Eden’s Mission: . . . “to love God and all people in Jesus Christ, drawing others into a relationship with him, working together to expand his

reign of hope, justice, and peace in our community, and the world.”

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May 2012

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May’s Features

FROM PASTOR’S PEN page 1

VBS page 4

PRESIDENT’S CORNER page 5

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY page 6

RUMMAGE SALE page 7

BAPTIZED INTO THE LORD’S FAMILY page 9

NEED A CHANGE? page 14

SUNRISE SERVICE page 21

Confirmation Sunday Pentecost ~ May 27, 2012

9:30 Service

Confirmands: Shanna Done

Nicholas Harris Amanda McCaulley

J oin the families and friends of our Confirmands in celebration of this very special event in their

lives. We congratulate theses young people who

have worked hard for two years learning the tenets of

our faith and developing a firm foundation for their

lives in Christ.

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F R O M PASTOR’S P E N

Scriptures we are reminded that

unlike Jesus’ disciples we were

not there to see the risen Lord.

So how do we translate that

truth into our lives today?

Where does our faith

come from if we can-

not see Him with our

own eyes? Just as

Thomas doubted be-

cause he had not seen

the Lord with his own

eyes we too sometimes

have doubt. In our

world today we are pulled in

many directions as there are any

number of distractions that draw

our attention from our faith and

take our eyes off God.

Near the end of his gospel

story John 20:30-31 tells us,

“Jesus did many other miracu-

lous signs in the presence of his

disciples, which are not

recorded in this book. But these

are written that you may believe

that Jesus is the Christ,

the Son of God, and

that by believing you

may have life in His

name.”

Believing and having

faith in the unseen risen

Jesus is the foundation

of what it means to be

people of the resurrection. Even

though we have not seen our

risen Lord standing before us

we can be like the beloved disci-

ple whose faith was immediate.

As our faith and belief in Jesus’

teachings grows deeper the need

Christ is Risen HE IS RISEN INDEED

ALLELUIA ! ! ! !

E ach year the Easter season brings with it the renewed promise of new life in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

There are 49 days between Easter and Pentecost so we have some time to spend and reflect upon Jesus’ victory over death. As we celebrate the Easter truth and fulfillment of the

May 2012 Page 2

Table of Contents:

from Pastor’s Pen 1

In His Hands Graduates Wanted 3

March Council Highlights VBS 4

President’s Corner 5

Mothers’ Day 6

Rummage Sale 7

Our Eden Family 8

Bulletin Board 11

Handiwork 13

Eden Youth Happenings 16

Helping Hands 19

Sunrise service 21

~ Pastor Linda ~

office: 951.684.3336

cell: 714.915.4434

pastor@edenlutheran.net

for visual confirmation becomes

less and less necessary.

Through the pages of John’s

gospel we read that Jesus is:

the bread of life,

the light of the world that

no darkness can overcome,

the good shepherd who

knows His sheep,

the resurrection and the

life,

the way the truth and the

life,

and the one who is the true

vine with God as the

gardener.

What more proof do we need

than these words to know and

describe our dear Lord and

Savior?

The truth of new life

through Jesus for us can be

translated for us by living out

our faith in love and service to

our neighbors and those who

need our presence in

their lives, by seeing

Jesus in the people we

meet, and by knowing

that where we are

Jesus is also. Our faith

comes from living

lives in which we are

blessed to be blessings

to those people we

encounter and by

experiencing God’s

hand in our own lives

on a daily basis.

A s we t r av e l

together on this post-

resurrection journey

may we all strengthen

our belief and our faith

in God by knowing

our risen Lord, Jesus

Christ, more fully so

that we may have life

in His name.

God’s blessings

to you all,

Pastor Linda

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Loving Christian Care . . .

. . . when you’re not there.

IN HIS HANDS EDEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Darlene Keaneman, Director 951.683.7001

director@edenlutheranpreschool.org

T his is the time we all appreciate our Moms and teachers that touch our hearts and minds. From our Mothers to

the many educators that influence our lives forever. The chil-dren will create works of art that will begin as Mother’s Day cards and remain forever as a special memory. They will also

work with the Eden Lutheran

teachers, their first set of educa-

tors, learning how to learn and

about God’s many blessings.

This month we remind the

teachers how much we appreci-

ate all they do. Teacher

appreciation week is May

7-11th. The parents will

have a luncheon for the staff

on Friday, May 11, 2012.

Eden Lutheran School

has two fundraisers in May. We

are selling Mother’s Day Cards

for .50 cents from April 23-May

11th. Now that’s a deal! We

are also having our annual Trike

-a-thon on Friday, May25, 2012.

Please help by sponsoring a

child for this fun event.

So stop by the school office

and show your support for

the students and staff of our

School.

We will be closed May

28, 2012 for Memorial

Day. Please have a safe and

happy long weekend.

GRADUATES WANTED Eden would like to celebrate with all of those who are graduating this

spring. If you know of anyone graduating from either high school or

college, please let me know so that I may feature them in the June

Messenger. Thank you.

Susan Downer, Editor

iveecottage@aol.com

686.0791

May 2012 Page 4

MARCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

PRESENT:

Pr. Linda Brown

Derek Adkins

Dmitry Altshuller

Harvey Clark

Betty Jean Denham

Lyle Hodgerson

Michelle Larsen

Joe Ludwig

Nancy Svete

Barbara Walters

GUESTS: Pr. Heidi Hester

Lori Frey

The Audit report was presented and accepted. The Objectives and

Conclusion will be mailed to the congregation per the Constitution.

Appropriate action will be instituted by the Executive Committee.

It was MSC that a permanent call be extended to Pr. Brown.

Outstanding pension payments of $1,100 for Pr. Brown will be paid.

An increase in pay to $15 per hour was approved for Toni Douthitt.

Her services have proved very valuable to Eden.

It was agreed to delay any changes to our worship services till Sep-

tember to allow time to find out what is needed and to work out all

necessary details.

False alarms are being looked into.

E-Mail Council and Ministry voting is being looked into.

VOLUNTEERS &

DONATIONS

NEEDED

June 25 - 29 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Register with Arlea Anderson

or at: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/edenlutheran

At VBS kids will discover that everything is possible with God! There will be incredible Bible-learning experiences for kids to

see hear, touch, and even taste! Come for Sciency-Fun Gizmos,

team-building, cool Bible songs and tasty treats. Come dressed in

play-clothes and safe shoes. And come to experience God Sighting

in everyday life.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER STEVE ANDERSON President of the Congregation

Dear Members-

P lease mark your calendars for a very special and important congregational meeting to be held on May 20, 2012 imme-

diately following worship. This is our regularly scheduled annual council election meeting. But something even more important than the council election will be taking place at that meeting,

and it is very important that as

many members as possible

attend. Read on for more details.

As you may recall from the

special congregational meeting

held last September, Eden voted

to extend a one year term-call to

Pastor Linda Brown. As a part of

that vote, the congregation

agreed to meet again in Septem-

ber 2012 to vote on whether to

extend a permanent call to

Pastor Linda or whether to part

ways and search for a new

pastor to lead us.

Due to overwhelming and

popular demand, conversations

began in January about the

possibility of extending a perma-

nent call to Pastor Linda sooner

than September 2012. Pastor

Linda has expressed a very deep

seated and heartfelt belief that

Eden is where she belongs. She

believes God led us to each

other, and your council agrees

with her one hundred percent.

Council has received nothing but

positive feedback from our

members regarding Pastor

Linda.

After meeting with represen-

tatives from the Pacifica Synod

to determine if an early vote was

permissible, Eden’s council

voted during our March 2012

meeting to accelerate the process

of extending a permanent call to

Pastor Linda.

Therefore, at the congrega-

tional meeting on May 20th, the

members of Eden will be asked

to vote on whether or not to ex-

tend a permanent call to Pastor

(Continued on page 21 - President)

May 2012 Page 6

Every woman is a daughter, so join us in honoring our Mothers at the

Annual ELCW

Mothers’ Day Salad Potluck Luncheon Saturday, May 12, 2012

11:00am in the Fellowship Hall

Bring a Salad, your Children, and your Friends to enjoy the Prestidigitation of

Andy Wiesmann - the Magic Man

and the Music Magic of Emily & Shanna Done

And don’t forget to wear a Hat ! ! ! Mother & Me: if you would like to share a photo of your Mother and / or

Grandmother, you with your Mother and / or Grandmother , please bring it to the office or e-mail the office by May 6. Copies will be made and dis-played. Your original photos will be kept safe and returned to you.

It’s a Mad Hatters Tea Party . . . with Magic & Music

and YOU are Invited ! ! !

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It’s that time of year to . . .

For is coming ! ! !

WHAT is coming?

WHEN?

You may bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall starting Monday, May 28 (during office hours)

and before 6:00pm Friday, June 1

If you have any larger items that you would like stored before these dates please call Nancy Svete @ 689.5458

May 2012 Page 8

OUR EDEN FAMILY

We Get Letters

Eden's Helping Hands,

On behalf of Miller Middle School, I would like to thank you for the extremely gen-

erous donation that you gave to one of our families. I know that the $100.00 to Stater

Brother's and the $100.00 to Target will go a long way for their family. We currently

have a family at our school going through a difficult time. Our student ( a 7th grade boy),

lives with his single mother, 15 year old sister, and 6 year old sister. They have been

moving from home to home - staying with friends until they feel they wear out their

welcome. Recently, they have been in a motel, because their mother is receiving breath-

ing treatments at Parkview for pneumonia.

Our school has become an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

school this year, which means that we teach our students to focus on community service.

We expect them to get involved in the community, and look for opportunities where

they can help. Your donation is such an excellent example for our students, and I thank

you for your kindness.

I will keep you updated on the family's progress. I know the mother's goal is that

her children finish the school year here in Riverside. They are all honor students. Thank

you again.

Warmest Regards,

Mrs. Terri Lowery

7th Grade ELA Teacher/Key Club Advisor

Dear Members & Friends of Eden,

Thank you for all the cards and

remembrances you have sent to me.

Many thanks for many Valentines,

also some with chocolate treats. So

appreciated.

Am recovering from a cornea trans-

plant.

Love in Christ,

Helen Hathaway

Thanks for all

the great Valentines.

They meant so much

to me.

I really miss all

of you!

With love,

Bernita Stevens

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Baptized into the Lord’s Family

RENE JOSEPH MARTIN Born:

April 6, 1977

Baptized:

April 8, 2012

Sponsor:

Rev. Dave Negler

We pray God’s blessings on Rene and Theora all their lives long.

New Arrival

Congratulations to Carol & Dave McAnern on the birth of their Great-Granddaughter

EMILY VIOLET MATHEWS Born:

April 8, 2012

Parents:

Melissa & Shawn Mathews

of Cottage Grove, Oregon

Milestones

Congratulations to TONI DOUTHITT for

earning her Associate in Arts Degree

from the University of Phoenix. Toni

has worked very hard and we are so

very proud of her.

Dear Members of Eden Church;

There is just enough kid left in me to enjoy each and every Valentine you sent me, in

addition to the yummy chocolate candies.

As added bonus for me, was all of these nice things were beautifully packaged and

delivered by the Eden youth Group. It was fun to meet the. I was impressed with each

and every on of them. The youth Group represents Eden very well.

Your thoughtfulness always means so much to me and I thank you once again for

remembering me.

Sincerely

Edna Mae Broadlick

THEORA JOY ROSS Born:

February 29, 2012

Baptized:

April 29, 2012

Parent:

Melinda April Ross

Sponsor:

Audrianna Dvorscak

Grandmother: Toni Douthitt

May 2012 Page 10

Please notify the office if your birthday or wedding anniversary is incorrectly listed, or missing. Our goal is to include everyone! Thank you!

Ma

y B

irthd

ay

s

DON’T FORGET BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

MAY 6, 2012

1 Tracy Gruender

Michelle Kuhnast

Kylee Nicole Lancaster

2 Lynne Uusitalo

3 Opal Singleton

4 Lori Frey

Lynda McClellan

6 Debbie Weiss

James "Carl" Weiss

7 Lauretta Mascote

Kamie Terrones

8 Jena Bengtson

Cathy Goalen

Denise Olsen

Patti Norte

Jimmy Thornell

9 James Thornell

10 Rodney Gillum

11 Joyce Martin

Harry Monson

12 Hannah Davidson

May Givens

Adam Walker

13 Danielle Pinkerton

Kristin Liverman

14 Bud Hanks

15 James Bengtson

16 Bonnie Darwin

Dona Jenkins

17 Jenny McCallum

20 Sandra Schrader

21 Michael Jenkins

22 Stephen Gesner

23 Debra Harris

Betty Livingston

24 Erroll Geske

27 John McCormack

28 Diane Davidson

29 Richard Anderson

Heather Main

Marilyn Miller

Erla Roberts

30 Christopher Allen

John Martin

31 Rita Bien Hutchins

So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

1 Stephen ♥ Mary Ann VanStockum

2 Mark ♥ Christine Visyak

7 Aaron ♥ Danielle Pinkerton

13 David ♥ Donna Darwin

Ma

y

An

niv

ersa

ries

22 Robert ♥ Stephanie Lewis

25 Dmitry ♥ Mary Altshuller

29 Dale ♥ Joyce Martin

30 James ♥ Shannon Valdespino

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Remember

! ! !

Lock your car in

the Parking Lot

Park near a

light at night

Supper Club May 20, 2012

Sizzler 6631 Clay

(Clay at Van Buren) 681.4908

Meets after the Service

Everyone

Welcome

Sack Lunch Fillers Eden’s Homeless Lunch

Program can make use of any fruit you may have, as well as any other food goody

that you would like to donate.

Call: Carol McAnern

686.6443

Indian

Mission

Please continue to save

Campbell's Soup labels

to benefit the Navajo

Lutheran Mission.

Please bring them on

Sundays and place them

in the big Campbell's

can in the Narthex

Messenger Deadline The deadline for any article/information for the

Messenger is the 10th of every month. If this date

falls on a weekend the deadline will be the fol-

lowing Monday. If Monday is a holiday,

it will be the following Tuesday!

Submit to Susan Downer via e-mail either as

an attachment done in Word, Word Perfect, Pub-

lisher, OR as text in the main body of the e-

mail. For those without a computer, submission

can be made by giving copy to Toni in the Office

or Susan.

E-Mail: iveecottage@aol.com

Like to Drive? Check out

the Youth Activities &

Volunteer

PRAYER CHAIN

If you have any prayer requests, please call

Ann Marie Sansom at: 351.8139

Call Ann Marie if you would like to volunteer for the

Prayer Chain.

Attention ! ! ! Quilt Lovers

Our quilting ladies can still use sheets for backing the quilts, and any material you are not using for quilt top squares. They can also use 2 and 3 ply yarn of any color.

Bring either of these items to the church any day:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Please bring canned or

non-perishable food for

distribution to those less

fortunate.

Please Remember Our

“FOOD INGATHERING”

on Sunday, May 6, 2012

B u l l e t i n B o a r d

May 2012 Page 12

Remember

! ! !

Lock your car in

the Parking Lot

Park near a

light at night

Supper Club May 20, 2012

Sizzler 6631 Clay

(Clay at Van Buren) 681.4908

Meets after the Service

Everyone

Welcome

Sack Lunch Fillers Eden’s Homeless Lunch

Program can make use of any fruit you may have, as well as any other food goody

that you would like to donate.

Call: Carol McAnern

686.6443

Indian

Mission

Please continue to save

Campbell's Soup labels

to benefit the Navajo

Lutheran Mission.

Please bring them on

Sundays and place them

in the big Campbell's

can in the Narthex

Messenger Deadline The deadline for any article/information for the

Messenger is the 10th of every month. If this date

falls on a weekend the deadline will be the fol-

lowing Monday. If Monday is a holiday,

it will be the following Tuesday!

Submit to Susan Downer via e-mail either as

an attachment done in Word, Word Perfect, Pub-

lisher, OR as text in the main body of the e-

mail. For those without a computer, submission

can be made by giving copy to Toni in the Office

or Susan.

E-Mail: iveecottage@aol.com

Like to Drive? Check out

the Youth Activities &

Volunteer

PRAYER CHAIN

If you have any prayer requests, please call

Ann Marie Sansom at: 351.8139

Call Ann Marie if you would like to volunteer for the

Prayer Chain.

Attention ! ! ! Quilt Lovers

Our quilting ladies can still use sheets for backing the quilts, and any material you are not using for quilt top squares. They can also use 2 and 3 ply yarn of any color.

Bring either of these items to the church any day:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

PROPERTY MINISTRY Saturday

May 5, 2012

Mr. T’s

at 8:30am

The Property Ministry cordially invites all of you to a no host breakfast. The work party will

meet after breakfast at the

Church . P leas e come and assist in any capacity you can!! Your help is needed and very much appreciated.

Any questions, call: David Grefe

328.9267

B u l l e t i n B o a r d

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the ELCW: a Community for all the

Women of Eden Lutheran Church EDEN LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN

Handiwork

Musings from Mary Lou Hello Ladies,

T his month I wanted to confirm something

we might already know, Each and every

lady of Eden is considered a member of the ELCW. It

matters not if you attend meetings or only enjoy the cof-

fee on Sunday, we consider you one our own. As such, I

hope you feel free to partake of as many or as few of our

events as you are able. We recognize that time and the

world keeps speeding up and our time and energy are pre-

cious, regardless of age or the life we l lead we are all sis-

ters in Christ here to support each other when we can. I

invite all to share your input with me.

See you at the Mother's day brunch when we all remember

and celebrate our Mothers,

Marylou

Circle Meetings Rebecca-Rachel

Tuesday,

MAY 8TH , 9:00AM

in the Bride’s Room

Hostess:

Esther D’Aguiar

Deborah Tuesday,

MAY 15TH , 7:00PM

at the home of:

Paula Smith

4016 Acacia St.

687.2495

Ruth-Martha Wednesday,

MAY 23RD , 7:00PM

at the home of:

Nancy Neil

3599 Buchanan

272.2060

Running with God

A room filled with spring and Easter cheered all who

attended the ELCW General Meeting held on

Saturday, March 31.

The morning started with devotions presented by our

Vice President, Pat Sinclair, who read us a prayer / poem

by Theresa Mary Grass called “Celebration.”

Our own Vanessa Lancaster presented the program -

she told us how she ran a marathon and found herself in

conversation with God.

May 2012 Page 14

Greeters REBECCA -RACHEL CIRCLE

MAY 6TH:

Eloise & Wally Waldron

MAY 13TH:

Jean Zehms

MAY 20TH:

Betty Jean Denham

MAY 27TH:

Pat Sinclair

Coffee Cart DEBORAH CIRCLE

MAY 6TH

Carole Hodgerson

& Paula Smith

MAY 13TH:

Marylou Ludwig &

Bonnie Thomason

MAY 20TH:

Vanessa Lancaster

& Suzanne Page

MAY 27TH:

Melinda Ross &

Anne Marie Sansom

The idea of running was not a pleasant one to

Vanessa, but it was something she wanted to conquer. In

preparation she learned what to eat, how to breath, when

to stretch. Even with this she found that training was

sporadic. When it came to the big day Vanessa found that

the first three miles were great, it was uphill, but she had

water and it was good. The next 5 miles were OK,

though she did eye a couple chairs and fantasized about

sitting down.

As time progressed she kept going, but more slowly.

There was also this voice in her head questioning her

ability to “do it.” Her answer was “I can if God is with

me.” The voice countered with “are you sure?” She was

tired, her feet hurt, and at this point her family wasn’t

there to cheer her on, and the voice continued with “Are

you sure?” Her answer was yes, but her pace slowed to

a walk and she began to wonder if anyone cared, but

knew that God cares. Then the question changed to “Are

you being you? Who God intended you to be?”

With this last question she noticed that her family was

there and were cheering her on. She picked up the pace

and was able to finish.

Weeks later at a women’s Synod event Vanessa

realized that the voice she kept hearing was God. She also

realized that in pursuing the marathon, even when she

didn’t like running, she was fulfilling a new passion and

that with God she could accomplish her goal.

Vanessa encouraged us to follow our passions and

know that God is with us in our endeavors.

Attention: All Mothers ! ! ! Need a Change?

T he ELCW has purchased a changing table and placed

it in the restroom in the Fellowship Hall.

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W hen it comes to lovability, Hannah, the sole elephant at Seat-

tle’s dilapidated Max L. Biedelman Zoo, is off the charts. Res-

cued as a baby by the zoo’s founder while on safari in Africa, Hannah has been cared for

by Samson Brown for her 41-year captivity. But Samson is aging and his health is failing,

and the zoo needs a plan. Enter Neva Wilson, an energetic young zookeeper whose

creative ideas for Hannah’s well-being immediately puts her afoul of Harriet Saul, the

zoo’s petty, tyrannical administrator. To save Hannah’s life, Samson and Neva scheme

to transfer her to an elephant sanctuary, though their plan comes with great personal

risk. Irresistibly touching, delectably uplifting, Hammond’s understated yet gargantuan

tale of devotion and commitment poignantly proves that love does indeed come in all

shapes and sizes.

Hannah’s Dream by Diane Hammond

MAY 26, 2012

10AM IN THE BRIDES ROOM

Women’s History

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Women of the

ELCA, Pacifica Women are looking for ways to

celebrate. If you have any reminiscences of the women’s

organization you’d like to share please contact Marylou

Ludwig and she will pass it on.

Convention News November 2-4, 2012

Ayers Hotel & Suites

Ontario, California

Special guest and Pastor: Rev. Sandy Niiler

Christ Lutheran, Cullman, Alabama

T he ELCW has chosen as delegate Vanessa Lancaster.

Look for more information as plans are formalized.

May 2012 Page 16

Don’t forget:

YOUTH BIBLE

STUDY

Sundays at

11:00am in the

Youth Room.

You will be fed -

both physically

and spiritually!!

Eden Youth happenings

On Friday, March 23rd the Eden Youth rocked the Arlington

Lanes for some Rock ‘n Bowl action. Twelve Youth, their

friends and chaperones bowled into the wee hours of the

morning and feasted on pizza which provided them with a

much needed extra boost of energy. Plenty of strikes, spares,

and splits were thrown by Ethan & Joey Baranowski, Nick

Harris with friends Aaron & Dean, Mandy McCaulley and

mom, Janet, Josh Anderson & his friend Conrad. Many thanks

to Katie and Luke for organizing this event! Everyone had

lots of fun!

EEDENDEN YYOUTHOUTH RROCKOCK THETHE LLANESANES!!

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MMAYAY AACTIVTIESCTIVTIES

SKY HIGH SPORTS:

THE TRAMPOLINE FUN CENTER

Sunday, May 20th 2-4 pm

Opening Soon at

3230 Cornerstone Dr, in Mira Loma

BOUNCE OFF THE WALLS WITH 360° OF FLOORS

AND WALLS MADE COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAMPOLINES!

$16 / JUMPER Financial assistance available

contact Pastor Linda for more info

Contact Debbie Harris

at 656-4710 or cdharris3@msn.com

for more information

BEACH TRIP

June 24th

SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFO TO COME!

JJUNEUNE AACTIVTIESCTIVTIES

May 2012 Page 18

YYOUTHOUTH PPROJECTSROJECTS

FOOD BOX DELIVERY

The following Saturdays:

April 28th, May 26th, & June 23rd.

MEET IN EDEN PARKING LOT - MUST BE ACCOMPANIED

BY ADULT DRIVER TO DELIVER FOOD BOXES TO THE

HOMELESS/NEEDY.

REMINDER: THE EDEN YOUTH SERVICE PROJECTS COUNT TOWARDS

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY YOUR SCHOOL!

NNEXTEXT YYOUTHOUTH SSUNDAYUNDAY

July 29, 2012

CONTACT DEBBIE HARRIS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE

AND PARTICIPATE Tell me what you are interested doing:

Usher

Communion Assistant

Assistant Minister

Lector (Reads the lessons),

Offertory music

Special Music/Talent

Greeter

or even giving the Sermon for the day!

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Gift Card Fundraiser USE GIFT CARDS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY PURCHESES AND HELP

EDEN’S HELPING HANDS AT THE SAME TIME.

To purchase see Larry Subriar, Barbara Walters, James Sansom,

Betty Jean Denham or Maggie Kimberly. Make your checks out to the Eden Lutheran Helping Hands when purchasing Gift Cards.

May Helping Hands Projects with Riverside City Mission

Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 7:30am

Delivery of Food Boxes

Come and help ! ! ! Many hands are needed ! ! !

“EATIN’ WITH EDEN”

Date: MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012

Time: 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M.

Where: Applebee’s

3820 Mulberry

Riverside, CA 92507

951-369-7447

Present the “Eatin’ with Eden” flyer to your server and Eden Lutheran Church

will receive a 15% donation from Applebee’s.

The Applebee’s flyer must be presented so the donation can be received.

If you have any questions contact Maggie Kimberly or any member of Helping Hands.

Special Note: Applebee’s gift cards are accepted.

May 2012 Page 20

Helping Hands - Distribution 2012 DATE RECIPIENT AMOUNT TOTAL SPENT

Jan-12

$ 1,330.00 Feb-12

Eden Pre-School, computer 200.00

Scrip, Eden member 100.00

Eden Pre-School 200.00

Candelighters 230.00

Riverside City Mission 300.00

Scrip Cards for Pastors Use 300.00

Half Funding for Gate 415.00

$ 815.00 Mar-12

March Meatball Madness

Prizes 100.00

Scrip, Homeless Family 200.00

Scrip Cards for Pastors Use 100.00

2012 TOTAL SPENT TO DATE $ 2,145.00

Helping Hands - Income 2012 Month

Eatin' w/ Eden Scrip

Dona-tions

Other Sources Total Re-ceived RESTAURANT AMOUNT EVENT AMOUNT

Jan-12 Mimi's 31.13 $31.13

Feb-12 Don Jose's 137.05 311.20 420.00 Valentines

Day 119.43 $987.68

Mar-12 Marie

Callender's 144.73 180.10 200.00

Meatball

Madness 31.00 $555.83

2012 TOTALS TO DATE 312.91 491.30 620.00 150.43 $ 1,574.64

Eden Lutheran Helping Hands is happy to have supported the Riverside City Mission by donat-

ing a pick-up full of food and hygiene products. Two-hundred dollars was also donated to

Riverside City Mission and to Lutheran Social Service.

Page 21 The Messenger

Dearest Eden Family and Friends,

I just have to tell you about the wonderful Easter celebration

Dee Dee Davidson and I had on Easter Sunday.

We hiked up to the cross on Mount Rubidoux for the Easter

Sunrise Service.

We started out climb at 5 o’clock in the morning and it was

still very dark. Bu the full moon guided us and we were able to

look down at all the beautiful lights in Riverside.

The service was inter-denominational so we were able to

socialize with many other Christians. “May They Be One.”

The messages, scripture readings, music and prayers were

very inspirational. Mount Rubidoux’s Easter Sunrise Service is

the oldest Easter Sunrise Service in the United States. How

blessed we are to live in Riverside.

And then after our walk down we were able to come back to

our Eden Home and experience another wonderful inspirational

service with our Eden family.

God’s Blessing to all of you

Your sister in Christ,

Nancy Svete

Linda Brown. If that vote passes,

a second vote will be held to

determine Pastor Linda’s

compensation and benefits pack-

age.

Eden’s council unanimously

supports the extension of a

permanent call to Pastor Linda

Brown. We believe Pastor Linda

has demonstrated a passion for

ministry to all ages, strong

knowledge of the Word, an

effective leadership style, and a

warm and genuine personality.

Please join us for this very

important and historic vote that

will shape the future of Eden for

many years to come.

in HIS grip,

Steve Anderson

Council President

(President - Continued from page 5)

EDEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm 2 Years through Pre-K

May 2012 Page 22

The price for 2 arrangements is $45.00. You may also

donate only 1 arrangement for $22.50. Or share the donation

with a friend, each paying for 1 arrangement. You may place

your check in the offering plate or mail it to the office (note

ALTAR FLOWERS in the memo section). Be sure to include your

dedication(s), or call Toni in the office with this important

information.

F L O W E R C H A R T

BE SURE TO SIGN UP ON THE FLOWER CHART IN THE NARTHEX

2011 2012 COUNCIL

PRESIDENT: ································ ·················· Steve Anderson ··························· 653.2205 VICE PRESIDENT: ······················· ·················· Dmitry Altshuller ··························· 999.5301 SECRETARY: ································ ·················· Lyle Hodgerson ··························· 681.2798 TREASURER: ································ ············ Betty Jean Denham ··························· 898.9467 MEMBER AT LARGE ··················· ·················· Michelle Larsen ··························· 897.5790 Derek Adkins ········ 241-2016 Harvey Clark ······ 697.4857 Joe Ludwig ··········· 313.8506 Nancy Svete ······· 689.5458 Barbara Walters 354.5392

SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY SERVICES

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION ······ 9:30AM YOUTH SUNDAY ···················· Fifth Sunday EDUCATION HOUR ···························· 11:00AM SUNDAY SCHOOL ··········· Arlea Anderson YOUTH BIBLE STUDY ········ Pr. Linda Brown ······························Katie & Luke Williams ADULT FORUM ················· Pr. Bob Odden

EDEN LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF INTERIM PASTOR: Rev. Linda Brown

DIRECTOR EDEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL: Darlene Keaneman

PRESIDENT OF THE CONGREGATION: Steve Anderson ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY /

BOOKKEEPER: Toni Douthitt

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC / ORGANIST / BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR: David Christensen

EDITOR: Susan Downer

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