official publication of hope lutheran church, cedar hill ...hopelutheran.cleaversolutions.com ›...
TRANSCRIPT
Official Publication of Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX January, 2014 Volume XXIX Issue 1
Mission Statement: To discover and respond to our call
TO KNOW JESUS TO FOLLOW JESUS TO SERVE JESUS in unique ministries.
Church
972.291.7902
Fax 972.291.7902
Pastors
Joel & Wendy Berthelsen
Choir Director
Andrew Trites
Organist
Sanctuary Choir Accompanist
Special Choir Accompanist
Cathy Peterson
Secretary
Karine Samer
Heralds Editor
Karine Samer
Church Council
Officers
President
Ty Robenson - 972.723.9023
President-Elect
Steve Hawkins 972.672.0600
Secretary
Nancy Yedlowski
972.293.1179
Members at Large
Dwight Bengtson
972.515.8162
Tammy Hill - 972.617.7264
Raymond Luster -214.789.3030
Lezlie Pender-972.775.1065
Janice Wessa -972.617.7112
Appointees
Treasurer
Kathy Still - 972.322.3047
Financial Secretary
Joe Liberatore - 972.293.2898
How Does the Church Function Together When We Don’t Agree?
The call for a vote to lease the church building to a Seventh Day Adventist church (see later
article on the rescheduling of information meetings and rescheduling of the vote because of
the missed ice day) has raised the question of how we function together as the church. The
following is general remark on this.
The church should seek to find unity in the most basic beliefs. The creeds define the most
basic beliefs of the church: In the creeds we see God is Trinity, Jesus is %100 God who be-
came also %100 man, he died for the sins of the world and rose on the third day, and will
come again to judge the world, etc.
When we place our most basic focus on the creeds we find we have unity with many various
kinds of Christian denominations all around the world. We disagree, for instance, on how to
baptize (infant? Adult? Submersion? Sprinkle?) But we all baptize in the Name of the Father
and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Paul tells us that through this baptism we are one. “For we
were all baptized by one Spirit into one body....” ( Corinthians 12:13) Christ’s body is One
with many parts: hands, feet, Lutheran, Baptist, Lutherans in Cedar Hill, Lutherans in Dun-
canville, Baptist in Cedar Hill, Methodists in Duncanville, etc.
Denominations are Christians who are made God’s own people through faith, (a faith
confessed in the creeds) and who then live out this faith with a particular scriptural em-
phasis. [Methodists historically emphasized holiness, Pentecostals emphasize the Holy Spirit,
Episcopalians their worship under the Book of Common Prayer, Roman Catholic their seven
sacraments, Baptists a decision to accept Christ, Lutherans the grace of God. None of these
emphases are in their essence mutually exclusive.]
By keeping the main thing the main thing we hold up the unity of the church while exercising
the freedom to be ourselves. It is a wonderful unity and freedom we possess. Let’s celebrate
it and live it!
Pastor Joel
2
Rescheduled Information Meeting and Rescheduled Vote
Leasing the Church Building to Seventh Day Adventist Church
The vote to lease the building to the Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church has been rescheduled for January 25th
at our normal January semi-annual meeting.
The first scheduled December 15th vote was postponed to January because of the December 8th ice storm which
made it impossible to have our December 8th information meeting.
We are rescheduling our informational meeting to 9:00 AM on January 5th and January 12th. (If need be we can
have a third informational meeting on the 17th. We will play this third meeting by ear according to the conversa-
tion on the first two meetings.)
The vote is now scheduled to take place at our January 25th semi-annual meeting.
Three things to keep in mind:
The Seventh Day Adventist Church is a Christian Denomination which believes the basic teachings of the
church found in the creeds.
Leasing our building does not mean we agree with everything that same church body believes.
Because the Seventh Day Adventists worship on Saturdays we will have relatively few scheduling conflicts
while we will benefit from nearly $8,000 of annual rent.
Come to the informational meeting to discuss your thoughts and ask your questions. Then come and vote on Janu-
ary 25th.
Pastor Joel
Timothy Project Bible Study: Wednesdays at
7:15PM. Study the Gospels. Learn an indepth
study method and listen for Jesus’ practical guid-
ance. No experience needed and open to anyone at
any time.
Quiet Worship: Wednesdays, 6-7:15PM (Holy
Communion at 7PM)
The women meeting at Panera in Cedar Hill on Sun-
day morning will no longer meet.
3
Inner Mission (for youth): Sunday evenings (as
noted), 6PM at the Berthelsen's. Food by Lezlie.
Singing by Pastor Joel. Explore the wide world of
developing an intentional and regular quiet time
with Jesus that fits you... we are on an “inner mis-
sion” to know Him better. Friends invited.
Support Rev Dr. Gemechis Buba Media Minis-
try... now reaching 17 million per week including
the Islamic world. Make an extra offering of $50
to $100 (supports one broadcast). Designate to
"Buba Media Ministry." Rev. Buba is the Assis-
tant to the Bishop for Mission for the North
American Lutheran Church (NALC). Learn more
on our website.
Ethiopia Mission Trip: As a result of Gemechis'
visits to Hope, are you interested? A number of
people from Hope are. Let Pastor Wendy know of
your interest. Stay tuned!
Sunday Morning Adult Education Hour Schedule
9:00 AM
January 5th Information Meeting
January 12th Information Meeting
January 15th Victor Gaultney will give mission updates
(If need be we might have a third Information Meeting)
January 25th Finish up the book Not a Fan
4
The poinsettias lending their beauty to the
Sanctuary during the
Christmas service were given
given by:
The Hackney Family
The Juergens Family
The Knoll Family*
The Liberatore Family
The Moltz Family
The Roger Peterson
Valerie Peterson
The Pleasants Family
The Strand Family
The York Family
*In Memory of Harold & Elisie
Suter, Albert & Ruth Knoll.
5
INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM:
Offerings minus Expenses…
Actual YTD: $1,776
Budgeted YTD: -$1,999
Overall Balance for operations: $25,030
(Cash less liabilities) (11/30/2013).
Semi-Annual Meeting
January 25th after the 10:00 AM Worship Service
Our January Semi-annual meeting will take place January 25th after the 10:00 AM worship service.
The agenda will be to:
adopt our 2014 budget
vote on leasing the church to the Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist church.
UPDATED & NEW Custom Designed Reflec-
tion Guide (by Pastor Wendy & Steve Harr). A
reflection guide for prayerfully discerning Jesus'
call and how to incorporate it into all of life. As-
sists in answering: “Who am I?” and “What am
I to do?”
6
Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School (For All Ages) ~ 9:00 AM
Worship ~ 10:00 AM
Wednesday Night Activities:
Wednesday Evening Prayer 6:15 PM
Chime Choir Practice 6:30 PM
Timothy Project Bible Study 7:15 PM
Adult Choir Practice 7:30 PM
No Wednesday Night Activates January 1st, 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 Question/
Answer Meet-
ing 9 AM
6 7 8 9 10 11
12 Question/
Answer Meet-
ing 9 AM
13 14 Faith Cir-
cle 7:30 PM
15 16 17 18 Newsletter
Deadline
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 Semi-
Annual Con-
gregational
Meeting w/
Vote
27 28 29 30 31
7
CHURCH PROPERTY
Property Coordinator: Joe Liberatore, his phone number: 972-293-2898
Indoor Lighting (inside light bulbs): Bill Knoll
Outdoor Lighting (outside bulbs): OPEN
Electric Systems/Fans: Wayne Wooley
Sanctuary Sound System: Scott & Kristine Clark
HVAC: Clay York
Change HVAC Filters: Clay York
Telephone: Carl Metzger
Appliances: Clay York
Furniture/Cabinet Repair: Bill Burleson
Small Engine Maintenance: Clay York
Gas/Oil Buyer: Clay York
Keys: Karine Samer
Computer Hardware/Software Maintenance: Carl Metzger
Carpentry/Handyman Tasks/Basic Maintenance: Leroy Linder, Clay York
(including playground)
Plumbing: Wayne Wooley
Piano/Organ: Cathy Peterson
Extermination/Bugs: Bob Wessa
Lawn Mowers/Edgers: Mike Purkiss, Jack Trousdale, Zelda Gates,
Ty Roberson
Touch-up Painting: Bill Knoll
Gardens: Cathy Peterson-front sign
Cathy Peterson-flowerbed by A/C units
Barbara York, Kathy Still, Mark Hill (Shrub
trimming)
Food Pantry delivery: Grover & Lillian Radke
Organization of Clean-up Days (if needed): OPEN
Periodic Cleaning of Gutters: Ty Roberson (small section)
Carpet Cleaning: Lynn & Pat Foster
Kitchen: Mary Strand
Hymnal Maintenance: Zelda Gates
Attic: OPEN
Windows: OPEN
Choir Robe Cleaning: Diane Pleasants
Nursery Toys/Room: OPEN
Sanctuary Preparation (chairs/hymnals): Zelda Gates
Christmas Tree: Jill Heyerdahl & youth
Sunday School Resource Room: OPEN
8
Prayers and Words of Encouragement
Our homebound members and friends enjoy
visits, calls and cards. Please take a few min-
utes out for those who can no longer get out
and about.
Homebound Residents
Recovering at home ~
Fran Christensen
Park Manor
207 E. Parkerville Road, Rm. #211
DeSoto, TX 75115-6251
In the hospital
Carl Metzger ~ Baylor Dallas ICU
1144 Stoney Creek Drive
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104-3402
972.293.3988
Marian Black
Horizon Bay
355 W. Westchester Pkwy, #A207
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
214.235.0371
Marv Christensen
812 Vince Lane
DeSoto, TX 75115-4410
972.223.5172
Email address: [email protected]
Joanna Snow
The Sterling House
1771 Country Club Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063
Mailing Address: 21 Devon Court
Mansfield, Texas 76063-4890
Send Us Your Favorite or
Most Significant Bible Verses
Each month we are featuring, in the Hope Women’s
Page, Bible Verses that the ladies of Hope consider
a favorite or as significant in their lives. We would
like you to share your verses with our readers.
Please send your verses to Karine Samer at hopese-
[email protected] or leave it in her mail box at
church.
9
Psalm 23:
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He
makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me be-
side quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me
along the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of death, I will
fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your
staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head
with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and love
will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
Contributor: Mary Strand
Faith Circle will meet
Tuesday, January 14th at 7:30 PM.
We will be studying Sermon on the Mount.
See you there!
10
SENIOR FEST
Saturday, February 22, 2014
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
1801 West Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas 75075
Contact: [email protected]
THEME: “I’m A Senior – Now What?
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Kurt Senske, CEO, Lutheran Social Services of the South
WORKSHOPS:
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE - Do you have piles of paper clutter stuffed in drawers, boxes or on top of your
desk or counters? Do you have keepsakes and photos that need to be better organized? What are your options for
getting rid of unwanted items other than a Good Will or a garage sale? In this session we will give very real and
practical ideas, showing lots of visual on what to use and how to use it. We will talk about systems and products
that will help get your home organized.
Presenter: Lorraine Brock is a professional organizer; family coach; speaker; and Founder and President
of Get Organized! a Dallas-based professional organizing company with expertise in both residential and business
organizing.
SUCCESSFUL AGING - As people age, they tend to become less and less active and involved. This workshop
will highlight the problems associated with that tendency and educate attendees about how to stay active and en-
gaged and the importance of that to your overall health.
Presenter: Rodney Rueter is President/CEO of Lutheran Sunset Ministries in Clifton, Texas.
LIVING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE OF SIGNIFICANCE - Dr. Senske will lead an interactive dialogue and share
specific strategies to assist participants to discover and live out their calling during the seasoned years of their
lives.
Presenter: Kurt Senske serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Services of the South, a
multi-faceted, multi-state social services agency.
LIFE AND DEATH: THE TWO SIDES TO HOSPICE CARE- The participant will learn about the hospice
philosophy of palliative care to help terminally ill persons “live life” until they die. Myths and facts will be shared,
as well as information on the typical services provided by hospice care. Time will be allowed for questions.
Presenters: Michelle Donnell, RN, is a skilled hospice nurse with 14 years of experience in the healthcare
field, including the emergency room and respiratory therapy. Clayton McCord, M.Div., is an ordained pastor with
ten years of experience as a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator. He conducts grief seminars, facilitates
support groups, and writes articles about loss and grief issues.
GOD’S NEW “YES” FOR YOU - Through the transitions of growing older, God has significant things for you
to do! Helpful insights will be offered for discovering, discerning and incorporating God’s call for ordinary people
like you into this chapter of life.
Presenter: Wendy Berthelsen is President of Call, Inc., a non-profit teaching ministry mobilizing ordinary
people called by Jesus to seek, discover and incorporate His call into all of life... inside and outside of church.
11
Anniversaries
Craig & Karen Mitchell 01/04
Paul & Jan Koska 01/22
Birthdays
Adreana Lidle-Shead 01/01
Abby Letternmaier 01/02
Marian Black 01/05
Carole Slaten 01/07
Barbara York 01/07
George Nelson 01/09
Cecil Jarrett 01/10
Doug Heyerdahl 01/11
Kathy Still 01/11
Cathy Peterson 01/12
Sophie Petrichenko 01/14
Blake Standerfer 01/14
Katelyn Hollaway 01/15
Bonnie Navarro 01/15
Candy Moltz 01/21
Steve Kenyon 01/22
Brenda Kenyon 01/23
Leah Tietge 01/26
Lori Luster 01/26
Jan Koska 01/27
Keith Pleasants 01/28
Kyle Pleasants 01/29
12
Hope
Lutheran
Church 917 Straus Road
Cedar Hill Texas 75104
www.hopelutheran.net
Return Service Requested