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July 2018

From our Pastors We are arriving at the time when I will no longer be a pastor at Agnus Dei. While I will still be a member, my role will be very different. There are so many different things I could write about here, so many things to say. Primarily, though, I want to say thank you, and I want to celebrate. As I move from pastor to member, I find myself reflecting on so many things I love about this community. It seems appropriate that I put those thoughts in the form of an acrostic

poem. Not only are they something often used in elementary schools (where I am headed!), they appear in many places in the Bible, especially in the book of Psalms. The following are only a few of the things that make Agnus Dei special. I hope they make you smile and evoke gratitude in your heart, because they do for me. In the end, I am most grateful that instead of 'goodbye', I get to say "see you soon!"

All are welcome! Baby gurgles in worship Cross-Genera onal Sunday School Discussion and dialogue Easter Vigil, especially the bap sms! Fire, especially in the bap smal font Genuine welcome Hugs Intellectual Inquiry Joy in abundance Kindness selflessly offered Li le Lambs Musicians Narthex conversa ons Overflowing laughter (especially at the talent show!) Potlucks beyond compare Ques ons, ques ons, ques ons Refugee sponsorship Superb staff members Tables for communion and fellowship Understanding and Empathy VBS! VBS! VBS! Wonderful worship X-mas eve services Yippee! (great energy ) Zeal for sharing God’s love with the world

Yours in Christ, Pr. Stephanie

The congrega on of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church celebrates the amazing diversity of God’s beloved children. We welcome all, regardless of age, ethnicity, abili es, faith background, race, family configura on, socioeconomic status, sexual orienta on, gender iden ty or expression. We enthusias cally invite you into this worshipping congrega on as we strive to share God’s inclusive love with everyone in our community and in our world.

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Please let Pastor Seth and/or Pastor Stephanie know if you are in need of pastoral care. If you would like to be contacted by one of our pastors please call the office at 253-851-6222 or email them at pastorstephanie@agnusdeilutheran.org or pastorseth@agnusdeilutheran.org. In an emergency, you can reach Pastor Seth @ 253-448-3481 or Pastor Stephanie @ 253-234-7752.

Greetings from your Church Council: The council last met on June 12. The minutes of the meeting are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway by the parish hall. The next meeting will be on July 10

We lift in prayer... Richard Hermstad Dick La mer Jack Oakes Hal and Myra Snider

* Rose VanderKlomp Dick Werner Jim Wilson David Zehnder

Serving Our Country: Jason Barelli, U.S. Navy Capt. Jenny Nussbaum,

US Public Health Staton West, U.S. Army

Barbara Ausich Linda Balman Steve and Dianna Carl-

son Don and Audrey Clinton

July 22, 9:45 AM Potluck Brunch Between Services

Come and celebrate Pastor Stephanie’s

service at ADLC and wish her well in her new voca on as

a full me 3rd Grade Teacher!

Another Way to Support Refugees and Lutheran Community Services

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Faith Forma on For All Ages will resume in September.

Important reminder There are persons in our faith community who experience extreme scent sensi vity. In many cases these individuals have had to leave our building due to an adverse reac on. We ask our en re community to please be mindful of this and avoid using perfume or cologne when planning to come to ADLC.

August 24th 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Agnus Dei Lutheran and St. John’s Episcopal Church are presen ng a workshop on August 24th to address issues surrounding a concern for our members and our surrounding community regarding our vulnerability to scams and Iden ty the - how to prevent and how to address.

Included in the workshop: Adam Blodge , Community Liaison Officer for the GHPD will present a talk on scams, iden ty the and

how to protect against them. Pastor Seth Novak from Agnus Dei and Rev. Eric Stelle from St John’s will address the

“Spirituality of Shame and Vulnerability.” I got scammed and am so embarrassed

Several mini-workshops addressing: Emails - cleaning up, organiza on, dele ng etc. Passwords - how to save, where to store, how to make secure Apps - how to use basic func ons on your phone, either Android or Apple, how to customize and

how to get or delete Photos - how to organize, store, file etc, File Transfer/Social Media and Privacy issues

Tech Booths: There will be several “tech booths” set up for one on one sessions with some “techie” people who will be

available to work on your specific Android, Apple, phone or iPad issues. Sign up at the registra on table.

Light Refreshments will be provided and you are welcome to bring a box lunch.

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The Na onal Safety Council has put out an ar cle about fireworks safety that should probably be reviewed by all every year before the 4th of July. I have copied that very ar cle in hopes that you will take some me to read it and be mindful of the use of fireworks on the upcoming holiday.

Best to Leave Fireworks to the Experts

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks displays. But along with all the fes vi es are plenty of visits to emergency rooms – especially during July. In 2016, at least four people died and about 11,100 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment a er fireworks-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And while the majority of these incidents were due to amateurs a emp ng to use professional-grade, homemade or other illegal fireworks or explosives, thousands were from less powerful devices like small firecrackers and sparklers. More fires are reported on July 4 than any other day of the year. On a typical Fourth of July, fireworks account for two out of five of all reported fires, according to the Na onal Fire Protec on Associa on. Each year, fireworks cause on average 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and nearly 17,000 other fires resul ng in thousands of injuries.

The Na onal Safety Council advises everyone to stay away from all consumer fireworks and to only enjoy fireworks at a public display conducted by professionals. Following are some fireworks that are legal for consumers to purchase and use in some states. But just because they are legal doesn't mean they're safe. Sparklers Every year, young children can be found along parade routes and at fes vals with sparklers in hand, but they are a lot more dangerous than most people think. Parents don't realize they burn at about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing, and many children have received severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet. Bo le Rockets These small rockets are a ached to a s ck, lit by a fuse and typically fired from a bo le. Teens have been known to have bo le rocket wars, firing them at one another and causing chest, head and eye injuries. Physicians at Vanderbilt Eye Ins tute at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have seen so many eye injuries caused by bo le rockets they conducted a study they hope will lead to be er educa on and "legisla ve enhancements" on fireworks safety. "The majority of the children (in the study) ended up with reduced vision, and probably half of those were deemed legally blind," said Dr. Franco Recchia, associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at Vanderbilt. Firecrackers Firecrackers are designed to explode on the ground. They are o en linked together by one long fuse and explode in a series. They are designed to be very noisy, but they also can cause burns and other serious injuries. Roman Candles Roman candles eject mul ple exploding shells from a tube the user holds in his or her hand. There have been numerous reports of children losing fingers, severe burns and other injuries, which are some mes caused when the device gets jammed. Two Words About M-class Fireworks Just don't. You hear them go off every year: M-80s, M-100s, even M-250s. The unmistakable explosions associated with these

Faith Community Nurses

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Thank you Annie!

Our beloved nursery a endant, Annie Bedrossian will have her last day with us on July 22. Please join us in thanking Annie for her loving care for our li lest ones since October of 2016 Farewell and Godspeed Annie!

Faith Community Nurses, continued devices can ra le the windows of homes for blocks. They are produced illegally and without quality control, have short fuses and cause hundreds of extremely severe injuries each year. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives outlines the risks of these explosive devices. If They're Legal If fireworks are legal to buy where you live and you choose to use them, be sure to follow the following safety ps:

Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

Never allow young children to handle fireworks

Older children should use them only under close adult supervision

Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protec ve eyewear

Never light them indoors

Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material

Only light one device at a me and maintain a safe distance a er ligh ng

Never ignite devices in a container

Do not try to re-light or handle malfunc oning fireworks

Soak unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding

Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully ex nguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire

Be er yet, grab a blanket and a patch of lawn, kick back and let the experts handle the show.

© Copyright 2018 Na onal Safety Council

Upcoming Events July 8, VBS Volunteer Installa on July 9-13, VBS Week July 22, 9:45 All Church Potluck Brunch July 25, Christmas in July August 19, Special Forum August 26, 9:45 All Church Potluck Brunch

Congratulations to Jim and Linda Ribary who welcomed their newest grandchild Rhemy Lee, born on May 28th. Rhemy is also welcomed by her parents Jamie and Ryan and her big brothers, Gage and Rhyden. What a beautiful blessing she is!

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Repea ng Event Details Weekly Events Wednesdays, 9:20 am--Back Packs 4 Kids Gather in the community room to fill backpacks with weekend food for students in need. Will resume in Sept. Contact Phyllis Brandt Wednesdays, 10:30 am Lec onary Study with our pas-tors in the Couch Room. Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00--Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the ADLC Couch Room. All kni ers and crochet enthu-siasts are welcome! Contact Gwen Daugs Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal. Will resume in September. Contact Shari Shull Thursdays, 9:40 AM AM Church Staff Mee ng Fridays, 10:30 am--Augsburg Bible Study in the commu-nity room. Contact Rose VanderKlomp Sundays, Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 AM, followed by fellowship in the Parish Hall Sundays, Educa on Hour for all ages at 9:45 AM. Will resume in September. Will resume in Sept.

Monthly Events: First Saturday, 8:30 am--Men’s Square at the Sunset Grille, Breakfast & Bible Study. Contact Steve Carlson First Saturday, 8:30 am--Women’s Circle at the Sunset Grille, Breakfast and Bible study. Contact Sonja Miller Third Tuesday, Gather Bible Study in the community room. Social me begins at 1:00 pm followed by the study found in the Gather Magazine. For more infor-ma on contact either Marge Olmsted or Barb Deák Third Thursday, 12:00 Dining for Women, No mee ngs during the summer. The Gig Harbor Chapter of DFW meets monthly for a program and lunch benefi ng glob-al projects that empower women and girls. Mee ngs resume in September. Third Thursday, Theology on Tap, 5:30 PM Discussion group meets at the Marketplace Grille. Contact Lyle Mil-ler Third Friday, 7:00 pm--Agnus Dei Book Group in the community room. Contact Neal VanDerVoorn Fourth Tuesday and Second Monday 1:00 Quil ng for Lutheran World Relief meet in the Community Room to

e quilts. Previous experience not required!

Celebrations: JULY BIRTHDAYS 2 Katie Schinkel, Sawyer Latimer, Holly

Robinson Hogeberg 3 Laura Latimer, Leah Frazier 5 Harry Hoiland 6 Laura Baxter 7 Dane Beals 10 Kathleen Kulman, Eunice Werner 12 Angela Brueckner 13 Dick Baerg, Carol Dana 14 Jason Barelli, Tom Bradford 15 Howard Larsen

16 Joy McCraw, Autumn Clark 17 Joannah Powers 18 Doug Page, Bob Nussbaum, Elaine Erickson 20 Lance Colyar 22 Allan Bucholz 23 Isabelle Beaudette 25 Lyle Miller 26 Duane Erickson 27 Kari Oliver 28 Jane Wagner, Robin Winslow 29 Anne Sapp 30 Kristin Kulman, Dick Ohme 31 Mary Beth Harrison, Nels Peterson, Trudy Wagner

JULY ANNIVERSARIES 3 Sharon Ebelt and George Unruh 7 Dick and Judy Latimer 10 Richard and Marilyn Hermstad 13 Harlan and Pat Damron 18 Doug and Kristin Page 20 Larry and Jerry Mjelde 21 Howard and Karen Larsen 24 Wayne and Kathy Stark 25 Brett and Stacy Bigger 27 Ed and Laura Baxter 29 Steve and Dianna Carlson 31 Jack and Maryfran Oakes 31 Scott and Margaret Duncan

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Agnus Dei Lutheran Church Calendar

*denotes group not affiliated with ADLC

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Coffee Hour is now by sign up. The sign up sheet is posted in the hallway by the nametags.

There are lots of open spots in May,

Serve in Worship Schedule Coordinators: Altar Guild: Dianna Carlson; Altar Flowers: Dianna Carlson; As-sis ng Ministers: Shari Shull; Communion Servers and Greeters: Ghita Lorenz; Lectors: Paula Davis, Offering Counters: Linda Rib-ary ; Ushers: Ghita Lorenz

Serving in Worship July 2018

Little Lambs Preschool A Ministry of ADLC

Registration will continue through the summer so if you or someone you know is looking for a quality preschool program please tell them about Little Lambs. Little Lambs is hiring an assistant teacher for next year. If you are interested there are copies of job descriptions in the office.

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2018 General Fund Giving Report General Fund: Goal Actual % of Goal June $39,083 $32,043 82% Year to Date $234,498 $202,965 87%

June Attendance

June 3 153 June 10 155 June 17 138 June 24 141

Designated Offerings June ELCA World Hunger 1179 7182 Fish Foodbank 345 2415 Food Backpacks 4 Kids 232 3335 Disaster Relief 80 595

Building Fund, Operating Reserve, and Above & Beyond combined Balance: $92,833

Thankyougoodandfaithfulstewards...

Human Concerns July 2018 Refugee Supply Update...You did it, ALMOST The Refugee Supply Sign Up is complete (except for a washer). Thanks to all who donated or are dona ng. If you signed up for something, now is the me to bring it to the narthex. By July 4th all our items will be at the Peninsula parsonage and joined with the Peninsula dona ons and ready

for the arrival of our refugee family. If you need help hauling a big item, please call the church office or Ronnie. And NOW IT’S TIME to RUMMAGE Again this summer (July 20, 21, 8a-4p)Peninsula Lutheran will hold a GIGANTIC RUMMAGE SALE to benefit programs at the women’s prison (WCCW) at Purdy and the Mission Creek Correc ons Center at Belfair. And again you are being asked to donate items (no electronica) for this worthy cause. Bring items to church or take them directly to the Peninsula parsonage and mark very clearly, ”RUMMAGE” Also HAPPENING RIGHT NOW Let’s help the VBS kids collect quarters for a well in Liberia, Africa. To be clear, we’re not doing this alone. VBS kids from all over the US and Canada are contribu ng to this project sponsored by Living Waters. We’re connec ng the fun aspect of our SPLASH CANYON VBS theme with the real world fact that every day in many parts of the world kids haul water from streams for their family’s use. When completed there will a common pump with clean water in the town and the kids can concentrate on school and other kid ac vi es. You will find collec on milk jugs located in the office. A er VBS concludes, we’ll keep you posted on the progress of this project. SHHHHHHHH……. School supplies will be needed in August. Nobody wants to think about school restar ng, except the folks who want to sell school supplies. That’s why they have great sales in July and early August. In the fall we will be sending School Kits to Lutheran World Relief, and helping with school supplies in Peninsula District and at FISH. So it’s a good me to stock up at sales. Items needed: pink erasers, blunt scissors, #2 pencils, ordinary pens (no gel), small pencil sharpeners, 70 sheet spiral bound notebooks, and 12” rulers. And SUPER THANKS for all who donated $ to the Refugee Project. You are be er and faster than any crowd-sourcing project!

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The monthly newsletter of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church 10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Submit newsletter items, subscription requests and address changes to Editor/Administrative Assistant: Cindy Beals 253-851-6222 office@agnusdeilutheran.org Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Stephanie McCarthy 253-851-6222, pastorstephanie@agnusdeilutheran.org Pastor: Rev. Seth Novak 253-851-6222, pastorseth@agnusdeilutheran.org Minister of Music, Shari Shull, Deacon 253-851-6222, sharishull@comcast.net Church Musician: Susan Luebeck Church Administrator, Cindy Beals 253-851-6222, office@agnusdeilutheran.org Congregational President, Lynette Brentin Treasurer, Julie Bell Financial Secretary, Holly Lewis Asst. Fin.Secretary, Rose VanderKlomp Zoe Holmes, Faith Community Nurse Gwen Daugs, Faith Community Nurse

Council Bob Beals,Julie Bell, Katie Hay, Greg Jacksn , Donna Hogeberg, Denise Iversen, George Mitchell Bob Nussbaum, Linda Zehnder

Little Lambs Preschool Director/Teacher Shannon Moore Email:lambs@agnusdeilutheran.org Financial Secretary Kimberly Morgan Secretary Ardith Johnson, Denise Iversen, Dave Marquardt, Kristin Page, Nels Peterson, Anne Sapp

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