THE CALL First Lutheran Church 6400 State Line Road - Mission Hills, Kansas 66208 913.362.4150 www.firstlutherankc.com January/February 2015 First Lutheran Church is a welcoming community that strengthens people in their commitment to the Lord and supports them in sharing the love of Jesus Christ with others. Unless otherwise noted, Sunday worship services are held at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. and include Holy Communion, with Interim Pastor Brecke preaching and presiding. Sunday Church School begins at 9:15 a.m. for all ages (Sept. - May). Child care is available beginning at 8:00 a.m. Visitors are always welcome! Sunday, January 4 Second Sunday of Christmas Sunday, January 11 Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, January 18 Second Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 25 Third Sunday after Epiphany 10:30 Alternative Music Service! Bishop Roger Gustufson, preaching & presiding Sunday, February 1 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Ashley Huber preaching and presiding Sunday, February 8 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 10:30 a.m. Hymn Sing! Sunday, February 15 Transfiguration of Our Lord Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday Sunday, February 22 First Sunday in Lent Parish Calendar Jan 1 - Happy New Year - Building Closed Jan 4 - Second Sunday of Christmas 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service - Sanctuary Jan 5 - Property Committee - 6:00 p.m. - Library Jan 7 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Jan 11 - Baptism of Our Lord 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service - Sanctuary Jan 12 - Church Council - 7:00 p.m. - Library Jan 13 – Call Committee – 7:00 p.m. - Library Jan 14 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Jan 18 - Second Sunday after Epiphany 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service - Sanctuary Jan 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Office Closed Jan 19 – Feb 4 – Pastor Michael & Betsy on Vacation Jan 20 – FLC Book Club – Scheuch home Jan 21 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary Jan 22 – Kitchen Cleaning! - 10:00 a.m. - Kitchen Jan 23 - KU Lutheran Trivia Night - Fellowship Hall - 6:30 p.m. Jan 25 - Third Sunday after Epiphany 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service – Sanctuary Bishop Roger Gustafson preaching and presiding Jan 28 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Feb 1 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service – Sanctuary Ashley Huber preaching and presiding Feb 2 – KC Music Club Concert – 12:00 noon – Sanctuary Feb 2 – Property Committee – 6:00 p.m. – Library Feb 4 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Feb 8 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service (Hymn Sing!) – Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. – Youth Game Night - Youth Room Feb 9 – Church Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Library Feb 11 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary Feb 12 – Silverware Wrapping! – 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Hall Sons of Norway – 6:00 p.m. – Fireside Room Feb 13 – Facklan Lodge – 6:00 p.m. – Fireside Room Feb 15 – Transfiguration of Our Lord 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service – Sanctuary Feb 16 – President’s Day! - Office closed Feb 17 – Member Care Committee – 10:00 a.m. – Library FLC Book Club – 7:00 p.m. – Martin Home Feb 18 – Ash Wednesday Service – 10:00 a.m. – Chapel Bell Choir Rehearsal – 6:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Ash Wednesday Service – 7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 8:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Feb 20 – Danish Lodge – 6:00 p.m. – Fireside Room Feb 21 – Scandinavian Women’s Society – 11:00a.m. – Fellowship Hall Feb 22 – First Sunday in Lent 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service – Sanctuary Feb 24 – Meatball Rolling – 9:00 a.m. – Fellowship Hall Feb 25 - Adult Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. - Library Bell Choir - 6:00 p.m. – Sanctuary Mid-week Lenten Dinner & Service – 6:30 p.m. – Fellowship Hall Chancel Choir - 7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary Mar 1 – Second Sunday in Lent 8:15 a.m. - Worship Service - Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service – Sanctuary Make sure you have this date on your calendar! Saturday, March 7 – 20th Annual Swedish Smorgasbord! See article in this newsletter for more information! February Youth Game Night: We have a wonderful time at game nights! There are board games, card games, video games, pool, ping pong, foosball, and music. Chips and drinks are provided, and friends are always welcome! Our next one is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th, 3 - 8pm in the youth room. Feel free to come and go whenever works best for you. If you have any questions, please speak with Jason Greenawalt at NSDataLore@aol.com or (816) 437-7314. I hope we'll see you there! Thank you, First Lutheran! Dear Carolers, Thank you so very much for my “Christmas Concert”! As always, I truly enjoyed the music and seeing familiar faces and new ones as well. Also, thanks for the beautiful poinsettia – the perfect size for our dining table. I hope you know how much your efforts are appreciated. Fondly, Carol Windsor SmorgasborD 20! Saturday, March 7, 2015! Sign up sheets for the Smorgasbord are on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Area. Please sign up to help in any way that you can. Tickets are on sale after both services beginning on January 18. Ticket prices will remain the same as they have been for several years, and reservation forms are available on the table outside the office door. Posters and flyers are available for you to take to co-workers or hang in your office or other hangouts. Please tell your friends – and help us sell out another great event! Altar Flower Chart – 2015 There are still spaces on the Altar Flower Chart for 2015. If you haven’t signed up, please do! Flowers are $40.00 per week, and it’s wonderful to have 2 each week. Questions – Ask Dudley! FLC Book Club: Read with us! Love to read? So do we! The First Lutheran Church Book Club is an informal, friendly group that meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss that month’s book selection. We meet in members’ homes, taking turns leading the discussion. And because we are Lutheran, after all, the evening always includes snacks and beverages. 2015 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH BOOK CLUB January 20 Hosting – John & Helen Discussion Leader – Anita Book – Plainsong by Kent Haruf February 17 Hosting – Dwayne & Anita Discussion Leader – Janet Book – Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton March 17 Hosting – Keith & Dottie Discussion Leader – Helen Book – The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window by Jonas Jonasson April 21 Hosting – Bob Discussion Leader – Bev Book – Dear Committee Members: A Novel by Julie Schumacher May 19 Hosting – Emily Discussion Leader – Anita Book – Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks June 16 Hosting – Janet Discussion Leader – Bob Book – Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck July 21 Hosting – Laurie Thomas Discussion Leader – Book – Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan August 18 Hosting – John & Helen Discussion Leader – John Book – The Autobiography of Santa Claus as told to Jeff Gunn September 15 Hosting – Dwayne & Anita Discussion Leader – Melanie Book – Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J.B. West, Mary Lynn Kotz October 20 Hosting – Bev Discussion Leader – Dwayne Book – Factory Man by Beth Macy November 17 Hosting – Emily Discussion Leader – Helen Book – Lila by Marilynne Robinson December 15 6 p.m. Potluck Dinner Hosting – Melanie Discussion Leader – Book - The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg Wednesday’s in Lent – 2015 The Parables of Jesus February 25 – The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Luke 18:9-14 March 4 – The Parable of the Sower – Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 March 11 – The Parable of the Weeds – Matthew 13:2430, 36-43 March 18 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37 March 25 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep – Luke 15:1-7 Schedule for Wednesday Evenings Bell Choir – 6:00 p.m. Dinner – 6:30 p.m. Service – 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir – 7:30 p.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Area if you can provide/prepare dinner for one of the Wednesday evenings in Lent. Questions – call Dudley Hogue, Parish Assistant, at 913.362.4150 or email him at Dudley@firstlutherankc.com Metro Lutheran Ministries Food Pantry! January is National Soup Month. Help fill the MLM Food Pantry with soup and crackers. Please bring the items to church and place in the MLM bin in the narthex. Thank you from the Social Ministries Committee! Official Notice! For several years, we have been sending members of First Lutheran Church a copy of the LUTHERAN MAGAZINE. In order to be better stewards of our resources, we are continuing this subscription to only those members who wish to receive the magazine. IF YOU WANT TO GET THE LUTHERAN MAGAZINE, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FELLOWSHIP AREA, OR CONTACT DUDLEY HOGUE, PARISH ASSISTANT, AT 913.362.4150, OR EMAIL HIM AT DUDLEY@FIRSTLUTHERANKC.COM. Children’s Memorial Lutheran Church Saturday Lunch - February 7, 2015 The Social Ministry Committee needs FOOD – SERVERS – MONEY To provide and serve lunch at Children’s Memorial Lutheran Church located at 5001 Independence Avenue in KCMO. Please check out the Sign-Up Sheet, and sign up to provide what you can! Any food items need to be at church by noon on Friday, February 6. Notify Helen Scheuch at 913.908.5152 when items are dropped off. Dear Congregation Members, Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is starting off 2015 happy and healthy. December sure was busy around FLEEC, in fact it is our busiest month, but it is also our favorite! The Penguins (Pre-‐K) class worked really hard on having “helping hands.” They did chores and helped out around the house to earn money to adopt two angels from the Salvation Army for Christmas. They raised over $150 and adopted Felix and Alexandria; the whole class went to Target and picked out toys from their wish list to help give them a Merry Christmas. This was a great experience and the kids learned about helping those that are less unfortunate. It was wonderful to see their excitement about raising money, helping, and picking out toys for their angels. On December 17, we had our annual Holiday Breakfast and Sing! The kids practiced winter and holiday songs and poems all month to get ready for this big event. They did such a good job and the parents loved it! After their performance, they got to enjoy breakfast in the Fellowship Hall with their families. They looked so cute too! Check out some of our pictures on the bulletin board outside the church office. Santa came to visit the FLEEC kids on December 17! Each child got a chance to sit (or stand ) with Santa and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. We sure do love our Santa! The kids enjoyed their class Christmas parties too. The kids brought gifts for their classroom and enjoyed a special lunch from Chick-‐Fil-‐A, which was donated by one of our Dad’s. At the end of the month, we celebrated New Year’s Eve with a special snack and a piñata! What a great end to 2014. We are all looking forward to a relaxing start to 2015. Tiffany, FLEEC Director Who Is My Neighbor? Conference Opportunity Join others in the Christian community on Saturday, Jan. 24th, 8:30am-2:30pm, at Atonement Lutheran Church (9948 Metcalf Ave; Overland Park KS 66212) to explore the definition of neighbor in today’s context. This conference will include a keynote speech by Rev. Dr. Sherman Hicks, the retired Director of Ethnic Specific/Multicultural Ministries for the ELCA and will include workshops hosted by various leaders on topics impacting our neighbors in Johnson County, including an interactive workshop for families with children age 5 and older (nursery available for those under 5). Admission fee is donation of items for Johnson County organizations. Learn more about this opportunity and register to attend by visiting www.atoneluth.org & click the WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR link. Council Minutes from December 8, 2014 Attending were Lori Saar, Linda Rehwaldt, Bob Thesman, Marilyn Moss, Lillian Brown, George Heymach, J.D. Perkins, Pastor Michael Brecke, and Helen Scheuch. Not present were Rick Huyett, Tessa Singer, James Trefz, Kristine Stone and Sharlene Snyder. Also attending was Ron Burkhardt, Chair of the Finance Committee. President J.D. Perkins called the meeting to order. Pastor Michael followed with prayer. Minutes from the November 3, 2014 council meeting were distributed and read. A motion to accept the minutes as written was made, seconded and approved. Ron Burkhardt distributed the Financial Report. The cash balance of $34.985.59 (operating account only) reflects deposits through December 8. The estimated cash needed to pay invoices and payroll by December 31, 2014 is $4.456.08. It was noted that there are three more Sundays in December and Christmas Eve as well as three more Fridays for First Lutheran Early Education Center deposits. Ron acknowledged the work that Muguie Powell has done in preparing the financial reports as well as paying bills. He reminded the Council that he and Muguie are only acting treasurers until the end of the year. In regards to the motion made at the November 3, 2014 council meeting to make the decision about the 2014 contribution to Benevolence Synod a motion was made, seconded and approved to hold all monetary giving until January. It was noted that of the $10,000.00 approved for Benevolence Synod in the 2014 budget only $2,500.00 has been sent to the Synod. There were no written reports from standing committees. Pastor Michael reported for the Worship and Music Committee. The committee is looking into alternative ways to financially support the jazz services. J.D. Perkins reported for the Stewardship Committee. Pledge cards are being returned. Members who had not picked up a pledge card at church were sent one in mail. Pastor Michael distributed the Pastor’s Report for November 2014. After some discussion about a “Needs Bulletin Board” to reflect some of the tasks that members could volunteer to complete to maintain First, without seeking outside help and creating a financial burden to the budget, Lori Saar with Marilyn Moss’ help volunteered to design a bulletin board. Also requested was a need for a monthly calendar insert in the bulletin reflecting all the happenings/activities at First. Bob Thesman volunteered to put together a monthly calendar. Linda Rehwaldt asked the Council members to review the Constitution before the next Council meeting. She also recommended that the Council assist in completing the Parochial Report. Pastor Michael will let the Council know when he receives the paper work for that report. There being no further business the meeting adjourned with The Lord’s Prayer. The Eleventh Annual Lutheran Campus Ministry Trivia Night January 23, 2015 Doors open at 6:30 Trivia starts at 7:00 pm First Lutheran Church 6400 State Line Rd. Mission Hills, KS $160 for a team of 8 Snacks provided or bring your own To sign up or for questions, email Becky at lutherancampusministryku@gmail.com Mike Bellinger James Brandt Crystal Burkhardt Jason Jolliff Penny Mellies Colin Powell Clara Singer Kisha Wiedenkeller 1/04 1/25 1/07 1/23 1/06 1/05 1/26 1/11 January 3 - Tim & Susan Strobel, 8816 Norwood, Leawood, KS 66206 Sonja Abrahamson Claire Bolton Andy Freshnock Lyla Fundermann George Heymach V Elaine Hintz Melissa Joliff Harold Lerew Carol McClure Austin Powell Jim Sharp Wilson Stafford Nicole Stone Gregory Strobel Pete Veenstra Connie Wicks Arnold Wuertz 2/12 2/08 2/06 2/19 2/05 2/02 2/10 2/24 2/14 2/19 2/14 2/26 2/09 2/12 2/14 2/24 2/06 February 25 – Kevin & Kristine Stone – 7312 Martindale, Shawnee, KS 66218 (If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, it means we don’t have it in the database! Email it to Dudley at Dudley@firstllutherankc.com, and we’ll add it!) Worship Assistants – January Children’s Sermon January 4 Linda Rehwaldt January 11 Kristine Stone January 18 Wilson Stafford January 25 Anita Martin Host Teams January 4 Sonja Abrahamson, Frankie Nelson January 11 Sonja Abrahamson, John Taylor, Frankie Nelson January 18 Sonja Abrahamson, Joe Hudec, Frankie Nelson January 25 John Taylor, Sonja Abrahamson, Frankie Nelson Communion Assistants Lectors January 4 Janie Schmidt, John Carey Debra Hohly, Dudley Hogue January 11 Janet & John Taylor Anita Martin, J. D. Perkins January 18 Anne & Keith Wiedenkeller James Whaley, Emily Ballentine January 25 Diane & Wilson Stafford Dottie & Keith Terry January 4 8:15 – Carol Jenks 10:30 – Sonja Abrahamson January 11 8:15 – Bev Bellinger 10:30 – Claire Bolton January 18 8:15 – Allen Jenks 10:30 – Wilson Stafford January 25 8:15 – Carol Kornitzer 10:30 – Bob Thesman Liturgical Assistants January 4 Nick Brown January 11 Linda Rehwaldt January 18 J. D. Perkins January 25 Blue Notes If you’re listed as a worship assistant, and haven’t received materials you need, please contact Dudley in the office at Dudley@firstlutherankc.com. Worship Assistants – February Children’s Sermon February 1 Diane Stafford February 8 Joan Leavens February 15 Keith Wiedenkeller February 22 Janie Schmidt Host Teams February 1 Sonja Abrahamson, Frankie Nelson February 8 Sonja Abrahamson, John Taylor, Frankie Nelson February 15 Sonja Abrahamson, Joe Hudec, Frankie Nelson February 22 John Taylor, Sonja Abrahamson, Frankie Nelson Communion Assistants Lectors February 1 Trudy Hadl, Jason Greenawalt Joan Leavens, Claire Bolton February 8 Linda Nelson, Anita Martin Jim Brandt, Kathy Fuger February 15 Janie Schmidt, Jason Greenawalt Debra Hohly, Dudley HOgue February 22 Janet & John Taylor Emily Ballentine, Joan Leavens February 1 8:15 – John Scheuch 10:30 – Debra Hohly February 8 8:15 – Melanie Stevens 10:30 – Joan Leavens February 15 8:15 – Rick Van Tuyl 10:30 – Anne Wiedenkeller February 22 8:15 – George Heymach 10:30 – Keith Wiedenkeller Liturgical Assistants February 1 Jason Greenawalt February 8 Debra Hohly February 15 Anita Martin February 22 Blue Notes If you’re listed as a worship assistant, and haven’t received materials you need, please contact Dudley in the office at Dudley@firstlutherankc.com. We remember in prayer all who are in need of God’s presence and care . . . especially: Members of our First Community: Leslie Schweder, Alice Silver, Sandy VanTuyl, Joyce Huyett, Carol Windsor. Homebound and Shut-in Members: Had Lerew, Connie Wicks, Glenna Hawkinson Those Serving in the Military: Crystal Menezes, Talia Menezes, Jason Reynolds, Matt Norburg, Cody Gabriel, Jay Reiniger. Members of our Extended Community: Pauline Decker, aunt of Bev Bellinger; Dani Lewis, friend of Sharlene Snyder; Marge Hadl, mother of Trudy Hadl; Peggy Rosen, friend of Helen McClelland; Tiffany Walulik, daughter of Ronda Meyer; Hilda Nitschke, mother of Debra Hohly; Jeff, Jerry & Tresa, friends of Lyle & Clarice Oeltjen; Logan Johnson, cousin of Marilyn Jolliff; Walter Rehwaldt, father of Peter Rehwaldt; Marianne Whaley, mother of James Whaley; Taylor Jacobsen, granddaughter of Kathy Fuger; Ezra Erickson, friend of the Jolliff family; Scott Lathrop, Gail Dull, Cousin Karen, Mariann Tow, & Jim McClure, family & friends of Carol McClure; Angela Buonarroti & family Rich, Travis, Hannah & Isaac; Tonia Dierksen, family of Darcy Lang; Gary Watson, friend of the Jolliff family; Barbara Swenson, cousin of Anita Martin; Bob Denes, father of Rachel Messina; Niza Webber & Everett Stamer, friends of the Stevens family; Sonny Lingle, father of Yvette Sparks; Kathy Gersch, friend of J.D. Perkins & Joe Hudec; Jerry Monson, father of Marilyn Moss; Marilyn Aylward, friend of Dorothy Ferm; C. Louise Laubach, Janet Klug, Lauren White, Sam Ousley, friends & family John & Helen Scheuch; Rick Haselrick, father of Melissa Jolliff; Evon Hillon, Rhonda Meyer, Ernest Prewitt, Denise Meyer, George Bayless, Merrill Nelson, Gwynaeth Ann Pospech-Walulik, friends & family of Lillian Brown; Leigh Ann Morris, sister of Keith Wiedenkeller; Lois Will, sister of Laura Whaley; Danny Griffith, son of Dee Griffith; Richard Love, friend of Rich Toftness & Keith Hohly; Carla Cook, sister of Cecelia Ball; Tim Farmer, Marcia Gingrich, & LeaAnn England, friends & family of Cecelia & Duane Ball; Kevin Carr, friend of the Powell family; Cheryl Morrison & Jim Everage, family & friend of James Trefz; Colin Smith, great-grandson of Elly Swenson; Hannah Melvin, niece of Diane Doran; Pat Monson, sister-in-law of Marilyn Moss; Rick Crary, family of Sharlene Snyder; Peggy Hunter, friend of Anita & Dwayne Martin; Ruby Magnuson, mother of Kathy Fuger; Beth Watilo, Barbara Marracino, friend of Bev Bellinger; Evelyn Costigan, & Ann Cody, friends of Dee Griffith. Welcome Statement First Lutheran Church Our Lord Jesus Christ calls us to welcome all people, and indeed First Lutheran Church has a long history and cherished identity as a welcoming congregation. We welcome all who are seeking spiritual growth and enrichment. We offer Christian worship in the Lutheran tradition with the goals of making worship meaningful and readily accessible for the participant. Communion is open to all who are drawn to the table. We welcome children and embrace our role as extended family. We offer a place of worship where children are seen, heard, and respected and accepted for who they are, as they are, and guided in their faith development. We welcome the diversity of families present in our society. We are committed to ministry with persons in a variety of family configurations. We welcome gay and lesbian people as participants and members in our congregation. We welcome persons of color and persons whose primary language is not English. We are eager to nurture exchange among all cultures. We welcome persons with varying disabilities, including physical, mental and emotional. Our building is handicap accessible, and we strive to provide other accommodations as needed. We welcome people of all economic backgrounds. YOU ARE WELCOME to learn of Jesus Christ and to share fellowship, time, talent and treasure to His greater glory. First Lutheran Church Staff Interim Pastor: Michael Brecke, 920.421.0941, brecketitterington@dcwis.com Parish Assistant: Dudley Hogue, 816.519.2314, Dudley@firstlutherankc.com Director of Music: Nick Brown, 913.232.3665, nicholase.brown11@gmail.com Organist: Jordan Buchhorst, 507.273.1568, Jordan.buchholtz@gmail.com Director of First Lutheran Early Education Center: Tiffany Johnson, 913.677.2230, director@firstlutheraneec.com The CALL Volume 46 number 1, January, February, 2015 THE CALL is published by the church staff. Articles, reports and items of information and interest are welcome. The deadline for the subsequent edition is the 15th of each month. To receive The CALL, please contact the church office at 913.362.4150 or email Dudley@firstlutherankc.com.
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