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Volume 36, Issue 6
Pastor’s Column 2
Youth and Family
Ministries
3
Creation Window
Project
6
Christikon Clips 7
June Birthdays 9
June Anniversaries 1-
Church Calendar 11
Inside this Issue:
Hope Lutheran Church, Bozeman, Montana
“Called to welcome,
equip, and serve all
by sharing God’s
love and hope
through Christ.”
Begins Sunday, June 14
Worship at 8:15 and 10 am
Begins June 17
Wednesdays
Dinner Fellowship
at 5:30pm
Worship at 6:30 pm
Our summer midweek worship service
starts June 17th with a BURGER BASH.
Join us at 5:30 for burgers, hot dogs, and
beverages. Please bring a dish to share.
Worship will begin at 6:30 and focus on a
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
The crazy lazy days of summer are almost upon us. MSU,
Belgrade High School and Manhattan Christian have already held
their graduation ceremonies and in just a few days Bozeman High
School will celebrate their graduation.
Sumer is a wonderful time to enjoy the God-created beauty of Montana and those summer activities of
camping, hiking, fishing, and so on that we put on the back burners of our lives during the long winter
season.
I hope the summer is also re-creating for us as we spend time with family and loved ones (“loved ones”
for some, mean trout in our rivers!). When I interviewed with the Call Committee one member reminded
me that Montana is where there are nine months of winter and three months of guests. That statement is
proving true for Joyce and me this summer as we are looking forward to our girls, as well as friends from
Connecticut, spending time with us. Following the Synod Assembly, Joyce and I will spend a few days
with Justin, Kari and Everett Eller (whom I met in Bolivia when they were serving as our ELCA
missionaries) at Flathead Bible Camp before heading back to Bozeman for a few additional days with
them. Our calendar is certainly speckled with the names of folks spending a few days with us throughout
this summer and we are looking forward to each of these visits, whether for a few hours or a few days.
I am grateful to everyone who helped make the send off for Kayla and Eric special. It was a wonderful
celebration of their two years with us. Once we know more definitively where they are heading for
Kayla’s first call, I will share that information with you. Please keep them in your prayers as they make
this transition in their lives.
On July 1 our new pastoral intern, Jonathan Ask, starts his year of internship with us. Jonathan and his
wife, Christy, will be moving to Bozeman in late June as they will be participating in the “Pedal for Peas”
bike trip from Helena to Bozeman to help raise funds for ELCA world hunger relief efforts. I look forward
to having “Vicar Jon” join us for the coming year as we help prepare another seminarian for future
service as an ordained pastor in the ELCA. More information on welcoming the Asks will be
forthcoming.
As we enjoy the summer weeks ahead let me remind you that we will again offer a
weekly Wednesday night service beginning Wednesday, June 17. Last year we
focused on a different favorite hymn of the congregation; this year, we will focus on a
favorite Psalm. The Psalms have been called the songbook and prayer book of the
Bible. Just about every emotion can be found in the Psalms. So, if you won’t be able
to join us on Sunday, please consider joining us on Wednesday nights for picnic dinner fellowship at
5:30 and worship at 6:30. We should conclude shortly after 7.
If you are in town, I hope you will join us for Sunday worship and communion. Starting June 14 our
Sunday services move to 8:15 and 10am. If you will miss a few weeks this summer one way to stay
current with your financial support of Hope’s ministry and mission is to consider
signing up for automatic deduction. You remain in complete control of the
frequency and donation amount. Just log into THE HUB and click on the
“Financial” tab. The signup process is really straightforward. If you experience
any difficulty in signing into the HUB or setting up your automatic deduction
please speak with Pete Astrup or myself. Your giving history
for the year is always available for you to check under the
“financial” tab.
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Register now for Service Plunge! July 6-10
Calling all middle school
youth! Registration is now
available for Service Plunge
2015!
Service plunge is a week long
experience for all incoming
6th-9th grade students. We
meet at 9 a.m. every day and
end at 4 p.m.
Every single day we head out
into the community and
provide community service for
many different organizations. This
year we will be working with Gallatin
Valley Land Trust, The Food Bank,
Family Promise, and more! Every
afternoon we have a bible lesson and
some fun activities. On Friday after-
noon we will go swimming at Bogert
Pool!
Cost to register is $55 and
scholarships are available for those
who need them. This fee includes
all activities, a t-shirt and the entire
program.
Youth are encouraged to invite
their friends as well!
To register go to
www.hopebozemanff.com and
click on the link for service
plunge!
Hope to see you there!!!
Sponsor a youth and help us get to Detroit!!!
We are seeking sponsors for the
17 youth and adults who will be
attending the ELCA National
Youth Gathering in Detroit, MI.
We have found that our
sponsorship program is one of
the most meaningful programs
that we offer. We ask sponsors
to support us in several ways.
First, we ask that sponsors
financially support their youth by
providing $50 per student that
they would like to sponsor.
Likewise, we ask that sponsors
support us through prayer. IF
you choose to sponsor a youth
you will be assigned a day that you will be
asked to specifically pray for your youth.
Sponsors are also asked to write a short
letter to the youth that they are
sponsoring.
Each night on our trip we will set aside a
time to read our sponsors letters, pray
specifically for our individual sponsors
and write a postcard reply. We have found
over the past three years that these
sponsorships create meaningful
relationships that last well past our trip!
Sponsors also will receive a packet that
includes information about their youth, a
picture to hang on their fridge, and a
devotional booklet that can be read daily
while we are in Detroit. Sponsors are also
invited to join us on Sunday, August 29
for a sponsorship dinner. During this
time, sponsors will sit with the youth that
they have sponsored and will be able to
share personal stories about their
experiences. This time together will
conclude with a video that will be
recorded during our trip.
If you would like to sponsor a youth and
do not have the financial means to do so,
please let us know and we will assign you
someone to sponsor simply through
prayer! This program is always extremely
meaningful for our youth. Thank you in
advance for your support!
Summer Opportunities for all ages!!!!
Vacation Bible School
Is in a couple weeks! Join us June 15-19 for a week long adven-
ture! Every day we will gather at 9 a.m.
for games, stories, songs, snacks, crafts
and more! We will end each day at noon
and on Friday parents are invited to join
us at 1130 for a program and a picnic.
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WELCA: Montana Synodical Women's 2015 Convention
This year's convention is September 25-27, 2015 in Great Falls. Anyone interested in infor-mation regarding the Convention please con-tact Karen Cahill at 586-2163. The important dates to remember are: June 15 - Voting Member Registration Due Nomination Applications Due Sept. 3 - Participant Registration Due Hotel Reservations Deadline
KEENAGERS EVENTS
Gary Bishop has
reserved seats together
at The Ellen for the July
12, Sunday matinee, of
"Fiddler on the Roof.”
Tickets are $20 each.
There are currently only
13 tickets remaining, however, he can get more
if necessary, this will be on a “first come, first
served” basis. The deadline to purchase our
tickets is June 5 or we lose the tickets! You
may drop an envelope with your check and
names for the tickets to the church office.
Checks should be made out to Gary Bishop.
For those interested, we will also plan on dinner
after the show; just let Gary know if you plan to
attend dinner so that he can make the
reservation for the group.
Picnic at the Choates’ Cabin
Sunday, July 19, the
Keenagers are invit-
ed to the Choates’
cabin in Gallatin
Canyon for a
Potluck lunch in the
afternoon. We will
also have entertainment for the group
following the meal. More details will be
forthcoming.
There will be a sign-up sheet for this
event on the Bulletin Board. We will need
to know names and numbers so that we
can plan accordingly. You are asked to
bring a dish to share. There will be a
sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board.
Save the Date!
Sunday, September 13
God’s Work — Our Hands Sunday
Montana Synod Assembly:
Serve the World, Especially the Poor and Those in Need
June 5,6, and 7 — Great Falls, MT
The Montana Synod Assembly, June 5-7, 2015, will focus on the Synod’s benchmark of serving the world. In partnership with ELCA Global Mission, we will explore different ways the Gospel is being lived out across the globe. And we will look for ways to strengthen our global awareness and engagement. Among the highlights will be global music, with a combined Synod and Global Mission team of musicians. The Rev. Justin Eller, currently serving the ELCA as coordinator for Latin America out of Buenos Aires, will be a keynote speaker, addressing Accompaniment. Pastor Eller, and his wife Kari, served their first global mission assignment as missionaries in Bolivia, where the Montana Synod has a companion synod relationship. You can expect to learn more about both our companion synods—the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bolivia, and the Cape Orange Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa. You can dig deeper into the hows and whys of companion synod relationships, and learn some do’s and don’ts of mission trip planning. We’ll have workshops on a variety of global mission-related topics. We’ll also do busi-ness, adopting a budget and constitutional changes, electing church-wide assembly voting members and nominating committee members, and considering any resolu-tions that might be submitted by the April 15 deadline. The Assembly will begin and end with worship, and will be surrounded by prayer. You are welcome to join us at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. Each congregation gets at least two voting members (one male and one female) in addition to clergy. Congregations with confirmed membership over 800 are allowed one additional lay voting member (either male or female). Congregations are encouraged to consider youth and young adults when electing or appointing voting members to the Synod Assembly But you are welcome to come, even if you are not a voting member. Hope’s voting delegates will be Rolf and Jaynee Groseth and Pastor Steve. Watch for a report on Synod Assembly actions in the July Herald as well as a report from Matt Rognlie on the Concordia College Corporation meeting he attended as the representative of our cluster.
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COUNCIL APPROVES INSTALLATION OF SIX DAYS OF CREATION
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IN NORTH WINDOWS OF SANCTUARY
The congregational council approved the installation of the Six Days of Creation stained glass windows
from money specifically given for this purpose as memorials. These stained glass
windows will be installed in the current six windows on the north side of the sanctuary.
The windows depicting the first three days of creation are given in memory of Ruth Sommerfeld by her
family. The window for the fourth day of creation is given in memory of Leona Gibson by her husband
Wayne. The window showing the fifth day of creation comes from a bequest by Jack Fellerhoff and will be
given in memory of Jack and Betty Fellerhoff.
The Congregational Council wanted to make sure that every member and friend of Hope who so desired
would be able to participate in this project . Therefore, the window for the sixth day has been reserved as a
“congregational window.” Donations toward this window, which would come from people electing to give
above and beyond their current support for our ministry plan, can be given in any amount. Donations can
be given in memory of someone (or a couple/family) or just to “the glory of God.” Persons wishing to
contribute toward this sixth day congregational window can do so by making a check out to Hope
Lutheran and marking in the memo area “Congregational Window.” If you wish to memorialize
your gift please include a note for whom your donation is being given. All persons who contribute
toward this window will be included in a flyer/booklet that will be produced to explain the windows and
indicate for whom the windows have been memorialized. The design, fabrication and installation of the
windows are by Susan Kennedy Sommerfeld of Kennedy’s Stain Glass Studio, Billings, MT. A late fall
installation is planned.
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Christikon Clips
June, 2015 Information for our Congregations
It’s not too late to register for camp this summer! Space remains in most youth ses-sions and in those for families and adults. You can register online at www.christikon.org, or use the forms distributed with the youth and family/adult brochures in your congrega-tion. Or call us at the camp office for further information. Christikon covers the full costs for each at-risk kid participating in Sojourners Camp. (We expect to have 24 this summer) We invite individuals, congregations and their auxiliaries to consider special giving for camp scholarships this summer. Special guest speakers become part of the Christikon life this summer during ses-sions for adults and families. During Mountain Weekend 1 (July 10-12) we feature Lindean and Grant Barnett Christenson, pastors of Christ the King in Bozeman. During the Continuing Education Retreat ( August 3-6), we are joined by Kathryn Schiffer-decker, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, and Jessica Crist, Bishop of the Montana Synod of the ELCAl. Come spend a few days of relaxa-tion, learning, and faith growth with us. Mountain Weekend 2 (August 7-9), sessions will
be led by Mark Donald, Director of Christikon. Check out our Spring Trailblazer on our website. Use the link below: Newsletter link: http://christikon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ckon-Newsletter-spring-2015-final-corrected1.pdf Remember to pray for your congregation’s ministry through Christikon this sum-mer, for the summer staff, and for all who join in the Christikon life.
It is the mission of Christikon to awaken and nurture faith in Christ— exploring
God’s creation and the adventure of life together.
CHRISTIKON ● 1108 24th Street West ● Billings, MT 59102
406 656-1969 ● [email protected] ● www.christikon.org
ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT
BIBLE STUDIES
The Wednesday 10:00 Bible
Study focuses on the Scripture
texts assigned for the upcoming
Sunday services. The discussion is
facilitated by Pastor Steve.
.
DEBORAH CIRCLE
Deborah Circle meetings are held on the first
Tuesday each month (September through May). The
Fall schedule will be posted in August.
MARY MARTHA CIRCLE
Mary Martha Circle meets the third Wednesday of
each month at the Bozeman Lodge at 9:30 am. The
June meeting is the 17th.
We Say Thank You
TO FOR
Sunday School Teachers and Staff For a great year in helping the children of the
congregation learn more about Jesus and
how much he loves them.
WJ Anderson, Donna Stratton, Jim and Judy
McKenna, Kathy Weaver, Dale and Anne Olson,
Becky Parker, Gary Bachman, Steve Gwinner
Serving May 17 at the Community Cafe
Everyone who donated to the Quilt Offering The quilt offering totaled $727.
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June 7 I John 1:1-5
June 14 Acts 15:1-21
June 21 1 Peter 3:8-17
June 28 Deuteronomy 6:1-19
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR JUNE 2015 SAVE THE DATE!
We will be offering two opportunities for
Family Camp this summer and fall.
August 7-9 Flathead Family Weekend:
This is a very reasonable option for families who enjoy
tent or camper camping. Paul Goodman will be the
speaker for families from across our region!
September 4-7 Hope Labor Day Camp
Join us at Christikon for a weekend with our family
from Hope. Programs will be offered for all ages!
Don’t’ tell God how big your problems are Tell your problems how big your God is
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
1st
Michael Nehring
Cole Harrison
2rd
Vicki Young
Sue Martin
Shannon
Lundgren
Katena Pershing
Drew Wilkinson
3rd
Deborah Shearman
Tara Tomac
Mary Holmgren
4th
Amber Murdoch
5th
Harry Murphy
6th
Savannah Bergo
Sam Waller
Caiden Pershing
7th
Matt Jamison
Jackie Flikkema
Max Waldear
8th
Emma Lawver
Bryson Lowe
9th
Robert Arneson
Linda Heath
Linda Hackbarth
Steve Erickson
Jeff Tobin
10th
Bob Haraden (93)
11th
Marlene Ferguson
Dick Kracht
Kris Norby
Al Parker
Kendyl White
JJ Russell
12th
Fawn Wyman
Eric Billings
Seyfert Parker
13th
Ardis Stevens (93)
Adelaide Haraden
(93)
Staci Stephens
14th
Diane Heyden
Wyvonne Cooper
Spencer Kayser
15th
Bob Waller
16th
Betsy Eubanks
Tom Schulz
17th
Robin Choate
Ronda Russell
Heather Walstad
Genevieve Johnson
18th
Carl Krob
Gary Bloomer
Erik Jorgenson
20th
Kerry Anselmi
Ida Lunden
Camilla Ricci
21st
Matt Edwards
Amber Wilkinson
Nichole Walker
22nd
Tommy Meltzer
23rd
Kristen Robinson
24th
Gini McIntosh
25th
Lauren Hausauer
26th
Steve Porter
27th
Martha Drysdale
Abbey Begger
28th
Heidi Goodman
29th
Marsha Polansky
30th
Pete Astrup
Austin Shearman
31st
Al Banwart
Cadence Lundgren
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JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
June June
Col. Jay and Bev Lawson 1 Doug and Pat Ferkin 50 20
Candice and Carl Donaldson 6 Mark and Sue Stephens 20
Hans and Sue Streufert 6 Jeff and Tammy Walker 20
Steve and Louise Livingood 7 Ron and Bonni Glock 56 21
John and Norma Murdoch 7 Pr. Steve and Joyce Schmidt 21
Matt and Juli Rognlie 10 Amber and Michael Wilkinson 21
Steve and Elaine Ollestad 60 11 Don and Diane Heyden 22
Beth and Clint Lohman 12 Brad and Peg Dirckx 23
Darrel and Robin Choate 13 Jonathan and Megan Dove 23
Donna and John Cox 14 Evans and Lisa Innes 23
Jack and Linda Hyyppa 14 John and Trish Rice 24
Tom and Allene Waldorf 14 Max and Shirley Amberson 60 25
Sally and Giles Cokelet 52 15 Jody May and Cyndi Bateman-
May 25
Darlene and Wayne Hansen 15 Mark and Kelly Harro 25
Heidi and Paul Goodman 16 Dennis McDonnell and Hollis
Snyder 26
Dale and Marti Miller 16 Jerrold and Marilyn Nelson 50 26
Pr. Tim and Pam Spring 16 Dave and Ginny Ferre 57 28
Eric and Kayla Billings 17 Ariel and Massimiliano Ricci 28
Jim and Lisa Kehoe 17 Brenda and Fred Woodham 28
Jim and Lorna Johnson 51 19 Sara and Warren Thiem 30
Gail and Larry Larson 50 19 Jeremie and Jennifer Waller 30
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JUNE 2015
Calendar of Activities
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
5/31 8:15a—Worship 10:30a—Worship
1 6:30 Congrega-tional Council Organizational Meeting
2 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation
3 10:00a—Bible Study 7:00p—Youth Band
4 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation 5:45 pm Stephen Ministers
6
7 8:15a—Worship 10:30a—Worship 11:30a—S.A.L.T. Day of Service
8 12:30p— Interfaith Quilters
9 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation 5:00p— Property Committee
10 10:00a—Bible Study 7:00p—Youth Band
11 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation 7:00p—Chancel Choir
12
13 4:30 p—- Keenagers Celtic Event
14 8:15a—Worship 10:00a—Worship
15 VACATION
16 BIBLE 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation
17 SCHOOL 9:30a— Mary Martha Circle 10:00a—Bible Study 5:30 p—Burger Bash 6:30 p—Worship
18 VBS 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation 5:45 p—Stephen Ministers
19 VBS
20
21
8:15a—Worship 10:00a—Worship 4:30p—Community Cafe
22
23
10:00a—Coffee & Conversation 6:15p—Human Concerns Comm.
24
10:00a—Bible Study
5:30 p—Picnic Fellowship 6:30 p—Worship
25
10:00a—Coffee &
Conversation
26
27
28
8:15a—Worship 10:00a—Worship
29 30 10:00a—Coffee & Conversation 1:30p—Prayer Shawl Ministry
7/1
10:00a—Bible
Study
5:30 p—Picnic Fellowship 6:30 p—Worship
7/2
10:00a— Coffee &
Conversation
5:45p—Stephen
Ministry
7/3 7/4
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Christ Bearers: Everyone
Stephen Schmidt, Lead Pastor [email protected]
Paul Goodman, Director of Youth & Family Ministries [email protected]
Frederick Frey, Chancel Choir Director [email protected]
Nancy Wilson, Head Organist/Chancel Choir Accompanist [email protected]
Connie Thomas, Organ and Piano [email protected]
Karen D’Sa, Piano [email protected]
Becca Murphy, Piano [email protected]
Sheila Gilbertson, Contemporary Music Director [email protected]
Pete Astrup, Operations Director [email protected]
Dar Ellingson, Administrative Associate [email protected]
Toni Banwart, Special Projects [email protected]
John Parris, Custodian [email protected]
Kathy Kracht & Donna Lesser Volunteer Part-Time Office Staff
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