker Rustmann 7/20: Emily Damian 7/21: William Gierman, Lauren Link 7/22: Courtney Joondeph

GREETERS

10:00 a.m.

1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul

* W. Hostetler * Judy Leo McClendon Family *Renee Strobl *Jim Barnes

USHER 1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul

10:00 a.m. Teams #5 & #6 Team #7 Team #8 Team #1 Team #2

LAY READERS 10:00 a.m.

1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul McClendon/Balle Zwicker Jackson Guest/Ulmer Berkesch

10:00 a.m.

1-Jul

Marti Miller Shirley Lamar

8-Jul

15-Jul ACOLYTES Jul-1 Jul-8 Jul-15 Jul-22 Jul-29

Jim Lieder Dave Conger Sue Ulmer Mike Garrisi Mark Fett

10:00 a.m. Kylie McClendon Jack Bidigare Paul Wilson Evan Smith Morgan McIntyre

22-Jul

29-Jul

Patty Foster Kelly Bidigare Jack Bidigare Sandi Beatty Kathy Jevons Pam Southard Mark Berkesch Mike Garrisi Jackie Tambourine Waynette Hostetler Marti Miller Penny Damore John Blohm

FRIENDLY CALLERS

1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul

Patty Foster Caryl Litzenberger W. Hostetler Judy Leo Margot Kahl

GARDENS

GARDENS Rustmann/ Logan/Damore Teshka/Winston Decker/Wilson Erickson/Logan

1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul

COFFEE HOUR

1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul

Ulmer/Clor

Sopranoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

COUNTERS Team #5 T. Bidigare 1-Jul 8-Jul Team #6 Kyle Clor 15-Jul Team #7 Pam Southard 22-Jul Team #1 W. Hostetler 29-Jul Team #2 Nancy Heaphy ALTAR Anna Unit: Karen Olson Lydia Unit: Pat Palm/Pat Thomas

Sunday 10:00 Worship Service 7:00 GP Young Persons AA

10:00 Worship Service 7:00 GP Young Persons AA

Monday 9:30 Exercise

9:30 Exercise

CLEF ARTICLES DUE

Tuesday 5:45 Exercise 7:00 Women’s Bible Study

5:45 Exercise 7:00 Bd. Of Church Property 7:00 Women’s Bible Study

5:45 Exercise 7:00 Women’s Bible Study

24 5:45 Exercise 7:00 Women’s Bible Study

5:45 Exercise 7:00 Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY OFFICE CLOSED NO WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 Exercise Class 7:00 Worship Service

Aug 1

Saturday

Friday

4:00 8 for 4 (Blohm)

WOC Clinton River Cruise

Aug 3

Thursday

5:45 Exercise

Aug 2