1. family and parenting
2. children

Calendar for the Week of June 7, 2015
Sunday: Worship @ 8 & 10:30a/EdHour, 9:30a/Teacher Recognition
Noon, Band Concert and Fajitas
Monday: MHCC Exercise, 9:30 a.m.
Finance Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Band, 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Men’s Breakfast, 8 a.m.
Bible Study, 10 a.m.
Mutual Ministry Meeting, 1:30 p.m.
Swing Band, 7 p.m.
Wednesday: MHCC Exercise, 9:30a
Clutterers, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: Quilting, 9:30 a.m.
Orchestra, 12:30 p.m.
Friday: Office Closed — MHCC Exercise, 9:30a (Last one this quarter)
Saturday: Hiller Open House, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: Worship @ 8 & 10:30a/Adult Ed, 9:30a
Church Picnic at Blue Lake Park (Chinook Shelter B), Noon
Mission Statement: As a people forgiven and called by God we proclaim the Good News of Christ by
serving both the physical and spiritual needs of people in our changing community.
Vision Statement: Gethsemane Lutheran Church will, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, grow
as a servant body reaching out to our neighborhood and our community, sharing God’s grace and
serving as the Body of Christ in this time and place.
June
Altar Guild
Greeters
Asst. Min.
Keeper of Keys
Comm.Asst.
Ushers
Readers June 7
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
8 am
10:30 am
Sharon Lee,M Hansen
Liz, Scott, Kevin Blohm
Al/Ethel Marsh
Nettie Ubrick
Priscilla Nelson
Cameron Herbert
Gloria Kelsay
Shar Giard
JoniP, LizB, JayR, Gloria K
Ken/Marilee Hansen
Scott and Kevin Blohm
Shar Giard
Linda Babcock
“A caring church for a changing community.”
Gazette: To publish or announce.
June 7, 2015
Office: 503.256.1835 glchurch@aceweb.com, glcportland.org
Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pastor: Tom Hiller, 503.557.7991 or 503.250.0736; glcpastor@aceweb.com
Preschool Director: Katie Strobel, 503.256.1835; gethsemanepreschool@hotmail.com
Youth Coor.: Jennilee Porch, JennileePorch@gmail.com, 315.573.4901
Parish Admin.: Judith Rykken
Finance Mgr.: Cathey Myers,
Organist: Brooke Benfield
+ Please Use the time before worship for meditation and prayer. As you
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leave, go with a prayer for yourself, for others who worship with you, and
for the needs of the world. Peace to you!
We Welcome all who worship here today. Children are welcome at
worship, but childcare is available from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. for children 5
and under.
+ Speak With An Usher if you’d like communion brought to you in your pew.
If you need a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask when you come to the altar.
+ Amplification Devices, Wheelchairs, Walkers, & LARGE PRINT EDITIONS of
the order of service and Gazette are available as are Sermon Outlines at the
usher’s station.
The Sacraments of Our Church
Baptism – You and your children are invited to receive God’s gift of Baptism. In
Baptism God offers these gifts: forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ; new life
here in the Body of Christ, the church, and beyond death in God’s presence; and
the power of the Holy Spirit. If you wish to be baptized or if you desire baptism
for your children please speak to Pastor.
Holy Communion – You and your children are invited to receive God’s gift of
Holy Communion. In Holy Communion God offers the gifts of forgiveness of sins
and unity within the Body of Christ, the church. We believe that Jesus Christ,
crucified and risen, is present in this sacrament, giving his true body and blood
as food and drink and that this real presence is a mystery. To learn more or if
you are considering the readiness of your children to receive this Sacrament
please speak to Pr. Tom.
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Please sign up in the narthex to help as a Worship Assistant. Sign up for a
whole month, or for just a Sunday or two. Questions? Talk to Gloria.
Please Save the Date! July 25, 2015 is Pr. Tom Hiller’s retirement dinner.
Pr. Tom and Lisa Hiller invite you to an OPEN HOUSE next Saturday, June
13, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Their address is7651 SE Cypress in Milwaukie.
Annual Band Concert is TODAY at Noon: You’re invited to have a lunch of
fajitas and rice and listen to live music. Talk to Todd Sloan if you want to
help.
Next Sunday, June 14, the Church Picnic is at noon at Blue Lake Park
(Chinook Shelter B). Bring a side or a dessert to share. Games for kids and
adults. Hot dogs and drinks are provided. Contact Jennilee for more
information.
TODAY, June 7 is Teacher Appreciation Day and Graduation of Laurel
Strobel. Congratulations, Laurel!
Bowl and Eat Pizza! Youth and their families are invited on Saturday, June
20, from 2 to 5 p.m. for a Farewell Bowling Party. It is an event
specifically for children, youth, and families to spend time with Pastor
Tom before he retires. From 2 to 4 we will bowl at Mt. Hood Lanes in
Gresham and then from 4 to 5 we will move over to Wall Street Pizza for
dinner. We're doing a group picture at the end, so please be there!
VBS is August 3-7 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and we need
volunteers. Please consider volunteering at our
biggest children's ministry event of the year. You will
find the sign-up display in the Narthex, or you can
contact Jennilee. There are lots of ways to be a part
of this ministry: Volunteering, donating supplies/
food/craft items, decorating, helping at the Friday
BBQ, getting the word out, prayer support, etc.
Please Donate Useable Items for a Rummage Sale
(August 28) at Redeemer Lutheran in Gresham to
benefit Habitat for Humanity. Contact Carolyn.Graf@comcast.net for info.
The Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association "Sangerfest" will be June 19
at 7 p.m. at West Salem High School (1776 Titan Dr NW, Salem, OR 97304).
Lyle Johnson has been part of this group since 2010. This concert appears in
Salem once every five to seven years and is made up of 110 men who practice
at various west coast locations from San Diego to Bellingham. This year's
concert will include the song "The Beautiful Willamette Valley", written by
Lyle's mother during the mid-60's, and arranged for four-part men by Lyle.
Lyle will also be singing a solo and in a duet. Tickets are $10 and may be
purchased at the door.
Unless otherwise requested, people named in the prayers will stay on the
Urgent list for 30 days. Prayer Concerns—Ongoing: Those who are ill,
homebound, or in need of other prayers: Tyler Riehl; Nicole Poole; Randy
Treanor; Lucille Langseth; Sharon Lee’s niece Terri; Connie Smith’s friend
Joe; Roland & Virginia Haacke; Ida Olson; Joe Rapp; Dorothy Shouse’s
daughter Robin; Tiffany Herbert; Wynn & Jim Stafford; Jo Nelson’s friend
Greg; Ginny Barton’s friend Golda; Marian Aleckson; Dick Burgess; Paulette
Kelley’s brother Randy; Marilee and Ken Hansen’s daughter Beth; Kay
Qualheim; Carol Steele and her cousin Arlan Scott; Dwaine Estes; Linda
Babcock’s grandson Josiah; Pr. Randy Shutt; Aiden Lindstrom; Rita Nesbitt
and her son John; Galvin Irby; John Skuzeski; Roseann Foster-Mikhail’s
mother Rose; and Jennifer Peck.
Urgent: Those who are ill or in need of other prayers: Pat Edwards; Darlene
Kuehmichel; Christie Riehl’s sister in law Kathleen; Bonnie Aplin; Coleen
Barnett’s friend Sheila; Anne Van Horn; Todd Sloan; Linda Babcock; Mary
Curtis’ father, Gil; Ryan Lindstrom’s father Tim; Lillian Huston; Penny
Thoreen’s friend Ernie; and Rachael Couglin’s mother Idela.
Register for Preschool Now. If you have a 3 or 4 year old (by Sept 1, 2015)
come by and visit our program. We would love to show you around on a
school day. Tell family and friends about our great program. View our
website at www.glcportland.org/preschool or see us on Facebook.
Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool Offers a Summer Program. Last week was
the first week; the next week is June 16, 17, 18 from 9 to 11:30 each day.
Registration is $5/week and the tuition per week is $40. We are open to
students aged 3 to 5, who have not been to Kindergarten. Find more
information and registration forms at www.glcportland.org/preschool or
ask Katie Strobel.
Put on a Poodle Skirt and Head Over to Rose City Park UMC for their last
concert of the season. The musicians of the church present "Rock and Roll
Is Here to Stay" featuring a mix of music from the 1950s on June 7 at 3 p.m.
at 58 and NE Alameda.
The Handbell Choir hopes to expand. We need 3-4 more ringers. No
experience necessary. If you can read music, are available from 4 to 5 p.m.
most Wednesday afternoons, and are interested in being a part of this new
ministry, please contact a bell choir member. It's fun! Jay Rector