RE-FOCUS
A Publication of Reformation Lutheran Church
Volume 21 September 2001 Number 9
From the Pastor
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven . .
."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
As the summer season turns toward autumn, as calendars change to a new tempo of
activities, and gardens mature into fruits and fall flowers, we become aware anew of the
changing rhythms of life. Certainly, we at Reformation are especially aware of the
changing seasons of life. Change seems to be built into the cycle of seasons.
The send-off for Pastor Jerry Mansholt, Anita, and Monica on August 19 was filled with
our gratitude, our best wishes, and our prayers for God’s blessings for them as
Pastor Mansholt becomes the Bishop of the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. Joy! The day was also filled with emotion, a sense of loss and change,
hugs and tears. "A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to
dance." (Eccl. 4:4) A season of change.
We come to September in our congregation life, and discover Rally Day on September
9-the change to Sunday worship times of 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.-the opening of Sunday School
classes for all ages, on Sundays at 9:45. We welcome two new music leaders-Dr. Eugenia
Yau, Director of Music and director of the parish choir and bell choir; and Clark Rice,
Organist; as they join Nina Kindt, Children’s Music Director. Ministry leaders,
teachers, and staff are inviting us to take part in new opportunities for learning, for
growing in faith and discipleship, and for service in many ways. This is indeed a season
to "Refocus, Recommit, Reach out."
As I serve as Interim Pastor, as temporary pastor while the congregation establishes a
Call Committee and seeks new pastoral leadership, we are aware that this is a season of
transition. This is a season for the people of Reformation to come together as
"Servants of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, to make Christ known." We do not
know how long this season will be, yet we realize it is a season of prayer, discernment,
affirmation of the past, and anticipation of the future.
In our worship together, the seasons change too. Our journey of faith in worship these
days is the green season of Pentecost, as the Spirit of Christ leads us to consider our
call to discipleship and to grow in new dimensions of faith. In the midst of the changes
that life brings, we are strengthened and renewed by God’s grace in Word and
sacrament. In every season and time of life, we hear Jesus’ promise, "I am with
you always." Jesus is here and leads us into the new seasons to come!
The peace of God be with you always!
- Pastor Sally Fahrenthold, Interim Pastor
From the Deaconess
As we start up all our fall programs, the following excerpts from Entry Points for
Nurturing Faith in the Home, from the ELCA, express so well how the church and the
family together nurture faith in our children and youth. It also offers specific
suggestions for how parents can help nurture the faith of their children.
- Deaconess Doreen Scheuerman
The church sets the pace for nurturing faith in children, youth, and families. In Holy
Baptism, parents agree to take primary responsibility for helping their children live
godly lives. They promise to "faithfully care for their children and help them in
every way as God gives them the opportunity." The task and privilege of the church is
to welcome, engage, and support these children and their families as they live their faith
in daily life.
There is only one prerequisite to nurturing faith.
A person must have an open heart and be willing to let the love of Christ shine
through. God has gifted each person with a unique blend of characteristics and abilities
to reflect God’s own love and creativity. As people open their hearts and minds to
Jesus, they begin to see themselves and the world through God’s "eyes."
Faith becomes the lens through which they view everything they choose to do!
Consider prayer your "entry point." Let God’s Spirit lead you as you
consider the many ways you might nurture faith in your family life. Here are two ideas:
1. Before taking on the stress of a new day, wake your family with a prayer and the
words, "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in
it." (Psalm 118:24)
2. Frame a Bible verse that reflects your family’s current understanding
and commitment to faith; e.g., "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
(Joshua 24:15)
We want to say Thank You to all of Reformation Church for the wonderful Farewell Sunday
on August 19. We were touched by the many kind and gracious words of farewell as well as
by the thoughtful and generous gifts to all three of us.
We will treasure the memories of our days at Reformation. A special thank you to
Deaconess Doreen and Pastor Sally for making sure the service was well planned. And
special thanks to the musicians, leaders of song, and singers for the wonderful music that
brightened the liturgy of the day. We will miss the day-to-day life of being with you in
the congregation, but we know we will see many of you again in the future.
God bless all of you.
Pastor Jerry, Anita, and Monica
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Membership Directory
A new computer-generated church membership directory will be printed soon. Copies
should be available in mid-September. Plan to pick up one in the narthex for your
household.
Oaks Indian Center
October 7 will be Oaks Indian Center Sunday at Reformation. Representatives
from Oaks will be present to participate in the morning worship services.
Oaks Indian Center, located in Oaks, Oklahoma, is home for 48 Native American children
in need. They need the love and guidance only a stable home can provide. They need food
and clothing and, above all, an opportunity to obtain a good education. Oaks Indian Center
provides for the needs of these children. The Center is currently appealing for funds
which will allow for the improvement of the current facilities and provide space for 24
additional children.
Oaks is excited and grateful to share the GOOD NEWS that the "Bring Up a
Child" appeal has exceeded the one million dollar mark in pledges and gifts. They
send a heartfelt "WADO" (Thank You) to everyone for your generosity.
Women of Reformation
CIRCLE MEETINGS
- Priscilla - Tuesday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. in church library
- Sarah - Monday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Clarice Peters, 2003 S.
Terrace
- Dorcas - Wed., September 19, 1:00 p.m., at the home of Carolyn Pitts, 1630 N.
Sabin St.
WELCA Board will meet Tuesday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. in
the church library.
Deaconess Doreen will lead two offerings of the Overview of This Year’s
Study, Teach Us to Pray, on Tuesday, September 4, 7:00-8:30
p.m., and Wednesday, September 5, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Both session will be held
in the library.
Blanket Makers will meet Monday, September 17, at 9:00 a.m.
in the Parish Hall.
Women’s Retreat is Saturday, September 22, 9:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall of Reformation Lutheran Church. All women are invited
to attend this retreat that will be led by Rev. Dr. Helen Betenbaugh, Rector of St.
Alban’s Episcopal Church. The focus will be on how losses in our lives provide room
for growth, for hope, and for new life. We all experience losses large and small in our
daily lives. Emphasis will be on the positive aspects rather than the negative emotions.
Registration will be $5.00, which includes lunch. So that we can make meal plans, please
make reservations by calling Kathy Drake at 686-8444 or by using the bulletin insert on
September 9 or 16.
The women of Reformation, all ages and walks of life, are invited to join us for Women’s
Night Out. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at various restaurants. It is
a nice way to build relationships with women that you may only have a brief chance to talk
to before or after church services. A new sign-up sheet is posted each month on the
nursery door, or you can call Kimberly Lindemann, 691-1440, for reservations. This month
we’ll be meeting at Piccadilly, located at Central & Rock, on Tuesday, September
25, at 6:30 p.m.
Best Times of Life
Reformation’s fellowship group for those 55 and over, will meet Monday, September
10, at 11:00 a.m., for a program and Salad Luncheon. Because of a
programming conflict, Dr. Old will present his program at 11:00 a.m., and we will eat at
12:00. Be sure to note the change of time. Ice will be provided to keep the salads
cool. Come and join us in the Parish Hall for an entertaining and informative program,
wonderful food, and friendly fellowship. This month our speaker will be Dr. Jerry Old, who
will share some of his secrets for successful aging. Bring a salad or dessert to share,
your own table service, and call Pauline, 942-4885, or Betty, 682-2030, with your
reservation. Come join us!
Fall Festival
Planning has just begun for Reformation’s Fall Festival, which will be held on
Sunday, October 7, immediately following the 11:00 worship service.
Please note this change in time, which will allow our visitors from the Oaks Indian Center
to be our special guests. The offering received during the festival will benefit programs
at the Oaks.
Ministry teams are needed to work in the following areas: Publicity, Entertainment,
Games, Food, Set-up, and Clean-up. If you would like to help in any way, contact Doug
Vandersee at 744-3769 or 978-3248, or Ruth Koepsel at the church office. The next
planning meeting will be Thursday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the
church library.
You are invited!
Lutheran College Fairs
A number of Lutheran College Fairs will be held during September, October, and November
at various locations throughout the country. One is scheduled for Sunday, October 14,
in Kansas City, KS. You are invited to come and speak personally, in an informal setting,
with admissions representatives from Lutheran colleges and universities across the U.S.
and Canada. For more information check out www.lutherancolleges.org.
See notice posted on the bulletin board in Parish Hall for a listing of all Lutheran
colleges by state as well as the dates and locations of other scheduled Lutheran College
Fairs.
Paint the Town
The annual "Paint the Town" event (Mennonite Housing’s fall urban
project) is scheduled for Saturday, September 22. Reformation would again
like to provide our support. There will be projects for most age groups, and it’s a
great community service opportunity for the youth who are willing to work. If you and/or
your family members would like to volunteer, please call Karen Pfeiffer, 686-4306, for
details and location.
CROP Walk - October 14
People all over the world walk to get water, to work in the fields, and to collect
firewood. On Sunday, October 14, we can put our faith into action by walking with them in
the annual CROP Walk.
More than 2.3 million people in some 2,000 towns and cities across the United States
will take part in their community’s CROP Walk this year. We’ll be walking to
help stop hunger in our own community (more than $3.6 million will be shared with food
banks, pantries, community gardens, and other local hunger-fighting agencies) and in more
than 80 countries around the world.
To walk, help, or sponsor a walker, contact Deanne Fortney, 636-2578.
Volunteer Recognition
The year 2001 is designated as the "Year of the Volunteer." Our AAL
Branch would like to take an opportunity on September 30 to recognize all of
you who give of your time to make a difference in the lives of others. People serve in
many, many different ways. Some of you volunteer in the community, in hospitals, coaching
children, as well as here at Reformation. Thank you for serving!
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your
God, to walk in all God’s ways, to love God, to serve the LORD your God with
all your heart and with all your soul.
Deuteronomy 10:12
Labyrinth
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7230 E. 29th St. N., invites you to walk, meditate,
and pray at their new labyrinth, which is located in the churchyard.
Resource Families Needed by LSS
A new program at Lutheran Social Service, Planning Early for Permanence (PEP), is a
concurrent case planning program funded by an Adoptions Opportunity grant from the
Department of Health and Human Services for children just coming into state custody. These
children will be placed with a resource family that is committing not only to support
reintegration into their birth family, but also to adopt children, should reintegration
prove to be impossible.
Resource families provide a child with a home and emotional, educational, and spiritual
security. They are expected to develop a partnership with the birth family as a licensed
foster parent and make a commitment to adopt should the need arise to minimize the
emotional impact of repeated moves.
The children are of all ages and of all racial and cultural backgrounds, and are often
part of a sibling group. Resource families can be couples or singles who are renting or
buying their home; have other children or are childless; have stable income, large or
small; and are willing to be supportive of a child’s relationship with his/her birth
family. For additional information, please contact Lutheran Social Service, 1883 W. 21st
St., #45, Wichita, KS 67203, phone (316) 838-5252.
Support Groups Offered at Westlink Christian Church
A variety of support groups for people experiencing a life crisis are offered through
the support & recovery ministry of Westlink Christian Church, 8810 West 10th, Wichita.
Support groups include issue areas such as divorce, sexual abuse, addictions/compulsions,
grief, step-family, weight, and cancer. Several of these groups will be starting sessions
in September, others are ongoing. Informational brochures are available in the Reformation
Church office, or you may contact Westlink Christian Church, 722-8020, for additional
information.
From the Seminary in New Haven, CT . . .
Greetings to you, my friends! I've been holding you up in prayer over the past few
weeks. I have been asking God to make you strong and courageous in the months to come as
you work toward calling a new senior pastor.
During this time of transition, I am reminded of the Song of Deborah in Judges,
chapter 5. Deborah was a famous warrior. She won her battles and then sang about them. No
doubt, she was a person easy to admire as she was brave in battle, strong in victory, and
passionate in faith. She showed us what it meant to exchange a small security for a larger
one. Deborah basically exchanged tribal security for religious security. Her focus loomed
beyond her immediate comfort zone. Her song exemplifies the transcending of the battles
and focused her people on God.
Reformation is battling the discomfort of transition. A form of congregational security
has been lost with the departure of Pastor Mansholt. It is disheartening to us. We can
learn a lesson in our own situation from Deborah. She gave up what she knew and what gave
her a sense of security in order to gain a larger security based in faith. It was God that
was her ultimate focus. It is that same God that has a plan for Reformation. We may not be
able to see what is ahead, but we can look toward the larger reality of God's promises---
including "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future" (Jeremiah 29:11).
Like Deborah, I encourage you to sing praises to God in all hope and expectation of the
good things to come. Trust in the security of God's care for you. You will not be
disappointed!
Blessings and Peace,
Laura Ulicky-Weerts
Lost & Found
Have you left some items at the church in recent months? A number of
"forgotten" items are on display on a table near the entrance to the office.
Please sort through these "lost & found" items and remove those that belong
to you! Unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy cause after Sunday, September 9. Thank
you!
Bus Charter to Bishop Mansholt Installation
A charter bus has been reserved for those who wish to travel to Atonement Lutheran
Church in Overland Park, Kansas, for Bishop Mansholt’s installation on Saturday, October
13. A 46-passenger coach bus, with a restroom, will leave the church at
approximately 7:30 a.m. for the 11:00 a.m. installation. It will return to Wichita after
the reception, with an estimated return time to the church between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. The
cost per person is $20, and reservations will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis
with a paid reservation to either Lotus Gerards or Dottie Caplan. The deadline for
all reservations is September 16. If you have any questions, please contact Dottie
Caplan at 773-4943.
Fall Classes for Seniors
Are you moving ahead-or stuck in neutral? The fall session of Adventures in Learning
at the East Wichita Shepherd’s Center will offer you a shopping mall of options,
which include many new ideas and challenges during its 8-week class session, which begins September
11 and ends October 30. Classes are held at East Heights United Methodist Church,
4407 E. Douglas, each Tuesday, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. For a $35 registration fee ($30
before September 6), attendees may choose from 17 different series of classes. You may
also change classes from week to week. Reserved lunch is available each Tuesday for $6.00.
Brochures (registration form and instructions included), which list the class sessions,
weekly topics for each session, and
luncheon programs, are available in the narthex.
Worship Assistant Training
A training session for worship assistants will be held on Wednesday evening, September
5, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This training is for any adult, youth,
or child who is interested in serving during morning worship as an acolyte, crucifer, or
torchbearer. If you would like to share your gifts with the church in this way, please
feel welcome to come. If you plan to attend the training, or if you have questions, please
contact Ruth Koepsel at the church office, 634-0586, or leave a note in her mailbox.
Sunday School Ministry Teams
We all know how important Sunday School teachers are to our Sunday School ministry.
What you may not know is how many other people it takes in order to provide an
opportunity for all ages to learn, understand, and grow in faith-to live a life of
discipleship and experience the faith community. We thank all those who serve in these
Sunday School ministry areas.
- S. S. Coordinator: Kimberly Byers
- Attendance Barbara Borg
- Supplies Nancy Day
- Offering Jane Camenzind & Nancy Watkins
- Baptismal Anniversaries Nadine Norton
Area 5 Education Team
The Biblical Time line will be the featured education topic at the Area 5 Education
Team gathering on Sunday, September 23, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. at Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church. All Christian educators and other interested persons are invited to take
advantage of this opportunity. Deaconess Doreen and Lynn Schriever will take the group
through a chronological history of the Bible.
Reformation Choirs
Reformation choirs will resume rehearsals on the following dates:
- Parish Choir - Wed., September 12, 7:30 p.m.
- Bell Choir - Wed., September 19, 6:30 p.m.
If you have gifts to share in music (vocal or instrumental), we invite you to join us.
Watch for more information in upcoming Sunday bulletins. Questions? Call Ruth Koepsel in
the church office, 634-0586.
Adult Education Opportunities
Friday Bible Study - begins September 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the
church library.
The year will begin with a study entitled: What Happens in the End? We will
delve into primary questions about our baptismal identity and the future, including the
millennium, the apocalypse, reincarnation, heaven and hell, and the resurrection.
See Through the Scriptures
Thursdays, Sept. 6 - 27 7:00-8:30
This four-week introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the entire
Bible. It is ideal for those who want to refresh their acquaintance with Biblical
characters and concepts.
Cost is $15. Please register by Sept. 3.
Crossways, Section 2
Mondays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 12 7:00-8:30
For those who love to delve into Scriptures, Crossways may be for you. We are beginning
the second of six sections. Each section is 10 weeks long. This fall we will be focusing
on the Judges, the Kings (Saul, David, and Solomon), the Divided Kingdom, and ultimately
the Babylonian Exile. Although it is helpful for students to complete the sections in
order, interested students should feel free to register for section 2.
Cost is $10. Please register by Sept. 3.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Divine Drama: Our Narrative (Part 2)
All year in Library; begins on September 16
This is not a confirmation class, but it is a great opportunity for adults to learn
more about the Church’s doctrine and review in greater depth what they may have
learned in Confirmation. The course, which is designed to deepen our faith, as well as our
knowledge, covers Baptism, the Trinity, The Lord’s Prayer, The Lord’s Supper and
other interesting topics.
Cost is $15.
Adult Class: In Heaven’s Name
Sept. 16-30, in Parish Hall
In these three classes we will address Christian management of so-called worldly goods.
We don’t "own" them; God has entrusted us to manage them.
Nurturing Faith in the Home
Although prayer is one of the seven faith practices that shape us as disciples, it is
not always easy for us to pray with others, even our children. Listed below are
suggestions and activities for the different age levels.
Infants and Toddlers:
Children learn by example that prayer is important to God’s people. Look for
opportunities for your child to observe others praying. You can include even very young
children in family devotions, grace before meals, and bedtime prayers. Take your child
along when you attend worship services. Encourage your child to join in on prayers by
folding his or her hands or saying some of the words. Be prepared, though, to take your
child to the nursery when he or she becomes restless or noisy.
Preschool & Kindergarten:
Provide small slips of paper and ask family members to write or dictate their own
short prayers. Help young children get started by talking with them about things for which
they would like to thank God. Then write down the words of each child’s prayer
exactly as he or she says them. Place the prayers in a shoebox. Each day, take one or more
of the prayers out of the container and read them aloud as part of your family prayers at
mealtime, bedtime, or during family devotions.
Lower Elementary: Obtain a Bible storybook that contains easy-to-read versions
of Bible stories. Select a story about prayer such as the story of Solomon praying in the
Temple
(1 Kings 8:22-30) or Jesus teaching the disciples to pray (Luke 11:1-4). Together with
your child, read aloud the story. If your child enjoys reading, he or she might like to
take turns with you to read paragraphs or sections of the story. Afterwards, talk with
your child about the importance of prayer in the story.
Upper Elementary:
Begin a habit of blessing each family member as they depart the house for the day. The
blessing might be as simple as placing a hand on the head of each person and saying, God
bless (name of person), and give you a safe and happy day. Your preteen might be
overjoyed to be asked to give you the blessing, too.
Ideas from Face to Face with God in Your Home: Guiding Children and
Youth in Prayer ©
First Communion
In June the Church Council voted to adopt a new policy for First Communion. This policy
reads:
Baptized children are invited to begin to commune on a regular basis at a time
determined through mutual conversation that includes the pastor, child, and parents.
Educational opportunities will be offered for parents and children on a regular basis.
These classes are intended to help parents and children to discern the appropriate time to
begin to commune and to deepen their understanding of Holy Communion.
After much discussion of the Task Force and the Council, it was agreed that since this
year’s fifth graders have waited to receive this sacrament, we would have a class for
them early this fall. Another class would then be offered for other parents and children.
First Communion instruction for 5th Graders & their parents will consist of four
classes:
- Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:00-7:30 with meal
- Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:00-7:00
- Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:00-7:00
- Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:00-7:00
- Fifth graders will receive their First Communion on Sunday, October 14.
A First Communion workshop for children and parents of any age will be held on two
Saturday mornings:
Saturday, October 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 3, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Those choosing to take their First Communion will be invited to do so on Sunday, November
4.
Confirmation News
All 7th & 8th graders and their families are invited to a Confirmation Get-Together
on Wednesday, September 19, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. We will break bread
together, review expectations for the year, meet the confirmation guides, and then end
with a commissioning service in which parents and youth renew their baptismal promises.
Please let Deaconess Doreen know how many members of your family will be attending.
Confirmation sessions will begin on Wednesday, October 3, from 6:00 to 7:45
p.m.
Growing in Our Faith
Each Sunday morning as we confess our faith in the words of the Apostle’s Creed,
we say, "I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth." As
Christians of the Lutheran persuasion, we confess that the universe and everything in it
results from God’s intentional act of creation.
We might come to understand our relationship with God and his creation more completely
if we were to add a couple words to the Apostle’s Creed and say, "I believe
in God the Father Almighty, Maker and OWNER of heaven and earth."
Although God gives us the blessings of life within his creation, God has never given us
OWNERSHIP of his creation or any part of it. We talk about "my money" or
"my car" or "my yard" or "my body," as if we ourselves were
the Makers and the Owners. The truth is we don’t own anything.
We are entrusted to use that which belongs to
God---ozone and forests, oil reserves and tundra, oceans, prairies, mountains---and we
are expected to use it responsibly. Every day is Earth Day in the eyes of God.
Handle his creation with care!
From Crossways International
Garage Sale
The 5th Annual Garage Sale, sponsored by the High School Youth, is scheduled for
Saturday, October 6, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We need your donations!!
Once again, Hoc Storage will be providing a trailer for us. Items can be dropped off at
the trailer in the parking lot as follows:
- Wednesday, Sept. 19 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 22 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 23 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 26 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 29 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 30 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 3 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
If you need to have items picked up, please contact Dan & Kathy Wegner at 683-6172.
Proceeds will support our trip to the 2003 National Youth Gathering in Atlanta. Here is a
perfect opportunity to clean out the basement and garage!
Middle School Youth
The Middle School youth will kick off their activity year with a get together for them
and their families on Sunday, September 16, after the 11:00 a.m. service.
All 6th-8th graders and their families are invited to meet the new youth sponsors and help
plan activities for the year.
The youth sponsors for this year are Kory and Karen Wilson and Dustan and Kylie Stupka.
Karen and Kylie are both CPA’s. Dustan is a high school teacher, and Kory is an
environmental engineer. Both couples have recently joined Reformation and are excited
about working with the youth.
WORDS about LOGOS
(The WORDS of our Lord): "‘Let the children come to me, and do not stop them,
because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’ Then he took the children in
his arms, placed his hands on each of them and blessed them." (Mark
10:14, 16)
The Vision Statement of LOGOS Systems is:
Growing up in today’s world is tough! Youth and children must be able to face
this reality and live with purpose, hope, faith, and joy. We believe passionately that
these qualities of life are uniquely found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. LOGOS
System Associates exists to help the Church foster this relationship through a proven
system of nurturing ministry.
It is everyone’s calling, in one way or another, to share in this commitment that
our Lord made such a priority! We have made this our priority for the children of
Reformation. Won’t you consider making this a priority for your children? There will
be an information table in the narthex about our LOGOS program, and our Parent Meetings
will be held on Friday, September 7, and Wednesday, September 12.
Come find out about this important ministry!
3rd Graders To Receive Bibles
On Sunday, September 16, during the 11:00 a.m. worship service, the
parents of our 3rd graders will present their children with Bibles.
On Saturday, September 15, all 3rd graders and their parents are invited
to attend a special Get to Know Your Bible time from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Parish Nurse Notes
SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Prostate cancer is the most common form
of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Early detection is
critical! The Via Christi Cancer Resource Center will schedule screening appointments
beginning September 1. Call 219-1181. More information is posted on the Parish Nurse
bulletin board in the Parish Hall. We have audiotapes on prostate cancer in our library.
Victory in the Valley will hold their 10th Annual East vs. West Walk/Run on Sunday,
September 2, beginning at 5:15 p.m., in the Old Town Marketplace. This fund-raiser event
helps maintain their support services for cancer patients and their families. Registration
is $15 for adults. Contact Victory in the Valley at 262-7559 or through their website at www.victoryinthevalley.com.
The Moyers Series on death and dying will again be shown on Channel 8 on Sundays,
September 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This series is also available on
videotape for you to borrow from our church library.
Brochures are now out for the 4th Annual State Parish Nurse Conference on October 24
& 25. The theme is "Ambassadors for Christ: Promoting Integration of Body, Mind,
and Spirit." Contact us for more information and registration forms.
Your Parish Nurses:
- Jette Mortensen (Phone: 634-2007)
- Barbara Lee (Phone: 684-5434)
