RE-FOCUS
A Publication of Reformation Lutheran Church
Volume 22 April 2002 Number 4
From the Pastor
"'Go and tell his disciples and Peter that Jesus is going ahead of you to
Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.'" Mark 16:7
"So they [the women] went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and
astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were
afraid." Mark 16:8
Or "And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all
this to the eleven and to all the rest." Luke 24:1-12
The first Easter: What happened next? Which Gospel is right? Did the women keep silent
in fear and astonishment and tell no one what happened? Or did they tell all this to
everyone? They saw the signs of the risen Christ, met him along the road to Emmaus,
encountered him in the locked room, shared breakfast with him on the shore, and shared the
Good News with the world. Luke (and Matthew and John) must be right - because we
have come to know and to believe. Easter Day 2002. We are inspired with glorious music,
festival celebrations, hope-filled words. Children enjoy baskets of goodies and bunnies.
Signs of Easter.
Easter is one beautiful day . . . and more. Easter is a season of 50 days filled with
signs of God's presence and new life emerging in the world around us. Easter is
remembering, experiencing, celebrating resurrection life every Sunday of the year. (We
worship on Sundays, signifying the Day of the Resurrection of our Lord.)
Easter is a way of life . . . seeing God's presence in the people and places around us,
as the disciples saw Jesus with them . . . letting everyone know our joy and hope . . .
helping others, our neighbors, our world, experience the forgiveness, peace, and new life
that Christ brings.
Signs of Easter in our congregation: babies and children baptized, children preparing
for first Holy Communion, people of all ages uniting as members of our congregation, and
bright blue banners* with the dove of the Spirit proclaiming "Grace" and
"Peace" to all who pass this way. Signs of Easter.
Signs of Easter in the world of every day: volunteers wielding hammers and scrapers for
Repair Affair, our yellow bags of food going to feed hungry neighbors, our River
Festival worship service on Mothers’ Day, courageous citizens who stand and speak
against racism and other injustices, and countless acts of kindness and caring for
friends, neighbors, co-workers, and even strangers. Signs of Easter.
It’s Easter! Christ is risen! Let’s share this good news with "all the
rest."
- Pastor Sally Fahrenthold
*Designed by Kimberly Lindemann of our Positive Support Task Force.
New Adult Sunday School Class To Be Offered in April
Adult Education on Sunday mornings in April, at 9:45 a.m., will feature "Renewal
of Faith - Basics of Our Beliefs." Pastor Sally and others will lead these one-hour
sessions. This will be a good time for long-time Lutherans, newcomers to the church, and
anyone interested to get an "up-date" on whatever you might have learned in
confirmation class in the past and may see with different eyes as adults. Come with
questions-and come to share your experiences as well. We especially hope that new members
will be present. This is a good time to get acquainted with the people and ministries of
Reformation. No sign-up--just bring your coffee cup and come when you can.
To my Reformation family:
Thank you for all your prayers, calls, and cards during my mother’s illness and
upon her death. A special thank you to my fellow Stephen Ministers (active and retired)
for their unconditional support.
Mom always enjoyed her visits to Reformation; I’m blessed that she was able to get
to know some of you. I know she appreciated all of the acts of kindness shown to both of
us during her illness.
In Christian Love, Marla Schmale
* * *
Pastor Sally and Congregation,
Many thanks for your kindness! Your prayers, visits, delivered dinner, and phone calls
during my recent surgery are greatly appreciated. Thanks to a loving God, prayers, and
modern medicine, I am on the mend. Virginia and I are grateful.
- Don R. Arnold
* * *
Friends of Reformation,
Many thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers while Dean was in the hospital. He is
home and doing very well. The visits of Pastor Sally, Barbara Lee, and Jette Mortensen
were really a great help to me as well as to Dean.
- Margaret Rice
* * *
Dear Friends of Reformation,
Thank you for the nice cards while I was sick. Thanks for the women who came to see me
while in the hospital. Sure makes a person feel better. Thanks for your prayers.
- Loretta Seitz
* * *
Special Thanks
Thank you to our Crossways leaders, Dallas Cronk and Lynn Schriever.
Thank you, too, to Ben Langel, who brought a lawyer’s eye and interest, and
much personal research, to the Lenten series "The Last Week of Jesus’
Life." As those classes conclude, we are grateful for the wealth of information and
faith-filled perspectives that Lynn, Dallas, and Ben have shared. Thanks, too, to
participants, who bring such lively discussion and ideas as well.
Lenten Appreciation
Thank you to all those who have made our Lenten opportunities so interesting and
meaningful. . . to Wil Johnson for creating mini-dramas; Gene Bowers for sets; to actors
Suzanne Koch, Tim Meyer, Sara Muse, Jeff Johnson, Greg Keith, Sarah Keith, Geoff Pool,
Judy McDiffett, Jeff Larma, and Wil Johnson; to Amy Keith for singing; to Eva Whetstone
and Carolyn Amend for music; to Shirley Metz and all who prepared luncheons; Eugenia Yau,
Parish Choir, Bell Choir, Youth Bell Choir; Nina Kindt and LOGOS singers; many, many
readers, worship assistants, ushers, acolytes, and Altar Guild; office volunteers and Ruth
Koepsel and Becky Deckard for countless acts of preparation.
Help Requested for Newborn
A baby and her family need our help. Lexi Rose Wellborn, daughter of Matt and Wendy
Wellborn, was born February 22 with heart defects and other health difficulties that
require surgery in Ann Arbor, MI, and will require extensive future care. Wendy works with
our member, Helen Silcott. Reformation’s Good Samaritan Fund is helping with $100. We
invite additional contributions, which may be made to the Lexi Rose Wellborn Benefit
account at any Intrust Bank.
Women of Reformation
CIRCLE MEETINGS
- Priscilla, Tuesday, April 9, 1:30 p.m. at the church
- Sarah, Monday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Vera Bentson, 1655 Georgetown,
Apt. 333
- Dorcas, Wednesday, April 17, 1:00 p.m. at the church
WELCA Board will meet Monday, April 1, at 1:00 p.m. at
Shari Ryding’s home, 160 Cardinal Ln.
Blanket Makers will meet Mondays, April 1, 15, and 29, at
9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Church Women United of Wichita will hold their Key Women’s Koffee
at Inter-Faith Ministries,
829 N. Market, on Friday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m. The president and key
woman from each participating church’s women’s organization will be honored.
The Ark River Valley Cluster #2 will be meeting on Saturday, April
27, in Hutchinson at Emmanuel Lutheran. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. If you
are interested in attending, please call Shari Ryding, 733-1162, by Thursday, April 25.
On April 16 the Women of Reformation will begin a ministry for the
residents of Cornerstone, our near neighbors. Women from each circle will present a brief
program and serve refreshments. Everyone is welcome! Join us!
Please join us for Women’s Night Out. We will be meeting at Red
Lobster Restaurant, 333 S. Armour, on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. A
sign-up sheet will be posted on the nursery door, or call Kimberly Lindemann, 691-1440,
for reservations.
Planning Ahead: On June 14, following the evening synodical worship
service conducted by Bishop Mansholt, Reformation will host a Bishop’s
Reception for the synod delegates, 9:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Baptist. Volunteers
to host the reception, and cookie donations, are needed. Interested? Please contact the
church office.
Best Times of Life
Reformation’s fellowship group for those 55 and over, will meet on Monday, April
8, at noon in Parish Hall for our potluck luncheon and program. This month our
program will be presented by Ralph Hight, a past Windwagon Admiral. He will tell us about
plans for events for the upcoming Wichita River Festival in May. Please come and join us
for good food, friendly fellowship, and an entertaining afternoon. Bring a covered dish to
share, your table service, and call Pauline (942-4885) or Betty (682-2030) with your
reservation.
Church Library
Our Reformation Library has a variety of books and videos for adults and children. They
are here for your use and enjoyment, so come in and check some out! Directions are posted
for easy check-out, and all shelves are labeled with categories to aid you in making your
selection.
Also, we need your help in selecting books and videos to expand our collection. Funds
are available. Please call Lotus Gerards, 683-8602, if you have questions or can help in
any way. Thanks!
River Festival Worship
Reformation is again sponsoring the Festival of Faith worship service at the
River Festival. The service will be on Sunday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the
A. Price Woodard Park. Pastor Sally will lead the service, and Reformation’s choir
will provide special music and lead those who attend in singing familiar hymns. We hope
that again we will have the very nice weather for this service that we have had for the
past few years.
Prayer Vigil Planned
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2. Many of you participated in the prayer vigil
at our Meditation Garden last year and reported that it was a very good experience.
Because of the favorable feedback, a prayer vigil will be held again this year on May
2, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Forms will be provided for prayer requests from the congregation, starting April 14.
Again this year, we are hoping to use the Meditation Garden, weather permitting. However,
the church will be open for those who prefer to use it.
So that there will be someone praying continuously for the full 12 hours, you are
invited to sign up on the schedule in the narthex for a designated 15-minute period during
the prayer vigil. Those of you who have time constrictions because of your work, consider
leaving home 20 minutes early and stopping to pray on your way to work, or spend part of
your lunch hour at the Meditation Garden praying, or stop on your way home. If your day is
less structured, pick a time when others may be on the job.
Forty-eight people will be needed to fill each slot of the 12-hours-won’t you be
one of them? Don’t say you can’t come because someone else has signed up for the
only time you are available. More than one can come at the same time. Your participation
is important!
Repair Affair
The annual Repair Affair is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This Mennonite Housing event gives our congregation an opportunity
to help improve the lives of elderly and low-income families in our community. Volunteers
are needed to repair porches, storm windows, scrape paint to prepare houses for painting
in the fall, maybe do some painting now, or install a wheelchair ramp. If you are age 16
or older, look for sign-up sheets in the narthex to volunteer your assistance and really
make a difference.
Health Ministry Team Begins Work at Reformation
The Health Ministry Team met for the first time on Monday, March 18. Members attending
included: Mark Dickerson; Barb Lee; Susan Martin; Jette Mortensen; Sandy Muse; Bob Norton;
and coordinator, Lynn Schriever.
The Health Ministry Team is responsible for the coordination of the Parish Nurses with
the congregation and the ministry staff, and is accountable to the Ministry of Sending.
The mission of Health Ministry encourages physical, emotional, and spiritual health of
individuals as well as their social well-being in context of their relationship to God,
family, and neighbor. The program is rooted in the mission of the church, which reclaims
the Scriptures to go out and preach the kingdom of God and to heal, to recognize
God’s desire that we achieve abundant life, and to reaffirm and support the journey
toward wholeness. Through the Parish Nurse program, the congregation seeks to develop
creative ways of addressing needs and identifying resources to nurture health, wellness,
and healing. This Health Ministry strengthens the congregation and its community and
enables congregates to focus on serving God by serving others.
The Health Ministry Team remains open to additional members. If you wish to be a part
of this NEW team, please contact Lynn Schriever at 687-3455. Watch your church bulletins
and future Re-Focus publications for further information on this NEW team.
Help Needed for Synod Assembly in Wichita, June 13-16
Our Synod Assembly for the Central States Synod of our church will be in Wichita June
13-16 at the Hyatt Hotel. Many volunteers are needed to host this event for members from
across Kansas and Missouri, with Bishop Jerry Mansholt presiding. Needed: "two dozen
lively, faithful, hospitable, and task-worthy" folks for the Elections Committee
on Friday, June 14, to process election ballots; and for the Floor Committee on
Friday-Sunday, June 14 -16, to help with distributing papers, ballot-counting, and other
responsibilities. Orientations will be Thursday evening, June 13. For info or to help,
call Pr. Tim Leaf, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Haysville, 522-1091.
Augustana Heritage Association
Gathering ‘02 Lindsborg
Members and friends of the Augustana Heritage Association, up to 600 persons, are going
to Lindsborg for the organization’s biennial national Gathering ‘02, Friday
through Sunday, June 21-23. All are invited.
Augustana Lutheran Church (Synod) was founded as a U.S.A. national church body in 1860
by Swedish-American immigrants, and through church mergers is now one of the roots of the
ELCA. In the early 1870's, Swedish pioneers of the Kansas Smoky Valley in central Kansas
became extremely active in the life and work of Augustana. In Lindsborg several education
and social ministry institutions were founded-including Bethany College and Bethany Home.
Augustana Heritage Association was organized in 1998 at Chautauqua, New York, "to
define, promote, and perpetuate the heritage of the Augustana Lutheran Church."
Relationships are being developed with the Church of Sweden, the Swedish government, and
Swedish archives, universities, other groups in Sweden which are interested in
Swedish-American heritage.
Information about the A.H.A. Gathering ‘02 may be directed to Bethany College
office of special events and summer programs. Information about other A.H.A. programs and
national activities may be directed to Augustana Heritage Association, 1100 East 55th
Street, Chicago, IL 60615-5199; telephone 773-256-0712; fax 773-256-0782.
First Communion Class
A class for preparation for First Holy Communion will be offered on Saturday, May
11, 9 -11:30 a.m., at church. Children, youth, and adults who have not
participated in this preparation are invited. At Reformation there is not a minimum age
for first receiving Holy Communion; it is at the prayerful discretion of parents, pastor,
and person receiving. Parents are asked to attend the class along with their child or
youth. First Holy Communion will be received in worship on Sunday, May 12 (or another
time, if needed). Please let Pastor Sally know if you and your child would like to take
part.
Our Mid-Week Children’s Program
Building Christian relationships in a four-part retreat experience.
LOGOS is a four-part congregational ministry dedicated to nurturing school-age children
(K-6th grade) into discipleship. The four-part program consists of: Recreation, Worship,
Family Time, and Bible Study. LOGOS meets every Wednesday evening (October-May) from 5:00
to 7:45 p.m. Each week there is a different theme! In April, the LOGOS themes will be as
follows:
- April 3 - Down on the Farm
- April 10 - Where in the World Are We?
- April 17 - Fashion Show 2002
- April 24 - Let’s Go Fishing (last regular LOGOS)
Our End-of-the-Year Party will be on Wednesday, May 1. The
party is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and all volunteers and families are welcome! Activities
for the kids will be from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.; pizza dinner, 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.; and
volunteer recognition, 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. We will close the evening with a SPECIAL
SURPRISE! Don’t miss the fun!
LOGOS Sunday, April 21: The children will be taking part in worship
service, as well as furnishing juice, coffee, and donuts. Look for the LOGOS booth in the
narthex.
There will be a LOGOS Coordinator Meeting on Sunday, April 7,
at 4:00 p.m.
New Member Sunday - April 28
New Members will be received on Sunday, April 28. We are delighted that many
individuals and families are planning to join with Reformation on that day. Classes for
new members will be offered on Sunday mornings, 9:45 a.m., in Parish Hall, on April 14,
21, and 28. If you are interested in membership, please see Pastor Sally.
Summer Camping Opportunities at Tomah Shinga
Great camping opportunities are available for adults and children of all ages,
kindergarten and up, at our Camp Tomah Shinga, near Junction City, KS. Located on
extensive beautiful wooded acreage with swimming, campfires, singing, etc., Camp Tomah
Shinga has enthusiastic, prepared staff, good food, and air-conditioned cabins. It is part
of Lutheran Outdoor ministries. Early-bird discount for those registering before April 15.
Materials available at church office. Consider these upcoming options (more info
available):
- Family & Marriage Enrichment Camp (June 28-30 or July 26-28).
- Singles Retreat/Camp (July 3-6, $200).
- Family Tent and Trailer Camp (July 3-6).
- Junior High Christian Swing Choir Camp (Aug. 4-9) and Tour (August 10-5) (limited to 30
youth)
- Junior Camp for grades 4-6 (June 9-14 or July 7-12, $170). Nancy Watkins of our
congregation will be serving as camp nurse for the week of June 9-14. Her son Bryan will
be attending, and she has offered to help provide transportation for others. This might be
an especially good time for parents to consider sending a younger child who has not
attended before, knowing Nancy will be there. Please contact her if you are interested.
- Pre-Junior Camp (half-week, (June 30-July 2, $80)
- S.O.S. Camp (Parent/child overnight for K-3rd graders (June 8-9, $65 for 2)
- Junior High Camp for grades 7-9 (June 16-21 or July 14-19). Note: Reformation’s 7th
graders will attend Confirmation Camp June 23-28.
- Senior High T.E.C. Camp for 9th -12th graders (Teens Encounter Christ, Aug. 4-9, $190).
Confirmation camp will be offered at Camp Tomah Shinga.
Reformation’s students (those completing 7th grade) will attend June 23-28. This is a
unique experience, combining confirmation with summer camp, and includes canoeing,
camp-out under the stars, cookouts, and campfire inspirational worship and singing, games,
swimming, and summer counselors who create a welcoming and accepting environment. Check in
on Sunday and end with Friday Night Festival program and barbecue picnic supper.
Reformation pays $85; camper’s family pays $85 for 7th graders. The 8th graders are
also welcome, but church does not share the cost. Please see Al Flores, Rhonda Larma, or
Pastor Sally before April 7 to register. A $50 deposit is required at time of
registration.
Church Golf Outing Sunday, April 21
Come and join other Reformation golfers of every skill level for fun at Echo Hills Golf
Club. Jack Metz and Craig Stallwitz are co-chairing the event hosted by Golfers for God.
"To those who claim there is no such thing as a free lunch," says Metz,
"we’ll prove otherwise. Bratwursts hot from the grill will be served beginning
at 1:00 p.m. Our tee times begin at 1:30." Lunch is free, and Echo Hills is offering
Reformation golfers a special greens fee of $14, payable in advance. Riding carts can be
rented from the pro shop.
Echo Hills is a golfer-friendly compact layout located adjacent to the 53rd Street exit
from I-135 north. The format for play is for everyone to hit a tee shot, then select the
best shot. All players then make their second shot from the location of the tee shot
selected, and play their own ball into the hole. Each player’s tee shot must be
selected at least two times. The best two scores are combined for the team total on each
hole. But scores are not the most important measure of the day: the heart of the idea is
to have lots of fun!
Prizes will be offered for men and women based on longest drive, closest to the pin,
and longest putt made.
A sign-up table will be staffed by Golfers for God members in the narthex on
Sundays April 7 & 14. The greens fee must be paid by the 14th to confirm your
reservation. Pairings and tee times will be posted in the narthex on the Sunday morning of
the event.
Note: The date for this event in the Church Directory is not correct.
From the Seminary . . .
In Christ there is a new creation, the old is gone, the new has come! This sentiment
will surely be reflected in the Resurrection celebration this Easter Sunday. Through our
Lenten journey preceding this event we observed the movement from the denial, to the
scorn, and finally to the cross itself, leaving us feeling desolate, alone, pained. And
yet, after a moment in time, the sun arose in the distance, highlighting the angels, the
women, and yes, the empty tomb! Hope was resurrected in the Christ event that Easter
morning.
We, too, often experience cycles in life as reflected in our Lord's story. There are
times when we feel betrayed by our friends and family. There are moments when we are
shamed and, literally or figuratively, spat upon. Our very spirit may cry out in an
ultimate sense of abandonment, begging the question, "My God, my God, why have you
forsaken me?" At these moments we are left wondering and waiting for that ray of light
which will lift us out of this ultimate place of loneliness or despair. But thanks be to
God, for God has come to us in Christ Jesus to free us from the bondage of this world! It
is in this power of the resurrection that we can move from mourning into dancing.
In order for you to better embrace this reality, I would encourage you to do two things
(a type of devotion of sorts). First, reflect on the cycle of your personal life over the
past year. What were your stations of the cross? What pivotal time, strategy, or
event moved you through the three days of being in "God's waiting room" (as I
like to call it), to the vision of the angels (hope), to new life as reflected in
the Good News? Then, take a moment to reflect on how things are for you today. What, if
anything, can you learn from your previous cycle in life that can help you cope, keep you
centered, or allow you to rejoice in the place you find yourself today? What truth
kept you going through every twist and turn of your personal journey? I encourage you to
think on these things and embrace God's gifts of insight and ongoing revelation, given to
help you grow and prosper in your daily life. Finally, remember and embrace Jesus'
comforting words, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age."
May God create in you a never-ending spirit of newness and strength and perseverance as
you abide in the reality of the Good News in Jesus Christ our Lord!
In Him, Laura Ulicky-Weerts
Lenten Devotional’s Reach Extends Far From Wichita
"One in Christ," the 11th edition of Reformation’s booklet of
Lenten devotions written by members and friends of the congregation, spreads the Good News
of Jesus farther and wider than you may know.
All members of the congregation, including those who are not able to worship with us,
receive the booklet in printed form. The printed version is also distributed to area
clergy, who may share it with their congregations if they wish. In addition, copies are
distributed to various nursing homes in Wichita. Nearly 500 printed copies have been sent
or delivered.
More striking than the number of printed copies in circulation, though, is the number
of electronic copies that have made their way around the world. Webmaster Mark Yeskie
reports that this year’s devotional has 2,213 e-mail subscribers in 14 different
countries. We do not know how many different states in the U.S. are represented on the
e-mail list, since e-mail addresses do not reveal the receiver’s location if he or
she is within the United States. We do suspect the reach within this country is far
greater than the subscriber list.
One of our contributors, Jerry Whetstone, received an e-mail from a reader in
Charleston, SC. She thanked him for his meditation and then said she forwarded each
day’s Lenten message to friends and relatives in 12 other cities who are not on our
e-mail subscription list.
How many people are touched by our Lenten devotional book? No one knows for sure. But
as Jerry put it, "Maybe we can spread the Gospel to all corners of the world.
Maybe?"
Summer Housing Needed
Karen Ullestad, a student at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC,
needs a home in Wichita this summer while she participates in Clinical Pastoral Education
at Wesley Medical Center. Karen lived in Salina while her father was pastor there at St.
John’s Lutheran Church. She is age 46, non-smoker, and needs a room or could
"house-sit" from June 10 - August 16. For more information, please see Pastor
Sally Fahrenthold.
It's Time to Think about Softball!
Have you missed the opportunity to play softball as part of a co-ed church-league team?
We would love to hear from you! Church league play begins on May 13 and runs through July
1 (seven weeks). We would do a double-header on Monday nights, with games either at 6:15
and 7:15, or 8:15 and 9:15. You don't have to be a stand-out player (think recreational
here); all we ask is that you come to have fun and enjoy good fellowship. Even if you
can't play every game but would be interested in playing when you can, let me know. Please
contact Jill Pletcher, 684-1573 if you're interested or if you have questions. Play ball!
Photo Directory
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, Reformation congregation will publish a
new photo directory. Included in this directory, in addition to photographs of each
Reformation household, will be a number of special anniversary pages. The dates for photo
sessions have been scheduled, so please mark them on your summer calendars now.
These dates are: Friday, June 7 (3 - 9:30 p.m.); Saturday, June 8
(10 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Monday,
June 17 (3 - 9:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 18 (3 - 9:30 p.m.); Wednesday,
June 19 (3 - 9:30 p.m.). All photos will be taken at the church.
This is a project which requires help in organization and scheduling. Specific duties
fall into two major areas: 1) Volunteers to make phone calls to those families who do not
sign up for appointments, and 2) Volunteers to provide clerical support to the
photographer during the days and hours of picture-taking. Olan Mills will once again be
our photographer, and their representative will provide us with training and materials to
successfully complete this project. An information/training meeting has been scheduled for
Thursday, April 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the church. If you would be willing to
help with this project, please contact Ruth Koepsel in the church office. Every
Reformation family will want to be included in this special directory.
Reformation Benevolence
In March, letters were received from Bethany College and Lutheran Social
Service, expressing thankfulness and appreciation for financial support.
The Parish Record
DECEMBER - MARCH
BAPTISM
- Bridget Dawn Greb, January 20
- Andrew James Brimager, February 4
- Grant Michael Annett, February 17
- Patrick Thomas Arnold, March 17
- Brayden Charles Dennis, March 24
- Brigdon Lee Stupka, March 30
- Kaden Isaac Wilson, March 30
MARRIAGE
- Krista Tiller and Cory Shackelford, December 29
TRANSFER
- Tim & Anjanette Allbritten to Gloria Dei Lutheran, Auburn Hills, MI
- David Dibble to Holy Cross Lutheran, Wichita
- Gerald & Anita Mansholt to Immanuel Lutheran, Kansas City, MO
- Victoria Morgan to Holy Cross Lutheran, Wichita
- Doreen Scheuerman to Grace Lutheran, Wichita
DEATH
- Ruth Blackburn, January 20
Confirmation Plans / Dates
Confirmands (8th grade): During the month of April it is important to attend class as
we are preparing for Confirmation and the program which precedes the service. Dates to
remember: On May 1, we will have a pizza and swim party for the 7th and 8th
grade confirmation classes from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Following the party, the 8th graders
will remain at the church to practice from 7:30 to 8:30. Another practice will be held
from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Confirmands will need to arrive
at the church on Sunday, May 5, by 9:30 a.m.
Last update
August 03, 2008
